Disclaimer: I do not have any relation to Glee or any of the writers on Fox. Purely fictional.
I have never really used the words with her. I mean, it's probably been inside of me for quite a while now, but you know how it is. It'll never be real until you say it out loud. Like if you were scared of something, you'd think that by not admitting your fear, it'll go away. Or if you don't realize something, it's non-existent. In this case, I thought that if I didn't confide in what I feel about her, we could keep playing the game. But you see, if you're in love with someone, I guess it's as simple as that. And that's the end of it you know.
"Q? Babe?"
"Sam..." She gulped down in fear. "If you think that this is your idea of fun, it's not. If you're kidding, stop it right now before it's..."
He smiled and took her hands into his. As he kissed the top of her palm, he narrowed their distance and spoke softly. "I have been afraid of so many things in my past. And yeah, I'm afraid of the future too. But you know what scared me the most? It's that you might leave me when something bad happens. I left you once before Q, and it wasn't easy for me on that too. I knew there were better things out there for you too. And look what that made you. You are already so beautiful Q. But then I guess I couldn't stand the idea of someone else being with you. We might have been better apart, but we will be the best together."
He stopped to take a breath and saw the grin slowly stretching across her face. Then he continued sheepishly. "I guess you're not the only selfish one around here huh."
Her beam grew wider and she cupped his face. "That's okay. Because it also means that we're perfect for each other."
"Yeah?"
"Because when I'm with you," She started in a whisper before squeezing their interlocked fingers. "I had the time of my life and I owe it all to you."
He recalled the old Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes song that they used to fool around with when they dated in the past. He lit up at the words as he pulled her out of the seat.
I've been waiting for so long
Now I've finally found someone
To stand by me
She looked down and giggled as he released his grip and imitated a bow to welcome her into the song. So the blonde clasped her hands on her back and strolled across the living room. As she pranced on the carpet, she looked at him with a smile.
We saw the writing on the wall
And we felt this magical fantasy
Now with passion in our eyes
There's no way we could disguise it secretly
He offered his hand and she held unto him tightly. As he twirled her around, she laughed joyously at the gesture.
So we take each other's hand
Cause we seem to understand the urgency, oh
Just remember
You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I tell you something
This could be love because
I've had the time of my life,
No, I never felt like this before
Yes I swear, it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
I've had the time of my life
No I never felt like this before
Yes I swear, it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
Cause I've had the time of my life
And I've searched through every open door
Till I found the truth and I owe it all to you
By the time they were done with the song, the couple had been drowned in each other's arms. His finger traced down her face and he tugged the loose ends of her hair behind her ear. He delivered a small peck on her earlobe and whispered,
"Thank you for loving me back."
She reflected the same heartfelt gratitude when she replied, "Thank you for simply loving me."
The next day, Sam Evans woke up with a smile on his face. Not simply because of the fact that he finally had the courage to settle his confusion with Quinn. But also, he was overjoyed about the fact that he got to wake up next to her. When his eyes were introduced to the morning sun, it didn't bother him that the ray of light had disrupted his sleep. Quinn Fabray was finally his, after all these years. And while he screwed them up before, he was going to make sure at all costs that it wouldn't happen again. He couldn't afford to make the same mistake twice, not when he knew that if he let her slipped by, it would be another long period of regret.
She started to fidget in her sleep and he panicked that he might have aroused her from the deep slumber. She turned to face him, a huge yawn escaping her. When her eyes started to open, her face blushed, realizing that this morning, she was not waking up alone.
"Good morning sleepyhead." He ruffled her hair and pinched her nose. She wrinkled from his contact and then giggled, attempting to hide her embarrassment that he had caught her in zombie mode.
His arm slid under the pillow he had been resting on and shifted his body so that he could take a good look at her. "How'd you sleep love? Was it good?"
She bounced her head in reply. "Best rest I've ever had in years."
He raised his eyebrows and a half smile appeared on his face. "Oh yeah?"
"Mmhmm."
He stretched out his arms and she dove for him. As he stroked her back, he whispered, "It was the best night I've ever had to."
As the jingling of the keys faded into the atmosphere, she furrowed her brows and frowned at the sound. When the door came to soft, but evidently heard close, she sat up and started towards her bedroom door. She creaked it open, and in her vision, was the tiny brunette slowly creeping into the other bedroom. With her back facing towards the actor in her bed, Sam knew that it probably would have been Rachel who just returned home.
"Quinny, could you just come back to bed please?"
She shut the door as lightly as she could and crawled back to his arms. Instead of settling her body down like he expected her to, she remained upright on the mattress, much to his disappointment that he couldn't have any more snuggling time. He sighed when he saw the look of determination in her eyes. He knew all her looks, every single one of them. And this time, the fire in her was screaming with curiosity. Where did Rachel disappear? Who was she with? And most importantly, why was she sneaking back home only at 8 in the morning?"
He rubbed the knuckles on her hand and whined. "You don't have to ask her now do you? I thought we could spend a little more time alone considering that we wouldn't have the chance for the next couple of hours."
She looked at him helplessly. "You know it'll be killing me right?"
He sighed again and buried himself into the pillow further. "Fine. Go to your best friend. She's obviously much more important than the love of your life. Go ahead. Leave me alone to die."
She squealed at the permission he had granted her and bent down to deliver a fast peck on his lips, ignoring his dramatic comments. He made his final attempt by pulling her the minute she came closer to him. However, when she started attacking him, he surrendered with resentment. When she walked out of the room, he grumbled at Quinn's exit and moaned about the departure.
She crept her way to her best friend's room and just as she was about to let herself in, a knock sounded from the front door. This was getting weirder by the second. She changed her direction and made her way towards the front door instead. When she pulled it open, the man in front of her made her speechless and rooted to the ground.
"Rach, you left your watch by the... Oh shi... Q."
She didn't know how was she supposed to react. So she stood there, unwilling to budge and still in shock by the giant man's presence. Seeing that she had zoned out, he waved his palm at her and called the blonde actress's name. When she refused to respond to him, he started to shake her shoulders, and only then did she come to terms about his appearance.
"Wh...wha...what are you...what are you doing here Finn?"
"Oh uh, Rachel left her watch at my hotel. So I thought I'd bring it..."
"No, Finn. I mean, what are you doing here in the Hamptons?"
"Oh that. Uh, you see. I've actually been here since..."
Their conversation was interrupted by a gasp in the background. When Quinn turned around, she saw that the brunette's face had turned pale with fear. She had the exact same reaction as her best friend from before. Standing in front of the bedroom, Rachel was lost for words.
During the night when I'd suddenly be awake, I'd turn around, smiling that finally it wasn't a dream. And this morning when I woke up to her face, I wondered if there was a chance that I could have this for the rest of my life. Which is why, when I started hearing Quinn's voice rose at someone, I knew I had to do something about it. Nobody was allowed to make my baby pissed off when we just had an amazing night together. Especially when the person who had replied her, sounded strangely familiar like the giant's. I honestly didn't know what Quinn saw in him. I mean, come on, he was exceptionally tall, and it made him look really awkward. Like he was sticking out in the crowd. And what was up with him here anyway? Ironically, his mistake in letting go of Quinn brought me back to her. But still, it didn't explain why he had to be lurking around us. I mean, back off dude.
Chapter 29! A sneak peek into the drama that is about to fall upon us! Glee reference to S02E09, when Fabrevans sang "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" Anyway, been spending some time with a couple of my friends today, so I only got to finish this after they left. And while I know that I'd be out tomorrow, I've already gotten started on Chapter 30! It's halfway done I guess, a little bit written a couple of days ago. But it's going to be a long one! So I hope to finish it by the morning so that all of you can read to your heart's content! It may or may not involve a little Finchel heartbreak though, so I hope none of you would give up on me after that! Keep being beautiful everyone, and to all with the same time zone as me, I'm submitting this before I hit my bed, so G'night to you! :)
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Apple, aw! I'm missing Australia so much right now, because it's where I spend most of my year around! Whereabouts do you live sweetheart? Definitely can't wait to be back in February! :')
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