What's Hidden Chapter 11: Getting Under Her Skin, a glee fanfic

A/N: Ok, this is Quinn's side only this time. I hope this makes everyone happy!

Getting Under Her Skin

Quinn was awake before her 6:30 alarm rang. She had been awake since 5:30 thinking about Rachel. Trying to figure out some way to help the tiny diva that she was watch slowly fall apart. It seemed she was the only one who actually noticed and could see through Rachel's walls that were getting built up further every day. She couldn't believe that Rachel had talked Miss Pillsbury out of everything. Well, actually, never mind that one. For being a counselor, she really was oblivious sometimes.

At 6:29, Quinn sighed and turned the alarm off before getting out of bed. She was going to find some way to get Rachel to talk if it was the last thing she did. Plus, since it was Tuesday, she was sure that the Glee kids would not be letting Rachel get away with quitting last week. She decided that today, Quinn Fabray was going to be the protector of one Rachel Berry.

Quinn made it to school in record time, quickly grabbing her books to the morning so she wouldn't have to be far from Rachel. It also happened to be in her favor that Quinn had 6 of her 7 classes with Rachel. Their only different class was 7th period, but they happened to be across the hall from each other.

Quinn headed to Rachel's locker and saw the remains of a slushy on the ground. She was immediately pissed. She walked to the nearest bathroom, knowing that the diva was never far. Unfortunately, Rachel seemed to have been there and gone already. She silently prayed that Rachel would be in 1st period as she made her way there.

This time, luck was on her side and Rachel was sitting in her seat, staring at the wall. Quinn noticed that the girl's hair was wet and her eyes were slightly bloodshot, more then likely from crying.

As Quinn sat down, she hoped for any sort of look from Rachel, not even caring if it was a scowl, as long as she acknowledged her. Nothing. Not even one accidental glance. The brunette's head stayed straight and never moved throughout the entire period.

2nd, 3rd, and 4th period were the same way. Not so much as a glance thrown her way.

As Quinn was heading towards lunch, via the route passing Rachel's locker, she noticed Karofsky walking with a slushy going the same direction. Quinn saw red.

"Karofsky!" He froze and turned to look at Quinn

"Just where do you think you're going with that?"

"Berry, who the fuck else?"

"No, she is now off limits for you and the rest of you jocks."

"Ha! Good one Fabray. Now I must go pay her a visit." He turned to way away, but Quinn was quicker and caught him off guard, slamming him into a locker.

"What the fuck Fabray?"

" I told you she is off limits! If I see you or any other jock go near her with a slushy, insult her, or even look at her funny, you will be sorry. And if you don't believe me, just try it. I swear to all things holy that I will rip your balls off and shove them so far up your ass you'll be able to taste them! Understand me!" Quinn sneered at him.

"Ok ok, I get it."

"Oh, not done. If any one of your little jock friends do ANYTHING, I will blame you. Understand? I will make your life a living hell!"

Karofsky glared at her but nodded in agreement. He would never admit it, but Quinn scared the hell out of him when she was pissed.

"Good, now get out of my sight!"

He pulled himself away from the lockers and walked away, but not before dumping the shushy on Jacob Ben Israel on the way.

Making her way to the lunch room, Quinn could find the diva no where. She checked the lunch room, choir room, auditorium, a few empty rooms, and the bathrooms with now luck. She really hoped Rachel hadn't skipped out on the rest of the day. The bell ringing signaled the end of lunch and Quinn made her way to 5th period with the rest of her afternoon books she had gathered in her search for Rachel.

She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Rachel sitting in her usual seat, completely ignoring her, but she didn't care. Rachel was still at school.

Quinn walked slightly behind Rachel on their way to 6th period, just incase. No one even dared to try. She figured her little ass chewing of Karofsky had gotten around by then and no one dared to cross her.

Between 6th and 7th, Quinn followed Rachel to her locker, but stayed a few feet away to avoid being noticed. That's when she saw Kurt, Mercedes, and Santana circle Rachel. She was able to hear parts of the exchange as she walked closer.

"Listen here man hands. Your ass better be in Glee this afternoon. Quit being so fucking stuck-up. Hell, you weren't even with Finn when I fucked him, let it go already!" from Santana.

"Seriously diva, just because you didn't get a solo you have to get pissed off about it. It's not just about you!" came from Mercedes.

"Honestly, the world does not revolve around you! Grow up!" came from Kurt.

Quinn had heard enough at this point. She could see Rachel clenching her fists as her body started to tremor. She put herself between Rachel and the three of them.

"If I hear one more word to her from any of you, I will make you life hell!""Oh shut up Prego. No one gives a damn."

"Shut up Lopez. I'm sick of you and your shit. Leave her alone or I let it slip to coach the real reason you got a boob job." Santana paled just slightly before stomping away.

"As for you two jackasses. Leave her the fuck alone or I will make sure you get a slushy bath on a daily basis, if not more!

Mercedes cut in "What the hell Quinn. Why are you defending her? She deserves if for quitting Glee, she's just selfish!"

"Newsflash Mercedes, I quit as well and yet I'm getting nothing about it from anyone. Why her? Hum? You both better leave her the fuck alone or I will have the jocks on your asses so fast your heads will spin!" Quinn was practically growling at them as she spoke.

Kurt and Mercedes looked at each other and bolted

Quinn turned around to look at Rachel. She was shaking and her head was down. She placed a hand on her shoulder and guided her towards the same bathroom as yesterday after the slushy incident.

When they entered the room, Quinn kicked two freshmen girls out and check the stalls for any other lingering students. Once satisfied, she locked the bathroom door to avoid anyone wondering in.

Rachel had backed herself against a wall, her head was still down and she was shaking. Quinn walked to Rachel, putting her arms around the small girls' shoulders and pulled her into herself. She could feel Rachel immediately tense at the gesture and try to pull away. Quinn had other ideas though. She held tighter to Rachel and started to talk calmly to her as she rubbed her thumb up and down her back.

"It's ok Rach. I promise that I'm not going to hurt you. No one else is in her but us. You're safe right now." She could feel Rachel beginning to relax and noticed that her shirt was becoming wet. Rachel was crying. After a few seconds, she began to sob into Quinn. Quinn decided to keep talking.

" I'm here Rachel. I'm not going anywhere. I've got you. I won't let go." Rachel was starting to shake violently as she sobbed. Quinn noticed the chair a few feet from her.

"Ok Rach, We're going to move to the chair, ok?" She could feel Rachel nod and readjust so her head was buried into her shoulder. Quinn moved her arms and simply picked up Rachel, who immediately wrapped her legs around her waste and held on tighter. Quinn walked them to the chair and sat down. Rachel stayed with her legs and arms around Quinn and started to sob harder.

"That's it Rach, just let go. Keeping it in won't do you any good. Just let it all out."

Rachel continued to sob into Quinn's shoulder for another 10 minutes and was showing no signs of stopping. Quinn did the only thing she could think of to help calm her down: sing.

You feel like you're falling backwards
Like you're slippin' through the cracks
Like no one would even notice
If you left this town and never came back
You walk outside and all you see is rain
You look inside and all you feel is pain
And you can't see it now

But down the road the sun is shining
In every cloud there's a silver lining
Just keep holding on (just keep holding on)
And every heartache makes you stronger
But it won't be much longer
You'll find love, you'll find peace
And the you you're meant to be
I know right now that's not the way you feel
But one day you will

Rachel was no longer sobbing, but letting out quiet whimpers.

You wake up every morning and ask yourself
What am I doing here anyway
With the weight of all those disappointments
Whispering in your ear
You're just barely hanging by a thread
You wanna scream but you're down to your last breath
And you don't know it yet

Rachel relaxed into Quinn

Find the strength to rise above
You will
Find just what you're made of, you're made of

Rachel let out a small sigh

Rachel had calmed down as the song ended. She took a few deep breaths before picking her head up, refusing to look at Quinn. Quinn gently cupped Rachel's face and turned her head to look into her eyes. She could see the pain running through Rachel's eyes. It broke her heart to see Rachel this way.

"It's ok Rachel. I'm not going to say anything to anyone. This is just between us. I don't want you feeling alone anymore. I'm here Rachel. Let me help you. Please."

Rachel could tell from Quinn's eyes that she was sincere in her words. She stood up and walked to the sink to wash her face.

"Listen Rachel, I know you have no reason to trust me, but please give me a chance to try, ok? Let me show you that I'm worth trusting. You don't have to tell me anything until you're ready to. I'm not going to push you into anything. Just please know that you're not alone and that I'm willing to do anything to help you."

Rachel took a deep breath and started to speak "Thank you Quinn. Thank you for helping me today, for being there. I will agree to you helping me, but not until you can prove to me that this is not a joke and that you're sincere."

"I will do whatever it takes Rachel. I promise."

Quinn was taken off guard when Rachel flung herself into her arms. As she pulled away, Quinn noticed that Rachel had a genuine smile on her face, not the fake one she had been using lately.

"Lets get out of here Rach."

"Don't you have Glee to go to?"

"No, didn't you hear that part? I quit after you did last week."

"No Quinn you - "

"No Rachel, don't. I don't want to be anywhere near them. They treat you like shit and I'm sick of it. I refuse to be a part of it any longer."

"Why are you doing this Quinn?"

"Because everyone needs somebody. Last year you never once turned your back on me like everyone else did when the pregnancy got out. I don't want you to feel alone anymore."

"Thank you Quinn. I think I'm just going to go home. I want to be alone for a little bit I think."

"I understand. Let me see your phone for a minute." Quinn quickly added herself to Rachel's contact list and sent a call to herself.

"Ok, I put my number in your phone and I also called myself so I have yours. Call me if you need anything Rachel, ok? I don't care what time it is."

"Thank you Quinn. While I can't promise that I will, I'll keep it in mind. I'll see you tomorrow Quinn." She turned and started to walk away.

"Hey Rach? Please don't hurt yourself. I understand that you don't want to open up yet, and that's fine, but please, don't take things out on yourself."

"I promise nothing Quinn, but I will remember that."

As Quinn laid in bed that night, she prayed that she had at least started to get to Rachel. And that Rachel would start to trust her and open up. But most of all, she prayed for Rachel's safety. She sent a quick text to Rachel to let her know she was thinking about her "Hey Rach, just wanted to say that I hope you are doing ok. I'll be waiting for you at your locker tomorrow. You won't be alone."

A few streets away, Rachel was laying in her bed when her phone beeped. As she read Quinn's message, she couldn't help but smile. She sent her a quick reply "Thank you Quinn."

Song is One Day You Will by Lady Antebellum