St. Berry-takes place after Hell-O, my interpretation of spoiler for Madonna episode. Rachel and Jesse-she falls for him but he's only playing her, until he falls for her. She quits Glee to be with him, but finds out why he went after her so she leaves him. Based on a dare from a friend-look at the end for the actually dare Tay sent me.

Taking Chances – Chapter 1

As she heard the auditorium doors shut behind her she broke out into a sprint down the hallway to the dressing rooms. She ripped off her dress quickly before yanking on the white top and plaid skirt she had been wearing. She jammed her feet into the flats, ignoring her signature knee socks, as she grabbed her bag and purple cardigan before running to her car. As she started the engine she looked back to make sure that no one had come after her, nearly laughing at the thought. No one came after Rachel Berry-besides everyone was now immune to her diva walk outs, they probably just kept on practicing.

The short drive home was filled with thoughts of disbelief-since when did she have trouble singing a duet with Finn? Those were the times that she cherished-the times that she actually felt like Finn was letting his true feelings show, not worried about what everyone else was thinking of him, all that mattered where them and the music. And maybe the music meant a little too much this time. He wanted to start something and she wanted it to end. But after everything that happened between them-she just couldn't take it anymore; he's messed with her heart too many times now. Back when Glee started he chose Quinn over her and even used her when he found out Quinn was pregnant and thought New Directions was his ticket out of Lima. After the Baby-Gate fiasco that was Sectionals, she thought that they actually had a chance together, and for a few fleeting days they did. Until he chose Santana and Brittany over her-although she feels that her rendition of "Gives You Hell" was executed very well for such an impromptu performance. And now all of a sudden he chooses her? Did he actually want her this time, was he settling for her since he couldn't have Quinn, or was he jealous of Jesse? It's not like it really mattered now anyways.

When she got to her room she opened the bottom drawer of her dresser and pulled out her favorite pair of jeans-because yes, Rachel did own something besides plaid skirts and sweater vests. She teamed it with a tight red top and heels that Kurt made her buy when he was suppose to be making her over for Finn-she couldn't forget that embarrassing night for the life of her. She started a new playlist on her laptop before sitting down at her vanity to put her makeup on. She was meeting Jesse tonight for some karaoke, and she was going to look hot-it was like she told them in their little intervention-how many chances was she going to have.

Jesse picked her up right on time. As she slipped into the leather passenger seat of his black Mustang she took a deep breath. Screw the crappy week she had been having, she was actually going out on a Friday night, and with Jesse St. James-it was time to have some fun. The ride was filled with singing to the radio, and for once Rachel was actually relieved to not have to talk because she was nervous beyond belief. Sure she had sort of dated both Puck and Finn, but her and Puck never actually went anywhere and Finn usually forgot when they had dates, hence the couple's calendars. This was her first real, actually going out in public with a boy who doesn't have a girlfriend date, totally new territory for her. As he parked the car Rachel realized that it was a Karaoke Bar, and Rachel being Rachel, had no fake ID-she was totally screwed.

"Um, Jesse, you see McKinley High doesn't exactly respect the talent that I have so I am never in need of a fake ID, hence why I don't have one. Which is really odd because I am always prepared for everything, however I never thought that I would need a fake ID to get into a Karaoke Bar with the lead of our rival so I guess it isn't that odd and-"

"Relax. I've got you covered." Jesse pulled out his wallet and handed Rachel a fake ID. "Got the picture off of your MySpace page. Besides, it's not like we'll really need one, the owner of the bar is my sister's boyfriend." Rachel looked at the ID which she had to say looked extremely good. A chill of excitement swept through her body.

Jesse placed his hand on her back to guide her between the tables as someone on stage was butchering I'm a Slave for You on stage. Rachel cringed when the singer's voice cracked horribly.

"I know. Some people here are awful, but there are a few that aren't painful to listen to." Rachel was thankful of the dim lighting that hid the blush that crept up her neck and cheeks as he whispered into her ear. They grabbed a table near a corner and bent their heads over the menu of songs, each vetoing what the other suggested. After they finally settled on a song they sat back and watched the others.

As they walked together on stage Rachel was starting to feel the nerves-not the nervous nerves she felt before in the library with Jesse, but those non-scary butterflies in the stomach that come just before you know something amazing is about to happen. She grabbed her mic from the mic stand and sent a smile to Jesse over her shoulder as the first chords of Livin' on a Prayer filtered through the speakers. He sent her a smile back before turning to the audience and starting the song. Goosebumbs spread over her arms as she listened to him sing-she was more turned on than the first time she heard Finn singing You're the One That I Want. As Rachel came in with the next part she heard the cheers coming from the audience and started walking towards Jesse. Together they sang the chorus and the crowd was loving them-who wouldn't?

They watched a few other performances before Jesse leaned over.

"I dare you to sing a song that I pick for you."

"And if I do?"

"You can pick one for me."

"Deal."

"Alright, I'll go tell them yours."

"Wait. I don't know until I get up there?"

"Now where would the fun in that be?"

Rachel watched him walk away wondering what she had gotten herself into. She had a feeling she was in way over her head when it came to Jesse. He brought back two bottles of water with him and sent her a smile which she attempted to return.

"Don't worry. I got them to put you on next." Rachel's mouth dropped open in shock. Rachel Berry was not one to be put into spots like this. She was always prepared. She carried extra clothes for her slushie attacks, she always had two hairdryers, straightners, and curling irons in case one broke on her, not to mention the rape whistle that her fathers gave her.

She didn't have anytime to let the shock and nerves set in because the next thing she knew she was being called up on stage. She let out a breath of relief when she heard Satisfaction come on. The Rolling Stones were classic, and she knew this song like the back of her hand. She pulled her mic out of the stand and made her way to the center of the little stage. The further she got into the song the more she got into it and the more the crowd got into it-she fed off their energy. Walking back to their table she was stopped by a few random people to tell her how well she sounded-she sent them smiles and thanks back thinking that it felt good to finally have people appreciate her voice.

She slipped back into her seat and took a drink from her bottle of water.

"Not bad. I think that was even better than your Sectionals performance. So, have you picked one for me?"

"Yup. You're on next."

"I think I underestimated you."

"Careful, that kind of thinking gets you second place. I'd hate to have to break your little tradition of winning. It's a dirty job, but I guess someone's gotta do it."

"That'll be the day." Rachel took another drink and waited for Jesse's turn. She chose Cryin' for him-she knew his voice was well matched to the song, and besides, who didn't love a little Aerosmith. And he didn't disappoint.

As Jesse pulled into her driveway and put the car into park she sucked in a breath-was he going to drop her off or walk her to the door, was he going to kiss her or not, was he going to tell her that he already had a girlfriend who was knocked up (hey, it happened to her before)?

"We have this whole choreography thing this weekend so I can't do anything, but want to do something Monday night. I can come over here after I get done with practice."

Rachel smiled at him, "Sure. Could you just make sure that you take down your Carmel parking pass before you park in front of my house. I doubt anyone will check, I just don't want to have to deal with anyone knowing we're together."

Jesse gently cupped Rachel's cheek before leaning in and kissing her. After kissing both Finn and Puck, Rachel thought she knew what a kiss was, but Jesse really was the best at everything.

Well, there's a start anyways-I always hate writing the beginning.

I know, I know, I have three other stories that I have been neglecting, but I got a dare from a friend-and I am horrible at passing up dares…

I dare you to write a story that picks up where last night left off-of course, our favorite girl will be the main character and it's going to deal with the spoilers surrounding "Like A Virgin". Bare bones-Finn sleeps with Santana and Rachel sleeps with Jesse. New Directions finds out that Rachel is still seeing Jesse and they give her an ultimatum. Rachel quits but soon discovers that Jesse was playing her (actually turns out he was suppose to be playing her but his feelings were true (cliché I know, but a classic)). Someone unexpected (unexpected because I don't know who yet) talks Rachel into coming back. Rachel comes back but doesn't let on the reason for the break from Jesse (I'm getting visions of Kelly Clarkson's Cry). Things go fairly back to normal (if you could ever call McKinley High normal) until...Regionals!!! At which point Jesse and Rachel come face to face...and I will leave it to you from there.

Good Luck and Kick Ass!

As for the great news-today is April 15th-AKA Tax Day-which means I will finally have a life after tomorrow and can get all of my stories finished up-or at least updated a lotmore frequently!! What possessed me to become an accountant-I will never know!!!

Hope you like it Tay!!!

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