-Chapter 1-
Takes place after Mercedes and Rachel sing for the part in West side story...with a twist.
-Rachel pov-
"I think after that it's obvious who won!" Mr. Shue looks at Mercedes "You got the part!"
"B-b-but I sounded better" I look at Finn for help and he just looks away "I-I was better"
"Just face it troll" I look over at...I can't remember his name "My girl is just better then you"
"I guess so" I hold out my hand and give Mercedes a true smile "You bested me"
"Yeah I'm not shaking that man hand" I frown and look at my hand "You could club someone with that"
"He~"
"I bet you it's as big as her dick" Laughter breaks out from the crowd "Get off the stage treasure trail"
I run off the stage as the laughter rings out louder. What hurts even more is Finn is laughing with them. I run into the hallway and bump into someone. I wipe the tears away quickly.
"I am s-oh hey Shelby" My birth mother looks at me with a worried expression "How are you?"
"I'm doing just fine" She puts a gentle hand on my shoulder "Are you ok?"
"Yeah I'm fine" I step back "I just gotta go"
"Rachel" I don't look up at her "It's ok not to be ok"
"No it's not!" I turn back toward her "I can't be upset or cry! If I do in front of them it's shows they one and that they beat me! I can't let them beat me!"
"What happened?" I look away again "Rachel?"
"I lost the lead part in West Side Story and they made fun of me" I give a watery chuckle and shake my head "I should've expected it though...I am a loser"
"You aren't a loser Rachel" Shelby puts a hand under my chin and raises my head to face her "You are going to be a star"
"Not in there I won't" I swallow to make my throat wet again "They are just gonna keep bullying me"
"I got an idea" I look at Shelby confused "I have a choir I'm starting...why don't you join? So far it's just me and Sugar"
"Can she sing now?" Shelby nods and I sigh "I guess I can"
"Excellent!" Shelby grabs my hand and starts speed walking "Lets tell suagr the good news"
I can't help but smile. My mom is actually happy I'm around. This could be worth joining them for. I look back when I think I hear footsteps but I see no one.
Oh well.
-Quinn pov-
"Oh god" I run back to the glee club "Rachel's defected!"
"Rachel wouldn't leave she's the captain of the glee club!" Kurt smiles over at me "She'll be back next class"
"No she won't!" Kurt jumps back "She went with Shelby!"
"Oh no" Shuester stands up and starts pacing "We need her in here!"
"Shue we have great voices besides 20 inch nose" I roll my eyes at Mercedes comment "We will be just fine with out"
"We have enough talent without Rachel" I give a shocked look at Finn "She's so annoying sometimes"
"Are you kidding me?!" Everyone looks at me confused "We need Rachel here! She's the voice that keeps us going!"
"Quinn chill out" Santana puts a arm around me "She'll be back like Kurt said"
"I'm glad everyone is still in here" We look up to the stage to see Rachel, Sugar, and Shelby "I think it's best to tell you all that I am leaving for Shelbys group"
Silence takes over the club as the three walk away. I look at Kurt who's jaw is still on the ground. Will snaps out of the daze and claps.
"Ok" Will looks back at all of us "I think Glee Club is dismissed for today"
Everyone slowly exited the auditorium. I was left with Santana only. Her arm that was around me slowly fell off of me. I looked over at her and saw hurt in her eyes. Why is she hurt?
"You good?" Santana nods and starts walking away "Santana why are you lying?"
"Because it doesn't matter" She stops and shakes her head "It's all too late now"
Before I can say anything Santana takes off. I run after her but she's gone before I can catch up. I sigh and walk to the parking lot. I'm almost to my car when I hear crying.
I look around and can't find the source. I'm about to give up when I see Santana in the shadows. I slowly walk over to her as I see her body shaking.
"San?" Her body goes stiff and I walk closer "Yo-you ok?"
"Go away Caboosey!" I frown at the name "I don't need you near me!"
"You obviously need someone!" She scoffs "Santana what happened? Was it Brittany?"
"No!" Santana shoots up off the ground and gets in my face with angry tears flowing "It's the fact I've followed your lead for years and ruined every chance I had at happiness! It's the fact that the girl I wanna be with is now out of the Glee club! It's the fact that you are so uptight you can't see outside of any damn box! It's cause I like two girls who will never like me back...it's cause I'm bound to be forever alone"
"You aren't goi~" Santana's words fully register in my head finally "You wanna be with Rachel?"
Santana nods and sits back down "Yeah" Santana picks at her Cheerios skirt "Go ahead and laugh...make fun of me"
"I'm not going to laugh or make fun of you" I sit down beside her and let out a sigh "I'm going to help you get your girl"
"What about you?" I look at Santana confused and she rolls her eyes "I see the hearts you draw around her and her name Quinn"
"Oh" I look at the ground in front of me "Sounds like we both are in bad shape"
"Yeah" Santana stands up and starts walking away from me "So let's just forget this every happened"
"Who's the other girl San?" She stops but doesn't look at me "You said you like two girls"
"It doesn't matter" Santana turns back with a watery smile "She's gonna steal my girl from me and they'll be happy"
I'm left in silence and shock as she walks away. She likes Rachel and me. She is going to give up Rachel for me. But I don't want her to give up Rachel for me. I need a game plan.
-Rachel pov-
I walk into my house and look around. It's been trashed. Stuff is broken and missing. Of course my dads weren't here for this. Why would they?
"Great" I walk to my room and see everything is either broken or gone "My playbills!"
I rush to my closet and see them intact. I take the box out and see the star glass Shelby gave me. I pick it up and look at it. I pull out my phone and dial.
"Hello? Shelby Corcoran" I don't respond immediately "Hello?"
"It's Rachel" I look around at the broken stuff "Do you...is it fine if you come and get me?"
-Time skip-
I'm sitting on my front steps when Shelby pulls up. I walk to her car with my clothes in a bag, the playbills, and my cup. I get in the passenger seat and close the door.
"You gonna be ok?" I look over at her and see worry on her face "You aren't hurt are you?"
"Not at all" I hold up the cup "I'm a star after all"
"Yes you are" She gives me a big smile then pulls away from the house "You're a big star"
The ride is silent to Shelbys house. I walk inside and freeze when I see Puck in the house with Beth. I'm met with a glare and steps toward me.
"What is she doing?!" I step behind Shelby as puck gets angrier "She doesn't need to be around my daughter"
"If you remember right they are both my daughters" Shelby puts her hands on her hips "Is there a problem with my daughter being here?"
"Yes!" Puck points angrily at me "She left cause she couldn't get a stupid part!"
"I left because of you all" Theres a knock on the door and I jump "Oh god who else is here?"
"Quinn" Shelby opens the door "Hey I was meaning to call both of you"
"Is everything ok?" Quinn looks at me hiding behind Shelby then at Puck "Why is he already here?"
"Because something happened with Rachel so she needs me" Shelby looks at Puck "I'm sorry but you two can't babysit tonight like planned"
"YOU HAVE TO BE FUCKING JOKING!!" Puck looks at me with malice as he takes a step closer "You just couldn't stop at ruining Glee could you? You just had to stop me from seeing my daughter too!"
"I-I-i didn't mean to" I back up to a corner and slide down as Puck gets closer "I-I can leave"
"You will not be leaving" Shelby pushes Puck backwards "You have some serious anger issue that need in check! Until you get them in check you are forbidden from seeing Beth!"
"Fuck you Shelby" Puck sends a glare at me "You are so getting dumpster slushed tomorrow"
Puck walks out and slams the door. Beth starts crying causing Shelby to go over and pick her up. I'm surprised though when Quinn reaches out to help me up. I slowly grab her hand and she pulls me up.
"Thanks" She nods and I look at Shelby "Why don't you let Quinn have time with Beth and you can show me where I'm sleeping"
"You're sleeping here?" I nod but don't look at Quinn "Why aren't you sleeping at home?"
"There was a incident that happened" I look at her and see worry on her face "I'm fine though"
"Here Quinn" Shelby hands her Beth then looks at me "Follow me"
I follow Shelby to her room. It has a big bed in it and a big dresser. I see broadway posters all over the walls and music records spread around the room. I look at Shelby and see her putting another pillow on her bed.
"Shelby I can sleep on the couch" I don't get a response as she puts some more blankets on the bed "Shelby! Mom!"
"Huh?" Shelby shakes her head "Sorry I was just spaced"
"I said I could just sleep on the couch" I point at the bed "Theres no reason to put you out of your full bed"
"Rachel you were robbed" Shelby walks up to me and puts her hands on my shoulders "I want you near incase you have a nightmare or something"
"You were robbed?" I stiffen and turn toward Quinn holding Beth "I didn't mean to overhear! I just came in to ask Shelby where the diapers where!"
"Please don't tell anyone else!" I feel the tears form and my breathing start escalating "Oh god I'm so screwed! I-I-i am already going to be dumpster slushed!"
"You aren't getting dumpster slushed" I look at Quinn confused "I have Santana blocking him and the guys from doing it! She went all hero mode on it"
"Santana went hero mode?" Quinn nods and I point at myself "For me?"
"Yep" I see hurt and some other emotions in Quinn's eyes "She really wants to protect you"
"Like I want to make sure you get a good sleep" Shelby takes my bag and sets it on the dresser "Sounds like you got a severely admirer"
"Santana doesn't like me" I look at Quinn "What do you two get out of this?"
"Nothing Rachel" Quinn looks at me and sighs "We really just wanna change"
"Prove it then" Quinn nods and I look at Shelby "Beth really needs a change"
Quinn stayed for a little bit longer. She left and insisted that things word get better. I had a nice night with Shelby and Beth. We had a nice vegan meal and I ended up sleeping in Shelbys bed.
True to what she said I had a nightmare and she was there. I basked in the mother's love I got. I felt safe for once. I felt at home.
Maybe things could be looking up..
