Title: Love Is Never Gone.
Disclaimer: Glee and the characters are not mine. (If I did own Glee everything will be different)
A/N 1: Hi guys! This is my first ever fanfic so it's a little crappy. I was afraid to write this but I don't want to waste the idea. Please review it would help a lot on my writing. Thanks.
A/N 2: This AU by the way. All characters are originally studying in McKinley except for Rachel. Rachel and Santana are somewhat related.
Chapter One.
William McKinley High School was ruled by the Cheerios, Football team and the Glee club. Yes the Glee Club. Most members of the group are also members of the Cheerios and Football team. Finn was forced to join the group because Mr. Shue blackmailed him to join. It was something about cocaine was found in his bag. Quinn also joined because she wanted to support Finn. They were together at the time. Most of the Finn's friends from the football team were also persuaded to join. Santana and Brittany just go where Quinn goes so they also joined. There are also the four original members, Kurt, Artie, Mercedes and Tina.
It was the first day of school after the winter break.
Quinn arrived at the school an hour earlier. She didn't want to stay in her own house. She feels so alone in a big house. She was with her mom because her father died in a car accident. It has been two years since the accident; things have never been the same after that. Quinn loved her father. He was a good father but he expects too much from Quinn because of her sister who was too perfect.
She was sitting in her car. She was about to open the radio when she heard someone singing. She tried to look for the voice. She saw the brunette leaning on her car wearing her earphones and singing to an unfamiliar song. Quinn just stared at the singing brunette. After a few minutes the brunette stopped singing and started walking towards the school gate. Quinn has never seen her before. Quinn went back to her car and got her bag. She went inside and tried to follow the brunette but lost her. Students are starting to come now.
Quinn tried to look for the girl all day but luck was not by her side. After two days, Quinn thought that it must have been just her hallucination.
"Hey Q."
"Hey San." Quinn got her things from her locker then faced Santana.
"Wow! You look like crap."
"I. Do. Not." Quinn said a little irritated.
"What have you been doing these past few days?"Santana asked.
"Nothing."Quinn said and Santana just looked at her and waiting for her to talk. "Okay. I'll tell you but promise me you won't laugh."
Santana put her arms in front of her, tapping her foot, waiting for Quinn's story.
"I saw someone on the parking lot last Monday and I was looking for her."
"So you're a stalker now?"Santana chuckled.
"Shut up! Do you want to hear the story or not?"Quinn was now shouting.
"Woah! Q, chill. Okay. You were stalking some-"Quinn glared at her."Looking for someone." Santana corrected herself."Why don't you like just ask people?"
"I tried. Nobody knows her. I think I'm losing my mind."
"Maybe you are. You must have hit your head really hard when you fell down the pyramid. Wait. Why were you looking for her?"Santana smiled.
Quinn thought about it for a second. She didn't really know why but she feels like she needs to know the girl. She needs to find her; she wants to hear that beautiful voice again. She would never tell that to Santana. She will mock her for that until the day she dies."She can sing Santana."
The Latina put her arms in front of her and raised an eyebrow."And?"
"You know we still need another member for Glee club for us to qualify for Sectionals right?"Quinn said her excuse.
"Sure. That's what this is."Santana smirked, she does not really believe on what Quinn said."I need to go, I'm going to look for Brittany. Good luck on your stalking."
Quinn sighed. 'This is really crazy', Quinn thought. That's when she saw the girl again, turning on the corner. Quinn ran like she was running for her life. She shoved some people away to free her path. She reached the end of the hall and didn't see the girl.
"You've got to be kidding me."
The next day, Quinn looked more exhausted than yesterday. She was sitting in their table at lunch. She was holding her fork and just playing with her pasta. She was not really in the mood to eat.
"Oh my god Fabray! What happened to you?"Santana said placing her tray on the table. Quinn just rolled her eyes. Brittany sat next to her and wrapped her arms around the blonde.
"Are you okay, Quinn?"
"Yeah. Britt. Just a little tired with Cheerios, school and Glee."
"You were not this tired a few weeks ago. We have been doing these for months now Quinn."Santana said.
"Did your dog die Quinn?"
"Uhm. Britt, I don't have a dog."
"Is this still about your little crush, Q?" Santana said with a smirk on her face.
"I never said anything about a crush Santana. I told you this is about Glee club."
"Oh come on, Q. I'm Santana Fucking Lopez! You think I'll buy that shit?"
"Believe what you want to believe."Quinn stood and left the two.
The truth is Quinn have not slept for more than three hours in four days. She has not eaten much but that was not new. She has already been doing that because of the Cheerios. Quinn was exhausted. She didn't even know if what she was looking for was real or not.
Santana was speaking in straight Spanish.
"Stop! Santana, I already told you that I can't understand Spanish."
"How can we be related if you don't speak Spanish?"
"I already told you this. We don't use the language at home."
"Well. I was not listening and why are you talking to me? I told you that we shouldn't be seen in school together."
"Technically speaking we are still outside." They have been standing in the parking lot or almost ten minutes now.
"Whatever Berry. I told you, I will not be seen with you until you change your fashion style."
"I love this sweater. It's comfortable."
"I still can't believe that we're fucking related." Students are starting to come. "I have to go. Remember what I told you, stay out of radar and don't ever tell anyone that we are related."Santana got her Cheerios bag and put it on her shoulder and walked towards the school.
It has been a week now. Rachel had moved from Jersey to Ohio. Rachel's family was having financial problems and she didn't have any choice when she was told that she needed to transfer to Lima. Santana and Rachel didn't really know each other much. They have seen each other twice when Rachel and her dads visit Ohio. One of Rachel's dads is the brother of Santana's uncle, who was pretty close to Santana's family.
Rachel walked to the school. She hasn't really talked to anyone. She did what Santana said and stayed under the radar. She didn't want to be the center of attention anyway. Maybe, before she did love the attention but with all the stress with her family. She wanted a break from all the drama. She didn't stay too long at school and once the bell rang she was always outside and on her way home already.
She was on her way to her first class when she bumped into someone. She immediately apologized."I'm so sorry." She picked up the book that she was holding that was now on the floor.
"What the hell? Watch we're your..."Quinn got her books and when she finally saw who she bumped into."You."
"I'm so sorry."Rachel apologized again then walked away from the blonde. She was following what Santana said.
"Wait."Quinn's mind finally registered what just happened and she followed the tiny brunette. "Uhm. Hi I'm Quinn Fabray! You must be new here." Quinn was flashing very big smile.
"Hi I'm Rachel Berry! Yes. I'm new here. I just started last week."
The bell rang.
"I should probably go. Nice meeting you, Quinn."
"Yeah. You too."
At Glee practice. Quinn was sitting on her chair writing on her notebook and wearing a big smile on her face.
"Someone's in a good mood today."Santana and Brittany went inside the choir room pinkies linked together."Found your little crush?"Quinn just looked at Santana and smiled.
"Name?"Santana asked as she sat on a chair next to Quinn.
Quinn was about to answer when the members of the Glee club settled on their chairs and Mr. Shue entered the room.
"Guys, I have an announcement. We need to find our twelfth member before Friday or we can't qualify for Sectionals."Quinn raised her hand. "Yes Quinn?"
" I might know a person who will be great for the club."
"Okay Quinn. Let that person come here tomorrow for her audition and we'll see."
Quinn nodded and smiled. The rest of the hour was spent picking a song for their performance.
"What was that about? You know someone who will join?" Santana asked Quinn as they moved outside of the room.
"Yeah. The new girl that I was talking about."
"New girl? I don't know any new girl."
"Her name is Rachel Berry and she has an..."
"Fuck! No!"Santana said.
"What? No? Do you even know her?"
"No! I don't know her."Santana said a little pissed.
"Then why are you like that?"
"That's a lame name for a person. Really Berry? Lame! I'm pretty sure she's a loser and I don't hang out with losers."
"That's kind of judgmental even for you, Santana. You haven't even met her."
"Just no, Q! Don't even try! Let's go, Britt."Santana pulled Brittany and walked away.
Quinn went to find Rachel. She was about to give up when she saw the girl walking towards her car.
"Hey."
Rachel jumped a little."You scared me."
"Sorry. Uhm. Can I talk to you for a second?" Quinn was surprised that she was suddenly shy. This was a new feeling for her.
"You're already talking to me."
"Yeah. Well, I wanted to ask if you wanted to join the Glee club."
"No."Rachel said softly.
"I heard you singing last Monday and you have an amazing...Wait. No? Why not?"
"I don't want to join any of the clubs. I just want to be left alone. So sorry, Quinn, I will decline your offer." Rachel was about to open her car.
"But you have an amazing voice."
"Thank you for the compliment, Quinn, but really there is nothing that you can do to change my mind."Rachel went inside her car and drove away.
At Santana's house.
"Hey Berry. Can we talk for a second?"Santana said already entering Rachel's room.
"What do you want now?"
"I told you to stay under radar. What the hell are you doing talking to Quinn of all people?"
"I didn't talk to her. She's the one who approached me."
"What did she say?"
"She wanted me to join in your little Glee club."Santana glared at her."Don't worry, I said no."
"Good. Stay away from Quinn and don't even think of joining."Santana slammed the door.
Rachel was left on her room thinking of what just happened. The truth is she wants to join the Glee club. Singing has always been her passion. She still plan on continue doing her MySpace videos. She still wants to be on Broadway but all of her plans are now moved back a little, not completely forgotten just postponed a little. A Tony at twenty five is the still the same as when she's twenty seven right? She was also intrigued by Quinn. Something was going on with that girl.