A/N: Okay I am really enjoying reviews, and I am taking requests for new stories or ideas for this story, so…yeah. I am not sure how to handle this story from now on. Originally I wanted to write Ben as a jerk, but then I thought about it and decided I wanted her to have a nice boyfriend, and now I am just confused.
Rachel yawned as she walked into US History. She had had the best weekend with Ben, but he had broken her dads' curfew every night. They didn't mind, since Ben was the rabbi's son, after all. Nevertheless, she was exhausted. Her dancer's body wasn't used to so little rest, and her muscles were aching. She beamed when she found Ben waiting for her after class.
"Rachel, are you sure you are okay?" Ben asked this worriedly. Rachel knew he felt guilty about keeping her out, but she had firmly told him that she wanted to partake in each activity with him. When she was with Finn, she forced him out the door exactly five minutes before her curfew.
"Don't worry, Ben. I am perfectly fine." She said this with a dazzling smile, to rid him of his doubts.
"Why Miss Berry, someone has grossly misinformed you. You are much more than fine. You're perfect." Ben grinned as he lightly teased her.
Rachel's heart swelled at his words. She was slowly getting used to his compliments, and loved the feeling his words gave her, like she was on top of the world, if only for a moment. Her eyes lit with love as Ben's fingers reached out and wrapped around her own. However, she couldn't stop herself from yawning slightly once more as they made their way to Glee rehearsal.
Ben frowned as he saw Rachel try to hide her yawn. "Someone's a liar," He said lightly.
Rachel fixed her gaze on him and pulled him to a stop in the hallway. "Don't worry about me, Ben," she insisted. "I am absolutely capable of making it through the day."
"Oh, I don't doubt it, Rachel," Ben said, just as seriously. "The question is, will I let you?" At this he grinned freely and snaked an arm behind her knees, picking her up and carrying her the rest of the way to Glee rehearsal, ignoring her protests and incredulous looks from others in the hallway. He made sure to keep a hand on the edge of her skirt, because although he loved staring at her legs, he didn't think that the entire student body should be granted the honor.
Finn looked up from his discussion with Artie about bass guitar when he heard her voice from the doorway.
"Ben! Please put me down this instant!"
"Well, Rachel, since I just provided transportation for the poor, tired, beautiful girl whose gorgeous legs just couldn't carry her one more step, I believe I deserve some sort of payment." Ben improvised quickly in an overly dramatic voice.
"Why, Mister Greenburg, I do believe that you are implying something. Although your efforts at saving that poor girl were valiant and brave, I just don't have any payment handy." Rachel giggled as she replied equally as dramatically.
"Hmm. This is quite a dilemma. We must find a way to correct this, for brave souls such as mine everywhere."
"Wait. I do believe I have a proposition for you." Rachel whispered mischievously. With that, she leaned up slightly and pressed her lips to his, both of their mouths opening slightly as the kiss deepened.
By now, most of the Glee club's conversations had ceased, and they stared, open mouthed, as Rachel and Ben displayed their affection.
"Damn, girl," Mercedes whispered softly.
The moment was broken when Santana walked in, however, as she bumped into Ben with her shoulder, causing him to stumble and break the kiss as he tried to keep his balance.
Rachel hopped down quickly. "Will that suffice as payment, kind sir?" She smirked.
Ben's eyes glazed over with lust. "Almost." He said quietly. They sat down with Rachel between his legs. Rachel leaned her head back against his chest, and he stroked her hair, in awe.
Tina walked up to the couple cautiously. "Um, Rachel? Sorry to bother you, but would you maybe sing a duet with me this week?
Rachel's tired eyes lit up with excitement. "Sounds great, Tina! If you want to choose the song and let me know, we could practice on Wednesday, if that works."
Tina smiled widely, clearly excited. "Of course! I'll tell you my ideas tomorrow, okay?" She walked over to Mike quickly, sitting down as Mr. Schue entered.
"Hey guys! Rachel, I know you were upset that I didn't give you a solo at Sectionals, but I think this little number could possibly be your solo for Regionals, would you like to give it a whirl?"
"Mr. Schue, although I admire your intentions of repairing my previously bruised ego, every song we sing can't be my solo. Maybe a duet between Mercedes and Artie would suit the song better. Their voices blended well in Forget You, though you missed the performance. Now, I know that I probably just opened up a lot of teachable moments for you to lecture us about, I would appreciate not being the lesson of the day. Thanks for asking, though." Rachel said this slowly, as if she knew what she was saying required some time for her words to process. She smiled softly at Mercedes toward the end, then leaned back and whispered something in Ben's ear.
"Shit." No one knew who said it, but everyone in the room seemed to agree. This situation was beyond words.
Rachel was right, Mercedes and Artie did great. However, when he offered her the duet at Regionals, she quickly passed it on to Puck and Lauren, claiming that Lauren's voice had yet to be heard in a competitive setting. By the end of the lesson, her eyes were shut as she dozed on Ben's lap.
"Ben?" Mr. Schue approached him timidly. "Is Rachel doing okay?"
"Better than okay, Mr. Schuester, she's perfect." Ben continued, despite the scoff from Santana. "I am afraid that her tiredness is my fault, mostly. She and I were volunteering at the local orphanage last night, and by the time she serenaded the toddlers to sleep with a selection of Annie songs, it was well past her curfew."
"Well, okay then. Puck and Lauren, let's take it from the top!"
