"Hey, where's Quinn?" Rachel asked as she got into Jesse's car. All three of them had planned to go see "I Am Number Four", because Quinn really wanted to see it.

"Something came up. Puck called that she was at his place and she'd be there for a while. God knows I'm not interested in what kind of activities they are taking part in," Jesse replied.

"Oh...Then I guess we'll have to see the movie some other time. Goodnight," Rachel said as she took her seat belt off, but Jesse started driving out of the driveway before she could get out, "What the hell?"

"What? It's a Friday night and there's nothing much to do in this town. You seem to be the most entertaining option I have," Jesse played the "egotistical, self-centered guy" card.

"In that case I'm pretty sure this counts as kidnapping or something."

"Rachel, don't be silly. Can you honestly tell me you don't feel the same way?" he sneaked a glance at her, making her stomach flutter.

Oh no, this is not good, she thought, this can't be happening. She kept her cool and tried to get out of this situation, "I don't know. I think there's a Vampire Diaries marathon on the CW tonight."

"Seriously? You're going to pass up a night on the town with me for a TV show about fictional creatures writing diaries?"

"They don't wri-" she started saying but cut herself off before sighing, "Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley are really hot." There's no way to get a guy irritated than talking about how hot other guys are.

"Aren't you a little too young to be looking at boys?" Jesse teased. And aren't I a little too old to be looking at girls like you?

Okay, apparently Jesse wasn't like most guys, "Aren't you a little too old to care?"

"Touche."

Rachel smirked in victory, "So, where are we going again?"

Jesse looked at her grin and replied likewise, "I know just the place. And put your seat belt back on, I don't want to be responsible for breaking your talent."

"Isn't morning sickness supposed to be in like, you know, the morning?" Puck cried as he held Quinn's hair back as sat on the ground with her hands around the toilet.

"Wikipedia says it's different for everyone. I'm one of the lucky one's who have it almost all day, especially in the evenings," Quinn groaned hopelessly.

"Hang in there, babe. I mean, how much more can you vomit? Any more and you'll be throwing up our baby," Puck replied.

Quinn rose her head and gave him the pregnant-and-pissed-Quinn-Fabray-does-not-approve-of-your-bullshit-death-stare. Yes, Puck had even named it.

"Sorry."

"Being pregnant sucks!"

"What did Wikipedia say about stuff that helps?"

"Eating cabbage," Quinn replied as she stood up.

"Seriously? Cabbage?" Puck snorted.

"Shut it, Puckerman!"

"I'll go see if we have any. You go lie down on the bed," Puck said.

"I hate this fucking bed," Quinn moaned as she lied down on it. It was the bed that ruined her life, but right now she really didn't feel like being vindictive on furniture. And she really wanted to lie down. Once she lied down she figured she should probably text Rachel and apologize for bailing on her.

Hey, R. Sorry for not making it tonight, I'm at Puck's and we're working some things out. Hope you're not mad! There's a VD marathon tonight, hope that's a good replacement!

She quickly received a reply.

No worries, Damon and Stefan are almost as good company as you ;) Good luck with Puck! (haha)

"Yeah, I'm having a ball..."


"Hey, Daddy. I just wanted to say that I'm at Quinn's and I'll be spending the night, is that okay with you? ...Thanks, love you. Bye!" Rachel flipped her phone shut as Jesse stared at her from the driver's seat, "What?"

"Nothing. Good job, Berry," Jesse approved of her lie.

"I would hardly call it "good", I feel awful." She did in fact feel awful for already betraying her newly regained friendship with Quinn, but she found it easier not to think about Quinn when she was with Jesse. And she wasn't technically betraying Quinn. She was just choosing an alternate mean of entertainment during Quinn's absence. It's what any person would do. Really.

"No, you don't. Then you would be going home."

Rachel chose to ignore that comment, which in fact was true, "So how about we do this thing?"

"Certainly."

Jesse got out of the car and ran over to open the door for Rachel.

"Thanks," she said as she got out, "Are you sure this will work? I mean, I'm not dressed right." It was true, Rachel wasn't at all dressed for an establishment such as the one they were about to (hopefully) enter. She was sporting a regular pair of skinny jeans and a white golden detailed tank top. She still looked insanely hot, though.

"Don't worry about what you're wearing, you look" hot, "fine. You're an actress, right?"

"Uh-huh..."

"Then just play along," Jesse reassured her as they walked up to the building, "Hey, G!" he called out to the man at the door.

"Jesse St. James? What up, bro!" A large built man shook Jesse's hand.

"Long time no see!" Jesse replied.

"How's it going?"

"Good, good."

"Who's this hot stuff?" G looked at Rachel and asked.

"This, G, is Rachel Berry, she's a Broadway star."

"Jesse, please," Rachel said, embarrassed.

"Oh, stop, it's true. She's been on Broadway for 10 years now, started when she was 12. Can you imagine that? Being 22 and already having 10 years experience on stage?"

"Impressive, fo' sho'. Nice to meet you, Rachel "Broadway Star" Berry," G stuck out his hand.

"Likewise," she replied.

"Why don't you two go on in and enjoy your date."

"Thanks man, see you later," Jesse said as he led Rachel inside, "So, was that easier than you thought or what?"

"I have to say, I'm impressed. That was genius, he was asking us to come in!" Rachel said in awe. Of course G wouldn't remember Rachel Berry from before, she was too young for him to notice. Plus, she moved away, so the risk of him recognizing her were slim.

"Yeah. Who would have thought one of my high school friends would become the bouncer at the only club in Lima?"

"You think he really bought I was 22?"

"We didn't give him enough time to think about it twice. Wasn't I convincing enough?"

"I suppose you were. I mean, he even thought we were on a date!" Rachel laughed.

Jesse faked a laugh in reply, but didn't really see what was so funny about it. They walked into the flashing lights of the club, taking in the scenery, "So, Rachel "Broadway Star" Berry, are you ready to party like there's no tomorrow?"

"You have no idea."

"You feeling any better?" Puck asked Quinn, who was lying on his bed.

"Yeah. Cabbage really does work. Who knew," she moaned, half asleep.

"You want me to take you home?"

Quinn groaned something in response. Puck could have sworn she said "Let's fuck". But it was probably just his imagination.

"Or you could, you know...stay here tonight," he proposed.

"Mhm..." she sighed with her eyes closed, "I already called mom and said I'm at Rachel's."

"Speaking of your mom. When do you plan on telling her?"

Quinn's eyes shot open. She looked terrified for a moment and then mumbled, "You're making me nauseous again, I can't think about that."

"Okay, you just sleep. Sweet dreams," Puck said and kissed her forehead before heading off to sleep on the couch.

Rachel and Jesse entered the club, waiting for their eyes to adjust to the lighting, if that was even possible. It wasn't completely packed, but it was pretty full.

"You wanna go get a drink?" Jesse offered.

"Sure," Rachel replied as they made their way to the bar, "It's strange being in a club in Lima."

"I know, it's takes some getting used to. A cosmo for you or what?" He asked as they arrived at the bar.

Rachel took a moment to think. She looked at Jesse, looked around the room, glanced at the various drinks behind the bar and finally announced to the bartender, "Two shots of tequila, please."

Jesse's eyes widened for two reasons - the shots, obviously, and the fact that she had been freaking out about getting in and here she is, underage, daringly ordering shots? Girl's got guts.

"What?" She shrugged as the bartender got her order ready, "I recall you saying "Party like there's no tomorrow". Cosmo's definitely wouldn't be my choice of a last drink."

"You're a peculiar girl," Jesse smirked.

"Shut up and drink," she said as she handed him one of the shots.

"Whatever you say."

They both took the shot and bit the lime, before pounding the shot glass back on the bar.

"That's nasty," Jesse cringed, "The Lima limes, too."

"Oh, don't be such a girl," Rachel replied with a grin - apparently she wasn't affected in the slightest by the tequila, "Bartender, I'll have that cosmo now."

Jesse ordered a long island ice tea and they awaited their drinks.

"How about we go mingle now?" Rachel announced as she took a sip of the cosmopolitan, "You know, these are overrated, I much rather prefer a margarita."

Jesse wasn't sure what had happened between the door and the dance floor, but Rachel had completely transformed. He thought they might have to leave early because she felt uncomfortable or wouldn't get in, but this evening was going in the complete opposite direction, "Okay, who are you and what have you done to Rachel Berry?"

"I guess you don't know me as well as you think," she replied playfully, as she made her way away from the bar and looked for an empty table nearby. Once she spotted it she headed straight for it, Jesse following her and they sat down. Rachel knew how to party. It was about time Jesse knew she could, too.

"I want to see what kind of Lima people come out at night to play," Rachel said, "Though yelling over this loud music isn't doing any favors to my voice."

"Jesse St. James? Is that hot piece of ass you?" A voice yelled over the loud music.

Rachel and Jesse both turned to see a stunning Latina, drunk out of her mind.

"Santana Lopez?" Jesse asked.

"The one and only," Santana said. She was having some trouble standing up straight and was relying on the drink in her hand to keep her steady. And she didn't realize that wasn't really working.

"You're drunk," Jesse stated.

"And you're totally fuckable," she replied without hesitating. She pointed at Rachel "Who's this Yentyl?"

"I'm Rachel Berry. Remember me?"

"No shit! I thought youz look familiar. Whatchoo doing back here?"

"Well, my dad neede-"

"Wanna dance with me Hot Stuff?" Santana cut her off and wrapped her arms around Jesse.

"First of all, you're drunk," Jesse said as he unwrapped her arms, "Second...no."

Santana rolled her eyes, "Ugh, are you banging Girl-Frodo over here?"

"Santana, I think you should go. You're embarrassing yourself," Jesse said.

"I has nothin' to be embarrassed about. But you're boring me to death, so I'mma leave you now," she replied and walked over to the next table and wrapped her arms around some guy.

"Wow. Quinn wasn't exaggerating when she said Santana was a bitch," Rachel said as she took a sip of her cosmo.

"I wouldn't know. I've only seen her at Cheerios and New Directions competitions I've gone to. She actually has a really great voice."

"Enough talk about Satan, let's drink! I bet I can gulp this cosmo down before you can chug your drink," Rachel said in an extremely provocative tone with a smirk and raised eyebrows.

Jesse saw Rachel's daring look. She wasn't even bluffing, "Rachel..."

"What? Stop being such a party pooper and have some fun! You're the one who brought me here in the first place!"

"I just don't want to have to carry you home at four in the morning because you've passed ou-"

"One, two, three!" Rachel yelled and was chugging down the red beverage.

Jesse quickly followed, understanding there was no use arguing. And also he couldn't let her win. Being beat at a drinking dare by a girl with a cosmo was beyond mortifying. Deep down they both knew this would end badly but neither of them cared enough to stop.

You hate me right now for ending right there, don't you? :D

But I love you, which is why the next chapter will be up in a couple of days. And I swear this wasn't inspired by Blame it on the Alcohol, I wrote this before the episode and had the idea long before. Just a coincidence.

I apologize for killing some of you with this waiting for Jesse and Rachel to get together. It's coming...soon! Or is it? In the mean time, there's the review button right below! ;)