Okay I'm going to start this chapter story against my better judgement. They'll come fast at first then I'll probably appear to drop off the face of the earth :) and when I say Toby in this, I'm picturing the Toby from Pretty Little Liars because, I think he's sexy :D haha enjoy and review!

Rachel got out of her car and headed into the dance studio. It was fall. Everything was fresh, including her. After a pleasant two months together Finn had broken up with Rachel. Why, she didn't know. But unlike the last few breakups, she wasn't holding on to him. She didn't want to. She'd been there before and it was horrible. Plus there was the whole the last few breakups thing. After he'd broken up with her sometime in July she'd thrown herself into her dance and was feelings better than ever.

Dancing was her new release. Singing was still more important as was acting but dance was becoming more of a passion rather than her final ticket to Broadway. The release of her energy and emotion was freeing.

Plus it was bringing her closer to Mike and Brittany. They'd never really paid attention to each other during glee or school or even dance classes when there were less than twenty people in a room they barely knew. But after they had watched her improve leaps and bounds right before their eyes they'd asked her what had happened. When she told them about her and Finn they'd applauded her recovery through dance. After that they didn't really know what had happened. They just started talking more and then started hanging out together.

When Rachel walked into her class that Monday night at the beginning of October and saw them talking to someone new she was taken aback. This tall fair skinned boy hadn't been there last week. Coming up to her friends she smiled. "Hey guys."

"And here she is now," Mike said throwing an arm around his little sister. "Rachel, this is Toby. He's new tonight."

"I figured. I think I would've remembered him." Rachel blushed slightly when Brittany raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything else. Mike rolled his eyes. Toby seemed to have missed this though and held out his hand.

"So this is Rachel Berry." His voice was soft, but it had confidence. "I've heard a lot about you."

Shaking his offered hand she was confused. "How? I thought you were new tonight?"

"I moved to Ohio about a month ago. I just needed to find a decent dance studio before I signed up for a class."

"So you think you're good enough for us?"

He gave a small smirk. "I think the question is will you guys be good enough for me."

"We'll find out, won't we," Mike said interrupting their conversation.

Rachel jumped when he spoke. For a second it had seemed like it was only her and Toby in the room. But that wasn't good. No, that was bad. But his eyes were just so…

Rachel's thoughts were interrupted when Brittany tugged her away from the guys to stretch. But there was no need for the charade for Rachel. She had gotten to know Brittany well enough that she knew that Brittany knew what had just happened in her mind.

"You've known the new guy for five seconds and you two are already hitting on each other?" Brittany smirked at Rachel's blush. "You can't deny he's cute."

Rachel glanced over where Toby and Mike were still talking. Passing by Mike's constant Asianess, she took in Toby's tall muscular figure. His light brown hair that wasn't combed but was still perfectly in place. His fair skin. His eyes. His light blue, diamond like eyes.

She quickly looked away when Toby looked past Mike to her and Brittany. Looking back at Brittany she was still smirking. "Fine, he's freaking hot. Shut up." To Rachel's frustration she wouldn't stop smirking. "Look I'm not going there. Finn is still there in the back of my mind and I don't want to go through any of that shit again."

Just then their instructor Kacie walked in. Rachel was grateful for the end of her and Brittany's discussion. Honestly she didn't know what Brittany was talking about. She hadn't felt anything with Toby and even if she had been flirting she'd been doing that more since her last break up with Finn. So what?

At least, she hadn't felt anything except when she looked into his eyes. But his eyes were just to perfect to not feel something.

But unfortunately for her Toby was still the topic of discussion at the beginning of class. "Everyone listen up. We have a new dancer in our midst tonight. Up front Toby."

At her command Toby stepped forward. Rachel could see every girl's eyes greedily follow him. She rolled her eyes at Brittany but she was already staring at her, trying to figure out her reaction to everyone else's reaction. "What?"

"Nothing." She quickly looked back up front but Rachel could tell she was smiling.

"So Toby," Kacie was still talking, unaware of the effect Toby was having on the girls, "Would you mind showing us a little of what you can do?"

"I don't know," Toby said, staring at Rachel. "I'd rather not embarrass myself. It's been hinted that I might not be talented enough for your class."

Rachel smiled. "I never said that. I was only warning you that it might take some time to catch up."

"I think I can manage, but thank you for your concern." Rachel caught the sarcasm not only in his voice but the little smirk he had on his face. The smirk said, 'You have no idea how good I actually am.'

"Well, now that we know Toby and Rachel will eventually be having some rather angsty sex, let's get started," Kacie said, breaking the rather intense silence that followed. But Toby didn't look away from Rachel and she wasn't going to stop staring at him either. But she was completely aware of the envious glares she was getting from all the females in the room.

As it turned out though, Toby had no trouble learning the first half of the dance the class had been working on for almost a month. He was two rows up from her and unfortunately, she couldn't take his eyes off him. His form was tight and so was his body. The few times she caught herself staring she would quickly look up into the mirror in front of her. No. No no no no no. No boys.

The freaky thing was though that when she did finally tare her eyes away from Toby she would catch him staring back at her through the mirror.

At the end of class Rachel was getting her water bottle when she felt him behind her. Turning and seeing him she said, "You know most people would find this creepy. You just standing there, not saying anything but staring at me. But me, no. I don't find this awkward at all."

He gave a small smile. "Of course not. You're the fearless Rachel Berry, not afraid of any situation."

"And you're Toby…. something… the unknown."

"And I'm Logan Olives." A short blonde bounced in between them, blocking Rachel from Toby. "The fun and talented one. Welcome to Lima." Ignoring his slightly shocked face she reached forward and pulled him into a hug. "I'm so glad you chose to grace our studio with your talents and presence." Walking away she turned back, flipping her blonde hair and giving tiny wave with a beaming smile.

Rachel, still trying to process what had just happened felt her heart sink a little. Even if she was into Toby, which she wasn't, she would be falling for a Puck. Good looking, talented and a player.

"Who was that?" Toby said with a little laugh, snapping her out of her thoughts.

Rachel laughed and mimicked Logan's voice. "Logan Olives, the fun and talented one."

Toby laughed, but then continued. "I think we got off on the wrong foot." He put out his hand again. "I'm Toby Wess, the new guy from Minnesota who loves to dance."

Rachel took his hand for a second time that night. "I'm Rachel Berry, the seemingly fearless girl who sings, dances and acts."

"Seemingly?"

Rachel could hear the unasked question in his voice but let it go. "Well, I'll see you around Toby Wess."

"You most definitely will, Rachel Berry."

Walking out the front doors she heard someone's footsteps behind her. Expecting either Brittany or Mike she turned around and said, "I know what you're going to say and-"

She stopped mid-sentence though. Logan Olives was behind her, glaring. "Do you now? Did you know I was going to tell you I think you're a slut and should stay away from Toby? By the look on your face you didn't know that, so I'll say it again. Stay away from Toby. He's mine."

Rachel rolled her eyes. Did everyone think she was into Toby? "Listen up shorter midget." This was one thing Rachel knew she had over Logan. As short she was, she had a couple inches over this annoying little demon. "I'm not into Toby. I'm not the slut hanging all over him. But you can have him. He's all yours. Now scram."

She was still glaring but Logan turned away and headed towards her car. Giving a big sigh she started walking again. She hated dealing with people like that. People who thought they were entitled to everything and thought they could get what they wanted with just a snap of their fingers.

Someone tapped her on the shoulder and thinking Logan was back to say something else she snapped, "I thought I told you to go away!" Turning she saw a startled Mike and Brittany. "Oh, sorry guys. I thought Logan was back to yell at me for already stealing 'her' Toby."

Brittany looked confused. "You stole him? I didn't know they were already dating. And besides you didn't steal him. It's more like he's cheating on her."

Rachel sighed, knowing Brittany had missed the point. "Who is he cheating on her with?"

She gave a small laugh and looked at Rachel like she was missing the point. "With you silly."

Mike shook his head. "Not what she meant Brit." He glanced at Rachel. "She already attacked you though? That tiny little junior? I kept seeing her eyeing him up all night."

"Not surprising. She's a fucking whore," Brittany said with an eye roll. "She's also desperate. It couldn't have been more obvious that you two were into each other."

"I'm not into him!" Rachel nearly screamed. "She can have him! Anyone could have him! He's not my type."

Mike jumped in. "Not your type? Oh yeah, I forgot. You're not into athletic, talented and good looking guys."

Rachel rolled her eyes. "I'm just making it clear that I don't want him. I don't want anyone right now. I'm happy being single." Rachel thought about it though. She did want to try one date with him. But she wasn't going to let that happen. She wasn't going to let a guy control her again. "I'll just have to avoid him from now on."

"Well, that might be kind of hard," Brittany said apologetically. "He asked me for your number. I gave it to him."

"Brittany!" Rachel and Mike yelled together.

"What? I think you guys would be cute."

Rachel rolled her eyes. "I love you to death Brit and you know I would never lie to you. So listen to this carefully. Me and Toby are not going to happen."

"We'll see. We'll see."

Rachel glanced at her older brother and teased, "So you think he's good looking?"

At home Rachel plopped onto her bed. Tonight had been exhausting. The entire drive home Brittany had kept saying she should give Toby a shot. Rachel wanted Mike's opinion but he wasn't speaking. He knew better than to disagree with Rachel.

The sad thing was that Rachel knew Brit was right. She just couldn't tell her best friends she was afraid. Afraid of getting hurt again. But there was something in his eyes. Those two perfect diamonds.

She felt her phone buzz in her pocket. Taking it out she saw an unrecognized number. She had a feeling she knew who it was though.

Hey. It's Toby Wess. Don't worry I'm not stalking you again. You're friend Brittany gave me your number.

Rachel rolled her eyes. Stupid, stupid Brittany.

So she told me.

The reply was almost instant.

So am I good enough for your prestigious little dance studio?

No comment

Is that a yes?

Goodnight Toby Wess.

Goodnight Rachel Berry, the seemingly fearless leader.

Rachel tossed her phone away. She could already feel him getting under her skin. Under her skin and into her soul.