AN: I'm so happy people like this story and I'm sorry about the delay. For those that mentioned the mixing… -.- blah science, least favorite subject. Thanks to Star(she's probably going to hate this because she has this weird name thing…) for being so pushy or this may have never happened. AN at end of chapter for special message.
"Qui-Quinn?" Rachel called out, unsure if the voice she'd just heard was in her head or not. Maybe she was hallucinating and was still in shock after seeing that plus sign, but the voice sounded real.
"Yes, that's me Rach."
Rachel takes a breath, bringing her hand to her mouth. She can feel tears gathering at the corner of her eyes. This feels so surreal. From the beginning of their relationship, she never imagined she'd hear their voice. Hell, she didn't even think they were real, but now she can hear her. They can hold a conversation for the first time and she almost doesn't know what to say, until she looks at the pregnancy test and the tears begin to fall.
"It's going to be okay, Rach. We can provide for our baby."
Hearing this caused Rachel to laugh despite her tears. "We?" She asked doubtfully. "How can we provide for a baby, Quinn? I can't even see you! This could all be in my head, and you may not be real."
Quinn understood where Rachel was coming from, but she was hurt by her word nevertheless. She was real and Rachel would see her. They would become the perfect family; something she's wanted for a long time.
"Rachel, I promise you I am real and you will be able to see me soon. I've been working hard trying to get my body back. My voice is just the first step. I want to prove to you that this is a blessing, Rachel. This is supposed to happen."
Quinn can't help but wipe Rachel's tears away.
"I love you, Rachel. From the moment I heard your voice I knew I had to have you in my life. You have encouraged me to continue to fight for my life back. Because of you I want to become whole again. For you and this child, I shall move mountains."
Rachel was moved. She has never had someone who loved her as much as Quinn declared. The last relationship she had was with a guy who wanted to use her as a fame booster. She's been on dates since then, but no one filled her with the same type of feelings Quinn did.
"I love you too, Quinn." Rachel said as she leaned into the hand that rested on her cheek. Even though she's never seen her, she knew this was love. This may be their first conversation, but none of that mattered because the love she felt from Quinn these past weeks has made talking irrelevant. What mattered was the gentleness Quinn used with her, and how she held her as she went to sleep. That's how she knew this was love. To Rachel, it was as simple as that.
Feeling drained, Rachel walked out the bathroom and into her bedroom with the pregnancy test. She was sure Quinn would follow her; she always followed her. As the spot next to her on the bed dip, she sighed.
"I have so many things I want to ask you. Since learning your name, I've wanted to know more."
"You could have always asked me anything when we were in front of your favorite mirror."
Remembering the mirror caused Rachels skin to flush. She's had some amazing orgasms in front of that mirror; it was unofficially her favorite.
Smiling at the red in Rachel's skin, Quinn said. "You can ask me now."
"Who are you, Quinn? Where do you come from? Are you a ghost? Why can't I see you? This is too surreal and perfect at the same time. Is this something my subconscious mind came up with?" Rachel paused after that last question.
"Rachel—"
"Oh God, How would I even know if that were the case? What if I'm going crazy and you're a figment of my imagination? Would my conscious mind know it was making things up—you up? Would I know if it was all in my head, or would I keep myself out of the loop? What if I'm dead? Is this my own personal hell? Well, maybe not hell life is kind of going great for me except the invisible lover and this unexpected pregnancy everything is normal. Maybe this is my own heaven? But why would I get an invisible lover, and can people even become pregnant in heaven?"
"Rachel!" Quinn yelled, she was beginning to get worried for the brunette. "Rachel, you aren't dead. This is all real."
"But… how can I just trust this? By my definition of real none of this makes sense. People don't just become invisible and ghost doesn't exist outside of those poorly 'unscripted' reality shows."
"Rachel, I'm not a ghost, and while I'm invisible there is a logical explanation for it. I've lost my body and voice for a long time due to a project I was working on."
"Project?"
"Yes, I was trying to find the elixir to life and my lab kind of exploded in my face and when I came to I could walk through walls and no one could see or hear me. It was hard the first month I couldn't interact with anything, but then I was able to knock over a lamp. That gave me hope, but it soon was diminished by my lack of progress. Then I heard your singing and I became enthralled. I had to know you. I followed you around for a while softly touching you as the days past until I had to have you."
Remembering the day Quinn had taken her caused Rachel's face to blush and her panties to dampen. She remembers the first time she felt someone touch her. It was weird, like a lover caressing her face. Instinctively she leaned into the touch, but it was gone much too soon. The next day she felt someone holding her hand. Rachel thought she was going crazy then, but now she knows it has been Quinn and she's comforted by the thought.
"So you're some kind of chemist?"
"Something like that. I was the top of my field before I took on this project. My name is Lucy Quinn Fabray."
Rachel was shocked. She's heard about Dr. Lucy Fabray and her promising career. According to the newspaper, she became a recluse almost two years ago and no one has seen or heard from her since she locked herself away. Rachel remembers seeing a picture of Quinn in a lab coat receiving a reward for some research she'd done. She remembers thinking about how pretty she thought the doctor was. Shoulder length blonde hair that surrounded her head, charming smile, and a slender body that Rachel could tell was taller than her own.
"How are you going to fix this, Quinn? I can't raise a baby with an invisible person. How will I explain to our child why they can't see their mother ? Or what about getting married? Am I to walk down the aisle to nothing?"
"Married? You want to get married?"
"Of course we're getting married! I'm having your child. You're going to have to properly ask and get me a nice ring, size 5 by the way."
Quinn had to take a second and think about this new information. She just proclaimed her love for Rachel and their unborn child; she said she would move mountains for them. Was marriage so far out of left field? No, no it's not. She can see herself married to Rachel. Waking up every day with her and falling asleep with her in her arms after reading their child a bedtime story. A real family, not like the one she grew up in. Bigoted father who was verbally abusive, and an alcoholic mother. Yes, this was the right thing to do; marriage. They'd get married and she'll be a better parent and spouse than her father.
"You're right. We have to get married."
The more Quinn thought about it the more excited she became.
"We're going to be together for the rest of our lives! We'll raise our baby and be a family. It'll be perfect. I love you."
Quinn's words made Rachel smile. She was glad she wasn't in this alone. Only 100% was acceptable. Quinn's willingness caused her heart to swell.
"I love you too. Even though I can't see you now and have only just started hearing you; I love you. I have this feeling deep within me that I'm just meant to be with you. It's the only reason I didn't have a full blown panic attack after our first night together. It felt right."
Quinn was touched. That's exactly what she wanted to hear though, she knew she had to do this for her family. Grabbing Rachel's hand and bringing it to her lips, she kissed the back gently.
"I promise you Rachel, I will fix this. I want to be waiting at the end of the aisle, and to raise our baby together. I'm going to this for our family."
Smiling softly Rachel said, "I have faith in you, Quinn."
Quinn went back to work immediately after spending the night with Rachel. Not wanting to lose her voice and not being able to get it back, she wrote down the formula that worked. She's sure this was a big part of her original formula, but all she remembers from the last steps was its vibrant purple glow. So for the past two weeks she's been mixing everything she could think of that would recreate that stunning purple glow. Nothing seemed to work.
She's been through a lot of known chemical compounds, looking for just the right thing that would complete everything. Nothing was the right shade of purple or the right brightness and she was getting tired of trying. She wanted the world for her soon to be family, but she was failing at opening up that memory. Her mind was blocking it out and that was frustrating her; she needed a break. Looking at her clock she decided now was the perfect time to call it for the day and go welcome Rachel home from the theatre. Safely putting her supplies away and powering down her new computer Quinn left for Rachel's apartment.
Since having that first conversation that seemed to be what they spent a majority of their time doing now; talking. They were getting to know each other more and more. She discovered Rachel has two fathers who are super supportive of her dreams and also lives in New York. She was sad to learn about the treatment Rachel endured in high school, how she spent a lot of time alone and friendless. Quinn promised she'd find every bully and rub her success in their face. It caused Rachel to laugh and she found herself wanting to be the reason she laughed more. She told Rachel about her bastard father and how her mother died before she started college. She couldn't help but wish Judy was still around, she'd love Rachel and spoil her grandchild.
Having arrived at Rachel's apartment Quinn walked in. She knew she was early, but she wanted to surprise Rachel and she really wasn't making any progress in her own apartment lab. Sitting on the couch Quinn waited and not even five minutes later, Rachel walked in looking tired.
Since the opening of her show Rachel has been working twice as long every day of the week. One show a day and twice on the weekends. That on top of the pregnancy, she was tired. She hasn't even confirmed it with her doctor yet. She's been so busy, but she's sure the six other pregnancy tests are confirmation enough. She bought some prenatal pills and a bunch of baby books to read with Quinn when she has free time. They're almost done with the first.
"Quinn," she called out as she walked into the door. "I'm home."
"I'm on the couch." She heard.
Placing her coat on the rack by the door, she made her way towards the couch. After a few incidents of Rachel landing on Quinn as she went to sit down they decided to give sides. After sitting in her destined spot Rachel began taking off her shoes only to have her feet pulled up into what she can only assume is Quinn's lap.
"How was the show?"
"Hmm." Quinn started massaging her feet. "The show was great. I obviously got a standing ovation for my performance."
"Well of course, you're amazing Rach."
Quinn remembers watching Rachel perform on opening night. She was simply amazing, and her singing was still the best Quinns ever heard. She had the best seat in the house; right on the edge of the stage. She's been to enough practice to know the shows blocking and where she wouldn't be inadvertently walked on. She also remembers coming back to Rachel's apartment later that night and having Rachel sing for her as she fucked her against their favorite mirror. She'd never get tired of Rachel's voice.
Maneuvering Rachel's body so her back was pressed against her front Quinn began to give her shoulders a massage. She knows how stressful theatre life is. Before she shut herself away from the world Quinn was a lover of the arts.
"How was your day?"
"It was okay. I still wished I could have been at your performance."
"I know how important what you're doing is Quinn. Besides, you've seen me perform a lot and there will be more performances. One day I'll be able to save you a seat that you can occupy without worrying someone will sit on you."
"I know babe."
"Mmmm" Rachel moaned as Quinn massaged her shoulders. It was nice coming home to be pampered. She hoped this would last when Quinn got her body back.
"Take off your shirt Rachel so I can get your shoulders better."
Once Rachel was settled again Quinn continued her massage. The soft mewls coming from Rachel was arousing Quinn causing her dick to harden. She was sure Rachel could feel it. Leaning forward Quinn started to kiss behind Rachel's ear. Trailing her kisses down Rachel's neck until she reached the warm metal of a necklace. She hadn't even noticed Rachel was wearing one; she rarely wore them. Leaning forward to inspect the piece of jewelry her eyes became transfixed. Hanging from the silver chain was an amethyst crystal point. It was a rich purple and it glowed in Quinn's eyes.
Feeling the tug on her necklace Rachel asked, "Do you like it? I found it sitting in my dressing room after the show."
"It's—It's beautiful." Quinn has only seen something as awe inspiring once before. Moving from behind Rachel, Quinn stood. "I-I have to go. I know what's missing in my project. I'm going to have my body back!" She was so excited.
Rachel stood at the news. She wants this just as much as Quinn. "Oh my God! Yes! Go, Quinn. Come back to me complete."
After giving Rachel a quick kiss she asked, "Can I have your necklace?"
Watching as Rachel took off the necklace Quinn smiled. She was beginning to lose faith, but this was a sign of hope.
AN: So besides the science aspect of this chapter the lack of sex, which I'm sorry but where I wanted to add the smut made no sense, made this chapter difficult to write. I kept losing focus trying to first figure out how to get it to work, then on thinking about new smut filled one-shots. However, I decided I'd open my PM to prompts that I can fill next time this happens. So send them on and your smutty dream may come true!