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	=== [[Jordan]] ===		=== [[Jordan]] ===
	As Rachel once said to Paulo, she likes her boys "cute and pathetic,"<ref name=":c77p13">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c77/p13}}</ref> and perhaps no one could fit that bill better than the self-conscious, desperate basketball player that is Lucy's older brother, Jordan — or as Rachel nicknames him — "Jordie."<ref name=":c114p2">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c114/p2}}</ref> As far back as Volume Four, when asked if she knew Jordan, her eyes were on that Khao Manee — and she was ''not'' looking respectfully.<ref>https://askbcb.tumblr.com/post/39128148892</ref> Jordan is apparently one of two boys Rachel would want for a threesome, the other being Paulo — though recent events might change that answer...<ref>https://askbcb.tumblr.com/post/128428778609</ref>		As Rachel once said to Paulo, she likes her boys "cute and pathetic,"<ref name=":c77p13">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c77/p13}}</ref> and perhaps no one could fit that bill better than the self-conscious, desperate basketball player that is Lucy's older brother, Jordan — or as Rachel nicknames him — "Jordie."<ref name=":c114p2">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c114/p2}}</ref> As far back as Volume Four, when asked if she knew Jordan, her eyes were on that Khao Manee, and she was ''not'' looking respectfully.<ref>https://askbcb.tumblr.com/post/39128148892</ref> Jordan is apparently one of two boys Rachel would want for a threesome — the other being Paulo — though recent events might change that answer...<ref>https://askbcb.tumblr.com/post/128428778609</ref>

	While mentioned more in passing in the actual comic proper, Rachel seemed to cool down on her attraction to Jordan once she started pursuing Paulo, and especially so once she learns Matt is attracted to Jordan; when Jessica reminds her that Jordan is still available in [[Love Again]], Rachel tries to shush her as they're both in front of Matt.<ref name=":c95p27_2" /> Throughout the comic's run, it seems Jordan has never taken Rachel's bait, but fortunately, Rachel is perfectly fine keeping things platonic. She enjoys teasing him often, and Jordan says as much in [[Fair Game]].<ref name=":c104p20">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c104/p20}}</ref>		While mentioned more in passing in the actual comic proper, Rachel seemed to cool down on her attraction to Jordan once she started pursuing Paulo, and especially so once she learns Matt is attracted to Jordan; when Jessica reminds her that Jordan is still available in [[Love Again]], Rachel tries to shush her as they're both in front of Matt.<ref name=":c95p27_2" /> Throughout the comic's run, it seems Jordan has never taken Rachel's bait, but fortunately, Rachel is perfectly fine keeping things platonic. She enjoys teasing him often, and Jordan says as much in [[Fair Game]].<ref name=":c104p20">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c104/p20}}</ref>

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	Rachel is one of the shortest members of the cast, surpassing only [[Amaya]] in height.<ref name=":c94p13_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p13}}</ref>		Rachel is one of the shortest members of the cast, surpassing only [[Amaya]] in height.<ref name=":c94p13_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p13}}</ref>

	== ~~Significant events~~ ==		== Story ==
	''NOTE: Please reformat into paragraphs! Combine and remove as you see fit, then remove this note.''		''NOTE: Please reformat into paragraphs! Combine and remove as you see fit, then remove this note.''

			=== Freshman year ===
			In [[Pillow Talk]], a flashback shows Rachel trying to console Aaron after his arm is broken.<ref name=":c61p21">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p21}}</ref> She cries in Jessica's arms, feeling powerless on how to help her brother.<ref name=":c61p22">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p22}}</ref> In this flashback, Jessica recounts Rachel never hearing the rumors Tess spread after her botched revenge plans, but in the present day, Rachel tells Jessica she simply ignored them, only wanting to believe what Jessica tells her to her face.<ref name=":c61p37">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p37}}</ref> Rachel also gladly admits to being promiscuous.<ref name=":c61p52_2">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52}}</ref>

			=== Sophomore year ===
	# In [[Follow Me]], Rachel slaps Tess and confronts her after Tess tried hiding in the freshman hallway. She reminds Tess that Aaron still can't play soccer because of his broken arm.<ref name=":c32p7" />		# In [[Follow Me]], Rachel slaps Tess and confronts her after Tess tried hiding in the freshman hallway. She reminds Tess that Aaron still can't play soccer because of his broken arm.<ref name=":c32p7" />
	# In [[A Different Side]], Rachel praises [[Daisy]] for standing up to Paulo (and by extension, Tess) and invites her shopping over Easter break.<ref name=":c37p15" /> She then encourages Daisy to go after Mike saying "he's as good as single" upon learning of his long distance relationship.<ref name=":c37p16">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c37/p16}}</ref>		# In [[A Different Side]], Rachel praises [[Daisy]] for standing up to Paulo (and by extension, Tess) and invites her shopping over Easter break.<ref name=":c37p15" /> She then encourages Daisy to go after Mike saying "he's as good as single" upon learning of his long distance relationship.<ref name=":c37p16">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c37/p16}}</ref>

			=== Junior year ===
	# In [[A Distance Apart]], Jessica and Rachel join the lunch table.<ref name=":c50p9">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c50/p9}}</ref>		# In [[A Distance Apart]], Jessica and Rachel join the lunch table.<ref name=":c50p9">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c50/p9}}</ref>
	# In [[Back and Forth]], Paulo asks Rachel out on a date upon Jessica's suggestion.<ref name=":c54p13">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p13}}</ref> Rachel sleeps with Paulo on that date,<ref name=":c54p17">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p17}}</ref> which turns out to be an elaborate plan to get back at Tess, who never got the opportunity.<ref name=":c54p28">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p28}}</ref>		# In [[Back and Forth]], Paulo asks Rachel out on a date upon Jessica's suggestion.<ref name=":c54p13">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p13}}</ref> Rachel sleeps with Paulo on that date,<ref name=":c54p17">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p17}}</ref> which turns out to be an elaborate plan to get back at Tess, who never got the opportunity.<ref name=":c54p28">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p28}}</ref>
	# In [[Pillow Talk]], a flashback shows Rachel trying to console Aaron after his arm is broken.<ref name=":c61p21">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p21}}</ref> She cries in Jessica's arms, feeling powerless on how to help her brother.<ref name=":c61p22">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p22}}</ref> In this flashback, Jessica recounts Rachel never hearing the rumors Tess spread after her botched revenge plans, but in the present day, Rachel tells Jessica she simply ignored them, only wanting to believe what Jessica tells her to her face.<ref name=":c61p37">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p37}}</ref> Rachel also gladly admits to being promiscuous.<ref name=":c61p52_2">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52}}</ref>
	# Following Lucy's departure from Roseville in [[Leaving Home]], Rachel finds Paulo crying on the sidewalk and consoles him.<ref name=":c76p7_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p7}}</ref> By the end of the chapter, Paulo wakes up in Rachel's bed, Rachel sleeping next to him.<ref name=":c76p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p11}}</ref> Rachel takes the event in stride, but is annoyed by Paulo's reluctance to be seen with her in [[Study Buddy]].<ref name=":c77p10">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c77/p10}}</ref>		# Following Lucy's departure from Roseville in [[Leaving Home]], Rachel finds Paulo crying on the sidewalk and consoles him.<ref name=":c76p7_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p7}}</ref> By the end of the chapter, Paulo wakes up in Rachel's bed, Rachel sleeping next to him.<ref name=":c76p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p11}}</ref> Rachel takes the event in stride, but is annoyed by Paulo's reluctance to be seen with her in [[Study Buddy]].<ref name=":c77p10">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c77/p10}}</ref>
	# Rachel celebrates her birthday in [[Happy Hour]] — or at least tries to celebrate — but it's made difficult by the main cast getting drunk and crying over Lucy.<ref name=":c80p16">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p16}}</ref> In particular, Rachel stands aside awkwardly as Paulo recounts "touching Lucy's boob"<ref name=":c80p21">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p21}}</ref> and how he wants to hold Lucy in his arms again.<ref name=":c80p18">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18}}</ref> Rachel makes a pointed remark about how, if they were traditionally dating, she would've kicked Paulo out of the party for reminiscing about an ex.<ref name=":c80p47">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p47}}</ref> She spends the rest of the day taking care of the drunk Paulo, and reminding him that moving on takes time.<ref name=":c80p49">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49}}</ref>		# Rachel celebrates her birthday in [[Happy Hour]] — or at least tries to celebrate — but it's made difficult by the main cast getting drunk and crying over Lucy.<ref name=":c80p16">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p16}}</ref> In particular, Rachel stands aside awkwardly as Paulo recounts "touching Lucy's boob"<ref name=":c80p21">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p21}}</ref> and how he wants to hold Lucy in his arms again.<ref name=":c80p18">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18}}</ref> Rachel makes a pointed remark about how, if they were traditionally dating, she would've kicked Paulo out of the party for reminiscing about an ex.<ref name=":c80p47">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p47}}</ref> She spends the rest of the day taking care of the drunk Paulo, and reminding him that moving on takes time.<ref name=":c80p49">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49}}</ref>
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	# In [[Boy Toy]], Rachel is appalled to see Paulo treat Matt rudely<ref name=":c87p4">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p4}}</ref> , pulling Paulo by the ear, scolding him, and telling him "[Matt] deals with way more than you know" before storming off.<ref name=":c87p6_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p6}}</ref> Rachel and Paulo reconcile by the end of the chapter.<ref name=":c87p32">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p32}}</ref>		# In [[Boy Toy]], Rachel is appalled to see Paulo treat Matt rudely<ref name=":c87p4">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p4}}</ref> , pulling Paulo by the ear, scolding him, and telling him "[Matt] deals with way more than you know" before storming off.<ref name=":c87p6_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p6}}</ref> Rachel and Paulo reconcile by the end of the chapter.<ref name=":c87p32">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p32}}</ref>
	# Before the start of junior year, Rachel accepts Paulo's unexpected invitation for a night of romance in [[Behind Closed Doors]].<ref name=":c120_1p32">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c120.1/p32}}</ref>		# Before the start of junior year, Rachel accepts Paulo's unexpected invitation for a night of romance in [[Behind Closed Doors]].<ref name=":c120_1p32">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c120.1/p32}}</ref>

			=== Senior year ===
	# In [[Table for One]], Rachel and her group sit at the lunch table adjacent to the main group, a constant during the junior year.<ref name=":c92p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c92/p11}}</ref> Rachel also confidently calls Paulo her "boo," to Paulo's confusion.<ref name=":c92p12">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c92/p12}}</ref> Paulo then goes on to flirt with [[Courtney]]<ref name=":c94p1">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p1}}</ref> and objectify [[Sandy]]<ref name=":c94p13">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p13}}</ref> in [[Model Girlfriend]], leaving Rachel saddened and confused.		# In [[Table for One]], Rachel and her group sit at the lunch table adjacent to the main group, a constant during the junior year.<ref name=":c92p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c92/p11}}</ref> Rachel also confidently calls Paulo her "boo," to Paulo's confusion.<ref name=":c92p12">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c92/p12}}</ref> Paulo then goes on to flirt with [[Courtney]]<ref name=":c94p1">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p1}}</ref> and objectify [[Sandy]]<ref name=":c94p13">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p13}}</ref> in [[Model Girlfriend]], leaving Rachel saddened and confused.
	# Upon Lucy's return in [[Love Again]], Rachel is understandably upset that this event marks the of her and Paulo's relationship, and her friends gather together to make her feel wanted.<ref name=":c95p26">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p26}}</ref> She then breaks things off directly with Paulo in [[Unspoken Rule]].<ref name=":c96p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c96/p11}}</ref>		# Upon Lucy's return in [[Love Again]], Rachel is understandably upset that this event marks the of her and Paulo's relationship, and her friends gather together to make her feel wanted.<ref name=":c95p26">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p26}}</ref> She then breaks things off directly with Paulo in [[Unspoken Rule]].<ref name=":c96p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c96/p11}}</ref>

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 === [[Mike]] ===
 Known to Rachel more as "Paulo's friend," Mike has consistently stayed off Rachel's love radar because "he's taken" and "he's got a lotta confidence in himself."<ref name=":c77p13" /> The two wouldn't really interact one-on-one too much, at least not until the fateful day where Mike would ruin Rachel's birthday party in [[Happy Hour]] with his and Paulo's fight.<ref name=":c80p27">{{Cite chapter|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p27}}</ref> Regardless, Rachel comforts the crying Mike, but leaves Paulo to take care of him.<ref name=":c80p33" /> None of this seems to have shaken Rachel's otherwise good impression of Mike, calling him "a good kid" in [[Boy Toy]] when talking to Paulo.<ref name=":c87p31">{{Cite chapter|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p31}}</ref> In [[Moments Apart]], she reassures both Mike and Daisy that everything is fine when both apologize for ruining Rachel's birthday party.<ref name=":c98p4" />
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	\| grade = Senior as of [[Table for One]]		\| grade = Senior as of [[Table for One]]
	\| family = [[Aaron]] (Brother)		\| family = [[Aaron]] (Brother)
			\| occupation = Student
			\| affiliation = [[Cheer squad]], [[Senior friend group]]
			\| residence = [[Rachel's house]]
	\| first = [[Follow Me]], [https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c32/p7 page 7]<br>''{{Start date\|2007\|02\|18}}''}}		\| first = [[Follow Me]], [https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c32/p7 page 7]<br>''{{Start date\|2007\|02\|18}}''}}

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	== Personality ==		== Personality ==
	Before a reader can get to know the other facets of Rachel's personality, they are immediately met with her staunch defense of those close to her. In Rachel's very first appearance, she delivers a swift smack in the face to [[Tess]], citing [[Roger]] breaking her [[Aaron\|brother]]'s arm, and has to be talked down from her anger by [[Jessica]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c32/p7}}</ref>Though she can still hold a grudge, Rachel is not one to let these things rule her life; once it became evident she'd have to share space with Tess in [[Pillow Talk]], she accepted the situation and confidently walked through the doorway, saying "not like I was gonna leave!"<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p9}}</ref>		Before a reader can get to know the other facets of Rachel's personality, they are immediately met with her staunch defense of those close to her. In Rachel's very first appearance, she delivers a swift smack in the face to [[Tess]], citing [[Roger]] breaking her [[Aaron\|brother]]'s arm, and has to be talked down from her anger by [[Jessica]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c32/p7}}</ref> Though she can still hold a grudge, Rachel is not one to let these things rule her life; once it became evident she'd have to share space with Tess in [[Pillow Talk]], she accepted the situation and confidently walked through the doorway, saying "not like I was gonna leave!"<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p9}}</ref>

	Rachel is promiscuous, and she isn't particularly shy about it. When [[Lucy]] apologizes to Jessica and Rachel for insinuating they were such, Jessica clarifies to Lucy that Rachel "actually ''is'' a slut," to which Rachel laughs and describes an intimate moment with [[Paulo]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52}}</ref> Rachel is quick to suggest sexual favors as a means to tide over conflict, advising [[Jasmine]] to give Paulo a "BJ" after an argument.<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p17}}</ref> While she's not embarrassed about her sexuality, she does take ire with Jessica reducing her to a "one-note slut" in the play presented in [[Method Acting]].<ref name=":2" />		Rachel is promiscuous, and she isn't particularly shy about it. When [[Lucy]] apologizes to Jessica and Rachel for insinuating they were such, Jessica clarifies to Lucy that Rachel "actually ''is'' a slut," to which Rachel laughs and describes an intimate moment with [[Paulo]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52}}</ref> Rachel is quick to suggest sexual favors as a means to tide over conflict, advising [[Jasmine]] to give Paulo a "BJ" after an argument.<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p17}}</ref> While she's not embarrassed about her sexuality, she does take ire with Jessica reducing her to a "one-note slut" in the play presented in [[Method Acting]].<ref name=":2" />

	Though she's a ''very'' strong glue, being the glue that binds her friends together doesn't come without its problems, and Rachel will often keep her feelings to herself if it can de-escalate an issue. The most egregious example would be her birthday party in [[Happy Hour]]; when the sophomores get drunk and air their dirty laundry, Rachel is there to reel everyone back in. She consoles a crying [[Mike]], and keeps her mouth shut when Paulo talks about another girl.<ref ~~name~~=~~":18">~~https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p33</ref><ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18</ref> Even after the party ends, she cuts her lecture to a sick, drunken Paulo short to console him instead.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49</ref> She downplays her sadness upon her "situationship" with Paulo ending in [[Love Again]] as to not worry her supportive friends, and doesn't take a chance she's given to really address the birthday fiasco in [[Moments Apart]].<ref ~~name~~=~~":17">~~https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p27</ref><ref name=":19">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p4</ref> It is not until [[New Year's Resolution]] that she finally chooses herself, and politely removes herself from the situation when Paulo approaches her with a problem.<ref name=":3" />		Though she's a ''very'' strong glue, being the glue that binds her friends together doesn't come without its problems, and Rachel will often keep her feelings to herself if it can de-escalate an issue. The most egregious example would be her birthday party in [[Happy Hour]]; when the sophomores get drunk and air their dirty laundry, Rachel is there to reel everyone back in. She consoles a crying [[Mike]], and keeps her mouth shut when Paulo talks about another girl.<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p33}}</ref><ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18}}</ref> Even after the party ends, she cuts her lecture to a sick, drunken Paulo short to console him instead.<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49}}</ref> She downplays her sadness upon her "situationship" with Paulo ending in [[Love Again]] as to not worry her supportive friends, and doesn't take a chance she's given to really address the birthday fiasco in [[Moments Apart]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p27}}</ref><ref name=":19">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p4}}</ref> It is not until [[New Year's Resolution]] that she finally chooses herself, and politely removes herself from the situation when Paulo approaches her with a problem.<ref name=":3" />

	== Appearance ==		== Appearance ==

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	Before a reader can get to know the other facets of Rachel's personality, they are immediately met with her staunch defense of those close to her. In Rachel's very first appearance, she delivers a swift smack in the face to [[Tess]], citing [[Roger]] breaking her [[Aaron\|brother]]'s arm, and has to be talked down from her anger by [[Jessica]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c32/p7}}</ref>Though she can still hold a grudge, Rachel is not one to let these things rule her life; once it became evident she'd have to share space with Tess in [[Pillow Talk]], she accepted the situation and confidently walked through the doorway, saying "not like I was gonna leave!"<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p9}}</ref>		Before a reader can get to know the other facets of Rachel's personality, they are immediately met with her staunch defense of those close to her. In Rachel's very first appearance, she delivers a swift smack in the face to [[Tess]], citing [[Roger]] breaking her [[Aaron\|brother]]'s arm, and has to be talked down from her anger by [[Jessica]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c32/p7}}</ref>Though she can still hold a grudge, Rachel is not one to let these things rule her life; once it became evident she'd have to share space with Tess in [[Pillow Talk]], she accepted the situation and confidently walked through the doorway, saying "not like I was gonna leave!"<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p9}}</ref>

	Rachel is promiscuous, and she isn't particularly shy about it. When [[Lucy]] apologizes to Jessica and Rachel for insinuating they were such, Jessica clarifies to Lucy that Rachel "actually ''is'' a slut," to which Rachel laughs and describes an intimate moment with [[Paulo]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52}}</ref> Rachel is quick to suggest sexual favors as a means to tide over conflict, advising [[Jasmine]] to give Paulo a "BJ" after an argument.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p17</ref> While she's not embarrassed about her sexuality, she does take ire with Jessica reducing her to a "one-note slut" in the play presented in [[Method Acting]].<ref name=":2" />		Rachel is promiscuous, and she isn't particularly shy about it. When [[Lucy]] apologizes to Jessica and Rachel for insinuating they were such, Jessica clarifies to Lucy that Rachel "actually ''is'' a slut," to which Rachel laughs and describes an intimate moment with [[Paulo]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52}}</ref> Rachel is quick to suggest sexual favors as a means to tide over conflict, advising [[Jasmine]] to give Paulo a "BJ" after an argument.<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p17}}</ref> While she's not embarrassed about her sexuality, she does take ire with Jessica reducing her to a "one-note slut" in the play presented in [[Method Acting]].<ref name=":2" />

	Though she's a ''very'' strong glue, being the glue that binds her friends together doesn't come without its problems, and Rachel will often keep her feelings to herself if it can de-escalate an issue. The most egregious example would be her birthday party in [[Happy Hour]]; when the sophomores get drunk and air their dirty laundry, Rachel is there to reel everyone back in. She consoles a crying [[Mike]], and keeps her mouth shut when Paulo talks about another girl.<ref name=":18">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p33</ref><ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18</ref> Even after the party ends, she cuts her lecture to a sick, drunken Paulo short to console him instead.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49</ref> She downplays her sadness upon her "situationship" with Paulo ending in [[Love Again]] as to not worry her supportive friends, and doesn't take a chance she's given to really address the birthday fiasco in [[Moments Apart]].<ref name=":17">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p27</ref><ref name=":19">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p4</ref> It is not until [[New Year's Resolution]] that she finally chooses herself, and politely removes herself from the situation when Paulo approaches her with a problem.<ref name=":3" />		Though she's a ''very'' strong glue, being the glue that binds her friends together doesn't come without its problems, and Rachel will often keep her feelings to herself if it can de-escalate an issue. The most egregious example would be her birthday party in [[Happy Hour]]; when the sophomores get drunk and air their dirty laundry, Rachel is there to reel everyone back in. She consoles a crying [[Mike]], and keeps her mouth shut when Paulo talks about another girl.<ref name=":18">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p33</ref><ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18</ref> Even after the party ends, she cuts her lecture to a sick, drunken Paulo short to console him instead.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49</ref> She downplays her sadness upon her "situationship" with Paulo ending in [[Love Again]] as to not worry her supportive friends, and doesn't take a chance she's given to really address the birthday fiasco in [[Moments Apart]].<ref name=":17">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p27</ref><ref name=":19">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p4</ref> It is not until [[New Year's Resolution]] that she finally chooses herself, and politely removes herself from the situation when Paulo approaches her with a problem.<ref name=":3" />

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	== Personality ==		== Personality ==
	Before a reader can get to know the other facets of Rachel's personality, they are immediately met with her staunch defense of those close to her. In Rachel's very first appearance, she delivers a swift smack in the face to [[Tess]], citing [[Roger]] breaking her [[Aaron\|brother]]'s arm, and has to be talked down from her anger by [[Jessica]].<ref ~~name~~=~~":0">~~https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c32/p7</ref> Though she can still hold a grudge, Rachel is not one to let these things rule her life; once it became evident she'd have to share space with Tess in [[Pillow Talk]], she accepted the situation and confidently walked through the doorway, saying "not like I was gonna leave!"<ref ~~name~~=~~":12">~~https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p9</ref>		Before a reader can get to know the other facets of Rachel's personality, they are immediately met with her staunch defense of those close to her. In Rachel's very first appearance, she delivers a swift smack in the face to [[Tess]], citing [[Roger]] breaking her [[Aaron\|brother]]'s arm, and has to be talked down from her anger by [[Jessica]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c32/p7}}</ref>Though she can still hold a grudge, Rachel is not one to let these things rule her life; once it became evident she'd have to share space with Tess in [[Pillow Talk]], she accepted the situation and confidently walked through the doorway, saying "not like I was gonna leave!"<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p9}}</ref>

	Rachel is promiscuous, and she isn't particularly shy about it. When [[Lucy]] apologizes to Jessica and Rachel for insinuating they were such, Jessica clarifies to Lucy that Rachel "actually ''is'' a slut," to which Rachel laughs and describes an intimate moment with [[Paulo]].<ref ~~name~~=~~":1">~~https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52</ref> Rachel is quick to suggest sexual favors as a means to tide over conflict, advising [[Jasmine]] to give Paulo a "BJ" after an argument.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p17</ref> While she's not embarrassed about her sexuality, she does take ire with Jessica reducing her to a "one-note slut" in the play presented in [[Method Acting]].<ref name=":2" />		Rachel is promiscuous, and she isn't particularly shy about it. When [[Lucy]] apologizes to Jessica and Rachel for insinuating they were such, Jessica clarifies to Lucy that Rachel "actually ''is'' a slut," to which Rachel laughs and describes an intimate moment with [[Paulo]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52}}</ref> Rachel is quick to suggest sexual favors as a means to tide over conflict, advising [[Jasmine]] to give Paulo a "BJ" after an argument.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p17</ref> While she's not embarrassed about her sexuality, she does take ire with Jessica reducing her to a "one-note slut" in the play presented in [[Method Acting]].<ref name=":2" />

	Though she's a ''very'' strong glue, being the glue that binds her friends together doesn't come without its problems, and Rachel will often keep her feelings to herself if it can de-escalate an issue. The most egregious example would be her birthday party in [[Happy Hour]]; when the sophomores get drunk and air their dirty laundry, Rachel is there to reel everyone back in. She consoles a crying [[Mike]], and keeps her mouth shut when Paulo talks about another girl.<ref name=":18">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p33</ref><ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18</ref> Even after the party ends, she cuts her lecture to a sick, drunken Paulo short to console him instead.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49</ref> She downplays her sadness upon her "situationship" with Paulo ending in [[Love Again]] as to not worry her supportive friends, and doesn't take a chance she's given to really address the birthday fiasco in [[Moments Apart]].<ref name=":17">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p27</ref><ref name=":19">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p4</ref> It is not until [[New Year's Resolution]] that she finally chooses herself, and politely removes herself from the situation when Paulo approaches her with a problem.<ref name=":3" />		Though she's a ''very'' strong glue, being the glue that binds her friends together doesn't come without its problems, and Rachel will often keep her feelings to herself if it can de-escalate an issue. The most egregious example would be her birthday party in [[Happy Hour]]; when the sophomores get drunk and air their dirty laundry, Rachel is there to reel everyone back in. She consoles a crying [[Mike]], and keeps her mouth shut when Paulo talks about another girl.<ref name=":18">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p33</ref><ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18</ref> Even after the party ends, she cuts her lecture to a sick, drunken Paulo short to console him instead.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49</ref> She downplays her sadness upon her "situationship" with Paulo ending in [[Love Again]] as to not worry her supportive friends, and doesn't take a chance she's given to really address the birthday fiasco in [[Moments Apart]].<ref name=":17">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p27</ref><ref name=":19">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p4</ref> It is not until [[New Year's Resolution]] that she finally chooses herself, and politely removes herself from the situation when Paulo approaches her with a problem.<ref name=":3" />

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	Rachel is one of the shortest members of the cast, surpassing only [[Amaya]] in height.<ref name=":c94p13_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p13}}</ref>		Rachel is one of the shortest members of the cast, surpassing only [[Amaya]] in height.<ref name=":c94p13_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p13}}</ref>

	== ~~Significant events~~ ==		== Story ==
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			=== Freshman year ===
			In [[Pillow Talk]], a flashback shows Rachel trying to console Aaron after his arm is broken.<ref name=":c61p21">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p21}}</ref> She cries in Jessica's arms, feeling powerless on how to help her brother.<ref name=":c61p22">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p22}}</ref> In this flashback, Jessica recounts Rachel never hearing the rumors Tess spread after her botched revenge plans, but in the present day, Rachel tells Jessica she simply ignored them, only wanting to believe what Jessica tells her to her face.<ref name=":c61p37">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p37}}</ref> Rachel also gladly admits to being promiscuous.<ref name=":c61p52_2">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52}}</ref>

			=== Sophomore year ===
	# In [[Follow Me]], Rachel slaps Tess and confronts her after Tess tried hiding in the freshman hallway. She reminds Tess that Aaron still can't play soccer because of his broken arm.<ref name=":c32p7" />		# In [[Follow Me]], Rachel slaps Tess and confronts her after Tess tried hiding in the freshman hallway. She reminds Tess that Aaron still can't play soccer because of his broken arm.<ref name=":c32p7" />
	# In [[A Different Side]], Rachel praises [[Daisy]] for standing up to Paulo (and by extension, Tess) and invites her shopping over Easter break.<ref name=":c37p15" /> She then encourages Daisy to go after Mike saying "he's as good as single" upon learning of his long distance relationship.<ref name=":c37p16">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c37/p16}}</ref>		# In [[A Different Side]], Rachel praises [[Daisy]] for standing up to Paulo (and by extension, Tess) and invites her shopping over Easter break.<ref name=":c37p15" /> She then encourages Daisy to go after Mike saying "he's as good as single" upon learning of his long distance relationship.<ref name=":c37p16">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c37/p16}}</ref>

			=== Junior year ===
	# In [[A Distance Apart]], Jessica and Rachel join the lunch table.<ref name=":c50p9">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c50/p9}}</ref>		# In [[A Distance Apart]], Jessica and Rachel join the lunch table.<ref name=":c50p9">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c50/p9}}</ref>
	# In [[Back and Forth]], Paulo asks Rachel out on a date upon Jessica's suggestion.<ref name=":c54p13">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p13}}</ref> Rachel sleeps with Paulo on that date,<ref name=":c54p17">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p17}}</ref> which turns out to be an elaborate plan to get back at Tess, who never got the opportunity.<ref name=":c54p28">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p28}}</ref>		# In [[Back and Forth]], Paulo asks Rachel out on a date upon Jessica's suggestion.<ref name=":c54p13">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p13}}</ref> Rachel sleeps with Paulo on that date,<ref name=":c54p17">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p17}}</ref> which turns out to be an elaborate plan to get back at Tess, who never got the opportunity.<ref name=":c54p28">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p28}}</ref>
	# In [[Pillow Talk]], a flashback shows Rachel trying to console Aaron after his arm is broken.<ref name=":c61p21">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p21}}</ref> She cries in Jessica's arms, feeling powerless on how to help her brother.<ref name=":c61p22">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p22}}</ref> In this flashback, Jessica recounts Rachel never hearing the rumors Tess spread after her botched revenge plans, but in the present day, Rachel tells Jessica she simply ignored them, only wanting to believe what Jessica tells her to her face.<ref name=":c61p37">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p37}}</ref> Rachel also gladly admits to being promiscuous.<ref name=":c61p52_2">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52}}</ref>
	# Following Lucy's departure from Roseville in [[Leaving Home]], Rachel finds Paulo crying on the sidewalk and consoles him.<ref name=":c76p7_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p7}}</ref> By the end of the chapter, Paulo wakes up in Rachel's bed, Rachel sleeping next to him.<ref name=":c76p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p11}}</ref> Rachel takes the event in stride, but is annoyed by Paulo's reluctance to be seen with her in [[Study Buddy]].<ref name=":c77p10">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c77/p10}}</ref>		# Following Lucy's departure from Roseville in [[Leaving Home]], Rachel finds Paulo crying on the sidewalk and consoles him.<ref name=":c76p7_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p7}}</ref> By the end of the chapter, Paulo wakes up in Rachel's bed, Rachel sleeping next to him.<ref name=":c76p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p11}}</ref> Rachel takes the event in stride, but is annoyed by Paulo's reluctance to be seen with her in [[Study Buddy]].<ref name=":c77p10">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c77/p10}}</ref>
	# Rachel celebrates her birthday in [[Happy Hour]] — or at least tries to celebrate — but it's made difficult by the main cast getting drunk and crying over Lucy.<ref name=":c80p16">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p16}}</ref> In particular, Rachel stands aside awkwardly as Paulo recounts "touching Lucy's boob"<ref name=":c80p21">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p21}}</ref> and how he wants to hold Lucy in his arms again.<ref name=":c80p18">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18}}</ref> Rachel makes a pointed remark about how, if they were traditionally dating, she would've kicked Paulo out of the party for reminiscing about an ex.<ref name=":c80p47">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p47}}</ref> She spends the rest of the day taking care of the drunk Paulo, and reminding him that moving on takes time.<ref name=":c80p49">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49}}</ref>		# Rachel celebrates her birthday in [[Happy Hour]] — or at least tries to celebrate — but it's made difficult by the main cast getting drunk and crying over Lucy.<ref name=":c80p16">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p16}}</ref> In particular, Rachel stands aside awkwardly as Paulo recounts "touching Lucy's boob"<ref name=":c80p21">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p21}}</ref> and how he wants to hold Lucy in his arms again.<ref name=":c80p18">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18}}</ref> Rachel makes a pointed remark about how, if they were traditionally dating, she would've kicked Paulo out of the party for reminiscing about an ex.<ref name=":c80p47">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p47}}</ref> She spends the rest of the day taking care of the drunk Paulo, and reminding him that moving on takes time.<ref name=":c80p49">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49}}</ref>
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	# In [[Boy Toy]], Rachel is appalled to see Paulo treat Matt rudely<ref name=":c87p4">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p4}}</ref> , pulling Paulo by the ear, scolding him, and telling him "[Matt] deals with way more than you know" before storming off.<ref name=":c87p6_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p6}}</ref> Rachel and Paulo reconcile by the end of the chapter.<ref name=":c87p32">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p32}}</ref>		# In [[Boy Toy]], Rachel is appalled to see Paulo treat Matt rudely<ref name=":c87p4">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p4}}</ref> , pulling Paulo by the ear, scolding him, and telling him "[Matt] deals with way more than you know" before storming off.<ref name=":c87p6_3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p6}}</ref> Rachel and Paulo reconcile by the end of the chapter.<ref name=":c87p32">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p32}}</ref>
	# Before the start of junior year, Rachel accepts Paulo's unexpected invitation for a night of romance in [[Behind Closed Doors]].<ref name=":c120_1p32">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c120.1/p32}}</ref>		# Before the start of junior year, Rachel accepts Paulo's unexpected invitation for a night of romance in [[Behind Closed Doors]].<ref name=":c120_1p32">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c120.1/p32}}</ref>

			=== Senior year ===
	# In [[Table for One]], Rachel and her group sit at the lunch table adjacent to the main group, a constant during the junior year.<ref name=":c92p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c92/p11}}</ref> Rachel also confidently calls Paulo her "boo," to Paulo's confusion.<ref name=":c92p12">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c92/p12}}</ref> Paulo then goes on to flirt with [[Courtney]]<ref name=":c94p1">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p1}}</ref> and objectify [[Sandy]]<ref name=":c94p13">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p13}}</ref> in [[Model Girlfriend]], leaving Rachel saddened and confused.		# In [[Table for One]], Rachel and her group sit at the lunch table adjacent to the main group, a constant during the junior year.<ref name=":c92p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c92/p11}}</ref> Rachel also confidently calls Paulo her "boo," to Paulo's confusion.<ref name=":c92p12">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c92/p12}}</ref> Paulo then goes on to flirt with [[Courtney]]<ref name=":c94p1">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p1}}</ref> and objectify [[Sandy]]<ref name=":c94p13">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c94/p13}}</ref> in [[Model Girlfriend]], leaving Rachel saddened and confused.
	# Upon Lucy's return in [[Love Again]], Rachel is understandably upset that this event marks the of her and Paulo's relationship, and her friends gather together to make her feel wanted.<ref name=":c95p26">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p26}}</ref> She then breaks things off directly with Paulo in [[Unspoken Rule]].<ref name=":c96p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c96/p11}}</ref>		# Upon Lucy's return in [[Love Again]], Rachel is understandably upset that this event marks the of her and Paulo's relationship, and her friends gather together to make her feel wanted.<ref name=":c95p26">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p26}}</ref> She then breaks things off directly with Paulo in [[Unspoken Rule]].<ref name=":c96p11">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c96/p11}}</ref>

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	== Personality ==		== Personality ==
	In Rachel's very first appearance, she delivers a swift smack in the face to [[Tess]], citing [[Roger]] breaking her [[Aaron\|brother]]'s arm, and has to be talked down from her anger by [[Jessica]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c32/p7}}</ref> Though she can still hold a grudge, Rachel is not one to let these things rule her life. Once it became evident she'd have to share space with Tess in [[Pillow Talk]], she accepted the situation and confidently walked through the doorway, saying "not like I was gonna leave!"<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p9}}</ref>		In Rachel's very first appearance, she delivers a swift smack in the face to [[Tess]], citing [[Roger]] breaking her [[Aaron\|brother]]'s arm, and has to be talked down from her anger by [[Jessica]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c32/p7}}</ref> Though she can still hold a grudge, Rachel is not one to let these things rule her life. Once it became evident she'd have to share space with Tess in [[Pillow Talk]], she accepted the situation and confidently walked through the doorway, saying "not like I was gonna leave!"<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p9}}</ref>

	Rachel is promiscuous, and she isn't particularly shy about it. When [[Lucy]] apologizes to Jessica and Rachel for insinuating they were such, Jessica clarifies to Lucy that Rachel "actually ''is'' a slut," to which Rachel laughs and describes an intimate moment with [[Paulo]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52}}</ref> Rachel is quick to suggest sexual favors as a means to tide over conflict, advising [[Jasmine]] to give Paulo a "BJ" after an argument.<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p17}}</ref> While she's not embarrassed about her sexuality, she does take ire with Jessica reducing her to a "one-note slut" in the play presented in [[Method Acting]].<ref name=":2" />		Rachel is promiscuous, and she isn't particularly shy about it. When [[Lucy]] apologizes to Jessica and Rachel for insinuating they were such, Jessica clarifies to Lucy that Rachel "actually ''is'' a slut," to which Rachel laughs and describes an intimate moment with [[Paulo]].<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52}}</ref> Rachel is quick to suggest sexual favors as a means to tide over conflict, advising [[Jasmine]] to give Paulo a "BJ" after an argument.<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p17}}</ref> While she's not embarrassed about her sexuality, she does take ire with Jessica reducing her to a "one-note slut" in the play presented in [[Method Acting]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c121/p15}}</ref>

	Though she's a ''very'' strong glue, Rachel will often keep her feelings to herself if it can de-escalate an issue. The most egregious example would be her birthday party in [[Happy Hour]]; when the sophomores get drunk and air their dirty laundry, Rachel is there to reel everyone back in. She consoles a crying [[Mike]],<ref>~~{{Cite chapter\|url=~~https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p33}}</ref> and keeps her mouth shut when Paulo talks about another girl.<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18}}</ref> Even after the party ends, she cuts her lecture to a sick, drunken Paulo short to console him instead.<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49}}</ref> She downplays her sadness upon her "situationship" with Paulo ending in [[Love Again]] as to not worry her supportive friends,<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p27}}</ref> and doesn't take a chance she's given to really address the birthday fiasco in [[Moments Apart]].<ref name=":19">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p4}}</ref> It is not until [[New Year's Resolution]] that she finally chooses herself, and politely removes herself from the situation when Paulo approaches her with a problem.<ref name=":3" />		Though she's a ''very'' strong glue, Rachel will often keep her feelings to herself if it can de-escalate an issue. The most egregious example would be her birthday party in [[Happy Hour]]; when the sophomores get drunk and air their dirty laundry, Rachel is there to reel everyone back in. She consoles a crying [[Mike]],<ref name=":18">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p33</ref> and keeps her mouth shut when Paulo talks about another girl.<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18}}</ref> Even after the party ends, she cuts her lecture to a sick, drunken Paulo short to console him instead.<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49}}</ref> She downplays her sadness upon her "situationship" with Paulo ending in [[Love Again]] as to not worry her supportive friends,<ref>{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p27}}</ref> and doesn't take a chance she's given to really address the birthday fiasco in [[Moments Apart]].<ref name=":19">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p4}}</ref> It is not until [[New Year's Resolution]] that she finally chooses herself, and politely removes herself from the situation when Paulo approaches her with a problem.<ref name=":3">{{Cite chapter\|url=https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c119/p14}}</ref>

	== Appearance ==		== Appearance ==
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	# In [[A Distance Apart]], Jessica and Rachel join the lunch table.<ref name=":5">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c50/p9</ref>		# In [[A Distance Apart]], Jessica and Rachel join the lunch table.<ref name=":5">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c50/p9</ref>
	# In [[Back and Forth]], Paulo asks Rachel out on a date upon Jessica's suggestion.<ref name=":6">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p13</ref> Rachel sleeps with Paulo on that date,<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p17</ref> which turns out to be an elaborate plan to get back at Tess, who never got the opportunity.<ref name=":13">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p28</ref>		# In [[Back and Forth]], Paulo asks Rachel out on a date upon Jessica's suggestion.<ref name=":6">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p13</ref> Rachel sleeps with Paulo on that date,<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p17</ref> which turns out to be an elaborate plan to get back at Tess, who never got the opportunity.<ref name=":13">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c54/p28</ref>
	# In [[Pillow Talk]], a flashback shows Rachel trying to console Aaron after his arm is broken.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p21</ref> She cries in Jessica's arms, feeling powerless on how to help her brother.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p22</ref> In this flashback, Jessica recounts Rachel never hearing the rumors Tess spread after her botched revenge plans, but in the present day, Rachel tells Jessica she simply ignored them, only wanting to believe what Jessica tells her to her face.<ref name=":7">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p37</ref> Rachel also gladly admits to being promiscuous.<ref name=":1" />		# In [[Pillow Talk]], a flashback shows Rachel trying to console Aaron after his arm is broken.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p21</ref> She cries in Jessica's arms, feeling powerless on how to help her brother.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p22</ref> In this flashback, Jessica recounts Rachel never hearing the rumors Tess spread after her botched revenge plans, but in the present day, Rachel tells Jessica she simply ignored them, only wanting to believe what Jessica tells her to her face.<ref name=":7">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p37</ref> Rachel also gladly admits to being promiscuous.<ref name=":1">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p52</ref>
	# Following Lucy's departure from Roseville in [[Leaving Home]], Rachel finds Paulo crying on the sidewalk and consoles him.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p7</ref> By the end of the chapter, Paulo wakes up in Rachel's bed, Rachel sleeping next to him.<ref name=":10">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p11</ref> Rachel takes the event in stride, but is annoyed by Paulo's reluctance to be seen with her in [[Study Buddy]].<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c77/p10</ref>		# Following Lucy's departure from Roseville in [[Leaving Home]], Rachel finds Paulo crying on the sidewalk and consoles him.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p7</ref> By the end of the chapter, Paulo wakes up in Rachel's bed, Rachel sleeping next to him.<ref name=":10">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c76/p11</ref> Rachel takes the event in stride, but is annoyed by Paulo's reluctance to be seen with her in [[Study Buddy]].<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c77/p10</ref>
	# Rachel celebrates her birthday in [[Happy Hour]] — or at least tries to celebrate — but it's made difficult by the main cast getting drunk and crying over Lucy.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p16</ref> In particular, Rachel stands aside awkwardly as Paulo recounts "touching Lucy's boob"<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p21</ref> and how he wants to hold Lucy in his arms again.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18</ref> Rachel makes a pointed remark about how, if they were traditionally dating, she would've kicked Paulo out of the party for reminiscing about an ex.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p47</ref> She spends the rest of the day taking care of the drunk Paulo, and reminding him that moving on takes time.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49</ref>		# Rachel celebrates her birthday in [[Happy Hour]] — or at least tries to celebrate — but it's made difficult by the main cast getting drunk and crying over Lucy.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p16</ref> In particular, Rachel stands aside awkwardly as Paulo recounts "touching Lucy's boob"<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p21</ref> and how he wants to hold Lucy in his arms again.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p18</ref> Rachel makes a pointed remark about how, if they were traditionally dating, she would've kicked Paulo out of the party for reminiscing about an ex.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p47</ref> She spends the rest of the day taking care of the drunk Paulo, and reminding him that moving on takes time.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c80/p49</ref>
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	# Upon Lucy's return in [[Love Again]], Rachel is understandably upset that this event marks the of her and Paulo's relationship, and her friends gather together to make her feel wanted.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p26</ref> She then breaks things off directly with Paulo in [[Unspoken Rule]].<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c96/p11</ref>		# Upon Lucy's return in [[Love Again]], Rachel is understandably upset that this event marks the of her and Paulo's relationship, and her friends gather together to make her feel wanted.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p26</ref> She then breaks things off directly with Paulo in [[Unspoken Rule]].<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c96/p11</ref>
	# In [[Moments Apart]], when birthday girl Daisy feels sad, Rachel starts a group hug to cheer Daisy up.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p5</ref> When Paulo arrives on the scene, things are a little awkward, and Rachel tells Madison to "be nice" because she and Paulo had worked things out.<ref name=":22">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p8</ref>		# In [[Moments Apart]], when birthday girl Daisy feels sad, Rachel starts a group hug to cheer Daisy up.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p5</ref> When Paulo arrives on the scene, things are a little awkward, and Rachel tells Madison to "be nice" because she and Paulo had worked things out.<ref name=":22">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c98/p8</ref>
	# In [[New Year's Resolution]], Rachel greets Paulo, but when she notices he's upset, she decides to tactfully remove herself from the situation.<ref name=":3"~~>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com~~/~~c119/p14</ref~~>		# In [[New Year's Resolution]], Rachel greets Paulo, but when she notices he's upset, she decides to tactfully remove herself from the situation.<ref name=":3" />
	# In [[Method Acting]], Rachel confronts Jessica on her play character "Rina," who is a mean-spirited, one-note character based on Rachel.<ref name=":2"~~>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com~~/~~c121/p15</ref~~> When Jessica refuses to acknowledge the similarities between Rina and Rachel, as well as the other caricatured cast, it turns into a big argument.<ref name=":8">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c121/p23</ref>		# In [[Method Acting]], Rachel confronts Jessica on her play character "Rina," who is a mean-spirited, one-note character based on Rachel.<ref name=":2" /> When Jessica refuses to acknowledge the similarities between Rina and Rachel, as well as the other caricatured cast, it turns into a big argument.<ref name=":8">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c121/p23</ref>

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	=== Tess ===		=== Tess ===
	[[File:Rel racheltess.png\|thumb\|169x169px\|Rachel bids farewell to her former foe.]]		[[File:Rel racheltess.png\|thumb\|169x169px\|Rachel bids farewell to her former foe.]]
	Given Tess and her ex-boyfriend were the direct cause of Aaron's broken arm, Rachel had a bone to pick; in Rachel's comic debut, she slaps Tess across the face.<ref name=":0" /> The junior year version of Tess accepted Rachel's disdain, believing it to be the only way to pay for her behavior from freshman year, but for Rachel, it was ''far'' from enough. Rachel, along with Jessica, would tag team in sleeping with Paulo in order to get back at Tess, who certainly did not take it sitting down.<ref name=":13" /> As Jessica's hatred for Tess only further soured, Rachel seemed content after getting this revenge. Annoyed by Tess's presence at the sleepover in Pillow Talk, she doesn't let it stop her from enjoying the party, and she gives Tess the affectionate(?) nickname of "hoebag."<ref name=":12" /><ref ~~name=":16" /~~>		Given Tess and her ex-boyfriend were the direct cause of Aaron's broken arm, Rachel had a bone to pick; in Rachel's comic debut, she slaps Tess across the face.<ref name=":0" /> The junior year version of Tess accepted Rachel's disdain, believing it to be the only way to pay for her behavior from freshman year, but for Rachel, it was ''far'' from enough. Rachel, along with Jessica, would tag team in sleeping with Paulo in order to get back at Tess, who certainly did not take it sitting down.<ref name=":13" /> As Jessica's hatred for Tess only further soured, Rachel seemed content after getting this revenge. Annoyed by Tess's presence at the sleepover in Pillow Talk, she doesn't let it stop her from enjoying the party, and she gives Tess the affectionate(?) nickname of "hoebag."<ref name=":12">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c61/p9</ref>

	Rachel would go on to coexist with Tess for a while, no longer needing to torment her besides referring to her as a "bitch." Tess, in turn, was used enough to this arrangement where she could give the occasional playful jab.<ref name=":15" /> In the end, Rachel would be able to wish Tess luck upon her graduation.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c88/p4</ref>		Rachel would go on to coexist with Tess for a while, no longer needing to torment her besides referring to her as a "bitch." Tess, in turn, was used enough to this arrangement where she could give the occasional playful jab.<ref name=":15" /> In the end, Rachel would be able to wish Tess luck upon her graduation.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c88/p4</ref>
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	The beginning of Rachel and Matt's friendship would start in the free Bittersweet Club International comic [[Blind Date]]. After gaining the ire of bully-era Tess by bumping into her, Rachel sweeps in to rescue Matt by asking "Martin" to deliver the homework he owed her. When Matt remembers Rachel's name and her prowess in science, Rachel immediately falls in love; Jessica figures out the moment Jordan and Matt meet that it would never come to fruition, but keeps her mouth shut; meanwhile, the ever-oblivious Jordan would push Matt to accept Rachel's proposal to go on a date.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/img/store/bci_blinddate.png</ref>		The beginning of Rachel and Matt's friendship would start in the free Bittersweet Club International comic [[Blind Date]]. After gaining the ire of bully-era Tess by bumping into her, Rachel sweeps in to rescue Matt by asking "Martin" to deliver the homework he owed her. When Matt remembers Rachel's name and her prowess in science, Rachel immediately falls in love; Jessica figures out the moment Jordan and Matt meet that it would never come to fruition, but keeps her mouth shut; meanwhile, the ever-oblivious Jordan would push Matt to accept Rachel's proposal to go on a date.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/img/store/bci_blinddate.png</ref>

	Obviously, at some point, Rachel learns the truth about Matt and his sexuality, and is nothing but supportive.<ref>https://askbcb.tumblr.com/post/115478838535</ref> Knowing Matt's feelings for Jordan, she would discourage Jessica from bringing up Jordan as a romantic rebound for her around Matt.<ref name=":17" /> She also chastises Paulo for being rude around Matt, telling Paulo in [[Boy Toy]] "[Matt] deals with way more than you know" before storming off.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p6</ref> Perhaps the strongest display of Rachel's loyalty and support of Matt is her assurance to him that he'd never have to worry about a place to stay once the two of them graduate.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c90/p2</ref> Of course, not every interaction between the two is Rachel showing her allyship; sometimes their interactions are as simple and fun as gathering chestnuts together in [[New Year's Resolution]].<ref name=":3" /> The two team up to call out Jessica's script and actors in [[Method Acting]], only to change their tune in [[Participation Trophy]].		Obviously, at some point, Rachel learns the truth about Matt and his sexuality, and is nothing but supportive.<ref>https://askbcb.tumblr.com/post/115478838535</ref> Knowing Matt's feelings for Jordan, she would discourage Jessica from bringing up Jordan as a romantic rebound for her around Matt<ref name=":17">https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c95/p27</ref> She also chastises Paulo for being rude around Matt, telling Paulo in [[Boy Toy]] "[Matt] deals with way more than you know" before storming off.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c87/p6</ref> Perhaps the strongest display of Rachel's loyalty and support of Matt is her assurance to him that he'd never have to worry about a place to stay once the two of them graduate.<ref>https://www.bittersweetcandybowl.com/c90/p2</ref> Of course, not every interaction between the two is Rachel showing her allyship; sometimes their interactions are as simple and fun as gathering chestnuts together in [[New Year's Resolution]].<ref name=":3" /> The two team up to call out Jessica's script and actors in [[Method Acting]], only to change their tune in [[Participation Trophy]].

	== Minor relationships ==		== Minor relationships ==