Chapter 8

This chapter I will take away the drama for a while and have a happy chapter for our characters. First we still start off in Beacon Hills. Then I will throw in a surprise for you.

Setting will start at the school. Quinn is walking down the hall when she heard singing coming from inside a classroom. Her first instinct was to turn in the other direction. But there was a force pulling her in that direction. She could tell that they were really good too. It made her think of her old glee club and how much she missed some of them. As soon as that thought came into her head she quickly got that thought out of her head.

Quinn- Come on Fabray get ahold of yourself. There is a reason you left that part of your life behind you. She was talking herself into just turning around and walking away. Before she knew it she was standing outside the door listening to the choir sing.

Quinn didn't say anything as she watch the group so their thing. She was amazed how good they were. They could give the club at McKinley a run for their money. As they were finishing their song the director said.

Director- Ok everybody that was awesome. Even better than the last time, it's just missing something. I just don't know what that is yet. She turned around and found Quinn standing in the doorway and she looked at Quinn.

Director- Can I help you? Quinn was startled by her asking that question.

Quinn- No I am sorry I didn't mean to intrude. I just heard you all from down the hall and I just wanted to check it out. And you all were excellent by the way.

Director- Why thanks we do try.

Quinn- No I really mean it.

Director- Have you sung before. Quinn was afraid to tell her.

Quinn- Yes I have I was in the glee club back at my old school.

Director- Where was your last school?

Quinn- Ohio. I was part of the New Direction from McKinley High. The realization came to her.

Director- You don't mean Will Schuster's glee club?

Quinn- You know Mr. Schue?

Director- Yeah I do we were in college together. He is a great singer too.

Quinn- Yeah that is Mr. Schue for you.

A/n I don't know if Danny on the show would be in choir. But he is the only one guy I could think of that could be in lacrosse and be in choir.

Then Danny noticed Quinn from the game the other night. He snapped his finger.

Danny- Now I remember you, you are Quinn Fabray. You sang the National Anthem at the lacrosse game the other night. He looked back at the director.

Danny- She was amazing the best I've ever heard.

Director- Oh yeah, now I remember I was at the game that night. You were great.

Quinn- That is very kind of you to say. Like I said I didn't mean to interrupt I just couldn't help myself. Once again I am sorry I will be going now. She wanted to turn around and walk away fast.

Director- No please stay would you like to sing something for us?

Quinn- No I really should get going.

Director- Please just this once.

Danny- Please Quinn we would really like to hear you sing.

Director- I've been looking for the perfect girl voice to match Danny's voice. He is one of my best guy singers in here. And I just haven't been able to find the voice to match his. Could you please just sing this one song for me and if you don't feel like joining that is fine. But please I am just asking you this once.

Quinn was having so many emotions she didn't know what to say or feel. She knew what it felt like to sing and it always helped her. She took one look at everybody with the looks on their faces. Just hoping that she would give in and sing, she sighed.

Quinn- Alright but I am not making any promise that is all I can say right now.

Director- You won't regret it I promise. Quinn walked into the room and stood by the piano.

Director- Alright here is the song that we are planning on singing at the assemble in a couple days. So if you and Danny want to go over and see how it feels. You can go into my office with our piano player and run through it a few times. Until you feel comfortable. Danny got up and joined Quinn and then they both went into the office.

15 minutes later both Danny and Quinn walked back out of the office. The director smiled.

Director- Ok, are you guys ready?

Quinn- We think so, but I am still a little nervous. I don't want to tell a sob story here. But back in Ohio I never really got any solos. Well no solos but I did get to do a duet once. And I don't want to talk bad about Mr. Schue or anything. But it sometimes it looked like he was playing favorites. He gave the most solos to the people he thought were better. And some of us thought it wasn't fair but he was the director so what he said went. So not that I rambled on we will get on with it.

The person at the piano started the intro to the song. Danny and Quinn turned and faced each other.

Danny-

I thought that dreams belong to

Other men

'Cuz each time I got close

They'd fall apart again.

Quinn-

I feared my heart would beat in

Secrecy

I faced the nights alone

Danny and Quinn-

Oh, how could I have known?

That all my life I only needed you.

Chorus-

Whoa, oa

ALMOST PARADISE

We're knocking on heaven's door

ALMOST PARADISE

How could we ask for more?

I swear that I can see forever in your eyes

Paradise.

Danny-

It seems life perfect love's so hard to find

I'd almost given up

You must have read my mind

Quinn-

And all these dreams I saved for a rainy day

They're finally coming' true

Danny and Quinn-

I'll share them all with you

Now we hold the future in our hands

Chorus-

Whoa-oa

ALMOST PARADISE

We're knocking on heaven's door.

ALMOST PARADISE

How could we ask for more?

I swear I can see forever in your eyes

Paradise

Danny-

And in your arms salvation's

Not so far away

We're getting closer,

Danny and Quinn

Closer every day

Chorus-

Whoa-oa

ALMOST PARADISE

We're knocking on heaven's door

ALMOST PARADISE

How could we ask for more?

I can see forever in your eyes

Paradise

Danny- Paradise

Quinn- Paradise

After the song ended and Quinn sighed of relief when she finished the song. She turned to face everyone.

Quinn- Ok let me have it. It was awful wasn't it? She got the opposite of Boo's she got a big round of applause.
Director- Are you kidding me? I have been waiting for the right voices to go with that song for weeks now. Quinn your voice with Danny's was awesome.

Quinn- Thank you, I enjoyed singing it. Thanks for giving me a chance.

Director- I know I promised I wouldn't ask you to do more than just sing. But I would really love it if you would join us in our glee club here.

Quinn- Oh I don't know about that. Danny turned to Quinn.

Danny- Quinn why are you selling yourself short? You have an excellent voice. You would be a great addition around here.

Quinn- Thanks Danny, back at McKinley the rest of us felt like some of us felt we weren't giving chances at singing duets or solos. Mr. SChue always gave them to the people that he thought were the best. For instance this girl Mercedes I know. She has an awesome voice. She has a voice that can belt out a Whitney Houston song and sound like just like when she sang it. But did she ever get credit for it or ask to sing. No Mr. Schue always gave them to Rachael. Not saying Rachael didn't have a great voice as well. But there were other people that were just as good as hers. I don't want it to seem like Mr. Schue was a bad director. It just felt like he over looked others.

Director- That is his problem then! She walked up to Quinn.

Director- Like I said you have a great voice as well. You just got to believe that you do. And I make sure everyone in here at least tries to sing a solo or duet at least once. And if they don't feel comfortable singing in front of the group they let me know. And believe me Quinn I should know I've been doing this for a while now. And I know when I hear a good voice when I hear it. So please would you consider joining us here? Quinn looked at her.

Quinn- Look Ms.

Director- Oh it's Mrs. Johnson.

Quinn- Look Mrs. Johnson, thanks for saying that about my voice. But I just don't know if I would feel comfortable singing here.

Mrs. Johnson- Look Quinn I don't want to pressure you into anything. So please just take a day and think it over. Quinn sighed, knowing deep down she really wanted to do it.

Quinn- Alright I will think about it and let you know by the end of the day.

Mrs. Johnson- Oh thank you.

Quinn- Don't thank me I haven't said yes yet.

Mrs. Johnson- Just do not rule it out either. I would like you two to perform that number and for you Quinn to sing that at the assembly on Friday. We would love for you to sing it. So what do you say?

Quinn- I will let you know by the end of the day on what I decide.

Mrs. Johnson- It was lovely to meet you Quinn and thank you for joining us today.

Quinn- It was a pleasure. Quinn took a look at everybody and waved.

After Quinn left Mrs. Johnson turned to the other students.

Mrs. Johnson- That was brilliant, now we just have to get her to join.

Danny- We will make her know that we want her in here.

Mrs. Johnson- That is great Danny. But now there is something I have to do.

Danny- What is that?

Mrs. Johnson- I have to call my friend Will Schuster. And tell him he was an idiot to let Quinn slip through his fingers. That girl has talent. She is just afraid that she doesn't have enough. Mrs. Johnson turned to the rest of the class.

Mrs. Johnson- Alright everybody let's call it a day. I have an important phone call to make. All the students filed out of the room.

Quinn walked out of the school and sat down at one of the tables outside. She sat there thinking about what happened inside the choir room. She had to admit that she loved singing that song. The pride that she felt, when she heard the clapping of the others did after she sang. She didn't know how to feel about singing with a bunch of new people. She felt it was disloyal to her friends in glee. Back in Ohio and a part of her was telling her. She was being ridicules about it. She was moving on her with life. She was settling in nicely here. She had made excellent friends and she met a gorgeous, sexy, guy that she is completely in love with. She felt like she could leave her old life behind and finally start anew. And from people's reaction to her singing, everyone was complementing her on it. Mrs. Johnson telling her she had one of the best voices she ever heard. She just didn't know how to feel about everything. She felt like she couldn't really catch a breath. Then she felt a pair of arms go around and pull her close. She immediately sighed and she leaned back against him.

Derek didn't know what brought him here. He just knew that he needed to see Quinn. Then he saw her sitting at one of the tables. She was so deep in thought about something. He knew he had to do something to ease the worry off her face. So he walked up to her and pulled her into his arms.

Derek- Hey beautiful, what's got you so troubled?

Quinn- Well it started while I was walking down the hall a little bit ago. I heard singing coming down the hall. Part of me was telling me to just turn around and walk away but I didn't. Before I knew it my feet were pulling me towards the classroom. I stood there for a little while just watching them perform and they were really good Derek. It reminded me of glee back in Ohio. I was going to turn and walk away when the director saw me and stopped me. She asked if she could help me, I said no. That I was just walking by when I heard them all. Then one of the guys in there remembered me from the other night. And was telling her how good I was. Before I knew it she was asking me to sing with them. Of course I said no I couldn't do it but she kept asking me and asking me. Then I caved in and said I would do it but just this once.

Derek pulled her away from her slightly away from her and turned her around so he could see her face.

Derek- And how did that feel?

Quinn- I was nervous at first and then I got into it. After we finished I was surprised that people were clapping again. After the song the director asked if I would be interested in joining them.

Derek- What did you say?

Quinn- I said I had to think about it.

Derek- Quinn what is there to think about baby, you have an amazing voice! Why don't you want to show it off?

Quinn- I just don't think I am good enough Derek.

Derek- Not good enough, you are great. You should share that with everyone.

Quinn- Then there is the glee back in Ohio. Would they me angry at me that I was joining a different glee club?

Derek- Who cares what they think. Quinn the point of moving here was to start fresh. And you have, you have made friends here. That would do pretty much anything for you at this point. And you have me, whom is so proud of you. I know you feel like you would be letting your friends back in Ohio down if you did join. But they would want you to go on with your life. No matter where or what you do. They would just probably want you to be happy.

Quinn- Derek I know you are right. But what if I go out there and forget my words or something. I would be so embarrassed and humiliated. I wouldn't be able to show my face here again.

Derek-I for one think you should do it and I am probably not the only one that would.

Quinn- Why does everything in my life have to be so hard to decide?

Derek leaned into her and smirked at her and pulled her closer to him.

Derek- I hope I am not one of those hard decisions? Quinn laughed stroking his face.

Quinn- No babe! You were the easiest decision I ever made.

Derek- Glad I can make your life bearable Quinn. They both leaned in for a kiss.

A few seconds later they heard someone clearing their throat. Derek pulled back a little and said.

Derek- This person had better have a good reason to interrupt. Quinn laughed and pulled away from him a little. She turned to see Stiles, Scott, Allison, and Lydia all standing there. They all sat down without being asked.

Derek- Sure why sit down everyone. We don't mind at all. He said with sarcasm.

Stiles- Don't mind if we do. So what is going on?

Quinn- Nothing I am just having a crises so to speak.

Allison- Anything we can do to help?

Quinn- No it's something I have to do on my own.

Lydia- Well what is it? Maybe we can help?

Quinn told them what happened earlier. Stiles is the first one to speak up.

Stiles- Are you going to do it?

Quinn- I haven't decided yet.

Allison- Quinn you are a great singer. If it helps we can come and be emotional support for you.

Quinn- I would like that but I still haven't decided yet.

Stiles- What's to decide? You are going to go out there and knocked them dead. Derek groaned not wanting to agree with Stiles on anything.

Derek- Quinn it pains me to say this, but I agree with Stiles on this. Stiles drops his face in shock at what Derek has just said.

Stiles- Are my ears buzzing? Or did Derek Hale just tell me he agrees with me on something? Derek glared at him.

Derek- Don't push it Stiles.

Stiles- What it's not every day that you agree with me on something.

Derek- And it's not going to happen again either.

Quinn laughed at the banter between Stiles and Derek. She turned to others there.

Quinn- So what do you all think? Should I do it?

Everyone- YES!

Quinn- I will do it on one condition.

Scott- What is that?

Quinn- That you are all at the assembly!

Lydia- We wouldn't miss it for the world. What would you be singing?

Quinn- Well I am singing a duet with Danny and she is giving me a solo to sing.

Derek- That is great babe! He kissed her cheek.

Quinn- I am not sure what solo I will be singing yet. She hasn't given it to me yet.

Allison- Well I for one can't wait to see it.

Derek pulled back and looked at her.

Derek- I don't know how I feel about you singing with another guy.

Quinn- Why Derek Hale, are you jealous?

Derek- Maybe a little bit. But can you blame me? You are beautiful, any guy would have to be blind not to see that.

Quinn- Baby there is nothing to worry about. I only have eyes for you and you alone.

Lydia- Who did you say was singing with you?

Quinn- Danny from the lacrosse team!

Stiles- Derek I don't think you have anything to worry about there.

Derek- I always worry when it regards Quinn.

Scott- What Stiles is trying to say it Danny is gay. He would be more interested in you than Quinn.

Derek- Oh! Then it's ok.

Quinn- Derek. She leaned in to kiss him quick and got up quickly.

Derek- Where are you going?

Quinn- I have to tell Mrs. Johnson she has another singer. The pride on Derek's face showed through.

Derek- That's my girl! Quinn leaned down and kissed him one more time.

Quinn- I love you.

Derek- I love you too. Now go. As Quinn walked away the all watched her go.

Stiles- Someone's wrapped around someone else's finger. Stiles pointed his finger at Derek and he just sighs.

Derek- And don't I know it.

Quinn walked back to the choir room to find Mrs. Johnson and she found her in her office. She knocked on her door gently. Mrs. Johnson looked up to see Quinn standing in her doorway.

Mrs. Johnson- Quinn this is a surprise! Is there something I can do for you?

Quinn- If the offer still stands? I would like to join glee here. The look on Mrs. Johnson's face was surprise but she got over that quickly.

Mrs. Johnson- That is great! I can't wait to see what comes next with you. Are you still interested in performing at the assembly?

Quinn- If the offer still stands? Then yes I would love to perform for everyone. Mrs. Johnson got up and hugged Quinn gently.

Mrs. Johnson- You won't regret this Quinn. I can promise you that.

Quinn- After giving it some thought I decided to join. I really enjoy singing it brings a since of peace over me.

Mrs. Johnson- That is great to hear. Mrs. Johnson handed Quinn the song that she would be singing.

Mrs. Johnson- This is the song I want to sing. Quinn took the music from her to look at it. After a minute of looking the song, she couldn't help but fall in love with the song. It reminded her of Derek in a way.

Quinn- This is a perfect song! It describes my life at the moment.

Mrs. Johnson- Well I hope you enjoy performing it as much as I will enjoy hearing you sing that.

Quinn- You won't regret this Mrs. Johnson.

Mrs. Johnson- Quinn I will never regret giving you a chance. You are a star now go out there and shine. Quinn turned around and walked away. She waved bye to her one more time before leaving. Mrs. Johnson sighed and sat down on her chair.

Mrs. Johnson- Well, Will Shuester your loss in my gain I guess. I hope whatever you put that poor girl through. Doesn't affect the rest of her life. But I am going to show her that she is just as bright as anyone else. Mrs. Johnson picked up the phone and called Will in Ohio.

A/N Just a little note about the next part. The glee club has already performed at Nationals and lost. This part will take just after they come back.

Back in Ohio Will is sitting at his desk going over some stuff with Emma.

Will- Emma nothing feels right anymore.

Emma- What do you mean Will?

Will- I mean. Ever since Quinn left this glee club hasn't been the same.

Emma- You miss her a lot don't you?

Will- Of course I do. She was a wonderful girl and singer.

Emma- Then why didn't you let her sing more? Will sighed.

Will- Because of my own stupidity I guess. Maybe Quinn was right in a way. That I tend to favor Finn and Rachael more.

Emma- I would never say this to them but I think their stardom has faded a little. There are more people in Glee that are just as good as them. And you have overlooked them some.

Will- I know in a way you are right. But every glee club tries to showcase their best players.

Emma- You said that once to me before Will. And I pointed out then that you have more talent then you realize. Now I know Finn and Rachael are your best singers. And I know you wanted to win at Nationals but maybe you should try using different people next time. See if someone else could help you win.

Will- Like whom?

Emma- Well for starters there is Mercedes. Then there is Kurt of course. Sam and Puck also have great voices. Will you have so many options than just Finn and Rachael? Look at the way you went in another direction at Sectionals. You didn't go with Finn or Rachael on that one either. You let Sam and Quinn take the duet and Santana take the solo. What happened when you did that?

Will- We won.

Emma- That is right. Now try and experiment with people and see if there is even a better combination than just Finn and Rachael.

Will- You are right Emma. But I have a feeling they aren't going to like it.

Emma- Will that is their. They aren't the ones incharge here you are. If they don't like it they can walk out the door. It's time you showed them they can't walk all over you. If they don't get their way!

Will- I know you are right Emma. Before either one of them could say anything the phone rang.

Will- Hold on for a minute I should get this. Will didn't recognize the number.

As Mrs. Johnson waited for him to pick up she murmured.

Mrs. Johnson- Pick up the phone will. I know you are there. After a few seconds Will picked up.

Will- Hello?

Mrs. Johnson- Well if it isn't my good old friend Will Schuster. Will didn't recognize the voice.

Will- Excuse me but who is this?

Mrs. Johnson- Should I be insulted that you don't remember me. We were the best college duet partners ever. It took Will a few minutes for it to register.

Will- Ashley Howard?

Ashley- The one and only but now it's Johnson.

Will- I haven't talk to you since college.

Ashley- Yeah a lot has changed for the both of us.

Will- What do I owe the pleasure of you calling?

Ashley- Well funny you should ask that.

Will- What are you doing these days?

Ashley- I am the choir director at a local high school where I live.

Will- Me too. Where are you living these days?

Ashley- California.

Will- Wow California! That must be nice.

Ashley- It is.

Will- Well is there a reason you called?

Ashley- Yes there is.

Will- What is that?

Ashley- I just wanted to tell you. You are an idiot.

Will- Now why am I an idiot?

Ashley- Because you don't know talent if it bit you in the face! I have a new student here that is so unconfident that she shies away from singing. Even though she has an amazing voice. She blew me away along with the rest of the students in this school. She just got here and already she has sung the National Anthem at one of our games. And she just blew us away with a song. It still isn't register with Will on who she was talking about.

Will- That is great Ashley! What does that have to do with me?

Ashley- Does the name Quinn Fabray mean anything to you?

Will was taken about by that name. How weird that he was just talking about her.

Will- Quinn! You know her?

Ashley- Not very well considering I just met her today. But yes I do know her.

Will- How is she doing?

Ashley- Like you care.

Will- Ashley of course I care. I care a lot about my students.

Ashley- Yeah if that is so. Why did you make Quinn feel she isn't good enough? Will's heart sank after hearing that.

Will- Quinn has a great voice. Where would she get the idea that she isn't a good enough singer?

Ashley- Maybe because you didn't tell her she was. I don't know what Quinn was like in your school. But here she is shy and not very confident about herself. People have told her she has a great voice but she doesn't believe them. And that is because of you.

Will- Quinn is that hurt about this?

Ashley- That girl has so much talent that she doesn't even know about.

Will- Ashley I never wanted any of my students to feel that way.

Ashley- I am sure Quinn isn't the only one that thinks this way.

Will- I know I have done some things wrong here and I am trying to change that. But what is done in done.

Ashley- Yes Will I know that. I just wanted to call you and tell you. Your loss of Quinn Fabray is my gain. She is going to make an excellent addition here in Beacon Hills. In fact I have offered her a duet and solo for our school's assembly. Which she turned down at first but she has changed her mind. And she is now going to do them.

Will- That is great Ashley! Tell Quinn I hope everything is turning out well for her.

Ashley- From the looks of it she is settling in nicely here.

Will- That is good. I am sorry to rush you off like this. But I have a class that is starting.

Ashley- Well it was great talking to you Will. I should be going as well. After quick good-byes they both hung up their phones.

As Will got off the phone with Ashley he sighed and sat down in his chair.

Emma- Will what's wrong?

Will- Nothing I just feel like an ass.

Emma- Why? Who was that?

Will- That was a friend from college Ashley Howard.

Emma- What did she want?

Will- She wanted to tell me I'm an idiot.

Emma- Why would she call you an idiot?

Will- Because I am. You will never believe who her new student is.

Emma- Who?

Will- Quinn. Was all he said.

Emma- As in our Quinn Fabray that Quinn?

Will- Not our Quinn theirs and yes Quinn.

Emma- Well what did she say about Quinn?

Will- That she is going to be performing for their school on Friday.

Emma- That is great!

Will- Yes it is. But Quinn is so insecure about it she almost didn't try out.

Emma- Why?

Will- Because Quinn doesn't think she is good enough to sing duets or solos.

Emma- That's obscured Quinn is a great singer.

Will- Both you and I know that but she really doesn't think so. And that is partly my fault. Which Ashley was too keen to point out to me! You just got telling me the same thing not more than 10 minutes ago.

Emma- Well that is great for Quinn. I am glad she is settling in where she is.

Will- Me too! He sighed.

Then he got a bright idea.

Will- I just got a wonderful idea.

Emma- What is that?

Will- We should all go out to California and surprise Quinn. And see her perform at the assembly.

Emma- How are we possibly going to do that?

Will- I am sure we can put on a fundraiser or something. Maybe we can get Principal Figgins to let us take one of the school's buses.

Emma- If we do this. We have to leave by Wednesday. That would mean we would be driving day and night. Do you think he is going to let us? We just got back from New York. Do you think he will say yes to this?

Will- It wouldn't hurt to ask

Emma- Alright let's do it. Let's go and support Quinn. Will leaned over and they hugged both excited.

As Will and Emma were in principal Figgins office the glee kids were filing into the room. All of them were bummed that they lost. Santana was angry at Finn and Rachael.

Santana-I hold you two responsible for us losing. If you wouldn't have made that spectacle on stage! We might have placed better.

Rachael- It was spur of the moment. Finn and I never planned it. It just happened.

Santana- All your moments with Finn are spur of the moment. You two don't think before you act. I am for one glad Quinn is far away from this. I don't know what would have happened if she saw that. It's bad enough of the way you dumped her Finn You two rubbing it in her face that would have been a blow to the heart.

Rachael- Quinn is gone who cares what she thinks. The rage in Santana's eyes said it all.

Santana- I care Rachael. She is my friend and I miss her. We talk all the time but I still miss her.

Mercedes- I miss her too. I miss her bubbly self just walking down the hall. She always had a smile on her face even if she was hiding her pain.

Tina- I think we all can say we miss Quinn in one way or another.

Will and Emma walked in with Sue right behind them.

Rachael- Mr. Schue what is coach Sylvester doing here?

Will- She was in principal Figgin's office when we were there.

Rachael- So is glee club over?

Will- No its not. In fact we were giving the go ahead for another year. Everyone was cheering about that. Will put his hands up in the air to get them to quiet down.

Will- Alright settle down that isn't the news I wanted to tell you, even though I am happy about that. Why doesn't everyone take a seat and I will explain.

Will sat down in front of the kids.

Will- I got a call a little bit ago from an old college friend of mine.

Santana- What has that got to do with us?

Will- I am getting to that Santana. Anyway this friend of mine lives out in California. She called to tell me someone I know that this person is where she is.

Kurt- Where in California Mr. Schue?

Will- Beacon Hills California.

It took everyone a little while to come to terms with what he was saying.

Brittney- You don't mean the same place as Quinn is Mr. Schue?

Will- Yes Brittney that student that she was talking about is Quinn. Turns out Quinn found herself a choir there.

Santana- That is great Mr. Schue! Good for her I am glad she is finding some time to heal.

Will- From the sounds of it she is settling in nicely. On her first day at her new school I got this information from her mom. She met a couple of nice kids that she really hit it off with. One of her new friends remembered Quinn telling him that she was in a glee club back here. And he got an idea that I would be great I idea to sing the National Anthem at a lacrosse game that they had. She didn't want to as first but some encouragement from new kids that she met. She gave in and sang for them. Turns out she was really good. The principal from that school gave Figgins a video of her singing and he showed it to all of us. I got the copy from Figgins and asked if I could show it to you all. So without further ado let's see our Quinn in action.

As Mr. Schue pressed play and they saw the video. They saw a person they never seen before take the microphone.

Stiles- Anyway she just moved her from Ohio and already she has become important to us. While getting to know her she told us she was in a glee club back home and that she enjoys singing. So Quinn Fabray would you do us the honor if she would sing the National Anthem for us. So Quinn would you sing for us.

Then they saw the camera go to Quinn. And they all could tell by the look on her face that she was embarrassed by the attention they were giving her. They could see that she was shaking her head back and forth saying no. Then they saw a dark haired guy lean over and say something to her. They then see Quinn get up squeeze the person's hand and step off the bleachers and walk to the person with the microphone. They could see that Quinn was glaring at him as she walked up to him.

Santana- Look out there buddy! Quinn doesn't look very happy with you. They see him smile at her and give her the mic.

They all could see that Quinn was nervous.

Quinn- Before I start I want to thank everyone here. For all the support people have given me. I've only been here one day and already people have showed me they care. And they know who they are. It's safe to say I am glad that so many people have made me feel welcome. I think no I know I really am going to like it here. So thank you all again and now to get on with it and start this games.

Quinn took a deep breath and started singing and she did from the heart.

Quinn-

Oh, say can you see

By the dawn's early light

What so proudly we hail

At the twilight's last gleaming

Who broad strips and bright stars

Thru the perilous fight,

O're the ramparts we watch

Were so gallantly streaming.

And the rockets' red glare

The bombs bursting in air

Gave proof through the night

That out flag was still there.

Oh, say does that Star - Spangled Banner yet wave.

O're the land of the free

And the home of the brave.

After Quinn sang the last note she paused and looked at everybody and was afraid she was going to be booed. A few short heart pounding minutes all she heard was applause from everyone and even more stunned. When people started standing up to clap. Emotion came up in Quinn so fast.

Quinn- Thank you all for that great applause. You don't know how much that meant to me. So thank you very much. She then caught Derek's eyes. Quinn gave the mic back to the announcers and walked back to the stands.

As they watched Quinn sing they were all amazed. The only one that seemed to not like it was Rachael. Santana smiled proudly of her best friend.

Santana- You go girl you knocked them out of their socks.

Kurt- Wow I never realized Quinn was that good.

Will- That is the reason I wanted to talk to you about something. I think is very exciting.

Finn- What is that Mr. Schue?

Will- Well my friend at the high school there. Told me that they are having an assembly on Friday. That Quinn is singing in. I thought with Nationals being over. We could do something just for fun. I thought it would be a wonderful idea to go California and surprise Quinn. Support her while she sings. So what do you all think?

Everyone- Yes! They all shouted.

Santana- That is a wonderful idea! But how are we going to get there?

Will- Got that covered. Mr. Figgins is going to let us take one of the school buses. He and Sue are going to pitch in and get us a hotel room for a night or two. That way if you all want to spend some time with Quinn you can do that. But first you need to get permission from your parents. So I will need a permission slipped given to me by tomorrow. Anyone that doesn't have permission won't be allowed to come. So if everyone is good I will see everyone tomorrow. We leave here at 10:00 P.M. on Tuesday. Anyone who is late will be left behind. With that everyone is dismissed.

Friday night at 6:45 P.M. The whole glee gang has been in town. For almost a day and a half they have kept their arrival on the down low. Only Quinn's mom knows they are here and promised not to tell her they were here. Quinn is pacing back and forth in the choir room. She is very anxious and nervous about singing in front of all these people.

Quinn- Ok Quinn nothing to be nervous about, you've sung in front of people before. It's not like it's anything new to you.

Derek- Talking to yourself again babe? Quinn sighed and turned around to face him. She didn't know how much she really needed him at that moment.

Quinn- Derek you have no idea how much I need you right at this moment. Derek walked over to her.

Derek- Here I am, I'm at your service my lady. What can I do you for?

Quinn- Just hold me and tell me everything will be fine. Derek laughed and walked over to her and pulled her into his arms. When Quinn felt his arms around her she sighed and went limp in his arms.

Quinn- You don't know how much I needed that.

Derek- Quinn you will be fine. There is nothing to be nervous about. You just got out there and knock them dead. You will blow them away once again with that voice of yours. And if you get nervous just look at me don't think of the other people out there. Just remember you have a lot of people here to support you. You have your mom, Stiles, Lydia, Allison, Scott, you have Mrs. Johnson and most importantly you have me. I will be right there with you.

Quinn- Why are you so good to me? You know just what to say to make me feel better.

Derek- It's more like you are good to me. I just happen to love you and I am really proud of you.

Quinn- I love you. She said never losing his eyes.

Derek- I love you too. Now go out there and knock them dead.

Quinn- Thanks now that I've got a personal pep talk from my own person coach. I think I can do this now.

Derek- There is the Quinn Fabray I know and love.

Quinn- I love you too Derek Hale. Derek kissed her one more time and then turned and walked out the door.

In the auditorium Lydia, Stiles, Scott, and Allison were all sitting in the second row. Derek sat down next to Allison. Stiles leaned over.

Stiles- How's Quinn?

Derek- She is nervous but I think once she sings she will be fine.

Lydia- I for one can't wait to see this.

Allison- She has been working so hard on this all week. I for one don't think she needs all that practice.

Derek- I agree with you Allison. I just think Quinn feels it's never going to be great.

Scott- We all know she is good. She will have the rest of these people eating out of the palm of her hand.

Sue, Will, Emma, Santana, Brittney, Mike, Tina, Artie, Puck, Sam, Mercedes, Kurt, Rachael, and Finn all walked in. Well Artie rolled in and they all sat in front of Lydia, Stiles, Scott, Allison, and Derek. The Beacon Hills gang didn't know who these people were and they all looked at them. The glee gang looked at the Beacon Hills gang but never said anything to each other. Neither one of the groups knew that they were watching the same person perform. What made the situation even more ironic was Finn sat in front of Derek. As soon and Finn sat down Derek instantly didn't like the guy in front of him. There was just something about the guy that he just didn't like. He didn't know this guy from atom but disliked him from the moment he sat down.

Quinn's mom didn't let anyone know that the Ohio gang was coming. He didn't want Quinn to know they were here. She wanted to let it be a surprise for Quinn. She knew they were coming but didn't know they were there. Judy sat down next to Derek. With whom she met a couple of days ago. Judy liked him from the very beginning. She though he was charming and loved just by watching him with her daughter. The way he acted around with her always being a gentlemen. She told Quinn that she thought she finally found a keeper in Derek. Quinn told her mom she would be right in that. She told her mom about the feelings she was having for Derek. And that she has never felt this way before about anyone else. Judy told her daughter that she was happy for her. And that the smile that was on her daughter's face was the proof that she needed to know that Quinn was happy.

Judy sat down next to Derek. Derek smiled at her.

Derek- Judy it's nice to see you. Judy asked him to call her Judy and not Mrs. Fabray.

Judy- You too Derek! How's our girl?

Derek- She is nervous about all of this. But I think I calmed her down enough.

Judy- That is good. Judy looked at everyone else and said hi.

Allison- It's nice to see you again Judy. Judy has told all of Quinn's friends to call her Judy.

Judy- Nice to see all of you so we are all here to support our Quinn.

Stiles- You would be right Judy.

The auditorium went dark and the stage lights came on and Mrs. Johnson walked out onto the stage and walked up to the mic.

Ashley- Hello everyone I am Ashley Johnson and I am the choir director here at Beacon Hills high school. I want to thank you all for coming tonight. Tonight we have a great assembly planned. I will go into a little detail about the events that unfolded a couple of days ago. A few days ago we were practicing songs. When one day a girl I've never met before stood outside the door listening in. After we finished singing I turned around and found a beautiful charming young lady. She was shy at first she didn't even want to come in. After finding out that she was a singer herself. I asked her if she wanted to join us. Which she flat out said no but with some twisting of her arm she said yes. After she sang I was blown away and asked her to join us in our little choir. Which she said no again but I asked her to take some time and think about it. Well a short time later she said if the offer still stood she would love to join. I laughed and said offer still stands it was never off the table. So without further ado I would like you to introduce you to Quinn Fabray. She will be singing this first song with Danny.

Quinn and Danny walked out onto the stage. Quinn hasn't realized that the Ohio gang is sitting in the audience. Her eyes went passed them and right onto Derek's. She smiled shyly at him and he just winked at her. Danny and Quinn waiting for the piano player and the rest of the choir to come on stage the choir was just to back them up. They turned to each other once they heard the intro to the song.

Danny-

I thought that dreams belong to

Other men

'Cuz each time I got close

They'd fall apart again.

Quinn-

I feared my heart would beat in

Secrecy

I faced the nights alone

Danny and Quinn-

Oh, how could I have known?

That all my life I only needed you.

Chorus-

Whoa, oa

ALMOST PARADISE

We're knocking on heaven's door

ALMOST PARADISE

How could we ask for more?

I swear that I can see forever in your eyes

Paradise.

Danny-

It seems life perfect love's so hard to find

I'd almost given up

You must have read my mind

Quinn-

And all these dreams I saved for a rainy day

They're finally coming' true

Danny and Quinn-

I'll share them all with you

Now we hold the future in our hands

Chorus-

Whoa-oa

ALMOST PARADISE

We're knocking on heaven's door.

ALMOST PARADISE

How could we ask for more?

I swear I can see forever in your eyes

Paradise

Danny-

And in your arms salvation's

Not so far away

We're getting closer,

Danny and Quinn

Closer every day

Chorus-

Whoa-oa

ALMOST PARADISE

We're knocking on heaven's door

ALMOST PARADISE

How could we ask for more?

I can see forever in your eyes

Paradise

Danny- Paradise

Quinn- Paradise

When Quinn and Danny finished the song they both felt relief go through them. Then a loud applause erupted for them. Danny took Quinn's hand and they both bowed once to each other and then to the audience. Quinn's attention was on Derek and no one else. And he was beaming from ear to ear. He knew she could do it if she just relaxed and let go. He mouthed I love you and she said the same thing back. Mrs. Johnson walked back out on the stage and she was beaming from ear to ear.

Mrs. Johnson- Give it up for Quinn Fabray and Danny.

A/N I am not sure what Danny's last name is so if any knows it please let me know and I will fix it.

Danny and Quinn bowed once more and Danny went back to the group.

Mrs. Johnson- Alright ladies and gentlemen the moment has come. Making her first solo performance here at Beacon Hills high. Please welcome once again Ms. Quinn Fabray. When Mrs. Johnson left the stage once again Quinn turned to the audience again. But this time she caught sight of people that she hasn't see in about 2 weeks. As she was looking at all of them and wondering what they were all doing here? And she did see all of them including the two people that she wished she'd never laid eyes on gain. Before she could sing a note a panic attack came over here. One minute she was fine and the next total melt down. Before anyone knew it Quinn ran off back stage. Quinn ran by Mrs. Johnson.

Quinn- I am sorry I can't do this.

Ashley- Why what's wrong?

Quinn- I just can't I just need a moment is all.

Ashley- Just take a few minutes to calm down a little. I will go out there and tell them to be patient.

Everyone in the audience had seen Quinn rush off the stage. And all were wondering what had scared her so. When Mrs. Johnson came back from back stage but without Quinn everyone was concerned about what happened to Quinn.

Ashley- Sorry folks Quinn would like to sends her apologizes she is nervous. So please just give her a few minutes to collect herself. And I am once again sorry of the delay. I will let you all know as soon and Quinn has a moment to calm down. That was Derek's cue to get up.

Stiles- Where are you going?

Derek- To check on Quinn something had gotten her spooked. Maybe I can get her to finish.

Judy- Thanks Derek I don't know what she would do without you.

Derek- She is never going to have to find out. I love your daughter Judy.

Judy- I know you do Derek. And she is with you. So please convince her to finish.

Derek- I will try my best.

As Derek rushed off back stage to see what happened to Quinn. Kurt turned around and saw Mrs. Fabray sitting right behind them.

Kurt- Mrs. Fabray is that you? Judy looked at Kurt.

Judy- Kurt? Then she took a look at everyone that was sitting in the front row. Then it dawned on her why Quinn got so spooked.

Judy- Dang I knew I should have told her you were all coming. She must have seen you all sitting here and got a little freaked out. Judy turned to Stiles, Lydia, Scott, and Allison.

Judy- Everyone these are the people from Quinn's old school. The Beacon Hills gang looked at all of them.

Lydia- What are you all doing here? Her eyes immediately locked eyes with Finn and Rachael. From what Quinn had described them. She was right about them. Will came down to where Judy was sitting.

Will- We very sorry to spook her but we wanted it to be a surprise.

Judy- And I am sure once she clams down a bit she will be happy the you are here.

Kurt- Quinn did a wonderful job.

Allison- Yes she did. She blew us away from the very first time she sang.

Finn got up from his seat.

Finn- I should go check on her. I am sure she just needs someone familiar to talk to.

Stiles, Scott, Allison, Lydia, and Judy- NO! Finn was surprised by their outburst.

Judy- Sorry it's just someone is already going to check on her. Besides Finn you are the last person that should be going to talk to her. You have put my daughter through more emotional turmoil. She is finally happy here and she is moving on with her life. She doesn't need any more grief from you.

Finn- I never meant to hurt her. That is the last thing I ever wanted to do.

Judy- But you did anyways Finn. You may not have done it on purpose but you had to know. She would be heartbroken with the way you left her. I will tell you this if this is a setback for her. I will never forgive myself. Quinn in the last 2 weeks has been very happy. She has made friends that she is glad she made.

Santana- We just wanted her to know that we love and support her.

Judy- I am sure she is going to happy to see you all. She has missed you all very much. Even though she has made new friends here doesn't mean. She hasn't stopped missing you all. She enjoys each and every one of you all's phone calls when you call.

Brittney- I hope she is ok?

Allison- She will be fine. She will come back out just watch.

Judy- I am sure you are right Allison. Now that we will be waiting for a while don't you all introduce yourselves to each other! It went down the line.

Allison

Scott

Stiles

Lydia. Which they were all in the second row and in the first.

Artie

Sue

Will

Emma

Santana

Brittney

Tina

Mike

Puck

Sam

Mercedes

Kurt

Rachael

Finn

As they all finished introducing themselves.

Will- Well I for one want Quinn to come back out. I knew she was good but wow she really blew me away.

Lydia- So then why didn't you give her more chances at solos? She said it before she could stop her and leave Lydia to tell him like it is.

Stiles, Scott, and Allison- LYDIA! The all said in embarrassment.

Will- No its ok Lydia and you are right. I didn't give Quinn as many chances as others. And I am sorry isn't going change that. But clearly that is my mistake.

Allison- I don't want to be blunt Mr. Schue. According to Quinn you overlook many people in your group. Except for a select few that is. As Allison said this she was looking right at Finn and Rachael that were clearly showing Quinn that they were together. I don't think it was that they were together. That much she already knew about. But to see them sitting there was what got her spooked.

Will- Maybe you Santana or Brittney want to go and see how she is doing.

Judy- Like I said someone is already on that. Hopefully that person will get her to change her mind. Judy didn't want to say it was a guy. That was going to check on her and she wasn't keeping a total lie from them.

Mercedes- Well I hope whoever it is has luck with her.

Stiles- Trust me on this she will be fine.

As they were talking Quinn was back stage with Mrs. Johnson.

Ashley- Well how are you feeling?

Quinn- I don't know if I can continue right now.

Ashley- What is it that has you so scared?

Quinn- My past that is what has me scared.

Ashley- Well I will give you a few more minutes. Otherwise we will have to end this assembly right now.

Quinn- Just give me 5 more minutes to think this through.

Ashley- Sure I will leave you to think. I will be back in a few.

Quinn watched as Mrs. Johnson walked away. A few seconds later once again a pair of strong arms came around her and pulled her close to a warm chest.

Quinn- You saw that. I completely choked out there.

Derek- Want to tell me what had happened to make you freeze like that.

Quinn- Why don't you take a look at the front row and see for yourself. Derek let go of her and quickly looked out into the crowd.

Derek- Yeah I see them what does that have anything to do with now?

Quinn- That is everybody from back in Ohio! I don't know what they are doing here. Or what made them come all this way.

Derek- You had no idea they were coming?

Quinn- No I didn't. I don't know how they knew about tonight?

Derek – Your mom maybe?

Quinn- That thought came to my mind. But I don't think it was her idea to come here. How would they when I didn't say anything. Then it dawned on her.

Quinn- No I remember! I think Mrs. Johnson must have called Mr. Schue. Mr. Schue and Mrs. Johnson actually knew each other from back in college. She must have called and told him

Derek- Is there a problem that they are here?

Quinn- No I just weren't expecting them here is all.

Derek- So when you mean everyone is here. Do you mean Finn and well?

Quinn- Yes he is and Rachael too.

Derek- No wonder you freaked out. But that shouldn't stop you from singing your next song.

Quinn- I know you are right. But I can't help but they are here to judge me.

Derek- I don't think that is it at all baby. I think they came to show you that they love and care about you. I don't think they would come all this way just because they had nothing better to do. Give them a chance to see what you can do. When after you are done go and talk to them. Catch up with them and see what they have been up too since you've left. I know you've missed Brittney and Santana. Go hand out with them they must only be in town for a couple of days.

Quinn- You don't mind if I go with them?

Derek- Quinn I am not your keeper. You can do whatever you want to do. And even if I could make you stay you wouldn't. You are an independent individual girl.

Quinn turned around in his arms and looked at him.

Quinn- Ok I will finish just as long as you stay right here where I can see you better.

Derek- Now that is more like it babe! Just forget all the negatives around you and bring out the positives.

Quinn- Positives work less for me than the negative. Don't beat yourself up over this. If you don't want to do this you don't have too. No one is going to force you it's up to you. So how about it are you going to do it or not?

Quinn- I am going to do it.

Derek- That's the sprit! Mrs. Johnson walked back over to them.

Ashley- So what's it going to be? Quinn sighed.

Quinn- I'll do it.

Ashley- That is great I'll just go back out there and tell them. Mrs. Johnson walked back out there.

Ashley- Alright folks our singer has agreed to sing. So why don't we give it up one more time for Quinn Fabray. The clapping started it but her feet didn't want to move.

Derek squeezed her.

Derek- Go on they're waiting.

Quinn- Alright I'm going. Quinn leaned up to kiss him and pulled back too soon after that.

Derek- What was that for?

Quinn- Just wanted to kiss you. You know for good luck.

Derek- You don't need luck now for the last time go out there and blow them away.

Quinn- Aye, Aye captain. She saluted him.

Quinn- I love you.

Derek- Ditto babe! Quinn turned around and walked away before she got too far Derek swatted her butt playfully.

Quinn- I will get you back for that.

Derek- Bring it on. Is all he said.

Quinn sighed and walks back out stage.

Quinn- Sorry about that I a little freaked out moment back there! Still nervous up here so before I sing this song! I want to thank everyone for coming. It really is an honor to be singing in front of all of you. I just want to thank all my friends that are here today. I even had a surprise of my own just now. My friends back from Ohio are here today. I don't know why they are here. But I am thankful that they are here none of the less. And I also want to say thanks to all the people here that have supported me since I got here. And furthermore to everyone that has supported me thank you. And you know who you all are. So now that I have bored you again. And for anybody that has that special person in their life this one is for you.

The song started but before she could sing anything she got freaked out again. At having Finn right there in the front now. She didn't know why the guy just won't leave her alone. Why did he have to come here and mess with her head again? Quinn shook her head of that thought. Don't focus on Finn right now. He isn't a factor much into her life anymore. She looked over at the other side of the stage. And there stood her reason for standing tall now.

Quinn- Sorry I just have to do one more thing. Before I can go on I need to ask someone a favor.

Will-Go for it Quinn.

Quinn- Thanks for that Mr. Schue. So I want to ask someone something. Quinn looked at Derek.

Quinn- Derek would you come out here please? Derek didn't want to but with the look that she was giving him. He would just about do anything for her. So with a sigh Derek walked out there and went to stand next here.

Quinn- So I would like to begin saying that without a good support system here I wouldn't be up here.

Quinn turned to Derek and took his hands in hers and turned towards him. She locked eyes with him and didn't let go. She was telling him with her eyes that she loved him and this song was for him.

Quinn- I just wanted to say without your help I would still be a miserable as ever. The song started and Quinn listened for her cue to come in.

Quinn- Verse 1

If I had to live my life

Without you near me

These days would be empty

The nights would be seem so long

With you I see forever oh so clearly

I might have been in love before

But it's never felt this strong

Our dreams are young

And we both know they'll take us

Where we want to go

Hold me now

Touch me now

I don't want to live without you.

Quinn- Chorus

Nothing is gonna change my love

For you

You ought know by now how

Much I love you

One thing you can be sure of

I'll never ask for more than your love.

Nothing is gonna change my love

For you

You ought to know by now how

Much I love you

The world may change my whole

Life through

But nothing is gonnga change my

Love for you

Quinn- Verse 2

If the road ahead is not so easy,

Our love will lead the way for us

Like a guiding star

I'll be there for you if you

Should need me

You don't have to change a thing

I love you just the way you are

So come with me and share the view

I'll help you see forever too

Hold me now

Touch me now

I don't want to live without you

Quinn- Chorus

Nothing is gonna change my love

For you

You ought to know by now how

Much I love you

One thing you can be sure of

I'll never ask for more than your love.

Nothing is gonna change my love

For you

You ought to know by now how

Much I love you

The world may change my whole

Life through

But nothing is gonna change my

Love for you

Quinn- Chorus

Nothing is gonna change my love

For you

You ought to know by now how

Much I love you

One thing you can be sure of

I'll never ask for more than your love.

Nothing is gonna change my love

For you

You ought to know by now how

Much I love you

The world may change my whole

Life through

But nothing is gonna change my

Love for you

Quinn- Chorus

Nothing is gonna change my love

For you

You ought to know by now how

Much I love you

One thing you can be sure of

I'll never ask for more than your love.

Nothing is gonna change my love

For you

You ought to know by now how

Much I love you

The world may change my whole

Life through

But nothing is gonna change my

Love for you

As Quinn was singing the song not once did her eyes fall away from Derek's She didn't have to say that the song she just sang was for his benefit alone. Derek coming over with emotions which he normally never does but with the way she sang that song to him. Derek pulled her into his arms and gave her a long hard kiss. The kiss was his way of telling her that he felt the same way she did. He didn't care that all of these people were watching them. And seeing him this way and not the badass that he was some of the time. Quinn didn't seem to know there were people watching her. She just wrapped her arms around him and kisses him back.

As Derek and Quinn were up on stage kissing everyone in the audience gasped. The glee kids didn't know who this guy was that Quinn was kissing. And you could tell Finn was getting a little jealous. He was sure that Quinn was still hung up on him. Clearly she had moved on and doesn't even think about him anymore. He should be relieved about this shouldn't he? Even though it should be clear that he should be relieve he wasn't. The other part of him was angry that Quinn could do this to him. To take up with some guy she just met. He took one look at the guy and didn't like him. There was something about him that made him angry. What gave this guy the right to kiss his girl for? Even though Finn knew what he was thinking about this was wrong. He was with Rachael now he loved Rachael. But a part of him wanted Quinn. But what Finn doesn't know about Quinn's feelings for him. She was showing him that even though he couldn't love her. Didn't mean someone else couldn't. And from the look on Quinn's face when this guy was near. She really liked this guy and the guy seemed to feel the same way. The way he looked at her. He was no one else but her. Santana and Brittney could tell there was a major changed in Quinn. She didn't look like the lost girl that she once was. She seemed to be at ease with herself. And from the looks of it she also found a guy that clearly has fallen for her. They couldn't have been happier for their friend. But they were all going to have a serious talk all three of them were going to have a major talk later. As for Rachael she was jealous of Quinn. A part of her that wanted to come was to rub it in her face the she had Finn. But when Quinn saw the two of them together she didn't do anything. She didn't scream or curse them. Sure she had a stage fright moment at first. But it didn't stop her from continuing once she calmed down. Rachael knew from Quinn's reaction to the guy she was with. That she had nothing to worry about as to Quinn wanting Finn back. The rest of the gang was just happy to see her so happy and at peace with life.

Allison, Lydia, Scott, and Stiles all looked on as well. Neither of them knew what they should do. Should they let them continue or tell them to stop?

Allison- What should we do?

Lydia- I agree because if they don't stop soon. I think they just might go at it on stage. Both Scott and Stiles shuddered at the thought.

Lydia- Well I am not saying anything. Derek would just kill me if I did.

Allison- Yeah I am not touching that either. Allison turned to the guys.

Allison- One of you tell them to stop! Scott raised up his arms.

Scott- I am not telling them to stop! You know how Derek was like this afternoon when we interrupted them. He literally wanted to break our heads. That only left one person and all three of the looked at Stiles. Stiles sees everyone looking at him and he saw everyone including the glee kids.

Scott, Lydia, Allison- Stiles you do it.

Stiles- Why do I have to do it? You all know how much Derek scares me. Stiles looked at the people in front of him. Stiles- Why don't one of you guys to do it? You all have known Quinn longer than any of us.

Santana- I am not saying anything. Quinn would literally snap at me for breaking up that. She said while pointing to the stage.

Stiles- Fine I will do it. But it's all on all of you if Derek kills me for this. Stiles gulped the lump in his throat.

As Derek and Quinn kept kissing they blocked out everyone else but each other. They forgot where they were and who was watching them. They were interrupted thought when they heard a loud shout.

Stiles- Hello earth to Quinn and Derek! They both continued to ignore him.

Stiles- Yo Hale! Stiles shouted. That seemed to get their attention. Well mostly Derek's anyway. Why did Stiles have to interrupt at a good moment? Derek slowly pulled away from Quinn.

Derek- WHAT Stiles?

Stiles- Look around you please. Derek took a moment and looked out. He looked at Quinn and they both looked out and then they both turned.

Stiles- Thank you both for stopping. I think what I've just seen has scared me for life.

Derek and Quinn- STILES! They both groaned.

Stiles- Well someone had to do something. Nobody else was going to say anything. They are all chickens. Stiles said as he glared at his friends. He sat back down in his seat.

It took a minute for them to realize what was going on and what they were doing. They both were embarrassed about being so public about this. But then again they didn't care who saw them. They would see two people who mean a lot to each other. And who didn't care who saw them. Quinn turned her face into Derek's chest to hide her face. She was blushing from ear to ear and didn't want anyone to see her face. It wasn't that she was embarrassed she kissed him the way she did. It was just that it was in front of a lot of people including her friends back in Ohio. Who she had yet to talk to and was exciting to see most of them! Derek sighed and pulled her face from his chest. He just looked at her and laughed. She smiled back at him. He gently took her face and kissed her once more. After they pulled apart Quinn turned to the crowed and bowed and thank them for coming and for the support. Derek stuck out a hand and she took it and together they walked back stage. The crowd once again clapped for her as she walked off.

End of Chapter 8

Next Chapter

The aftermath of the assembly

The Beacon gang and the Glee gang all go out together to celebrate Quinn's night.

Derek wants to let Quinn be with friends but she tells him. She isn't going to go if he didn't. So he goes along too.

Derek gets into it with Finn and Rachael.

A/N Hope you all like it and liked the twist that I threw in. Please review and tell me what you all think.

Thanks,

Kari