-"Well. That movie sucked."

Quinn laughed at her friend's sincerity. -"Santana... We now have had our movie nights twice, and both of them have ended with both of us having a girl asleep on us. I sense a pattern."

-"Yes, we are awesome to cuddle with."

Quinn tried to get out from Rachels iron grip of her without waking the girl up. In the end Rachel relaxed, and her grip on Quinn eased.

-"I'm taking her up to the room, see you tomorrow. Buenas noches, Santana."

-"I'll try to bring me Britt up too. She always sleeps so heavily when she falls asleep like this. Lucky for you that your girl is so tiny, You can just put her in your pocket and go. Yeah. Good night Quinn. Breakfast same time as usual."

Quinn did not answer her friend. She carefully put Rachels arm around her neck and raised Rachel bride style, from the couch and went up the stairs. Rachel woke up a little during the trip to the top floor, shee sighed and laid her head against Quinn's shoulder.

-"You did not have to carry me, you know. You could have just woken me up."

-"I know, but it's no problem. You sleep. I've got you."

-"I know Quinn. I feel safe with you."

Quinn came to the room and went to the bed that Rachel had called dibs on. Rachel hade her Eyes closed and looked relaxed. When Quinn had put her under the blanket, Rachel took Quinn's hand.

-"Stay. Stay with me and sleep."

Quinn knew that Rachel liked to cuddle as she slept after the times she had fallen asleep at Quinn during their movie nights.

-"Okay. I will be right back."

Quinn went into the toilet and did her thing. When she came back to the bed she crawled down behind Rachel and put her arm around the tiny diva, who was in the exact same position as Quinn left her.

-"You know, if you do not want to cuddle with me, you just have to say so. I am a verry affectionate person. But not everyone likes..."

Quinn interrupted her. -"It's fine. Good night Rachel."

Rachel took a deep breath and breathed in Quinn. The blonde girl's arms around her felt good. -"Good night Quinn."

Quinn woke up when she heard laughter from the first floor. She got up from bed, pulled on a hoodie and walked down the stairs. In the kitchen, she found her mother, Santana's mom Maribel and Rachel sitting at the kitchen island, each with a cup of coffee. Just as she walked in through the door, the three women were laughing loudly at something. Rachel was the first to notice that Quinn came into the kitchen. She said nothing but just raised her eyes and looked towards Quinn, who went straight to the coffee maker. Her mother was the first to appeal to Quinn.

-"Quinnie! Good morning. I am sitting here and are just about to tell Rachel here about the time you wanted a dog. Do you remember? You were so cute. And when you did not get a dog, you went and took the neighbors instead."

Quinn still said nothing. She took a cup of coffee, leaned toward the bench and began to sip. Her mother continued. -"Do you remember that dog? Aston. He was the biggest dog in the whole neighborhood and you came home with him. Can you imagine that I was surprised and scared. But he was so nice Aston, went back with you. He did nothing."

Rachel and Maribel laughed out loud at Quinn's embarrassment, she did not think it was that bad really. But who wants your mom and her friend to tell embarrassing stories about one. Quinn looked over her shoulder and saw her best friend coming down the stairs. She took the opportunity.

-"Maribel. There is something that you should know about that story."

Santana who just come into the kitchen, heard the last of Quinn's sentence. -"What story?"

Quinn laughed. -"Aston."

Santana who stood with her back against the kitchen island and all the people except Quinn, and poured up coffee laughed loudly. -"Aston? Yeah. Thats was me. I took him."

Maribel's face radiated shock. -"What?"

Santana was calm and leaned toward the bench next to Quinn, sipping her own coffee. -"Yeah. I wanted a dog so I persuaded Quinn that we would steal the neighbor's dog. Oh, come on, you knew? Did you not know that...?"

Quinn said nothing but stood with her coffeemug in front of her face, trying to hide her laughter. Maribel watched with even more shock in her face.

-"Santana Diabla Lopez! How could you do that to your friend?! After all these years..."

Judy laughed out loud at Santana's face when she got busted for a thing, that happened several years ago. -"Oh my dear, I had forgotten that you were home with us then Santana."

Quinn grinned and Maribel spoke to her daughter. -"You're grounded."

Santana was not happy with this. -"You can not ground me. Not for something that happened several years ago. It's barred. Ha."

"You're a terrible friend Santana. To let Quinn take the blame when it was your idea."

Quinn chose to add something in the conversation. -"Actually, Mrs Lopez. Santana is an awesome friend. And there are many stories where we have taken the blame for one another. That's what friends do."

-"Quinnie. That was so sweet. Are you going soft on me huh?" Santana laughed loudly.

Quinn mumbled. -"I do not even know why I'm trying."

Rachel who had been silent for a while now chose to talk. -"Quinn and Santana. There are pancakes left that Judy has made, if you want some? Otherwise, there are different kinds of bread in the basket over there or cereal in the cabinet there."

Quinn and Santana both looked questioningly at Rachel. -"Hobbit. You know this is my home. I know where the cereal is."

Just at that moment Brittany step into the kitchen. -"I heard someone say cereal."

-"I know this is your home Santana. All I did was take me the liberty of shopping a decent breakfast to everyone. You know, as a thank you for letting us be here. My fathers have always said that it does not hurt to be polite, ever. That was the least I could do."

Judy put her cup in the counter while Santana began to prepare bowls and spoon for herself and Brittany, then she went to Quinn and took her tenderly on her arm. -"I like her. I really do." She then spoke a little higher for the other girls to hear. -"Myself and Mrs. Lopez will go to the shopping center. There is food and drink in the fridge and I think there are some new tv games under the tv as well. Keep yourself occupied and do not do anything stupid, we'll see you kids later. Rachel it was nice to meet me, I hope to see you again soon."

Rachel went to Judy and they shook hands. -"Likewise. Nice to meet you too. I hope to see you more in the future."

Santana chose to interfere with a grin. -"I'm sure you will..."

Marbiel and Santana shouted at the same time. -"SANTANA!"

The girls spent the day at Santana's pool, they sunbathed, chatted and laughed together all day. After Quinn and Rachel kiss the mood was different between the two. It was not precisely a bad mood, they knew they were more than friends but still not together as a couple. They just liked each other. And they became more and more comfortable in each other company. Rachel was a kind of friend who often showed tenderness in the form of hugs and touches by another individual, this was noticeably extraordinary with Quinn. Quinn did not mind it, at all. She liked that Rachel always seemed to have a need to touch her. It could be anything from hugs to just holding her hand on her arm to feel that Quinn was nearby. Each time they sat down and talked, Rachel and Quinn always sat close to each other, sometimes so close that they did not have to touch each other with their hands, because their bodies touched each other. Thighs against thighs, or shoulder to shoulder. Sometimes Quinn put her arm around Rachel and Rachel fit perfectly there. As if it was there she belonged. However, she kept this for herself, and chose to enjoy Quinn's proximity.

Brittany and Rachel decided to drive past Brittanys and pick up clothes for her to get ready for Puck's party together at Rachel's home. Santana and Quinn made arrangements at Santana and then to meet the girls again at the party. Rachel gave Quinn a wink and then said, -"See you at the party, stranger."

-"Yeah. See ya."

From the top of the stairs, Santana's voice was heard. -"Oi, you. Puppy love, come on now! You can drool after the Hobbit later. I do not want to be late."

Quinn gave Rachel and Brittany a final wave in the doorway and then ran up the stairs, shouting. -"Santana, you're killing me!"

-"I'll take it back, you'll be my death." Rachel was absolutely gorgeous. Just when she and Santana got out of the car and she saw Rachel. Quinn felt like she had been hit by Lightning. -"Wow Rachel, you look Amazing."

Brittany had an idea when she was at home and picked up clothes. She brought a dress that Santana had left behind one day, which she thought would suit Rachel. She was right. Not only did it fit in size but also fit Rachel's figure. And because it was not her usual style of dress, the change became even more clear. Quinn had always thought Rachel was cute, beautiful even. But now, she looked hot. But a tagith black dress and high heels.

Rachel blushed and smiled. -"Thank you Quinn. This is not what I usually dress in but Brittany persuaded me, and I thought; why not. If I do not like it, I can always switch back to my own style next time."

Quinn just smiled and held out her arm for Rachel to take and lead her into the house where the party was in full swing. On the way there Quinns leaned in Rachel's personal space and whispered in her ear. -"I always think you are beautiful. No matter what style you have or what dress you wear. You are always beautiful to me."

Before Rachel told him something they were inside the house. Quinn pulled Rachel further into the house in the direction of the kitchen. Once there she opened the fridge and presented a Coca-Cola to Rachel with a questioning look. Rachel smiled and took the soda. There were such little things that made Quinn so special she thought. For example, she remembers that Rachel does not drink alcohol and does not seem to be obsessed with it. It does not bother her. It does not disturb her and she does not question it. It's just the way it is. First, Rachel thought that they might be due to Quinn herself, not drinking. But then she came to think that it's just the way Quinn is. She listens and she cares.

-"Thank you Quinn. I appreciate it."

-"What, the soda? I think they bought them to have the drinks to mix with, but they probably do not notice if one or another disappears. I think we are safe."

That's true, Rachel thought. Very true. -"I know. I just appreciate you. You are amazing. Thank you for being you."

Quinn put his arm around Rachel's shoulders and kissed her on the head. -"Of course. You're my girl. You can thank me by booking a dance later tonight. Come now. Let's go to the others and be social."

Quinn sat on the couch and talked to Sam about the latest TV game that came out, what her mother had bought as she mentioned earlier today, but as Quinn had not played yet. Neither Brittany nor Rachel were particularly interested in television games so they chose not to play today. Television games, Rachels Words. While Quinn loved video games. She had also managed to get Santana in the game world and now they always used to play when they met. They play Call of duty, Halo, Assassin's creed to name a few. But they liked other games too, such as all the Lego games. As Lego Harry Potter, Lego Star Wars, Lego Lord of the Rings. They had played a lot during their childhood, and still kept Quinn up interest. Santana not as much as Quinn, but she still made her friend company and settled down to play with her friend. Quinn and Sam had found each other and found a lot and many games to talk about. Rachel was standing on the other side of the room and talked and laughed with Tina, Mercedes, Kurt and Blaine. Quinn looked at her sometimes and she thought it looked like Rachel had a good time. She seemed to enjoy the company and the topic they talked about, whatever what it was. It seemed like the party was successful and everyone seemed to have fun. Santana and Brittany were rarely apart, usually they held hands, and if they did not, they always stood close together. One of those occasions was when Santana went to Quinn and asked her if she would go out for a while. Quinn apologized to Sam and Artie, who had made them Company in their conversation about Movies and video games. Quinn went outside with her best friend. Santana, which usually has no filter, is even more honest and bold under the influece of alcohol. Quinn already noticed before they went outdoors that Santana had something she wanted to say. She noticed it on Santanas approach.

-"What do you want Santana?"

-"You're stupid, Quinn."

Quinn took out a pack of cigarettes from her pocket and gave one to Santana who received it. The best friends stood by side by side and leaned on their forearms and looked out to nowhere. She raised the lighter and lit Santana's cigarette first. Then she lighted her own and took a deep breath. In the same breath she exhaled, she began to respond to Santanas statement.

-"I know."

Inside, in the doorway stood Rachel and watched Quinn and Santana where they stood. They had their backs against the house so they did not know that Rachel stood and observed them. Suddenly Rachel felt a pair of arms around her waist and she was hugged from behind. The hug was familiar. She already knew at first contact that it was Brittany who hugged her. It felt safe, almost as safe as being in Quinn's arms. Almost...

Rachel sighed and spoke first. -"I do not even think they are talking to each other. They just stand there. Quiet. Smoking...? I did not even know that they smoked."

Brittany laid her chin on Rachel's shoulder. -"Sometimes. But always together, not otherwise and not apart. I have noticed that they always smoke when there is something that bother them. For example, when they are lost, talking about difficult things or being stressed. I think it's a kind of security. I've heard that the habit of smokers gets calmer when they smoke. Occasionally can not hurt. Right? And although Quinn and Sanny may not be used smokers, I think it calms them. And their mothers know so... What can we do? I think it kind of feels special every time they do it. Like as if it's their thing, you know. Look at them. What they have is special. There are things we do not know, I can feel that, i know that. But I think if we give them time they will let us in, at last. They are, we just have to be patient with them and be there."

Rachel had tears in her eyes and turned around to look at Brittany. -"Brittany S. Pierce, you are the smartest, most kind and wonderful person who exists. Never change yourself. You're perfect just the way you are. Promise me. Never change."

Rachel pulled Brittany into a tight hug. -"Rachel, you know. It may be our thing we remind each other about. Never change. It's true to you, too, you know. Never change, do your thing. We will root for you and be there. Together."

Rachel wiped the tears that had sneaked out of her eyes and looked at Brittany. -"Never change." She whispered with a smile. Agreed. This would be their thing.