I Feel Pretty When You're Around

Chapter 25

The week went pretty fast for Quinn, being back on Cheerios and the ridiculous times Sue has for their practices, combined with Glee Club, she had hardly any free time. The blonde was currently sitting at the breakfast bench with Santana eating breakfast before they had to leave for Cheerio practice. Unfortunately Quinn hasn't been able to pick up her girlfriend since Monday because of the early practice times, but as she was in every class as her girlfriend she was at least able to see her and also at lunch time, well except on Wednesday as Coach called an impromptu practice. Her mom placed a bowl of fruit in front of her, she was already eating some cereal, "Here you go, Sweetie... Eat up because I'm sure Sue will be pushing you today like always." Quinn just groaned then turned around and punched Santana in the shoulder.

"Ow... What the hell, Q?"

"You totally owe me big time, San. I forgot how much Cheerios actually sucked."

Judy just laughed, this wasn't the first time Quinn had complained about being back on Cheerios.

"Shut up Q, we're co-captains which means we rule the school which means Berry doesn't get covered in Berry, so suck it up, you're not just doing it for B and I anymore because this way you can protect Rachel."

Quinn groaned again, she knew that Santana was right, but hey she wasn't going to admit that, so she just turned to eat her breakfast.

"So anyways... Quinnie, I'll be going out tonight and Santana has already told you she will be at Brittany's tonight so you have the house to yourself, do you have everything organized?"

Quinn smiled and nodded, "Thanks mom and yeah I think I do, I went grocery shopping last night and picked up everything I need."

"Okay great, I'm sure it will be fantastic, but know the rules still apply."

Quinn again nodded, "Yes mom, I haven't broken them yet... I'm not stupid... If I break them the rules would be worse."

"Well someone has learnt and is growing up," Judy said with pride for her daughter.

"Mmhmm," Quinn said going back to finishing up her breakfast.

After Quinn and Santana were finished, they both said their goodbyes to Judy and left to go to Cheerios practice.

Once Cheerios practice was over, Quinn walked through the halls of McKinley to head to her locker, there was only a couple minutes till the start of class. She rounded the corner of the hall where her locker was and was disappointed to not see her girlfriend standing against her locker, as every other day Rachel would be there with a smile on her face ready to greet her. She gave out a little pout but then remembered she would see the brunette in class, so she went over to her locker to get her books. When she opened the door she saw a red flower, with a note underneath it. The blonde smiled and lifted up the flower and note; she brought the flower up to her nose to smell it and then looked down at the note.

Dearest Quinn,

Happy Three Month Anniversary, I thought it was about time I used flowers as a meaning, so what you're most probably holding in your hand right now is a Red Camellia which means 'you're a flame in my heart'. These past three months have been the best three months of my life, you're an amazing girlfriend Quinn, I couldn't ask for anything or anyone else. I think I'm falling for you. See you in class, Sweetie. - Rachel*

Quinn couldn't stop the tear that ran down her face, how did she get so lucky to have found someone like Rachel Berry, she smiled, folded up the paper, smelt the flower one more time and placed them back in her locker and got her books for her class.

After first period was over Quinn dragged Rachel into an empty bathroom and thanked her for the note and flower. The rest of the day went by smoothly for the girls.