DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN GLEE
Quinn's POV
Quinn put her hands on Finn's arm gently as she watched Puck drive Rachel home, having been informed that Finn had just confessed his virginity, or rather lack of virginity to his annoying other half. It probably was for the best that Puck had left with her – who knew what would possibly kick off, besides it would hardly be fair to the wedded couple to ruin their special day. Quinn smirked at the thought of all this drama – at least she wasn't the cause of it – after this past year it was a huge relief and a weight off of her shoulders.
Quinn and Finn both continued silently with only the sounds of the car motor slowly fading and the quiet fields surrounding them. She wondered whether this was an ideal time to make an escape, but there was a time and place and he needed her, even if he wasn't aware of it. They remained motionless with only Finn's laboured breaths interrupting the silence.
Quinn looked onto the horizon and wondered how to approach the 'Rachel' situation, especially as she wasn't exactly her biggest fan. It would undoubtedly be a difficult conversation although she refused to give up, Rachel would never be an easy topic of conversation. The more consumed in thoughts she became the more she hadn't even noticed that Finn had quietly slipped away until he was completely out of sight. Quinn began to call his name quickly whilst mentally telling herself off and desperately searching for him with her eyes. She soon gave up the search, deciding for now space may be all he needed and that was the one thing she could give him.
It still made her flinch and difficult to accept that Finn preferred Rachel for the best part of the times they were together after what she did with Puck, though she knew she had no right to claim how it affected her. The thoughts flew though her mind as the harsh wind blew through her and giving her the chills that represented the darker skies, and little did she realise how much time had passed since Puck and Rachel, then finally Finn had departed.
Minutes later she was walking towards the building in a hurried manner when an exasperated Kurt literally threw himself at her with those diva-like dramatic eyes which easily competed with the other vertically challenged diva.
"Quinn," The sound was a high pitched tone, feminine and uptight. "We have a problem…Puck and Rachel were caught kissing outside Rachel's home by one foul Kavorsky, evidence has already emerged in the form of a photograph and news has spread like wildfire through mobile phone technology." Kurt paused temporarily for air and Quinn wondered how much further the Rachel and Finn show would progress in the space of one day.
Kurt continued in monotone voice that was clearly filled with confusion "Personally I can't comprehend how Finn kisses Rachel looking like she does, I for one couldn't look past it ever, or how Puck would begin to see past this horrendous fashion faux to get to the face" Quinn agreed completely with his observations but gestured for him to continued. With one final and increased sigh he simply stated "Finn knows…."
She felt her eyes roll in disbelief and crossed her arms to show how unimpressed she was with the new development. Firstly the thought that every guy she liked ran off with Rachel revolted her, then she became increasingly perplexed at how a besotted Rachel and Finn had managed to ruin their 'perfect' but bizarre relationship in the space of one hour. Quinn wanted to be happy at the demise of the disgustingly happy couple but she couldn't be. Once again she began to search for Finn once knowing he would be distraught.
Quinn had been frantically examining every room for Finn, and considering he was an awkward and noticeable 6ft 3in guy this would hardly pose to be a challenge in normal circumstances. Somehow he had successfully disappeared and by some means discreetly too. She continued to pop her head in and out of the venue, shuffling through the drunk-dancing crowds and asking in hushed tones if had been seen in hope that he hadn't gone far.
Finally she stood in front of the one place she considered to be her last option. It was definitely the worst option too making her feel slightly nauseous – the men's restrooms. Relaxing her previously tense shoulders and ensuring she only breathed through her mouth she entered the forbidden territory. It wasn't long before she was met by a sorry looking Finn sat on the toilet seat running with his head bowed down and his hands roughly over his head.
"Finn? I would ask you if you're ok but you look awful." He had been crying, it was obvious but Quinn decided not to mention this "So would you like to talk about it, and I mean really talk?"
Finn didn't meet her in the eye and barely spoke with voice although his mood spoke volumes, "I doubt us talking is going to change things Quinn, I did what I did and she did what she did. Besides, lets face it I don't think us talking about what happened between Rachel and Puck is going to be a such a great idea after the whole baby-gate episode, do you?"
"Yeah I guess your right there, but I just don't want to see you hurt?" Quinn couldn't deny that his comments had stung her even if they were totally deserved. "No matter what happened between me and you, I still care about you - you know that right? Admittedly I was a bitch to you, and it's my fault you and the midget got so close. You were ten times the person I was, you still are - you always try to see the good in people. But remember
no matter what she loves you, more than you know, maybe even more than you deserve, even through all of this."
He looked at her, but the stare just seemed to burn straight through her. His strained voice started 'I never thought she'd make me feel so bad – I never thought I could love her so much, she was always so up-front and honest clear about her intentions, I can't come to terms with the fact she did it on purpose, to deliberately hurt me. Why would she want to do that to me?" Quinn felt his heart break and hers for him too, and couldn't help but extend her arms out to hug the distressed figure. She was pleased when he didn't pull away. The pain was so visable it took all her constraint to not shed a tear.
"Look Finn I know what she did was wrong, the fact she loves-chases and manages to succeed in getting my sloppy seconds gets up my ass is wrong on every level – though that's a conversation for another day. The fact you slept with Santana – no that's not wrong – but the way you hid it from her for so long or as some people would still refer to 'lied' to her was wrong!" She hoped this was making sense – being nice wasn't her forte. "I think I'd be pretty pissed if I were her, and I think she's made it clear that virginity is important to her, even I know that and I tune her out ninety nine per cent of the time!"
"But we weren't together…."
"You are now…."
"She kissed Puck"
"You slept with the devil, her arch enemy"
"She kissed Puck, on purpose."
"Ok Finn - whatever you win. I totally get where you're coming from but we both know you're fidelity isn't exactly up to the mark. You have every right to be mad, you can go ahead and never forgive her, hate her with a passion and throw it all away. Is she worth it to me? No of course not! Is she worth it to you – well we both know that answer so whatever you do - don't be rash. You two need to make awkward, annoying and ridiculously talented kids one time. You are both a part of something sort of 'special'. Don't let your mistake and her biggest regret finish you two off. We all make mistakes" She smiled at him, secretly pleased he was reacting well and not arguing at the hypocrisy of it all.
Quinn looked at the deeply upset man and felt so lucky to have been a part of his life, even to still be in his life – at one time if it weren't for Rachel he might have never spoken to her again. Quinn owed them both, she needed to help fix this. She continued leaning against the toilet wall noting his features slowly softening – satisfied she had helped even a little. He still had a blank expression consume his face, but he was no longer frowning. This comforted Quinn in knowing she did what she could, and she felt good for the first time in a long time.
A few minutes later It was obvious that the time had come to respect his privacy – the time to leave him do whatever he felt he had to do, so she leaned towards him gently holding his shoulders and placing a soft but strictly friendly kiss on his delicate cheek. Quinn whispered "Think about what I've said and I'm here for you."
She walked out slowly at first turning a final time and giving him another glance and smiling slightly, before speeding up her pace before she was found in the mens toilet.
Kurt jumped out at Quinn as she entered the venue room and appeared to have come from thin air, with that strained but blatantly obvious 'need the info now' look he had down to perfection. She had previously mentioned to Kurt that she would try convincing Finn pre-restroom that everything was going to be alright, but she needed to emphasise he seriously had to stop appearing suddenly, it was quite unnerving.
The false smile crept on Kurt's face before he curiously spoke "So? Gossip?"
She tutted slightly at what appeared to be a lack of concern for Finn/Rachel, which seemed to be more of an interest for the situation in terms of drama, but nevertheless she recited the conversation to him.
Quinn gathered her final thoughts on the situation before mentioning "No matter what Kurt, Finn won't 'just' forgive the dwarf…she has to show remorse and restraint, so I think you should go talk to her. No one wants that face on the war path."
"Wait a minutes" Kurt said nervously "this will end horribly, and I'll end up doing some damage – maybe permanent damage to situation. Rachel and I are almost as complicated as her and Finn are. Maybe this isn't such a great idea, two divas is never…..
"Hummel grow a pair and do it!"
"I find that quite offensive…..Fine! I'll do it, you-you so and so!"
Quinn smiled slyly knowing he would.
He turned around smoothly in his impeccably fitted grey outfit before turning to Quinn and saying "The only reason I'm doing it is because I can't bare seeing that" He paused mid-sentence and pointed to Finn "dragging his knuckles in a sulk. It will ruin my hard work and increase the stress wrinkles…."
Quinn laughed at Kurt before turning and giving Finn who was across the room another small smile. He mouthed a silent 'thank you' and Quinn felt things between her and him had improved leaps and bounds. She only hoped that the obstacles Finn and Rachel had gotten past weren't all in vain. She saw him leaving – knowing that at some point he would gain the courage to face the girl breaking his heart.
Hope you enjoyed this :) I changed the story as I didn't have enough time to write before Rachel really found out, so I hope it turned out ok! Sorry about the delay in updating – I had a corporate law exam in-between :/!Reviews would be great! Next will be Kurt and Rachel, then Rachel and Finn.
