A/N: I'm so so so so sorry that it took me so long to update! please forgive me! Sorry this is shorter than the others, but it's just a bridge between what I have in store for the future! Enjoy! Review!
Chapter 6: You're Here Now
That night Rachel and Quinn dressed up and went to the show where Rachel performed and Quinn watched with awe in the front row. As Quinn watched Rachel, she bit her lip trying not to let the fact that she's missed five years of Rachel's life. After her stunning performance, Rachel met Quinn and then grabbed her hand and led her to a restaurant on the other side of the city.
"Did you enjoy the show?" Rachel asked Quinn as she watched the blonde place the napkin in her lap.
Looking up, Quinn smiled at her and said, "I loved it. You were fantastic. I can't believe I've missed so much of your life. I'm so sorry."
Reaching across the table, Rachel took her hand and said in a kind, gentle tone, "Quinn. It's alright. It's not like that was your choice. I know that you would've been right along with me cheering me on, and that's why I continued with my dream after what happened that night. Because of you. And if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't have found you and be right here with you right now. I would probably still be in Lima with Finn. So don't worry about it. You're here now."
"Rachel, I..." Quinn trailed off when a pair of teenage girls approached them.
The two girls were holding some sort of journal and a pen, looking at Rachel they smiled. "Miss Berry? We were wondering if we could have your autograph? We're huge fans." One of them said.
Rachel shot an apologetic smile at Quinn and turned to the girls. "Sure thing. Always happy to give love to the fans. Who do I make this out to?" She asked as she took one journal and the pen.
As Rachel signed the books, Quinn watched her smiling as she scribbled her name down, and talk to the girls. Watching the scene before her she slowly fell more in love with brunette. Finally the two teens left and Rachel turned back and met Quinn's eyes. "Sorry, about that."
"It's alright, I didn't mind. I enjoy seeing you live the life you've always wanted. I really proud of you Rachel. After everything that happened, you still made it."
"I had help. You for starters."
"Me?
"Yes. Quinn, you believed in me more than anyone else." Rachel smiled and stared lovingly into her eyes.
The meal was filled with talk about Julliard and how Santana tried to hook Rachel up, but none of them ever worked. Quinn even answered some questions as to what happened to her over the years. But she didn't elaborate to anything. The next thing Quinn knew they were walking through Central Park, Rachel was talking about her next performance and Quinn was paying attention to everything around them. They were crossing the bridge when Rachel stopped. "Hey Quinn?" She looked down at her. "Is it too soon for me to say 'I love you'? Because if it isn't I can wait. I don't mean to pressure you or anything, I just-"
Rachel was cut off when Quinn leaned down and captured her lips with her own. As they kissed, they made sure to memorize the taste of each others lips as Quinn deepened it. Finally, the need for oxygen became too great and they pulled apart. Love reflected in both of their eyes and Quinn spoke softly, "I love you too, Rachel."