A/N: The previous chapter didn't have one of these. So, I plan on making this one a little long. Sorry. First off. My name is Mariska. I'm a new writer here on and my OTP is Fabrevans which is probably why this is a Sam/Quinn story. My writing skills are still in progress but my English teacher thinks I'm pretty good so i decided why not take a try at it? I do realise that it's been over a month since the last chapter and I apologize for that. But, I'm on holidays now so I'll be writing a lot more! So you can expect quick updates for the next 2 weeks. Thank you for reading this and the story. Please review and tell me what you think or i you have any ideas for the story.

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Chapter Two: Duets... Again

"Beeeeeep" the alarm clock went off again and Quinn slowly openned her eyes. Adjusting to the brightness of her room in contrast to her dark sleep, she blinked a few times before reaching over to her bedside table and knocking the top of the clock to turn of the annoying sound. Quinn was alone at home since her mum wasn't back yet and therefore her sleep had been a little disturbed. Every time she'd heard a little sound outside Quinn had woken up, grabbed a hockey stick from under her bed and crept over to her window to check if an intruder was lurking around outside her bedroom window. One would expect that Quinn would be used to the empty house but she hadn't been 'cause for a while now she hadn't been in the house alone. When she was dating Sam and he had found out that she was going to be alone he had put up quiet the fight about it and had pretty much just invited himself in to stay with her for those few days; in the guestroom of course and with strict instructions of no touching. Quinn could still remember the look on Sam's face when she had told him of her mother's journey. He's reaction was so like him.

"You're gonna be alone in this big house for 3 days?" Sam literally screamed in astonishment.

"Yup; that's the plan," Quinn couldn't really see what the big deal was. She had done it before, she'd survive, "I'm a big girl. I'll be alright"

"I'm a big girl. I'll be alright?" Sam repeated in his best girly voice. It was high pitched and squeaky and Quinn really just prayed she sounded nothing like that because it sounded terrible and had the mood not been so serious she would have been laughing hysterically about it right now. "Do you hear yourself Quinn? I know you're a big girl and you have the whole 'I'm independent and strong' attitude going on but this is a big house and this is a scary world and I just don't feel right about you staying here alone for 3 nights-"

"2 nights, Sam. 3 days; 2 nights," Quinn corrected him and then placed a hand on his shoulder in an attempt to calm him down. They were seated on her bed facing one another. "And relax, will you? I've done it before!"

"But it's just not right..." Sam went off and Quinn was almost certain if you looked closely enough into Sam's eyes you could almost have seen the little sparkle that shone there as soon as the bright idea came to him," I got it! I'll stay here with you! It would be safer that way right? I know I would feel a lot better knowing I'd be in the same house as you rather than you in here alone. "

And after a few more minutes of Sam selling his idea, Quinn had bought onto it and they were already speaking of sleeping arrangements.

But Quinn didn't have that anymore. She didn't have her Sam to look after her anymore, no- she had made a stupid mistake and had lost him and so now she had to stay alone in this big house and Sam was right, that just wasn't right.

Half-asleep Quinn carried out her usual morning routine ending with a quick breakfast of an apple and some fresh fruit juice. She locked up the house making sure everything was secure then walked over to her car, threw her bag into the back seat then jumped in and began to drive out of the driveway and on the road to school. As Quinn drove she turned on her radio and began flipping through the channels until it landed on a familiar song, a familiar song bringing back several memories.

Lucky I'm in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been

Lucky to be coming home, again...

It was pretty funny, if Quinn had to have been honest. She had cheated and lied to Sam, broken his heart, all just to have her own heart broken in the end. Yeah, she probably didn't really love Finn- but she had always held a torch for him and it felt sad and depressing and she sort of pitied herself because Finn had found a new love now and she was old new to him and yet, here she was- still alone. Ironic how it works, isn't it? She left Sam for Finn and now Finn left her ( yes, she had ended the relationship but it was mainly because he was in love with another girl ) and Sam had had Santana and Finn had Rachel and Quinn, she was all alone.

Quinn parked in her usual parking space and began her walk into school. Sure she wasn't a cheerio anymore but that didn't mean she didn't still hold a little bit of respect in the school student body. She walked into the door head held up high, her golden locks bouncing of her shoulders with every step and watched as some students parted for her to walk through and others just couldn't really care less. Quinn went over to her locker, her morning going surprisingly ok until then and was in the process of pulling out her Biology binder when she felt a slight tap on her shoulder and turned to face the ever so fashionable Kurt Hummel and loud mouthed dive Mercedes Jones.

"Kurt, Mercedes. Hello"

"Quinn, girl. We need to talk" came a reply from Mercedes.

Quinn closed her locker door and turn to fully face the two.

"Ok. What's going on?"

"Just come with us" said Kurt and Quinn just nodded then followed them to an empty classroom which they led her into and shut the door.

"So, Quinn. What's your motive?" Asked Kurt. No beating around the bush here.

"Excuse me?"

"What's your motive? One day you're going off at Rachel for trying to steal your man and the next you two are friends on Facebook? What's up with that?" Kurt asked and he stared back at Quinn with an accusing look.

"I don't have a motive. I've decided to move on. All this time Rachel and I have been going at each other constantly because of Finn and yesterday Finn and I broke up, he loves Rachel, then Rachel came to see me last night to apologize about the whole Sam issue and we spoke about Finn and well, we decided on a truce. I have no motive"

Mercedes and Kurt looked a little wearyingly.

"I understand that maybe you two don't believe that I'm just being nice but it's true. I guess this whole thing with Sam's family woke me up a little. I mean life's way to short. We should cherish the few moments we have, it's just so easy to lose it all."

A smile broke out on both Mercedes' and Kurt's face and they pulled Quinn into a hug. When they'd parted Mercedes said, "Its so good to see this change in you, Quinn. " And then both of them proceeded to walk out of the room. "See you in Glee Club, Quinn".

"Well... That was crazy" Quinn said to herself then opened the door of the classroom to walk out and started down the hallway on the way to her first class of the day.

Quinn's day had been going relatively well. Most of her classes had been going by pretty fast and soon it was time for the last lesson of the day, Glee Club.

Quinn walked into Glee Club a little late and therefore, the only seat left was the one next to Sam. Quinn let out a little sigh under her breath and then moved to go sit next to Sam, she gave him a small smile, which he seemed to gladly return, then sat down.

"Hi"

"Hey"

"How are you?"

"Good thanks and you?"

"I'm good."

"How are Stacy and Stevie?"

"They're good. They've been asking when you're coming around again. She loves having another girl around, one who pays so much of attention to her and I'm almost positive Stevie's got a crush on you"

Quinn blushed slightly. "Oh, well I'm honored." And Sam chuckled. "I'm sorry I haven't come over in a while. I've just been a little busy."

"It's cool. I haven't been working the past two days. I start again tomorrow. You think you could maybe come by and babysit tomorrow afternoon? I know it's a Saturday though and I would totally understand if you can't."

Quinn grinned. "No, no. I'll definitely be there!"

"Thanks"

And Then Mr Schuester walked in and began talking about next week's assignment.

"So, the last time we had a little friendly competition was the Duets competition" and Quinn smiled because really, those were the good old memories.

"And therefore, I've decided that we should have another one of those…" This could only be just as fun right?

"…With the same partners." Or not.

"Ok, pair up and you can have the rest of the lesson to discuss the assignment. We'll start on Monday. Oh and, the prize. Dinner at Breadsticks."

Quinn looked over at Sam and smiled a little sheepishly. "So..."

"Got any song suggestions"

"Not really, you?"

"Nope."

Insert the awkward silence.

"Maybe we should do something similar to the last time."

"Sure."

"How's about I come over a little early tomorrow to babysit and we can talk about it then. That'll give us time to think about it tonight."

"Alright. That's good with me. Listen, Quinn. I know things were a little awkward between us after the break-up and stuff and then you were like an angel to my family helping out with Stace and Stevie and I guess what I'm trying to say is, I hope everything is ok between us now and it's not gonna be awkward doing this duet."

Quinn was, to say the least- shocked that Sam had said all of this.

"Nope. Not at all. Everything's good. We're good. This duet is gonna be super good."

They both giggled a little at that then the bell rang and it was the end of the school day. Mr Schue dismissed the class and Quinn and Sam said their goodbyes promising to meet the next day.

When Quinn had gotten everything she needed from her locker she walked out to her car and was about to get in and drive away when she saw Sam at the other end of the parking lot looking like he was about to begin on the journey home. "Hey Sam" Quinn screamed to him. Sam's head whipped around and he gave her a questioning look before replying "Yeah Quinn?" "Want a ride home?" And then Sam gave a quick look over his shoulder looking at the road and possibly only then realizing how hot it really was outside and how long of a walk it would be to his 'home'.. "Yes, please."

Sam walked over to Quinn's car and got inside the passenger seat and Quinn began on the drive to Sam's "house".

"Thanks for this, Quinn"

"It's a pleasure." Quinn replied with a smile. Things were silent in her car for a little while before she decided to break the silence with something that had been on her mind for a little while now.

"Sam, I'm sorry about how things went yesterday. I know you didn't want to tell the Glee Club and because of Finn you were pushed to tell them making it sort of my fault."

Sam gave Quinn a funny look before looking down at his lap again.

"It was not your fault, Quinn. So, no need to apologize. And, speaking of Finn. I heard you two broke up- sorry 'bout that."

"It's cool. Mutual break-up. No hearts broken" and both of them smiled, Quinn because well, it was possibly one of the cleanest break-ups she had ever seen and Sam because he really couldn't help but feel a little happier knowing Quinn was now single. Finally Quinn reached the motel and Sam thanked her before opening the door to jump out.

"Sam, please don't tell Stace and Stevie 'bout me coming over tomorrow. I want it to be a surprise."

"Sure. Thanks again Quinn. Drive safe, bye."

"Bye."

And Quinn drove off watching Sam out of the corner of her eye in her rearview mirror.

When Quinn got home it was as deserted as she'd left it. It was a Friday so Quinn decided to just relax a little in front of the TV then took a nice long shower followed by snuggling up in bed with her book and ended up falling asleep before she could actually get too far into the book.

The next day started early for Quinn. It was a Saturday and during her days as a Cheerio Quinn had become used to early-morning jogs during the weekend to get the day started- but now that she wasn't a cheerio anymore and felt no real need to be in a perfect shape all the time; she usually just slept in until around 8. This morning however Quinn's routine was slightly broken when there was a knocking sound coming from her window.

Quinn woke with a start and glanced over at her bedside alarm clock; her greatest enemy on school days; it was just 5:32am, why would anyone be up so early throwing stones at her window? She begrudgingly got out of bed and walked over to her window pulling the blinds open and looking down to see a sight which about knocked her out there and then.

A/N(2): So. If you could maybe review with a song you'd like Sam and Quinn to sing- it would be totally cool! Thanks again for reading :)