Part 5: The Challenge of Wooing Rachel Berry [1/4]
A/N: Hello! I know that I said I was hoping to update by last week but obviously it didn't happen and I apologize. I blame Truckstop and the World Series. Lol. But here it is. Part 5 will be divided into four parts, each representing a week of the "plan". This is my longest bit thus far its my way of making it up to you all for making you wait ;) So I hope you enjoy!
"Are you se-serious?" Tina stuttered as she walked into the entrance of McKinley High. Rachel nodded and bit her lip. "You agreed to be their girlfriend?"
"No, no," Rachel stated as she waved her hand a fussy manner.
"That's nonsense; I agreed to let them "woo" me. There's a difference."
"How is there a diff-ference?"
"Well, the objective of the task is to form a friendship but if all goes well then, I'll consider the option of becoming more than just friends."
"Wow, that really is different, or at least it's definitely something the Trio doesn't normally do," Tina stated as she leaned against the locker next to Rachel's.
"How so?" Rachel questioned as she arrived at her locker.
"Well, a few years ago before the Trio had started dating Ashley. It was actually Quinn who befriended Ashley and to the people of McKinley this was a big thing.
"Why?" Rachel questioned still clearly intrigued by how ridiculous and dramatic the school was.
"I guess you can say that Ashley wasn't deemed a "loser" but she was a loner. Aside from me she didn't have any friends and the only reason she didn't get slushied or dumpster dropped was because the jocks thought she was hot."
"So what changed?"
"Well, even though Ashley was a loner she was feisty so she never backed down or surrendered to anyone. But one day a jock had made an offensive comment to her and knowing Ashley she didn't waver and as a result she was slushied for the first time the next day. Quinn was there to witness it and after seeing Ashley's fallen expression, I guess something made her want to take care of Ashley. So Quinn threatened the jock who slushied Ashley and from there on the rest was history." Tina stated as she gave a slight shrug and smiled.
"Why was it a big issue in the first place? I don't see anything wrong with standing up for others."
"It's because the Trio never defends anyone. They are known for only defending and protecting themselves, not that anyone would dare cross the Trio in the first place. But regardless it was only about them. The Trio had their own little world that revolved around each other."
"So what happened when Quinn befriended Ashley?" Rachel inquired.
"Well, Santana didn't like it. She just wanted the three of them to stay exclusive. Actually, now that I think about it, Ashley and Santana were always at each other's throats," Tina chuckled as she reflected on the memory. "It was actually pretty funny. It was their way of flirting, they had the love-hate thing going on."
"Oh," Rachel stated as she gave a glance to Tina and continued rummaging through her locker. "Well with that information I suppose they do treat me differently."
"Exactly," Tina stated as she smiled once more. "Well I should get going. Class is going to start soon.
Rachel nodded in understanding as she watched the Asian leave and continued to grab the books from her locker. 'They really do treat me differently,' Rachel thought as she closed her door and leaned against her door. 'From the beginning they let me in, but why?'
"Why? What do you mean why?" Brittany interrupted as she bounced up to brunette.
"What?" Rachel replied as she broke out of her trance.
"When I walked up to you, you said why."
"Oh," Rachel stated as she realized she had said her thoughts aloud. "It's nothing. I was just mumbling to myself."
"Okay," Brittany said as she smiled widely.
"What are you doing here?" Rachel questioned as she closed her locker door and glanced to the tall blonde.
"I'm here to walk you to class," Brittany stated as she grabbed Rachel's books from her grasp. "Let me carry your books."
"Thank you," Rachel said and smiled softly. "Where are Quinn and Santana?"
"They went to class early," Brittany stated and smiled. "You have me for the week."
"Really?" Rachel questioned as she followed the blonde who had begun to walk towards Rachel's class, receiving lots of curious glances from the passing students.
"Are we not going to see them this week?" Rachel asked as she avoided the students' looks and caught up to the blonde.
"We will during breaks and cheerios practice but aside from that it'll just be me," Brittany stated as they arrived at Rachel's classroom door. "Here you go," Brittany stated as she handed back the brunette's books.
"Thank you," Rachel stated as she received her books and smiled. "I should go inside now and you should get to class. It'll be detrimental to your attendance if you are late."
Brittany gave a half smile and handed Rachel a small card. "Here you go," Brittany stated as she gave a wider smile.
"What's this?" Rachel questioned as she furrowed her eyebrows.
"It's a card. You should read it," Brittany stated as she bounced away from the brunette. "See you later."
Rachel quickly opened the tiny card just before entering the classroom.
To: Rachel
You're Hot.
3 Brittany
Rachel shook her head as she entered the classroom her eyes still glued onto the card as she read the message again.
"Hello Rachel," Mr. Shapley, her Physics teacher, greeted as he cleared his throat. "I believe you'll find that you have an assigned seat today."
Meeting Mr. Shapley's eyes he gave a small smirk and nodded his head towards one of the desks at the front. Turning her attention to where Mr. Shapley nodded, her eyes were met with three dozen pink roses on top of her desk.
"For me?" Rachel gasped as the class gave cheers and whistles, further embarrassing the brunette.
"Apparently so," Mr. Shapley stated as he walked up to Rachel and patted her on the shoulder. "Listen Rachel I'm all for romantic gestures but can you please tell Brittany to save the gestures for between classes or at least after school."
"These are from Brittany?"
"Yes, she asked for permission to place something on your desk just before class or at least I think it was from her. Isn't there a card with the flowers?"
That's when it clicked. The tiny card Brittany had given her was the card for the flowers.
'They certainly don't waste any time' Rachel thought as she took a seat as her desk and placed the roses carefully on the ground. "I'll let Brittany know professor."
Mr. Shapely nodded and began his lecture. Fortunately class passed quickly and so did the next three classes. Rachel quickly found herself at lunch with herself seated between Quinn and Santana with Brittany nowhere to be found.
"Do you know where Brittany is?" Rachel questioned as she glanced around the lunchroom.
"Nope," Santana stated nonchalantly, not even bothering to look up from her food. Rachel raised an eyebrow at Santana's reaction and turned to Quinn.
"What about you Quinn? Do you know where she is?"
Quinn looked up and gave a light shrug. "No idea."
Rachel questioned both their reactions as she found it odd that they were being indifferent about the situation.
"Rachel!"
The brunette turned her head in the direction of the voice and found a smiling blonde skipping her way towards the table with a brown bag in hand.
"Hi Brittany," Rachel stated as the blonde arrived at the table. "Where have you been?"
The blonde smiled at the tiny brunette's question as she set the brown bag in front her. "This is for you," Brittany stated as Quinn made room for her and sat down.
"What is it?" Rachel asked as she stared at the mysterious brown bag.
"Food," Brittany replied as she brought the bag closer to the brunette.
"Umm," Rachel began as she crunched her nose at the sight of the bag. "I'm not sure if you're aware of this fact but I'm vegan."
"I know," Brittany stated proudly as she smiled wider.
"You knew Berry was vegan?" Santana stated as she stared at the blonde. "I didn't even know that. "
"You know I like to watch people San, that's how I learned she was vegan."
"I forget that you're obsessed with people watching," Santana commented as she rolled her eyes and received a pout from the blonde.
"You know I'm just kidding babe," Santana stated as she gave an apologetic smile. "I think it's cute."
Brittany smiled once more at the Latina's apology and returned her attention to the brunette who was staring intently at the bag.
"Open it," Brittany stated as she bounced in her seat in excitement.
Rachel carefully opened the brown bag and peered inside, eyeing the box container.
"It's BBQ Tempeh," Brittany said as the tiny brunette's eyes widened in shock but quickly changed into excitement. Rachel smiled excitedly as she reached into the bag and pulled out the box. Santana and Quinn made their way behind the brunette as they watched the brunette eagerly open the container.
"What's tempeh?" Santana whispered to Quinn but was only met with a shrug.
Hearing Santana's whispered question behind her, Rachel quickly opened the container and faced the pair pointing down to the box's content.
"Tempeh is," Rachel began as a hand land on her shoulder and Brittany shook her head.
"I got this," Brittany said and winked as she turned to the pair. "Tempeh is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form. It is a staple source of protein and is made from soybeans, but tempeh is a whole soybean product with different nutritional characteristics and textural qualities. Tempeh's fermentation process and its retention of the whole bean give it a higher content of protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins. It has a firm texture and strong flavor. Because of its nutritional value, tempeh is used worldwide in vegetarian cuisine; some consider it to be a meat analogue."
As Brittany finished her explanation Quinn and Santana stared at her as if she'd had grown two heads. Rachel just smiled proudly at the blonde's explanation and nodded in approval at her explanation.
"Where the hell did that come from? I've never, and I mean never heard you speak like that," Santana gawked.
Brittany shrugged and smiled; "I wikipedia'd it."
Quinn giggled at the blonde's answer and Santana rolled her eyes. "So, it's like tofu right?"
Brittany shrugged as Rachel smiled and spoke. "It's similar to tofu but has a different texture and taste."
"You could have just said that," Santana stated.
"I thought it was a very thorough explanation," Rachel said as she peered once more at her food and picked up a stick of BBQ tempeh. "It's very similar to what I would have said, considering that I have yet to edit that entry in Wikipedia."
"You edit entries in Wikipedia?" Quinn questioned as the brunette nodded and continued munching on the BBQ tempeh. Finishing her skew and offering a piece to the three girls whom all accepted despite their hesitation.
"The world needs reliable information so I made it my mission to correct the entries of Wikipedia. I'm currently on the letter G." Rachel stated as she began to eat the side of vegetables the entre was served with and glanced at the girls who were still eating their tempah.
Quinn shook her head the brunette's response. "You amaze me," Quinn stated sarcastically.
"Why, thank you," Rachel replied not catching onto Quinn's remark which caused the blonde to shake her head again but not without a smile becoming evident on her face.
"I think it's cool you do that," Brittany stated as she sat in closer to the brunette. "I look at Wikipedia all the time!"
"Well, I'm glad I can be of service to you," Rachel stated as felt the blonde's arm drape around her waist pulling her in close.
"Umm," Rachel murmured as she tensed at Brittany's actions and felt the blonde pull her in tighter not noticing the brunette's sudden discomfort.
"Don't mind Brittany," Quinn whispered into Rachel's ear. "She's very touchy if you didn't already notice. But she loves to hug and cuddle. It's natural for her so I advise you get used to it."
Rachel nodded her head in understanding as she allowed herself to get comfortable next to the blonde and felt some of the tension release from her body.
The rest of lunch went by smoothly and soon found that lunch had ended. Once again, Brittany volunteered to walk the brunette to class and both Quinn and Santana bade the pair goodbye as they walked in opposite directions.
"So, don't get mad," Brittany stated as they began to walk towards Rachel's next class.
"I certainly doubt that I'll get mad at whatever you're about to say to me," Rachel stated as she glanced to the slightly hesitant blonde. "Especially with all the wonderful things you did for me to today."
"I have Cheerios practice in the afternoon until night. Coach Sylvester is making us work 3 hours more than our normal practices so I won't be able to spend the rest of the day with you," Brittany stated sadly as a frown fell upon her face.
Rachel frowned also but not because she was mad or disappointed in Brittany but she was mad at Sue Sylvester. "How can she do that," Rachel huffed as she crossed her arms.
"How can who do what?" Brittany asked confused.
"Your coach!" Rachel exclaimed stomping her foot in a diva like manner. "It's inhumane to overwork students with such physical activities. I shall report this Principal Figgins right away."
Brittany chuckled at the tiny brunette's dramatic antics. "It's okay Rachel," Brittany stated as the girl rambled on. "I forget that you're still new. Everyone, including Principal Figgins knows that Coach Sylvester over works the Cheerios but that's what makes us winners though and it gives us killer abs."
"Still, I think it's highly inappropriate," Rachel stated as they arrived in front of her classroom.
"Well, that's how the system runs around here."
"Maybe someone should change it." Rachel cooed.
"If it were only that simple," Brittany said thoughtfully as she gave a small sigh and Rachel glanced to the blonde noticing she was lost in thought. Shaking her head Brittany gave a grin. "I'll make it up to you tomorrow, I promise."
Rachel nodded and finally gave a small smile. "I look forward to it."
That lighted up the blonde as her smile reached a 1000 watts. "Okay! I'll see you tomorrow Rachel!" Brittany stated happily as she trotted away.
Rachel watched the girl leave until she was out of sight. Sighing contentedly the brunette turned around and entered the classroom for the remainder of her day.
Fortunately the day ended soon enough and the following day went by rather quickly also. It wasn't until Glee that she realized she hadn't seen any of the Trio all day and anticipated their arrival at practice.
"Have you seen Brittany? Or even Quinn or Santana?" Rachel asked Tina as the brunette looked past the door and into the hall.
"Nope," Tina stated as she continued to cuddle with Mike. "But I heard they had an e-e-eeextra practice early this morning because their practice last night supposedly waa-sn't that great."
"Really?" Rachel questioned as she snapped her attention to the Asian girl who nodded.
"I wouldn't be surprised if they were in the nurse's office or their locker room from being sore. They tend to do that when they had a rough practice and don't want to do anything for the day," Tina said with a shrug. "Or at least that's what Ashley used to tell me when the Trio would mysteriously disappear."
Rachel nodded in understanding and took a mental note to look for the three girls once glee practiced finished. Fortunately, Mr. Schu went easy on them today and only made them rehearse the song three times so it was a shorter meeting than usual but Rachel had no complaints. Once they were dismissed the brunette was determined to spot out the three girls. The first thing Rachel did was check the nurse's office but no Trio was found. Next was the locker room and found no success there either. Not willing to give in just yet, the brunette searched every possible area she thought the girls might be but still came up empty handed. Sighing in defeat Rachel made her way back to the locker and leaned her forehead against the cool metal as she closed her eyes and sighed from exhaustion. As she exhaled she heard shimmer of paper moving. Snapping her eyes open at the sound Rachel found herself staring at a post it taped onto her locker door.
Rachel,
Sorry I was gone all day. Practice was torture so Q, S and I went to the spa to get massages. I hope you're not mad=[ But I promiiseeee I'll make it up to you! 2x times better since this is the second time things aren't going right =/ I will pick you up tomorrow morning from your house so don't you dare think about driving or letting your dad drop you off to school!
*Hugs* -B
PS: Wear something comfortable but hot ;)
Rachel smiled at the message and gave a small sigh of relief to know that the three girls were okay. Quickly tucking the note into her pocket and grabbing what she needed from her locker, Rachel made her way out of McKinley high. As the brunette reflected on today's turn of events she concluded that it was somewhat of an odd day for her, it had gone by just fine but it had felt like something was missing throughout the day. It was most definitely peculiar without the Trio's presence. Rachel had even thought, but was somewhat reluctant to admit it but she missed the girls being around and it was only one day! The Trio was definitely growing on Rachel Berry.
As Rachel arrived home she couldn't help but wonder what Brittany had in store for the brunette since the blonde made it apparent that she was up to something. Suffice to say Rachel could barely contain her excitement as the night went on, curiousity was getting the better of her and it was quickly showing as she found it hard for her to sleep. But fortunately for Rachel she was able to catch about six hours of sleep which was two less than her normal regmine but it would do.
The following morning Rachel got ready quickly. She had decided to go with jean shorts, white V-neck top and black and white converses. Something she rarely wore but felt very comfortable in and thought that it served its purpose in the "hot" department. Needless to say Brittany was there "on the dot" a time Rachel had mentally thought of even thought the two had not agreed on a specific time. Entering the car Rachel was greeted with a wide smile and large Styrofoam cup.
"Black coffee with two sugars for the lady," Brittany stated as she pulled out of the driveway.
"How did you know I liked my coffee black with two sugars?" Rachel questioned clearly impressed with the girl's act as she eagerly took the cup.
Brittany gave a shrug and smiled. "I watch people remember? That includes you."
Rachel nodded in understanding and sipped on her coffee. "Where are we going?"
"We're skipping class," Brittany stated as she kept her eyes on the road.
"Skipping?" Rachel stated feeling uncomfortable saying the foreign word. "I've never skipped before."
Brittany gave a slight laugh and eyed the brunette from the corner of her eye. "Don't worry we got you covered. Santana and Quinn will handle your classes so you have nothing to worry about."
Rachel noddded as she gazed out the window and soon found that they were on the freeway exiting Lima. "Where are we headed?"
"You'll see," Brittany stated refusing to reveal their destination to the tiny brunette as she gave a slight pout. "Your puppy face isn't going to work on me, maybe if it was a duck face but it's not."
Rachel gave a dramatic sigh and gazed out the window which received a chuckle from the blonde.
Rachel watched as the empty fields began to fill with green trees and bushes and soon found that they were entering these green fields.
"Where are we?" Rachel questioned as they came upon a small house where a few other cars were parked.
"We're at a Berry farm," Brittany stated as she parked the car and Rachel's eyes grew in surprise.
"Are we berry picking?" Rachel squeeled in anticipation as the blonde nodded and grinned. "Yes! I've always wanted to do this. I told my father's we should participate in such an activity because it was highly related to our surname and what better way to do Berry bonding then to do Berry picking."
Brittany smiled at the brunette's excitement and led her towards the small house where they were greeted by a couple that owned the farm. They gave the two girls instructions on the procedure of picking berries and a few baskets for their pickings. Overall the session was successful, Rachel got to pick out her favorite berries, well aside from herself that is, and Brittany got a nice show as she checked out Rachel in her shorts.
Shortly after they finished it was revealed that it was just past one in the afternoon. But nonetheless the two girls packed up the berries they picked and got back on the road.
"Where are we going now?" Rachel questioned as she noticed that they were headed back in the direction of Lima.
"To my favorite place," Brittany stated as she continued to drive and Rachel nodded her head. She watched as they entered a familiar neighborhood when she realized that they had pulled up into the park that she had gotten lost at a few days prior to.
"I've been here before," Rachel stated as she exited the car, as did Brittany.
"This is where Quinn found you yeah?" Brittany asked as grabbed a few items from the trunk.
Rachel nodded as she glanced around the park. "So, this where you wanted to take me?"
"No silly goose, follow me," Brittany stated as she led Rachel deeper into the park who glanced around nervously.
"There are no bears here right?" Rachel questioned as she snapped her attention to every single sound she heard.
Brittany chuckled as she turned around to stare at the cautious brunette and walked back to face the girl. "You're safe, trust me me, "Brittany whispered into the brunette's ear and confidently grasped the brunette's hand leading her further into the park.
The pair walked a few more minutes and at the end of the path they were met with a beautiful pond.
"Wow," Rachel said in awe at the scene before her. "I never knew this exisited."
Brittany smiled as she laid out a blanket and a basket, the brunette too absorbed in the scene to notice the blonde's actions.
"Hey Berry, do you want a berry?" Brittany asked in a teasing tone as the brunette turned her attention to blonde finally noticing what she had set up.
"You made a picnic?" Rachel asked in surprise.
"Yup! I brought food for us, and the ducks!" Brittany stated happily as she pulled out a loaf of bread. "Do you want to feed the ducks with me?"
Rachel nodded as she followed the blonde to the edge of the water and noticed the blonde was clapping in excitement and pointing to something in the water.
"Look it's a mommy duck and her baby ducks!" Brittany stated excitedly as the duck family made its way towards the ecstatic girl. Brittany quickly tore pieces of bread apart and started throwing them at the little ducklings. "Rachel you should try this! It's so cute! They're eating the bread."
Rachel smiled at the girl's enthusiam and made her way next to the blonde.
"Here," Brittany said as she handed the brunette a piece of bread. Grabbing the piece of bread the girl approached the edge of the pond where the mother duckling seemed to be waitng. Rachel carefully dropped the bread to the mother who quickly gobbled it up and made its way towards her babies with a small piece still in its mouth.
"Aren't they cute?" Brittany stated as she appeared next to the brunette and crouched down to throw a few more pieces.
Rachel nodded silently as she peered down at the blonde who was thoughly enjoying herself.
"It's okay little ducky," Brittany began as a lone duckling was left without a piece. "I'll take care of you."
Rachel smiled at the blonde as she threw a piece at the duckling. 'She really is caring.' Rachel thought and smiled. 'I feel like she's the nurturing one of the three girls.'
"What are you thinking?" Brittany interrupted and tilted her head in curosity.
"Huh?" Rachel said dumbfounded, slightly caught off guard by the girl's question.
"What are you thinking?" Brittany repeated. "You have your thinking face on."
"My thinking face?" Rachel said as she bit her lip and wondered. 'I have a thinking face?'
"Yup! See its right there," Brittany stated as she pointed to Rachel's face with a triumph smile. "You have this lost gaze and you always bite your lip."
Hearing this statement Rachel immeaditely released her bottom lip from her teeth and crossed her arms as small pout appeared on her face.
"And that's your diva pout," Brittany also pointed out as Rachel scoffed.
"I'm not a diva," Rachel stated and she shook her head in disagreement as Brittany gave a low chuckle.
"I never said you were. I just said that you had a diva pout," Brittany stated as she continued to chuckle and the brunette gave another pout. "Come on, I brought some fruit, vegan cheese and crackers."
"No wine?" Rachel joked as she followed the blonde to the picnic site.
"You want wine?" Brittany questioned as she sat down and took out the food items. "Are you trying to get drunk?"
"Maybe," Rachel replied as she bit her lip.
"We can make that happen," Brittany stated as she wiggled her eyebrows and Rachel's mouth opened but quickly composed herself.
"Really?" Rachel questioned as the blonde nodded and leaned in incredibly close to the brunette. Rachel's breath hitched as Brittany leaned in closer whispering in her ear.
"Wouldn't want me to take advantage you while you were drunk now would we? Because we both know you're too hot to resist," Brittany breathed out as she placed a hand on the brunette's tan thigh and gave it a squeeze.
"Wait!" Rachel stated as she placed her hand on top of Brittany stopping her from going any further and slightly backed away.
"I-I was kidding!"Rachel stuttered embarrassed a blush growing deeply on her cheeks.
"I know," Brittany stated and smiled. "I was just playing along and waiting to see when you would crack. But if you didn't stop me who knows." Brittany finished with a plaful wink and Rachel blushed even more.
Rachel cleared her throat and did her best to regain her composure. "Shall we eat?"
Brittany smiled and nodded. The two ate in silence, enjoying the peace and the scenery before them.
"I understand why you love it here so much now," Rachel stated after a few more minutes as she continued to stare out to the scene ahead.
Brittany nodded. "It's where I go when I want to think or just be by myself for a little."
"I understand. Everyone needs that place of solitude," Rachel stated as she turned to look at the blonde who appeared lost in thought as she stared out.
"Brittany," Rachel said softly as Brittany broke her gaze from the scene and met the brunette's eyes.
"Hmm?" Brittany hummed softly as she continued to hold the brunette's gaze.
"Why are you with Santana and Quinn?" Rachel stated as she broke the gaze and looked away. "I mean, why are you choosing to be in a 3-way relationship? Don't you feel like you're being cheated in the relationship? You're not the getting the same intimacy that you would if you were with just one person."
Brittany took a few moments as she turned away from the girl and stared out to scenery as she contemplated on what to say.
"They understand me," Brittany stated as she pulled her legs into her chest out and rested her head on her knees, eyes closed. "They don't judge me like everyone else and they'll do whatever it takes to protect me. We're more like a family but love each other so much more deeply." Brittany stated as she opened her eyes and glanced to the brunette. "As far as intimacy goes, what I feel with them I never felt with anyone else I've been with before. They give me all the attention. Instead of just one person's love and care, I get two. What's more intimate then two people who love you whole heartedly and would do anything in this world for you and I'd do the same for them."
"Was it the same when Ashley was with you three?" Rachel questioned as she heard Brittany take a small intake of breath at the girl's name.
"When Ashley," Brittany began as she took a deep breath and let out a shaky breath. "When Ashkey was with us, it felt like our world was complete. She was the yin in our yin and yang. It made sense when she was with us and it still makes sense. I miss her a lot honestly. "
"She sounds really important," Rachel commented as she watched the blonde smile and nod.
"She was," Brittany confirmed as she met Rachel's eyes once more. "But so are you."
Rachel's jaw opened in shock at the blonde's comment rendering her speechless. Brittany smiled at the tiny brunette's reaction as she stood up and offered a hand to the speechless girl.
"Come on, need to get you home before your parent's wonder where you are," Brittany stated as Rachel took her hand and stood up. The brunette muttered an "ok" as she followed the blonde back to the car.
The ride back to Rachel's house was silent but comfortable with Brittany occasionally stealing glances at Rachel causing her to blush once more.
"We're here," Brittany stated as they arrived in front of the Berry residence and Rachel nodded and proceded to unbuckle her belt. "I hope you had fun today."
"I did. Thank you," Rachel stated as a sincere smile appeared on her face. "And thank you for sharing your favorite place with me."
"Your welcome," Brittany stated as she watched the brunette place a hand on the door handle. "Rachel?"
"Yes?" Rachel said as she turned to face the blonde once more but was abruptly pulled into a fierce hug.
"Thank you, for giving us a chance," Brittany stated as she squeezed the brunette once more and let her go. "You should go inside. I'll see you tomorrow."
Rachel nodded silently as she gave one last glance to blonde and exited the car and entered her house.
'This is going to be a long week,' Rachel thought to herself as she entered the safety of her house and smiled to herself. 'and its only just begun.'
The next few days went by rather quickly. Just like Brittany promised, Quinn and Santana had covered her at school as they skipped. They had taken thourough notes, almost more thourough then she would have written herself but she was thankful regardless.
The week with Brittany was interesting but after the day of skipping the Trio were once again bombarded with Cheerios practice. Fortunately for Rachel, Brittany once again promised to make it up to her, so here they were. Today was Saturday and Rachel found herself in a familiar position. Brittany driving to an unknown location with the blonde refusing to reveal any information. But the brunette did notice that Brittany was dressed rather differently today. Instead of her normal Cherrios uniform or her jeans and t-shirt, she was in what appeared to be gym attire. She wore spandex pants and a fitted tank. Rachel oblivious to her surroundings failed to notice that Brittany had noticed her staring.
"Like what you see?" Brittany asked as she snapped Rachel's attention away from where she was previously staring.
"Err, yes," Rachel said slightly embarassed as the blonde chuckled. "But that wasn't the reason I was staring. I couldn't help but notice your wearing rather strenuous clothing, are you perhaps planning to do something physical?"
Brittany raised an eyebrow at the brunette's words and smiled. "More than you know," Brittany commented and winked as the brunette blushed. She set herself up for that one.
"You'll find out soon enough," Brittany stated as looked ahead. "Actually we're here."
Tearing her eyes away from the blonde, Rachel turned to face to the window and was met with a rather grundy looking building with a sign just above the door that read; "Y.M.C.A".
"Y.M.C.A?" Rachel questioned and Brittany nodded as they pulled into the parking lot. Brittany exited the car and Rachel followed suit.
"Follow me," Brittany stated as she led the way into the building with Rachel trailing close behind. They entered the building and the in the faint distance you could see a group of about 12 girls standing around the hall. As the pair approached in the direction of the group, one girl turned around and noticed the two.
"Brittany!" A girl yelled and ran towards the blonde.
"Hi Becky," Brittany responded as she pulled in the smaller girl for a hug.
"We've been waiting for you," Becky stated with a smile as she turned her attention towards Rachel, noticing the brunette. "Hi I'm Becky!"
"Hello," Rachel greeted. "Do I know you? You look rather familiar ."
"She's on the Cheerios with me," Brittany stated with a wider smile on her face.
"Yeah, its so cool having Brittany as my teammate and my teacher!" Becky stated excitedly.
"Teacher?" Rachel questioned obviously confused by Becky's statement.
"Yeah! She teaches me and my friends how to dance," Becky stated as she pointed at the group of girls just ahead.
"This is what you do on Saturdays?" Rachel said in a surprised tone as she glanced to the blonde who nodded.
"Yeah, it's the best part of my weekend,"Brittany admitted as she smiled widely. "Well aside from when I'm with Quinn and Santana that is."
"Wow, that's not at all what I expected," Rachel stated as Brittany began to walk towards the group and stopped just beforing entering what appeared to be a dance studio.
Stopping at the entrance door Brittany turned to Rachel and smiled; "Well, sometime people can surprise you." Brittany stated as she gave another huge grin and walked into the room leaving the the brunette to follow. Rachel walked forward and stopped just at the entrance of the door as she watched the scene unfold before her. The blonde was enthusiastically instructing the girls and appeared sincerely happy. 'I guess people can surprise you,' Rachel thought as glanced to blonde once more and smiled. 'I wonder what other surprises lie next.'
A/N: Hello again! I hope you enjoyed the 1st week of the "plan". Again I'd like to thank you on the feedback and I hope you all continue to provide comments because I really do take into consideration what the readers want to see and try my best to infuse it into the stories. I even have a notebook where I write down notes from reader's reviews and of course the outline and objectives of each part lol. I want to provide the best reading experience for you=] Also on a side note I'm hoping to get another update in before I'm bombarded with my next set of midterms next week [Psych: Human Sexuality and Statistics] so I'll try my best to get it up there. Oh and another thing I forgot to mention, a lot of people have been asking questions but I haven't really answered any because I'm much more active on LV and tumblr. So I'm more prone to answering questions if its on tumblr if it's in regard to questions about the story. So feel free to ask any questions there if you're not on LV. [ melsc(dot)tumblr(dot)com] But regardless, please be a responsible reader and review.
PS: Congrats to the SF Giants! World Series Champs! Nothing but love for my home team =]