A/N: Wow! Thank you all for the kind words and the support! Also, I wanted to apologize if I've upset any of you with I guess, the stereotype of home schoolers? I know most home schoolers are only allowed to read the Bible and such, but for the sake of the story and Quinn's past and parents I wrote it that way. Hell, some of my best friends were home schooled for a while, so I apologize again if I've upset anyone, it wasn't my intention. I hope it doesn't make you not want to read this anymore. Anyway, I'm posting this in honor of General Conference weekend! (yes, I'm a Mormon get over it) I know this chapter is a little shorter, but the next one will have more to it. Okay, enough talking! Enjoy! :)

Seven o'clock rolled around and Quinn stood on the front porch of the Berry's house along with the Roberts clan. Seconds passed and Quinn continued to pick at her nails while they waited for the door to open. And when the door opened to reveal a tall black man with a beaming smile, Quinn gaze fell to the floor. "Well come on in Roberts clan," he beamed in his deep, booming voice. Quinn followed the family across the threshold; little did she know that this moment was going to change everything she's ever believed.

Closing the door behind them, the man exchanged hellos with Kate, Matt and Charlie before looking over to Quinn and extending his hand. "And you must be the lovely Quinn, welcome to our home. Please call me Leroy."

Taking his hand, she gave him a firm handshake like she was taught to do and put on a timid smile. "It's nice to meet you."

"My you are a beautiful young lady. Hiram is just going to love you." Leroy said as he led the group out of the foyer and into the living room area. "Hiram and Rachel are in the kitchen finishing dinner, it should be ready in about ten minutes or so. I hope you like lasagna, Quinn. Or if you're vegan like our Rachel, she's working on a delicious tofu stir fry."

"I'm sure both will be delightful. You have a beautiful home, Mr. B-I mean Leroy."

"Thank you Quinn." They shared a small smile before Leroy turned to Matt and began talking about work. Apparently they both worked for the same law firm. Kate was talking to Charlie about something and Quinn's eyes looked around the room.

A flat screen was mounted to the wall, bookshelves full of music, movies, and books were on the far right side of the wall out of the way. A grand piano was present in the back of the room with family photos on the wall above it. The furniture was black leather, and the walls were a soft cream. And over the fire place by the TV were several framed photos all of a brunette girl with bright, shiny eyes.

Before she knew it, Quinn felt a gentle tug on her sleeve, looking down at the hand tugging on her shirt and saw it was Charlie. He smiled up at her and said, "It's time to eat, Quinn. C'mon."

Smiling at the young boy she followed everyone to the dining room and her eyes instantly fell on a small brunette. Their eyes locked and Quinn could've sworn her heart leapt in her chest. She didn't know what it meant but she couldn't tear her eyes from those sparkling chocolate irises.

Her thoughts were interrupted when Kate softly touched her hand and said, "Quinn this is Hiram and Rachel."

Quinn looked over to the older man who was now standing in front of her with his hand outstretched in greeting. His glasses were in firm position on his nose and framed his brown eyes. Shaking his hand, she offered a smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Berry."

"The pleasure is all mine, my dear. And please call me Hiram, Mr. Berry is my father."

Dropping his hand she noticed Rachel approach her and gave her a smile as well. "Hello Quinn, I'm Rachel." Rachel beamed as she too, stuck out her hand and waited for the blonde to take it.

When she took the smaller girl's hand though, she felt a surge of electricity flow through her. As if everything up until this moment didn't exist, but in the back of her mind she knew that wasn't true. She had the scars to prove it. Still, she knew in her heart that something was changing in this moment, even though she didn't know what it was yet. Staring into those eyes again, she felt grounded and she never wanted to feel otherwise ever again.

"I'm Quinn." She said, and Rachel dropped their hands which gave Quinn a feeling of loss when she did.

"Um, now that she's meet everyone can we please eat?" Charlie perked up as he looked over at the Berry men.

"Sure thing, buddy," Leroy laughed as he picked up the boy and placed him in his usual seat.

Dinner was going well to say the least. They Berry men would ask Quinn questions about what she enjoyed doing or what her favorite music artist was. Quinn happily answered all their questions, relaxing more and more when they didn't ask about what happened to her in her past that led her to staying with the Roberts. The rest of the evening was spent with aimless chatter, Leroy and Matt disappearing into Leroy's office to talk about a case they were working on, Hiram and Kate talking about this and that, and Charlie bragging to Rachel about his newest video game accomplishment. Quinn sat there on the opposite end of the couch watching Charlie and Rachel interact as if they were more than just neighbors.

Watching the interaction Quinn silently hoped that one day Rachel would see her more than a new neighbor, and as something more. For some unknown reason she wanted to know everything there was about the smaller girl. She wanted to know Rachel unlike anyone else ever knew anyone, and she wanted Rachel to know her in return. She wants Rachel to see more than just a pretty face with a dark past whenever she looked at her.

There was something different about the brunette that the blonde hasn't seen before. And as much as she wanted to spill every secret to this girl she doesn't even know, she was also terrified at what it all meant. It wasn't the fact that Rachel was a girl considering Quinn has known for quite a while that she was gay. No. It was the fact that the girl was able to put butterflies in her stomach and make her head go dizzy and she and Rachel have yet to actually share a conversation. It was ridiculous really: crushing on a girl you've only met an hour ago.

One thing Quinn was certain though: it was going to take a lot for Quinn to be worthy of anybody's love; including Rachel's.

Shaking her head at herself, she felt a familiar tug on her dress. Her suspicions were confirmed when she glanced down and saw Charlie staring at her with his brow furrowed in concern. "You okay?" He whispered.

Nodding, Quinn gave the boy a smile in return. "Just thinking, is all."

"Do you sing, Quinn?" Rachel said, her angelic voice sounding hopeful.

"Not very well, and only when I'm alone."

"You should think about joining our school's glee club. We are in need of some more members." Rachel looked hopeful, almost pleading with the blonde to join.

"I'll think about it." And Rachel's megawatt smile was worth it.

Monday morning came faster than Quinn would've liked. Her alarm clock was blaring at seven am sharp, and she had half a mind to break the damn thing. Begrudgingly she rolled over and smacked the off button on the alarm. Forcing herself to sit up, she stretched her tired muscles and tossed the covers off to begin getting ready for her first day of school.

Half an hour later, Quinn had on her favorite pair of jeans with a light green tee shirt. Grabbing her messenger bag, she went over to the bookshelf and randomly selected a book to bring. Looking down at the title with eager eyes, she read: Divergent. Placing the book in her bag, along with a few notebooks and a couple pens, she walked out the bedroom door. Her Chuck Taylors echoed in the hall as she made her way down the wooden stairs and into the kitchen to grab some breakfast.

Entering the kitchen she saw Matt, Kate and Charlie all already eating various breakfast foods. "Good morning Quinn, ready for school?" Kate said as she took a sip from her coffee mug.

"I guess so."

"It'll be fine, just remember to pick up your schedule at the front office. The truck is set to go; I put a fresh tank of gas in it this morning."

"Thank you, again."

Smiling Matt motioned to the counter which had a pot of coffee and other breakfast foods laid out. "Help yourself to whatever you like."

Grabbing a cup of coffee, an apple from the fruit bowl, and a few strips of bacon she thanked them and made her way out the door. Starting the truck she pulled out of the driveway and towards the local high school.

A/N: Don't yell at me! Next chapter will have Quinn at school, and the new people she will meet. Along with a slushied Rachel. :) Suggestions? Thoughts? Review!