I do not own Glee or any of the characters created by Ryan Murphy. If I did, we would see way more of Shelby. This story will contain spanking of a teenager. If that's not your thing stop reading now and go read something else.
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Chapter 36
Not trusting herself to speak without yelling, Rachel nodded to her mother and Sue as they sat down to breakfast. Rachel was still angry with the women over her punishment and couldn't believe that her mother had allowed Sue to have a say in what was to be done.
Surely Sue didn't really support all of the measures that had been implemented the previous night. Then again, Sue was the one who told her about the parameters of her grounding; no electronics, no leaving the house without either Shelby or Sue with her, and a morning run with Sue every day for a week. Wondering why that had even been put on the menu, Rachel sighed as she took a sip of her juice. She and Sue had already returned from their run and Rachel's quick shower before breakfast had gotten some of the kinks out of her muscles before they became too sore.
"What are the plans today, ladies?" Sue asked.
"I thought Rachel and I could have our chat after breakfast," Shelby replied. "Then I'm sure there are plenty of chores that need to be done around here."
Groaning Rachel dropped her head to the table and made it thud lightly on her forehead. "Really, CinderRachel, again? Don't you think that's cruel and unusual punishment after our chat? Not to mention the morning runs with "Coach run faster".
Holding her chuckle inside Shelby squeezed Sue's hand, "I was meaning to ask you how your run went this morning."
Sitting upright once more Rachel looked from her mother to Sue and back to her mother, "You want to know how it went, Mother? Let me tell you. We started by stretching, I'm amazed at the positions Coach can still get into at her age. After that we began with a slow jog, which quickly turned into a slow run for Coach and a fast run for me. Does anyone here understand height differences and how an easy run from a giant might pose a problem for someone who is much shorter?"
Choking on her laugh Shelby nodded, "Go on, Rachel."
"Well after running to the park we began on what I thought would be a lovely, scenic run on the trails. Instead, I was subjected to what I swear is part of the Appalachian trail here in Lima. An impossibility I know, but I've never experienced a run on a park trail that was reminiscent of a forced run on enemy terrain."
Looking at Sue Shelby shook her head, "You took her on the Death Trail?"
"I did." Sue shrugged. "She managed it and by the end of the week, she'll be able to manage not only the Death Trail but all levels of Dante's Inferno."
"What are you talking about?" Rachel's dark eyes widened in horror.
"Dante's Inferno? Are you mad, Coach? And you," Rachel rounded on her mother, "Allowing her to do this to me. What is the point?"
"The point, Rachel," Sue interjected in a low tone, "Is to make you realize that anything you learn from me, you use to the best of your ability. And if you decide to use what you have learned and are unskilled enough to get caught, then I clearly need to teach you more."
"And what is making me run teaching me?" Rachel demanded.
"To always get the backup of the back up." Sue replied winking at Rachel. Standing, she grabbed her empty coffee mug as well as Shelby's. "I think it's time for a fill up, Ethel," looking at Rachel and her now empty plate Sue took a deep breath. "Upstairs, Ethel Junior. Your mom will be up to chat with you shortly."
"Who are you to tell me what to do?" Rachel demanded pushing her chair back roughly.
"She is my girlfriend and an adult in your life," Shelby replied. "And it would behoove you to do as Sue told you. Now."
Glaring at her mother Rachel stomped from the kitchen and up the stairs. Waiting and counting to three, Shelby still jumped as the loud slam echoed through the house.
"Thanks," Sue had put the empty coffee mugs on the counter and moved to hug Shelby, pulling the woman up from her seat and sitting on it before tugging Shelby onto her lap. "For sticking up for me. I didn't mean to overstep with mini-you."
Leaning her head on the taller woman's shoulder Shelby wrapped her arms around Sue. "You didn't. It's kind of nice to have backup." Shelby admitted. "I just didn't know you'd fall into parenting with such conviction so soon."
"I didn't either," Sue's voice was quiet. "All I know is that this feels right. You, me, the kid. Something about it just feels right."
"Yeah, it does." Shelby agreed as Sue bent her head and placed a gentle kiss to her lips. "And on that note, I think I need to get upstairs to have my chat with Rachel."
Giving a deep sigh Shelby rose from Sue's lap and kissed once more. "Wish me luck."
"You don't need luck, Ethel," Sue teased. "Just the resistance to those big brown eyes and her diva like charm."
"That I have," Shelby responded. "After all, I created that diva like charm."
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Flopping on her bed Rachel grabbed her stuffed lamb and turned over to stare at the ceiling. Watching the ceiling fan circle the girl sighed before addressing her stuffed animal. "I still can't believe that I'm in trouble with Coach," she began. "Since when does she even care about me like that?" Turning over onto her stomach Rachel tucked her lamb under her arm and curled up the best she could. "And since when do I care about what she thinks?" Rachel whispered to her beloved stuffed animal.
Hearing her mother's footsteps on the stairs Rachel didn't move from her spot on the bed. She knew exactly what her mother meant when she mentioned having a chat. Wondering once more why she happened to have a mother who believed in setting one's ass on fire to impart wisdom, Rachel slowly turned over when she felt her mother sit on the bed.
"Sit up, Rachel."
Groaning as she sat up, Rachel allowed herself to relax into her mother's arms. "Are you sure we need to have this type of chat, Mama?"
"I am." Shelby kissed the top of Rachel's head. "What you did can't be ignored, Rachel. What if Principal Figgins had decided to suspend you or the boys had decided to press charges?"
"I hadn't thought about that," Rachel finally admitted.
"Of course you hadn't," Shelby's voice lowered. "And from what Maribel tells me, neither had Santana."
"Mama?" Rachel interrupted.
"Yes, Rachel?"
"Why isn't Santana having to run with Coach?" Chocolate eyes looked into hazel before Rachel laid her head on her mother's shoulder.
"Maribel isn't dating Sue, Rach."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, young lady, that you have become very important to Sue. She felt it only right to step in to help with this since you used the skills she taught you to pull off what you did." Shelby pulled Rachel close. "I guess what I'm saying is, Rachel, Sue is becoming more important to me and no matter where our relationship goes I think she's feeling differently towards you as well."
"Yeah," Rachel sighed. "It's shifted hasn't it?"
"Shifted?" Shelby asked.
"Yes, with Coach, with my dads…" Rachel trailed off. "It just feels different now. Do you think they ever really wanted me, Mama? Or did they just like the idea of having me?"
"I think they wanted you, Rachel. If I didn't think that and hadn't felt that, I never would have been able to leave you with them. They love you, Rachel. In their own way."
"Yeah," Rachel hugged her lamb tightly. "Yet, the men who raised me for fourteen years walk away and the woman who has been my arch nemesis at school has decided to be there for both of us."
"A bit confusing, isn't it?" Shelby asked.
"Yeah, it is." Rachel turned towards her mother and wrapped her arms around her. "I know I'm in trouble, Mama. I should have thought things through, but Santana and I were just so mad about what we get put through so often by those guys. Looking up into her mother's eyes Rachel frowned slightly, "Isn't the punishment from Coach enough, Mama?"
Moving back, Shelby took Rachel's face in her hands, "Afraid not, Rachel. Sue's punishment is part of the whole package this time. And the whole package includes the spanking you've earned, young lady."
Groaning again, Rachel tucked her head under her mother's chin, "I had to try."
"I know," Shelby chuckled. "Let's get this over with, Rachel. We can move on and you can remember never to do anything like this again."
Allowing her mother to help maneuver her body, Rachel soon found herself over her mother's lap. Adjusting her daughter, Shelby made sure to have a good grip with her right hand. Rubbing Rachel's back with her left hand Shelby waited until the teen had relaxed before landing the first swat to Rachel's bottom.
Rachel began to squirm as much as Shelby allowed as her mother's left hand began a constant rhythm on her backside. The pattern was ever changing and Rachel's tears soon began. Lying over her mother's lap Rachel continued to cry as she felt her yoga pants and panties being lowered.
Shelby's hand once more descended on Rachel's bottom causing the girl to gasp. Sobs followed quickly and Rachel finally collapsed over her mother's lap. Not registering that the spanking stopped until she felt Shelby pulling her panties and pants up before pulling her onto lap. Curling into her mother Rachel relished the feeling of Shelby's arms around her.
"I love you, Rachel." Shelby whispered before beginning to hum. "You just need reminders on thinking before acting sometimes."
"Yeah," Rachel sniffed and hugged Shelby tighter. "Problem is, it seemed like a good idea at the time."
"It usually does." Shelby agreed. "Now, I want you to lie down for a little bit and rest."
"Okay, Mama." Rachel allowed her Shelby to help her lie down and tuck her into bed, her lamb held tightly in her arms. "I love you." Rachel whispered as she closed her eyes and felt the kiss to her forehead. Hearing the door to her room close a few moments later Rachel allowed herself to slip into a peaceful sleep.
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"Where's EJ?" Sue asked as Shelby slowly walked down the stairs.
"Taking a nap," Shelby answered sitting next to Sue on the couch and curling into the woman. "What's all this?"
Clearing her throat, Sue looked at the collection of DVDs, junk food, and sugary drinks in front of her. "I just thought the mini-you might be up for a favorite movie and some snacks."
Sitting up Shelby began to laugh as she read the titles of the DVDs. Turning around she looked at her girlfriend with a large smile. "Really, Billie Jean, Funny Girl?"
Smiling sheepishly, Sue nodded and pulled Shelby onto her lap. "Just figured it might make her feel better after the, you know, ass warming."
"I'm sure it would," Shelby agreed. "But I thought we had grounded her."
"We did," Sue nodded. "But what's one movie in the grand scheme of things?"
"One movie indeed." Shelby leaned into Sue and looked into intense blue eyes. "I love you, Billie Jean."
"I love you, Ethel." Sue whispered before leaning down to kiss the woman on her lap.
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