AUTHORS NOTE: All I can say is WOW. I cannot believe the amount of followers this fic gained overnight! Thank you so much! I was so shocked! I promise to try to do my best in meeting your standards! Just Wow...

SO because of the overwhelming and heart warming response... Here's another chapter!

DISCLAIMER: AGAIN I DO NOT OWN GLEE, NONE OF THIS HAPPENED.

A little minor change, the flash back on the first chapter when Naya found out about Heather was actually on April, I'm just trying to make the fic as real as possible which I could not have without TYVEN TYVEN , so GIANT THANK YOU AGAIN for helping me with the timeline! :D

Continue with the reviews, suggestions, corrections and everything else guys! I love them!

Anyway, this chapter is not as long as the first one and well it's a tribute to our Cory. Another reason why I wanted to post it today.
We love you big guy 3 9 months.

It's also the calm before the storm if you will...

Enjoy!

May

After the "holiday" in Hawaii, Naya called her team and Big Sean's to discuss their future projects.

"Look, if we all want this to work, we need to set some boundaries." Naya was sat in long table in between her PR's Tweedle Dick, Steve Rohr and Tweedle Dumb Nancy Davies. They were sat in one of the seminar rooms in Lexicon PR, on the other side of the table was Big Sean dressed in his oversized black Tupac shirt with his signature hat and necklace of a jungle cat. Beside the rapper much like Naya was his PR team.

"Fuck sake…" muttered Big Sean.

The rappers PR glared at the artist who shut himself up. "What seems to be the problem Miss. Rivera?" inquired Mike Brinks from I AM PRAGENCY.

"I want to make it clear that I have intention on engaging into a romantic relationship with Sean Anderson. All display of affection are strictly for publicity stunts only." Naya replied coldly. Her PR was silent as they picked up on her "I'm not having any of this crap" tone.

"Of course, we understand Miss Rivera."

"Good. Make sure your client understands too." She replied bluntly.

"Well, what the fuck am I supposed to do?!" Big Sean protested, throwing his cap on the table as he rubbed his head in an irritated manner.

"During the two years we're supposed to be "together", you're allowed to engage into any relationship you want; provided that it will strictly stay hidden during the duration of our negotiation and vice-versa. Any infringement of this condition will result to annihilation of the contract. Is that fair enough for you?" the Latina responded to which Sean nodded in agreement.

"Fine."

After a moment of awkwardness, Mike cleared his throat and opened his folder to discuss their proposed strategy "Ok, I guess that's settled then. Shall we begin-"

"Another thing." Naya interrupted.

"I decide when to initiate PDA."

"Yes, that's quite alright Miss Rivera. Is there anything else?"

"No that's all." With that, Naya flashed the other party a sickly sweet smile.

June

May was pretty relaxed. Big Sean was away promoting his album which she was thankful for. That didn't mean that the Latina wanted to be alone with her thoughts. Naya had a few photo shoots here and there but most of the month she took it as an opportunity to catch up with Mychal who was psyched to hear that she was "dating" Big Sean, Nickayla was busy with her blooming modelling career so she didn't see her. Naya felt bad for letting her brother believe that she was truly with Sean. As a consolation to ease her guilt, she promised to bring him at his next Raiders game, he was so glad that he squeezed Naya so hard she feared he was going to break her back. The actress does not understand her brother's fascination with the rapper and his "music". She swear he actually has a 3 minute track which was mostly him saying "ass" over and over again; which was appropriately named "A$$".

How creative.

She also met up with Meg as she promised which was nice. They avoided the sore topic of her "boyfriend though" apart from that, they were good.

She wished she took advantaged more of the month though, but regardless nothing could have prepared her for the hell that was June and July.

It was the 2nd of June and the cast were scheduled to go back to work for the promotional pictures for Season 5 of Glee. She parked her sleek black range rover which shined sharply as the sun beamed down in LA. The actress walked straight to her dressing room as she was running a bit late, gave Clyde and Jo a kiss on the cheek and let them do their magic. Dressed in one of Santana's skin tight dress which showed off her figure, she walked to the set with her head held high. Naya knew her friends will be confused between congratulating her on her new relationship and asking what about her.

So she put her game face on. Stood a little taller, her eyes a little sharper and forced her muscles to relax. She refuses to talk about her. The first person she saw was Darren; his hair was already slathered with gel or hair wax, holding it in place. They used so much of the sticky substance she's not sure how Darren still hasn't gone bald. Naya has so many questions. How does he get it off his hair? What if he was washing and it all suddenly falls off? Does he get hairball like cats do in his drain?

"Hi Naya" said Darren, wearing Blaine's stripe shirt which showed off the length of his shoulders well. He stood up from his chair and approached the brunette.

"Hey Darren" she gave him a peck on cheek and a hug.

"I see you've got your Blaine on" Naya teased.

"Yep, hair's all done." He tilted his head to indicate.

Squinting her eyes Naya inspected her co-workers head "Is it just me or your hair is really starting to thin out Darren?"

Darren eyes widened in alarm, not quite sure what to do he paced around the area desperately looking for a mirror. He cursed under his breath when he could find one. Naya watched her friend panic, the man then stopped his pacing when an idea stroked him. He got his phone out and turned his camera in reverse. Just as he did Chris came around the corner with Jenna.

"Really, Darren? Selfie, again?" Chris looked at his on-screen boyfriend amusingly, while Jenna tut at him, playfully scolding him.

"What? No! I wasn't! I was just checking my hair because Naya said-"Darren defended himself, but the pair just cocked their eyebrows at him. The man just sighed in defeat and put his phone away, he looked back at Naya and glared at her which made the Latina laugh out loud.

"Hey there Lady" Chris engulfed the petit girl in his arms; she hugged him back equally warm. Chris held her forearms and admired her glowing skin.

"Nice tan!" he complimented her.

"Thanks Chris." Naya smiled at her friend. Not long after Jenna approached her too and gave her a kind hesitant smile. The brunette realized that she hadn't spoken to Jenna ever since she strode at them with that magazine.

"Hey Jenna" Naya opened her arms invitingly to which the Asian girl walked into and gave her a firm hug, clearing all the unresolved tension. The Latina released her friend from the hug but left her right hand on the girls back, just wanting to keep her friend close a little longer. "So where's everyone?" Naya asked.

"Well… Lea and Cory are running late…" said Chris in that knowing tone to which the other laughed to in response.

"The 'babies'" Meaning Melissa, Jacob and others- the newbies "are around just getting ready and I think Totle might have went for a coffee"

"Oh right"

"Yep, well anyway. I brought breakfast so we can have some until everyone's ready." Chris replied

Naya, Jenna and Darren followed Chris, she's glad that none of them brought up either Big Sean or Heather. It's nice to get a break from her two separate realities.

It's been a great day, she was reunited her friends and they have managed to finish the photoshoot and promo interviews all in one day. The cast shared stories about their vacation during their break and celebrated Cory's release from rehab as Brad hired someone to cater food for the cast. The co-workers decided to also extend their celebration as they each promised to go out the following night. Naya shared bits of her "holiday" with Sean too, but no one pressed on the topic about him and she was happy with that.

It was all going well until Ryan came into the set with large stack of white envelopes.

"All right kids gather around! I have some exciting news!" Ryan bellowed, interrupting conversations which came to a stop as they crowded around him. Naya was still beaming from laughing joyously at Chords tale about him and his brother's recent conquest.

"What's with the envelopes Ryan?" Lea asked as she stood in front of Cory who had his arms around her. His head dotingly resting on hers.

"This my child, is an invitation from our dearest Heather" Naya's face fell and her heart raced eager to run away from the definite gut punching news "Dear God please don't let it be a wedding invitation…" she prayed.

"for her baby shower!" Ryan all but screamed.

"And you!" Ryan pointed at Naya with one of the envelopes "You are so mean keeping the secret from us! We had to know during the filming in April!" Ryan teased; completely unaware of the exchange of glances between the cast and the way they all tensed and held their breath. The cast all knew about Heather's pregnancy. They all promised not say anything to the brunette, but with the magazines speculating; it kind of failed. They knew the reason why Heather was on the set that day was because she finally got the courage to tell Naya. Of course by this time, Naya was actually well on her way to burning her liver. Lea dug her nails into her palm whilst Jenna was genuinely mulling over the idea of punching Ryan in the throat. Chris just wanted to melt right at that moment, his faced screamed pain. Whilst Chord on the other hand was inching closer and closer to Naya, preparing himself to throw the Latina over his shoulder and carry her away in case she pulls a Snix. He then wondered why it had to be him who had to physically restrain Naya every time. Acting or not.

Everyone was waiting for Naya to say something.

"…Yea…" She muttered "Sorry about that…"

"Oh come on Naya! It's ok, she already told us months ago when we were filming in New York, and she came on the set. She was looking for you actually but you were sick that day."

Naya knew about Heather's sudden visit and it was exactly the reason why she faked illness. It was the day after she confronted Telly, Kevin and Jenna about Heather's pregnancy. Ryan ran his mouth on and on. Everyone was smiling awkwardly not really sure how to get Ryan to shut up whilst also praying that everyone in the room will get out unharmed.

"Anyway, here you are." The director passed the envelopes around and Naya took one. As soon as it touched her hand she felt as if it was burning her palm. She saw the way her cast-mates were glancing at her to make sure if she was ok and she hated that. She just wanted to go home.

"So that's it for today gang! Good job! See you all soon!" Ryan dismissed the cast everyone said their goodbye and afterwards Naya rushed back into her car.

She just sat there, staring at her steering wheel with the invitation on her lap. She took a deep breath and placed the letter on her console. "Don't cry here…" she thought. "At least wait until you're home…" Just as she started her engine, the passenger door to her right opened where she found Cory sat down buckling himself in. Naya watched him as he casually made himself comfortable, adjusting the seat because the leg room was too cramped for him. You know being 6.2ft and all. Cory was casually singing "Party in the USA" under his breath. After he was done fussing over himself he clapped hands over his knees and looked at Naya expectantly.

"Are you driving or are we waiting for anyone else?" He asked her as if Naya should have been expecting him in the car. Naya blinked at him and just started the engine and pulled out of the car park.

"Do you always drive without music?" Cory asked Naya who was still confused to why her friend was in her car and also wondering what he wanted.

"Helloooooo…." Cory dragged as he tried to get Naya's attention.

"Oh sorry, what did you say?" Naya replied still a bit lost.

"I said I'm gonna turn on the radio, is that ok?" This man clambered into her car and made himself comfortable without even consulting her and now he's asking her if he can turn the radio?

"Yea, yea sure… That's fine."

"Cool!" Cory fiddled with the car's music system, pressing on random buttons and muttering underneath his breath how Naya's stereo was irritatingly complicated.

"Aha! Yes! This is my jaaaammm!" He cheered as he found a song he liked. The signature piano instrumental of the song bounced in the car, Naya's brow furrowed upon recognizing the song.

"Really? This?" she asked.

Cory who was humming to the tracks intro while his head bopped in time with the rest replied "Yea, why not? It's a classic! MAKING MY WAY DOWNTOWN WALKING FAST FACES PAST AND I'M HOME BOUND!" He sung to her fully with imitating the piano riffs.

This made Naya grin in amusement.

"STARING BLANKLY AHEAD JUST MAKING MY WAY, MAKING WAY THROUGHT CRO-OU-OU-OWED!" Naya focused back on the road smiling at his friends antics.

"Nananana, nana… And I need you" He poked Naya's rib trying to get her attention.

She looked at him warningly, as though to say "I'm driving"

"Nananana, nana… And I miss you" He poked her again.

"And now I wonderrrrr…." Cory smirked at her, daring her to sing with him. Naya's resolve broke and she sang with her friend.

"IF I COULD FALL, INTO THE SKY. DO YOU THINK TIME, WOULD PASS ME BY? CAUSE YOU KNOW I'D WALK A THOUSAND MILES, IF I CAN JUST SEE YOU. TONIGHT. NANANANA, NANA!"

The pair sung as Cory brought the windows of the car down, stretching his hand out like a child. They were driving around LA one of Naya's favourite pass time. She hadn't had so much fun ever since things got complicated.

A few more tracks later and Naya and Cory found themselves at a quiet little burger joint. It was just them two and the friendly staff who welcomed them warmly. The two had just finished their meal and was now in a burger coma.

"Oh my god… I'm so full…" Naya moaned.

"Me too…" Cory grumbled in reply.

The two looked at each other exaggeratedly sitting down, sticking their stomachs up. They pulled funny faces at each other; Cory pulled a quadruple chin which made Naya burst out laughing. Eventually they settled back down into a comfortable silence.

"She wanted to tell you first you know…" Cory started, Naya just looked at him. Not angry, not upset, not sad, she just listened to him.

"The moment she found out, she was looking for you…"

"How do you know?" Naya asked.

"Because, she asked me where you were. I said I didn't know, maybe running late… She said 'I need her'. She looked devastated, like the world was coming to an end… I asked her what was wrong and that's when she burst into tears. She just kept saying 'I'm sorry… I'm sorry… I didn't mean to…'"

Naya's was silent; she just sat there taking in what Cory was telling her.

"I tried to comfort her, I told her it will all be fine but she just kept on crying and she was shaking her head wildly… So I took her back to her trailer and just hugged her until she finally calmed down, and that's when she told me she was pregnant…" Cory finished.

The actress felt like someone just sucked the life out of her as she sat in the booth defeated. She placed her elbows on the table and pressed her palm against her eyes as she cried. Cory moved beside the Latina and wrapped his right arm around her and pressed her to his side so she could cry against his chest.

Everything was just so fucking messed up. She loves her, she will always be in love with Heather and Heather loves her too but fate seems to have other plans.

Cory drove them back to Naya's house as the brunette just stared at nowhere in particular, just breathing. Soon they came to a halt and Naya turned to look at Cory. Her friend was looking at her with that half smile of his. He lifted her face so she could see his eyes clearly.

"Listen to me ok?" Cory said. "If there's anything in this world which you can be sure of, it's that she loves you."

A tear fell from Naya's eyes again which Cory immediately wiped away with his thumb. "No crying… Whatever you do, however things turn out. Her love for you is something you can always hold on to, and regardless of the situation love like that is always worth having. Always."

She hugged him after they got out of the car, she poured her gratitude in that single act and Naya will always hope that Cory knows how grateful she is for him and how much that night meant to her.

That was the last time she ever spoke to Cory.