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storypaint ([personal profile] storypaint) wrote2010-10-31 05:00 pm

[Glee] jealousy and love are sisters (Mercedes/Quinn)

Title: jealousy and love are sisters
Fandom: Glee
Length: 419 words
Prompt: [livejournal.com profile] glee_anon: M/Q, Mercedes is jealous of Sam.
Pairing: Mercedes/Quinn; Quinn/Sam
Other: Vague 2x05 spoilers.

Excerpt: "He dyes his hair, you know," Mercedes says.

Mercedes and Quinn have a standing date for America's Next Top Model, a tradition that began when they were temporary roommates and one that was only interrupted once: for a birth. So even if Mercedes isn't really feeling it this week, she still waits until commercial before she sighs and brushes Quinn's hair out of her face. Quinn smiles up at her. Her head is in Mercedes's lap, her feet up on the armrest of the couch. They used to sit here on Mercedes's couch and Mercedes would give Quinn backrubs that made her moan so provocatively that they'd both get the giggles. But that was last year and a lot has changed since then. Mercedes isn't sure she likes it.

"He dyes his hair, you know," Mercedes says.

Quinn laughs. "You and Kurt and your sixth senses, I swear. Does it matter? He's really nice. And sweet."

"A little obsessed with his abs," Mercedes points out.

Quinn rolls her eyes. "Like any man." She sighs and looks back at the tv, where the winner of the last cycle of Top Model is trying to remember all the words she needs to endorse Cover Girl. Mercedes tangles her hands in Quinn's hair and brushes the curve of her ear with her thumb. Quinn sighs again and sounds happier.

"I was going to be all independent this year," she says dreamily. "I don't need a boyfriend. I need to be myself. But he just kept smiling at me."

"Puck used to do that too, you know," Mercedes says. She knows she's gone too far when Quinn huffs, a small burst of irritation, and she sits up. The show has come back on again and although both of them are staring at it, neither are really watching. Mercedes still feels Quinn's presence, her shoulder warm and almost touching hers.

"I'll be careful, Mercedes," she says primly. "I won't let anything like that happen again."

Mercedes hesitates. That isn't exactly what she means; that isn't exactly why she's upset. But she isn't quite sure she's ready to tell Quinn exactly why she feels the need to disqualify Sam as potential boyfriend material.

"Good," she says with more warmth than she feels. "You should take care of yourself, girl."

Quinn smiles and leans her head back against Mercedes's shoulder. "I will," she answers. "Don't worry about me."

She pauses for a long moment. "He does dye it, though," she admits, and they both laugh together, Quinn's limbs spilling easily into Mercedes's lap. And Mercedes smiles.
ext_34652: charlotte sometimes being fierce (glee: amber riley tongue)

[identity profile] wishfulclicking.livejournal.com 2010-11-10 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
I enjoyed this so much. You really managed to tell so much in so few words.

[identity profile] storypaint.livejournal.com 2010-11-10 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you! I thought it was nice to play with subtlety this time.

[identity profile] sour-idealist.livejournal.com 2010-11-15 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
As I seem to keep running into writing and ideas I like (I'm browsing through [livejournal.com profile] gleerecs and you keep showing up), may I friend you?

[identity profile] storypaint.livejournal.com 2010-11-15 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
Well, this is just a fic journal, so I hope you're aware! I don't mind if you friend me but I must warn you that some days I will post several times in a row. I tend to play catch-up.

If you don't mind, then feel free! I don't friend anyone back here but all entries are public.

(My personal journal is [livejournal.com profile] dropsofviolet if you were interested in actual interaction. XD )

[identity profile] sour-idealist.livejournal.com 2010-11-15 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
Ah - didn't realize that, sorry. I'm still interested in friending, though - I have no real objection to spams and I didn't expect to be friended back, I just feel weird about not asking. I'd definitely be interested in the interaction, though, if you don't mind ;)

[personal profile] pleonasm 2010-11-15 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd like that too! I'm a big Avatar fan as well as Glee, and I like the color of your writing. I will go friend you now.

[identity profile] sour-idealist.livejournal.com 2010-11-15 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Eee, thanks! (About both the writing compliment and the friending).