A/N - So, because tonight's episode was pretty damn amazing, I decided to make my readers smile, and update. I know, I know I just updated yesterday, but I was in a giving mood. You guys have been amazing, I'm dead serious. You're interest in this story keeps me going, in more ways than one. Please keep reviewing being reviews are love , and my love is all for you guys. Please enjoy this next chapter, and thank you.
At three o'clock in the morning, Jade heard her bedroom door open. She wasn't really sleeping just yet, but she wasn't sure if she was dreaming or not. At least not until she felt somebody climb onto her bed. She whirled around, to see Mercedes looking right at her.
"Hey...what's the matter?"
"Sorry girl, I didn't mean to wake you up."
"No, no you didn't...I was awake. Are you okay", asked Jade, slowly sitting up.
"I'm fine, it's Rachel", said Mercedes, some worry in her tone.
A minute later, they were both walking into Rachel's bedroom. She was on the floor, curled into a ball, crying her eyes out. Within seconds, Jade was on the ground next to her, trying to hold her. Rachel fought against her embrace.
"Rae Rea...what is it, love? What's wrong", she begged.
"I got up to use the bathroom, and heard her. I opened the door, and she was like this", said Mercedes, as she sat down on the bed.
Rachel wouldn't say a word, she just continued to struggle, and cry. Jade started to get a little frustrated, and tried her hardest not to start crying herself. She failed.
"Okay, calm down...please...please try to just breathe Rachel. I'm right here, it's alright", Jade cried. She wouldn't give up on trying to hold the smaller girl. She didn't care what was wrong, she just needed her to be okay.
"Come on baby girl, breathe", said Mercedes.
Rachel was still fighting, but she was getting tired, and Jade breathed a small sigh if relief through her own crying."You're okay...", she whispered. After about ten minutes, Rachel was calm, and let Jade and Mercedes help her get changed into her pajamas. She wouldn't say word, and was barely paying attention to anything. The girls couldn't figure out if it was because she was drunk, or just upset, but it didn't matter. She was calm, and it was easier to help Rachel was she was calm. Once she was in bed, Mercedes hugged her goodnight, and went back to Jonah's room. Jade climbed into bed next to Rachel, and held her tight.
Meanwhile, at Quinn and Santana's apartment, Santana was climbing in to Quinn's bed with her. She had heard her crying from her bedroom, and new something was horribly wrong. Quinn was crying harder than Santana had ever heard her cry, and it was scaring her.
"Q...what's the matter", she asked, hugging her best friend's body from behind.
"R-Rachel...Rachel...", she cried.
"What happened?"
"I'm loosing her...I just got her, and I...I...I'm already loosing her."
"No, no come on. Things can't be this bad already, they just can't."
"It's like...I'm doing the same shit I did to her before...just in a totally different way. I just got confused, I...I didn't realize what I was doing San...I just got so damn confused."
"What do you mean?"
"Don't you see? All the things we did to her, all the shit we put her through...we were pretty much bullying her into changing herself...", Quinn cried.
"That doesn't make any sense,Q."
"Think about it...yeah we were picking on her all the time for dressing like she did, going on about Broadway and and being a star. Acting how she acted...yet the times when she'd make an effort to change something about herself...we were nicer to her. When she showed up to school that one day dressed like Britney Spears, you were so nice to her, S...so much nicer."
"I know...I know."
"We were just trying to turn her into us...", cried Quinn."Now that she actually has changed, I'm pushing her to change again. It's not fair to her...it's not...and I don't know if I'll be able to stop. I just...I can't stop."
"All you did was make one tiny little comment to Brit about how Rachel will go back to normal. I guess I can understand why she'd be annoyed, but over one comment? She didn't have to bitch at you the way she did", argued Santana.
"That's just it...I make comments like that all the time. I didn't realize it until I really thought about it, but I seriously make those comments all the damn time. I must make her feel so fucking bad...", cried Quinn.
"Okay, shhhhh, it's okay. Just try to calm down."
"I think we're breaking up."
"What? No...why", asked Santana, in a really concerned tone.
"I'm just hurting her. That's all I'm doing is hurting her."
"That's not true, Quinn. Don't say that, because it's not true at all. You don't hurt her. If anything you help her, and so what if you comment on something too much. If you didn't realize you were doing it, she has to forgive you. I get why you're so upset, but I feel like there is something you're not telling me."
"There isn't, I swear."
"How are you this upset over a tiny little fight like this?"
"Because I love her Santana...it wouldn't matter if I was with her for a day. Just the thought of loosing her at any point in our relationship...is absolutely devastating to me...", said Quinn, before breaking into hysterical tears all over again. Santana hugged her tight, and rubbed her back. She knew exactly what was talking about, and could relate. Only, now she was worried herself. When Quinn had said what she said about loosing Rachel, her mind wandered to her own girl issues. Only it wasn't Jade that she thought of first. It was Brittany.
Back in Rachel's room, she was still laying silent in her bed with Jade right next to her. Jade thought she had fallen asleep until she rolled over to face her. She nestled herself into Jade's arms, and took a deep breath.
"There's my Rachel", said Jade softly.
"I'm screwing up so bad with her...", she said, quietly.
"Why do you think that?"
"I know she cares about me...I know she's trust trying to help me. You were right...she only says the things she says because she loves me. I'm turning it into something it's not...", she said, a few tears rolling down her face. Jade carefully wiped them away as she listened to her friend."I'm so lucky to have her...I never thought...she'd ever feel the same about me, much less...be my girlfriend, and now...I'm messing everything up...".
"She's your Queen...", said Jade, softly.
"She is...she's my blond haired Queen", said Rachel. Jade smiled, and pulled Rachel a little closer.
"You're afraid, and you have every right to be afraid, love. You are having a romantic adventure with a person that you have been in love with her a long time. I think it's only natural that subconsciously, you're doing things, and saying things to mess it up. That's your nerves testing her...you're trying to see just how much she can take, and Rachel that's okay. Mainly because, you don't even know that you're doing it."
Rachel just nodded a little.
"It's okay. When a person is afraid, they can do some pretty random things. Fear is one of those emotions that can completely destroy a person. It's hard to control our actions when fear lays within us. You're only human...Quinn knows that. Even if she's angry with you...I don't think there is damn thing you could do that would ever make her stop loving you."
After that, Rachel couldn't help but start to cry again. She buried her face into Jade, and cried her eyes out.
"It's alright...you're not alone, Rea Rea. I'm right here, and I'm not going anywhere."
The next morning, Puck was messing around in the kitchen, trying to clean things. He was pissed off, and relieved all at the same time. He hated dealing with more than one feeling at once, and it shown. More than anything, it was heard. As Puck, picked random things up, and slammed them down again, Jonah and Mercedes emerged from the hallway.
"Boy...what in the Hell are you doing", asked Mercedes, as she yawned.
"Baby don't yawn...now I'm about to-."
*YAWN*
"Sorry", laughed Mercedes. They both sat down at the counter, and watched Puck as he moved back and forth. He was trying to find a new place for the toaster, but it didn't seem to be working out.
"Dude...what's with you", asked Jonah.
"What? Oh, nothing...I'm just...nothing", mumbled Puck.
"No really, what is going on with you?"
"Just trying to make myself useful, that's all", he said, placing the toaster exactly where it had been. As he plugged it in, it sparked, and shocked him a little.
"God damn it", he growled, sticking his finger in his mouth.
"You alright", asked Mercedes.
"I lost my fucking job", he said, angrily.
"What?"
"When I left Smashed last night, I stopped by the main office. My boss is usually there until like six in the morning, so I knew she'd be around. But, I get there and the place is empty. Just completely cleaned out as if nobody had ever been there. So I started calling around to some of the other guys that worked there. Turns out, the police caught on to what kind of escort service we really were. Our boss got tipped off, and she cleared out of there as fast as she could. Know her she burned the files, got rid of any way for the police to get our names. But, she's just gone, so is my job. So...that's the end of that, I guess."
"Wow, man I'm sorry", said Jonah.
"I'm not", said Mercedes, laughing a little.
Puck and Jonah both looked at her funny.
"What? Sorry if I sound insensitive, but that job was bullshit. Especially for you, Puckerman."
"Awe, come on", he argued.
"No, I'm serious. You're a bigger man than you think. Male Whore isn't a good occupation for anyone, much less somebody like you. It's time you find somethin' to do with your life, boy. Somethin' that has meaning, and don't even start doubting yourself, because I will smack you."
Jonah laughed a little, and looked at Puck. He looked angry, but he was listening. Without a word, he sat down on the opposite side of the counter.
"She's right...", said Jonah, nicely.
"I know."
"Good, I'm glad you know. Now, do somethin' about it...", said Mercedes.
Puck was about to say something, but there was a knock on the door.
"I got it", he said, jumping up.
"Dude, do you ever have a damn shirt on", asked Jonah.
"Nope", answered Puck, as he opened the door. Brittany and Artie were standing there.
"Wow, morning guys", said Puck as he let them inside.
"Morning", said Brittany.
"I'm loving this building, man. Wheelchair accessible, that's what I'm talking about", laughed Artie, giving Puck a high five.
"How else would you come visit us?"
"Hey guys, didn't think you were coming over this early", said Mercedes, standing up to hug them both.
"I thought ten thirty was little early too, but Brit insisted...so here we are", said Artie.
Mercedes looked at Brittany, expecting her to be smiling or giggling, but she wasn't. She looked upset.
"Brit...what's wrong?"
"Can I talk to you for a second, please", asked Brittany, sadly.
"Sure. Come on", said Mercedes, pulling the taller blond towards Jade's bedroom. She knew Jade was sleeping in Rachel's bed, and wouldn't mind if she was in there. Once they were in, she closed the door, and they both took a seat on Jade's couch.
"What's up", asked Mercedes, but she didn't get a response. Brittany just sat, looking worried and uncomfortable. It kind of worried her. She had seen Brittany upset before, but this was different."Brittany...seriously, are you okay?"
"Santana told me what he did to Rachel", she finally said.
"Who, Jesse?"
"Yeah. I knew he was mean enough to throw eggs at Rachel...but...why did he have to hurt her like that?"
"Because, he's an ass hole."
"I wanted good things to happen to Rachel. I thought when she came here, they would."
"I know."
"It's so unfair, how come he gets to be famous, and everything? He should be the one who's dreams got taken away."
"Trust me, I know how you feel. When I moved here, and saw her like this, it shocked me too. I felt really bad."
"You did?"
"Yeah girl, I still do. I know she doesn't deserve this."
"But, Mercedes you were always so mad at her", said Brittany, sadly.
"Not always. I'll admit...after she graduated early, and left I was kinda' happy. I thought maybe I'd get more time up front. Only, once she was gone, it wasn't the same. I mean, it's not like we we sucked after she left but, we didn't have the same sound. I missed her...I missed her a lot, and I was happy I was gonna' get to see her when I moved here. But...who I saw when I got here wasn't Rachel, and it really threw me off", said Mercedes.
"How come nobody's fixed her", asked Brittany.
"She doesn't wanna' be fixed. We're trying to help her, but it kind of seems like the only person that gets through to her even just a little bit is, Jade. But, even she doesn't think she's helping that much anymore."
"I like Jade, she's super cute", said Brittany.
"Yeah, the Price family is full of cuties", laughed Mercedes.
"Her brother's so tall, he reminds me of a big teddy bear", laughed Brittany.
"That makes sense, because he's just right for snuggling."
They both laughed, than Brittany got a very thoughtful look on her face.
"Well, I'm here now", she said.
"Yeah?"
"You're here, Quinn and San are here, Puck's here...we can all help Rachel. Artie can too, even though he's leaving in a couple days. Rachel's my friend...I missed her a lot, and I wanna' help her."
"I'm glad to hear you say that, girl. Come here", said Mercedes, and she hugged Brittany. As the hug broke apart, the door opened and Jade walked in, holding her stomach.
"Oh, wow", she giggled."Good morning."
"Hey...sorry to be in your space, I didn't think you'd mind if we talked in here", said Mercedes.
"Oh no, you're fine. Hey Brit...what a surprise to wake up to", said Jade, walking over. She leaned down slowly, and hugged her.
"How are you feeling, Jade", asked Brittany.
"Clearly, not well. Look at you, cuddling your stomach, girl", said Mercedes.
"Oh, stop it, I'm fine. Just need some water or something", said Jade, sitting down on her bed.
"How's our girl this morning", asked Mercedes.
"Who Rach? She's still sleeping. She didn't pass out until like six, so hopefully she'll sleep until this afternoon. She needs it", yawned Jade.
"You don't look like you got much sleep", observed Brittany.
"I know, but that's okay. I never really do, I'm used to it. Mercedes, would you mind calling my phone, because I have absolutely no idea where the crap it is", said Jade, cluelessly.
"No problem", said Mercedes, taking her phone from her hoodie.
"I hate when that happens", said Brittany.
"I know right? Knowing my luck it's probably on vibrate too", said Jade, as she looked through her bedding. Brittany smiled at Jade. She couldn't get over how adorable she was.
Eventually, Brittany and Mercedes joined the boys out in the living room. Jade retreated into the bathroom, and came out about twenty minutes later. She was still in her pajamas but her hair was brushed, and her make up was done.
"You have got to be freaking kidding me", laughed Puck, as she took a seat next to him on the couch.
"What?"
"Did you really have to do your make up?"
"Um, have we met", asked Jade.
Puck just shook his head.
"So, Mercedes what are you doing with your life here", asked Artie.
"Working for a record company", she answered, proudly.
"Whoa, really", asked Brittany.
"Yup. Right now, I'm just an odd jobs kind of person, but I'm bein' real sneaky about things. Those people are gonna' hear me sing whether like it or not", she laughed.
"Nice. I like that", said Artie.
"What about you Puck, what are you doing? I haven't seen that many pools around here so far", said Brittany.
"Um...I'm kind of unemployed at the moment actually", said Puck, nervously.
"Wait, what", asked Jade.
"I'll...explain later."
Jade just gave him a weird look, but she dropped it.
"Why aren't you trying to get a music career, dude", asked Artie.
"Come on. Not every single one of us from Glee has to become a damn musician, that's so cliche' Artie", laughed Puck.
"I know, but you could totally do it", he argued.
In the middle of Artie and Puck going back and forth, Jade felt her phone vibrate. She had a text from Santana. She started a conversation with her, while trying to listen to everybody talk at the same time.
U awake yet sweetness? - S
Mhm didn't sleep much. Rach was really upset all night - J
So was Q...I'm trying to get her up so we can get over there but she's super tired :( - S
Aweeee I hope she feels better. This whole situation really sucks... - J
It really does...when we left the bar last night I wanted to go home with you but I knew Q was gonna need me. R u feeling okay? - S
My tummy's a little restless but no big deal. I'm more worried about them to be honest...- J
Of course U R...- S
It kinda' seems like the fight they had last night was really bad...Rachel seems to think they're breaking up - J
So does Quinn...I think if they see each other and talk about things it will be OK. - S
Me too. Rach is still sleeping but Brit and Artie are over so when she wakes I think I'll ask her to call her place for lunch. Do you think you'll get Quinn to come over here? - J
Brit's there...? - S
Yeah, don't you remember? They were coming for lunch today...- J
I guess I 4got...- S
Well they came kinda' early...but if Quinn's too upset to come over I understand - J
You know...I'm thinking maybe she needs the day to relax. We'll both probably just stay home today...- S
Ok. I'll miss you. But you both have classes tomorrow so I'm sure you have some work to catch up on anyways :( - J
Yeah...- S
Will you call me later? - J
If I have time yeah - S
Okay...missing you...- J
...
When Jade didn't get a response from Santana, she got a little sad. She felt like she had missed something, but was distracted when she tuned back into what was going on around her.
"Jade...don't you think Mercedes should sing something for us", asked Brittany.
"Um...what?"
"See, talking to my sister is pointless when she's texting...she don't even hear you", laughed Jonah.
"We want Mercedes to sing", laughed Artie.
"Why does it have to be me? Puck can still sing...why can't he sing", laughed Mercedes.
"Don't even try to put the attention on me", said Puck, shaking his head.
"Alright, baby...just do it. I'll help you", said Jonah.
"Only if we do what we're doing at Smashed on Tuesday", said Mercedes.
"That's not fair, you only have the chorus in that beat", laughed Jonah.
"Well tough shit, that's what I wanna' do", said Mercedes with a smile on her face.
"Fine", said Jonah standing up.
"Yay", squealed Brittany, clapping her hands.
"Score, I like this song", said Puck, jumping up and heading for the stereo.
"That's only because it's one that you can actually rap decently with", laughed Jade.
"Yeah, well I learned from the best", laughed Puck, looking at Jonah.
He started messing around with a bunch of CD's before he finally found what he was looking for. Once the music started, he ran back over and sat down. Jonah and Mercedes stood up, and looked at each other. They couldn't help but laugh a little.
Jonah-
This is the finish my friend, this is the end
It's a revolution, it's a civilian revenge.
There's no need to move or adjust your television
Whenever an era dies, another era begins!
These American fights, these American wars,
These American stripes, these American stars,
But these American cages have American bars
We hunted for truth so we headed for y'all.
Towers are crumbling, bridges are falling,
Limits are fading, normal is boring,
Looking at time move progressively forward
Looking the days just vanish before me.
You wanted a Benz but you couldn't afford it,
Now you were killed to put your foot in the tourist
It's a different madness and never look backwards
But this is the crisis, prepare for disaster!
Mercedes-
Start spreading the news,
I'm leaving today!
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York,
New York!
Jonah looked at Puck, and sure enough he jumped up, and took the floor.
Puck-
Breaker breaker 9 breaker breaker 1 9
Could you please get an operator on the phone line?
This is not a riot it's way much more than that,
These people are dying we are under attack!
Wait let me call you back, let me get my stack
Cause we ain't taking shit so therefore we'll fight them back
We ain't waiting on the line for a 9 1 1 9 9
Whatever man I ain't got time for all this nonsense.
Enemy responses ain't a dial tone in our home on the continent
Got me in these bandages, they jungle is our fundament
Man I swear they sleeping, they unconscious or they slumbering
So we break the peace to get a piece of what we want to get
Act like we're new to this, like we can run with it.
Let them know we run this shit
And let them know just how you feel the way your country is
Now look how beautiful destruction is
Bang!
Mercedes-
Start spreading the news,
I'm leaving today!
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York,
New York!
When the song finished, Brittany, Artie, and Jade clapped, as the others took their seats. Jade gave her brother a high five, and blew him a kiss.
"That was pretty sweet, but Mercedes you only do the chorus", said Artie.
"That's one of the most important parts of a song", she argued.
"True, but I mean what happen to you being a leading lady?"
"I will be, don't you worry about that, boy."
"Wow, not that it's a bad thing, but you are the last person I expected to be shy", said Artie.
"Me too, kinda'...", said Brittany.
"It's New York. Some people retreat when they get around an intimidating place like this, you know", said Mercedes. Artie nodded. Suddenly Rachel emerged from the hallway, rubbing her eyes.
"Hi Rachel", said Brittany, cheerfully. She shot up, and ran to hug the smaller girl.
"Hello Brit...", laughed Rachel, tiredly.
"Morning Rach", said Artie.
"Good morning, Artie, how are you this morning", asked Rachel, as Brittany let her go.
"I'm good."
"Hey Fun Size...want some tea",asked Puck.
"Yes please", said Rachel as she sat down on Jade's lap. Jade lovingly wrapped her arms around her friend, and looked at her. Puck got up and headed into the kitchen.
"I was kinda' hoping you'd sleep a little longer, Rea Rea."
"Me too, but I guess we're both real disappointed", she answered, with a small smile.
As Brittany went back to her seat, she started sniffing the air.
"Okay, who smells like that...because it's the best thing I've ever smelled in my life", she said, looking around. As soon as she said it, pretty much all eyes were on Jade.
"Oh my God...stop looking at me", she laughed, hiding her face behind Rachel.
Meanwhile, Santana was in her bedroom, organizing her school books, and notes. Her music was blaring from the stereo on her dresser, and she loved it. As she opened her laptop, Quinn strolled into the room, and sat down on the bed next to Santana.
"Hey...", she said.
"Sorry, I forgot you were trying to sleep", said Santana, picking up her remote, and lowering her music.
"It's okay, I couldn't sleep. Plus, I just got off the phone with my Mom, she's all concerned about my eating habits."
"How is she", asked Santana, nervously.
"She says she's fine, but I know she's lying. Not really much I can do about it from here."
"Did you talk to the ass hole? Oh, I mean your Dad", asked Santana, sarcastically.
"No, I guess he wasn't home. Whatever though, even if he was and wanted to talk to me, it so wasn't happening."
"I was talking to Jade...I guess Rachel's still asleep...but she wants us to go over for lunch, because Brit and Artie are there..." Quinn could hear and annoyance in Santana's voice."I told her we'd probably just stay home for today."
"You need to stop", said Quinn.
"Stop what?"
"Being like that. If you really don't want them to be friends, you need to speak up. Otherwise how are either of them supposed to know?"
"Whatever", said Santana.
"No, not whatever. I saw the way you were looking at B last night. I know you miss her, and you aren't really over her yet, but that's not fair. You need to tell Jade that. Clearly they get along...so if you have an issue with it, you need to say something", said Quinn, in a rather motherly tone.
"Yeah, I know that, Q."
"Than why are you being so pissy about it?"
"Because I'm confused", yelled Santana, standing up."Do you have any idea how fucking weird this is for me?"
"No, I can't say I do. I know you must be frustrated, though", said Quinn, calmly.
Santana covered her face with her hands, and breathed. When she took her hands away she had tears rolling down her face.
"S...it's okay."
"Like why the fuck does she have to be here? Why couldn't she have just stayed away", Santana cried.
"I don't know", said Quinn.
Santana sat back down, and buried her face in her hands. Quinn moved closer to her, and rubbed her back.
"Maybe we should stay home today. I think we both have some things to figure out."
The song they sang was "New York New York" By: B.O.B and Alicia Keys. Thank you for reading, I love you guys a lot. *high fives*