Your Turn
DISCLAIMER: GLEE AND THEIR CHARACTERS DO NOT BELONG TO ME.
Monday II
A/N: Eeee, thanks for the response guys! I'm sure you all want to know how Quinn knew all that stuff...you'll find out eventually!
xxxx
It's 3PM and Rachel has just finished organizing her list of things to buy, things to do and finalized activites for her upcoming party.
Right now the girl is doing something that is very rare for an ambitious girl like herself. She is lying on her bed, staring at her ceiling then at her dresser. It was covered in pictures, mostly pictures of herself and her dads. Then there were several pictures of Glee club at sectionals and at Regionals. At that moment she decides that she needs to take more pictures.
Then her cell phone vibrates. Rachel hopes that it's Quinn, seeing that the girl hasn't messaged her throughout the whole day. She tends to be more responsive at night, which makes her wonder what she does during the afternoon and everyone already knows what she does in the morning.
Hey Rachel! Artie and I are going to watch a movie, wanna come? -Tina
Rachel smiles at the device. Tina was most definitely the kindest one in the entire Glee club although shy. They never really hung out or had any talks more intimate than the lectures Rachel gave to the Glee club, but the brunette was fond of the asian. Mostly because she rarely objects to any of her suggestions.
I'd love to come! I appreciate the invitation. -Rachel
And then she realizes that Artie and Tina are a couple...meaning that she'd be a third wheel.
Is it okay if I bring someone else? -Rachel
She stares at the cell, hoping for a quick response.
Yeah, sure! Just meet us at the theatre at 4 okay? -Tina
Of course, see you later then. -Rachel
With a sigh of relief the brunette stands up, pacing in circles. Who is she going to invite? Surely it had to be someone she was comfortable enough with to converse with throughout the entire event seeing that Artie and Tina will be caught up in each other...Finn? No, he would try something, that's for sure. Puck? Was that even a question? Brittany? No, Santana would have to come making Rachel the fifth wheel.
Hey Rach, what's up? -Quinn
"Oh! Quinn!" Rachel squeals out loud, jumping up a little. The blonde girl had such incredible timing.
I'm going to a movie with Artie and Tina in approximately an hour. Would you like to accompany us? -Rachel
Are you asking me out on a double date, Berry? -Quinn
NO! I am simply asking for your company so that I'm not a third wheel. -Rachel
So you're using me? -Quinn
Quinn! Stop teasing me and just say yes already. -Rachel
The brunette was giggling, texting now an art to her.
I'll come pick you up at 3:50 k? -Quinn
Affirmative. -Rachel
Now, what to wear?
xxxx
It was hard to deny everyone. Even Mercedes sent a text to Rachel asking the scoop between her and Quinn. It was as if everyone suddenly cared about her love life. No one was this curious about Finn or Puck or Jesse. At least they weren't grossed out by the concept. Of course with Kurt on Glee club it was obvious that no one was homophobic. Well maybe the guys, just a little.
It's 3:45PM and Rachel's staring at herself in the mirror. She's wearing a yellow shirt with a cute rabbit on it followed by a reasonably lengthed skirt. It reaches an inch or two above her knees which isn't so bad. The girl was contemplating on whether the animal shirt was a good idea or not, but frankly she was too attached to the shirt to really think it through properly.
"I'm ready," she mutters to herself, flashing a dazzling smile to her reflection.
Saying goodbye to her fathers, the young diva makes her way outside to see Quinn already parked in her driveway.
"You're early," Rachel points out, getting into the car.
"Someone seems eager," Quinn teases, smirking at the smaller girl.
The car ride was a little less than awkward. As the two talked about their day, Rachel could only think about what she had confessed to many the day before. Was she going to make a move anytime soon? Quinn was obviously more than ready and this outting with Artina (yes, that's what she calls the couple) could prove to be something more than just the brunette calling the blonde for some help so that she didn't have to be a third wheel.
"What movie are we watching?" Quinn then asks as the two get out of the car.
"I am actually not sure, to be honest with you," Rachel replies, not noticing when her hand finds its way to Quinn's, fingers intertwining ever so snuggly.
"Well knowing Artie and Tina, it's probably some romantic comedy," the blonde responds, smirking secretly to herself in regards to Rachel's subtlety.
xxxx
And boy were they correct.
The four sat together at the very front of the theatre (because of Artie, of course) for the screening of some romantic comedy Rachel didn't really care to remember. In fact she was more focused on the strawberry scented blonde who was sitting next to her. The seating arrangement went Artie at the end, Tina, Rachel then Quinn.
The ex-cheerio refuses to let go unless Rachel does, and the young diva still doesn't seem to notice. Instead she is deep in conversation with Tina regarding the actors and actresses in the film. As this goes on, Quinn rolls her eyes before noticing a very bored looking Artie.
"Rach, let Tina go back to her date," the blonde whispers rather...seductively, if possible. Rachel can feel the blood rushing to her cheeks and Quinn does her best to stop herself from laughing.
As the previews roll by, Rachel can't help but make soft comments to the girl next to her. Not that Quinn minds, of course. Having the brunette's hot breath against her ear wasn't something she'd complain about.
It entertains her greatly, how much Rachel had to say about basically everything. The choice of background music (the girl knew her tunes very well), the setting, the lighting of the scene, the acting, the chemistry, the outfits, the names...everything. It was almost annoying, but Quinn could care less about the movie.
In the middle of the main couple's first kiss, Rachel realizes something. Her eyes dart downwards to see her hand in Quinn's and very secure. Odd, was that where that warmth was coming from? It felt so right that she couldn't even tell it was happening. But now that she was very aware of its presence, she can't help but stare at it.
This of course is obvious to Quinn seeing that the whispering had stopped. Her hazel eyes wander to the side to see Rachel contemplating on their hand holding. Perhaps more can be done? The blonde doesn't think twice when she moves their hands to rest on Rachel's lap.
The two are having a staring contest now. An action that Santana would horrifyingly call 'eye sex, so ew, get a room'. Quinn simply squeezes and Rachel looks hesitant, her eyes wandering back and forth between their linked fingers and the blonde's burning eyes. What was supposed to happen now? Rachel wonders, continuosly allowing Quinn to have her way.
And that's when Tina offers Rachel some popcorn, and then Quinn. The two refuse, but Rachel goes off into a rant about how too much popcorn is unhealthy. And thus, our favourite ex-cheerio tickles her fingers along Rachel's thigh, causing her to jerk immediately.
"Rachel, you okay?" Tina asks, concerned.
"I-I'm f-fine," the brunette responds, suddenly finding that speech was very hard to accomplish.
She turns to glare at Quinn who was obviously trying to hide her amusement.
"What's the matter, Berry?" she challenges, her face getting closer to the brunette's.
"Nothing, Quinn. For your information I-" Quinn's face was way too close now, and those fingers, damn, what are those fingers doing? Rachel couldn't comprehend or even breathe.
"You?" the teasing girl repeats, her face only an inch away from Rachel's, her eyes darting from those brown eyes to those full lips.
"I...would like to go back to enjoying the movie, if you please. You should also try to focus, Quinn. Despite the mediocre acting and the lack of chemistry between the two main characters, it actually isn't that bad compared to modern films," the young diva uses all of her strength to turn away from Quinn and back to the screen. Oh look, the dramatic first couple fight.
And the blonde relishes in the fact that their fingers are still intertwined.
xxxx
By the end of the movie Rachel finds herself tearing up, just a little.
"Who knew they'd break into a final musical number?" Quinn asks outloud, rolling her eyes.
"I thought it was pretty cute," Tina admits, pushing Artie across the bustling theatre floor.
"Yeah, even though their lip synching was off," the wheel-chaired boy says, laughing along with Tina.
"I can't believe you're crying," the blonde teases, hooking her arm around Rachel since their hands had seperated a while ago.
"Would you stop that? The ending just caught me by surprise, is all," she looks away, trying to fight a smile.
"So did you guys like the movie?" the asian girl asks once they're out of the theatre.
"It was okay," Artie says shrugging, "Not my first choice and not very realistic, but it was nice spending time with you."
Tina smiles shyly at this, and the other two girls can't help but smile at the innocence of the romance before them.
"We're gonna go now, guys," Quinn says, noticing that the two were obviously wanting a moment of peace.
"What's our next destination, Quinn? Why the rush?" Rachel asks, only slightly oblivious. Forcing her gaze back onto Artina she realizes right away and mouths a silent 'Oh'.
Artie mouths a thank you to Quinn.
"See you on Saturday then," Tina yells out, waving at the blonde dragging Rachel.
"Farewell!" Rachel reluctantly says, not resisting Quinn's pull.
xxxxx
Quinn's car is parked in front of the Berry house but no one makes a move.
"Quinn," Rachel finally speaks up, turning to the blonde.
"Yes, Rachel?" she responds, smiling.
"Why do you like me?"
Well, wasn't that surprising? Quinn's eyes widen at the question, then soften immediately after. The sparkle in Rachel's eyes is soft, wanting nothing but the truth.
"I mean, what exactly is it that you find attractive? What physical aspect or personality trait do you find likeable in someone like myself? You always called me things like Man Hands, Treasure Trail, Tranny, Stubbles. I know you find me annoying and you've never praised my singing before, making me think that there is absolutely nothing about me that you are fond of. Finn, even though I no longer have feelings for him...if it wouldn't end up in his heart breaking, I'd run to him in a heartbeat. He's the only one who has shown any appreciation for my talent and hard work and he's even told me that he loves me-"
"I love you," Quinn says sternly, burning a hole into Rachel's eyes.
There's a long pause before anything else is said. Quinn wants so badly to answer the young diva's previous question, but she also wants to hear Rachel return her feelings.
"I have to go," the brunette responds instead, obviously flustered by the three words. It didn't feel the same coming from Quinn, in this moment. When Finn had confessed to her of his feelings after she told him to 'break a leg', she was surprised, but happy. This time around she wasn't even sure what that feeling in the pit of her stomach and chest was.
"Rach, you have to stop running from me."
"I'm not running, I simply have an agenda to adhere to. Farewell," and with that she storms out of the car and quickly disappears into her house.
Quinn lets out a heavy sigh, wishing that she didn't fall for the most stubborn girl in the world.
A/N: Sorry this came out later than expected. I was doing orientation these past two days and therefore I was out a lot and sleeping a lot. I can't believe I'm graduating this year, guys! Grade 12 here I come! Anyway, Tuesday: lots of Brittana as Britt asks Rachel to hang out at the park with them.