Chapter 2

With Charlie gone to Rachel's Monday night for their movie date, Quinn was left with Judy. Quinn had to force Charlie to go so that she could talk to her mom, and because Charlie was never leaving her side. Now Quinn stood by the staircase and Judy was in the living room reading a book. Taking a deep breath, Quinn made her way over to where her mother was sitting. "Hey, Mom can I sit?" Quinn asked, her voice sounding stronger than it had when they brought her home.

"Sure, Quinny," Judy smiled softly and moved over. "Is there something on your mind?"

Slowly Quinn reached out and took her mother's hand, she then looked into her blue eyes and said, "It's okay, Mom. I never have or will blame you for what Dad did. You were afraid of him, but you aren't anymore and I'm proud of you. I love you Mom, what happened doesn't change that. I will always love you, no matter what happens. Okay?"

"I'm sorry Quinn."

"I know," Quinn said as she took her mother into her arms and held her, as they both cried.

Charlie and Rachel laid on Rachel's bed, the movie had ended a few minutes ago. Neither girl said anything after the movie had ended, instead, Charlie has wrapped her ankle around Rachel's and intertwined their fingers. "Hey Rach?" Charlie spoke after a few more minutes of silence.

"Yeah?" Rachel asked as she turned to look at the Fabray twin.

"Does Quinn being back change anything between us?"

Rachel propped herself up on her elbows and kept eye contact with those green eyes. Searching them she saw the sincerity and the question swimming in the orbs. "Charlie, I love you. No matter what happens I will always love you. Did I love Quinn? Yes. But you are the one I want to be with. Alright?"

Charlie nodded then leaned up and placed her lips softly on Rachel's. Rachel laid back down and Charlie rolled on top of her. She brought her hand to the side of her face and deepened the kiss. "I love you too."

Rachel smiled and wrapped her arms around her back and ran her tongue along Charlie's bottom lip, asking for access which was granted. Their tongues met each girl savoring the taste of the other. Charlies hands slipped beneath her shirt and palmed her breasts, while Rachel grabbed her ass and pulled her closer.

Charlie changed tactics and began to kiss, nip, and suck at her neck.

Tuesday morning both Fabrays stood at the entrance of the McKinley. Charlie in her cheerleading uniform and Quinn in jeans and a t-shirt with a Broken Iris logo on the front. Looking around, she saw other students at their lockers and laughing with their friends. Many of the students were looking at the twins with either a look of fear, or of curiosity. "I don't know if I can do this, Char," Quinn said as she looked at her sister.

"You can do anything, Quinn."

"That's the lamest thing I've ever heard." Quinn smiled.

"Look if anyone gives you any shit, just tell me and I'll take care of it, I promise. Call or text me if you need anything, alright?" Quinn nodded. "Kay. I hate to do this, but Coach needs to see me for something or other, so I'll walk ya to your locker then I have to go. Will you be okay?"

"Yeah. I'll see you at lunch right?"

"Definitely." Charlie showed her her locker then with a gentle kiss on the cheek, she left.

Sighing, Quinn watched her sister walked down the hall like she owned it. A smile crept on her lips, she knew Charlie can act as if nothing touched her. She loved that about her. She was positive that no one saw the real Charlie other than herself, Rachel, and possibly Santana and Brittany.

The first bell rang and she turned back to her locker and began to work the combination. Opening the door, she saw that all of her books were already there, probably by her sister's doing. Smiling she looked at her schedule then grabbed a notebook and the needed textbook.

Rachel watched the blonde at her locker and when she closed it, she decided that it was the moment to talk to her again. The year and a half without her had been hard. Quinn was her best friend, the only one she could talk to about anything and not have her run away from her. Quinn was also the one she could rely on.

Taking a deep breath, she approached the blonde. She saw her busted lip and the black eye that was barely healing. "Quinn?" She said as she stood behind her and waited for the blonde to turn around.

As she turned around, Quinn already knew who it was that said her name, the person had been on her mind constantly. A small smile appeared on her face as she looked at the brunette. She was as beautiful than ever and she could see the concern, and shock in her chocolate eyes. "Hi Rachel."

Rachel stood there unable to find any words that were appropriate at the moment. There was so much that she wanted to say to the blonde, but she knew that this wasn't the right time or place. Stepping closer, she knew that all she wanted for the time was to be in the blonde's arms again. So she wrapped her arms around her waist and held her tight. "I've missed you," she said as tears traveled down her face and unto Quinn's shoulder.

Dropping her books she tighter her grip on the brunette and said, "I know, I've missed you more than I've missed anyone else."

The girls stayed in each others embrace until the warning bell rang. Rachel loosened her grip on Quinn and tucked a stray hair behind her ear and smiled shyly, "Sorry."

Shaking her head, Quinn's smile grew. "Don't be, that was the best hug I've had in a year and a half." Rachel's smile grew as well.

"What class do you have?" Rachel asked as she bent down and picked her books up. "History?"

"Yeah with Stewart." Quinn said as she took the books.

"Me too." With those two words, Quinn's heart skipped a beat.

"Walk me to class?"

Rachel's heart warmed and she broke out into a mega watt grin. "Sure thing."

The walk to class with Rachel was so far the best thing that could've happened that day. It turned out that she shared four classes with the brunette and in every class, Rachel would save her a seat. The last class of the day was Math and as she sat next to Rachel, she whispered, "Is Glee still going on?"

"Of course! Wanna join? You were an amazing singer during Sophomore year."

"I don't know. Things have changed."

"Not everything," Rachel insured. "I'm still here."

"Rachel, I've changed. I'm not the Quinn you used to hang out with anymore. I'm broken. And nobody; not you, not Charlie, nobody can save me. Things have happened and I don't know if I'll ever be able to be my old self again. I'm sorry, but it's going to be a while before I can sing again."

Rachel reached over and grabbed her hand, running her thumb across her fingers. "Quinn, you've been through a lot, more than I can possibly imagine, but you'll always be my Quinn."

Ducking her head down, Quinn looked at her and said, "Rachel..."

"Let me try, Quinn. Please let me try. I know I can do something to help you," she whispered. Neither one of them heard the bell ring for the end of the day, they were too lost in each others eyes.

Quinn nodded and before she knew what was happening, both girls were leaning in and soon there was no more space between them, and their lips connected. It was soft, and they barely fully kissed before, Quinn pulled away. "I'm sorry. I gotta go." Quickly, Quinn collected her things and ran out of the now empty classroom.