Chapter 2

Rachel raced home after talking to her friends. She was extremely excited. But she had one problem, what to wear! Ugggggg, she thought. How cliché of her! Wondering what to wear. She was disgusted with herself for caring what she looked like. She had always thought actions spoke more than looks. Or was that words? She didn't care. In this case looks over powered actions. (Actions being talent, of course.) And Rachel knew Finn already liked her for her talent but to keep him in Rachel world she had to look as great as she sang. Especially since there was other attractive female fish in the sea. Even though most of them couldn't sing as well as me, Rachel thought.

Usually Rachel enjoyed wearing her sweaters that displayed her love for animals. But Rachel realized that wasn't going to cut it. Her hands were flying as she pulled clothes out of her closet. What was she going to do? Then she had a thought. Who knows more about being pretty than a pretty person? She decided that maybe she should ask Quinn what to wear.

Maybe I'll just go to Mercedes house now. She quickly put on a sweater from the pile of clothes she had just made.

"I'm heading out Daddy's!" She called as she rushed out the door.

I hope Quinn brought extra clothes, She thought as she rushed to Mercedes house. When she reached Mercedes house she immediately felt scared. Rachel had never hung out with the glee girls outside of glee club. But being the girl that she was, she pushed her fear down and knocked on the door.

Mercedes mom opened the door and smiled.

"Hello Rachel, Come on in, Mercedes said you would be coming. They're upstairs."

"Thanks Ms. Jones." Rachel smiled as she headed up the stairs.

She smirked as she heard Mercedes loud music blaring through the wall. Rachel listened and heard the familiar track Relax by Blake Mcgrath. Typical. She thought. Should I knock? Or act "chill" and open the door like were best friends? She weighed her options and decided to appear cool and relaxed.

"Hey Guys." She smiled as she opened the door to find clothes everywhere. I thought I left the mess back in my room. She thought as her surveillance the room.

"RACH!" Mercedes yelled, "What brings you here early?"

Rachel hesitated. She didn't know what to say to cover that she needed Quinn's help.

"I...um... I need something to wear!" She blurted.

Quinn looked surprise but Mercedes just nodded.

"You defiantly can NOT show up to the party of the year looking like you belong in a preschool." She said.

Ouch Rachel thought. But she knew how Mercedes was about fashion, so she knew she had it coming. She looked to Quinn to see what she had to say but Quinn was already pulling out clothes from her bag. Oh I adore how she knew I was going to need help. She thought.

Within minutes Quinn had already set out four outfits. Each outfit had its own personality. The first one was a blue flower printed sundress. The decided to knock it because it was a little too preppy for Rachel's style. The second and third one was mostly the same. Both a tank top and shorts. It was the last outfit that captured Rachel's attention. It was a purple plaid top with faded jeans. When Rachel tried it on, she looked like a country girl. But Quinn curled Rachel's hair, and that made her look more casual.

RING! The phone was hardly heard over the music.

"WAAADDDUUUUPPPPPP?" Screeched Mercedes.

Rachel was dancing around, looking like an idiot. But strangely, she was enjoying herself. Quinn, quickly glancing at Rachel, had never seen her look so good. Well for Rachel anyways. But it wasn't the outfit or the hair that made her look beautiful; it was the look of joy on her face. She looked genuinely happy, which made her look beautiful.

"That was Kurt, the party is starting soon and he wants us there!" Mercedes yelled as she turned down the music. Rachel froze. A million thoughts went through her head. Will I look ok? Will Finn like it? And those were only a few. She started fidgeting with her shirt. Her whole mind was wide awake and at full speed.

"This is it" She accidently whispered.

Mercedes glanced at her, worried. "What's wrong?"

Quickly realizing what she said, she went into full Rachel mode, babbling.

"What I meant was that this is it as in it is the summer and time for practicing because we need to get better, so maybe we can practice tomorrow or after the party, do you think Kurt will have good music? I hope so, knowing him he will!" She continued.

"Right, want to tell us what this really is about?" Quinn says, sitting on the bed.

"This is my first party that doesn't involve cake and a party game." She admitted, mentally slapping herself for letting her weakness show.

"There will be party games." Quinn said slyly. Rachel made a face in response.

"Quinn!" Mercedes smirked, "Listen Rach, this is my first party too, but I have you and Quinn! We will all be fine. Remember Kurt IS the one throwing the party."

"Only the best could come from this." Quinn reassured her.

"I am not too sure..." She mumbled.

"Come on, let's finish getting ready please!" Mercedes said, grabbing her sweater.

Rachel was torn. She could believe that it was Mercedes first party, she was in the glee club and all, but also Mercedes was a Cheerio! Why wouldn't she have gone to any parties? She looked up at Quinn who was talking. Obviously Quinn had been too many parties, she must be an expert!

"RACHEL!" Quinn yelled, snapping her fingers in front of her. "Are you ready or not?

Rachel sighed. "Yeah, I am ready."