Chapter 10
"This is going to be a hit guys. I love it!" Mercedes' manager says, her producer nodded in agreement. Rachel looked over at Mercedes and smiled. They decided to make the song a duet and change up the lyrics. It ended up coming out really well, not that she was surprised.
"I'm glad you love it because I really wanna make this my single." Mercedes said. Rachel looked at her shocked. Sure, she knew this song was obviously going on Mercedes' album, she just wasn't expecting her to make it her single.
"That sounds like a great idea. We can talk to the label and set up a release date for the single and a music video." He said with a clap of his hands, before walking out of the studio with the producer. Rachel was practically buzzing with excitement. She has recorded songs in music studios before, but only for a few Broadway soundtracks. This was her first time being featured on somebody's song.
"Thanks for this opportunity Cedes. It means a lot to me."
"No need to thank me girl! Working with you is always great..you know, when we're not against each other going at it." They both laugh.
"Okay, enough business. Girl, what's been going on with you and Santana?" Mercedes asked. Rachel just looked at her with confusion clearly written all over her face.
"What are you talking about?"
"You and Santana have been what everyone's talking about all day. You guys have been trending everywhere too." Mercedes slid her phone over for Rachel to see. And sure enough, 'Pezberry' is trending. She still doesn't get why they are until she scrolls down Mercedes' timeline and sees an article from some entertainment site.
Pezberry Reunites!
The picture under the caption is of them hugging before they had left the dress shop.
Exes Rachel Berry and Santana Lopez seemed to be all smiles while shopping together in downtown LA, prompting fans to believe that the two are getting back together. They were seen hugging and laughing, enjoying each other's company. A source close to Lopez says, "They haven't seen each other in years. They're trying to patch up their friendship." Should we be expecting them to get back together? It doesn't seem likely, both are in relationships. Lopez got engaged a few months ago to pop singer Dani Santos, and Berry has been photographed alongside model Brooke Garcia. Though neither of them have confirmed a relationship, they're believed to be dating. Well Pezberry shippers, we can still dream, can't we?
Rachel rolled her eyes as she finished reading the article.
"That's so annoying. All we did was hangout. People can't do that nowadays without people thinking they're together?" Mercedes raises an eyebrow suspiciously.
"But it's not just anyone, it's you and Santana. You and I both know that Santana isn't just an ex. What did Brooke have to say about it?" Rachel bit her lip causing Mercedes to shake her head in disbelief.
"You didn't tell her that you guys hung out?" Mercedes asked, Rachel just rolled her eyes.
"I don't have to tell her everything I do." Rachel said defensively. Mercedes shook her head again.
"Well, she'll probably know now." Rachel just shrugged her shoulders.
"I'm sure she won't even care." Mercedes just nodded and dropped the subject.
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Santana angrily packed her suitcase. She and Dani had gotten into another argument. She couldn't even count on both hands how many times they've fought this week.
*Flashback*
"Who is she?!" Santana shouted angrily. She and Dani were laying on the couch, watching a movie together when Dani's phone went off. The phone was in seeing range, so naturally Santana looked over at it and read what the screen displayed. Some girl named Rebecca sent a message saying 'I miss u'. Santana's anger flared.
"She's just a friend." Santana just shook her head. Dani huffed.
"Oh, like you don't tell Rachel you miss her? Isn't she your ex? Don't you guys hug each other too? Let's not forget, you spent a week with her in Ohio." Dani argued. That made Santana even angrier.
"No, do not try to make me the bad guy! And how dare you try to use that against me. Rachel's father died, she needed someone, and I was there for her. That's what friends do! So don't you dare try to make that about Rachel and I!" Santana snapped. Dani sighed.
"Look, I'm sorry That wasn't fair. I'm just frustrated."
"That makes both of us." Santana said with a roll of her eyes.
"How about we just finish the rest of the movie." Dani suggested, but Santana was already grabbing her purse.
"Babe where are you going?"
"Really not in the mood to finish the movie Dani."
"C'mon babe, I said I'm sorry. Just stay." Dani pleaded. Santana sighed, she was really annoyed, and honestly she just wanted to go home. Santana just leaned down and gave her a quick kiss on her forehead and left.
*End of flashback*
Santana sighed as she thought about it. She was still annoyed about that whole fight. Santana had just finished packing when her phone buzzed. Rachel's name flashed across the screen and she picked it up.
"Hey Rach. What's up?"
"Hey. I was just calling you to kind of warn you about something."
"Uh.. Warn me about what?" Santana asked, confused.
"I don't know if you've been online at all today, but there are a bunch of articles referring to our outing yesterday." Rachel explained.
"Okay? What's the big deal about that?" Santana asked.
"The big deal is that they're claiming that we're together. Or hinting at it." Santana's eyes widened. 'Great. Another thing for Dani and I to fight about' She thought.
"Santana?" She heard Rachel ask.
"Hm?"
"I said I hope it doesn't cause problems with you and Dani. It's just the media making something out of nothing." Rachel said annoyed. Santana bit her lip. It already caused problems, but she obviously wasn't going to tell Rachel that.
"No, I'm sure it won't be a problem." She lied. "It didn't cause a problem with you and Brooke did it?" She asked.
"Nope. At least I don't think so. She hasn't brought it up yet. She doesn't pay any attention to the media." Rachel explained.
"Oh, before we hang up, I just wanted to tell you that Kurt and Blaine are going to be in Paris for the wedding as well."
"Really? Their friends with Mia too?"
"No, Kurt designed Mia's dress."
"Oh, that makes sense."
Santana was happy that Kurt and Blaine would be there too because she didn't know Marty, Mia, or the couple's friends, so it was good to have some of her friends there too.
"I guess I'll see you tomorrow then!" Santana smiled.
"Can't wait!"
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"Some things never change." Quinn said, shaking her head at Rachel and Puck. They were currently in the living room, Quinn trying to get Rachel and Puck's attention while they continued playing Mario Cart.
"This is serious Quinn." Puck said, Quinn rolled her eyes.
"So is what I'm about to tell you guys." Quinn stood up and turned the TV off.
"Hey!" Rachel and Puck shouted at the same time.
"That got your attention, now listen." Quinn demanded as she sat back down.
"Now, I've began looking into this whole Dani situation." That got both Rachel and Puck's attention.
"And?" Rachel asked, motioning for Quinn to continue.
"I talked to a close friend of mine, who just so happens to be a private investigator that also does cheating cases, and he agreed to help us out." Quinn explained.
"Good, now we can have proof." Puck said.
"When is he going to start investigating?" Rachel asked.
"After you guys get back from Paris." Quinn said as she scowled at Rachel, causing Rachel to roll her eyes.
"It's not my fault you can't come to Paris!" Rachel knew Quinn always wanted to visit Paris and felt bad that she couldn't go.
"I'll take a bunch of pictures don't worry. Hey, maybe you and Noah could get married there in the future." Quinn and Puck smile softly at each other.
"Sounds like a plan. Right babe?" He asked Quinn. She just nodded and gave him a quick kiss. Rachel smiled at her friends, she always knew they'd end up back together. Even when Quinn denied it back in high school.
"So, we're really doing this?" She asked, referring to their plan of busting Dani for her cheating ways. Puck and Quinn's faces turned serious.
"Yep, we're doing this." Quinn said. Rachel just nodded. She knew they should, Santana deserved better.
"Okay, let's do this then."
Author's note: Next chapter they're in Paris! Some Pezberry moments next chapter that I think you'll like.