Sorry for the wait. I had a lot of trouble coming up with ideas for this chapter. Also, there weren't a lot of reviews on the last chapter so if there is anyone actually reading this please review so that I know I'm not just writing for myself.J
This chapter picks up exactly where the last one stopped.
"What is it that you have done?" the father asked.
"Well met someone today and whenever I look into their eyes I feel like I could get lost. And when they laugh it's like angels are singing its so amazing," Quinn couldn't help the grin that spread across her face.
"Child, that doesn't sound like a sin. It sounds to me like you're falling in love."
"NO!" Quinn immediately slapped her hand over her mouth. "Sorry its just… this person… I can't fall in love with… this person is a girl." She looked down at her fingers and played with the hem of her cheerios skirt.
"Love is love, child. God loves all his children," there was nothing but honesty in the fathers voice.
"But I thought that being gay was against God. I thought I would burn in hell for all eternity for my horrible sin against nature," Quinn was confused. She had been taught that being gay could only get you a one way ticket to the devil's playground.
"No. If this is how you were born then this is how you were meant to be, this is how God made you. As long as you are happy and live your life honestly and without major sin you can be accepted into heaven, into God's arms," the father's calm voice reassured Quinn that what he was saying was true, without a doubt.
"Thank you father. Thank you so much." The grin returned to her face as she stood to leave.
"Don't thank me child, thank God.. He is the one who will accept you for who you are not who you love."
Quinn walked back to her mom's car with her grin firmly in place.
"Everything okay honey?" Quinn's mom asked.
"Yes mom. Everything is just perfect."
"Good. Now let's get home I've got to get dinner on." Her mom shifted the car into gear and drove them home.
Xoxoxoxox
After dinner Quinn lay on her bed, not able to move due to all the food she just ate. Her eyes were closed and her hand subconsciously stroking her full-to-bursting stomach. A loud ping from her laptop made her eyes snap open. Groaning, she got up from her bed and walked over to her desk where her laptop sat open.
She moved her finger across the mouse pad to light up the screen. Up popped Quinn's face book page. One friend request. Quinn moved the curser over the icon and clicked. A smile broke across Quinn's face as she saw who was requesting her facebook-friendship. Rachel Barbara Berry. She immediately clicked confirm and then clicked the link to Rachel's page.
Rachel's profile picture was one of her and (Quinn assumed) her two dads. She was wearing an outfit very similar to the one she had on today, sweater with an animal on it, SHORT skirt and penny loafers. Her hair fell in loose curls around her face and down her shoulders. A huge, toothy smile was plastered across her face. This made Quinn smile and then blush, even though she was alone in her bedroom. She clicked info. Scrolling down Quinn could see that Rachel was very interested in musicals. In her bio it said her life's ambition was to become the biggest Broadway star in history ('except Barbara of course'). Listed under her favorite music was 'any song from any musical'. Her hobbies are singing, dancing and 'being a star'. Quinn couldn't help getting butterflies when she saw that Rachel's relationship status read single. She also couldn't help the rush or pure excitement and disbelief as she read Interested in: Women.
Quinn had to pick her jaw up off her keyboard when she read that. Oh my god, oh my god, OH MY GOD! Just then a pop alerted her that someone was trying to talk to her on chat. Rachel! Quinn's hand shook as she slowly moved the curser over to the tab with Rachel's name on it and clicked.
HeyJ ~R
Quinn nervously typed back a quick reply.
HeyJ ~Q
What you doing? ~R
Nothing, just finished with dinner. You? ~Q
Yeah, me too. You got any plans for tonight? ~R
Nope. Maybe do some homework. What about you? ~Q
Perks of being the new girl and having no idea what's going on in any of my classes: no homework! :D ~R
You're lucky! ~Q
So… You maybe want to skip the homework for now and give me tour of Lima? ~R
It felt like the butterflies in Quinn's stomach were trying to break free through her belly button. Her palms got sweaty. She wanted to be with Rachel as much as she could but her mom would kill her if she didn't do her homework. I guess I'm not sleeping tonight. Quinn knew from the beginning Rachel would win.
Sure J You want me to come pick you up? ~Q
That would be great. My car hasn't arrived from New York yet. ~R
Give me directions and I'll be over straight away. ~Q
Give me your number and I'll text them to you? ~R
One side of Quinn's mouth quirked up into a lopsided smile. She quickly sent Rachel her number, logged out of facebook and headed downstairs.
"I'm going to meet a friend. I'll be back later." As Quinn grabbed her keys from the table in the living room she heard her mom walking in from the kitchen.
"Don't be too long honey, you have homework to do."
"I know mom. I'll be back before ten."
"Okay. See you later. Love you."
"Love you too mom." Quinn placed a quick kiss on her mother's cheek and left through the front door. Calm down, Quinn. This is not a date. Your just being helpful by showing the new girl around town. Quinn hated lying, even to herself. I am so screwed.
Xoxoxoxox
It was a short drive to Rachel's house. It was only a few blocks away, within walking distance really.
Now Quinn was sitting with white knuckles gripping the steering wheel. Why was she this nervous? It wasn't as if she liked Rachel or anything. Who am I kidding? Quinn found this girl so amazing and she had only known her for half a day.
Quinn was drawn out of her thoughts by the sound of Rachel's front door closing. She looked up to see the beautiful brunette walking towards her. Rachel had changed into skinny jeans that looked as if they had been painted onto her legs. She wore a simple low cut tank top that was skin tight. Quinn felt her jaw slacken as Rachel got closer. Her gorgeous chestnut brown locks bounced on her shoulders as she walked. Quinn didn't realize she was as close to the car until Rachel leaned in the open window and closed Quinn's mouth with two fingers below her chin. Electricity surged through her skin where Rachel had touched her.
Seconds later Rachel was sat in the passengers seat of the car smirking at Quinn. Quinn could feel the heat rising up her neck, onto her cheeks and to the very tips of her ears. She busied herself with putting the car into gear and starting to back out of the driveway.
"So… Where do you want to go?" Quinn kept her eyes glued to the road.
"I was thinking we could check out the mall. Or if you'd prefer we could go for something to eat or the movies?" There was a slight trace of hope in Rachel's voice.
"The mall is good," Quinn replied almost too quickly. "Um… I need something new to wear anyway."
"Yeah? What's the occasion? Birthday party? Date?" Quinn saw Rachel's smile fall just a tiny bit from the corner of her eye.
"No, definitely not a date. My friend Puck is having a back-to-school party this Saturday."
"You guys celebrate going back to school?" the shock was evident in both Rachel's face and voice. Quinn couldn't help laughing.
"No. It's just an excuse for Puck to throw a party. Oh, do you wanna come?"
"I don't know. I wouldn't know any one."
"You know me. And Brittany and Santana. I can introduce you Puck a some of the other guys tomorrow if you want?"
"That would be really nice. Thank you Quinn."
"No problem."
Rachel reached over and patted Quinn's knee… and didn't move her hand away. Oh my god! What is she doing? Quinn's heart started to race. She was sure it could be heard throughout the whole car. Rachel started to rub small circles on Quinn's thigh with her thumb. Quinn felt a surge of pleasure run through her entire body and settle between her legs. SHIT!
Pulling into the parking lot of the mall Quinn found the nearest parking space and almost took out a woman with a stroller trying to get into. After quickly making sure the hand brake was on, Quinn leapt from the car, leaving a baffled Rachel sitting in the passengers seat.
"Come on. We need to find two out fits before all the shops close." Rachel leapt from the car and almost ran to catch up with Quinn.
Xoxoxoxox
The full shopping trip was spent with Quinn trying to avoid any unnecessary contact with Rachel. Every now and then Quinn caught a flash of annoyance cross Rachel's face when she flinched away from her touch.
On the drive home Rachel turned to Quinn and said, "Did I do something wrong?"
"What? No! Why would you think that?"
"Because every time I got any where near you, you pulled away."
"You didn't do anything I promise. It's just… there's some stuff that I'm trying to deal with and I get nervous sometimes around new people."
"I make you nervous, huh?" the smirked returned full force. Shit.
"Um, well… your new and, you know, I wanna make a good impression. That makes me nervous."
"Sure. That's the reason." Rachel giggled and Quinn almost died at the sound. It was just so amazing. Trying desperately to steer the conversation away from herself Quinn said, "So you're gay, right?"
"Yes. Is that a problem for you?"
"Not at all. My mom and dad are really big Christians so they probably would but I am completely okay with it."
"Good. I was starting to think I would have to stop talking to you. And trust me, I really don't want to do that." Quinn shot a quick glance in Rachel's directing. All she saw was complete sincerity. As she turned back to the road a huge grin spread across her face.
This time Quinn reached across and put a hand on Rachel's knee. She wasn't as bold as Rachel had been so she pulled it away after a second.
Xoxoxoxox
"So I'll see you tomorrow?" Quinn asked hopefully through her open car window.
"Definitely," Rachel replied cheerfully leaning into the window.
"Great. I look forward to it."
"Me too. Very much." Rachel flashed Quinn a pearly white smile. With that she turned and walked to her front door. Before entering she turned around and gave Quinn a small wave.
As soon as the door was closed Quinn backed out of the driveway once again. Yes. Tomorrow will definitely be a good day!
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