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Friday morning Rachel was walking around the NYADA campus with some pep in her step. Tonight was date night and she had an idea for the date that she figured both herself and Quinn would enjoy. Now it was just a matter of waiting. She grabbed a coffee before heading out of the campus and walking the several blocks to her apartment with a big smile on her face.
Her phone vibrated as she walked onto the elevator, she quickly opened it and read the new text.
Quinn: What is the dress code this evening?
Rachel: No, fretting. Casual, I couldn't really see you being okay with for dressing up.
Quinn: I'll let you know that I clean up very well, I look great in a dress.
Rachel: I honestly don't think anything will look better then you with no clothes on.
Rachel could practically hear Quinn sigh
Quinn: See you tonight Rachel.
Rachel: See you soon, Quinn.
She was still smiling at her phone when she walked off the elevator and right into some one's body. She quickly apologized before looking up to see who she bumped into. When realization hit her, her hands flew up to her mouth as she gasped.
"Kurt!" she screeched flinging her arms around his neck and holding him tight. "What are you doing here?"
Right before high school ended Kurt changed his career path, deciding NYADA was not his scene and instead got himself accepted into Yale, in the arts department. She was happy for him, but was disappointed that she would have to tackle New York on her own. Rachel would often Skype and called Kurt, but this was the first time they have seen each other since they left Lima.
"You told me about your date and I figured, I may as well come see my little diva, and while I'm at it maybe save her from a fashion disaster on her first date." She smirked when Rachel pulled back and slapped his arm lightly. Kurt smiled at her then turned to look at their surroundings "As much as I love this hallway, maybe you would be willing to invite me inside of your humble abode?"
Rachel sprang back pulling out her keys from her pocket. "Oh yes, of course. Come in." when she got the door open she gestured her friend inside. "anything to drink?" she asked walking into the kitchen after her shook his head in the negative, grabbing herself a bottle of water and walking back into the living room and throwing herself down on the couch, patting the seat beside her to for Kurt to take a seat. "I'm so glad you are here, Kurt. I'm such a nervous wreck." She started twisting the cap of the bottle around between her fingers.
"What time is your date at?" he questioned, obvious excitement in his face. Rachel looked down to the phone in her hand and checked the time.
"3 hours" Rachel answered
"Oh, dear Lord!" Kurt screeched jumping up from his seat. "That's no time at all! You better be getting in the shower right this minute!" he grabbed her hands and pulled her off the couch pushing her in the direction he supposed the bathroom was located.
"Okay. I'm going, I'm going" Rachel placated as she walked into the bathroom, turning on the shower.
"I'm going to locate your room and start looking for clothes!" Kurt yelled from outside the bathroom before quickly disappearing.
Kurt had defiantly put her through the ringer, but she came out looking and feeling wonderful. Her hair was down and wavy, bangs pushed to the side. She was wearing a flowing blue blouse, a pair of very well fitting skinny jeans and a pair of very simple black pumps. Through the shoes were quite inconvenient she had to admit they it pulled the outfit together.
She was standing outside of Quinn's apartment at exactly 5 minutes to 8, trying to decide whether she should knock or if she should wait the 5 minutes to all Quinn the full allotted time to get ready. She was so busy contemplating that she didn't realize the apartment door opening in front of her.
"I thought I heard something out here." Quinn said coyly, while raking her eyes up and down Rachel's body. "You look amazing." The pink haired woman stated.
"You don't look too shabby yourself." Rachel replied cooly Quinn had her hair in defined waves that framed her face; she was wearing a black halter top that exposed her shoulders and muscular back, a pair of black pants that showed off her long legs, ending with a pair of flats. "Very hot." Rachel admitted
Quinn blushed lightly before looking at the ground, trying to gain control of it, before looking back up at Rachel. "Would you like to get going?" Rachel said after a moment of silence.
"Yeah, sure just let me grab my stuff." Quinn agreed walking through the front door back into her apartment. Rachel snuck a glance in the apartment. It was small, probably smaller than hers, but it had some nice couches and TV, ones you would expect to see in the expensive part of town. "You like what you see?" Quinn questioned as she walked back to the front door.
"You have a nice place, Quinn." Rachel nodded "Ready?" Rachel asked before she followed Quinn out of the building.
"What is this place?" Quinn questioned incredulously, looking around the bar. This was defiantly not what she was expecting on a first date, even though she would she wouldn't consider this a first date, because there will be no others, and she was forced into this one. This was her chance to show Rachel that they have nothing in common and that she doesn't really want to be with a girl like her.
"The Doghouse Saloon" Rachel replied, with a smile of satisfaction. "Do you like it? It has all you can eat hot dogs, which I won't take a part of since I am a vegan, but maybe they have a veggie dog."
"You're a vegan?" Quinn's face blanked
"Yup" was Rachel quick reply. "There is a lot more you don't know about me, you're not the only one who can be mysterious." She smiled up at Quinn, grabbing her hand and pulling her further into the saloon. "Did you want to get food first, or we can play Guitar Hero and Duck Hunt or there is karaoke. There is also beer pong, which I already know you are amazing at."
"Would you laugh at me if I said Guitar Hero first?" The pink haired girl asked shyly.
"Not if you're up to going up against me." She pulled her towards the game. "I'm actually quite amazing at this."
"Challenge accepted." Quinn said with a smirk walking over and picking up one of the two vacant guitars and slinging it over her shoulder, and winking at Rachel.
It turned out Rachel wasn't as good at Guitar Hero as she thought she was because Quinn was killing her. Rachel hated failing, and at this moment she was failing miserably. She slowly moved closer to Quinn and bumped her arm, trying to throw her the pink haired beauty off. "Hey!" Half yelled half laughed, but continued to keep her eyes on the screen. The only thing Rachel managed to do was make her score even worse, and when Quinn was declared the winner, she just smirked while putting down her guitar and started walking backwards with the same cocky grin. "C'mon , lets get something to eat, you must be hungry from trying to keep up with me."
Rachel's mouth hung open and she scoffed loudly before taking a few large steps to catch up to Quinn before slapping her lightly on her shoulder. "I was just having an off night, you cannot judge me based on one performance." Making Quinn laugh while shaking her head
"Are you having a good time?" Rachel asks as they sit down, Quinn with a hot dog and Rachel with her veggie dog.
"Oh yeah, watching you fail at playing fake guitar was one of the funniest things ever." Quinn teased playfully "What's next?"
"Well, I was thinking that maybe we can get a couple of drinks and then maybe make our way over for some karaoke?"
"You sing?" Quinn's eyebrows rose up, surprised at this little tid bit of information.
"You'll have to wait and see." She replied vaguely, winking at her before taking a bite of her veggie dog and chewing quietly, not breaking the eye contact she had with the other girl before talking again. "I told you there is a lot you don't know about me."
"Like what? " Quinn questioned before taking a sip of her drink.
"Hmm, let's see." She thought for a second, taping her chin, for dramatic effect. "I grew up in a small town called Lima, Ohio. I have two dads, I'm an only child. Um, big geek in school, but I was prom queen, not that I would expect prom queen to impress you, but you are sitting before royalty. I only came out as gay about 4 months ago, right after graduation. My boyfriend wasn't too thrilled." She quitted for a second before "now you have to tell me something about yourself."
Quinn listened intently to Rachel talk about her life, but as soon as she was questioned about hers she turned her head away from the tiny diva and took a deep breath before turning back. "How about you show me your skills on stage and maybe I will think about telling you something." She stood up waiting for Rachel to do that same before walking over to the stage set up for the karaoke.
They took a seat and chatted while waiting for Rachel's name to be called. It was finally Rachel's turn to take the stage; she picks up the microphone and taps it a couple times. "Check, check. Okay, good. So, here is a little something more upbeat for you guys. She smiles, looks over to Quinn and winks and singles for them to start the music.
I like your messy hair I don't know why I love you
I like the clothes you wear
I like the way you sing
And when you dance with me
I just know I can't stop thinking of you
Away
It's cause you make me smile
You always make me smile
Quinn couldn't believe it, her jaw was to the ground. She assumed Rachel could sing but, wow. She was beyond impressed. And the way Rachel was dancing around the stage was adorable, and surprisingly sexy.
I like that rainbow pair I don't know why I love you I like that rainbow pair I like the face you make I don't know why I love you
Of gym shoes that you wear
I like the chance you take
I like the mess you make
I just know I can't stop thinking of you
Away
It's cause you make me smile
You always make me smile
Of gym shoes that you wear
I like the way you sing
And when you dance with me
And when you dance with me
I like the rules you break
And when you dance with me
I like the cake you bake
And when you dance with me
I like the chance you take
So won't you dance with me
I just know I can't stop thinking of you
Away
It's cause you make me smile
You always make me smile
Fuck. Quinn thought when the song ended and she saw Rachel making her way towards her with a big smile on her face, and she felt some more of her walls crumbling down.