That afternoon in Glee Quinn felt slightly nervous as Rachel bounded in to the choir room as always a burst of energy.
As she watched the smaller girl and Brittany hug she couldn't seem to take her eyes off her full pouty lips.
It could be worse she thought as Rachel shyly bit her lower lip as the tall blonde complimented her.
"Told you" Santana whispered in her ear startling her before smirking.
Quinn shook her head frantically. She was not looking forward to kissing Rachel, with those soft full lips.
No!Quinn Fabray, head cheerleader, did NOT think about Rachel Berry in that way.
Santana was more than amused by Quinn's internal debate, she laughed as Brittany bounded over to her pulling her from her reverie before picking her up swinging her round.
Both blondes laughed loudly before Mr Schue entered the room asking them all to quieten down.
Quinn was starting to drift into a daydream when she was aware of Santana all but hissing in her ear.
"Snap out of it blondie! Take Berry so I can have Britt"
The blonde panicked slightly. She didn't want to be paired with Rachel!
She didn't want to have to spend her time with the diva, staring at those perfect lips, looking into those amazing brown eyes.
Whoa, what? Oh my god. No.
"Ay dios mio! I was just kidding but I'm right aren't I?" Santana stated staring to the blonde in amazement, and slight amusement.
Quinn and Rachel caught each other's eyes and just for a second it was like they were the only ones in the room.
They both quickly looked away and the brunette blushed, so darn cute.
"What are you right about, San?" Brittany asked, smiling as she linked their pinkies.
"Let's just say your birthday's going to be a ball" the Latina grinned.
The expression of the taller blonde's face was absolutely adorable; she was positively beaming with excitement. She told Mr Schu that she needed to make an announcement to the club.
"So, it's my birthday next weekend, the day after Rachel's. We're going to have a birthday party at Quinn's house and of course you're all invited, even you Mr Schu if you want though that could be totally uncool having a teacher there but you're pretty cool so whatever"
The club started babbling about outfits and gifts and who'd be drinking what.
Rachel just looked on smiling way too hard; Quinn knew it was her showface.
"Britt" she said softly, "explain about the party"
Santana beat her to it.
"Basically, Berry you're having a joint party with Brittany, okay? I'm not your biggest fan but it makes sense with both your birthdays being next weekend. And B suggested it; she knew you didn't have plans. So, our little estrellas, raid your closet for something argyle free cause' we're all gonna get down and party"
Rachel looked to the floor nervously before looking at the three ex-Cheerios, "this is a prank, right?"
Quinn swallowed hard at how small the girl's voice sounded; of course she had her doubts after everything they'd put her through over the years.
"We're not playing you, Rach. There's gonna be dancing and cake and we'll swim in Quinn's pool. And I've planned a surprise for you" Brittany told her excitedly clapping her hands.
"Berry, I suck with apologies. I know I've been a bitch, Quinn too" the blonde glared at the Latina who shrugged her shoulders it's the truth before continuing.
"But we're all kind of friends in here now, right? I hate saying sorry, mainly cause' it's a reflex that I can't or won't, but think of this party as us making up for ever throwing a name or slushie your way, okay?" Santana finished and even offered the girl a small smile which the brunette instantly returned upon seeing that she was actually being genuine.
"Thank you, Santana. The party sounds wonderful"
"Ball's in your park now, Q" she whispered.
"She's right, Rachel" Quinn began as she begged her voice not to shake.
"We've never treated you right, we've made you feel bad about yourself and we've never had the right to. The truth of it all, we're all jealous of you. I don't expect anyone else to speak up but I'll take it upon myself, you're talented and kind and you are always yourself no matter what repercussions that brings. I'm sorry for thinking that to be someone I had to pull you down, but the truth is, I never truly did. Because you're still here now, you're still yourself and nothing anyone can say will stop you making it. We all know that much"
The two girls locked gazes and were unable to look away.
The honesty and sincerity in the blonde's eyes made the other girl's eyes even bigger and they were full to the brim with heartfelt emotion.
It was as if they were communicating without the need for words, their eyes were speaking everything they weren't voicing aloud.
Thank you.
My apology will never be enough.
You're forgiven.
No, I have to work for your forgiveness.
Quinn-
I'm going to do whatever I can to make up for all the bad things I've done to you.
The other Glee members sat around them just transfixed on what was unfolding in front of their eyes, even Mr Schu raised an eyebrow before coughing and looking away.
The cough bought them out of their trance and once again they looked away, but both smiling this time.
"San, what was that?" Brittany whispered to the girl who was shaking her head.
"B, that was Quinn being valiente" Santana said in surprise, deep down she couldn't help but be a little jealous. Maybe this could work out even better than she hoped, for all of them.
"I thought that was a drug"
"No, baby. Valiente means brave"
"Like the little toaster" Brittany smiled leaning her head on Santana's shoulder.
"Sure thing, B"
Quinn and Rachel paired up for the assignment, both suffering with a case of healthy nerves but also excitement.
A sudden squeak from Brittany caught everyone's attention and they all looked to the blonde and the Latina in time to see the taller girl kissing the other girl quite fiercely.
"Any idea what that was all about?" Rachel asked Quinn with a slight laugh, the blonde merely smiled back at her glancing over her shoulder at her friends.
"I have a feeling Santana's taking a chance too"
The brunette looked to her inquisitively with a shy smile.
Yeah Quinn thought, this won't be so bad.