A/N: Please don't hate me! It just came to mind! Next chapter will be the last. Perhaps a sequal? idk let me know and review! p.s. Santana has the best intentions, please keep that in mind. She has known Quinn her entire life and knows her dreams!
Chapter 25
The following days went relatively calm. Finn backed off since he got his ass kick by two girls within twenty-four hours and finals were over. Graduation was quickly approaching and the seniors couldn't be happier.
Quinn sat on the couch one night going through her mail when she saw an envelope from the University of North Carolina. The one school she hoped she got accepted to for her photography scholarship. Quickly she opened the envelope and read the letter. The words "we're pleased to inform you" were enough for her to jump for joy. Something in her life was going right for her, for once. A full ride scholarship.
Once she calmed down, she thought about what this would mean for her and Rachel. Rachel got accepted to Julliard and she couldn't allow her to give up her dream for her. Just then, Rachel walked through the front door and saw Quinn standing there holding the letter loosely in her hand. "Did you get it?" Rachel asked.
Turning around she nodded. "Yeah. I did."
Rachel smiled. "That's great Quinn. I'm so proud of you." She took the girl into her arms and held her.
"Thanks Rach." Quinn said as a tear escaped her eye.
"What's wrong? You don't sound too happy for yourself." Rachel asked pulling away from the blonde.
"I'll have to go to North Carolina and you'll be in New York…"
"Right. Don't worry about it, I won't go to Julliard. I'll go to North Carolina with you."
Quinn's heart ached the moment she saw the disappointment in Rachel's eyes. Shaking her head, she dropped the letter. "No. I won't let you give up your dream. Not for me."
"Then what are we going to do?"
"We'll figure it out. All that matters right now, is that I love you. And I'm going to marry you." Quinn said staring into those amazing brown eyes.
"I love you too." They kissed and Rachel realized what she had to do for Quinn. Quinn has given up everything for Rachel and Rachel was about to do the same. Even if it killed her chance of becoming a star.
Quinn seemed to read her mind as she pulled away. "No! You're going to Julliard! I won't allow you to give it up. I'll die before I let that happen."
"Quinn, it's your dream we're talking about here too! You've given up everything for me already."
The next day at school, while Rachel was alone at her locker, putting her books away. Santana approached her and said, "You gotta let her go, Rachel. This is Quinn's dream. Sure, it'll hurt like hell, but it's for the best. You'll go to Julliard and she'll go to UNC. I know you two love each other like mad, but it's just not to be."
Turning to face the Latina, Rachel said, "I just can't let her go, Santana. I love her."
"Do you love her enough to let her go?" Santana's question caught her off guard, and she looked away thinking about it. The answer was yes. Santana then left the girl standing there.
In Glee, Rachel stood up from her chair and with a heavy heart gave the band the music, she found earlier that day. When Mr. Shue gave her the go ahead, she gave the band the cue to began. Staring into Quinn's piercing green eyes, she began the song.
Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories, they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye
Even with our fists held high
It never would've worked out right
We were never meant for do or die.
I didn't want us to burn out
I didn't come here to hold you, now I can't stop.
Quinn realized where she was going with the song and she shook her head as she met contact with Rachel.
I want you to know that it doesn't matter
Where we take this road, someone's gotta go
And I want you to know you couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I'm already gone.
Tears ran down both girl's faces and Rachel had to look away to keep from breaking down.
Looking at you makes it harder
But I know you'll find another
That doesn't always make you wanna cry
Started out with a perfect kiss then
We could feel the poison set in
Perfect couldn't keep this love alive
Rachel looked at Quinn and gave her a sad smile. Then she looked at Santana who was trying not to cry as well.
You know I love you so
I love you enough to let you go
Quinn's heart was shattering into a million of pieces and Santana gently rested her hand on her arm. Trying to give the girl a sense of comfort.
I want you to know that it doesn't matter
Where we take this road someone's gotta go
And I want you to know you couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I'm already gone
Rachel looked over at Santana and smiled softly, knowing that it was for the best. She was dying inside, but Quinn had to follow her dreams and Rachel has to as well. Even if, she was giving up her dream of being with Quinn forever.
I'm already gone, already gone
You can't make it feel right, when you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone, already gone
There's no moving on so I'm already gone
Already gone, already gone, already gone
Already gone, already gone, already gone, yeah
Looking back the girl who was singing to her, Quinn tried hard not to just get up and run. Run from the pain. The heartache. Her dreams. Everything. She could only sit there, feeling numb.
Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories, they're haunter
We were always meant to say goodbye
I want you to know that it doesn't matter
Where we take this road someone's gotta go
And I want you to know you couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I'm already gone
I want you to know that it doesn't matter
Where we take this road someone's gotta go
And I want you to know you couldn't have loved me better
There's no moving on, so I'm already gone
The last note was played before, Quinn looked at Rachel and fled out of the room and ran down the hallway. Rachel was quick to run after her. "Quinn wait!" She yelled after her. The blonde stopped but didn't turn around. "I'm sorry."
"You're leaving me?" She asked, her voice trembling with sadness. "Why? What did I do?"
Slowly, Rachel took her hand and turned her around. "You didn't do anything. I love you. I can't let you give up your scholarship for me, just like you won't let me give up mine for you. We both have to just follow our dreams."
"I don't care. My dreams mean nothing without you there with me." Quinn argued.
"I'm sorry. Maybe somewhere down the road, we'll see each other again. But, for now, it's just not meant to be." Letting go of Quinn's hand, Rachel looked down at the ring on her finger and reluctantly slipped it off. "I'm sorry. Please, believe me that I will always love you." She gently placed the ring in the middle of her palm and kissed her cheek. "Goodbye Quinn."
Quinn sobbed as she watched Rachel walk down the hall, and out of her life.
Tomorrow is graduation, then they wouldn't see each other again. Quinn's heart was broken completely.
A/N: sorry! please don't hate me! song is already gone by Kelly clarkson! :) Review!