A/N: The road trip is broken into two chapters because this one was already very, very long and there was still a lot more to tell. Enjoy!
Warning: Sexy times.
Disclaimer: I don't own Glee, anything mentioned, any songs, quotes, or books used.
Chapter 10: Across the Sky
"All I wanted to do was sneak out into the night and disappear somewhere and go and
find out what everybody else was doing all over the country."
-Jack Kerouac; On the Road
/
Quinn and Rachel were cuddled in Rachel's bed. It was their first morning home for the summer. Kurt, Mike, and Santana had also made the trip home for the summer but Santana wasn't staying. She was just visiting her family and packing as much of her and Brittany's belongings into a car rental and driving back.
Brittany couldn't ask for any more time off of work after only having the job for a few months, so Santana was spending the remainder of the summer with her.
Obviously.
Rachel and Quinn on the other hand were going to live out one of Quinn's lifelong dreams… a road trip. They were going to leave from Lima and head out West. She and Rachel had spent a good portion of the year deciding on some of the things they had wanted to see.
They weren't sleeping they were just cuddling and just enjoying the simple feeling of being together.
"Baby," Quinn said softly.
"Hm," Rachel hummed.
"I was just thinking and I think I have decided the things I want to see on this trip," Rachel smiled and sat up quickly. Quinn whined at the loss but smiled at Rachel's excitement.
"Me too," she said and readjusted herself to face Quinn. "And let me tell you Quinn this was a very difficult decision. I mean it was certainly a lot easier when we decided to only go West but still. Although we must take another road trip sometime… East of home."
"Maybe for our honeymoon," Quinn said and Rachel beamed.
"Really?" She asked with adoration.
"Yeah why not," Quinn shrugged. "I mean unless you want to go somewhere tropical, it's up to you babe I don't care where we go as long as I'm with you," Rachel's smile got impossibly wider.
"So you want to marry me?" She teased and Quinn's smile matched her own.
"So much," and then she was attacked with kisses, which effectively ended their discussion for another activity altogether.
After a few rounds of love making and a short nap the girls were in the kitchen making breakfast when the discussion began again.
"So where did you want to go? And please don't attack me this time or else we'll never be able to plan this trip," Quinn said and Rachel giggled.
"I didn't hear you complaining," Quinn chuckled and shook her head no. "In fact you were screaming but none of it was in protest," Quinn blushed but when Rachel kissed her the embarrassment went away and the passion took over. Rachel was about to pick her up and put her on the table but was interrupted by her daddy's voice.
"Ugh gross," he said and they broke apart. "Don't you two ever get tired?" Rachel blushed and turned back to the stove. She hated when her dads caught them because it was mortifying. Quinn got embarrassed too but she liked to tease Rachel's daddy even more. She smirked at Leroy.
"Jealous?" She asked and then laughed when his mouth dropped wordlessly.
The third attempt to plan their trip was actually productive. They were all seated at breakfast when Hiram spoke.
"So have you two planned your trip yet?"
"We were trying but… Rachel keeps seducing me so we have yet to actually talk about it." Leroy laughed and Rachel blushed again.
"Oh please Quinn… you weren't opposed to any of it," Quinn smiled and Rachel threw a strawberry at her.
"Okay," Hiram cut them off before it turned into a food fight. He never understood how two of the most mature people he had ever met could be so immature at times.
Damn teenagers.
"So what are you guys going to do?"
"Well we have been discussing this on and off all year," Quinn began. "And we decided that we wanted to leave from here because we wanted to visit you guys and my mom and Richard for a while before leaving and plus we wanted to take this trip in my amazing convertible rather than renting a car," Rachel smiled at that. She was filled with visions of her and Quinn on the open road in that sexy car.
"Makes sense," Leroy said in between bites.
"So we decided to only look for things we wanted to do west of Lima."
"And what did you decide?" Hiram asked.
"Well I know for a fact that I want to see Big Sur," she said and Rachel's eyes widened.
"That sounds wonderful baby… any reason in particular?"
"No… well yeah," Quinn answered. "The summer after freshman year I read the book Big Sur by Jack Kerouac and I..." she trailed off and felt her face flushing.
"And what?"
"Well I sort of spent a lot of the summer daydreaming about you and me together on vacation there." Rachel beamed as Quinn recounted the memory. "Just you and me in the redwoods or lying on the beach under the stars and-"
"I love you so much Quinn," she cut her off and saw the girl's loving stare.
"I love you too."
"Okay so Big Sur," Hiram said. "What else?"
"Well I have narrowed it down to three things that are really important to me," Rachel began and all three sets of eyes were on her. "One the Hollywood sign which I know is completely touristy but I don't care it's on my bucket list and I want to see it dammit," they all chuckled. "The second one is Clear Lake, Iowa and-"
"What's there baby girl?" Leroy cut in wondering why she wanted to go somewhere seemingly so random.
"Well- and I know how morbid this sounds- but I don't know I just want to see where the plane crashed the day the music died," and it registered to both men but Quinn was still looking at her with her eyebrow arched; Rachel smiled at her cuteness.
"I'm sorry Rach, I guess I'm not as musically adept as I should be," Quinn said and Rachel shook her head.
"No it's… many people know the story but not many know where it happened. Clear Lake is where the plane that had Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper on it crashed," Quinn nodded having realized what Rachel was talking about. "The song American Pie is about it," she finished and Quinn smiled.
"Okay that sounds good… a bit creepy but I understand why a music nerd like yourself wants to see it," Rachel pouted and Quinn met her eyes. "It's okay to be a nerd baby you're looking at the biggest one… I mean another place I want to see is a this amazing library in Seattle," Rachel tried not to laugh but she giggled anyway however it was Leroy that bellowed laughter.
"Wow you are a nerd," and Rachel pouted again.
"Don't pick on her daddy I think it's cute." Quinn smiled at her.
"You're cute."
"Oh god shut up," Leroy told them and both girls ignored him.
"So what was the other thing you wanted to see Rachel," Hiram asked her and Rachel pulled her eyes away from Quinn to look at her dad.
"Oh um… Crater Lake," and Hiram smiled; remembering that she had always wanted to go there.
"What's Crater Lake?" Quinn asked and Rachel gasped.
"What? You've never heard of it," Quinn shook her head no. "Oh my god babe what have you been doing with your life?" Quinn giggled at that.
"Loving you," she answered and Rachel swooned.
"Good answer," she felt arousal shoot through her and Quinn winked. "Well I'm not going to tell you too much about it so that you can be surprised… but it's in Oregon."
"Okay," they shared a smile. "There is one more thing I want to do babe," Quinn bit her lip. "But only if you're completely okay with it."
"What is it?"
"I want to go to the pride parade in San Francisco," she bit her lip again waiting for Rachel's reaction. A smile spread across Rachel's mouth as she thought about how different things were between them and how unafraid she had become with showing her love for Quinn and pride in being in love with a woman.
"That sounds perfect Quinn," and Quinn felt butterflies flutter throughout her. "Ooh and Yellowstone," Rachel added and Quinn nodded.
And just like that they had a plan.
Well sort of.
It wasn't mapped out but with Rachel Berry as her co-pilot Quinn was confident that they would have step-by-step maps and guides so they spent the rest of the day completely mapping out their trip.
And two days later, the car was packed and they were planning to leave first thing in the morning on a trip that would take- according to Rachel's Power Point presentation; and given an adequate amount of time for driving, eating, resting and also extra time for sightseeing, and… other activities- approximately two and a half weeks.
She went on to say that there was no rush or plan that must be followed and that this Power Point was merely a guideline so that they would know of the driving schedule and appropriate amounts of rest. After that she couldn't say anymore because Quinn was kissing the hell out of her.
The car was packed, the snacks were easily accessible. There was a cooler for beverages in the back seat and Rachel's road trip playlist was ready.
Judy and Richard had come by to see them off which surprised Quinn since it was five in the morning on a Saturday, but she was still very please. After saying goodbye to their families the girls were off on their adventure and both were buzzing with excitement.
Quinn walked toward the driver's door and Rachel stopped in her tracks.
"Oh no you don't Quinn Fabray," Rachel said and she turned to see her pouting girlfriend. "I told you my one condition was that I drove first because I'm in love with your car," Quinn stepped back to her and wrapped her arms around her waist.
"I'm sorry baby don't pout… I just forgot," she leaned over and kissed her nose before offering the keys to her. Which Rachel squealed and took from her; once they were both seated she turned to Quinn.
"Are you ready?"
"So ready love," she smiled and Rachel pulled her into a heated kiss that had Quinn's toes curling.
"What was that for?" She said breathlessly wearing her dopey grin after Rachel pulled back.
"Because I have a three hour drive ahead of me and I will be dammed if I have to go any longer than that without a kiss." Quinn smiled and winked.
"Drive nerd," she said and Rachel pouted again but did as she was told.
And they were off.
On their adventure across the sky.
3 hours and 29 minutes later.
Vallparaiso, Indiana.
Rachel barely had the car in park when she was ripping off the seatbelt and running toward the restroom; Quinn laughed and watched her go. She got out, filled up the gas tank, and when Rachel returned with a smile on her face…
Quinn fell even more in love.
"Where the hell are we Quinn?"
"You're asking me… you drove here?"
"Yeah but I stopped paying attention a while ago."
"Oh well that sounds promising… I'm surprised we're not in Canada," she said and Rachel giggled. She pulled out a map and looked at it.
"What about you? You're the co-pilot, you should be the one worried about maps and stuff," Rachel retorted and Quinn blushed.
"I-I uh…"
"Y-You uh what Quinn," she said teasing and Quinn smirked.
"So what, I fell asleep… you got me up at four in the morning Rachel so that we could leave at five." By now Quinn had filled the gas tank and was driving toward a parking spot.
"You know what Quinn," she crossed her arms as Quinn parked the car and looked at her. "This is not the first time you have gone on a road trip with me so you should expect nothing else from me and furthermore-" Quinn cut her off with a bruising kiss that had Rachel moaning into it. When she pulled away they were both breathless.
"Are we going to argue the whole trip?" Quinn asked.
"Knowing us two… probably," Quinn giggled because she was right. "But also knowing us we'll find a bathroom somewhere and make up." She waggled her eyebrows. "Like right now for instance… what do you say?" Quinn smiled and started to put the top up on her car. Once the car was locked they raced for the bathroom and they did in fact makeup.
They walked arm and arm back to the car and then they put the top down.
"That was fun," she said in her tired and dreamy voice.
"It sure was," Quinn agreed as she got into the driver's seat. "You ready?" Rachel nodded and Quinn started to back out of the parking spot.
"Wait!" Rachel yelled and Quinn stopped. "I forgot to get a postcard." Quinn rolled her eyes and pulled into the spot again. "What you know I want a postcard from every stop for my scrapbook?"
"Yeah you only told me like a hundred times."
"We really are going to argue the whole trip… aren't we?"
"Probably," Quinn repeated her response.
"I hate you," Rachel said as she walked toward the little store and Quinn watched her go. Rachel added a little bounce to her step knowing Quinn was watching.
"You love me," Quinn yelled and Rachel ducked into the store. When she came back a few minutes later she hopped into the car.
"Indiana," she said and Quinn arched her eyebrow in confusion.
"Huh?"
"That's where we are," she answered and Quinn nodded. "I do," she said and again Quinn was confused. Her confusion lasted only a minute because then Rachel was kissing her and she focused more on that. When the kiss broke, Rachel finished her thought. "Love you I mean," and Quinn smiled her dopey smile.
"I love you right back."
/
3 hours and 20 minutes later.
Geneseo, Illinois.
Quinn pulled into the gas station to fill up and she looked over at her beautiful girlfriend and almost didn't want to wake her up but it was almost noon and she knew they should eat before they drove anymore. After filling up the tank she got in the car and leaned over Rachel. She started to leave soft kisses along her cheek and down her neck. It worked and she started to rouse from her sleep.
"Hm," she hummed sleepily.
"Babe it's almost noon we should get some lunch before we go anymore."
"Okay," Rachel agreed sleepily as she sat up and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. "Where are we?"
"The last sign I saw said Geneseo, Illinois," Quinn replied. I'm going to look for nearby restaurants. Anything in particular you want," Rachel smirked.
"Yeah you," she teased and Quinn felt herself becoming aroused at the idea.
"I wish."
"Whenever we stop for the night Quinn, I plan on having you all night," she said with fire in her eyes. Quinn bit her lip.
"Mm, I love that plan… let's stop for the night now," Rachel giggled.
"We can't or we'll never get anywhere," she leaned up and kissed her. "You find a restaurant I'm going to go get a postcard."
"Kay babe," Quinn said and went back to her phone.
After eating a wonderful lunch, and making out in the car for twenty minutes afterward they were off again. Rachel buckled her seatbelt and smiled at Quinn who cuddled into her side.
/
3 hours and 11 minutes later.
Des Moines, Iowa.
Rachel pulled into the gas station and looked at the pump, she turned to Quinn who knew what she wanted.
"Please baby," she whined and Quinn who was as whipped as ever got out and started to pump the gas," she looked at her watch and saw that it was almost six and she was starting to feel hungry.
"We should eat dinner while we're here;" she told Rachel who was nodding. Once the gas tank was full they went and had a lovely dinner at a nearby Italian restaurant.
Rachel parked in front of the restaurant and got out to stretch her legs. It was going to be a nice dinner away from the car for a little while. Quinn came around to her side and hugged her tight.
"Are you tired baby?" Quinn asked and Rachel nodded.
"Yeah."
"Are you regretting this trip?"
"No, no way… I'm having a blast and it's nice that we're only driving in shifts of only three hours or so… it's just- it's going to be nice to stop for a couple of hours and just relax," Quinn nodded she couldn't argue with that.
Once they were seated in the restaurant and had placed their orders Rachel smiled at Quinn. She was so happy that they were alone together on this trip. She knew that some of their friends were hurt that they weren't invited- mainly Kurt and Blaine- but they needed this.
Quinn and Rachel needed this trip to reconnect after a year of train rides every other weekend to see each other. They just needed some time alone.
"I was thinking after dinner we should park somewhere and watch the sunset before we drive again," Quinn said and Rachel smiled at her.
God she loved her.
She loved her romantic nature.
"That sounds wonderful baby but when are you planning on stopping for the night?" Quinn shrugged.
"I was thinking one more shift," Rachel nodded. "I think I got three hours of driving left in me."
"Okay," Rachel agreed. "And then we can get a room and," she lowered her voice to a whisper. "And do it," Quinn giggled at her silliness.
"You bet your sweet ass," and Rachel moaned. The rest of dinner was wonderful; they talked about how excited they were to be on this trip.
"What are you most excited about Rach?" Quinn wondered and she grinned.
"Well it was Crater Lake but now I'm just really looking forward to pride," she saw Quinn nodding.
After dinner, Quinn drove to Easter Lake, which her Google search had told her was one of the best places to watch the sunset in Des Moines. They reclined the seats back, flipped a blanket over themselves and cuddled as they watched the sun setting across the sky.
"It's so beautiful," Quinn said.
"It sure is," Quinn could see out of the corner of her eye that Rachel was looking at her. She met those beautiful brown eyes and smiled wide.
"I meant the sunset."
"Yeah sure that is beautiful too," Quinn felt butterflies and then pulled Rachel into a heated kiss.
After their impromptu make-out session, they closed the convertible top and Quinn got behind the wheel.
1 hour and 16 minutes later.
Brayton, Iowa.
"Quinn!" Rachel whined.
"What?"
"Can we please stop now… I'm tired and horny and-"
"And whiny," Quinn cut her off and saw Rachel nodding. "Okay but it's only been a little over an hour so-"
"Please Quinn," she whined again.
And that was how they ended up in a hotel room in Brayton.
Because Quinn was totally whipped.
But Quinn didn't care because as soon as she closed the door behind her Rachel was pushing her into it.
"I want you so badly right now," Rachel husked before she pressed her lips to Quinn's neck.
"Aw fuck," Quinn moaned. "Take me… please take me," she panted as Rachel's hands worked furiously to remove her shorts. "Hurry," she demanded and Rachel giggled. Rachel removed her body from Quinn's-who whined at the loss- and she began pulling off her own clothes.
"Mm," Quinn hummed and bit her lip watching the show and then all of a sudden she didn't want to be taken she wanted to be doing the taking.
So she did.
She pushed Rachel onto the bed and straddled her.
"No Quinn… I want you," but when Quinn pushed her fingers against Rachel's throbbing clit her words turned into moans.
"And you'll have me but I," she didn't finish with words she finished by pushing two fingers into Rachel's hot core and they both released moans.
"Oh fuck yeah," Rachel yelled and then decided to play by Quinn's rule. She snaked her hand in between their heated bodies and filled Quinn up with two fingers. Quinn threw her head back.
"Oh god yeah!"
"Kiss me," Rachel said with passion and Quinn stared into the lust filled eyes before doing as she was told. And they kissed, and made love well into the night at a random hotel, in a random town that wasn't even part of the plan and it was incredible.
Some of the best moments in life aren't planned after all.
/
The next morning, Rachel rolled over and looked at her phone. It read 9 am and she sat bolt upright, she never slept later that 8 in the morning and she was so angry at herself. She heard that Quinn was in the shower and she got even madder.
When Quinn got out of the shower she was facing a very angry Berry who sat on the end of the bed with her arms crossed and she was nervous.
"What?" She asked nervously even though she was quite afraid of the answer.
"It's almost 9:30 in the morning Quinn," she shouted and Quinn looked at her like she was nuts. Was she actually waiting for an answer to something that wasn't even a question?
"Okay?" And then Rachel was yelling again.
"Why would you let me sleep so late and now we're going to be off schedule and-"
"Rach-"
"No Quinn you know that I never sleep this late and now I feel bad that we're going to-"
"Rachel!" Quinn cut her off with a shout of her own and Rachel shut up this time. Quinn sat next to her on the bed still clad in only her towel. "Baby, remember when we said that we weren't going to leave until later for this stretch of the trip because it's like a fifteen hour drive and it would be more productive to drive at night?" Rachel remembered that and instantly felt better and then she felt bad for yelling.
"Oh yeah."
"So it didn't matter if you slept all day because we're not leaving until like four," Rachel nodded feeling like an ass. "And I know you like to be up early but I figured on this trip the more rest we get the better and-"
"I'm sorry Quinn for yelling at you," Quinn smiled. "I guess I just sort of panicked and felt bad if I screwed things up."
"You're forgiven," she kissed her. "I kind of like it when you go all diva crazy on me," Rachel giggled.
"So where are we again?"
"Brayton, Iowa." Quinn responded.
"And is there anything to do here, since we have all day?"
"Don't know," she shrugged. "We can go out later if you want but right now I have something else for you to do."
"What's that?" Rachel asked; Quinn didn't answer with words. Instead she got to her feet and dropped the towel. Rachel bit her lip as her eyes raked over that smooth and flawless body.
"Mm… I love your ideas Quinn," she said before wrapping her arms around Quinn's waist and pulling her back to the bed.
They finally left the room around noon. Just in time to go find some lunch. As they were driving, Rachel was looking around.
"Ugh Quinn… why in the name of Barbra did we stop here? This place is even more boring that Lima," she asked and Quinn scoffed.
"Well I wanted to drive two more hours but your whiny ass made me stop here."
"I didn't hear you complaining when my tongue was buried inside of you last night," Rachel retorted and saw that Quinn was grinning like a fool.
"You don't hear me complaining now either," Quinn winked and just like that Rachel was filled with butterflies just like always. She stared at her girl and just admired her until she was brought out of fantasy land by Quinn's confused tone.
"What the hell?" She said as the car came to a stop, Rachel looked at what she was looking at.
"Well now… that is not something you see every day," Rachel said and both girls were staring at a tree.
And the tree was right in the middle of the road.
"Hm," Quinn stared in wonder. "At least we have an interesting story to tell about how we randomly stopped in a town with a tree in the middle of the street," Rachel squealed.
"Pull over Quinn I want pictures," Rachel was bouncing and Quinn did as she was told.
She took shot after shot of the tree, of Rachel near the tree, Rachel took pictures of her near the tree and the set the timer for them both to be in the photo but again they weren't looking at the camera; instead they were kissing.
After lunch they went back to the hotel and took a nap. They had planned on leaving at 4 in order to get most of the driving in at night. When their alarms went off at 3:30, they packed their bags into the car, checked out of the hotel, and they were off once again… with Rachel driving.
2 hours and 48 minutes later.
York, Nebraska.
They stopped at a truck stop. Where they gassed up, ate a quick dinner, made out in the restrooms and then were off again.
/
2 hours and 49 minutes later.
North Platte, Nebraska.
Quinn pulled into a gas station, and she woke Rachel up. They went into the small store and got Rachel some coffee and when she was awake enough they got back into the car.
"Wake me up about a half an hour before we stop again… so that we can just keep going," Quinn told her and Rachel nodded.
"Love you," Rachel husked and put the music on."
"Love you too Rachel," Quinn said and kissed her cheek.
/
2 hours and 48 minutes later.
Fort Morgan, Colorado.
Rachel was pumping gas and Quinn was in the store getting snacks. Quinn was trying to hurry and though the place was deserted… haha because it was the desert- Quinn laughed at herself. But it was still late and they were two girls so she was hurrying to not leave Rachel alone for too long.
When she came back out, Rachel was already in the passenger seat. She dropped the snacks between them and Rachel stared at all the junk food.
"Ugh Quinn," she said curling her lip. "You do realize that all of this candy is bad for you right?"
"Sorry mom I didn't know the candy police were here."
"Fuck you," Rachel shouted and Quinn chuckled. Sleepy Rachel was so cute. All of Rachel was cute but sleepy Rachel was especially adorable. "And I'm sorry for actually caring about your teeth."
"Aw, you're sweet baby but this is how I get through being tired… you have Barbra blaring from the speakers and I have sugar," the way she said it made Rachel giggle. "Here I got you a present," she handed a postcard to Rachel who all of a sudden was staring with adoration.
"Quinn," she said sweetly. "You are just the best girlfriend ever," Quinn rolled her eyes at how quickly Rachel had changed her tune. She leaned over and pecked her lips.
"Go to sleep."
"I will I just need…" she circled her hands around Quinn's neck and pulled her in for a real kiss.
A kiss that left both girls reeling for more.
And when she pulled away Quinn was breathless.
"Drive baby… and I'll sleep," Quinn giggled and pulled out of the lot.
"And I'll enjoy my disgusting sugar products."
"Ugh."
/
2 hours and 51 minutes later.
Breckenridge, Colorado.
Rachel was practically bouncing in her seat. Quinn had woken her up a while ago and they would be stopping soon for gas, coffee and to switch and she was excited even though it was the middle of the damn night. They were covering so much ground and the three hour shift thing was working out wonderfully.
Sure she was looking forward to sleeping most of the day away whenever they did stop but this was a great plan, there was hardly any traffic and after another day of night travel they should be in L.A. by the following morning.
This plan was genius.
She was glad Quinn thought of it.
"What are you thinking?" Quinn asked and she smiled.
"Just that you're amazing," Quinn smiled and blushed. "And a genius."
"Oh."
"I mean this idea of driving through the night was wonderful babe."
"Thanks."
"I do have one question though," she saw Quinn look at her briefly as she spoke. "When are we going to stop?"
"I don't know," Quinn answered. "I was thinking one more shift each and then wherever we are we can find a room and sleep all day."
"Mm that sounds good," Rachel hummed.
"Are you too tired to drive babe because we can stop now," Rachel was already shaking her head.
"N-N-No Quinn I'm fine," she slid over and cuddled next to her girl. "I can do one more shift I'm not that tired… I just want to sleep with you."
"Oh," Quinn said and then a smile took over her face. "Me too."
"Will you cuddle me baby?"
"Always."
/
2 hours and 51 minutes later.
Clifton, Colorado.
They pulled into a gas station just as the sun was rising and they cuddled close and watched it and it was another incredible surprise.
After a quick bathroom break and filling up they were off again. Rachel was fast asleep before they were even on the highway and Quinn knew they would definitely be stopping soon.
She really wanted to cuddle with her girl.
2 hours and 32 minutes later.
Telluride, Colorado.
Quinn pulled into a gas station. Rachel was still sleeping; she hadn't woken her up because she had somehow gotten them lost. She reached over Rachel to grab the map that was near her feet and she began frantically searching for where she had gone wrong.
Rachel woke up when she heard the rustling of the paper. She opened her eyes and looked at a frantic Quinn and that woke her up faster than any amount of coffee could.
"What's wrong?" Rachel's voice had startled her and she smiled shyly and bit her lip.
"I um… I may have um…" She hung her head. "I got us lost."
"I'm sorry you what?" Rachel asked and her tone was a cross between worried and teasing. She didn't really care; this was an adventure after all. She just hoped they weren't too lost.
"I'm sorry baby I was kind of on auto pilot and I must have missed an exit or taken the wrong one… I'm so sorry," she was starting to tear up.
"Hey," she turned to face Quinn and cupped her face in her hands. "Hey… it's fine, it's an adventure right," Quinn nodded and Rachel pushed the tears away. "Come on we'll gas up find the nearest hotel and then after we sleep we'll figure out a new route."
"You're being so calm and-"
"Some of the best moments in life Quinn aren't planned remember?" Quinn nodded.
"The small moments and all that," Quinn said and she giggled.
As they drove through the town they saw a sign advertising that they were in Telluride and there was a bluegrass music festival and Rachel turned to Quinn.
"See baby… a fucking music festival," Quinn giggled. "We have to go."
"Okay."
"If it wasn't for all of your frantic tears I would've thought you'd have planned this."
"I didn't," Quinn told her and Rachel giggled and then her giggle turned into full on belly laughter. "What's funny?"
"Nothing really… I was just thinking about the fact that the glee club's road trip superhero got us lost."
"Fuck you Rachel," Quinn said but Rachel was laughing so hard she couldn't help but join in.
"You will," she promised and Quinn moaned.
After renting a room and getting ready for bed they shut the curtains to close out the daylight and cuddled into bed.
And it was perfect.
In each other's arms.
They woke up around one in the afternoon. Well Rachel woke up first and took a shower and then when Quinn joined her in the shower they had fun until the water ran cold.
"I'm starving," Rachel said as she was drying her hair.
"Me too," Quinn said. "Let's go get some food and we'll figure out a new plan before going to this festival."
"You mean before coming back here and making love to me for several hours and then going to the music festival?"
"Yeah that's what I meant," Quinn corrected.
/
"So I was thinking," Quinn said after swallowing a bite of her lunch. "Since we kind of got lost."
"Kind of," Rachel teased as she toyed with her food. Quinn giggled.
"Anyway… since we have to change our route I was looking at the map on the way here and the new route has us going right by the Grand Canyon," she saw Rachel's eyes light up at those words. "I mean when are we ever going to be this close again," Rachel was nodding furiously.
"Yes, yes, yes Quinn a million times yes," Quinn laughed at her excitement. "Good because I kind of always wanted to go there too… and I have to do the math but I think we can just go to this festival and enjoy ourselves and then spend another night here instead of more night driving."
"Sounds wonderful," Rachel said as she finished her food.
"Yeah and then we can leave real early and get to the grand canyon with enough time to see it, rent a room near there and spend another night before driving into L.A…. does that sound good?"
"It sounds perfect Quinn, and everyone says I'm the annoyingly organized one."
"Oh you are," Quinn told her and Rachel threw a napkin at her.
"Now let's go get ready for this festival," Rachel demanded.
"What about all the love making?" Quinn pouted.
"We're staying the night babe… we can go to the festival early and then spend the night fucking," and Quinn moaned. She loved naughty Rachel.
"Okay let's go," Quinn said.
They got to the music festival a couple of hours later; mostly because even though they planned on waiting until later they were horn dogs and couldn't keep their hands off of each other.
Bluegrass wasn't exactly either girl's favorite kind of music but they really didn't care it was still a wonderful discovery and for Rachel Berry music was music.
They cuddled together on a blanket and enjoyed the show and as they watched the sun set over the mountains Rachel was so happy to be in the arms of this girl… just like she always was.
The music was wonderful, the food was yummy and the company was perfect. Quinn couldn't have imagined a better outcome of getting lost. She relaxed and enjoyed the music until stars were lighting the sky.
She rested her head back and closed her eyes. She could feel Rachel's heart beating against her and she knew that this girl would always be everything she could ever need. She opened her eyes in time to see a shooting star flit across the sky and she hugged Rachel tighter. She didn't know that Rachel saw it too, until she spoke.
"Did you see that baby," she said and felt Quinn nod against her. "Did you make a wish?"
"Yeah I did," she answered and placed a kiss right below Rachel's ear. "But I don't really need it to come true because I already have everything." She didn't have to see it because she felt Rachel smile against her.
"I love cheesy Quinn," she said and cuddled closer and then she shivered.
"Are you cold babe?"
"A little," Rachel admitted and then she felt Quinn pull away. "No come back you were making me warmer," Quinn giggled and pulled a sweatshirt out of her tote.
"I brought my… er I guess your Yale sweatshirt for you," she saw Rachel beaming at her.
"I love you angel," then she kissed Quinn quickly. She put her new favorite sweatshirt on and then cuddled back into those arms. "You're going to have to wear this again though because it doesn't smell like you anymore," Quinn giggled.
"Deal," she said and started leaving kisses down Rachel's neck.
"Mm stop babe… before you start something you can't finish, until later," Quinn giggled but didn't stop. It was only a little while longer before they were leaving the festival in favor of thoroughly discovering each other back at the hotel.
This time it was Quinn that pushed Rachel against the door with a bruising kiss. They made out heavily with a clattering of teeth and tongues until Quinn lifted Rachel into her arms and carried her over to the bed. Rachel pulled out of the kiss with a moan.
"Mm, Quinn… I-I we, Oh fuck!" Quinn had bitten down on her neck as she lowered them to the bed and hovered over her girl. When she pulled back Rachel could see the lust in those darkened hazel eyes and she wanted her.
"I um… I have a surprise for you and I wanted to wait until after the pride parade but I can't wait and I really want this now," she said with a heavy breath. Quinn arched her eyebrow but grinned.
"Okay," she agreed and Rachel pushed her off of her.
"Get naked and I'll be right back," she told her and grabbed her suitcase as she went into the bathroom.
Ten minutes later Quinn was naked on the bed and her body was thrumming with anticipation. When Rachel emerged from the bathroom Quinn's mouth dropped and her eyes darkened.
"Baby you brought it," she said as she stared at a naked Rachel with their strap on bobbing between her legs and the sight was mouthwatering. Rachel nodded her answer and Quinn felt herself dripping as Rachel walked over to the bed with the strap on swaying with each step. Rachel kneeled before her and smirked.
"What do you say baby… can I fuck you?" Rachel's innocent but so fucking dirty voice had her panting with anticipation; she nodded.
"Yes please." Rachel eyed her evilly and felt her own body gush at what she was about to say.
"Then I want you on your hands and knees," she demanded and Quinn moaned.
"Oh fuck Rach," Quinn bit her lip and stared into those eyes. She could see that Rachel was worried that she pushed her too far so she nodded and sat up. As she did she circled her hand around Rachel's neck and kissed her passionately. Rachel gripped her back at the unexpected move but soon found herself melting into the kiss. After a heated but quick kiss Quinn pulled away from her and did as she was told.
Rachel stared down at Quinn's gorgeous ass and felt herself trembling. They had never tried this position yet and she was nervous. She lowered her face to Quinn's heated core and pushed her tongue in deep.
"Oh fuck," Quinn groaned and fisted the sheet in her hand. "Fuck Rachel!"
"Mm," she hummed into Quinn's center and the girl could feel the vibrations spread throughout her body.
"Please fuck me now," she begged and Rachel could've come from those words alone. But instead she took a deep breath and lined up the strap on. She slowly and methodically slid it into Quinn's tight hole and they both moaned.
Rachel at the vision before her.
And Quinn at the feeling, this angle was amazing.
She looked back over her shoulder and watched those concentrating eyes as Rachel gripped her hips and pulled almost all the way out.
"Mm," Quinn hummed and those eyes locked on her own. Then Rachel pushed back in and Quinn gasped. "Oh fuck me," she shouted and Rachel did as she was told. And as she fucked Quinn painfully slow she could hear her panting and knew she wasn't giving her enough to send her over the edge but she couldn't help herself. She had Quinn Fabray bent over for her and taking her deep. It was a beautiful sight. Not to mention all that beautiful skin; Rachel leaned over and the new angle along with Rachel's rock hard nipples pressed against her back had Quinn screaming.
"Oh fuck Rachel… fuck me harder!" Rachel smirked and pulled back doing as she was told. And as she pounded her dick into her amazing girlfriend she was losing her battle at fighting off her orgasm. The clit insert was rubbing her perfectly and she could tell by the way Quinn was tightening and pulling the strap on back in that she was also close. She leaned over again causing another moan out of the girl below her when those nipples pressed against her back and she reached around. She started rubbing Quinn's swollen clit in time with her thrusts and that was all it took.
"Oh fucking hell baby… I'm coming, yes, yes, yes… pound me Rachel," and those dirty words falling from that wonderful mouth pushed her over the edge too. "Oh god Rachel yessssssssssssssssssssssssss !" She screamed and Rachel pounded harder.
"I love you Quinn," Rachel also screamed as she came too. She collapsed against Quinn's back as they both were heaving. After a few minutes Quinn's arms and legs gave out and she fell to the bed, Rachel fell too and the strap on shifted inside of her sending her over the edge into another orgasm.
After finally catching her breath, Rachel pulled out of Quinn slowly and saw Quinn shuddering. She knew the sensation was giving her aftershocks and she smiled. Before falling to her back on the opposite end of the bed.
Once Quinn's breathing was under control, she looked over at Rachel who was still heaving. She moved her sore body around and slowly removed the strap on from her girlfriend. Rachel smiled and crossed her arms behind her head to watch.
"That was amazing love," she husked. Her voice scratchy from the screaming and she dropped the strap on to the floor and spread those endless legs.
"Yeah it was," Rachel breathed deep. Quinn lowered her head and started to lap at the soaking wet hole. Rachel's eyes rolled back and Quinn smiled into her as she felt Rachel's hand on the back of her head urging her on.
They finally fell asleep after two or three more rounds, knowing they had another full day ahead of them.
So far this trip was perfect.
3 hours and 45 minutes later.
Kayenta, Arizona.
They had left early in the morning again at around five. Rachel almost literally had to drag Quinn out of the bed and into the car for two reasons. The first because Quinn was grumpy when woken up early and two because of the workout Rachel had given her the night before; she smiled naughtily at the thought of it and found herself becoming aroused so she pushed those thoughts out of her head.
But she had been driving longer than their normal three hour shifts and needed to stop for gas so when she saw the next gas station sigh she pulled over. Quinn had been slowly rousing from her sleep for about ten minutes so Rachel didn't bother waking her she just got out and pumped the gas herself. She hated pumping gas but she would do anything for that girl in the car that she was staring longingly at. Quinn's eyes finally opened and she yawned.
She was so damn cute.
She looked over at Rachel and smiled.
"Where are we?" Rachel shrugged and Quinn's eyes bulged out.
"Seriously Rachel you need to pay more attention when you're driving," she said with frustration but when Rachel started to laugh she smiled.
"We're in Arizona about 3 hours away from Grand Canyon National Park," she answered and Quinn smiled and then she frowned.
She remembered writing out the new route the day before and she knew it was longer than six hours.
"Rachel you drove longer than three hours, why didn't you wake me?" She shrugged again.
"Because you're so cute," Quinn rolled her eyes and Rachel giggled.
"No I'm serious you looked so cute and I didn't mind driving an extra forty five minutes baby," she got into the car and pulled it into a parking spot near the store. "I know you're tired and quite sore from last night," Quinn bit her lip at the memory and Rachel felt arrogance surge through her at that look. "And I don't know I just wanted to let you rest." Quinn pulled her by the collar of her jacket and pressed their lips together.
"Well you're the best girlfriend ever," she said dreamily. "Do you want to get some breakfast?"
"I could eat," Rachel answered and Quinn tried not to let those naughty thoughts enter her mind but Rachel saw through it. "You're such a perv." Quinn giggled.
"It's not my fault you are so good with that mouth," Rachel bit her lip.
"No Quinn… we can't, not until we get there," Quinn nodded. "And can we get breakfast to go… that way we get to the Grand Canyon sooner?"
"Sound perfect," Quinn agreed. After getting food they were they were back on the road.
Rachel reached over and slid her hand over Quinn's; who smiled at her and tangled their fingers together.
"Will you do something for me?" Quinn asked and Rachel smiled at her.
"Anything," she replied and Quinn felt those butterflies again.
"Will you sing?"
"Really?" Rachel was surprised at that and Quinn merely nodded.
"Yeah I mean… I haven't heard your voice nearly enough this year and I just miss it," Rachel smiled and leaned over to kiss her cheek.
"What do you want to hear?" Quinn shrugged.
"Anything… you could sing the alphabet and I'd still want to hear it," Rachel giggled and then she started to sing. It didn't even matter what she was singing.
Quinn just missed the sound.
/
3 hours later.
Grand Canyon National Park.
Quinn pulled up at a nearby hotel and parked. She turned to Rachel and winked.
"I figured we could rest for a little while before we go," Rachel nodded.
"It's noon," Rachel told her. "We could do lunch and then head over," Quinn smirked.
"I wanna do you for lunch."
"Sounds perfect," Rachel agreed and followed Quinn into the office to get their room.
So far this trip had been incredible and there was still so much more to see.
After an amazing lunch the girls were cuddled in bed after equally amazing sex.
Quinn wrapped her arms around her still panting girlfriend.
"Have you enjoyed the trip so far baby?" She asked and Rachel smiled wide and then turned in her arms.
"So much," she promised and Quinn smiled just as bright. "And I owe it all to you," she finished and Quinn raised her eyebrows.
"Me… why me?"
"Because it was your idea," she said reminding Quinn of the very first time she told Rachel that when she was a kid she always wanted to go on a road trip. She nodded and Rachel continued. "And because you're providing the cash… you're like my sugar mama," Quinn giggled.
"Yeah well I wouldn't have the money to do this if it wasn't for your fathers… and you deserve all of it," Rachel pressed a quick kiss to those incredible lips. Quinn hugged her tighter and deepened the kiss. She groaned when Rachel pulled away.
"Rachel," she whined.
"I'm sorry baby but if we get going again we'll never get to the Grand Canyon," she smiled.
"You're right."
"Always am," Rachel said it that arrogant tone but then her voice softened. "But seriously Quinn, being with you on this trip has been nothing short of magical and I'm such a lucky girl to have you."
"Yeah you are," Quinn teased.
"Arrogant," Rachel pushed her and she giggled more.
"Yeah well my girlfriend taught me that," Rachel smirked and leaned over. She kissed Quinn's cheek.
"I love you."
"I love you," Quinn repeated.
"Now… let's go lazy ass because I want to be a tourist."
"Yes ma'am."
/
So the Grand Canyon was probably one the best sights Quinn had ever seen… second only to seeing Rachel Berry naked.
But I'm sure that was just her.
Although she is the only person to see Rachel naked.
A smile spread across her mouth at that thought.
Rachel was just completely blown away by the sight before her. Looking out at this sight made her feel so small… it just seemed endless; and it literally looked like a painting. She looked over to Quinn who had her dopey expression that she usually wore after being kissed.
"What are you thinking?" She asked and Quinn looked over at her and snapped out of her thoughts.
"Oh I um… you don't want to know," she blushed and Rachel stepped closer.
"Yes I do," she wrapped her arms around Quinn's waist and pulled her close. She lowered her voice to a whisper. "Especially if it's something naughty," she winked and Quinn laughed.
"Well I was thinking that this view is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen and then I corrected myself because you naked is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen," Rachel's face flushed with both flattery and arousal. "And then I started to think about how I'm the only person that has ever seen that amazing sight," Rachel bit her lip.
"And you always will be the only one," Rachel husked and was about to say more but Quinn claimed her lips in a very heated kiss that had her toes curling.
"You have no idea how happy that makes me," Quinn said against her lips and felt Rachel smile.
"Making you happy has always been the goal."
"Well in that case you're exceptional," she said and Rachel smirked.
"Naturally," Quinn laughed and tangled their fingers together.
"Come on we should go on one of these tours and then maybe go out for a nice dinner."
"I love the way you think Fabray."
"You love everything about me," she teased and dragged her along.
"Truth… and Quinn," she said and Quinn met her eyes. "We have to stop at the gift shop I want to get my dads something from here."
"Of course and plus you need to get a postcard," Rachel beamed at her and she felt warmth spread throughout her body because even if Quinn thought it was silly she was still indulging her and doing whatever it took to make her happy.
Like she always did.
And Rachel was sure she always would.
After their tour, and a beautiful dinner at a very extravagant and very expensive restaurant which Rachel argued was not worth it but Quinn insisted because she said her girl deserved to be treated to a great dinner and it sure was.
She was so crazy about Quinn.
And Quinn was just as crazy about her.
They went to bed early because they were leaving early again so they'd get into Los Angeles with time to explore the city for the rest of the day and the next, because there was so much to do there.
They fell asleep in each other's arms as both girls looked forward to another day of sun, sky, and each other.
2 hours and 58 minutes after leaving.
Kingman, Arizona.
Rachel pulled into a truck stop; to gas up, use the facilities, and grab a quick breakfast. And while they were there they found out that they were on Route 66; so at Rachel's insistence they had to document it with many, many pictures.
And a postcard of course.
Quinn pulled Rachel into a scorching kiss that left them both breathless before she winked and pulled away from the truck stop and onto the highway.
/
3 hours and 20 minutes later.
Barstow, California.
Rachel had been staring at Quinn for the last forty five minutes of the drive. She wasn't sure why but all of a sudden she wanted to just rip her clothes off. Quinn wasn't very aware of Rachel's leering but every time she licked or bit her lips Rachel felt herself becoming wetter and wetter.
So when Quinn finally pulled into a gas station, Rachel was thrumming with arousal. Quinn looked over at her and saw the lust in those darkened eyes.
"Hey y-you… y-you," she stammered. "You're-"
"So fucking horny Quinn," she cut her off. "And I want you right now."
"Oh um… h-how come?"
"I don't know, I just… god you look so fucking good," and with that Quinn moaned. They moved quickly to put the top up and then nearly ran to the bathroom.
Quinn's head slammed against the door of the bathroom as Rachel's lips attacked her own. After a bruising kiss she moved to her neck and was sucking and leaving a mark.
"Whatever I did to turn you on this much… please tell me so that I can always do it," she husked as Rachel's hand slid down her body and into her pants. Quinn opened her jeans to give Rachel more room as those fingers slowly crawled into her panties.
"I don't know what it was babe," she said pulling off of her neck. She pushed her top up and her bra down with her free hand. "I was just watching you and every breath you took was turning me on more and more," with that she wrapped her lips around Quinn's straining nipple at the same time she pushed two fingers into that dripping hole.
"Fuck," Quinn yelled and Rachel did just that.
After she was brought to back to back orgasms from Rachel she dropped to her knees ripped Rachel's panties off while she held her skirt up and returned the favor.
Twice.
And after they were done, they walked back to the car thoroughly satisfied.
"I think this was the best quick stop ever," Rachel teased as she climbed into the driver's seat.
"Agreed," Quinn said sleepily. "I say we do that a few more times before we get home."
"I am so in," Rachel agreed with a wink and she pulled back onto the highway.
2 hour and 59 minutes later.
Los Angeles, California.
The trip into L.A. was only about 2 hours but they got stuck in a bit of traffic.
As soon as they finally arrived, Quinn found the hotel she had looked up while Rachel was driving her shift. She wanted to make sure that they had an amazing view of the city and as soon as they got into their room; which was on one of the top floors Rachel dropped her bags and gasped.
And in that moment and the look on her face Quinn knew she had done well.
"Quinn it's amazing!" She shouted and ran over to huge floor to ceiling window and stared out at the amazing city with the hills and valleys in the distance. "It is so beautiful," she then felt Quinn's warm arms encompass her.
As Quinn circled her arms around Rachel's waist she rested her chin on her shoulder. Rachel covered her hands and held her tighter.
"What do you want to do?"
"Oh there is so much I want to do," Rachel replied with a squeal of excitement which made Quinn smile. She loved seeing Rachel so full of joy.
"Well we have a lot of time because we're not leaving until late afternoon tomorrow… so what do you want to do first?"
"You," Rachel husked and bit her lip. Quinn nuzzled her nose into Rachel's neck and moaned.
"Okay then… what do you want to do second," Rachel giggled at that.
"I figured we could grab some lunch," she felt Quinn nod. "Then we can do all the touristy things that I want to do like the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood sign," she felt Quinn's lips press against her neck and she arched away to give her room. "A-And then m-maybe a lovely dinner followed by a walk on the pier," Quinn moaned at that and bit down gently on that neck. "Oh Quinn," she reached back and tangled her hand in Quinn's hair. "A-And then we can cuddled on the beach under the stars before coming back here and making love."
"Mm," Quinn hummed and pulled off of her neck. "That sounds perfect."
"And then maybe tomorrow we can spend the morning at the beach before we leave… what do you say?"
"I say, I love you," Quinn spun her around in her arms and looked deep into those eyes. "The plan is perfect, you're perfect, and I can't wait to do it all… so let's get started on the first thing you wanted." Rachel licked her lips and Quinn drenched her panties.
"Mm," Rachel moaned and pushed Quinn back toward the bed and as they fell, their legs tangled they kissed deeply.
/
After being complete tourists all over town for the remainder of the afternoon they had a romantic dinner which led to what they were now doing. Rachel looped her arm through Quinn's as they walked along the pier.
When they got to the end Rachel leaned against the railing and looked out at the moonlit water. Quinn leaned beside her.
"I could see us here," she said dreamily and Quinn leaned closer.
"But what about New York?"
"No… I mean of course New York will always be home but after I conquer Broadway," Quinn smiled at that idea. "And you're a big famous actress that every Hollywood director is clamoring for," Quinn giggled and tucked a loosed piece of hair behind Rachel's ear.
She loved how Rachel dreamed so big.
""I could see us here," she repeated. "Living and loving each other in the land of fame, while collaborating on a movie that will undoubtedly win all the awards," Quinn was laughing now. "I'm serious Quinn… it's going to happen."
"With you Rachel Berry, I do not doubt it… you've always made all of my dreams come true… so I do not doubt that this would be an exception." Rachel smiled her megawatt smile and pulled Quinn closer.
"I never thought I'd be the girl who was loved at all never mind… loved so completely by you," Quinn nodded and leaned over. She kissed her and it was meant to be chaste but Rachel circled her arms around Quinn's neck and deepened it. Quinn dug her nails into her hips as she melted into the kiss.
When they broke apart for air, Quinn cupped her cheek.
"I never thought I was capable of loving someone this much but then came you… and you turned my world around."
"I hope you know Quinn that I love you the same way," Quinn nodded.
"I know."
"I love you with everything in me… before you I would imagine being a big star and having someone to love me and even then I always saw you as the one beside me… you have always been a part of my future."
"I love you," Quinn whispered before claiming her lips again.
"I love you too," Rachel whispered against those lips. "Come on… let's go get our cuddle on," Quinn giggled but let Rachel lead her down to the beach.
They spent the rest of the evening staring at the stars and reveling in the feeling of being in each other's arms.
And then they did in fact go back to the hotel and made love with the beautiful lights of the Los Angeles sky as a backdrop and the amazing sounds of each other's moans and pants; and the gentle thrumming of two hearts perfectly in sync.
A/N 2: Part two of the trip is still to follow, hope you enjoyed this one.
The title comes from the song Meet Me Halfway by Kenny Loggins.