Rachel's Monday Morning
Leroy decided it was best for Rachel to have breakfast in bed this morning. After a long day of talking to his husband about Quinn's reasons for the break up and what Rachel will decide now that she knows the truth. He couldn't imagine what his daughter could be going through. At her age falling in love, getting heartbroken and realizing how miserable your life would be without that person is emotionally exhausting. Thinking about what's best for her heart and considering what she's been through the last couple of weeks breakfast in bed is exactly what she needs.
"Good morning sweetheart." He enters her room with a tray full of her favorites.
Rachel stretched and pulled down her covers seeing how elated her father is this morning. She should've known this since he barely came up in her bed room yesterday. She knows he's dying to ask what's going on in her head.
"Good morning daddy." He places the tray on her lap and was excited to dig in. Waking up this morning was a lot different than the last couple of weeks.
She's not completely clear headed about the whole Quinn thing but at least the questions she's been asking herself were finally answered for the most that is.
"So how are you doing?" He asks.
"Better than yesterday." It's better to keep this short he tends to enjoy involving himself in my private life. It's best to slowly start cutting off the umbilical cord so that when I'm in college I won't be receiving any late night phone calls just to gossip about my date.
"That's great to hear darling. From what your father informed last night." he pauses and gives Rachel a kindhearted smile. He can really tell that there was something different about her. "Whatever your heart tells you is always the right choice."
She looks at her dad and the genuine look on his face made her appreciate how much her father means to her.
Maybe those late night calls isn't such a bad idea.
She grabs her daddy's hand and holds it. He turns to look at her and when their eyes met he instantaneously saw his little girl become a lady of such strong will and understanding of who she is.
"Thanks daddy."
He quickly turns away from her wiping a stray tear. How did she grow up to be such a mature young lady? My little girl isn't a little girl anymore.
"Eat your food." The sound of him holding back his tears made Rachel smile. He really is so emotional.
"I will, it looks delicious. Thank you daddy." She looks at her father and couldn't believe that in just a few months she'll be in New York City fending for herself. Both her fathers will be miles away and their relationships will be phone calls, skyping and visits when its affordable. Time sure is flying by but there was something about the unknown that's invigorating. The thought of being on her own following her dreams and it was all thanks to her fathers support will be her driving force to succeed. She'll make them proud because there was absolutely nothing stopping her from becoming a star.
She watched her father get up and when he reached the door he turned around and looked at her once again.
"I love you sweetheart."
At that moment she knew they were thinking the same thing. "I love you too."
"Your going to be late Rachel. Get a move on!" Leroy yells from downstairs.
"Just take it one class at a time." She tells herself looking in the mirror. I haven't felt this nervous in such a long time it's hard to believe that this is all real. She took a little longer getting ready this morning and now she's double checking her outfit making sure she looks fine. She grabs her things from the table and was about to walk out when she felt her phone vibrate and the name on her screen made her heart clench.
Good Morning Rachel! I know I shouldn't be texting you but I wanted to let you know that I can't wait to see you today. I'm feeling nervous thinking about it. -Q
Two months separation and we still manage to feel nervous seeing each other. That has to mean something right?
"Rachel get a move on!" He was behind her bedroom door now.
"Coming." Taken by surprise she puts her phone in her pocket and walks out of her bedroom.
Should I respond? No, definitely not. One day, you had one day to think things through and you don't even know what you want out of this. So don't respond we need to think.
She gets in her car and starts it. She takes a breath in and suddenly she feels her heart racing.
But it's Quinn she explained.
Explained that her selfish father is back so she retracts every feeling she had for us and tucks it away because she's afraid to show her true colors.
Isn't that reason enough to forgive?
Not when she denied our hearts for her own selfish needs. No that's not reason enough.
She parks her car and enters at the back of school knowing that Quinn's first period class and locker is three hallways away.
I definitely won't see Quinn here.
She didn't want to avoid Quinn today but seeing her would undoubtedly spark her feelings and she doesn't want that for herself. If Quinn wants to fight for her heart then let her. There's a lot of things to consider and rushing into things would be a disaster.
She sat in her first period class trying to pay attention. She looks at her notes but Quinn was the only thing running through her mind.
Quinn's father is back.
She never really talked about him but ever since the pregnancy and kicking her out of the house I can understand why she would feel like she had to protect me and maybe even herself for that matter.
But the lying and manipulation what am I suppose to do with that? It seems so natural to her how do we know we can trust her.
First period flew by and she's still unsure about Quinn. She was glad that all of Quinn's classes were far from hers and the only place she'll need to avoid going is her locker. She didn't need much from it anyway she needed more time to think. She feels her phone vibrate and pulls it out of her pocket.
Lunch together? Blaine has a fantasy club meeting so I'm alone for lunch today. -Kurt
I would but I have so much on my mind and I'd rather be alone to sort them out if that's okay. -Rachel
Of course, next time. -Kurt
Second period wasn't any different.
We've been through this, her jealousy is endearing she cares about us she wouldn't pull childish stunts like that as long as we point it out to her.
But why did she need to lie and use us for that matter.
Her entire day was going by and all this thinking wasn't getting her any where. She needed Quinn to answer all the doubts that's clouding her feelings. Trusting her after everything they've gone through is the hardest thing to accept. How will she know things will be different.
She drove her car a block away from the school so that she wouldn't have to see or talk to anyone during lunch.
I can forgive her.
But that's not the real reason why we're having such a hard time figuring out what to do.
Can you trust her?
I think I can. It's not like she cheated. She has trust issues and she was afraid.
"Two more periods and then glee. I'm going to have to face her eventually. I care about her. That's all that matters." She starts her car and drives back to school.
Third and fourth period was a relief. She actually had to pay attention in those two classes so going into glee clear headed was the best thing she could've basked for. Eventhough glee isn't the appropriate place to talk about their relationship at least she can face her now knowing that nothing was clouding her decision.
"Hey Rachel! Can I walk you to glee?" Finn interrupts her train of thought as she was walking out of her last class.
"Sure Finn." she smiles at him.
Finn was really trying to engage her in the conversation and she would politely nod and smile at him. She watched him reenact with his arms what happened to his mom during dinner and it was quiet entertaining.
"My mom slipped and I swear Rachel all the food came flying in the air. It was in the ceiling, the floor and all over her." he laughs. As they were entering the class room she actually found his story quiet funny so she began to laugh.
"Yeah my mom was cracking up I couldn't believe it happened." He was happy that she made Rachel laugh it's been a while since he's heard it.
She couldn't stop laughing as she enters the choir room. The first person she notices is Quinn and the look on her face made her feel guilty like she was doing somethkng wrong.
She looks beautiful. I can't believe I avoided you all day.
She tried to keep her cool as she walks past her blonde. They never took their eyes off each other until she was in her seat.
She looks breathtaking. She's my Quinn and looking at how annoyed she is at Finn that's exactly the Quinn I fell in love with.
It was extremely difficult for both of them to keep their eyes away from each other. All Rachel wanted to do was hold her. From time to time Quinn would look behind her and they're eyes would catch each other and for some reason they would feel shy and look away.
Every time our eyes meet I can just feel her touch, her kiss, her heart. She cares about me. She looks hurt though. I know it's because I ignored her all day.
Glee took forever to end. When she was getting her things together she felt someone behind her. She smiled thinking it would be Quinn wanting to talk.
"I'll walk you to your car Rachel." Finn insist not even giving her an chance to say no.
When she heard Finn's voice she turned around and looks at her blonde. She's still sitting in her chair never looking up as everyone passes her by. She nods her head and started walking down the tier. She passes Quinn's chair and before she steps out of the room she looks at her one last time. She was the only one sitting in the choir room and she never looked up to see her leave.
As they were walking towards the parking lot Rachel didn't understand why she didn't stay with Quinn. There wasn't going to be a more perfect time to talk to her and a part of her wanted Quinn to call for her but it shouldn't be like that all the time. She shouldn't blame Quinn for all the things that went wrong in their relationship. She has to remember that this is all new to her as well.
Why am I running away from her? And why does she need to chase after me? I need to talk to her now.
She turns to Finn and brushed her hand on his shoulder stopping him from walking any further.
"Sorry Finn I completely forgot I needed to talk to Quinn. I'll just see you tomorrow okay."
"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow." He says disappointed.
She turns away from him and started walking back. We're doing this we're going to talk to her and figure out together what's best for the both of us. When she heard a familiar voice she almost wanted to run so she can hear it more clearer.
When she finally made it to the choir room Quinn was singing to herself in front of all the empty chairs.
Yeah well if my sky should fall
Would you even call
Opened up my heart
Never wanna part
I'm giving you the ball
She held her hands close to her chest remembering the good times they shared. She remembered how sweet and caring Quinn truly is when she rushed to her side after Kurofsky slushied her. Oh Quinn.
When I look in your eyes
I can feel the butterflies
Could you find a love in me
Could you carve me in a tree
Don't fill my heart with lies
She listened to the words and new years came flooding in her mind. She also remembered the promise Quinn broke. When she pinky promised that they would stay friends no matter where life takes them. Their feelings weren't established yet but that moment meant a lot to her. But they were so confused about and they never really gave each other a chance to get to know each other at the time.
I will you love when you're blue
Tell me darlin' true
What am I to you
"What am I to you?"
She watched Quinn looking at the empty chairs in front of her and she wished that she just talked to her all day rather than avoiding her.
"Rachel." Quinn was surprised to see her standing there. She stood still looking at the girl she wanted to be with.
"That was beautiful." Rachel steps in the choir room filled with so many mixed emotions. But this had to be done they have to fix their relationship. She's had enough of the running away, keeping secrets and all the pain that comes with it.
"It was for you." Quinn looks deeply into her eyes with a soft smile on her face.
We can do this Rachel, she's beautiful but we shouldn't be distracted by her beauty.
She walks past her and takes one of the empty seats. She looks at her hand feeling Quinn's eyes on her.
"You came back." Quinn walks over to her and sits beside her looking straight ahead.
"Yeah, well I thought it was odd that you were lingering around waiting for everyone to leave. Decided to see what you were up too." She says jokingly.
"I just needed some time to think." She smiled and tried to look at Rachel but couldn't phantom why she felt so nervous around her. Then she remembered the text she sent out this morning. "Listen, about the message I sent you today. It's too soon I shouldn't have sent."
"Sorry." She cuts her off. "It was really nice thank you. I just didn't know how to respond."
Rachel looks to her side and could only look up Quinn's lips. She suddenly felt shy around her especially since this is the first time they've been alone together.
I miss those lips.
"Thank you would've been nice." She jokes.
"I was thinking about it but maybe I was over thinking my response." She laughs. "Well, a verbal thank you is better than a text message right?"
Quinn smiled and turned to face her. "Yeah way better."
They sat in silence unsure of how to continue. This was the difficult part actually talking about their relationship. The two months couldn't have prepared them enough to have this conversation.
Quinn opens her mouth to say something but retracted. She looks at Rachel and she realized that no matter how badly she screwed things up with her she still sitting next to her so that has to mean she cares enough to want to fix them.
"I meant what I said." Quinn places her hand on top of Rachel's.
Rachel looks up and meets those hazel eyes.
"I want to be a part of your life and if I have to prove to you that I can change and be the kind of girl you would be proud of. I would do it for you. I know I messed up, I ran away because it's what I know."
"Quinn stop." She interrupts and grips Quinn's hand with hers. "Why didn't you just talk to me?"
Rachel looks deeply into the eyes she missed so much. She wanted to see the truth in them.
"I was scared. My father can be a very intimidating man. I could lose everything including you and I didn't want to keep falling for you and know that if our secret gets out that I would end up losing you." She confesses with anguish in her eyes.
She's telling the truth.
"So you ran, sparing your feelings rather than talking to me." She didn't mean to sound heartless.
"I screwed up Rachel I'm sorry for being selfish but you have to understand I thought I was protecting you."
"But you weren't protecting me. You were saving yourself from your father and threw away something so meaningful because you we're afraid."
"I know Rachel!" She lashes out tired of hearing her mistakes.
Rachel was stunned to hear her so defensive.
She can see how frustrated Quinn was becoming. "I'm just trying to understand Quinn and if the truth is causing you to act like this then how are we suppose to work through this?" She explains in a much softer tone.
"Because I know all of this Rachel. I know how badly I messed up and how much I hurt you. Why is it absolutely necessary for you to point out my mistakes throughout the entirety of our relationship." She yells out frustrated that she has to keep defending herself when she's fully aware of her wrong doings.
"I'm not trying to make you feel worst about what you did I'm not a mind reader Quinn. I don't know why you lied, why you felt the need to use me to win nationals or why you couldn't just talk to me if you we're so concerned about our secret." She sat in her seat immovable from the way Quinn was reacting.
Am I over thinking this?
"What do you need from me Rachel?" She pleads wanting to end this painstaking conversation.
"I need you to tell me why you lied? Why you ran away and threw everything we had." Her voice raises. She's not getting the answers she's looking for. She found it difficult looking into Quinn's eyes seeing how they're conversation is going completely wrong.
"I don't know Rachel!" She yells getting up from her seat completely heated.
"What am I suppose to do with an answer like that Quinn?"
"Whatever you want Rachel." She looks at the piano because she couldn't face Rachel. She was to disappointed in herself to meet those brown eyes.
Rachel shakes her head feeling lost and uncertain about her feelings towards her blonde.
This isn't how it was suppose to turn out.
"Then maybe this was a mistake." Rachel gets up from her seat and starts walking towards the door. She's had enough for today and she wasn't getting any closer to finding out who Quinn truly is.
Quinn's heart ached hearing those words. This isn't how she wanted things but it's just difficult for her to admit her real flaws.
No!
"Rachel please." Quinn gently grabs Rachel's arm preventing her from leaving.
Rachel turns to face her and sees the agony in her eyes.
"I don't know what else to say Quinn. Your not exactly answering my questions and frankly I'm still having a hard time believing what your saying to me."
Quinn lets out another frustrated breath. "I'm good at it."
Rachel looks at her quizzically.
Did I hear her right?
"Don't look at me like you don't get it. I've been lying about who I am ever since I moved here. Don't you remember Lucy Quinn Fabray? I hated myself and when I moved here lying and manipulating was something I was really great at. That's why it's so easy for me. I never had to care about someone else's feelings before so this is all new to me Rachel."
Okay. Rachel thought.
"So how will I know that you won't lie to me or keep me in the dark about your life if things get a little too crazy?"
"Your just going to have to believe me." She holds Rachel's hand and takes hold of the other. She places it close to her heart and looks deeply into those brown eyes. "I don't ever want to cause you that heartache ever again. I meant every word Rachel I want us to be okay. I want to be a part of your life no matter what."
Looking into her eyes I can see who she is and how badly she wants to be forgiven. But I'm still scared. There's so many doubts in my head but she deserves a second chance.
What is a second chance anyways? Are we together? Her father is still in the picture. So we would still have to hide our relationship.
"I need you to start communicating with me Quinn. This isn't just about you anymore. If we do this, start over I need to know your not going shut me out. Your father is something we'll just have to deal with together."
There was no hesitation. "Yes, a thousands times yes Rachel. Fresh start, I will do better." Quinn took the opportunity and pulled Rachel into a hug.
This was the first hug in such a long time that they couldn't help but hold each other for a little while.
Rachel was taken by surprise but wasn't against the comforting touch. She rest her head on Quinn's shoulder holding onto her lovingly. Quinn did the same wanting to never let her brunette go.
"I missed you Rachel. I really really missed you." She nuzzles her face in dark locks and remembers the intoxicating scent that is Rachel Berry.
"I missed you too."
Next day.
"Their friends again?" Tina whispers in Mercedes ear.
Her eyes grew large hearing the news. "Thank god Quinn was really losing it there."
"Do you think they're together? Knowing Rachel it's not going to be that easy. She'll probably want to take it slow."
"But it's Quinn, she has ways to make Rachel see the light." They giggle finding their friends weird relationship entertaining.
"Shh, here they come." Tina and Mercedes straighten up and watch Quinn and Rachel walk in side by side with huge smiles on their faces.
Kurt stands and applauses while Blaine looks embarrassed and tries to pull him back down to his seat trying to prevent the unnecessary attention for the girls.
"Kurt, sit down."
Quinn and Rachel looks at each other and smile feeling a little embarrassed.
"Are you guys friends again?" Sam yells in front of everyone.
Everyone turns their heads at Sam and glares at him for asking what everyone was thinking but weren't allowed to ask. They turn their heads to the girls eager to hear their reply.
"That's your business because?" Quinn answers with attitude lingering in her voice.
"Quinn!" Rachel couldn't believe her. Snapping at Sam over a simple question.
Quinn looks at Rachel confused. "What? It's none of their business."
Rachel rolls her eyes and announces to the entire glee club, "Yes everyone, Quinn and I settled our dispute and we appreciate all the support everyone gave us."
Quinn shakes her head disagreeing with Rachel and just takes her seat next to Kurt.
"Hi." She says a little annoyed that Rachel has the compulsion to blurt out her personal life.
"I'm so happy for you guys." He whispers to her.
"Thanks, but were taking it slow. So I can't really complain as long as she's happy right?" She smiles at him and looks over at Rachel who was talking to Puck. She sees Santana storm in and knew this isn't going to be good.
"So I guess I'm not important enough to hear the big news?" Britney follows behind wanting to stop her girlfriend before this gets messy.
Quinn rolls her eyes and couldn't believe Santana's unnecessary tantrum.
Santana is towering over her waiting for an answer while Quinn looks up from her seat into fiery brown eyes.
"Rachel and I are friends. There, I told you. Now, can you contain your post menstrual psychotic rage and direct it towards someone else? It's not that big of deal that you were the last to know." Quinn looks over to Rachel and she pats on the empty seat beside her.
Rachel was shocked and could barely move from where she was standing. There was no way she was getting in the middle of that. Santana looked like she's about to blow a casket with her eyes bulging and her foot stomping at a rapid pace. She shakes her head and was glad to stay where she's at.
Quinn looks at her entranced. She's still afraid of Santana. She'd be surprised to hear that Santana actually talked highly of her when they were going through their break up. That's why she can understand why Santana would be upset being the last one to know.
"You have some nerve Fabray after everything Brit and I had to go through watching you, babysitting your sad, pathetic life when Berry destroyed your friendship and you can't even pick up the phone and tell me. I had to hear it from Puckerman for god sake."
Quinn gets up hearing enough from her with this kind of anger who knows what will come out of her mouth. Now she's fired up and looking at Santana straight in the eyes.
"You need to watch what your saying Santana before my fist lands on your jaw."
Santana stares her down and then the weirdest thing happens. Santana shrugs and smiles at Quinn, "I'm glad your back to your bitchy self. I was scared there for a minute. I would've thought Berry wouldn't want you taking your claws out. But I'm glad she's letting you off your leash once in a while." Her smile was amusing, she looked really happy to see her friend back.
Quinn reached for her and hugged her tightly. "You and your dramatic entrances are you sure your not taking notes from Rachel." She laughs.
Santana jerks away from the hug and holds her at arms length. "If you tell her what I said about her I have no problem making your life a living hell. You got it?"
Quinn just smiles and shakes her head. "Okay San."
She looks over to where Rachel was standing and Finn managed to engage her in a conversation. She wanted to go over there but it looks too suspicious. She eyes them closely and wondered what they were talking about.
Everyone was finally able to breath and to think Quinn and Santana brawling it out. Who knows who would win?
"My money would've been on Quinn. She's more built, Santana will go down in minutes." Tina whispers to Artie.
He nods his head agreeing Quinn does have a more muscular body.
"What are you guys talking about Santana can fight. Have you seen Quinn get into a fight? My money would've been on San." Says Mike to Tina.
Finn leans forward for a hug and Quinn was about ready to pounce when she felt a hand on her shoulder.
"Calm down Q." Santana whispers in her ear.
"Hello everybody! Are we pumped up for national's or what!" Mr. Shue walks in over enthusiastic as ever.
Rachel walks over to Quinn with a beaming smile and takes the empty seat beside her.
"Don't look so jealous." Rachel teases.
"I'm not." Quinn answers.
Rachel leans closer and whispers in her ear, "So it was just my imagination when I saw you glaring at Finn when he hugged me."
Quinn turns her head and they were inches away from each other. Quinn's hazel were beginning to darken meeting Rachel's eyes. "Did you have to hug him?"
"It wasn't a big deal. We're friends and I need you to understand that Finn is a good guy."
"Yeah I know how important he is to you but I can't help it that my skin crawls every time he talks to you." she whispers.
Rachel did find Quinn's jealousy very adorable. "Well we're going to have to work on that."
Quinn looked at Rachel and couldn't help but smile at her. She wanted nothing but to have some alone time with Rachel but they never have the time. When they would have a few minutes there was still some awkwardness between them so it hasn't been easy.
"Booty camp!" Mr. Shue yells excitedly.
Rachel and Quinn quickly turns their attention to Mr. Shue. Everyone was cheering and excited to hear this weeks assignments.
SMACK!
Not again.
Rachel fell back slamming her ass on the stage floor and she can barely open her left eye. The pain in her eye was bearable it was her ass that stung the most.
"Oh god! I'm so sorry Rachel" Finn panics seeing Rachel on the ground covering her eye. He kneels down unsure of what to do.
"Jesus! What the hell Finn?" Quinn rushes to Rachel's side and helps her up. "Are you alright?" She looks at him furiously.
"This is gonna be good." Santana whispers to Britney.
"Oh man, I'm really sorry Rachel. I can't believe I did it again. Let me take you to the nurses office. Please."
"I'll take her just try to keep your flailing arms to yourself before you hurt anyone else." Quinn says annoyed while gently looking at Rachel's injury.
"I'm okay Quinn. Finn can take me it's all right." She says covering her eye.
Quinn looks at her confused. She feels Rachel's hand holding on to hers. "I'm fine really, he can take me. It's not a big deal." She looks at Finn and they walk away together.
"Looks like Frank and Beans are getting along perfectly." Santana couldn't help but comment.
"Shut up San." Quinn gets back to her position disappointed at the whole situation.
Mr. Shue walks them out asking Rachel one last time if she was all right. When he returned he knew today's lesson was going to end early. "Okay everyone Rachel says she's fine so lets continue on with practice and we can call it a day in thirty. So lets get this right."
I wonder what that was about? Why did she want Finn to take her? Did I do something wrong?
She couldn't understand the way Rachel looked at her. When glee ended she ran to the nurses office but Rachel was all ready gone. She even stopped by her locker but nothing. When she tried her cell phone it would ring a few times but eventually go to voicemail.
When she reached her car she looked around and couldn't find Finn's car as well. She decided to drive to Rachel's house knowing that's where she'll most likely be. She just didn't understand why she choose Finn over her and why isn't she returning any of her calls.
What the hell is going on?
She parks her car and rushes to the front door. She rings the doorbell and impatiently waits.
"Hello Quinn." Leroy greets.
"Is Rachel home?" She says a little out of breath.
"Yeah, she's in the living room with Finn."
Her eyes blaze to a fury and she storms in. Leroy smiles seeing how fired up Quinn gets when it comes to his daughter and that boy.
"Are you sure your all right?" Finn sits beside Rachel. "Is there anything I can do?"
"Are you okay?" Quinn stands in the entrance pissed off at the sight.
Rachel looks up and suddenly she couldn't help but feel guilty.
"Yes, the doctor said its just bruised." She says in an angelic voice.
"So he can leave now?" She walks to her side and stares down Finn.
"What's your problem Quinn? I feel terrible I just want to be here for her." He argues back keeping his eyes locked on hers.
"You've done enough. Don't let the door hit you on the way out."
"Stop it!" Rachel screams. She grabs Quinn's wrist and pulls her down so she can sit beside her. "I know it must hard for the both of you to be in the same room. But this has got to stop. Quinn I believe you owe Finn an apology."
"A what?" She exclaims.
"Don't pretend like you don't know. Finn deserves an apology he's done nothing but be there for me. He got caught in the middle and that's not his fault." She explains.
"Not his fault? He's done nothing but follow your every move like a pathetic stray dog and it's not his fault for getting in the middle?"
"I care about Rachel Quinn. Losing her as my girlfriend is something I regret but it's not going to stop me from being friends with her. Just because you decided to tuck away your horns and befriend her doesn't mean you changed. Your still the same insecure, mean."
"Stop!" Rachel couldn't take all this bickering any more. "Finn you don't know her like I do she's changed and she's very important to me. Quinn please just apologize for that slushy incident. I'm sick of you two not getting along."
Quinn rolls her eyes and couldn't believe this was happening. Her apologizing to Finn just doesn't seem right. But she looks at Rachel waiting for the apology. Ugh! "I'm sorry."
Rachel smiled at her and knew that wasn't easy. Now she turns her attention to Finn.
"Finn, I really need you to accept the fact that Quinn is going to be a part of my life. This friendship we built together is really important to me. So I need you to back off a little." She looks him in the eyes apologetically.
"Fine, but she needs to lay off too." He argues.
"Lay off? Your the unwanted ex boyfriend that's still lingering around." she argues back.
Leroy steps in the living room and walks over to them overhearing they're conversation in the other room. "Are the two of you staying for dinner?"
They all turn and look at him pretending that they were all getting along.
Finn answers first. "No Mr. Berry. It's Burt's birthday today so we're all going out to dinner. I should probably head out soon." He stands up and grabs his backpack.
"I'll walk you out." Rachel stands up looks at Quinn who was still irritated and walks Finn to the front door.
Leroy sits next to Quinn nudges her arm and when she looks up to meet his eyes he smiles.
"Relax Quinn, my daughter is infatuated with you. Finn is her past and your her future there's no need to fret over him."
She smiles realizing how she hasn't been making Rachel's life any easier. She needed to let it go. Leroy was right I'm Rachel's future.
Rachel returned shortly and noticed the difference in Quinn's mood.
"I'll leave you girls alone. Dinners in an hour. Quinn will you be staying for dinner?" He watches his little girl sit beside her.
"No my parents are expecting me for dinner. Thank you."
"All right maybe next time." He smiles at them and leaves the room.
Quinn turns to her, "Let me see." Quinn gently holds Rachel's chin and tries to turn her but Rachel turns away.
"Rachel, let me see." She pleads.
Rachel turns her face but looks away embarrassed of her injury. "I'm fine Quinn."
"I know your fine, your beautiful and sexy too even with this black eye." She flirts. She examines her eye and its starting to bruise.
Rachel smiles from the silly comment. "I'm sorry for earlier I wanted you to take me to the nurses office but Finn looked like he was about to cry."
"It's okay I was just worried about you." She drops her hand and it falls on top of Rachel's hand. She looks up and meets brown orbs. "Does it hurt?"
"Just a little." Rachel slowly intertwines her fingers with Quinn's.
Quinn leans towards her and gently places a kiss on her injured eye. Rachel smiled and suddenly felt shy sitting next her blonde.
Quinn looks at the clock by the fireplace and knew she had leave soon.
"I was ready to kill him you know." She says in a serious tone.
Rachel smiles at her finding the comment endearing. "I know. I'm glad you didn't." Rachel rest her head on Quinn's shoulder.
"What's wrong?" Quinn leans back on the couch and wraps her arm around her tiny brunette.
"Just a headache." Rachel gets more comfortable snuggling her body on Quinns.
"Would you like me to get you some aspirin?"
She shakes her head. "This is helping." She wraps her arms around Quinn's waist and they sit there holding each other.
Quinn smiles and was glad that they were beginning to act like themselves again. She didn't want to leave because this is what she's been wanting all along.
"This is nice." Quinn whispers.
"Yeah I really missed you." Rachel moves closer towards her finding her warmth comforting.
"I missed you too." She kisses the top of Rachel's head and holds her even tighter.
"What time do you have leave?"
Quinn looks at the clock and it says 5:30pm. Shit! I really need to go.
"Five more minutes." She answers.
The feeling they share just holding each other was addicting. They never felt that with anyone before. It's like they found each others happiness just by doing this.
"Did they tell you how long you'll bruise for?"
"No, I'll figure that out tomorrow once I see how bad the damage is." Rachel's lips were inches away from Quinn's collar bone. That was her favorite part to kiss because she knew that was the spot that would turn Quinn into mush.
"I blame your size for all your injuries."
"What do you mean by that?" Rachel sits up and looks at Quinn offended by her remark.
"Last year when Finn smacked you in your nose. Your such a tiny little thing of course he wouldn't see you."
"That was our first duet together." she thought back and started laughing at the idea of her even considering getting a nose job. "Could you imagine if I had gone through with the nose job. Would you still find me attractive if I have your nose today?"
Quinn started laughing and remembered the photographs with her nose on Rachel's face. "I'm sure I'd still be falling for you but I'm glad you didnt go through with it. I love your nose."
"You do since when?"
"Since Puckerman kicked a line drive to your face and your nose took most of the hit." She jokes.
Rachel gasp, "Quinn!" She crosses her arms and pouts.
"You were adorable your nose was all red and swollen. I thought you were the cutest thing." Quinn tries to pry her arms apart so they can go back to cuddling since she doesn't have a lot of time left.
"I was actually checking out your ass that day. Hence the reason I got smacked in the face." Rachel smiled so seductively that Quinn just grabbed her and pulled her back towards her. She held Rachel by the waist and was running her finger tips on the bare skin that was exposed.
"You were!" She says surprised.
"Yeah every time you pitched you had to bend down and you were wearing those tight black shorts who wouldn't stare in that direction."
Quinn laughed so hard hearing this for the first time. Rachel Berry was checking me out.
"We'll I'm glad I was looking extra sexy that day because if I wasn't I don't think we'd be sitting here today." She decided to go for it and kisses Rachel on her cheek. "I have to go Rach. Can I drive you to school tomorrow?"
"You have to leave right now?" She pouts.
"Yeah I have a feeling my mom is blowing up my phone right now." She pulls it out of her backpack and of course five missed calls. She shows Rachel and makes an annoyed face. "See what I mean." She puts her phone away and gets up from her seat.
"Okay, how is your mom?"
"That's a conversation we can have later. So I'll pick you up tomorrow?"
"Yeah that's fine." Rachel stands up and walks her to he front door.
Rachel opens the door and Quinn walks out.
"Tell your dad thanks for the talk earlier." She turns and faces her brunette. "I'll call you later toots?"
She leans forward to kiss Rachel on her cheek but Rachel gently held her chin and planted a kiss on her lips. Their lips were inches away and their eyes locked on each other. Quinn leaned in and passionately kissed Rachel like her life depended on it.
"Awch." Rachel squeals.
"Oh shit! I'm sorry. Are you okay?" Quinn panics seeing Rachel squinting her eye.
"I'm okay." She gives her a quick peck on the lips. "Please drive safe. Call me later." Her eye was beginning to water so she kept it shut fighting through the pain.
Quinn smiles and looks at this amazing girl in front of her. "Are you sure your all right?"
"Yes Quinn. I know I miss kissing you too." She flirts.
"I hate Finn Hudson."
"I know. Now go before you get in trouble. Tell your mom I said hi."
"Okay, I'll miss you." She kisses her one last time and gently kisses her eye before she left.
Rachel watches her get inside her car and drive off.
Things were finally beginning to feel normal again. All the weird lingering feelings was fading and with each day they both tried to forget a past that was so broken and they looked ahead to an uncertain future.
"Quinn we have to practice." She grabs the sheet music from the desk and walks over to her bed where Quinn was laying hands behind her head completely relaxed.
"No, you have to practice. I just sing in the back and dance. My job is making sure you do your absolute best for nationals." She shifts to give Rachel enough space to sit.
"And how exactly are you doing that? Just laying there looking completely comfortable in my bed." She goes through her music pushing Quinn's legs out of her way.
"Hey!" She sits up seeing that Rachel needs more space to lay out her material. "I'm sending you positive thoughts right now. That's how I'm helping."
"We'll keep them. I really need someone to help me with this. So if your not going to help maybe I should call Finn. He is my."
"I'll stop you right there Berry. Not another word about your singing partner." She says this with so much distaste in her mouth. "Fine what do you need? But first." She grabs Rachel's hand and pulls her to sit between her legs.
Rachel happily agrees and moves the papers she laid out and sits comfortably with Quinn's arms wrapped around her.
Quinn places a soft kiss on Rachel's neck and the scent of her hair invades her nostrils and she pulls her brunette even closer.
Rachel could feel her hair rise from the contact of Quinn's soft lips. Her body filling with intense passion for the girl holding her lovingly. She loved every minute of this. Wrapped up in Quinn's arms is exactly where she wants to be.
"Okay let's practice." Quinn moves closer and rest her chin on Rachel's shoulder So she can get a good look of material.
Rachel smiles happily enjoying her blondes sweet affection.
"It's a little difficult to concentrate when your breathing so closely into my ears Quinn."
"Well we could do something else other than practice." She gives her another soft kiss on her shoulder.
Rachel shuts her eyes and bites her lower lip. "We could but..."
She feels Quinn's hand move her hair slowly grazing her fingertips on the soft skin and Rachel is breathless. She shut her eyes at the soft touch hearing her heart beat quicken.
Quinn trails her lips towards Rachel's earlobe and softly whispers in her ear. "But what Rachel?" She places a kiss behind Rachel's earlobe.
Rachel breaths out gripping her sheets. "But we have to practice."
"We can do that later." She plants another kiss this time on the soft spot she knew that would make Rachel reconsider.
Rachel turns her head and finds blazing hazel eyes. Quinn was running her fingers slowly up and down Rachel's leg.
"You are so beautiful." Quinn whispers.
Rachel turns and was face to face with her blonde. Seeing how pink Quinn's lips were she couldn't help herself and their lips collide. Rachel pushes her body on top of Quinn and their tongues playfully tease each other. Rachel slowly slides her hand behind Quinn's neck and grabs a hand full of blonde hair. She pulls down forcing Quinn to look up at her.
Quinn bites her lower lip and found Rachel so irresistible. Rachel's legs were straddled on her waist so she was pinned down.
Rachel plants a soft chaste kiss on Quinn's lips still holding on to her locks. Their eyes never leaving each others. Rachel continues her torturous trail of kisses. She found out that Quinn makes the sexiest sound when her lips meets the nape of her neck. Rachel gently licks up her neck and bites on her earlobe.
Quinn lets out a soft moan and shuts her eyes at the arousing sensation. She can feel her core throbbing and wanting more.
"Rachel?" Leroy knocks on her door. "Is that Quinn's car outside?"
Rachel quickly gets up from her bed and runs to her door. She straightens herself and opens her door a little too quickly.
Quinn frustratingly sits up from Rachel's bed and pretends to look over the scattered sheets music crumpled in front of her.
"Hello daddy."
"Hi Leroy!" Quinn looks up and greets Rachel's suspicious dad.
"Hi girls! Dinner is in an hour okay? How's practice going? Nationals is in five days so please try and keep your hormones in check." He laughs seeing the embarrassed look on his daughters face.
"Daddy!" Rachel turns light pink and shuts the door hearing her father laugh from the other side.
Quinn looks at Rachel and started laughing as well. Leroy always did understand them better. "Come here my pink cheeks." She throws her arms out motioning her hand for her to come back to bed.
There was no resisting that request. If Quinn Fabray is sitting on your bed looking that adorable there is not a single cell in your body that can say no.
Rachel slowly walked towards her extending her legs and seducing her as she takes each stride.
That's right relish every inch of my body. Adore what's yours.
Quinn's burning eyes scans her up and down. As she nears her heartbeat quickens.
"You are the sexiest girl I have ever seen." Quinn says out loud.
Just a few minutes ago her hand was entwined in blonde hair. She was in control and she liked it.
Once Quinn was in arms length she pushed her back with her hand. Rachel confidently straddles her again and leans down and ravishing Quinn's neck.
"What are you doing?" Quinn whispers getting completely turned on. She's trying to gain her breathing back. Her hands running up and down Rachel's back.
"I like being in control." She answers in a sultry voice. She leans down and trails her tongue on Quinn's neck causing her to release that erotic moan Rachel craves.
"Rachel."
The sound of her name leaving Quinn's lips in such a carnal tone caused her body to heat up.
"Say it again." She orders pulling on blonde locks to see her fully.
Quinn bites her lower lip and grips Rachel's thigh. Digging her finger nails into Rachel's soft skin.
"Rachel."
"Say your mine." She bites on Quinn's earlobe and feels her pelvis rise to meet hers.
"I'm yours." She pulls Rachel closer to her. She couldn't believe what was happening. This is turning her so badly and Rachel is super sexy taking charge.
"I want you Quinn. I want all of you." She trails her hand down Quinn's side and pulls her legs apart. She slowly runs her finger tips in her inner thigh inching her fingers closer and closer to her core.
"Fuck Rachel, you are turning me on so bad. What's gotten into you?" She pulls herself up and kisses Rachel's pink lips. She's still hanging on to Rachel's hips keeping her really close. Her clit has been throbbing and keeping her brunette close to her was the only thing keeping her from exploding.
"You are what's gotten into me. Looking so innocent in my bed. I'm not that scared little girl anymore. I want you. I've been wanting you. Ever since I saw you change in the girls locker room I've been obsessed with your body." She bites her lower lip getting turned on again.
"Is that right?" She smirks.
Quinn takes hold of her and quickly flips Rachel to her back and now she's towering over her brunette.
"Quinn!" She whines.
"What?"
"I was having fun being the naughty girl." She pouts.
"Don't pout." Finding Rachel even more irresistible. Her lips are full and they look ready to be ravished.
Rachel crosses her arms still upset that she lost her dominating position in just seconds. Quinn is far more stronger than her and it was sexy when she took control.
"Your extra sexy when you pout so stop it." Quinn pushes her knee between Rachel's legs.
Rachel lets out a soft moan.
"That's a good girl." She bends down and softly kisses Rachel on her lips. "We have to practice or else your father is going kick me out your bedroom and I won't be allowed back up here. You are the most sexiest woman my eyes have ever seen." She leans down again and passionately kiss Rachel.
This is the happiness they've ever been. It took them a while to get here slowly building their trust, learning to forgive and forget. Letting go of their past mistakes was a lot harder than they thought.
Quinn pulls away from Rachel and stares lovingly into her eyes. "I can't get enough of you Rachel Berry." She plants a soft kiss on Rachel's lips and gets off the bed. She sees all the scattered paper and started picking them up.
Rachel laid in bed aroused and frustrated. How can she just turn it off like that? I need a cold shower.
"So tell me something, if you can't get enough of me why are you down there and I'm laying here with blue balls."
Quinn started laughing so hard she couldn't believe what Rachel was saying. "Blue balls? I never would've figured that word would be in your vocabulary."
"I have Internet access Quinn. I don't live under a rock so stop changing the subject and answer my question."
Quinn smiles and sits on the bed across from Rachel. "Because we have to practice and I need you to be on your A game for nationals."
"Fine, you know we wouldn't be sexually frustrated if you had just listened to me in the first place." Rachel sits up and snatches the sheet music from Quinn's hands.
"I'm sorry."
"Save it Fabray the sooner I get this song knocked out the sooner you and I can get back to, well you know what I mean." She stands up and starts doing her vocal warm ups.
Quinn was so amused and intrigued by her tiny brunette. "Seriously what has gotten into you?"
"There's a lot of things you don't know about me Quinn. So you better start finding out who I truly am before we leave for college." Rachel shut her mouth instantly realizing that they haven't really talked about their future plans.
She's going to live in New York.
She'll be in California.
"We should talk about this Rachel."
"No, not yet. I'm not ready to think about college and what you and I will be doing. Right now it's just you and me. Okay?" She looks at Quinn and knew that this was really bothering her. She sits on Quinn's lap and stares into her eyes. "It's you and me. Everything else will fall into place because this." She places her hand on Quinn's heart. "I never want to let this go. So let's just enjoy our time together and we'll talk about it when we're ready." She kisses Quinn on the lips and hopes that her words got through to her.
She's right I shouldn't be worrying about the future. We'll talk about it when the time gets closer.
"Yeah, your absolutely right."
This is your moment. This is the moment that will define all the hard work you put into this club. Put your heart and soul into the number and everything will fall into place. The Wobblers can suck it.
"Rachel? Are you in here?" Quinn pushes the door open and spots Rachel looking in the mirror.
"Hey Q." She closes her eyes and takes a big breath in rolling her head back. When she exhales she straighten herself up and smiles at herself through the mirror. You got this Rachel!
Quinn stands behind her and wraps her arms around Rachel's waist. "You." Quinn kisses the back of her neck. "Are." Kisses her again. "Going." Gently bites on her earlobe. "To." Bites her shoulder. "Be." Quinn turns her around. "Amazing." She slides her hand on the back of Rachel's neck and pulls her for a kiss.
When Quinn pulls away Rachel still had her eyes shut with a delighted smile on her face. "Let's go superstar it's your time to shine."
Rachel opened her eyes and saw nothing but the girl she was madly in love with. "Thanks Quinn." All the nervousness disappeared and she knew what she had to do. Quinn held her hand as they walked out of the ladies room.
There were so many people scattered around the hallway but Quinn was still holding her hand. She gripped it even tighter but as they were about to enter the choir room Judy Fabray enters the hallway and the distraught look on her face made her release Quinn's hand.
Why did she look so surprised? I thought...
"Let's go everyone we're on in five!" Mr. Shuester announces.
"You ready Rach?" Quinn says with a comforting smile.
She nods her head and follows everyone to the stage. She'll have to figure out what that was all about later right now Nationals.
"Woo hoo!" All the boys were hollering pumped up that they just won nationals.
"I can't believe it! We won Nationals!" Tina screams overjoyed about their accomplishment.
Before entering the choir room to celebrate Quinn grabbed Rachel's arm and pulled her away and pins her against the wall. She looked to make sure no one else was in the hallway.
"I'm so proud of you." She kissed her for a quick second leaving her breathless then walked in the choir room to join the celebration.
Rachel was leaning on the wall for support. She ran her fingers through her lips and enjoys all the overwhelming feelings she has inside.
We just won Nationals, Quinn is back in my life and she just kissed me in the hallway.
"Are you going to celebrate with us or what?" Quinn sticks her head out the door and finds Rachel still attached to the wall. "Hey superstar come back to me. Quit spacing around and join the fun."
Rachel snaps out of it and smiles at Quinn.
"That's my girl. Come on." Quinn extends her arm reaching for her.
Rachel grabs it and she was dragged in without a second to waste. When everyone saw Rachel enter the choir room the noise got exceeding loud.
"Our star everybody Ms. Rachel Berry." Mr. Shuester proudly announces.
Everyone clapped and cheered for her. This was their last year and they accomplished what they've been working so hard for especially Rachel. New Directions wouldn't have gotten where they are today if it wasn't for her determination and driving everyone to succeed.
"To New Directions!" Mr. Shue holds the trophy over his head and if he thought his kids could get any louder he was completely wrong.
Driving Rachel home after winning Nationals really opened Quinn's eyes.
"Wasn't it a great performance Quinn? I mean Finn could've done a lot better and I did notice that Tina was half a second behind her dance moves but all in all I'm so happy we won!" She squeals.
"Yeah, it was a great win." It was really hard concentrating on the road and paying attention to Rachel. She hasn't stopped talking about Nationals ever since they left the school. Quinn pulls up in Rachel's driveway something she's never done before.
"Why are you parking in my driveway? You never park your car here?" Rachel was getting her things and looking at Quinn.
"Your dad said I don't need to park at my hiding spot any more."
"Oh, okay." Rachel gets out of the car and pulls out her house keys.
"Did my dad's say anything about them coming home late? I wonder why they aren't home yet?" Rachel walks to the front door and unlocks it. When she stepped inside her jaw drops, her heart filled with so much love she couldn't believe what she was seeing.
She was at awe as she slowly walks inside her unrecognizable living room. It was lightly dimmed with gold stars in different sizes dripping from the ceiling. A mix of all the broadway songs along with a few Barbara Streisand's was softly playing in the background.
"Oh Quinn." Was all she can say. She quickly turned around and enveloped Quinn in her arms. "I can't believe how lucky I am to have you." Her eyes were beginning to pool.
"I'm just so glad I get to celebrate this huge accomplishment with you Rach." She held her tighter and felt a cold droplet on her shoulder. "Rachel, don't cry."
"I'm just so happy Quinn. I can't believe that we're here." She steps back to admire her. "We won Nationals together and I just can't believe that everything is falling into place."
"Me too." She paused finding her next word a little difficult to say. She looks down takes a breath and when she looks up meeting Rachel's beautiful brown eyes she knew she just had to say what's in her heart.
Rachel was looking back at her anticipating what she was about to say. She smiled shyly but couldn't take her eyes off her blonde.
"I love you Rachel. I've been wanting to tell you and I don't see a more perfect time than this."
Rachel's eyes grew large surprised to hear the term of endearment. Her tears just flowed out as she pulls Quinn back into her arms even tighter than before. "I love you too Quinn."
Quinn held her just as tight and nuzzled her face in Rachel's neck. Engulfing Rachel's irresistible scent. She started trailing kisses around her neck and she made her way up to her lips. They kissed passionately pouring their heart and soul into their kiss.
Quinn pulls away and looks deeply into her eyes. "Let's eat. You've had a long day and I want you relaxed. Your parents will be home in an hour so I don't want to waste a single minute."
Rachel was beaming that indescribable smile and nods her head. She intertwines her hand with Quinn's and follows the trail of rose petals to the table.
Quinn lets go of Rachel's hand and walks behind her chair and pulls it out of the table for Rachel to sit.
"Quinn." She says with so much joy in her voice. "When did you become to be such a romantic?" Rachel sits and Quinn gently pushes her chair in the table so that Rachel was facing her food.
Quinn lifts the cover over their food and the scent of their delicious meal makes both of their mouths water. Quinn takes her seat across from Rachel and does the same thing. This was her first time trying a vegan meal but it's looks so delicious that she couldn't wait to dig in.
"Your eating the same thing?" Rachel looks at her puzzled.
"I thought I'd give it a try and I didn't want your dad to cook two different meals just because I'm not vegan. But I have to admit that man sure can cook this looks really delicious." She grabs her glaas and raises it in the air. "To us winning Nationals and overcoming all the obstacles that came our way. I wouldn't dream of spending this special night with anyone else. I love you Rachel."
They clink their glasses and Rachel seriously couldn't wipe the smile off her face. This day has been a roller coaster of emotions. But in the end of the day she couldn't be any more happier spending it with the girl she loves.
"I love you too Quinn." They sip their cider and started eating their amazing meal.
Once Quinn put a spoon full of the pasta her eyes grew with such delight that she couldn't stop stuffing her face. She hasn't eaten all day because she was so busy planning this surprise.
"Oh my god! This food is really great."
"I can't believe you got my father to cook us my favorite. He must really like you if he was willing to help you plan all this." Rachel takes a bite of the baked tofu with her dad's pesto sauce. She closes her eyes really enjoying this dinner.
"Seriously this tofu thing is bomb."
"Wait a minute, so if we didn't win would you have gone through with this dinner?"
"Of course I would've but I knew there was no way we were going to lose so I just decided this is a surprise to celebrate how much I care about you. Win or lose I wanted to tell you I love you. I couldn't wait another day without telling you how much I love being with you." She looks at her from across the table and smiled.
Rachel felt her heart fill with so much emotions and looking at Quinn she knew this is where she belonged.
The rest of night Quinn had Rachel laughing and continuously talking about her likes and dislikes. They were getting to know each other from the beginning and they were having fun talking about it. Quinn wanted to know everything about Rachel and Rachel felt the same.
Quinn had to talk about how she was picked on before she went to Lima and how changing her entire persona was the best thing that ever happened to her. She apologized again to Rachel about how she treated her in the past.
Rachel talked about growing up with two fathers and how difficult it was without a motherly figure to look up too. But her fathers always made up for it by playing dress up and tea parties. She had Quinn cracking up so hard when she mentioned Leroy getting into character dressed in a horrendous floral patterned mumu dress.
When they finished their meal Quinn cleared the table while Rachel took pictures on her phone to remember such a special night.
"We're home girls!" Leroy announces as he walks through the front door. He gaped at the beautiful sight before him.
Rachel came running into their arms and hugged them very tightly. "Thank you so much for being such amazing fathers."
They both smile at one another and sees Quinn exiting the kitchen. "Your home." She says happily and walks over to them.
Rachel releases her fathers and watched Quinn give both of them a welcomed hug. "Thank you for letting me do all this. I just finished doing the dishes and I'll have this place cleaned up in no time."
"Oh don't be silly, this is your night to relax we can clean this up tomorrow. What else do you have planned for tonight Quinn?" Leroy wonders.
"Just a movie night."
"Really? You have time to stay for a movie?" Rachel looks at her surprised.
"Yeah, I asked my mom if I can stay out a little later to celebrate." She looks at Hiram and smiles.
Rachel jumps up wrapping her arms around Quinn's waist extremely excited that she doesn't have to leave so early. "But we're not watching a scary movie right? Last time you fell asleep and I had to sit through that horrible movie."
Quinn laughs, "No, no scary movie. I'm letting you choose tonight."
"Yey! I have the perfect movie." She says overly excited for tonight's festivities.
"Okay, you girls have fun." Hiram kisses Rachel on the top of her head, puts his hand on her shoulder and pulls her for a side hug. "You were wonderful tonight sweetheart. Really, really proud of you."
"Thanks dad." She says looking up at him.
"Chicago?" Another musical?
"You don't like Chicago?" Rachel couldn't believe it.
"I never finished it. Always fell asleep." She grabs her backpack and walks in Rachel's bathroom. She shuts the door and starts the shower.
"Fell asleep? You were probably forced to watched it with your parents that's why you didn't care for it." She retorts while she was getting her clothes ready for bed.
"No, I was watching it with Santana and Britney. It's actually one of Santana's favorite movies."
Rachel hears the water running and didn't quiet understand what was happening. "What are you doing in my bathroom Quinn?" Rachel leans her head on her bathroom door and hears her shower going.
"I'm just taking a quick shower. I'll be out in a few minutes." She yells.
"Yeah but why are you taking a shower in my bathroom?" She backs away from the door and sits on her bed waiting patiently for Quinn to finish.
"That movie is long and by time we finish it it'll be too late for me shower." She belts out.
"Okay. Take your time then." Rachel decided to get out of her clothes so she grabs her robe and wraps it around her while she waits for Quinn to finish. She smiled gleefully to herself recapping all the highlights of her day.
We won Nationals. Quinn told me she loves me and I love her. Now she's naked in my bathroom. Wait what? Holy cow Quinn Fabray is naked in my bathroom.
She hears the door creek open and Quinn walks out in red short shorts and a white beader running her fingers through her wet hair.
"Ah?" Was all the words Rachel can process seeing Quinn's outrageously sexy outfit.
"What? Aren't you going to put the movie in?" She hops onto Rachel's bed and gets under the covers. She really enjoyed the look on Rachel's face when she stepped out of the bathroom. She bites her lips getting really execited to tell Rachel her second surprise.
"What are you doing exactly?"
"Surprise! Your dad's are letting me spend the night." Her smile was captivating.
"Seriously!"
Quinn nods her head confirming that this is really happening.
"Ahh!" Rachel runs to her bed and wraps her arms around Quinn.
"Girls? Is everything all right in there?" Leroy knocks on the door. He was leaving his bedroom when he heard a loud shriek.
Rachel rushes to the door and when she opened it with such speed Leroy screamed and had to take a step back frightened that he thought it was a serial killer ready to kill him.
Rachel jumps into his arms and started kissing him on his cheeks. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
"Jesus Rachel you nearly gave me a heart attack."
"I'm sorry I'm just so happy you guys are letting Quinn sleep over." She releases him and runs back into her bed room.
"It's not a big deal but Quinn don't forget our deal." He stood by the door and enjoyed seeing his daughter really happy.
"Deal? What deal?" Rachel asks.
"We just need to keep the door open that's all." Quinn says nonchalantly.
"What?" Rachel gets up rather quickly and stares her father down. She walks out of the bedroom and shuts the door behind her.
"Rachel." Quinn tries to reach for her but she was out the door in seconds. I knew she wasn't going to take the news very well. She lays back down and waits for Rachel to get back. She can barely hear a word then she remembered that Rachel's room was sound proofed.
"Seriously? You have no faith in the both of us that we would never do anything to disrespect the both of you in your own household." She says a little offended.
"Of course we trust you but we've always had an open door policy Rachel. Just because your both girls doesn't excuse that rule." Leroy says firmly.
"This is so unfair. I'm almost eighteen, I've never rebelled or disappointed either of you and you still can't trust me to have my door closed?"
"This is not up for discussion Rachel. I understand that this may be upsetting you but this has always been the rules for this house. You should be so lucky that we're even letting Quinn sleep over. Now that we're aware of your relationship we knew that sleep overs was out of the question. Quinn was so persistent and reassured us that having the door open would be okay. You only have a few weeks left with us sweetheart once your off to college you are free to do whatever you please but since you are still living under our roof it's our rules or no sleepover at all."
She rolls her eyes but knew this was a lost battle. "Fine, goodnight daddy." Rachel opens her door and walks into her room disappointed as ever.
Quinn looks up and sees Rachel's defeated expression and reaches for her hand. Rachel sluggishly walked over to her and collapses on the bed looking up at hazel eyes.
Quinn leans down and kisses Rachel's forehead and runs her fingers through her hair. "You okay toots?"
"Yeah, let me get ready for bed and we can start the movie okay?"
"Sounds good." Quinn bends down again and this time kisses Rachel on the lips.
Rachel smiles and stands up walks over to her door and slightly closes it leaving them with just enough privacy.
"Quinn your toes are so cold!" Rachel says a little to loud.
"Jeez Rach, can you tone it down you probably woke your dads up."
"Sorry." She cuddles closer to Quinn and kisses her neck. "I'm so happy your here."
"Me too. Now can we please pay attention to our movie." Quinn has her arms wrapped around Rachel.
"It's really hard to pay attention when I'm so distracted by your sleeping attire." She whispers as she looks straight ahead Quinn's chest.
"Oh really? Would you like me to change so you can pay attention to our movie."
"No, no. I'll pay attention." She smiles turning her head to the television.
Quinn kisses the top of her head and focuses her attention to the movie.
"Quinn? What did you tell your parents that they were willing to let you sleep over?"
"I told them Britney was having a sleep over."
"Oh, so you lied?"
"I didn't lie to you Rach. Can we please not go down that conversation? My parents are complicated."
"Okay. One more thing I saw your mom today when we were entering the choir room. She saw us holding hands but the look on her face. I thought she was okay with us?"
"She is, was. I don't know ever since my dad came back she's been on the fence about our relationship. She wants me to lie so that my dad would pay for my college."
"Oh. We still need to talk about that don't we."
"Yeah but not tonight okay." She moves down and laid face to face with her brunette. "I love you Rachel. I'm so happy I'm here with you. Let's not ruin this amazing day by talking about my parents or our college plans. I love you."
"I love you too Quinn." They kiss passionately and Rachel knew she was right. Their kissing was beginning to heat up but knew they couldn't go any further than that. Even though they wanted to so badly a part of them wanted their first times to be a little more special than a cracked door with Rachel's parents just down the hall in Rachel's twin bed.
Quinn pulls away from the kiss and pulls Rachel closer to her. They laid in each others arms the exhaustion finally catching up to them that they fell asleep minutes after the movie started.