A/N: Thank you for the reviews, adds, and alerts! You all really are lovely and I am so appreciative. Sorry this is short, but there are some fun and exciting things coming up in the next parts.

Quinn held back a sigh and collapsed on Rachel's bed. Glancing at the clock on the nightstand, she turned her eyes toward the closed door of the bathroom. "Rach, I'm not trying to rush you or anything, but we are running a little short on time."

"Patience is a virtue, Q."

The blonde grinned at her girlfriend's muffled voice. "Not when we're going to be late for the movie, baby."

A beat later, the door opened and Rachel walked out in leggings and a belted tunic that stopped short of mid thigh. Before she could voice her approval of the outfit, Rachel was settling across her hips, straddling her. Quinn swallowed a moan when Rachel's mouth descended on hers in a hot kiss, the singer's small hands running through her blonde hair. When the brunette pulled back, her mouth curved up in a sly smile.

Quinn blinked to clear the heavy fog from her mind and swallowed when she took in Rachel's bright eyes and sultry smile. "What was that for?"

Rachel bit her lip and then dropped a quick kiss on her lips. "I like it when you call me baby."

The blonde grinned and lifted slightly to catch the other girl's mouth in kiss. "Good because I really like calling you baby, baby."

Their lips met again, this time languidly and slow, both trying to commit the other to memory. As the embrace began to heat up, Rachel slipped her tongue in the blonde's mouth and moaned at the feeling. Quinn sank into the kiss and let her hands slip up the singer's legs, smoothing over her thighs and under the hem of her top. Rachel gasped at the feel of Quinn's hands under her shirt, gripping her waist. In seconds, Quinn took the lead and flipped them over.

They surged together to reconnect their lips, panting heavily into each other's mouths. When Quinn felt lightheaded from lack of air or maybe just from the feel of Rachel against her body, she pulled back and tried to breathe and press kisses against the soft skin of the brunette's neck at the same time. When the blonde found a particularly sensitive spot, Rachel gasped and felt a flood of heat rush through her body. Wanting nothing more than to let her body take control and give in, Rachel had to fight through the heady feelings Quinn was producing by being so close. She knew she wasn't quite ready to go there with the blonde and so she forced her mind to listen to her heart. "Quinn."

Her name on the singer's lips made her chest ache in need but when she looked up and saw the apology in Rachel's eyes, she sucked in a breath and returned her lips to the brunette's in a soft kiss. Rachel closed her eyes and sighed. "I'm sorry."

Quinn smiled and ran a finger tip down her cheek. "Don't be, baby. We've got all the time in the world."

Rachel pressed another kiss to her lips and then let herself be pulled up. As they straightened their clothes, the brunette reached for the blonde's hand and smiled. "Thank you."

Quinn returned the smile and then kissed her palm gently. Rachel blushed lightly and then pulled her girlfriend across the room to the door. "Come now, darling; it seems you've made us late for the movie."

Quinn rolled her eyes and scoffed before swatting her denim clad ass playfully as she followed her out. Rachel giggled and tossed a wink over her shoulder before tugging her down the hall.

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Quinn finished drying the last of the dishes and thanked Brittany for her help before tossing the dish towel at her best friend who was lounging on the couch. "Thanks for your help, lazy ass."

Santana smirked and then grabbed her girlfriend by the waist, pulling her down on the couch. Brittany laughed and snuggled into her side. Quinn shook her head and then turned her attention to her bedroom door where Rachel had disappeared when Shelby called. Santana's long, suffering sigh pulled her gaze away.

The Latina looked at Quinn pointedly. "If we're supposed to be celebrating being done with finals, why are we here and not drinking and dancing at the bar?"

Quinn lifted an eyebrow. "Because Rachel isn't feeling well and I don't remember tell you that you had to stay in and watch movies with us."

Brittany looked at Quinn from her spot beside the Latina. "I made her come. I don't like when Rachel's sick and I always watch movies with her because she doesn't like to be alone. But if you want us to go, we can since she's your girlfriend now."

Quinn's heart clenched at the sad frown on the dancer's face. "No, Britt, of course I want you here and I know Rach does too. And just because she's my girlfriend doesn't mean you're not still her best friend."

Brittany smiled happily and snuggled into Santana's side, making the Latina smile. They were quiet for a moment before Brittany looked back at Quinn seriously. "Q, even though I like you a lot and you're San's best friend which makes you like my best friend too, Rach is my first best friend and I love her even more than I love ducks, so I will have to hurt you if you do something to hurt her. So please don't make her cry, Q, because I don't want to be mean to you."

The blonde stared at the dancer with her mouth agape, unsure how to respond. Santana seemed surprised too and so Quinn just said the first thing that came to mind. "I don't ever want to do anything to hurt Rachel, Britt, but if I ever do, I give you full permission to hurt me, or be mean to me, or beat me up."

Brittany nodded seriously for a moment and then smiled at Quinn. "I'm glad you changed your mind about Rachel, Q. You make her happy and she makes you happy. And Santana says I make her happy, and when all of you guys are happy it makes me happy."

Santana smiled and hugged her tight. Quinn smiled as well and held Brittany's gaze. "You are incredible, Brittany Piers. I'm glad Santana was smart enough to hold onto you because it means I get to keep you around too."

Brittany smiled and then giggled when Santana tickled her side and peppered her cheeks with kisses. Rachel walked back into the living room and stopped to survey the scene, smiling at her best friend's happy laughter. Quinn caught sight of her and held her arms out in invitation. The brunette sank into her lap and burrowed into her embrace. "What'd I miss?"

Quinn pressed a kiss into her hair. "Not much, just Brittany warning me not to hurt you or she'd be forced to hurt me too."

Rachel chuckled and smiled at Brittany in thanks. "She's sweet but she's strong, I'd be careful if I were you."

Quinn nodded solemnly and then dipped her chin to kiss behind the singer's ear. "I guess I'll have to make sure you never get hurt then."

Rachel shivered. "That's a hefty responsibility."

Quinn shrugged. "Is it still a responsibility when you want to do it?"

The brunette smiled and answered her with a kiss. When they pulled back, Quinn shifted them against the cushions. "Was everything okay with Shelby?"

Rachel nodded and laced their fingers together. "Yes, she was calling to see how my finals went and to extend an invitation to spend some time in New York this summer."

Quinn tensed at the thought of Rachel leaving for any amount of time but didn't want to sway her decision. "Do you want to go?"

Rachel closed her eyes and tucked her nose into the side of Quinn's neck. "Only if you come with me."

"Really?"

Rachel nodded and Quinn squeezed her tight. "I'd love to."

Rachel kissed her quickly and smiled happily before turning to her friends. "If neither of you have any plans, my mother extended the invitation to stay with her in New York to all of us. She says she has a room for me and also a spare bedroom if you guys would like to come."

Brittany nodded excitedly. "I want to go! San, can we go too?"

Santana looked at the dancer and shook her head at her own inability to say no to anything the girl asked for. Nodding, she looked back at Rachel. "As long as I don't have to share a room with you and Q, I'm in."

Rachel blushed at her implication. "You and Britt can have the spare, of course."

Quinn grinned and buried her face in the brunette's neck. 'Does that mean I get you all to myself?"

Rachel bit her lip and nodded. "If you'd like."

Quinn smiled and kissed her neck. "I'd like."