A/N: Okay so I wasn't planning on adding a second chapter, but I also didn't think anyone would read this lol. So thank you for that. Also, sorry for taking so long.
The first thing you notice is the throbbing in your head. It feels like someone shook you until your brain came loose. You groan and start rubbing your temples to try and stop the ache, but you feel an odd tube resting against your arm.
You start open your eyes, but wince at how bright it is. The blinds on the window are drawn, and you can tell how sunny it is, even with your eyes half closed. It must be early in the morning. When you finally get them open, you know you're at the hospital.
"You're awake." You look over and see a nurse coming into your room. "You have some visitors waiting for you outside, I'll let them know you're up." She says.
"W-wait." You start. The nurse turns back around to face you. "What happened?" You ask.
The nurse takes a few steps to toward you. "You and your friend were in an accident. Everything seems to be okay with you, just minor head trauma-"
"My friend?" Dave. How could you forget? "Is he okay? Where is he?" Your thoughts come rushing back to you all at once and you see it. The truck coming straight at you. Coming from the driver's side. Dave's side. No. How could this happen? This can't be happening.
"Hey, it's okay. He's still in surgery now, but everything should be fine." She must have noticed the look of worry you have on your face. "Are you okay to see your visitors now?" The nurse asks. You nod.
As she walks toward the door, you contemplate who could be outside. Your mom isn't even in Lima this weekend. She's on another one of those Christian wine tasting cruises. And everyone else you know is…
You feel your eyes gloss over with tears. Rachel's wedding.
It's over now. She's married. All this had to happen and you're still too late.
You hear the door creak open a little, and then you see it. You see her.
"Quinn." Rachel speaks. Her face is filled with concern, and you feel the first tear fall down your cheek.
This is too much. You almost want to tell her to leave because it's killing you so much. All you want to do is tell her how you feel but you can't. You can't, and it's too late.
You don't say anything because you don't trust your voice right now. So you wait for her to speak again.
"I came as soon as I could when I heard what happened. I tried calling you yesterday, but you weren't picking up, and then this morning Kurt told me about you and Dave." She says. "How are you feeling?"
She tried calling you? "Why did you call Rachel? Weren't you a little busy getting married?"
"I was.. I was hoping you'd change your mind about the wedding." Rachel looks down. "I really wanted you to be there Quinn." She says.
"Dave, and I..." You can't keep it inside any longer. You have to just say it "We were on the way-"
"Uhh, Rachel, how long do you think you're going to be?" You see Finn enter your room. "Oh hey, Quinn." He waves and smiles at you. That's when you see the ring on his finger. The stupid ring that makes you hate Finn even more.
"Finn, I'll be out soon. Can you just give me a minute?" She tells him.
He turns around and leaves the room. It seems like you're never going to be able to tell her with everything getting in your way. This is why you gave up in the first place. It's like the universe is working against you. You think about not telling her at all now. But how could it possibly get any worse than this? How much more could your heart ache? What have you got to lose?
Rachel turns back to you. "I'm sorry Quinn. I have to go. Would it be okay if I came back later this afternoon?" She asks you. No. you're not going to watch her walk away. You're not going to lose her for good without telling her. You have to finally do it.
"Rachel wait." This is it. You take a deep breath. "When we crashed... we were driving to your wedding. Me and Dave." You see her face change from sympathy to confused. "I couldn't let you go through with it Rachel. I couldn't let you do something I know you're going to regret." She starts to speak but you continue. "Listen, Rachel I… I know it's too late, but I have to tell you." You say.
"You wanted to stop my wedding?" Rachel asks you. You notice the hurt in her voice. "Quinn, why would you do that to me?"
"I love you Rachel." You're staring straight into her eyes. You won't look away. "I have always loved you."
You feel you're heart beating in your chest. You know she's with Finn now. She's married for God's sake. Your heart is already broken. But it doesn't feel like anything is holding you down anymore.
"Q-Quinn, I…"
"No, I know. It's okay. I just, I needed to tell you. I'm sorry."
She's still staring at you. It seems like she can't look away either. "I um, I have to go." She starts to walk closer to you. "I'll be back later today." When she's right by your bed side she leans down. You feel her warm lips on your cheek, and she smiles as she leaves your room.