After School Special

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Chapter 9: Leave my Friends Alone

MAY 2011

It was a nice Spring evening, Rachel and Quinn, were just leaving "Veg Head," the only vegetarian and vegan restaurant; that was within half an hour of Lima's borders. It was rare event that the girls were able to spend time together without any interruptions from parents or friends, especially if they were outside of Lima. Ever since Rachel's attack it was impossible for the two girls to be on a date with out; Jackson, Elias, Shelby, Judy, Will, Sue, Brittany, or Santana calling them to make sure that they were okay and that everything was going well. They took advantage of tonight, knowing that it was Brittany's birthday weekend so she and Santana would be busy all weekend, and all the parents were at dinner and then going to a School Board meeting, on the new process for scanning teachers, in order to prevent something like hiring another Christopher Wilde again. As the girls left the restaurant, they bypassed Quinn's car and instead headed towards the park that was a few blocks away.

Rachel loved that it was Spring. It meant that she could spend moiré time with Quinn outside, because the weather was warmer and the sun stayed out longer. The two girls continued their walk through the park, occasionally stopping to look at the flowers or the pond. These were the types of dated that Rachel liked; not only because Quinn loved to be outside, but also because they were low-key. She did not like extravagant dates, she preferred simple tings movie nights and the like. She preferred dates that were more last minute, as oppose to a date that had been planned, for a few days.

"I know it is only the beginning of May, but I can't wait for Summer. I want to be able to spend more time with you." Rachel sighed. "Although, Summer also means that the court date will be coming," she mumbled as an afterthought. Although no date has been officially, decided Jackson said that the trial would probably take place in the beginning of July.

"While I am not looking forward to that part of the summer, I am looking forward to the other parts," Quinn said, pulling Rachel closer to her. "I want you to know that I will be with you every step of the way and so will Brittany, Santana, your dad, your mom, Will, and Sue. I know you want your daddy with you, but you know that the judge will not let him in the room, seeing as she already told him that. Quinn was referring to the night a few weeks ago, when Jackson came home saying that the judge trying the case, was not going to let him in the room. Rachel understood why Judge Simmons would let her daddy into the courtroom, but she was still upset by the fact. "Besides," Quinn continued. "Sue will be there, not that she would be able to legally do anything in the courtroom, but her presence is awkwardly calming." she finished.

"Yea, I know what you mean, I mean I know she can be harsh and a bitch, but for the ones that she cares about she is definitely a Mama Bear… just don't tell her I said that," Rachel said, breaking the ice.

"So I was thinking that we should definitely do a week away, you know like the all of us and just go somewhere. I mean we will have to bring the parents and stuff, but once everything is settled, we definitely will need a vacation of some sort." Quinn suggested.

"I like that idea, where would we go," Rachel asked smiling.

"I am not sure, someplace fun, with lots of things to do, but not New York." Quinn answered,

"Why not?" Rachel pouted.

"Because I want to go next Summer after graduation, we can still make it a family thing, because Lord knows my mom and your dads will not let us go by ourselves, but I want New York to be special and happy. This vacation should be more like an escape from reality."

"I like that idea." Rachel said kissing Quinn. "I get what you mean too. Whatever we do this Summer, I want it to be an escape from everything that went wrong this year. New York would definitely be better next year, when everything is happy again."

Quinn giggled lightly, before she gently kissed Rachel's lips. "I am happy that you agree with me. We should see if the parental units like the idea and then get Britt and San to help us find a place that everyone would like." Just then, the wind began to pick up. "I think we should head home before it gets too dark, and everyone starts to freak out."

With that Rachel and Quinn, turned around and followed the path back to the sidewalk, and that made their way towards Quinn's car.

When the girls got closer to Lima, the decided to spend the night at Rachel's house, seeing that it was easier to get to them Quinn's from the highway. Once at the Berry house, Quinn and Rachel decided to shower and change, before they went into the living room to find a movie to watch. It was nearing 9:30 by the time the girls decided to watch a classic, "The First Wives Club". Around 10:30, Quinn looked over to Rachel and saw that her girlfriend was fast asleep curled up into a ball. Smiling to herself Quinn, quickly went up to Rachel's bedroom and took the blanket Grandma Berry had made for Rachel when she was a baby, she also grabbed the Care Bear form Jesse, before going back downstairs to her slumbering girlfriend. After giving Rachel the Care Bear, and covering her with the blanket, Quinn, situated herself so she could lie down, she grabbed the blanket off the top of the couch, covered herself and closed her eyes. When Jackson and Elias came home at 11:00, they found both girls fast asleep on the couch, with "The First Wives Club," quietly playing in the background.

(TWO WEEKS LATER)

Despite popular belief, Puck and Santana were actually friends and not just fuck buddies. Brittany and Santana were at the mall with Puck. He had a date tonight with a new girl, he had just met and he wanted to impress her, so he called Santana and Brittany for their fashion sense, seeing as he didn't have any.

"So how is Berry doing," asked Brittany and Santana.

"She is doing okay, I mean she has her family and Quinn, plus the rest of Glee, to help her deal," Santana answered.

"That's good, I just wish I could do something that Wilde bastard for hurting her, I mean I know she is happy and everything, but it is not the same Berry; I almost miss her nagging," Puck said.

"Oh my God," Brittany squealed. "I was just telling San the other day that I missed her bossing us around."

"Yea, I think it will be awhile before the old Berry is back, but at least she isn't in a shell anymore. I mean she talks to people now, and doesn't mind spending the night alone in her room anymore, Santana added.

The three of them continued to shop for a few hours, before they headed towards the Food Court for lunch.

"You two stay here," Puck said to Brittany and Santana. "I will pay for lunch, it is the least I can do after you helped me today."

"Thanks," the girls answered at the same time.

Once Puck left to get food for the three of them, Brittany turned to Santana. "We are hanging out with Ray and Q tonight right?"

"Yea, Rachel said she misses are sleepovers, well that plus Q wants to do a Scary movie marathon and you know Ray is with scary movies, she likes to have more people around." Santana said.

"Well, it is more fun that way. Plus I like that you and Q let me and Ray sit in the middle of the two of you," Brittany added sweetly.

"That is because you two get scared easily and refuse to sit on the ends of the couch," Santana laughed.

The girls talked for about five more minutes when Puck returned with three bags of food and three trays so that they could eat lunch

"Um San, we have a problem," Puck said in a low voice.

"What do you mean?"

"Wilde is here," he said.

"What!" she shouted. "What do you mean he is here, what is he doing, who is he with, you sure it was him, did he see you…" she rambled

"Calm down, I know it was him and he didn't see me. I am not going to answer the other questions, because they are kinda pointless.

They continued to form a plan over lunch, and by the time all three had finished they had created a great plan.

After they finished up their last bit of shopping, they stopped at the CVS in the mall. Santana and Puck waited outside while Brittany wet into the store to purchase the items they would need. After about ten minutes, Brittany came out of the store with the plastic bag in hand.

"Did I get the right stuff San?"

"You got the perfect stuff Britt," Santana replied, before giving Brittany a kiss to show her approval.

When they were outside of the mall in the parking lot, they set about the task to find the car in question. Luckily, the mall in Lima was not very big and it only took about fifteen minutes to find Mr. Wilde's car. Once they were sure, no one could see them and no camera was in the area Puck took the bag from Brittany, while Santana explained to Brittany What she needed to do.

"Okay so B, all you have to do, is wait here for a few minutes, and watch the people and cars that come near you. If you see one of the security cards or anyone that we know, especially Mr. Wilde you have to let me and Puck know. Do you remember what you are supposed to say?" Santana said looking at her girlfriend.

"Yup, I have to ask you for help, because I tied my shoe laces together." she said indicating to her shoes.

"Good, now Puck and I will be right there," Santana said pointing to the car where Puck was standing. "I will come and get you when we are done.

So Brittany waited and waited until finally Santana came over.

"We are done babe. You were the best look out ever; I will give you your presents when we get back to my house. Excited, to hear about her presents Brittany squealed and hugged Santana tightly; before linking her pinky with the Latina and skipping off.

Before they got to Puck's car Brittany leaned over to Santana and whispered in her ear.

"Can I be Buffy this time? I want to slay the vampires and save you?"

"Of course, Princess anything you want."

About fifteen minutes later Puck dropped the girls off at Santana's house. he heard something about Brittany getting to play Buffy, before he drove off smirking.

Meanwhile while Santana and Brittany were playing Buffy and Faith, Puck was getting Ready for his date, and Rachel and Quinn were getting ready for the night with Santana Brittany; Christopher Wilde was leaving the mall and walking towards his car. When he got there, he was shocked to see that the word "PERVERT" on the hood of his car. He began to inspect the handy work. the word was written with nail polish, seeing as the paint had come off his car where the lettered were. He also knew that whoever did it was smart and knew what they were doing because it was written with a cotton ball or a piece of fabric because there were no fingerprints left on the car at all. He was so frustrated, he knew it had to be a McKinley student, but he didn't know who could have done it. Once he got in the car, he tried to start it, only to realize that whoever vandalized his car also found a way to empty the gas tank. Now he had to wait by his car that had the word pervert written on it while he waited for a towing company to come and get him. Apparently the students at McKinley were smarter than he gave them credit for, because now only did they make sure not to leave any evidence; whoever did this also ensured that people would see him next to the car.

Later that night, while the four girls were watching "The Bad Seed" Santana was quietly texting Quinn telling her what they did to Wilde's car and asking if it was okay to tell Rachel before they stated the next movie in their horror movie marathon. After getting the okay for Quinn, Santana told Rachel what they did. At first, she was mad yelling about what would happen if they got caught. After explain that they were not seen and that there were no security cameras; Rachel was a little better, but Santana also said that with her mom being a cop if anything happened she would be able to get out of it. Rachel was not happy about what they did, but at least she knew it would be hard for them to get in trouble. They continued to watch the movies. It was a relaxing evening despite the fact that they were watching horror movies. Granted Rachel and Brittany would flip out every time something happened.

It was nearing 1:00A.M. when they finally decided to go up to Rachel's room to go to sleep. As soon as everyone was settled and laying down with the lights off; Rachel turned over to face the bed that Santana and Brittany were sleeping on.

"San Britt," she whispered.

"Yea," the asked

"Thanks, you know… for what you did earlier," she whispered.

"No problem Rachel it was fun," Brittany said lightly.

"I'm happy you had fun Britt," Rachel giggled.

"Don't worry Ray. He needs to learn not to mess with me or anyone I like or he will pay." Santana said, before turning to face Brittany to go to sleep.

Rachel smiled at what her friends did for her; before she cuddled up with Quinn to fall asleep.

That night was one of the best nights of sleep Rachel had. It was easy to fall asleep and stay asleep, because she knew that even though the trial had no happened yet, Mr. Wilde got some type of punishment, even if it would only be known to the people at the mall and the garage. She was happy to have friends like Santana, Brittany, and Puck.