A/N: This is an edited version of chapter 11. I noticed some serious errors so i had to change them! Anyway, I should have the epilouge up by Friday then it's finished *yey* So for now, please enjoy chapter elevenn. :)

Crossing Boundaries.

Rachel watched nervously as her classmates all walked onto the stage. She held her breath as the last few dispersed and waiting patiently for her name to be called out. Her hands were clasped together, shaking in time with each other, she turned slightly, throwing her head over he shoulder. She caught the eye of Quinn who smiled at her, baring her sparkling teeth before nudging her head, Rachel's eyes following. She looked to where Quinn was indicating, the back of the room. She shot Quinn a confused glance before finally realising what she was meant to be looking for. At the back of the room, stood a proud Finn, his eyes glistening as Rachel's name was called out. She gasped and smiled before walking forward an onto the stage.

She walked down the final step and into the arms of her father's, squeezing her so tight she was afraid she was going to burst. Their tears imprinted on her graduation gown, Rachel turned to the stage, watching the rest of her class mates accept their diplomas. She watched as Quinn shot up out of her seat and gracefully skipped on stage, up to Principal Figgins, snatching her diploma and punching the air, her face etched with pride. She laughed and was engulfed in a hug, then passing a sobbing Quinn onto her parents.

"Now ladies and gentlemen. That concludes the handing out the diplomas!" The hall erupted into cheers and Rachel laughed as she heard Puck and a few other football players hooting, calling out to the shocked but proud principle, "Anyway, now, the valedictorian, also known as the only person to actually go beyond their predicted outcome," Principle Figgins raised his eyebrows, smiling at the almost innocent kids scattered infront of him, "It's time to make her speech, everyone welcome Rachel Berry." The room erupted into cheers again as Rachel waltzed on stage, receiving cheers and catcalls off her peers.

"Thank you Principle Figgins. Wow, I can't believe we've all finally graduated," She looked out into the crowds, everyone staring at her with blank expressions. She felt the nervous spinning in her stomach, her eyes darting the room for some kind of inspiration. Finally, she locked eyes with the one person, who filled her with hope, "I had a speech about striving for your dreams and stuff prepared, but yano what, scrap it." She took a deep breath, inspiration filling her instead of air "From when we first started McKinley, reputation was everything to us. It was a dog eat dog world here, if you were on top, you were everything, if you were bottom, you meant nothing," She looked at Kurt and the Glee kids, offering a small smile before continuing, "But does it all really matter. I mean look at us, we've all finally done it, we've finished." She looked back out into the crowd, catching Finn's eye, her smile beaming through the room "Through-out my whole school life, I've always had someone to lean back on, my friends, family, teachers," She saw Finn chuckle and found herself giggling aswell, "And finally, I'm here. I've done it. This probably isn't the best speech you've ever heard but let me tell you one thing, if you think high school was hard, then boy, you're gunna' find the real world hell. Just remember, the only important opinion, is the one you hold of yourself." Rachel smiled and looked over at Quinn, who suddenly burst into applause, the whole room joining her.

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Everyone now crowded outside the school building. Proud parents hugging their embarrassed kids, friends all congratulating each other. Rachel looked around, her face lighting up, amazed at everyone. She saw Quinn and Puck in the corner of her eye, engulfed in each other, she laughed and walked over to them, screaming as she neared. "Whoa, Berry! You nearly deafened me!" Puck laughed as he brought her into a hug, gently patting her on the back before letting go and wrapping his arms back around Quinn.

"Wow Puck, you actually passed, I'm amazed." He feigned hurt and laughed, resting his head on Quinn's shoulder as Rachel turned around, a small tap on her shoulder distracting her attention.

"That was quite a speech Berry, I was impressed." Quinn scowled at the whiny tone of Santana but Rachel just smiled, not wanting to let their stupid feud ruin her day.

"Thank you Santana. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours." She out-stretched a hand, patiently waiting for a response.

Santana just sneered and chocked back a laugh, before turning to walk away, flicking her perfectly curled hair in Rachel's face. "Oh, and Puckerman," She turned around seductively, her hand on her hip, "If you were wondering, 6pm my parents leave." She laughed again before winking and turning around, strutting off towards her family.

"Lopez!" Quinn pushed her way out of Puck's grasped and stormed towards Santana, hatred fuelling her aggression, "Back the hell away from my man! He doesn't want you or your stupid slutty attitude!" Quinn smirked triumphantly and waltzed back to Puck, pulling him down and kissing him, her eyes never leaving Santana, who retreated, clearly hurt by her words.

Rachel started to walk after her before a hand on her shoulder stopped her. She smiled, biting her lip before turning to be caught off-guard, her lips suddenly pre-occupied by Finn. She placed her arms on his shoulder's, gently pushing him away, before circling her arms around his neck. "Hey." She whispered softly, placing her head on his chest, his rapid heart-beat pounding through her ears.

"Hi." She barely caught the words, her mind to pre-occupied with thoughts about Santana, and how to apologise for Quinn. "I thought your speech was awesome." She knew he was smirking and she lifted up her head, before smacking him playfully on his arm, his grin widening. "No really, it was great." He brought his lips softly down to hers, before pulling back slightly, "I talked to your dads." Finn felt Rachel gasp silently, tightening her grip around his neck, "No, they're cool with it, actually. They say I'm a good influence on you, I've made you do good things, or some crap like that!" He laughed again, Rachel smiling and pulling his head down to hers, locking their lips together one more time.

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Finn left shortly before Rachel, whispering about how he'd see her later, afraid her dad's might hear. Soon after, Rachel was being dragged along, Quinn yelling at her about how they need to start getting ready or they'd be late for the party. Rachel mentally smacked herself, the graduation party at Brittany's how could she forget? She quickly kissed her father's, explaining that she was staying at Quinn's for a graduation sleepover before jetting off to meet Quinn at her parent's car.

They both raced to Quinn's bedroom as-soon as her parents unlocked the front door, their graduation gowns flying all over the place. Quinn reached into her closet and brought out two boxes as Rachel started to fix up her hair. Chucking one of them at Rachel, Quinn grabbed the other box and made her way into the bathroom, not coming out until half an hour later.

Rachel checked her phone several times, smiling at simple messages she received off Finn, sometimes laughing so much she had to re-apply her make-up. Eventually they both said their goodbye's and she opened the box, slipping into the dress it contained. It was simple, but yellow, hanging off her, outlining her small frame. There was blue lining around the bottom and waist line, which again, exaggeration her petite body. She smiled at herself in the mirror, pleased with how she looked.

"Rach?" A small voice echoed through the room and she turned quickly to see Quinn standing behind her, a small blush on her cheeks, her hands behind her back. "I need you to help me zip this up!" She bit her lip, blushing again as Rachel laughed and made her way around her. She removed the zip from Quinn's small hands and began to tug upward, the zip only budging a bit.

After several seconds of attempting to get the zip to move up further, Rachel sighed, turning Quinn's body slightly so she could face her. "Quinn Fabray, what could you have possibly eaten in the past month that's made you put on weight." Her teasing tone was clearly missed by Quinn who began to tear up at the mention of weight, Rachel instantly felt guilty and pulled her into a hug.

"It's not what I've eaten." Rachel pulled back, confused and Quinn bit her lip, her face scrunching up before she turned away from Rachel and walked towards her window.

"Quinn, what do you mean?" Rachel reached out and took hold of Quinn's hand, instinctively feeling worried for her best friend.

After a few seconds of silence, Quinn spoke and Rachel began to worry, "I have something to tell you." Her mouth formed a small 'o' as she registered the next few words, her eyes wider than mouth. "I'm pregnant."

A/N: Dun. Dun. Dun... Hey. So reveiw and stuff. Pretty please. Everyone enjoy the christmas episode? I loved it. It's good to know they've left finchel open. I loved the Artieness!

PEACE