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Chapter 5
Quinn sat in the dark, gently swaying back and forth on the swing. She looked down at her watch and saw that it was almost ten. Sighing, she began to get up and head home, but when she turned around; she saw Rachel standing there. She took a minute to take in the brunette's appearance. She was wearing jeans and a cream colored jacket. All in all, she looked gorgeous. It took a minute for Quinn to get her posture back. Smiling, she said, "I didn't think you'd show up."
Shrugging, Rachel said, "I didn't either. You've done a lot to hurt me over the years, Quinn. But I've always shrugged it off as jealousy, but now I know that you really do hate me. I apologize for wasting your summer..."
"You didn't. Rachel," Quinn took a deep breath before continuing. "I want you to know that you were right about me... I got scared and pushed you away. I forced you away, because of my lack of confrontation with feelings... Rachel, after my father tried to beat it out of me, I talked with my sister and it's thanks to her, that I'm able to say this now." Taking a deep breath, she looked into her eyes and said, "I love you."
Rachel's jaw dropped as she stared at the blonde. She didn't know what to say to that. She had waited so long for her to realize her feelings, and now that she feels the same, Rachel is at a stand still. Of course, she still loved the blonde, but she was lost. Quinn's personalities took a lot out of the brunette.
Growing anxious, Quinn wiped the tears threatening to fall from her eyes, away. When she spoke, it was soft. "Please say something."
"I don't know what to say." Rachel whispered, but Quinn heard it.
Stepping closer to the girl, Quinn said, "Say that you still love me. Please?"
Shaking her head, she said, "I do. But I can't be with you. Not anymore, Quinn. You killed my spirit. How can I be with you after that?"
"Rachel…" Quinn could feel her heart breaking.
"I'm sorry Quinn, but I have to go." With those words, Rachel ran home crying.
Quinn stood there for a second, before she chased the girl. Upon arriving at her house, she knocked. The door opened to reveal a tall black man. He look mad, and she knew it was because he knew who she is and what she's done. "Get off my property, Quinn." He warned.
"Please, let me talk to her…" Quinn begged.
Stepping out of the house, he towered over her. And said, "You think you can just use her emotions against her? Slap her whenever you want? Throw things at her? Well you can't and I'm warning you right now, if you ever come near her again. I will have you arrested. I'm a cop and I can hold you in a cell for 72 hours. Do not test me, Quinn. You've hurt her so much, and if you do it again, you'll be sorry. Understood?"
She nodded.
He looked her over and went inside. Quinn stood there for a moment evaluating everything that had happened the last twenty-four hours. Going back to her car at the park, she sat in it and cried.
The next day, Puck found her in the auditorium and sat by her, slowly, he took her hand and rubbed soothing circles into the back of her hand. She trembled slightly and he took a deep breath before asking, "What happened, Quinn?"
"S-she hates-s me, Noah. She's never going to talk to me again." She cried. Wrapping his strong arm around her, she leaned into his embrace.
He held her tight, wanting nothing but to shield her from the hurt she was feeling. She was, and always will be important to him. He loves her, but he knows that she loves another, so all he can do is hold her. "Everything will be fine, you'll see. Just give it time, Quinn. She'll come around."
"How do you know? After everything that I've done, why would she come around? She's convinced that I just want to pull her down and use her feelings against me. How am I supposed to show her otherwise?"
He lifted her chin gently and looked into her sad, broken green eyes. "Sing to her. She loves that kinda thing. It works practically every time. What have you got to lose?"
The bell rang, and as everyone started to file in the classroom, Quinn looked up from her seat and her eyes found Rachel's. They stared at each other, until Mr. Shue walked in the room. Then Rachel sat next to Santana and Brittany. Sighing, she looked away from the girl. She then sensed someone sitting by her. Looking up, she met eye contact with Puck. He gave her a sad smile and sat by her.
Mr. Shue clapped his hands and said, "Okay, time to show us what you guys came up with. Remember, the assignment was feelings. So who's going to show us what they're feeling today?" He looked around the room and was surprised when he saw Quinn's hand in the air. "Alright, Quinn, let's see it." He sat in a chair as Quinn and Puck came to the center of the room.
She looked up and stared at Rachel. She loved her so much. Everything about her, had Quinn in. The way her brown eyes seemed to see the real Quinn, and how they could always tell when something was wrong. Her soft, gentle hands, that held her when she was sad. And those perfect, soft lip, that helped her realize her feelings.
Pulling his guitar on, he sat on one of the stools and motioned for Quinn. "Ready," he asked.
Sitting down she nodded.
Puck started to strum on the guitar. And soon the rest of the band began.
I woke up today in London
As the plane was touching down
And all I could think about was monday
And maybe ill be back around
If this keeps me away much longer
I dont know what i will do
Youve got to understand its a hard life
That im going through
And when the night falls in around me
I dont think ill make it through
Ill use your light to guide the way
Cause all I think about is you
Looking around the room, she saw that everyone was listening deeply, especially Rachel. They held eye contact, the moment her eyes swept across to her. She prayed that she would understand what she was trying to say.
Well L.A is getting kinda crazy
And New york is getting kinda cold
I keep my head from geting lazy
I just cant wait to get back home
And all these days i spend away
Ill make up for this i swear
I need your love to hold me up
When its all too much to bear
And when the night falls in around me
I dont think ill make it through
Ill use your light to guide the way
Cause all I think about is you
As the song continued, both Quinn and Rachel could feel the emotions that began to come forward. Tears slowly leaked out of their eyes and trailed down their faces. Rachel sat there and let the words seep into her.
And all these days i spend away
Ill make up for this i swear
I need your love to hold me up
When its all too much to bear
When the night falls in around me
I dont think ill make it through
Ill use your light to guide the way
Cause all I think about is you
The music died down then the room erupted into applause. Quinn didn't care to hear it though, she was staring into Rachel's eyes. Begging her to take a chance on her. Wiping her face dry with her hands, she got up from the stool and walked out of the room.
Rachel couldn't move, her heart was hurting and she didn't know how to mend it. All she could do was sit there and watch her leave.
A/N: thoughts? REVIEW! also, JESSE TONIGHT! :) and song is Landing in London by 3 Doors Down. :)