Glee, "Here for You" Rachel/Will [rated pg]

[quirkysmuse]

Fandom: Glee
Title: Here for You
Author: Paynesgrey
Characters/Pairing: Rachel, Will/Rachel, Will/Emma (implied)
Genre: Friendship
Rating: PG
Spoilers: up to "Sectionals" and beyond
Word Count: 300
Disclaimer: I do not own Glee or make profit from it.
Notes: Written for the "yielding" theme at fanfic_bakeoff. If I could make it longer I would.

Summary: Rachel is always there for him.



Rachel Berry has no illusions. Schoolgirl crushes are silly and absurd; she knows this now. Still, she understands Mr. Schuester much better. In a way, they are closer and more compatible as friends. They continue this way throughout high school. Sure, they don't always agree. She goes above his head, and often he sabotages her spotlight. But against her pride, she always yields to his reasoning.
She'd never easily forgive or understand anyone else.

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She just wants him to be happy and supports his affection for Ms. Pillsbury. They are sickeningly sweet and perfect for each other, and Rachel is his biggest cheerleader when his ex-wife tries to ruin it. She helps Ms. Pillsbury, and she lets Mr. Schue confide in her.
They have their best conversations late nights after rehearsal. Mr. Shuester's sad eyes and conflicted expression always change after they talk. Rachel pats his shoulder, and she empowers him to be brave.

He doesn't hug her. He doesn't say anything, but she can see the gratitude in his eyes.

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Years later she becomes a star, and she couldn't have done it without Mr. Schue. When she lands the lead in Cats, Mr. Shue is front and center. She appears on stage and sees his face and Rachel feels she can do anything. She leaves everyone breathless and rave reviews are imminent.

When he comes back to her dressing room, she leaps into his arms and he twirls her around like he did when they won Nationals. He tells her how proud he is, and suddenly Rachel sees his loneliness subside. The Emmas and Terris of the world may leave him, but Rachel never will.

Will Schuester will always be her biggest fan, but Rachel Berry is his truest friend, the only woman who will ever understand him.

Comments

[myr-soleil.livejournal.com]

I loved this. It feels very true to their relationship.

[quirkysmuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you for reading. :o)

[commen-sense.livejournal.com]

wow... your muse is FAST! XD I loved this! Rachel/Will definitely have one of the stronger bonds on the show and I can totally see Rachel always loving Will for supporting her and being there in turn for him.

*loves*

[quirkysmuse.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Well, those new promo pictures really helped. XD

[irlandesak.livejournal.com]

Beautiful. I love Will/Rachel and need them to sing together again and keep that bond. I do think they get each other in a way that no one else can.

[quirkysmuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you.
I definitely think Will and Rachel share a connection that some people just can't see. :)

[tattooedsiren.livejournal.com]

Awww. So cute.

[quirkysmuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[smittenrosebud.livejournal.com]

I love the stability of their relationship, how she's there for him through his disastrous relationships and he's there for her thoughout her career. I liked how you didn't spell it out, but you can picture her picking up the pieces after Teri/Emma and him rehearsing with her even after she's left glee club behind.

Just lovely :)

[quirkysmuse.livejournal.com]

Wow, thank you for the great review.
Glad you enjoyed it. :)