UNWRITTEN: CHAPTER 3-I've got a Secret

"I would rather be hated for who I am, than liked for someone I am not."

JANUARY 2010

It was the last day of winter vacation and for the first time in a long time Rachel was excited to go back to school. Sure, she liked school before because school meant Glee, but looking forward to one class a day, and practices after school could only get her so far. This time however, she could look forward to seeing friends, for the first time since middle school. She had spent a majority of her break with Santana, Brittany, Quinn, and of course Jesse. Actually she spent most of the time with Jesse and Quinn because Santana and Brittany would end up disappearing for extended periods of time, but whatever. The only bad thing about school is that she couldn't see Jesse every day and she still had to deal with the idiotic jocks of the school. She decided not to focus on the negative as she got ready for school the next day.

Quinn was nervous and excited about going back to school. She was excited because she always liked school, and now she didn't have the burden of Babygate on her shoulders anymore. She was also excited because she was still friends with Santana and Brittany something she was sure she lost as soon as she was kicked off the Cheerios, and she also had a new friend in the form of Rachel Berry. People would definitely be surprised by the four girls walking into school together as friends. However, she was also nervous, her belly had grown a little over the break, it wasn't completely obvious yet, but still. She also knew that people would be talking about how the baby was Puck's and not Finn's among other things. Santana promised she would "take care" of anyone who said to her, but sometimes, that was not enough comfort.

The next morning both girls got up at 6:00 AM. Rachel was straight onto the elliptical, and Quinn went to take a shower. Once Rachel was done on her elliptical she jumped into the shower, just as Quinn was getting out, going to the kitchen to make breakfast. The girls came up with a plan a few nights ago, Quinn would take a shower, while Rachel was on her elliptical, and while Rachel was in the shower Quinn would make breakfast and then at night Rachel would make dinner so Quinn could relax. During the break Rachel's fathers obtained legal custody over Quinn, the process was surprisingly easy since Jackson was a judge and Quinn's parents wanted nothing to do with her. The Berrys even managed to get Quinn's car changed over to their insurance, so that she could still use her car, something she was eternally grateful for. Rachel and Quinn also decided to take turns driving into school, since it really made no sense to take two cars to school.

Two weeks into the new semester and things were in full swings. Tests have been taken and graded, projects and papers and been assigned, and the Glee kids have started practicing for Regional's. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the new semester. Glee was going great and she was actually getting along with all the other members. Quinn was really happy to know that she could not only count on Santana, Brittany, and Rachel; for the comments that some of the jocks made towards her; but she could also count on the male population of Glee too. Puck would slam people into the lockers, Mike would defend her with his kick-ass ninja moves, and Matt has been known to steal their clothes while they were showering. Even Artie and Kurt got involved, Artie would accidently role over their feet, and Kurt would stash pamphlets about coming out to your family and friends in their lockers. The most surprising person that helped however was Finn, granted he didn't do what the other guys did, but he always made sure that one of the guys knew if one of the jocks, or anybody really did something to Quinn.

One Monday morning in the middle of January, Rachel was driving to school by herself. She was suppose to drive Quinn in this morning, but her printer broke last night and she needed to print out a copy of her English report, because her teacher wanted a hard copy of the paper; so because of this Quinn was getting a ride to school with Santana. Rachel was enjoying the quiet time to herself; she loved having Quinn with her in the mornings, but sometimes she just wanted to be by herself. The radio was just low enough to create some background music. Rachel was just coming out of the Dunkin Donuts drive-thru, when she saw Brittany in the passenger seat of what she assumed was her mothers' car, because on Friday Brittany said she would be spending the weekend with her mother. Rachel was confused, why would Brittany's mother be dropping her off three blocks away from school; she decided not to worry about it, she could always ask Brittany about it later on. As Rachel was driving past the car, she saw the women in the driver seat lean over, to hug Brittany and give her a kiss on the top of her head. When Rachel saw this she almost got into an accident, there was no way she saw, what she just saw, was there?

As the day went on, Rachel was debating with herself on whether or not she should confront Brittany about that she saw this morning, so far neither side was winning, when even she thought of a good reason to confront Brittany, five bad reasons popped into her head out of nowhere and vice versa for when she thought one bad reason to confront the tall blonde. Shaking her head, Rachel went on with her day. All in all Rachel was having a good day; she aced her English and Pre-Cal tests, and was looking forward to Glee, which was her last period for period for the day. Rachel was now on her way to lunch, and try as she might, she could not get what she saw this morning out of her head. Rachel was almost at her locker to put her books from her last class away, when suddenly, out of nowhere an arm came out of a door and pulled the tiny girl into the office.

When Rachel was being pulled into the room, she dropped her books on the floor of the all familiar trophy filled office. Rachel must have gone into momentary shock, because the next thing she knew she was being pushed into a stuffed chair, and her books were being placed on the wooden desk inform of her. As the Cheerio that pulled her into the office, was closing the door the woman on the other side of the desk turned around

"Berry," the eerily familiar voice stated.

"Coach Sylvester, How are you doing?" Rachel asked nervously.

"I am doing quite well Berry, and what about yourself?" Sue asked

"I am having a good day, Thank you for asking." Rachel replied sweetly.

"Let's cut the act Little Barbra, I saw you this morning, and I know you saw me too." Sue stated to Rachel

"I don't know what you are talking about, Coach Sylvester." Rachel answered no longer nervous.

"Don't act dumb with me Berry, it doesn't suit you. I know what you saw. Sue practically yelled at Rachel.

"Let me rephrase myself," Rachel said sitting a little straighter. "I don't know what you are talking about, because this morning I didn't see anyone that looked like Brittany Garrison, getting out of your car." Rachel said, the wheels already turning in her head.

"What are you delusional? I saw you, and I know you saw me." Sue Yelled back

"Well you see Coach Sylvester; I really don't remember seeing anything this morning, just like you won't interfere with Glee anymore. However, there is a possibility that I do remember seeing something this morning, there is also a good chance that the burglar camera that my fathers had installed to my car saw it too, but I mean that is really up to you." Rachel said.

"Are you threatening me Berry?" Sue asked getting up from her seat.

"No, I would never do that to a teacher or the mother of one of my friends. I am just telling you what I think is a fair deal so to speak." Rachel said with a smile.

"So what you are saying is that; if I stop trying to destroy glee club you will…" Sue didn't get to finish

"Pretend that I did not see Brittany getting out off your car this morning." Was Rachel's simple answer

"You know Berry, I may have under estimated you; you are not a little puppet of Shuester are you?" Sue questioned.

"No, I am not a puppet by any means Coach Sylvester." Rachel answered.

"Just so you know Berry, I will not stop harassing you Glee Club moderator." Sue told Rachel with a smirk.

"I would never expect you to Coach Sylvester; may I leave now, I would like to eat some of my lunch? Rachel asked getting ready to leave.

"Yes, you may go, let me write you a note so you can eat your lunch, and not have to worry about getting in trouble." Sue said getting a notepad out of her desk drawer.

"Thank you, Coach Sylvester. You know you really aren't as bad as you make yourself out to be, but don't worry your secrets are safe with me. I know that some secrets are better left in the dark. Have a good day." With that Rachel was on her way to the cafeteria, to eat lunch.

Sue sighed, she hopped that Rachel would keep true to her word. If she didn't, there was a lot she could do, but she was hoping it would not come to that step. Secretly Sue was happy the Brittany was becoming friends with Rachel Berry, you see Sue wanted to tell her daughter that she was a lesbian and that she had a girlfriend. She knew that Brittany and Santana Lopez were in a relationship, but she was glad the Brittany would have a friend that she could talk to whose parents had a somewhat similar lifestyle. Sue knew that Brittany would be comfortable with her lifestyle, but still it never hurt to have someone to talk to who was in the same situation.

Later the same day, Rachel made sure that she told Brittany about what she saw on the way to school. At first Brittany was worried that someone would find out who her mom was, but Rachel informed her that no one would find out the secret anytime soon. Brittany loved her mom, but she was happy that people didn't know that Coach Sylvester was her mom, she was afraid that people may start treating her differently if they knew. In fact, the only person who she actually new that Sue was her mom was Santana and, that was only because they were dating.

After the bell rang, the girls headed towards Quinn's locker so they could go to Glee together which was their last class of the day. Monday was always an interesting day in Glee because they would get there assignment for the week, and with Mr. Schue that good be a good thing or a bad thing. As it turned out this week it was a good thing. Mr. Schue decided to split the class up into three groups of four, based on who you spent the most amount of time with. Since the girls were still developing their friendship and they only spent a little time together, Mr. Schue put them together as the first group; the second group consisted of Tina. Matt, Puck, and Kurt; and the last group was Matt, Finn, Artie, and Mercedes. Their assignment was to perform the favorite song of everyone in the group. They had to come up with costumes that would fit each song choice, and figure out a fair way to perform the songs.

Everyone could tell that he was really into this assignment because he kept talking about it. "I just feel that you all have your own cliques in the group, and you do not stray out of them. This isn't just about singing. I want you guys to really get to know the members of your group." Mr. Schue said with a smile.

Once Glee was finished they decided to stay back and figure out when and where they should meet. It took awhile to finally decide on a place to work, but eventually it was decided that Rachel's house was the best; Quinn was already there, and although Brittany had her driver's license Santana still drover her everywhere, so they would be able to come together. Mr. Schue had given everyone two weeks to do the assignment, since it was four songs, but they had to present their song choices and order in which they would be performed that Friday, so the girls decided to start working tomorrow.

When the four girls were leaving, they were talking about what had happened today.

"It is kinda funny that Mr. Schue put us together, I mean you two," nodding towards Santana and Brittany "are like glued to each other, and I live with Rachel. Has he not noticed that we have been spending time together, or something because it is a little weird, that we ended up together?" Quinn commented

"I don't know, maybe he came up with the idea before Winter Break, and just didn't change it. If you think about it that would make sense. Before break, none of you knew anything about me and I knew nothing about you." Rachel stated as the voice of reason.

"I guess, but whatever, we are totally gonna kick the other groups asses." Santana said in a surprisingly upbeat tone.

"S, you are a little too happy about this, I feel like you have something planned." Quinn told the Latina.

"Nah, don't worry Quinn, she is just excited that she isn't in the group with Mercedes, because she made fun of me yesterday and Santana got really mad, she almost beat her up, but I made her take me to the park instead." Brittany said snuggling up with Santana, and Santana put her arm around her.

"Just so you know you two are sickingly cute together." Rachel stated looking at the pair.

"Thanks!" They both said at the same time.

In Part 4, Rachel will hang out with Jesse and Quinn will hang out with Santana and Brittany