Cassandra walked into the kitchen, she needed another coffee, while Rachel was in the living room on the phone. When she had her coffee, she didn't follow Rachel into the living room, because Rachel obviously needed some space and Cassandra figured it would be best to give it to her. While drinking her coffee she considered to offer Rachel a cup too, but then decided, if Rachel wanted something to drink she would come to the kitchen.

After a few moments though, Cassandra got bored and wondered how much time Rachel needed, but that problem was quickly solved when Rachel came. Evidently agitated.

"Listen Rach, I'm sorry, I didn't-"

"My dads are coming."

"What?" Rachel just stood in the door frame and Cassandra sat at the kitchen table, confusion clear in her expression. She thought Rachel was still angry at her.

"My dad just called."

"Okay."

"And they're coming." Rachel looked like she was about to panic, so Cassandra thought she should lighten the mood.

"I thought you'd be daddy's little girl."

"Smart." Maybe she shouldn't have. "They're coming to New York."

"I got that, what's the matter?"

"I...I...I don't know." Rachel was breathing heavy and still looked a little panicked. Cassandra was quickly by her side and stroked her arms.

"Calm down. You're hyperventilating."

"Okay." Rachel tried to take a few deep breaths. It helped a little.

"So, when are they coming?"

"Wednesday." Cassandra was still stroking Rachel's arms up and down, because Rachel was still pretty jumbled.

"And for how long?"

"Till Sunday."

"Okay, there's nothing to freak out about. They miss you, they just want to see you."

"Yes."

"So, everything okay?"

"I think so."

"Good."

"Do you..." Rachel didn't continue and suddenly broke eye contact to look at the floor, like something just walked over her feet. Cassandra waited a moment, but Rachel kept quiet, so she put her hand under Rachel's chin and lifted her head up, until they looked into each others eyes.

"What?"

"Do you want to meet them?"

"Is that why you freaked out?"

"No." Rachel just got Cassandra's 'I-know-you're-lying' look. "Okay, yes, but not just because of that."

"Okay, well, do you want me to meet them? Did you tell them anything?"

"No, I didn't."

"If you want me to meet them, we can do that and if you don't think it's a good idea, I understand." Rachel's face went from panicked and confused to certain in less than a second, and it confused Cassandra.

"No. I don't want to lie to them and I don't want to hide you. You don't deserve that."

"Are you sure?" Just because Rachel looked determined, didn't mean she really was sure about what she was saying.

"Yes."

"Do you think they'd want to go see NYADA?"

"Definitely."

"That could turn out problematic."

"Why?" Cassandra had to laugh little.

"I don't think they would be very fond of the idea of you and your teacher together."

"That...probably is true." The idea of meeting Rachel's parents was a little frightening, Cassandra never met parents. She doesn't even spend much time with her own and add the fact that these were her students parents made it even more complicated. So, she needed to think about it for a moment, not whether or not to meet them, but how to meet them. She walked over to the living room, with Rachel in a tow, because she was still holding her hand to give her some support. The sat down on the couch and Rachel snuggled up to her.

"So, we won't lie to them, we just leave this one fact out, or what?"

"Yeah."

"Alright, I'll just take a few days off."

"You just take a few days off?" Rachel turned to Cassandra, one eyebrow raised and a look that showed her disbelief.

"Yeah, Brody can fill in."

"Brody?"

"He's a good dancer and a good teacher."

"Oh god, this is all just...I don't even know. It's so sudden."

"Sudden? They told you three days before they come."

"Exactly!" Rachel raised her hands in the air and let them fall down to show her point, which didn't work like intended, because Cassandra had to laugh.

"I don't think that's sudden. You can still plan something, maybe book a table at a restaurant or something. I mean, I'm sure they want to see New York too, but some private time with you would be nice for them, right?"

"You're sweet." Rachel sat straight up and put on a face that was a mixture of disbelief and suspicion.

"Wow, that sounded almost like you believe it."

"It surprised me, that you put so much thought into this."

"There are certain things you don't know about me."

"I'm glad I can get to know you better." Rachel gave her a quick kiss on the lips.

"So am I."

"I need to home and talk to Kurt."

"Okay."

"But it's only Sunday. I have enough time." Rachel relaxed a bit and Cassandra was glad about it.

"Do you want to do something today?"

"I don't know, do you?"

"I gotta talk to Brody and he needs to come over."

"Okay."

"Do you want him to know? I mean, if he comes over and you're here, he probably can put two and two together."

"I didn't intend to tell him."

"Is that an answer?"

"Do you think I should be here?"

"Can't you just answer my question first?" She was just mocking Rachel. "I think you should be here, but that's just because, I don't want you to leave."

"I don't want to leave."

"Can't be without?"

"No, your place is just so much cooler."

"I love you too."

"When's he coming?"

"I don't know, I just texted him, he didn't answer yet."

"And what time did you tell him to be here?"

"In two hours, why?"

"So." Rachel crawled over and left Cassandra no choice, but to lean back, which made it possible for Rachel to come closer. She had a grin on her face. "We have two hours." Cassandra had an idea of what Rachel was up to and Rachel confirmed it when she leaned down and kissed her. "Any ideas?" Rachel gave her another kiss, but then moved to her earlobe and down her jawbone and placed a kiss on every inch on the way.

"Oh, I'm sure you have something on your mind."

"I do." She was moving her kisses more south, to Cassandra's collarbone.

"I didn't think you'd be so-" Cassandra didn't finish her sentence, because Rachel place an open mouthed kiss right between her breast, which made her gasp for air.

"What?"

"Keen." After that and in a very smooth, but quick motion, Cassandra flipped them both. Rachel always was amazed at how Cassandra did it, but her mind quickly was elsewhere, when Cassandra gave her the same treatment Rachel just gave to Cassandra.

"Shut up." They were lying on the couch, Cassandra was half asleep and Rachel was watching her. Especially her features and the rise and fall of her breathing. But this made her sit up.

"Excuse me?"

"Be quiet." Cassandra knew she should've used different words.

"I didn't say anything." As soon as she said it, she heard what Cassandra me at and was confused that she hadn't heard it before. "Okay, I heard it too, but that wasn't me, somebody's on the door."

"What?" Cassandra turned around, stretched and sat up.

"There's a knock."

"Argh. That's probably Brody."

"Oh god, he's too early!"

"Doesn't matter, I need to open the door." Cassandra climbed over Rachel and gave her a quick kiss, before she stood up and quickly put her outfit back on.

"What, like now? You can't- I'm still-." To see Rachel this irritated was funny and Cassandra didn't try to hide her smirk.

"I will open the door, he probably already knows someone is here, so you could hide and I say you're shy or stay." Rachel will looked lost, but didn't move, so Cassandra figured she should Rachel remind of something. "But you might wanna put on some clothes." This made Rachel look down at herself, back at Cassandra, who already was standing at the door and quickly put on her clothes.

"Just say I was here for a lesson."

"I'm not gonna lie."

"Please!"

"I don't necessarily have to tell the truth, but I'm not gonna lie." Whatever that meant, Rachel wasn't sure, she was sure that was Cassandra's final answer and she was proved right when Cassandra gave her a smile and opened the door. The smile irritated Rachel, it was so sweet and honest, it didn't fit Cassandra nor the moment. It was so full of love.

"Hey Brody! Come back."

"Oh. Hi. Sorry, I thought maybe you're home and we'd have more time." Rachel saw Brody standing in the doorframe, but he didn't see her, yet.

"Come in." He did as he was told, Cassandra closed the door behind him and almost ran into him. He was just standing there, barely two steps into the apartment.

"Rachel?"

"Hi Brody." Rachel figured to at least try to act normal, so she smiled her usual smile and walked over to him, to give him a hug. He hesitated, Rachel felt it, but just for a moment before he hugged her back. He definitely looked confused.

"What are you doing here?"

"I-"

"Yeah, well, doesn't really matter, does it?" Rachel didn't mind, that Cassandra interrupted her and Cassandra walked towards the stairs. "I can't work next week."

"Okay."

"You can go upstairs, I've to talk to Rachel for a moment." Unseen by Cassandra and Rachel, he raised his eyebrows in suspicion, but quickly changed his demeanor.

"Okay." They waited for him to get upstairs and then Cassandra spoke.

"I won't lie to him. I don't want you to lie to him either."

"But you could get fired-"

"That, I don't care about, what I care about is, that I'm not your little secret-"

"You're not."

"If you lie, I certainly feel that way and I told you what I'd do if you ever deny us."

"Okay. What should we say then?"

"I usually don't talk much with him, well, I tell him what to do, but we're not really making conversation."

"Okay, I think you should go upstairs now, he'll get suspicious.

"You think, when you stay down here, he won't?"

"Yeah, you've got a point there."

"So, go get your bandages and come upstairs."

"I totally forgot them, but why should I put them on now."

"Because your doctor said so." Then Cassandra put a finger under Rachel's chin and slowly raised it, until their eyes met. Rachel looked a little confused and opened her mouth to say something, but Cassandra put her finger on Rachel's lips. "I love you." Cassandra was just whispering, but they were close enough that Rachel could hear it. Her finger was still on Rachel's lips, so Rachel couldn't say anything back. It felt like forever for Rachel, because neither of them said anything, but she didn't mind. Then Cassandra smirked and kissed Rachel. Rachel's heart skipped a beat, she wasn't sure whether it was because, she was surprised or because, it was an amazing kiss. It gave Rachel goose bumps and when their lips parted again, Rachel took a deep breath and wondered how long they were standing there.

Cassandra had to smirk, because she still could do that to Rachel who was flushed and looked irritated.

"I should go upstairs now."

"Yeah." Rachel still sounded out of breath.

"Get your bandages."

"Okay." It was funny to watch Rachel like this, but Cassandra had to shake it off, because Brody was waiting upstairs. She didn't know how long they let him wait, but it was long enough, so she quickly walked upstairs. Brody was standing in the middle of the room and saw her through the mirror, he turned around and Cassandra approached him.

"Okay, so, I can't work next week."

"The whole week?"

"Yeah."

"May I ask why?" He knew she wouldn't answer, but he still wanted to ask.

"No. I want you to fill in."

"Okay."

"We'll go through everything I want you to teach the others."

"Okay. I have a question."

"Doesn't mean I've to answer."

"Yeah, I know. I just... I was...why was Rachel here?"

"For all I know she still is."

"Why?"

"Because she likes my presence." Cassandra sounded sarcastic. Brody didn't say anything, because he wasn't sure whether Cassandra was kidding or not. The fact that she answered was confusing enough. "You should do the tango on Monday and see how they're doing, if they still can do it like last time it's okay, if not you've Tuesday and Wednesday to show them. Thursday you can go through standard moves and do whatever you want on Friday."

"Okay."

"Any other questions?"

"Um, actually, I do have a question." She just stared at him and waited for him to continue. "I know, I've been your student for over a year now and we've already done the tango, but I didn't teach anybody."

"That's why you're here."

"Good."

"We should start, because I didn't plan on spending my whole Sunday on teaching you guys." Cassandra walked around him to the stereo, to turn the music on and he followed her a few steps.

"Are you sure Rachel hasn't left?"

"I'm right here! Sorry, I got a call. Hey Brody." As soon as he heard Rachel, Brody turned around and walked towards her. Rachel was still standing close to the stairs. They hugged and he had a genuine smile on his face.

"Hi Rach, how're you?"

"I'm fine, you?"

"Me too, for now. So, what's up with you and Cassie? Did she call you Rachel?" He was whispering, so Cassandra couldn't hear him.

"Yes."

"And did she order you here too? For practice, because you missed last week?"

"No, I-"

"I'm sure you two missed each other, but I have other plans for today."

"You do?" Brody and Cassandra looked both dumbfounded and Rachel realized, she just asked Cassandra about her plans. Which she wouldn't have dared two weeks ago. A second later Cassandra looked a little amused and answered, which made Brody look even more confused.

"Yes. You can sit down and we should warm up."

"Of course." Rachel was quickly by the couch. Cassandra turned up the volume, so she didn't hear Brody was right behind her.

"Something's wrong with her."

"What? Why?" Rachel turned around to see if Cassandra fell, but she was just stretching. Obviously Brody had seen the concerned look on her face.

"With you too. I mean, why'd you even ask her about her plans? Weirder even she answered."

"There's nothing wrong with her nor with me."

"Not so long ago, you told me otherwise."

"You should go to her." She warned Brody, because Cassandra was already watching them.

"You're right, otherwise she'll want to know what we're talking about." With that and a small smile he quickly walked over to her.

Rachel didn't pay them further attention, she took her phone and texted Kurt.

My dad's are coming in Wednesday, R.

While waiting for Kurt's reply she checked a few mails she got, a few were from her dads and she felt guilty for not talking to them. Those thought were quickly gone, because Kurt answered.

That's great, I've missed them. K.

Cassandra want let them know. R.

Rachel looked up from her text, but Cassandra and Brody were talking, or rather Cassandra was talking to Brody. Neither was paying attention to Rachel.

We should talk, K.

When? R.

While waiting for Kurt to answer, she watched them dance and thought. How would she tell her parents, what would they think? They probably wouldn't judge her. Rachel had to laugh a little about her own thoughts. She wondered why she was nervous, because she never felt this way when she introduced Finn to her parents. Or Jessy or Puck for that matter. Her thoughts wandered a little around and eventually back to whether or not she, or she and Cassandra should tell people about their relationship. They told Cassandra's parents. Also Kurt and Isabelle.

Okay, Cassandra was supposed to concentrate on Brody and she should teach him how to teach, but Rachel was starring at her. Obviously Brody didn't see it, so maybe she wasn't starring, just looking. Cassandra was busy, telling Brody what to do and how to do it, but every now and then she glanced over to Rachel.

"Stop." Something weird happened, as soon as Cassandra stopped, everything stopped. Brody stopped, the music stopped and Rachel stopped looking at her phone.

"Did I do something wrong?"

"No. No, we're done. You can change." Cassandra said no, but she didn't look like she meant it, she looked somewhat pissed.

"Okay." As soon as Brody realized that Cassandra's mood wasn't meant for him, he grabbed his things and went to the changing room. He felt sorry for Rachel, but he didn't want to feel sorry for himself.

Cassandra waited until Brody was gone, then she stared at Rachel.

"What?"

"This is work and you keep staring at me!"

"Oh."

"Yeah oh. Why?"

"I don't know, I was thinking."

"About?" Cassandra just wanted a simple answer or explanation, but Rachel never did that. Right now it was very annoying, she didn't like to be distracted while dancing.

"Well, I was wondering, you know."

"No, I don't and quite frankly I'm a little annoyed right now, so maybe you could just spill it out." As soon as she said it, she realized she didn't want it to sound so harsh, but Rachel just got to her nerves.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know it bothered you so much. I didn't mean to." Now she felt guilty and she didn't like that, but it changed her mood and her tone, so the next words weren't harsh anymore.

"Alright, alright. Still, I'd like to know why."

"You know, when my parents are coming, you want to meet them right?"

"God girl, if you don't want me to-"

"No, no, no, no. I was thinking who else you'd like to know."

"That's why you were staring? I don't know and I don't want anybody to know, if you're not comfortable with it."

"Okay. Just out of curiosity, what if I'd like Brody to know?" Curiosity. Sure.

"I'd like him to know as well."

"Why?"

"Because he would stop flirting with you and checking you out."

"I wasn't flirting." Rachel looked defensive.

"I didn't say that."

"But what about your job?" Somehow it always ended up there, so Cassandra thought about it for a moment before she answered. It was still the same, she didn't care that mug about the job, but she knew what Rachel meant.

"Well, I think we talked about this before and I don't think he would dare to tell anybody. I'm still his teacher and I'm intimidating."

"Did you say that with pride?"

"Yes, because I am. You want to tell him, don't you?"

"I don't want to sneak around, but I am worried about your job. I know, I know, you're not, but I'd feel guilty anyway."

"I don't think I'd loose my job." Unfortunately, in exactly that moment Brody came back.

"Why'd you loose your job?" He looked confused and alarmed back and forth between Cassandra and Rachel. Their expressions confused him even more, because Rachel looked caught and Cassandra looked annoyed.

"I won't loose my job."

"Are you quitting?"

"No. It's too much fun to make you all feel miserable."

"Then what were you talking about?" Cassandra didn't answer and she didn't show any change in her expression, so he turned to Rachel. "Rachel?"

"I...we..."

"You don't have to answer him." Cassandra just looked at Brody, his expression changed from confused to more confused. Then he looked Cassandra in the eyes and he became angry.

"Don't tell her what to do, just because you're our teacher doesn't mean you can command us around."

"Watch it Brody and obviously I can. You're here, aren't you?" Cassandra knew she was provoking him, she didn't do it on purpose and obviously it worked, because he blushed and his breathing changed. Yes, she made him angry.

"I think I should leave."

"You know where the door is." He was still glaring at Cassandra, he didn't know what was going on here, but something was not right. Fighting with his teacher was probably not a good idea though. He grabbed his bag and waked a few steps towards the stairs, before he turned around.

"Are you coming?"

"So now you can tell Rachel what to do?"

"I was asking her, nothing else. Since when do you care? And why do you suddenly call her by her name?" This was going to end up badly.

"I don't have to answer to you."

"You know what? You-"

"Stop!" They hadn't seen her standing up, but Rachel was standing there and looked at them. Her expression was hurt and confused. "Both of you." Rachel was sure whatever he was about to say would make everything even worse, so she had to stop them.

"Rachel-" Brody stepped closer again.

"No. I need a moment to consider something okay? Just, please, be quiet."

"Don't let him push you."

"I think you shouldn't either." Now they were fighting again, but this time Rachel got angry, so she raised her voice.

"Obviously you two don't understand. I want you to stop fighting. That shouldn't be too hard, I thought we were all grown ups here." Rachel let out a breath non of them knew she was holding. "Alright. Can I talk to Brody for a moment?" She didn't know what she was about to tell him, but she knew she had to separate them.

"Sure. Go on." Cassandra crossed her arms on her chest and waited.

"Alone."

"You want me to leave?"

"Please." Cassandra didn't say another word. She glared at Brody and walked a little closer to Rachel, not too close, but so, that only she could hear what Cassandra had to say.

"If anything happens-"

"I'll handle it. Please, I know what I'm doing." They both knew she was lying, but Cassandra wouldn't win the argument. Not with Brody in the room and she didn't want to with him there.

"You don't have to tell him anything you don't want to."

"I understand." There was nothing else Cassandra could say to Rachel, so she walked past Brody towards the stairs.

"Watch it." With that she left.

"What's going on Rachel?" Brody immediately stepped closer, he wanted to comfort Rachel and gently touched her arm, to calm her down. Rachel stepped back from him and sat down again.

"Give me a moment okay?"

"I don't understand what's going on." Okay, so he's not going to give her the moment she needed. Maybe it's better that way, she would just over think it and the outcome wouldn't change.

"I know, I'm sorry."

"You don't need to be sorry, I don't know why she flipped out. It's kinda weird, isn't it?"

"No. No, it's not."

"She flipped out, because I asked what you were talking about. So, I'd say that's weird."

"She didn't flip out, you did, when she told me I don't have to answer you." He sat next to her and was still trying to comfort her, but that changed now, probably because he felt offended.

"I just wanted to know what you were talking about. Why didn't she just say it?"

"Because of me. I'll tell you, but you have to accept it and you can't tell anybody and you cannot freak out."

"Okay."

"Seriously."

"I'll try my best." He sounded genuine, so Rachel took a deep breath before she turned to him.

"I...I am in love." Brody didn't say anything, but Rachel knew he didn't understand what she meant. "With her."