Chapter 25: Until the End of Time

As Quinn and Blaine had planned, they buckled down to work on the musical before the dress rehearsal on Wednesday. They met up in the hallway numerous times and at lunch in the cafeteria to discuss on the matter and to enjoy each other's company once more. From what they could tell, none of the other glee members had any idea that the two of them were together. The issue of Rachel had brushed off after the sectionals win and everyone acted as if nothing else had happened since then. It really was Blaine and Quinn's secret at the moment. The secret of the two of them.

After all of their classes, they headed to the auditorium to heavily prepare for the dress rehearsal. Quinn and Blaine agreed on doing two hours for today and tomorrow which should allow them the perfect provision for the group. They had magically memorised the majority of the script but the focus was on the first quarter. After running through scenes and practicing the songs through the first hour and a half, Blaine and Quinn settled themselves on the ground to take a break. He stretched his body out lying on the floor very much like a starfish while Quinn sat cross-legged sipping from her bottle. Blaine sat up looking out towards the empty seats that would only hold a major spectating audience in a matter of time.

Quinn placed her bottle back on the floor and glanced at Blaine who was still staring out to the seating area. She dragged herself closer to where he sat. Her frame leaned against Blaine's which prompted his arm to slide around her torso drawing Quinn into a warm hold. She couldn't help but shuffle into a comfortable position to lean on his shoulder as they gazed out to the empty expanse that would again soon enough hold what their work was being done for.

Their relationship was now almost crossing the two week mark ever since they first got together. They tried not to acknowledge it (out loud) as it seemed very overly excited in manner and deemed their relationship as "puppy love" but they knew it was something deeper and more evocative. Even with being about two weeks in, Quinn and Blaine could tell that there was something – a definitive factor – that created the meaning of their relationship. It was too soon to think of how long this would last. How long they would last. Yet, they swore to each other to take things slow and steady. Blaine and Quinn were technically in the "still getting to know you" phase despite the fact they practically knew everything about each other.

The comforting silence remained in the air as the two of them subconsciously laced hands together as Quinn stretched Blaine's arm up and around her shoulder. It was such a relaxed position that they couldn't bring themselves to snap out of the trance back to reality. She lifted her head off his shoulder to look at him. It was perfect timing as Blaine couldn't resist a smile spreading across his face as a thought struck him. Quinn returned the same expression with a hint of curiosity. "What? What's so funny?"

Blaine retrieved his arm from Quinn's grip and rubbed his eyes. He laughed to himself before looking back at Quinn's slightly perplexed (yet without a doubt flawlessly beautiful) face. "Nothing really. Just…I think I might be going delirious already. Tired as hell after our math exam" Blaine stood up stretching his body again to attempt to reenergize. He lent a hand to Quinn and pulled her up as she replied "Well aren't you a weakling. We still have another double rehearsal tomorrow then the major one on Wednesday. Gosh…"

He raised an eyebrow at the tease. "What did you call me?"

Quinn began nonchalantly walking back towards the piano. "You know exactly what I called you Blaine"

"Oh really? You wanna go there? If I'm so weak, why can I do this-"

She suddenly found herself being chased by Blaine to which she unexpectedly squealed. They laughed as they ran across the stage back and forth like children. The children that they were.

There were countless times they ran around the piano and Quinn did her best to keep Blaine on his toes. Perhaps they were now both delirious as they carried on running on the stage. Or perhaps it was the reliving of happier and oblivious times. Perhaps the full experience of an even happier time right now. Blaine and Quinn were lost in a sweet distraction and joyous oblivion from the world.

He had finally caught her as she slowed down admittedly getting puffed out. Blaine had a grasp around Quinn's waist from behind keeping her on the spot and claiming juvenile victory. Heavy breathing and laughing was tangled together as they escaped the pair who hadn't pulled apart just yet. They began swaying lightly side to side as they embraced each other while calming down.

Quinn only pulled away after a solid moment of recollecting themselves. A sheen of sweat appeared on Blaine's forehead which he wiped away with his arm. She adjusted her dress and her hair while making her way to the piano to look over the next song and scene they had to practice after the tiring but exceptionally fun break they just had. It could've been said of them acting quite immature those few minutes ago but it was worth it. It was worth the feeling of reviving the childhood memories that were buried deep within them. It was only now or even this year that allowed them the chance of facing those sweet times.

Blaine had made his way back to the opposite side of the piano where his sheets were scattered on the surface. He was humming quietly while looking over the script and sheet music. He cleared his throat "Bit of an understatement to say we became kids just then". Quinn chuckled before biting her lip. "It was still fine. I enjoyed acting like a little kid again since it's so easy. It was pretty easy back then when we were in elementary".

The mention of their past brought Blaine's attention back to a time of hardship during this year for when he was trying his hardest to bring Quinn to terms with her own past. There had hardly been a moment as of lately where she had acted in discomfort or flinched at the declaration of the name Lucy. Quinn seemed to have automatically accepted things related to her past. Blaine hoped she truly was at peace with the matter as it weighed heavily on her personally. Either way, he knew he'd be there every step of the way if she were to fall back into strife on the issue of her past.

"Wow, I'm…glad you think of it that way" Blaine let slip of his thoughts.

Quinn's expression faltered as she wondered what he intended to convey. It seemed Blaine was reading her mind at the moment as well.

"I mean, I'm just really happy that you're fine with the issue of elementary and all that. It's been good development for you."

She knew she had dropped the ball on maintaining her mask. Quinn couldn't let him know. She casually responded "Well, it's been a long time. It was the time we became friends and knew each other"

Blaine sorted through his sheets matching up the same ones that Quinn was looking at. He nodded his head while adding "And here we are. Knowing each other again and in…special ways"

Taking their whole history and past into consideration really exposed the truth of how long their friendship and time really was. The bond and companionship that lasted for a time even when they thought it was long gone and over. Fate, destiny or whatever they believed really held and kept their connection tight despite the distance of time and place. Everything fell into perfect placing for Blaine and Quinn. He couldn't help the thought that this could be forever. They could be the end and final ones for each other. It was only now that their friendship evolved into something bigger and more profound. It was beyond amazing yet a little far-fetched for Blaine to be thinking of their future together. At the most, he couldn't talk about it out loud just in case it could spook Quinn. Yet, she was Lucy. His Lucy. The thought must've crossed her mind at one point or it'd be a matter of time that it would cross hers.

He shook off the irrationally timed thought before staring back at Quinn. It seemed she had been watching him after the long pause. They were close to losing each other in the exchange of intent eye contact but Quinn cleared her throat to snap out again. "Should we start again on page 60? Or do we do song 5?"

Blaine's mind was still elsewhere being caught up with the thoughts that raced on the matter of him and Quinn. He wanted to do something else. Take a moment to just do something special. It didn't need to be exuberant or exaggeratedly romantic but he needed to make a point. He strolled around the piano and pulled the pieces of paper that Quinn held. Blaine paused while holding onto her hands. "Let's do something else" He moved towards the piano seat while Quinn became confused due to the abrupt change and proposition of activity. "I just want you to stay there. Just listen and relax". She decided to go along with whatever Blaine was intending to do.

He began the notes on the piano playing the introduction to the song. Quinn leaned on the piano watching him prepare to sing.

Listen
Woke up this morning
Heard the TV sayin' something
'Bout disaster in the world and
It made me wonder where I'm going
There's so much darkness in the world
But I see beauty left in you girl
And what you give me let's me know
That I'll be alright

'cause if your love was all I had
In this life
Well that would be enough
Until the end of time
So rest your weary heart
And relax your mind
Cause I'm gonna love you girl
Until the end of time

You've got me singing
Oh whoa, yeah
Oh whoa, yeah
Everybody sing
Oh whoa, yeah
Everybody singing
Oh whoa yeah

Quinn only decided to join in on the song as the notes played for the next verse. This current song counted as practice and voice rehearsal but then again, it was just the ultimate distraction of relaxation which held the slightest of a particular message concerning their love.

Now if you're ever wondering
About the way I'm feeling
Well baby boy there ain't no question
Just to be around you is a blessing
Sick and tired of trying to save the world
I just want to spend my time with you boy
And what you're giving me
Let's me know that we'll be alright.

'cause if your love was all I had
In this life
Well that would be enough
Until the end of time
So rest your weary heart
And relax your mind
Cause I'm gonna love you boy
Until the end of time

She had been watching Blaine playing the chords for the song and found it easy to memorize. Quinn joined him on the piano seat to play the similar chords and a harmony an octave up.

You've got me singing
Oh whoa, yeah
Oh whoa, yeah
Everybody sing
Oh whoa, yeah
Everybody singing
Oh whoa yeah

B: This one's for the lovers
If you're out there let me hear you say
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Q: This one's for the lovers
If you're out there let me hear you say
Yeah, yeah
(Yeah, yeah)
B: This one's for the lovers
If you're out there let me hear you say
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Q: This one's for the lovers
If you're out there let me hear you say
Yeah, yeah
(Yeah, yeah)

Both:
Oh whoa yeah
Oh whoa yeah
Oh whoa yeah
Oh whoa yeah

'cause if your love was all I had
In this life
That would be enough
Until the end of time

The conclusion of the song left them almost in a locked gaze and stillness. That had possibly been the best they had sung today and each note truly was created from the heart. Blaine could feel the beats from his chest and couldn't fight it. Quinn felt frozen in time as they watched each other in the silence. Her mind finally broke through the haze. "That was…nice" Quinn cringed at her lack of ability to speak properly but she had always been limited to this whenever Blaine did something like this. Was it too soon to say he was almost like her weakness? It was the truth to a certain degree but she didn't want to say it out loud. Let alone to allow Blaine as Quinn's weakness to break her down further. He didn't know it but she was still hiding something.

She made to move off the seat to commence what they were originally doing. Blaine mirrored the same action but slowly followed Quinn to the right side of the piano. "Hey…" She looked up attempting to hide the awkward nature of her reaction. He placed an arm around her waist pulling her in towards him. Blaine still kept the distance to look at her keenly. "There's a reason I sang that song. You don't need to know why right now but sooner or later, you'll find out. In right timing"

He kissed her forehead before drawing her tightly in a hug. Quinn tried to relax her puzzled expression and squeezed with the same gentle force. She could tell clearly of what Blaine meant by singing the song and she had to admit it breached the agreement of taking things slow. Quinn still allowed it as it was simply his heart being poured out. She couldn't deny him the chance of expressing his thoughts as she couldn't stop what he felt about her. Quinn still believed he loved her more than she did for him (or even herself) but she was going to try her best to give the same amount of love. It was going to be a slow build up and development but she only wished it could be committed now. That she could show Blaine the same message.

The two of them pulled apart and returned to their positions on the piano. "Thirty more minutes. We can finish this scene"

A/S/N:

Song: Until the End of Time by Justin Timberlake ft. Beyoncé

Thanks again guys especially to reviewers Alyzza and Everett.

Everett: Yes, I meant the Philippines and kamusta! Nah, I live in Australia but I am of filopino background. My beloved OTP was Nikki Gil/Billy Crawford who had been together for 5 YEARS! And my first OTP ever so you can only imagine the heartbreak.

Sadly, they also sang this song so I'll be making references here and there within the fic because my heart may never be repaired due to their break up. Anyway, hope you enjoyed and reviews are appreciated. Do leave a suggestion of pet names for these two. It's a puzzle I wish to solve but anyways. THANKS AGAIN!