A/N: ok i know a lot of you hate me for how i ended "There For You"! but as promised here's the sequel! please forgive me! :) Review!

Chapter 1

Nine months, three weeks, seven hours, sixteen minutes, and forty eight seconds. That is how long it has been since Quinn had seen the girl that she loved more than anything. Sitting in her dorm room at UNC, she flipped through old photographs. She came across one with Rachel sitting on her couch laughing with her dads.

The smile could be seen in her eyes as could the love the girl held. She bit her lip as she stared at the picture, holding back the tears and the emotion which were surfacing. She placed the photo on her bed and continued to flip through them. She wasn't going to dwell on her lost love anymore. She wouldn't allow herself to.

The old Quinn Fabray would cry and remember how her heart was broken. Not the new Quinn. She wouldn't allow herself to remember how her heart was shattered into a million pieces. She would only think about Rachel when she was remembering her high school years. But that was all.

But now as she sat on the floor looking at old pictures of Rachel. She couldn't get her mind off the brunette that held her heart so dearly. Then broke it in half after she decided to give up on her.

Sighing, Quinn stood up and grabbed her camera. She walked down the hallway and into the studio's dark room. Red light met her as she entered and walked over to one of the enlargers. Removing the film from the negative sleeve, she began to develop some more of her pictures.

Just after she placed the picture in the water rinse, she felt her phone vibrate. Placing the film down, she reached into her pocket and answered the phone, not recognizing the number. "Hello?" Her voice was soft and gentle, just like it's always been.

There was movement on the other line before, somebody finally spoke up. "Q-Quinn? Is this you?"

Her heart stopped. The voice on the other end was a voice she never thought she would hear again. It took her a few seconds to regain her confidence and reply. "Hello, Rachel."

"Thank Goodness." She said, her voice filled with relief. "How are you?"

"What do you need, Rachel?" She asked. Not wanting to talk to the girl who had broken her heart so long ago.

"Um..." Quinn could hear the girl trying not to cry.

"Is everything alright?" She suddenly became concerned. Scared that she was hurt, or something.

"Can you come...um...Something happened Quinn..."

"What is it? Are you alright?" Quinn became anxious.

There was silence, then the girl finally spoke up. "No. I'm not alright. I was...can you just come over? I need you. Please. I know that I haven't been in contact for nine months, but that was for your request. I just need you, now. Something happened and I don't have anyone else to turn to...Please?"

Quinn was already out the door and running to her car. "I'll be there as soon as I can. It's a long drive. Rachel, just tell me what happened. I promise it won't change anything." She was then speeding down the interstate heading to New York.

"I was walking home last night, from a rehearsal when I was ambushed. There were four men, clearly drunk. And they cornered me..." Quinn gripped the steering wheel tighter as she was hearing this. "Quinn. They gang banged me. I was so scared. I thought I was going to die... I'm sorry that I've bothered you. Just forget I said anything. You don't have to come. I know you're probably furious at me."

"No. I'm not Rachel. Even if we're not together anymore, I still love you. And I'm still here for you. I did promise you, didn't I?"

They hung up and after a few hours driving, Quinn reached Rachel's apartment and knocked softly on the door. A few seconds passed before the door opened and Rachel stood on the other side, covered in bruises and wearing sweats and a t-shirt. Quinn gave her a sad look and hated the people who had done this to a perfect girl like Rachel. Without saying anything, she took Rachel into her arms and held her tight, but not too tightly, aware of her bruises.

Rachel hugged her and cried into her shirt. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Quinn." She cried, clinging unto Quinn as if she'd disappear. "I love you. It's only ever been you. I was stupid and selfish when I ended things that day. I never wanted to hurt you. I'm so terribly, sorry."

Rubbing her back soothingly, she whispered into her ear as if it was a secret. "It's okay. Rachel, everything is okay. I'm here now. And this time you can't get rid of me. I promise. I'm not going to leave you ever again. I love you."

"How can you still love me? I've broken your heart. Yet here you are. I thought you'd be furious with me. I didn't expect you to come..."

"I love you, because even when you broke me, you were still the only thing that I could think about. The only one, who gave me a sense of calm and love. Rachel you are the only person that has ever stood by me. The only one who loved me for who I am. No matter how many slushies that I've thrown at you. I still love you. Every single part. Your eyes, your heart, your personality. Everything I still love you." She kissed her cheek gently. "You're perfect." She pulled apart and gently traced her bruised face and kissed everyone. "Absolutely perfect."

"Quinn...I love you so much. I just wanted you to pursue your dreams and not give it up for me, like you've given up everything else."

"I know. But that didn't keep it from hurting me. It killed me, and nothing else has ever been close to that amount of hurt. Not even my father's beatings. Nothing. Because I love you so much. It was like you were beating me, like he did. I know that's ridiculous, but it's true."

"I understand. I'm sorry that I did that. Truly. I should've tried."

"It's all alright. I promise. I forgive you." She pulled apart and gently took her hand and led her to the couch. Sitting down, she cupped her face and kissed her softly. "I love you."

A smile formed on her face. One that she hasn't had in a while. "I love you too."

"Now, let's talk..."

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