Love and Dreams-Faberry

Chapter Eighteen

Rachel and Quinn sat huddled on the beach behind Rachel's house around a bonfire the girls had spent several minutes building. They hadn't shared the news of their engagement with the other girls yet and both had decided they would be telling the other two that night.

They both glanced up when they heard giggles coming from the house and both smiled when they saw the grin on Santana's face. It had been too long since they'd seen her smile like she was and they were both warmed to the core knowing that their two friends were so happy together.

"So are you doing it, or am I?" Quinn asked softly, leaning in close and pressing her lips to Rachel's cheek slowly, allowing her lips to linger, breathing in Rachel's entire being.

She was so in love it hurt.

"I think we can handle this between the two of us," Rachel replied just as softly, her eyes sliding closed as she soaked in the comforting presence of the girl next to her.

"Subtle and in control, right?" Quinn asked, pressing her forehead to Rachel's cheek. "So it's not like we're rubbing it in?"

Rachel nodded, sighing happily.

"Hey, lovebirds," Santana greeted as she and Brittany sat down across from them, Brittany leaning in close and looping an arm through one of Santana's.

"We brought more beer," Brittany informed them with a bright smile and shining eyes.

Rachel and Quinn exchanged a glance, both of them smiling silly grins. Santana caught the smiles and her eyes narrowed, unable to help the smile that slid across her lips.

"What is up with you two?" she asked.

"I asked Rachel to marry me," Quinn replied bluntly. "And she said yes."

"Very subtle," Rachel whispered in the second of silence that preceded the squeals from the other two girls as they leapt up, pulling the couple to their feet and pulled both girls into long hugs.

"Seriously?" Santana asked as she held Quinn against her. "I'm so damn happy for you guys."

"Thank you," Quinn whispered, tears shining in her eyes.

Santana pulled back enough and cupped the blonde's face gently, swiping at tears with her thumbs. "Don't cry, Q. This is awesome."

The girls swapped and Santana pulled Rachel into her arms next. "I couldn't be happier for you two."

"Thanks, San," Rachel whispered through her tears.

"Let's see the ring," Brittany requested as she bounced happily on the balls of her feet, swaying slightly due to the alcohol in her system.

Rachel held out her hand, thrilled to finally be able to wear the ring Quinn had given her. She'd been hiding it in her pocket all afternoon and she had been worried all day that she was going to lose it.

"Nice, Q," Santana commented with a wink.

"Very nice," Brittany agreed.

"We so better be in the wedding," Santana said, pinning them both with a look.

"Of course," Rachel told them both.

Santana grasped Brittany's hand and pulled her towards the house. "Come on, B, we need champagne for this. Beer just won't do."

"Very controlled, by the way," Rachel teased the moment the other two were out of earshot.

"I couldn't help myself," Quinn replied with a laugh. "I hated seeing your hand all empty."

"So it was for the benefit of my poor, bare hand?" Rachel asked with a grin. Her bottom lip suddenly slid between her teeth and her forehead creased.