-Chapter 23-Surprise-
-Rachel pov-
It's a weekend finally. It's been weird having to go to school and share seats next to Brittany. She's been trying to just be friends...emphasis on trying. It's been super awkward.
"Hey Rachel" I sigh as Brittany runs up to me on the way out of school "What's up?"
"Brittany we can be friends right?" She nods confused "You don't have to try so hard"
"Yes I do" I look at her confused now and she sighs "Every time I see you I've wanted to hold you! I've wanted to kiss you! I've wanted to be with you! But I can't because I fucked up and now...now I can't..so yes I do have to try so hard"
Brittany walks away and I frown. I didn't mean to upset her. Truth is I've missed all of those things too. Santana keeps telling me I look miserable and Fran keeps saying not to let go of who I love. Well I love her and Im losing her.
"You coming Rachel?" I look up at Quinn who's..wearing glasses? "What?"
"You have glasses on" I walk up to the car and Quinn nods "Since when?"
"Since my contacts tore" She opens her door and points to the drivers side "Get in"
I do as she says and she pulls out of the school lot. We are almost home when she drives past it. I look at her confused as we continue on. I notice that's there's no cars there as well.
"What's going on?" For the first time I see Fran sitting in the back seat "WHAT THE FUCK?!"
"Language little one" She holds up a baby blue dress "Change"
I look at her confused and she just shakes the dress. I take the dress and change to the best of my abilities. It's not easy to change in a moving car. We finally stop at a park and my door gets opened by Santana.
"Follow me" I step out and look at the heels on the ground "After you put those on"
"You're loco" She laughs and so does the Fabray girls "You all are crazy!"
"The good kind" I put the heels on and follow Santana "Just make sure not to hurt yourself"
I roll my eyes and follow her to a candle lit table. I see Judy in a tux beside the table, Maribel is playing the piano, and mom is singing. I hear babbling and I finally see Beth in a jump-seat beside mom.
"Whats going on here?" I walk to the table confused "Who's this for?"
"Sit down in the chair" Santana walks away as I sit down "Come out now!"
I look and see Brittany slowly walk over confused. She's in a pretty black dress and has on black heels to match. I honestly feel all my air leave when she starts walking. She looks stunning!
"What's going on?" Brittany sits in the chair across from me "Did you plan this Rachel?"
"I'm as confused as you are" I look at the girls "What did you all set up for us?"
"You two love each other!" Santana looks at both of us "I know you hadn't said it yet but...but I can't watch you two hurt anymore"
"We all are" I look over at Judy who's now holding two glasses "So you two will enjoy music, enjoy dinner, and talk this out"
"You all can't force Rachel to da~"
"Thank you Girls" Judy smiles and it's the glasses down before pouring... "Is that wine?"
"Don't question it" Judy winks and walks over to Shelby "Its one night"
"So you're ok with this?" I look at Brittany who looks hopeful "You wanna be on a date?"
"It's what we should've done from the start" She smiles and nods "Now let's talk"
"Heavy first or normal stuff?" I shrug "I really am sorry about everything Rach...I just wanted you to finally be happy again"
"I'm still mad about being lied to" She frowns and I reach across the table. I grab her hand and give her a genuine smile "But I am appreciative that you wanted to help me get better"
"I'd do anything for you Rachel" She smiles and looks at the wine "I can believe Judy let us do this"
"I can't believe my mom hasn't killed her yet" There's a snort from Maribel and I see mom glare at her "Maybe we should move topics"
We move into light conversation as salad gets brought to us by Santana in a tux. We were told our other waiter got out on baby duty. We all laugh and go back to our evening. After salad Quinn, obviously in a tux, brings over a vegan lasagna and spaghetti.
"This looks delicious" Brittany nods but I see something off "What's wrong?"
"I hurt you Rachel" She looks up at me "How can you just move on like it didn't happen?"
"I haven't moved on like it didn't happen" I take a quick drink before sighing "it plays over and over in my head along with everything else that's happened...but I know that you only wanted to help me and that's the important thing! Now there are somethings that we would not be having tonight ever if they happened"
"What are they?" I look at her confused at the intrigue she says that with "I just wanna make sure I never lose you again"
"Don't cheat, don't physically hurt me, and don't force me into anything" She nods and I grab her hand again "I trust you aren't going to do any of those Britt"
"What will we be after tonight?" She grabs her fork and takes a bit of her spaghetti "Would you take me back?"
"I don't know" Her face falls and I chuckle "I'm joking"
"You are evil" I pout and she shakes her head "Nope that won't work"
"Oh you haven't seen my mega pout yet" I make my lip quiver and make my puppy dog eyes bigger "Now am I evil?"
"I hate you" I smile and take a bit out of my food "Taste good?"
"Heavenly" I look at the girls "Who's the chef?"
"That would be me" I jump at Fran popping up behind me "You spook easily"
"You scare too much!" She chuckles and walks away "Jerk"
Brittany laughs and I smile. We go back to conversing and it just feels normal. This just feels normal. It's still daytime, I mean we just got out of school, but it feels like we've been here forever. I'm not complaining about that a bit though.
-Time skip-
We finished our food and got desert. Once that was gone we were told to get up and the table was moved along with the chairs. A mat got put down and Brittany held out her hand. I smile and took it as we stepped into the mat.
We slowly danced to mom singing and Maribel playing. Santana and Quinn slowly joined in as back up. It's sounds amazing!
"You look so beautiful" I blush and hid my face "Don't hide your beauty Babe"
"I can't help it" I look up at her "I'm working on it though"
"I'm still going to be right beside you the whole way" I smile and move into her more as we slow dance "I...I know it's early but..I love you"
"I love you Brittany" we share a quick kiss before moving back into the dancing "Don't let me go"
"I'll never let you go" I feel her pull me as close as she can "You're stuck with me"
-Fran pov-
I smile at the girls as they dance. I sigh and start putting up all of the food supplies. I feel a hand on my shoulder and look at my mom.
"You'll find someone eventually! It could be a guy" Mom looks back and I see both couples happily dancing to the music "Or it could be a girl"
"I feel so lost mom" She looks at me confused "I've been so used to being told what to do and how to do it...I don't know how to control my own life"
"We can help you with that" Beth babbles and mom picks her up before looking at me again "I can help you with that"
"I'm scared" I feel tears form "I'm scared that I'm damaged goods"
"You are not damaged goods Princess" Mom kisses my forehead and pulls me close "You're a puzzle just like Santana and Rachel...you just need your special someone to put you back together"
"Yeah" I look at my mom and smile "Thanks"
"You're welcome baby girl" Beth starts grumbling and we chuckle "You're my baby girl too!"
Mom walks away and I watch the girls. I can't wait to have my special someone. I want to be whole again. It's been so long since I was. Maybe it'll be soon, maybe it won't. I just hope it's someone who'll care about me.
"Uh hello?" I look over my shoulder and go wide eyed "Is Judy Fabray here?"
I look over the red headed woman in front of me "Uh y-y-yeah!" I point to where mom went with Beth "She took baby that way"
"Thank you!" She smiles "I'm glad to see Rachel has such great support"
I nod and she walks away. Who was that lady? Could I ever see her again? Does liking her mean I'm bi? Does only wanting her and no guy mean I'm gay?...I think I might be gay.
