A/N

Don't ask me why - because I don't know myself - but I love St. Fabray fan-fics! I actually think they make a better couple than Jesse and Rachel.
So I decided that I'd write one of my own.

Inspired by 'Heart Like Memphis' 's story 'Over Me Now'; this is Season 2 from Jesse's P.O.V

Please R&R! I accept anon.

DISCLAIMER : Sadly, I do not own Glee. If I did Jesse would not have been such a meanie to Rachel. =)

I tightened my grip on the door handle and swung the door open, peering inside for any sign that Shelby was home.

"Shelby?" I called, anxiously.

I heard a rustling down the hall and the sound of Beth's crying, "Hold on Jesse, I'll be right there!"

"Do you need any help?" I asked, awkwardly, as I took a few cautious steps into the house.

"That'd be great," Shelby sighed, stepping into my line of vision. She shoved Beth into my arms and gave me a grateful smile, "Thanks for coming. Do you think you could calm her down while I go get a bottle?"

I nodded and shushed Beth, bouncing her up and down in my arms as I tried to calm her down.

When that didn't work I sang the song Beth to her softly.

Beth, I hear you calling

But I can't come home right now

Me and the boys are playing

And we just can't find a sound

Almost immediately she calmed down and snuggled her head into my shoulder. I felt a small smile creep across my face.

"Thanks Jesse. I can take her now."

Shelby took Beth out of my arms and began to feed her, "Come on. Have a seat."

We walked into the living room and I took a seat on the sofa whilst Shelby sat in the chair beside me.

"Could you do me a favour?"

I shrugged, "You never used to ask."

"Well," she began, uncomfortably, "This is a bit selfish of me. I can't believe I'm even asking this of you…"

"You're my favourite teacher Ms Corcoran. You helped me earn a scholarship! Whatever you want, I'll do," I promised.

"I'd like you to go back to McKinley High and co-direct New Directions."

"Except that."

I watched her face fall and felt a twinge of guilt, "I'm sorry. But I can't stand to go back there! After what I did…"

I shuddered as the memories came flooding back; the faces of the New Direction members when they saw me onstage with Vocal Adrenaline, the looks of hatred I received when they were doing their Funk number and – even worse than those two combined – the look of happiness on Rachel's face as she ran towards me, thinking I had come back for her, only for her hopes to be shattered as I smashed an egg on the vegan's forehead.

"…I'm really sorry. I can't do it."

"I understand," Shelby frowned, "I knew it was too much to ask of you. I just…"

"You miss Rachel," I finished for her, "And you want me to make sure she's alright."

You're not the only one.

"You know me too well Jesse St. James," she smiled, as she stroked Beth's tiny wisps of blonde hair.

Surely, it wouldn't be that bad returning to New Directions, right? I mean, it's not like I'd be an actual part of it. Besides, how long can they hold a grudge for?

"I'll consider it," I began, watching Shelby's face light up, "But what about my scholarship?"

"I could talk to the university, I could tell them that you're going to be involved in some work experience with a high school glee club and that you'd be thrilled if you could take the scholarship for the following year," she reasoned.

"Can you guarantee that that will work?" I asked.

She pondered this for a moment, "If I can make it work, will you go look after Rachel?"

"Yes."

"Thank you so much, Jesse."

I forced a smile to hide my uncertainty, "You're welcome."

"Would you like a drink?" Shelby offered.

I was feeling very thirsty but I didn't feel like staying here any longer, "No, thank you. I'll see you around."

I kissed Beth goodbye on the forehead and walked out of the house with a million thoughts whirring through my head.

How did I know that I wouldn't break down when I saw Rachel and Finn all over each other? Or when I saw Quinn upset over the loss of her baby?

I guess this was just a risk I would have to take.

I slipped into the front seat of my car and turned the radio on full blast, trying to lose myself in the music.

I slammed my foot on the accelerator as I zoomed down the road to the nearest McDonalds, where I could drown myself in cholesterol and forget about what I had just agreed to do.

I bobbed my head along to the song that was blasting in my ears and before I knew it, I was singing along.

Let me introduce to you what you've been missing

Just dance and work it, I'm on a brand new mission

All the kids in the club are hungry for what I'm dishing

This beat's got heat and so tonight I'm wishing

To get to the floor, so I can get me some more

I wanna put out a toast, to those who freak me the most

I got a feeling and I just can't let it go

Now I can't stop it baby, let's get physical

Just wanna get up in a good vibration

Now I can feel it in the air

It's gonna be a hot summer

A hot, hot summer

Hot summer, a hot, hot

Gonna be a hot summer

A hot, hot, summer

Hot summer

A hot, hot

Gonna be a…

I swerved the car around a corner and parked the car in front of McDonalds, still thinking about what Ms Corcoran had asked of me. I still wasn't sure if I'd be able to pull it off, but I'd decided that – for Shelby – I'd give it a go.

I pulled out the key and tucked it in my pocket before slamming the door shut and walking to the entrance.

As my fingers curled around the cold, metal door handle I felt my heart leap into my throat and my heart beat increase dramatically…

Because, sitting right by the door with her perfectly manicured fingers gripping a Quarter Pounder was New Direction's very own –

Quinn Fabray.

So, what did you think?

Love it, Hate it? (Hopefully not hate it)

Please review, I don't mind constructive critisism but I do not like it when people are just out-right mean. So if you've got something to say, please be polite. =D

SONGS : Beth; By Kiss and sung by Puck in Glee.
Hot Summer; By Rhys