A/N: I'm so sorry for the delay. I've had writer's block and my second summer job started so I've been preoccupied. But I want to keep this story going to satisfy all my lovely fans so here it is. Thanks again for the favorites/story alerts/reviews! I love getting those emails!

Disclaimer: I really wish I owned Glee, but I'll just have to keep dreaming.

"Rachel, we have to go!"

Finn pounded on the bathroom door before he ran to the window.

"We'll be right down. She's taking forever."

Kurt and Blaine were getting impatient. They'd been waiting in Rachel's driveway ever since Finn had run in to grab Rachel half an hour ago.

"Rachel, we're going to be late for Brittany's—"

"What do you think?"

Just then the door opened and Rachel stood in the doorway of the bathroom forcing herself not to cover up her body with her arms. Finn's eyes widened with delight. Not only was he happy that she was finally ready to go, but she also looked amazing in her new black bikini.

"You look fantastic."

Finn took her hands in his as he leaned in for a passionate kiss. When he pulled away, Rachel's cheeks had brightened to a light shade of red.

"Okay, let's go party…before you decide you don't want to go anymore."

Rachel smirked as Finn began to blush.

"I can control myself. Plus, Kurt and Blaine would be pissed if we made them wait any longer."

-Break-

Fifteen minutes later, Finn, Rachel, Blaine and Kurt arrived at Brittany's pool party. The rest of the glee club had been invited after their dinner reunion a few weeks back. It was the beginning of August and to celebrate their last big hurrah before senior year Brittany wanted to get crazy!

"Do you think Quinn will be here?" Rachel whispered to Kurt as Finn and Blaine walked ahead carrying the food they brought.

"I don't see why she wouldn't be. I thought things were cool with you and the Cheerio?"

"I don't really know what things are right now. She was surprisingly kind at the last glee club meeting, but I don't know if that's just a façade."

"Maybe you can approach her and find out."

Rachel gave Kurt the eye, "Are you serious? If I feel like dying today maybe, but otherwise I think I'll just keep a safe distance between us."

"It's just Quinn. Show her who is boss Berry."

"What are you guys talking about?" Finn had dropped off the food and returned for Rachel.

"Qu-"

"Nothing."

With his usual puzzled expression Finn just nodded before changing the subject, "Okay, so who wants to go swimming?"

-Break-

After a game of chicken between Rachel and Finn, Lauren and Puck (Puck was on top), and Santana and Brittany, the crew dried off and made their way to the basement for the "real" party.

"I found all this booze in Lord Tubbington's bed. I think he's become an alcoholic since I stopped filming Fondue For Two," Lauren chuckled until Santana elbowed her in the ribs. "So drink up because I don't want to send my cat to rehab. He's too young."

With that, Puck cracked into the different bottles on Brittany's counter and the party took off. Within a half hour, everyone was dancing and singing to the radio in between sips of their drinks. Even Finn decided to drink this time because Blaine had offered to be the DD after the last party.

"Rachel. I love you. Like so much," Finn said in between sloppy kisses.

"Easy buddy, I love you too but save it for later."

Finn was definitely being a clingy drunk. Rachel didn't mind, of course, but he was laying it on pretty thick and their friends were around. Quinn had also arrived.

"Go talk to her!"

Kurt came over to where Rachel and Finn were cuddling on the couch and pulled Rachel away and sent her off with an overly generous push.

Before Rachel could casually turn away and head back to Finn, Quinn had noticed her walking toward her.

"Can I help you?"

"Great party, huh?"

"Just great. I love being surrounded by drunken misfits."

"Me too."

A few moments of silence passed.

"So Rachel, what exactly do you want?"

"Quinn, I know this probably isn't the best time to talk, but I wanted to say something to you."

"Finn is yours, you can have him. You don't need to tell me to back off or make me feel better about being alone. He was useless anyway."

"You know, Quinn, you will find someone to love and to love you back."

"I'm not holding my breath."

Rachel could tell, even in her haze, that Quinn wasn't angry with her but more so that she was angry with herself.

"Look, we don't have to be best friends. I know a lot has happened these past two years, but I want you to know that as part of the glee club, I'm here for you."

"For a selfish brat and boyfriend stealer, you're not half bad sometimes. But don't push your luck just yet."

"'Course not. Just wanted you to know that I appreciate your contribution to glee club and I want the best for you."

"Thanks. I can't say the same for you yet, but I'll get there."

"Good enough for me," and with that Rachel walked off leaving Quinn sulking in the corner watching Puck eat grapes from between Lauren's boobs.

"Where'd you go?" Finn pulled Rachel into a hug.

"Just had to take care of some business. What did you do while I was gone?"

"Well, Kurt attacked Blaine on the lips so I decided to talk to Sam."

"Oh, and how was that?"

"Good. I took care of some business too. The boys of the glee club are back on solid ground."

Rachel smiled as she leaned in to give Finn quick kiss on his drunken lips.

"If we can keep this group together, we'll be ready to tackle the newbies."

"Hell to the yes!"