This Is Our Story:
"Rachel, I don't think you understand the concept of packing." Quinn mocked as she repacked her suitcase for the third time.
"I do, but I prefer unpacking."
"So do I but I'm not going to be away for long. Two weeks and then I'm back."
"That's not exactly the truth. Yes you're back for what two days and then you're off again."
"We knew this was going to happen though, baby. Besides you're coming out with me at some point."
"I know, I'll just miss you. I've just got used to you being around."
"I'll miss you too but do you remember what we decided?"
"I certainly do. I'm going to look while you're away, it might take my mind off of you. I doubt it though." Rachel laughed.
"You're going to be the only thing I think of while I'm away." Quinn said as she zipped her suitcase on and used the small padlock to lock the zips together. "Oh now look at you, taking away all my fun!" Rachel giggled.
"You've proven that it is necessary." Quinn teased. "I have a surprise for you actually. I wanted to give you it just before I left but your pouty face is making me sad." She added. Rachel's frown turned into a smile as she began bouncing up and down from her spot on the bed.
"Close your eyes." Quinn instructed. Rachel obliged and the blonde moved to the dressing table and picked up the surprise. Quinn slowly sat on the bed. She never took her eyes off Rachel ensuring that Rachel played by the rules. "Hold your hands out." Rachel did as she was instructed. Quinn placed the package into her hands.
Rachel felt the paper rustle as Quinn placed the parcel into her hands. It was heavy and immediately Rachel knew what it was. "Open your eyes." Quinn instructed. Rachel's eyes flew open and down toward the package in her hands. "I think I know what this is..." She said as she pulled the paper off the parcel. She removed the wrapping paper and turned the parcel over so that the front was facing her. "It's your novel, Quinn!" She squealed before turning to kiss her girlfriend.
"It most certainly is. It was the first one they published and I thought since you were the one who finally pushed me to submitting it again that you should have the very first copy."
"I love it Quinn. Thank you." She said before kissing her again. "I love the title... 'Only Time Will Tell' it's perfect. It fits the story so well. I'm so proud of you, baby. I really am."
"If I don't sell a single copy of this novel I'll still be happy because I've got you and I've got your approval."
"This is going to be a bestseller, I can feel it. Now go! Go and spread your words, I'll be right here waiting for you to get back!" Rachel ordered light-heartedly. Quinn kissed her girlfriend before she got up and picked up her suitcase.
"I'll call you when I've landed. I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too. I'm not coming to the door to say goodbye, because I know I'll break down. So go, and do it quickly." She laughed trying to fend off the tears.
"I love you." Quinn said as she closed the bedroom door. She felt a single tear fall down her face as she left the apartment but she knew it was only two weeks and Rachel would be there when she got back. She hoped that Rachel would always be there.
Once Rachel heard the apartment door shut she smiled away the tears. She traced her fingers over the front cover and carefully opened the book. She carefully flicked the pages and her eyes fell on the dedication. She'd been waiting to read this, she'd joked with Quinn for hours that she was going to have a battle to find words to beat her last one. Rachel knew that Quinn didn't have to dedicate this novel to her and she was just excited to see what her girlfriend had written. 'For you: There were years when I didn't think we'd happen but now we're locked in happiness. This is our story.' Rachel broke down in tears. Tears of joy. Tears of love.
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Quinn boarded the plane that was taking her to her first destination: North Carolina. Lindsay was already there and meeting her from the airport. Lindsay had been setting the promotional wheels in motion for a couple of weeks. She'd informed Quinn that there had appeared to be a lot of interest. The two weeks for the first part of the tour would be spent in North Carolina, touring the major cities. Quinn got her phone out and dialled Rachel's number.
"Hey beautiful." Quinn said before Rachel could speak.
"Hey baby, how was your flight?"
"Oh boring as always. I didn't have a pretty brunette to occupy my attention. I'm just waiting for my luggage so I can't talk for long, Lindsay's picking me up."
"That's ok, I just wanted to know you'd arrived safe, we're going to talk later aren't we?"
"Yes! I cannot wait!"
"Me either, but I hope this two week goes so fast, I miss you already!"
"I miss you too, before you know it I'll be back."
"I'll let you go baby, I love you."
"I love you too. I'll call you later. Bye." Quinn said before hanging up the phone. Just hearing Rachel's voice made her miss the brunette even more.
She walked through the airport and met Lindsay at arrivals. "Here's my favourite author." She said as Quinn approached. "Why the long face, Fabray? Let me guess... Rachel?" She said, answering her own question. Quinn gave a sombre nod. "It's only two weeks. Two weeks that are going to be so busy you won't miss that little diva."
"Impossible Lindsay."
"If you say so. Let's go to the hotel." Lindsay instructed and they walked over to the car.
Quinn walked into her hotel room and immediately flopped down on the bed. She took out her phone and texted Rachel. "Hey Rach, I know you're on stage right now but I just want you to know I'm thinking of you. Call me when you're free. I miss my little superstar. I love you. xxx"
The past six months had been a whirlwind, Quinn couldn't remember more than two days when she didn't see Rachel. These two weeks would kill her. She always thought people who couldn't survive without their partner were crazy but she'd clearly underestimated the ability and power of love. Her phone rang next to her snapping her out of her daydream. "Hello." She answered sleepily.
"Sorry baby, did I wake you?"
"No, I was just deep in thought. How was your show?"
"Same as usual."
"Have you had any more discussions about signing up for another run?"
"I haven't, but I really don't want to do it."
"Have you spoken to your Dads?"
"Yeah, they're coming to visit me this weekend. We'll talk about it more then. I want to talk to you about something much more important though."
"Which is?"
"Your dedication...I love it Quinn."
"I'm glad. I mean it, it's our story. It might not be our exact story but the trials the characters overcome are us. The title is our story in a nutshell. We've waited for so long and now we're together, after everything. Only time could tell our story."
"I've said it before and I'll say it again. I love it when you have a deep answer for everything."
"I try..." She laughed.
"Well it's amazing and so are you."
"You too, Rach, you too." Quinn said as she stifled a yawn.
"It's late Quinn, I'll let you sleep. Do you have a busy schedule tomorrow?"
"Not really. We've got our first signing which is expected to be pretty hectic."
"Well good luck, not that you'll need it. I love you."
"I love you too, Rach. Speak soon."
"Bye Quinn." She said as she hung up the phone.