Title: Modern Love

Rating: PG-13/T for now

Spoilers: If it's aired in the U.S., it's fair game, but there's nothing specific except for a mention of a costume in Rocky Horror Glee Show.

Summary: Rachel and Quinn...as seen through social networking.

A/N: I realize that this is not a literary masterpiece in appearance, but remember-we're supposed to be reading high schoolers' social networking activity. Sentences and words that aren't capitalized but should be are 100% intentional. Future chapters do contain "real life" scenes. After the first two chapters, this work is 75% "traditional" fanfiction.

A guide to reading this fic:

Chats appear like this:

Name
Message here

Status updates appear as: Character name is doing such and such. Comments on those statuses will be directly underneath and preceded by a dash.

Wall posts appear as Character 1 - Character 2 Message here.

Character Name to Character Name Date and Time

Message here.

October 12, 2010

Quinn Fabray is at Breadstix. It is so not a date.
-Brittany S. Pierce likes this.
-Santana Lopez Too bad. You need a date, Q.
-Quinn Fabray Shut up.

Rachel Barbra Berry MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
-Finn Hudson likes this.

Rachel
how was your date?

Quinn
I don't see how that's any of your business, but it was nice.

Rachel
what, no "It wasn't a date, RuPaul?"

Quinn
why are you talking to me?

Rachel is offline.

October 30, 2010

Quinn Fabray is in a relationship with Sam Evans.
-Finn Hudson likes this.
-Noah 'Puck' Puckerman burn, baby mama. didn't know u liked the gold shorts so much.
-Quinn Fabray ugh, Puck. I liked it better when you were locked up in juvy.

November 5, 2010

Rachel Barbra Berry "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt
-6 people like this.
-Rachel Barbra Berry Seriously Quinn? You "like" this?
-Quinn Fabray it's a good quote.
-Rachel Barbra Berry I'll remember that the next time you refer to me as something other than my given name.
-Quinn Fabray okay, RuP—Berry.
-Santana Lopez hahahaahahahahahahaha

Rachel
commenting on my statuses now? here I was feeling fortunate to have even been graced with your Facebook friendship.

Quinn
that privilege can be revoked without notice.

Rachel
fine.

Rachel is offline.

Rachel is online.

Rachel
your performance in glee today was excellent.

Rachel is offline.

November 6, 2010

Rachel Barbra Berry is single.
-Noah 'Puck' Puckerman likes this.
-Rachel Barbra Berry Noah!

Quinn
you okay?

Rachel
I will live.

Quinn
that's not what I asked.

Rachel
why do you care? last I checked, you enjoyed my misery.

Quinn
last I checked, it was nice to have someone to talk to after a break up.

Rachel
while that is true, our lengthy history of slushies and torment lead me to question your motives.

Quinn
I was just trying to be nice.

Rachel
your demeanor has certainly improved since the birth of your child. However, there is not much to say. My relationship with Finn had simply fizzled and I feel that our partnership is best as a friendship only. though the change will be difficult, I am certain it is for the best.

Quinn
so you're okay?

Rachel
yes, I am okay.

Quinn
good.

Rachel
thank you.

Quinn
good night, Berry.

Quinn is offline.

Rachel Barbra Berry "Friendship is the comfort that comes from knowing that even when you feel all alone, you aren't."

November 7, 2010

Quinn Fabray is single.
-4 people like this.
-Sam Evans I'm sorry

Rachel
you okay?

Quinn
this sounds familiar.

Rachel
I'll leave you alone if you'd prefer.

Quinn
I wouldn't.

Quinn
can I come over?

Quinn
hello?

Rachel
sorry, my father came in. you may come over. you may not bring a slushie.

Quinn
funny

Rachel
had to throw it out there. do you know where my house is?

Quinn
I'll listen for the showtunes.

Quinn is offline.

Rachel is offline.

Quinn Fabray to Rachel Barbra Berry November 7 at 11:53pm

thanks for letting me come over tonight. I know it was out of nowhere, me asking to come over, but I really appreciate you being able to get over our, um, past. and I know I already said it like 3 times, but I really am sorry. I told myself after Beth that I was going to stop being mean just for the sake of being mean and that probably has to start with you.

I hope that us talking maybe made you feel a little better about stuff, too.

See you at school tomorrow.

PS, please don't repeat what I told you about Sam. He pissed me off, but I told him I wouldn't say anything.

Rachel Barbra Berry to Quinn Fabray November 8 at 12:06am

You're welcome. I feel that the evening was mutually beneficial, and your apology is (again) accepted. I look forward to the morning, provided there will be no iced corn syrup beverages or references to my hands or drag queens.

I apologize for my brief reply, but my 6am workout is rapidly approaching.

PS, I am a talented secret-keeper.

November 12, 2010

Quinn Fabray is ready for the cheering part of Cheerios to end. It's way too cold for all this.
-Brittany S. Pierce likes this
-Rachel Barbra Berry I was pleased to see you wearing a turtleneck. Sectionals are rapidly approaching and damage to your vocal chords due to exposure to cold would be detrimental to our chances at revenge on Vocal Adrenaline.
-Quinn Fabray I didn't see you, so I'm shocked to hear your risked your own health by making an appearance at a football game.

Santana Lopez - Quinn Fabray I can't believe u sung a duet w/man hands.
-Brittany S. Pierce I thought it was really pretty Quinn!
-Santana Lopez Brit!
-Quinn Fabray S, shut up. Brittany, thank you.
-Rachel Barbra Berry ugh, my hands are not manly!
-Santana Lopez feisty!

Quinn
I promise I asked her to stop calling you that.

Rachel
it doesn't matter. I'm more than used to her ridiculous taunts at this point in my high school career. She will someday be immensely regretful.

Quinn
thanks for singing with me today. That was fun.

Rachel
it was.

Quinn
have a good night.

Quinn is offline.

Rachel Barbra Berry is in a good place right now.

November 25, 2010

Rachel Barbra Berry Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you are all enjoying tofurkey on this gluttonous holiday!
-Quinn Fabray gross, I don't think prepackaged imitation meat is welcome at the majority of dinner tables.
-Rachel Barbra Berry I was kidding. sort of.
-Brittany S. Pierce I hope no one is eating duck

Quinn Fabray Happy Thanksgiving...only 10 hours until the third best day of the year...black Friday!

Quinn
you're sitting on Facebook on Thanksgiving Day? your dads are okay with that?

Rachel
I could ask you the same question. minus the plural dads part.

Quinn
oh, we've had our obligatory family meal...and by family I mean my mother and I. her holiday tradition quota is fulfilled.

Rachel
where is your sister?

Quinn
good question

Quinn
do you want to go shopping with me in the morning?

Rachel
what about Santana and Brittany?

Quinn
is that a no?

Rachel
no! however, I'm well aware that my presence would not be appreciated by that particular duo.

Quinn
they won't be there.

Rachel
then yes :)

Quinn
I'll pick you up at 4

Rachel
though that is a mere 2 hours before my daily wake up time, the idea of waking up that early is mildly nauseating.

Quinn
finishing shopping a month before Christmas and saving big money is worth it!

Quinn
or, in your case, Hanukkah. I didn't forget :)

Rachel
:)

Quinn
I better go, even though she doesn't care I feel kinda bad ditching out on my mom today.

Rachel
okay, happy thanksgiving Quinn. See you tomorrow.

Quinn
Happy thanksgiving to you too. Bye!

Quinn is offline.

November 26, 2010

Quinn Fabray had a productive morning fighting off insane bargain hunters with Rachel Barbra Berry. I need a nap!
-Rachel Barbra Berry likes this.
-Finn Hudson you 2 being friends makes me feel weird
-Noah 'Puck' Puckerman i agree
-Santana Lopez x3
-Quinn Fabray Your opinions were unsolicited.
-Mercedes Jones tell 'em Q!
-Quinn Fabray :)

Rachel Barbra Berry was immensely thankful for a solid exercise regimen after nearly being trampled by overzealous mommies this morning. I have more than earned this nap.

Rachel Barbra Berry is now friends with Morgan Thomas and 53 other people.

Rachel
it would appear that your status update mention of me has suddenly made me more interesting.

Quinn
hahahaha. I saw that.

Rachel
I guess now that I've received the popularity surge I was seeking from our newfound friendship I can cut it off. Thanks but bye! ;)

Quinn
grr

Rachel
you're giving me the evil eye, aren't you?

Quinn
yes.

Rachel
I was only kidding. you're definitely stuck with me (and my argyle) now. you did it to yourself.

Quinn
crap.

Rachel
O:-)

Quinn
I kind of feel bad now that I ever thought you were annoying.

Rachel
you thought I was annoying? :'(

Quinn
okay, I don't feel bad anymore =P

Rachel
just kidding. sometimes even I thought I was annoying.

Quinn
*gasp*

Rachel
don't tell anyone. I would be happy to make it a point to humiliate you by speaking to you in public while wearing an animal embroidered sweater, plaid skirt, and argyle knee highs.

Quinn
and here I thought you were improving.

Rachel
no. argyle 4ever.

Noah 'Puck' Puckerman - Quinn Fabray hey baby mama, u coming to my party tomorrow?
-Quinn Fabray if you're lucky. You can feel free to start calling me QUINN now, btw.
-Noah 'Puck' Puckerman oh, I'm feeling lucky alright...QUINN
-Quinn Fabray pig. I'll see you tomorrow.

Rachel
Puck is having a party and you're going? That's daring.

Quinn
you're going with me, what do I have to worry about? :)

Rachel
oh really? and here I wasn't even aware there WAS a party.

Quinn
yes you were, Puck invited the whole glee club on Tuesday and you know it. so you're not going?

Rachel
oh, please. someone has to control your wine cooler consumption. might as well be me.

Quinn
that's what I thought :)

Rachel
despite my nap, I have to say I am quite exhausted from our early morning adventures. if I'm going to be out late tomorrow, I need my beauty rest, so I'd better get to bed

Quinn
fine, I didn't want to talk to you anymore anyway!

Rachel
I assure you that if I consume even one drink tomorrow, you will hear me talk enough to last you weeks. ;)

Quinn
hahaha. Okay. Goodnight Rachel :)

Rachel
good night!

Rachel Barbra Berry is in bed early after a long day in preparation for a long (good) weekend :)

Rachel is offline.

November 27, 2010

Quinn
good morning sunshine

Rachel
good afternoon, you mean

Quinn
it's morning when you just woke up :)

Rachel
wow.

Quinn
:) do you want a ride tonight?

Rachel
no

Quinn
...okay then

Rachel
but you can meet me at my house and we can walk, that way no one has to drive. :)

Quinn
I like the way you think :) still have to drive home though.

Rachel
...uh, you can stay here. Weirdo.

Quinn
I didn't want to assume, it's not like I've stayed there before

Rachel
Dear Quinn, would you like to sleep over at my house? () yes () no Sincerely, Rachel

Quinn
Dear Rachel, you have become quite a smart ass. (x) yes () no Cordially, Quinn

Rachel
you like it

Quinn
I don't not like it.

Rachel
What time are you coming over?

Quinn
7. 7ish.

Rachel
okay. Dad and I are going grocery shopping so I have to go. See you later!

Quinn
later

Rachel is offline.

Quinn Fabray is looking forward to seeing everyone tonight!

-11 people like this.

Quinn
heading your way!

Rachel
k!

Quinn is offline.

Rachel Barbra Berry is definitely not going 2 b on the elliptical 6am.
-Santana Lopez likes this.
-Quinn Fabray y r u on facebook rt now?
-Rachel Barbra Berry y r u?
-Kurt Hummel BITCHES, GET OFF FACEBOOK AND COME PLAY THIS DAMN GAME!
-Quinn Fabray hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
-Kurt Hummel NOW!

November 28, 2010

Quinn Fabray to Rachel Barbra Berry November 28 at 8:01am

Morning! Sorry I had to skip out on you this morning, but I had to get home and shower pretty early for church so my mom wouldn't get all questioning.

Had a good time last night, thanks for letting me stay!

PS, you snore ;)

Rachel Barbra Berry to Quinn Fabray November 28 at 10:36am

Yeah, thanks for just up and leaving me here like I'm some cheap one night stand. I see how it is!

PS, NO.

Rachel Barbra Berry needs a bottle of Advil and a jug of water...but it was fun.
-4 people like this.

Quinn
hey lumberjack

Rachel
is that some new lesbian joke?

Quinn
hahahaahahahahahahahahaha

Rachel
...

Quinn
no silly, it's a SNORING joke. why, you a lesbian now? ;)

Rachel
I do NOT snore!

Quinn
had my cell phone not been dead, I would have recorded it as proof. you DO snore.

Rachel
nope.

Quinn
fine. next time, my cell phone is going to be fully charged and I will be taking audio and video recordings.

Rachel
there's not going to be a next time!

Quinn
:(

Rachel
what's that for?

Quinn
you're not letting me spend the night just because I said you snore!

Rachel
hahaha. I meant there won't be a next time because I DON'T snore, not because you wouldn't be around me while I was sleeping.

Quinn
oh

Rachel
yeah, so calm down. I know your life would be incomplete now that you've had the experience of spending the night with me, so far be it from me to take that away from you...

Quinn
I'll bring earplugs next time. ;)

Rachel
I DO NOT SNORE!1!

Quinn
does the 1 mean that you were REALLY exclaiming?

Rachel is offline.

Quinn Fabray had a great Thanksgiving break.
-6 people like this.

December 4, 2010

Rachel Barbra Berry WE DID IT! BACK TO BACK SECTIONALS WINS! REGIONALS, HERE WE COME!
-17 people like this.

Quinn Fabray is proud to be in glee club. Sectionals down...regionals & Vocal Adrenaline, you're next!
-19 people like this.

Quinn Fabray to Rachel Berry December 4 at 8:01pm

Rach, I'm so proud of you. You killed it today.

I can't wait to see you knock 'em dead on Broadway some day. Really, it's the only reason I stay your friend...since you'll be a star ;)

xo Q

Rachel
so you're a star clinger now?

Quinn
hey you, didn't see you were online, that was why I messaged. thought maybe you were out celebrating :)

Rachel
don't you think I would've told you?

Quinn
good point.

Rachel
why are you at home on a Saturday night?

Quinn
why are you?

Rachel
I turned away the throngs of people banging on my door for social calls in order to spend my evening trolling the internets.

Quinn
me too.

Rachel
wanna come over?

Quinn
I'll see you in 20 minutes.

Quinn is offline.

Rachel is offline.