Author's note: Hey guys! It's been forever since I last posted here on Fanfiction…I was too busy with school work, 4th year now I had another year then Board Exams then finally off to the real world. I am also working on my life project and I hope to get it published before I turn 30 (Yeah, I'm 19 now…old ey?) and I promise not to give up on it. =) Anyway, this is my very first GLEE fanfic and I really do hope you will like it. This is based from the movie Starstruck but in a different kind of way. Read and you'll see but that's my inspiration…
Disclaimer: Do I really have to go through this? Kidding! Of course I…..do not own GLEE…and the song included in this story and the movie Starstruck as my inspiration to this story…Happy? =(
(Finn didn't join the Glee Club but is childhood friends with Rachel who also didn't join the said club and is a geek. They are juniors in this story and Rachel just transferred to Mckinley from another Carmel…)
Finn's POV
It's a sunny afternoon and I have plans with my childhood friend Rachel. No one knows that we are close because she's a geek and I'm the school team quarterback we all know what would happen if the two bonded…It's not good. She just transferred to Mckinley this year.
I knocked on her door (which is only a few steps away from my house) and picked her up. For weekends, she usually wears casual attire but during school days, well, it's a librarian style of clothes which sucks by the way (but I find them cool, especially her knee length socks and animal sweaters).
"Hey, Leroy…Is Rachel ready?" I asked one of his fathers. One of the reasons why she is on the bottom of the social pyramid in school is because she has two gay dads.
"Oh Finn, she just got out of the shower. Come on in, you can wait for her at the living room.
"Thank you Leroy…" I smiled at him and sat on my favorite couch since we became friends and it's been a long time ago.
As I was talking to Leroy and Hiram, the other dad, I heard footsteps behind me and as I turn to look at Rachel (yeah, I knew her that well) she surprised me with a loud shriek near my ear! I can't help but fall on the ground and the next thing I knew, the three of them were laughing their asses off.
"RACHEL BARBARA BERRY….IT'S ON!" I smirked at her. Just like the old times, she knew she was in trouble if I use her full name…
"Oh, so now you're scared…" I continued as her fathers erupted with another set of laughter.
"I'm not Finny…I'm not…anyway, where are we going?" Rachel asked me smiling her million watt smile.
"Secret…You just wait…Leroy, Hiram, we should go now, we will be back before dinner…see yah!" As soon as I said that, I grabbed Rachel's hand and ran outside the doors. I opened the door of my truck for her.
"Finny, why are you still using this truck? You have your sports car now…I can't believe that you're still attracted to this…hahaha…." the question that I hate to admit the real answer just came out of her lips, those lips that I wanted to kiss a long time ago. (what am I saying? She's your bestfriend Finn!)
"Nothing, I just love the way it makes me feel. I feel an ordinary person unlike when I drive my other car, I feel like it's not me and I just use it for popularity and to get Quinn to like me. I know she's with Sam now but I don't really care because I found someone else…" I smiled at her as I turned on the engine and started to drive.
I took her to the side of the beach where it is partly hidden and not many people know about the place. The sun shone brightly as the birds continued to sing as if there was an occasion that needs music to light up the mood. I set up the picnic mat and started to settle down all the foods and towel.
"FINN! You didn't tell me we are going to the beach…I didn't bring any clothes or towels! You idiot, you could've told me! I took a freaking shower because I thought we're going to bowl again!" Rachel was turning red, I knew she was pissed because she loved the beach so much.
"Rach, could you relax for a minute? I brought some of your clothes. I asked one of your dads to pack when you are at a study group last night and I told him that we are going here." I explained to her. Seeing how her face react is one of my most favorite things to do. I mean I couldn't resist my bestfriend.
"Oh…" was all that she could say
"You are awesome Finn Christopher Hudson! You're the best friend ever!" she jumped into me and kissed my forehead. I can't help but feel my face heat up and I knew I was blushing. The moment that I placed her down, I quickly turned away so that she won't see her effect on me.
When we are settled down, we finally dipped into the water. We were having so much fun, we talked about our future and our school life. When in school, Rachel doesn't approach me due to the fact that she knew that I'm not his best friend but the moment that school's over and we are in our respective homes, I'm his best friend the one and the only Finn Hudson.
"Are you okay Finn?" Rachel asked me when I became quiet and stared at the sky thinking about how I can tell her my feelings.
"Uh….yeah, why wouldn't I be?" I smiled at her and continued to spray water on her beautiful face.
"Finny, Stop it! *cough* I said *cough* stop it! The water's entering my freaking big nose!" we erupted into a huge laughter. I picked her up and placed her on my shoulder and brought her back to the sand where our things are.
"Come on princess, it's already getting dark. I gotta get you home." She threw me my towel and started laughing again. I love times like this where I can be myself.
In school, I'm the jock an egotistic kind of jock. Some people hate me for being arrogant and for being always mistaken as the playboy.
As soon as we cleaned up the place and placed our things in the truck, Rachel left for a minute to pick some seashells to bring home. She loved shells and she always want them fresh straight from the seaside. Just when I was about to go in my truck, Puck came up from nowhere.
"Hey dude! What are you doing here?" Puck asked me. Luckily he hadn't saw Rachel yet cause if he did, I'm screwed.
"Nah, just hanging around with a friend" I flashed him a fake smile so that he wouldn't sense that I'm hiding something from him. He's my best bud too especially in school but he doesn't know about Rachel.
"yeah, right…"
"Hey Finny! Look at this shell…" Rachel screamed while running towards me.
"Oh, God." I mumbled.
"You're with her?" Puck smirked
"Yes Puck and please don't tell anyone!" I whispered at him and look towards Rachel.
"That's nice." I smiled genuinely at her.
"Finn, I'm going now. Bye Rachel." Puck smirked I know something bad is coming on Monday and I'm gonna lose my reputation.
I dropped Rachel home, damn I can't think about what will happen tomorrow in school. Knowing Puck, I mean, he's my best bud but when an opportunity comes to let him be famous, he'll definitely grab it.
The next morning, I came to school a little bit late. I overslept thinking about Rachel and me, the feelings I have for her kept growing each and every day. The moment I entered the doors of Mckinely High, people were rushing towards me and threw a lot of stupid questions. One of the writers in the school paper asked me the question I dreaded the most.
"Hey, Finn…Is it true that Rachel Berry is your Bestfriend?" It's not like I don't like Rachel to be connected to me in school but I want to protect her. Every girl that has been linked to me were slushied every day.
"Uh….." was all that I could say and then Puck came to my rescue.
"excuse us, can I borrow Finn for a minute?" Puck grabbed my wrist and walked out towards an empty hallway.
"dude, what the hell was that for? You told everyone?" I whispered yelled at him.
"Sorry dude, it just slipped out this morning…" I bet he was lying. I knew this is gonna happen soon, I just don't expect it to be this sooner.
"dude, I know a way…for you to escape this…"
"what?"
"deny her…it's the only way to save your reputation. A jock cannot be friends with a geek! Especially a GEEK!" he yelled at me.
"but…"
"No BUT'S HUDSON! Do it!"
We came back towards the crowd. Puck yelled something that made them all quiet.
"Okay, so the last question was am I friends with Rachel Berry? Right?"
"Yes…can you answer that now?" Jewfro smirked as if he knew hell will break loose.
Damn, I hate to do this but I have to. Puck and the rest of the football team would kill me if I don't deny this and the girls will be crazy and slushy Rachel everyday. I gotta save her and myself.
"No. I am not friends will Rachel Berry." As soon as I said that, I left the crowd immediately and as I turn towards the gym, I saw Rachel tears were brimming on her eyes. She's trying to hide the fact that I hurt her.
"Rach…"
"No Finn, we are not friends." Then she left. I had no time to explain the real reason behind it all. Screw Puck and my stupid ego! I thought I was protecting her but instead, I hurt her more.
It's been two weeks and Rachel's still not talking to me. When I go to their house her fathers would say that she's out or she's sleeping. I guess they really don't know what happened between me and Rachel. Prom's gonna be in two days and I was planning to take Quinn but I dumped her because she cheated on me with Sam. I heard that Rachel's going with Mercedes and Kurt, her friends from Science club. I wish I could take her instead but she won't talk to me. I have to find a way to make it up to her.
I was on the net a night before the prom and I just figured out what to do to make it p to her. I'm going to write her a song; luckily I know how to play the guitar and drums so it's easier. I will sing to her on tomorrow.
-PROM NIGHT-
I went to the Prom alone, even though I went alone, all the girls were beside me. Sometimes, I hate being popular because of all these attention. I searched for Rachel and found her sitting with Mercedes and Kurt chatting, probably about chemicals and stuff. I decided to take the mic as I have the permission from Figgins that I will sing tonight.
"Hey everyone!" I smiled at them, everyone smiled and cheered as I stepped more out to the center of the stage.
"Uh, Almost three weeks ago, I hurt the most important and special person to me. I can't take it when she's not talking to me and I knew it was all my fault but tonight I hope I can make it up to her…this song is for you…you know who you are" I looked at Rachel and I knew she's trying hard to ignore me. The music started playing (I taught the bad the song 3 hours before the prom, I'm just that great)
Can't blame you for thinking that you never really knew me at all
I tried to deny you, but nothing ever made me feel so wrong
I thought I was protecting you from everything that I go through
But I know we got lost along the way
(I started my way towards her… she's starting to leave, so I grabbed her hand and turned her towards me as I continued to sing…everyone gasped, surprised about who I'm singing to)
Here I am with all my heart I hope you understand
I know I let you down but I'm never gonna make that mistake again
You brought me closer to who I really am
Come take my hand
I want the world to see what you mean to me
(I smiled at her but she's still frowning…I hurt her that bad…)
Just know that I'm Sorry
I never wanted to make you feel so small
Our story is just beginning
Well, let the truth breakdown these walls
And every time I think of you
I think of how you pushed me through
And showed me how much better I can be
Here I am with all my heart I hope you understand
I know I let you down but I'm never gonna make that mistake again
You brought me closer to who I really am
Come take my hand
I want the world to see what you mean to me
You make me feel like I'm myself
Instead of being someone else
I wanna live that every day
You say what no one else would say
You know exactly how to get to me
You know its what I need…
(As the music continued to play, I started my speech to get her back and tell her my feelings..)
"Everyone I know Rachel Berry, we are childhood friends and she's my REAL bestfriend. She was always there for me but I had to hurt her to protect my ego and reputation and as well as to protect her from being slushied. (I look at her this time, I saw tears starting to fall to her cheeks) Rachel, I love you. I always had and I always will…I don't care what people would say about me anymore and I promise to protect you every single day. Those weeks that you don't talk to me kills me and I want us to be okay again. I really love you Rach…Please Forgive me…"
I knew that the song is ending so I took my chance to sing the last line
I want the world to see
What you mean to me…
What you mean to me…yeah
Everyone was quiet waiting for Rachel's response. I was too scared of what she will say, I hoped that it will be all better but I was surprised to find my lips against hers. She held my face and said to me the best words I ever heard.
"I forgive you Finn…that's so sweet of you to say in front of everyone. I love you too…Always have always will…" I leaned down again to kiss her and the crowd started to get wild cheering us.
Finally, I have Rachel Barbara Berry at this point in time I am planning about my proposal for her. She's the one for me and I just know it.
That's it peeps! I hope you liked it…This is just a one shot but if you guys would like to have it multi chaptered, you have to review! So yeah! PLEASE REVIEW!
Finchel ROCKS!
-GDG-