Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been really sick and I still am but I didn't want to keep you guys waiting forever. This chapter isn't very long, but it's still sweet as cherry pie ;)

I was reading back through some earlier chapters and I realized I said that this fic was starting in their junior year of high school. I don't know what I was smoking that day but this is supposed to be in their senior year, as you all will see clearly in this chapter. I'm really sorry about that, I hope it didn't ruin the story for any of you!

Please keep reviewing, I love reading your comments!

Quinn couldn't have imagined a better weekend than the one she had just spent with Rachel. They spent the whole weekend holed up in that tiny cabin, eating, laughing, watching movies, and of course, having lots and lots of loud, screeching, ear piercing, sex. Quinn was sure her body would never be the same. They had done it on the bed, in the shower, in the hot tub, on the kitchen table, on the countertops, on the floor, and every other place imaginable.

As they were packing up to leave on Sunday, Quinn presented Rachel with a small box. Quinn had gotten Rachel a promise ring, too. She didn't want to be the only one in the relationship to have one, that didn't seem right. It wasn't anything extravagant, but she didn't feel like it needed to be. She wanted it to be simple, a simple promise that she would be with Rachel through anything that came hurdling their way. She had the ring engraved to say "I promise you forever". She wanted to Rachel to know, every time she looked at the ring, Quinn would be with her for as long as they both were alive.

Rachel squealed when Quinn slipped the ring on her finger and gave her a long, passionate kiss.

Quinn?

Yeah, Rach?

I really need to show you something. I was going to wait until we got back home but I'm just so excited…and there's no one else I'd rather share it with.

What is it?

Rachel fished a white envelope out of her purse and handed it over to Quinn.
It hadn't been opened. Quinn turned it over to look at where it had come from. New York Academy of Dramatic Arts. NYADA. Quinn held her breath. She hadn't known Rachel had already applied.

I didn't want to open it without you, Quinn. I failed to tell you I applied early. I'm really sorry about that. But, if I didn't get in, I'm going to need you to hold me, Quinn. Because if…if I didn't get in, then, I think…I don't even know.

Don't be sorry, Rachel. C'mon let's open it together.

Quinn started to tear the envelope on the left while Rachel took the right. They both pulled the folded white paper out of the envelope.

You read it, Quinn. I'm too nervous.

Are you sure, Rach? This is a really big deal. I think you should read it. It's your letter.

Please, Quinn. Please read it.

Quinn held her breath in and gently unfolded the letter that held Rachel's fate.

She scanned the letter and quietly read it aloud for Rachel to hear.

Dear Rachel Berry, thank you for your interest in NYADA. We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted-

Rachel screamed and Quinn screamed right along with her. They jumped up and down on the bed, ran around the cabin, and screamed some more.

You did it, Rach! You got accepted! Rachel…I am so proud of you.

Rachel pulled Quinn in close and sobbed on her shoulder.

Quinn wrapped her arms around her girlfriend.

Why are you crying, my little star?

I'm…just…so happy, Quinn.

I know, baby. I know.

Quinn pulled Rachel in even closer and held her. Her girlfriend just got accepted to the most prestige dramatic arts college in New York. She was so fucking proud, she couldn't explain in words how proud she was.

They drove back to Lima, singing and laughing along the way. Rachel was lit up like a Christmas tree and Quinn was smiling ear to ear. She had always known it was Rachel's dream to go to NYADA for college and eventually, to star on Broadway. Well, check one off the list. It wouldn't be long before both of those items were crossed off.

Rachel asked Quinn to pull over right before they hit Lima city limits.

They got out and walked down to the nearby lake. It was freezing, but Quinn didn't care. Rachel could probably tell her to commit murder and she would, because she was that whipped and that in love with Rachel.

They sat under a tree, as they had many times before. What was it with them and trees? Quinn would probably never figure it out.

I need to ask you something, Quinn.

Okay, little star, ask me.

Will you…ummm…

Quinn could tell there was hesitation and maybe even a little bit of fear in Rachel's voice and her eyes, god, her eyes were boring into Quinn's soul.

Rach, whatever it is, you can ask me.

Rachel nodded and licked her lips against the cold January wind.

Will you…come with me? To New York? After graduation, will you come to New York with me?

Quinn took a sharp breath in. Rachel had asked her. Finally. She was so scared what would become of their relationship after graduation. She never wanted to assume that Rachel would want her to go with her to New York. But, thank god, she had finally asked her.

She stood up and offered Rachel her hand.

C'mon, Rach, we need to get back home.

But…Quinn…you didn't answer my question. Do you not want to go with me?

Quinn smiled. It was so fun teasing Rachel.

We need to get home so you can tell your dads and everyone else that you got into NYADA. Then, we need to start working on my college applications. You know, colleges in New York, perhaps.

Rachel squealed as she realized Quinn was being a tease and took her hand and ran back to the car.

Quinn started the car and felt Rachel's hand tangled with hers.

I love you, honeybee.

And I love you, little star.