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My internet has been pretty shitty all weekend and it didn't get fixed till earlier today….and I don't have a Beta to edit this so it took a while. Sorry for any mistakes.

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Monday December 9, 2010

(Rachel's P.O.V)

I've always hated Monday's and begged daddy to let me and Britt have just one more day to ourselves before school started. Britt and I spent the day unpacking the boxes that had arrived and watching old films.

In the middle of watching The Lion King 1 ½ for the second time today (which Britt demanded) the doorbell rang upstairs and I watched as Britt ran up the basement stairs. Seeing Britt left the money on the couch I make my way up the stairs and to the front door.

"You talk funny…" and in a quieter voice Brittany asked, "Are you a Leprechaun?" Quickly shaking his head 'no' Rory slid the pizza out of its carrier and tried to hand it to the blonde girl, "No. Leprechauns don't-"

Feeling it was time for her to finally step in Rachel cut off the young boy, "Here's your money. Goodbye." Taking the pizza and slamming the door closed Rachel glared at the boys retreating figure in the darkness. 'Brittany would have been crushed if he told her the truth' thought Rachel silently in her head.

Following the excited Blonde downstairs Rachel pressed play and sat the pizza in between them, "Rachel! I can't believe we just met a real leprechaun! Do you think he knows any unicorns?" Rachel smiled at her best friend antics, "Maybe Britt. Let's hurry up so we can get our stuff ready for school tomorrow."

Brittany nodded in agreement and grabbed another slice of pizza before leaning back and watching the movie.


(After the Movie)

Walking up to their half-finished bedroom, Rachel sat on the edge of her bed as Brittany finished her shower. Feeling too tired to shower tonight; Rachel lay back on her bed and thought about the neighbors she met earlier today.


(Earlier that day)

Quinn Fabray watched from her best friend's porch, as the new neighbors moved in across the street. Seeing the face of the girl who she had been sketching from memory for almost 4 years, Quinn grabbed her sketchbook and quickly searched the house for her best friend Santana, whose family she had been living with since sophomore year. Walking into their shared bedroom she saw Santana looking out the window staring at the family moving in across from them.

"Stop staring San. What if they saw you? They probably think were creepy." said Quinn looking out the window towards the people moving in seeing if they noticed them. Santana quickly snapped out of the trance she had been in, "You know what tubbers-" Santana cuts herself off when she sees the look on Quinn's face, "Why do you look like someone just killed your dog Q?"

"How could you not recognize them S, they're the only openly gay couple in Lima." Slowly Santana realized who Quinn was talking about and why she looked so heartbroken, "That's the girl you were in love with in middle school right?" Quinn stared longingly out the window, "It's not past tense San. I still love her even though she probably hates me after what happened."

Quinn sat down on her bed glancing at her picture of Beth before replying to Santana, "I was thinking about going to go over there to introduce myself, but I saw her while I was on the porch and came inside before she turned around."

Santana watched Quinn closely, "Were still going to have to introduce ourselves later, you know how my mom is." Quinn looked out the window watching Rachel and her family take boxes inside, 'who's the blonde girl…' thought Quinn silently in her head.

Quinn stood up and brushed the nervous sweat off her hand, "I'm going to make something to take over there. Are you going over there with me when I'm done?" Santana muttered, "Yea I'm going over there with your Betty Crocker ass, I wanna meet this girl and the hot blonde I saw with her…"

Quinn chuckled at her best friend's comment and went downstairs to find something to make. Searching through the cabinets and seeing no baking mix she sat in deep silence trying to come up with something to take, since she couldn't drive to the store herself. It occurred to Quinn that Rachel said she was a vegan in one of their conversations all those years ago. Grabbing various fruits out of her fridge she began to assemble a tropical fruit salad making sure to slice them as perfect as she could.

"Santana get up before I leave your ass here!" about 3 seconds later she heard the Latina girl run down the stairs and almost pushed Quinn out the door. Catching herself before she and the fruit bowl dropped Quinn glared at her friend, "Really San, run any faster and your boobs are gonna fly out." Muttering a 'Bitch don't be jealous' at Quinn, Santana led the way to the Berry's front door and knocked when they arrived.

Quinn turned to Santana, "They have a doorbell San, and you don't have to knock like in Lima Heights, look."

Santana scoffed at Quinn as the blonde rang the doorbell, hearing a voice inside the house yell, "Hold on I'm Coming!" Quinn heard giggles next to her and glared at her very inappropriate friend.

"I bet she says that in bed Q" Quinn glared at the girl beside her for what felt like the hundredth time today, not noticing someone had opened the door.

"Well that's one way to make an impression, I'm Rachel and you are?" Quinn looked at the beautiful goddess in front of her, "I-I'm Quinn and this is...uhh this is-" Quinn mentally slapped herself for stuttering like some awestruck teenage boy still dazed by the sound of Rachel's laughter.

"Santana. My names Santana and we live across from you." Quinn watched how Rachel's hair bounced when she nodded at Santana.

"I made this for you. Well not just for you but for everyone in your house I guess, I remembered you were a vegan and-"

Santana rudely shoved the bowl of fruit into Rachel's hand, "Nice talking but we have to go now." pulling the silent Quinn back across the street.

Slamming the house door behind her Santana watched as Quinn leaned against the door with a goofy look on her face, "You look like some overly excited pimple-faced teenage boy and it's sickening me."

Quinn smiled to herself at the thought of Rachel's smile and made her way to her bed still smiling to herself.


-Time jump to the first day of school for Rachel and Brittany-

Rachel and Brittany made their way through McKinley High's front doors confidence etched on their faces when they were both nervous on the inside. Locating the main office Brittany and Rachel retrieved their schedules and locker numbers from a bored looking secretary.

"Ok Britt we have different 1st periods but after that we'll be together for the day. I'll walk you there." Rachel knew how easily Brittany could get lost and was glad she could at least walk Britt to her first class.

Arriving at the chemistry room Rachel glanced around the room seeing Quinn and Santana seated at the back of the room, "Those two girls live across from us, they came to the door when you were napping. They're pretty nice so ask them if you need anything." Rachel felt Brittany encase her in a bone crushing hug and watched as Britt bounced into the classroom sitting right beside Santana.

Walking towards her 1st period Rachel watched as a friendly looking Asian girl was slushied by a group of jocks. Immediately helping the girl to the bathroom Rachel took off her t-shirt revealing a gray tank top underneath, "Take off your shirt and you can wear mine instead. What's your name? I'm Rachel if you're wondering."

Pulling on Rachel's shirt the Asian girl finally spoke, "I'm Tina and sorry if you've been asked this a thousand times already but are you new here?"

Taking out a leather jacket from her bag Rachel pulled it on and replied to Tina, "I guess I am. Do you happen to know where room 201 is? Maybe on the way you can explain to me why you just got slushied."

Exiting the bathroom Rachel and Tina walked down the hall in silence until Tina finally spoke, "I'm in glee club which isn't really popular here and we tend to get bullied."

Nodding Rachel spoke lightly, "I see. Well if you shouldn't stop doing something you love just because it's different. Different is good."

Tina smiled at Rachel, "Thanks for understanding. We're currently desperate for members so we can compete at sectionals if you're interested."

Rachel thanked Tina and walked into her first period of history, all eyes on her when the door creaked open.

"Ms. Berry you're 10 minutes late for my class on your first day. Not the best way to make an impression."

Rachel sat down on a chair in the front of the class silently hearing countless whisper's around her. Feeling the burn of stares she opened her journal and tried to pay attention to the lesson.

-Brittany's POV-

I sat my stuff down on the desk next to this latina girl who was glaring down at her phone, "Hi! I'm Brittany and your either Santana or Quinn right?"

The blonde girl spoke up for her friend, "Yea I'm Quinn she's Santana. You live with Rachel right?" hearing this piece of information Santana instantly looked up, "Hi I'm Santana" putting on her best seductive look.

Laughing at Santana's attempt to flirt with me I answered Quinn, "Yea were sisters. Could you tell me about the programs hear before we start class?" directing my attention only to Quinn which infuriated Santana even more.

"Yea we don't have that much here but there's cheerleading, which is the only highlight of this school's sport program."

I finally noticed the matching uniforms they had on, "It's too late for me to sign up anyway are there any other clubs I can join?"

I looked to Santana feeling her stare on me and winked at her.

Quinn oblivious to our flirting answered, "I'm captain of the cheerios so we could arrange a try out if you want. And there's glee club but…"

The teacher stopped writing on the chalkboard, "Ms. Fabray I would advise you to stop speaking and pay attention."

Watching Quinn copy down the notes I knew she wasn't paying attention to Santana and I anymore. I felt Santana poke me and then slide a note onto my desk.

'Brittney's a pretty name for a pretty face ;)'Santana wrote. Oh wow she seriously has no game, I wrote back to her:

'It's BRITTANY and how many times have you used that line? It sucked.' I laughed at how shocked Santana looked at my response.

'Well I could tell you some even better ones at dinner tonight' Cocky much?

'What makes you think I'm free? Or that I'm even interested in going to dinner with you. Cause I'm not.'

'Everyone's interested in this. Even blind people. I'm just that hot' I rolled my eyes at her and crumpled up the note hoping she would get the hint and leave me alone.


(After First Period)

(Rachel's POV)

I stood outside of Britt's 1st period waiting for them to get out watching a hopeless Santana try to flirt with Britt.

"What happened to your shirt Rae?" Brittany looked confused and an angry looking Santana and Quinn appeared behind her.

"I loaned it to a friend. Did you find any dancing groups you can join Britt?" Brittany gave me this look like 'we're talking about this later'

"Quinn said I could try out for this thing called cheerios but I don't want to be made into cereal Rachel." Quinn smiled at Brittany, "Cheerios is what they call cheerleading here Brittany and you can try out after school today if you want."

"That's great Britt, I'm actually going to check out this glee club thing after school so I'll meet you when you're done. Where is she trying out Quinn?"

Quinn looked surprised that I remembered her name and even a little flustered, "It's on the football field near the student parking lot. And you said you're interested in glee club? Santana and I were just preparing our auditions for glee as well."

Santana glared at Quinn while Quinn glared back even harder, wiping the glare off of Santana's face.

"Oh that's great maybe you can help me with my audition later. What classes do you two have next?"

When both of the girls answered 'Spanish' Rachel smiled, "I guess we can all walk together. If you two don't mind?"

Quinn immediately answered, "It's okay Rachel and the Spanish teacher is also the glee club teacher so you can talk to him about auditioning."

Stepping inside the Spanish room with Quinn, Santana and Brittany behind her Rachel introduced herself to the teacher.

"I'm Rachel Berry and this is my sister Brittany Pierce we just transferred from a performing arts school and I heard you're the one to talk to for glee club."

The curly haired man smiled genuinely at Rachel, "Yes I am nice to meet you two, I'm Will Schuester and if you would like to talk after lunch about you glee audition you can meet me here after school."

Rachel nodded and joined the others in the back of the room, taking the empty seat next to Quinn.

Mr. Schuester was attempting to teach Spanish to a class full of kids who could care less, Rachel whispered over to Quinn who was writing in a leather journal, "Do you know what you're performing for your glee audition?"

Quinn nervously turned to Rachel, "I might perform an original song but I don't want to seem like an over achiever or anything so I haven't really decided yet. Do you know what you're performing?"

Rachel smiled at how adorable Quinn was acting, "It wouldn't be over achieving Quinn. How long have you been composing songs?"

Quinn shrugged, "For a while, I started out writing poetry and progressed into song writing."

On the inside Quinn was mentally slapping herself for giving so much away, she couldn't let Rachel know yet. First she had to show Rachel who she really was before she ruined it with past mistakes.

Rachel didn't seem to pick up on anything yet so Quinn continued, "You attended a performing arts school right?" Rachel nodded. "So could you maybe practice with me later and give me some tips?"

Rachel had a surprised look on her face so Quinn continued, "I hope I'm not being to forward but I'm just excited. About glee that is."

Rachel laughed, "Its fine, what time should I come by your place?"

"Around 7:30 if that's not too late for you" Said a flustered looking Quinn.

Rachel nodded and pulled out her Spanish notebook, "That's fine with me, here's my number in case you need to contact me before or anything." Tearing a piece of notebook paper out of her journal Rachel slid her number onto Quinn's desk.

Trying to keep her cool Quinn nodded, not trusting her voice to speak and trying to keep the big smile off her face.


-End of school day-

Rachel walked down the hall towards 's room and was glad when she spotted the man, after spending 15 minutes wandering these halls.

"Hey Rachel, you made it! Follow me and I'll show you where glee meets after school and you can get a feel for what we do here."

"Sounds great Mr. Schuester, I'm looking forward to participating in this club of yours."

Mr. Schuester stopped in front of a music room, "Call me Mr. Schue, Rachel we're all friends here."

Rachel glanced around the room at all the smiling faces as she stepped through the door and was happy to see someone that she knew.

"Hi I'm Rachel Berry and I just started at McKinley. I transferred from a performing arts school in Massachusetts and Tina talked me into checking out your glee club."

Murmurs of 'nice to meet you' filled the air and Rachel took this moment to look at each person sitting in the risers, there was an athletic looking Asian boy sitting next to Tina, a nerdy looking boy sitting in a wheelchair, a boy dressed in all designer sat next to an African American girl who was dressed just as well were sitting in the back row. And then there was a boy with a Mohawk who looked severely out of place in this club.

"Nice to meet you guys also, I don't have an audition or anything prepared so I'll just sit back and watch you guys today."

Rachel sat down and watched the group line up in front of her, "Well you already know my name is Tina" Tina pointed to the athletic Asian guy next to her, "This is my boyfriend Mike he's a dancer, The flamboyant looking guy is Kurt and the girl next to him is Mercedes. Artie is the one in the wheelchair and Puck is the one with the squirrel on his head."

Laughter filled the room as Puck scowled, "We'll perform Don't Stop Believing by Journey, It's sort of anthem here."

Rachel watched how happy the group looked together performing this song and felt at ease with the people around her.

A/N: Sorry for the wait hopefully y'all are still interested in this story. Next update is most likely gonna be Friday and will feature Rachel and Quinn's get together and more of Santana trying to get Brittany's attention. Review if you like!