Once again Rachel was the last one out of the girls locker room. She sat there in shock of what just went down a few minutes ago.
Quinn. Rubbing. Sun screen. Calves. Thigh. Neck. Front Row.
Get it together Rachel. We're not imagining this. That really happened. What does this all mean? Quinn is straight...right? Yea, she's straight. Girls do that all the time. Straight girls, change in front of each other all the time, they do stuff like rub sun screen in front of each other. It's not a big deal. Quinn is straight. Right?
All through out class Rachel replayed the whole scene over and over again. Contemplating her feelings towards the blonde. For the last two weeks Quinn has been putting the effort into being friends with the tiny diva. She never understood why, never even asked. She just really enjoyed her company. She didn't want to ruin something by talking about it. Knowing her she'll just remind the cheerleader how obnoxious or annoying she is. So, no conversations about her feelings for Quinn. She will enjoy their time spent together as much as she can. And when the time comes, or if Quinn was willing to start a conversation she will gladly have it. Until then Quinn can rub sun screen and wear her sports bra in front of the diva all she wants. Rachel giggled remembering when Quinn rubbed the sunscreen between her breast. After a whole period of debating the pro's and con's she came to a decision. Whatever happens happens.
Class ended and Rachel felt a huge amount of relief. Nobody knows the new Rachel, Quinn is straight, and if the queen bee wanted to develop some kind of a friendship with the school diva then so be it.
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Rachel walked in the choir room a bit early, wanting to look at some sheet music for their assignment this week. Finn surprisingly was sitting by the piano waiting for her.
"Hey Rachel"
"Finn what are you doing here so early?" Rachel knew why but asked any way. Did he really want to continue this conversation now?
"I'm sorry Rachel, I was jerk to you. I was never a supportive boyfriend. All those times you got slushied and I never stood up for you. I'm sorry. I want you to know that I've changed. I thought about you all summer. I wanted to call you. I even wanted to stop by your house..."
"Finn please." she cut him off, "I'm sorry that I can no longer return these heart felt feelings for you. I don't quiet know how to explain in a way you'd understand." Rachel took a deep breath before speaking again. "Finn I care about you but right now I would like for us to just remain friends. As the leaders and lead vocals of New Directions we need stand together and support one another. I know this may be hard for you because of your feelings towards me. But Finn..." Rachel tried to find the words.
Kurt and Blaine walked in and soon after the entire class was filled.
"Hey guys!" Blaine turned around and waved at the two fashionable boys. She couldn't have this conversation any more with everyone in the room. Finn looks so distraught and heart broken.
"Finn you know you will always hold a place in my heart. You were my first love, first kiss, first boyfriend. I will always care for you. I would really love it if we could become friends. When your ready." Rachel said in the most sincerest way she can. She hated this, the last thing she wanted was to hurt Finn. A year ago she obsessed over him, making cat face calendars, dedicating countless hours finding the perfect songs to put on his ipod. She loved Finn. But things are different now, she wasn't going to hold herself back for some boy.
Finn was falling apart, he really cared about Rachel. More than he thought he could. He knew he was a coward, he knew that his reputation was more important at the time. But when he saw Rachel for the first time in two months he realized how much he truly cared for her. With that in his mind, he knew he didn't deserve Rachel. Not yet at least, he needed to prove to her that he changed. But right now Rachel wanted a friend.
"Okay Rachel. I get it. We'll be friends. It'll take me some time but if this is what you really want I could respect that." Finn hugged the tiny brunette to let her know he understood.
On the other side of the choir room, Kurt whispered to Mercedes "Do you think they're getting back together?"
"Who knows when it comes to those two. You know Rachel she'll fold every time Finn wants her back. The girl has no back bone."
"I don't know guys, Rachel seems different. She's been sticking up for herself a lot lately. Especially with Santana. And look at Finn, they're not even sitting next to each other. So that conversation didn't end well." Tina added.
"Have you noticed that Quinn has been hanging around Rachel a lot lately?" Artie questioned.
Blaine finally spoke "Look guys it's really none of our business. And if we have any questions why not just ask. I mean we're a family right. Why not just talk about it?"
"Talk about what Urkel?" Santana mocking Blaine's suspenders and bow tie outfit over hearing the conversation.
Rachel couldn't help but notice that everyone was crowding together and whispering to each other. Quinn was the last one to walk in the choir room and noticed Rachel sitting by herself. So she strode over to her and took an empty seat by the diva.
"Know what's going on over there?" Quinn leaned in, inches away from Rachel's face.
Rachel was still trying to figure out how to properly interact with the cheerleader. Even though she decided that she's comfortable with their some what friendship. Her heart still skipped a beat. Her throat would lock up. Her body would suddenly heat up. She knew she had a crush on Quinn but these feelings are in a completely different level.
"I'm...not entirely sure." Rachel squealed out, looking down at her skirt and straightening it out.
"So what were guys whispering about?" Britney followed Santana up the second tier and took the empty seat beside her.
Everyone just turned their head towards Quinn and Rachel.
"What about them? They're friends" Britney added.
Mr. Shue walked in and started this weeks lesson. Santana arched her eye brow and stared at Quinn and Rachel.
You know I have been to busy macking with Britney, that I haven't even notice that Bee was hanging out with the troll. Britney did mention that Quinn was being extra friendly with her. Something is going down. Knowing Quinn and how twisted that blonde head of hers is. I'm sure she's planning something epic. Auntie Tany wants in on the action. Oh Quinn, I hope whatever it is you have planned for Smigel will be all worth it in the end.
Santana had that evil smirk on her face. Britney leaned in and grabbed the latina's hand to hold. She looked towards the blonde, smiled and squeezed her hand. There was something about Britney that made everything go away. She loved the blonde beside her. Everything was right with the world as long as Britney was by her side.