Twice The Trouble

Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to Glee or any of it characters. I don't have a beta so all mistakes are mine.

Chapter 3

Santana Lopez pulled into the school parking lot and parked in her designated spot. Her summer was not what she wanted it to be and she decided to once again join the Cheerios. So here she was head Cheerio again. She honestly enjoyed cheering and needed it to help with scholarships. Her family wasn't poor but they didn't have the money to send her to school out of state and she needed to get out of here. She didn't have a defined career goal yet but she had it narrowed down.

She was here a little early today to meet up with Quinn and Brittany. Brittany joined with her but Quinn decided that she just wanted to concentrate on her studies. She was hoping to get valedictorian if she could just beat out Berry this year. Santana scoffed when she told her that. There was no way she was beating her now the girl was like flawless in her studies. It would take a miracle to dethrone her.

Her summer had started so well but two weeks into it Brittany and Artie got back together. She didn't understand because Brittany told her that she would give her a chance. She had sat her down and explained that it was nothing that Santana had done.

Flashback

Santana was sitting on her bed in shock. "I don't understand Britt, what did I do?"

Brittany sighed and took her hand. "You didn't do anything but I figured out a long time ago that I'm not the unicorn that was meant for you."

Santana shook her head. "What are you talking about Britt? I love you, your perfect for me."

Brittany smiled sadly, "I love you too but I'm not and if you settle for me you will not get your unicorn and I will miss out on my robot babies."

Santana pat her hand. Brittany was gorgeous, talented and people smart but sometimes just didn't understand things. "Britt I've told you that just because he is in a wheelchair doesn't mean that your kids would be too."

She just nodded vigorously. "Yes they will. It's like my mom has blonde hair and now I do too and Artie's dad wears glasses and so does Artie."

Santana rubbed her face. "There is only half a chance for any of that Britt. Like your dad has black hair but your like your mom and Arties dad has blonde hair but Arties is like his mom's."

Brittany looked off into space thinking for a moment. "I guess your right I'll just have to wait and see."

Santana just shook her head indulgently. "I still don't understand. You said we'd try."

She sighed and squeezed her hand. "I know but I love Artie so much and he promised never to you the S word again and said sorry." She paused and took her other hand. "You know I'm not the main unicorn you want. You have been in love with someone else forever and you really should go after them."

Santana looked up sharply. "What are you talking about?"

Brittany just smiled. "You can lie to everyone else Sanny but not me. I know you and I know that you have always wanted her. She's single again and you need to go get her before it's too late."

End Flashback.

She understood where Britt was coming from after that. She wasn't sure how Brittany figured it out. She had never told anyone else about that. Hell, she had barely acknowledged it herself. She'd be damned before she went after that crazy train. The girl was straight which made her off limits. She wasn't trying to use Britt she honestly loved her but she understood that she wanted more. Santana herself wanted more but she was afraid she was destined to be alone. At least until she was off in college away from here.

So here she was single once more and she couldn't even be upset with Britt about it because she was right. She could only hope to get over this silliness and find someone else. She battled with herself since freshman years about her sexuality and was finally coming to terms with it. She wasn't ready to shout it from the rooftops and be all out and proud like Kurt but she was going to stop denying it to herself. She was also done pretending with guys so she would just hang with her friends, cheer and sing in Glee flying solo just enjoying their last year here.

The rest of her summer was mostly a flop. Quinn was in Michigan with her sister and Britt spent most of her time with Artie and his family at a cabin somewhere upstate. She babysat a lot for her 10 year old little brother and did get to spend some nice time with him. She took him to Cedar Point and Wyandot Lake a few times. They spent time at the mall and the arcade but the best part of the summer had been the last two weeks.

Quinn and Brittany came home the same weekend and they spent the last two weeks of summer hanging out and having a ball. The only thing that disturbed that was this girl Santana kept seeing all over town. She had no idea who this girl was she never got a good look at her face. She was either wearing sunglasses, turned away from her or in a helmet on the back of that sexy as hell motorcycle.

The first time she saw her, the girl was climbing off her bike in front of the Lima Bean. She, Quinn and Brittany were having Breakfast with her family and she saw her out of the window across the street. The first thing we noticed was her backside as she swung that long ass gorgeous leg over the bike. Damn that ass though. The more she saw it around town the more she knew that she knew that ass but could place it with a face and she so wanted to.

She also noticed that there was always a guy with her. She did see his face clearly and he was quite gorgeous himself and reminded her of someone. He was lean and muscular built. They never did anything that would make you think they were in a relationship. They acted more like friends or so she was hoping. She pointed the girl out to Quinn and Britt when she saw her but Quinn just shrugged more interested in looking at the boy and Brittany just always giggled. It was so frustrating.

She saw them that morning eating outside the Lima Bean. The next day she spotted them at the mall but was not quick enough to get closer and get a better look before they disappeared. The next day she saw the motorcycles in the parking lot of Walmart. They couldn't be mistaken with any others they were so awesome. She went in and spotted them leaving the school supply isle but they were in line before she could get to them and she was still wearing those sexy shades.

The next time she saw them was the next night when she and the girls went to the movies. They passed them coming into the parking lot as they were leaving. She had seen them here and there throughout the next week leading up to school starting and she was no closer to figuring out who she is. This is why she's here so early now. Britt and Quinn are supposed to meet her to walk in together so she came early to stake out the parking lot hoping to catch a glimpse of the girl.

She smiled as Britt walked up and after hugging her she leaned against the wall next to her. "Have you seen her yet?"

Santana shook her head. "No, I'm not even sure she goes to our school I would have noticed her before."

Brittany fell into a fit of giggles but before she could question the silly girl she heard the sound of that oh so sweet engine of the motorcycle she was hoping to see again.

She turned and watched as they parked in the same spot right by the front door. As the girl got off her bike in her leather jacket, black bodice, tight as hell leather pants and high heeled knee boots Santana had a flashback of last year where all the glee girls wore a similar outfit, one girl in particular standing out to her.

She turned her head sharply to Brittany finally figuring out what all the giggling was about. "Oh my god no it's not." She turned back and watched as the girls took off her helmet flipping out her hair and turning where Santana got a perfect view of that face. "Rachel," she breathed out and Brittany reached over and closed her mouth

Britt smiled, "I wondered how long it would take you to figure it out."

Santana looked at her in disbelief then back to Rachel who was now walking up toward the door and past them. "Good morning Santana, Brittany."

The boy nodded at them slinging his arm over her shoulders and they moved past them into the school. All Santana could do was nodded and try not to droop. Once the door closed she looked back to Brittany, "Damn."

Brittany giggled again. "I can't believe it took you so long to figure it out. I knew when we saw them at the Lima Bean. You can't forget that ass."

Santana just nodded along and turned to Quinn's voice as she walked up. "Forget whose ass?"

Santana just stammered out. "Her… with the bike… and the leather…" She pointed at the motorcycles and Quinn turned to Britt with an arched eyebrow questioningly.

Britt chuckled. "She finally figured out who the motorcycle girl is and she's a little stunned."

Quinn looked back to Santana. "Who is she?"

Santana shook her head. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you. I'll have to show you."

Quinn followed after her as she was pulled into the school. They stopped half way down senior hall and Santana just pointed. Quinn's eyes widened as she got a good look at the girls face. "Oh my god It's Rachel."

Santana nodded. "And if I'm not mistaken that is the same outfit she wore during Start me up/Living on a Prayer."

Britt shook her head. "No, it's the same pants and bodice but those boots are the ones you wore and the jacket is the one Tina wore and the necklace is the one I wore."

They just looked on in disbelief. "I wonder what her angle is." Quinn asked as she moved on to her locker.

Santana followed behind her. "What do you mean?"

Quinn just shrugged. "That is not the real Rachel. She must be up to something."

Brittany looked back toward her. "Um no guys I think that is the real Rachel. I see her around all the time outside of school and she always dresses like we've seen her in the last week or so. I think the school Rachel is the wrong one."

Quinn finished loading up her locker then turn back to them. "I guess we'll see. We have free period Glee today so we will talk to her then."

Brittany nodded happily and Santana just watched as Rachel and the boy headed off to Figgins office.

Rachel was having a good morning. She woke up feeling confident and sure of herself. Royal talked her into taking the motorcycles to school today even though it made her nervous. People never messed with her car but this was her baby and it made her anxious. Royal convinced her to just leave early so no one would see them arrive and park as close to the front door as possible.

When they arrived at the school the only people around were Santana and Brittany leaning against the building, probably waiting for Quinn. Once she took her helmet off she turned to Royal when he spoke. "My my my who are those lovely ladies?"

Rachel shook out her hair and put her helmet in her saddle bag. "Your barking up the wrong tree there brother dear. That is Santana and Brittany. You are not Santana's type and Brittany has a boyfriend or she's dating Santana… I'm not sure this year."

Royal just looked shocked. "That gorgeous Latina bombshell is a lesbian? Awe man that sucks."

Rachel smacked his stomach. "Watch it. She's kind of a friend and you shouldn't objectify woman that way."

Royal stopped and just stared at her. "Ah, I get it. You have that one in your sights."

Rachel looked up at him sharply. "What? I do not."

Royal rolled his eyes. "Oh please, you were 'objectifying' those girls on the beach a few weeks ago right alongside of me with no problem. You only get defensive with a girl if you like her."

She blushed and slapped him again. "Shut up."

She looked up and greeted both girls then moved into the school. She felt bad for not introducing Royal to them but he had her flustered and she didn't want to sound like an idiot in front of them. She's introduce them in Glee later.

They moved on to Rachel's locker and Royal pulled her attention from organizing her locker. "Who is that goddess? If you tell me she's on your team too I will shoot myself right here."

Rachel looked over and smile. "That is Quinn Fabray and no, she is very much straight."

Royal let out a relieved breath. "She is in Glee right? The girl you finally started a tremulous friendship with that had a baby right? The one you stole the giant from to help her out somehow?"

"Yes, she has come so far since sophomore year. I would have no objections to you going for that just be good to her. She deserves so much more than she has ever been given."

Royal nodded dumbly as Rachel pulled him off to the Principles office to get his schedule.

Rachel stood outside across the hall when he went in and just waited. She started to regret not going in with him when she looked up and Finn was right in there her personal space. "Hey Rach what are you hanging out here for? You in trouble or something?"

She shook her head stepped to the side a bit to get some breathing room. "No, I'm just waiting for someone."

Finn just shrugged. "Cool, anyway, I tried to contact you all summer to hang out but you weren't around."

Rachel scoffed. "You sent me one text all summer that said 'did I leave my halo controller at your house' and I know you didn't come by my house or my fathers would have told me. I was spending the summer with family in California."

He just gave her that boyish grin he thought was cute. "Yea well, I just wanted to talk to you about us and see if we could try again. I know what you said after school last year but I forgive you and I'm willing to take you back. We also really need to talk about how you are dressed."

Rachel shook her head. She was pissed now, how dare he? "No, we don't need to talk. There is no us, there will never be an us again and honestly there shouldn't have been an us to begin with and another thing. There is nothing that I did that requires me to be forgiven. You are the one that blew Nationals for us not me. All I want from you is to be your friend. If you can't handle that I'm sorry but that is not going to change ever again. And further more I will dress any way I please."

Finn was now getting red faced and took a step closer to her. "You need to calm down and let's just talk about this."

"Is there a problem Tink?" They both turned at Royal's voice and Rachel move to his side as he wrapped an arm around her protectively.

Rachel smiled up at him. "No, we were just finished talking." She turned back to Finn. "There is nothing more to talk about Finn. I told you we were through and I meant it. Please don't bring this up again I don't want to have this conversation anymore, it's pointless."

Finn watched as they walked away with his fists clench. This guy was stepping on his territory and taking his Rachel. He would have to watch and find a way to get her back even if it meant kicking his ass. When they were out of sight he stormed of in the other direction.

When Royal was sure that they were far enough away he turned to her. "What the hell was that? Is that guy for real right now?"

Rachel sighed. "Yes unfortunately he was. He's an ass that believes he can do no wrong and should be given anything he wants on a silver platter. He wanted to forgive me for whatever transgression he made up in his head to take the blame off him and was graciously willing to take me back."

Royal stopped walking and doubled over laughing. He had never heard anything so ridiculous in his life. "Oh my god… that's too… good. That oaf was lucky when he had you and should have been on his knees apologizing. Not that it would do him any good but it would be funny to see the lumbering giant on his knees begging."

Rachel chuckled along with him and slapped his arm. "Stop it. True as that may be we need to find your locker and get to class."

Royal just laughed some more but handed her his schedule and locker assignment before throwing his arm around her shoulder and following where she led.

A/N: Ok guys there's a little insight to Santana and a few reactions to the new/real Rachel. Up next Glee.