Author's Note: Okay, this is just a simple chapter. I hope y'all like it. And reviews, please. I promise to update faster, though.
This morning, I nearly got reprimanded by my boss, haha! She caught me crying over writing something in my notepad. Oh yeah, I wrote a very emotional chapter that would unveil a certain past and God, I did cry over my own piece. Hahaha.
Quinn's final words confirmed that indeed, Rachel's life will change. Once again, she is the high school Rachel Berry fearing the roots of one certain blonde. But is "fear" really the word for what Rachel felt as she went back inside the dance studio? She wouldn't know because she has a smile on her face.
Quinn sat at one corner talking to some other staff of the production. She rightfully introduced herself to them as Rachel's assistant and publicist. Some reacted and thought right away about her life being hell but she just shrugged and said, "We'll see about that."
While Rachel was rehearsing, Quinn mingled with other staffs. They liked her right away. Her witty jokes, the way she seems to relate with back stage stories, the way she talks and laughs whenever someone cracks a joke – they all loved it about Quinn. Some staff secretly felt sorry for her since she's working with some diva.
And while she was slowly perfecting and enjoying dancing, Rachel watched Quinn closely. Yes, the way she handles herself confidently still hasn't changed but if there's one thing that time changed about Quinn, it is that she's now the more people-person. Unlike the HBIC Quinn in high school who only cared about the people she wanted to care for, the Quinn she's watching as of the moment is caring for the world.
It's weird for Rachel dancing at that very moment. She's watching Quinn and dancing well. She never did that good when she concentrated too much.
The rehearsal was soon over and Rachel found herself in the living room waiting for Brittany and Quinn to finish cooking their dinner. She feels a little pissed over Quinn not letting her join a party tonight with her few friends.
When she felt tired of waiting, she went to approach the two girls. She entered the kitchen and found Brittany trying the first taste of what Quinn cooked.
After she got the first taste of Quinn's Pumpkin Tortilla Soup, Brittany closed her eyes and cherished the moment that the soup scattered its taste into her whole being.
"Mmmmm.. Was that an earthquake, Quinn?" Brittany asked playfully.
Quinn and Rachel looked at Brittany puzzled.
"Was that an earthquake or did you just rock my world!" Brittany exclaimed.
Quinn and Rachel laughed at Brittany's new found obsession – pick up lines.
"God! Quinn! This is amazing! Probably the best vegan thing I've had for like the past three years!"
"Excuse you?" Rachel said trying to pretend upset. "I don't think something can taste better than my Vegan Tofu and Vegetable Pot Pie," Rachel continued as she grabbed a spoon and tasted the soup for herself to see.
Indeed. Brittany was right. The pumpkin soup was as perfect as its cook.
Rachel was speechless.
"See?" Brittany said proudly.
They spent the next hour talking about how Quinn learned to cook vegan meals. Quinn said she wanted to cook for someone who was vegan and she wanted to impress that person badly. When Quinn stopped talking, neither Rachel nor Brittany dared to ask who the person was. They both knew who it is.
After dinner, they settled to watch American Idol and found out that Mercedes made it to Hollywood week. After a round of comments from Rachel about Mercedes' performance, Quinn prepared for going home.
"I should go. Remember, Ms. Berry, we'll be having our 1-hour jog tomorrow. That beer belly isn't helping you, "Quinn said in a business manner.
Rachel realized that Quinn never addressed her in her first name but always called her "Ms. Berry" and whenever possible, she wouldn't even say her name.
"Please, Quinn, call me Rachel and excuse me, I do not have a beer belly. That is just a rude accusation" Rachel said.
"I'll try," Quinn replied.
Rachel sighed, "Don't be late for tomorrow, we'll run at six thirty."
"You bet, ma'am," Quinn said then smiled.
"So I guess, we'll be having more of you for the next months," Brittany said as she pulled Quinn into a hug and breaks it.
"My contract with Ms. Berry here ends in three months, so I guess I'll be having three months of pick up lines from you," Quinn said looking at Brittany. The latter just smiled at this.
"I didn't know there was a contract," Rachel said. For some reason, knowing that Quinn will have to leave her life again soon, it secretly broke her heart.
Both Brittany and Rachel walked Quinn to the door. She was putting on her coat when Brittany said, "Did it hurt?"
Rachel's eyes widened. She's suddenly scared of what Brittany could possibly be talking about?
Quinn asked, "What did?"
"When you fell from heaven?" Brittany asked as she flushed a playful smile.
Rachel sighed in relief. Of course, it was a pick up line.
"B, I think there's something in your eye," Quinn looked concerned.
Rachel looked at Brittany as she scratched her eye with her knuckles.
"I don't think so, Q," Brittany looked confused as well as Rachel.
"Nope," Quinn smiled the said, "it's just a sparkle."
Brittany laughed at this and Rachel seemed impressed. "Nice one, Quinn," Rachel said laughingly.
"I better get going," Quinn said as she opened the front door.
"Q, may I ask you something?"
Quinn nodded expecting a pick-up line.
"Santana...is she-"
Quinn knew where this was going so she cut the chase and said, "She's okay, B. A little pissed over huge books, but she's doing great. I believe she's gonna make a good doctor someday."
Rachel and Brittany smiled.
"Did she ever-"
"No, B. She never dated anyone since high school," Quinn again knew.
This stunned Rachel. She never realized how Santana loved Brittany until now.
Quinn continued, "She's waiting, B."
Brittany smiled as tears formed in her eyes.
"Well, Quinn should be going. See you tomorrow, Quinn," Rachel said trying to stop the drama.
"Yeah, good night girls. Sweet dreams," the former HBIC said as she stepped out of the room.
Once out of the door and hearing the door shut behind her, Quinn walked towards the elevator slowly. Her feet were suddenly heavy. Her body suddenly feels weak. Breathing suddenly became so hard to do. Her hands are trembling and she could hear the sound of her heart breaking.
All of the composure that she kept all day suddenly vanished. This is the real Quinn now.
She reached the elevator and realized she was alone, pressed "G" and as the elevator door shut, tears ran down her face non-stop.
And there she knew, these are tears she held the entire day since seeing the face that broke her heart. And it's breaking even more.
For Chapter 12: Quinn remembers something from the past. Hints! And oh, did I mention someone's coming back?