The night before the music festival all four of the girls were sat in their astronomy room hideaway trying not to worry, or more accurately Quinn was trying not to worry, none of the others seem particularly fazed by the prospect of dressing up and singing in front of the rest of the school. Adjusting her arm irritably the blonde fished another vampires tear from her pocket and chewed on it to distract from the painful itch, the nerves had re grown and mobility was back but the cut hadn't fully healed so the infirmary had insisted on the bandages staying on. And every time Quinn tried to scratch the itch from the healing skin…
"Quinn Fabray stop touching your arm it's still healing!"
Wincing at her rapped knuckles the Ravenclaw pouted and shook her hand out while shooting a sulky look at her girlfriend.
"But Rach…it seriously itches! Surely a few light scratches wont be dangerous, there must be something we can do, a safe way to relieve the itch?"
Santana smirked, her mind on a completely different kind of itch and she turned the page in her magazine, wisely choosing not to share her less than clean thoughts as the little Gryffindor was already annoyed with Quinn.
Rachel paused to shoot a glare at the Latina, she knew exactly what the girl was smirking at! Then she turned back to Quinn and sighing rummaged in her bag for a long moment before extracting a small jar of ointment.
"Okay, if it will shut you up I will apply some more of the cream…but this is your last lot before bedtime, it tends to make you a little um…affectionate."
The brunette blushed as she started peeling off the bandages and Brittany chuckled.
"I cant believe you're allergic to something as simple as 'Every use Cream' no one is allergic to that stuff?"
Quinn blushed a light pink and held her arm still while Rachel tended to it.
"I'm not allergic exactly, it's just one of the ingredients causes a reaction, that's all…not a serious one it just sort of makes me happy."
Santanna snorted and laying her magazine down raised a disbelieving eyebrow.
"Um…Q I hate to break it to you but happy is when you find a twenty in your jeans on laundry day or discover your favourite ice cream is half price. You get loved up, last time you tried to kiss me for crying out loud!"
Rachel smirked and muttered.
"Quite, and if that's not strange and unusual behaviour I don't know what is."
Santana narrowed her eyes and pointed a finger warningly towards Rachel.
"Watch it short ass, just because Q doesn't want us fighting does not mean I wont kick your ass later!"
Rachel poked her tongue out and went back to slathering the cream liberally over the angry red scar tissue on Quinn's arm. Letting her head fall back on the sofa the blonde let out an obscene moan at the relief of the irritable itching.
"Oh my…Rachel, you're my goddess, that feels soooooo good!"
She let out another groan and Rachel started to look so flustered that Santana burst out laughing and even Brittany chuckled before leaning forward and gently tugging on the Ravenclaw's foot.
"Hey Q, we get that it feels good but if you don't quiet down then I think Rachel might combust with embarrassment at the noise you're making."
Quinn flushed and grimaced as she glanced at her girlfriend.
"Sorry baby…it's just you have no idea how annoying that itch is…although it was distracting me from tomorrow. How come you guys aren't freaking out at the prospect of having to get on stage in front of…everyone!"
Rachel smiled brightly at the prospect and shrugged.
"I'm not scared by it, cautious maybe but I'm actually looking forward to it, thanks to your I Pod Quinn my appreciation of muggle music has grown tremendously! And this festival will only introduce it to more people, I think it can only be a good thing, plus I had such fun picking my song!"
Looking at the Gryffindor she looked at her other friends for some kind of support.
"S, come on are you telling me the prospect of being all arty isn't making you worry just a little bit, if only for the sake of your reputation?"
Stretching in her chair and pulling Brittany into her lap the Latina shrugged nonchalantly.
"To be honest Q…not really, I mean my song is pretty kick ass though I was sort of worried when Miles gave me Jazz…I mean it's more your genre than mine but after a little help from your I Pod it was sorted no problem, besides which I wantz my baby to see me shake my stuff!"
Sighing Quinn looked over at Brittany and just raised an eyebrow, the Hufflepuff just shrugged sheepishly.
"I like to dance, you know that Q, I always have and to be honest I got the easiest song genre of all I mean, modern pop pretty much sums up a good seventy percent of music, and it took a while but your I Pod has a really extensive range of music on it and I found a song I actually think say's what I would want to if I wrote one."
The Ravenclaw sighed then sat up as Rachel finished tying the bandage off again and frowned.
"Hold up a second, is there anyone who didn't end up choosing a song off of my I Pod…and how come I didn't even know it had been loaned out like a library book?"
Brittany and Santana both looked to Rachel and when the blondes eye caught hers the little Gryffindor flushed guiltily and played with her fingers looking everywhere but at her girlfriend.
"Well, everyone was having a mini freak out about the festival and you were still in the infirmary so we…um sort of all got together and just decided to flip through and find suitable songs."
Groaning Quinn sat back and closed her eyes.
"So pretty much anyone involved in the festival has heard my entire music collection, and you know just for the record some of those were already on it…and uh some of em…we're on collections and stuff so you cant really judge me."
Santana just grinned evilly.
"Oh calm down Fabray, everybody has a song or two that they're ashamed to admit they like, just because you have the Frog Chorus on there doesn't make you un cool or a dork."
Quinn squeaked in outrage and Brittany chimed in mildly.
"And although people mock them now both Star Trekkin and Doop got to number one so they must have been hits at one time."
The Ravenclaw Captain let her face fall into her hands and she tried to hide as Rachel couldn't help but add.
"And while Vanilla Ice was only known for the one song I'm sure plenty of people brought 'Go Ninja Go' and as for Chesney Hawkes, I hear some people consider it a classic."
From behind her hands they all heard Quinn mutter.
"I hate you…all of you, everyone makes mistakes!"
After a general round of laughter the blonde let Rachel pull her into a hug and even smiled despite the shame.
"On the plus side if everyone has heard those atrocities on my I Pod then standing in front of them and kicking out a country song doesn't seem so worrying anymore!"
Rachel clapped her hands delightedly and pressed a kiss to her girlfriends cheek with a grin.
"See, tomorrow will be no problem at all, in fact…I bet you end up enjoying it, you have a lovely voice, sometimes a little on the sharp side but generally you sound very pleasing."
Frowning Quinn tried to work out if that was a compliment or not and Santana just shook her head and reached over to pat the Ravenclaw's shoulder.
"Just agree with her so we don't get a fifteen minute explanation of where and when and what exact songs you go sharp on, you know she has one hell of a case of over expanded vocabulary-itis."
Now it was Quinn's turn to snort with ill disguised amusement as Rachel huffed and flicked her hair.
"Well as someone with excellent diction I feel it is my duty to point out that you just made that word up, which is pointless when you could have simply referred to me as overly verbose or…"
She was cut off abruptly by Quinn kissing her, after an initial moment of surprise and mild annoyance at being interrupted she responded. The blondes tongue adequately distracted the Gryffindor long enough for Brittany and Santana to sneak from the room, the Latina waved a hand in thanks and Quinn managed to free one hand from Rachel's hair long enough to give her friend a thumbs up.
Several long moment's later Quinn pulled away and dragged in a much needed breath of air, Rachel pouted at her and played with the buttons on her polo shirt idly as she spoke.
"I should be angry with you for that deliberate act of distraction on your part…however you are extremely good at kissing me so I suppose I don't actually mind that much, especially if you carry on doing so, after all we are alone now."
Sitting back Quinn furrowed her brows and pretended to think about it, jumping slightly when Rachel simply slid her hand up under the blue polo shirt and palmed her breast, all with that innocent smile of hers in place. The blonde swallowed.
"W…well yeah I suppose that it would be a wasted opportunity to…oh you figured out it was a front fastener this time huh?"
As Rachel smirked and slid her other hand up along Quinn's abdomen the blonde reached out pulling her closer and into a very thorough kiss, never let it be said Quinn Fabray couldn't take a hint…well at least when it was blatant!
The fading sounds of Puck and Finn finishing up their rendition of Fallen angel by Black Veil Brides could be heard in the 'backstage' area of the dais where the acts were performing, Miles was running around in her jeans, boots and t shirt trying not to look panicked as she organised the acts, the roar of applause sounded and the two boys came running backstage still pumped from their act and high fived each other and a bewildered Miles.
"Rock totally rules dude!"
Puck smirked at his partner in crime and nodded in agreement as he regarded his fellow Slytherin who was preparing to go up next.
"Hey Santana, sucks that you got stuck with jazz, me and Finn definitely got the better end of the deal by getting rock."
Santana rolled her eyes and checked the sleeve of her pinstriped suit before tipping her fedora hat at them and smiling thinly.
"You guys got rock because it's the only thing you could be trusted with, now if you'll excuse me I'm about to go out there and make a few hearts melt and pants wet."
Finn pulled a face at the remark but Puck just leered and let Santana push him then head up to the stage where she was being announced, the mohawked boy elbowed his friend.
"Come on let's get out there and watch this shit, plus I really want to see how Brittany reacts to this!"
Smirking they bolted out to where the students were watching with interest, the first couple of rows were for the performers so they could easily watch but slip back when they were needed, Rachel and Quinn were there with their robes over their costumes and holding hands like a young couple in love should be. Brittany was literally bouncing in her seat waiting for her girlfriend to come on stage, suddenly Miles emerged with a saxophone looking slightly flushed and cleared her throat.
"Um…so ah that was Finn and Puck demonstrating the new rock genre, now you have jazz, swing jazz to be accurate and to show you what it entails exactly here's Miss Santana Lopez!"
Gesturing with one hand the curtain drew back revealing the full jazz band at the ready (full after Miles skidded over to take her place among them that is) and Santana in her pinstripe suit leaning on a painted wall background and flipping a coin over her knuckles, there was a beat and then the music kicked in.
I like to sneak a drink, And roll my smoke You see I like my collars pressed I wear big ol' hats, And fancy ties And I hang late with my friends
Santana tipped her hat towards the three girls sat together at the end of the crowd and winked, using the fast pace of the music she strutted across the stage like she owned it, just the way the lyrics suggested.I can take it on the chin with a Cheshire grin I'm a sinner, VIP You know I like mixed drinks, I likes what I thinks I think you know just what I mean
At that line she smirked and pointed out to encompass the student body in general, and her professors in particular, at which point even Cavendish smiled ever so slightly.You know that heroes and legends are one and the same Its-a how you play the game You see, I'm no fool, I'm from the old school It's the fire from the flame
On cue she clicked her fingers and flames seemed to spring from her palms while she ginned before blowing them out.
I like a big ol' car, and fine cigars, You know I'll pick your pockets clean I'm a snake-eye rollin', big league bowlin' And I clean up on the green I got the jack, the ace, the king and queen you know, I like my women mean
Santana turned and leapt down from the stage taking Brittany's hand and pulling her up from her seat and into a twirl.
Cause I'm a big time operatin', never ever hesitatin' sinner vip Cause I'm a big time operatin', never ever hesitatin' sinner vip
After another twirl The Latina dipped her girlfriend low and stole a quick kiss before releasing her and leaping back up onto the stage to wolf whistles.I got the jack, the ace, the king and queen You know, I like my women mean Cause I'm a big time operatin', never ever hesitatin' sinner vip Cause I'm a big time operatin', never ever hesitatin' sinner vip
With the last line she took her fedora from her head and threw it into the crowd bowing low as the applause started.
Quinn looked to Rachel as she sat back down and laughed.
"That was a worryingly appropriate song for her actually, glad I don't have to follow that up she made one hell of an impression, speaking of which Brit shouldn't you be backstage now?"
The blonde Hufflepuff started slightly and swallowed.
"Yeah sorry…on the way just um…well you know that was wow, I'm gonna have to see if I can find who found that hat later."
She headed off still muttering distractedly her eyes firmly turned inwards and remembering the way that pin striped suit had clung to her girlfriend, Rachel laughed and raised an expectant eyebrow at Quinn who nodded and took off into the crowd to locate where the fedora went and barter for it.
Backstage Brittany found Santana and literally stole her breath with the enthusiastic kiss she bestowed on her, pulling back the Slytherin grinned.
"I take it I'm keeping the suit?"
The blonde allowed Miles to propel her gently to the stage opening and grinned back ignoring her flustered housemate.
"Hell yeah, now get your ass out there and cheer for me!"
Winking Santana popped off a salute and literally ran to make it to the front and her seat before Brittany was officially announced. Miles stumbled out from behind the curtain just as the Latina's ass met the seat of her chair, Quinn was still tripping over the rest of the crowd looking for Santana's hat so Rachel linked her arms with her friend and wrinkled her nose in a grin as they turned their attention to the stage and the haggard looking Hufflepuff.
"Alright, after that…stimulating performance (she had to pause for the wolf whistles to die down) we have modern pop music as represented by the wonderful, and I'm not just saying that because she's my prefect, Brittany Pierce!"
Again the curtain swung back and Miles scrambled, this time to play the piano, after a moment to catch her breath she started to play and Brittany stepped from the shadows, her hair down over a tight white tank top and what looked like painted on jeans. She smiled down at her girlfriend and began to sing.
Imagining you're far awayJust searching for the words to sayI feel it when you fall apartOur lives are our greatest art
Quinn looked over at the stage from the back of the crowd and held up the fedora triumphantly as her blonde friend winked back at her before directing her next line to Santana.I don't wanna change your mindCoz I accept you for everything you are and will beStay here with me nowThe only thing that our hearts are made ofAre the acts of forgiveness and loveThe only thing real when push comes to shoveAre the acts of forgiveness and love'Cause in the end no one loses or winsThe story begins again and againWith forgiveness and love
Santana had to smile, either that or cry because this song was so very much 'Brittany' it was scary, her blonde girlfriend had more forgiveness in her little finger than she could ever hope to have in her whole body, it was just one of the things that made Brittany…well, Brittany.
You don't ever have to read my mindYou can see it when you close your eyesDon't believe it when you lose your faithAnother moment is a moment awayI can't tell you what the future holdsOr how to liveAll I know is what feels right lights up my life again and again
Walking backwards to lean on the piano for a moment and ruffle Miles's hair the blonde then turned back to the crowd and launched into the chorus again.
Let's jump the sunLet's find foreverWhere does the time go?Just live your lifeYou'll get another today, today, todayForgiveness and love
Brittany sat on the edge of the stage and crossing her legs leant back to lean on one palm as she crooked the forefinger of her other hand for Santana to move closer, as she finished the chorus for the last time she allowed her girlfriend to pull her down from the stage and into a kiss as the crowd went wild, Quinn managed to make it back to the front although she tripped over one of the chairs and ended up skidding face forward landing a few inches from the surprised Santana and Brittany.
"Uh…I got your hat Brit…and um ow?"
Rolling her eyes, Santana leant down to help Quinn to her feet and gestured with her head to where Rachel was heading towards the stage.
"Go wish your girl luck Q!"
Managing to make the short run to where the little Gryffindor was, Quinn pulled her back gently and lay a kiss on her.
"Show em how it's done beautiful."
With a flip of her hair and twirl of her robes Rachel smiled her brightest smile and headed up to the stage, watching her go Quinn smiled fondly then quickly limped back to her own seat.
"Stupid robes, they should be illegal you know, these things are death traps waiting to happen!"
Muttering she kicked them from around her and checked her bandages were still in place in hopes of avoiding a lecture later. Santana grinned and threw an arm round her friends shoulders.
"Nah Q it's your feet that should be illegal, those damn size eights of yours are lethal weapons, now hush and let's see what the house elf has in store for you shall we?"
Miles weaved back onto the stage and set her hands on her knees for a moment trying to get her breath back before speaking.
"Wow, I have no idea how people do this for a living without magic! Anyway, next up we have the Blues soul style brought to you by Miss Rachel Berry and she chose to dedicate it to our resident Quidditch kamikaze Quinn Fabray!"
Smirking miles skidded over to get back behind the piano while at her friends urging Quinn half stood in acknowledgment and endured the cheers behind a very deep blush before sinking back into her seat and trying to disappear into her robes. Until Rachel came onto the stage that is.
She was in a deadly looking off the shoulder little black dress that ended mid calf and came up to just above the chest line, her hair was piled onto her head and a few locks were loose here and there. The black heels added a couple of inches to her height and accentuated the impossibly long tanned legs. Brittany reached across and closed Quinn's mouth for her as the band started up, and when Rachel started to sing an awe filled silence fell over the room.
At last, my love has come alongMy lonely days are overAnd life is like a song
Walking slowly around the stage the brunette leant on the piano casually as her eyes sought out those of her shell shocked girlfriend.
Oh, yeah, at lastThe skies above are blueMy heart was wrapped up in cloversThe night I looked at you
Smiling slowly Rachel winked at her and moved towards the stairs at the side of the dais, Quinn tried not to panic, or react visibly to her incredibly, incredibly hot girlfriend bearing down on her.
I found a dream that I could speak toA dream that I can call my ownI found a thrill to rest my cheek toA thrill that I have never known
Quinn was sitting incredibly still and was very aware of her body as Rachel moved closer and with a glance to Brit and Santana who moved quickly, she sat on Quinn's lap and slid one hand into her hair playing with the strands at the nape of her neck.
Oh, yeah when you smile, you smileOh, and then the spell was castAnd here we are in heavenFor you are mineAt last
As the last note was held for what seemed an impossibly long time Quinn felt her arms raise with goose bumps at the power behind the words, as Rachel trailed off the applause sounded thunderous though the little Gryffindor didn't seem to notice as she kissed the blonde softly.
"And I aint letting you go Captain Fabray so you better get used to me, now get up on stage and show me what you got!"
Swallowing down a mild case of nerves and a large case of arousal Quinn nodded loosely and stood up before looking around confused for a moment, where was she going again? A light push propelled her towards the backstage area and she nodded and took off, Rachel took her seat and glanced at Santana who was smirking.
"What is it Santana, I can tell you have something on your mind?"
Holding her hands up in surrender the Latina widened her eyes and tried her best to look innocent.
"I never said a word…but as you asked I think you might have broken Q, and I hope that dress wasn't expensive as she looks like she might rip it off of you later."
Rachel didn't want to give the Latina the satisfaction of blushing so she leant into her and whispered huskily.
"Don't worry it slides right off, easy access."
Before that moment Santana hadn't realised you could choke on your own saliva, and as Brittany pounded her back to help her clear her windpipe she looked at Rachel with new respect and chuckled weakly.
"Damn Berry, you got game."
Rachel accepted the fist bump with a grin and turned back to the stage where Miles was consulting her ever present clipboard, with a sigh she pitched it over her shoulder and into the backstage area.
"Okay…um well let's screw that for now anyway, the last genre we're covering today is a Marmite one, you either love it or hate it."
She grinned at the collective groan from the crowd.
"Aw come on it wasn't that bad…just British (that got more of a laugh) anyway presenting for us a little bit of Country music we have Hogwarts very own Calamity Jane…Quinn Fabray!"
The curtain sung back and Quinn strolled out with her usual half grin, faded 501's cowboy boots and a loose plaid shirt over a white vest top, to complete the image was a battered leather Stetson and a guitar, she plucked at the strings idly as Miles took her place in the band and picked up a fiddle.
"Um yeah hey everyone…apparently this song describes my approach to romance, so uh sorry about that Rach"
After the laughter died down the blonde took a deep breath and started to play, all three of her friends raised their eyebrows in surprise, none of them knew she could play and had assumed it was a prop. Getting into the beat and rhythm of the song Quinn relaxed and started to sing, with each word and chord her confidence grew.
Ten tons desire ten tons of passionPickin' up steam 2 souls crashin'No wasted wishes, thrown away kissesI've got a job to do
Quinn got lost in the music her right foot tapping out the rhythm as she belted out the song, it was a favourite of hers from the minute she had heard it and it did bring to her mind her occasional trips and falls both actual and metaphorical in her quest to date Rachel.Rubble and dust, smoke and flamesA glorious mess, wild and untamedWhen I take aim, and set my heart on you
Winking the blonde grinned and gestured to Rachel with an inclination of her hat in the Gryffindor's direction.I'm a wreckin' ballA woman on a mission, pure demolitionBustin' right through that wallNo sense in runnin', you won't see it comin'But it feels so good when you fallI'm wreckin' ball
At the chorus Brittany and Santana laughed and Quinn bowed as much as she could in their direction with her guitar.
It's a sweet kind of damage, a good kind of brokenKnockin' that locked up door wide openYou'll be smiling knowing I'll swing back throughNo holding me back, no slowing me downWhen I want what I want and I want it right nowOn a cast iron chain, headed your wayYou'll know I ain't messin' around
Rachel grinned up into her girlfriends sparkling hazel eyes as she remembered the first time she'd seen the blonde…barrelling towards her at mach ten down the main staircase.
Cuz I'm a wreckin' ballA woman on a mission, pure demolitionBustin' right through that wallNo sense in runnin', you won't see it comin'I'm a wreckin' ballBut it feels so good when you fallI'm wreckin' ballRunnin' on passion, comin' right at yaAnd it feels so good when you fallI'm a wreckin' ballA wreckin' ball
As the last string was plucked Quinn let her hands fall from the guitar and laughed happily at the applause from the crowd, she could never do this regularly but standing up here now she felt really free, and happy as she motioned for Rachel to join her as she couldn't jump down easily, the brunette was there in a second and gratefully accepted the kiss from the shy Ravenclaw who tipped her hat to give them a little privacy.
As they left the stage the applause died down and Miles walked back up sitting on the edge of the stage exhaustedly.
"Okay…that's pretty much it for today, and as fun as that was I'm glad that it was only one day, but please give me a hand here and let the performers know how much you appreciated them!"
There was another round of applause as all the performers came back on stage one last time and then with a yelp of surprise Miles was lifted up above their heads and Puck yelled out.
"And let's not forget to thank the genius behind this who got us all to dress up and make idiots of ourselves, Miss Blaine Miles!"
In the chaos of the ensuing celebration the four girls managed to sneak away and out into the grounds for a breath of fresh air, as they walked Santana kept chuckling.
"And to think we all have to thank Q's eclectic and not altogether wise choice of music for our acts, mine was the best of course, I looked hot, and B obviously, Quinn…apart from the boots and hat you looked like you normally do, and why is it that you're the only lesbian who can wear plaid and make it look not gay?"
The Ravenclaw opened then closed her mouth and looked questioningly at her girlfriend.
"Was…that a compliment or an insult?"
Rachel laughed and pulled Quinn closer to her.
"I think you looked and sounded amazing, and I have to admit that song did make me chuckle."
Grinning shyly the blonde ducked her head and shrugged carefully, still mindful of her arm.
"You on the other hand…Rachel I mean…wow, even Santana looked impressed."
As three eyes swung her way the Latina sighed as though it was no big deal.
"Okay I admit it, you scrub up pretty well Berry."
Rachel grinned in triumph and walking backwards she made sure to sway her hips and move overly provocatively while singing.
"You wanna kiss me, you wanna hug me!"
Santana was the one to blush for once and the two blondes had to lean on each other they were laughing so hard, Rachel squealed and started running for safety with the Latina hot on her trail.
Quinn sighed slightly and let her head rest on her friends shoulder.
"I wish…that things could stay like this you know? No pressure just friends and laughter it's just so different here…away from things."
She trailed off and Brittany kissed the top of her head.
"We got your back Q, anytime you need us we will be there…assuming that is that those two don't kill each other, we better intervene before they make it to the lake."
Nodding in agreement they heard a squeal and some splashing and with wide eyes their amble turned into a jog. When they rounded the corner both brunettes were sat with their back against the old oak tree smiling smugly.
"Not a bad response time I suppose but we can improve on it, don't you agree S?"
Smirking the Latina put an arm round the Gryffindor's shoulders and nodded her agreement.
"Definitely…now you two, should we present our little gift to Q out here, as it's a mild night and things seem to be going from mildly raucous to outright riotous in the great hall?"
Brittany joined the two brunette's who stood and steered Quinn onto the nearby bench. The Ravenclaw raised a suspicious eyebrow and looked around cautiously.
"If this is an intervention because of the vampires tears I swear I cant help myself there's like an addictive e number in them or something!"
Santana rolled her eyes and took her position on the right of Brittany while Rachel went to the right and they all looked like they were trying their hardest not to laugh.
"No, not an intervention…we just wanted to show you our appreciation of the fact you unknowingly loaned us your I Pod, so we…um revamped one of the tracks on your 25 most played, we hope you enjoy our unique version!"
At that Santana tapped her wand to the I Pod in question and it started playing the track, as the notes sounded Quinn didn't know whether to laugh or hide.
You are the one and only, oh yeah Call you, call you by your name or call you by number They put you through it But you'll still be doing it the way you do it And yet, they try to make you forget Who you really are, remember you know you the best Your not the same as all the rest
You are the one and only Nobody we'd rather see You are the one and only They can't take you away from me
Rachel gestured to herself pointedly as she sang the word 'me' and the other two gestured her way as well.
You've been a player in the crowd scene A player on the best team Your soul embraces one more in a million faces High hopes and aspirations, and years above your station Maybe but all this time you've tried and walked with dignity and pride
Quinn smiled and wiped at some suspicious moisture in her eyes that she wasn't ready to admit was tears. The pride shining in Rachel's eyes belied the humour behind the song and the blonde was starting to feel…confident.
You can wear that uniform without some compromises Because you'll find out that hope comes In different shapes and sizes No one can be yourself like you can For this job your the best man And while this may be true You are the one and only you
Brittany and Santana started dancing together ad Rachel reached forward and pulling Quinn up lightly they started to dance as well and all four of them belted out the chorus together.
You are the one and only Nobody we'd rather see You are the one and only They can't take you away from me!
With that they all collapsed in hysterics on the grass staring up at the stars and breathing hard, Quinn groaned amidst her chuckles.
"You guys have totally ruined that song for me, you know that right, I'll never be able to hear it again without thinking of you idiot's!"
Santana threw her arm out and caught Quinn in the midriff knocking some air out of her.
"Hush up q you loved that we took a terrible song and made it awesome! I wonder if it's possible to think myself to bed, I'm way too tired to make my way to the dorm under my own steam."
Rachel felt Quinn take her hand and snuggled closer into the tall blonde as she sighed happily.
"I'm happy here for a while it sounds like the celebrations will go on for a while yet in there anyway, and it's so nice out here tonight."
Quinn mumbled in agreement and was loathe to admit she was already half asleep, the four girls relaxed under the crystal clear sky and watched the stars, with exams, Quidditch finals and job hunts coming up it was likely to be one of the last peaceful nights they had.
Okay, firstly I apologise for my Eclectic and worrying taste in music, I attribute this to being a geek and having a lot of close friends who are also geeks, when not playing the latest offering from the god's who are Bioware, we tend to surf the web and find all sorts of weird stuff…totally not my fault I was led astray, I promise I have witnesses and everything! Um…anyway that will be my only song chapter I think as I prefer to stick to the narrative, however it was a welcome break and fun to find each of them a song to sing, I will list them underneath so if you haven't heard them you can find them on you tube!
Next chapter is Quinn meeting the parents…eeeekkk! May be two days for that one as my wrist is acting up again grrr! thank you as always for reading and reviewing and favouriting, you guys are the cogs that keep the machine running (well that and peanut M&M's mmmmm) xxx
Santana: Big Time Operator by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Brittany: Forgiveness & Love by Miley Cyrus (I did mention I was eclectic right?)
Rachel: At Last by Etta James
Quinn: Wrecking Ball by Terri Clark