Real Magic

Chapter 6: it's a small world Grimgrinning Ghosts

Will was skeptical at first that there was any way that Figgins primary goal for sending them on this trip would be fulfilled. Trying to work through Sue's antics and bring the Cheerios and the Glee kids closer together was like trying to mix oil and water while fighting an angry bear. Even if he made attempts at accomplishing the goal, Sue was likely to attack in the middle.

But then he was handed a gift that he would never have imagined, even if the two groups had come together. Quinn and Rachel were becoming friends. His reaction to this was the same as many of the kids: there is no way this is really happening.

And why would they expect it? Quinn and Rachel's history was a monstrous example of high school rivalry and bullying. From Quinn's initial hatred of the school loser as head cheerio, to their fights over Finn's affection, and Rachel's actions as the one to reveal the true father of Quinn's pregnancy, it was a tale of hatred that he didn't think they could ever overcome.

But he was watching the proof of their friendship throughout lunch. The two were constantly talking, joking, laughing at every possible instance. And it was perfect for him. If the head Cheerio and the heart of Glee were best friends, then why couldn't they work together to bring the clubs closer? The trip couldn't have worked better so far.

He still had to worry about the bear though. If Sue caught wind of the new friendship, who knew what she was likely to do. He was thankful that he hadn't seen his co-chaperone since the night before, but he knew she could turn up at any time and ruin all of the girls' progress. It was dawning on him that he now had something to do while the kids were having fun: keep Sue from finding out about Quinn and Rachel until it was too late to stop the Cheerios and Glee from coming together.

While Will was contemplating how to deal with Sue, Rachel was watching Quinn in horror. "How could you?"

"It was highly necessary."

"Necessary? Are you really trying to tell me that ordering extra bacon on your Turkey Bacon Wrap was necessary?"

"...Yes?" At Rachel's glare, Quinn tried another tactic, "Come on Rachel, you don't understand the hold it has over me. Just try some and you'll see."

"I can't try bacon! I'm a vegan!"

"Personal choice."

"I'm Jewish!"

"True. Worst part of living with Puck by far: no bacon."

"I can't believe you right now."

"Oh, come on Rachel, you're not really mad, are you?"

Rachel just stared at Quinn as the blonde took another bite of her wrap. "No, I suppose not. But you need to make it up to me!"

"Alright fine, I'll think of something later, right now I want to finish my bacon."

Rachel shook her head and took Quinn's bacon trance as an opportunity to look around at their teammates. She noticed that many of them were glancing over at her and Quinn very often and were probably talking about them too. She supposed that it was natural for them to be interested in their unlikely friendship, she would probably react the same way if Santana and Tina, or any other unlikely pair, were suddenly inseparable.

"Quinn, is there anything in particular that you would like to accomplish this afternoon?"

"No, not really. Why, do you want to do something specific?"

"Not one thing in particular, but there are still many different iconic rides that I would like to experience."

"Alright, I think Mr. Schue is probably going to talk to us before he lets us all go."