A/N: I had to split this one in two. Next Update planned to be by Tuesday.
Quinn sank back into her seat, her mouth was still open and her eyes stung. She couldn't form any words.
"Quinn please, you need to say something"
"I just, I can't. Everything he did. They did that to me. Why? It can't just be because I am gay, how could that make them hate me so much. What did I do wrong? Who could hate their own daughter, their own sister like that? Mom?"
Judy couldn't hold onto her own tears any longer as she watched her broken daughter trying to make sense of something that made no sense at all. Russell was an evil man, she knew that now. His years of preaching the lord's way was just an excuse to stifle his own family and their independence. She thought she might actually hate him, but she didn't know if he was worthy of even that from her.
"I can't explain it" was all she could manage as she tried to hold her "but I can try and make it better" she had known the day he kicked Quinn out for being pregnant that it was wrong and she had tried to make up for that ever since but now here they were again.
"Rachel" Quinn whispered and the thought of the girl that had made them all so happy made Judy smile a little.
"Maybe you can at least make up with her. She loved you Quinn maybe you still have a chance to make that right and your father won't have ruined everything. I wish I hadn't let you do what you did, Rachel didn't deserve that and neither did you."
"I didn't Mom I didn't do what you think I did. Rachel well she is still my Rachel. We decided to keep it secret and it's been hard but I wanted to tell you."
Judy couldn't work out how she felt, knowing Quinn had felt the need to keep it a secret from her stung a little but how could she blame her for hiding after all that had happened in the past.
"But you were scared I'd let something slip to Fran?" Judy rubbed Quinn's back, she knew her daughter's happiness was more important than a mother's pride.
"Pretty much. I hated lying again. It wasn't something we wanted to do and we've been hiding at school. Shelby has helped"
"Oh, well I am glad she has been there for you"
"And Rachel's Dads know too"
"So just me then"
"It's not like that Mom, honestly" Quinn looked up at Judy "really they guessed and it was only once we got into college that it came out"
"It's alright Quinn I am actually really happy that you are together. So how long?"
"Well since I first went out with Josh and the day the others chucked those drinks on me"
"An ice cold wakeup call then?"
"I was so stupid Mom and I am so lucky that Rachel gave me another chance, but now all that sneaking about has been a waste."
"Were you and Rachel happy?"
"Yes, it wasn't perfect but it was better than before"
"So don't worry about it. Enjoy it because now you don't have to hide and Quinn now is your chance to really make it up to her, show her that she is the one and that she means everything to you. She deserves to know that and you deserve the chance to be able to do it."
Quinn nodded. Her Mom was right. She had a chance to fix things with Rachel and make them the way she always wanted it to be. There was just one problem left to solve.
"So can I kill Fran?" she asked half seriously. She needed to get back at her sister somehow but she didn't know what she could do that didn't involve a slow and painful death.
"No. I'll talk to her, but just know that Rachel is more than welcome here and nothing Fran says or does will change that. In fact why don't you have a party with all those Glee kids? It's just about nice enough to have it outside."
"I'll talk to Rachel." Quinn wasn't that enthused. Her secret with Rachel had left some clear divisions within the Glee club and she hadn't talked to Finn since he slushied her.
"Good I can't wait to see her. I am so glad some good comes out of all this nonsense"
"I guess so. My college dream being destroyed hasn't exactly left me feeling joyous"
"Never give up Quinn. I will do my best to get you to college this Fall and if I can't then I will work twice as hard to get you there next year."
"Thanks Mom" Quinn hugged Judy, she didn't want to get her hopes up but it meant the world that her Mom cared to try.
Xxx
She didn't want to tell Rachel, she sat in her car and watched the rain fall around her. Her heart ached and she had no answers. She didn't move when the passenger door opened, she didn't need to. Rachel sat there and didn't say a word. Quinn listened to her breathing. She eventually turned and looked at her girlfriend and Rachel reached out her hand. Quinn took it readily.
"They….I….we…it's not happening. New York and everything and then Fran. My Dad is evil" Quinn blurted out without taking a breath.
"Quinn you aren't making any sense. Tell me what happened…slowly"
"They played me. Fran made it up and he let her. There is no money. Nothing. I can't go. My place is there but I can't come with you."
"We'll work something out"
"I know. I just…"
"I know"
Rachel tried to pull Quinn into her arms but it was awkward with the console in the way. "Come inside" she climbed out and opened the door for Quinn. They ran towards Rachel's house but Quinn reached out and stopped them.
"Rachel I don't know how to make this ok"
"Don't Quinn, you don't have to. You didn't do anything and it doesn't change a thing" Rachel brushed the wet hair out of Quinn's face. "I love you Quinn and being in different states doesn't change that. It never could"
"But how can I expect you to wait for me"
"You don't get to choose that. Have you learnt nothing?" Rachel was becoming frustrated as she turned to walk into the house only to feel Quinn's hand on her arm again. She sighed as she felt Quinn's other hand on her shoulder. She stood firm, refusing to be turned because she didn't want to face Quinn in that moment.
"Rachel" Quinn wrapped her arms around the brunette. She managed to move her a little before stepping around so they were face to face. "I'm not giving up. I won't do that again. Please believe me. I just don't want you to feel like you have to stay with me, you know you should enjoy college and…"
"Shut up Quinn!" Rachel stepped back "You don't get it do you? I don't need to be single to enjoy college. I need you to enjoy life. So just stop with all this. We will work something out. I am going to Julliard. We can still be together. It's what we both want, so why do we have to do the drama?" Rachel stared into those hazel eyes "and people say I am the dramatic one". her tone softened as she stepped back into Quinn's space.
"We don't. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come here like this, I didn't take any time to deal with it and I have brought all my worries to you"
"That is what I am here for Quinn. You just have to know that I am never going to give up on you or us."
"You are amazing!"
"I really am and you need to remember that when you start flipping out because we have a long way to go."
"Thank you for being you"
"Always" Rachel cupped Quinn's face and placed a tender kiss on her lips, before dropping her hand and linking it with the blondes. She pulled her into the house and out of the rain.
They were met with the smell of baking cookies and laughter emanated from the kitchen.
"My Dads are rainy day baking, do you want to join?"
"Sounds perfect" Quinn never felt more at home than when she had Rachel by her side. Stood in the Berry's kitchen she watched on as Rachel's Dads made a show of their love for one another and she felt happy. It didn't matter what life threw at her when she was with Rachel she knew she could make it through the hard times.
Xxx
They walked into school Monday together. Quinn had picked Rachel up for the first time in months. Today was different than the past, today they were being themselves. Quinn took Rachel's hand as they walked through the crowds of people. She smiled as they stopped at Rachel's locker and when Rachel headed to class, Quinn pulled her back and kissed her. It wasn't showy it was just a kiss goodbye. She heard the gasps and some stifled giggles too as the whispering began. She didn't care. The people in the hallways at school didn't matter. Rachel mattered and now she could finally be her girlfriend out in the open she wasn't going to hide from anyone ever again.
"I knew it" Santana watched the two of them with a smile on her face.
"What's with that?" Finn peered over her shoulder.
"Guess you better get used to the fact that your girls like sweet lady kisses more than Finn Hudson slobbers."
"Back off Santana, why do you always have to be so evil?"
"Evil? You should be proud of your track record"
Finn slammed his fist into the locker "Enough"
"Oh come on we don't need another show of your masculine aggression. Clearly it has no effect on women so ease off"
"What's going on?" Puck appeared at Finns side.
"Nothing"
"Whoa dude. Did I just see Quinn Fabray and Rachel Berry kiss" Mike joined the group.
"What?" Puck turned around to see what he had missed "How did I miss that?"
"Everything ok guys?" Quinn appeared behind them.
"You and Berry?" Puck wiggled his eye brow "any chance of an in there?"
"No chance."
"So since when?" Mike nudged Quinn
"Oh a little while"
Santana smirked "After Kylie got pulled from school right? I knew it"
"Nope"
"Tell me when Fabray or I will only go and turn the screw on Berry"
"Since you all decided to tip your slushies on me actually" Quinn started to work her way past the group before she turned and added "and for those of you that aren't Santana we originally hooked up after Prom and became official in New York"
"You what?" Finn's jaw was almost hitting the floor "What twisted game is this Quinn, I promise if you hurt Rachel"
"I love Rachel. I have always loved Rachel"
Quinn left the group behind and smiled as she walked the halls her Cheerios skirt swishing with each step. She might not have her dream ticket to NYU but right now things were just about perfect.
xxx
When she was met with a beaming Rachel at lunchtime she knew her encounter with Finn and the others had spread.
"So who said what?" Quinn asked as they walked into the canteen. Life was definitely easier being open. Picnics in the auditorium had been fun, but actually going to lunch with everyone else felt perfect.
"Finn found me after first period. He was all concern, thinks you are playing games"
"And?"
"I told him I love you"
"I said that to him too"
"I know he told me" Rachel's megawatt smile was in full effect and it was making Quinn feel a little giddy so she wrapped her arm around Rachel's waist as they walked with their trays.
"I do love you Rach"
"And I love you"
"Just kiss already" Artie wheeled himself along next to them "That is going to be all kinds of hot and I missed this morning's PDA"
"I'm not kissing my girlfriend on request" Rachel chastised the boy.
"So she is your girlfriend then? Oh wow that is all kinds of wanky"
"You sound like Jacob"
"I take my thrills where I can" Artie wheeled himself over to Tina, Mike and Mercedes. Rachel and Quinn watched as they all exchanged chatter and quick glances. Quinn saw Mercedes wink and smile at her and was glad she had a friend like her.
They took their food and sat with Santana. Neither cared that they were being watched but Santana soon out stared anyone that looked for too long.
"So I got my girls back for real?"
"For real. We are sorry we didn't tell you"
"I don't care at all, so long as you are both happy, but I don't get what has been going on"
"Long story that involves my father and sister trying to convert me"
"Sounds fun"
"Not so much. Short of it is I was being forced to hide in order to get a nice fat cheque for college. Only to find there isn't any money and never was so...well now I can forget it"
"So what are you going to do about it?"
"At the worst I'll work next year, defer my application and hopefully be able to go the following year" Quinn hadn't really planned it, but it sounded like a solution.
"But it may still happen. She might be able to go" Rachel added placing a reassuring hand on Quinn's arm.
"We aren't pinning any hopes on it though Rachel. We promised. It still involves my Father."
"Why are you even thinking of him helping you" Santana was indignant.
"It's not like that. He still pays alimony and maybe Mom can get some work, but it's all a whole lot of maybes so as of now I am not going"
"And Rachel?"
"I'm still going to Julliard. I can't miss my chance"
"So what are you going to do about Fran and Russell?"
"Well nothing I suppose" Quinn didn't ever want to see either of them again although sharing a house with Fran made that impossible and her Father still lived in the same town.
"You have to make them pay Quinn, you agree don't you Rachel?"
"Do you?" Quinn looked at Rachel and saw her nod "Wow I never thought you'd want payback"
"After what they did! Of course I do"
"So that's settled and as I am your amazing best friend I am on hand to help"
"Thanks Santana but I'll get back to you"
"Just say the word"
Rachel gave Santana's hand a squeeze from across the table and smiled.
As they walked back to class she turned to Quinn "I would like to do something, they can't get away with what they did to you, to us and to your Mom"
"So what, we slushy them both?"
"I don't know, maybe. I think that would be too good for them though."
"All I know is that being together and being open and happy will hurt them both more than anything because it appears my happiness is the key to their pain"
"You're right" Rachel linked her arm in Quinn's "but maybe I'll have a little surprise for Fran someday"
"Plan away Rachel I am going to focus on ways to get to see you in New York"
"We'll make it Quinn"
"I know baby"
xxx
"Fabray" Sue shouted from the end of the hall. They both froze. Coach had soon caught them both up.
"Coach"
"Well aren't you two the happy little couple. Berry and Fabray that's just delicious"
"Can I help you coach?" Quinn put on her HBIC face she didn't need Sue getting in the way of her and Rachel, she wasn't going to let anyone come between them again.
"Yes you can. I need you at practice ten minutes early. We have some strategies to work on and I want you to help me pick out a successor for you. We have had a good run Q and I am going to struggle without you next year. Have you considered failing on purpose?"
"I'm hoping to go to NYU"
"Hoping? Last I checked if my Captain wants something she goes and gets it. You let me know if I can help at all. I have strings I can pull."
"No problem Coach"
"Good, keep up the good work and Rachel you make sure you treat Q right, she deserves something good in her life and I think you are such a little bubble of happiness and rainbows that you are just about perfect for her"
As Sue walked away the girls breathed a sigh of relief. Quinn laughed and collapsed against the lockers "I really thought she was going to flip out on us"
"Me too. Did she compliment me? I just can't, Well now we have the world conquered"
"We just need to win at nationals"
"It's about time Glee mirrored the Cheerios"
"I hope we do it Rach, I really do"
"I can't believe there are only weeks left at school now"
"Weeks until you go to Julliard"
"Months Quinn and we are going to enjoy every minute"
"I can work with that, I'd better go and I'll be at yours after practice?"
"Sure"
Quinn hated that their time together was limited, she pushed the thought to the back of her mind, she had Rachel right now and that was all that mattered.
Xxx
A week later and Rachel stood in the bleachers cheering on her Cheerio in her last outing as captain. She had never felt so proud and when Quinn sent her a smile from the top of the pyramid she knew her heart was completely lost. Quinn owned it now and she loved that. At the end her girlfriend ran to her in the stands and wrapped her in her arms.
Quinn kissed her and Rachel melted. Judy coughed and they separated. "So do I get a hug too" she asked and the three embraced. Rachel had been to Quinn's house a few times since their secret was out in the open and she was so happy to be welcomed by Judy again. Tonight they sat together and watched Quinn both with a sense of pride.
When they got back home it was late. Rachel had already planned to stay the night so they said goodnight to Judy and headed upstairs.
"Think we can close the door tonight?" Rachel asked "Or did the cheering wear you out?"
Quinn walked to the door and closed it. She clicked the lock and turned around with a hunger in her eyes that was not lost on the brunette watching her from the bed. "A win gives me energy"
"Good because I have wanted to have you in that uniform for too long now"
"Is that right" Quinn swayed over to Rachel. She even stuck in a little twirl.
"Yes" Rachel was sat on the bed and as soon as she could reach her she pulled Quinn in between her legs.
"What you will soon realise is that this uniform may be a perverts dream to look at but it is a bitch to remove when you really want to get at me"
"Oh I planned for you to stay in it" Rachel pulled Quinn down on top of her and then rolled her over. She lifted herself up by her hands and took each of Quinn's before pinning them behind the blondes head. She began by slowing running her tongue from Quinn's ear to her collarbone. Her hands were now exploring the Cheerio uniform only to discover that it really was restrictive. She couldn't get to Quinn's breast but soon found that the skirt allowed easy access to her ass. They hadn't been together alone since their secret became known. Finding time in between classes or after school suddenly became impossible. First Judy wanted to catch up with Rachel, then they had Glee club rehearsals and Quinn still had the last few Cheerio practices.
Rachel ached and she saw the desire mirrored in Quinn's eyes.
"It's no good. This thing has to go" Rachel pulled at the uniform she wanted to feel Quinn's skin against her own. Within moments they were both naked and Rachel straddled Quinn before leaning down and kissing her tenderly.
"Did I tell you how much it meant to me when you kissed me on Monday?"
"You didn't" Quinn's voice was so low she could barely hear her own words as Rachel's tongue began making patterns on her hot skin.
"Let me show you" Rachel husked and the look in her eyes was almost enough to make Quinn lose it.
She let out a scream as she came. Rachel smiled and saw Quinn was now watching her.
"You are evil Berry"
"For making you come?"
"For making damn sure I screamed and my Mom would hear"
"Well I was hoping for Fran. I figured your pleasure would cause her pain"
Quinn laughed and sat up. Rachel scooted up next to her and captured her lips.
"And if the open door policy is hammered home tomorrow?"
"Then we can go to my house and you can make me scream"
"Deal" Quinn flipped Rachel back onto the bed "let me get some practice in now"
Xxx
As the days passed they walked the halls at school with smiles on their faces. Nothing else mattered, they were together and happy. Shelby watched them and waved. They still looked after Beth but now they could all go out in public together like a family and it made a huge difference to them all.
Finn was still in shock and would occasionally give Quinn evils. Puck had a permanent grin attached to his face when he saw them together. Everyone else just got used to them. There would always be double takes and whispers but they could see them out.
Judy had held firm on her request to host a Glee party before they headed to Nationals. Rachel was more enthusiastic than Quinn as she helped Judy prepare.
"Do we really need all this food Mom?" Quinn looked at the dishes that Judy had prepared
"Well of course we do. Your friends need to eat and eat well. I had some new recipes to try out too"
"You should really try this Quinn" Rachel beckoned her over to one of the dishes "Your Mom makes the most delicious vegan dishes I have ever tasted"
"You know that Finn and Puck won't touch those"
"I do. I have prepared something for all tastes and I am sure Leroy and Hiram will enjoy, this one is Hiram's favourite"
"I'll leave you both to it" Quinn sighed as she went to her room, she heard the door open minutes later.
"So are you going to tell me what's eating you?"
"I want it to be you" Quinn sat up and smiled.
"Well that isn't going to happen unless you cheer up and get happy about this party tonight"
"I'm sorry Rach it's just having everyone here when I just want to be alone with you"
"We have time later"
"I know, I guess I am a little more possessive than I realised."
"I actually kind of like it, but I want to enjoy tonight"
"We will have a great time. I am just being selfish but tonight I at least get to show off my amazingly awesome girlfriend"
"I am so awesome Quinn, don't you ever forget it."
Quinn grabbed Rachel and pushed her onto the bed, she straddled her before connecting their lips.
"Never"
"Girls" Judy called from downstairs "I'm just going to the grocery store"
"See you in a bit Mom" Quinn called before returning her lips to Rachel. She didn't waste any time removing Rachel's t-shirt and unhooking her bra. As she looked at the gorgeous flesh in front of her she couldn't control her urges and when Rachel squeaked "The door is open" She didn't listen, just kept up her movements as she felt Rachel getting close. The idea that someone might catch them was turning her on as she rubbed her own core against Rachel's thigh. Soon they were both rocking to each other's rhythm. Quinn heard the front door open but didn't stop instead she increased the pace and rocked herself against Rachel's fingers she could feel the fire building inside her with each push. When she felt Rachel begin to let go she soon followed. Panting she collapsed on top of her girlfriend. Quinn heard the footsteps on the stairs and covered Rachel with the comforter before getting up to close the door, as she reached the handle she saw Fran walking by and she couldn't help but send her a smug smile. She watched with amusement as Fran peered past her to see Rachel sprawled on her bed and her face turned to stone. Quinn laughed as she slammed her door shut and re-joined Rachel on the bed.
Xxx
Once they were both ready they headed down to help Judy with the finishing touches. Rachel's Dads had already arrived and were enjoying Judy's cocktail mixes. They had come at Judy's insistence. The three had remained friends despite the faux breakup and she wanted some adult company while the Glee club got to have fun outside by the pool. For once Fran had done the right thing and agreed to go out for the night. Quinn fiddled with some of the table decorations thinking it was all a little bit grandiose for a bunch of teenagers but when she saw the smile on Rachel's face as she danced through their friends offering drinks and snacks she knew it had all been worth it. She walked through the group and took Rachel's hand, passing the tray of food to Puck as she led her into the small dance floor they had created. Rachel wrapped her hands around Quinn's neck as they moved to the music. Quinn felt content as she rested her head on Rachel's shoulder.
"This is just perfect Quinn" Rachel whispered as she moved her hips.
"It really is" Quinn smiled and held Rachel a little closer.
The night progressed and Quinn couldn't keep the smile from her face. Rachel had been shining all night. She was deep in conversation with Tina and Mike and it made Quinn happy to know they were all good friends now. Her other friends chatted or sang and seeing Santana busy slow dancing with Brittany just made it all the more special. She was going to miss all this, Graduation wasn't far off and everyone was about to set out on a new path and begin their new lives.
Quinn knew where hers lay, she was so close to getting there and didn't care that it was going to take a little bit of patience it was worth it when Rachel was the prize. She saw the brunette smile at her from across the pool and it was only moments later that she felt those hands wrap themselves around her waist from behind. She leant back into the touch.
"I love you baby" Rachel whispered into her ear before sucking on the lobe.
"Mmm" Quinn reached behind her and squeezed Rachel's ass "but save that until this lot clear off, have you seen the drool Arties collecting in his cup. Rachel chuckled against her before letting her go.
"Its perfect"
"I'm glad you and Mom convinced me this was a good idea"
"You are lucky to have two amazing women in your life. Three with Beth"
"I am. So very lucky"
"Did you want to dance again?"
"Give me five minutes I'm just going to check on Mom" Quinn headed inside and Rachel joined Mercedes and Puck.
Leroy and Hiram were chatting in the kitchen and they both smiled at her as she walked by. She heard her Mom in the living room.
"Hey Mom you going to come and…" she stopped dead when she saw her Dad standing by the window.
