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July 5,2011 11:34 a.m.
"What do you think will happen if I steal one of those paintings, Rachel?" Quinn asked quietly as the two ascended the wide stairs. Rachel glared at her blonde friend. Quinn grinned.
Rachel looked around feeling overwhelmed, excited and nervous all at once. She cannot believe she will be here two months from now. She was so happy, she lets out a squeak of excitement. Quinn rolled her eyes but smiled at Rachel.
"You ought to breathe every few seconds you know," Quinn said as they turned the corner.
"I'm just ecstatic, Quinn. This school is one of the best and I still can't believe I'll be going here. Gah! I'm so excited," Rachel skipped around Quinn with joy.
"You deserve to be here, Rach. You should know that by now," Quinn placed a hand on the brunette's shoulder earning a grateful smile from the diva. "Come on. Let's go in here." Quinn wiggled her eyebrows as she approached double doors beside each other.
"Quinn! Come back here," Rachel whispered fiercely, looking around. She looked back at the swinging door and groaned before following her crazy blonde friend. "Are we allowed here? What if they see us? Quinn, wh-."
She stopped herself from speaking as she turned around to see the vast theatre that is in front of her. This was the biggest theatre room she has ever been in and it gave her the chills.
"Rach, close your eyes." Rachel frowned at Quinn. "I'm not ging to do anything bad, I promise." Quinn laughed lightly. Rachel closed her eyes with a smile and after a few seconds she heard Quinn's voice again. "Imagine yourself at that stage over there." Quinn started as she grabbed Rachel's hand and started to walk towards the stage.
Rachel let out a slightly shuddering breath, tightening her grip on Quinn's hand.
"With a yellow flowing dress that glows when the spotlight is on you." Quinn continued. "You see a massive amount of people, waiting for you to perform, anticipated, excited." They were halfway to the stage now. "The small orchestra behind you is smiling at you as you look at them too. The lights around the theatre are now closing and a single spotlight comes out from above, shining down upon you." Rachel giggled at that. "The orchestra starts to play and you let out a breath." Rachel let out a breath as they climbed the stage. "You start to sing to..."
"On My Own. Definitely On My Own." Rachel whispered but loud enough for Quinn to hear.
"On My Own." Quinn slowly let's go of Rachel's hand and jumped gracefully off the stage before taking a seat on the third row.
Rachel started to sing gradually getting more confident. Quinn just watched, her hands wrapped around her knees as she stared in awe at Rachel. She noticed that Rachel's eyes were still closed. After a few minutes, Rachel ended the song finally opening her eyes to look at the clapping Quinn.
"Go Rachel!"
"We love you Rachel!"
"I want your autograph!"
"Get off the stage!"
Quinn shouted in different voices making Rachel laugh. A noise at the back caught their attention and all they saw was a black woman leaving the theatre with a wave. Rachel furrowed her eyebrows but smiled at Quinn who was approaching her. She sat down at the edge of the stage exhaling loudly.
"And how did that feel?" Quinn asked taking a seat beside Rachel. Rachel looked at Quinn and the blonde was momentarily taken aback. Rachel's face displays pure adoration, pure happiness, pure contentment. For a few seconds Rachel didn't speak just smiled at Quinn. "Wow, I think this is the first time I am seeing you speechless."
"It's wonderful Quinn. Do you want to try? It's an exhilarating experience."
"Nah. I'm alright. Imagine with a real audience. I wonder if you're going to faint then." Quinn smiled standing up and dragging Rachel with her.
"Yeah I wonder." Rachel hummed and as they opened the theatre doors Rachel asked,"Do you still want my autograph?"
"OMG. This is an amazing building." Rachel commented.
"Yeah it's so big." Quinn replied taking in the surrounding.
"Oh look, an exhibition! Let's go look!" Rachel grabbed Quinn's hand and entering the room.
A lot of mannequins were spread out across the spacious room with different types of dresses and clothes.
"Oh my! They look so admirable. I wonder how much they cost." Rachel said as a tall, scruffy blonde boy greeted them.
"Hello, the name's Liam, do you need any help?" His voice was a bit high-pitched and his smile was dazzling.
"Hello Liam. My name is Rachel Berry and this is my friend Quinn Fabray. She is coming here this year," Rachel said proudly.
"Well it's nice to meet you two. I've been here for two years and going on my third. This university is awesome." Liam smiled again.
"Yeah, we can see." Quinn smiled back. "Oh, how much does this dresses and clothes cost? Do you know?"
"Well that depends on the person who made it. They never show the prices. You have to go straight to the person who designed it." Liam replied as the three walk around eyeing the displays.
"Liam!" An old man with round glasses shouted, beckoning the blonde boy over.
"If you would excuse me, ladies." Liam politely said before going to the old man.
"I think he's got the hots for you Quinn," Rachel whispered leaning at Quinn. Quinn rolled her eyes.
"You really think that? Did ou not notice the way he spoke and stood and moved around?" Rachel shook her head clearly confused.
"He plays for the other team," Quinn whispered, as they continued walking around. Rachel still looked confused and Quinn sighed. "He's gay Rachel." Recognition dawned on the brunette's face before looking at Quinn again.
"I don't think so, Quinn. I think he's very much straight. He was flirting with you," Rachel argued.
"There's a difference between being friendly and being a flirt, you know." Quinn replied.
"I still don't believe it." Rachel smiled.
"I would bet that you are wrong and I'm right but I don't want to crush your feelings." Quinn smirked.
"Ha ha ha. Fine, I bet dinner that he is not gay." Rachel said with determination.
"Whatever you say," Quinn just chuckled softly.
"Sorry, my professor just wanted to speak about my newest design. So, anything else I can help you with?" Liam smiled again. Rachel returned a mega-watt smile.
"Actually there's a question I would like to ask, if that's ok?" Rachel started and Quinn knew what she was going to ask. She shook her head behind Liam, mouthing the words 'Don't'. She didn't think Rachel would be that blunt now, would she? Rachel ignored the blonde and cleared her throat.
"Are you, in any case, gay?" Rachel asked, a smile still plastered on her face. Quinn face-palmed her face moving beside Rachel.
"I'm sorry, Liam, that my friend is so blunt. I never thought she was that blunt." Quinn glanced at Rachel who frowned at her. They were met with a hearty laugh.
"I don't mind really. Wow that's one good laugh. Thank you." Liam continued to laugh as Rachel and Quinn stood looking at the older boy who was still laughing, now more calmly.
"Yes, yes I am gay," Liam smiled chuckling a bit. Quinn looked amused and Rachel has her mouth opened. "My boyfriend is actually here. He just went to the toilet." Liam said as he lead the two girls to the snack table."Oh look there he is." He pointed towards the door where a black haired guy stood, his hair ruffled. He looked around and finally saw Liam.
"Rachel, Quinn this is my boyfriend Derek. Derek, this is Rachel and Quinn. Quinn is coming here at FIT this September and they are awesome people." Liam introduced sliding an arm around Derek's waist.
"Hello girls. Nice to meet you." Derek said sternly, nodding his head with a small smile.
"Hello Derek," Rachel beamed at the couple.
"Liam, baby, can I borrow money please? I left my wallet at our apartment." Derek asked. Liam hurriedly reached for his back pocket where his own wallet is.
"Of course, of course. Here." Liam gave Derek at least sixty dollars and Derek smiled, kissing Liam on the forehead.
"Thank you honey, I'll see you at home." Derek waved at the three before going off.
"You two are adorable together!" Rachel exclaimed making Quinn roll her eyes playfully.
"Yeah, we've been together for a year and a half. I feel so lucky," Liam said with dreamy eyes.
The afternoon was spent looking at the exhibitions and talking. Mostly talking. Before the two girls left FIT, they had Liam's phone number and he has theirs. They instantly clicked with Liam, finding that he is very humorous and easy-going.
"That's an amazing school you're going to, Quinn! I'm so proud of you!" Rachel said happily.
"Yeah it is an amazing school. Too bad it's so close to your school though. Can't a girl have her space?" Quinn wiped her forehead dramatically, earning a soft slap from Rachel. Quinn laughed and then smirked at Rachel, remembering something.
"You owe me dinner, Ms. I-Have-A-Sixth-Sense." Quinn laughed entering their car. Rachel pouted.
"Fine, fine. I believe you have good gay-dar Quinn." Rachel said.
"You got word from Santana right?" Quinn smiled. Rachel nodded. "I think being with her for so long enhanced my gay-dar." Quinn laughed.
"I think so too. Come on, let's eat." Rachel beamed at the blonde starting the car.
July 6, 2011 19:35
For the whole day, the two decided to just stay in the hotel and watch films. Rachel managed to make Quinn watch five musicals and four Disney movies. Popcorn bags were around the bin as the two girls were leaning against the bed in front of T.V.
"Did I ever ask what's your favourite Disney movie ever?" Rachel asked softly as Mulan sang the song "I'll Make a Man Out of You".
"I don't think you ever did." Quinn said. "But I think my favourite one would be Beauty and the Beast." She smiled remembering the first animated film she saw.
"No way! That one's mine too! I love the love story between them." Rachel looked excitedly at Quinn before looking back at the T.V.
"I agree. " Quinn nodded.
"You know, a Beast who's just really lonely and in search of love. At the end, he let's go of the girl she loves to make her happy. That's admirable, that is. I think the message was to not judge a book by its cover." Rachel said.
"Yeah and there's Belle, understanding, brave and strong. She does not care about what people really think and she is a woman of principle. I think that's exemplary." Quinn replied. Rachel nodded.
Quinn looked outside and saw the sun setting. New York was out there and they were inside. It's not right.
"Get dressed, Rachel. Let's go out. It's not right to be inside when ew York is out there. Come on! Up, up, up!" Quinn commanded, grabbing her jeans, shirt and jacket off the bed and entering the bathroom.
A few minutes later, she got out of the bathroom. "You read-" she stopped mid-sentence as she saw Rachel putting on a shirt, her back on Quinn. "Oof. Sorry." Quinn turned back around, blushing profusely.
Rachel laughed, "I don't mind Quinn, we're both girls anyway." Rachel said.
"Right, Yes. That's right. Okay, are you r-ready then?" Quinn asked as she turned around to a fully clothed Rachel.
"Yes. Where are we going, may I ask?"
"I'm going to meet up with a few gangsters round the block to get some drugs. Come on." Quinn's face was deadly serious as she explain to Rachel. The brunette's eyes widened. "I'm kidding. Just come on, trust me." Quinn smiled opening the door. Rachel shook her head, smiling widely, slipping out the door.
The drive took more or less twenty minutes and when they were at least three minutes away from their destination, Rachel cheered loudly, now knowing where they were going.
"Grab the bag behind you please." Quinn commanded turning right and noticing the parking lot. Rachel grabbed the bag and opened it.
"Ice cream, crisps, water and sandwiches. A picnic, huh?" Rachel laughed.
"Yeah, it's going to be awesome because it's sunset too." Quinn said putting the car to a stop.
They were in Brooklyn Bridge Park and there was a lot of people walking, jogging, sitting down and there was even a few people dancing. The two walked towards the benches that overlooked the bright New York.
"Oh wow," Rachel said sitting down and placing the bag down between them. Quinn rummaged around the bag, taking out the box of ice cream.
"Here have a popsicle. They're vegan." Quinn said before Rachel could interrupt.
"Thank you Quinn." Rachel took it from the blonde's hand and felt something that travelled up to her elbow. If Quinn had felt it too, she didn't show it. So Rachel just shrugged, imagining that it was the coldness of the popsicle.
Quinn felt it too and immediately hid her reaction by bowing her head and taking out another popsicle for herself. Her hand was tingly from Rachel's touch, she exhaled slowly gathering composure.
"You ok?" Rachel asked worriedly. Quinn nodded, looking out at New York.
"How's Beth?" Rachel asked after a few minutes of silence.
"Beth's great. I've texted Shelby every day since we came here." Rachel knew she wanted to say more so she waited. "I miss her."
"That's very understandable. If you didn't miss her, I would ask 'What was wrong with you?'" Rachel chuckled lightly.
"What else do you have in here?" Rachel asked taking the bag in her hands. Quinn scooted closer looking in with Rachel.
"I wan those crisps." Quinn said and Rachel took it out. Rachel placed the bag on the ground and put her head on Quinn's shoulder. The blonde gasped quietly, not loud enough for Rachel to hear. Rachel's hair tickled Quinn's reddening cheek. Rachel hugged Quinn's left arm and sighed.
"I know I've been saying this many times now but I'm really happy you're my friend now. My best fried even."
"Of course. And I really don't mind you saying all those things every second. It helps boost my ego." Quinn smiled. Rachel laughed, her body vibrating softly against Quinn's gasped again but she relaxed a few second later. They stayed like that for a while as the sky turned darker making New York glow more. Quinn sighed happily, putting her head on top of Rachel's, feeling so content.
"Quinn?" Rachel hummed. Quinn grunted in response. "What if I'm not good enough? What if I failed all my classes? What if-?" Quinn interrupted her with a hug.
Pulling back Quinn said, "If you do, which is never going to happen by the way, we'll be here for you. Your friends, your family. There's nothing to be afraid of. You will take New York by storm, ok? I'll be right here beside you, midge." Rachel glared, smiling. "So, cheer up and stop being insecure because you don't need to be." Quinn said. Rachel hugged her tenderly before resorting back to their previous position.
"New York is divine." Rachel commented.
June 7, 2011 3:42 p.m.
"Come on Quinn. The earlier we are, the better seats we have." Rachel said grabbing a bag which was full of food. Rachel had plan to take Quinn to the Bryant Park to watch a film outdoor. It was her way of expressing gratitude towards Quinn for everything the blonde had done and said.
"I'm coming, I'm coming." Quinn ran to the bed, grabbing her phone and stood by the door. "Ready!" Quinn panted a bit.
"Let's go then!" Rachel marched out of the room, followed by the blonde.
They arrived very early, to Rachel's great satisfaction.
"Are we not too early?" Quinn asked as they laid down blanket on the grass a few metres away from the screen.
"No, not at all. I'm fairly sure that this place will be crowded by the clock struck 4:15 and we probably won't get good seats. You know the phrase 'If you snooze, you lose'," Rachel smiled proudly to herself. Quinn just laughed.
Rachel was right. When the clock told them that it was 4:15, the place was loaded with teenagers, old people and families. It was noisy and so alive. Quinn and Rachel was playing chess to pass the time.
"Have you been in contact with our friends at home?" Rachel asked.
"Yes, I have. Mostly with Santana, Brittany and Puck. They told me to say hi to you anyway." Quinn said moving her queen. "What about you?"
"I've been in contact with Finn, Kurt and Puck. And I heard from Puck that he's planning to rent a bus so all of us Glee kids can go to the beach or go on a road trip." Rachel said, moving her pawn.
"Oh yeah heard that. That actually sounds good. Just us teenagers, no parents or authoritative figures." Qunn smiled.
"I agree. I heard everyone wants to go anyway, which is wonderful, since we're going to be in different states in two months time." Rachel nodded.
"Yeah, might be the last time we spent time with each other for a long time." Quinn agreed, taking down Rachel's bishop. The screen turned on and everyone quieted down.
"Oooooh movie's starting." Rachel sat up beside Quinn and putting down her head on the Quinn's shoulders once again.
"You have a very comfortable shoulder Quinn."
"So I've noticed." Quinn smiled as the movie start.
Author's Note: I am really really really sorry for late updates. Really sorry. I have no excuse except school. I'm really sorry.
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