"I've never been a fan of heights"
Fiona and Imogen were at the top of the ferris wheel, Fiona looked at bit uneasy considering her fear of heights.
"It's not the heights I'm scared of" Imogen said
"Okay Imogen, incase I die on this thing there's something I need to tell you" Fiona blurted out
Imogen faced Fiona and took in a breath "Okay"
"I.." Fiona couldn't seem to find the right words. So instead she leaned in and kiss Imogen. After a few seconds Fiona released her lips from hers and looked into her shocked brown eyes
"Ever since the first week of school I've had this silly school-girl-crush on you and I can't seem to make it go away. Which is a big reason why I thought moving to New York would be-"
"Fiona!" Imogen interrupted her rambling
Imogen placed her hand on Fiona's shoulder and caught her lips with hers. This time Imogen was the one to kiss Fiona. It lasted longer than their first kiss. The kiss was passionate, Imogen pulled away slowly and looked Fiona right in the eye
"I've wanted to do that for so long.. I don't know what it means" Imogen removed her hand from her shoulder
"I hope it means that you like me?"
"Could I be more obvious?" Imogen's smile faded away to the thought of Fiona leaving
"But you're leaving forever which really really really sucks"
"Well, what if I'm not?" Fiona saw Imogen's face lit up and it made butterflies in her stomach.
The Ferris wheel started again which brought the girls out of their gaze. Once they touched the ground they interlocked their fingers and spent the last few hours walking around and playing games. The couple caught up with Holly J and walked with her.
"Look at you two all holding hands" Holly J said which cause Fiona and Imogen to giggle
"Ooh cotton candy! Be right back" Imogen let go of Fiona's hand and went to the cotton candy machine
"We had an interesting talk at the top of the Ferris wheel" Fiona beamed
"Ah interesting"
"There may have been kissing"
"Fiona Coyne you smooth talkin' seductress"
"All I had to do was tell her how I felt and turns out she feels the same"
"So she lesbian? Bi?" Holly J wondered
"She's..questioning, but we're gonna figure it out together"
"What over Skype?" Holly J joked, but she saw Fiona look down
"No...you do realize your mom wants me to send you back to New York"
"And you will" Fiona chimed "But after the holidays, I wanna come back here. My home"
Holly J stayed silent and absorbed Fiona's commitment to coming back. Fiona clearly loved being in Toronto.
"What you're not gonna try to talk me out of it?"
"Well you will have alotta explaining to do, but if this is where you wanna be then stay"
Fiona and Holly J took a seat on the sidewalk where Holly J permanently marked her hand prints on the concrete.
"Well I'll be 18 soon so I'll get a job, a roommate. It's not gonna be easy, but it has to be possible. Even without a stupid trust fund"
"I'll have your back, and you're tough"
"I learned from the best"
"Hm" Holly J felt pride in herself knowing that her best friend sees nothing but toughness in her
Fiona drifted her eyes to Imogen, who was holding 3 cotton candies. Fiona couldn't help but giggle at her adorableness. Holly J turned to the direction Fiona was staring at and smiled.
"Well new attitude, new love life. Next semester's gonna be a hoot"
"What would you expect?" Fiona still kept staring at the girl as if this is all a dream.
After the Frostival, the trio went back to Fiona's loft and helped her pack. Fiona took one last look at her loft and shut the door. On their way to the airport Fiona seem to notice that Imogen hasn't said a word to her, it freaked her out, but once Imogen gave her a smile through the mirror she calmed down. They arrived at the airport and waited for the plane to be ready for boarding.
"I'll get you guys some snacks" Holly J offered and left the two girls in an awkward silence
"So.. this is it." Fiona couldn't bear to hear the sadness in Imogen's voice
"It'll only be for the break, I promise" Fiona took in Imogen's hand letting her know everything's going to be okay.
Imogen gave her a weak smile, she knew that she'll be back, but the thought of her best friend/crush leaving her alone messes with her mind. Holly J came back with some snacks and waited for Fiona's flight to come.
After 30 minutes the flight to New York is ready for boarding. Fiona informed Holly J to come to New York as soon as she's done visiting her parents. Then it comes down to her and Imogen. She never thought that she will kiss her girl AND leave her on the same night. Fiona gave Imogen a long embrace and a quick kiss, but before Fiona could pull away, Imogen put her hand on her neck and deepened the kiss. Fiona could taste the mix of Imogen's strawberry lip gloss and the saltness of her tears. Fiona pulled away and looked at the teary brunette
"You're making it really hard to say goodbye" Fiona's voice cracked
"Then don't say goodbye" Imogen took Fiona's hands into hers "Just say.. 'See you later'"
Fiona nodded "Okay...See you later Imogen"
"See you later Fiona"
Imogen walked Fiona to the entrance and stopped there. Fiona gave the attendant her ticket and went forward, she turned around and got one last look of Imogen, flashed her a smile, and proceed walking into the tunnel.
Imogen felt alone all over again, she already misses Fiona and it hasn't been 5 minutes. Holly J walked over to Imogen and put her arm around her
"Don't worry Imogen, she'll be back before you'll know it"
"I know, she just..left too soon"
Holly J understood where Imogen was coming from, it hurts to see the one you love go so soon. Holly J and Imogen stood at the window where the plane was at and watched as it took off into the horizon. Imogen fell into tears once again and Holly J just held her. Holly J was a great friend, so caring and full if warmth. After a few minutes they headed back to the car and drove Imogen home. On their way to Imogen's house, Imogen was about to call her dad, to tell him she was almost home, when something else caught her eye. A message from Fiona.
Fiona- Immy! I miss you already :( I'll text you when I get to NY okay? Goodnight xoxo
Imogen smiled, who knew a simple text can make her stomach do flip-flops like crazy. She started counting down to the seconds to talk to her crush.
Meanwhile on the plane, Fiona couldn't help but notice a particular couple on her left side. They were laughing, giggling, and feeding each other candy. Fiona envy them instantly, she wanted that with Imogen. She wanted everything to do with Imogen. Fiona kept staring at them, but not in an obvious way of course, just enough to where she could feel her jealously rising up. One of them got up to use the bathroom, Fiona took this opportunity to talk to the blonde girl across from her.
"Hello" Fiona greeted
"Hi?" Her tone was serious
"Um sorry to bother, but I couldn't help but notice that you two are adorable together"
"Oh, thank you." The blonde's tone seems relaxed now "Sorry I didn't get your name?"
"My names Fiona, and you are?"
"Quinn" She stuck out her hand for a formal hand shake. Fiona shook her hand
"Nice to meet you Quinn. If you don't mind me asking: How long have you guys been dating?"
Quinn blushed at the question "We've been dating almost a year now"
Fiona instantly hated them now, they had the one thing Fiona wanted: a happy healthy long-term relationship. Quinn and Fiona talked about themselves getting to know each other, making sure not to expose too much, until Fiona felt as if someone was staring at her. She turn towards the bathroom and she found a girl staring at her with jealously, the brunette walked toward her and took her seat next to Quinn.
"Who are you?" The brunette erupted
"Um, im- im Fiona"
"Well Fiona, what were you and my girlfriend talking about?" Emphasis on the word 'girlfriend'
"Babe, calm down. She just wanted to know how long we are dating" Quinn put her hand over her girlfriends and it automatically relaxed her.
"Sorry, I get jealous way too easy" Embarrassment took over her face "I'm Rachel Berry by the way"
Rachel extended her arm for a hand shake and to show her she means no harm. Fiona shook her hand.
"It's okay, you kinda scared me for a second there" Fiona confessed
"Here that Quinn, I'm scary"
"Yes, you are very scary" Quinn said in a childish tone. She leaned in and captured Rachel's lips with hers. It was meant for a quick kiss, but then it grew more intense.
Fiona felt uncomfortable yet jealous of their love life 'Why can't I have that?' She thought.
Fiona cleared her throat hinting them that Fiona was still here. Quinn and Rachel both escaped the kiss and their faces became red.
"Sorry, we tend to get lost in our own little land" Rachel said
"It's okay" Fiona sighed angrily
If Rachel knew anything about anger; it was the tone in her voice, that 'stop rubbing it in my face' tone. "Is there something wrong Fiona?" She asked
Fiona was unsure whether to tell her, her problems to a stranger who might not even care. Fiona took a good look at Rachel; Her face filled with concern.
"I kissed the girl of my dreams and I left her. . .on the same night. The worst part is we didn't make anything official or talk about it"
"I'm sorry to hear that. Why are you going to New York?"
"Family problems" Fiona stopped herself from revealing too much detail
"Then I'm pretty sure she'll understand why you had to leave" Quinn jumped into the conversation "How long are you staying in New York?"
"Just for Christmas break"
Quinn and Rachel exchanged glances as if they could read each others mind. Rachel got out a piece of paper and wrote down her and Quinn's number "Here"
Fiona got the piece of paper "What's this for?"
"We're gonna be in New York too, so if you want to hang out just give us a call" Rachel gave her a warming smile
"Thank you" Fiona laid back into her seat while Quinn and Rachel got lost in their land again
'Yup, still jealous' She thought
In the morning, Imogen woke up to the sound of vibration under her head she pulled out her phone and almost screamed, she quickly answered.
"Fiones!"
"Good morning Immy!" Imogen felt her stomach turn in knots, she loved it when Fiona called her that
"How did your flight go?"
"Kinda had a upside-downside: the upside was I met some new people, they seem pretty cool"
"And the downside?"
Fiona just realized she couldn't tell her the real reason why, it might hurt Imogen's feelings considering they aren't really official.
"Um, just. . .the guy next to me was snoring really loud" Imogen notice Fiona's voice was a bit odd
"You should have gone ninja on him"
"Then pull out a blade on him" Both girls laughed "Hey I'll call you later, I'm going to spend the day with my mom and I wanna ask you something when I get back"
"Yea sure! I'll be waiting" Imogen said with her flirtatious tone
"Bye Immy"
"Bye Fiones" Imogen hung up
Imogen walked around her room for almost 10 minutes thinking what she should do today, or in this case her whole winter break. She unlocked her phone and dialed Eli's number, it rang twice.
"Hello?"
"Hey Eli! Um, what are you doing?"
"Hanging out with Adam and Becky. Why what's up?"
"Will you guys mind if I tag along?"
"Yes. We no want you tagging" Eli teased
"Elliii!" She whined
"I'm kidding Imogen, we'll go pick you up in a bit"
"Kay bye!" Imogen hanged up
Imogen waited 20 minutes then her door bell rang. She got up and open the door to reveal her little gang of misfits. . .and one saint.
"You ready?" Adam asked
"Lead the way captain" Imogen locked her door and went out and about with her friends.
They all ended up in Chinatown, Toronto. Imogen has never been to this side of town, filled with great food, interesting shows, and the great smell of burning food. She feels like she's in wonderland, Imogen got out her phone and opened up the camera
"Guys! Let's take a selfie" Imogen yelled and everyone posed; Eli creeping over Imogen's shoulder, Adam winked, and Becky pointing at the camera. They all gather round Imogen to look at the picture. It was priceless. Imogen posted the picture on Instagram saying:
"With the bffffls at Chinatown :D"
Imogen wished this day would never end. The gang walked to a stand that said "Coins with Names" The coins actually had names graved onto it. Eli called Imogen over and gave her a coin, but not just any coin, it was a Fiona coin. Imogen's body suddenly felt the life getting sucked out of her, she missed the blue-eyed girl very deeply. Eli gave her a soft punch on her arm "Get it? Fiona Coin" He joked
"Very funny Goldsworthy" Imogen tossed the coin with the rest of the other coins
"You're not gonna buy it?"
"Why would I?"
"So you can have Fiona everywhere you go?" Eli started to get defensive yet added a dash of sweet.
"Eli! Can we just forget about Fiona for a couple more hours so I can enjoy my day without having to miss her more?" Imogen snapped
Eli nodded and walked towards Becky and Adam. Once he looked away from her, she went looking for the Fiona coin and purchased it.
Fiona had an amazing day with her mother, they caught up on all the gossip, shopping, and of course the house arrest. Fiona still doesn't know whats going on, all she knew was that her money and funds are frozen. It was still early in the day she got out that piece of paper that Rachel gave her and called her up.
"Hello?" Rachel answered
"Hey Rachel, it's me Fiona"
"Hey Fiona! What can I do you for?"
"I was wondering if you guys wanted to go walk around and do some shopping?"
Rachel practically squealed in excitement "Of course we will!"
Fiona beamed, she finally has friends outside of Toronto. She can hear Rachel yelling at her girlfriend "Quinn get up! We're going shopping!" Fiona laughed
"Meet me at Grounded Organic Coffee in an hour?"
"Will do, bye Fiona!"
"Bye" Fiona hung up.
Meanwhile at Rachel's apartment, Rachel practically dragged Quinn out of bed so she can get ready.
"Quinn! Get off your lazy ass now!" Rachel trying to get her girlfriend on her feet
"But I'm tired! Wake me up in an hour"
"Quinn Fabray, if you don't get up this instant I will-"
Before Rachel could finish her threat, Quinn's lips smashed against hers. Quinn glided her tongue on Rachel's bottom lip for entrance. Rachel opened her mouth and was met with Quinn's tongue exploring her, licking the roof of her mouth. Rachel couldn't help but moaned when Quinn bit and sucked on her bottom lip. After a few minutes of making love to Rachel's lips, Quinn pulled back slowly and smirked "Now can we go back to bed for a few more minutes?"
"I hate how you have this power over me"
"I know" Quinn wrapped Rachel in her arms and playfully tackled her onto their bed
Fiona was sitting at a table in the coffee shop waiting for Rachel and Quinn. Fiona took this time to check her social media, she was scrolling down on her Instagram feed and stumbled upon a picture that Imogen posted 'She looks happy' She thought. Which reminded her that she needed to call Imogen. Fiona dialed Imogen's number
"Hey Fiones!" Imogen greeted
"Hey Immy, how was your day?"
"Splendid! I went to Chinatown with two misfits and one saint, also went shopping" Fiona was glad to hear Imogen having fun and exploring
"Thanks for the invite Moreno" Fiona joked
"Well Coyne, if you stayed a bit longer you could have had fun too. So don't go blaming me"
"Well played" Fiona giggled "Oh um I need to ask you something"
"What is it Fiona?"
Just before Fiona could speak, Rachel and Quinn walked over to Fiona's table and sat down with her "Hey Fiona!" Quinn said cheerfully
"Hey guys!" Fiona gushed
"Um. .who's there with you?" Imogen sounded a tad jealous
"Just a couple of friends I met on the plane. Listen I'll talk to you when I get home. I'm so sorry"
"Don't be. Go have fun" Then the line went dead. Fiona knew she had upset Imogen
"Who was that?" Rachel asked
"My uh- friend, Imogen" Fiona paused "The girl who I kissed"
Rachel and Quinn's faces formed into two sad clowns "Sorry Fiona we didn't know, if you want-"
"Don't be sorry, lets just continue our shopping day shall we?" Fiona said, hopefully dropping the subject.
Rachel took out a list of places that had the designer clothes, in style clothing line, and huge sales. Fiona has never met anyone that loves shopping as much as she did 'This girl could be my long-lost sister' She thought.
After their coffee meet, they started hunting down all the huge sales. Fiona didn't have much money to spend, but she was glad that it was almost Christmas so the sales are 87% off EVERYTHING. The trio walked down the streets of New York like they own it, everyone parted like the Red Sea when they came by.
Fiona never felt this good shopping, she's lucky that she has Quinn and Rachel as her friends. She's learned so much about them they're really an open book, well Rachel was, Quinn seemed like the type of person you really have to know just so she will be comfortable with you. As for Rachel she's just full of spirit and confidence and so tiny! You can literally fit her in your pocket.
As the day came to an end Rachel scheduled another day for them to hang out; all of them agreed. They said their good nights and went home. Fiona took out her phone and texted Imogen.
Fiona- Hey are you still awake? o:
The reply was instant
Imogen- Yea I am, whats up?
Fiona- Just asking. I hope you're not mad at me
Imogen- Why would I be mad?
Fiona- Because of earlier?
After 10 minutes she still hasn't gotten a reply from the quirky artist. Fiona's low self-esteem got tangled with her feelings
'That's it. It's over. And it hasn't even begun, WHY CAN'T I JUST HAVE HER?!' Fiona's mind exploded with doubts and insecurities.
Finally, Fiona got home and went straight to her room. She stripped down from her blouse and jeans into her tank top and shorts, Fiona got into her queen sized bed and was about to close her eyes when she heard a vibration coming from her pants. She got up and read it
Imogen- I wasn't mad, I just felt left out and sad knowing people get to hang out with you and I can't :( I just miss you. . .a lot
Fiona couldn't help the smile that was forming on her face, she quickly typed
Fiona- I'm really sorry Immy, I promise I will make it up to you. I'm going to call you tomorrow morning and we are gonna talk because I miss you too
Again, the reply was instant
Imogen- Ooh I finally get your undivided attention, lucky me ;) Goodnight Fiones
Fiona- You'll always have my attention. Goodnight Immy (:
Fiona felt her doubts and any other nonsense lifted off her body, she's not going to screw up this time, this time she is giving it her all. . .with the help of one blonde and a tiny brunette.