I don't wanna be like last time and make your guys wait another month so here's update number 2 for this week. I hope I'll update the next chapter next week, though. Hope you like it. Have a nice day and have fun reading :)

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Quinn sighs contently as she wakes up the next morning. As she opens her eyes, she realizes where she is and that she's snuggled up against Rachel's chest. She can't help but smile adoringly at the sleeping brunette, who's snoring softly and gripping onto Quinn's arm like it's a plush. Rachel will never believe her if Quinn says she snores. Quinn can't fight the urge and gently kisses Rachel on her forehead. Rachel moves slightly and after a few seconds, she starts groaning sleepily. Then, she starts kicking. Finally, she opens her eyes. Quinn looks amusedly at her. Rachel jumps up.

"Oh, Barbra. This is so embarrassing!" She groans. Quinn sees a blush rising on her cheeks. She laughs.

"It's okay, songbird."

"No, it's not. I looked like a fool!"

"You looked kinda cute, actually."

"I'm not cute."

Quinn smirks at the other girl, who huffs in annoyance.

"Just accept it, stubborn, cute Rachel."

"I'm not stubborn!"

"Nah, you're annoying."

"But you love me." Rachel pouts at this like a little kid.

"Hmm, I don't know." Quinn teases.

Rachel yelps. She jumps onto the bed and tackles Quinn. Quinn laughs and wants to throw Rachel off her, but as she opens her eyes, she sees how close they are and everything she wanted to do or say dies in her throat. Her breath quickens. She just gapes at Rachel, who's staring at her with intensity. A few seconds of torture later, Rachel smirks evilly at her.

"See, you love me." She pinches her cheek teasingly and rolls off her. Quinn can finally breath again. Sweet torture.

"Ugh, you're evil." Quinn pouts.

"Sorry, girlfriend." Rachel grins. Quinn feels a stab in her heart. She smiles halfheartedly back. Rachel just jokes about it, but Quinn feels herself falling for the girl more and more. It hurts like a bitch.

"Oh, by the way; Santana called at 2AM." Rachel suddenly says.

"What?" Quinn frowns.

"Yeah. She wanted to go to the mall this afternoon. I think she hated me for picking up your phone, though. She started cursing at me." Rachel sighs.

"She already hates you when you BREATH, sweetie." Quinn states.

"She wants to kill me?" Rachel looks fearfully at her.

"Nah, she just really hates you." Quinn shrugs. "...But did she say anything else besides that?"

Rachel looks horrified. "Yes, she wanted me to come too, and she wanted to burn my animal sweaters. Again! I just bought new ones because Kurt burned them all. Can you believe it?" Rachel pouts.

Quinn laughs softly. "All of them?" She asks.

Rachel grimaces and nods.

"Well, she has a point." Quinn points out. Rachel looks shocked at her.

"...Yeah. I mean... We could give you a make-over. You are 18 now, you can't wear animal sweaters anymore. I think you'll be happy with new clothes." Quinn shrugs. Rachel rolls her eyes.

"Fine. But I swear to god; if I don't like them, I'll take them off." Rachel warns.

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"Wow, Berry. I didn't know you hid THAT underneath your hideous whale sweater. I'd actually tap that." Santana praises her while checking her out with hunger in her eyes.

Rachel frowns uncomfortably at herself in the mirror. Quinn finds herself drooling at the sudden barely covered girl. She wears a tight, VERY short, purple top with black shorts that really bring out her ass. Goddamn, Rachel's gonna be the death for her.

"What do you think, Quinn?" Quinn snaps out of her trance and looks into the eyes of a very self-conscious Rachel Berry. Rachel looks nervously at her. Is she kidding? She looks

"...Beautiful." Quinn croaks out. Rachel beams at her and she blushes slightly.

"God, I can't stand the sexual tension in this room! Britt, save me!" Santana says in horror. Brittany runs into the room and attacks her mouth immediately. They kiss hungrily. Quinn blushes and looks away. Bad choice because she suddenly looks in Rachel's direction, who's biting her lip while looking at Santana and Brittany. Wait, what? She's turned on by them? Quinn frowns. Rachel catches her looking and she blushes embarrassedly. Santana laughs at them as Brittany finally pulls away.

"Isn't it cute?" Brittany dreamily says. Santana rolls her eyes.

"I bet Quinn gave her a good fuck yesterday. By the way, jeeeej. Berry is finally 18. That means she's an adult with toddler clothes. Even more disgusting than a teen wearing toddler stuff. Change yourself, manhands. You're a woman now. This is a good start." Santana checks her out again. Rachel wraps her arms around her stomach.

Santana groans. "O come on. Berry, accept it: you're hot. Well, when you wear clothes like this."

Rachel blushes. "I think you just gave me a compliment, so thank you, Santana."

"Leave it. I don't want your 'thank you's'." Santana says, but Quinn sees pride in her eyes. "...But HALLELUJAH. You actually listen to me!" Santana fakes a little prayer and smirks. "I need my Britt-time now, so can we go?" Santana looks hungrily at Brittany, who's eyes darken instantly.

"O god, come Rach, we're out of here." Quinn yelps. She grabs Rachel's hand (so damn soft, wow) and pays for the clothes (400 dollars! Is Santana out of her mind? Are there pearls on Rachel's clothes?) and after that, they leave the shop and go to Rachel's house.

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"Are you sure you wanna do this? Again?" Quinn quietly asks. She and Rachel look at the bonfire, that's now burning like crazy. Rachel sighs and nods.

"Yes, Santana's right. I'm 18 now. I can't walk in animal clothes anymore. Nobody will like me if I'd keep on wearing that."

Quinn wants to say that's not true, that she thinks Rachel looks cute in them, but she knows Rachel wants to do this. She wants to grow up. And Quinn couldn't be more proud of her. She grabs Rachel's hand and smiles at her.

"It's time for a new chapter in Rachel Berry's book full of interesting things." Quinn teases.

"You think I'm interesting?" Rachel asks nervously.

"You're full of surprises, little star." Quinn strokes her hand with her thumb. Rachel smiles at her like she just gave her a million dollar.

"Thank you, Quinn." Rachel hugs her. Quinn wraps her arms around Rachel's waist and breaths in her scent.

"Always." She smiles. "...Well, I think it's time for you to grab your sweaters and go for it."

Rachel nods. Her eyes are sparkling with something new. Determination? Rachel walks to the mount everest of sweaters (how in the world could she buy so many new sweaters after Kurt burned them all?) and grabs some of them. Without thinking, she throws them in the fire. Every time, she grabs more sweaters. After five minutes of throwing, the pile is gone. Rachel is breathing heavily but she gives Quinn a toothy smile. She did it. She just started a new chapter in her life. Rachel Berry 2.0. Well, she was the same Rachel but now with different clothes.

Quinn walks up to Rachel and pulls her into a hug.

"God, I don't know what I'd be without you." Rachel mutters into her neck.

"Same." Quinn croaks out. What's with her voice, lately?

Quinn feels a wetness on her neck and she realizes Rachel just kissed her neck. Her breath hitches. She tightens her grip on Rachel.

"You have such strong arms." Quinn feels Rachel's smile against her neck.

"You're so damn soft." Quinn answers.

"Every girl is soft." Rachel states gently.

"But everything about you is soft." Quinn says. She feels herself drowning in the hug. She feels so safe and loved. God, how much she wants Rachel to be hers.

Rachel pulls away and smiles lovingly at her.

"My best friend." Rachel says. And that's when everything in Quinn's world collapses. Friend. Best friend. FRIEND. Another stab in her already aching heart.

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