A/N: Here's part 2, as promised! I would like to thank everyone who followed, favorited, and reviewed this story so far. Really, thank you! Oh, and reviews make me happy, and are very much welcome. :) I hope you guys enjoy this chapter!

DISCLAIMER: I still do not own Glee. Otherwise, one word: FABERRY.


Quinn groaned softly as she heard the sound of Rachel's alarm blaring. She blindly reached around for the alarm clock on the bedside table, hitting the snooze button once she found said culprit. She wrapped her arms tighter around the brunette that was sleeping next to her, bringing their bodies closer to each other.

She slowly opened her eyes, taking in the sight of Rachel sleeping. Rachel's eyes were still closed, her plump lips parted slightly. Chestnut-colored hair was splayed about on the pillow, and the sun's rays hit across her face, giving off a radiant glow.

Just when Quinn thought that Rachel couldn't have looked more beautiful, the current sight she beheld surely proved her wrong. There was just something about the brunette that captivated her in so many ways; from her brilliant singing to her ambitions, her expressive chocolate brown eyes, rosy pink lips, thick eyelashes, and most of all, her heart.

Out of all the glee club members, Rachel had the biggest heart and soul. She deeply cared about everyone around her, even though Quinn admitted that she showed it in the most insane ways sometimes. But those were the things that made Rachel Berry just... Rachel Berry.

A girl that shone the brightest amongst everyone in town, who could easily capture everyone's attention. A girl driven by her dreams, allowing no one to stop her.

It was no wonder that Quinn fell in love with her. Rachel was a very big part of her life, and not just because she was in love with her; but because the brunette just believed in her, even when she herself couldn't. Without Rachel, Quinn wasn't sure where she would be right now.

And this time, it was Quinn's turn to return the favor. Step one: making Rachel believe in herself and her dreams again.

"Rach... Wake up," Quinn said as she gently nudged the brunette's neck with her face.

"Mmm, Quinn..." Rachel breathed, eyes still closed.

Quinn arched her eyebrow in surprise. Was Rachel dreaming of her? Not that she minded, of course, unless the dream was bad.

"C'mon, Rach, time to get ready..." Quinn nudged the brunette again.

Finally, Rachel's eyes fluttered open, and Quinn's breath caught at the sight of the chocolate orbs that held her hazel ones.

"Good morning, Quinn," Rachel whispered as she nuzzled the blonde's neck.

The action sent warm tingles across Quinn's body, and her heart beat faster. She just hoped desperately that the brunette couldn't feel her heart beating out of her chest; Rachel just always had this effect on her, even though she was unaware of it all the time.

Not wanting to leave the brunette hanging, Quinn greeted back, "Good morning, Rachel."

"Mmm," Quinn felt Rachel smile on her neck, sending the butterflies in her stomach.

God, if she could just wake up to this forever.

Finally, Rachel untangled herself from Quinn, and sat up. Quinn immediately missed the contact, wanting nothing more than to pull the brunette back in bed with her. But she knew that they still had to get ready for school; after all, that was the whole point of her waking Rachel up.

"I had a good sleep," Rachel admitted quietly.

"That's good to hear," Quinn smiled softly as she sat up. "You really worried me, Rach..."

"I know... I'm sorry, Quinn..." Rachel said guiltily.

"Hey, it's okay," Quinn said reassuringly. "I know you needed your space, and I understand that."

Rachel nodded and gave a watery smile. Quinn embraced Rachel, feeling the latter's warmth.

"Okay, time to get ready," Rachel mumbled as they pulled apart. "Is it okay if I go ahead?"

"Sure," Quinn smiled and nodded before moving out of the bed.

Rachel slid out of the bed, and walked to the bathroom. Quinn decided to take a look around the room as she waited for the brunette to finish. She stood up, and walked around the room. Her lips curled up into a bright smile when she saw a photograph of her slid onto the side of Rachel's mirror.

It was then that she hoped. Hoped that Rachel felt the same way about her.

She took her eyes off the photo, and walked towards wall that held Rachel's mini collage.

Her face fell when she saw that Rachel's mini collage about her dreams and Broadway was no longer plastered on the wall in front of her. It was like she was back in the auditorium, watching helplessly as Carmen stopped the audition.

She could understand why Rachel would take it down; it was her dream, of course, but was crushed in a single, fleeting moment. But she wouldn't allow Rachel to give up now. Not now, not ever.

Rachel didn't deserve to be stuck in a cow town like Lima.

Quinn took her phone from Rachel's bedside table and did some research. Her lips quirked up in a smile when she saw that Carmen was holding a master class near Lima later that afternoon. She and Rachel could catch up to her after classes, meaning Quinn would have to place her plan of singing to Rachel during lunch.

And with that, everything was set into motion. Rachel would definitely be going to NYADA as planned. Quinn would make sure of that.


Quinn took a deep breath as she waited in the choir room. She texted Rachel to come to the choir room after eating lunch, hoping that everything would turn out well and that Rachel would be back to her normal self.

She sat on the chair on the lowest riser, music sheet already sitting on the piano. All she had to do was give her heartfelt speech, and pour out all her emotions into the song she prepared. She just prayed that Rachel would listen.

"Quinn, is there anything you wanted to talk to me about?"

Rachel's voice snapped Quinn out of her thoughts, and she turned her head to saw the brunette standing by the door.

"Yeah," Quinn nodded. "Sit beside me?"

Rachel nodded and sat on the chair beside Quinn. Quinn breathed deeply, and turned her chair so that she was facing Rachel. The brunette mimicked the action, so that they were sitting in front of each other.

"What did you want to talk about, Quinn?" Rachel asked.

Quinn took Rachel's hands in hers, and looked deeply into the chocolate brown orbs that just made her melt every time she looked into them.

"Are you really just going to give up, Rachel?" Quinn asked softly.

"What else can I do, Quinn?" Rachel asked dejectedly. "It was my own fault. I got too confident, and I ruined everything."

"No. That's not the Rachel Berry I know," Quinn said, shaking her head in disagreement. "The Rachel Berry I know never gives up. She would keep running, doing whatever it takes to achieve her dreams. She would not let anyone, or any setback stand in her way. The Rachel Berry I know is determined, and always believes in herself."

Rachel said nothing, her eyes wavering.

"I'll do whatever it takes to make you love yourself again, Rachel..." Quinn said softly, truthfully as she cupped the brunette's face.

"Quinn," Rachel said in a shaky voice, her eyes beginning to water.

"Just listen to me, okay?" Quinn murmured. "I believe in you, Rachel."

Rachel nodded, and Quinn stood up, moving towards the piano. Quinn sat down, her eyes trained on the music sheet as she began playing a soft, melodic tune.

Much as you blame yourself,

You can't be blamed for the way that you feel

Had no example of a love

That was even remotely real

How can you understand something that you never had?

If you let me, I can help you out with all of that

Quinn's hands glided effortlessly across the keys as she sang. She could feel Rachel's gaze on her, spurring her on.

Let me love you,

And I will love you

Until you learn to love yourself

Let me love you,

I know your trouble,

Oh, I can help

Quinn sang powerfully, all her emotions flying out in the open. Along with the need to reassure the brunette, her confession of love was also mixed in the song. She just prayed that Rachel wouldn't push her away.

Let me love you,

And I will love you

Until you learn to love yourself

Let me love you

A heart of numbness

Gets brought to life

I'll take you there

With Rachel, Quinn could feel everything. She felt things that she never felt before, opening her up to new possibilities. Rachel was the only one who could make her feel this way, breaking her away from the numbness she felt.

I can see the pain behind your eyes

It's been there for quite a while

I just want to be the one who reminds you

What it is to smile

I would like to show you what true love can really do

The hurt in Rachel's eyes flashed in Quinn's mind as she sang the verse. For two days, it had been there, never going away. She wanted to make Rachel smile a real smile again, and show all the love she felt. She knew that what she felt for Rachel was real, and it was her love for the brunette that made her do this things willingly.

Let me love you,

And I will love you

Until you learn to love yourself

Let me love you,

I know your trouble,

Don't be afraid

Oh, I can help

Let me love you,

And I will love you

Until you learn to love yourself

A heart of numbness

Gets brought to life

I'll take you there

Quinn played an uprising piano solo, as the song slowly began drifting to its end.

Let me love you,

And I will love you

Until you learn to love yourself

Let me love you,

I know your trouble,

Don't be afraid

Oh, I can help

Quinn's finger ghosted over the last key, her love for the brunette finally out in the open. She closed her eyes for a moment, breathing slowly.

"Do you mean it?"

Rachel's small voice sent Quinn out of her small reverie, eyes fluttering open. Did she mean it? She did. She always did.

"Yes, I do..." Quinn answered, turning to face the brunette. "I've always loved you, Rachel... I love you, which is why I couldn't bear to see you like this. But if you don't feel the same, then I understand. But please, allow me to continue being your best friend..."

Her hazel eyes bled with emotion, and she never felt more vulnerable and emotionally naked as she poured out all her feelings for the brunette in the song and that small speech.

"Quinn..." Rachel breathed out, standing up to walk towards Quinn.

Quinn closed her eyes, waiting for the rejection. The final blow.

"Open your eyes..."

Quinn did as Rachel said, and found their faces close to each other. Rachel's chocolate orbs swirled with thousands of emotion. Happiness, understanding, hope, and most of all, love.

"I love you, too," Rachel whispered truthfully, before leaning down to press her lips against Quinn's.

Quinn's hands moved to cup Rachel's face as she kissed back. She inhaled the brunette's sweet strawberry scent, pouring out all the love she felt into that kiss. Their lips glided against each other in perfect rhythm; a silent understanding that they truly loved each other after all this time.

Quinn's tongue ghosted over Rachel's lips as she tasted her for the first time. Rachel tasted like honey, sweet and addicting. Rachel parted her lips, and Quinn took advantage of the situation by slipping her tongue inside the brunette's mouth.

Both of them moaned at the new feeling, taking the time to explore the new territory. Their tongues danced slowly and sensuously, and tan hands soon found golden tresses. Quinn explored Rachel's cavern with her tongue, memorizing each nook and cranny.

They kissed passionately, both engulfed in each other's presence. When the need for air became too great, they reluctantly pulled apart.

Quinn pulled Rachel onto her lap, and rested their foreheads against each other. She closed her eyes and breathed in deeply, taking in Rachel's body pressing against her own.

"I love you, Rachel..." Quinn said with raw emotion.

"I love you, too, Quinn," Rachel whispered. "I think maybe, I always have... I was just too blind."

"No," Quinn mumbled, shaking her head. "You're not the only one."

"Mmm," Rachel hummed, and pulled her head away slightly to look at Quinn.

Quinn opened her eyes when she felt that Rachel's forehead was no longer resting against hers. She sighed contentedly as she laced their fingers together and bringing them up for the two of them to see.

"I'm never letting you give up on your dreams, Rachel..." Quinn said, her voice filled with promise.

"Thank you, Quinn, for making me realize that I should never give up," Rachel murmured softly, looking at their intertwined fingers. "Thank you for making me love myself again..."

"Always, Rachel, always..." Quinn responded, and brought Rachel's hands to her lips, kissing each one softly.

"So... What should I do now?" Rachel asked. Quinn smiled.

"I did a little research, and it turns out that Madame Tibideaux is holding a master class near Lima. We could go directly to her after class this afternoon," Quinn suggested.

Rachel's eyes twinkled with hope, making Quinn feel warm inside. There was finally that same glimmer in Rachel's eyes; the one she had so longed to see for two days.

"Thank you, Quinn, for doing all this. Thank you for always believing in me, and for never leaving me to deal with all this alone," Rachel said, smiling genuinely, lovingly.

"Like I said, always," Quinn said, smiling back. "Always for you."

Rachel's eyes brimmed with tears, and Quinn gently wiped them away.

"Hey, why are you crying?" Quinn asked softly.

"I'm just... happy." Rachel explained with a small laugh. "Everything feels so perfect."

"You're perfect," Quinn murmured. "Will you be my girlfriend, Rachel Berry?"

"Of course, Quinn, of course," Rachel said, smiling happily through her tears.

Quinn smiled back, her heart soaring at the prospect that finally, Rachel was finally, her girlfriend. And she could not ask for more.

They shared another loving kiss, this time as each other's girlfriend. Then, the bell rang, making them pull apart.

"Should we hold hands?" Rachel asked unsurely.

To answer her question, Quinn laced her fingers around Rachel's, and they both shared a smile. There was no reason to hide any longer, because they've kept their feelings for each other hidden for so long.

"Come on, star," Quinn said with a smile. Rachel giggled at the term of endearment, and they walked together, hand in hand.


As soon as the bell rang, Quinn placed all her belongings back inside her bag and strode towards her girlfriend. She smiled at the thought. Rachel Berry was finally hers, after three years of struggling and coming to terms with her feelings.

"Are you ready to go, star?" Quinn asked, pressing her lips against Rachel's ear.

"Mmhmm," Rachel hummed, zipping her bag close.

Quinn smiled, and laced their fingers together. She could never get over the fact on how their hands just fit together perfectly, like pieces of a puzzle. Their hands swung as they walked, and Quinn smiled proudly as she walked with her girlfriend.

They walked to the parking lot of the school, and Quinn held the passenger door open for Rachel. The brunette smiled and gave Quinn a peck before slipping inside. Quinn smiled as she gently shut the door, and walked over to the driver's side.

She slid inside to her seat, and closed the door. She buckled her seatbelt, and Rachel did the same. She turned on the GPS system of her car, and punched in her destination. She carefully backed the car out, and left the school.

Halfway to their destination, Rachel spoke up, "Do you think Ms. Tibideaux will listen this time?"

"She will," Quinn said reassuringly. "She won't be able to get away from us now, since we'll be face-to-face."

"Us, huh?" Rachel's lips curled up into a smile.

"Of course. We're in this together, Rachel," Quinn said, smiling at the brunette beside her.

"Thank you," Rachel said with a smile that reached up to her eyes.

"Anytime," Quinn responded.

They arrived at the place where Carmen was holding her master class just in time. They walked to the auditorium to find the woman just getting ready to leave.

Quinn smiled encouragingly at Rachel and squeezed her hand. Rachel gave a nervous smile, and together, they walked towards Carmen.

"Miss Tibideaux?" Rachel spoke up, and the woman looked up at her. "Did you receive my messages?"

"Yes, along with the cupcakes," Carmen answered as a matter-of-factly. "You are taking up too much of my precious time, Ms. Berry. What makes you think that you are more special compared to the rest?"

"Well, I've been singing for as long as I can remember. I'm driven by my dreams, and I would do anything I can to achieve them; to be on Broadway. For all of my life, it's been my dream to go to New York, and be on stage. I refuse to give up, no matter what," Rachel answered, her eyes flashing with determination.

"Rachel's a star... I know that you may think that she's irritating; I used to think the same way, too. But I realized that she's only driven and ambitious, and it's what defines her," Quinn added as she squeezed Rachel's hand.

Rachel gave a small smile, and continued, "We have Nationals in Chicago in a few weeks, and it would do me the honor if you could come and watch me perform, seeing as you also have your own performance there. But, if you don't, then I'll just have to audition every year for NYADA until you accept me. I know that it also took you a few tries before getting into Julliard."

Carmen just looked at Rachel for a few seconds, before walking away.

"She'll be missing out on the biggest star that Broadway has yet to see if she doesn't come," Quinn said as she kissed Rachel's hand.

"Well, I'm not about to give up, no matter what happens," Rachel answered with a smile. "Thank you, Quinn. I just hope that this wasn't a waste of time for you."

"For you? Never," Quinn said, shaking her head. "Come on, star, we've got Nationals to prepare for."

Rachel beamed before leaning up to kiss Quinn.

"Let's go."