This chapter is a bit longer. Thanks to everyone who's been keeping up with this story. I've never had anyone read my work before so this is a pretty awesome experience. Please review and give feedback, this is very much a learning experience for me and I love it. Thank you guys very much. =)
Chapter 4
Quinn was up a little earlier than usual; Santana was still asleep of course. She sat at her desk working quietly on homework assignments when she heard a light knock on the door. She got up as quietly as possible and made her way over to answer. When she opened it she was met with the cheerful face of Brittany.
"Good morning Quinn." She greeted with a smile.
"Hey Brittany….." Quinn said, a little thrown off by the girls' unannounced appearance. "How did you know where our room…..?" She was cut off before she could get the question out.
"Is Santana here? I brought her breakfast." Quinn looked down to see Brittany holding a bag from the Bagel Place and some coffee. Brittany looked down at her bag and then back up at Quinn. "Oh Quinn, I didn't think about it. I should have gotten you something." Quinn quickly shook her head.
"I was actually about to head out and grab something for myself anyway." She said.
"Oh, well Rachel's at the Bagel Place right now if you wanted someone to eat with." Brittany said looking into the room at a sleeping Santana. Quinn lit up hearing the brunette was close by.
"Yeah, I think I'll do that." Quinn looked back into the room at the Latina. "I'll wake her for you. Come in." Quinn stepped aside and let the other blonde into the room. Brittany stood by the door as Quinn went over to the slumbering girl. She bent down and lightly shook her.
"What?" Santana grumbled rolling over putting her back to Quinn. "It's still early."
"You have a guest." Quinn said smirking.
"Hm?"
"You have a guest." Quinn repeated. "Brittany brought you breakfast." She saw the Latina stiffen at the comment. "I'm going to run out for a minute and…leave you and Brittany here for a bit." Quinn laughed as Santana shot up and looked at Brittany. She forced a smile at the girl as she grabbed Quinn's arm.
"Please don't leave me." She whispered to Quinn. Quinn broke free and grabbed her purse.
"Oh please," She said, "You'll be fine."
"I'm going to kill you." She said to Quinn before turning back to address Brittany. "Hey."
Quinn went to leave the room.
"You look really cute when you're sleeping." Quinn heard Brittany say as she was closing the door behind her.
Quinn got there just in time. As she was approaching the door, Rachel was coming out.
"Hey Rach." Quinn said. Oh god when did I start calling her that? Is that ok? Christ, I must look so creepy standing outside of the door like this. I hope she doesn't think I'm stalking her.
"Good morning Quinn" Rachel smiled stepping out of the door way. "Were you going inside?" She asked.
"Oh….yeah…..no." She answered honestly. "I just wanted to get out of the room. Brittany came over and brought breakfast for Santana." She said laughing lightly. Rachel laughed too.
"Oh my, I'm so sorry. I don't know what's gotten into her." She said. She looked at Quinn then nodded towards one of the tables outside. "Do you want to sit with me?"
"Sure." Quinn said a little too quickly than she'd have liked to. They both took a seat at the small table. "I think she may have a thing for Santana. Is she into…..you know….girls?" She asked trying not to be rude.
"Bisexual." Rachel answered simply taking a sip of her coffee. "It's just; I've never seen her so smitten." Rachel giggled. "I hope Santana's okay. Brittany can come on a bit strong when she sees something she likes."
"Has she come on to you?" Quinn wanted to smack herself when she asked it. What was she thinking asking a question like that? "Sorry, that was a rude question."
"It's okay." Rachel said looking at the girl kindly. "I don't mind." She took another sip of her drink. "No, she's never hit on me. We've been best friends since the second grade so we've always been like sisters." Rachel giggled and shook her head at a memory. "She did kiss me once though in high school. That was back when she was still figuring herself out."
"So, are you gay?" Quinn asked. What are you doing?! She sighed and mentally slapped herself. "Sorry, I don't know why I asked that."
"It's ok." Rachel laughed. "You're just curious, no harm done." She looked at Quinn for a moment before speaking. "I date guys, but there are times where I find myself attracted to women….sexually." She took another sip of her drink. Quinn blushed at the way Rachel looked at her.
"So," Quinn said clearing her throat, "its Friday, any big plans for the day? Class?" Rachel shook her head.
"No, I got lucky; I don't have a Friday class. You?" She asked the blonde.
"Same." Quinn took a deep breath before asking her next question. "Do you maybe want to hang out or something? I don't really want to go back to the room yet." Quinn quickly covered.
"Well, I was actually about to walk over to the music building and run some scales. I haven't been in a while and I can literally feel my voice withering away. If you'd like to join…."
"That sounds great." Quinn said. Don't sound so eager she thought to herself. Rachel beamed.
"Let's go."
Quinn grabbed her purse off the table and Rachel threw away her trash before they set off down the sidewalk.
"So are you a singer?" Quinn asked curiously.
"Yes." Rachel answered happily. "I've been singing for a long time. It's my passion. My daddies always tell me how I'm going to be a big star one day. They were a bit disappointed when I decided to go to a regular university instead of a school that focused mostly on the arts. Brittany wasn't really involved in enough arts based things in high school. Sure she's an amazing dancer but she just didn't do enough extracurricular activities. So I decided to stick it out with her here so she could get some of those things under her belt. Then maybe she can transfer with me to an art school in New York." Rachel looked over at Quinn. "Sorry, I talk a lot."
"It's cute." Quinn said without thinking. Seriously, what's going on with me today? Rachel looked up at her through her long eyelashes and blushed. Quinn quickly continued. "Wow, so you did all that for Brittany?"
"Yeah." Rachel looked down at the sidewalk as the continued. "I had a hard time in high school. Brittany was one of the only friends I had. She never stopped being that for me. So I'll be there for her as long as she needs me."
They walked in silence for a while and soon came up to the entrance of the building. Quinn held the door for Rachel as they walked inside. They walked past a few of the rooms before Rachel lead them into a small one with a piano. The small girl sat her bag down on the piano and Quinn followed suit. Rachel pulled a few pieces of sheet music out of her bag and began to set up. Quinn found herself in front of the piano and taking a seat.
"Do you play?" Rachel asked.
"A little." She answered. Rachel went and stood closer the blonde.
"Play something." Rachel rested her elbows on the top of the piano and stared at Quinn. It was impossible for the blonde to deny the girl. She slowly began to play the first song that popped into her head. Rachel laughed as she recognized the tune. Quinn smiled and began singing.
I can show you the world. Shining, shimmering, splendid
She looked up at Rachel and tried not to laugh.
Tell me, princess, now when you last let your heart decide?
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under on a magic carpet ride
Quinn could feel the blood rushing to her cheeks with the way Rachel was smiling at her.
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no, or where to go, or say we're only dreaming.
Rachel then joined in.
A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you
Quinn missed a note and stopped playing. Rachel's voice was the most beautiful she'd ever heard.
"Sorry." Quinn apologized. Rachel beamed at her. God those eyes.
"You have a beautiful voice Quinn." Rachel said looking her in the eye.
"It's nothing like yours." She said looking down at the keys shyly. Rachel went back over to her sheet music and handed Quinn one of the papers.
"How about you help me warm up." She said smiling at the blonde. Quinn took the music and began to play.
It was well into the afternoon when they left music room. They were walking back to the room when Quinn felt her phone buzzing in her purse. Shit.
"Hello." Quinn looked at Rachel and pointed at her phone mouthing Santana.
"Where the hell have you been? I've called you like a hundred times!"
"I'm sorry. I guess I don't have service in the music room."
"Music room? What the hell are you doing in there?" Before Quinn could respond, Santana continued. "Whatever, I'm going to kill you for leaving me with Brittany all day." Quinn laughed. "She insisted she walk me to class, and was there when I got out. I think she's stalking me. Plus she's invited herself to go with me to the party tonight."
"Party" Quinn asked, watching Rachel as they walked. This light looks really good on her skin.
"Yeah, Puck called and told me about it. Finn called you too but you haven't been picking up bitch." At the mention of Finn's name, Quinn froze. She looked over at the brunette who was looking at her curiously.
"Is something wrong?" Rachel asked. Quinn shook her head. Nothing's wrong. It's not like I forgot about my boyfriend or anything.
"No." Quinn lied. "Just a party tonight." Quinn thought for a moment. She could invite Rachel right? Friends go to parties with friends. "What to go with me?" That sounded like you're asking her out. "Brittany is going with Santana, so I'd be all alone." Nice.
"I've haven't been to many parties. I don't think I'd be much fun." Rachel started.
"It's ok; I'll show you how it's done." Quinn joked. Rachel smiled and nodded. Quinn was so busy looking at Rachel she forgot Santana was on the phone until she heard yelling from the line.
"Hey, I'll meet you at the frat house later. I'm going to walk with Rachel and help her get ready."
"Yeah, I bet you are." Santana said.
"Shut up." Quinn said quickly into the phone. She could hear the Latina laughing as she hung up. She turned and looked at Rachel. "Is that okay." She had forgotten to ask if she could go with her.
"Yeah, I'd like that."
It took a lot longer than Quinn than it would to pick out something for Rachel to wear. She had a lot of very…..interesting clothes to choose from.
"Is this a reindeer?" Quinn asked holding up one of Rachel's many sweaters.
"Yes," Rachel said proudly, "My nana got it for me when I was six." Quinn tossed it in the "NO" pile.
"And you still wear it?" Quinn joked. Rachel shot her a look that was supposed to be threatening but came across to Quinn as adorable. Quinn put her hands up in mock surrender.
"How about this." Rachel said holding up kitten sweater and a skirt.
"Keep the skirt, but let's hold off on the sweaters." She noticed Rachel's pout. "It's just a little warm for a sweater don't you think?" Rachel nodded and tossed the sweater in the pile. Quinn picked up cute shirt for Rachel and tossed it her way. "Try this one with the skirt." Rachel picked up the shirt and immediately discarded the one she was wearing.
Quinn wasn't paying attention until she saw the shirt the girl was previously wearing sitting on the bed beside her. She looked up to see Rachel standing there putting on the shirt. She saw the bottom of the girls lime green polka dotted bra, but all of the girls toned stomach. When Quinn realized she was staring she attempted to advert her gaze. That was until Rachel removed her jeans. Quinn's eyes ran up the girls' long legs and over her matching green underwear. She quickly turned her head away from the girl but that did no good. She could still see Rachel in the mirror in front of her. She watched as the girl bent over to put her skirt on. Quinn could feel a familiar wetness forming between her legs. She shifted uncomfortably on the bed and looked away out the window.
"Ok, how do I look?" Rachel asked. Quinn was afraid to look, afraid Rachel would see the blush on her cheeks. She looked anyway.
The skirt Rachel wore was a lot shorter than Quinn had thought. Oh God.
"You look great." Quinn smiled.
"You sure?" Rachel asked. "This skirt is awfully short don't you think?" Quinn shook her head no.
"It's fine." Quinn wasn't letting her change that skirt for anything. She picked up her bag and headed towards the door. "Is it okay if we stop by my place? I need to change too." Rachel nodded and headed out the door behind Quinn.
When they got to the party, it was in full swing. The techno music was back and Quinn rolled her eyes. She walked inside and as usual was greeted with a shot. She handed one to Rachel who just stared at it. Quinn leaned in closer to Rachel so she could be heard.
"Come on champ, you can do it." She yelled over the music. Rachel looked at her and then closed her eyes. She tilted her head back and took the shot. She cringed and then sat the glass down.
"That's disgusting." She yelled over the music to Quinn. The blonde just laughed and grabbed the smaller girls' hand pulling her into the crowd.
They walked over to the table where Quinn had some guys make them drinks. She handed one to Rachel who took a sip and then nodded her approval. So she likes fruity drinks she mentally checked.
"Oh my god." She heard Rachel say. She took a sip of her drink and looked down at the girl who was busy looking at something else. She followed her gaze into the crowd and almost choked on her drink. Grinding in the middle of the crowd were a very drunk looking Brittany and Santana. The girls were moving sensually to the beat. One of Santana's hands was resting on Brittany's hip as the other inched up her shirt. They were pressed up against each other with Brittany's leg between Santana's. Brittany then leaned over and started sucking on the Latinas neck. Quinn decided that now was a good time to intervene.
She walked over and grabbed Santana by the arm and pulled her away.
"Heeeey, what the fuck?" She pouted. "What are you doing?"
Rachel took hold of Brittany who too was pouting.
"Keeping you from having sex in the middle of the room with Brittany." She whispered harshly in Santana's ear. Santana looked back at Brittany who was smiling lazily at Rachel.
"I'm really drunk, aren't I?" Quinn nodded at the girls' question.
"I'm going to take Brit outside for some fresh air." Rachel yelled.
"I'm right behind you." Quinn said pulling Santana along.
They pushed through the crowd until they finally made it outside. They walked around to the side of the house and sat the girls in one of the swinging chairs on the side deck. Luckily everyone was inside, leaving the area abandoned. Both drunken girls leaned into one another and passed out immediately. Quinn sat down on the edge of the deck and Rachel followed sitting close enough so that their legs were touching.
"So this is a frat party huh?" Rachel joked.
"Yeah," Quinn laughed, "a little shorter than usual." They sat in silence looking out at the dark campus for a while.
"So, do you think Santana is interested in Brit?" Rachel asked looking at over at Quinn.
Quinn sat in silence for a minute thinking about it.
"I mean, is she even into girls?" Rachel interrupted her thoughts. "I really just don't want to see Brittany get hurt." She said looking back down at her feet.
"Santana may be a bitch, but she has a good heart." Quinn answered looking back at her passed out friend. She looked back at Rachel. "She may not know what she wants right now, but I know she's into Brittany. Otherwise she'd have let her down a long time ago." She smiled. "She wouldn't let Brittany hang around her all day if she wasn't interested. She likes the attention."
"I can understand that." Rachel nodded looking up into Quinn's eyes. "The liking the attention part. It's nice."
They sat there staring at one another until Quinn felt herself leaning in. Rachel's eyelids fluttered shut as Quinn got closer. The blonde closed her eyes when she felt the brunettes' breath on her lips. She could feel her heart hammering in her chest. Their lips barely brushed when they heard footsteps in the grass. They shot apart as the intruder approached.
"Hey, you guys okay?" Quinn froze when she recognized the voice. She stood up as Finn came into sight.
"Yeah, we're okay. We're just getting some fresh air for Brit and Santana." Quinn answered glancing back at the slumbering girls.
"Oh," Finn said looking back at them, "Mike told me he saw you girls come out here so I thought I'd check on you."
Rachel stood up and brushed off her skirt. She held her hand up to Finn.
"Hi," She smiled, "I'm Rachel, a friend of Quinn's." Quinn could feel her hands becoming clammy.
"Finn," He said shaking the girls' hand, "Quinn's boyfriend."
Rachel's smile faltered for a quick moment as she glanced at Quinn, but she held her composure as she smiled at the boy.
"Well Finn, it's nice to meet you."