Hey guys what's going on. You will love this chapter I promise and things won't turn out the way sorry it took so long. I lost a lot of my story updates so I'm rewriting and stuff. Anyway thank you for the alerts and reviews I'm glad you guys liked this story it's been an amazing journey that is far from over. As promised this chapter is way longer than the previous one.

Enjoy!

Previously

"Sam it's not like we were going to be the only ones there why is it such a big deal if I'm there or not?" I asked

"You wouldn't understand it Rachel you've always known where you're going to sleep or where your next meal comes from. But I have and I love you guys but I was fortunate enough to be where I am now and I am not turning my back on those in need" Sam said sitting.

"Let's put this to a vote. All in favor of doing the show?" Mr. Schue asked

I raised my hand along with several others except Quinn. I gave her a nudge and she looked at me.

"I'm not doing that show Rach" she said simply easing me out her embrace picking her back pack up and leaving the room.

Rumor Has It/ Someone Like You Chapter 18

QPOV

Silence is deafening when you and the person you love are fighting. I cut the engine to my car sitting outside Rachel's house. This is not how I wanted us to spend our evening but I wasn't about to change my mind. Everyone has the right to choose their own paths but what they are doing is selfish in my opinion.

"Are you going to stay?" she murmured

I shook my head and turned away from her looking at nothing in particular. She sighed loudly "Will you at least look at me?" she asked turning my head towards hers with her finger.

"Talk to me Quinn" her eyes pleaded wreak of desperation.

"Sam was right Rach; you wouldn't understand this"

She took my hand "Help me to understand it then. Don't shut me out because you think I won't get it. I want to know what you are thinking so please if it's something you think I don't get explain it to me" she begged

I felt my walls shooting up shutting her out because she was requesting something I don't think I could give her. I want to but I don't think I can.

"I can't, not right now I have to go see you tomorrow" I said pulling my hand from hers. I continued to feel her gaze bore through the back of my head as I pretended to face the house in front hers. I heard rustling behind me and the door opened then closed.

"Will you at least let me know you got home safe?" she asked.

I turned to see her defeated look as she leaned through the passenger window.

"Sure Rach" I said simply starting the car and pulling out of her drive way Driving absentmindedly I spontaneously decided to go see Shelby and Beth, it's been a while since I last saw them and Beth always helped to clear my head because my every thought is focused solely on her. Since the end of The TroubleTones Shelby got a job teaching at another school not far from Lima. She was starting in January so when they moved Puck and I wouldn't have to go too far to see Beth.

I knocked on the door playing with my jacket as I often did when I was feeling nervous. Shelby came to the door with Beth in hand and immediately I felt a smile grace my face.

"Quinn what a nice surprise" she said opening the door further for me to enter.

"Hey Shelby, hey Beth" I said in a sing song way as she smiled at me. "I haven't seen her in a while and I wanted to come spend some time with her I'm sorry for just dropping in on you like this" I said

"No no it's fine, I'm actually glad you're here I would love to take a shower would you mind watching her while I do that?" she asked handing her to me.

"Oh course not, take as long as you want" I said settling onto the ground with Beth. She giggled pulling on my hair then clapping joyously. I laughed along with her handing her the little tiger Puck got her the last time we came together to see them. I opened my legs sitting her in between them while she played with the tiger.

"Can you say tiger?" I asked her. She looked up our eyes met and it was like looking into a mirror. She smiled showing the three teeth in her mouth holding the tiger above her head for me to hold.

"That's right, can you say tiger?" I asked watching her bang the tiger into the ground.

"Ta!" she said loudly

"Ti-ger….say it with me ti…"

"Ta!"

"Ger…"

"Ta!" she said again shaking the tiger above her until it dropped and hit her in the head. She looked angrily at the tiger throwing it away from her and looked up at me again. I pulled her onto my right thigh.

"Let me see" I said moving the hand she held on her head. I inspected her for any damage but after seeing nothing worrying I placed a kiss on her forehead. "There all better" Her eyes locked on mine and she looked at me like I was crazy. Both hands pushed her off my leg and she tried to steady herself. Successfully standing I watched as she looked at me a little unsure.

"Are you gonna walk now little B?" I asked Shelby told me she's been trying to get her footing for a while. Her head turned away looking ahead and she took one shaky footstep forward.

"Shelby, Shelby" I yelled excitedly reaching for my phone but realizing I didn't have it.

Shelby came running out of the bedroom barely dressed with still wet hair. "What? What is it? Is she okay?" she asked

I pointed not able to break the smile on my face. "Look"

Beth took another shaky step forward with her hands up towards Shelby. Shelby had her phone out and was now on her knees filming Beth's first steps. My heart swelled with pride and joy that this little being is a part of me.

"Come on Beth come to mama" she said as Beth took another step giggling loudly.

"Oh my God she's walking" I said not noticing the tears falling from my eyes. "She's walking" I said again. She reached Shelby who picked her up laughing loudly and kissing her all over. This was such a beautiful moment and I will forever be elated that I got to witness it firsthand.

"I love you little B" I whispered watching her with Shelby. Though I felt many things I couldn't help but feel joy, the joy a mother has for her child.

RPOV

I began to get extremely worried now it's been almost 2 hours since Quinn dropped me off and I still hadn't gotten her text that she's home. I sent her a text after calling a number of times and angry or not its common courtesy to answer the phone when someone calls you. I was about to call again when the doorbell rang. I walked down the stairs as quickly as I could without falling when I opened the door my face fell seeing Finn standing there.

"What are you doing here?" I asked looking at his hand to see a poorly wrapped box which he handed to me.

"Your birthday was yesterday but I didn't see you, any of you actually which is weird because you of all people never miss a day of school but you start hanging out with Quinn and all of sudden you ditch school, get suspended and become friends with the same kids who picked on you for years" he said handing me the present.

Is he kidding me?

"Are you kidding me right now?" I saw him cringe and I smirked at his obvious aversion to be hit in the balls and slam the door in his face.

"You're a hypocrite Finn Hudson, you want me to forget the fact that you stood by not once or twice but many MANY times while others insulted me. Those same girls you don't want to see me hanging out with you have laughed as they made me the butt of their jokes but you never attempted to defended me, not once while we were together could you do that. You are so self-centered and obnoxious; when your own brother needed you, you couldn't be there for him. You were so willing to look past him being bullied just so the heat wouldn't be turned on you" I took a breath and started again.

"You act as if everyone hadn't had their suspicions about Santana and Brittany but unlike you we had sense enough to know that it is their business and not ours but you took it upon yourself to make sure the whole world knows that she's gay. Have you ever once thought that something as delicate as a person's sexuality is something you don't use against them just because they pissed you off? It's not even the first time you did it; yeah I heard what you called Kurt when your parents were first moving in together. You act as if the world is against you but really Finn the truth is you are still too immature to realize that you can't treat people the way you do. You know why we broke up and yet you took it upon yourself to not only manhandle me in the hallways but you try to kiss me against my will, now you think a half assed attempt to look sweet is going to make me run back into your arms? Get over it I'm with someone else" I closed the door locking it and walked to my room.

When I got there I saw a single text and my heart stopped.

We need to talk; I'm coming over – S

I slowly breathed in and out realizing it wasn't Quinn but Santana instead. Taking my phone and walking downstairs she knocked (more like banged) on my door as I reached the landing. I opened the door to a pissed off expression.

"Was that-" she started pointing towards the street.

"Yeah nothing happened" I said as she closed the door behind her.

"By nothing do you mean this thing that sat on the steps of your patio and him driving away?" sshe said showing me the present.

"I don't even want it in my hands you give it back to him and try not to be too bitchy when you do it. What's up?"

We were in the kitchen now sitting at the counter. "I wanted to know how you were doing. I know Quinn and she's probably already started to pull away from you"

"How do you know these things?" I asked a little shocked even though I shouldn't be.

"It's what she does. I will say this though between pregnancy and working with Otis and the kids changed who she was; he taught us that it was better to give back to our community. I'm actually ashamed of myself for not agreeing with Quinn when I had the chance"

"So you agree with her and Sam?"

"Rach try to think about it from their point of views at the very least Quinn's. They were ripped away from normalcy and forced into adult situations at 16 and 17. As Quinn's bestfriend I failed her…no don't shake your head Rach I failed her. She was miserable at Puck's and I should've been there for her more. I should've brought her to my house and made her stay with me from the get go just so she would be happier. It's easy to see why they are so passionate about this and I back them 100%. I'm not saying you have to because in the end we all make our own decisions but Brittany and I talked we won't be at that show tomorrow. We'll be at the shelter helping those who need it regardless of their story because I failed to help my bestfriend once but I won't ever do it again and people should have somebody there for them even if it is a stranger" Santana walked up to me and kissed my forehead.

"I can't and I won't tell you what to do baby girl either way make it based on how you feel and not what you think Quinn would want you to do. She'll love you regardless and we both know it"

Santana left just after my fathers came home saying something about dinner at Brittany's house. I helped my daddy with dinner then hung out with them for some time after. I tried not to worry about Quinn figuring that she would call me when she's ready.

"Everything okay honey?" my dad asked looking at me

I nodded not daring to open my mouth.

They both turned back to the television. I decided to take a gander at my phone to find a lingering message I hadn't realized came through while I was helping daddy with dinner.

I'm sorry I didn't call or text but I went over to Shelby's to spend some time with Beth and left my phone in the car. Guess what! She walked, her first steps ever and it was breathtaking. You are the first person I couldn't wait to tell I'll show you the video tomorrow. I'm home now and I promised my mom I'd spend some time with her so I'll see you tomorrow. I love you – Quinn

Again with the emotions; I swear being a teenager sucks when you're with someone I didn't know if to be relieved that she was safe, ecstatic that Beth took her first steps and that Quinn was there to see it, or giddy that she told me she loved me again. Deciding to make my reply short I sent her.

Glad you were there to see it I know you must be thrilled I can't wait to see the video. Have fun with your mom and tell her I say hi I'm making it an early night we have a big day tomorrow and I need my rest. Goodnight Quinn and sweet dreams – Rachel

QPOV

Coach Sylvester got Sam and I got out of our final classes earlier so we can go to the shelter. He sat in my passenger seat quietly listening to the sounds of Lifehouse playing. Rachel made sure I had this album in my car for when we go anywhere and honestly listening to it made me miss her and not want to shut her out more than I already did.

"Are you angry with Rachel?" Sam asked out the blue.

"What? No, why would you ask that?" I asked confused. I glanced over at him and he shrugged.

"It seemed that way, the way you stormed out of the glee meeting then you two weren't together today so I was wondering if you guys were okay"

He's right I hadn't said a word to Rachel since the text I sent her but that was more out of circumstance than anger. They have all been busy working for the show tonight and I didn't want to get in their way.

"I'm not angry at anyone. How could I be? No one did anything wrong" I replied

"Oh good, I like you guys together. She gets you in a way I don't think anyone ever did and you do the same for her. It would be a shame to see you let that go for something like this"

I nodded "You're right. I'll talk to her when we leave here"

"You should" He replied simply starting to sing along with the song.

Coach Sylvester smiled at Sam and me when we arrived. "Hello Q, Boy Q. I call you boy Q because you two look oddly alike. It's amazing they allowed you two to date for so long last year. Anyway you two will be joining the rest of your band of misfits at the serving tables" she said handing us aprons and hairnets.

"Wait a minute what are you talking about?" Sam asked

She pointed to a table where Rachel stood helping a little boy with his plate. I furrowed my brows watching her come around the table and bending to say something to the boy. Her dress grazed the ground and she smiled brightly at him as he spoke.

"Q stop ogling that beautiful girlfriend of yours and get over here and help us" Brittany said extremely serious. The crowd had been building so Sam didn't hesitate to go over to where Mike and Mercedes were serving. I tilted my head going over to where Rachel stood.

"Will you be my girlfriend?" I heard the little boy ask her as she helped him tie his shoe. Rachel laughed and I couldn't help but feel a smile creep to my face as well.

"You're sweet Casey but you see this beautiful young lady here walking towards us?" she asked and he nodded looking at me with his green eyes full of innocence.

"I'm her girlfriend and we wouldn't want to make her sad now would we?" he shook his head pouting slightly.

"Hey, who's this?" I asked

"This is my new friend Casey, Casey this is my girlfriend Quinn. We have to get back to work now but I'll make you a promise okay? Eat all of your vegetables and you and I will sing a duet together. How does that sound?" Rachel asked the boy who perked up excitedly nodding happily. He turned and walked over to a woman with green eyes like his who smiled at us as I helped Rachel off the floor.

"What are you doing here?" I asked not letting go of her hand

"I should've known that this situation would affect you the way it did and honestly I'm an insensitive jerk for not realizing how much more important this was that some stupid television special. I know you said you weren't angry but I still should've seen it. I told the rest of the club that I wasn't performing with them because this was more important and Santana and Brittany already decided to come and skip the show. So, with so many people missing the others decided that this was worth the sacrifice" I didn't know what to say really this girl truly was perfect. I pulled her into a hug and she kissed my cheek.

"Now let's get this badass Christmas on the way Fabray" she said pulling me behind the counter where the rest of the glee club stood.

"I'm glad you came" I whispered into her ear as I fixed my apron.

"Anywhere you are is where I want to be"

I loved that ending but that's just me more to come soon. The throwdown part of the chapter name was dedicated to Rachel telling Finn to go suck it.

Specks :)