Tuesday, February 9. 3:30 p.m. Choir room.

The 12 teens were seated in their chairs waiting for their glee teacher to arrive. At that moment Will walked through the door but was followed by Jesse. Rachel looked at her boyfriend with much surprise. He smiled shyly back at her and waved his hand. The two guys stopped a few feet in front of the others. Will motioned to his companion with one hand.

"Everyone give our new member Jesse a warm welcome. He'd rather be in New Directions after all. He realized that he made a mistake in transferring."

Finn shouted out a rude reply.

"What the hell! It seems like now everybody's doing things just to hurt my feelings."

Jesse calmly surveyed the room and looked everyone in the face.

"I thought you all would take this news a little better. I got some major league star training. You can learn from me."

Kurt could not take this latest affront and took the chance to speak up. He looked at Jesse with much dislike.

"We were already fighting for second leads, and now that you've shown up I've lost all hope of ever getting a solo."

Mercedes backed up her best guy friend with some complaints of her own.

"Yeah, that's right, and ya'll just trot me out at the end of every number so I can wail on the last note. How's that okay?"

Even Santana had something to contribute.

"He's a spy, Mr. Schue. I would know."

Will raised his hands to get everyone's attention again so he could speak.

"Whoa, guys, I saw all the paperwork. I spoke with his parents."

Jesse helped Will out with more explanations.

"They winter in Bali. It's a very expensive phone call."

Will nodded his thanks to Jesse and continued on talking.

"Jesse moved back in with his uncle, which is in our school district. It's all above board guys, he goes to this school now like he did before."

Artie finally spoke up and added his thoughts too.

"But this isn't fair."

"Guys! Everyone who has ever auditioned for this group has gotten in. That's how we do things here. To suddenly change the rules now, that would be unfair."

Brittany had been puzzling about something for awhile as she looked back and forth between Jesse and Will. It finally clicked into place in her mind. She raised her hand and Will pointed to her.

"Brittany."

"Mr. Schue, is he your son? Both your hair styles are the same."

Jesse and Will looked at each other in amusement as the other teens shared a brief laugh between them, except for Finn who was silently fuming and Rachel, who was still in a state of shock. She finally came to her senses and tried to figure out her boyfriend's reasons.

"I don't understand why you're doing this?"

Jesse walked over in front of Rachel and tried to be serious but couldn't help having a big grin on his face.

"Because when you love something you've got to go for it. You would never be with me completely if I was on the opposing team. I care about you more than winning a national title. So I left Vocal Adrenaline, and my scholarship, for you."

When Jesse told the surprised brunette diva that he had given up everything for her Rachel felt a big smile form on her face too. A new level of love and peace filled Rachel's heart with happiness and joy. Some lingering sadness still resided within her as well.

Maybe I can get through this after all. Jesse is such a wonderful and sweet guy. He can help me fill this big, ragged hole in my heart. I'm not sure I can heal but I have to try. I totally overreacted and ruined things with Finn so I have to move on. But I wish he would not say those mean things and bitch about my relationship with Jesse. He has no right to tell me anything but why do his words still cut through me so hard?

Will wrapped up the introductions by shaking hands with Jesse.

"We've got a lot of work to do. Jesse, great to have you here. Officially this time. Welcome aboard. Rachel, please work with Jesse to get him up to speed on what we're working on. Okay everyone, from the top."

New Directions tried to get through rehearsals but at the end of the first song Finn suddenly got up and left the room. Will let the rest of the teens go a few minutes later after no one wanted to continue and everyone was staring with clear dislike at Rachel and Jesse, none more so than Quinn. Will gave his team some parting instructions.

"That's it for today. I want to see everyone here on Thursday after school. We'll do the group number then. I know that you all need some time adjusting to these new developments. I do want to see all the guys except Jesse tomorrow. We have some stuff to go over. Dismissed."

8:00 p.m. Puck's house.

Finn had come over to do some serious gaming so he could get his mind off girls and all the problems and heartbreak associated with them. All he wanted to do was kill lots of mutated creatures that even tried to mess with his level 21 character in the DC Capital Wasteland world of Fallout 3. He loaded his most current saved game on the 360 while Puck was playing an online Texas Hold em sit-and-go tournament on his computer. The wide shouldered but heartbroken teen boy took a few moments to get into the game because he was having trouble concentrating. Every main character reminded him of one of the glee gals and it was driving him crazy.

Brittany ran the food eatery in the junk town that his rusted apartment resided in, Santana was his hot mercenary ammo dealing sidekick, Tina was the girl you spent the night with when you could afford to rent a room at the one expensive hotel in town, Quinn was the leader of the Rangers that mapped the interior DC area around the Capitol building and Washington monument, and Rachel was the girl he grew up in with the vault that he left behind to explore the outside world.

She had helped him escape so he could look for his father Christopher and he had visited once he was settled into his new life but the reunion was bittersweet. She said that she loved him but could not leave the vault because she had become the new Overseer and his presence and ideas were contaminating the others belief systems. He had to leave for good. They shared a brief but passionate kiss and he had left. It had killed him to do that but it was for the best. They only communicated by E-mail now. Phones were for emergencies only. She had promised to visit him someday but so far she hadn't shown up yet. Finn had given up all hope that she ever would.

What the hell, dude! I can't even play this game anymore. It hits a little too close to my real life. I guess I'll put the Borderlands disc back in. The only other thing that could help clear my mind and distract me is go and see Santana at her place. Maybe she will be up for a threesome with Brittany. That would be sweet. I really like her attitude about us. No emotions, no drama. Just have sex and leave. I'm into the no talking part too. Screw relationships. They're a waste of time and only drive you crazy and devastate you in the end. I'll give my Latina babe a call on the weekend.

"Yo, Puck! Want to do some co-op when your game is over?"

"Sure, man. I'm down to head-to-head play with the last remaining player. Screw working at a job. I make more money in 90 minutes doing this than being a working stiff. Yes, I just got pocket aces. Give me a good flop. You're going down, dude. I'll take that first place prize money, thank you very much."

Wednesday, Feb 10. 3:15 p.m. Choir room.

Will, Finn, Puck, Artie, Kurt, Matt and Mike were trying to sing about what it was like to be a girl so they could get inside their heads and understand them better. But Puck wanted no part of this so called sensitivity training.

"I'm not down with this. I like being a dude."

Finn attempted to reason with his best friend.

"That's because it's easy to be a dude."

Puck looked at his teacher and shook his head in dismay.

"Mr. Schue, I think we're going to need a new baritone because Finn would like to become Finnessa."

Will tried to keep the peace with the easy angered teen guys.

"Wait, hold on, Puck. Finn has a point. Haven't you noticed how low morale has been around here lately?"

Artie had some recent experiences to share with the group as well.

"I have. I think the way I was objectifying Tina may have sent her over the edge."

Finn was resolved to be a better person in his daily dealings with the female members of the group, especially one in particular.

"We've been treating the girls like crap, not caring about their feelings, not listening, objectifying. That's the right word, Mr. Schue?"

Kurt was pleased to hear about this new attitude being seriously discussed by the other guys.

"As an honorary girl I have to agree. This team shouldn't work but it does because we respect each others talent. If we want to get to the next level we have to start respecting each other as individuals. Really see each other. Why were you singing with us, Mr. Schue?"

"Because apparently I need to learn that lesson too."

Puck was still not happy with the way the discussion was going.

"Fine, but I'm not singing this song."

Finn make his final point and tried to reason with his gaming buddy.

"You don't have to. We just have to make it right with the girls. Show them we get how it feels."

Thursday, February 11. 12:00 p.m. School hallway.

Rachel was putting her school stuff in her locker and getting ready to meet Jesse for lunch when Finn walked up to her.

"Hey!"

The fragile dark haired teen girl closed her locker door and looked up at Finn with anger and disappointment.

"If you're going to criticize and mock me again about Jesse you can shove it."

Finn put a remorseful look on his face and tried to calmly explain his recent behavior.

"I wanted to apologize."

Rachel's face showed her surprise then that familiar feeling of sadness and depression took over again. Finn continued on.

"That's all I do lately it seems. The only reason you were even open to dating Jesse was because I was such an ass. Mr. Tough Guy and all that. I've really liked you since we met. You know how I feel about you, Rachel. We could still be together but I blew it big time. I didn't want you to get slushied every day."

"Finn, what are you talking about?"

"A bunch of the football goons ambushed me with some slushies and kicked my ribs in pretty good. They warned me to break things off or you'd get a syrup bath every day. They even threatened to throw me off the basketball team too."

"OMG Finn! Are you all right? I didn't know about any of this. We could have figured something out. I would have gladly endured any hazing because we were happy together."

"We really were, Rachel. But I panicked and made the worst possible decision. I should have just quit the team myself, because I have no desire or motivation to play anymore because you're not there rooting for me at the games. I put your safety and well being first instead of my feelings for you."

"You really did that for me?"

"Yes, but I've finally come to terms with what I did. You have every right to hate me because I deserve it. I won't be any trouble for you from now on. I hope you and Jesse will be very happy together."

"But Finn, I don't h-.."

Jesse's voice broke Rachel's concentration and the rest of what she was about to say trailed off. He walked over and put his arm around Rachel's shoulders.

"Okay, Finn. I know we have a big showdown coming, so let's just decide on the arena. Sing-off, 5 o'clock, parking lot. Be there."

Rachel looked back and forth between the two guys and thought this was a bad idea.

"No!"

Finn tried to defuse the situation in the best interests of all three people present. He held his hand out to Jesse.

"Welcome to New Directions. Frankly I need you. I'm tired of carrying the male vocals all by myself."

After Jesse got over his surprise he gladly shook Finn's hand and breathed out a sigh of relief.

"Thanks."

Finn looked from Jesse to Rachel then back to his new team mate's face.

"I'll do my best to stay away from your girl."

"I appreciate that. She's a keeper."

Jesse gave Rachel a playful punch on her shoulder but she visibly flinched at the contact while her brain reeled trying to absorb everything Finn had just said to both her and Jesse.

This is not what I expected at all. Finn is giving up on me not because he made a mistake but that it's the honorable thing to do? Boys! It's like he's lost the will to live. It kills me to see Finn so defeated, but Jesse gave up UCLA and national stardom to be my boyfriend. I can't betray his love and trust. I do love Jesse very much so I'm going to be there for him too.

Finn motioned for Jesse to follow him down the hall.

"Walk with me to the auditorium. We've put together a new Madonna group number. I'll talk you through it on the way."

"Sweet. Meet us there later, Rachel?"

"Sure."

The two teen boys left Rachel standing there still puzzled and depressed about everything, then a sudden anger put all other thoughts to the side.

Fine, Finn! If you don't want me anymore I don't want you either. I hope your tramp Santana is worth it.

Thursday, February 11. 3:30 p.m. School Auditorium.

New Directions, with their new addition Jesse, performed their group number "Like a Prayer." Rachel sang the first few verses then Finn, Kurt and Mercedes shared vocals for the rest of the song. They were all dressed in red vests over white shirts and jeans. Santana briefly looked at Jesse like a predator ready to pounce on fresh meat.

I always had a crush on Jesse but I think I'm falling for Finn now. I was going to seduce him and move on, but I can't do that now. It's not just sex anymore. What's wrong with me? I thought I was stronger than this.

When the performance was over everyone gave out some high fives except for Rachel and Jesse as they hugged each other close to center stage. Jesse spun Rachel around several times as they smiled and laughed together. Santana gave Finn a playful, sexy wink as she walked by then left holding hands with Brittany. Finn and Quinn exchanged glances with each other as they looked at the new power couple. Rachel's smile broke off suddenly as she noticed Finn's gaze upon her. She shared the miserable look on his face as they locked eyes with each other for a few seconds, then Finn looked away and walked off stage. Rachel felt like she had been sucker punched in the gut and heart at the same time.

I need to forget about him but it's going to be hard. I'll still see him at glee rehearsals. Just love me, Jesse, that's all I need. Oh, I need my blond sweetie too.

Rachel noticed Quinn waiting for her just off stage so she pulled back out of Jesse's arms and bid him a good night.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Jesse."

Jesse smiled at Rachel then leaned down and planted a brief but passionate kiss on her lips.

"Later, girl."

As Rachel walked over to join Quinn her roommate and secret girl friend was experiencing a strong wave of green envy. She gave the back of Jesse's retreating head a very dirty look.

Stop kissing my Rachel you dirty spy. I don't know your game yet but I'll figure it out. Must be nice to kiss her in public. I can't afford to do that. Time for another private hookup. Come here, babe.

After Quinn motioned Rachel to follow her into a girl's bathroom near the school exit she backed her long dark haired girl friend against the wall and put both arms around the brunette's waist. Rachel picked up on Quinn's vibe immediately as the two hormone charged girls brought their lips together and kissed with a hunger and desire that still surprised them with its intensity. The two separated and both girls groaned as their pent up emotions were finally brought to the surface again. Quinn managed to control her breathing and talk first.

"I think you needed that as much as I did, Rachel. You taste so delicious. Sorry, but I couldn't wait until we got home. I warned you I was going to be very frisky most of the time. It's so hard to keep my hands off you here at school."

"Try and control yourself a little, Quinn. I'd better get you home quick. You've got me all turned on now. Let's go to my car. No touching while I'm driving, please?"

After Rachel and Quinn left the bathroom and dropped their hand holding a breath was quietly expelled from the last stall. It was Brittany. Santana was pulling their car around front while Brittany took care of her feminine hygiene. She had witnessed the entire girl on girl make out scene through the gap of the closed stall door.

OMG! Rachel and Quinn have the hots for each other! I'm so happy for them. I wonder if they're having sex yet. But they're so into their guys too. I can't wait to tell S. She's not going to believe this. Now, how do I get out of the school from here? I forgot again.

Thursday, February 11. 4:30 p.m. Rachel's bedroom.

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Rachel was lying on one side of the bed with Quinn next to her. Their make out session had progressed farther than ever before. After some frantic kissing their lips and tongues had wandered to each others cheeks, noses and throats. Both sexually charged teen girls were dressed in only tank tops and shorts. Quinn had asked for and received permission from Rachel to start massaging her breasts through the thin material of her shirt. Quinn's magic fingers brought Rachel's body to new levels of ecstasy as the dark haired songstress let her pleasure and enjoyment be known to her blond haired lover. Quinn's lips switched back and forth from Rachel's mouth to her cheeks, applying gentle but firm pressure.

Rachel had been emitting blissful moans every so often but when one of Quinn's hands started rubbing between her legs through the brunette's shorts Rachel closed her eyes and cried out in relief as she crested over the edge and experienced a very powerful sexual release while her petite body shook with unrestrained passion and joy. Quinn smiled as she brushed some stray strands of hair out of Rachel's face while her girlfriend panted for breath.

"You're so noisy, Rachel, but I'm glad you enjoyed that as much as I did. Care to return the favor?"

Rachel opened her eyes and stared with wonder and gratitude at Quinn as she acknowledged her girlfriend's question.

"What? That was amazing, Quinn. I'll try but you wiped me out pretty good. Isn't it time for a nap yet?"

"Hey, you promised me earlier to provide me with some better customer service. Well, I'm waiting. You're not going to turn out to be just a tease, are you?"

"Complaining already, Miss Fabray? You're turning out to be a difficult person to please. I'd better get to it before you get all crabby again. I'm still new to all this. You're the big tease, though."

Rachel pushed Quinn onto her back. She helped Quinn pull her tank top off then the blond unhooked her bra and tossed it on the floor. Rachel remained dressed as she decided to focus on her girlfriend's pleasure, not hers. Rachel gently lay down on top a smiling and pleased Quinn after admiring her body. The two girl's lips came together as their passion reignited instantly. After a few more minutes of kissing Rachel trailed her lips down her girlfriend's throat towards her upper chest area. Quinn expressed her pleasure at Rachel's actions by her aroused gasps every few seconds.

Her raging desire allowed Rachel to overcome her shyness and reluctance as she took one of Quinn's breast teats into her mouth and caressed it with her lips while she took the other breast with a hand and kneaded it roughly. Rachel started unconsciously grinding her lower body into Quinn's pelvic area. As the friction increased both girls' pleasure zones tensed for release then a few seconds later they both erupted while feeling a red hot blast of incredible bliss course through their shaking bodies. Both girls cried out the others name as they clutched each other while riding out their shared orgasmic wave of passion. While the twosome attempted to catch their breaths again Quinn suddenly cried out in pain. Rachel immediately rolled off her girlfriend and a panicked expression broke out on her face.

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"OMG, Quinn honey! Did I hurt you? I'm sorry I lost control. I'm so sick of hurting everyone that I care about. My inexperience is embarrassing. We can't do this anymore."

Rachel broke down into tears then ran out the bedroom door and went downstairs. Quinn yelled out for her to stop but to no avail.

"Wait, Rachel! It's okay. You misunderstand."

Quinn made an unpleasant sound in the back of her throat and started walking slowly after her emotional strung out girl friend as she rubbed her baby bump in slow circles.

Oops, I better get dressed first. Don't make it any harder on her than necessary.

She found Rachel huddled on one end of the coach so Quinn sat down on the other side to give the brunette some personal space. Rachel looked over at Quinn with genuine concern as her tears fell unchecked.

"Calm down, Rachel. You didn't hurt me. It was just the baby kicking hard. She's wondering what mommy was up to. I think she was sleeping. Come over here. You're scaring me. Tell me what's bothering you."

Quinn held out her arms but Rachel hesitated for a few seconds. Finally she gratefully scooted over and felt much better as the blond's arms wrapped around her upper body. Quinn kissed Rachel's forehead to show her that she harbored no hard feelings towards the brunette. Rachel's words tumbled out in an expelled rush of air as she looked up at Quinn with worry all over her face.

"Forgive me for freaking out like that. You frightened the hell out of me. I'm such a clumsy little girl. So you're all right, Quinn?"

"I'm great, Rachel, thanks to you. Wow, no one's brought me as much pleasure as you just did. Call it beginner's luck if you want but don't sell yourself short. You're a natural and you'll figure the rest out eventually. You scared me too, honey."

Rachel let out a contented breath of air as she laid her head on Quinn's shoulder and closed her eyes.

"I didn't mean to. I can't seem to get anything right lately. You still like me, right? I'm not too hopeless?"

Quinn smiled and shook her head while planting a kiss on the top of Rachel's head.

"I wouldn't have you any other way than you normally are. You make me feel special every single day. I'm sorry I allowed things to go too far. I imagine it was very uncomfortable for you. Okay, we have to try being friends and roommates only most of the time. We can't let our hormones rule us. That's fine, because I …"

Rachel broke out of their embrace and looked at Quinn with concern. The blond's face was turning beet red with embarrassment and shame. She was also sweating as Rachel noticed her skin bead with moisture.

"What's wrong, Quinn? Are you coming down with a fever? You look distressed."

Quinn took a deep breath and attempted to finish her sentence.

Damn it! Stop being such a chicken and just tell her already! But how will she react? It's driving me crazy. Hurry and get it out before I shut down again.

"Screw it; I'm tired of holding this in anymore. Please try to not laugh. I'm in love with you, Rachel. How do you feel about me?"

Rachel's eyes widened in shock and amazement for a few seconds then her lips sought out Quinn's and kissed her with need and urgency. Both girls were out of breath when they pulled apart again. The blond's mind reeled as she tried to calm down her rapidly beating heart.

Wow, what a way to answer my question. But I need to hear her say it. I hate that I'm so insecure about everything.

Rachel blurted out her reply as she took Quinn's hand in one of hers.

"Oh Quinn, I'm so in love with you too. I know our relationship hasn't been for that long but I fell for you very easily. The ice cream helped a lot too. You're very sexy when your face is all messed up with dairy products. I feel a compulsive need to reveal the beauty that's underneath. Do you hear me laughing?"

Rachel gave her flustered girlfriend a genuine smile of happiness as the brunette analyzed Quinn's reaction. The blond finally managed to find her voice again.

"What a relief! I was so worried that you just thought of me as this needy bitch that can't control her hormones and was using you and your friendship just to survive. So I'm not that horrible, eh?"

Rachel started crying again but they were happy tears.

"We've gotten this far together, Quinn. If you can stand being in the same room as me then I'm yours in both friendship and love. Once you stopped ordering slushie attacks on me I secretly hoped that there was a girl in there that I wanted to know more about. Thanks for proving me right. Just one more time, okay?"

"What are you talk-…"

Quinn's speech was interrupted as Rachel's lips found the blond's again for a final kiss of the day that cemented their declaration of love for each other. The electric current build up between them again but they resisted the pull to go farther as the girls broke apart reluctantly and moved apart to separate ends of the couch. Rachel stood up and starting walking into the kitchen. She turned and looked at Quinn with a sly grin on her face.

"Quick! We need a distraction. Quinn, it's your turn to pick the movie. I'll bring us both some food over there. Then for dessert I might be persuaded to get out that plastic carton of whip cream for some ice cream sundaes. Sound yummy?"

Quinn laughed out loud and gave her brunette girlfriend a look of amazement.

"What am I going to do with you, Rachel? You can be so devious and innocent at the same time. How can you say that without cracking up? You're not helping me at all. Decisions, decisions. I'm feeling inspired today. Prepare to be surprised."

As Rachel's hand closed on the refrigerator's door she glanced back again at Quinn's cryptic reply.

"Oh, I love surprises."