Thanks for the feedback. Who else thinks that Faberry is happening next season? Well, we can dream at least. And now, we have the wonderful date. Enjoy!
Quinn was still a little nervous when she pulled up to Bread Stix with Rachel. She didn't know why though. I mean, Rachel and she had already had sex, so why should she be nervous about a date? "Maybe it's because I want this to mean something more..." Quinn thought to herself as she stepped out of the car to open Rachel's door.
Rachel smiled and said thanks real quick before they started walking towards the door of the restaurant. Quinn fought the urge to hold Rachel's hand, instead quickening her pace so she could hold the door open for her. Rachel couldn't believe this side of Quinn, this charming and sweet side that she wasn't even sure had existed until now.
They took their seats, placing their orders, before looking at each other with slightly awkward and nervous glances. They started small talk, mainly about school and glee club, until their food arrived. Quinn was slightly grateful for this small distraction as she kept looking at Rachel here and there. She knew what she really wanted to talk about, but she didn't want to scare Rachel off or ruin things before they even started. She finished her food before Rachel and couldn't help but look at the stunning girl before her. Her tanned skin looked gorgeous in the lighting of the restaurant and Quinn just wanted to take the hand of the beautiful girl before her.
Rachel noticed that Quinn kept looking at her and smiled to herself, loving the fact that not only was she on a date with Quinn Fabray, but that Quinn seemed to love this fact also. After Rachel finished, Quinn paid and they left, still only talking about the little things. Once they were closer to the car, Quinn finally took Rachel's hand and moved to place a quick peck on Rachel's cheek. Rachel blushed and squeezed Quinn's hand before they got to the car.
Again, Quinn opened the door for Rachel and shut it behind her before going around the car and getting in herself. "Quinn, as much as I am enjoying this date and your company, I have something that I want to bring up." Rachel spoke, finally getting up the nerves to do what both girls needed to do. "Of course Rachel. There is something I need to say too, and I wanted to know if you'd like to go somewhere else to talk?" Quinn asked, praying that she could say the words right when the time comes.
"Of course Quinn. It's only 9, so I don't see a problem. Besides, I'd go anywhere with you." Rachel said and looked down, blushing again. Quinn smiled at the blushing brunette before turning the car on and pulling out of the parking lot. She took Rachel's hand in hers and rubbed her thumb across her smooth, tan, skin. When they had reached their destination, she put the car in park and turned it off. Rachel finally looked from Quinn and looked at the view before her.
"Oh my... I've never been here before." Rachel said as she stared on. They were parked near the bank of the Ottawa river, and the sight was just stunning since the full moon was out. "What do you think?" Quinn asked, hoping Rachel liked it. "I think... Oh Quinn, it's beautiful." Rachel said as she looked on at the flowing river. "I was hoping you'd like it." Quinn smiled, feeling accomplished as she opened the door. "Come on." she told Rachel as Rachel opened up her car door and stepped out as well.
Quinn sat on the hood of the car and patted the space next to her. Rachel sat beside her and crossed her ankles. "I come here every time I need to think. I came here a lot when I was pregnant with Beth..." Quinn told her, feeling a pang of pain as she did every time she thought of her daughter. "I can see why. It's so calming. I love it." Rachel said warmly.
"Rachel... I want to talk about us." Quinn stated as she looked over at Rachel. "That's what I wanted to talk about too." Rachel told her honestly. "All my life I was raised that this kind of thing is wrong. Being gay, that is." Quinn said and saw a look of hurt cross Rachel's face and it hurt her to know she caused it.
"That's what I used to think. But Rachel, even before we kissed or anything, I knew that I didn't really believe that. I mean, if two people really love each other, it shouldn't matter, right? And I will admit, at first the thought of being with you terrified me. I know it doesn't seem like it, but Rachel, I've always liked you." Quinn said, hoping that the girl would look at her. "You have?" Rachel asked in a whisper and finally looked over at Quinn.
"I have. I know it doesn't seem that way. Not after everything that I did to you. But Rachel, I was scared. Does it justify my actions? No, not at all. Rachel, when I saw you, I knew I wanted to be with you. I also knew that it wouldn't and couldn't happen. So, I blocked it out. I tried to make myself hate you, when really, I never did. Quite the opposite, actually."
Quinn knew she was dominating the conversation, but she had to tell her everything now. "But when I went through that pregnancy last year and was shunned by my so called friends, I had you and the rest of Glee club backing me up. And I knew then that I should have never tried to hate you. I don't deserve the kindness you've given me, but I would like to start over. Be your friend... And possibly more. If you'd let me." Rachel looked Quinn in the eyes, both girls starting to tear up a little.
"Quinn... I've always liked you too. I just never thought that you'd feel the same way. And with you doing what you did, you had me believing that with a passion. But I never hated you for it. I never did understand why you did it, but I couldn't hate you for it. And when everything happened last year, I finally knew you didn't hate me either. I didn't know how you felt about me, but I knew it wasn't hate. Even though you did those things in the past, it's not really important to me. What's important to me now is the fact that your trying to make up for it and be a better person. Quinn, I'd love to start over." Rachel responded, smiling through the tears at Quinn. "I don't want to push this on her, but I need to ask..." Quinn thought as she felt a few tears fall from her own eyes.
Quinn took both of Rachel's hands into hers before she asked, "Rachel Berry... Will you be my girlfriend?". Rachel took one hand from her and wiped away Quinn's tears before answering, "I thought you'd never ask, Quinn Fabray.". They both smiled before leaning in closer, their lips connecting into a passionate kiss.
They pulled away from each other reluctantly and smiled at each other before Quinn got her cellphone to look at the time. "I guess we'd better go... It's almost 10:20." Quinn said, not wanting to leave this river bank, not wanting to take Rachel back home. "Okay..." Rachel said, not wanting to leave either but knowing she needs to. Her fathers don't need another reason to dislike to distrust Quinn.
The ride home was silent, but happy as they held hands and Rachel just kept looking at her girlfriend. "Who'd have ever thought that Quinn Fabray would be MY girlfriend." Rachel happily thought to herself, grinning the whole time. Quinn pulled into the Berry driveway at 10:56 and walked Rachel to the door. "I had a wonderful time tonight." Rachel whispered to Quinn as she closed the distance between them. "I'm glad. Only the best for my girlfriend." Quinn smiled as she walked closer to Rachel. Quinn pulled her into a kiss, wanting to deepen it, but she knew she couldn't.
She pulled away as a smiling Rachel pulled her back in for one more kiss before pulling away and stepping away from Quinn. "Goodnight Rachel." Quinn said, hugging her. "Goodnight Quinn." Rachel said, right before the front door opened. The girls quickly stepped away from each other as they looked at Hiram. "Oh good, you got her home on time." Hiram said to Quinn and gave her a small smile. "Yes sir." Quinn said, trying not to freak out. Hiram smiled at Rachel before saying goodnight to Quinn.
The door shut, leaving Quinn on the front door way before she walked back to her car. She started up the car and already started feeling lonely as she saw Rachel's light turn on upstairs. She drove home and walked through the door as she headed up to her room. Quinn walked into the room and laid on the bed, thinking about the events that just happened when she remembered her phone. A smile crossed her features as she opened up the text from Rachel.
Rachel: Guess what?
Quinn typed out a quick reply.
Quinn: What?
She didn't have to wait long for Rachel's response.
Rachel: We're girlfriends :)
Quinn's stomach fluttered when she read this, and she knew she loved this girl.
Quinn: I'm glad we are... I love you.
Quinn sent the message, feeling slightly panicked, hoping it wasn't too soon to say that. Sure, they have only been girlfriends for about a hour now, but they've known each other and have liked each other for at least 2 years now.
When Rachel didn't send back a text quickly, she almost sent her another text, trying to make up a excuse for why she would send that when finally Rachel sent a text back.
Rachel: I love you too. Sorry for the delayed response, I had to stop myself from having a heart attack because Quinn Fabray just said that to me.
Quinn chuckled and sent her message quickly.
Quinn: Well, Rachel Berry, you better get used to it because I don't see it changing anytime soon.
So, what did you think? That river is a real river that flows through Lima, Ohio. I thought it'd be a wonderful idea for them to talk there. Please favorite this story and review because it makes me insanely happy. :)