People at school bully her because they think she is weird. She is the type of girl who loves to wear animal-printed sweaters, plaid skirts and argyle knee-high socks. People also laugh at her every time she opens her mouth. They don't see her as someone who speaks her mind. Also, no one wants to be with her because she is too loud. Whenever she has a good idea in mind, she will make sure everyone will hear it and someone with a mind like hers could understand it. Despite all of these, she's never alone. She is everyone's target at school. The jocks, the cheerleaders, the popular ones, even the geeks – never leave her alone. They make her life in school miserable but challenging at the same. Though people like these exist, she is still confident in what is she doing. She's one of the school's most talented singer, she's running for valedictorian and she's also the captain of their school's Glee Club. Rachel Berry is always at the bottom of the school's pyramid but that doesn't stop her to give up and not live her dreams.

The only place that Rachel feels safe is at their house. She lives with her dads, Leroy and Hiram, who are both successful lawyers. They are always there to love and support Rachel. They've been contemplating on visiting Rachel's school to talk to the principal regarding the bullying (they are lawyers after all) that has been happening to Rachel, but the latter begged them not to do it because according to Rachel, she can take care of herself. They don't want to break Rachel's trust so they followed her despite the pain they feel every time they see their daughter comes home from school sad.


Later that night, Rachel cried herself to sleep like she always does.

Rachel was awoken by a throbbing headache that sends a buzzing sound to her ears. She thought that maybe it's just because of too much crying before she fell asleep. This was the first time she felt this kind of pain though. She glanced at her alarm and saw that it was just minutes after midnight. She tiptoed outside her room not to disturb her sleeping fathers and went to grab some water in the fridge. She was hoping that the pain would go away. When she returned to her room, the silence is too loud for her. It is deafening her. And the throbbing headache is not pulsating. She tried to cover her ears with the pillow because the pain just worsens whenever she tosses and turns. Her head felt so heavy and suddenly, everything went dark. The last thing she saw before everything went blank is the time on her alarm clock – 03:03AM.


Rachel didn't hear her alarm went off in the morning, which is the reason why she is cramming to fix her things and reach school before the bell rings.

"Good morning, sweetie. I didn't know you are still here. I thought you already left." Leroy said kissing her forehead.

"I had a rough night daddy, but I'm fine." Rachel said not to worry her daddy. "I'll just grab the apple and eat it on the way to school. See you later. Love you." She kissed him on the cheeks and grabbed her car keys.

When she reached school, Rachel hurriedly went to her locker and took her books. Rachel didn't notice that someone is standing behind her so when she turned around, she bumped into that someone causing her books to fall on the floor. "What a great way to start my day." She thought.

"I am sorry. It was an accident." Rachel said while picking up her things. The moment she looked up, she dropped again the books that she had just picked. Standing in front of her is none other than Quinn Fabray - head cheerleader, most beautiful girl in McKinley High, respected by everyone, the ice queen. No one messes with Quinn Fabray.

Hazel eyes connected to brown eyes.

"Don't be. As what you've said, it was an accident." Quinn said kneeling on the floor, picking up the books.

Rachel was stunned. She didn't expect this kind of gesture from Quinn. She was always the victim of Quinn's wrath. She's not supposed to help her. Quinn's supposed to scream at her, slap her or maybe call her names. Rachel is a loser after all.

Quinn handed her the books. Rachel was about to thank her when two cheerleaders came. They were Santana - the latina who is known for giving sarcastic remarks, and Brittany - blonde hair, sweet and innocent; Quinn's bestfriends.

"Hey Q! Did you just exchange a conversation with manhands?" Santana said.

"No need to call names, S, and I'm just helping Rachel. It's my fault that I bumped into her looking for you and Britt." Quinn replied. Santana crunched her brows.

"Since when do you help losers? You are one of their tormentors and now," Santana was cut by Quinn.

"Just drop it, S. No one asks me what or not to do." Quinn said leaving Santana dumbfounded.

"That was mean, Santana. There's nothing wrong with what Quinn just did." Brittany said. She's the sweet one of the three. Rachel wondered how she could stand Santana.

"Are you two coming or not?" Quinn said when she noticed they didn't leave their place.

Rachel couldn't believe what had just happened. Quinn just defended her from Santana. Of all people, Rachel least expected Quinn to do such thing especially for her. This was something new for her. Although they are in same Glee Club, they never really had a proper conversation. Well, except when they try to stop her from ranting too much. Rachel was lost in her thoughts when she heard the bell ring signaling first period is about to start.


That night, Rachel went to sleep smiling. Quinn is not so bad after all.