Hey I'm throwing a New Years Eve party at my house on Saturday only glee kids. Party starts at nine. Anyone is welcomed to crash. Lets party! -Puck
Count me in - Britney
I'll be there - Mercedes
Right on Right on - Artie
Puck sent out text invitation to all the glee kids. This was going to be the first kick off party of the year and he wanted it be memorable. Rachel wondered if she should go because she wasn't even sure if Quinn would be back in time for the party. The only reason she would go is if Quinn would also be attending it will give them a chance to be alone and maybe even sort things out. Quinn's been in New York all week. Judy surprised her right when she got home from school. Quinn was caught off guard her bags were packed and they were on the road an hour after she got home from school. Rachel was stressing the fact that they haven't spoken in over a week. Rachel's been really tempted to text her or even call but making that first move wasn't something she was use to. Two days into the winter break all Rachel was thinking about was wether or not she should call Quinn to see if she had any plans for the week. But making that first call was nerve wracking they've never even talked on the phone before. So she decided to just keep herself busy and just wait hoping that Quinn would make the first move. It wasn't until Wednesday when she was hanging out with Kurt and Blaine that she found out that Quinn was in New York. Rachel felt relieved hearing this news because now the thought of Quinn ignoring her was out of the question. Rachel looked back on the text message and just hoped that she would be back in town for the party.
Of course she's going everyone is going. This social event would be a perfect distraction even if she wasn't attending. I have to do this for my own personal life experience.
I'll bring the wine coolers! - Rachel
There was only a week left until school started again. Rachel managed to keep herself busy and worry free because Quinn wasn't texting or calling her. After she sent the text message to Puck her phone vibrated receiving an incoming text. She thought it was Puck making a smart comment about her reply but when she saw Quinn on the home screen her heart stopped.
Hey Rachel, sorry I haven't talked to you. We're finally heading back to Lima. This whole week has been torturous. I was wondering if your free to hang out tonight? -Quinn
Rachel's face lit up with joy seeing Quinn's name on her inbox. She couldn't believe that Quinn was making plans with her after all the days of no communication it was like no time has passed they were back to how things were. Quinn waited for a respond from Rachel she looked outside her window watching the mile pass by. On the way to New York she debated whether or not to tell Rachel she'll be out of town. It occurred to her that she brought up the idea of spending time together during the break. After being on the road for two hours and starring at a candid picture of Rachel during P.E. made her realize that this would be the perfect opportunity for her to see how much Rachel really means to her. No communication, no distractions just her and her thoughts. She hated the idea at first but this would be the only time she would be alone and not have anybody influencing her judgment on the matter. She opened the notes application on her phone and opened the file with the title I'll be right here.
Rachel's winter break wasn't off to a great start either, her father's was dragging her to all these arts and crafts classes they've been taking. Finn came over a few times to hang out and Kurt and Mercedes asked her to go shopping for Puck's New Years Eve party. They decided to be in charge of her wardrobe for the special occasion which was very exciting because Kurt and Mercedes knew all the current gossips. Those few days kept her busy but towards the end of the first week she was missing a certain blonde way to much. She missed her everyday and all she could think about is when will she will be able to see Quinn again. All that patience finally paid off, today was the day she's been waiting for Quinn to make the first move.
"Oh my goodness! How should I respond to her?"
Its cool I've been…
Delete delete delete.
Oh! I wasn't even aware that you were out of town…
No, you ended things on a good note just try to be calm and think this through. Delete delete delete.
Hey Quinn, its really great to finally hear from you. I'm actually available for tonight. What did you have in mind? - Rachel
Great! That is an outstanding response, well done Rachel.
Rachel hit send and waited for Quinn to reply. She jumped on her bed and held her phone close to her heart, she felt really
happy knowing that nothings changed between them. Quinn sat patiently with her cell phone on her lap. Judy was ranting about how much fun they had in New York and that they should do more mother daughter stuff since she'll be off to college soon. Her cell phone buzzed and she felt a little excited from the message she just received. She looked at her phone, blinking on the home screen was one new message she pressed the open button.
Baby mama! I'm throwing a new years eve party. I know your back from vacation. You better be there! - Puck
Quinn let out a breath not exactly the message she was waiting for.
Sure Puck I'll go. -Q
Quinn pressed send and a new message popped up on her screen. This was the message she's been waiting for she really missed Rachel. She wished she called her over the break it hasn't been easy spending that whole week with her mother. She's been fighting the urge to call her because that craving on the pit of her stomach was intolerable. Just hearing her voice on the other side of the phone would be enough to break the craving. But she took a second to think this through and she realized she wasn't ready so she hid her phone away repressed the craving and waited until she headed back to Lima. Quinn looked at her phone and opened the message.
I'm glad that she's not upset with me for not speaking to her for over a week.
What about a late night movie? I get to pick it this time. I'll be over around nine is that okay? -Quinn
When Rachel received her new message she started getting excited, her hand started to shake trying to figure out a response that doesn't make her sound desperate for Quinn's attention.
Sounds like a plan, I'll see you at nine. -Rachel
When Quinn's phone vibrated she read the the response and couldn't wait to get back into Lima. They were still two hours away so she had plenty of time to come up with a plan for tonight. This was going to be their first night and not have a curfew so it had to perfect.
An hour passed and Quinn was questioning herself if she could go through with this. They've had movie nights at Rachel's house plenty of times before but this time feels different. Now that Quinn found a resolve she didn't know how she would feel seeing Rachel for the first time in days. A lot of things needed to be said but she really missed Rachel, she only had a week left before the new year. She needed to start taking chances or nothing will ever change between them.
Rachel's phone vibrated and a huge smile grew on her beautiful face. She jumped out of her bed and ran down stairs. She found both her fathers in the living room in their chairs both turned to face their shrieking daughter.
"Dad! Quinn's coming over. We're going to watch a movie is that all right?" Rachel jumped on Leroy's side.
"Sure honey." Leroy kissed her on the forehead and watch the girl run back up stairs excitedly. Rachel shut the door behind her and jumped on her bed she looked at the clock and only had two hours until Quinn arrived. She needed to get ready this night had to be perfect.
Quinn arrived at her home about quarter to eight she helped her mom carry their luggage into the house. She ran up the stairs to her room and locked the door behind her. She sat in front of her mirror brushed her hair and looked at what she was wearing and decided to change. She wanted to look presentable it's only been a week but she felt like this is going to be the first time Rachel is seeing the real Quinn Fabray. The Quinn Fabray who is madly in love with her.
Ten minutes later she ran down her steps, grabbed her keys and kissed her mom on the cheeks.
"Mom I'm going out. I'll be home later! Bye" Quinn knew if she wasn't out of the house fast enough her mother would never let her leave. She learned that a quick exit and a phone call later would be enough to calm her worrisome mother. She was out the door and into her car by eight fifty-five.
As every block Quinn passes her heart started to pump a little bit faster. When she finally reached Rachel's house she needed to take a minute to calm herself. She looked at the front swing where they spent countless hours just talking and looking up at night sky and the red door she loved entering and hated exiting. She remembered the old Quinn, the confused and guarded Quinn. Once she steps out of this car she hoped that's all behind her. No more running away from her feelings and no more hiding the truth. She unlocked her car and opened the door when she stepped out a cold winter's breeze blew past her. She felt an uplifting feeling like the wind was taking all her fears away.
Okay, You can do this Quinn, we don't have to tell her everything tonight but be yourself. Show her the side to you that's been hiding deep down and the sight of her made you realize that you didn't need to hide that part of you any more. You can do this Fabray.
She needed to give her herself a little pep talk walking towards the front door felt like eternity. The only connection she had was a photo Santana took of Rachel during lunch. Rachel had her hair up and was wearing this egg shell colored dress with red dots all over it she wore ankle high socks with red Dorthy shoes to match. Not a lot of girls can pull off a 70's look but Rachel just looked outstanding. She was looking away when Santana noticed me starring so she grabbed my cell phone and took the picture. All week Quinn stared at the photo hoping to find the courage to just dial her number. To finally hear Rachel's voice again on the other side of the receiver. Everyday was a test to see if she could last an hour without pulling out her phone and dialing Rachel's number but she never had the courage to just press the call button. It was driving her insane not being around the tiny diva. When she snapped back to reality she didn't notice she had made it to the front door. She knew that on the other side of this door will be the beginning of a new Quinn. The agonizing feeling sitting on the pit of her stomach can finally be fed by the gorgeous sight of one Rachel Berry. She held her shivering finger by the doorbell.
"You can do this Quinn. You need this. For your sanity, you need to be able to do this." Right when she was about to ring the doorbell the door swung open revealing a rather ravishing brunette. Quinn's heart felt like it was going to burst out of her chest seeing Rachel for the first time in a week after trying to avoid her all this time made Quinn discover the answer she's been searching for ever since she left Lima. She looked down and worked her way up to meet those perfect brown eyes she missed more than anything. Seeing Rachel slowly smile as she gazed deeply into her eyes was absolutely mesmerizing. The smile that sent flutters of heat all over her body filling her stomach with butterflies and sending a surge of desire to her heart.
"Hey Quinn." She said softly, "I thought I heard voices." Rachel found her hazel eyes at last. Those breath taking eyes that always knew how to lock the diva down to the ground where she felt safe and secured knowing Quinn was right there in front of her.
"Would you like to come inside?" Rachel wore her hair down and each strand of her stunning brown hair that fell in the right places was giving her this sexy messy look that made Quinn appreciate Rachel's beauty even more. Quinn couldn't phantom how naturally beautiful she really looked tonight maybe it was the week break from one another but she needed more than this. She truly missed her, all week Rachel Berry ran multiple laps around her head. New York screamed Rachel Berry, every where she turned she pictured Rachel is going to be in billboard some day. Wow! Rachel in that mini dress. Rachel Berry's name in those lights. I can see it now her gorgeous face all over New York. Billboards, flyers and posters all over the display cases in Barney's, Bloomingdale's and Madison Avenue. Nothing was going to stop Rachel from reaching her dreams Quinn knew that the second she heard her sing.
Quinn leaned in for a hug and the from the way she held Rachel it was like their first time all over again. The same feelings came flooding in this time Rachel relaxed her head on Quinn's shoulder. Enveloping her senses that screamed Quinn Fabray. Her scent, the way Quinn placed her hand on her lower back and the other gently placed on the back of her neck. Quinn's touch sent shivers down her spine Rachel enjoyed this embrace to it's fullest. Not really sure if that was a smart idea but Quinn was finally within arms reach. This was the first time they've held each other like this. They fit so well together and they knew that something about being around one another made so much sense.
"Quinn is that you honey?" Leroy screamed out from the living room.
Both girls looked into each others eyes and smiled still in each others arms. Quinn slowly removed her hold on Rachel, grabbed the bag she dropped and started walking towards the living room. Rachel watched the girl of her dreams walk around her house like it was her own. Quinn walked over to Hiram who would gladly accept Quinn as his own because after a few dinners and movie nights he became quiet fond of her. But he would never admit to how much he really knows about their relationship. She gave him a hug and then walked over to Leroy who was more than excited to see her. His hug was more welcoming and a little over the top as he swayed with Quinn a few times.
"We missed you sweetheart. How was New York?" Leroy continued finally releasing her and sat down on his chair. Rachel was by the entrance watching the whole scene and finding true happiness build inside her heart knowing that her fathers accepted Quinn.
"It was nice aside from my tourist mother wanting to see every single tourist site. It was like she had never been to New York. I guess it was a way for her to bond with me. But overall it was a pleasant vacation. Oh! Which reminds me I got this for you and Hiram." Quinn pulled out a snow globe of two gay men holding each others hand behind the statue of liberty holding a gay flag instead of the typical torch.
"The minute I saw it I knew it was the perfect present, I noticed your collection over by the fireplace. The places you and Hiram have travelled to I just figured you can add it to your collection." Quinn watched Leroy's face lit up with joy. Hiram watched his husband get sentimental when it comes to moments like this. He felt truly blessed watching Leroy's eyes light up when others give me the appreciation he truly deserves.
"This is...so...Hiram darling look at what Quinn got us from New York! Thank you Quinn I love it." Hiram stood up from his chair and walked over to Leroy he looked at the snow globe closely.
"Well would you look at that. Thank you so much Quinn. Isn't that just the most thoughtful thing." Hiram smiled and sat back on his beloved chair. Hiram was really happy having Quinn around his daughter. That thought alone frightened him they we're fully aware of their "relationship" but the one thing that scared him was how intense Rachel's feelings are for her. When it comes to love Rachel is so inexperienced that she lets her emotions go over her head. From the looks of it Rachel was so deeply in love with Quinn that if something we're to go wrong he's not sure if she can recover from it.
"Your welcome, so how was your vacation? Did anything exciting happen while I was away?" Quinn was making small talk, she really just wanted to go to Rachel's bedroom and watch the movie she picked out. But even that's not a possibility since they have a strict rule about who's allowed up stairs. It's been a while since she's seen Rachel's fathers and her father thought her never to be rude when your with company. So small talk it is with the Berry men.
"Would it be all right if we went upstairs to watch the movie tonight?" Rachel felt hesitant asking her fathers but they were friends it shouldn't matter where they watch the movie. Every other weekend they would sit by couch with Hiram or Leroy lurking around or chaperoning for some strange reason. This kind of behavior even went far back when Finn would come over and hang out. Rachel looked at her fathers waiting for an answer. Hoping that they would give her the okay to finally let Quinn see her bedroom.
Quinn was surprised to here Rachel so forward. She always did wonder what Rachel's bedroom looked like she remembered a few myspace video's Rachel had posted. She noticed that her wall was pink and there were a few gold stars plastered on the walls. She watch nervously as Leroy and Hiram stare into each other like they knew more than what they let out. This was moment that could change everything for them. Sure Quinn would've settled for the living room to have a life changing conversation but the bedroom would be perfect. Rachel hated the stillness in the air, she fathomed the difficulty of the question and found that it was simple yes or no it shouldn't be taking her father's this long to decide.
"Sure honey, I don't see why not. But try and keep the noise down to a minimum." Leroy answered.
When Rachel and Quinn heard those magical words they both had to force their excitement to calm down. They looked at each other and smiled knowing what this means. PRIVACY. This was definitely long over due and finally their wishes have been granted. No friends, no family just the two of them ALONE. Rachel could no longer stand being in this room she felt like her body was floating towards her bedroom she turned to Quinn and nudged head towards the stairs. Both girls got up from their seats and started making their way towards the stairs.
"What movie are you girls watching?" Hiram asked right when Quinn was about to take the first step towards the second floor.
Rachel paused and felt a little perturbed that her father was still preventing them from going to her bedroom. "A Christmas Carol" Quinn responded gripping the hand rail trying to prevent her very short fuse from reaching that bomb of excitement which was seconds from exploding.
"Oh that's one of my favorites" Rachel let out, Quinn watched her jump up and down but little did she know that she had a different movie in mind.
"That's a classic, okay you two have fun. Quinn I'm not sure how your mother feels about you staying here. But if it gets to late your more than welcomed to stay the night. Just make sure your mother knows." Leroy saw Quinn's face light up. Quinn diffused her excitement and found a different feeling settling in her heart. She was welcomed to stay over night this has never happened before. The last few visits curfew was always in the way of them falling asleep together in the couch after their movie nights. Tonight was just full of surprises and Quinn was overwhelmed with joy knowing that she is welcomed in this house filled with love. Quinn nodded her head in gratitude and walked up the stairs with Rachel.
Quinn followed Rachel up the stairs taking her time looking at all the pictures she's never seen before. Every time she came over to Rachel's Hiram has made it very clear that she was only allowed down stairs. Quinn stopped in the middle of the stairs eyeing one particular picture that caught her attention. It was Rachel was sitting on the swings by herself looking at the other kids playing in the jungle gym.
"Quinn? Are you coming?" Rachel was trying to sound calm but she couldn't wait for their alone time. Not that she had things planned but aside from the girls locker room and the ladies room this was going to be their first night in a comfortable setting.
Quinn lost her train of thought and looked up at Rachel. Her heart was racing just looking at the girl she kept her gaze and before she knew it she found herself outside Rachel's door.
Rachel gripped her door knob and turned it opening up this well lighted room with pink walls all around. Rachel walked in and when she turned around Quinn was still standing outside her door. Quinn felt a little idiotic waiting to be invited in like there's was some kind of force not allowing her to enter unless Rachel said it was welcomed in.
"What's wrong Quinn? Please come inside." She took a step forward and examined the whole room. Rachel was now sitting on the edge of her bed staring at Quinn. Rachel found the blonde very amusing she was acting like her bedroom was this new foreign world. She couldn't believe that Quinn was in her bedroom other than Layla no one else has ever step foot in this place.
Quinn scanned the room trying to get to know the diva a little bit better by the things around her that keeps her safe at night. And it was just like she imagined. Pink walls, gold stars and a vanity mirror with big light bulbs on top exactly how a broadway star would have it. Her television faced the bed to the right was her own bathroom. She has a cute nook by the window where a brown Teddy bear sat and then her elliptical facing her vanity mirror.
"Your room is..." Quinn was trying to find the right word to describe Rachel's enchanting boudoir.
"Girly?" Rachel guessed.
"Adorable actually. It suits you perfectly." Quinn slowly made her way to Rachel still looking around.
Rachel smiled bashfully at Quinn's response and decided to change the subject before she notice."So should we watch the movie?"
Quinn had this disturbed look on her face when Rachel mentioned the movie.
"What is it? What's wrong Quinn?"
"I sort of lied to your parents. I didn't really bring A Christmas Carol." Quinn reached for her bag and pulled out the movie she really picked out.
"The Others?" Rachel looked confused. She's never even heard of this movie her movie selection always consisted of musicals and classics. She knew Rachel wouldn't go for this type of movie but she was a little fed up with Breakfast at Tiffany's and Grease.
"Don't give me that look. It's a good movie just try not to scream so much." Quinn wasn't sure if Rachel scare easily. But she was expecting to watch the movie down stairs with chaperones not all alone in her bedroom let alone sharing her bed.
"A scary movie? Quinn I scare really easily. I don't know if I can watch this. Can we just watch Breakfast at Tiffany's?" Rachel started feeling anxious about watching a scary movie. She really despises it one time she snuck out of her bed room while her fathers were having their movie nights. They were watching the Sixth Sense when little Rachel snuck a peek by the doorway and started crying right there on the spot. It was the most terrifying moment in her whole life. She was seven at the time, she slept in her fathers room for the next two weeks. Then Leroy slept in her room for one week and watched nothing but Breakfast at Tiffany's until Rachel erased the whole ordeal from her thoughts. After that her father's hid away all the scary movies they owned so that Rachel would never be reminded of that night.
"It's really not that scary Rach, look I've seen it and I'll let you know when there's a scary part so you can cover your ears and shut your eyes okay." Quinn sounded very convincing. Rachel looked at her still frightened about tonights festivities.
"I don't know Quinn, I'm traumatized. I don't think I can do this." Rachel was beginning to sound really panicked.
Quinn walked over to Rachel and held her hand and looked deep into those brown eyes. "I promise I won't let anything happen to you." Rachel nodded her head agreeing to watch it.
"Great! But before we start the movie I also wanted to give you something." Quinn pulled out a gold star wrapped box and handed it to Rachel. Quinn sat next to her and saw the surprised look on her face.
"Quinn, you didn't have to." Rachel was in awe, the wrapping paper and the way it was wrapped was flawless. Mental photo. Snap!
"When I saw it I knew I just had to get it. I hope you like it." Quinn has been waiting for this moment for days. "Go ahead Rach, open it."
Rachel slowly and carefully unwrapped the box. When she removed all the wrapping paper it revealed a black suede box. She looked at Quinn feeling very excited to see what's inside. She never really expected Quinn to give her anything. Quinn smiled and watched Rachel slowly open the box. Rachel's jaw dropped her eyes grew excessively huge and a faint gasp escaped Rachel. Quinn watched her face carefully because she wanted to remember this very moment.
"I can't...I...Oh my goodness Quinn I love it." Rachel set it down gently and without any hesitation she leaped towards Quinn and hugged her. Quinn felt the intensity of the hug, Rachel was really surprised and very grateful for her present. She had no idea Quinn knew her so well.
"Thank you Quinn, no ones ever given me anything so realistic and thoughtful before. I love it, thank you!" Rachel sounded like tears were beginning to form in her eyes. Quinn held her tighter so that Rachel knew how much thought she put into this present. She was just really happy Rachel knew that.
"I'm glad you like it Rachel. But you still have to hold it up. So that I have the very first photograph of you receiving that prestigious award." Quinn released Rachel and grabbed her phone waiting to take a picture of Rachel holding up her present. Rachel smiled that Rachel Berry smile and gently lifted up her very own Tony Award with Rachel Barbara Berry engraved on the front with Best Performance on a Musical underneath it. Quinn took the picture of the beaming diva.
"Beautiful." Quinn showed Rachel the photo and smiled.
Rachel was overwhelmed with emotions, this night was starting out so great and she wasn't even scared about the movie at all now that she knows Quinn will be sitting beside her.
"You ready for the movie?" Rachel nodded yes. Quinn stood up and walked toward the t.v. and popped the movie in the DVD player. When she turned around she watched Rachel place her Tony in her night stand. She got up grabbed her brown Teddy the one sitting in the nook and jumped on the bed and got under the covers. Quinn walked over to the bed and took a seat right next to Rachel. This is going to be one interesting night. Quinn looked over her shoulder and saw how adorable Rachel can be. She held her teddy on her left arm while grasping the blanket covering half of her face.
Quinn gently pulled the blanket down. "Don't worry, I won't let this movie scare you. Just relax and try to enjoy it."
Rachel looked up meeting those beautiful eyes again. Rachel shifted her weight and decided to sit closer to Quinn, she wished this blanket wasn't separating them. But at least they're together and that's all that mattered. The movie started and all Rachel could think about was how in the world is any of this real?