New Directions won first place at Regionals and to celebrate Sugar Motta decided to throw a half celebratory win and half Valentines day party at Breadstixs. Everyone has been really anxious about this party because after this it will be SAT exams, applying for colleges and Nationals. As for Rachel Berry not only does she have to juggle all three but she's also facing off with her secret girlfriend for valedictorian and currently trying to understand AP Chemistry.
"Honestly Quinn how in the world did you manage an A- in AP Chem? Mr. Peterson is so condescending and he's totally making my life a living hell." She places two fingers on her temple and started rubbing in a circular motion wishing for her headache to disappear. It's the third week of the new semester and she's been having the most difficult time keeping up with her AP classes. But since she's competing with Quinn it wasn't a hard decision taking on the extra classes.
"Really? He seemed really nice to me, I'll come over tonight and help you study. I think I still have my notes from that class I'm sure that can help." Quinn looks around their surrounding and sees that no one is in sight so she leans over and surprises Rachel with a quick kiss on the lips.
"Q!" Rachel blushes with wide eyes. "What are you doing? What if someone sees us?"
"I made sure the coast was clear. I can't help it that my lips are magnetically drawn to your perfectly kissable pink lips." Quinn smiles and flirtatiously winks at her.
"You are so bad, can you please gain some self control. Your the one that wants this relationship a secret so if we get caught my world will end. So quit it Miss Fabray or else." Rachel gives her a stern look she was met with the same glare then suddenly Quinn pokes at her side making her yelp at the sensation.
"Quinn! Stop it!" Rachel playfully slaps Quinn's thigh. "I mean it Fabray! If you don't stop it right this instant these lips will no longer be how did you put it? Magnetically drawn to yours." Rachel crosses her arms and stares into Quinn's hazel eyes.
"Your full of threats Berry but I know for a fact how irresistible my lips are so go ahead and make threats because I know by the end of the day you'll be wishing my lips were on yours." Quinn bites her lower lip and Rachel's eyes automatically zones in on the flirtatious gesture.
Rachel blinks quickly forcing her mind to focus on something else other than her girlfriends tongue slowly gliding on those soft pink lips. Focus Rachel it's a trick. "Oh really? Well challenge accepted. We'll see who caves first Fabray." She reaches into her purse and grabs her chap stick and slowly applies it evenly on her lips Quinn couldn't believe how dirty Rachel was playing this game.
"Your cheating Rachel." Quinn voice was so low and sexy it took Rachel one minutes to respond. One thing that never fails to turn her on was Quinn's lustrous voice. She can tell how badly Quinn wanted her just by her tone alone.
"Excuse me, I wasn't the one biting my lower lip a few minutes ago. I'm simply moistening my fairly dry lips, if you call that cheating then what set of rules did you have in mind Miss Fabray." Rachel put her chap stick away and used her index finger to make sure her lips were completely covered.
The sight made Quinn's body shiver, "No rules I guess." They smile at each other initiating the beginning of their little game.
Rachel continued her reading and as Quinn watches her a few of those soft brown locks dangled to the side as the wind gently passes a cold breeze through them. Quinn thought back to when she had woken up covered in those black hair. Ever since Rachel slept over her house they've been on the same page no arguments just young love blossoming with each day that passes by. They took that weekend and really talked about serious things. Such as Quinn's jealousy and Rachel's, well, her constant need to be perfect.
They also talked more about USC because Rachel found out from Quinn that she has a trust fund from her grandparents that will definitely help her through college. They ended up arguing every time the subject came up but they came to a compromise that Quinn would still apply and consider thinking about it if she gets accepted.
They talked about Santana and how complicated she can get and it will takes a while for her to get use to the idea that Rachel is going to be a part of Quinn's life and that she'll warm up eventually. So Quinn decided that Rachel could try and win Santana over but Santana isn't the type to just like someone so you have to take it slow and find little ways that Santana will deem you worthy of her time.
"We should start heading back, lunch is almost over." Quinn finally showed Rachel her private spot by the field. Which Rachel loved because it allowed them to be themselves even for a little while at school. They sat there everyday at lunch and the whole school pretty much knows that they've gotten really close so rumors haven't been flying around. Everything was perfect in their little secret world.
"Ugh! That just means I have Mr. Peterson next period. How am I suppose to stand a chance at valedictorian if I can't even pass his class." Rachel slams her chem book shut making some of the birds around them fly away from the noise.
"Calm down Rachel, I'll help you study I promise." Quinn rubs Rachel's back to calm her.
"Thanks Quinn."
"Why is Kurt starring at us?" Quinn whispers into Rachel's ear.
Rachel looks over at Kurt and once they made eye contact Kurt's face lights up and he gives her a quick wink. Rachel begins to feel nervous because Quinn was furrowing her eye brows.
"I'm sure it's nothing Quinn. Maybe he likes your hairstyle today, just don't pay any attention to him." Rachel could hear the nervousness in her voice and when she looked at Quinn she can tell that she wasn't buying what she was saying.
"He's smiling directly at us."
Rachel looked at Kurt once again and this time gave him the most evil look she had ever given anyone and Kurt finally got the hint and started a conversation with Blaine.
"He's talking to Blaine Q, your just being paranoid." Rachel let out a sigh of relief but now she knows the importance of informing Kurt to not be so obvious when it comes to her secret.
Rachel told him that she managed to get her to open up about their past and that Quinn apologized for being immature and cruel to her. Rachel never went into the specifics as to why Quinn targetted her because Kurt didn't need all the details of their conversation. Rachel also decided that she was just going to try and stop liking Quinn because their friendship is what's more important to her. Kurt was sympathetic about the whole thing and hoped that Rachel would be honest with Quinn about her feelings and not bury it like her feelings wasn't important. And deep down he truly believes that they would make would make such an adorable couple.
To Rachel's surprise Kurt even came up with the same nickname Santana came up with and said it has such a cute ring to it.
"Not many couples can have such a cute nickname Rachel. Look at me and Blaine for example. We have Klaine which is not bad but all I have contributing with that nickname is a K. And then theres Blurt." Saying that name out loud was like having vile rise up from his stomach when he's about to throw up. "Gross. But you and Quinn Faberry. Wow! Just simply adorable."
Rachel can only smile at his rambling even though he's absolutely right. She knows that he secretly hopes that she would man up because his gaydar is always spiking through the roofs whenever he sees Quinn look at her.
"So your just giving up?" Kurt wonders because it is so out of character for Rachel to not pursue something she really wants.
"I'm not giving up if there was nothing to give up in the first place Kurt. She's straight as an arrow she's not going to turn bi-curious over me. So please just let it go and stop starring at us during glee she's starting to suspect something and if you can't keep this under wraps how can I trust you with any more of my secrets." Rachel really hated lying to him especially since she's trusting him with hers.
"Fine, but if some day she does turn her whole life around I better be the first person you call so I can flat out tell you I told you so."
"Okay, you'll be the first to know." If you only you knew the real truth. Rachel smiles at him torn inside about the half truths she's been telling him.
Maybe I can ask Quinn if I can let him in on our secret. She has Britney and Santana why can't I have Kurt?
Rachel looks beside her and sees Kurt texting on his phone. He turns his head and smiles at her but she gives him this puzzled look like she wanted to say something but couldn't. She shakes her head and smiles back then returns her focus towards her teacher.
She knew she should be taking notes but looking at Mrs. Langstien bright purple sweater made her wonder how far she's gotten concerning her woredrobe. Her eyes wonder and notices the personalized calendar of Mrs. Langstien and her granddaughter.
I cant believe what an annoying girlfriend I use to be. She laughs at herself remembering those silly calendars she made Finn when they were together.
As she stares at the calendar she realizes that the date Quinn had asked for permission from her parents to date her is the day before valentines day.
It never occurred to her that with all the drama a few weeks ago they never actually went on a real date. They've been enjoying each others company that all those little things that use to matter to her wasn't that important just as long as Quinn was with her she didn't need anything else.
But the urge to surprise and make the day special for Quinn was a force unstoppable and she smiles at herself knowing that the old Rachel Berry still lingers inside her.
"Absolutely not!" Quinn quickly sits up from Rachel's bed making her AP Government book fall to the ground.
Rachel slams her book shut baffled at Quinn's immediate response after she had asked her if it was all right to tell Kurt they are together.
"Quinn? Honestly, this shouldn't even be a discussion. Kurt is one of my good friends and I trust him with my secret why can't you trust him with yours?"
Just the idea of telling another person she's in a gay relationship was making her blood pressure rise. Quinn was mortified at that thought that more people was going to find out about their relationship. She had to put a stop to this even if it means arguing with Rachel.
"It's not about trusting him Rachel I'm just not comfortable having so many people know about us. So please try and understand."
Rachel rolls her eyes, "I do understand Quinn but it isn't fair that you have Santana and Britney to confine too and I have no one."
"You have your fathers isn't that enough for you?"
"It's not the same Quinn and you know it. I can't talk to my fathers about certain things that are private. I can't believe how quickly you turned it down without even thoroughly thinking about the pros and cons about the matter he's not going to tell anyone." she pleads.
"As adorable as that sounded you're acting like you can't talk to me about it. Listen Rachel..." Quinn grabs her hands and holds it tight, "I know it's asking for a lot keeping this relationship a secret for my sake and I know I don't deserve your heart for it. But if you tell Kurt how do you know he won't get all excited and ask us to double date with Blaine then next thing we know Blaine will know too because Kurt won't be able to keep a huge secret like this from his boyfriend. Can you please and I will beg if I have too. Just until the end of the school year okay and then we can be as open about our relationship as much as you want." She stares into those dark brown eyes and watches them soften.
"Fine I won't tell him, but you have to understand what I'm sacrificing here Quinn. I don't ask for much in this relationship."
After hearing Quinn's rebuttal on the subject she knew she was right. Kurt has already been hinting on future double dates if she ever finds a girlfriend. He even sudgested visiting Layla in New York since they got along so well last time. The situation is still completely unfair but she doesn't want to lose Quinn just so she can have someone to talk to.
"I know Rachel and I'm so grateful at how understanding and how patient you are with all this." Quinn moves closer as she stares lovingly into her eyes. "I'm so sorry that it has to be like this but I promise you, that once we're out of Lima I will scream it to all of New York that we're together. Okay?"
Rachel smiles broadly but shakes her head disagreeing. "Don't promise something you can't keep Quinn. I know that you won't be out to your mom after high school but thank you for the nice gesture."
"But I will try, we've been getting along really well. And she likes you so I'm just giving her some time to get use to you so it won't be a complete shock to her. I promise I'll try Rachel." Quinn gives her the most sincerest look.
"Okay Quinn."
Quinn leans forward and she slowly presses her lips on Rachel. Rachel pulls away with a huge smile on her face.
"Why are you smiling like that?" Quinn looks at her girlfriend puzzled.
"You lost Fabray." Rachel's smile gets even bigger.
Quinn still wasn't following what she's was talking about.
"You forgot all ready. Jeez Quinn should I be concerned about your memory?" Rachel puckers her lips and taps it gently a few times with her finger. "Remember now?"
"Awe man that doesn't count, you totally cheated and distracted me with a really serious conversation." Quinn crosses her arms and quickly looks away from the brunette.
"Don't be a sore loser baby it's not a good look for you. Just say it, all I want is for you to say it." Rachel bites her lower lip knowing full well the effects it will have on her Quinn.
"Ugh! You don't have to be so smug about it. But fine, Rachel..."
"Ah-uh..." Rachel waves her index finger, "You know the deal."
Quinn rolls her eyes and wished that she hadn't lost this bet. She bent down and got in one knee. She held out her hand and Rachel gladly placed her hand on hers.
"Rachel Barbara Berry, I Quinn Lucy Fabray declare to you that your lips will never be alone because you will have mine to kiss at anytime or place for all that you wish to have me." Quinn kisses her hand and slowly gets up. Rachel's beautiful smile was beaming with so much happiness that Quinn can no longer resist. Their lips found each other and Quinn kissed her with so much yearing that Rachel could barely keep up. But she enjoyed every second of it. Once Quinn pulled away she laid her head on Rachel's chest.
She knew promises is all she has to offer Rachel for now and she knows it's never enough.
"Rachel?..."
"Yes Quinn."
"Promise me that if you ever get tired of all these secrets and hiding around you'll be honest with me about your feelings."
"Why would you think..."
"Just promise me Rach."
"Okay Quinn, I promise." Rachel held her tighter. She wasn't sure what brought that kind of thinking but she hoped that Quinn knew that this right here was all she needed to get through high school then they can free to be themselves.
Everyday when I look at you I can't believe this is happeneing. How amazing you make me feel how every night I look forward when the sun will rise so I can see your beautiful face. But the idea of not being worthy clings to my bones. I don't deserve you Rachel after everything I've done, all the secrets I've kept from you. I don't deserve you. I don't deserve your heart and I don't deserve your love.
Quinn quickly gets up and wipes the tear that escaped her eyes. Rachel looks at her confused because she's never seen her act like this before.
"Quinn what is it?"
Quinn doesn't quiet know how to answer that question. It pains her how much Rachel has to sacrifice but she's really not ready to be out because after seeing Santana go through so many back lash when she was outed was mortifying. And she doesn't want to ruin what little relationship she has with her mother by telling her she's gay. The timing just isnt right and once they're out of Lima and away from everything maybe then she'll find the courage to come out of to her family.
"I just want you to have everything Rachel and I'm sorry that even something so simple like telling Kurt about us is so hard for me." The thought of not being enough for Rachel floods her mind. High school will be over in four months she needed to make her truly believe that she'll be worth the wait because the idea of not being with Rachel is more terrifying then coming out.
"I just want you Quinn. That's all I ever wanted. For you to see me under your shadow. And I can't imagine a life without you so if I have to wait and keep you as my dirty little secret then I'll wait. Because I know if I'm patient enough you'll be right there next to me." Quinn practically leaped off the bed as she flung her arms around the brunette so tightly.
Deep down she really hated breaking down like this especially in front of Rachel. Her walls are being broken down each day just by her voice alone. But having the pleasure to listen about how passionate Rachel is about their relationship is worth every wall being pummeled to dust. All she needs is Rachel by her side and that will help her get through these last four months.
Everyone gathered in the choir room and takes their seat. Mr. Shuester picks up a few sheet music scattered on the piano and sees Sugar raise her hand from the corner of his eye.
"Yes Sugar?" Mr. Shuester calls for her.
Sugar stands up from her seat and walks directly towards him she clears her throat before she says anything.
"So all you guys know I'm throwing a huge party at Breadstixs this Friday and I finally got the okay from my parents to throw a huge after party at my house. A few rules to discuss, Rule number one You must come with a date let me repeat that one more time you MUST come with a date or you can't get in."
"What!" Everyone disappointedly groans since there won't be enough time to find a date since the party is in two days.
Rachel and Quinn worriedly look at each other automatically after hearing Sugar's rule. They've been planning on what to wear and how they can dance with each other without making it seem like their together with the help from Britney and Santana of course. But all that planning won't do much help if they can't get in the party.
"I thought this party was half valentines day half winning regionals. So why do we need dates when we're on the celebrating regionals side?" Mercedes questions with a little attitude in her voice.
"Yeah." Sugar over exaggerating her answer. "Well I love valentines day so if you want to come to the most awesomest party of your whole high school life then find a date. Simple as that, well that's all the news I have for you today concerning the party. If you have any questions feel free to ask me only during Glee time because outside of these four walls I only talk to about five of you." Sugar smiles and returns to her seat with a few evil glares following her.
"Okay. Does anybody else have any announcements before we start this weeks lesson?" Mr. Shue asks the whole class.
The room was silent but everyone was looking around one another trying to figure out who they can ask so that they can get into Sugar's party. Rachel gives Quinn a soft reassuring smile but Quinn couldn't shake the feeling that maybe this party won't be as much fun as they had planned on.
Mr. Shue talked on and on about the perfect love song and that the assignment for this week is to express what love means to you. They we're dismissed and Quinn headed straight for practice. Ever since last months punishment Rachel made it clear to Quinn that she isn't allowed to miss any more practices if cruel and unusual punishment will be the outcome.
Quinn knew exactly how excited Rachel was about this party but there was no way they we're going together. So she thought maybe she can ask Sugar if they can as friends be each others dates. Friends do that so why not them that way Rachel will be more than excited knowing that they'll be going together as a couple secretively that is.
"So what's your plan Q? We've been planning on going to this thing ever since party came out of Sugar's mouth. I mean I'm positive you won't have any problems finding a date but..."
"No plan, I'm going to ask Sugar if Rachel can be my date." Quinn said it with so much confidence that Santana was shocked to hear it.
"Good for you then finally ready to wave the rainbow flag." Santana playfully punches Quinn's arm out of joy.
"Santana! That freaking hurt and its not what you think. Its not like you and Britney date, we're just friends going together that's all."
"Good luck with that." She says with a strange tone in her voice.
"You sound like it won't work?"
"I didn't say that. I just think you should have a back up plan if Sugar says no. Berry's been extra annoying these last couple of days so we both know she's really looking forward to going."
Quinn continues doing her sit-ups and thinks back at how excited Rachel's been acting because of this party. They spent hours looking for the right outfit and Rachel has been smiling more and more as each day passes. She hasn't seen Rachel this giddy in a while and it made her fall for the diva even more.
She faces Santana and sees that she's moved onto her push ups, "She's not annoying S, she's adorable. You really need to lighten up around her she's not going to stop bothering you until she knows you like her."
Santana quickly turns her head in Quinn's direction and let's out an annoyed breath. "You think I don't know that? Out of all the girls in this school Q you had to choose Smurfet with a smart mouth. Come to think about it?" Santana looks around her and even though no one was around them she quietly whispers, "How is Berry in the sac? Brit wants to know how long her tongue really is?" Santana cracks up at her question. Britney's been wanting to find out but was to shy to ask Quinn so she's been bugging Santana to ask for her.
Quinn turns flush red while Santana laughs her ass off. "Shut up Santana! There's nothing to talk about because we haven't done anything."
Santana quickly stops laughing and was shocked to hear this news. "What?!"
"Just shut up S!"
"FABRAY! LOPEZ! HIT THE TRACK! GIVE ME FIVE MILES, I'M SICK OF HEARING YOUR LOUD, ABNOXIOUS AND DISRESPECTFUL MOUTHS. GO!" Coach Sylvester screams through her bull horn.
They both get up from their push up positions and start jogging towards the field. Quinn pushes the Latina, "See what you did!"
"Duh! Now we can talk privately about how sexually frustrated you are. I bet you, you even stopped shaving just so you wouldn't feel sexual around Berry because she won't put out!" Santana bust out laughing again and started picking up her pace because Quinn was beginning to chase her.
"SANTANA! I'm going to rip your tongue off so you better hope I don't catch you!"
Rachel shut her locker when she hears a familiar voice behind her.
"Hey Rachel! Can I talk to you for a second?" Finn nervously approaches Rachel from behind he can feel his throat swelling up from anxiety. Finn has kept his distant from Rachel ever since the whole Santana deboctle. He knew how dissapointed Rachel was at him for blowing up and outing Santana.
A few days after he apologized to Santana Rachel approached him and they had a long conversation about the whole thing. He apolozed and explained how things have been really rough for him. Rachel forgave him and told him things will start getting better. Even with her forgiveness he still thought it was a good idea to keep his distance just so he can learn to get over her.
When Rachel turned around she looked up at him and smiled, "Hey Finn, what's up?"
"Sugar's announcement about her party was kind of a huge surprise and it's in two days. So..." Finn looks down at the ground and tries finds the courage to meet her brown eyes. "I was..." he clears his throat, "I was wondering if you would consider going with me?" He can feel his heart quicken he was finally able to look at her but Rachel's face remains expressionless.
Holy crap! Say something Rachel!
"Can I get back to you Finn? I haven't even asked my fathers if I can go. I don't want to say yes and then blow you off. Can you put me down as your second choice?" Rachel watches the disappointment written all over his face. He knew she was lying to him because he remembered Kurt mentioning that Rachel was going to look stunning in her dress.
"Of course Rach, let me know when you find out okay?" Finn awkwardly leans forward not sure if she would return the hug even though she lied he still wanted to feel like they're really friends.
Rachel leans forward and wraps her arms around Finns waist and holds him tight. She knows that this year hasn't been an easy year for him and it hurts her that she can't be much help to him. Especially when telling him the truth about who she really is can help him get over her. And now she's lying to him just so she can spare Quinn's feelings. When she releases him Finn smiles broadly at her and walks away.
What are we going to do Quinn?
Rachel started walking towards the school parking lot and spots Sugar a few cars down. She quickens her pace and right before Sugar gets into her car Rachel takes hold of the car door.
"Hello Sugar, can I have a moment of your time?"
Sugar raises one of her eye brows and couldn't quite figure out who this girl was.
"I'm Rachel, Rachel Berry. We're in glee." Rachel couldn't believe how oblivious this girl was. "Any ways, it doesn't matter. I was wondering if Quinn and myself could go together to your party?"
"But Quinn isn't gay. So I'm going to say no." Sugar grabs her car door and slams it shut. Rachel watched her drive off and the image of her in the perfect black dress shatters right in front of her eyes. A part of her wanted to chase Sugar down and try to convince her otherwise. But it was going to be a long shot, in everyone's eyes Quinn Fabray is still the hottest girl at McKinley and there is no way she will ever turn gay. It just hurts that people in Lima are so closed minded that their love has to be kept in the closet.
After practice Quinn rushes over to Rachel's so they can discuss their options about the party. She's been texting and calling Rachel ever since practice ended but she hasn't been responding.
When she parks her car she runs out and rings the door bell. Leroy answers the door and greets the sweaty blonde.
"Good evening Leroy, is Rachel home? I've been trying to contact her but she won't answer any of my calls."
Leroy can hear the panic in her voice he found it so endearing. Their young love always reminded him when he first met Hiram and how exciting and intense the first couple of months were.
"She's upstairs sweetheart, she seems to be upset about that party. Go on I know she would rather talk to you about it then me." He watches her run up the stairs in seconds not wasting a moment because they knew she would have to go home soon.
"Baby! Open the door!" Quinn knocks and waits but no answer. She started banging on the door even louder until Rachel finally opens the door with red puffy eyes and tissue in her hand.
"Rachel..." Quinn says softly and follows her to the bed. "Don't tell me your been crying this whole time about the party?" She walks around and lays in front her girlfriend. They intertwine their legs together while Rachel rest her head on Quinn's arm.
Rachel slowly nods her head and pouts then a few soft snuffle escapes her.
"Rachel, it's going be okay. I'll ask Sugar if you can be my date. Then.."
"I already...asked...her..." Rachel tries to speak between her sobs and all Quinn could do was smile at how adorable Rachel looked trying to explain what happened.
"Why are you..." Rachel takes a deep breath trying to stop her sobbing, "Smilling?"
"Because your so cute right now Rach. What did Sugar say when you asked her?" Quinn pulled her even closer and gave Rachel a soft peck on her forehead.
"She said that your straight and then she just drove off." Rachel held on to Quinn even tighter and laid her head on her chest.
"I guess Santana was right only the out and proud gay couples are allowed. I'm sorry baby, we can have our own party okay?" Quinn looks down to meet those cried out eyes.
Rachel felt nervous telling Quinn the other alternative that can resolve their issue about the party. But she has something planned for Quinn, something very special to celebrate their relationship and a part of that is being with their friends celebrating their win from regionals.
"Well there is another way for us to be able to go." Rachel watches Quinn's face trying to figure out what that may be but she was coming up blank.
"What do mean?"
"Maybe...you can go with Sam, I'm sure he wouldn't mind. And we can be completely honest with him about this. So we can all go to the party."
"What?" Quinn quickly gets up fueling with anger. She doesn't understand why Rachel would even consider this as an option. "And who we're you thinking of going with? Finn?" Her tone was rising becoming more angrier.
Rachel sat up and was sitting on the edge of her bed. She tried to reach for Quinn's hands but Quinn quickly moved away from her and crossed her arms.
"Quinn, it's not a big deal. We've been so excited about this party, planning on how to dance together, finding the perfect dress. I really want us to celebrate our win with our friends." Rachel knew this is was going to take some convincing.
"No Rachel. You know how I feel about Finn being around you. Since when are high school parties so important to you? And to go to such lengths as hurting my feelings and using Sam and Finn?"
"It's not about that Quinn, it's our last year with all our friends I just think we shouldn't miss out on important memories..." I really don't want to use the guilt card but, "And honestly I don't really have a lot of fond memories here except for maybe last year." Rachel looks down at her hands trying to look as desperate as ever.
Damn her! This is total bullshit!
"Fine! But if he tries anything with you I won't hold back Rachel." She watched as Rachel's face light up from her response. It hurts that it has to come to this but Rachel was right. The glee club just started becoming a family last year and before that Rachel was a total outcast.
"Really? We just need them to get inside baby, that's all. And if he tries anything I'll make sure to get a good slap in before you beat him to a pulp." The thought brought a smile on the blondes face.
"I can't believe you used the guilt card, that was a cheap shot Berry. But it would appear that a little bit of me is rubbing off on you since you want use the two innocent guys craving for our attention just to go to some party. What's becoming of Rachel Barbara Berry?"
Quinn had sat back down on the bed and with Rachel's bright smile she can hear Santana in the back of her head you have to do what it takes to make your girl happy. Even if it hurts sometimes.
When did Santana become Dr. Phil about relationships? This is going to suck!
Rachel sat on top of Quinn wrapping her long legs around the blonde both hands on the back of her neck. One finger twirling blonde locks while the other gently caressing the back of Quinn's neck sending goosebumps all over her body.
Rachel slowly leaned forward hoping to find her girlfriends lips but the vibration from Quinn's cell phone interrupted them.
"Crap, I'm late. I have to go Rach." Rachel quickly got off Quinn's lap and sat on her bed with her lips pouted.
Quinn faced her girlfriend and leaned down when their lips touched the feeling was all to familiar the rush of emotions engulfs her whole body filling her with so much love for this amazing girl. They walk down hand in hand huge smiles on their faces.
Quinn loved every minute in the Berry household they can be their true selves here. Quinn bids her farewell to Hiram and Leroy once they were in the front door they kissed one more time. They've been doing this for a month now and the feeling of not wanting to leave stays the same. They smile at each other knowing exactly what's on their mind.
They walk in silence side by side Quinn unlocks her car and gets inside. "I'll call you later? So we can talk more about the party."
"Yeah, please drive safe."
"It's only two blocks Rachel." Quinn jokes with her but Rachel still gives her a stern look. "But I'll drive extra careful." she kisses Rachel's knuckles and starts her car.
"I'll miss you superstar."
Rachel smiles broadly at the pet name and watches her girlfriend drive off. The cold air breezes right through her and she realized she has so much to prepare. Now that Quinn agreed to her proposal she has to try and make that night about them and not about the party.
Rachel dashes to her house and yells, "Daddy! I need your help!"
"Are you sure about this Quinn?" Rachel looks at her exausted girlfriend.
They stayed up talking on the phone for hours last night discussing what are the rules are for this party. What they were going to say so that there was no misunderstanding. Then Rachel had to comfort Quinn's thoughts about Finn and how vague and straightforward she'll be when asking him to go with her.
"Yeah, let's just get it over with." Quinn says grumpily.
They decided to ask the guys when their not around because the jealousy would just take over them, well mostly Quinn. Rachel had a class with Finn first period while Quinn has third period with Sam.
They give each other reassuring looks before they head out to their classes. Rachel smiles at her and wished that the circumstances we're different so that they didn't have to go through this.
Four more months.
"Finn may I speak with you?" Rachel catches him before they enter their classroom.
"Hey Rachel! What's up?" Finn was secretly hoping that this will be a good conversation concerning the party. He had a couple of options actually but he really wanted to go with Rachel.
"My fathers actually said it would be okay for me going to the party. But I wanted to make it clear that we're going as friends." Rachel watched him carefully but got nothing but a wide smile from the tall jock.
"Yeah! Just as friends. I'll pick you up around five?"
"I was thinking of just meeting you at Breadstixs. If that's all right? My dads have this whole dinner thing planned." She really hated lying to him.
"Yeah that sounds okay. I'll meet you there around five?" She can hear the disappointment in his voice.
"Is six okay?" This conversation was getting really awkward.
"Okay, six it is." Finn walks in the classroom his smile faded.
Rachel was finally able to breath it didn't occur to her that she was holding her breath thoughtout the whole conversation.
I hope Quinn has better luck asking Sam.
"Sam!" Quinn finds him by his locker in between classes talking to another cheerio. She walks towards him never talking her eyes off the girl.
"I'll talk to you later Sam. Let me know when you find out okay." The girl looks at Quinn one more time frightful of her glare so she walks away rapidly.
"Hey Quinn. What's going on?" Sam always cheerful as ever.
"Do you want to be my date for Sugar's party?"
The question caught him by surprise, "Yeah, that would great. I'll pick you up at six?" he says with a beaming smile on his face.
"How bout I meet you there. I have this dinner thing with my mom can't really get out of it. Oh and Sam, we're going as friends okay. This is not a date." Good thing about being Queen Bee Quinn Fabray is all she has to do is make her demands and everything just falls into place.
"That's cool, whatever. I'll see you there around six then." Sam was trying to mask his voice to sound like he didn't care but it didn't really work he just sounded way to excited.
"I'll see you at Breadstixs at six. Thanks Sam."
He nods his head and waves goodbye as Quinn walks away. Sam excitedly does a fist pump in the air now that he's finally going to a social event with the most popular girl in school.
"This is going to be awesome!" he says to himself.
Rachel informed Quinn to meet her at her place around four thirty to have dinner with her fathers. She had a huge surprise planned for the evening and she couldn't wait until Quinn was finished with practice.
Coach Sylvester added a saturday practice for Nationals. They only have one more week until they have to drive to Columbus to compete and hopefully win Sue her seventh National Title. It wasn't until Sue gave Quinn a huge spiel about the importance of winning this title for her senior year and having four titles under her belt would be a great addition to her college application. So Quinn decided on taking the practices more seriously.
Rachel's fathers were willing to help as much as they can set up and knew to stay out of the way when Quinn arrives. They can see how important tonight really is for their daughter.
"Stop stressing Rachel everything is perfect. Quinn is going to love it." Leroy was giving the finishing touches on the lighting around their gazebo.
"I know daddy but I just want everything to be perfect." Rachel was double checking the table arrangements.
"Why don't you go upstairs and start getting ready I'll finish down here." Leroy took his daughter's hand and led her into the house. Rachel was forcing herself to stay so she can make sure everything was in the right place but her father was to strong and was practically lifting her off the ground.
"Okay, Okay daddy! I'm going. Just make sure my iPod is set on Quinn's surprise dinner playlist." Rachel closed the door behind her and saw her dad cooking in the kitchen. The sight nearly brought tears in her eyes seeing how supportive her fathers are about her relationship.
Rachel walked behind him and embraced him from behind. Hiram was surprised but returned the heartfelt hug.
"Thank you dad."
"Your welcome sweetheart, now go on and start getting ready your father and I will take care of the rest." Hiram turns around and kisses her on the top of her head.
Rachel smiles and walks towards the stairs and up to her bed room. She pulls out her cell phone and sends a quick text to Quinn.
I hope practice wasn't too grueling. Can't wait to see you tonight. Always, Rachel.
She threw her phone in her bed not expecting a response anytime soon. She grabbed her black dress and hung it behind her bathroom door. She looked in the mirror and and smiled at girl staring back at her.
"This night is going to be perfect!" she squeels.
Practice ended a little later than usual Coach Sylvester was really pushing them to get their formations in perfect synchrony with the music. Quinn pulled out her phone and saw a text from Rachel. She decided to respond and let her know she's running a little late.
Hey superstar, Practice just ended so I'll be a little late but I still have enough energy to dance the night away with you and that sexy black dress of yours. Can't wait to see you. Your Quinn.
She stows her phone away and waves goodbye to Santana and Britney. The drive didn't take long so she was out of her car and running through her front lawn within minutes. As she opens the door a familiar voice calls for her from the living room.
"Quinnie?"
Quinn pauses in front of the stairs unsure why that voice was back into this household. She can hear the heavy footsteps getting closer to her.
"Hello Quinn. I've missed you so much baby girl."
Quinn slowly turns around scared to find out if the voice was real or maybe she's in a nightmare.
"Dad?" She wasn't sure how to react seeing him standing before her after two years of not seeing or even speaking to each other. "What are you doing here?"
"Why don't we sit down and talk." Russell seemed so different like his demeanor has completely disappeared. But as Quinn look up at him in her eyes he's still the same guy who abandoned her.
"No, there's nothing to talk about. Now if you would excuse me there's somewhere important I have to be." Quinn walks upstairs not giving them any more of her time.
The burning question that's lingering in her mind is how weak could her mother be for letting him back into their lives. Things have been so great between them and to hide something like this.
Quinn slams her door shut knowing well enough that in a matter of minutes her mother will be knocking on her door to talk. She grabs her phone and dials Rachel's number so she can feel something else other than hate.
"Come on Rach, answer your phone." She paces back and forth in her bed room then she hears a knock on her door.
"Quinn, please let me in. I just want to be honest with you about all this." Judy sounded so helpless behind her door.
She knows she shouldn't have this conversation because this conversation will change everything. Judy Fabray isn't capable of changing and neither is Russell she needed to get out of this house.
"Quinn please."
Just hearing her mother pleading was something unexpected so she walked over to her door and unlocked it. Judy takes a seat in her bed and watches her carefully.
"Quinn believe me when I tell you that your father has thought long and hard about coming here. He's been thinking of you and figuring out a way of fixing this family for the last two years. Please sweetheart just listen to what he has to say."
"No mom, he's done nothing but put this family through hell. I don't think a second chance will help, it would just tear us apart." Quinn was still trying to be understanding but she just couldn't fathom the idea of her over bearing father returning to his thrown and controlling the entire family once again.
"Honey he's changed believe me. He's been talking to a therapist to try and figure out why he acted the way he did. He wants to apologize for all the wrong things he's done. Please Quinn this family have made a lot of mistakes in the past but it doesn't mean we can't correct them. Just listen to what he has to say that's all. We don't have to make any decisions now." Judy was hoping to find some sympathy even though she knew how painful this would be for her.
"I'm suppose to meet up with Rachel mom. I don't have time for this."
"I'm sure Rachel would understand if you were a little late if it means fixing this family." Judy was finally able take hold of her daughters hand.
Quinn looked at the time, "Fine, but I only have a couple of minutes."
Judy smiled so happily that Quinn couldn't remember a time when she's seen her mother like that. She understood how important to her mother putting this family back together. She just wasn't sure if that's what she wanted. The thought of Rachel was constantly running through her mind and if her father threatens the very existence of their relationship then that will not be acceptable.