Fic: An Enduring Fate (6/?)
Title: An Enduring Fate (6/?)
Rating: R (NC-17 overall)
Pairings/Characters: Will/Rachel
Spoilers: Follows canon through A Very Glee Christmas; uses ideas from rest of season 2
Disclaimer: All things Glee belong to Ryan Murphy and Fox. I’m just borrowing them.
Summary: They say life is a series of starts and stops. For Will and Rachel, that couldn't be more true.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
NEW:Chapter 6
A/N: Hey everyone. After an extended hiatus, I am back! I’ve missed this story and I’ve missed all of you. I’m so sorry for the delay. This chapter is shorter than my previous ones but it is more of a transition and sets up a little of what is to come. Please let me know what you think. Reviews motivate me greatly and I’m always open to constructive criticism.
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It was nothing Rachel had ever expected but over the course of the last few months, she had fallen utterly and completely in love with Will. Consummating that relationship, sharing herself with him fully, made her feel as though nothing could touch them; however, the situation was complicated and dangerous and she knew they wouldn’t be in the clear until after she graduated. They had a long way to go but after their weekend together, Rachel had never felt more confident about anything.
That’s why she hadn’t expected Mercedes to pull her aside after glee that Monday. Rachel was confused by the tone in her voice but agreed to go home with her to talk. On the ride to her house, Rachel grew more and more nervous. Did Mercedes know something? She and Will had been so careful; she didn’t know how anything could be suspected. She drove silently behind Mercedes, rehearsing her excuse for Saturday over and over again. Once they got to their destination and up to Mercedes’ bedroom, Rachel sat on cross legged on the bed, nervously playing with her hands. The other diva watched her curiously.
“I didn’t want to bring this up at school. You never know who might be listening,” Mercedes said softly, surprising Rachel.
“I can explain why I told my dads I was here on Saturday,” Rachel interjected quickly, silently cursing herself for sounding desperate. She never really thought about what would happen if she was in this situation, if someone possibly knew about her and Will. The truth was she was a great actress but a terrible liar. She had to do it though, for Will. He couldn’t get into trouble because of her.
Mercedes held her hands up. “Rachel, I don’t want to know. You don’t have to explain.”
“Mercedes, please. Let me-”
“No,” she interrupted firmly, throwing the brunette off. “It isn’t my business. I don’t want you to explain. Just give me a warning next time. If I hadn’t come up with that lie as fast as I did, you would be in trouble right now.”
Rachel sat stunned that Mercedes wasn’t upset. They had never been the best of friends but she was glad what little progress they had made wasn’t ruined. She also couldn’t believe that Mercedes was willing to lie for her. Rachel had always gotten the impression that Mercedes believed everyone catered to her and didn’t want to upset her. That made this all the more shocking.
“Thank you, Mercedes. I am sorry I put you on the spot and in that situation.”
“Be careful, Rachel. He’s much older than you.” Mercedes said bluntly but with a kindness in her voice.
Rachel’s eyes widened. “What are you talking about?”
“We both know what I am talking about. Don’t act like you don’t know,” Mercedes warned.
Rachel was silent a moment before looking the other girl in the eye. “I love him,” she stated simply.
“I know you do. You’ve been happy and less annoying and that’s my only reason for not turning him in right now.”
“Mercedes, please! You can’t tell anyone!”
“Rachel, calm down. I’m not going to. Just promise me you’ll be careful? That you know what you are doing? We may not always see eye to eye but I do care about you. I don’t want to see him hurt you.”
“He’s not going to hurt me,” she said confidently.
“I hope you are right. I hope for his sake you are. I’ll take him down if he does. … or if you get the solos that are rightfully mine,” she finished, teasing Rachel and lightening the mood.
Rachel laughed softly, still a little nervous that someone knew. She didn’t know what to do next. Should she tell Will? Would he end it if he knew? He was so set on no one finding out. This could ruin everything. She took a deep breath and swiped at the tears she didn’t even realize had gathered in her eyes. “Thank you, Mercedes.”
“You’re welcome. Now, let’s discuss prom…”
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Prom night arrived and, though Rachel was excited to be going with her friends, performing for her classmates and dressed in a simple, flowy pink dress she had salvaged from a thrift store, she wished she could dance with Will, her boyfriend, at her prom. Instead, she was quickly becoming the third wheel in the trio she was a part of for the evening. She was surprised to see Sam and Mercedes hitting it off so well but she would have to admit that they were cute together. She couldn’t help but smile when they laughed at each other’s jokes and talked in hushed tones. She and Mercedes had slowly become friends over the past year but since their conversation earlier that week, she felt even closer to the fellow diva. It felt good to know that there was someone in her corner.
Rachel smiled brightly as Mercedes and Sam both pulled her out to the dance floor when a fast, poppy tune came on. She really was having a good time dancing with the glee club; it was the slow songs that made her a little melancholy. They were played in pairs to allow the couples more time to dance together but dancing in Sam’s arms wasn’t the same as dancing in Will’s, and she knew exactly how Will’s arms would feel around her. It didn’t help that he was here as a chaperone. As she danced, she caught his eyes over Sam’s shoulder and returned his small smile. It was a sweet gesture but it was hard for her to deal with. The difficulty of their relationship seemed to be suddenly staring her in the face and she hated it.
After another round of dancing, she made her way off of the dance floor, as Sam and Mercedes swayed together to the slow music. Sitting down at a table, she tried not to focus on all of the other couples and instead found herself staring at the tablecloth, lost in thought. She didn’t even notice when someone sat next to her, only to be drawn out of her daze as the person’s foot tapped against her own. She looked over and was surprised to see Will sitting a respectable distance away. He was not looking at her, instead scanning the crowd and watching the students. Nothing would seem out of the ordinary to anyone else because to everyone else he was merely her teacher, nothing more.
“Are you having a good time, Rachel?” he asked, his eyes still watching the dance floor. He sounded like any teacher would while talking to a student and it didn’t sit well with her.
“I’m having a wonderful time, Mr. Schuester. Thank you for asking.” There was a small waver in her voice and she hoped he didn’t hear it.
Rachel tried to smile as he tapped his foot against hers once again but found herself fighting tears instead. She stood abruptly, mumbling an “excuse me,” before heading to the exit of the gym. She was on the way to the restroom when she realized that anyone could be in there. She didn’t want to have to explain this. She took a detour, going to Will’s office instead; no one would find her there. She didn’t have to worry about reining in her emotions.
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Will sighed softly as Rachel got up from the table and left the gym. He could see how shiny her eyes were. He hated that she was hurting. He had been watching her all night and she seemed to be having a good time, but he knew how hard this must be for her. He wished he could give her this. He wished that he could dance with her in front of everyone. But he couldn’t. As the second slow song began, Will stood from the table and slipped out of the gym unnoticed.
The first place he looked was his office. He wasn’t sure why but he knew she would be there. He was proven right when he heard her soft sobs as he opened the door. His heart broke at the sight in front of him. Rachel was sitting in the chair in front of his desk with her head in her hands. He quickly but quietly closed the door behind him, smiling softly when he realized he could still hear the music.
He slowly walked over to her and held out his hand, speaking softly. “May I have this dance?”
Rachel’s head snapped up at the sound and her red eyes almost killed him. But when she gave him a small smile and placed her hand in his, Will smiled brightly.
“I would love to,” she said quietly. He squeezed her hand gently as she stood.
Reaching out, he wiped the tears from her face and pulled her to him. He rested their joined hands on his chest and wrapped his other arm around her waist. Swaying to the music, Rachel’s head lay against his shoulder.
“You look absolutely beautiful tonight, Rachel,” he whispered.
“Thank you. You look very handsome in your tux,” she said into his chest. “Thank you for this,” she said softly, as she squeezed his upper arm.
“I’m sorry that it has to be in my office, and that I can’t dance with you out there. I’m sorry I can’t give you everything you deserve.” He had been thinking about it all night, how who he was and what they were, wasn’t fair to her.
She shook her head slightly before pulling back and looking up at him. “You give me everything I could ever want,” she said, focusing on his eyes and pleading with him to believe her.
Breaking his own rule, Will leaned down slightly, giving her a soft kiss. The kiss quickly changed into something else. Their lips moved fervently against each other and Will swiped his tongue along her bottom lip, begging for entrance. When she opened her mouth to him, a slight moan coming from her, Will took advantage of it, sliding his tongue in her mouth and letting it dance with hers.
The kiss was deep and heated. Will wrapped his arms around her, guiding her to the nearest wall. He knew where this was heading and though Will promised himself he would never cross that line at school, he didn’t want to stop it. Rachel’s small hands were gripping at his biceps, pulling him closer to her. Will pressed his body against her and reached into his back pocket. He pulled back from her lips, looking through his wallet for the condom he had put there, as Rachel started to work on his pants, unbuckling his belt and quickly making work of the zipper, pushing them and his boxers down.
They both knew this would be quick; the music had changed to a faster dance beat and he was sure people would start to wonder where both had gone. Still, he paused while opening the condom, as he felt Rachel’s small hand encircling him, slowly but firmly moving up and down.
“Oh my god, honey,” Will let out as he dropped his head to her shoulder. “That feels so good.”
She responded by kissing his neck, her teeth grazing over his skin. Will quickly put on the condom, bending down slightly to push the bottom of her dress up, lifting her up at the same time. She immediately wrapped her legs around his waist. Pushing her panties to the side, Will tested her with two fingers. She moaned softly, her face resting in the crook of his neck. She was ready and Will didn’t wait to push into her. They both let out sounds as they connected. They didn’t have a lot of time.
He let her adjust before he began moving inside her. The music was a faster pace and Will found his thrusts unconsciously matching the beat. She was biting down on his neck, trying to stay quiet and Will was trying to hold back any sounds as well. It was fast and hard and so good. It wasn’t long before she fell over the edge and he felt her tighten around him, causing his own release.
They stayed like that for a moment, Rachel against the door, Will resting against her, both catching their breath. Slowly lowering her legs, Rachel found herself being placed gently on the ground. Her hands rested on his chest and she looked up at him though dark lashes. His eyes were dark and hers reflected the same desire. He leaned towards her; she quickly returned the kiss. Both knew they had to get back out there but they took a couple more minutes just for them. After cleaning up and situating their clothes, Rachel gave him a sweet smile before heading back to the dance floor.
She walked into the gym a little brighter, happier about the whole night. She had gotten her dance with Will and that was all she wanted though being with him helped too. Feeling that connection, made her feel loved and safe. She never really thought she would have that feeling in her life and she was never going to let it go. It wasn’t long before it was time for her solo. As she got up on the make shift stage, she looked out at the people, smiling softly as she saw Will re-enter the gym, standing against a wall in the back.
The music started and as she sang ‘A Thousand Years ’ by Christina Perri, her eyes never left Will’s; she had chosen it for him to express just how she felt, to express how much she needed him and loved him and never wanted to leave his side. She never even noticed the tall, football player in front of him. He was dancing with the beautiful Quinn Fabray, but his eyes showed hope as they were focused only on the brunette.
Rating: R (NC-17 overall)
Pairings/Characters: Will/Rachel
Spoilers: Follows canon through A Very Glee Christmas; uses ideas from rest of season 2
Disclaimer: All things Glee belong to Ryan Murphy and Fox. I’m just borrowing them.
Summary: They say life is a series of starts and stops. For Will and Rachel, that couldn't be more true.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
NEW:Chapter 6
A/N: Hey everyone. After an extended hiatus, I am back! I’ve missed this story and I’ve missed all of you. I’m so sorry for the delay. This chapter is shorter than my previous ones but it is more of a transition and sets up a little of what is to come. Please let me know what you think. Reviews motivate me greatly and I’m always open to constructive criticism.
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It was nothing Rachel had ever expected but over the course of the last few months, she had fallen utterly and completely in love with Will. Consummating that relationship, sharing herself with him fully, made her feel as though nothing could touch them; however, the situation was complicated and dangerous and she knew they wouldn’t be in the clear until after she graduated. They had a long way to go but after their weekend together, Rachel had never felt more confident about anything.
That’s why she hadn’t expected Mercedes to pull her aside after glee that Monday. Rachel was confused by the tone in her voice but agreed to go home with her to talk. On the ride to her house, Rachel grew more and more nervous. Did Mercedes know something? She and Will had been so careful; she didn’t know how anything could be suspected. She drove silently behind Mercedes, rehearsing her excuse for Saturday over and over again. Once they got to their destination and up to Mercedes’ bedroom, Rachel sat on cross legged on the bed, nervously playing with her hands. The other diva watched her curiously.
“I didn’t want to bring this up at school. You never know who might be listening,” Mercedes said softly, surprising Rachel.
“I can explain why I told my dads I was here on Saturday,” Rachel interjected quickly, silently cursing herself for sounding desperate. She never really thought about what would happen if she was in this situation, if someone possibly knew about her and Will. The truth was she was a great actress but a terrible liar. She had to do it though, for Will. He couldn’t get into trouble because of her.
Mercedes held her hands up. “Rachel, I don’t want to know. You don’t have to explain.”
“Mercedes, please. Let me-”
“No,” she interrupted firmly, throwing the brunette off. “It isn’t my business. I don’t want you to explain. Just give me a warning next time. If I hadn’t come up with that lie as fast as I did, you would be in trouble right now.”
Rachel sat stunned that Mercedes wasn’t upset. They had never been the best of friends but she was glad what little progress they had made wasn’t ruined. She also couldn’t believe that Mercedes was willing to lie for her. Rachel had always gotten the impression that Mercedes believed everyone catered to her and didn’t want to upset her. That made this all the more shocking.
“Thank you, Mercedes. I am sorry I put you on the spot and in that situation.”
“Be careful, Rachel. He’s much older than you.” Mercedes said bluntly but with a kindness in her voice.
Rachel’s eyes widened. “What are you talking about?”
“We both know what I am talking about. Don’t act like you don’t know,” Mercedes warned.
Rachel was silent a moment before looking the other girl in the eye. “I love him,” she stated simply.
“I know you do. You’ve been happy and less annoying and that’s my only reason for not turning him in right now.”
“Mercedes, please! You can’t tell anyone!”
“Rachel, calm down. I’m not going to. Just promise me you’ll be careful? That you know what you are doing? We may not always see eye to eye but I do care about you. I don’t want to see him hurt you.”
“He’s not going to hurt me,” she said confidently.
“I hope you are right. I hope for his sake you are. I’ll take him down if he does. … or if you get the solos that are rightfully mine,” she finished, teasing Rachel and lightening the mood.
Rachel laughed softly, still a little nervous that someone knew. She didn’t know what to do next. Should she tell Will? Would he end it if he knew? He was so set on no one finding out. This could ruin everything. She took a deep breath and swiped at the tears she didn’t even realize had gathered in her eyes. “Thank you, Mercedes.”
“You’re welcome. Now, let’s discuss prom…”
~~~~~
Prom night arrived and, though Rachel was excited to be going with her friends, performing for her classmates and dressed in a simple, flowy pink dress she had salvaged from a thrift store, she wished she could dance with Will, her boyfriend, at her prom. Instead, she was quickly becoming the third wheel in the trio she was a part of for the evening. She was surprised to see Sam and Mercedes hitting it off so well but she would have to admit that they were cute together. She couldn’t help but smile when they laughed at each other’s jokes and talked in hushed tones. She and Mercedes had slowly become friends over the past year but since their conversation earlier that week, she felt even closer to the fellow diva. It felt good to know that there was someone in her corner.
Rachel smiled brightly as Mercedes and Sam both pulled her out to the dance floor when a fast, poppy tune came on. She really was having a good time dancing with the glee club; it was the slow songs that made her a little melancholy. They were played in pairs to allow the couples more time to dance together but dancing in Sam’s arms wasn’t the same as dancing in Will’s, and she knew exactly how Will’s arms would feel around her. It didn’t help that he was here as a chaperone. As she danced, she caught his eyes over Sam’s shoulder and returned his small smile. It was a sweet gesture but it was hard for her to deal with. The difficulty of their relationship seemed to be suddenly staring her in the face and she hated it.
After another round of dancing, she made her way off of the dance floor, as Sam and Mercedes swayed together to the slow music. Sitting down at a table, she tried not to focus on all of the other couples and instead found herself staring at the tablecloth, lost in thought. She didn’t even notice when someone sat next to her, only to be drawn out of her daze as the person’s foot tapped against her own. She looked over and was surprised to see Will sitting a respectable distance away. He was not looking at her, instead scanning the crowd and watching the students. Nothing would seem out of the ordinary to anyone else because to everyone else he was merely her teacher, nothing more.
“Are you having a good time, Rachel?” he asked, his eyes still watching the dance floor. He sounded like any teacher would while talking to a student and it didn’t sit well with her.
“I’m having a wonderful time, Mr. Schuester. Thank you for asking.” There was a small waver in her voice and she hoped he didn’t hear it.
Rachel tried to smile as he tapped his foot against hers once again but found herself fighting tears instead. She stood abruptly, mumbling an “excuse me,” before heading to the exit of the gym. She was on the way to the restroom when she realized that anyone could be in there. She didn’t want to have to explain this. She took a detour, going to Will’s office instead; no one would find her there. She didn’t have to worry about reining in her emotions.
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Will sighed softly as Rachel got up from the table and left the gym. He could see how shiny her eyes were. He hated that she was hurting. He had been watching her all night and she seemed to be having a good time, but he knew how hard this must be for her. He wished he could give her this. He wished that he could dance with her in front of everyone. But he couldn’t. As the second slow song began, Will stood from the table and slipped out of the gym unnoticed.
The first place he looked was his office. He wasn’t sure why but he knew she would be there. He was proven right when he heard her soft sobs as he opened the door. His heart broke at the sight in front of him. Rachel was sitting in the chair in front of his desk with her head in her hands. He quickly but quietly closed the door behind him, smiling softly when he realized he could still hear the music.
He slowly walked over to her and held out his hand, speaking softly. “May I have this dance?”
Rachel’s head snapped up at the sound and her red eyes almost killed him. But when she gave him a small smile and placed her hand in his, Will smiled brightly.
“I would love to,” she said quietly. He squeezed her hand gently as she stood.
Reaching out, he wiped the tears from her face and pulled her to him. He rested their joined hands on his chest and wrapped his other arm around her waist. Swaying to the music, Rachel’s head lay against his shoulder.
“You look absolutely beautiful tonight, Rachel,” he whispered.
“Thank you. You look very handsome in your tux,” she said into his chest. “Thank you for this,” she said softly, as she squeezed his upper arm.
“I’m sorry that it has to be in my office, and that I can’t dance with you out there. I’m sorry I can’t give you everything you deserve.” He had been thinking about it all night, how who he was and what they were, wasn’t fair to her.
She shook her head slightly before pulling back and looking up at him. “You give me everything I could ever want,” she said, focusing on his eyes and pleading with him to believe her.
Breaking his own rule, Will leaned down slightly, giving her a soft kiss. The kiss quickly changed into something else. Their lips moved fervently against each other and Will swiped his tongue along her bottom lip, begging for entrance. When she opened her mouth to him, a slight moan coming from her, Will took advantage of it, sliding his tongue in her mouth and letting it dance with hers.
The kiss was deep and heated. Will wrapped his arms around her, guiding her to the nearest wall. He knew where this was heading and though Will promised himself he would never cross that line at school, he didn’t want to stop it. Rachel’s small hands were gripping at his biceps, pulling him closer to her. Will pressed his body against her and reached into his back pocket. He pulled back from her lips, looking through his wallet for the condom he had put there, as Rachel started to work on his pants, unbuckling his belt and quickly making work of the zipper, pushing them and his boxers down.
They both knew this would be quick; the music had changed to a faster dance beat and he was sure people would start to wonder where both had gone. Still, he paused while opening the condom, as he felt Rachel’s small hand encircling him, slowly but firmly moving up and down.
“Oh my god, honey,” Will let out as he dropped his head to her shoulder. “That feels so good.”
She responded by kissing his neck, her teeth grazing over his skin. Will quickly put on the condom, bending down slightly to push the bottom of her dress up, lifting her up at the same time. She immediately wrapped her legs around his waist. Pushing her panties to the side, Will tested her with two fingers. She moaned softly, her face resting in the crook of his neck. She was ready and Will didn’t wait to push into her. They both let out sounds as they connected. They didn’t have a lot of time.
He let her adjust before he began moving inside her. The music was a faster pace and Will found his thrusts unconsciously matching the beat. She was biting down on his neck, trying to stay quiet and Will was trying to hold back any sounds as well. It was fast and hard and so good. It wasn’t long before she fell over the edge and he felt her tighten around him, causing his own release.
They stayed like that for a moment, Rachel against the door, Will resting against her, both catching their breath. Slowly lowering her legs, Rachel found herself being placed gently on the ground. Her hands rested on his chest and she looked up at him though dark lashes. His eyes were dark and hers reflected the same desire. He leaned towards her; she quickly returned the kiss. Both knew they had to get back out there but they took a couple more minutes just for them. After cleaning up and situating their clothes, Rachel gave him a sweet smile before heading back to the dance floor.
She walked into the gym a little brighter, happier about the whole night. She had gotten her dance with Will and that was all she wanted though being with him helped too. Feeling that connection, made her feel loved and safe. She never really thought she would have that feeling in her life and she was never going to let it go. It wasn’t long before it was time for her solo. As she got up on the make shift stage, she looked out at the people, smiling softly as she saw Will re-enter the gym, standing against a wall in the back.
The music started and as she sang ‘A Thousand Years ’ by Christina Perri, her eyes never left Will’s; she had chosen it for him to express just how she felt, to express how much she needed him and loved him and never wanted to leave his side. She never even noticed the tall, football player in front of him. He was dancing with the beautiful Quinn Fabray, but his eyes showed hope as they were focused only on the brunette.