Junior Year

43

When she wanted to go home, Quinn excused herself to use the bathroom. She returned to the living room, but paused in the hall when she heard Finn and Kurt talking quietly to Carole.

"He wants her back." Finn said softly. "But he knows she with Sam and he's trying to respect that."

"I think Quinn and Puck are good together." Kurt stated. "She's good for him."

"You two can't tell Quinn what to do." Carole told the boys.

"I just wish she'd see that Sam is too obsessed with saying my girlfriend is the prettiest girl at school when everyone knows Quinn's more than that." Finn added.

"She is." Carole and Kurt agreed.

"Do you know how mad he gets when Quinn can't come to football games and stuff?" Finn asked. "And after he gave Quinn that promise ring, he went after Puck and threatened him."

Quinn took a deep breath as she walked into the living room, pretending she hadn't heard a thing.

"H-Hey." Finn stuttered. "You sure you don't wanna stick around some more?"

"No, I, uh, I should get home." Quinn muttered.

"I'll walk you out." Finn said as he stood up.

Carole stood up and put Beth in Quinn's arms. "Thank you for bringing her over. It was good to see both of you."

Quinn nodded. "You, too. It was nice seeing you, too, Kurt. I really think you should come back to McKinley."

"Because you need me in glee club?" Kurt guessed.

"Because we need you at McKinley." Quinn corrected Kurt. "You made the school better and you inspired a lot of people."

Kurt smiled slightly. "Well, I can't say I haven't considered coming back."

"Just think about it." Quinn requested. "Whatever you decide will be fine, especially if you stay at Dalton and we crush you guys at Regionals."

Finn and Kurt grinned.

"I'm gonna go." Quinn decided. "I need to get Beth home. Thanks again, Carole. Bye, Kurt."

"Bye, Quinn."

Finn walked Quinn and Beth to the door.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Finn." Quinn said. "I'm glad Beth and I came over. I've missed hanging out with you."

Finn nodded. "Yeah, me, too."

"Thanks for everything." Quinn smiled.

Finn wrapped his arms around Quinn. "Of course. Get home safe."

Quinn nodded as they parted. "Goodnight."

"Night."