Author's Note: Hello, remember me? I know a lot of people want me to continue my other fics, 'Damaged' and '16 and Pregnant'. I promise to update those soon. If you haven't already, please check those out and let me know what you think. For now, here's a new story that I started and I promise to update regulary. I hope you enjoy!
Story Title: Caught Up
Chapter 1: Attraction
Standing by her locker, she helplessly examined the brunette's body once more. Her green eyes seemed to trace every outline of the other girls figure, not conscious of what was happening around her. She failed to notice her best friends, Santana Lopez and Brittany Pierce, calling for her attention. They even nudged her three times and still. No response. Santana followed the blonde's gaze and realized what she was admiring.
It was none other then Rachel Berry.
Looking back at her, confused, she called out her name once more.
"Quinn! Hello! Earth to blondie!" Santana said, waving her freshly manicured fingers in the cheer leaders face. Quinn, who had been fantasizing about Rachel's lips, snapped out of her current state of mind. 'Shit, Quinn! Pull yourself together and stop staring at Berry!'her conscious quickly scolded as Quinn brought her attention back to the inside of her locker. She got her books out then slammed the door, turning to the girls.
"So, ready for class?" She asked, acting as if nothing happened. Santana and Brittany shot each other a quick look, then one of them spoke.
"Q-"
"San, don't. Please. Let's just get to class." Quinn interrupted. As much as the hot-headed latina wanted to call her best-friend out for being a pedophile and practically having eye sex with Rachel's body, she respected her wishes. She knew Quinn had been struggling with her sexuality, something the blonde had told her in confidence. She definitely had her reasons after what happened in their sophomore year. Instead of teasing her, like she wanted too, Santana just nodded.
"Don't what?" Brittany asked aimlessly, obviously lost. Santana grabbed her girlfriends pinkie then said one last thing to Quinn before leaving.
"We'll talk about it later. Just try to keep your eyes in their sockets, 'kay?"
Quinn sarcastically smiled then replied, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear.
"Will do."
Santana shook her head then walked away, headed to her next class. Quinn closed her eyes momentarily before realizing she was gonna be late. Clad in her cheerio uniform, she speed-waked to Chemistry, beating the bell by a second. As she sat in her seat, she spotted her. She wore another one of those lame animal sweaters and her beautiful dark brown hair was in a side braid. Quinn didn't remember having this class with her. Besides, she was a senior and Rachel was a freshman. Interrupting her thoughts, Ms. Thomas who was the teacher spoke.
"Hello class! Well today, we have a new student joining, Ms. Rachel Berry. If she has any questions or needs any assistance, I trust that one of you will help her." With that said, Rachel smiled sweetly at the seniors before her.
"Isn't she a freshman?" Someone had whispered.
"What's this freak doing here?" Another person mumbled, making Rachel a bit uncomfortable. It's not like she wanted to be there. It was her excellent grades in every subject that moved her up in every class. She was still getting used to William McKinley High School, despite the fact that she had been there for three months now. Taking a seat towards the back and unintentionally next to Quinn, Rachel immediately opened her book and prepared herself for work. Quinn honestly didn't know what to do or say. Her face was red and she suddenly couldn't breath anymore. Burying her head into her book and pretending to read, she stole a glance at Rachel every now and then.
Rachel was scared that Quinn, whom she learned was the head cheer leader as well as the meanest girl in WMHS, was planning something evil in her head. She had caught the blonde staring at her in various moments and tried hard not to look back. She also knew Quinn was a senior and could potentially do whatever she wanted to her. Surprisingly, Quinn didn't say or do anything bad to her throughout the whole class period. Rachel couldn't say she wasn't grateful, being the main target for girls like that in her past schools, but she was admittedly confused.
Time seemed to fly as the bell rang and 4th period was over. 5th period was free period for the seniors so Rachel knew better than to be in the halls. Staying behind, Quinn looked back before completely exiting the room, wanting to say something so badly to the gorgeous brunette. Rachel looked up and caught Quinn's eyes. At first, it gave her a funny feeling in her stomach, a feeling she didn't quite understand. After a few more seconds, a girl who Rachel was sure she'd seen around school before had grabbed Quinn and pulled her out of the classroom. Shaking the feeling away, Rachel had chose to ignore what just happened. After all, it was probably nothing.
"Quinn, we need to talk." Santana said after ordering every girl who dared to be in herbathroom out. She closed the door behind her and locked it, turning so she could face the blonde.
Quinn, who was afraid of admitting her secret to her best friend, looked down at her feet. Santana sat on one of the sinks and waited for her to say something.
"About?" Quinn dared to question. Santana snorted.
"Oh c'mon Q, you know damn well what this is about."
"I do?"
"Don't play dumb, I saw you eyeing manhands." Santana teased. Quinn suddenly became upset and defended Rachel, who managed to effortlessly steal her heart in the beginning of the school year.
"Don't call her that, San!" She snapped, causing the other girl to put her hands up in defeat.
"Hey, it was just a joke. Chill Q. Anyways, spill."
"I don't think I should-"
"How long have you liked the little freshman?"
Quinn closed her eyes and wished Santana would just go away and stop this confrontation. If there was anything Quinn truly hated, besides men, was expressing her feelings. She sighed then tilted her head back while holding onto the sink.
"Since she came here." She confessed, not eyeing the Latina. Santana laughed. If Quinn could, she'd slap the other girl for making fun of her. She knew better then to cross that line, so she waited for her friend to stop.
"You likeher? Quinn, Quinn, Quinn. You do realize that makes you a pedo, right?" Santana continued to tease, making Quinn upset in the process.
"She's 15, and I'm-"
"18. Turning 19 next month. I see who's going to pay a little visit to jail soon."
"Shut up San! This isn't a joke, okay? I really like her..." Quinn trailed off, still not making eye contact.
"Aww, Q, look, if you're madly in love with the little girl, I don't care. That's you're business. I'm just saying that you better be careful. Manhands has a mouth. She runs it all day and who's to say she won't tell someone about it?"
This left Quinn to wonder. Santana had a point but she knew Rachel. She wasn't exactly friends with the girl and barely said a word to her, but she knew she was too nice to do such a thing. Right?
Quinn sighed in frustration. Well, there was only one way of proving Santana wrong. She had to befriend Rachel and get to know her better. Even if it hurt her rep, it was the only way of finding out.
"I'll prove to you she's a good person." Quinn finally said, putting her hands on her hips and making eye contact with Santana. Santana hopped off of the sink and became face-to-face with Quinn.
"Mmm, and how are you going to do that Ms. Fabray?"
"You'll just have to wait and see." Quinn said. Santana smirked.
"You're on. And if you end up sleeping with the girl, make sure to tell me and Britt all about it."
"San!"
"What? Shit happens."
Quinn laughed then playfully pushed her best friend. Santana repeated her friends actions.
"Just don't tell anyone, okay?"
"Not a soul."
The two girls pinkie promised before a knock came to the door.
"C'mon, let's go." Quinn ordered, while opening the door. To her surprise, it was Rachel. She stood there for a moment, dumb-struck. Rachel looked at the two cheerleaders then nervously spoke.
"I-I c-came to use t-the bathroom." she said, too afraid to make eye contact. Santana snickered, which caused Quinn to step on her foot. Rachel noticed this but said nothing.
"Obviously."Quinn replied, trying not to stare at Rachel's chest too much.
"Yeah, obviously." Rachel said.
Seeing that this was going nowhere, Santana gawked.
"Oh c'mon! You two are-" Santana was interrupted by Quinn's hand that flew to her mouth so she could cover it.
"C'mon San, we're out. See you around, freak." Quinn said before dragging the Latina along with her. Rachel, surprisingly unaffected by her words, smiled to herself as they walked away. She got that same funny feeling in her stomach as before when Quinn spoke to her. It was the first words she ever said to the brunette. She didn't know if it was just admiration for Quinn's beauty, smarts or ability to lighten up a room just by walking in. What she did know, was that whatever that feeling was, she liked it.
TBC
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