Quinn smiled as she looked at her tiny one bedroom apartment. It was in a converted Brownstone in Brooklyn. Nothing all that special to look at, but it was hers. She had been a little disappointed when she couldn't move in with Santana and Rachel and she was working two jobs. It was all worth it though. Temping at offices, working at the spotlight diner and going to auditions. For once she wasn't trying to fit to some perfect image. All she had ever done was conform to suit her parents and then Yale. All it had done was make her miserable. Running round with powerful married men, losing control. Working hard and achieving something on her own was a million times better than anything she had before. She had finally gotten the last of her furniture after selling her car. It wasn't like she needed it here as Santana had pointed out. All she had left to do was buy some little bits to brighten up the place but it would have to wait until pay day. She even managed to smile while putting on her tacky red dress. Her shift was starting at six but she was working with Santana so it should still be a good night. There was no doubt that Santana would want to go party after.

Quinn always made sure she left extra early. She still wasn't quite there with the whole Subway thing and had a real bad habit of getting lost. The wind was blowing her blonde hair all over the place. She took out her elastic band and tied it back out of the way. She hated scraping it back it reminded her too much of her cheerio days.

She smiled when she saw her friend was waiting for her outside shivering in the cold.

"Hey S" She said smiling brightly.

"You know Q this whole happy cheery act is getting a little creepy" Santana said with a smirk, hugging her best friend.

Quinn and Santana had more of their fair share of ups and downs but they were always going to remain friends. Santana could call Quinn a slut and she could call Santana a bitch or vice versa but they knew it was meant with love.

"I guess we should head in and get it over with" Quinn said pulling at her dress.

Spotlight was popular because of its singing waitress theme. More people seemed to show up all the time. Glee clubs and musicals were the current in thing so business was increasing.

"Yeah but I have a party for us to go to after" Santana replied with a wink.

"Where this time?" Quinn asked

"The empire hotel" Santana said taking off her coat and grabbing her order pad.

"Ok well I'll need to get changed" Quinn agreed before heading off to her first table.

The night hadn't gone too bad and both of the girls had made good tips. As much as they both needed to save to cover bills, tips were for fun. They paid for the parties and little treats. Rachel didn't approve but then what else was new.

Quinn and Santana were getting ready back at Santana and Rachel's place. Quinn frowned going through her friend's wardrobe. Santana was a lot more daring than she was. But then she'd heard a lot about the Empire and its young owner Chuck Bass. Santana's style would be a lot more suited than her conservative style. Santana was in a skin tight red and black dress. Quinn went for the tight little black dress. Far more sexy than she would usually dare.

Quinn stared up in awe as they entered the grand hotel. She followed Santana who already knew where she was going. They headed straight up to the pent house. It was full of beautiful people who clearly had money.

"S how exactly did you get invited to this?" She asked

"I told Chuck I'd bring a friend for a lesbian show and a threesome" Santana replied.

"What.."She started

"Relax Q I'm kidding" Santana giggled "Chuck used to own a bar I worked in"

Quinn visibly relaxed and followed Santana over to get a drink. She had grown up with money but nothing like what these kids seemed to have. How many people had a hotel by the time they were 18. In all honesty the whole thing was a little intimidating. She wasn't sure how much she'd have in common with anyone here. Half naked girls, a never ending supply of alcohol. Santana seemed to know quite a few people there and was dancing around having a good time with a cute blonde girl. Quinn smiled and headed over to look out of the window. New York at night still amazed her.

"You know the party is fun over here, what's it like where you are?" Asked a voice startling her.

Quinn jumped and blushed slightly.

"I don't really know anyone here" She replied "But the view is amazing"

"It really is" The stranger told her eyeing her up and down.

Quinn shifted uncomfortably.

"What's your name?" He asked

"I'm Quinn" She replied

"Chuck Bass" He said with a smirk.

Quinn eyed him curiously. So this was the infamous Chuck Bass young billionaire. He had a style that was all his own, and a cool air of confidence about him. But he made her feel a little nervous. No wonder Santana got along with him.

"Oh I came with my friend Santana, she used to work in a bar you own" Quinn said making conversation.

As if on cue Santana appeared at her side carrying shots. She passed one to Quinn.

"Hey Bass don't tell me you're trying to get into Quinn's pants she's too sweet for you" Santana said with a smirk.

Quinn wanted the ground to swallow her whole. Santana had a way with words no doubt about it.

"Santana" He greeted "Still going for the high class whore look"

"High class?" Santana gigged "You're so sweet, are you planning on coming out of the closet any time soon?"

"And disappoint you?" He countered "You may say you're a lesbian but you know you're dying to get into my bed"

"Santana's all about free loving it doesn't have to be female" Quinn laughed.

"I like your friend S you should bring her more often" Chuck said with his trademark smirk before heading over to some drunken twins by the pool table.

"You have some interesting friends" Quinn said turning to her best friend.

"I know, come dance with me" Santana replied dragging her towards where everyone else was dancing.

Quinn never felt happier than when she was throwing herself around a dance floor. Except for maybe when she was performing. Total freedom no usual Quinn style stressing. She noticed Santana heading towards a bedroom with the blonde girl from earlier.

Quinn rolled her pretty green eyes and went to sit down in the corner. She was starting to get tired. Temping in the morning, waitressing on the night shift then a party. She was all for having fun but it could be a little much sometimes. At Least it was a Friday night so she didn't have another shift until Sunday at the diner.

"You look a little lonely here by yourself" Chuck said taking a seat next to her.

"I'm ok shouldn't you be enjoying yourself?" She asked

"Well I can't see a pretty girl sat alone without a drink" He replied handing her a martini.

"Thanks" She said with a smile.

"So how do you know Santana?" He asked

"We went to school together" She replied "And we work together"

"So you're not lovers?" He continued with that smirk.

"No there was this one time at a wedding but I'm straight" She laughed

"Now that I would love to see" He grinned.

"Chuck Bass such a charmer" She said with a smile "I think your guests are looking for you"

Chuck looked round to see Nate heading over to them.

"Nathaniel, This is Quinn she's a friend of Santana's" Chuck said introducing them.

"Nate" He said extending his hand before turning back to Chuck "Do you mind if we talk?"

Santana had reappeared from the bathroom and was beckoning Quinn over to a karaoke machine. Quinn giggled and rolled her eyes. Why not enjoy a little singing she did love it.

"So I know we're one member down but what about the unholy duo instead, Toxic ok with you?" Santana asked

Quinn raised an eyebrow and smirked

"Sure why not"

If there were two things they could do it was to be sexy and put on a show. Years of performing together meant they were perfectly synchronised and read each other well. Quinn could see Chuck eyeing them both from where he stood with Nate.

Too high
can't come down
It's in the air
And it's all around
Can you feel me now

Quinn was surprised so many people were cheering for them when they had finished their song. Chuck had come back over.

"If you want it all you have to do it ask" He said with a smirk stroking Quinn's arm.

"Very funny bass" She giggled.

"Wow a girl turning down the famous Chuck Bass" Nate said joining the conversation.

"I think you mean infamous" Quinn replied

"I'm flattered" Chuck said honestly "I'm holding a benefit on Thursday how would you girls feel about performing?"

"What sort of thing did you have in mind?" Santana asked taking an interest.

"It's a charity event unfortunately nothing too sexy" He replied.

"That's fine, we'll bring Rachel" Quinn said.

Chuck signalled to have a round of tequila's brought over.

"I'm getting pretty tired I better head home" Quinn said apologetically.

"Do you have cab fare?" Santana asked

"I'll be fine S don't worry so much" Quinn replied trying to keep her voice low.

She really didn't want to get into lack of funds and a way home in front of people she had just met it was embarrassing.

"Which way are you heading?" Nate asked

"She lives in Brooklyn" Santana replied.

"I'll drop you off I'm heading that way anyways" He told her.

"Or you could stay here" Chuck added raising an eyebrow.

"I'll see you Thursday" She replied with a smile "S I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Lunch I'm buying don't be late" Santana told her before heading back to the girl from earlier in the evening.

Quinn followed Nate to the elevator. She was unsure about what to say. Chuck was Chuck Bass but for some reason Nate made her feel nervous. Not that there was any reason to she had only just met him and he seemed like a nice enough guy. For someone that was friends with a Bass.

"So are you really going to Brooklyn?" She asked disbelieving him slightly.

"Yeah I've been staying with a friend and his family" He explained

Quinn was surprised she had expected Nate to be some wealthy upper east sider, especially because of who his friends were. But then Santana was friends with some of the same people.

"Well thanks, it's really nice of you"

"I'm a gentleman Quinn I have to take you home"

"I don't even know your last name"

"Archibald"

She had to admit Nate was cute when he smiled. Sexy and innocent all rolled into one. The boy next door. Not that the boy next door was usually that good looking. True to his word he took her all the way to her door.

"So you're pretty new around here" He commented

"What makes you say that?"

"You're obviously not a new Yorker"

"No I'm really not" she giggled.

"I'd be happy to show you around"

"I couldn't ask you to do that"

"You didn't, I offered"

"Sure that sounds good then I guess"

"So I'll meet you tomorrow?"

"I've got Lunch with Santana at 2"

"I'll come get you at 10 and make sure you make your lunch date"

Nate seemed like a nice enough guy and it would be good to be shown round by a real New Yorker. And she wouldn't mind looking at him while taking in the sites.

"Well then I best get my beauty sleep" She replied "Good night"

"Good night" He said before heading off down the street.

Quinn smiled to herself as she opened her door to head to bed.