Happy Saturday!

Just a quick thanks to the suggestions I received, I really liked the ideas and I plan on fitting the into the story soon. They won't be in this chapter, but hopefully I'll put them into action in the next one.

Oh, and glee last night? I've never seen anything sweeter/ sadder than Rachel's tattoo. I don't think they could have played that more perfect.

Anyhow, here is the magnificent chapter twelve :D enjoy!


I glanced at the clock for the millionth time. 9:17 PM. I forced myself to look away and to stop focusing on Finn and Quinn. Quinn played it perfectly. She had him in the palm of her hand, and he thought he was in love with her. In love? For the first time that evening, his words finally sunk in. Sure, I knew exactly who he was talking about, even if he didn't, but I never took the time to really process his words.

He loved me.

He loved me.

The girl who lived life in the shadows won the heart of Finn Hudson. And now as far as he's concerned, Quinn's the girl who swooped in and stole his heart. My eyes gradually moved back to the clock. 9:21 PM. What could they possibly be doing? …Never mind, I actually don't want to know what they might be up to. Quinn may be cold- hearted and the Queen of Mean, but when it came down to looks, she was stunning, and I don't know of a boy who'd be able to resist her forever. Well, except Kurt.

"I'm sure they'll be home soon," a voice from behind me said softly. I turned around to see Brittany entering the living room and sitting down of the couch next to me. "They just went out for dinner and a movie, I'm sure they'll be back any minute now since the movie ended at 9."

I gave Brittany a confused look. "What are you talking about?"

Brittany scooted closer to me. "I've never told anyone this, but it really sucks to be sisters with Quinn Fabray. I feel trapped, and I can't find a way out. I'm always left behind in her shadows, and everyone only knows me as the sister of Quinn."

"What are you getting at?" I asked her, still very confused.

"I don't thin k you're a bad person, Rachel. In fact, I admire you. You put up with all of Quinn and Sue's crap, and you still end up coming out strong. It's no wonder Finn thinks so highly of you," Brittany said. "I'm as tired as anyone of Quinn getting everything she wants, and I'm especially tired of this relationship with Finn. It was fine when she just wanted him as her date, but now that she's stringing him along, it's not okay anymore. There is no doubt in my mind that he will soon see straight through her little act and start his search up again, but what do you expect to happen after that? You and Finn live happily ever after while Quinn sits at home and just takes it? Rachel, I'm totally rooting for you and Finn in the end, but until you find a way to get out of Quinn's grasp, it's never going to happen."

I shifted around in my seat uncomfortably. "I never really thought about it that way."

Brittany shrugged, "I'm sorry Rachel. Not just for Quinn, but also for myself. I've been realizing lately how horribly you've been treated, and I know that I've been a big contributor to your pain. I shouldn't have let it go on for so long."

"It's not your fault," I replied. "I accept your apology, Brittany, but it's my fault everyone treats me so poorly."

"Don't say that!" Brittany immediately said. "You're great, Rachel."

"Thanks Brittany. And maybe you should start taking your own advice. You don't have to be forced to live in Quinn's shadow. I think that if you start to show this sweet and caring side, you'll see how many people actually care about you. The best person you can be is yourself."

Brittany grinned, "Thanks, Rachel. You're a great sister." She pulled me in for an unexpected hug, which I kindly accepted, wrapping my arms around her as well. Brittany pulled way, "I should probably start on my homework. I'm trying this new thing called actually doing my homework on my own."

"Good for you," I congratulated her. I watched as she stood up from the couch and walked up the stairs to her bedroom.

It was nice having someone on my side in this house of terror. Now, of only Quinn would see me as a normal person rather than a disgrace to society trying to overtake her every possession. Suddenly, I heard a noise coming from the front door. Just as Brittany had predicted, I heard Quinn and Finn entering the house from the other room. I couldn't see their position in the foyer, but I was close enough to be able to pick up their conversation.

"I think my letter from that music program will be arriving any day now," Finn said to her, excitement pouring from his voice.

"Music program?" Quinn asked. "What music program?"

"Ummm… the music program I've been telling you about all the time. Remember?" Finn said slowly.

There was silence for a moment before Quinn finally replied. "Right, that program. Sorry, I forgot. I don't know where my head has been lately."

"It's cool," Finn responded.

Even from a room over I could feel the awkward tension between the two. I dared a few steps towards the foyer, and peaked my head around the corner to get a visual of their conversation too.

Finn was glancing down at the watch he was wearing. "I should probably head home. My mom will be wondering where I am."

Quinn took a step towards him, "Do you really have to go?"

He nodded, taking a step towards her too. "Yeah, I have to."

"I've really enjoyed getting to know you in person, Finn," Quinn said. "I'm glad to have the opportunity to spend time with you outside of the computer. You're a great guy, and I'm so lucky to have you in my life." She wrapped her hands around his neck and pulled him down towards her and placing the softest kiss on his lips. I watched in horror as his hands wrapped around her waist, pulling her closer to him, deepening the kiss happily.

It didn't matter what he thought of the real Quinn, he thought they had an incredible past, and he was in love with her.


I made my way through the school cafeteria on Monday and sat my lunch tray down at the table Tina and Kurt were occupying. They both turned toward me excitedly as soon as I sat down.

"Rachel, guess what?!" Tina exclaimed.

"What?" I asked, mustering up as much as much excitement as I possibly could. I still hadn't told them about he events that occurred over the weekend, so as far as they knew I was still in a pretty good mood about taking down Quinn.

"Things are happening between Kurt and Blaine!" Tina squealed. She turned to Kurt, "Tell her what happened!"

"He asked me out to dinner, that's all," Kurt said nonchalantly.

My eyes widened, "Wait, what? Kurt, he asked you out? This is great news! Where are you guys going?"

"It's just a casual meeting at Breadstix tomorrow night," Kurt said.

"Okay, Kurt that is enough," I crossed my arms. "You can act as cool and collected about this as you want, but we all know you are screaming like a little girl on the inside. So, drop the act and spill it!"

He gave me a stern look for a second before giving in. "Okay, you're right. I am beyond excited! I just don't want to get my hopes up to only be disappointed later on. What if it doesn't work out?"

"But what if it does work out?" Tina asked.

"Yeah, come on Kurt. You're always telling me to believe in myself, and now it's time for you to do the same," I said to him. "You're a good guy Kurt, and you deserve the best. You deserve to love with your whole heart, and Blaine can be your chance."

"I suppose you're right," Kurt said to us.

Tina clapped. "I can see it now. Klaine, together forever!"

"Klaine?" Kurt and I both asked at the same time.

"Yeah, Kurt plus Blaine equals Klaine," Tina explained. "Just like Mika and Tina equals Tike, and… the other one I came up with is Finchel."

"Finchel?" I asked her, "You're combining our names now?" I raised my eye brows in disbelief.

"It's so perfect!" Tina replied. "Just like you and Finn."

"Speaking of Finn and I," I began, readying myself to tell them the events of the weekend, "It looks like his relationship with Quinn is really taking off."

"What do you mean?" Tina asked. "Are they actually a thing now?"

I nodded, "They did spend forever after their date night on Saturday making out by the front door. It's so unfair, she's just stringing him along, and he's standing there thinking that he is in love with her when she actu-"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa," Kurt interrupted me. "Did you just say in love with?"

I blushed, "On Friday night he came over and I talked to him for a while, and he was talking about Quinn with me. He said that she was so much different than the girl he met online, but he knew that girl was somewhere deep inside of Quinn, and that he fell in love with that internet girl."

"And the internet girl was you!" Tina exclaimed. "Oh, my gosh, Rachel! This is so exciting! Not the Quinn part, but the love part. There is no way Quinn can compete with true love."

"Yeah, but until Finn sees it, Quinn's the one he loves," I told her, killing her excitement. "Let's change the subject. Every time we bring up the discussion of Finn and I, our moods are killed. Let's just spend this lunch time being happy, okay?"

I was losing it, and I knew that they could tell it was happening. After years of being walked all over and then suddenly having an opportunity of escape was finally getting to me. I needed to reach Finn. Somehow. He needed to know the truth. I needed out of my terrible home environment, but how was I ever going to manage that?


Okay, so I'm not a big fan of this chapter, but I needed a chapter to kind of fill in some time and I was having a bit of trouble writing it. But I hope you still liked it! I'll try to update soon!

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