It Was Always You
Authors Note:(I don't own characters ect.)HERE IT IS THE CHAPTER ALL MY AMAZING READERS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR:D I actually wrote the big jump at about two days ago. An idea came to me for it and I had to quick write it down. Please let me know what you think of it. That was the one thing I've been worried about since I started this stroy. Anyways their now in 9th grade and their 16 but I want to point out a few things first. doesn't happen. never happens for either girl(just samtana friendship) will never is a Quinntana NOT Brittana. I've read enough Quinntana with a Brittana romance. obviously doesn't happen for both girls either. Some flirting on Puck's part and Joe will make his apperance but that's it. Warning: there's some swearing and violence.(I think i forgot to warn you on the last chapter and it was pretty intense sorry guys:/ I'll get better with that)
boringsiot: awesome. it think it might have been my iPod I caught it changing my words a couple times. I kno right now no one likes Russell but in this chapter you'll get a little back story of why he's so controlling with Judy.(like I said up there lol)
Silentreader: I'll throw in some samtana friendship now and then but since the story is in Quinn's point of view it's why I haven't focused on that.
Chapter 10: High School
The season's change, Years have gone by, memories are made; and Quinn and Santana are still close as they ever were. Now their in high school; 9th grade is when your grades start to determine if you graduate, it's when you fall in love for the first time and have your first heart lucky for Quinn she already knows who she loves. Over the years Quinn's crush on Santana got worse. Their older now and Santana has become more beautiful. Her hair is longer and her lips are more full and pink. But now that Quinn really looks at her she knows it's not a crush anymore; Quinn is in love with her best friend. Santana continues to be there for her when Russell gives out his punishments. They still talk on those walkie talkies and sometimes at night; Quinn still traces her finger over the now barely there heart with her and Santana's initials. Russell has become more aggressive over the years since she's gotten older; she has a scare on her right shoulder blade from a hot iron from when she was thirteen. She got caught sneaking out to go to a party with Brittany. There's even some scarring on her lower back from New Years Eve.
Quinn is standing at her locker sorting out her notebooks and folders. She's wearing a flower printed; blue shirt with a blue zip up hoodie and jeggings and ugg boots. Her hair is down the her side bangs pinned back above her ear with a purple someone tap her shoulder Quinn turns to see Brittany with a big smile on her face. A little disappointed it's not San; she pouts a little but quickly covers it with a hug."Don't be a sad panda, Quinnie bear. Santana will be here soon." It amazes Quinn how Brittany can read her."How did you know that I'm missing San?" Quinn asks stepoing out of Brittany's just smiles at her and shrugs her shoulders."You have that look on your face whenever San isn't around." She says it like it's so obvious. Has Quinn really been that easy to read to not only Brittany but the whole school."Don't worry no one else notices but me and Rachie." Quinn squints her eyes and Brittany."How are you in my head right now?" Brittany looks at her brows furrowed and a pout and shakes her head."I didn't know I was in your head?" Quinn laughs at Brittany's innocence she's managed to keep all these years."Never mind Britt-Britt." Quinn closes her locker."Lets get to home room."Quinn puts her arm around Brittany's shoulders.
Neither Quinn or Brittany are in the same home room but Quinn usually walks Brittany to her class so she doesn't get lost. But she does share a home room with Rachel Berry. Rachel is on the bottom of the social ladder but Quinn can care less where her friends are on said ladder; yeah her dad wants her to be popular and on the Cheerios and Quinn does it to make him happy but it doesn't stop her from hanging out with people she's been friends with since forever. Unlike Rachel; Quinn is very popular second on the social ladder next to Santana and she likes it like that as does San. Though either girl is a typical bitch like everyone sees them as; with the exception of their friends. They're the complete opposite actually. The only reason the school is afraid of them is because of there label which comes with power. Santana may kick someone's ass every now and then but that's only when you've pushed her too far. She's only ever been in 4 fights counting the one with Puck at the New Years party. The rest are just stupid roumors from JBI's horrible website. And Quinn just likes to put on a show in the hallways or the quart when needed be. But when Santana and Quinn are just hanging out together or with their friends; their completely different people. Not totally with their walls down though. The only person Quinn trusts that much is Quinn has dropped off Britanny; Quinn spots her favorite brunette at her locker talking to Sam. Quinn has come to find out that Sam really did just want to be friends with Santana so she no longer has a problem with him anymore. Quinn's breath gets caught in her throat its like some cheesy romantic movie. Santana has spotted her too and they both can't take their eyes away from each other. Santana looks so beautiful; well she always does in Quinn's eyes. Shes wearing a white v-neck shirt with a leather coat and ripped jeans wth black converse. Her hair is down with its natural wave; Quinn loves her hair like that. Santana mouths "hey" and Quinn mouths back a shy "Hi." Sam has been doing his stupid impressions for awhile but Santana stopped listening the second Quinn caught her eye. She loves Quinn in blue; it's her favorite color. Mouthing a "Hey" to Quinn; Santana sees Quinn's cheeks turn a darker pink. San can see the charm bracelet she got for her when they were little peeking out of the hoodie. Unconsiously bringing her hand up to her necklace. Sam begins to do his Obama impression when he realizes Santana hasn't been paying attention and follows her gaze; Quinn. He should've known. She doesn't look at anyone like that besides her. Sam did have a thing for Santana when they were younger but then he started to notice who San was really looking at; Quinn."Hey, San I have to go to home room; don't want to get in trouble the first day." Still not paying attention; Sam just laughs a little and pats her shoulder leaving her in her Quinn bubble.
Getting out of her Santana bubble Quinn's feet start to move, stopping in front of Santana and pulls her into a hug. They stand there holding each other for a few minutes."Hey,San." Quinn whispers."Hola,Q." Quinn begins to inhale Santana's scent. It's only been a few days since they last saw eac other but it was long enough to miss it. They slowly pull apart; missing the contact already Quinn slips her hand into Santana's right one."I know this sounds silly but; I missed you." Santana laughs a little."I missed you too, Q." Santana pulls Quinn in another hug squeezing her tight."Come on I'll walk you to your home room; I don't want you to get in trouble and ruin your prefect record." They pull out of the hug again and Santana slips her hand back into Quinn's left hand. Walking down the hall Quinn help but smile; she's so happy. Russell gave out another punishment last night and Quinn was dying to be back in Santana's arms again. No one notices it before not even Brittany but Quinn has been walking with a little put the old ladle to in his opinion good use. At this point Russell doesn't need a reason to hit Quinn. If he's had a bad day at work or just in a bad mood he takes it out on Quinn or sometimes Judy. Half way to their destination Santana notices Quinn walking with a small limp. She was so deep in her Quinn haze she didn't notice it before. But now that she does she wants to kick Russell's ass. When they were younger Santana came so close to telling her father what happened to Quinn that New Years; and plenty of times after. But she was smaller than and Russell kind of scared her too. When they got older Quinn tried to keep it from her cause she knew she would want to finally tell someone. But Santana made a promise; if she can't help stop it she'll be there for her after but she's not gonna lie its a promise that is getting harder and harder to keep.
Quinn can see Santana's gaze from the corner of her eye; she knows it's coming."What did he do?" Quinn closes her eyes trying to stall a little."The ladle." Santana sighs in frustration."Again?" Quinn just sadly nods her head."How bad is it?" Quinn looks at her feet before giving her answer."He bent the damn thing." Santana stops in her tracks making Quinn do the same."He brooke the fucking spoon?!" Quinn's eyes nearly pop out of her head."Say that any louder San I don't think JBI heard you!" Quinn says in a harsh whisper. Santana gives her an apolagetic look."Sorry,Q. But Jesus Christ that was a fucking metal; big ass spoon." Quinn's eyes begin to water."I know I felt it." Santana pulls her in for a hug."I'm sorry,hermoso." San rubs Quinn's back before stepping out of the hug."Come on we'll be late." Santana takes Quinn by the hand and continue to their destination.
Before Quinn can walk into class Santana pulls her in yet another hug."I'll call you on the walk later." She whispers in her ear. Quinn just nods her head and walks into class. Walking in Quinn wipes some tears that have escaped before Rachel notices. Quinn takes her seat the sametime the bell rings."Hey,Quinn. How was your summer?" Rachel asks with a big smile. Quinn returns a small one not reaching her eyes."Good. I got to go to the beach for the first time with San and Mr. Lopez...It was nice." Rachel laughs a little an leans towards Quinn so no one else can hear."You were just with her, Quinn how can you possibly miss her already?" So what Brittany said was true only her and Rachel have noticed; well them and the one person she wants to just shrugs her shoulders with a blush. Making Rachel laugh some more."That's cute."
As the day goes on Quinn learns that she only has two classes with Santana; Spanish and English. Rachel and Quinn are by her locker when out of no where a jock throws a slushie right at Rachel. Quinn takes the extra clothes from in her locker and hand them to Rachel."I really wish you would let me or San tell those assholes to back off." Ther start to make their way to the nearest bathroom."Because if you stick up for me you'll just be at the bottom of the pyramid." Rachel starts to wipe off the slushie with Quinn's help."Rae,they already know we're your friends." Quinn pauses to wet some paper towels."And you know how I feel about this so called pyramid." Rachel gives her an understanding nod."Here hurry we'll be late." Just then Santana storms in the bathroom."I really want to kick some ass." Quinn smiles and hugs Santana."Yeah me too. But you know what Rae said." Santana gestures with her head towards the bathroom stall."She in there?" Quinn nods her head. The warning belle goes off has Rachel walks out of the stall in changed clothes. She hands them to Santana to put in a plastic bag she carries in her book back for such occasions."Rae one day I'm gonna cave and go all Lima Heights on those fuckers and no one will be able to stop snix." Quinn can't help but laugh a little; snix is somone San came up with when they were little to get out of trouble."Sannie, you live no where near Lima Heights." Santana gives Quinn a fake pout then smiles a little. Rachel laughs along."Yeah I know. Come on off to witness Mr. Shue butcher my native language." Quinn and San say goodbye to Rachel and head towards Spanish. Quinn loves that she has Spanish with San; hearing her talk during class is kind of a turn on; okay it's a big turn on. Stepping into class; Quinn sees the last person she ever wants to see; Puck. He shoots her a wink and she sends him her famous HBIC past him he mouths "I know you want this" he gestures to his body. When Santana reaches him she's slaps him in his forehead. Puck will never admitt it but San has always scared him after that night she jumped him. He crosses his arms trying not to show pain on his face. San may be small but she's strong. Taking their seats Quinn gives San a gratefull smile with San giving her a small one in return. As San predicted; Mr. Shue butchers the language. Quinn has been around San and Mr. Lopez enough to caught on to some Spanish and it just sounds so much better when Mr. Lopez says it; and even better when Santana says it. At the end of class Mr. Shue claims to have some special announcement. "New Directions; that's the name of our new show choir." Mr. Shue pauses to look around the classroom."And I need new members; so they will be fliers around the school and even have one here on my desk." Santana raises her hand."Yes, Santana?"
"You expect us to sign up to sing a bunch of show tunes?" Mr. Shue pinches the bridge of his nose; closing his eyes."No Santana, not just show tunes. There be other generes too; anything you want to sing. It'll be about bringing different people together to do what they love; sing." He walks around his desk and stands in front of the class with his arms crossed."I know Glee club gets a bad rap but please give it a try." Quinn knows Santana really wants to join she's always loved to sing. But she'll never do it on her own. The belle rings and people start to file out. Quinn takes Santana by her arm and drags her to the treachery desk."Come on San lets sign up for Glee Club; it'll be fun and I'm sure Brittany and Rachel will want to join too." Quinn signs all their names down including Santana's. San acts like she doesn't want to join for show but Quinn can see it in her eyes; she's excited. The rest of the day is uneventful; Unfortunetley Quinn has two more classes with Puck. History and Math. It's the end of the day and Quinn heads towards the auditorium for the glee audition. As Quinn predicted Britt and Rachel also want to join glee. Rachel for the obvious reason being show tunes. And Britt just wants to dance but she's also a fairly good singer. Enerting through the side doors Quinn sees more people then she expected and smiles when she sees San sitting in the front; purse on the seat next to her to save for Quinn. Fake glare and all. Santana moves her purse so Quinn to sit. Quinn leans in her personal space so no one can listen in."Don't act like your not excited San." Quinn says with a smile. San disrecritly gives a small smile back. Some of the students are so shocked to see Satan and HBIC Quinn Fabray auditioning for glee they can't stop starring. Santana can't stand it anymore and turns around in her seat."Do you have a fucking problem?!" Everyone starring shakes their heads."Good. I know we're hot but stop fucking perving." Santana turns back around in her seat when Mr. Shue walks onto the stage; clapping his hands."Alright everyone lets get this started! I'm going to let you sing the first minute or so of your choice of song and then when everyone is finagled I'll let you know if your in." Mr. Shue takes his seat at the table in the middle of the auditorium seats. The first few people are just horrible; ts like watching American Idol auditions.
"Next is Santana Lopez!" Quinn gives, San an encouraging smile and San gives her shy one back."My name is Santana Lopez; of course everyone in this room knows me." San pauses to shoot the audience a wink. Quinn can't help but laugh a little."And I'll be singing Back to Black by Amy Whinehouse." The band begins the song; Santana swaying a little and hitting her hand to the beat on her right thigh; holding the mic in her left. As soon as San opens her mouth; Quinn is mesmerized. She's always loved it when Santana sang since she sang that Spanish lullaby to her. But now that their older she loves it even more.
He left no time to regret
Kept his lips wet
With his same old safe bet
Me and my head high
And my tears dry
Get on without my guy
You went back to what you knew
So far removed from all that we went through
And I tread a troubled track
My odds are stacked
I'll go back to black
We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to...
Black, black, black, black, black, black, black,
I go back to
I go back to black
Quinn claps her hands trying not to look too excited."Very good Santana." Santana gives a little bow; puts the mic back on the stand and walks off the stage."Next up Quinn Fabray." Quinn sucks in some air before standing up; passing San she pulls her in a hug not carrying about the other people watching."Good luck,Q." San whispers in her ear sending chills down Quinn's spine."Thanks,Sannie." Quinn takes her place on the stage while Santana takes her seat sending anyone a glare daring them to say something."I'm Quinn Fabray and I'll be singing A Place in this World by Taylor Swift." Quinn is so nervous she's never sung in front of this many people before. Shes only let San hear her sing once and that was forever ago and she wants to impress her. Quinn looks at her for support and San sends her two thumbs up. The band begins the song.
I don't know what I want, so don't ask me
Cause I'm still trying to figure it out
Don't know what's down this road, I'm just walking
Trying to see through the rain coming down
Even though I'm not the only one
Who feels the way I do
I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
Oh I'm alone, on my own, and that's all I know
Oh I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world
Oh I'm just a girl
Oh I'm just a girl, oh, oh,
Oh I'm just a girl
Santana gives Quinn her own little standing ovasion and whistles loudly. Quinn laughs a little at her friends antics."Very nice Quinn, awesome job." Quinn shyly leaves the stage and returns to her seat. Santana reaches over the arm rest and discreetly slips her hand into Quinn's lacing their fingers together and gives her a wink. As expected Rachel sings a show tune; Don't Rain on my Parade. Santana thought she was gonna die; actually she wouldn't mind it then she wouldn't have to listen to this shit. Brittany sings Ke$ha's Tic Toc."Okay Brittany was the last one; just give me a few minutes to look things over."What's there to look over? I got this shit." San coments to Quinn earning a small laugh from her."Yeah you deffenitly do." San blushes trying to cover it with a cough."You got this shit too,Q." Quinn smiles shyly."Me too. I'm like super talented." Everyone laughs at Brittany's coment."Deffently Britt-Britt." Quinn says while laughing."Alright I've got the New,New Directions!"
"Well it's about fucking time." Quinn elbows her in the side."Sannie, stop." Quinn was meant to be stern but it comes out as a giggle. Mr. Shue takes the stage."I'm sorry but not all of you have made it but there's always next year. If I call your name come join me on the stage. Santana Lopez,Rachel Berry,Mike Chang, Tina Cohan-Chang,Brittany Pierce." At this point Quinn doubts she's made it. Santana is shooting daggers at the back of Mr. Shue's head."Rory Flanagan, Joe Hart,Mercedes Jones,Kurt Hummel,Marely Rose,Quinn Fabray, and finally Blaine Anderson. Congrats guys. Glee will be three days a week; Tuesday and Thursday at the end of the day. And I think that's it." Everyone begins to grab their things and files out of the room. grabbing her purse Quinn feels someone standing behind her; turning around she sees Joe. He has long dreadlocks and wearing a grey long sleeve shirt with ripped jeans and what looks like to be Jesus shoes."May I help you?" Quinn says with her HBIC glare."I just wanted to let you know that you were amazing."Quinn drops her gaze to her feet."Thanks." Before Joe can say anything else; Santana is by her side."Can I help you with something, teen Jesus?" Joe looks between Quinn and Santana."No, see you later Quinn." She just nods his way as he turns to look at Quinn."Ready to leave?" Quinn takes her car keys from her purse."No."Santana rubs her arm sympathetically."Don't forget to call me." Quinn and Santana head for the exit that leads to the student parking lot."Of course not." With a sigh Quinn climbs into her car. On the drive home Quinn wonders what kind of mood Russell will come home to later. Not wanting to think about it for long she turns the radio on to distract her. After pulled in the drive way Quinn stays in the car for a little longer then hears a car honk from the left of her. San is parked in the drive way smilling at her. Quinn mouths a "Hi" and San returning a "Hey." Santana gets out of her car and heads towards Quinn and slides in the passenger seat never taking her eyes off Quinn."When will he be home tonight?" Quinn returns her gaze to the front door with a shrug."I don't know." Santana pats Quinn's knee."Go upstairs and call me." With that San gets out of the car and walks through her front door.
Quinn waits a few more seconds before she climbs out of the car and makes her way in the house."Quinnie bear is that you?" Quinn hangs her hoodie on the hanger by the door and takes off her shoes."Yeah mom it's me! I'll be in my room!" Quinn runs up the stairs and throws her pride on the trunk and slides under her bed like old times.
-Sannie? You there?
-Yeah,Q. You made me wait long enough.
-Sorry..I just..Quinn sighs..I wasn't looking forward to coming in ya know.
-Yeah of course I didn't mean to sound like a bitch.
-Your not a bitch,San...okay maybe a little. Quinn says with a small laugh.
-Hey! I resent that,Q. San says with a mock hurt voice making Quinn laugh some more. San loves that laugh; she would do anything to hear it. Even if it meant acting like an idiot she'd do it; she would do anything for Quinn.
-Thanks,Sannie.
-For what?
-Making me laugh; you always know what to say to make me feel better.
-Anytime,Q.
-I have to go though; homework ya know?
-Ya. I'll call ya tonight. Quinn slides out of her place on the floor and takes her books from her purse. Sitting at the middle of her bed with her back leaning on the headboard and legs in front of her she begins her math homework; only Mr. Martens would give homework on the first day. It's pretty easy for Quinn but there's already so much of it it'll be sometime before she's finished. In deep consentration Quinn gets disturbed by a car pulling in the drive way. Quinn's throat becomes dry and her palms start to sweet. She hears him greet her mom and closing of the study door. Quinn releases a breath she hasn't realized she was holding and continues with her homework. She's about half way through finished when she hears her door open. Looking up she sees Russell standing in the door way."H-h-hi, daddy." Russell continues his way into her room and re-closes the door and begins to inspect her things sitting on the vanity and then her dresser. Quinn is following his every move with her eyes; heart pounding."Doing some homework?" Russell says meeting Quinn's gaze. Quinn slowly nods her head."Good girl." He pauses to sit next to Quinn. She holds her breath."There seems to be a problem that needs fixing." Russell runs his finger down Quinn's right arm making her flinch a little; turning her gaze to the book on her lap."W-w-what problem."
"Don't act like you don't know; I didn't raise a retard." Then it hits her. She's parked in his spot closest to the front door. She was so zoned out and then Santana distracted her she didn't realize."I'm sorry daddy it won't happen again." Russell just continues with his minstrations for a few more seconds."Get up." Not wanting to make things worse she quickly places her book on her night stand and climbs off her bed. Russell follows her actions and then makes his way to her closet. He comes back out with a studded black thick belt. San had left it from when she stayed the night once."I can't believe you did something so stupid as parking in my spot! You've known that was my spot before you could drive!" Russell get in her face and roughly grabs her chin so that she's looking at him."I think hanging around that Pierce girl has made you a retard." Quinn hates that word; poor Brittany hears enough of it at school."Face the wall left up your shirt." Quinn does what she's told and braces herself. Russell wraps the belt around his hand a few times but leaves the huge buckle part so it's what hits her skin. SMACK! The first blow is the worst; they all hurt but Russell tends to hit Quinn so many times that after awhile her back becomes numb. Quinn is trying to
hold back screams; she's learned the hard way that it just makes it worse. Her back is beginning to get numb so she knows it'll stop soon. He's hit her so hard he's panting he throws the belt back in the closet and stand behind Quinn to check his handy work. Her lower back is covered with cuts. He opens the draw to the night stand while Quinn cries to herself. He pulls out some tissues and wipes off the blood. Then he goes in the bathroom and grabs some alcoholic wipes. He returns to his spot behind Quinn and wipes the cuts; Quinn winces at the pain and flinchs away from his touch."You want more girl?! Fucking stand still." Quinn holds back a scream; her back had been dumb till finishes up and pulls Quinn's shirt down then kisses the back of her head."Finish your home work." With that he leaves the room. Quinn just lays on her stomach on her bed and realses a sob. Why can't her dad be like Mr. Lopez? San's lucky to have him in her life. Thinking about San; Quinn grabs the Walkie she now keeps under he mattress for better access.
-Sannie? You there? Quinn is in so much pain she feels like she's 7 again.
-Yeah,Q. I just got off the phone with Sam. What happened? Hearing her voice; Quinn lets out another sob.
-Q, talk to me. Santana is practically ready to jump out the window and knock down her front door to kick Russell's ass. Her sobs finally quiet down to whimpers and hiccups.
-I forgot that I had parked in his space. He. Quinn hiccups. He used the belt you left here last weekend. San knew she should've gone back to get that. She knows Russell's thing with belts.
-I'm so sorry, Q. I shouldn't have left it there. I was gonna go back for it .
- Its not your fault; he would've just used another one. Santana hums in response knowing she's right.
-I wish you were here Sannie. San's heart melts at the coment.
-Yeah me 2,Q.
-Sannie?
-Yeah,hermoso?
-Can you s-s-sing to me? San can't help but smile at Quinn's shyness.
-Yeah of course. What do you want me to sing?
-Anything. I just want to hear you sing. San laughs a little with a blush. And starts to sing her own version of Shake it Out. By the second verse San pauses to check if she's asleep
-You asleep yet,Q? She asks with a whisper. No answer so she assumes she's sleeping.
-Mi amor, I promise I'll always be there for you, Te Amo.
So there it is their older now! Let me know if you liked it. For those who keep commenting on how much they hate Russell, I promise he'll get he's ass kicked. I already have an outline of how I want the story to go.