Hey, People!

New story, Yay!

This one is different than anything I've done so far. I won't say much, cause you need to find out yourselves, but I can say two things; One is that it's my first Pezberry story and it's so much fun! It's going to take them some time, but it'll be so worth it.

The second it that I'm writing it with the amazing Nephewsnixx [check him out on this site and on Tumblr]. Writing with someone is definitely an exciting experience and it makes the story ten times better than it could've been. So a huge thank you to him!

Warnings: D/S relationship, sexual themes, harsh language, some abuse, eating disorder. You're not going to let it scare you, right?

We hope you'll enjoy it! :)

Rachel slowly makes her way out the back of the dance studio where she rehearses for the plays she partakes in, this time she was more exhausted than usual. After all she's playing Elphaba from 'Wicked', she needed to work extra hard to be able to perfect that role. "Man that was a pain..", She thought to herself as she took a turn, and made it out of the studio. Rachel then checked her clock, it was close to 9 pm and she needed to get home as soon as possible.
Sadly, the second she stepped from under the covered area, rain poured down. Rachel looked up at the night sky, irritated at the world she lets out a quiet "Fuck..". Quickly she paced towards the end of the alleyway, but she stopped at the sound of heavy, faint breathing.

A blonde girl, who looked terrible, her clothes were ripped and dirtied up. Hair was messy, and the poor thing's face had scratches and bruises. She clearly looks as if she's been through hell, and was still wanting to run from whatever hell she made it out from.

Rachel kneels in front of this girl, showing concerned eyes. "Hey. Are you okay, honey?" She spoke calmly while reaching her hand out, but this girl quickly swats Rachel's hand and tries to crawl away from the brunette. The young blonde quietly screaming out in pain as her attempts draw to a halt. Rachel frowns at the sight of this young woman in so much pain, she quickly walks to the injured blonde. "At least let me help you get somewhere safe." Demanded Rachel as she carefully wraps the young girl's arm over her shoulder and begins to lift her up a bit.

Dani looks at her suspiciously; she learned by now that she shouldn't trust anyone, it never ends up good. So she tries to release herself from this Rachel chick's hold, although everything hurts and her body is tired.

Rachel stopped after a few feet from the studio, and looked at the girl she's holding. "It'll be okay, it maybe hard to trust anyone, and in this crazy state I wouldn't blame you." She gave out a soft giggle, then changed her mood back to a serious one. "I won't hurt you. Do you live near by, do you have any family we can try to reach?" Rachel asked while furrowing her eyebrows.

Is this girl telling her the truth? Dani tries to stay strong; she feels like she's close to breaking down. Maybe she can just tell her she lives nearby and she'd leave her. But she can't open her mouth. Dani feels dizziness, she's too weak for this.

Rachel gently gripped the young girl a little tighter and started to walk down the sidewalk, avoiding any random stranger that was in their way. "Are you hungry? You look like you could eat an elephant." She playfully pointed out before approaching a 7-Eleven. "Do you want anything? A soda, water, just give me something that tells me what I can get for you."

Dani averts her eyes, she knows nothing comes free and she doesn't have any money. This woman seems different than the others, but you never can be too careful. Yes, she hungry, starving even, but she's too scared.

Rachel tilted her head slightly then nodded "I'm gonna get you something." She insisted as she took them up to the front of the store. "Here," Rachel let go of the girl, took her jacket off then gave it to the young blonde, "It's too cold for you not to have one of these on. I also got like 50 more of those coats so you can keep that." She smiled and winked at the other girl.

Sudden warmth go through Dani's thin body. She lay on the wall next to the store, desperately trying to keep her balance. Rachel is a total stranger, she thinks to herself, yet she seems to care for her. Now she have a new fear; how long until Rachel goes back to her life and Dani's back alone in those cold, lonely, scary streets.

Rachel went inside the store, being quick to grab a few sandwiches, then trailed over towards the drink section. "Damn, what do I get her for a drink.." She mumbled to herself, grabbing a juice, soda, water, and a pint of milk. With a bunch of things in her hands, she struggled to get to the register, once she did she paid for the items, picked up the bags and walked out of the store.

Dani's heart beating faster, she knows she's going to be alone again shortly. She shouldn't have dragged this lady to her mess and cause her to spend money on her. She needs to leave, go back to her quiet corner and hope for the best.

Rachel switched hands, then reached out towards the young girl with her free hand. "Come here, I'm gonna make sure you're taken care of before I remotely think of letting you go on your own." Rachel said as she moved a bit closer.

Dani doesn't know what she feels, it's been such a long time since someone cared for her like that. She sneezes and wrap the jacket tightly around her body. She looks up at Rachel, her lips trembling. She knows what's coming next.

Rachel once again helped the woman up, keeping a smile on her face. "Hey, you're gonna be okay. I promise." She whispered before walking. "So.. Do you like music? If so, who do you listen to?" Rachel trying to break the ice, but gets a feeling that she might be trying a tad too hard.

The younger girl leans on Rachel, too tired to carry her own weight. Music.. It's been such a long time since.. No, Dani slightly shakes her head, there's no point thinking about those things. This woman was very nice to her, but it doesn't mean anything; the street is her home and she needs to take care of herself.

For a while it seems as if Rachel's attempts at comforting the young woman, at this rate Rachel should probably give up. But it isn't her style, no she was almost set on trying to figure out who this woman was. "My apartment is just around the corner, if you want, you could get yourself clean and crash at my place for awhile." she offered.

Once again Dani's body tense up. She knows the drill by now; someone act nice to you, like they really care, then when you let your guards down you're captured and can't escape. Although she desperately needs what Rachel offering her, Dani can't risk it.

Rachel could tell that she wasn't getting through to the woman, and released a sigh as she rubbed the young blonde's shoulder, "You don't have to stay with me, if you don't want to. But I won't allow you to stay in this condition, at the very least accept my offer for a shower, and some nice, clean clothes. Then afterwards, I can make you a little side dish to go along with your sandwiches."

The younger girl's stomach made some noises, it's been a while since she last ate. Dani took a deep breath, deep inside she knows that this woman is not like others she met on the street. She lifts her eyes and looks in Rachel's eyes; they're bright and honest. Dani feels like she needs to take this leap of faith if she doesn't want to starve to death.

"Come on, hon. Momma Rachel is gonna make sure you're good and fed." Rachel said with little excitement. "God I sound like my roommate.." She continued as she walked into the building. "There's gonna be some stairs, make sure to grab the handrail to your right."

Dani's heart skips a beat at Rachel's words and she tries to hold back the tears. Her eyes glue to Rachel; searching for a reason not to trust her, looking forward the moment the softness will pass. She's so concentrated that she doesn't hear Rachel's words and almost trips.

A gasp is heard from Rachel "Oh my god, are you okay?" She asked in a slight panicked tone of voice. "You're not hurt, are you? Well outside of the injuries you already have?" Rachel used a bit more strength to keep up the near fatigued young girl. "Let's get inside." She said while slowly, but surely, getting up the stairs.

Dani nods, she needs to look strong or else Rachel will throw her out. She gulps and takes the last steps to the door.

Rachel set the groceries down and dug into her pocket in hopes to find her keys. Once she, did Rachel pulled them out to unlock the door, all while keeping an eye on the younger woman. She felt more and more worried her as the seconds went on. "I can't allow her to leave.. Poor girl, she deserves more.." Rachel thought to herself as she opened the door.

With her back against the wall, Dani waited for Rachel to unlock the door. She refuses to admit, even to herself, that she missed Rachel's tight hold on her body, it made her feel somewhat safe. Dani leaned her head back and clench her jaw, trying to keep her breathing even so she won't lose consciousness.

"Alright, 'mere." Rachel held onto the girl once more and walked her inside the apartment. Once they were inside, Rachel gently set the other girl on the couch. "It's not much, but it's home." She said with a smile. "Okay, so I'll let you decide on what you want to do first; you want to grab a shower real quick, or if you want to eat right now. Just saying though, I'm not a quick cook, so I can't promise the side dish by the time you'd be done chowing down." She continued as she walked back to the front door, picking up the bag and then shutting the door behind her.

Looking around her, Dani let Rachel lead her to the couch. Her body barely touched the sofa, she immediately slid down and sits next to the coffee table. She watches the brunette carrying the bag and frown, was she giving a choice? No, everything starts to feel wrong, that's not what usually happens.

Rachel noticed the frown, which caused her to frown as well. "You have no reason to trust me, I know. So, I will let you be the one to decide what you want to do first." She slowly nodded as she set the bag down on the coffee table, then pulled out each item that she bought out of the bag. After she placed the arrangement of food and drinks for the young woman, Rachel crumpled up the bag and walked into the kitchen.

Dani follows Rachel's every move. She keeps a straight face, but on the inside it's like a war; she wants to run and go back to the place she knows, cause now it's all so weird, on the other hand, something in her wanted to be back in Rachel's arms more than anything in the world. She's so used to not trust and always keep her eyes open, but something about the woman who took her in telling her she can let go.

Rachel set her duffel bag on the kitchen table, then looked to make sure she didn't forget everything. But to say her mind wasn't down, would be lying since Rachel wasn't sure what to do at this point. She has a young girl in her apartment and she knows little to nothing about her, and even less about taking care of her. "Little girl, you can make yourself at home here. I know there isn't much here to look at, but we got entertainment at least." She looked over at the young blonde, and observed her a bit more. "If you don't mind me asking, do you have a name?"

Dani looked down, she wrapped her hands around her knees and brought them close to her chest. Her breathing becomes quicker and she bites her inner cheek so she won't break down. Dani blinks a few times as she starts to see black instead of her surrounding.

Rachel heard breathing, almost similar to the kind she heard in the alley way. "Hey." She called out as she ran to the young woman, she pushed the coffee table aside, then gently placed her hands on the other girl's shoulders. "Honey, hey.. Look at me." Rachel pleaded.

The blonde felt, though she's breathing, no air is getting to her lungs. She holds her knees so tightly, she's sure she drew blood. Suddenly, she feels the familiar warmth and lean into it, while fighting to keep her eyes open.

Rachel positioned herself to where she was sitting next to the younger woman, she then rested the blonde's head against her chest, humming a soft variation of "Defying Gravity". Why she picked that song out of all the other songs she knew, well, she's playing Elphaba and that song specifically got stuck in her head.

Through her thoughts and heavy breathing, Dani starts to hear Rachel's voice and it's the most calming thing she ever heard. Rachel's voice was so delicate that Dani's muscles relaxed and she snuggles further into the woman's embrace.

As she felt a tighter grip she started to smile some, Rachel gazed down at the young woman and couldn't help but admire how strong this person is. Whatever hell that went on, she escaped, and that to Rachel, was more than enough to feel like she respected her. "I don't think I'd want you to leave.. Something tells me if I had you leave, it would be the biggest mistake of my life." She confessed as one hand strokes the blonde's hair. "I know I just met you and all, but somehow I believe fate gave you the strength to make it to my dance studio of all places."

With the small amount of strength Dani has left, she pushes herself from Rachel's body and looks at her curiously; does she really wants her to..stay? Dani bites her lower lip, she's so tempted to let this illusion take over her sense. Looking in Rachel's eyes, feeling her arms around her body, listening to her voice, it all feels so right. It's been so long since she had someone who really took care of her, Dani almost chuckles at that thought. Maybe, just maybe, this is her chance. And if not, she at least get a one normal night.

"Fate is a silly thing to believe in, but it's different. The kind of vibe I get from you, is right, it's to say the least, believable." Rachel expressed, she rested her arm on the couch, then her head on her palm as she gazed at the other woman. "You deserve a good home, that I can tell right away." she spoke. One thing Rachel had about her was reading people, it's scary how well she can adapt to others, and almost know them inside and out.

Dani even surprises herself when she leans back into Rachel. Maybe it's the exhaustion or her prayers finally were answered. Rachel's words managed to reach her locked heart and she exhales as she relaxed so more. She has good reasons for having such high walls, but at this moment she's tired and Rachel gained enough of her trust to make her believe she won't hurt her.

Rachel gave the young woman one more look of happiness, feeling more comfortable with the idea of having someone younger living in the apartment. "I love to act.. It's been a passion of mine since I was a toddler. I grew up in a small town, where people hated the idea of theater, and they hated gays even more. Well the school I went to hated gays.. But there I learned that no matter what life throws at you, you gotta throw back, but throw back some courage, and strength, also pride." She explained. "When I came to this city, I sorta was lost for a bit, didn't expect to ever make it as an actress, or a singer.. But here I am, doing a production of one of the biggest Broadway plays of the past decade.. But I ramble on too much, you're probably tired, right?" Rachel asked while yawning.

With her head against Rachel's shoulder and her body secured in the older woman's arm, Dani listen to Rachel's story. She lifts her head a little so she could look at the brunette, the younger girl admires the woman for what she went through to finally getting what she wanted. For some reason, the story strengthened the trust Dani was starting to give Rachel. She was in such deep thought that she missed most of what Rachel said. Dani heard her say 'right?' and yawn. She didn't want to interrupt Rachel from going to sleep, she's done so much for her. Dani nodded and broke the embrace, already missing the feeling of home Rachel's body gave her.

Rachel stood up and stretched for a few moments, then started walking towards her bedroom, she looked back at the younger woman and kept her smile. "Come, let's get some clean clothes, and you need to get in the shower." She expressed while lightly bobbing her head towards her room a couple times.

Worried eyes followed Rachel movement. Dani heard her talking about the shower and moved back a few feet on the floor.

"Did I say something bad?" Rachel began to worry a bit more, she keeps forgetting that she doesn't really know this girl quite yet, and that she could be rather uncomfortable with Rachel's attempts at helping. "Uh.. The shower could wait 'till morning, if you want."

It's been so long since she had a warm bath, but Dani has some unpleasant memories involving a shower. She feels the panic coming back, but she can't let it consume her, she needs to prove to Rachel that she's stronger than she looks like so this kind woman won't throw her out.

Another yawn came from Rachel; she wanted to stay up as long as possible, if it weren't for the day she had, she clearly would. "I'm gonna get you some clothes." Rachel turned to walk to her closet, feeling slightly ashamed that she owns nearly every piece of clothing she's had since she was 10, but it was a benefit in this case.

The young girl watched as Rachel left the room and wrapped her arms around her body again. She's not a trusting person, she never really was and for good reasons. But something keeps telling her that Rachel is different, that something good can happen to her if she'd stay under the care of this stranger. She wasn't big on hope to, or anything optimistic at all. Yet, Dani feels like she should listen to the small voice in her head and, at least, try. She sat in the same position, doing the best she can to breath regularly, until Rachel comes back.

A few minutes passed, Rachel had picked out a lengthy blue t-shirt, and a pair of pink pajamas to go along with it, she then walked out of the room and held both items up. "I think these fit you, I could be wrong though." Rachel's voice was rather nervous now. "I.. Uh.. Tomorrow I can take your torn up clothes over to my neighbors, he's a bit into fashion. He could probably get them looking like new." She tried to put on her Rachel Berry smile once more, but ultimately feeling more nervous than ever.

Dani nods and tries to smile; she's going to prove that she's a good girl. She wants to protest and say to Rachel that she doesn't have to go all this trouble for her, but she knows she can't. Her eyes looking up to the older woman for instruction; she immediately feels safe just by those brown eyes looking back at her.

Rachel walked to the young girl, then held her hand out. "I suck at this, but hopefully you won't hold that against me." she said with a soft chuckle.

'I can do it, I have to.' Dani tells herself and reach to hold Rachel's hand. Her hand is a bit sweaty and shaky and she scolds herself for being so weak.

Rachel took hold of the other girl's hand, and she began to help her up. "Hon, you're going to be fine. I promise." Rachel said as she adjusted her arm around the young blonde's shoulder. "Maybe tomorrow we can find out a bit more about you, maybe find your real parents." she spoke. "Then I could give them an old fashion smackdown for letting such a sweet girl go through hell.." Rachel grumbled, but switched her irked mood at the blonde's parents to the blond girl herself and smiled.

Dani was about to settle back into the comfortable hold that Rachel's arms provide her, but the moment she heard her mention her parents, Dani pushed herself from the woman. She's too weak to stand on her own, so she falls hard on the fall. Dani ignores the pain and tries to crawl away from Rachel, shaking her head.

Rachel gasped and tried to help the young girl "Honey, I wasn't meaning in the sense to give you back to them." Rachel trying to reason with her, but feeling like she had already screwed up. 'Great job Berry..' she thought to herself.

Dani feels like she's about to burst into tears and her jaw it trembling. It's becoming too much for her; she's exhausted and her feelings are everywhere. She wants to believe Rachel, she wants to feel safe again, bust she's hurt. Maybe hurt beyond repair?

Rachel slowly backed away, sitting against the wall and sighing. "I'm sorry.." she said while running one hand through her hair. "I knew I wasn't good at this, but I wanted to help you." Rachel expressed before leaning her head against the wall.

Dani freezes in her place to watch Rachel. She clenches her jaw hard, then swallow the lump in her throat. She hates that she's causing Rachel to feel bad about herself when all she did was trying to help. Dani moved closer to her and wait for Rachel to look in her eyes, she needs to see, she needs to understand that it's not her fault, that she's the first person in a long while that Dani actually want to be around. Rachel needs to look at her and get everything she feels, because Dani can't say it and she's close to breaking down.

Rachel's eyes slowly gazed upon the younger woman's, she couldn't help but feel bad, all she wanted to do at this point was hold her and not let go.. But she fears that if she tried to, that the blonde may not like that.. So much conflict going on in her mind.

She's hungry, she wants to get clean and sleep, but most of all she wants the protection Rachel's arms provide. It's ridiculous really; after all she's been through and how much she got hurt, still Dani find a tiny hope, probably because deep down she wanted someone to save her. Dani closed the distance between her body and Rachel's, she leaned to rest her head on her shoulder when she stops and looks up. A 'no' will destroy her, but she's doing it anyway. For Rachel and for herself.

Rachel looked down at the other girl, her hair was covering her eyes a bit, but she was able to give the other a smile. "Okay, you're some kind of adorable, hope you know that." Rachel wrapped her arm around the blonde's waist and held her as tightly as she could without causing pain. "I'm sorry for scaring you, honey."

Dani takes a deep breath, absorbing Rachel's sent and gaining some of her energy back. She closes her eyes and nuzzling her head into Rachel's neck. 'That's feels right.' She thinks as the tension goes away.

Rachel looked at her watch, "Damn, it's getting later by the second.." She said as she yawned. "Kid, I would love nothing more than to cuddle ya', but I got to rehearse tomorrow, and you're probably more tired than I am." Rachel slowly stood up, holding on to the young woman while doing so. "My bathroom has a nice tub, also it has the best smelling perfume in there in case you wanna wear any." She chuckled while walking to her bedroom. "I have a towel on the counter that hasn't been used also. So your shower is pretty much set, you just need to take one."

Dani pushed all the terrifying thoughts from her head, she must show Rachel she's strong and she can see how tired the woman is. She'll do it for her. 'I'll clean myself really quick, it'll be over in a minute.' Dani thinks to herself and nods. 'I can do this', she keeps telling herself.

Rachel sat on her bed, trying to get any of Mr. Sandmans' sand away from her eyes. "I think I am going to make some coffee.." Rachel says, but out of her own will she falls back on the bed. "Or I will lay here until my body heals up a bit more."

Slowly Dani closed the door behind her. She leaned on the door and took a couple of deep breathes. She looked around her a bit, getting to know her surroundings. She flinched and gritted her teeth while taking her clothes off. When she was done, Dani huffed and took a few steps forward to the bath. She placed the tips of her fingers in the water and almost smile at how warm they are. Next, Dani climbs and lays in the bath; her muscles getting released from the stress and pain, the water burns her wounds, but Dani barely feel it, she in too good of a mood at this moment. Her head rests on the edge of the bath as she moves her hands along her sore body. She closes her eyes and sink in to clean her face and hair, but the moment Dani is underwater she gets flashbacks. Her body jumps up and she re-living her dark past; she screams and shakes, she can't barely breath. In her mind, death seems the better solution. Anything just not go through this.

Rachel hears some commotion from the bathroom, which instantly causes her to get up and see what's going on. "Hon?" she opened the door to see the young girl shaking. "Oh my god!" Rachel panicked and quickly sat on her kneed holding on to the blonde "Hey, hey.. It'll be okay.. Please calm down.." Rachel pleaded, her voice was a little shaky.

Dani feels arms tighten around her and tries to fight back, "No. Please, no!" She screams as tears pour from her eyes, "Leave me, please, no!". Dani feels like she's suffocating; no air comes into her lungs and it causes her more panic. She wants them to stop, she wants to find a way to escape, but she can't. Her body feels like it's on fire, everything hurt and she's scared to death.

Rachel backs away, then grabs her phone, dialing the first number she can think of. "It'll be okay.. It'll be okay.." she continued, feeling scared for her life. "Answer, damn you.."

"What, Berry? Missed me already or did you burn the apartment?"

"Santana, this is no time for jokes. I need help, and fast. I sort a brought someone home, and they are having a panic attack, and.. And.. I don't know what to do!" Rachel lips quivered at how scared she felt, seeing the other girl in such way.

Santana smirked and sat more comfortably in her chair, "You used the fact I'm not home, brought a one night stand to our place and you gave him panic attack? I didn't think you're that bad." She's enjoying it way too much.

Rachel growled under her breath, "I did not bring a one night stand, I did not have sex, and it's not a he it's a she!" She barked at her roommate then focused her attention towards the blonde. "I need to know how I can calm someone out of a panic attack." Rachel ran her hand through her hair once more.

'A she, huh?' Santana chuckles to herself and makes a mental note to bring it up later, now Rachel sounds really scared, "Sing, Don't touch her, don't say anything, just sing."

'Well, it worked before..' Rachel thought to herself. "Okay, see you when you get home." She said as she hung up, then Rachel crawled slowly towards the tub thinking of a song to sing to the blonde.

Dani feels like she about to throw up, she can't take it anymore. She doesn't have the strength to scream or fight, she's all out of tears. Maybe if she won't fight it'll be done faster and she could go back to crawl back to her corner.

Rachel started humming a soft tune in hopes to calm the young girl down. "I need another story.." she started to sing out the lyrics to Secrets by One Republic. Continuing the song as she rests her hand on the ring of the tub, keeping an eye on the blonde.

"No.. No, please.." Dani mumbles quiet and rocking back and forwards.

"Tell me what you want to hear.." Rachel felt more worried, but continued doing what Santana suggested. Tears formed in her eyes as she sang, and all she wanted to know is how to make this young woman safe.

Inside her nightmare, Dani starts to hear a familiar voice, but this one is different then the others around her, this one actually makes her feel good. She feels like it's pulling her out or something.

Rachel carefully took the young girl's hand and carefully rubbed it. "Honey.. It's going to be okay.." She sniffled once and kept her smile at the other woman. "I-I.. I p-promise." Rachel was scared to do anything else, she's never seen anyone have a panic attack in front of her. This was a whole new territory that Rachel was unsure for a while if she should tread, but there was already a motherly instinct forming inside of her.

Still hyperventilating, Dani blinks a few times and look around her. The room is unfamiliar and she's not sure where she is or how she got there. Her eyes fall on a figure beside her; at first she can't see who the person is and tries to get away from them, but her vision becomes clearer and she can't control her action. Dani throws herself on Rachel and hold for dear life.

Rachel wrapped both arms around the blonde, holding her tight as a huge weight came off her shoulders. "It's okay.." She whispers in the woman's ear, moving one hand to her head and strokes her hair. "I'm here.. It's okay.." Rachel deep down knows that her words was heard from the other woman, but.. Did Rachel feel okay? She was too focused on assuring the girl in her arms that it was okay, but Rachel was damn near close to an attack herself.

Last waves of fear and shivers runs through Dani's thin body while she takes in Rachel's smell. It felt so real, it's like she was there all over again. But she wasn't, she's with, probably, one of the only people who ever cared for her.

Rachel's grip tightened a bit, and more tears fell from her eyes. "I-I'm here.." she said then sniffled once more. Rachel was nearly traumatized by what she saw, she had no clue what would have happened to that poor girl had Rachel not rescued her from the streets. "A-Are you okay?" she looked down at the woman, holding back as many urges to cry as she could.

Dani looks up at those comforting brown eyes and gives a short nod. It wasn't the first time she got a panic attack, she's used to them by now, but this one was much heavier than the others. She's thankful for Rachel being there to shake her off from it, if it wasn't for her, Dani would've puke and pass out for who know's how long.

"Thank god.. C-Come on, let's get you dried and dressed.." Rachel slowly stood up, picking up the towel that was on the counter, then looked back at the blonde. "Do you need help up? Or can you handle it?" she asked with a soft tone of voice.

Dani's cheeks, top of her ears and chest turned red when she realized she's still in the bath. Quickly her hands were wrapped around her body and her eyes looking everywhere but the woman in front of her.

Rachel raised a brow "What?" she asked then looked around for a few moments, then looked back at the young girl. "I don't know.. Oh.. Shit.." Rachel blushed a bit. "I will let you be." Rachel set the towel on the counter again, then quickly left the room. 'Of course Rachel, she's naked, that's why she was acting strange.' Rachel thought to herself.

Dani almost let a giggle out when she sees Rachel behavior. A shiver goes through her body and it reminds her that she needs to stand up and dress. Very carefully, Dani gets out of the bath and walk to grab the towel, making sure she won't fall and make Rachel burst inside, seeing her naked once again. She dries her hair and body, trying not to open healing wounds. When she's finished, Dani put on the clothes Rachel gave her and walk to the door. She opens it and stand awkwardly in the entrance.

Rachel was sitting at the edge of her bed, her blush barely faded away and she was trying to get that thought out of her head by watching some T.V. "S-So.. Those close fit you well?" Rachel asked nervously. How was Rachel gonna bounce back after feeling SO embarrassed, she was more focused on calming the kid down that she forgot that people tend to be naked in bathtubs.

For some reason, seeing Rachel shy like that helps Dani relax, maybe it's because she hasn't seen someone gets like that since forever. She nods and stumble a little on her way to where Rachel is; it's hard for her to stand for so long and she kind of, maybe, misses the woman's touch. She's just hoping that she's not crossing boundaries and would get punished.

Rachel patted the spot next to her "I was just catching up on my crime dramas, touring around makes you miss a lot of good shows." she smiled at the woman. "And you smell nice, and you also look better." Rachel wanted to say more, but she should wait a bit before getting too gushy over the new person that's going to be staying with them, whether Santana would like it or not, Rachel didn't care.

Dani sat next to Rachel and blush at the compliments. She felt the air thicken around her and her heart began to beat faster. Dani didn't dare to look in Rachel's eyes, the best she can is stare at the space near her legs and sometimes sneaking glimpses. She plays with her fingers nervously and feeling more stupid as time passes. She really wants to be closer to the older woman; since the bath accident she can't shake the growing feeling of loneliness and the only thing the seems to work is being in Rachel's arms.

"Ugh, gross." Rachel exclaimed at the T.V. as it showed a massacred dead body. "These crime shows are like crack, but would it kill them to tone down on the gore just a tiny bit?" she asked while holding her stomach. "This is my favorite show." Rachel quickly glimpsed over at the blonde. "Bones is easily the best crime show around.. In my opinion." she expressed calmly.

Dani hears Rachel talking, but it's dimmed, her need makes her almost go into another attack. She wants to slap herself for being such needy and vulnerable, that's not who she is. But her body doesn't care, it wants what it wants.

"Okay, I may have just met you and all, but I know you're struggling with something that involves me." Rachel thought to herself for a few moments. Rachel gently patted her shoulder "Come cuddle with Mamma." She said in a playful but serious manner.

Dani's eyes shoot up when she heard Rachel's words and her mouth opened slightly. Tears formed in her eyes, but she didn't let them fall. Instead, Dani sniffed and shyly scooted closer to Rachel and placed her head on her shoulder. Finally she could breath normally. She give Rachel's hand a little squeeze and watch the weird show the woman chose. Didn't she say she's an actress? That show, in Dani's eyes was just bad. But she didn't care, she was exactly where she wanted.

"Do you like watching T.V?" Rachel asked as she rubbed the young girl's back. "I'm not big on it myself, but I am always watching the more strange stuff when I do watch T.V." She explained then leaned her head onto the blonde's. "I think you'll love it here.. Well with me specifically."

Dani was thankful for Rachel being so understanding and not pushy. They could've watched a show about how to make paper and she'd love it, as long as she's in Rachel's arms.

"Well, hello, hello" Santana stood at the door to Rachel's room with a smug smile on her face; she did her best to enter their apartment as quietly as she could so she could catch Rachel doing whatever weird she was doing while she was at work. "I have to say Berry, I didn't think you had it in you." She says with her hand on her hip.

Dani jumped at the unfamiliar voice and watch the exchange between the two girls. She pressed her body tightly against Rachel, her breathing getting uneven again. She has some many questions, but mostly she's scared, she wants this stranger to go so she could rest with Rachel patting her back.

"I didn't know you had it in you either. You've never placed your hand on your hips at my direction before." Rachel responded with sarcasm. "Anyways, it's not what you think. She was homeless, outside the studio, so I took it upon myself to help her out. Not my fault, I just love helping out and she deserved any help and then some." she continued as she held the blonde closer to her.

Santana chuckles, "Are you familiar with a thing called cellphone?" She takes a step into the room, "Maybe you should've called me before bringing some homeless girl from the street in our home?" Santana watch the movement in front of her and raise an eyebrow, "If you'd bring every lost puppy here we won't have room."

"How is it any different from the many girls you've picked up? Oh yea, because I'm not having sex with this girl, I am trying to do the right thing and help her." Rachel was not in the mood for anything Santana had to say that was against the young girl staying with them. "I pay for my part of the bills, and at times yours because you end up either short, or not paying at all. So give me a good reason why I can't take care of this poor, beautiful soul?" She asked, her voice beginning to sound aggravated.

'Hmm, that's interesting.' Santana thinks to herself, her smile grows seeing Rachel getting upset. "Hey, now, it's not my fault you didn't get any in, like, years." Santana always enjoys pushing Rachel to her edge, "And you actually think you can take care of a child? What are you going to feed her, Tofu?" She challenges.

By now, Dani is starting to hate this chick. 'Why would Rachel want to live with a person like that?' She thinks and tries to find Rachel hand so she could squeeze it; to maybe calm Rachel and to ease her own emotions. Her ears perks when she hears the other woman talk about food, and although she tried really head, her stomach makes a noise, telling everyone in the room, maybe even in the building she's hungry.

Santana chuckles again and looks at Rachel, "I rest my case." She folds her arms to her chest.

Rachel sighed softly at Santana's comments. "Look, we can talk about this later, please could you grab those sandwiches that are on the table? I bought them for her before we came home." She asked in the nicest of tone as she could, Rachel was really close to going after Santana for what she said.

Santana wasn't even near to being done with this, but she wasn't heartless; there is a hungry girl sitting in front of her. "Oh, we're definitely going to talk later." She says and goes to bring the girl something to eat. 'Damn Berry and her stupid, weak heart. I didn't sign up for turning our home to an orphanage and raising kids..' She thinks to herself on the way.

Meanwhile, Dani let out a sigh and lifts her eyes to Rachel. She's not sure if it's for answers or to make sure the woman is fine. Her own eyes start to fill with tears, letting her emotion go a little now that it's only the two of them, even if it's for a moment.

"It's okay, honey.. She means well for the most part." Rachel kisses the top of the girl's head. "It'll be great, I promise." she said as she began to gently rock their bodies. Rachel then shifted her other arm, moving it towards the blonde's shoulder, giving her a full hug.

Dani snuggle as far as she can in Rachel hug, holding the hem of the woman's shirt so tightly that her knuckles change color.

With a cup of tea in her hand and a sandwich, Santana comes back to the room. She takes in the sight and almost thrown back from it, 'They met like a second ago, how this girl so attach to her? And to Rachel Berry from all people? I bet this poor soul is dying to sleep and Rachel keeps talking and talking..' She rolls her eyes and set the cup and sandwich on the bedside table and goes back to stand at the entrance of the room.

Rachel let go of the girl for a second, then reached over to grab the sandwich, then handed it to the blonde. "If you want, I think we have some snacks.. I didn't get a chance to go grocery shopping today." Rachel chuckled nervously then glared at Santana. "To answer your question about feeding her, I will feed her anything she wants, even if I have to kill a pig to make bacon, I'll do it. You didn't see what I saw Santana, I couldn't leave her there."

'Rachel Berry killing a pig is something I want to watch.' Santana tries to top herself from laughing, only because that girl Rachel brought home look like she either going to kill her or brake in any moment. "You don't just take every sad kid from the street. You don't know the first thing about taking care of one and you sure don't have the time. The best thing you can do for her is to call social services so they can give her what she needs."

Dani stops eating and stiffens at this Santana suggestion and her heart's racing. She looks at Rachel with pleading eyes. She can't take her back.

"Well, we can't even consider that' till Monday, since the offices are closed on the weekends. Even then, she doesn't look as if she wants to go, and I don't really want her to go either." Rachel shook her head. "She needs two people to care for her, and who better than us?" She asked then realized her question "Don't answer that for the love of god. She's staying here, and that's final." demanded Rachel.

'Like I want to be a mother at 26,' Santana huffs to herself. "Don't think I didn't catch that you implied that you want us to be a family. I'm not going to be your baby daddy because you picked some random girl off the streets." Santana fires back, "And where is she going to stay? We barely have room to ourselves. How old is anyway? She needs to be in school and shit." She just can't understand how Rachel brings some girl in their home and say she's going to live with them. It's beyond irresponsible.

Rachel sighed "She can sleep on the couch, or in here if she wants to.. Also, it's not like you birthed her or anything." Rachel crossed her arms, stood up and walked to Santana. "You know it's the right thing to do San, don't tell me it isn't." she continued in an annoyed voice. "I will make sure she is taken care of, not that I need to convince you of anything, but if it'll keep you from complaining, then you have my word, on how I will take care of that poor young woman."

"First, personal space, your ego is suffocating me." Santana pushed Rachel a little, "She can stay the weekend, but we need to discuss what's going to happen after." She stared at Rachel, then at the young girl, "I feel for you, I really do. Be brave." Then something came into her mind, "What's your name, anyway?"

Dani's eyes widened a bit, she didn't want to answer Santana at all. She just got used to being around Rachel, and Santana sorta came off as pressuring.

Rachel slightly frowned "She's shy, and she's been through hell.. Give it time, I am sure she will be a bit more comfortable." she said as she walked back over to the young girl. "Also, you want to talk about personal space, you're in my room, telling me who I can and can't have in it. So you have no room on your soap box to stand." Rachel pointed out.

"You want to a mother to a girl, but you don't even know her name?" Santana rolls her eyes, "You can't just decide to play house, Berry! You have no training for dealing with children, let alone in her case."

"I have played a mother countless times during our school plays, and on top of that I used to be one of the best babysitters around. Plus, I did try asking her what her name is, she's not trusting, and chances are you're probably making things a bit worse." Rachel pressed on. "It's not like I woke up this morning and say 'Hey! I want to find a homeless girl to take home with me!' and then did it." She threw her hands up in the air.

Dani then lost her appetite, the fighting was getting to her in a bad way. She stood up, grabbed a blanket that was laying on Rachel's bed, then a pillow and partially limped her way to the living room, placing the pillow on one end first, then she laid down, holding the blanket to her person and attempted to sleep. 'Go away fighting.. Go away...' She thought to herself.

Santana stares blankly behind her, then back at Rachel. She shakes her head and speaks, "You might think you're doing this girl a favor, but you'd only make it worse. She needs a professional; someone who knows what he's doing and actually will help her get better. What you're doing is selfish." She spat, "But I'm wasting my time here anyway; you'll do whatever you want no matter what." She throws her hand in the air and left the room.

Rachel looks over at the girl, frowning a bit 'I really hope she's wrong..' she thought to herself before looking back at her room. Rachel grabbed the cup, then the sandwich, and walked out and to the kitchen, she put the left overs in a sandwich bag, then placed it in the fridge. After that she dumped the tea down the sink, ran the cup under some water, then turned the faucet off. Rachel had kept an eye over towards the young girl, beginning to feel guilty for possibly making things worse, she shrugged it off for a little bit as she walked back to her room, turning off the overhead light in her room. Rachel turned on the lamp that was by her bed, then crawled under the covers, taking the book off the stand, flipping pages to where she left off.

As the small apartment went silence, Dani could her heart beats. Her chest rising and falling in a quick rhythm. She needs the sleep, but the fight still echoes in her head. She caused so much trouble, she made Rachel and the other woman so angry. Dani is surprised they didn't punish her or threw her out. But Rachel said she wants her to stay, right? Did she mean it? Everything is so confusing for the young girl and as much as she needs to sleep, she knows what will happen if she will. Her body starts to shake just by the thought. She gets up and sit, staring straight, the place is so dark. Dani thinks she can stay like that until the morning and then she'd get to be with Rachel again, but soon she finds out that her fears only getting worse with every second. She's not sure if it's a good idea or if she can even walk there, but still, Dani gets up from the couch. The blonde girl walks slowly to the familiar room, desperate for the feeling only one person can give her. She slowly and quietly opens the door and looks inside. She gasps when she sees a light still on and finds the woman still awake.

Rachel was nodding off, and she couldn't help it, she was more tired than ever. She has a lot of responsibility as is, toss in a kid to the mix, and now she has a whole lot more of a challenge ahead of her. Rachel had always had one thing that played in her head, "Only take what you can handle, and fight for what you want." with that mindset it got her numerous of roles, so she wasn't afraid of tackling on being a parent.

It looks like Rachel is in deep thoughts and extremely tired, Dani thinks maybe she should go back to the sofa and try to get through the night. But she's looking at Rachel and she can't move. Her warmth, her kindness, her voice, it's what Dani missed in those years. And now that she had a taste, Dani can't let it go. She's going to prove to Rachel and Santana that she's strong, she's going to show them. With the small amount of courage that Dani got left, she opens her mouth, and with a tiny voice she says, "Momma?"

Rachel opened her eyes a slight amount, obviously out of it. "Yes, hon?" she asked.

The girl looks down and sway on her feet. She knows what she wants, but she just can't express it.

Rachel smiled a bit, moving the blanket over a bit. "Come, you can sleep next to me." she had a lot of happiness in her tired voice. "I was feeling lonely too."

A small smile appears on the young girl's lips and she walks as fast as she can to the bed. She gets under the covers and waites.

Rachel turned off the light, placed her book back on the table. "Okay, you all good, hon?" she asked as she pulled the girl a bit closer to her.

'Perfect.' Dani thinks to herself and nods, feeling the sleep taking over.

This was chapter one. Tell us what you think!

'till next time :)

P.s: I'm back and I'm going to organize, maybe even..delete some. I do promise that you're going to get updates, on the stories that I'm going to keep, very soon.