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Rachel's POV

It was our third day in New York. Quinn and Puck were going out on a date and Judy (Mrs. Fabray had asked us to call her that) was going to the Spa, so I had the whole day to myself. I thought I might go out and shop a little bit. I grabbed my purse and started checking to make sure I had everything I needed. Wallet? Check. Phone? Check. Rape whistle? Check. iPod? Check. Headphones? Check.

I went into the closet and tried to figure out what to wear. In the end, I decided on a black dress with white lining and a red hat that I pinned expertly to my curled hair. I pulled on my white knee socks and slipped on my black flats. I grabbed my purse and left the hotel room quietly.

Two hours later, I was carrying three bags. I had found an adorable sweater skirt outfit, and they had my size. It was a nice gray sweater with blue stripes and a matching gray and blue checkered skirt. I could easily slip a nice white collared shirt under it. Then I found the cutest pair of black ballet flats. And just now, I had found something for Quinn. It was a light pink sweater and darker pink dress. I hoped she'd like it.

I was so busy thinking about what I just bought that I ran into somebody. I dropped my shopping bags.

"Oh my God, sorry!" I trilled in my most innocent voice. I was crouching down to pick up my bags.

"Rachel?" It was a voice I'd once hoped to never hear again. I stood up with bags and looked.

"Jesse?"

Jesse's POV

Rachel Berry was in New York? What was she doing here? She fidgeted a little.

"It's good to see you Rachel. What are you doing in New York?"

The right side of her mouth twitched. "I'm here on break with Quinn, Puck, and her mom. And you?"

"Just on break. Decided to come out here and scout out the shows." I smiled at her. "Want to go get some coffee?" She looked away. "You're still mad at me, aren't you." Rachel nodded.

"Just a little. I forgave you, mostly. And coffee sounds good." She smiled at me. I felt a sharp pang in my chest and my hand flew to the area. Her eyes widened. "You okay Jesse?" I nodded.

"Yeah, I'm fine." I took two of the shopping bags from her hands and started to walk. She kept pace with me. We caught up. "So, how are you and Finn?" Rachel tensed. I noticed that. "Did I say something wrong?"

She shook her head dolefully. "No. He had had sex with Santana when you and I were still together and he didn't tell me. Then, when I gave us another chance, he kept lying to me. So I broke up with him." We sat down at a table in a warm little coffee house.

"Well, then, he doesn't deserve you, Rachel. You deserve someone who will be completely honest with you, while supporting and keeping up with you performance wise." She smirked over her coffee.

"So because of the first criteria, both you and Finn are no gos." She giggled. I didn't think about that.

"Hey! I only did it because your mom said to." She laughed.

"I was joking Jesse!" I laughed.

Rachel's POV

Jesse walked me back to the hotel. "How much longer will you four be in town?" I smiled.

"Till Sunday after next." I tilted my head. "Why?"

He smiled at me. "What're you doing tomorrow?"

"Um, nothing really. Judy and Quinn are going to go out for a mother daughter day and I think Puck is going to sleep. I was going to go see a show, maybe." He swept his arm in front of him like he was taking a bow.

"May I have the pleasure of accompanying you to the show?" I giggled and nodded. "I'll pick you up at ten. See you." He started to leave, then ran back and kissed me.

I kissed him back. I wrapped my arms around his neck. Then we both pulled away. "I'm so sorry Rachel. I don't know what I was thinking." I smiled gently.

"Did I say that I didn't mind?" I laughed, grabbed my bags, and walked away. He called after me.

"Do you still want to go tomorrow?" I turned back and shot him a sweet smile.

"Of course! It'll be dark in the theater." Jesse turned dark red. I waved and got in the elevator, blowing him a kiss as the door closed.

Quinn's POV

Rachel walked in, three bags in her hand and her face tomato red. I smirked at her as she put the bags down. Puck was lying down on the couch.

"What happened to you?" Puck and I said simultaneously. She looked up and, if it was possible, her face got redder.

"I… I ran into Jesse today." I frowned.

"Jesse, the one that egged you?"

She nodded. "We're going to go watch a show tomorrow." Puck whistled. I smacked his arm. "Don't worry, I'll be okay." She smiled widely.

I sighed. "Am I allowed to say 'I told you so' if this ends badly?" She nodded. "Good."

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