Rachel shut her locker and wondered to the choir room taking the long way. She had a lot on her mind and she couldn't shake the bad feeling that she had woken up with. She took slow small steps on her way to choir room not really caring if she was late. She sighed as she looked up to see the choir room. Everyone looked so happy and comfortable but she felt out of place. She shook she head and then put on a fake smile. As soon as Lena saw Rachel she knew something was wrong. Rachel could feel Lena looking at her as she made her way to the empty seat next to Santana. Santana eyes switched from Lena's face to Rachel's. She knew something was wrong but she didn't know if it was her place to say anything so she grabbed Rachel's hand and placed their intertwined fingers in her lap. Lena smiled and mouthed a thank you to Santana. Rachel smiled getting a little teary eyed.

"Gracias por ése." Rachel whispered into Santana's ear. They held hands through out all of glee until Santana raised her hand to sing.

"The floor's all yours Lena." Mr. S said going to sit in his chair.

"Thanks… Umm this is for Tina." Lena said with a blush on her cheeks.

When I look into your eyes

It's like watching the night sky

Or a beautiful sunrise

There's so much they hold

And just like them old stars

I see that you've come so far

To be right where you are

How old is your soul?

I won't give up on us

Even if the skies get rough

I'm giving you all my love

I'm still looking up

And when you're needing your space

To do some navigating

I'll be here patiently waiting

To see what you find

'Cause even the stars they burn

Some even fall to the earth

We've got a lot to learn

God knows we're worth it

No, I won't give up

I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily

I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make

Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use the tools and gifts we got Yeah, we got a lot at stake

And in the end you're still my friend, at least we did intend for us to work

We didn't break, we didn't burn

We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in

I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not

And who I am.

I won't give up on us

Even if the skies get rough

I'm giving you all my love

I'm still looking up

Still looking up...

I won't give up on us

(No I'm not giving up)

God knows I'm tough, He knows

(I am tough, I am loved)

We've got a lot to learn

(We are alive, We are loved)

God knows we're worth it

(And were worth it)

I won't give up on us

Even if the skies get rough

I'm giving you all my love

I'm still looking up...

Through out the whole song Lena made sure to look at Tina and made sure she understood what she was doing. She wanted to let Tina know that she was going to be there for her and love her. She wanted to let Tina know that she wouldn't break her heart. Everyone clapped and when Lena returned to her seat Tina gave her a hug kiss. Grinning like a little kid on Christmas day Lena sat between Tina and Rachel with Tina's hand wrapped around hers.

"Good job." Rachel whispered in Lena's ear. Lena nodded to Rachel grinning even harder.

"Finalmente, yo estaba cansado de esperar a que eso suceda." Santana said to Rachel. They sat holding hands themselves as the rest of glee went on.

After glee Santana built up her courage before turning to Rachel. "Hey little goose… I was wondering if you would like to maybe get some coffee with me and I can drop you home." She asked trying not to show how nervous she truly was. Lena smiled and nudged Rachel silently telling her to say yes. Rachel glared at Lena before looking back over at Santana and giving her a genuine smile.

"Yeah I would like that." Rachel grabbed her bag and took Santana's hand. They walked over to Santana's car and got it. The short ride to the café by the school was silent but not awkward. It was comfortable for Rachel. Santana parked the car and they made their way into the café. After ordering they sat at a table.

"That song Lena sung today was really beautiful Santana. I didn't think she'd actually do it."

"Yeah. The song was beautiful too. I love Jason Mraz."

"Really? I didn't peg you for a Mraz fan."

"Yeah well there is a lot you don't know about me little goose, which is something I would like to change."

"Id…. I'd like that."

"Thank you again for what you did for me today in glee. I was having a really bad day and you helped a lot."

"Glad to be of service."

"So tell me about yourself Santana. I've only gotten to see your bad ass side as Lena puts it." Santana laughed and shook her head.

"Okay, think of everything you have ever heard about me. All of the rumors and the talk." She said. Rachel nodded thinking for a minute. "Now everything you've thought of, erase it. It's mainly all lies."

'I figured actually."

"Truth is everything you hear in school I'm the exact opposite. All that is just a way to climb the social latter of high school and to protect myself in a way. I know a lot of people are going to tell you to stay away from me but I'd like it a lot of you didn't." Santana said but then Rachel saw the walls go up in her eyes. "Now don't ever mention this part of the conversation to anyone."

Rachel nodded. She could understand Santana's point. She had her walls up so who was she to judge Santana's? She knew she liked Santana a lot but she was afraid. She didn't think she was ready for anything. And what if her father was to ever come after her again. She didn't want anyone else to get hurt because of her. The rest of the time their they spent time just talking. Rachel enjoyed herself a lot more than she had in such a long time. On the way Santana dropped Rachel home. She walked her to the door and gave her a kiss on the cheek before leaving. Rachel smiled after she watched Santana drive away before turning around and walking into her home with a goofy grin on her face. Meredith heard the door close and called out to Rachel.

"Hey Rach, dinner's ready!" She called from the kitchen.

"Okay coming!" Rachel said before jogging upstairs to drop her stuff and wash up before dinner. She washed her hands and face then threw on some sweat pants and a tank. She pulled her sweats down a bit and studied her tattoo. She and Lena had gotten matching tattoos when they had told the truth about their living situations to each other. She thought back to that day and smiled. She remembered how hard it was for them to save up money to get those anchor tattoos. She shook her head, sighed and ran downstairs.

"Hey!" She said as she jumped on Lena's back. "What are you doing here?"

"Aunt Mer invited the crew for dinner. Which I appreciate because we were probably going to have Chinese for dinner tonight." Lena whispered as she carried Rachel to the table. Rachel hopped off Lena's back and gave Arizona and Callie kisses on the cheeks and said hello before taking her seat next to Lena.

"So…?" Lena said as the others ass looked up at her and Rachel.

"Stop. No."

"Wha?" Lena said looking innocent.

"I know what your going to ask and the answer is still no I'm not telling you." Rachel said sticking her tongue out at Lena. Lena pouted and threw a carrot at Rachel's forehead. Rachel squinted her eyes at Lena and pushed her off her stool.

"Rachel you better run." Callie said as everyone cracked up and shook their heads. Rachel took a bite before hopping off her chair and running upstairs. They chased each other for 15 minutes until Lena caught Rachel and carried her back to the kitchen upside down while Rachel hit her on her back.

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Rachel snuck into Lexie's room to see her sitting up with the blanket pulled up like she was waiting for Rachel to come in. Rachel smiles and climbs into the bed and into Lexie's arms like she usually does.

"So you gonna tell me why Lena was chasing you around the house?" Rachel sighed and nodded as she got comfortable.

"Santana Lopez."

"Who?"

"This amazing, beautiful, funny, talented girl. She took me to get some coffee after glee today."

"You like her, huh?"

"Yes… but I don't know… I don't think I can… I can't open my heart like that yet… It's too soon. I like her but I'm afraid. I don't want to get hurt again. I don't think I can handle getting hurt like that again."

"I understand and your right your shouldn't open you heart up if you aren't ready. But also Rachel you have to understand what your dad did to you, none if it was your fault, and you should understand that not everyone would hurt you. And if anyone tries you have a number of doctors who can kill and make it look like an accident."

Rachel laughed then yawned. She was grateful for this second chance at a family because so far she was enjoying it.

"Thanks Lex." Rachel said then turned into Lexie's side to get some sleep.