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Over the next day after she left the Abrams, Quinn went through her normal Sunday activities and she found her mind wandering to Artie and those blue eyes. During church, brunch with her mother and grandparents, studying for her physics test, and making brownies for the other volunteers at the local SPCA. She had no clue why she was thinking about Artie like this, she was supposed to be dating Sam not Artie. But that was exactly it, she didn't feel scared or worried that he would push her to do something that she didn't want to do when she was with Artie. It was different with Sam and Finn, not only did she have to constantly be on her guard but she felt as if she could only be the head cheerleader and not her nerdy self.

Quinn was glad it was Monday so she would stop thinking about a certain boy and on stuff that mattered, like school, cheerleading, glee, and volunteering (in short- what would get her out of Ohio). Yet again on her way from French to Spanish (she was a natural at languages) Quinn was thinking about Artie.

"Heard you spent the night at wheel's house. I didn't know that his type could get it on, Brittany must have been telling the truth." Santana's sharp voice broke Quinn's thoughts as she spun around angrily.

"What on earth are you talking about Santana? Artie and I were working on our duet's project and the weather got really bad! I would like to remind you that Artie is a person to, and I am sure he can 'get it on' so why don't you just leave him alone!" Quinn snapped back, she was sure that her face was bright red by this point. Santana just smirked at her and stalked off to her next class.

"Hey, Quinn, um thanks." Quinn spun around in her anger and almost ran into Artie. He was sitting there, his face purple with embarrassment ready to turn around as fast as he could.

"Oh! Artie! I didn't know you were there. I, uh, hope you had a good day yesterday after I left."

"Yeah it was fine, I was wondering if you wanted to rehearse one more time before we perform tomorrow."

"Sure! I have volunteering at the SPCA after glee until seven, but I could pick you up after that and we could go to my house this time."

His face turned even purpler as he said, "I would prefer to be around my house at that time, if you don't mind." He twisted his hands in his lap and suddenly spit out, "Mom is also making pecan pie tonight, so that is why… I mean. I'm sorry I should go." He turned around so fast that he ran over her toes, as she let out a gasp of pain he managed to get out, "Oh my gosh, Quinn, a-a-are you alright?"

"Never knew you were so heavy Abrams." Quinn let out a shaky laugh while she winced as she tried to put her foot down.

"You need to go to the nurse Quinn." She shook her head quickly, "I know you have a huge French quiz, I saw you studying after our Physics test, but you look really hurt." Her eyes started to water as he pulled her down onto his lap, "I'll give you a ride." Artie whispered into her ear as he started to maneuver down the crowded hallway.

Quinn drove up to Artie's house that night, after a quick Subway run, for the second time in less than a week. She didn't feel nervous as she rang the doorbell like she did when she went over to Sam or Finn's house, and was oddly comforted by that fact.

"Quinn! Hi! I missed you!" Quinn barley even saw the front door open before Leah attacked her. "Artie is in the bathroom right now but can you come see the new dress I got for my American Girl Doll?"

"Sure honey! I missed you too." Quinn practically had to run after Leah, barley having time to give a quick hello to Eric and Caroline. She suddenly realized why Artie was so reserved that morning about coming over to her house.

"Hey, Quinn, I'm hate to do it, but I'm going to have to kidnap you from Leah." Little did Quinn know, but Artie had been watching them for about two minutes while Quinn carefully fingered every dress that Leah passed her. He felt an overwhelming swoop of gratitude towards Quinn, Brittany would never do that, and come to think of it Leah always ran away from Tina. He assumed that came from Tina's sense of style.

"OK, Leah I'll come over to see more again OK?" Leah nodded as Quinn stood up and followed her brother out of the room.

"Quinn, you seem to get better every time I hear you sing! How much did you practice yesterday?" Artie stared up in her in amazement as she hit the last high note crystal-clear and beautiful. To his surprise her face crumpled. "Is your toe OK? I know it's only jammed and everything but- I'm sorry if I did anything!"

She sat down on his bed and said slowly, "You don't have to be embarrassed in front of me Artie." He looked at her in confusion, "Today, right before the whole toe-jamming escapade you seemed really embarrassed by everything I said."

"Quinn- I don't want to scare you away, I only started talking to you last week, but I would like us to stay friends for at least a little while, and I don't want to frighten you with my complications." She looked at him for a second, got off his bed, and drew him in for a hug. Suddenly they found their lips touching... Artie thought he must be dreaming, kissing Quinn Fabray? Quinn thought that this was the sweetest kiss she had ever had, but she needed to get out of there before she got carried away.

"I have to go Artie, I'm sorry I did that, I have to go." Before he could say a word she was gone.

I have no clue where I am going to take this. Any suggestions?

Thanks so much for reading!