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Chapter 10
Quinn walked across campus, receiving looks of sympathy and pity. She just wanted to turn around and punch them all in the face. They think that they know what she went through, but they all have no idea. She was almost killed, again, by her father. Sitting down on one of the picnic tables, she took out her book and began to read. Trying to get her mind off of everyone and everything.
Sarah approached her and sat down across from her and tried to make eye contact with her. "Quinn? You feeling alright?" She asked innocently.
Quinn whipped her head up and slammed shut her book. She looked at her best friend with a cold glare. "I'm fine, Sarah. God, will you all just leave me the fuck alone. I don't want anybody's pity looks, apologizes for something they were nothing apart of. Just leave me alone!" She stood up and stormed away.
Sarah frowned then got up and chased after her. "Quinn, I just want to help you." She tried, trying to get the blonde to calm down.
Quinn froze then turned and faced the brunette, her eyes full of fire, and anger. Then she said coldly, a tone that she hasn't used High School. "I don't want your help. So leave me alone!" She then ran off, leaving Sarah standing there with tears in her eyes.
Quinn reached the apartment and angrily tore off her clothes. She then marched into the bathroom and with her bra, and underwear still on, she turned on the water. The water cascaded down her body and she finally sank to her knees and released all the tears that she'd been holding since she walked onto campus.
Rachel ran into the apartment; after she got a very concerned call from Sarah, she dropped everything and drove as fast as she could to the apartment. As she walked in, she saw her bag and her clothes scattered across the apartment. Following the trial she reached the bathroom and slowly knocked. "Quinn?" She called.
Twisting the door knob open, she was greeted with a burst of steam, and continued to walk in the room. She walked over to the shower and pushed back the curtains and saw Quinn sitting there. Drenched in her undergarments, clutching her knees, her head buried in her knees. Rachel's heart broke at the sight of a broken Quinn.
Not bothering to remove her clothes, she stepped in and sat on the ground besides her and wrapped her arm around the crying girl. Quinn leaned against the diva and continued to cry, holding unto Rachel as if afraid, she'll leave her.
Rachel ran her fingers through Quinn's wet blonde hair, she asked, "What happened Quinn?"
"I just…couldn't be there…" She sobbed. "E-everyone was pitying me. I-I hate that…T-then I just exploded on Sarah…Shit, I'm such a mess.."
Rubbing her arm up and down, Rachel kissed her forehead and said, "No you're not. You are just fine. Maybe this break down is good for you, let you to get everything off your chest and your mind."
Looking up through red eyes, Quinn asked softly, "Will you sing to me?"
"Of course." Rachel ran through her mind trying to find a song. She smiled when she found the perfect one. Holding Quinn closer, she began.
It's like a storm
That cuts a path
It breaks your will
It feels like that
You think you're lost
But you're not lost on your own,
You're not alone
Quinn began to calm down, but she was still clinging to Rachel. Rachel brushed away a piece of blonde hair and cupped her face gently. Slowly she rubbed her cheek with her thumb.
I will stand by you,
I will help you through
When you've done all you can do
and you can't cope
I will dry your eyes,
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
and I won't let go
Rachel closed her eyes as she prepared herself for the next verse. Tightening her grip on Quinn, she took a deep breath and continue to sing the song. Her voice as if an angel was singing; soft and melodic.
It hurts my heart to see you cry
I know its dark this part of life
Oh it find us all and we're to small
to stop the rain
Oh but when it rains
The chorus approached and she brought Quinn's chin up so she could look into those beautiful green eyes while she sang. Determined to make sure that Quinn understood her, and knew that everything was going to be alright.
I will stand by you,
I will help you through
When you've done all you can do
and you can't cope
I will dry your eyes,
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
and I won't let you fall
Tears welled up in her own brown eyes as she sang the next part.
Don't be afraid to fall
I'm right here to catch you
I won't let you down
It won't get you down
You're gonna make it
I know you can make it
She looked deep into her eyes, and she finished singing the song.
Cause I will stand by you,
I will help you through
When you've done all you can do
and you can't cope
I will dry your eyes,
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
and I won't let go
Oh I'm gonna hold you
and I won't let go
Won't let you go
No I won't
Rachel took the girl into her arms and held her close, while she whispered, "I won't let go, Quinn." Quinn nodded and rested her head on her chest, listening to the calm, steady beat of Rachel's heart. Soon after, she fell asleep in Rachel's wet arms.
A/N: Song is "i won't let go" by Rascal Flatts! Please Review and let me know what you thought!