Quinn's point of view
So, today at school I felt so energetic and l was so in mood. I met Rachel at her locker and watched her combination when she tried to open her locker to take her books. "Good morning Rach", I said giving her a quick peck on her lips. "Good morning Quinn. How are you this lovely day? You seem happy", she told me. "l feel great actually, thanks for asking. I am happy. Despite the fact that I really had a good time on our date, I am also happy because my knee is all right and I am going to talk to coach Sylvester to join the team again", l informed her. "That's awesome Quinn. I am really glad that your knee is fine now because I was worrying about it. And I hope you rejoin the team because you deserve it. I know you work really hard", she said giving me a peck back. "Walk you to your classroom?", l said extending my hand. "Once a gentleman, always a gentleman", she said taking my hand.
I left Rachel at her classroom and then walked to coach Sylvester's office. "May l come in?", l asked. "Whoever you are get the hell away from my office", she screamed. "It's Quinn, Quinn Fabray. Can l come in now?", l asked again. "Fine, come in", she said and l could sense her rolling her eyes. I entered the office and she nodded for me to sit down. "So, um, coach Sylvester l was wondering if l can come back to the team", l said as confidently as l could. "Finally, Fabray it was about time to ask me that. Why did it take you so long to be fine? It's been hell trying to teach those sluppy babies the easiest routine in the world. I want you in the field today and l want you to be ready for the game next week. Make it happen", she said, tossing me my uniform. I thanked her and run out of her office and into the bathroom. When I wore the uniform I felt like myself again, like taking back a part of myself that I had temporarily gave up. I was the Head Cheerio again, my uniform and my ponytail could prove it.
When the bell rang, once again, I went to see Rachel to tell her the good news. "Rachel, Rachel, guess who's back at the team?", I said without actually waiting for an answer. "Let me think...um, you. Congrats Quinn", she said hugging me. "I am so happy. Aaaaand I will at the game next week. So, l was wondering if you would like to come?", I said confidently. "Of course I will come", she said. "Why do l sense a 'but'?", l said frowning. "Because there is one. Look, l am really happy you joined back the team but don't you think that one week of practice is inefficient to perform and-and what about your knee? You were walking with difficulty till yesterday", she said worryingly. "lt was the day before yesterday and l will learn the routine in no time with Brittany's and Santana's help. I told you l don't want you to worry about me. All l did was to ask you a simple question. So, you still want to come, right?", l asked although I knew what she was going to respond. "Of course, I wouldn't miss it for the world", she told me.
When the school day was over l greeted Rachel and walked her to her car before l went to practice. As Santana and Brittany saw me again in my Cheerio uniform and my ponytail, they ran to me. "Hey Q, you are back", Brittany said with enthusiasm and hugged me. "Yes B, l am the Head Cheerio again", l said just as enthusiastic as Brittany. "You know, the Cheerios weren't the same without you", Santana said giving me a brief hug. "Who are you? What have you done to Santana Lopez?", l said playfully and she rolled her eyes. "No, seriously, that must be the best thing you have ever said to someone and I am glad that it's me the one ", l told her, squeezing her shoulder gently. "Shut up and don't get use to it", she said crossing her hands in front of her chest. "Aaaaand she is back. Well, it was good as much as it lasted-", l said and Brittany cut me off. "But San you said that you were missing Quinn every time we practiced", Brittany said and Santana blushed. "Briiit, I told you not to say that. She will think l am getting soft and we don't want that, right?", she told Brittany. "Well, l do like when you are getting soft, like last night when we-", Brittany said giving Santana a pout. "Ooooookay that's enough to know, thank you very much. Let's go, l have a routine to learn", l said and started to run, leaving them behind before they caught up with me.
Faberry
Rachel's point of view
Quinn walked me to my car and then left. Oh, l forgot my house keys in my locker, I told myself as l was looking for them in my backpack. I returned to my locker again and grabbed them. As l was leaving l saw Finn in the hallway. "Hey, Rachel wait up", he told me as he was running towards me. "Hello Finn", I said. It was kind of awkward talking to him although we agreed to stay friends when we broke up. "How are you?", he said smiling. "I am good thank you. How about you? You know, I was actually leaving", I informed him. "l am good too. Oh, l won't hold you too much. Walk with me?", he said. It's not that I don't want to talk to him or that l am ignoring him. It's just that l have a feeling about this conversation. "Sure, let's go. So, what's that you want to talk to me about?", l said and started walking with him. "So, um, I saw you and Quinn the other day at Breadstix...and, um, I was just wondering, are you two dating or something?", he asked me hesitantly. "No Finn we are not dating. I mean, yeah, we were on a date at Breadstix but it was only once", l told him. "Yeah, well, but, um, but l saw her kissing you in the hallway before. And-and the song you performed at the duet week-", he tried to say and l cut him off. "What's your point Finn? What do you want to say? I don't have all day", l asked and stopped walking while turning to face him. "Look, all l am saying is that I was with Quinn, okay? And l know her and-and she used me. She doesn't know how to love because she doesn't love herself. I don't want her to hurt you. How do you even know that it's not a trick? Since when is Quinn gay anyway?", he said worryingly and confused. "How do you know that she doesn't love herself?", l asked him. "It's not my secret to tell Rach", he said. "She is quite confident and everyone deserves a second chance Finn", l told him. "Then why didn't l get one? Look, I know you love her, probably more than you loved me but all l am saying is that you should be careful", he said sad. "l will be", l reassured him, he said goodbye and left.
I couldn't stop thinking what Finn said to me about Quinn. Should I ask her about it? On the other hand, she said that she would talk to me when she would be ready. So, if I'll ask her, will l violate her trust, which I haven't gained fully yet, or not? I will text her to see if she can hang out with me and I will talk to her about it carefully.
Would you like to hang out after practice? My place- Rachel
A couple of minutes later my phone buzzed.
Sure, I will come by but only for an hour or so- Quinn
Half an hour later someone knocked the door and of course it was Quinn, l mean we weren't expecting anyone else anyway. I rushed to open the door and when I saw her I felt so happy and immediately hugged her. Every time I see her I feel like I haven't seen her for years. "Hey, come in, how was your practice?", I asked her, stepping aside so she could enter the house. "Hey gorgeous, oh, it was perfect. I missed being in the Cheerios. Brittany and Santana helped me to learn the routine and I almost learnt it", she explained. "l remember you said you wouldn't stay long, my fathers are at their works. So, do you want to go up to my room? Or we can stay here if you want", l said kind of nervous. "Whatever you like better", she stated. "l think it's better if we went to my room", l said blushing for some reason. "Sure, let's go", she said. We entwined our fingers and walked hand in hand to my room.
Faberry
Quinn's point of view
We entered Rachel's room and she closed the door behind her. I sat at her bed, which was something like my spot and Rachel sat on her desk facing me. "So, l saw Finn today. I mean, when you left me at my car and left for your practice l forgot my house keys in my locker and returned back to school to grab them. Anyways, I met him in the hallway and he wanted to talk to me", she said not looking at me. "And? What did he talk to you about?", l asked curious. "You actually. He asked me if we are dating and he said something that made me super curious and I actually wanted to talk to you about", she explained still avoiding eye contact with me. "And that is?", l said frowning. "Well, um, he actually said that you used him and that you want to trick me and use me too", she explained. "Do you believe that?", I asked her kind of sad. "l am not gonna lie to you Quinn. At first, yeah, I believed it. I mean, you are popular and all that. You don't need me and you are so beautiful, you could be with whoever you want. Everyone likes you, boys, girls, everyone. Plus, you weren't treating me the best way and you liking me is a sudden change of events, like a major plot twist", she said coming to me. She sat on the bed and held my hand. I felt my heart break a little. She had every right to believe that, l was nothing but cruel to her. "But then l thought of the way you are looking at me and our beautiful date. I know l am falling for you Quinn and honestly every kiss only makes me fall for you even harder", she admitted. God, she just admitted that she is in love with me. I don't know what to say to her. I love her but I don't know if l am ready to say those three words yet. But I have to say something to her, she is just so sweet and all.
"Since it's the 'truth time' l want you to know that I really like you Rach. I don't want you to doubt about it ever again. I am also so sorry for putting you through all that and I want you to understand that I don't feel ready to say those three words you want to hear just yet", l said and we locked eyes. I could see disappointment in those chocolate eyes of hers but I wanted this to be real and last. "I know which is why I am telling you this. You know, Finn told me something else about you, too. Although I don't know if I am going to regret telling you that, I really want to know. At first I didn't want to talk to you about it at all", she said, not talking her eyes off of mine. "I have a feeling that I am not gonna like this conversation", I stated. "Well, um, he told me that you won't love me because you don't know how to love. He, um, he specifically said that you don't love yourself and that's what it's bothering me. I mean, not me personally but I am really worrying about it", she said stroking my cheek sweetly. "What an idiot! How dare him telling you this? It wasn't his secret to tell! I am gonna murder him", l shouted furious. "Quinn please calm down. I-l am so sorry for bringing this up. I am just worrying because I care about you", she said trying to calm me down. "I don't want to talk about this with you, especially with you", I shouted again and the door opened suddenly. "What's going on in here?", it was Rachel's dad, Leroy. "Dad l am sorry it's my fault. I upset Quinn", she said but l was still mad. "I don't care who upset who. I don't want that tone in my house except if it's you singing", he said to Rachel. "I have to go anyway", I said and stormed out of her house.
As soon as I got home l regretted what happened. I shouldn't react this way but that idiot said something that I didn't want Rachel to know. What about if she finds out about my scars, which are almost healed but they left marks on my arm. When I told her that I didn't want to talk about it especially with her l meant that I didn't want her to know about it. I don't want her to see me as a messed up person who is hurting herself. I want to be better for her because she deserves nothing but the best. I have to make things up. I took some things and left home again. I went to the nearest flower shop and bought Rachel a yellow rose. It was getting darker when l called my mum to inform her that I would be late.
Faberry
Rachel's point of view
It was almost midnight when I heard a noise coming from my window. I went hesitantly to check it out. I saw small rocks coming from someone. It couldn't be a robbery, l meam who's throwing rocks at someone's window if they want to rob them? It didn't make any sense. I opened the window and immediately got hit by another small rock. "Ouch, who are you? Why did you throw a rock on my head?", l said covering the spot that got hit by the rock. "Damn it, l am so sorry. I didn't see you opened the window", I heard a voice saying. Of course it was Quinn. I would recognize her voice everywhere. That angelic and full of emotion voice. "What do you want Quinn? I am still upset from what happened some hours ago", l told her truthfully. "I know, l am sorry Rach. I want to make it up to you", she said and started climbing the tree near my window. "Oh my god, what are you doing Quinn? Are trying to kill yourself?", l asked. Every step she made was making me more and more nervous. When she reached my window I was so relieved. It was so romantic though, it kind of reminds me of Romeo and Juliette. "Hey gorgeous, I want you to come with me", she said after kissing the spot she hit me with the rock. "Quinn it's twelve thirty. Are you out of your mind?", l said. "Do you trust me?", she said expanding her hand. "I don't like breaking the rules", l said crossing my arms in front of my chest. "It will be totally worth it, l promise", she ensured me and l took her hand. I didn't even get the chance to change. She helped me get down and then she pecked my lips. "So, what are we doing?", l asked her. "You will know in a bit, okay? Just get in the car so we can go. I promise you won't be gone for too long. Your fathers won't find out and you will be back to your bed before you know it", she promised me.
Quinn was driving for almost ten minutes and when she parked l knew exactly where we were. Quinn had driven me to the park. "I knew that you were going to wear your pj's so don't worry. Just wait here for a moment", she said and got out of the car. She reappeared a couple of minutes later and opened my door. She was also wearing her pj's now. "Quinn are you sure it's a good idea-", l tried to say but she cut me off. "I want to make it up to you don't ruin it. Now, let's go", she said kind of warning me. I followed Quinn in the park. It was dark, the only light there was, was Quinn's phone and the light that the stars and the moon were providing us. Quinn was holding a bag but l couldn't understand what it contained since l couldn't see very well. She stopped walking when we reached a small hill the park had. I was in shock, in a good way though, when l saw what Quinn had done. There was a blanket on the grass along with a picnic basket. She sat down and patted the spot near her for me to sit. I sat down as well without saying a thing. Quinn got us a couple of glasses and a bottle of wine. "l am sorry but l didn't have much time to prepare something to eat", she said looking down. "It's so beautiful here but, um, l still don't know what we are doing here", l admitted and we both took a sip of wine. "I will tell you and everything will make sense l promise", she explained. "This is for you", she said giving me a Rue flower. "Thank you. This is so sweet of you", I told her, giving her a kiss on the cheek. "The Rue flower stands for regret and that's exactly what I felt when I left your house. I shouldn't shout to you. It wasn't your fault that Finn told you all that. When I said that I wouldn't talk about it especially with you I meant that I didn't want you to see me differently. I have some insecurities so to speak and I just want to be better for you because you deserve it. Rachel, you really have changed me. I want this to last because I want to be happy just for once in my life", she said and a couple of tears escaped her eyes. "Quinn you are nothing but beautiful and I am not talking about physical appearance. You are beautiful as a person. I really liked you the moment I saw you but I never imagined that I would have a chance to date you. Gosh, l didn't even imagine that I would have the chance to talk to you at all", l told her, taking away some of her tears with my thumb.
She got up and then helped me to stand up. She got her telescope out of the bag she was holding before and set it on the ground. Then, she took a piece of paper that she had in the picnic basket and read a bunch of numbers which l assume there were coordinates. She settled the telescope and gave me a quick peck on the lips. "I want you to see this", she explained. "Sure", I said. I saw a really bright star from Quinn's telescope. "This star is named Rachel Berry", she told me. "Wait, what?", l asked confused. "l recently went to the Observatory and found out that, that star didn't have a name. It was so bright not to have a name so l named it after you", she said, grabbing another piece of paper from the basket. "Oh my God Quinn, are you serious?", I asked in disbelief. "I am. Take a look at this", she said and gave me a certificate from the Observatory. "Quinn that's, oh my God, I love you", I said and felt my cheeks burning up. I hugged her so hard that she probably couldn't breathe.
After a couple of seconds we pulled away and l finally had the chance to kiss her. I captured her bottom lip and put my arms around her neck. She cupped my face and kissed me so passionately. I quivered and a moan escaped my lips. "l really like you Rach I don't know what else I can do to prove it to you. If you still have doubts l promise to vanish them soon", she said and kissed me again. She put her hands around my waist and pulled me closer. Quinn licked my lip and I instantly gave her access. Our tongues were dancing gently and her lips were so soft. We pulled away when oxygen became a vital need. "l believe you", l ensured her and then we sat on the blanket. "We won't stay long. I promised you to not get you into trouble. Now, come here", she said. We were cuddling when a star fell. "Make a wish", l said and Quinn shut her eyes. I wished that we could be together forever and I don't care how cliché it sounds.
Faberry
Quinn's point of view
When Rachel told me to make a wish l closed my eyes and wished that I would overcome my fears and finally talk to her. Twenty minutes of stargazing later we packed up my things and I returned Rachel home as I promised her. Thankfully her fathers didn't notice her absence and Rachel got in her bed like nothing happened after we kissed goodnight. I returned home as well and I was so happy that I almost screamed. Things with Rachel were very good and I couldn't be happier. I've never been this happy, usually when something good happened to me l was waiting for something bad to happen and ruin everything. This time I wasn't and that's because of Rachel, she really have changed me into a more optimistic person. I only blame her strawberry flavored lips and her sparkling eyes for that.
The rest of the week passed really fast. So, today is the game. I am so excited about it. I worked really hard to catch up with the rest of the team, although it wasn't that difficult. I learned the routine very fast and every day after practice I locked myself in my room so that I wouldn't see my father. I was sneaking out of my room every night to eat when they both were sleeping. My plan worked really well and I barely saw my father the whole week. I met Rachel and both her dads at the school entrance. I was surprised because I wasn't expecting to see Rachel's dads. "Hello mister and mister Berry", I said waving at them. "Hello Quinn, are you ready for the game tonight?", Rachel's dad asked me. "Hey gorgeous", l whispered at Rachel and she gave me a kiss on the cheek. Wait, he called me Quinn. I mean, yeah, that's my name but it's the first time a Berry man call me that. Does that mean that Rachel is talking to them about me? And for the first time she says good stuff? I have to ask her. "Yes sir! I am really excited about tonight's game. I had an injury which got me out of the team for some time, so I needed to catch up with the rest of the team by working hard", l explained. "We are going to sit and enjoy your effort. Good luck", Rachel's daddy said. "Thank you sir", I said and they left. "Can I talk to you?", I asked Rachel while grabbing her hand to stop her. "Dad, daddy go ahead and l'll be there in a minute", she reassured them. "Are you talking to your fathers about me?", l asked nervously. "Of course Quinn. If we are going to date they need to know everything. They are starting to like you", she stated. "Really? Well, it makes sense because your dad called me by my name", l pointed out. "They are going to love you, l'm sure about it. Now, I have to go, they will wait for me. Good luck", she said, giving a brief kiss on my lips.
We were only going to perform at half time so I had enough time to execute my plan. I went to the nearest flower shop and bought a Rainflower. Then, I returned school and left it in her locker along with a piece of paper. The game was pretty good, our football team won and our performance was great. I couldn't help but smile every time I saw Rachel at the audience waving or clapping excitedly. After the game we said our goodbyes and headed home. Although Rachel's dads invited me to eat dinner with them, I needed to get home. Rachel's pout only made it difficult for me to refuse but I had to, I didn't want to get myself into trouble. Even though I refused to spend more time with Rachel, I was happy for what would happen the next day.
Faberry
Rachel's point of view
I was kind of sad when Quinn refused our invitation but l guess she was tired after the game. We just returned home, had dinner and then we went to bed. The next day I woke up at six o'clock, like always, I worked out on my elliptical for an hour or so and got ready for school. I hopped in the shower and then ate my breakfast and left for school. I had a good feeling about today. I parked my car and was looking for Quinn. Although her car was at one of the Cheerio's parking lot, which meant that she was at school, she wasn't waiting for me at my locker as she usually was. I opened my locker only to find a flower and a note. That was totally Quinn's doing. I took the note and started reading it.
This is the Rainflower. It stands for 'l love you back'. Although I am not ready to say it just yet, it doesn't mean that I don't feel it. And trust me, feeling is more important that telling. So, flowers will help me vanish your doubts about us. Meet me in the auditorium when you read this.
Yours,
Quinn.
I couldn't stop smiling after reading this note. Quinn just said that she loves me. Well, she didn't say it but she wrote it. I closed my locker and run towards the auditorium when I met Kurt in the hallway. "Hey Rachel, do you have a moment?", he said. "Hello Kurt, actually I am on my way to somewhere, can't it wait?", I asked him. "I will be short. So, spill what's going on with you and Quinn?", he asked me curious. "l am sorry Kurt but that's only Quinn's and I business. I don't know if Quinn is comfortable with me talking about this", l said. "But she isn't here", he pointed out. "All l can say is that l really like her. Now, if you'll excuse me", I said, he rolled his eyes and I continued walking.
When I made it to the auditorium I found Quinn on the stage. I went to her and hugged her. "Quinn the flower and the note were amazing, thank you so much", l said and pecked her lips. "You are so welcome my bright star", she said. "So, what are we doing here?", I asked curious. "Look towards the empty sits and then close your eyes", she said and l did as l was told. "lmagine that this is your first Broadway appearance. How do you feel?", she asked me and holding me from behind. I imagined lights and a theater full of people. "I, um, l feel nervous. What if I mess up with my lines?", I asked. "You don't have to worry about it because you are on the last act of the play and you were nothing but amazing so far", she informed me. "Then, l feel proud of myself for making my dreams come true", l reassured her. "Now, imagine that you just finished your performance. Can you hear the clapping from the audience?", she asked without letting me. I still had my eyes shut and honestly Quinn's description was making me hear the clapping. "Yes l can hear it", l informed her. "Can you hear mine?", she asked me, while letting me and started clapping. "Of course I can, loud and clear. I don't understand your point though", l said opening my eyes. "My point is that I want to be at every performance you will be part of or lead. I want to be there, clapping louder that everyone else. My Rainflower spoke for myself. I know we have been only on two dates so far but Rachel, do you want to be my girlfriend?", she asked me. I swear I was on cloud nine. Quinn asked me to be her girlfriend. At first I thought that I was dreaming but how could I? I already woke up for today. "Yes Quinn, of course I want to be your girlfriend", I said and kissed her happily. We only broke our kiss when the bell rang. "Walk you to your classroom?", she asked me. "Of course", I answered and we left the auditorium.