AN: I'm not sure if this drabble really fits in this, but I feel like it does so I added it.
I had just recently decided that in this -verse Quinn never gave Beth up, so she'll appear again.
Also, show your support for Dianna by purchasing "Come See About Me" This number is just magickal! (ugly sobs for the perfection of the Unholy Trinity) I'll admit that when I heard that they'd be getting a group number I was hoping that they'd get equal singing time, but having Quinn take the lead while Santana and Brittany sing backup is good for me.
Rachel Berry has and possibly will always be a person of habit. Quinn Fabray knows this, and she should considering that she's the singer's girlfriend. As such she knows that at least once a week Rachel volunteers to read to children down at the library. And with a free schedule Quinn decides to tag along this time, bringing Beth with them.
Beth is a little too young to actually understand a word Rachel says, but she always starts cooing and clapping her tiny hands together whenever Rachel picks up a book and she'd get really quiet and awestruck once Rachel spoke the words on the first line; obviously she's picked up Quinn's love of reading, or perhaps her love of Rachel's voice. Either way she knew that her daughter would enjoy the day as much as she would.
The three girls enter the corner room where over two dozen kids patiently await Rachel's arrival. The moment the brunette passes the doorway, several pairs of eyes dart to her. The kids jump up, screaming, "Rachel!" completely ignoring the fact that they're in a library. The brunette squats down, welcoming as much of them as she can into a hug. Those that can't fit into her arms run around to hug her in any way they can.
Quinn smiles widely at the adoration that Rachel is receiving. She looks down at Beth and can't help but think of the future and the family that they'll make; a nice house, nothing too big or extravagant and maybe another kid or two. It both excites and scares Quinn that she has these kinds of thoughts so early in their relationship.
She shakes herself out of her musings and is a bit surprised to find that the kids are still clinging tightly onto her girlfriend. Her lips curve into a frown at their over affectionate behavior, but she chooses not to interfere. Rachel playfully complains about her legs hurting so the kids disperse. The brunette gets up and motions to the blonde next to her, "This is my friend, Quinn. And this is Beth." They had agreed earlier that introducing Quinn as her girlfriend probably wouldn't be the best choice.
The children wave and start introducing themselves all at the same time. It's a flurry of voices and Quinn can barely register a thing. She learns that the smallest girl there (who surprisingly has the biggest eyes as well) is named Isabelle, and that the red-headed, curly haired boy is Bobby. The green eyed blonde is Stephanie; she's with her brother, Cameron. The last that Quinn can recall is the raven-haired Asian girl, Jennifer.
After introductions get finished, the kids settle themselves on the rug. They're all sitting cross-legged, eagerly awaiting whatever story has prepared for them today. Quinn admits that it's adorable. She couldn't have found a better person to raise Beth with.
Rachel gets to her seat and pulls out a Winnie the Pooh book, which seems to be Beth's favorite. Quinn finds herself a spot towards that back and sits Beth in her lap; as much as she'd like to sit with her girlfriend, she can't help but feel uncomfortable doing so right now. She watches as Rachel opens up the storybook, holding it over her shoulder so the kids can see the artwork inside.
Quinn looks down at her daughter, noticing the way her hazel eyes light up. Her mouth is wide open as she listens attentively. Beth is always quite when Rachel reads. And so is everyone else. Quinn can't quite tell, looking at the back of their heads, but she guesses that all the kids have the same look on their faces.
She ignores them and just pays attention to Rachel and Beth. Her daughter is seemingly captivated by the tale, and Quinn wonders what she's seeing in her head. Some drool starts to drip down from the corner of her mouth from having her mouth open for too long. Quinn grabs a tissue from her bag and wipes her mouth. She keeps it nearby; no doubt that she'll have to use it again before long.
And she does.
When Rachel finishes all of her books, Quinn's face scrunches up in confusion. She feels likes she's farther back in the room than when the story started. She also doesn't like how close are to Rachel now, but her girlfriend looks happy. But even so, she's glad that they'll be leaving soon. She gets up from her seat and approaches her girlfriend. Quinn so wishes that she can do something couply, like holding hands or linking arm; both of which she's incapable of doing with Beth in her arms. She only offers a smile.
Quinn follows her as she puts books back in their proper places. A hand on Rachel's arm stops her actions though. They turn around to see the small girl (that Quinn remembers as being named Isabelle) with a bright smile on her face, tugging on Rachel with one hand while holding a box in the other. "Hi Rachel," she greets cheerfully. "I made you these!" She hands over the box. Rachel opens it, revealing an assortment of cookies, which Quinn has to admit looks delicious.
"Oh, you did?! That's so sweet!"
"Well, my mommy did," Isabelle corrects. "But I reminded her to make them vegan."
"Thank you so much. They look delicious!"
"Try one!"
"I would, but we can't eat in the library." Isabelle looks disappointed but nods in agreement. "I'll make sure to taste one as soon as I'm out the door. Okay?" Her grin widens as she nods her head fervently. Rachel has Isabelle and Quinn take the cookies to a table where the blonde can watch them while she finishes up.
Quinn thinks that she and Beth will wait alone, so she's obviously a bit surprised to see Isabelle sit right beside her. She's still beaming for ear to ear, and there's something about it that Quinn doesn't quite like. "How long have you known Rachel?" she asks suddenly.
"A couple years."
"Oh… and you two are good friends?"
"Yeah, the best of." Isabelle nods.
"Rachel's really pretty." Quinn offers a small smile. "I like her a lot and someday I'm going to marry her." Quinn internally glares at the tiny girl. She's so sweet that it's impossible to hate her, but she still has a thing for the blondes' girlfriend and that is a big no-no. "We're going to have a lot of kids!"
The rest of the conversation doesn't go any better.
Quinn's frowning by the time Rachel returns. She waits until they're out of the library to speak her mind. "I don't want you eating those cookies." Rachel stops midway from opening the door to her car and immediately spins around.
"What? Why not?" she asks. Her eyes drop to the box of delectable treats.
Quinn shrugs, saying, "I just have a bad feeling."
"Bad feeling? Baby, they came from a little girl. I'm sure they're fine. What's really the problem?"
"I already told you."
"Is this about Isabelle's crush on me?" Quinn is silent for a moment, too busy processing Rachel's words.
"You knew?!" Rachel laughs.
"Of course I knew, she's kind of obvious." Quinn huffs in annoyance. "Are you jealous?" Quinn ignores her, focusing instead on the child in her arms. "You are, aren't you?" Beth nods her head, seemingly in agreement. "Oh, you know I don't want anyone but you." Quinn's expression softens at the reassurance. "So… can I eat the cookies?"
"No."
"Quinn!"
"No, Rachel."
AN: Please, oh please give a full recap of Quinn's return. Even if I'm not watching Glee I'd watch it myself, but then I remember that Glee is covering that awful song that I won't even name so as to spoil this fic. (I'm guessing that that particular number is Finn's idea? How exactly are New Directions supposed to get past Sectionals?)