Proposals, Proposals, Proposals
A/N: This is my new story. It will be made up of a series of 15 oneshots about different ways Finn could propose to Rachel. I hope you like! (NB: In this story Finn did propose to Rachel during Senior Year but she said no)
Disclaimer for entire story: I don't, will never and have never owned Glee. Any recognisable characters belong to FOX.
Proposal 1: At a performance of Wicked
18th December 2012
Finn's POV
It was Rachel's 19th Birthday and I had a special surprise- yes I was gonna propose to Rach. It was 7pm and I was just waiting for her to finish getting ready so we could go out. I took the ring box out of my pocket and looked at the ring one last time. It was a silver ring with a heart shaped sapphire and diamonds on either side (Kurt picked it out- as if I'd ever know what Rach would like in a ring!). I hope she says yes this time or the proposal I've planned is seriously gonna embarrass me. However the inscription was my idea: on the inside of the ring I had put "I'm Forever Yours. Faithfully. Love Finn". She's gotta say yes this time right?
Rachel's POV
I was 19 today. 19 years old and living in NYC- the city of my dreams. Life couldn't get any better. Although I had turned down Finn's marriage proposal in Senior Year we had been living together in New York since graduation so I was kinda hoping he'd propose again. And this time I would definitely say yes! I sigh knowing that it's probably not gonna happen, I think I shattered his confidence when I said no. I take one last look at my strapless black and white spotted dress and satisfied that I look decent go to meet Finn. Our evening's activity is a surprise so I hope it's a good one!
Finn's POV
This was it! I was only a few hours away from asking the woman of my dreams to marry me. And I was shaking like a leaf. I had to keep telling myself to stop it because all the way through the car journey Rach kept looking at me funny and at some points I think she's cottoned on to my plan but then she just shrugs and looks away. Man I can't wait till this is over and she's agreed to become Mrs Hudson! All this waiting is far too nerve racking!
Rachel's POV
We pull up to our destination and I finally see what Finn has been so secretive about for the past 2 months. "Wicked!" I yell jumping up and down because I'm so excited. "You like?" he asks me. "I LOVE" I say emphasizing the love. I pull him in for a kiss because at the moment I love him so much. We go into the theatre and I notice that Finn is checking his jacket pocket a lot- could it be? I think. No Rach stop being silly he's probably not going to propose to you. But there's still a part of my mind that says he is. And I hope that that's the part that's right.
Finn's POV
We are sitting on the front row and I can feel how excited Rach is next to me. I hope she's just as excited when I reveal my really big surprise of the night- the ring!. We are sharing a box of chocolates and she is cuddled up next to me. What a great night! Now I just have to sit back, relax and wait for the show's finale number.
Rachel's POV
This was such a great surprise of Finn's and now the first half of the show is approaching its end and I'm still waiting for the elusive proposal but I guess it's not going to happen tonight. My favourite song Defying Gravity starts.
Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through with staying by the rules
Of someone else's game
Too late for second guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and leap
It's time to try
Defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
And you can't pull me down
I'm through accepting limits
Cause someone says they're so
Some things I cannot change
But till I try I'll never know
Too long I've been afraid of
Losing love I guess I've lost
Well if that's love
It comes at much too high a cost
I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
And you can't pull me down
Glinda come with me- think of what we could do together
Unlimited
Together we're unlimited
Together we'll be the greatest team
There's ever been
There's no fight we cannot win
Just you and I
Defying gravity
With you and I
Defying gravity
They'll never bring us down
I really hope you get it
And you don't live to regret it
I hope you're happy in the end
I hope you're happy my friend
I look up as Elphaba is lifted into the air by the wires and notice something strange. Elphaba is holding a sign. She's never held a sign before. And as I look closer I realise what the sign says- it says "Rachel Will You Marry ME? Finn. I turn to the seat next to me and see him kneeling on the floor next to my chair. Everyone has turned to look at us and the song has paused. "Rachel, I love you and I want to marry you. And we can defy gravity together for the rest of our lives" he says. He opens the ring box, revealing the most gorgeous heart shaped sapphire and diamond ring. And I know what my answer will be. "Yes, Finn Hudson I will marry you" He places the ring on my finger but not before I have a chance to see the inscription. The line from our song. So thoughtful! I start to cry and Finn kisses me, lifts me up and spins me round as I cheer excitedly. I am engaged! I can't believe it!. After Finn's proposal has finished the song restarts.
So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky
As someone told me lately
Everyone deserves the chance to fly
And if I'm flying solo
At least I'm flying free
To those who'd ground me
Take a message back from me
Tell them how I am
Defying gravity
I'm flying high
Defying gravity
And I'll soon match them in all renown
And nobody in all of oz
No wizard that there is or was
Is ever gonna bring me down!
Bring me down!
Ahhh!
The song finishes and I lean over and kiss Finn again. I whisper in his ear "I'll be forever yours Finn Hudson"
"Faithfully" is his simple reply.
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NEXT TIME: A Valentines Day proposal