I DON'T OWN GLEE BUT I AM A SELF-PROFESSED GLEEK WITH A T-SHIRT TO PROVE IT.
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The weeks had passed and the girls were still very much in love. Finally the day arrived, that Quinn and Santana would propose.
Quinn woke up with Rachel wrapped in her arms. She could scarily believe that they had been together for four years. She had been in love with Rachel for so much longer. Hopefully after she proposed tonight they would be together forever. Still asleep Rachel snuggled into Quinn more as an attempt to get even closer.
Quinn dropped kisses on her girlfriend's face and whispered. "Wake up, Rach baby."
Rachel slowly arose, grumbling that she did not want to get up from the comfort of the bed and Quinn's warm arms. Quinn smirked at her adorable girlfriend knowing that the next words out of her mouth would make Rachel wide awake.
"Baby girl, it's our anniversary. We have been together for four years today. I would love to stay right here in this bed with you all day but…" Quinn sighed. "…if we did that you would miss out on all the surprise I have planned."
Quinn could not hold in her laughter as Rachel jumped out of the bed and started getting dressed. Rambling away about the surprises, how great this day would be, four years together and how much she loved Quinn.
Quinn sat up in bed slightly to get a better look at her beautiful rambling girlfriend, laughing she said. "Good morning baby, Happy Anniversary again."
Rachel stopped from pulling on her clothes and turned around to see Quinn's pouting face. Walking towards the bed, she said.
"Oh I am very sorry baby. Happy Anniversary Quinn, I love you so much."
Rachel climbed on to the bed and kissed Quinn deeply. Quinn's hands roamed Rachel's back before, finally, ending up on her ass. As they kissed, she squeezed Rachel's butt cheeks which earned her a moan.
Before they could go any further, there was a knock on the bedroom door and Hiram's voice came through the closed door.
"Girls, there are some people who would like the presence of your company downstairs."
"Come on Rachel, we better get up, you can't keep your adoring public waiting." Quinn said.
Quinn and Rachel kissed one more time then got out of bed. They dressed and then Quinn followed Rachel downstairs, watching her ass swaying as Rachel walked.
As they walked into the kitchen, Rachel was overwhelmed to find all their friends there with a breakfast fit for a queen on the counter.
Everyone wished the couple a very Happy Anniversary and hugs were exchanged. When Brittany hugged Rachel tightly, she began to cry, happy tears, she explained to Brittany when she started to panic.
Having watched the best friend's embrace, Quinn looked over at her best friend, who looked very pale. Quinn walked over to Santana.
"San, what's up?" Quinn asked.
"Um…nothing is wrong but can I talk to you outside?" Quinn nodded and followed Santana out the front door. They sat together on the front step in silence for a while before Santana plucked up the courage to talk.
"Happy Anniversary, Q. I can't believe that you and Berry have been together for four years. The reason I asked to talk to you outside is that I'm freaking scared. I love Brittany to bits but I still don't think I'm good enough for her. I don't know if I can go through with proposing, you gots me?"
Quinn let out a chuckle and nudged her best friend. Once again she resisted the urge to slap Santana upside the head, just in case Brittany had super hearing.
"I gots you, San. I always gots you. Brittany loves you idiot, anyone in their right minds can see that. There are three reasons you should propose today. Firstly, you will make Brit's day. Secondly, you will break three hearts today – mine because I really want to propose and I'm not doing without you, Rachel's because she will not receive her last surprise and Brittany's by proxy. Thirdly, you have spent all that money."
"That's just mean, Q. Ok, let's do this." Santana said and put out her fist for Quinn to bump which she did. "Now let's get out breakie on!" They walked inside to join their girlfriends and friends.
Rachel loved Quinn to bits and hoped she always would. Today though, she was in love with Quinn on a whole different level. She had already been surprised with breakfast, Kurt had let it slip that it was Quinn's idea and then at school she had taken delivery of flowers, vegan-friendly chocolates and a teddy bear in Spanish class no less. Rachel loved it, Brittany loved it but Mr Schue had not been very impressed.
Rachel was slightly concerned that her present for Quinn was not enough. So, she decided she would talk to her girlfriend about it at lunch.
Rachel spent the rest of the morning, well most of it anyway, day dreaming about her amazingly awesome girlfriend. Quinn wasn't faring much better. Brittany was excited about her date with Santana at the zoo. Santana was feeling a mixture of happiness and anxiety, which showed in her mood, she was incredibly bitchy to all.
Neither Rachel nor Brittany knew about the surprise waiting for them. The plan was to meet at the duck pond after both couples had had dinner. Then Quinn and Santana would propose and spend the night with their girls in a hotel, having got permission from their girl's parents first of course.
Soon lunchtime came around. Rachel, Brittany and Santana walked into the cafeteria giggling about something that had just happen in the previous class. Rachel looked around the cafeteria for her girlfriend but was disappointed that she was not anywhere in sight. She asked Santana if she had seen Quinn but she avoid the question and walked off. Rachel asked Brittany but she mumbled something about 'no sexy times if she told' and wandered away.
Rachel made her way to sit down next to Noah at the table. She lent her head on his shoulder, her eyes trained on the door hoping Quinn would walk through at any moment. Suddenly a xylophone came through the tannoy followed closely by Becky Jackson's voice.
"Rachel Berry, please could you make your way to the choir room immediately."
The announcement was followed by more xylophone playing. Rachel quickly said goodbye to all her friends before rushing to the choir room.
When Rachel arrived at the choir room, she was met with Quinn standing in the middle of the room a single pink rose in her hand. Rachel walked towards her girlfriend, who suddenly looked very shy and pecked her on the lips. Quinn gave Rachel the rose and another kiss.
"Hey baby, you alright?" Rachel asked.
"I…um…I'm fine Rach. You are just so beautiful and I'm so lucky to have you. I just get nervous sometimes. Have you had a good four years, baby?" Quinn said, because through all of her bravado with Santana, the time was getting nearer that she would be proposing and she was nervous as hell.
"Quinn, I have had the most amazing four years of my life. From the moment I met you, I knew you would be someone special. I love you more than I thought possible, Quinn Fabray." Rachel said, pulling Quinn into a hug whilst wondering what had brought on the question.
Quinn smiled. "I love you more, Rachel Berry. Now let's eat."
After they had enjoyed some vegan cuisine that Quinn had ordered in. Rachel walked over to Quinn and sat on her lap. She had decided to bring up the subject of presents.
"Thank you for my flowers, chocolate and teddy bear. Even if I was slightly embarrassed that I had to take delivery in Spanish class, Mr Schue was not impressed." Quinn laughed. "The thing is although I love all the presents and all the surprises, I am kind of concerned that I have not got you enough."
"Baby, listen to me. I do not care what you have got me. I just wanted to do this all for you. For the last four years you have been the most important person in my life and especially in the last couple years. Ok?" Quinn said.
Rachel looked into Quinn's eyes seeing unshed tears. Quinn did not need to admit to Rachel how much she missed her parents, she knew.
Rachel whispered quietly. "Ok baby."
The rest of the afternoon was uneventful and quiet. After school, Rachel and Quinn walked into the choir room hand in hand to find all their friends waiting for them. They started cheering for the couple and wishing them again a very Happy Anniversary. It was great to know that all their friends supported them and they had stood by them through some very tough times.
Mr Schue walked in and said. "I believe Rachel you have something you want to say."
"Thank you, Mr Schue." Rachel said as she got off her chair and walked to the middle of the room. "Quinn, over the past four years you have made me happier than I ever thought possible. This is my song to you, I wrote it so it may not be brilliant but here goes. Guys please."
Finn went over to the drums, Puck and Sam got their guitars. Santana and Brittany got up and stood behind Rachel as they would be her back singers.
"Baby, this is for you." Rachel said as the music started.
Before you, my skies were grey.
Now they shine bright.
Before you, my steps were heavy.
Now I glide along with you by my side.
I love you, baby, more than anything.
From the first moment we met.
I knew you were the one.
People search high and low for a love like this.
I no longer have to search.
I love you, baby.
Before you, time went by so slowly.
Now it goes by so fast I want it to slow down.
Before you, I was weak.
Now I'm strong because of you.
I love you, baby, more than anything.
From the first moment we met.
I knew you were the one.
People search high and low for a love like this.
I no longer have to search.
I love you, baby.
For four years it has been me and you against the world.
The world hasn't stopped, it has continued to turn.
The reason – we stand united.
I love you, baby, more than anything.
From the first moment we met.
I knew you were the one.
People search high and low for a love like this.
I no longer have to search.
I love you, baby.
Rachel stopped and looked at Quinn expectantly. Quinn was at a loss for words though. Rachel had just blown her heart and mind in to little pieces. Tears were streaming down her face.
"I think Rach you have rendered Quinn speechless." Mercedes giggled as she pushed Quinn towards her.
Quinn and Rachel were now face to face and as Rachel wiped away Quinn tears, Quinn snapped out of her trance and kissed her girlfriend with so much passion it rendered Rachel speechless. There was a lots of wooping from the boys and aw-ing from the girls.
"That was amazing baby. You are so talented. I love you." Quinn whispered.
After all the excitement of the day, Rachel and Quinn had left school to go home while Santana and Brittany went to the zoo for their date. To celebrate Rachel and Quinn's anniversary Hiram and Leroy took them out for a meal to a restaurant outside of Lima. The men knew of Quinn's plans for later and had promised to get them back in time. Leroy and Hiram thought of Quinn as a daughter and were very proud their girls. If the truth be told they could not wait for Quinn to be a proper part of the family and hopefully after tonight she would be.
Hiram, Leroy, Rachel and Quinn spoke about their days. Quinn gushed about the song Rachel wrote for her. Rachel explained about all the surprises that Quinn had sorted out for her at school. Hiram looked at Leroy and told him he expected the same treatment for their next anniversary. Leroy glared jokingly at Quinn.
The Berry men dropped off Rachel and Quinn at the park. As it was a pleasant evening, Quinn had thought it would be nice take a walk to finish off their anniversary.
Rachel and Brittany had no idea what awaited them as they strolled through the park, separately with Quinn and Santana.
Brittany was talking animatedly to Santana about their date at the zoo and how dolphins were just gay sharks. Under her arm was a cuddly dolphin that she just had to have and because Santana could not say no to Brittany, she bought it for her. Brittany had bought Santana a shark as Brittany had decided that her dolphin needed a mate. There were no ducks at the zoo so Santana had suggested a walk through the park via the duck pond.
Rachel and Quinn walked hand in hand not really talking about anything in particular. They were just enjoying being in love.
Quinn and Santana had cajoled the other glee girls – Lauren, Mercedes, Tina – to set up a picnic for them and their girls beside the duck pond.
Both Brittany and Rachel gasped as they lay on the picnic and screamed with joy when they saw each other. Quinn and Santana smirked at the interaction. Suddenly they had a face full of kisses from their girls.
"Oh Quinn this is amazing, thank you. I love you." Rachel grinned.
"THIS IS AWESOME, Sany. I love you so much." Brittany shouted excitedly.
"Me and S thought you would like to spend a picnic with us because we want to show you how much we love you. There may even be some more surprises in store." Quinn said as Santana was busy with Brittany.
There were two picnic hampers – one with meat in and the other was vegan friendly. All four girls had adapted to each other's diets, even if it took Rachel a bit longer to understand that not everyone wants to be a vegan.
They sat, ate and chatted. Santana and Quinn were glancing at each other throughout they were getting more and more nervous. Leroy had picked up the rings earlier in the day from the jewellery store for the girls. He had slipped the rings to Quinn at the restaurant.
"San can I have a word?" Quinn asked.
"Sure Q." Santana replied.
Santana and Quinn got up from the picnic blanket and walked a couple of yards. Quinn gave Santana, Brittany's engagement ring. The time had come and they walked back to the blanket. They sat in front of their girls. They had decided Quinn would go first.
"Rachel Berry, I love you so much. Four years ago today, I asked you a question and today I am going to ask you another question. Here goes, will you make me the happiest girl in the world and agree to be with me forever as my wife?"
"Yes baby, I will. I love you." Rachel said through her tears which increased tenfold when Quinn put the ring on her finger.
Now it was Santana's turn. "Brittany , you are my world. I am sorry that it took me so long to admit it. I want to be able to look after you forever, so will you marry me baby?"
Brittany pounced on Santana and squealed a high pitched "yes". Santana managed to show Brittany her ring. Santana had, had "B & S forever love" engraved inside Brittany's ring.
The girls shared hugs with each other and the four girls were happier than they ever had been. Quietly Quinn and Santana breathed a sigh of relief that their plan worked and both girls said yes.
Now for their night at the hotel…
So?