Chapter Two: Live Without Regrets

During break, Quinn hadn't been focused on Santanna and Brittany's conversation at all. Santanna had told her to lighten up and stop dragging them all down but Brittany had been much more patient and understanding. Quinn had sat there quietly whilst Santanna and Brittany planned a movie night for after Cheerio's practice that evening, she was hardly acknowledging Brittany's efforts to include her. She wasn't trying to be rude but she just couldn't focus, she just wanted to see Taylor again, although even when she'd found out that Taylor was her name it hadn't made anything any clearer. She couldn't remember anyone called Taylor so she'd come to the conclusion she was going slightly mad, but the feelings of butterflies she had when she saw her were driving Quinn mad. She couldn't control it and it freaked her out slightly but it was like Taylor was addictive. Santanna had decided to take an instant dislike to Taylor even though they hadn't spoken she assumed the girl was after her place in Cheerio's or something along those lines. However Brittany wasn't helping matters by accidently making Santanna slightly more envious when talking about how gorgeous Taylor was which only made San sulk and walk of early to next period. Quinn couldn't help but listen to what Brittany had being saying, although she wasn't making any effort to agree or disagree, inside she wanted to say how beautiful she thought the girl was, how genuine and cute she was at the same time as being incredibly sexy and addictive but she didn't want to risking Brit and San taking it the wrong way. Brittany hadn't gotten up and ran after Santanna like Quinn had expected her to, instead she just looked at Quinn, a puppy dog expression in her eyes. Quinn leaned across the table and squeezed her hand. No –one could resist that expression. "It's okay Brit, she's just jealous. Give her some time and everything will be fine. She knows how much you love her" Quinn spoke softly to reassure the blonde sitting opposite her.

"Yeah, I just feel bad for her. She's knows I love her but she's insecure" Brittany pouted, sadness in her eyes and she looked down at her drink.

"It'll be fine, just make sure you give her one of your special Brit Love hugs when you see her" Quinn smiled as the blonde smiled back, a wide grin appearing.

"You get one too for helping me Q!" she jumped up from her seat and wrapped her arms around Quinn, making her laugh. Quinn loved her literally insane friend who came up with things no other person would ever say. Brit gave her a quick peck on the cheek before skipping off through the canteen, disappearing into the corridor. Quinn took in a deep breath and leaned back in her seat.

Meanwhile Brittany entered the girl's toilets to find Taylor checking over her make up in the mirror, not that she was really wearing any because her complexion was perfectly flawless, but she still wanted to make sure she looked presentable. She had been feeling a little insecure with everyone watching her. She could see the wonder in their eyes but had so far kept herself to herself until, that is, she runs into Brittany in the toilets. Brittany bounded into the toilets like a happy little version of Bambi and straight away it had made Taylor smile. They hadn't met before but Taylor could already tell she was going to like her.

"Hey" Brittany grinned, her mood had already been lifted from her little conversation with Quinn. Taylor was applying her mascara when she saw Brittany behind her watching her in the mirror. She turned around to face her,

"Hey, I'm Taylor." She smiled, it was a bright easy smile that made Brittany's smile grow even bigger.

"I know, you're like way loads prettier than the girl in my favourite movie" she sighed, and then walked to the mirror next to Taylor's. "Princess Fiona didn't have the fashion sense that you have. You're ultra-cool." She added shrugging. Taylor raised one eyebrow, an amused yet confused smile crossing her face,

"Are you comparing me to a cartoon character in Shrek?" She asked, her right eyebrow still arched as she turned back around to the mirror.

"yeah, she's my new person" Brittany grinned, confusing Taylor even more. She wanted to laugh but at the same time she was so confused that she just had to ask,

"Your new person?"

"Yeh, for inspirational people. It's my project" She beamed as if she was really proud of her decision to do Princess Fiona from Shrek rather than someone like Martin Luther King.

"Oh, I get it" Taylor smiled turning to face Brittany who was still doing something to her eyelashes, she realised Brittany was quite naïve and didn't want to ruin the innocence this girl seemed to possess. "I'm sure that's a really good idea" she added softly, smiling at Brittany.

"You think?" Brittany turned to face her, her smile was bright and it was evident that she was happy Taylor was interested in her project.

"Yeah, I'm sure you'll do really well with it" Taylor grinned, knowing that people were probably used to this girls randomness "well I'm going to go to next lesson, I'll see you around" she smiled before putting her bag on her arm.

"Oh wait, I'll come with you!" Brittany exclaimed, she seemed excited about going to next lesson with Taylor and it made her smile. She knew she'd like this girl and she wasn't wrong.

The rest of the day went without a hitch. At lunch Santanna was nowhere to be found, Quinn wasn't around either, so Brittany asked Taylor to get lunch with her. They'd had third lesson together and had gotten on really well, so Taylor was pleased when Brittany had asked her to get lunch with her, as so far the only people who had asked her were boys from the football team that she didn't really feel like spending time with. The two girls chatted about any random thing Brittany thought off over salads and Coach Sylvester's horrible drink made for Brittany to keep her from eating carbs. Taylor's down to earth personality keeps Brittany happy as they both enjoy each other's company and Brittany is thrilled to have a new friend. Taylor immediately likes Brittany and her forwardness although sometimes gets lost in what Brittany is trying to explain. She doesn't judge Brittany's level of intelligence because Taylor is one of the few people that realise that although Brittany may not be the most intellectual, typically smart person she knew, she appreciates that Brittany is smart in many other ways and finds her random comments endearing and her easy presence refreshing. During lunch when both girls were laughing over something, Rachel and Mercedes appear to introduce themselves.

"Hey Brit, can we sit here with you?" Rachel asked her voice cheerful.

"Yeah sure" Brittany smiled at the girls at they took a seat.

"I'm Rachel Berry and this is Mercedes Jones" Rachel directed at Taylor, introducing herself and the girl next to her holing out her hand for Taylor to shake. No one else had done that when they introduced themselves but Taylor smiled and shook her hand gently whilst Mercedes just grinned and waved.

"I'm Taylor Knowles"

"As in Beyoncé?" Brittany quickly exclaimed, looking confused.

"Nah, just Taylor Knowles" Taylor grinned and Brittany's face dropped slightly "but I love Beyoncé's music" she offered in an attempt to start a conversation and cheer Brittany up.

"Same!" Chorused Brit and Mercedes which made them laugh, Rachel just took a sip from her drink and placed it on the table.

"Actually, what song choice are you thinking of doing this week for our assignment in Glee?" Rachel asked.

"That's easy, I'm doing Listen" Mercedes grinned with a confident expression, Taylor could imagine how big Mercedes voice was before she suddenly realised that Glee was what Mr Shoe had asked her to join earlier.

" Is your teacher for Glee Mr Shoe?" Taylor asked, changing the subject slightly, but the others didn't seem to notice.

"Yeah he is, how comes?" Mercedes inquired.

"Well it's just that he asked me to try and come along to atleast one of your rehearsals this week and give it a go." She replied, she must have looked unsure because Rachel piped in soon enough.

"Well Glee is taken very seriously by us and if your just coming to give it a go then maybe it's not for you but I am happy that your atleast considering it but please only come if you're going to give it your all." Rachel stated, making Taylor arch one of her perfect eyebrows again. Mercedes grinned, she was used to seeing this side of Rachel but Taylor's amused expression showed that she felt like she had just been put in her place and it assured Mercedes that there would defiantly be fireworks between these two if Rachel bossed her around to much as Taylor looked like she would stand up for herself.

"I'll be sure to keep that in mind" Taylor smiled, it was a smile that showed that she didn't really care if Rachel though she was boss or not and it made Mercedes laugh. With that Rachel said her goodbye's and departed to go to last period. The girls stayed and laughed abit longer before all going their separate ways. Taylor told Brittany that she had to go to Cheerio's practice after school and Brittany had gotten so excited about her new friend joining that she'd squealed and hugged Taylor not realising Santanna had just turned the corner and saw them. Taylor walked of after giving Brittany a quick kiss on the cheek and telling her to wait at her locker after lesson and they'd go practice together. It was certainly going to be a very interesting Cheerio's practice with San, Quinn and Brittany.