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"Okay guys just play it cool. Don't ask too many questions, don't get in her face. Take it slow.."
"Quinn it's okay, we know what to do," Kurt cut in placing a hand on the blond's shoulder.
Rachel hadn't come back to school yet, but she wanted to check out what the glee club was all about. Quinn was hesitant, not wanting to overwhelm the girl. Even without her memory, Rachel was still very persistent. "Her dads should be here soon. I'm just going to go wait for her." Quinn left the choir room and heard footsteps running after her.
"Hey Q wait up," Santana called after the blond. Quinn paused and turned. "It's gonna be okay Q. You have to stop being so nervous. Finn is acting semi normal and everyone knows not to get in her face. Take a breath."
Quinn was so grateful to have Santana. She had become her rock ever since the crash. Quinn smiled and squeezed her best friend's hand. "Thanks San. I'll be back in five minutes."
As soon as Quinn got to the doors she noticed the Berry's car. Rachel was sitting in the front seat laughing at something Leroy must've said. She took in the brunette in her entirety. She had never seen someone more beautiful than Rachel. Before they noticed her staring, Quinn walked outside. Leroy waved once he saw Quinn approaching. Rachel made eye contact, and erupted into a huge smile. It melted Quinn's heart.
"Hey Quinn!" Rachel jumped out of the car and ran up to hug Quinn. Unexpected, Quinn almost lost her balance, but she steady herself and wrapped her arms around Rachel's smaller form. "Hello Rach." The smaller girl stepped back and waved goodbye to her father, still keeping one arm around Quinn. The blond had noticed Rachel becoming more touchy lately. Not minding it at all, but it was throwing Quinn for a loop. However she would never put a stop to it.
"Is everyone in there?" Quinn was snapped out of her thoughts and looked down at Rachel. She could see a bit of fear in her eyes. "Yes they are all very excited to see you. I gave them strict orders to take it slow and not overwhelm you."
"So chivalrous. I know I can always count on you." Rachel's arm slid down to squeeze Quinn's hand. Quinn felt a blush creeping into her cheeks. She cleared her throat and nodded towards the building. "We-we shouldn't keep them waiting."
The two girls walked through the halls. Rachel seemed to be taking in the scenery for the "first time". She was still holding Quinn's hand, and the blond did not mind at all. "Here we are. Are you ready?" Rachel gave a small nod and this time Quinn squeezed her hand. As they entered the choir room, a silence feel among the group. Quinn had given such strict orders on what not to do so no one knew what to do.
Kurt was the first to make a move, walking up to the two girls. Quinn gave him a warning glance, and Kurt noted her protection of the brunette. He'd ask her about that later. "Hi Rachel, I'm Kurt." The small girl smiled and reluctantly let go of Quinn's hand to shake Kurt's. "Nice to meet you, well I mean I know we've met, but uh well you know what I mean." Kurt smiled, having never seen the girl lost for words. Slowly everyone began walking over to introduce themselves. Finn stayed seated through the process. Quinn ignored it, not wanting to draw attention to the sulking boy.
"It's so great to have you here Rachel. I'm Mr. Schuester," he tried to act normally, but even for Will this whole process was different. "Why don't you and Quinn have a seat and we will begin today's practice." Quinn took a spot next to Santana with Rachel seated right next to her. She was trying to read the small girls face, making sure she felt comfortable. Rachel seemed to be taking it all in very well. The practice ran smoothly. Mercedes and Tina practiced their impeding solos for regionals.
"Great job everyone. Before we call it a day I think Quinn has something prepared," Mr. Schuester gestured to the blond and gave her the floor. Quinn had been freaking out over this all day. She wanted the song to be perfect, but not freak Rachel out. It wasn't the original song she was going to sing before the crash, but Quinn thought it fit.
"Thanks Mr. Schue. This song is called Parachute by Train," she caught Rachel's eye and gave the girl a small smile. The intro began and Quinn found herself already lost in the music.
"I wanna take you with me to life with no more yesterdays.
We can start again, awake and so excited. Change the way
we always push, we always push.
I'll open up and be your parachute, and I'll never let you down.
So open up and be my human angel. And we'll only hit the ground running."
Rachel watched in awe of the girl in front of her. The performance was flawless. Quinn was an amazing singer. It seemed like everyone in the room had disappeared. Quinn was singing to her. She knew it.
"And if it feels like we might drop, it will stop.
So don't look down, it wouldn't be the same without you.
This life is too good to give up on.
I'll open up and be your parachute, and I'll never let you down.
So open up and be my human angel, and we'll only hit the ground,
and we're gonna hit the ground running."
Quinn finished the song looking right at Rachel. Both girls were smiling bigger than their faces could handle. The rest of the club erupted into applause, but Quinn couldn't hear it. It was as her and Rachel were the only ones in the room. Snapping back to reality Quinn went back to take her seat.
"Amazing Quinn. Great job. That's a wrap everyone. Same time, same place next week." Everyone started packing up their belongings and heading out the door. They said their goodbyes to Rachel, hoping to see the brunette back in the halls of McKinley soon. Rachel smiled and promised her return. Quinn and Rachel were the last ones left in the choir room.
"You were incredible Quinn."
"You are too."
The two girls sat facing one another. Rachel took Quinn's hand once again. "Can I ask you something?"
"Of course."
"Was that song for me?"
Quinn was surprised Rachel had figured it out, "Yes."
"It was beautiful."
"So are you," Quinn paused. Did she just say that out loud? Rachel reached out and pulled Quinn's face up to look into her eyes. Both girls didn't know what to say or what to do. The feelings were there in the air, but it was all happening too fast.
"Drive me home?" Rachel broke the silence and the tension. Quinn nodded and led them out of the room.
