I guess I have to apologize for the late update, I was trying to get this chapter right, even though it's short. I wanted to write about Rachel's feelings and her situation with Finn.

Plus, I felt like I really needed to update, because you guys gave me some positive reactions after reading the last chapter !

Disclaimer : I don't own Glee otherwise I would have given you longer promo clips for the next episode.

I know that I shouldn't have said that, because she already had Finn. But I needed her to know how I feel about her.

... Crap. What the hell do I do now? Why is she looking at me like that, with those big and surprised Rachel Berry eyes. Maybe I should have told her about my feelings for her. But it's too late now... What's done is done, i can't take it back... If only she'd give me a chance to prove that I'm not that high-school selfish bitch anymore. i'm the new Quinn Fabray, I've grown up and I'm ready to do whatever it takes to get Rachel Berry all to myself. I'm ready to do whatever it takes for her to love me...

"Quinn... I... I care for you" she squeaked.

Well, that's done... At that moment I felt really stupid. Maybe a blush even crept onto my cheeks, since they felt like they were burning. My whole face felt red, but I couldn't show her that this was affecting me. I wasn't going to show her, because I don't want her to pity me and then tell me things that she doesn't think.

I cleared my throat as if to say that this conversation was becoming slightly awkward. "So I don't have a chance?" I asked, her, casually.

"I didn't say that... It's just... Quinn, I can't tell you that I love you back" she sighed, "I'm sorry, but even though Finn and I broke up, I'm not ready for that sort of commitment yet"

I felt like the world was spinning, just because my brain cells were probably going crazy right now. Rachel just said that she broke up with Finn. That means they're not together anymore. That means that Rachel Berry is single. That means that I have a chance. If my legs were working right now, I would probably jump up so high that I could reach out for a star and give it to Rachel. Because stars are kind of her 'thing'.

I found it hard to utter words out of my mouth, so I just went with saying "Y-You and Finn broke up?" or something like that.

The brunette nodded slowly, "I guess that he wasn't the one for me... He doesn't understand me that well, and he doesn't understand my feelings at times. It's rather disturbing, so I just told him. And then we decided to break up. He told me that he loves me, and that he always will, but he also said that I deserve to have someone who will understand me completely, someone who can go into my soul, and know when things are wrong without me having to tell them." Rachel explained. "We have agreed to be friends though, and I'm happy. Even though he made me feel like someone special, I don't regret our choice because I didn't feel like he was the one, like he was my soulmate."

"Does your soulmate have to be a girl?" I asked. I don't think that I thought about what I was going to say, because that really came out naturally, and then I realized and shut my mouth, looking around. What the hell, Quinn?

Rachel shuffled her feet nervously and then she shook her head, even though she looked hesitant at first. "I believe that if you're in love with someone, it doesn't matter about their gender, or their nationality, or religion. True love just happens, and when it does, you just have to accept it."

"So do I have a chance with you? I mean, I know, I may not be that romantic, but I'm willing to make my greatest efforts if it means that you can be mine one day" I said. I'm obviously having problems in keeping my mouth closed.

"Will you wait for me...? Because I'm not sure that I'm quite ready to get into a relationship quite yet..." the petite brunette asked. I would never say no to that question. First of all, because I would never say no to Rachel, and secondly, of course I would wait for her. I would wait her for a whole lifetime if that meant that we'll be together at some point.

"Of course I'll wait for you. Take all the time you need, I'll still be here, waiting for you. I would wait for you forever if you'd ask me to"

"And you just said that you weren't a romantic person. Right Quinn, I don't really believe you" she smiled sweetly.

Every single time she smiled, it lit up my world. And I was sure that in the future, whether it's in five seconds, or five years, that smile will always make me fall in love with her all over again. I just know it.

"Would you mind if I asked you on a date?" I asked, hesitating expressions crossing my face over and over again before I asked the question. "I'm not trying to push you. You just said that you weren't sure that you wanted to be in a relationship yet and I respect your choice. I just... Ever since the car accident, I feel like I need to live my life as if every day was my last. And I encourage everyone to do the same." I rambled.

"I understand, Quinn." she nodded with a smile. Her smile grew wider, though, and I had no idea what was happening in her mind right now. "Yes" Rachel simply stated.

Confusion hit me and Rachel laughed helplessly. "Are you making fun of me?" I asked, pouting.

"Don't pout, Quinnie" she teased. "I just answered yes to your question and seeing the look on your face, you're clearly confused." she explained.

It took me a few seconds to realize what she was actually talking about before a smile crept upon my lips. I couldn't help it, I was smiling ridiculously in front of Rachel. Rachel who had just accepted to go on a date with me.

"So... We're going on a date?" I beamed.

"Only if you haven't already changed your mind" she chuckled.

"Of course I haven't"

"Then it's a date" Rachel stated.

"It's a date" I agreed, smiling at her like an idiot once again.

We spent the next two hours talking and just having fun, until she left because her dads had called her to come for lunch. I was both sad and glad that she left. Sad because I just had the feeling that she needed to be near me all the time, and glad because I now have free time to try and plan our date. We had fixed the date to be five days after I come out of the hospital, so that I would get used to going around in a wheelchair and all of that. I knew that I was going to have to make big efforts in order to be able to walk again, especially since I couldn't feel my legs at all. But I'm deciding that I have to keep hoping, even if it doesn't come soon, I will never give up on trying.

Later, in the afternoon, my mom had dropped off a box for me. We talked for a few minutes, but she had to get back to work.

Once she was gone, I took the box into my hands, and opened it. Inside there was a brand new mobile phone.

My mind instantly shot back to the last few moments before the car crash. I knew I should have been texting while driving... I made a promise to never do something like that again. It's not because I managed to wake up from a coma, that I'm now invincible. Bad things happen when you're not careful enough.

I took hold of the phone and turned it on, then typing down Santana's number, writing a message.

Quinn : San?

I hit the 'send' button, and then I realized that I might not have the same number as before. Oh well, I'll just have to wait for her reaction.*

Santana : New phone, Q?

Quinn : Yes. Listen, I need your help.

Santana : I've never listened to a text message before... But alright, what do you need? Want me to teach you how to turn a girl on?

Quinn : Santana ! Shut up, I'm serious.

Santana : Fine, what do you want?

Quinn : I asked Rachel out on a date.

I knew that she was going to tease me about this. I remembered when she came to see me, along with Brittany when I had just woken up. I knew something was going on. After all, she had whispered something to Rachel and when she left, she wiggled her brows at me. I mean, who does that apart from Puck?

Santana : It's about time ! You know, after all those times when you were sexually frustrated after all those arguments you got into with her, I'm glad that you figured out that you're totally gay for Berry.

I had no idea how she knew these things... But apparently, she can read minds.

Quinn: Thanks for reminding me...

Santana : Look Q, I'm happy that you've finally gathered the courage to ask Rachel out, but I really don't get why you need my help.

Quinn : I'm not romantic, San. What if the date isn't what she's expecting.

Santana : Well go for the unexpected. Surprise her. Sweep her off her feet.

Quinn : And how am I supposed to do that?

Santana : Jesus, Quinn ! I'm not your fairy god-mother ! I have no freaking idea, just do your thing. If I give you my ideas, then if won't be your idea, would it? So stop freaking out and prepare your damn date. Go get your girl.

Quinn : How nice...

Santana : You love me.

Quinn : About that, could you meet me in the hospital later on?

Santana : What the hell is that meant to mean? You're not going to tell me that you have feelings for me, too, I hope. Weirdo.

Quinn : Shut up, I don't have feelings for you.

Santana : Fine, I'll me there in 20 minutes. Can you live that long without me?

Quinn : Course I can.

Santana : Good, then make it 40 minutes.

Quinn : Just get over here, S.

Our conversation ended there, and I shook my head at my best friend's attitude. Sure, she was the most stubborn person- apart from herself, she had ever known. Plus, that Latina seemed to have hard times when it comes to being nice with people.

I sighed happily. After all, she's my best friend, and she's probably right about the date. I should find my own ideas. And I'll try my best to make it unique, because the girl I've fallen in love with, is unique. She's one in a billion.

A/N : Yes, this is the shortest chapter I've written so far, but I had to update, for you to know that I'm still alive ^-^

Coming up next : Quinn talks to Santana about how the Latina reacted while she was talking to her unconscious best friend. And... Quinn and Rachel's date !