A/N: Disclaimer: The wedding ceremony words; came from a sample of same sex wedding vows that I found on the internet, y own words are mixed in; however, I take no credit for the words. I just changed a few things to fit my story.

I don't own Glee, anything mentioned, any songs, quotes, or books used.

Chapter 10: We're on Our Way

"You're more than a lover; there could never be another; to make me feel the way you do. Oh we just get closer; I fall in love all over; every time I look at you. I don't know where I'd be, without you here with me. Life with you makes perfect sense; you're my best friend."

-Tim McGraw; "My Best Friend" lyrics

/

Rachel was getting antsy; the wedding was the next day and Quinn would be leaving very soon to go spend the night with Santana and Brittany and they wouldn't get to see each other again until that magical moment.

And it was terrifying.

And exhilarating.

And the moment she has waited forever for.

Their parents had all arrived earlier in the day and they went out to dinner but now was the time she was going to have to say goodbye to Quinn; and she knew it was silly that she was feeling a bit sad and upset about it.

But Quinn was not only the woman she was going to spend the rest of her life with; she was also her best friend and it made her a little sad that on this the night before her wedding she wasn't going to be spending it with her best friend.

"It's going to be okay," Quinn said and Rachel spun on her heels to see her gorgeous fiancée walking toward her with a backpack slung over her back.

"I-I know," Rachel shrugged and tried to show nonchalance; but Quinn knew her better than anyone else. When Quinn slipped her arms around her waist; and pulled her closer Rachel knew that she knew what was really going on. Which she confirmed a moment later.

"I don't want to spend the night away from you either Rach," she said and watched Rachel's eyebrows rise.

"You don't?"

"Of course not," Quinn leaned down and pressed a kiss to Rachel's lips. I'd much rather stay here with you cuddling and talking about how tomorrow is the day I have been waiting for since shortly after we started dating." Rachel's smile widened. "But we both need this time away to get ready without the added distraction of worrying about each other."

"Yeah," Rachel agreed with an audible sigh. "Yeah, I know… but I just don't want to," she stuck her lip out and Quinn thought she looked ridiculously adorable with her pout and practically stomping her foot.

"We can text," Quinn offered and saw the pout vanish.

"We can?"

"Yes… as much as you want," with that she leaned down and captured Rachel's lips in a hot kiss. Rachel snuck her hands around Quinn's neck, pulled her closer, and sucked Quinn's bottom lip into her mouth. It had the desired effect as she felt Quinn moan into her mouth. As the kiss started to deepen Rachel felt Quinn shove her away gently; leaving her wanting more.

"Quinn!" She whined.

"Sorry baby… but if you kept kissing me like that I would never leave."

"Uh yeah, I know… that was the point," Quinn giggled at those words and stepped back into Rachel's arms. She pressed a kiss to Rachel's forehead and then held her tight.

"Tomorrow I'm going to be Mrs. Quinn Berry- Fabray," she whispered and felt Rachel smile into her neck.

"I know," Rachel replied and pulled slightly out of the hug so that she could look into Quinn's eyes. "Berry sounds good on you," Rachel winked.

"Berry feels good on me too," Quinn teased.

"Mm," Rachel kissed her again. A moment later when the doorbell rang; Rachel grumbled. "Oh for fuck's sake."

"Saved by the bell," Quinn giggled and Rachel shot her a dirty look. "What? I was just teasing." Then the doorbell rang and Rachel shouted.

"Fuck off!" She yelled and Quinn shook her head.

"You and Santana are cut from the same cloth," with that Rachel shot her another dirty look. "Keep it up and you'll be marrying yourself tomorrow."

"Yeah okay," Quinn rolled her eyes but when she saw another glare from Rachel, she swallowed audibly. "Shutting up now," she bit her lip and Rachel couldn't help but smile at Quinn's adorableness. She eventually turned to the door and pulled it open.

The squeal that came out of her mouth a moment later when she saw Kurt and Blaine standing before her; caused Quinn to jump.

"You're here," Rachel cooed pulling Kurt into a hug.

"We wouldn't miss it," he said into her shoulder and as she pulled out of the hug she slapped him on the shoulder.

Hard.

"Ow… what was that for?"

"You know damn well what it was for," she glared and crossed her arms over her chest. When the confusion on his face made it clear that he had no idea what she was talking about she continued. "Sugar," was all she said and he was laughing. "It's not funny."

"It's a little funny," Rachel rolled her eyes effectively ignoring him; and turned to greet Blaine as Kurt stepped into the apartment to see Quinn standing there. "What are you doing here?" He asked shocked.

"It's nice to see you too Kurt," she said and his shocked look turned into a smile.

"I-I didn't mean that I just meant you two shouldn't see each other the night before and-"

"Relax Kurt," she told him with her hand up. "I was just leaving."

"Oh," he said and then his slight frown turned into a full blown smile. "You look gorgeous," he winked and then was enveloped in a hug.

"You look just as good as ever Kurt," she told him as they stepped out of the hug. "How are you?"

"I'm great," he said honestly and she could tell he was doing well. As she greeted Blaine she could tell they were both doing very well. "Paris is the best thing for me," Kurt continued.

"Yeah, he has found his true passion," Blaine said with nothing but love in his tone.

"And you?" Rachel wondered.

"I seemed to have found my calling as well," he answered honestly. He then saw her nodding and motioning to continue and he laughed because he really did miss her…

H missed all of them.

He and Kurt often talked about how the only bad thing about living in Paris was missing these guys… their family.

"I um… I am a vocal coach at a prestigious music school over there," he said with a slight blush and both Quinn and Rachel could see that he was truly happy with his life; and that leaving Broadway behind was definitely not a regret.

And it wasn't.

He honestly loved what he was doing.

And he got to be with Kurt as he did it.

"That is so great," Rachel said and Quinn felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. She pulled it out to see a text from Santana.

From Santana: Get off of Berry! You have plenty of time to ride her once you're married! Get your ass here… NOW!

Quinn laughed and tapped out a reply before tucking her phone away.

From Quinn: Calm your tits San, I'll be there soon.

"I gotta go guys," Quinn told them. "But we'll catch up tomorrow at the reception," both Kurt and Blaine hugged her and then went into the living room to give the girls a minute.

"We're on our way huh?" Rachel asked.

"We sure are," Quinn promised with a wink. "Mrs. Rachel Berry-Fabray," she saw Rachel's smile widen. "I like how that sounds."

"I like how Fabray sounds on me too," Rachel agreed and then Quinn was kissing her. It was chaste, and beautiful, and perfect.

And when Quinn's lips left hers she was grinning.

"See you tomorrow babe, and remember… if you need me I'm only a text away," Rachel nodded. "I love you."

"I love you more."

"Not possible," Quinn said with a wink and then Rachel was kissing her again. When she finally pulled herself out of the apartment she pulled out her phone again and saw that there was another text from Santana.

From Santana: Fuck you Q!

Quinn just smiled and looked forward to the night ahead of her and what she was going to get to do the next day.

Marry her best friend.

The girl of her dreams.

And the only woman she has ever loved.

/

Once Quinn was gone, Rachel went back to the living room and caught up with Kurt and Blaine about all that they had been up to. A while later Tina, Brody, and Puck joined them and Rachel looked around the room.

"How in the hell did I end up with all the guys? No offence Tina," she said as she thought about it; Quinn was with Brittany, Santana, and Sawyer.

"Because you're a bro… babe," Puck said and Rachel couldn't fight the smile that came across her face.

"Yeah that's cool."

"Plus Mike is with Quinn," Tina said. "So you don't have all the guys."

"And Sugar will be here soon," Brody added.

"Ugh!" Rachel groaned and rolled her eyes; while Puck, Brody, and Kurt laughed at her.

Quinn was standing in the back of the room next to Mike as a stripper danced in from of Santana, Brittany, and Sawyer.

"So… why is there a stripper here?" Mike asked Quinn as he leaned on his crutches.

"Because Santana was pissed that Rachel and I had a combined bachelorette party and we wouldn't allow her to get us a stripper."

"Oh," he said with a nod. "But didn't you guys go to a strip club?"

"Yeah but I wouldn't let Santana buy me a lap dance," Quinn shrugged. "I don't know I guess this important to her," they could hear Santana and surprisingly Sawyer cheering the girl on.

"You're a good friend Quinn," Mike patted her on the shoulder. "Are you nervous for tomorrow?"

"A little… but I am just so ready to be Rachel's wife, you know?" He nodded with a silly grin across his lips.

"Yeah I know," he smiled at the thought also because he wanted to marry Tina just as much; but he wanted to wait until her dream of singing on a Broadway stage came true; and that his own dream was coming true and right now, with these crutches, that was definitely a long way off.

But he still wanted it.

And he always would.

"So does Rachel know about the stripper?" He asked trying to stop himself from letting the fear and sadness win again.

"Oh shit!" Quinn she said and pulled out her phone. Mike laughed and continued to watch the girls fawn over the stripper.

From Quinn: Hey baby, there is no reason for me to tell you this as it doesn't matter other than full disclosure. But um, Santana got a stripper.

The reply was instant.

From Rachel: WTF!

From Quinn: Relax baby, I am paying her no mind other than watching Santana, Brittany, and ironically enough Sawyer drool over her. I am busy talking to Mike. I just didn't want to keep it a secret.

From Rachel: Okay and I trust you; but I'm going to kill Santana.

From Quinn: Thought you might say that ;) Love you xoxo

/

Rachel was sitting on the couch stuck between Sugar and Kurt as they yammered on about fashion. When the last text from Quinn came through.

She smiled and replied.

From Rachel: I love you xx

With that she tucked her phone away but not before Puck teased her about it.

"Seriously bro," he called her attention. "You two can't go one day apart without talking to each other?"

"She was just telling me that Santana got a stripper," she saw Puck's mouth drop. "So that I wouldn't be mad if I found out later."

"Aw, man… I want to be at Quinn's party… it seems way more fun. I mean what do we have," he motioned to Kurt and Sugar. "We got the happy twins orgasming over the latest Marc Jacob trends… this party sucks."

"Yeah," Rachel agreed. "You're here and Sawyer is over at Santana's apparently drooling over a hot woman," she heard him choke on his beer.

"Are you kidding me?" He got to his feet and pulled out his phone.

"C'mon bro… you can't go a day without talking to each other," Rachel shot his own words back at him and he smiled slyly as he tucked his phone into his pocket.

"Okay fine babe… but what do you suggest we do, to make this party better?" He saw Rachel flash her own evil grin.

"You tell me… you're the big rock star slash bar owner… you tell me," she challenged and it only took a few moments for him to clasp his hands together.

"Alright, everyone on your feet… we're going out tonight," he said. "Rules are… Rachel can't get drunk but she is going to do one shot with me," he winked at her. "But other than that we're going to show her a good time before she gets herself hitched."

"What are we doing?" Tina wondered as she led the group one by one out of the apartment.

"It's Rachel… what do you think we're doing?" He asked and waited. When no one answered he continued. "Karaoke… duh," he said and heard everyone grumble in agreement; meanwhile Rachel was wearing the biggest megawatt smile.

"And that is why you're my best man, Noah."

And he could do nothing but grin like a fool as he followed her out.

The next day was a whirlwind for the girls as they each had their hair and makeup done. And then into the dresses and off for pictures separately. They'd be taking pictures together after the ceremony.

By the time they both arrived at the wedding they were exhausted. Rachel was in one room and Quinn was in another.

They still had yet to see each other.

And it was annoying.

Because as it got closer and closer; they both became more and more nervous.

"Are you ready?" Shelby asked Rachel as she stood in her gown staring at her reflection in the mirror.

"As I'll ever be mom," she took a deep breath. Shelby stepped behind her and met her eyes through the mirror

"I am so proud of you Rachel," Shelby told her. "And so proud to be your mom."

"We have come a long way huh?" Rachel said and saw that Shelby was bordering on tears. She turned to face her. "Don't cry yet mom, it's early."

"I know," and Rachel hugged her as a knock was heard on the door.

"Come in," Rachel called and saw her dads enter the room.

"Did someone order fathers of the bride?" Leroy asked as he took in the sight of his gorgeous daughter. Hiram followed and he too gasped at the sight.

"Rachel you look," Hiram was already on the verge of tears and Rachel waved her hand in front of her dads.

"No… no tears… not yet," she said waving her hand in front of her face to stop the tears from falling. It was then that she was pulled into a hug by Leroy, and Hiram joined them a second later.

"I love you baby girl," Leroy whispered into her ear and again she fought the tears.

/

Meanwhile, in Quinn's room she was pacing back and forth. There was a knock on the door and she looked up.

"Come in," she said and saw her mother enter.

"I have a little girl who wanted to see you," she said as Beth came running into the room.

"Mama Quinn!" She shouted and Quinn leaned over and hugged her. "You look like a princess."

"So do you baby," Quinn said pushing the tears aside. "Are you ready?"

"Yup," Beth said with a nod. "I'm gunna be the best flower girl ever."

"I don't doubt that," Quinn took her hand and led her over to her mom and Judy took Quinn's other hand.

"Are you ready?" Judy asked her and Quinn took a deep breath and slowly blew the air out… and then she nodded. "Alright, let's go get married," she winked and saw that Quinn was battling nerves.

But she had no doubt that Quinn would shine the way she always does.

The wedding was being held at the same hall as the reception so one room was set up for the ceremony and another was for the reception.

Quinn and Rachel exited the rooms at the same time led by their parents and Beth; they joined all of their wedding party in the lobby outside of the room and as soon as their eyes locked they both felt at ease.

And finally home.

"Wow," Rachel whispered as she stepped closer to Quinn.

"Wow… right back," Quinn agreed and reached for her hand. "You look…" she trailed off because there were no words to describe just how amazing Rachel looked.

"Mm, you too Quinn," was all Rachel said and then Sugar was yelling about taking their places.

"Places everyone, places," she shouted and Kurt came over and kissed Rachel's cheek. She smiled and turned to him.

"You're not mad right?"

"About?"

"About Sugar being a bridesmaid instead of you," she said and he giggled.

"Not at all… I wasn't sure if I could make it and you needed to have a solid plan, I get it." He told her with a shrug. "Besides Sugar earned her place beside you at this wedding."

"Yeah she did," Rachel agreed because it was true.

"Break a leg," he whispered and winked before taking his place at Brittany's side. The music started and the officiant took her spot at the front of the room. Shelby was the first to walk down the aisle led by Blaine. Once they were seated Beth walked down the aisle tossing the flowers as she went. A few awes were heard as she did this. She took her seat beside Shelby.

Next down the aisle was Brittany led by Kurt; she stood on the end on the right side of the room and Kurt took his seat beside Blaine. Next Sugar was led by Brody; and Sugar stood in the same position as Brittany but on the left side, and Brody took a seat.

Next was Tina and Mike; Mike stood next to Brittany on her right; and Tina stood next to Sugar. Puck then led Santana down the aisle and Santana stood to Mike's right and Puck to Tina's left.

The music changed to the bridal march and Rachel locked eyes with Quinn one last time.

"We're on our way," Rachel said and Quinn smiled.

"We are," Quinn replied. And then Rachel winked and blew her a kiss before Judy led Quinn down the aisle. Rachel watched from the back of the room as everyone got to their feet to welcome her. Once they reached the end Quinn took her spot beside Santana and looked back to watch Rachel.

And watch she did.

She watched as again everyone clapped for Rachel who was led down the aisle by her dads. It was a beautiful sight and it took Quinn's breath away.

Which often happened where Rachel was concerned.

Rachel took her spot between Noah and Quinn and locked eyes with the girl of he dreams one last time before they both faced the officiant.

This may have been a big moment.

But it was all the small ones leading up to this that Rachel and Quinn were both thinking about just before the woman spoke.

"Rachel and Quinn, we are gathered here together to witness the love and respect that you have for each other. Rachel and Quinn, are you entering into this marriage freely, voluntarily and without any conditions?"

"Yes."

"Yes," they both said at the same time. And when the she started to talk again both Rachel and Quinn could feel the nerves bubbling just below the surface; but they were good nerves.

The best nerves.

"Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens. A good marriage must be created. The little things are the big things," both Rachel and Quinn as well as most of their guests smiled at that line.

The small moments.

"It is never being too old to hold hands. It is remembering to say I love you at least once a day. It is never going to sleep angry. It is at no time taking the other for granted; the courtship should not end with the honeymoon, it should continue through all the years." Both girls could hear sobs behind them and both knew it was Santana… and Tina.

And Puck.

"It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives. It is standing together facing the world. It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family. It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy. It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways. It is not expecting one person to wear a halo, or the other to have the wings of an angel. It is not looking for perfection in each other. It is cultivating flexibility, patience, understanding and a sense of humor. It is having the capacity to forgive and forget. It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow." Quinn could feel that Rachel was on the verge of tears because of these beautiful words, and she was as well.

"It is finding room for the things of the spirit. It is a common search for the good and
the beautiful. It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal. It is not only marrying the right person, it is being the right person."

And that was it; Rachel lost it with the tears.

But she did manage to remain quiet as the tears streamed down her face.

"Marriage also bestows enormous private and social advantages on those who choose to marry. Marriage is at once a deeply personal commitment to another human being and highly public celebration of the ideals of mutuality, companionship, intimacy, fidelity, and family… because it fulfills yearnings for security, safe haven, and connection that express our common humanity. Marriage is an esteemed institution; and the decision whether and who to marry is among life's momentous acts of self-definition." Rachel took a moment to wipe the tears from her face. She knew she was going to have to speak soon.

"Rachel and Quinn; please face each other and repeat after me." The woman waited as Rachel and Quinn faced each other. They decided during the rehearsal that Rachel would go first; Quinn saying: she always had made the first move. To which Rachel laughed and agreed.

"Quinn… I come here today to join your life for years; I pledge to be true to you, to respect you, and to grow with you through the years."

"We are many things to each other, may only those best qualities continue to shine.
And may our bond continue to grow stronger," with each sentence the woman said Rachel repeated.

"Time may pass, fortune may smile, trials may come; no matter what we may encounter together."

"I vow here today that this love will be my only love. I will make my home in your heart from this day forward." When Rachel was done Quinn was sobbing. Santana subtly passed Quinn a tissue and Quinn was grateful as she wiped her face; and prepared to speak.

"Quinn, repeat after me." The woman said.

"Rachel, I come here today to join your life for years, I pledge to be true to you, to respect you, and to grow with you through the years." She watched as Rachel's face lit up with her Quinn smile and that was all Quinn needed.

"We are many things to each other, may only those best qualities continue to shine. And may our bond continue to grow stronger," Quinn did as Rachel did and repeated the officiant word for word.

"Time may pass, fortune may smile, trials may come; no matter what we may encounter together."

"I vow here today that this love will be my only love. I will make my home in your heart from this day forward," when Quinn was done she let out an audible sigh. She had been so worried she would mess the vows up; but in true Quinn Fabray form… she nailed it.

"At this time Rachel and Quinn each wanted to share a personal vow to each other," she turned to Rachel. "Rachel," she placed Rachel and Quinn's hands together and Rachel took a deep breath before speaking.

"Quinn," she began with a smile. "As everyone who knows you knows; you are a book lover," Quinn chuckled. "So in the tradition of small moments, I found a passage from a book that speaks to what I feel for you today." She reached back and Noah handed her a small note card; she took another deep breath before continuing.

"And when her lips met mine, I knew I could live to be a hundred and visit every country in the world, but nothing would ever compare to that single moment when I first kissed the girl of my dreams and knew that my love would last forever." With that Rachel handed the note card back to Noah and then took Quinn's hands again. She could see the tears building at the surface and she could feel Quinn's hands shaking within her own.

And she could see the love in Quinn's eyes that had always been only for her.

"Now Quinn would like to share something with you all," the officiant prompted and Quinn turned and took a note card from Santana who she could tell had been crying like a baby.

"Rachel," Quinn sighed and then took a deep breath before continuing. "I think it's funny how similarly we think and we didn't even realize it this time. And while you chose to quote a book, which was beautiful by the way. I chose to quote a song," Rachel giggled. "Because while I may be a book nerd, you my love are a music nerd," she paused as they listened to the joyous laughter of their friends and family.

"You're not alone, together we stand. I'll be by your side; you know I'll take your hand. When it gets cold, and it feels like the end; there's no place to go, you know I won't give in. No I won't give in. Keep holding on, cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through. Just stay strong, because you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you. There's nothing you could say, nothing you could do. There's no other way when it comes to the truth."

No words needed to be spoken after Quinn quoted the song that Rachel and the glee club sang to her when she needed them the most; Rachel immediately knew why Quinn chose this song to include in her vows; and it was to tell her that she would never forget what Rachel did on that day, and would always be there for her in the same way.

And Rachel may have fallen deeper.

She mouthed the words I love you and saw Quinn return the sentiment.

"May we have the rings," the officiant said and Santana and Tina handed Quinn and Rachel each the rings. "Rachel repeat after me," she said and Rachel nodded before doing as she was told.

"Quinn… what I have to give you is the promise to take you as my only love from this day forward, to stand by your side, to listen when you speak, to comfort you when you cry, and to join your laughter with my own. Will you take this ring, and be part of my life forever?"

"I will," Quinn said as she battled tears and Rachel slipped the ring on her finger.

"Quinn repeat after me," Quinn nodded and did.

"Rachel… what I have to give you is the promise to take you as my only love from this day forward, to stand by your side, to listen when you speak, to comfort you when you cry, and to join your laughter with my own. Will you take this ring, and be part of my life forever?"

"I will," Rachel said and she was crying, and she sighed contentedly as the only girl she ever loved slipped the ring onto her finger.

"Your gift to each other for your wedding today has been your wedding rings. The wedding ring is a symbol of the vows taken here today… a circle of wholeness, perfect in form. The unending circle of a ring is a sign of fidelity, the pledged faithfulness of a couple to each other. These rings mark the beginning of an unending journey together filled with wonder and surprises, laughter and tears, celebration and joy. May these rings glow in the warmth and happiness of you both today."

"There may be times filled with happiness, sorrow, tears or laughter. Whatever it may be, remember love has given you wings; your journey begins today; Rachel and Quinn. If there is anything you remember of this marriage ceremony, remember the love that brought you here today. It is only love which can make your marriage a glorious union, and it is by love that your marriage will endure."

"Rachel and Quinn, as you have consented together in lawful wedlock and thereto have pledged your faith to each other. You have declared the same by joining hands and giving and receiving of rings and exchanged your first gifts as a married couple. So, by the powers vested in me by the state of New York, I pronounce you are now married," Rachel let out a little giggle and Quinn thought it was the cutest thing ever.

And she may have fallen deeper.

"If you wish to seal this marriage with a kiss, you may now do so," the woman concluded but she clearly didn't know Rachel and Quinn as their bodies were already pressed together. And the crowd cheered wildly as Quinn cupped Rachel's cheek and brought their lips together in the sweetest of kisses.

When they parted the crowd of friends and family; were still cheering as Quinn looked deep into Rachel's eyes.

"I love you Mrs. Berry-Fabray," she husked.

"Oh wow," Rachel breathed out. "I love you right back Mrs. Berry-Fabray," and then they kissed again and they both felt it.

They both felt what they always felt when together…

Home.

A/N 2: The title of the chapter comes from the song Somewhere in Between by Adam Wheatley.

The quote Rachel used in her vows was from the book Dear John by Nicholas Sparks, and the song Quinn quoted in her vows was Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne.

Up next… the wedding reception as Tina and Mike, Santana, and Puck make their speeches in true New Directions form. Stay tuned…