A/N - So, good news for those of you who were upset because this was supposed to be the last chapter. The good news is, it's not the last chapter, and it's super long. The bad news is, the next chapter is the last chapter. I love that you guys want this to keep going, and I wanna' do that for you. Seriously, you guys are the best readers EVER, so I can't dissapoint you in any way. There will be one more chapter, and there will be a sequel story. I'm sorry for taking so long, but life goes on, and life isn't easy. I hope none of you are mad. I've gotten some SUPER awesome reviews from you guys, and your feedback makes me smile. So, don't forget about that, it's really good inspiration for me. This chapter is pretty damn full, so I hope you guys like it. Just like before, outfits are important. So, with the links below, just take out the spaces after the periods, and add the "h" before the "ttp". Thank you so much you guys, this story was nothing without your feedback.
The Unholy Trinity-
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Rachel & Jade-
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Puck and Jonah-
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Quinn Fabray couldn't help but be amused by the concept of time. She'd always felt like it moved entirely too fast. Even with that thought in the back of her mind, she had gotten used to it for the most part. At least she thought she had. Since she had been with Rachel, time seemed to move a little slower, and she couldn't have been happier about it. Three weeks had gone by since their trip back to Lima, and pretty soon they would be returning for Christmas. As Quinn walked along the busy, snow covered streets of the city with Santana, she stopped in front of the window of a jewelry store, and peeked inside. There were some beautiful rings on display, and she smiled to herself. Santana, who had gotten a few steps ahead, stopped and glanced back at the blond.
"Q...I'm freezing my surgically enhanced tits off here, can you move your ass, please?"
Quinn didn't seem to hear Santana at all, she just stared into the window, looking at the rings. She barely noticed when her freezing best friend appeared at her side.
"You were serious about that", she asked, laughing a little.
"Yes, I was. Why?"
"Well...I know you love her, but...are you sure?"
"You don't think I should propose", asked Quinn, a hint of sadness in her voice.
"Don't get me wrong, I want you to be happy, and if marrying Loud Mouth Tiny is gonna' make you happy, I want that. I just feel like...maybe it's kinda' soon. You've only been together like six months...".
"True, but we've loved each other for a Hell of a lot longer than that", argued Quinn."It's not like I can't afford it, I'm getting more money than I know what to do with, from my Dad, all because he's scared out of his mind about what I might do."
"Hmmm, okay I'm not sure if you sounded really bitchy just now, or really bad-ass...".
"You know what I meant, shut up", said Quinn, bumping the girl with her shoulder. Santana just laughed, and bumped her back.
"I dunno'...I just really want her to be with me forever", said Quinn, putting her attention back on the rings."I don't wanna' loose her. Ever."
"Cute that you think marrying her would ensure that. Come on, you and I both know that loyalty is just a concept. It's not a rule, it's not some hidden law punishable by death", Santana laughed.
"So, you think Rachel would cheat on me?"
"Well no, but it's not just about cheating, or leaving you for somebody else. She could just...leave, and who knows if your feelings will change or not. We're young, Quinn. We've all got lives ahead of us."
"Oh come on, Santana, that is such a bullshit thing to say!"
"Come on, nothing! You know I'm right. To be honest with you, I'm actually very surprised that you're considering this. I always figured you were the kind of person who didn't take these years too seriously...".
"I didn't used to...you're right. I did have certain beliefs, but I have my Rachel now...things are different."
"If you say so, Tubbers", laughed Santana.
"Besides...", said Quinn, looking her best friend in the eye."...are you saying you don't want Brittany and Jade with you for the rest of your life?"
Santana's smart ass smile faded, quickly, and she looked away.
"That's what I thought."
"Shut up, and let's go. We're already late", said Santana. Quinn giggled, and shook her head as Santana grabbed her arm and pulled her away from the display window. She silently came to a decision. She'd wait for all the right signs from Rachel. Signs that would point her towards proposing, or not proposing. Little did she know exactly what she had started by making that decision. Fifteen minutes later, they were walking down the hospital hallway, on their way to Jade's room.
"God, I wonder how bad she's squirming right now", laughed Quinn.
"I know, right? I don't blame her either, she's been stuck here for what probably seems like an eternity to her. I guess it's a good thing one of us was always willing to stay the night, otherwise she would have lost her mind by now", said Santana." It sucks Britts is working right now, she really wanted to be here to bring her back home."
"Yeah, but think about how exciting it will be for her to see her tonight at Smashed. By the way, I am so pumped for that", said Quinn, with a huge smile on her face.
"You and me both, I just hope we can actually get the boys to wear their matching outfits."
"They cannot argue, it's Twin Night, they have to wear the outfits. We let them pick the outfits, so they aren't allowed to complain about wearing them. That's the rule", said Quinn. Santana had to laugh at the final say tone that her best friend had used. It was a huge part of why so many people were afraid of the girl during high school, and it was a trait of hers that would probably never go away.
"Aren't we kinda' breaking the rules though", asked the Latina."I mean...you, me and Britts are dressing triplet style, that's not the same as being twins."
"Well, there's an exception for us though...".
"Why?"
"We're The Unholy Trinity...that's why."
As they approached Jade's hospital room, they could hear Rachel ranting from inside. Santana opened the door, and there stood the tiny diva, hands on her hips, going on about something to Doctor Andrews.
"...I mean you have got to be kidding me! Not only did you say she would be out by tonight, you promised that she would be! You know her, Doctor Andrews! You know her better than this, how can you stand there and say she needs to be here longer?"
"Rachel, I know you're upset...but-"
"This isn't about me! Look at her, and tell me you feel right about keeping her here, after getting her hopes up! I fucking dare you!"
Jade was sitting on the hospital bed, fully clothed, minus her sneakers, with her backpack by her side. She seemed somewhat disappointed. The look on her face alone was actually breaking Santana's and Quinn's hearts.
"Rea...don't make her feel bad, it's alright", the darker girl said, calmly.
"No, it's not alright! She promised", yelled Rachel.
"Okay, whoa...what is happening right now", asked Santana.
"There you are", said Rachel, looking at the two of them."Doctor, you want to tell them what you just told Jade and I", asked Rachel, her tone dripping with frustration.
Mindy looked over at Santana and Quinn, nervously, and took a deep breath.
"I want her to stay here another night or two."
"What", snapped Santana and Quinn, in unison.
"I know, I know I suck...but you girls have to trust me, she's not ready to go home."
"What the Hell are you talking about? She was ready to go home before she even got here", snapped Quinn.
"Unbelievable", said Santana, shaking her head."She spent a week in your little medical research clinic, and another two weeks here! She hasn't even seen her own apartment since Thanksgiving! You said you had results, so why does she need to stay longer?"
"San...calm down, please", asked Jade, desperately. It was obvious that all the arguing on her behalf was making her more than just a little uneasy. Santana walked over to where Jade was sitting, and wrapped her arms around her. Jade buried her face into her shoulder, and breathed deep.
"Listen, I know I said that she could leave today...".
"Promised. You promised she could leave today", Rachel reminded, yet again.
"Yes, promised, but...I'm a little nervous, she's not doing as well as I had hoped at this point. I can't just ignore that", said Mindy.
"Of course you can't ignore it, we're not expecting you to ignore anything. But...you promised...".
Quinn moved towards her girlfriend, and pulled her close, kissing her on the forehead.
"Okay", said Mindy, taking her glasses off."...what's the real issue here?"
"What do you mean", asked Santana.
"I mean, is there some reason, aside from the fact that she doesn't want to be here, that you're so fixated on taking her home today?"
"Fixated", asked Rachel, as if she was offended.
"I know you want her out, and to get on with her life. I want that too, but this is her health we're talking about", said Mindy. She loved Jade, and her friends, but in the process of respecting their wishes, she was loosing her grip on her professional point of view. She knew she couldn't let that happen."Jade...I really wish you would just let me tell them...".
Jade looked right Mindy, eyes wide, slowly shaking her head.
"Tell us what", asked Santana.
"Nothing...never mind", breathed Mindy.
"No, what is that supposed to mean", asked Quinn, but Mindy just shook her head."Jade...?"
"It's nothing...please just let it go...", said Jade, quietly.
"No no no, what, just tell us", demanded Rachel.
"I can't, it's not the right time."
"What the Hell...you cannot be fucking serious right now", snapped Santana."Mindy...just tell us!"
"I can't, not unless Jade wants me to."
"Jade", said Santana, looking right at her."What is going on?"
"I...I just w-wanna' go home...", she mumbled, sadly."Can we just go home?"
The girls all looked at each other, worry plastered across their faces.
"Jade...",said Mindy, looking directly at her. Jade looked at her, tears rolling down her face."You know damn well you need to stay, but you also know that I can't force you. Clearly, you're taking advantage of that."
Jade nodded her head, ignoring the questioning looks from her girlfriend, and friends. It was easy to tell that Mindy was slightly frustrated with the girl.
"Just...remember what we talked about", said Mindy, and she walked towards the door, and left the room. All attention was back on Jade.
"So, you're really just keeping it a secret", asked Rachel."Obviously, it's really bad, yet you're choosing to hide whatever it is from us?"
"I...can't tell you, not yet. Please, don't be mad...please", cried Jade.
"I'm not mad, Jade. I'm not...I love you, but...if you can't tell us...what does that mean", asked Rachel, sadly.
"Rea Rea...please...", begged the darker girl.
Rachel shook her head, and left the room wiping tears from her face. Quinn looked at Jade, than followed her girlfriend out of the room. Santana let go of Jade, and turned to leave. When she realized that Jade hadn't even tried to stop her, she had to prevent herself from walking out of the room. She was upset, but not enough to just walk away. As she stood there, turned away from the girl, trying to decide what to do, she heard sniffling from behind her.
"Sweetness...", she said softly, still facing away.
"Please...d-don't leave me...".
Santana turned back around, and once again, wrapped her arms around Jade. The guilt was a little too much, and she needed to have Jade in her arms at the moment. Sure, she was angry, and upset but she needed the contact more than anything.
"I'm not gonna' leave you...", she said, kissing her once on the cheek, and again on the forehead."I'm right here."
They rested their foreheads on each other, but Jade kept her eyes closed. Santana's kisses felt like Heaven to her.
"Are you leaving me", Santana asked. She wasn't crying like Jade was, but there were tears rolling down her face.
"Is it that bad, because I'm telling you right now...if you're leaving...Britts isn't gonna' like it...".
Jade opened her eyes, and smiled a little. She knew Santana was trying to lighten the mood a little.
"I didn't say that", she whispered softly.
"Okay, so if that's not it, why can't you just tell us what's going on? Or at least...tell me."
"Santana...I want-"
"What? You want what, to spare how much it's gonna' hurt if you tell me you're sick to the point of where you might die? To keep it a secret from Jonah, and Rachel and everybody...because you think it will somehow hurt less", asked Santana."I love you so much it hurts, and Britts, she loves you like that too. You know that, so...you know that no matter what it is that's going on...it won't change anything. Everybody will love you just the same."
"You can't promise that...", argued Jade.
"Yes, I can. I do, Jade...I prom-"
"Don't", said Jade, placing one finger over the Latina's lips."...don't you dare...".
"I can't even make you promises", asked Santana, sadly."...I mean what the Hell is happening to you?"
"Regardless of what's happening to me...you need to know...that you and Brittany, you guys can be-"
"Stop", said Santana."...if I'm not allowed to make you promises...than you aren't allowed to tell me that me and Britts can be happy without you."
"How could you have possibly known that's what I was about to say", asked Jade.
"Because I know you well enough to predict the impossibly heart breaking things that come out of your mouth. Jade...I don't ever wanna' hear you say that to me, I am not even close kidding."
"You were happy without me before, why should it be any different if I'm not with you guys?"
"Isn't it obvious? Before, we didn't know just how much you effected us. You weren't in our lives before, but you are now. Do you honestly expect us to just forget about you", asked Santana, her voice breaking.
"I don't expect you to, no. But...I know you probably could."
"You're wrong, Sweetness. Nothing could make me, or her, forget about you. I guess whatever it is you're hiding is pretty horrible", she cried.
"Why do you say that", asked Jade, through her tears. She moved her face forward, and kissed Santana's tears away. She felt so beyond guilty for upsetting her, but she had no idea how to fix it.
"Well...we wouldn't be having this conversation otherwise. It's bad...isn't it?"
Meanwhile, Rachel was angrily heading towards Mindy's office, Quinn chasing after her. She was pushing people out of her way, and bumping into random nurses, and others on her angry tread down the the hallway.
"Rachel...slow down", Quinn was saying, as she hurried along, about five steps behind her angry little girlfriend."Baby please, just wait a minute."
"I need to know what the Hell is going on", snapped Rachel, still walking.
"Rachel, calm down. Come on...please."
"I'm getting answers, and I'm getting them right now."
"Rachel, stop!"
Finally, she stopped, and Quinn caught up with her. She slowly pushed her to the side of the hallway, and held her by the shoulders.
"Everything will be okay. We will find out what's going on, but, before you go and talk to Mindy, you will calm down. Just breathe...".
Rachel took a few deep breathes, and Quinn nodded, and took them with her.
"Everything will be okay."
"She's my best friend", said Rachel, sadly."She can't die...she's my best friend."
"Oh my God, Rachel...don't even think about that, why are you thinking about that", asked Quinn.
"In my nightmares...she always dies", said the tiny diva, breaking into tears all over again."It doesn't matter what's happening in the nightmare, she always dies, Quinn."
"Honey...no...", said Quinn, pulling her close."Don't think about the nightmares, they aren't real."
"They could be...".
"No, please don't think like that. I know how much she means to you, she means a lot to me too, but you have to get those morbid little thoughts out of your head. She's not going anywhere, she'll always be here for you."
"You can't guarantee that. Nobody can", cried Rachel.
Quinn felt horrible. Not just because she was frustrated about Jade, but also because Rachel was so upset, and Hell bent on the thought of loosing her best friend. She wanted to tell her that even if something bad did happen to Jade, she would always be there to protect her. As a friend,a girlfriend, a wife, anything. It didn't matter, she would always be there. However, she couldn't tell her that, without further worrying her that Jade's problem was life threatening.
"I can't promise you life, Rachel baby. Not your life, mine, or anybody elses, but you know what I can promise you?"
"What", asked Rachel, as she sniffled a little.
"Hope. I can't promise hope, and I can help you have faith. You trust me to do that, don't you?"
Rachel smiled, and looked up into Quinn's beautiful hazel eyes.
"I do."
Quinn smiled down, and kissed Rachel softly, on the lips. She couldn't help it. Those two words. I do. They sounded so perfect coming from Rachel.
"Okay, so let's go calmly speak with Mindy. The minute you loose your temper, I'm taking you out of there, understand?"
"Yeah...I understand."
"Okay."
A few minutes later, the two of them were sitting down in front of Mindy's desk.
"Girls, it's a matter of doctor and patient confidentiality. I cannot tell you anything without her consent, and trust me, I really want to. I can't, I'm sorry."
"You know her...you know her like we know her, she'll never tell us", argued Rachel.
"No, she will tell you, because this is different", said Mindy."Listen, I want more than anything to let you all in on this, and I really need you to believe that." She was almost in tears, and both Rachel and Quinn could tell that she was being honest with them."The good news is, I've actually been really successful in figuring things out...and I thought it would take me much longer than it actually has."
"So...what's the bad news", asked Quinn.
"The bad news is...its bad", said Mindy, wiping a few tears away.
"Death bad", asked Rachel.
"Oh God", said Mindy, looking away."Don't ask me that."
"So it really is that bad", cried Rachel."I knew it."
"No, no no no, Rachel I wish you wouldn't think like that", said Mindy.
"I wish I didn't have to think like that, but do I have a choice? You're both being very cryptic about this whole thing, and it couldn't be anymore obvious that whatever it is, will be very hard to hear."
Mindy didn't have anything to say to that. Rachel was right, and there was no point in arguing.
"Is there anything you can tell us", asked Quinn.
"Yes", said Mindy, as she cleared her throat."As you already know, she's been having a lot of trouble sleeping. That will most likely last for a while. Since her mother was feeding her sleeping pills, her body go used to it. Now that she doesn't have the pills in her system, sleep won't come easy."
"Great", said Rachel, sadly.
"Anything other than that", asked Quinn.
"Not that I can tell you now, no. I do wish she'd stay a couple more days...".
"She can't. There's a party tonight, and it's for her. She needs to get out of here...", said Rachel.
"A party, huh? Is that why you want her out so badly", asked Mindy.
"That's not the only reason, but yes, it's part of it. She's been through a lot in the passed three months. We all have, but she, above the rest of us, deserves a night to party. We're not even letting her work the bar", said Rachel.
Mindy didn't look happy, nor did she seem convinced, so Rachel decided to bargain with her the best she could.
"What if she comes back tomorrow?"
"Yes...", chimed Quinn."...just let her out for the party, and we'll bring her back tomorrow afternoon. That's fair, right?"
"Wow", said Mindy."...I cannot believe you guys. I get it, you want her to have fun for a night, but this is her health. Don't you understand how serious this is?"
"Not entirely, no, and you can't blame us for not understanding it. Mainly because we don't have an actual idea of what's really happening to her", said Rachel, her voice breaking. Quinn grabbed her hand, and held it tight.
"Shhhh, it's okay, Rach...calm down...", she whispered.
"Fair enough", answered Mindy. She leaned back in her chair, and took her shoulder length blonde hair down from it's tie."...but...again, it's her health."
Rachel and Quinn understood what Mindy was saying. However, Rachel knew her best friend from front to back, and wasn't about to ignore that fact. She knew what she needed.
"Jade loves Smashed more than anything, she puts so much energy into managing it. Even when she didn't have any energy to give. She hasn't stepped foot inside of that place since we got back from Lima, and I promise you, it's killing her. This party tonight, it's mainly about her, and she doesn't even realize it. Regardless of what's wrong with her, I know for a fact that tonight will help, no matter what. I know you doubt me...but...I'm telling you the truth...", said Rachel, through her tears."If she's as sick as you're letting on...it's obvious that she's in for a lot more hospital time."
"Rachel...", mumbled Mindy.
"Tell me I'm wrong! Seriously, I dare you...look me in the eye, and tell me she's not in for a lot of time here with you!"
"I...I can't", stuttered Mindy.
"Right, you can't...so why not just...give her this night?"
"I don't know...", said Mindy, looking away.
"Why don't you come to the party than? You can see for yourself just how much she's effected by music, and that bar. We're not lying to you just for the sake of partying. It's not what you're thinking", said Quinn."Come to the party...see for yourself."
"I would love to", said Mindy, sincerely."...but, I can't. I couldn't go to a bar, and drink with you guys knowing that you're all underage. However, I do appreciate the invitation. Thank you."
"It's not like we'll turn you in for drinking with us...we've made it this far without getting into any trouble. You'll be fine", said Rachel.
"I understand, believe me, I really do. It's just better if I stay away", said Mindy.
"Don't you want to see Jade at her best", asked Rachel."
"I would love to, but I seeing her drink isn't something I should do, and not even just because of her age. Also, because she's my patient, and I care about her a lot, and...she shouldn't be drinking."
"Fair enough, than we'll make sure she doesn't drink anything", said Quinn, ignoring the yeah right look Rachel was giving her.
"I want her back here by tomorrow night, which may take some pretty heavy convincing from you guys. I don't care what you do, I don't care what you say, just get her back here by tomorrow night", said Mindy. Rachel and Quinn smiled wide.
"Thank you...", said Rachel, as she stood up. She rounded Mindy's desk, leaned down and hugged her tight. Mindy just smiled. As the two of them headed for the door, Quinn grabbed Rachel's hand.
"You know, you two make an adorable couple. You kind of remind me of me and my wife.", said Mindy. She turned one of the framed photos on her desk, for them to see. The photo of Mindy, with her arms wrapped around a beautiful woman, with long dark hair. They looked so happy in the photo, but it caught Quinn and Rachel by surprise. They had no idea that she was a lesbian.
"Wait, Doctor Andrews you're...".
"Yes, I am", she smiled."Take care of each other, girls."
They smiled, nodded their heads, and left the office hand in hand. Once outside, in the cold and snowy weather, Rachel and Quinn talked amongst themselves, while Santana and Jade had a rather heated discussion of their own. They were a good ten feet away from Quinn and Rachel, so it was unclear as to what either of them were saying. However, the heated part of the conversation was mostly on Santana's end.
"Shit, they're already at each other...she's been out for five minutes", said Quinn.
"Each other? No, it looks more like Santana's at Jade. This is so surreal, because before I was really weirded out by this whole three person relationship thing. Like, even after Santana explained it to me. But now, understand a little better, this situation right here is why they need Brittany", said Rachel, as she watched them.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, Santana's always pissed off, Jade always just stands there and takes it when people get mad at her, and argue with her. I think that if Brittany was here right now, she'd be willing and able to calm Santana down, and get Jade to say what's on her mind."
"Yeah...", said Quinn, with a smile."..I think you're right."
"I can't even imagine how Santana feels right now. I mean she has to be...just...devastated...", said Rachel, sadly, as she stared at the the two.
"You think", asked Quinn, who was also staring.
"I really do. I mean, Jade...she's my best friend in the whole world. I love her so much, I can only assume it's hard for anyone else to understand. Growing up, I always wished for a sister. Deep down, I knew my fathers would never want another child, but...I still wished, and hoped all the time. Eventually I gave up hope. When I go to know Jade, and got so close with her...I knew she was the sister I was always meant to have. The possibility of loosing her...well...it hurts. More than I think I'm able to explain. But...but for Santana right now...it has to be so much harder. I only love Jade, Santana is in love with her. I can' even begin to understand how crushed she must feel. Brittany will most likely loose her mind."
Quinn smiled sadly, as she watched a couple tears escape from Rachel's eyes.
"I can understand", she said.
"Really?"
"I'll be honest, Rach. There are times when I get nervous about you, and what you might do. I know how that sounds, but ever since you told me about you're suicide attempt...I can't help but be just a bit scared."
"Quinn, that's not gonna' happen. I promised you...".
"I know you did, but still...I'll always be just a little nervous. I can't help it. It hurt enough when you left Lima, and that was when I didn't have you. Now that we're together, I can only assume that loosing you would hurt so much more."
"'You will never have to worry about that. If you ever loose me, I can promise you...it wouldn't be because I made that choice." Saying that, seemed to make her a little sad, and she looked at Jade again."I'd never leave you on purpose, Quinn."
Quinn smiled.
"It's so good to hear you say that, Rach."
Rachel was tired of being so sad. Not that she could help it, but the night they had ahead of them was supposed to be full of happiness and fun. She decided to change the subject.
"So, we're going back to the apartment to get ready, right?"
"Yeah, all my stuff is already there, I brought it over last night."
"Perfect, and I think Santana and Brittany are taking Jade to get ready at your apartment. Which means, we will have the place to ourselves for a couple hours", said Rachel, winking. Quinn smiled at the implication, but was somewhat confused.
"Wait, but what about Mercedes, and the boys?"
"Mercedes isn't coming, at least not until much later. She said she had a work thing. And, the boys are already there setting up with some other people. They said they would change there before the crowd came in", explained Rachel.
"Wait, Mercedes isn't coming because of something at work? That makes no sense, she wouldn't miss this, not even for work", argued Quinn.
"Yeah, I thought the same thing but...it's what she told me", said Rachel, sadly."It sucks too, she has only gotten to see Jade once since she's been in the hospital. I'm sure she really misses her. Plus, Jonah's rather upset that she won't be there. God, they're so in love...it's adorable how much they miss each other when they're apart."
Quinn looked at her tiny girlfriend, and smiled.
"Do you miss me when we're apart", she asked.
"Oh my God, are you kidding me? That's why I hate when you don't wake me up before you leave for class. This morning, I thought I had my arms around you, turned out it was my body pillow. I was so sad...", said Rachel, snuggling into Quinn's arms. A place that had become more comfortable for her since the winter weather had made it's debut.
"Awee, I'm sorry", laughed the blond.
"It's okay. Just...promise me that will change in the future."
"Future?"
"Yes, the future. I'm yours forever, Quinn...".
"Forever is a long time, baby."
"Not long enough...not when I have you."
Quinn looked right into Rachel's eyes, and grabbed her chin lightly. She looked so beautiful. Even though her eyes were red from crying, and her make up was a little smeared. Nothing mattered. Nothing would have made a difference, Rachel was Quinn's perfect little beauty. She thought about how they'd sat, cuddled together, the night before. Watching the move Rent. How Rachel had mouthed the words to every single song. It was somewhat upsetting that she wouldn't sing out loud, but at least she still knew the words. When she snapped back into reality, Rachel was gazing up at her, with a smile on her face.
"Where did you go just now", she asked, softly.
"Nowhere", smiled Quinn, still holding Rachel's chin."With a thousand sweet kisses...", she sang, softly.
"I'll cover you...", sang the tiny brunette. She leaned up, and captured Quinn's soft lips in a long passionate kiss. She was addicted to kissing the girl, but it wasn't an addiction she wouldn't be kicking anytime soon. When the kiss broke, Quinn tightened her grasp around Rachel's body, and held her. For some reason, she didn't want to let her go. She wanted to hold her forever, and the very thought of letting her go at that moment was simply terrifying. Her eyes filled with tears, and she squeezed Rachel even tighter. As weird as it was that they were standing outside of a hospital, waiting for their friends to stop arguing, it was a moment she would remember for the rest of her life.
"Quinn...what is it? What's wrong", asked Rachel, as she wiped some of her tears away.
"N-nothing...I just...I have something to take care of, that's all", said Quinn, snapping back into reality.
"Why are you crying?"
"Don't worry about it...I'm fine. I'm just...a little overwhelmed right now."
"By me?"
"Yes", answered Quinn, a little too quickly.
"Oh", said Rachel, sadly, and she tried squirming out of Quinn's arms.
"No, stop it."
Quinn refused to let Rachel go.
She glanced over at Santana, who was still talking to Jade. She than looked back to Rachel, and took a deep breath.
"It's a good thing that I'm overwhelmed by you, trust me", she laughed. Rachel just looked up at her, clearly confused by Quinn's awkward mood."Oh sweetie...trust me, it's okay. Everything is okay...".
"Quinn, are you feeling alright? Maybe we should go inside and have Mindy check you out...", said Rachel, placing her hand on Quinn's forehead.
"No...it's alright, I feel...amazing."
"Are you sure", asked Rachel, worry still masking her tone.
"Yes. I'm sure...", said Quinn. It was than she had made her decision."Do me a favor?"
"Anything", said Rachel, as she watched a few snow flakes land on Quinn's nose, and melt.
"Go with Santana, for just a little while. I'm gonna' take Jade with me."
"Why? Where are you taking her?"
"I just...need to talk to her. Don't worry, you know I'll look after her...".
"I know."
Quinn smiled, and kissed Rachel one more time, before they both slowly approached Santana and Jade.
"...you can't keep doing this, Jade! You can't keep holding every thing inside like this! You're gonna' fucking explode! Why can't you just talk to me", Santana was asking, desperately.
"I will...".
"Yeah? When", the angry Latina asked. It was clear she was infuriated, but her tears were what gave away her frustration.
"When the time is right", answered Jade, calmly. A little too calmly, but there were some tears. The very site was heartbreaking, and it needed to be over for the time being.
"When the time is right? Holy shit", snapped Santana, her arms flying into the air. Jade flinched, and took a step back."Stop saying that!"
"Okay, enough, Santana, you're scaring her", said Rachel."Take a walk, I'll catch up with you in a minute."
"Screw you...", said Santana, not taking her eyes off of Jade.
"Santana! She said take a walk! Now", snapped Quinn, grabbing her arm, and shoving her a little. The Latina glared at her best friend, before reluctantly turning around, and walking down the street with hands balled into fists.
"You alright", asked Rachel, hugging Jade.
"Yeah", she answered, tiredly."Just...kinda' sleepy I guess."
"I bet you are. Well, why don't you go with Quinn for a bit. Than you can take a nap before we go anywhere tonight, okay", asked Rachel. Jade just nodded slowly.
A few minutes later, Rachel had caught up with Santana, and Quinn was walking in the opposite direction, her arm linked with Jade's. As they walked, Quinn noticed that she was looking down at her feet. At first she thought it was because she was so tired, but than she noticed.
Jade was pondering something.
"You are one distracted girl, you know that", Quinn laughed.
"Huh?"
"What's on your mind, cutie pie?"
"The snow...", said Jade, casually.
"What about it", asked Quinn. It had been a while since she had heard Jade take the simplicity out of something small. She missed hearing her analyze things the way she saw them in her mind.
"Well, it's funny how it melts so fast when you step on it. You leave your footprint, but it doesn't stay there very long before somebody else walks over it, and leaves their footprint. All day long, it's just people covering up each others steps. I don't like that."
Quinn frowned a little. Jade's tone was sad, and slightly depressing. Not that she could blame her for being in such a melancholy mood, but it just wasn't a very Jade Price vibe.
"Why don't you like that?"
"It's too much like life."
"Awe, Jade...".
"I mean, some people can make a footprint, or a mark, right...and it can last forever. Occasionally you see a footprint in the snow that's untouched. It's just as perfect as the time it was left. Than there are people like me. It doesn't matter how many marks or prints I leave behind...they'll always be covered back up."
Quinn was very upset all of the sudden. She didn't like the words that were coming out of Jade's mouth. Usually when she went into such detail about what she was thinking, it was full of wonder, and imagination. If not, at the very least bittersweet, she was never too negative about things. This was different, it was clear to Quinn that her friend's spirit had been crushed, and she wouldn't stand for it. She stopped walking, and grabbed onto Jade to face her.
"Look at me", she said, softly, but Jade kept her attention to the ground."Jade...I need you to look at me, please."
When the darker girl did look up, she just looked so defeated, and Quinn's heart sank.
"They made you feel useless, I know that, but you're not. You cannot go through the rest of your life thinking about the unfair judgments of your family. You're just so much better than that, sweetie. I want you to stop acting like you don't matter, and that nobody needs you, because you know what? I need you right now, that's why I brought you with me."
"Why, where are we going", asked Jade, her face painted with utter confusion. Quinn smiled warmly, and once again, linked her arm with Jade's.
"You'll see."
They walked a bit more until they were stopped in front of the same jewelry store Quinn had stopped at before. Once Jade realized where they were, she looked at Quinn, eyes wide, jaw dropped.
"Yeah", laughed Quinn, nodding her head.
"You're gonna' ask Rea Rea to-"
"Yeah", she laughed again.
"What the crap...that's...amazingness...oh my God", said Jade, before she latched onto Quinn and squeezed her tight."This will make her so beyond happy, Alice...". Quinn giggled, and her cheeks turned a pinkish color. It wasn't just that she was happy to have Jade's blessing, she loved it when the girl called her Alice.
"Do you really think so, because I've been struggling hard with this...especially today", said Quinn, worry in her voice. Jade looked right at her and smiled.
"I do think so. She's finally like...so content with life, and you're the bigger part of that. Why not make it official?"
"I'm glad you said that, because I need your help customizing the ring. I know Rachel's tastes from back at home, but you know and understand the tastes that she's acquired. I think if we put our heads together, we could come up with something beautiful for her."
"Oh my God, Alice...of course I'll help you", beamed Jade.
"Awe, thank you, Jade", said Quinn, and they hugged once before walking inside of the building.
Back at the apartment, Rachel was in her bedroom, with a very sad Santana Lopez sobbing on her bed. There the the of them laid, on the bed, the tiny diva's arms wrapped around Santana from behind. Rachel was making her feel so much better, and she couldn't believe it. When they were in high school, she never could have pictured Rachel Berry being there to comfort her in such a way. However, there she was holding Santana like a sister, and she was loving it.
"Santana, I wish there was something I could say to put you at ease. The truth is...I'm just as upset as you are."
"You don't sound like it, Tiny", cried Santana.
"I know, but I'm trying to respect Jade's wishes."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, she always tells me not to cry for her. Which is so very Evita of her, but I know she means it. She doesn't like it when people are sad for her. Even knowing that I can't stop feeling how I feel...it seems like the right thing to try my hardest not to cry on her behalf. Since I got to the hospital today, I did nothing but bitch and cry. Now, even though she's not around...I feel it's respectful to try my hardest to hold back the tears", she explained.
"Jesus Berry...you must be feeling so much better about yourself these days. You're rambling like your old self", said Santana, through her sobs and sniffles.
"Sorry...".
"No, don't be sorry. I didn't say I hated it, you know?"
Rachel just laughed a little.
"I mean it...I'm actually...really proud of you for making such a drastic turn around. There's hope for you yet, Tiny."
"Thank you, Santana."
"I can see why Q loves you like she does. I'll admit, I didn't get it for so long. Aside from her picking on you for everything, I was always a little confused. Middle school logic never really goes away, does it?"
"How do you mean?"
"When we were little kids, the unspoken rule was, when you like a person, you pick on them and go out of your way to make their life a living Hell. I guess I just feel like that doesn't really change much, even as we get older. She spent so much time messing with you, and getting us to mess with you. I knew how she felt about you, I just never said anything because I figured it was better to just leave it alone. Regardless...I always knew, and I always had this weird jealously towards it."
"No way, really", asked Rachel, in shock.
"Yeah..."
"I'm happy to hear you admit that, Santana."
"You wanna' be with Quinn forever, Rach?"
"Forever, and always."
No matter what Santana had said to Quinn earlier that day about proposing to Rachel, that moment had changed how she felt. The way Rachel was speaking, the tone of her voice, she knew. Quinn and Rachel belonged together.
"Don't ever forget that you said that", she said, through her tears.
"Don't worry, I won't", answered Rachel.
"Promise?"
Rachel smiled, and tightened her hold on Santana.
"Yes, I promise."
Santana smiled, and wiped some of her own tears off of her face. She already had a new respect for the the little brunette, but her making that promise only made the respect stronger. As the two of them laid here, they both felt a vibration.
"Oh weird", giggled Rachel."So awkward when it's not your own phone."
"I know, right", laughed Santana, as she reached into her back pocket, and grabbed her phone.
Just got out of work...on my way home - B
"It's Britts. She's done working."
"Okay, good. I guess that means we should get moving. We have a lot to do, and not very much time to do it", said Rachel.
U might beat me home but see you in a little while. I love U - S
K love U 2 - B
"Alright", breathed Santana, as she sat up."So, your gonna' give me Jade's stuff for the party, right?"
"Yup, I packed her a bag. Her outfit for tonight is in there, as well as some overnight things. I kinda figured she'd be going home with you and Brittany for the night", said Rachel, as she stood from her bed."Quinn's stuff is here, so we're all set."
"Perfect. I still hate that's going back to the hospital tomorrow, because I know you and Brittany spent a lot of time setting her room back up."
"Oh, have you seen it yet", asked Rachel, excitement filling her voice.
"Nope."
" What", asked Rachel, her voice squeaking."..oh my God, come on!"
The two of them walked out of the room, and across the hallway. When Rachel pushed Jade's bedroom door open, Santana's jaw dropped. Everything was pretty much the same except for a few things. In the corner by the window, there was what looked like a fort made out of white and dark gray bed sheets. There where pink Christmas lights hung inside of it, with pillows, and blankets set up on the floor.
"Is that a fort", laughed Santana.
"Yeah. It was Brittany's idea. I guess the two of them were talking about how they missed making forts when they were younger, so she wanted to build one. Oh, and watch this", said Rachel, and she switched off the lights. Something on the ceiling immediately caught Santana's eye. She looked up and her eyes grew wide. There was a mural of fireworks painted on the ceiling above the bed. It was glowing and sparkling a little, and Santana knew it must have taken somebody a lot of time.
"Um...holy shit, you guys actually used my idea", exclaimed the Latina, not able to take her eyes off of the ceiling.
"Well duh, it was a perfect idea", laughed the shorter girl."I mean, she will die when she see's this!"
"Are you kidding me, Tiny, she's gonna' be in love with this! Wow. I mean... was t thinking something pretty simple, but this is insane! Look at the detail...the colors, the glitter! The fact that it glows in the dark is pretty exciting, Jesus! Who painted this?"
"Mercedes, Puck, and Jonah did, while me and Brittany supervised", said Rachel, with a very proud smile on her face."There's one more thing...". She wandered over to the bedside table, and turned on some sort of small machine. She than walked over towards the window, and closed the curtains. When she did that, the glow effect on the fireworks increased, and there were little lights that looked like stars covering the walls, and ceiling.
"Oh. My. God."
"I know", squealed Rachel."It's beautiful, right?"
Santana shook her head in amazement, and smiled.
"Can you imagine it San? She can sit in the fort and work on her computer. Or she can lay on her bed, light her incense, while looking at stars and fireworks all at once", said Rachel, tearing up a little.
"Rachel...this is...oh my God. You guys made this a perfect little Jade sanctuary. She'll fucking love this!"
Rachel smiled proudly again, and nodded her head.
A while later, Santana took what she needed, and left the apartment, heading for her own. Quinn showed up to get ready with Rachel, and her mood was intense. Rachel couldn't help but notice right away. The two of them were getting ready together in Rachel's room, and Quinn was humming some happy little tune to herself.
"Quinn, honey...not that it's a bad thing, but why are you so chipper", asked Rachel, half laughing.
"No reason...I just feel like this is gonna' be a really good night. I know it's Jade's night, but...we're all gonna' have so much fun! I can't wait to just get there, drink, sing, and dance with my princess", answered the happy blond. Rachel smiled, and kissed her on the cheek. Quinn wandered towards the bed, and glanced down. Both of their outfits were laid out.
"You know, Rach...I'm a little concerned about this. As cute as you and Jade will look, I can't say I love that you're wearing shorts. It's the middle of winter...".
"I know, I did think about that. You don't have to worry, though. Just remember, when we're all in the bar, drinking, and moving around, with hundreds of other people, it gets rather warm", said Rachel, as she stood next to her girlfriend."Aside from that, I'm taking some long pants with me just in case, and I packed some in Jade's overnight bag as well. So, we'll be just fine."
"Fair enough", said Quinn, as she turned to Rachel, and wrapped her arms around her."You really do think of everything, don't you?"
"Well, somebody has to", laughed the little brunette.
"Oh really, and just what is that supposed to mean?"
"Ugh, don't be offended Quinn...just kiss me."
They both laughed, and pressed their lips together.
"Do I even have to ask who picked the hats for your outfits", asked Rachel, looking down.
"Nope, it was B. She already had one, but she went out and grabbed some for San, and me. As you know, I'm not really a huge fan of hats, but I'll cooperate tonight. I did pick the shoes after all, and S picked the hoodies. I think you and Jade have set a real trend here. Although, it's much cuter when the two of you dress alike."
"Isn't it though", asked Rachel, and they both laughed.
Quinn pulled Rachel closer, and rested her forehead on hers.
"I'll never get tired of that, I swear", she breathed.
"Tired of what?"
"The sound of your laugh, your beautiful smile...and just...your all around happiness. God, I'm just so damn proud of you. Seriously, everything is almost too perfect right now. If anything happens to mess up your new found glory, I swear I'll kill a bitch."
"You'll kill a bitch", laughed Rachel."Okay, Santana."
"Yeah, I know that was a really angry Latina thing to say, but...I'm serious. I want the best for you, Rach...the best and so much more than that. I believe more than anything that you deserve it, and I will do anything I can to make sure you get the best."
Quinn knew her attitude was becoming somewhat repetitive, but she didn't care. She knew how important it was to keep her girlfriend's spirits up.
"Awe, Quinn...", said Rachel, sweetly."I already have the best, because I have you. You don't have to go out of your way for me anymore. I feel like you think you're letting me down, and you're not, I promise you that. You don't have to be so selfless towards me, you have nothing to prove to me anymore. I know you love me, and I trust that with everything."
"It's so easy to be selfless with you, and for the rest of my life, I will be. That's how much I love you", said Quinn.
"Why, Quinn?"
"Why do I love you?"
"No, I know why you love me, and I trust it, but why is it so easy for you to be selfless with me? I mean, it's almost like you're still trying to make up for how things used to be. You don't have to do that, baby. Think about it, we've both changed so much. Don't you think I know how much you honestly care about me?"
"I just don't want to loose you. Rachel baby, I don't just want you to understand my commitment to you means, I need you to", said Quinn, desperately."I know we're different because, not everybody in this world sees two girls being together as love. They see it as sin, and think our love is in vein. But it's like...even more of a difference between us, because our past together was...what it was. No matter what, I will always be ashamed of the way I used to treat you. Even though I know you've forgiven me, I'll always be ashamed."
"I really do forgive you, but obviously you haven't forgiven yourself. As long as we've been together I've noticed that you haven't truly forgiven yourself for your own past, as well as ours. I want you to be able to, though."
"It's not that easy, sweetie", said Quinn, sadly.
"Awe, I know", cooed Rachel, as she caressed Quinn's cheek."How about this. I'm moving on, and getting back to my super sized dreams of the stage, and fame. It won't happen overnight, but I'm making my own personal progress, I'm working on it. What if you work on trying to forgive yourself? That way, we're both working on something, and we can be here for each other."
Quinn smiled.
"I like that."
"Yeah", asked Rachel.
"Yeah, I really like that. I'll work on that, but in the process, I'll be working on making up for my behavior towards you, for the rest of my life."
"You've said that a lot to day."
"Said what", asked Quinn, with a smirk.
"The rest of your life. Why do you keep saying that to me?"
"Because, I mean it", answered Quinn, sincerely.
That night, the crew along with the random employees of Smashed, and a huge crowd, were all packed into Smashed. The turn out was amazing, as usual, and everybody in the place was ready for a night of music, alcohol, and fun. Puck and Jonah stood on stage, talking to the crowd before they preformed their song.
"So...", Puck was saying."...me and my favorite people hit our hometown a few weeks ago", he laughed."...and...well...Jonah, what happened, my brother?"
"Shit went down", laughed Jonah, and the crowd listened and responded in their own way. Some laughed, some cheered."But you know what? We won the battle we were fighting, and that's all that matters. When we go back in a few days for the holidays, we'll still be the victorious ones, and that's what's up."
"Exactly. We all go through amazing shit, we all have issues, but as I've learned over a very long period of time...as long as you're surrounded by people that don't suck, and that love you for you are...everything is just...so good", said Puck, pumped his fist into the air. The crowd cheered, and all the girls were up front, right before the stage. Rachel with Quinn standing at her back, arms wrapped around her, feeling better than ever. Jade cuddled safely in between Santana and Brittany.
"How about all of you give my sister, Jade Price, a proper welcome back", yelled Jonah, into his microphone. Jade giggled, and shook her head as most of the people in the place went wild, and cheered loudly for her."See, she's all embarrassed right now, and hiding in between her girlfriends, but it's whatever. We all missed her, and she knows it."
"That's right, so tonight is for her, and all of us. Tonight is a celebration of our friends, and how much we need and love them! It's a great turn out, I'm so pumped to see all of you dressed in your Twin outfits! I can't lie...", laughed Puck."...me and my Jonah here, we weren't exactly jazzed about having to dress the same tonight, but that's what we get for loving our little sisters, and their crazy friends and girlfriends. Rachel, Jade...thank you for all that you do for me and Jonah, thank you for all that you are, and above all...thank you for letting us wear different colors, so we aren't totally matching."
Everybody in the crowd laughed, and the girls blew kisses towards Puck, and Jonah.
"Puckerman, my man...just be glad I'm wearing my glasses...", laughed Jonah."...just be glad these girls aren't Hell bent on having us dress exactly the same." The crowd laughed, and the girls all giggled to each other."Aside from that...Jade", continued Jonah, as he looked at his sister from the stage."...you mean the world to me. The fact that you're finally back here with me, and we get to spend our lives with our very best friends, and make a new family...that means the world to me, little sister. Please believe that you mean so much to a lot of people, and we're all so happy that you're here to spend this amazing damn night with us. Welcome back...".
Jade smiled shyly, as Brittany and Santana kissed her on either cheek, and the crowd cheered loudly and proudly.
"Nice, so this song is for our favorite girls standing here up front, and every other beautiful girl in this place tonight", said Puck.
With that, the music started, and Puck started his song, with Jonah backing him up.
Puck-
Drinking a German beer with a Cuban cigar,
In the middle of Paris with a Dominican bar.
Great head on her shoulders, she probably studied abroad,
She transferred to Harvard, from king's college in march.
She says that I'm her favorite,
Cause she admires the art, Michelangelo with the flow.
Picasso with the bars.
She's well put together like a piece of Gershwin,
Rennaisaince style, Tonight is picture perfect.
Smile, and pack your bags real good baby.
Cause you'll be gone for a while!
Puck & Jonah-
Girl tell me how you feel,
What your fantasy,
I see us on a beach down in Mexico.
You can put your feet up,
Be my senorita,
We ain't gotta rush...
Just take it slow!
You'll be in the high life,
Soaking up the sunlight!
Anything you want is yours.
I had you living life like you should,
You say you never had it so good!
La la la la la la
You never had it so good...
La la la la la la!
Puck-
Suffering from first class cabin fever,
Five hour layovers from Norway to Egypt.
I'm to the point like the pyramids of Giza,
Still lean to the left like the tower out in Pisa.
I'm feeling single baby,
I could use a feature,
Swagger like ceaser, I'll get you a visa.
We can go to Italy, and maybe see the coliseum,
I'll be da vinci if you be my mona lisa,
Smile, and pack your bags real good baby.
Cause you'll be gone for a while.
Puck & Jonah-
Girl tell me how you feel,
What your fantasy,
I see us on a beach down in Mexico.
You can put your feet up,
Be my senorita,
We ain't gotta rush...
Just take it slow!
You'll be in the high life,
Soaking up the sunlight!
Anything you want is yours.
I had you living life like you should,
You say you never had it so good!
La la la la la la
You never had it so good...
La la la la la la!
As the two of them preformed, everybody started dancing, and cheering to it. Quinn, Rachel, and Santana surrounding Jade in an awkward little circle, dancing with her, and making her smile and laugh. The darker girl seemed to be having an amazing time. She danced along, and couldn't help but giggle and smile as her girlfriends, and friends moved around her. The energy moving around was amazing to her. The fact that she knew Quinn was going to propose to Rachel helped her mood. She knew they were all trying to make the night about her, but she couldn't help but be happy watching her best friend, and Quinn. They both looked so happy, and she loved it. Quinn had a tiny little glow around her, and Jade knew exactly why. She was in love, and that night was the night she had chosen to make sure she had that glow forever.
From Rachel's point of view, everything was in slow motion. She was having the time of her life, and for the first time in a long time, felt like her life was going to turn out for the better. There she was, dancing around with her friends, and her girlfriend. Swimming in a sea of pure magic. Quinn, jumping around right next to her, with a light in her eyes that had yet to be seen by anybody. The tiny diva felt so much adrenalin pumping through her at that moment, and couldn't help but make a move. She put her hands on Quinn's shoulders, and jumped up into the air. Sure enough, Quinn caught her in her arms, and danced with her, cradled in her arms. Santana noticed, and got an idea. She got behind Jade, and lifted her with both arms. Jade started to giggle, as her legs went flying up into the air, and Brittany happily grabbed than, and wrapped them around her waste. As Jade was being held, and danced on by her two girlfriends, she glanced over and Rachel. They locked eyes, and smiled at one another. It was a silent understanding. They were both feeling happiness that they hadn't felt in a long time, and were so proud of each other.
As the night went on, the fun continued, and eventually Jade ended up sneaking away into the back office. Rachel noticed, and followed her, leaving Quinn, Santana and Brittany sitting at their table. Once Quinn knew it was safe, she turned to her two friends.
"I got one", she said, with a huge smile on her face.
"Got one", asked Brittany, confusion on her face.
"Yeah", giggled Quinn, and she reached into her purse.
"Oh God...", breathed Santana."...Q...did you really?"
Quinn nodded, and pulled out a small sing box.
Brittany gasped, and clapped her hands happily.
"Jade helped me with it earlier. I think it's perfect", said Quinn, as she opened the box, to reveal the ring.
"Oh my God...Q...this is so pretty", squealed the taller blond, as she stared at it."Rachey is gonna' love it!"
"It's a beautiful ring, I'll give you that, but are you sure that you wanna' do this", asked Santana."I mean, I'm sure there are a million other things she wants for Christmas."
"I'm not waiting until Christmas. I'm doing it sometime before we leave for Lima", said Quinn.
"Seriously?"
"We're in a really good place right now. I've known all day that it's right. Santana, I know you're nervous about it, and I can't say that I blame you. But, can you please just...be happy for me? It's what I want."
"We went over this before, Q. It's not that I'm not happy, or that I don't want it to happen. I guess I just don't get it. I feel like, proposing to her based on the fact that you like the place you're in right now...isn't really...good enough", said Santana. She was trying her hardest not to sound bitchy, but based on her friend's reaction, she knew she had failed.
"Wow, Santana...thanks."
"Oh my God, don't get pissed off."
"How can I not? You're one of my best friends, and you're sitting here telling me that I don't have your support in me asking my girlfriend to marry me. Could you at least pretend to be happy for me?"
"Yeah San, you should be happy for Quinn and Rachel. They're in love...they should get married and have some babies", said Brittany. Quinn started to laugh a the statement, and Santana just smiled and shook her head."Oh my God...Q, can you name one of your babies after Lord Tubbington? That would be so awesome!"
"We maybe dressed the same right now, but that doesn't mean we're in the same state of mind", said Santana, seriously.
"Oh my god, S", laughed Quinn."...you are breaking my heart right now."
"I'm just being honest with you, I think it's too early."
"I appreciate your honesty, but you know what, I'm still asking her", said Quinn, and Brittany smiled.
"Asking me what?"
They all turned to see Rachel and Jade approaching the table, holding hands.
"Oh...no, not you, Rach..", said Quinn, as she quickly shoved the ring box into Brittany's hand. She casually placed her hands in her lap, and smiled."I was...talking about asking Mercedes why she chose to work tonight, knowing damn well we'd be having so much fun."
Santana giggled to herself. She couldn't help but be amused by how easy it was for Quinn to lie.
"She just texted me, she'll be here soon. She's got some news, I hope it's good news", said Rachel.
"It better be...", threatened Santana."...nobody is messing with our fun tonight. Sweetness...c'mere."
Jade smiled, and wandered towards her two girlfriends. Brittany pulled her into her lap, and Santana leaned forward and kissed her on the lips.
"Quinn, it's almost time for our song...let's go", said Rachel, reaching for her hand. Quinn gladly took it, and stood from her seat. Once they were gone, Brittany put the ring box back into her pocket. Santana was softly rubbing Jade's legs, as she continued to kiss her. Her hands were getting dangerously close to moving up into Jade's shorts. The darker girl got nervous, and broke the kiss.
"I'm sorry...it's just...those shorts", Santana said, seductively."...I love those shorts."
Brittany bit her lip, before she started kissing Jade's neck.
"Holy...sh-shit...", stuttered Jade.
"We wanna' have fun with you later, Jade...", said Santana, with a sexy smile on her face.
"I...thought...we..we were having fun r-right now", said Jade, as the blond continued to smother her with kisses.
"More fun...", said Santana."...a different kind...".
"Yeah, a sexier kind", said Brittany, in Jade's ear. She was moving her hands up inside of Jade's hoodie, and under her t-shirt. Jade couldn't even keep her moan from coming out.
"How does that sound to you?"
"Oh God...", whimpered Jade, as she shot up from Brittany's lap.
"What's wrong", pouted Brittany.
"Nothing...n-nothing...just...thirsty. I'll...be right back", said Jade, and she hurried off.
"Did we do something bad, San?"
"Oh no...I didn't even think about it. I'm so stupid", said Santana, slamming her fist onto the table.
"What?"
"She's never had sex before, Britts. It was always...forced. I think we just made her feel something that she's never felt before. Of course she's gonna' be a little freaked out."
"Made her feel something? Like what?"
Santana rolled her eyes, and leaned forward to whisper something into Brittany's ear. Her eyes grew wide, and she understood.
"Oooohhhhhhh!"
"Yeah."
Brittany looked down. Santana knew she was in deep thought about something, but unless she asked, she would never know.
"Britts?"
"Tonight is supposed to be amazing and all sorts of special, right San?"
"Right."
"Let's make sure of that, okay?"
Santana wasn't entirely sure as to what her girlfriend was talking about, but she couldn't help but smile, or go along with whatever it was.
"Okay, beautiful."
Brittany happily clapped her hands, than took one of Santana's hands in her own, and stood up. She lead her to behind the stage, where Quinn and Rachel were standing. The two of them were discussing something, so Brittany used that as an opportunity.
"San...you distract Rachey somehow...I need to tell Quinn something."
"B...what are you up to?"
"Nothing bad, I swear."
"Okay...".
Once Quinn and Rachel noticed them standing there, they put their own discussion on hold.
"What are you two doing back here", asked Quinn, one eyebrow raised.
"Q...I need to talk to you for a second", said Brittany, with a smile on her face.
"Alright...", answered Quinn, a hint of suspicion in her tone. She walked towards the taller blond slowly.
"Yeah, Tiny...come on, we need to chat", said Santana, to Rachel.
"Oh boy...okay, San."
As Rachel approached Santana, Brittany grabbed Quinn, and pulled her away from the other two.
"Brittany ,what's up, what are you up to?"
"I have an idea how you can propose", said Brittany, happily.
"You do?"
"Yeah, I do. I can tell you're not sure, and I know San is confusing you about it. But...I don't want you to be confused, I want you to do it. Are you sure you're ready to ask her?"
"Something tells me you'll make me more sure if you just tell me what's on your mind, B."
"No, I need you to tell me that you're sure."
Quinn was slightly thrown off by Brittany's tone. She knew the girl well, but something about how she was talking was giving her a different view of her. She knew Brittany was being totally sincere, so she decided not to sugar cote her true feelings.
"I'm sure, Britt. I want to marry her...".
"That's seriously just...the best. Here's how I think you should ask her...".
"So Good" By: B.O.B /Puck & Jonah
This was like part one of two for the final chapter. Hope you guys liked it, please don't be shy, reviews and feedback are awesome. Love you guys!