Here's the next chapter, it's a bit longer than the last two. Also there's quite a lot of Rachel/Quinn together in it, you'll be pleased to know. P.S The Italics are characters thoughts, just in case you haven't worked that out yet :) So here you are...
Chapter Three
"Thanks Mercedes, I really appreciate this. I'll try and find a way to make it up to you," grins Quinn and hugs her babysitter for Saturday.
"It's okay. I kinda like kids, plus Beth is adorable. So I'll be at yours at 12?"
"Sure, great!" she replies and almost skips out of the room.
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Quinn's lying on her bed reading it's only 10am but she's already got her whole outfit planned and hung up on her wardrobe just to make sure she's prepared.
She's decided against wearing the cheer-leading outfit and on something more 'her'.
With this being her first social event for quite a while she's decided on some skinny jeans, fairly high heels (just not high enough that if you fall you don't twist your ankle, therefore having Coach Sylvester on your back for being an idiot) but high enough to look a little sexy and a fairly loose but girly looking strap top.
As she's deep in concentration reading her romantic novel her mobile bleeps.
It's probably Santana checking that I haven't forgotten our lunch, even though she text me earlier. Weirdo! She giggles to herself and picks up her phone. She sees she has a text message and opens it.
-Hi Sorry Quinn, can't come babysit I have got a cold. But don't worry I've sent a replacement! Theyll be there at 12! Sorry Merc x
"Great!" huffs Quinn
-They better be here on time!
Quinn sends back
-They will be! Dont worry, chill girl, enjoy urself.
-Thanks. p.s hope you feel better soon :) x
-Thanks
With that Quinns flops back onto her bed wondering who Mercedes replacement will be.
Hopefully not Finn, maybe it's Puck...she wouldn't though right? Mind you Santana thought it would be a good idea so maybe it will be him. She frowns I hope not.
The next two hours go pretty quickly for Quinn. She's dressed and ready to go. She's decided on minimal make-up and loose hair for a change which makes her feel extra feminine.
The doorbell rings just as she is putting Beth back in her crib after a quick cuddle.
Please God, please be someone sensible, maybe Tina?
As she opens the door she almost jumps in shock.
BERRY! What the hell?
"Uh hi!" says Quinn slightly confused.
"Hi, Mercedes is sick so she asked if I'd take over. Never really thought of myself as a babysitter but don't worry I do have experience looking after my baby cousin so Beth's in safe hands. However I have never really met her but I'm sure she's fine. She is right? She's not a mega grumpy baby? Please tell me she isn't?"
Rachel is standing in the rambling nervously and looking as if she's not sure if this is really the right thing to be doing. She looks up at Quinn and then really gets nervous as she just looks confused and kind of disappointed.
"Berry, just shut up a minute. Beth is a good baby, and I hope to God you don't corrupt her because I will make your life hell," she replies raising an eyebrow.
"Oh no I won't corrupt her, certainly not for the 3 hours we'll be together, you know I can be a good influence. Maybe I could play her some Sound of Music or something, teach her some of the old classics," she grins.
"Uh, whatever. You better come in,"
"Thanks," the brunette replies stepping inside. "I've just realised, this is the first time I've been in your house. It's very lovely, and big!"
"Thanks and yeah it's big but it's plain and boring," she sighs. Rachel can see the hint of unhappiness in her eyes but doesn't question it.
"So, I'll show you around, I have 10 minutes spare,"
Quinn shows Rachel all the necessities, such as the baby's room, the living room, bathrooms and finally the kitchen.
"So here is her bottle. It's got the mixture in it you've just got to put water in and warm it up in the microwave till it's warm. Not HOT Berry. If you scold her there will be hell to pay!"
"Don't worry, I'm usually good with kids. They either love me, or I seem to scare them so they just shut up," She says with a quizzical look "Not sure why that is..."
"Anyway I'm going now, so you have my mobile number right, in case you need me?"
"Yes," she nods. "By the way I think it's really sweet how much you obviously care about Beth. I mean in the last 10 minutes you practically told me you'd kill me twice if I hurt her. You're a good Mum Quinn," grins Rachel.
Quinn wasn't expecting that, and is a little stunned such words would come from the shorter girls mouth.
"Uh, thanks I guess. And yes death may happen, your death if anything happens. Now I'm off. Bye!" she says waving her hand at Rachel and grabbing her hand bag from the table.
"Bye. I promise I'll be good!" winks Rachel.
"You better!"
With that Quinn leaves.
Right! What to do first? Go and check on Beth I guess.
So Rachel makes her way up the long flight of stairs into her little girl's bedroom.
"Hello," she whispers as she sees the smiling baby. "Your Mummy's left me in charge, so what mischief can we get up too?" The baby gurgles.
"You are so cute, I may have to baby nap you,"
Rachel swoops up the child and bounces her around.
"I have a lot to teach you in 3 hours, so lets get started!"
She sings to the child for hours, feeding her in the interval. Mostly songs from musicals, but also telling her endearing little stories about some of the plot lines and child friendly scenes.
Beth is fully enjoying herself, she hasn't even yawned once, which is surprising as she's missed her usual nap time.
Rachel doesn't hear the door unlock and a certain blonde enter the room. Quinn watches as Rachel dances around the room gently with her baby girl. It almost brings tears to her eyes at the affection the brunette is showing towards the little girl. She's not sure why she's surprised, Rachel has shown her softer side to the blonde quite a few times, of course without the blonde reciprocating. Deciding she's had enough sneaking about Quinn coughs to get the girl's attention.
"Hi!" says Rachel with a big grin on her face.
When she notices Quinn's not smiling she starts to get worried.
"I wasn't hurting her I promise, we were dancing. She's really enjoying it!"
"I know. I can see that," comes the reply and Quinn finally shows her happiness and grins.
"Phew, I thought for a minute there you were angry with me," says Rachel passing Beth over to her mother.
"Course not. Hi baby girl," coos Quinn. Beth squeals at seeing her Mummy and grabs hold tightly of Quinn's index finger and doesn't look as if she ever wants to let go.
"You look like a natural with her. She seems to like you," smiles Quinn looking directly at Rachel.
Rachel's never seen Quinn really smile at her like that. She can't place the exact emotion behind the smile and it's making her feel a little nervous.
"Thanks," she says and smooths out her skirt.
"Oh I forgot to ask, do you want any money for babysitting?" asks the blonde.
"No no it's fine. I had fun with Beth. She's a brilliant little girl and she's as pretty as her Mummy," No sooner had she said the words her face went as red as roses.
"Uh..."
"She does look like me," jokes Quinn trying to ease over Rachel's obvious embarrassment.
"Well I better go. I've got homework to do," says Rachel.
"Okay well thanks for today. And um, if I need another babysitter can I call you first?" says Quinn slightly embarrassed too now.
Since when have I ever RuPaul for anything! Until now...
"I would love to. You just have to ask," grins Rachel. "Well bye Quinn. Bye baby Beth," and off she goes leaving one happy baby and Mum.
TBC...
Comments would be great :)
