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Fandom: Glee
Title: Post-Reunion
Author: Paynesgrey
Characters/Pairings: Rachel/Will
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 300
Spoilers: None really but Season 2 knowledge is helpful.
Notes: Future fic. Written for the "escape" theme at [livejournal.com profile] fanfic_bakeoff.

Summary: Rachel wonders how she ended up caring for her drunk former teacher.



For a long minute, Rachel tried to remember how she came here with Will Schuester’s face in her lap.

Five years ago, of course, it would have been scandalous, and though her crush on him waned quickly, there was no denying she’d always had some feelings for him, even after she’d buried them long ago.

But now…

Mr. Schuester, which she had affectionately called “Mr. Shue” while in school, insisted that she now call him Will, but she just couldn’t. Old habits die hard.

He groaned and slightly shifted on her lap. Rachel tensed, and she looked around his bachelor pad with sympathy. He was still single and drinking occasionally, and here she was – on break from her musical’s tour to attend her five-year high school reunion – taking care of him.

Absently, she stroked his face, his soft hair, and she relaxed when she heard his even breathing. She stayed on his couch for a silent ten minutes, wondering how she was going to escape this situation before he woke up.

When he opened his bleary eyes, Rachel knew her escape plan was moot at this point, so she forced a smile when he met her eyes.

He still appeared inebriated, so Rachel thought perhaps there was hope that they could come out of this situation without either of them feeling embarrassed.

“Rachel?” he asked, holding up his hand. She took it, squeezing affectionately.

“Noah spiked the reunion punch, and you had too much.” He tried to protest, but she shushed him. “Just go to sleep now.”

He nodded and mumbled thanks, but not before adding, “Please stay.” He sounded desperate, and Rachel admitted she cared too much for him to deny his request.

As her former teacher settled within her lap, Rachel knew there was no escaping him now.

on 2011-02-28 07:18 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] eternal-moonie.livejournal.com
LOVE this Glee story!

on 2011-02-28 07:45 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you! :)

on 2011-03-02 03:05 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] joshdonnalyman.livejournal.com
This was really cute! I just love Will/Rachel. :)

on 2011-03-02 05:03 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thanks so much!

Yeah Rachel/Will is my definite OTP. I haven't found any that I like more than them. <3

on 2011-03-03 02:43 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] wistfulwatcher.livejournal.com
Beautiful snippet here, really. I love how visual this is, and how evocative it is of events before and after this moment. Along those lines, this drabble really does scream for a prequel or sequel, don't you think?

:D Thank you for the fic!

on 2011-03-03 02:01 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you for reading! Glad you enjoyed it!

Ah, who knows if there will be a sequel. I'm much better with writing short fics, but thank you for your interest. :)

on 2011-03-05 01:51 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] smittenrosebud.livejournal.com
This was entirely adorable!

I love the underlying affection Rachel has for Will, and how comfortable he feels with her. The little touches - Puck spiking the punch, Rachel having achieved her dreams, Will's perpetual bachelorhood - were really well fitted in.

I just love these two together! :)

on 2011-03-05 04:45 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you very much! :)

on 2011-03-11 03:57 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] commen-sense.livejournal.com
i haven't read much future fic in this fandom but this is great. I can totally see it playing out :D great job.

on 2011-03-11 04:02 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] quirkysmuse.livejournal.com
Thank you sweetie!

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