Sometimes People can Surprise You
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A/N: I live! Don't kill me! It's been ages it took me awhile but I finally updated. Sorry for the delay but I also had a good reason. I was selected to be one of 15 filmmakers chosen to write, shoot and edit a short film for the OutSet: The Young Filmmakers Project from LifeWorks and Outfest! My short film will be shown at the Fusion film festival and OutFest film festival in LA! I'm so excited! But I wanted to share my joy with all of you, and that's a big reason as to why I've been M.I.A lately.
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SO, without further delay I present:
Part 5: The Challenging of Wooing Rachel Berry Week 3
Rachel bit on her lip, and drummed the tip of her pen on her desk as she stared at her pink notebook. Going down the list she sighed in frustration as she grabbed the pink notebook and leaned back against her chair as she placed it on top of her face, covering her frustration.
Rachel looked up from her paper and looked to her laptop screen as she heard a beep.
QuinniePuff17 (07:04pm): Hey.
Rachel smiled as she closed her notebook and focused her full attention to the screen.
GoldenBerry (07:04pm): Hi!
QuinniePuff17 (07:04pm): So, I guess you already know that you'll have me for the
week.
GoldenBerry (07:05pm): I would assume so, unless there's another person that I
don't know about.
QuinniePuff17 (07:05pm): Nope. Just me. =]
GoldenBerry (07:06pm): lol.
GoldenBerry (07:06pm): So, what's the plan?
QuinniePuff17 (07:06pm): That's for me to know, and for you to find out.
GoldenBerry (07:07pm): =[
GoldenBerry (07:07pm): Not even a clue?
QuinniePuff17 (07:07pm): Nope.
QuinniePuff17 (07:08pm): You need to be patient, I promise I'll make it worth your
while.
GoldenBerry (07:08pm): I suppose that is the whole point of this.
QuinniePuff17 (07:08pm): Exactly, so I just wait it out a little longer yeah?
GoldenBerry (07:09pm): Okay, fine.
QuinniePuff17 (07:09pm): =]
QuinniePuff17 (07:09pm): So, I'll see you tomorrow?
GoldenBerry (07:07pm): Yes.
QuinniePuff17 (07:07pm): Great, I'll see you tomorrow then.
The following morning Rachel woke up to the smell of coffee, which caused a rather large frown upon her face. She immediately got up and made her way down the halls. "They know the rules," Rachel grumbled as she continued to make her way towards the source of the aroma.
"Dads! You know how I feel about coffee in the morning," Rachel yelled as she made her way down the stairs and towards the kitchen. "I told you that caffeine is not a good substitute for endorphins. That's why we have a schedule in the morning for you two to walk the neighborhood and for me to-"
"Quinn!" Rachel stated as she stopped dead in her tracks and noticed the blonde sitting at the dining table with her fathers, a mug in hand.
"Hi," Quinn stated calmly and smiled as she took a sip from her mug.
"Care to join us?" Quinn questioned as she placed her mug down and picked up another mug next to her offered it to the brunette.
Rachel shook her head as stared at Quinn still shocked to see her. "I don't drink coffee."
"Oh, I know. Its vegan hot chocolate," Quinn stated with a smile as Rachel's fathers smiled and nudged each other's arms.
Rachel narrowed her eyes as she approached the table cautiously and took a seat next to Quinn.
"Here," Quinn said softly as she placed the cup of soy vegan hot chocolate in front of her and smiled.
Rachel slowly brought the steaming mug to her lips feeling the heat cloud around her face and the warm liquid deliciously going down her throat.
Rachel smiled widely as she gave a soft sigh.
"Good?" Quinn questioned as the tiny brunette nodded her head and smiled. "I'm glad you like it."
Rachel smiled shyly as Quinn returned the gesture with a big smile of her own.
"So Quinn, " Hiram Berry stated as he cleared his throat, causing both girls to stare at him. "I'm assuming Michael and I can trust you to take Rachel to school?"
"Yes, sir," Quinn replied as she nodded her head and straightened up in her seat just a tinge.
"Good," Hiram stated as he stood up, and walked over to Rachel's side.
"Don't worry baby girl, we didn't burn her that badly," Hiram whispered as he leaned over and gave Rachel a kiss on the forehead. Rachel eyes widened in shock as her cheeks began to color causing Michael to chuckle as he also stood up.
"All right, your daddy and I have to go get ready for work," Michael stated as he walked over to his daughter and also gave her a kiss on the forehead. "I trust that we can leave you two alone and that you won't not do anything…irresponsible. "
"Dad!" Rachel stated as she glared at Michael who shrugged his shoulders in response.
"What? When your daddy and I were your age, we would be doing all sorts of outrageous things," Michael replied as he smiled fondly at the memories. "I remember this one time when your daddy and I were left alone, that night I discovered how truly kink-"
"Okay! Stop!" Rachel yelled as her cheeks burned a bright red, causing Quinn, Michael and Hiram to chuckle.
"You two are so embarrassing," Rachel stated as she avoided looking at either of them.
"We only do it because we love you honey," Hiram stated as he and Michael stood at the doorway.
"Take care of my little girl, Quinn," Michael warned jokingly as he smiled at the blonde.
"I will," Quinn, replied with nod as the two men exited the room and made their way upstairs.
"I swear they're out to embarrass me to death," Rachel grumbled as she toyed with the mug still in her hands. Quinn chuckled as she placed a hand on Rachel's wrist and gave it a soft squeeze.
"Hey, don't worry about it. They were actually pretty entertaining while they kept me company until you woke up," Quinn replied with a smile and lightly rubbed the back of the brunette's hand with her thumb as Rachel bit her lip at the gesture.
"So, I know you usually take you morning jog around this time, but I was wondering if you wanted to watch me practice this morning. Sue has us doing double practices with the Nationals coming up," Quinn questioned as she bit her lip and continued to rub the brunette's hand.
"Of course," Rachel stated as she smiled at the blonde. "Just let me get ready and then we can go."
Quinn nodded in response as she watched the brunette stand up and make her way towards the stairs.
"I'll be back soon," Rachel stated as she stood at the foot of the stairs.
"I'll be right here waiting," Quinn replied as she smiled, causing the brunette to blush once more before making her way up the stairs.
Just as Rachel stated she was up and ready in five minutes flat.
The trip to school went by quickly and Rachel soon found herself sitting in the bleachers watching the cheerios doing ridciuously difficult routines. She watched as Sue yelled at them for their mediorcracy all of which seemed perfectly good to her.
Rachel entered the choir room and scanned the room in search of the blonde but saw no sign of her, causing the brunette to frown. Rachel sighed silently as her vision crossed her favorite Asian who waved happily at her.
"Hey Rach," Tina stated as she patted the seat next to her. Rachel smiled as she walked over to the girl and occupied the seat.
"Is it Quinn's week?" Tina whispered as she leaned over to the brunette who nodded and blushed. "What has she done so far? Any big gestures?"
"Hmm," Rachel stated as she thought to herself. "Not so much yet. Well, I mean yesterday morning she showed up at my house unannounced and found her having coffee with my parents."
Tina chuckled as Rachel raised an eyebrow at the girl. "What's so funny?"
"Nothing, just that's very Quinn-like," Tina stated as she chuckled again.
"How so?"
"Well, I remember Ashley saying that Quinn was the one that always wanted to get the parents approval," Tina stated with a small shrug. "Said it was easier to convince parents to allow them to do things when they liked Quinn, or something like that."
"Really?" Rachel stated as she quirked an eyebrow. "Interesting."
"Hey," Tina stated as she slightly nudged the brunette as she gestured towards the doorway. "lo-look who just walked in."
Rachel quickly looked up and was greeted with the three beautiful faces of the Trio as they strolled into the room.
Brittany and Santana quickly took their seats as Quinn remained standing. "Mr. Schuester, if you don't mind I'd like to start with a song," Quinn stated as Mr. Schuester smiled and nodded.
"Of course, Quinn, be our guest," He stated as he took a seat with the rest of the members.
Quinn stood in front of all the members, nervousness starting to over come her. Rachel smiled at her as she gave a nod of encouragement. Quinn nodded in return and she took a deep breath as the band to play the melody to the song.
It's crazy how your heart just has a mind of its own
Yeah, yeah
Like when it smiled and makes the choice on its own
Mhm
Well the funny thing about this heart of mine
It knows what it wants
But see the crazy thing is
My mind tries to deny it
But girl I can't fight what I know, I know
Quinn smiled as her eyes met Rachel's.
I want you baby, you
I want you baby, you
Rachel blushed at the lines as the majority of the members glanced in her direction as they looked between the brunette and blonde.
Before I met you girl I never knew my heart could dance
Hey, hey
Yeah, listen
I was just a broken record of an one night stand
Until you came along, with your beautiful soul
You saved me, you saved me, you saved me
And now the funny thing about it
There's no melody without it
I found music when I found you
So hear me when I say
Brittany and Santana turned in their seats just below Rachel as Quinn stepped forward to also face Rachel. They sang in unison.
I want you baby, you
I want you baby, you
Rachel face heated up more at the sudden surprise of all the Trio serenading her as Tina giggled next to Rachel causing the brunette to raise an eyebrow at the Asian who only giggled even harder as Rachel broke into a smile.
See I've waited all my life
For someone like you, whoa
And nobody, nobody, nobody else will do
Because I want you baby, you
I want you baby, you, you
Hey, yeah, you baby, yeahI want you, I want you, nobody but you baby
Yeah, baby you, nobody but you girl, you
I haunt you baby, nobody but you
Rachel stared at the Trio as they continued to sing sincerely and smiled as Quinn took another step forward and fully faced Rachel as she sang the last of the lines alone.
Nobody but you
I want you, baby
I want you, I want you.
As Quinn finished the last line, she found soft brown eyes staring into her eyes. Hazel and brown locked onto one another and for a moment everyone and everything else disappeared only leaving the two in their trance. They stayed like this for a few moments until they heard someone clear their throat and begin clapping.
Quinn straightened up as she flashed one last smile to Rachel and made her way towards her seat. Rachel still felt her cheek's warmth as she felt a nudge on her shoulder.
"So much for not having any big gestures," Tina whispered and giggled as the brunette rolled her eyes but smiled despite herself.
The next couple of days went by in a blur. Every morning that week Quinn would pick her up and they would finish the day off by spending it in each other's company.
On that Friday afternoon the pair had been in the brunette's room since they had left school. Rachel found it was nice to have company in her house, aside from her fathers that is. Rachel sat on the bed against the headboard, absorbed in a book as Quinn lay across the bed scribbling on a notebook. Rachel threw a glance at the blonde momentarily looking up from her reading.
"What are you writing?" Rachel questioned as she tried to peer over to Quinn's notebook but failed as the blonde shut it close.
"Sorry Rach, my eyes only," Quinn teased and smiled as she stood up from the bed.
"Where are you going?" Rachel questioned as she sat up.
"I have to go home," Quinn stated as she packed her bag and pulled on her shoes. "but I'll call you a little later tonight okay?"
Rachel bit her lip as she gave a small disappointed smile. "Okay."
"Bye," Quinn stated as she flashed a smile and exited.
"Bye," Rachel stated as she was left alone in her room.
The next hour or so went by slowly as Rachel constantly stared at her phone waiting for it ring.
"Rachel! You have a guest!" Michael bellowed from below the stairs as Rachel made her way downstairs.
"Who is it?" Rachel questioned as she walked to the doorway revealing a very well dressed Quinn.
"Quinn, what are you doing here? You were an hour ago," Rachel stated as she absorbed in Quinn's state.
"I'm here to pick you up for our date," Quinn stated as she fully stepped into the house.
"Date?" Rachel questioned as she stared between her father and Quinn.
"Yes," Quinn nodded with a smile as Michael, Hiram and her shared a knowing look.
"Dads were you in on this?" Rachel questioned as she raised an eyebrow at the taller men.
"Us? We know nothing," Michael stated who was obviously lying which earned an eye roll from the brunette.
"All they knows is that I'm taking you on a date. I asked for permission on Monday," Quinn stated as she gave a smile.
"Monday? When-" Rachel began but stopped as it sunk in. "That's why you were here?"
Quinn smiled as she glanced at the men. "Well, I couldn't just swoop their daughter off without asking for permission first."
"I really like this one," Michael stated with a wink, which caused Rachel to blush as did Quinn.
"I agree," Hiram chipped in and smiled.
"Dads, stop," Rachel stated as the men laughed.
"Okay, we'll leave you two alone," Hiram stated as he grabbed Michael's hand and led them upstairs.
"Take care of my girl, Quinn," Michael stated before being led off to the hallway.
"I will," Quinn replied as she smiled.
"And have fun and be safe," Hiram bellowed unseen from the hallway.
Once the two men were out of sight Rachel turned her attention back to the gorgeous blonde. "So you're taking me on a date?" Rachel questioned excitement beginning to show on her face.
"I am," Quinn answered with a smile. "You should get ready."
"Okay," Rachel answered as she made her way up the stairs. "I'll be quick."
In 15 minutes flat Rachel was ready and the pair found themselves making their way to the car and entering it. "Quinn where are we going?" Rachel questioned as she buckled her seatbelt and faced the blonde. Quinn mirrored her actions and buckled her seatbelt as she turned on the ignition.
"You'll see when we get there," Quinn stated as she pulled the car out of the driveway. "But, I advise you get comfortable."
"Comfortable?" Rachel asked as she readjusted herself in her seat, doing as Quinn suggested as the blonde nodded in response.
"It's a bit of a drive," Quinn admitted as shuffled her right hand through the center console and pulled out a black ipod. "but you can be DJ for the trip."
Rachel's eyes lit up as she saw the device and grabbed it greedily as the blonde handed it to her. 'Excellent, this gives me a chance to see what type of music interests you," Rachel stated excitedly as she began to scroll through the list of music.
Quinn quickly glanced to her right, trying to sneak a peek at what part of the list the brunette was searching.
"Eyes on the road, Quinn," Rachel stated not bothering to look up from the screen as the blonde snapped her head to the front.
"Don't judge my music, my mom shares my itunes with me at home so-" Quinn stated nervously as she began to defend herself which earned a chuckle from the brunette.
"What?" Quinn questioned as she tried to keep her eyes on the road.
"You're quite cute when you're nervous," Rachel stated and smiled.
"I-" Quinn started but was interrupted as Rachel gave another chuckle.
"Guess that explains this," Rachel stated as she clicked a song and the intro to ABBA's 'Dancing Queen' began to fill the car's speakers.
"Oh god," Quinn groaned in embarrassment as Rachel smiled and laughed.
The rest of car went much like it had at the beginning as Rachel went through numerous embarrassing songs ranging BBmak's 'Back Here' to Vanilla Ice's 'Ice Ice Baby'. But what Rachel didn't know was that half of the songs Rachel thought were Quinn's mothers were actually hers.
After about an hour and half drive the pair arrived at their destination.
"Cleveland?" Rachel questioned as she saw the city sign and Quinn nodded.
"I figured you haven't been there yet, so I thought it would be nice to show you around," Quinn answered as she pulled the car into a parking lot and parked into the first open space.
"That's really nice of you Quinn," Rachel stated and smiled as she unbuckled her belt. Quinn mirrored her actions and rushed out the driver's door over to the passenger's door to open it.
"Thank you," Rachel stated and smiled as she slipped out of the car. "Where are we?"
"We're at Cleveland's downtown Public Square," Quinn answered. " It has nice scenery and there is this little café I think you'll like."
Rachel nodded as she followed closely behind the blonde who stopped and turned around to face her.
"Is there something wrong?" Rachel questioned as she saw Quinn shake her head and extend her hand to her.
"I just wanted to hold your hand. If that's okay with you that is," Quinn stated with her hand offered to the shorter girl as she her bit her lip in anticipation.
Rachel smiled as she took a step forward and interlaced Quinn's hand with hers. Quinn immediately smiled as she felt the brunette's hand in hers and gave her a small squeeze.
"Ready?" Quinn questioned as Rachel nodded and allowed herself to be led by the taller girl. The pair walked for a few minutes until they entered the Public Square, and Rachel glanced around in astonishment.
"Do you like it?" Quinn questioned as she pulled the brunette closer to her. Rachel nodded and smiled.
"It's a lot like San Francisco's Union Square. This is so beautiful," Rachel remarked and smiled.
"It's a lot like you," Quinn stated and smiled as the shorter girl immediately colored at the statement.
"Thank you," Rachel replied softly as she felt another light squeeze on her hand.
"You're welcome," Quinn stated as she pointed to a small building just in front of them. "That's the café."
Rachel nodded in response as she held Quinn's hand as she led them to the café.
Upon entering they were immediately greeted by a worker. "Hello, welcome to the Flaming Ice Cube."
"Hello," both girls replied as the worker smiled at the pair.
"For two?" the worker questioned as Quinn nodded and Rachel observed the café.
It was lightly lit with small wooden tables lined all around the room, which faced the window towards Public Square and a few comfortable looking armchairs and sofa in a corner. Peaceful music played in the background, perfectly complimenting the ambience of the café.
The pair sat closest to window, having a great view of the Square. A waiter quickly approached the pair as they sat and delivered their menus.
"Hello, good evening ladies, my name is Justin. Here are your menus," Justin stated with a smile as he handed the pair their menus. "If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
"Thank you, Justin," Rachel stated as he gave a slight nod and walked away.
"Have you been here before?" Rachel questioned as she smiled and looked up from the menu.
"I have once before," Quinn responded with a nod and bit her lip. "Santana, Brit, Ashley and I once took a day trip to Cleveland and we stumbled upon this little café."
Rachel nodded in understanding as she gave a sincere smile. "That sounds like it was fun day."
"It was," Quinn replied happily as she thought back to that day. "One of the best memories, I have of the four of us before-"
"Before?"
Quinn gave a small sigh and looked up at brown eyes as she gave a small sad smile. "Before Ashley passed away."
Rachel bit her lip as she observed the sad blonde. "How did Ashley pass?" Rachel questioned without thinking as she saw a flicker of pain flash in Quinn's eyes. "I-I'm sorry if that was inappropriate. You-you don't need to answer that."
"No, no it's fine," Quinn stated as she shook her head. "I'm sure you've heard that the cause was a car accident."
Rachel nodded as she bit her lip.
Quinn gave a small sigh as she thought back to the day.
Flashback
"Hey babe," Ashley stated as Quinn hopped into the car and leaned over to give the brunette a light kiss on the lips. Ashley smiled at the action and riveted in the feeling of having the soft lips on hers. "Have a good practice?"
"It went well," Quinn answered as she buckled herself into the passenger seat.
"Where are S and B?" Ashley questioned as glanced through the mirror and around the parking lot.
"They went home to B's real quick to change. They said to meet them there then we can take one car to Breadstixs," Quinn answered as Ashley pulled the car into reverse and out of the parking lot.
Ashley nodded and smiled as she gripped the steering wheel as she glanced over to the right to see Quinn fiddling with the radio stations. "Ashley gave a light chuckle as the crease of frustration begin to form on the blonde's forehead.
"There's never anything good on," Quinn mumbled as Ashley chuckled once more causing a playful eye roll from the blonde.
"Here," Ashley stated as they came to a stop at stoplight and placed a hand on the blonde's to stop her from fiddling any further. Ashley pressed a button as it landed in the middle of a song as an acoustic guitar melody began to fill the car's speakers.
"I love this song," Quinn stated and Ashley gave a smile as the brunette's beautiful voice filled the air.
"And I've always lived like this
keeping a comfortable distance.
And up until now I've sworn to myself
that I'm content with loneliness.
Because none of it was ever worth the risk"
Quinn smiled as Ashley pulled her into a side hug and continued to sing.
"Well you are the only exception.
You are the only exception.
You are the only exception.
You are the only exception.
You are the only exception."
Quinn snuggled further into the brunette as they continued to drive.
"I've got a tight grip on reality,
but I can't let go of what's in front of me here.
I know you're leaving in the morning
when you wake up.
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream."
They came to another stoplight as Ashley turned to face the brunette and leaned in and gave her the lightest and sweetest kiss.
"You are the only exception.
You are the only exception.
You are the only exception.
You are the only exception."
Quinn smiled into the kiss as Ashley turned to face the road as the light turned green. Quinn watched as the brunette sang the last line.
"And I'm on my way to believing.
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing."
Ashley sang the last line beautifully as she stole a glance at Quinn and smiled. Quinn smiled in return as she felt Ashley give her a squeeze but neither of them saw the car coming onto their right as it ran a red light.
End of Flashback
"The driver never saw the stoplight. He was distracted as his cell phone fell on the floor, and he ran through the light," Quinn stated as she bit her lip and gave a small sigh.
"I'm so sorry that happened," Rachel stated as she reached across the table to grab Quinn's hand and gave it a squeeze. "But thank you for sharing that with me."
Quinn nodded as a small tear fell from the corner of her eye. Rachel immediately wiped away the tear with her thumb and caressed the blonde's face. "Don't be sad Quinn, I'm sure Ashley wouldn't want you to be," Rachel stated as Quinn nodded again and their waiter slowly approached the table.
"Uhh," Justin stated awkwardly as the pair stared at him from their intimate position. "Are you ready to order?"
The pair exchanged glances then up to Justin who stood their awkwardly and quickly broke into laughter.
The rest of the dinner went well and more intimate details were exchanged including Rachel's first embarrassing first kiss where she accidentally bit her partner's tongue to Quinn's scar that she had received from the accident. It was located just behind her right ear near the base of her neck. Glass had shattered and cut her, forever leaving a mark of that day.
The pair soon found themselves strolling the streets of downtown Cleveland. The mood entirely lighter than it had been at dinner and they soon found themselves in front of a lounge on a corner of a street. The pair entered and Rachel immediately glanced around observing the environment.
It was dimly lit with small tables facing a stage and booths against the far wall. A bar was situated at the far left side and the restrooms in a hall right next to it. Overall the place seemed appropriate for the setting and the mood.
"Hello, welcome to The Winchester performances start in ten minutes. Feel free to sit anywhere that does not say reserved or restricted," the hostess greeted.
"I actually have a reservation," Quinn stated.
"Last name?"
"Fabray," Quinn replied as the hostess scanned the clipboard in front of her.
"Ah, here we are. I have a table reserved for two?" the hostess questioned as Quinn nodded. "Please follow me."
The pair followed the woman as she led the way towards a table closest to the stage.
"Here we are," the hostess stated as she gestured towards the table.
"Thank you," Quinn stated as Rachel glanced around curiously earning a smile from the blonde. Cute.
"You look fascinated," Quinn remarked as she pulled out Rachel's chair and gestured for her to sit. Rachel smiled as she nodded and graciously took her seat.
"I am quite fascinated. It's my first time going to an open mic session," Rachel admitted as she continued to glance around like a kid going to candy store for the first time. "And how did you get a reserved table? I didn't know you could do that for events like these."
"Yeah, well I informed them that Rachel Berry would be attending so…" Quinn teased as she gave the brunette a wink, which earned a light slap from the shorter girl.
"Oww," Quinn joked as Rachel pouted which earned a chuckle from the blonde. "I'm just kidding. I actually know someone here so I called in advance and asked if they could reserve a table for us."
"That's very sweet of you, Quinn, I can't even describe how to thank you," Rachel stated as the blonde shook her head.
"This is nothing, and you haven't seen anything yet. Wait till you see the performances. Everyone is amazing," Quinn stated and smiled.
"I look forward to it," Rachel stated as the first performer took the stage. It was a comedian. He made some jokes that set the entire mood of the lounge to a light and carefree one. As he left the stage Quinn stood up and faced Rachel. "I'm going to the restroom, are you going to be ok here?"
Rachel nodded and smiled. "I'll be fine."
"I'll be back soon," Quinn stated as she smiled and walked towards the restroom. Rachel followed Quinn with her eyes until the next performer took the stage and began singing a song. As Rachel listened to the performance a waitress made her way over to the table.
"Hello, can I get you anything to drink?" the waitress asked and smiled.
"Two waters please," Rachel stated as the waitress nodded and walked away to retrieve the items. Rachel turned her attention towards the stage once more, catching the ending of the performers song. The brunette clapped as the performer bowed and left the stage as the emcee approached the microphone.
"Please give it up for Michelle once more. She has such an amazing voice," the emcee stated as the crowd clapped once more.
"Here you go," the waitress stated as she set the two water glasses down in front of the brunette.
"Thank you," Rachel stated with a smile as she grabbed a glass and brought it to her lips as she continued to watch the emcee on the stage.
"Now, please give a warm round of applause to our next performer. It's her second time performing with us," the emcee announced as Quinn walked onto the stage causing the brunette to cough on her water.
Quinn nodded to the emcee as he left the stage and stared into the crowd. Rachel's eyes bulged as stared in awe at the blonde who met her gaze.
"Hi, my name is Quinn. Tonight I'm going to recite something that I wrote. This is dedicated to Rachel," Quinn announced as she gave a smile and gestured towards the brunette.
Rachel slid a little lower in chair as she felt a crowd of eyes land on her and immediately felt her face heating up.
Quinn stepped up to the microphone and cleared her throat as her eyes met Rachel's once more.
"She sees not what she is.
With a voice of angel and the beauty of a goddess.
She walks around with confidence eluding her.
Not a care in the world.
She does as she pleases but seems to light up
everyone around her without even trying.
She's incredible and she doesn't even know it
Nor does she care.
She does things without effort
yet everything she touches becomes perfection.
She embodies the soul of the wise and the passionate.
Yet there are not enough words to describe her.
All I know is that what she is, is what I see and that is all that matters."
Quinn finished her speech and smiled as her eyes never left Rachel's. The crowd roared into applause as Quinn gave a little bow and made her way towards the brunette.
"Hi," Quinn greeted as she approached the shorter girl and smiled.
"Quinn, that was amazing," Rachel stated in awe as she looked up at the blonde who was slightly colored in embarrassment.
"I'm glad you liked it," Quinn replied as she bent down to eye level with the brunette. "I meant every word."
Rachel nodded in understanding as Quinn cupped her face with her hand and slowly leaned in. Rachel's breathing hitched as the blonde inched closer and felt soft lips meet hers. Quinn deepened the kiss as she lightly sucked on the brunette's lower lip earning a moan from the shorter girl. Quinn lightened the kiss after a few moments and opened her eyes as she gave one final kiss. Rachel matched Quinn's actions as she opened her eyes and stared deeply into the hazel abyss.
"Why is it so quiet?" Rachel questioned finally noticing the silence in the room as the pair tore their gazes from each other and noticed that they had an audience.
"Ladies and gentlemen please give another round of applause for Quinn," the emcee announced as the crowd clapped and wolf whistled as the pair identically colored the same shade of red.
"Seems like we always have an audience," Quinn whispered which earned a giggle from the brunette as she took her seat across from the brunette.
The rest of the night went well as the performances went on for another hour or so and the pair soon found themselves on the road back to Lima. Once they arrived at Rachel's, Quinn pulled into the driveway and turned off the ignition as she placed the car into park and exited the car. She immediately walked over to the passenger's side and opened the door. Rachel quickly slid out as Quinn led the way to the front door.
"I had a great time tonight," Rachel stated as they arrived at the front door.
"I did too," Quinn stated as she bit her lip and smiled. "Is it okay if I kiss you good night?"
"Of course," Rachel stated with a smile as the blonde smiled in return and leaned in. Quinn captured her lips with the brunette's applying the lightest pressure as she held her face softly. Quinn sucked Rachel's lower lip and ran her tongue along her lip begging for entrance. Rachel slightly opened her mouth allowing the blonde's tongue to dance with hers.
The pair so absorbed in the kiss failed to notice the door open as tall figure stood in the doorway.
"Ahem," Hiram coughed as the pair sprung apart.
"Oh my god Daddy," Rachel stated as her cheeks began to burn in embarrassment.
"Girls," Hiram stated as he raised an amused eyebrow. "I'll let you two finish saying good night. I'll leave the door open for you, baby girl."
Once Hiram was out of sight Quinn let out a breath she didn't know she was holding.
"God that was embarrassing," Quinn breathed out as Rachel began giggling causing the blonde to raise an eyebrow in confusion.
"What's so funny?" Quinn questioned a small smile beginning to form.
"We always have an audience," Rachel giggled as Quinn broke out into a full smile and nodded in agreement.
"You're right," Quinn stated and chucked. "Guess that means our relationship is meant to be witnessed by the world."
Rachel bit her lip and smiled. "Well, I am going to be a successful Broadway star someday so, its good to begin practicing being in front an audience."
Quinn chuckled. "You're cute."
Rachel blushed and smiled as she watched Quinn lean in once more and give her one final kiss.
"Good night, Rach," Quinn stated as gestured for Rachel to go in.
"Good night, Quinn," Rachel replied as Quinn moved her head to the side and yelled.
"Good night, Hiram!"
"Good night, Quinn," Hiram replied which earned a giggle from both girls.
"Good night again Quinn," Rachel stated as she began to close door.
"Good night, Rachel," Quinn replied with a smile as Rachel closed the door with a smile matching her own.
A/N: So, what do you all think? Hope you enjoyed it but I'm happy to say that for once, I have updated all three of my Glee stories and have published a one-shot New Year's Eve Faberry fic on the same day to end the year right! I'm hoping for a flood of reviews to brighten my day. If you haven't read my other stories, I definitely recommend that you check them ( The Player, the Inbetween of Love and Death and The Countdown) out. If you weren't disappointed with this one then I ensure you that you will not be disappointed with those either! So, on a final note, please be a responsible reader and review.
Happy New Year!
-Ayaka620