A/N - I apologize to everyone for the delay. I just wanted this chapter to be perfect, so I wrote it then waited a few days and reread it, then changed some things, then waited for a few more days, then changed a few things…
Chapter 48 - The Best Birthday Ever
"Quinn, your girlfriend is pure evil!" were the first words out of Santana's mouth, accompanied by a glare directed at the culprit, as the group walked into Rachel and Quinn's hotel suite.
Sitting on the couch and watching a movie with Jaxon, Quinn just raised her eyebrow in confusion at her best friend's statement while Rachel laughed and plopped down next to her girlfriend.
"Oh, come on, Satan!" Rachel replied. "That's more like your territory. I'm more like the handsome and charming prince who serenades his love throughout their happily ever after."
Santana scoffed and rolled her eyes. "More like the dwarf who's secretly demented and kills off all the other dwarves while prancing around with a smile."
This time Rachel cackled sarcastically.
"You two have the weirdest relationship," Quinn told them. "If I didn't know any better, I would think you loved each other."
Rachel's laughter instantly stopped, and both her and Santana gawked at Quinn like she had three heads.
"That is the most disgusting thing you have ever said, Fabray," the Latina got out as she gagged like she was about to throw up. "I have to go slam a knife in my ear to get that vulgar, offensive statement out of my head. Thanks a lot." She left the living area and headed toward the small kitchenette.
Brittany giggled and pranced off after her girlfriend.
"That really was offensive," Rachel told Quinn, her lip curled in revulsion.
Quinn laughed and squeezed Rachel's hand. "Oh come on! When are you two going to admit that you both have a soft spot for each other?" she teased.
Still looking at the blonde, nausea in her expression, Rachel stood up and called out over her shoulder, "I think I need one of those knives too." She followed her friends out of the room.
Quinn laughed and shook her head. Those two were always entertaining… well, at least they were when they weren't trying to kill each other.
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Back in the Park, the group hung around the kiddie rides for the rest of the evening, laughing and joking around with each other. Jaxon was in kid heaven.
They had just walked off the Dumbo ride for the third time when Rachel's cell phone rang.
She pulled it out of her pocket and looked down at the Caller ID. "Hey, Holly! What's up?" she greeted.
"Why didn't you tell me you were going to be down at Disney?" came the curt reply of her publicist, who sounded less than happy.
"How did you know I was here?"
Holly scoffed. "Well, call me surprised when I sit down to check the blogs and am bombarded by hundreds of photos of you and your entourage grinning like idiots around Disney World."
Rachel rolled her eyes at the blonde. Sheesh! And people called her dramatic! "It's not a big deal, Holly. Quinn and I decided to bring Jaxon here for his birthday. We even brought Matt and Ben with us to make sure nothing crazy happens. And everything has been fine; the fans have been really respectful."
"But, Rachel, you still need to inform me when you go places that are so public. I can't do my job as your publicist if I don't know the trouble you could potentially cause."
This time Rachel scoffed. "Are you trying to tell me that I, sweet Rachel Berry, America's Sweetheart, could ever cause trouble?" she asked, sugar practically dripping from her voice.
She could actually hear Holly's eyes roll. "Whatever, Berry. Just be on your best behavior. That's all I ask."
"Yes, ma'am!" the singer retorted, saluting the publicist even though she couldn't see it.
"Seriously… has Brittany been feeding you straight sugar? Because you're a little wacko right now," Holly asked uncertainly.
Rachel giggled. "When at Disney everyone becomes a kid again."
"Whatever. Put Quinn on the phone. I want to speak to an adult."
"Fine." Rachel tapped Quinn on the shoulder and handed her the cell phone, mouthing that it was Holly. When Quinn took it, Rachel hustled over to Jaxon and scooped him up in her arms tickled his tummy, grinning as he giggled and tried to push her hands away.
"Hi, Holly," Quinn greeted, shaking her head in bemusement at her two brunettes.
"Hey, Quinn. Can you do me a favor and keep Rachel from doing anything…"
"Dramatic," Quinn finished for her.
"Precisely," Holly responded, then her voice changed to a happier tone, "Jaxon's going to be four tomorrow, right?"
Quinn grinned. "He is! And let me tell you, he is so excited. He actually met Ariel this morning and she fell in love with him."
"Why am I not surprised? Those suave Berry genes are dangerous. You and Rachel are going to have to beat girls off with a stick."
"I know. Who could possibly resist those dark brown puppy dog eyes?"
Holly laughed. "I concur."
The two women talked for a while longer, Quinn telling her what they had planned for the rest of their week in Orlando. Holly told her to keep her posted and to let her know if anything warranted her attention.
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The sun had barely risen the next morning when Jaxon Berry Fabray launched himself on his parents bed. Jumping up and down, causing the two sleeping women to think they were in the middle of an earthquake.
Rachel's eyes flew open but immediately landed on a grinning Jaxon wearing a pair of red Mickey Mouse pajamas. She had to laugh at his excitement; but she would admit she was just as thrilled to be able to spend her son's birthday with him for the first time in his young life.
"Wake up! Wake up!" he chanted as he continued jumping. "Mama! Mom 'Chel! Wake up, it's my birf'day!"
Quinn groaned and rolled over, burying her head in her pillows, but she couldn't help the smile that crept on her face by her little boy's excitement.
"It's too early," Rachel mumbled, grabbing him and pulling him down under the blankets between her and Quinn, causing him to erupt in a fit of giggles. "I say we postpone your birthday until next week."
You would have thought someone told him that Santa Claus wasn't real by the way his eyes widened and a look of utter horror crossed his face. "No, Mom 'Chel! No! My birf'day today! I four!" he exclaimed, holding up four fingers.
Rachel pouted. "But Mama and I are tired," she whined as she wrapped her son in her arms and snuggled with him, nuzzling her face in his neck and smiling when he squirmed giggling.
"You tickle me!" he exclaimed, trying to wiggle out of Rachel's arms.
Rachel stopped for a second. "What was that?" she asked innocently. "You want me to tickle you?"
"No!" Jaxon screamed as he tried to scramble away. But Rachel got up on her knees and inflicted a thorough tickle session on the little boy, laughing along with him and enjoying the sounds of his giggles.
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Breakfast was wonderful yet again.
But there had been a slight disagreement before they had been able to go. Santana and Brittany had met the small family in their hotel suite and Santana took it upon herself to get Jaxon ready for the day.
Rachel was in the living room area, packing a small bag with snacks - sunscreen and other things they would need later that day - when Jaxon ran out from his room.
"I'm ready for breakfast!" he exclaimed, heading straight for the door.
Thankfully Rachel caught him before he had the chance to turn the handle. She rolled her eyes. "Hold up, little boy! I think you forgot something."
Jaxon looked at her with confusion. "What, Mom 'Chel?"
Rachel pointed to his naked body. "How about some clothes? Remember we talked about this."
He nodded then pointed at Santana as she walked into the living room with a huge grin on her face. "But Tana said since it my birthday, I get wear my birthday suit," he told his mom seriously. "This my birthday suit."
Rachel rolled her eyes and glared over at the Latina. "Really, Santana?"
Santana just chuckled and picked up the little boy in her arms and carried him back into his bedroom.
The staff at breakfast had been informed that it was Jaxon's birthday, so they had the dining room decked out in multi colored balloons and streamers. There was also a massive banner with "Happy Birthday Jaxon!" written on it. And much to the small boy's elation, it looked like pretty much every Disney character had signed it.
Ariel hadn't been able to make it to breakfast, but a very official looking guard from Prince Eric's court, decked out in his light blue uniform, presented Jaxon with a note from the princess. Jaxon tore the envelope open and handed it to Rachel to read it to him.
"My dearest Prince Jaxon, I apologize for not being there to wish you a happy birthday. I had made plans with Flounder this morning to visit our friends in the sea. However, I have cleared my schedule for this afternoon and plan on spending it with you and your family. Enjoy your breakfast and I will see you later! Love, Ariel"
Jaxon was on cloud nine for the rest of the meal.
Belle and the Beast stopped by to wish the boy a happy birthday and Belle even read a story to him from her favorite book. Then they danced around the room together. Jaxon pulled Quinn from her chair and told the Beast to dance with his Mama because she loved his story with Belle and that Belle was her favorite. Quinn laughed as the Beast effortlessly glided her around the dining hall. She was having the time of her life and had to hold in her smirk when she glanced over to their table to see Rachel glaring at the Beast, obviously not happy that someone else was touching her girlfriend. It felt good to Quinn to be the center of attention for awhile. But after the second dance, the singer made her way over to the dancing couple and as nicely as possible pulled Quinn into her own arms and began to dance with her. Quinn thought it was the funniest thing in the world.
The entire family spent the morning splashing and playing in the swimming pool. Jaxon had a blast going down the waterslide and dunking Rachel under the water. Brittany was a very good swimmer and helped Jaxon learn to float and swim a few yards.
After an early lunch, and after much persuasion, they were able to get Jaxon to lay down for a nap. They promised him that when he woke up, they were going to meet up with Ariel and have a fun afternoon.
After his nap, Jaxon went with Brittany to her and Santana's suite to get ready for his afternoon with Ariel. Rachel told the blonde dancer that Jaxon had better be wearing clothes or Quinn might pitch a fit. Brittany just giggled and told the singer not to worry, she already had Jaxon's outfit all picked out.
And boy did she!
An hour later, there was a knock on the door and when Quinn opened it, her heart swooned.
"Oh wow!" she breathed out as she gazed down at the most handsome prince she had ever seen. Brittany had worked her magic again and dressed Jaxon in an exact replica of Prince Eric's white tuxedo, his dark hair slicked back.
"Hello, Mama," Jaxon said, trying to sound formal. He reached for her hand and kissed it.
Quinn about died by how cute it was.
The moment Ariel met them down in the lobby, she was all smiles as she gushed over the small prince.
"Happy birthday, Prince Jaxon!" she told him, placing a kiss on his cheek.
He blushed and took her hand, exactly like Brittany had taught him, and kissed the top of it. "You're pretty, Ariel," he told her, a blush creeping up his cheeks.
And the princess was indeed. She wore a fancy ball gown that swished when she walked and the color made her blue eyes glow. "Thank you, Jaxon," she beamed. "Now tell me, how has your birthday been so far?"
He grinned, bouncing up and down. He'd been waiting to tell her all day. "Great! Tana said I could wear my birf'day suit since it's my birf'day, but Mom 'Chel not let me," he glared at Rachel who just raised her hands in defense. "Belle read to me at breakfast! And there was a big sign with my name! I danced with Belle and Mama danced with Beast, but then Mom 'Chel went and told Beast 'NO!' and took Mama away so she could have her." Ariel quickly glanced up to Rachel and covered her smile behind her hand, her eyes bright, then she turned her attention back to Jaxon. "Belle pretty and nice. She ate with me. Tana said Belle's boobs are nice like yours. But Mom 'Chel still thinks Elsa's are best." Rachel and Santana's eyes widen in horror and they each turned to look at their respective girlfriend and saw both blondes shooting daggers at them. Ariel bit her lip to hold back a laugh, then her eyes widened when Jaxon said, "But I like your boobs. Yours the best," he finished, looking up at the redhead princess with an innocent grin on his face and his big brown puppy dog eyes shining brightly.
Silence hung heavy in the air for a moment before Ariel pulled herself out of shock and beamed her perfect smile, giving Jaxon another kiss on the cheek. "Well thank you, Jaxon. That is very nice of you to say." She straightened up and took his hand in hers. "Now, what would you like to do today?"
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It had been a magical day. Not only did Jaxon get to spend the afternoon with Ariel and his family, but he also got to ride in the Disney parade with the redhead princess. For the little boy's safety, Rachel made special arrangements for Ben to also ride on the float with them, him dressed as one of the royal guards in a light blue uniform. Needless to say, the birthday boy had the best day ever, not to mention the presents galore from everyone, including the Disney staff, characters, his family and even a couple fans respectfully approached them and offered the small boy a gift.
Now that Jaxon was snuggled warmly in his bed for the night, Rachel grabbed two champagne glasses and a bottle of sparkling cider and made her way toward the master bedroom where Quinn had gone a few minutes earlier. When she stepped inside, she had to stop and admire the gorgeous view in front of her.
Quinn was sitting on the bed, her back resting against several pillows as she read a book, her sexy as hell glasses perched on her nose. She wore a white tank top and a pair of white lacy panties, showing off her long beautiful legs.
Rachel's heart thumped loudly in her throat as she set the glasses and bottle down on the nightstand and crawled up the bed, kissing every inch of those fantastic legs as she went.
Quinn giggled at her girlfriend's antics, but she wasn't going to cave easily tonight; she was going to make Rachel work for it. She kept her eyes on the page of her novel, trying as hard as she could to ignore the tingling sensations Rachel was causing on her skin, and to concentrate on the story she was reading.
Rachel smirked against Quinn's knee, knowing exactly what her girlfriend was doing. However, they both knew that every time they played this game, the seducer always won. Whether it was Rachel trying to get Quinn to put her book down, or Quinn trying to distract Rachel while the singer was writing a song or working in the studio.
Quinn bit her lip behind the cover of her book. She wasn't going to let Rachel see her resolve weakening.
"I know you're enjoying this," Rachel's voice was low and husky as she continued her trek northward, making sure each inch of skin was loved.
"I don't know what you're talking about," Quinn responded in the most serious voice she could manage.
"Uh huh," the brunette mumbled, feeling the muscles in Quinn's legs quiver.
Behind the book Quinn closed her eyes, soaking up all the sensations flowing through her body from just the simple kisses. Rachel's mouth was always so magical, and easily put her in a trance
"I don't think I've seen you turn a page for awhile, love," Rachel teased. "I think you're enjoying this."
Pulled from her lust for a moment, Quinn flipped to the next page in her book to prove to her lover that she was indeed reading and not at all falling for the seduction.
Rachel chuckled at Quinn's stubbornness. "Why won't you let me see your face? I do like the book cover, but your face is much more beautiful."
"I'm reading, Rachel," Quinn told her, trying with everything she had not to let her voice tremble. "Y-You can't distract me tonight."
Rachel's eyes lit up with the challenge. "Is that so?" she asked.
"Yes. I'm enjoying my book."
"Well, we'll see." Rachel tenderly kissed Quinn's thighs, running her fingertips softly up and down smooth, toned legs. She smiled when she heard a soft moan coming from the girl behind the book. A few minutes passed as Rachel wore away Quinn's resistance.
Grabbing ahold of Quinn's thighs, Rachel pulled her down flat onto her back. Quinn squealed, finally moving her book away from her face.
"How was that fair?!" she exclaimed as she laughed.
"All's fair in love and war, baby," Rachel gave her a wink, then reached up and took the book away from her, setting it on the bedside table. "Besides, I wanted to see my beautiful girlfriend's face."
Quinn beamed and pulled Rachel up so their noses touched. "Well, now that you have me, what are your plans?"
Rachel beamed then lowered her mouth to capture Quinn's in a soft kiss. "Mmmmm," she hummed. "I definitely have plans." She sat back on her heels and pulled Quinn's tank top off, followed closely by her own. She hovered over her lover, kissing her with more passion.
Quinn moaned into the kiss, loving the way Rachel's bare breasts pressed against her own. Skin pressed against skin ignited Quinn's senses. She wrapped her legs around Rachel's hips, feeling the silkiness of the singer's boxers rub against her in just the right way.
They continued to make out for a long while, touching each other, gazing into each other's eyes, soaking up each other's presence.
"Quinn, I love you so much. You are my everything," Rachel's voice was soft as she pulled back slightly and gazed down into the hazel eyes that have held her captive since the first moment they met.
Quinn smiled shyly. "I love you too, Rachel," she whispered, tracing her fingertips down the side of the singer's face. Rachel was absolutely breathtaking, especially in the low lights of the bedroom.
Rachel smiled and tilted her cheek into Quinn's soft palm. "I know, baby. And that's why I want to be with you for the rest of my life." She bent down and lightly kissed her girlfriend's lips. "And I don't want to waste another moment of this life and not know that you're mine forever."
Quinn's heart jumped in her chest and she felt her eyes grow misty. Rachel was looking at her with soft vulnerable eyes, her heart clearly exposed, and Quinn just knew. She knew Rachel about to…
"I want to wake up next to you every morning for the rest of eternity," Rachel smiled, "I want to spend every day trying to make you as happy as you make me. You're the single greatest thing that's ever happened to me, Quinn. You make me stronger, you make me better, and you make me want to shout for joy every day that I am blessed to be by your side."
"Rach, -" Quinn began but Rachel silenced her with a tender kiss.
"I want you to know that I'm yours forever. My mind, my body and my soul are all yours. And I want the world to know that you're mine. You've given me so much. You're selfless, caring, accepting, I could go on all night. I see you as my angel. My angel that appeared in my life and saved me with your love. And I know that sounds cheesy," they both chuckle and Rachel brushes a tear off Quinn's cheek. "But it's true. I admire everything about you, Quinn, and I've never felt so proud as to when you're by my side. I want to spend the rest of my life making you happy and listening to you laugh. I never want to be apart from you. And I promise there will never be a single day of your life that passes without you knowing how special you are - how utterly adored and loved you are. So, before I start babbling too much more…" Rachel let out a choked laugh at herself and blinked back the tears in her eyes.
Then, without breaking eye contact from her lover, she reached over and pulled open the bedside table drawer. A moment later she held a small black velvet box in her hand.
Quinn's heart skipped a beat and she bit her lip as she gazed at the love of her life. She couldn't believe this was actually going to happen.
Rachel pulled Quinn up so they were sitting across from each other on the bed. She slowly opened the small box and Quinn's breath caught in her throat when she saw the diamond ring sparkling up at her.
Rachel had been a little nervous that Quinn wouldn't like it because of the size, but damn it, she wanted to make sure everyone knew Quinn was taken. The ring was a six carat princess-cut diamond with a platinum and diamond encrusted band. Stunning and classic, just like her future wife.
Rachel held it up to Quinn, tears falling down her cheeks. "Quinn Fabray, will you do me the greatest honor I can possibly imagine – and be my wife?"
Quinn's hands were shaking and she was crying happy tears of her own. "Rachel Berry, I am so madly in love with you. You are the sweetest, sexiest, most loving woman I have ever known. Your heart is so big, it still manages to amaze me every day. You are a wonderful girlfriend and an amazing mother. I was yours the day I first meet you. So yes, of course I'll marry you, I'm yours and only yours."
They were both crying like fools at this point and Rachel laughed through her tears, she pulled the ring out of the box and slid it onto Quinn's finger, placing a kiss on it.
Quinn stared in awe at her engagement ring for a moment then wrapped her arms around Rachel's naked shoulders and pulled her into a deep and passionate kiss.
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