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For the good old days, Quinn protecting Rachel from Finn
Quinn sighs, she watches Rachel storm off and even though she knows exactly where to find her she doesn't rush, she knows the girl needs times and, if she's honest, so does she. She walks slowly after her, she knows the way to the auditorium by heart now and she knows she will find Rachel in there; and she does find her there, sitting at the piano, her hands still on her lap. It's heart breaking.
"Rachel, I know you're mad. But I only did what I had to do."
She sees Rachel sniffing and she has to root herself in place, its done, its all done and there's no going in any other direction than forward.
"Why, Quinn? It was just a song, do you really need it so badly? Are we back tothat point now?"
"I promised you I would protect you, do you remember that? I told you that no matter what I would do that. And I'm just trying to keep my promise."
She watches Rachel wipe the tears off of her face and she wishes she had tissues to give her, even though they would probably be rejected.
"How is this protecting me? You're breaking my heart again."
Before she can answer, she has to swallow down all the emotions, Rachel's right and she has no right to make it about her own heart ache.
"I won't let Finn's mediocrity be an obstacle in you achieving your goal. I know this competition is important and I will not let anyone ruin it for you."
No answer, Rachel is silent and all Quinn can do is stand up straight and hope that will help hold her up, but then come the words that almost physically push her down to the ground.
"I miss you, Quinn. I miss us. Could we please give it another chance?"
Not once does Rachel look up to meet Quinn's eyes, and she's relieved because she knows her face would betray the words that will come out of her mouth.
"I'm sorry, Rachel. I've already proven I'm no good for you, and it's not just Finn I need to protect you from."
An almost silent sob and Quinn's heart explodes into a billion shards hurting her all over.
"Listen, Rach. It's just one more song, one more competition and you'll be okay. I promise."
She gently, with caution, places her hand on Rachel's shaking shoulders, and leaves.