I love writing AU, it's so fun. Warning - Quinn's back! And she's not happy.

"Hey, Jesse!" Tina called out, as Jesse was entering the McKinley choir room. "What's this I hear about you dating someone?"

Tina Cohen-Chang. Ugh, such a pain in the ass. The diva of McKinley. The fashionista of McKinley. Head cheerleader of the nationally ranked Cheerios. The Regina George of their little high school. Her minions Kurt and Brittany were always running along with her. She was only in Glee because her football player boyfriend, Matt, was in glee, for reasons unknown. But she was a fantastic singer and when it came to the team, it seemed she really enjoyed being in glee, even if she would never admit it. Deep down she was kind of nice but she rarely let anyone see that side of her. Everyone was convinced she had a heart of steel up until that time they sang "Imagine" with those deaf kids. Tina actually shed a tear and made friends with one of those kids. From that time on everyone looked at her differently and tried to bring that side out again but they were starting to think it didn't even exist anymore.

"Where did you hear that?" Jesse replied. He was both feeling proud that there was some gossip about him but at the same time he was worried the jig was up.

"Oh, come on, Jesse, when you're seen outside your home with someone who's not your relative, it gets noticed, God knows why." Kurt announced. It had actually already been about two weeks since Jesse was going out with Rachel but alright, at least they'd made it that far. Though he was pretty surprised Quinn hadn't already blabbed to everyone about him having a girlfriend.

"Alright... Yes, I have in fact been seeing someone. Is there a problem with that?"

"Other than the fact that someone actually enjoys your company, not really. But we can't have you being all lovey-dovey and not focusing on glee. Who is she anyway? Assuming it's even a girl." Tina replied.

"She's… a girl I met at the music store. You wouldn't know her. And I assure you guys it won't be a problem, I'm a professional. I won't let my love life interfere with this."

"I have to agree with Tina, dating an outsider will definitely pull you focus off of us and we can't afford that, not before Regionals." Quinn stated, trying to seem as objective as possible but this was obviously said more out of pure jealousy. What happened to "I'm happy for you"? Whatever.

"I think it's cute that Jesse's seeing someone." Santana Lopez added from the back.

"Hey, book face, this is a conversation between non-nerds," Brittany spat at her, then turning to Jesse, "Or at least some non-nerds." Ah, Brittany. She sure was a ray of sunshine. Leave it to her to outtalk you.

Santana lowered her gaze to the floor. It was her dream to get into the University of Chicago and she was always studying really hard. She was considered a dork for it. But she didn't really mind, she knew she would get further in life than those three. And she had her best friend Mercedes with her in glee, which was awesome. Mercedes had a fantastic voice but she was very shy and insecure. Every time Mr. Schue would want to give her a solo she would say that he should better give it to Tina or Santana, they were so much better than her. But she was getting there, one day she would be ready for her time to shine.

"Guys, guys, chill." Matt intervened "Let's not get all stressed over nothing. If Jesse says it's fine, it's fine. I mean, when has he ever let us down?"

Everyone was dead silent. That was true, Jesse was the most reliable and trustworthy person on the team. It might not often look like it but they really did make a great team and formed a family, and every family had their fights. But at the end of the day it always came out fine.

"I'm still not cool with this." Tina proclaimed, breaking the silence just as the bell rang and Mr. Schue was entering the room. Jesse could hear the rest of the group mumble something too, but he didn't want to take the time to make out what they were saying. They were probably just agreeing that they didn't want Jesse to be happy. Or so he had already decided in his head.

"Hey, guys, take a seat," He said. "How many of you have ever felt like you can't express yourself? Like you want to tell somebody something to make them understand how you feel but you just can't say it in words? What do you usually do in that situation?"

"Nothing. Feelings are for wimps." Mike said.

"I would tell you but it's too dirty." Brittany smirked as Kurt high fived her.

Jesse rolled his eyes and sighed. "Sing about it."

"Exactly!" Mr. Schue said. Of course Jesse was the one to say that. "This week's assignment is to find a song that represents honesty. We often don't take the time to empathize for one another. We all have our problems and I have a feeling there has been some tension between you guys lately and this might be the perfect solution."

"This is going to be interesting." Almost everyone thought.

The next day Quinn had already had a performance ready. She had a thing about doing stuff in 24 hours or else it wouldn't get done at all. She had asked everyone to come to the auditorium.

Once they got there and sat down, the curtain rose. The band was in the back corner while Quinn was center stage, surrounded by about half a dozen girls, including Tina and Brittany. Everyone was surprised that Tina was willing to sing backup but their eyes weren't tricking them, she was there. They started dancing and singing as the music started.

Hey! Hey! You! You!
I don't like your girlfriend!

No way! No way!
I think you need a new one
Hey! Hey! You! You!
I could be your girlfriend!

"Oh no, she is NOT going there." Jesse thought. Singing Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend"? Really? He couldn't believe what was happening. Clearly she was aiming her song towards him. Jesse had no idea Quinn was so determined to make him hers. He felt flattered yet creepy at the same time. This just looked ridiculously desperate. Jesse looked over at Kurt who was dancing along in his seat, really into it and from the looks of it, he helped with the whole thing. It was pretty surprising that he wasn't up there on stage with them, too. Then again it would be awkwardly strange if he were singing about wanting to be a girlfriend.

You're so fine, I want you mine
You're so delicious
I think about ya all the time
You're so addictive
Don't you know what I could do to make you feel alright?
Don't pretend, I think you know I'm damn precious.

"This is offensive." Artie pointed out as the girls danced some pretty provocative moves. Not that the guys minded it, it just seemed very strange and not at all like Quinn. Yes, she usually was very vocal about her feelings but this was taking it to a whole other level. This was a straight on bashing of Jesse's new girlfriend, who no one even knew. Quinn even had put in some hot pink hair extensions to look more like Avril, it was absolutely ridiculous.

She's like so whatever!
And you could do so much better
I think we should get together now
And that's what everyone's talking about!

Mr. Schue just rolled his eyes and sighed. He really didn't need such drama in his club. This was not looking good. And this wasn't what he meant when he gave them this assignment.

Once Quinn and the rest of the girls were finished most of the glee club stood up and applauded vigorously. Yes, as a performance it was great but everyone understood that it wasn't meant to be just a performance. Noah Puckerman, of course, just kept sitting and reading his book. He really didn't engage in such drama, that was beyond him. He was in glee because he thoroughly enjoyed singing and performing but teenage angst wasn't in his repertoire. When it came to that he stayed out of it all together.

Jesse felt a little sick. Did Quinn really think this would go down well? He couldn't believe how his teammates (and he'd like to think friends) would support such a thing. Were they all really that against him dating someone? That whole 'dating an outsider' was total BS. Mercedes had been dating a guy from a different school and no one minded that. They wanted Jesse with Quinn or no one, possibly because Quinn had gotten to them. He thought that at least Matt had his back, since yesterday, but Tina probably persuaded him otherwise. Jesse knew that this song was supposed to make him realize that he should be with Quinn but he was furious. This was just ridiculous. He ran out of the auditorium before anyone could stop him.

"Thank you, Quinn, for that… honest performance." Mr. Schue said, to take the focus off the fact that his son had just shown them firsthand what a storm-out looked like.

The next day Jesse had his own performance ready. He was going to show them how he felt about Rachel and hopefully make them understand that that is also none of their business. Yesterday after the Quinn incident he called Rachel up and they had a nice, long talk. She calmed him down but not in the usual "calm down" kind of way. Just by hearing her voice he felt better. Rachel made him feel as if he could do anything, as if he was invincible and nothing could bring him down. Jesse had told her before about Quinn and how he didn't have any feelings for her. So Rachel felt more sorry than jealous, even though there was a hint of jealousy somewhere deep down, as could be suspected. No girlfriend would take the fact that there's another girl prying on your man lightly but Rachel was mature enough to just let it slide and try to make Jesse feel better. Indeed, Quinn's performance was quite juvenile and inappropriate but teenager girls tend to do stupid things, as does everyone. Jesse just needed to calm down and make Quinn realize that he was over her and there was no going back. While he and Rachel were talking on the phone he came up with the perfect song to describe Rachel and how he felt when he was with her.

"Hello everyone, for our this week's assignment I've chosen the great Billy Joel's song "She's Got A Way". Since it has come to my attention that some of you are uneasy with the fact that I'm not longer completely and utterly dedicated to New Directions and have been dating someone, I thought I should address this situation accordingly. Besides the fact that the rest of you should start carrying a little more weight around here, rather than just putting it all on me, which is a good enough reason for accepting my relationship, I don't think any of you have even thought about how I feel. So, with that being said, I hope you enjoy."

He turned away and sat at the piano and started playing.

She's got a way about her
I don't know what it is
But I know that I can't live without her

Everyone suddenly felt a little awkward. They had never seen Jesse St. James like this. They didn't know he was capable of such emotions, they honestly thought Jesse was just smitten by some girl and would get tired of her sooner or later. But he was proving them wrong.

She's got a smile that heals me
I don't know what it is
But I have to laugh when she reveals me
She's got a way of talkin'
I don't know why it is
But it lifts me up when we are walkin' anywhere

Mr. Schue was the most surprised of all, he had no idea his son felt that way. Good thing he gave them this assignment or he would have been kept in the dark for a while. Yes, he and Jesse talked and he knew he really liked her but he thought it was just a high school crush that would eventually pass. Obviously he was wrong.

She comes to me when I'm feelin' down
Inspires me without a sound
She touches me and I get turned around

This song was perfect for Jesse's voice. He made this song sound even better than Billy Joel himself, which is saying a lot. As he was singing it was obvious he had gone into his own little world. He was lost in thoughts of Rachel.

She's got a way of showin'
How I make her feel
And I find the strength to keep on goin'
She's got a light around her
And ev'rywhere she goes a million
Dreams of love surround her ev'rewhere

Ok, now everyone was just feeling bad for judging him. They could see that he truly cared for this mystery girl and this was something new. If Jesse was happy then they were happy for him. They knew he'd never betray the team of anything, he would still give 100% to the team. Most of them were just afraid that without him giving his all they would have no chance at Regionals and they needed to place or else the club would be cancelled.

She's got a way about her
I don't know what it is
But I know that I can't live without her any way.

Who was this girl and what had she done with Jesse St. James? If Jesse was singing this way about a girl she must be really, really special. As she was fighting back tears, Quinn felt defeated and completely humiliated, once again. She never thought she'd be this jealous of Jesse's girlfriend but once he told her he was going out with someone, she realized how much she liked him and how much she wanted to be with him. A perfect example of "you don't know what you've got until it's gone". But it was clear who Jesse had chosen. She had her shot and she didn't take it and now it was too late. She'd just have to learn to accept it.