UNWRITTEN: CHAPTER 4-True to your Heart

"Friendship is a real gift. It is given with no expectations and no gratitude is necessary." Boy Meets World

FEBRUARY 2010

I t has been a two weeks since the assignment in Glee where Rachel was working with Brittany, Santana, and Quinn; and now she was more confused than ever. Much to Rachel's surprise she actually enjoyed spending time with the three Cheerios who use to make her life a living hell. She found that they were great company and they all had their own personal strengths. Quinn was a really great listener; she would listen to Rachel when she needed a woman's opinion on an issue or a problem. Santana had become very protective of Rachel, and would not let anyone teat her badly in school. Brittany was really good at making Rachel laugh and smile, most of the time on accident, but there were certain occasions when Brittany would notice that her new friend was not her usual upbeat self, so she would do all sorts of silly crazy things to make her smile and forget about her troubles for awhile.

Tonight however, Rachel was not with her three new friends. She told them that she wasn't feeling very well, and that she was just going to hang around the house for the night, while they went out for their monthly movie/dinner date night. At first Quinn did not like this idea at first; her dads were away for the weekend celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary, and she did not want to leave Rachel alone, especially if she wasn't feeling well. However, Rachel with a little help from Brittany and Santana were able to convince Quinn that going out for a few hours would not make Rachel feel any worse. Truth be told, Rachel felt fine, but there were two reasons she wanted to stay home tonight. The first reason was that she sometimes, she still liked to see Quinn out with just Santana and Brittany, it kind of gave the blonde a sense of her old life that she truly missed. However, the second reason was the more important of the two; Rachel missed her best friend. She missed spending time with Jesse, and although they had spent a lot of time together since Quinn moved in; it was rarely just the two of them, so Rachel planned to take full advantage of that tonight.

Rachel and Jesse were go order-in, watch movies, talk and just hang out like they always do. They have been doing things like this since there old enough to stay up past eight o'clock at night. It was kind of a tradition for them; it was what made them so close. They both let their guards when they were with each other. Rachel would talk to Jesse about school and her insecurities, and Jesse would tell Rachel about how no one in his family wanted him to purse a life in show business and how sometimes he really wished that Vocal Adrenalin was more laid back like new Directions. Rachel and Jesse understood each other on levels that other people couldn't. They were so alike in so many different ways, they both had high hopes for success; and they both feared failure and disappointment in the eyes of the ones the loved and cared about, more than anything.

When Jesse got to Rachel's house, he was really happy. He was going to spend time with just Rachel; it felt like he hadn't done that in forever. Granted, he loved that Rachel had more friends than just him; especially since they were girls, but he did miss spending time with her. As he walked up the front path, he wondered how things would be different next year. He would e heading out of state to college and Rachel would still be here, stuck in Lima. He knew that they would definitely be able to stay in touch. The thought of getting out of touch with Rachel made him laugh to himself, she was obsessed with writing letters and emails, and that was how they would stay in touch over the summer months when they both went on vacations with their families. Rachel would send emails every single night detailing what she did on that particular day; she would also send weekly letters; that generally had more depth than her daily emails, they were not sad or negative, but any means, they were really just her thoughts and ideas; they were more personal where the emails were more just entertainment. At the beginning of every summer, Jesse would promise himself that he would keep up with Rachel, but he knew that by the third or fourth day he would pretend he never made the promise. He would email her every other day or sough and would send her about two letters a month. The more he thought about the more the idea of leaving for college did not scare him, because he knew that no matter what Rachel would always be there for him, even if it was only in emails and letters. He also did not have to worry about anything happen to Rachel anymore, because she now had Santana, Brittany, and Quinn as friends.

Jesse walked into the foyer of the Berry household, it was almost like a second home to him, he even had his own bedroom, something he feels that he will be very grateful for tonight. He knew that by the tone of her voice that tonight was not going to be one of their laid back nights. She sounded off somehow like something was wrong, he prayed to whatever god he could think that nothing was wrong, and that whatever was going on with Rachel; was something that could easily be fixed.

Rachel heard a noise downstairs; she got up off her bed, quickly jogged down the stairs, and ran into Jesses' waiting arms. "Hi? How are you? I missed you! What do you want to order for dinner" Did you bring any good movies? I am not in the mood for a musical tonight." She spit out without stopping; which was definitely a Rachel Berry trait.

'Slow down Star," Jesse said with a laugh. "Okay, I am going to try and answer your questions in the order you asked me wish me luck; I'm good, I missed you too, I am feeling Italian, and I brought a bunch of movies, none of which are musicals. Jesse said, as he began to put Rachel and his belongings down.

As Rachel was placed on the ground, she smiled at Jesse. "OK, I am going to go to my room and put my pajamas on, I am tired of being in my clothes. Can you order the food? You know what I like." Before, Jesse could even answer Rachel was on her way upstairs.

After they ate dinner they watched "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." They had a very eclectic taste in movies, so movie nights with them could involve five different movies with five different genres. "So, we have done a drama and a comedy. What's next Horror or Tragedy?"

"Actually, I was wondering if I could talk to you about something important." Rachel asked in a low, almost timid voice.

"Of course you can Rae, What's wrong? Are you okay?" Jesse asked concern growing in his voice. Rachel was never shy or timid unless something was wrong, and Jesse knew this more than anyone.

"I'm fine, I promise." She said with a smile to show Jesse that she wasn't lying. "Well, you know how I have been hanging out with Brittany, Quinn and Santana; since Quinn moved in and we became friends." Rachel said while playing with her hair, debating on whether or not she really wanted to bring this out into the open at this moment. "Well, you remember Finn, right? Wait, of course you remember Finn. Anyway that feeling that I use to get with Finn I kinda now get it with Quinn" Rachel stated to her best friend hoping he wouldn't blow this out of proportions, because she wasn't even sure about it herself yet.

"So you are saying that you are probably bisexual." Jesse stated pulling Rachel into his arms, he could tell she was getting upset and wanted to comfort her.

"I think so, I mean I don't think I am flat out gay, but I have never felt like this before about a girl. What do you think?" Rachel asked while snuggling into his arms.

"I think that you are right. You probably liked her before, but you just didn't know it because she was such a bitch to you, but now that you see her in a new light the feelings have made themselves more obvious. What are you scared, everyone you care about won't see you any differently. He said running his fingers through her hair in order to calm her down.

"I am afraid that she doesn't feel the same way; or worse she won't want to be friends if she finds out." Rachel said with tiredness in her voice

"Unfortunately, there is nothing I say if she doesn't reciprocate the feelings, but as for her not wanting to be your friend; that will never happen. I mean she is friends with Santana and Brittany and they go at it like rabbits, and chances are one of them has probably had a crush on her at one point, and they are all still friend. However, onto a new topic, you are about to fall asleep on me, and as much as I love you, I want to sleep in a bed tonight." With that, Jesse hoisted Rachel up into is arms and brought her to her bedroom; placed her under the covers with the Care Bear he have her when they were little, told her not to worry and kissed her goodnight. As he lie in his bed at the Berry house that night, Jesse thought about Rachel and hoped that all would turn out okay.

While Rachel and Jesse were catching up, Quinn was doing the same with Santana and Brittany. At first, Quinn was not really up to going out with Santana and Brittany without Rachel especially if she wasn't feeling well, but Rachel stated that they were her best friends, and they probably missed spending time with her. Don't get her wrong, Quinn loved spending time with just Santana and Brittany, it made her feel like she did before she was pregnant; it made her feel almost normal. However, she was afraid that if she didn't bring Rachel, the brunette may spend the whole day alone, but as she was leaving this morning Jesse's car was pulling into the Berry's drive-way and Quinn was relieved to know that Rachel was going to have a good time while she was gone.

Quinn was having a great time with Santana and Brittany. It was nice to spend time with them; they didn't treat Quinn like the rest of the Cheerios did after Quinn was kicked off the team. The three girls spent their day shopping, where Brittany insisted on going into the Baby Gap so she could buy something for Quinn. Quinn knew from experience that it was very hard to say no to Brittany, and if you ever managed to; Santana would give you a look that was enough to take five years off your life. Quinn couldn't help, but admire the two girls. They cared for and loved each other so much, that you would think that they have been together their whole lives, which in a way they were, but they didn't become officially together until right before Sectionals. It was funny to Quinn, because if this had developed earlier in the school year, she probably would have stopped spending time with Brittany and Santana and Brittany outside of Cheerio practice, but a lot has changed since September. Santana and Brittany reminded Quinn, a lot of the Berry's; they didn't really hold things against people if they knew the person was sorry for what they did. They also didn't judge people based on their mistakes. Quinn was nor naïve enough, to think that this had something to do with their sexual orientation, but it more likely had something to do with them having to overcome the adversity against it. It was strange to Quinn, because her whole life she was taught that homosexuality was wrong, but when she looked at the Berry's relationship and Brittany and Santana's relationship; she saw more love in them, then she ever saw in her parents relationship, or any relationship she has ever had.

Later on that day; while the girls having a quick lunch at a nearby restaurant. They were talking about school, glee, and how Sue was becoming worse since Quinn left the squad. Quinn looked up from her lunch and stared at her friends for a few seconds before opening her mouth. "Um, guys can I ask talk to you about something sort of private?" Quinn asked nervously

"Sure. What's up Q?" Santana asked while putting her fork down.

"Yea, is everything okay with the baby? Brittany asked concerned.

"She is fine Britt, don't worry. OK, wow thi8s is harder than I thought it would be…how did you guys know you…ya know liked each other like this? Quinn asked rather quietly.

"What are you talking about Quinn? San and I have been BFFs forever, ever since we met." Brittany said taking the Latina's hand and smiling.

"No, Britt what I mean is…" but Quinn was cut off.

"Sweetie, she wants to know how we knew we wanted to become girlfriends." Santana explained to the bubbly blonde. Brittany nodded her head showing she understood.

"Honestly Quinn, I think in a way we always knew. I mean, I always felt different with Britt. I felt that whenever I was with her; it didn't matter how shitty my day had been, she could always make me smile or laugh. If I wasn't with her I wanted to be with her. I would be on dates with different guys and all I could think of was 'what is Brittany doing, what I be doing if I was with her.' I mean I know it sounds crazy and cliché, but I just always want to be with her." Santana stated, showing a very rare very emotional side of herself to Quinn."

"I always thought we would end up together. I use to think that Santana was going on the dates with boys to make me jealous, and it worked. I would get so mad because she was going out with someone that wasn't me, but then after every date she went on; she would come to my house and complain about how boring the guy was. I know that I am not very smart or anything, but I think I am good at reading people. I know Santana can be a bitch, but she is never like that with me, and I know a lot of people pretend to be something they're not to make people like them, but I know that is not how S is with me. She is just different than any of my friends or any of the guys that I dated." Brittany said with a smile that was always on her face when she was talking about Santana.

"Why do you want to know?" Santana asked, as the waitress placed the check on the table. "Is there someone you like? Oh please don't let it be Finn Q, he may be nice to you, but there is no way you can date him again. Oh my God it's not Finn its Puck. There is no way Quinn he may say he loves you; but who knows if that will still be true after the baby is born." Santana ranted, as they were walking out of the restaurant; after paying the check

"Calm down San, it's not Finn or Puck." Brittany said to her girlfriend "It's Rachel, I mean why else would she ask us unless it was a girl. Oh look a puppy." Brittany finished, and walked off to the puppy that distracted her, and started to pet it.

Santana turned to Quinn and looked at her face. "Oh my god, she is right you like Ber… Rachel" Santana said, quickly correcting herself.

"I think I do, I'm not sure, but I really think I like her." Quinn told Santana.

"Well, the only advice I can give you is to hang out with her and see if the feelings are real, and if they are; well that is the hard part, you have to tell her." Santana told Quinn with a sad smile

"But what if she doesn't feel the same way? I can't lose her as a friend. What if her dads kick me out? No I can't do that, there are too many risks. Quinn stated shaking her head to show her protest.

"She will still be your friend and her dads won't kick you out." Brittany's voice suddenly appeared. "This is Rachel we are talking about; she was nice to us even when we were horrible to her. She would always be your friend Q, don't worry about that. And her dads won't kick you out, because Rachel won't let them. you know how stubborn she can be. Look, just do what Santana said and see if the feelings are real, if they are we will worry about that then." Brittany replied, as she linked pinkies with Santana and held Quinn's hand in comfort.

"Okay, thanks guys so much; you have no idea how much you helped, but I really have to get back now I still have to finish some work for school."

On the drive home Quinn thought about what the girls said and realized they were right; there was really nothing she could do until she knew what she was feeling. Once they got to the Berry household, Quinn thanked the girls again with a hug.

"Tell Rachel we said hi, and to feel better, and that she has to come with us next time." Brittany told Quinn.

"I will Britt, don't worry" Quinn assured, the taller blond.

After Quinn was in the house, Santana drove off.

"I really hope they work out San, they both deserve a good happy relationship." Brittany said while snuggling into Santana.

"Me too Britt, and well, if they don't see what they have, we will just have to help them." Santana said with a smile as she drove off with her girlfriend by her side.

In Part 5, both Quinn and Rachel explore their feeling a little bit more.