Times Like These Chapter 2: You're My Wonderwall
I do not own Glee, which belongs to RIB nor do I own the song 'Wonderwall', which belongs to the original artists, one of my favorite bands called Oasis.
Lunchtime (Wednesday, September 28, 2011)
"Hey Britt-Britt! And hello to you Santana," Quinton said as he approached the Cheerios table.
"Hi Quinton!" Brittany waved. "Are you going to eat with us?"
"If you want me to," Quinton replied.
"Yay!" Brittany clapped.
"I'm glad I can make you happy B," Quinton said with a smile.
"Sanny," Brittany frowned, "there's no space. Where's Quinton going to sit?"
"It's ok," Quinton said, "I'll just stand."
"No you won't," Santana said. "My girl wants a seat for you so we're getting you one."
"It's really not necessary," Quinton argued.
Santana ignored the blonde boy and glared at the Cheerio that was sitting next to Brittany, slightly flicking her hand, ordering the Cheerio to move somewhere else. Quinton gave the girl an apologetic smile, getting a dreamy look from the Cheerio in return.
"So what do you want?" Santana asked the blonde boy.
"You know, I was going to give you a surprise but since you're not being very nice, I'm thinking about canceling it."
"You should know by now that Santana Lopez does not do nice," the Latina replied. "And you're not supposed to be giving me surprises, they should be for the girl you're crushing on."
"Maybe," Quinton said, "but I think you're going to enjoy this more."
"Just give it to me then will you," Santana said with a huff.
"On it."
Bring it in, Puckerman! -QF
You got it, Q! -Puck
Two minutes later, Puck pushed a wheelbarrow into the school cafeteria and handed it over to his captain.
"I can't believe you made me do this," Puck complained.
"Suck it up," Quinton replied with a smirk. "Thanks bro."
"You're welcome," Puck said. "Later dude!"
"Will you let me see it already?" Santana said.
"Yeah," Quinton replied as he removed the cloth that kept the surprise hidden.
"You got me a wheelbarrow full of breadsticks?" Santana said happily.
"I believe so," Quinton answered.
"I love you!" Santana told the blonde boy. "I swear if I wasn't gay I'd totally be dating you right now."
"But you're with me now right?" Brittany asked.
"Of course B," Santana told her girlfriend lovingly.
"Good," Brittany said. "I wouldn't be very happy if Quinton stole you away from me."
"It won't happen because he likes Berry," Santana said.
"That's right B," Quinton reassured the other blonde.
"That means I can still have my sweet lady kisses?" Brittany asked.
"As many as you want," Santana informed her girlfriend. "And Q?"
"Yes, Santana?" Quinton said.
"You really need to start wooing Berry now," Santana suggested.
"Totally," Brittany commented. "Get to know her better. She has a free period next, so she'll be in the choir room practicing."
"Thanks, B. You're the best," Quinton said.
"You're welcome," Brittany beamed.
"Awesome," Santana said sarcastically. "Just go get your girl will you, Fabray!"
"Watch it S, or I'll ban you from Breadsticks starting from now."
"You wouldn't dare!" Santana said.
"Do I get a hug then?" Quinton asked, knowing that he was clearly pushing the limits.
"Fine," Santana said as she got up to give the blonde boy a quick hug. "You're lucky you brought the wheelbarrow of breadsticks."
Period 5
Quinton smiled to himself as he watched Rachel practice in the choir room. No doubt was the girl a star, a star that shined so bright that it was hard to miss. Once Rachel belted out the last note of the song, Quinton clapped his hands for the singer, finally revealing himself to the girl.
"You're an excellent singer," Quinton said.
"Thank you," Rachel replied. "Forgive me for ignoring your presence, I didn't see or hear you just now, which is rather unfortunate because I have perfect hearing and vision."
"There's no need to apologize," the blonde told the brunette.
"So what brings you here to the choir room?" Rachel asked.
"I just wanted to hear that beautiful voice of yours," Quinton said.
"Really?" Rachel asked with a slight blush.
"Of course," the blonde replied.
"I heard that you took over as captain of the soccer team this year," Rachel said. "Congratulations."
"Thanks Rachel."
"Wow," Rachel said. "It's nice not to be called man-hands or RuPaul for once."
"Why would anyone call you that?" the blonde asked. "Clearly they're blind because you're so very beautiful, inside and outside."
"That's the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me," Rachel said.
"I'm just speaking the truth, but I'm glad it made you happy," Quinton replied.
"So when did your family move here to Lima?" Rachel asked.
"We moved here in the middle of July so that we'd be able to take care of my sick grandmother," Quinton replied.
"I'm sorry to hear about that," Rachel said. "How's she doing?"
"She's fine now, but she's slowly getting sicker. Her eyes aren't shining as bright now," the blonde answered.
"I hope she'll get better," Rachel said.
"I hope so too," Quinton said with a sad smile.
After a comfortable silence, Rachel spoke again.
"Are you going to sing today during Glee? It's an open floor today."
"Maybe," Quinton replied.
"You should," Rachel said. "Don't neglect your own talent. You have a great voice as well."
"Well," Quinton said. "Since I just got a compliment from a future Broadway star, I might as well sing."
"Well then," Rachel replied. "I'm looking forward to it. I guess I'll see you later in Glee."
"Until then," Quinton said dramatically, making Rachel giggle.
Glee Rehearsal
"Alright guys," Mr. Schuester addressed the Glee Club with a clap of his hand. "Who wants to perform today?"
Surprisingly, Rachel's hand wasn't the first to be up. In fact, the diva wasn't even looking at Mr. Schuester at all; she was looking at Quinton with an encouraging smile, which made the blonde boy very slowly raise his hand up.
"Very well then," the Glee director said. "Quinton, you're up!"
"I'd like to dedicate this song to a very special girl," the blonde boy said. "Rachel, this song is for you."
Quinton picked up the acoustic guitar he borrowed from Puck and took a deep breath before singing to the brunette and holding her with his hazel eyes.
Today is gonna be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you,
By now you shoulda somehow realized what you gotta do,
I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now.
Because maybe,
You're gonna be the one that saves me,
And after all,
You're my wonderwall.
Everyone clapped, while Rachel smiled at the blonde boy.
"I believe we've just found our new male lead," Mr. Schuester said. "Great job, Quinton."
"Thanks Mr. Schuester," the blonde boy replied.
"I'm glad you finally have the balls to do something romantic for her," Santana said. "It took you three weeks to actually go up to talk to her!"
"Sanny," Brittany scolded her girlfriend. "Be nice!"
"I am being nice," Santana said. "For god's sake Q, just ask her out!"
"Ok then," Quinton said as he nervously walked up to Rachel, who was still smiling at him.
"I believe you have something to ask me?" Rachel asked.
"Yes," Quinton replied. "Rachel Barbra Berry, will you give me the honor of taking you out on a date tonight?"
"With pleasure," Rachel answered. "Pick me up at 7pm sharp."
Every one of the Gleeks smiled with the exception of Finn who just grumbled in his seat.
"Great," Finn said. "First he takes my captaincy and my jersey number, now he steals away Rachel and my solos in Glee."
"Hey Captain," Puck said. "Next time you want to sing an awesome song like that, you don't even have to ask about borrowing my guitar."
"I had a great time tonight," Rachel told the blonde who stood next to her on the front porch of her house. The brunette let her mind replay the very successful date, which started with a movie, a romantic stroll in the park and ended with a picnic under the stars.
"I'm glad," Quinton said as he gently caressed Rachel's soft cheek.
"Can I come watch your game tomorrow after school?" the brunette asked.
"Only if you'll be my girl," the blonde answered.
"You're adorable," Rachel said, leaning closer to Quinton.
"Is that a yes?"
Rachel nodded and allowed the blonde to close the distance between them and capture her lips in a slow and tender kiss.
"It's getting late," Quinton said. "I don't want your dads to get mad at me for keeping you out so long."
"Relax," Rachel said with a giggle. "They won't be mad at you."
"I still don't want to give them a bad impression," the blonde said.
"Trust me," Rachel said. "They'll love you."
"Then I'll just have to tell them that I'm taken by their beautiful daughter," Quinton joked. "Anyways, I should go now, Rach. Can I give you a ride to school tomorrow?"
"Sure," Rachel replied. "I'll be ready by 7:15am."
"Perfect. I'll see you tomorrow morning then," the blonde said as he gave Rachel a chaste kiss goodbye.
"Goodnight, Quinton."
"Sweet dreams darling," the blonde replied.
In case I don't get the next chapter up in time, I just want to say a happy new year to all of you.
Enjoy the rest of 2011!
