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AN: Sorry for long update. Laptop broke. Everything was lost T_T. Anyway thank you for the favorites and alerts and especially to the reviews. Thank you:) Summer will be interesting for our two favourite women. There's apartment hunting(only for Rachel though), beaches, Gleeks, sleepovers, camping(wink wink) and other stuff or activities they will be doing. I'm sorry if this chapter is lacking something. Well I think it's lacking someting anyway:) Have a good day and oh hope you guys are haviing a good summer!
"Morning," Quinn greeted as she sat down beside Santana who was talking to Brittany.
"You're here, finally," Santana said eyeing the blonde. About nine this morning the Latina had texted Quinn telling her to go to Lima Bean to talk about her feelings for Rachel Berry. Quinn was reluctant to go but Brittany managed to make her go and now here she was.
"I'm going to get coffee first before we start talking," Quinn said standing up and going to the counter. When she came back, Sam was there with Mercedes who was talking to Santana and Brittany about last night.
"Hey Sam, 'Cedes?" Quinn waved to the couple. They smiled at her.
"It's too early," a husky voice yawned behind them and Quinn's eyes turned into slits in confusion as Puck sat beside her.
"Puck? What the-" Quinn was interrupted by another voice.
"Kurt Hummel has entered the building. No more worries," Kurt declared, his smile wide and strutting towards their table with Blaine beside him holding his hand. Behind them Artie, Tina and Mike was also walking towards them, tired but genuine smiles on their faces.
Quinn found Santana's eyes, giving her a killer glare, "You did not just invited the whole Glee Club?"
"No, Finn, Rachel is not here. Rory and Sugar couldn't come," Santana replied shrugging, taking a sip of her drink. Quinn groaned and put a hand over her forehead.
"I'm getting coffee, what do you guys want?" Sam asked standing up. Everyone told him their orders and he walked towards the counter. When he came back, everyone was still quiet. No one was talking. Quinn knew they were waiting for her to talk. She took a deep breath and tightened her hold on her coffee.
How do I start this?
How about start with the easiest one like I'm in love with Rachel Berry.
Haha. That's like the biggest bomb.
I'm sure everyone knows it.
They do not! And how many times do I have to tell you to stop talking to me! I feel like I'm a crazy person.
But you are!
Shut up.
Quinn shut out her inner self and was met by her Glee friends staring at her expectantly.
"Ok let's see-" Quinn was cut off by Santana.
"Everyone at this table knows you's in love with Berry. Just saying," Santana said sipping on her coffee once again. Quinn looked at her incredulously. Quinn distinctly heard her inner self
She looked around at her friends, they all look ok with it but she couldn't help feeling a bit guilty by the hurt hinted in Puck's eyes.
"Yeah, Santana told us this morning," Sam winked as he caressed Mercedes hand.
"Well I think that's all. Nothing else to be discussed about," Quinn said trying to escape. Santana tutted at her and looked at her squarely.
"We're here to talk about when you are going to tell her that you are disgustingly in love with her and help you let out all your bottled feelings, cause I know you'll explode," Santana uttered in a commanding voice.
Again the Glee Club members present looked at her expectantly. She sighed deeply.
"I'm not going to tell her,"
Instantly the people around the table shouted out protests and their confused some annoyed faces attacked Quinn. She knew this was coming. She waited for them to settle down.
"What do you mean you're not going to tell her?" Kurt asked as he managed to make everyone quiet.
"Exactly that. She's not going to know," Quinn said her eyes finding the coffee cup in her hands suddenly interesting.
"B-but why?" Blaine asked.
"Because she's my best friend now. Before, I was the person who tortured her daily, made most of her high school life a living hell. I hated that. I think I already liked her then," Quinn coughed and continued, "Anyway, at the start of senior year, I vowed to myself that I will change. Now she's my friend. She asked me to be her best friend. I can't tell her now. Our friendship might break," Quinn explained.
"Not good enough Fabray," Artie commented.
"Plus she just had recently broken up with her long-term boyfriend. Plus she's straight. Plus it's me!" Quinn muttered loudly. At the corner of her eyes she could see Santana smirk a little.
"She said she's moved on and is now currently for the right person," Puck countered turning on his seat to fully face Quinn.
"And I told you that she's a bicorn! She told me herself." Brittany added. Every Glee members looked at her. "Didn't I tell you? We were in the choir room waiting for you guys to come, and we got talking. She said something about how she's open-minded and she likes girls sometimes. She said she even kissed two before." Brittany explained. The shocked and surprised looks on the people around the table was evident. Santana broke the silence.
"So there. Now why do you think she won't like you back because it's you?" she asked her eyebrow arching.
Quinn counted the seconds before she spoke."Because I'm Quinn Fabray. I told you I made her life a living hell. I know I'd hurt her. She probably trust me only partly," Quinn replied quietly. She looked up as Puck stood up from his seat.
"Where are you going?" It was Mike who asked the question.
"I'm going home. Because Q, we all know the reason you don't want to tell Rach. You're scared," Quinn felt her heart tugged at that comment. She knew it was true. "You're a coward. Sorry no other nicer words to tell you that but don't you think it's a bit unfair to Rachel? Be the Quinn Fabray I know and be brave. You've got nothing to be scared about," Puck said the last sentence he said softly. With that he was gone. Soon the teenagers at the table started to go as well. Santana, Brittany, Quinn, Kurt and Blaine were the only ones left.
Santana started to talk but as soon as she heard Quinn quietly sob she stopped and rubbed her back. Brittany was immediately beside the teary blonde.
"I n-need time. I am scared. Really scared. This is a new experience for me. But you guys have to understand I need time. You understand me S, right?" Quinn asked quietly, sniffs between words. Santana nodded and the Latina's eyes found Kurt's. Kurt sighed dejectedly.
There was nothing they can do.
"Quinn and Tina, I want you to perform with the Troubletones today," said pointing at the blonde. "No buts. I'm serious." He added when Quinn was going to make a comment. He finds some of the Glee Club members practicing their choreography and some their singing. He can tell that his kids really want this as to some of them this is their final year.
When their time was up, gathered them around for a pep talk and after Finn speaks on behalf of all the students that they want to win Nationals for him. The whole Glee Club was thankful for for everything.
Lindsay Lohan, Perez Hilton and Martin Fong were the judges. New Directions performance began with the Troubletones singing Edge of Glory. Then it was Rachel's turn who belted out a powerful rendition of Celine Dion's It's All Coming Back To Me Now. The crowd was undoubtedly astounded with her performance. Next up, New Directions performed Paradise by The Dashboard Light featuring a variety of members in solos. The performance was dazzling and the audience explodes with applause.
Quinn stood beside Rachel with their hands intertwined and heads bowed. They were waiting for the results. Portland Scale Blazers' and Vocal Adrenaline stood with them on stage.
"Third place goes to…..PORTLAND SCALE BLAZERS'!"
Quinn felt Rachel's hand squeezed her left even harder and she has to refrain from wincing instead she just bit her lip and closed her eyes.
"Now for the most awaited results of winner of this year's Nationals Show Choir is," A few seconds past which seemed like hours to both the teams on stage.
"NEW DIRECTIONS!"
Quinn instantly opened her eyes and turned to Rachel who hugged her. She put her arms around the brunette's waist and twirling her around while they both laughed, tears in their eyes. Santana claimed Quinn when they pulled away and Mercedes gave Rachel a bone-crushing hug before moving on to Quinn. For two minutes, everyone hugged each other. Tears and laughter and smiles were everywhere. Everyone pushed Rachel to get the trophy and once she did, she held it up high earning an ear splitting cheer from the crowd. Quinn met her eyes and she looked lovingly at Rachel before she realised what she was doing. Quinn immediately turned around and mentally slapped herself for being obvious.
Rachel furrowed her eyebrows in confusion when Quinn turned away from her. She had met Quinn's eyes and saw something in the blonde's eyes that is familiar and heart-warming. But she couldn't fathom what it was so she just let it go and continued celebrating her club's win.
The Glee club members entered their school slowly, the trophy in Artie's hands. Banners saying 'Congratulations' were hanged around the building. A few of them were holding their breath as they walked in. Students of Mckinley High stopped in their tracks and at what they were doing to look at the group who had just entered the school. The hockey goons marched towards them, slushie cups in their hands. The Glee kids braced themselves but instead the cups showered them with confetti. The students then gave New Directions a hero's welcome. Students lined the halls to congratulate Glee Club on their achievement while Will was congratulated by his fellow teachers.
Quinn was standing at the corner of the hallway leaning against the wall as she watched Rachel sign her first autograph. She smiled at the scene and at Rachel's face before continuing her celebration in the choir room. The trophy is placed in the display case and the Glee members never felt so happy and proud.
A few days after New Directions' win, the Cheerios also managed to take home the Nationals trophy. Sue Sylvester walked around the halls with her creepy scary smile while Becky Johnson dragged the trophy in a wheelbarrow behind her all week.
It was the Seniors' last Monday in McKinley. Rachel Berry stood at her locker looking over at a letter from Julliard. For the better half of her morning, she had been staring at it, afraid to open it. As soon Kurt entered the school, he ran towards Rachel Berry's locker fortunately finding her there.
"Rachel!" he called breathlessly. "Rachel. Oh my God I received my letter from NYADA!" Kurt continued excitedly as Rachel turned her attention towards the boy. She smiled at him widely.
"What did it say? Tell me!" Rachel put a hand over Kurt's shoulder.
"I got in!" The two of them squealed and students passing by just gave them weird looks.
"Oh my God Kurt. Congratulations. I knew you had it in you. I am so happy for you right now!" Rachel smiled more widely if possible as she hugged Kurt. "Come on. Let's go find Quinn. I want to open mine," she took Kurt by the elbow and slightly jogged towards the blonde's locker. Kurt wanted to ask why Quinn needed to be found so Rachel can open her letter but instead he just shut his mouth. A smirk playing on his lips.
"Quinn! Quinn!" Rachel loudly called as she spotted Quinn walking with her back on them. The blonde turned around momentarily and smiled seeing Rachel.k
"Hey," Quinn greeted softly as she smiled warmly at Rachel, "Hey Kurt," Quinn looked over at Kurt losing the lovey dovey look in her eyes.
"Good morning Quinn. I hope you are having a good day so far. Can you come to the choir room with us?" Rachel asked but began walking towards the choir room already not waiting for Quinn's reply. Rachel finally freed Kurt and walked quickly ahead of the two.
"Could you be more obvious? Your eyes were practically saying 'I love you Rachel Berry. Please have my babies'," Kurt laughed as Quinn blushed and glared at the boy.
"Shut up," she grumbled as they entered the choir room. Rachel was pacing muttering something, her hands gripped a letter tightly.
"Oh you received your Julliard letter," Quinn sat down on the piano as she figured out why Rachel was so nervous. Rachel only nodded and continued pacing.
"Well anytime soon." Kurt mumbled leaning on his left leg.
"But what if I didn't get in? What if I got rejected? What am I going to do? This was part of my dream since I was a toddler. If I didn't get accepted, my heart is going to break. I am panicking and hyperventilating. Oh my gosh," Rachel fanned herself with the letter as her pacing stopped.
"Hey hey. What's meant to be is meant to be right?" Kurt smiled taking a step towards his bestfriend.
"Yeah and I'm sure you've got nothing to worry about," Quinn added as she stood up from her seat walking closely to Rachel. Rachel let out a shaky breath closing her eyes.
"Ok. I'm ready." She breathed opening the letter gently, hands shaking. Silence enveloped the three as the only sounds heard were the rustle of the letter being taken out from its cover. Quinn and Kurt shared a short look before looking back at Rachel who was reading the letter with a blank expression. Finally Rachel's eyes found the floor. Kurt and Quinn immediately thought that she didn't get in and was about to comfort her when Rachel looked up, tears in her eyes and her megawatt smile on her face.
"I got in," she said. Kurt squealed loudly and embraced her tightly. "I got in!"
Quinn hugged her as tight and even spun the brunette around earning a melodic happy laugh from Rachel.
"I-I…Wow." Rachel stammered staring at the letter.
"See? I'm very happy and proud of you Rach! But I'm going to go and tell Mercedes about our achievements." Kurt ran out but not before sending Quinn a wink.
"How do you feel?" Quinn asked beaming at Rachel. Rachel looked at her with still teary eyes but a wide smile.
"I feel so happy Quinn. I've never felt so happy before," Rachel replied softly. Her eyes then caught the attention of a letter in Quinn's hand. "Wait, you've got one too!"
Quinn blushed lightly nodding. "Well? Open it!" Rachel ordered excitedly. Quinn looked at her and let out a deep breath before tearing the white envelope open. Rachel watched with excitement as Quinn reads her letter.
"Quinn Fabray.." Quinn let out a shaky breath here before continuing," Congratulations. We are pleased to welcome you into a select community of motivated and creative future product designers, trend setters, industry leaders and all around movers and shakers." Quinn's vice was drowned out before she even got to finish stating her letter. Rachel lunged at her throwing her tan arms around Quinn's neck and squeezing gently.
"You're in Quinn! You're in!" Rachel clapped giddily jumping in her spot.
"I guess I am!" Quinn smiled.
"We have to tell the other Glee Club members," Rachel said excitedly as she walked out the door only looking back to tell Quinn to follow her. Quinn smiled widely happy that she got in but the thought of being in New York with Rachel really just made her heart beat faster.
On Thursday, the last Glee club meeting of the year was started by Mr. Schuester singing 'Forever Young'. The founding members of Glee which included Rachel, Kurt, Mercedes, Tina and Mercedes performed 'Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat' to the club gathering a few laughs from the members. The Seniors then performed 'You Get What You Give' to the underclassmen also telling them to take care of the Glee Club now because it's theirs now.
The day of the Graduation came the next afternoon. The auditorium was packed with proud family members, teachers and other students. Puck and Finn performed 'Glory Days' as Seniors are given their diplomas. Graduation caps were thrown up. Cheers were booming from the audience and soon New Directions Seniors were only left. They were sitting on the seats eyes on stage.
"I can't believe it. We've graduated," Finn said softly breaking the relative silence.
"Yeah we can't believe you graduated either," Santana teased as Finn glared at her.
"I believe congratulations are in order people!" Mercedes said. "Congratulations to Kurt who got in NYADA. To Rachel who got in Julliard. Nice honey! To Mike who's going to Chicago and dance! To me because I'm going to LA!" Everyone cheered but Rachel asked something.
"Puck and Finn. Where are you guys going?" she asked with mild curiosity.
"I'm actually going to OSU to study law. And maybe going somewhere big if I get out of something in OSU," Puck smiled proudly and Rachel beamed at him proudly. He was patted in the back a few times before attention was onto Finn.
Finn smiled almost sadly, "I'm joining the army to change my dad's discharge status." He looked at all his friends, their faces of surprise, shock and confusion didn't really surprised him.
"W-what?" It was Rachel who asked.
"I know you heard it and was just confirming it for the second time. I'm joining the army. I'd thought about this once the beginning of the year actually." He smiled sheepishly.
"Whatever makes you happy man. I support you," Puck smiled at him and Kurt nodded.
"Even though your decision sounds really dangerous. I'm going to support you too because this is what's making you happy right?" Kurt said emphasizing on the word this.
Finn nodded,"Yes. I really want to change my dad's discharge status. Also holding a gun in real life sounds so cool," he said and chuckles were heard. Rachel got up from her seat and hugged Finn tenderly not letting go for a good few seconds.
"Just be careful alright?" She was obviously crying as her voice gave it away. Quinn was a bit jealous of the interaction between the two and couldn't help but feel stupid because there was no real reason that she should be feeling jealous. Finn was after all Rachel's boyfriend for a long time. Rachel had also mentioned once that Finn was like her best friend, most times. She obviously just cared so much for the boy that this hug is needed. She sighed silently and just smiled.
"I will Rach. I will," Finn replied wrapping his arms around Rachel's petite body.
"Group hug!" Mike shouted and everyone closed in on Finn and Rachel.
"Enough of this mushy stuff. Party is on tonight ladies!" Puck yelled.
"Just what I need. Come on Brit, we should go." Santana said walking away from the group.
"Oh yes. Can we just go to the janitor's closet just for five minutes? I'm really-" Brittany was cut off by Santana's nervous laugh.
"See you guys at the party later," Brittany said and soon they were gone.
"Where they going so early?" Mercedes asked.
"They're going to have a family dinner," Quinn smiled.
"Oh talk about family dinners. I also need to go. I'll see you guys later," Mike said waving.
"So do I actually. My dads planned something specials for me tonight," Rachel said excitedly, "I'll be at the party, Noah! See you all there," she hugged every one of her friends and walked out quickly.
"Do you have any family dinners to attend to Puck?" Finn asked. Puck shook his head. "You can join us you know. My parents don't really mind," Finn offered.
"Well um ok sure why not? I'll just set up the party later on then," Puck answered scratching his mohawk.
"Let's go then!" Finn said energetically. As the remaining Seniors stood up, Kurt linked his arms with Quinn and Mercedes.
"I'm very sure you Mercedes have a family dinner to attend to but what about you Ms. Fabray? Any dinners to go to? If you don't you're always welcome to our house and I'm very sure Rachel and her dads would welcome you with wide arms," Kurt ranted.
Quinn chuckled, "Actually I do have a family dinner to go to. My sister's going to be there too."
"That doesn't sound so happy girl," Mercedes commented.
Quinn sighed. "Not really. Me and my sister just didn't get along very much in the past but hopefully today will be different."
"Don't worry about t babe. After that dinner you can go to Puck's and maybe just maybe get to kiss Rachel," Kurt teased giggling with Mercedes. Quinn shoved gently into Kurt making him laugh even harder.
"PARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!" Puck shouted loudly as they exited the school.