Author's Note: Okay, I'd like to start by saying thanks to those who have stood by me and this story I really appreciate it. The comments that made me want to discontinue this story weren't just little things about constructive criticism but things that really hurt and discouraged me. Despite those extremely negative comments, I have a NEW CHAPTER RIGHT BELOW for everyone. Although, there is still no definite pairing, Faberry may not last forever. There is no definite pairing yet, because I have plans for the three girls single but they're still going to be in one another's lives. It's confusing and may be the reason for some people not liking this story. Hopefully, you all can bear with me and be just as surprised as I will be when we make it to the end. Thanks again.
-Ashlee :)
CHAPTER SEVEN
Santana could hear the two girls arguing from her room. They'd been fighting like cats and dogs for the past hour and she's heard her own name coming from that room more than anyone else's. Santana really wanted to go in there and help things simmer down, but she knew deep down inside it really wasn't her place. Santana was knocked out of her thoughts when the shouts from the other room got louder.
"Just admit that you love her, Quinn! I'm tired of looking into your eyes and seeing you constantly debate whether you should be with me or her!"
Santana was curious to know if Rachel was talking about her. Quinn did seem pretty upset that She had slept with Cassie.
"What about you and Cassie, huh? Tell me about that!" Quinn shouted. You could tell she was crying by her strained voice.
"Stop bringing up Cassie every single time I try to tell you there's something there between you and Santana that neither of you have been trying to avoid."
"I—I-" Quinn was honestly at a lost for words.
In Rachel's Room…
Rachel walked towards Quinn who had her face in her hands while sitting on the bed. "Quinn, please look at me."
Quinn lifted her head but wouldn't look Rachel in the eyes. Rachel sat next to Quinn and grabbed her hand in hers.
"I'm so tired of fighting." Rachel said looking into Quinn's bloodshot eyes. Little did anyone know, the couple had been fighting a lot in the last six and half months, but they didn't want Kurt or Santana to know about it for obvious reasons.
"I am too. I do love you, Rach. But, but I-I love her too. I didn't realize it till about three months ago when I visited that weekend." Quinn started sobbing, while Rachel was trying to remember that specific weekend.
*Flashback*
Santana and Quinn were sitting on Santana's bed, looking through an old McKinley High Yearbook. The two girls were cuddled on the bed; Quinn's head was rested on Santana's shoulder and Santana was lying down upright rested on the headboard of the bed.
"Oh my God, Q, look at this!" Santana squealed.
Quinn leaned over and looked at the picture. It was a picture of Quinn during her punk phase. She had her old-school sunglasses on and a cigarette sticking out of her mouth.
"Oh no! Who took that?" Quinn had her head in her heads while Santana was laughing on her back.
"That's priceless." Santana continued flipping the pages and stopped when she caught a glimpse of Brittany. Even though she was in love with Quinn, she did have a different kind of love with Brittany that turned into a relationship through high school. The picture in the yearbook of the two was a picture of Santana and Brittany looking into each other's eyes with their pinkies linked together.
"That's sweet." Quinn said shortly. She crossed her arms and adverted her eyes from the yearbook.
Santana noticed the change in Quinn's demeanor and didn't know why she was so stank all of a sudden. "What's your deal, Q?"
"Nothing."
"You were just laughing with me. You aren't…Jealous… are you?" Santana was just playing but she saw the Quinn having an internal debate.
"No, no, of course not. I just don't think you two were right for each other."
"Well, duh, Q that's why we broke up. She still is one of my best friends though."
"Yeah, I know. I just think you could do so much better. You're smart, beautiful, and can take anyone in a fight."
"Wow, slow down. It sounded like you were digging me for a second there." Santana said with a wink.
"No, I just see how great you are." Quinn laid a hand on Santana's knee and looked into the girl's eyes. Santana put her hand on top of Quinn's and leaned in towards the other girl.
Quinn felt her heart beating out of control. She knew it was wrong and just because her girlfriend wasn't home, didn't mean she was going to cheat on her. Quinn's need for Santana's lips pushed her reasonable thoughts away and she continued to lean in. She could feel Santana's breath on her lips and all of a sudden—
"Hey, I'm home. Where are you guys?"
When they heard Rachel's cheerful voice they both jerked away from each other. Quinn gave Santana a small sad smile and got off the bed and went to go greet her girlfriend.
*End Flashback *
"What?"
"I was gone most of that day because of my classes and rehearsals… Did—did something happen while I wasn't home? Did you sleep with her again?"
"No, of course not. I wouldn't do that to you. We—We almost kissed, but we both stopped when we saw what was happening."
"Quinn, I don't think I can be with you."
Quinn's eyes widened and the tears poured out uncontrollably. "Rach, I swear we didn't kiss and it didn't mean anything. Please, you have to believe me. I love you so, so much."
"No, Quinn, I'm not ending this because of that kiss; I'm ending it because I don't think I can handle being in a relationship with someone who is in love with two people. You can't have both of us, Quinn." Rachel grabbed Quinn's cheeks and made the girl look at her. "I do love you too, Quinn. I just know I can't live this way."
"Rachel, please. Just give me some time to think things over. Don't do this to us."
Rachel was about to respond, but she paused as she heard a small knock on the door. Santana slowly opened the door and peeked her head around it.
"Uh, hey it got quieter in here… did you guys work it out?" Santana said awkwardly.
Quinn and Rachel just stared at Santana, at a lost for what to say.
Author's note 2: Thank you all for reading this chapter... let me know what you all think. Give me your thoughts and ideas and I can try to incorporate all of your ideas into the story. REVIEW! :)
