AN: Finally an update. I apologize for the delay and give a heads up that I'm not sure when I will update again. wow I had some writers block then got hit with a sinus infection that put me on my ass for two weeks. Upside is my muse has come back and is whispering in my ear again for this story.
Ray chuckled to herself as she walked down the stairs, as she remembered the look of utter disgust on Quinn's face.
"Are you still laughing at me Ray?"
"I can't help it. The look on your face. I know I shouldn't laugh but it just tickles my funny bone. Look after school I'll get you a charm to keep it from happening again. Noah and I aren't the only ones with this talent."
"Wait, is that how Puck gets girls to sleep with him?" Quinn demanded before storming away.
"What?! No! Quinn, Quinn. QUINN!" Ray shouted before catching up to the enraged blonde. Ray gently grabbed Quinn's arm and turned the cheerleader around to face her. "Noah wouldn't do that. My brother knows that I would rip off his favourite body part." Ray stared into a pair of stormy hazel eyes and waited a moment until she could see the anger begin to ebb from the blondes eyes before continuing. "Believe it or not, he gets girls by being charming. I know he seems like a pig, but he is quite charming when he wants to be. Him coming across as a lecherous pig is just part of his bad ass persona."
Ray watched the inner struggle that Quinn had with herself. The blonde wanted to believe what Ray was saying to her was the truth but knowing that the self proclaimed badass and womanizer had the ability to compel people made it difficult for her to accept Ray's words as the truth.
"You swear that he's not tricking or compelling these girls to sleep with him?" Quinn asked a few minutes later.
"Yes Quinn. I swear that Noah isn't compelling or tricking these girls to sleep with him." Ray answered with outmost sincerity as she stared into the blondes stormy eyes.
Quinn stared back at Ray, searching her eyes for what seemed like hours but in reality was only a few minutes before looking away, finding no deceit in Ray's peaceful gaze and expression.
Making their way into the kitchen, the Quarterback and Head Cheerio were greeted with the sound of Beth giggling as Noah was gently tossed the tiny blonde in the air and catching her. Brittany skipped over to her two friends first kissing Quinn then Ray on the cheek.
"Puck made breakfast, it's on the counter. Beth has already eaten and Carole will be here soon to take her to daycare."
"Thanks Duckie."
"Thanks B."
Ray grabbed both their plates and carried them over to the breakfast nook as Quinn poured them both a cup of coffee. Ray smiled softly as she ate, listening to the sound of Beth's giggles as well as Noah's and Brittany's laughter as they played with the little girl. However there was a niggling voice in the back of her mind yelling at her that something bad was going to happen at school.
Shortly after Ray and Quinn finished eating, Carole arrived to take her grand daughter to daycare. While Quinn was saying goodbye to her daughter, Ray snuck out down to the cellar and drained a couple blood bags before coming back up to give the tiny blonde a hug before they all left the house for the day.
Ray decided to drive her truck that she had spent years restoring to its original condition. A '57 Chevy. She had literally just finished its restoration before running off to Ireland. The only changes that Ray made to the truck that were not factory original was to the sound system. Ray had installed an up to date top of the line stereo, with a faux front replica of the factory installed radio and speakers. As soon as Ray started the truck, Sean Paul's Sexy Punky began to play. Turning the volume up, Ray pulled out of the garage and peeled down the driveway with Noah and Quinn right behind her. Brittany had decided to ride with Quinn that morning as they were meeting up with Santana before practice. Apparently the hot headed Latina had called and wanted to speak with the bubbly blonde before Cheerios practice. Noah and Ray raced their way to the school, while the two blondes followed behind at a safer speed laughing at the crazy antics of the siblings.
When Santana pulled into the parking lot, Quinn was hysterically laughing at Ray and Brittany. Turning the car off and getting out, Santana hears the last verse of Ricky J's 'No Means No'. Looking over she sees that Ray and Brittany were acting out the lyrics and that was why Quinn was laughing so hard. Santana could stop the smile that appeared as she watched the bubbly blonde dance around Rays bumbling advances and tell the Quarterback 'No means no.'
"Hey S."
"Q"
"Sue cancelled practice this morning. I sent out a mass text to the rest of the squad. So you can take as long as you need to talk to Brittany. Just be honest with her San. Stop hurting both you and her. And for the love of god stop scheming. You wont win her back that way." Having said what she needed to, Quinn left her second to think about her parting words.
Santana watched as Brittany laughed and danced between the twins. It had been a long time since she had seen the blonde so carefree. She knew that deep down that she had been the cause of Brittany's unhappiness. After her father had confronted her about her half truths, Santana finally came out to him and her mother. It was after the initial confrontation with her father. Santana had stormed out of the house and had attempted to stay with Brittany, only to find out that the blonde was living with the Puckerman-Berry twins. When she finally returned home after driving around for a bit to try and calm down, her parents were still sitting up waiting for her. When her father had asked her in a soft and gentle voice what had been going on with her, she finally broke down and told him and her mother that she was gay and in love with her best friend. She proceeded to tell them everything. How she had hurt Brittany over and over because she couldn't admit to herself at the time, let alone the bubbly blonde, who she was and the feelings that she had for the other girl. She also apologized to her father for not telling him everything about Ray's 'threats'. Needless to say her parents were disappointed in her actions. She spent the rest of the weekend with her family and trying to figure out how to make things right with Brittany. She had figured out that the only apology that Ray wanted from her, was the one that Santana owed to Brittany.
"Puck, Berry. Hi B."
"Hi San."
"B, can I talk to you for a minute?" Santana asked softly.
Brittany turned to look at Ray for minute where they had a non verbal conversation. The bubbly blonde gave a happy squeal at Ray's nod.
"I'll see you at your locker Duckie."
Brittany skipped over to Santana and the two walked over to the bleachers for some privacy.
Brittany skipped over to her locker with a huge smile on her face. Santana had finally accepted herself and the feelings she had for Brittany. She apologized for everything that had done and wanted her back, even if it was only as her best friend. She had promised to not interfere or try and cause trouble with Brittany and Ray's relationship, of course having no idea that the relationship wasn't real. What really made the fey so happy was that Santana was finally respecting her and being honest.
"You're glowing Duckie. I'm assuming that the talk went well."
"Oh Ray you have no idea and I have you to thank for it. If you hadn't stood up to her and threatened her, which I'm still not happy about, I would still be a sad panda."
"I'm sure she would have come around sooner or later Duckie. I"m glad you have your best friend back. C'mon Duckie, I'll walk you to class."
Ray dropped Brittany off at her first class of the day, leaving after a hug and kiss as they had to keep up appearances as a couple, before heading to her first class of the day.
Second AN Note: So as this is an on going story I'm not sure that I will be able to update as often as I write everything long hand before typing it all out. I just hope that all the followers continue to stick with it as it goes. Much Love,
Cris
