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Take a step Back	By : DBAngel0322 Category: G through L > Glee Views: 6035 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 2
Disclaimer: I do not own glee or any of the characters that appear in this story. There is no money earned from writing, this is purely for enjoyment purposes

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Quinn woke up to the sound of her alarm going off. She was confused at first. It was the first time she had slept since she spent the night at Rachel's. She looked in her arms and saw the star, remembering the previous night. Quinn got up and got ready for school, putting on her usual cheerio uniform. Quinn grabbed her phone to check for any messages. There were none from the diva. Quinn was hoping Rachel felt safe enough to sleep through the night without any terrors.
Hey Rach. How did you sleep?
Quinn placed the phone in her bag. She went back over to her bed and picked up the star she bought the previous night. She quickly sprayed some of her body spray on it before throwing it in her bag. Quinn made her way downstairs when her phone went off.
Rachel: I didn't.
What do you mean?
Rachel: After you left I was too afraid to go back to sleep. I stayed up all night.
Sorry I couldn't stay the night. I'll be by after school.
Rachel: It's ok, I understand. Ok see you then, thanks Quinn.
Quinn got to school early and had to make a stop by Coach Sylvester's office. She was determined to get Coach to give the cheerios a break from practice that week. Every day after school glee club was working on Rachel's gift. They wanted to get the number done and figured out in time when Rachel came back to school. Quinn was staying later than everyone because she had something up her sleeve. She was lucky Sam was willing to help her with it.
Quinn never pleaded with her coach, leaving out the detail that it was for glee. She used every other skill she had and negotiated the week off for all the cheerios. This helped Santana and Brittany as well so they were free for glee. Sue did cave, giving the cheerios the week off, but the compromise was they had practice every day next week after school. Quinn managed to convince Sue to make next Thursday a morning practice. She'd never tell coach but glee was the highlight of her week.
Quinn went about her day as usual. She got Rachel's assignments as well. When the last bell rang, Quinn was the first to arrive in the choir room. She decided to take the opportunity to practice until the rest of her peers arrived. They needed to decide on a song, and was hoping it wouldn't take long. It was Tuesday, and the goal was to have everything together Thursday. No one knew how much longer Rachel was going to be out of school, but they wanted to be prepared. Rachel didn't know about the other meetings, and Thursday was their normal meeting day.
The meeting for glee was intense. There were many arguments about the songs they should do for Rachel. Everyone's argument was valid, but there wasn't one song they could agree on.
"What about a mash-up?" Mr. Shuster yelled to the students.
The members stopped talking. They shrugged at the idea.
"Ok what two songs have the most votes?" he asked the students.
That caused another uproar; the teacher threw up his hands in defeat. He turned and leaned on the piano. "Do you have any ideas?" he asked Brad the pianist.
Brad shook his head. Quinn walked up to her teacher. "Hey Mr. Shue," she said to her teacher.
"Hey Quinn, I'm sorry about this. I know this was your idea. It's just falling apart."
"It's not your fault Mr. Shue. It's actually nice to see them all passionate about doing a song for Rachel. But we only have one more day left."
"We could do it for her next week at the meeting."
"No. Rachel needs to know as soon as possible. What would we do for her when she first comes back? Just tell her we're sorry, and we're here. Then it'll be redundant when we perform it."
"You're right Quinn. But we're getting nowhere."
"I have an idea that will make everyone happy."
"Let's hear it."

Quinn was back at the Berry's house. It was again late; Quinn wasn't sure how she is managing to get everything done. She wanted to be there for Rachel, but she had a lot she needed to do. Quinn was surprised to see Rachel open the door.
"Hey Rach," Quinn said seeing the diva.
"Quinn," Rachel replied opening the door all the way for the cheerleader to come it.
Quinn took one step in and wrapped her arms around the diva. Rachel reciprocated.
"You've come out of your room. We're making progress," Quinn said when she released the diva.
Rachel closed the door behind her. "Or I just knew you'd be coming over, and saved you the trouble of dealing with my dads and Dr. Coyan."
"Thank you."
Rachel took Quinn's hand and led her upstairs to her room. Quinn didn't have time to protest. She wanted to stay with Rachel as long as possible but couldn't. Quinn took a seat on Rachel's bed while the diva closed the door.
Rachel took a seat next to the cheerleader. Quinn smiled at the diva, "I have something for you."
Quinn turned and reached into her bag. Rachel had furrowed her brow, wondering what the cheerleader had for her. Rachel laughed when Quinn had handed her the notes for the day. Rachel took them and walked over to her desk. She placed them down and turned, and was surprised to see Quinn standing there.
"Oh my god, Quinn," she gasped, placing a hand on her heart. It took a moment to see Quinn had something in her hands. It was a stuff star. She was again confused.
"I know stars are your thing," Quinn replied handing it over to the diva.
"How did you know?"
"Well, just look around," Quinn replied motioning around the room. "Also I was about the only person who was on your MySpace page on a daily basis."
Rachel smiled, taking the star into her embrace. "It smells like you," Rachel said when she hugged it.
"Yea. I slept with it last night, and then this morning I sprayed my body spray on it. I figured if you couldn't have me, you could have the next best thing. So every time you sleep or hold this, you'll be reminded of me."
"That's pretty clever Quinn. How did you come up with that?"
"Besides noticing you've only been able to sleep when I am here. The idea came to me because of my lamb. My grandmother gave it to me. When she passed away I took it really hard. My mom told me that whenever I sleep with the lamb, my grandmother would be with me. So I thought I'd give it a try with you. I almost got you a lamb too, but decided on something that is more you."
"Thanks Quinn."
"You're welcome. So tonight try sleeping with that. Now I can't really stay late tonight. I have a lot of work I need to do. If you're not in school tomorrow, I'll be back."
Rachel nodded. She gave Quinn a hug good-bye and watched her leave. The diva decided to give the cheerleader's suggestion a try. She lied down on the bed, and snuggled in with the star for the night.

Rachel slept through the night. She was woken up by a text from Quinn asking her how she slept.
Surprisingly well. I slept all night. Thank you.
Rachel decided to get up and do the homework that had been piling up. She had been avoiding school at all costs, including the assignments Quinn brought her. Rachel sat at the desk when her phone buzzed.
Quinn: You coming back today?
No.
Quinn: Ok. I'll see you tonight
Rachel spent the day doing her homework. She actually left her room when she was finished and spent time with her dads. She was in a family counseling session with Dr. Coyan when Quinn had stopped by. Rachel surprised the cheerleader again by answering the door.
"Two days in a row," Quinn said giving the diva a hug.
"Yes and I did you one better. I spent most of the day out of my room. I'm actually in a session right now."
"I won't stay long then; I'll just give you what you need. Think you'll be back tomorrow?"
"That's what we're discussing. Do you have a minute? We've gotten close these past two weeks, that you feel like family to me," Rachel asked Quinn.
"Sure."
Rachel took her hand and led her to the living room. Rachel's dads were sitting on the love seat. Rachel led Quinn to the couch across from them. Dr. Coyan was sitting in a chair at the head.
"Quinn, it's nice to see you again. You're going to join us?" Dr. Coyan asked.
"Yea Rachel asked me to. But I don't have a lot of time. I still have a lot of work I need to do."
"It won't take long. We were discussing how your presence influences Rachel."
"What do you mean?" Quinn asked the doctor and the diva.
"Well according to you, Rachel had her first night terror Friday afternoon. You spent the night and she did not have one. They started up again that Saturday night when you were home. Also Monday night Rachel was able to sleep for a full three hours while you were simply in the room. She had another sleepless night because she was afraid of having another night terror. And I have to say your solution was quite impressive. Giving Rachel a star that smelled like you, and told Rachel whenever she had that star in her embrace she'd be reminded of you."
"So what are you getting at?" Quinn asked.
"Why you have this effect on Rachel? Why you make her feel safe? We all know you have been mean to Rachel in the past. Rachel's fathers have told me why you stopped based on what you said at Friday's dinner. We're exploring the positive effect you've been having on Rachel."
"Well it could have something to do with the fact when Rachel was at her low I came to her aid. The first time was when Finn broke up with her. The second time was when she got into a fight with Finn. The last time, well I helped save her from something horrible." Quinn turned her attention to Rachel and squeezed her hand.
"So what your saying is because you've helped her and saved her. You're now associated with protection."
"I guess."
Dr. Coyan was scribbling something in her notebook. "Thank you Quinn for your insight. I don't have any other questions. Uh, Rachel do you need a moment with Quinn?"
Rachel walked Quinn to the door. "Thanks for staying. Dr. Coyan is really interested in your effect on me. I think she's also concerned."
"Why would she be concerned?"
"Well what if you do something to hurt me, or upset me. Will I lose the progress I've made? She's also trying to work on not needing you as a crutch. Being able to feel safe without you, because let's face it you won't always be around to protect me."
"Valid point," Quinn replied. "There is always the chance of getting you mad. I mean I'm not perfect. Also I'm not going anywhere right now, so you're kinda stuck with me."
Rachel hugged her friend in response.

When Quinn got home she sent a text to everyone in glee including Mr. Shue and Kurt. Informing them that Rachel was coming back tomorrow, and to meet up before school at six. The next morning all the glee members arrived at school ready to do one more run through. They managed to get the kinks out with time to spare.
Quinn made a detour to her homeroom. She was standing outside the boy's locker room. It was the only way she knew to get to coach Bieste's office. Quinn took a deep breath before pushing the door open. She did a quick scan for any boys. The last thing she wanted to see was a naked jock. The cheerio made a beeline for the coach's office, hoping the woman was in there. Quinn knocked on the door, noticing a safe zone sticker on the it.
"Come in," a voice said on the other side.
Quinn opened the door seeing the coach sitting at the desk. "Quinn what can I do for you?" she asked motioning to the chair in office.
"I came to talk to you about Rachel."
"Ok? I don't know how I can help?"
"I was wondering if you might have heard anything about the football players getting even."
"Even?"
"Yea, for getting Karofsky expelled, and Azimio suspended. You lost two players last week. Rachel is coming back today, and I don't know if they were planning a slushy welcome or revenge. The football players are the only ones who have actually thrown slushies in our faces."
"I don't know Quinn. I'm generally the last to know. But if you hear anything you let me know. If you see any of my player's with a slushy in their hands, you bring them to me. I'm tired of my players picking on the other students."
"Thanks coach," Quinn said standing.
"Hey Quinn, how is Rachel holding up?"
"As good as could be expected," Quinn replied.
Quinn left the football coach's office and locker room and headed to her locker. She had a few minutes before the first bell. She took a glance at Rachel's locker but didn't see the diva. Instead of scanning the hallways Quinn took out her phone.
Where are you?
Quinn made her way towards her homeroom when she got a response.
Rachel: Homeroom
Quinn was standing in front of her home room, but she didn't go in. She went across the hall and scanned the room for the diva. She was sitting at her desk reading. Quinn went to the diva placing her hand in front of Rachel's face. The diva looked up to find out who interrupted her. She smiled seeing who it was.
"Welcome back."
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