Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson went their whole lives without knowing the other. Even though they lived in the same town, they went to the same school growing up, they go to the same college, and their siblings were even friends. So what happens now that Rachel and Finn are forced to work together in a college class. What will happen between them? When they return home?
Rachel and Finn are 20 at the beginning of this AU.
*Some house keeping things: I am typing this on my phone between classes. I love this story line and believe me I will be working on the other but this is something that just came to me and I want to put in into words. Also I know the summary is not good but it's all I could come up with in the moment. I have no idea how long this will be or the extend of where it is going but as my followers know I love reviews so let me know what you think. It's AU so it's going to be made up with a few character details that are from the show originally.
Rachel gathered her books and shoved them into her backpack. "I am so glad that is over." Rachel said to Santana, her best friend.
"No kidding." Santana stated. Santana searched the room for the tall blonde.
"Are you looking for Britney again?" Rachel questioned tossing her backpack onto her shoulders.
"Yes. I like her and I think she likes me." Santana said as she finally laid eyes on Britney. "I'll see you later Rach."
Rachel nodded and waved to her friend. Rachel was heading out the door when a tall brunette ran right into her. Rachel fell to the ground. "Hey!" She yelled.
"Watch where you are going next time." Finn stated.
"You are the one who ran into me!" Rachel replied pushing herself up off the ground. Damn he's tall Rachel thought to herself.
Finn looked the petite brunette up and down. He had seen her before but he couldn't remember where.
Rachel stared and then readjusted her backpack. "Bye." She turned on her heels and walked away.
"Bye." Finn said softly watching the brunette walk away. Finn felt a tap on his shoulder. Finn turned to Puck.
"Whatcha doin man?" Puck asked.
Finn looked back behind him and Rachel was gone. "Nothing."
-Later-
"San, what do you mean you want to be partners with Britney for the project?" Rachel questioned the brunette sitting across from her in their dorm room.
Santana placed her hand on Rachel's knee. "Oh come on Rach. I want an excuse to talk to her."
"Since when do you need a reason to talk to anyone?" Rachel pushed Santana's hand off her knee. "And who am I supposed to be partners with?" Rachel demanded.
"I don't know. Please." Santana pouted.
"Fine." Rachel stated angrily. "But you owe me."
"Like what?" Santana raised her eyebrow.
"You have to find me another partner." Rachel crossed her arms over her petite chest.
"Piece of cake." Santana stated. "Now can we finish this math homework. I want to go out tonight." Santana turned the page in the book in her lap.
Rachel sighed and turned the page in her book. "Where are we going tonight?" Rachel asked.
"There is a new bar opening downtown and we are going to go check it out." Santana stated.
-Later-
"You seriously think I am going to let you leave in that." Santana mentioned, referencing the jeans and fitted sweater Rachel was wearing.
"What's wrong with this?" Rachel asked stomping her foot.
Santana rubbed her temples and walked over to Rachel's closet. "You need to look hot tonight!"
Santana and Rachel had been best friends since they were little and every day since they met Rachel had listened to Santana complain about her taste in clothes.
Santana threw shirts, and pants, and skirts all across the room. "Seriously? I need to take you shopping." Santana then walked over to her own closet and pulled out a short, black dress with lace overlay. "This will work." Santana threw the dress to Rachel and dug in the closet for a pair of shoes. Santana emerged with bright red heels.
Rachel pulled off her jeans and t-shirt and slipped on the black dress. It wasn't as short as Santana had hoped because Rachel is much shorter than herself so Santana quickly maneuvered the dress to the length she wanted. Rachel slipped on the heels and quickly put her make up on.
"Looking good Rach." Santana stated pulling on her own pair of heels.
"This is ridiculous." Rachel informed Santana. "I don't even look like myself."
"Exactly. You look so hot!" Santana replied. "Perks of having a lesbian best friend. I'll tell you the truth every time." Santana chuckled and the two headed out the door.
"Come on, Finn!" Puck hollered.
"Oh shut up man. I'm coming." Finn grabbed his jacket and locked the door behind himself.
Puck stood in the hall impatiently. "Took you long enough."
"I told you to shut up." Finn growled.
"What is your problem man?" Puck questioned.
"Quinn will not leave me alone. I have to get my chemistry grade up or I won't be able to play football." Finn shoved his keys in his pocket and the two headed towards the bar.
"Well why don't you pair up with someone really smart for the chemistry project?" Puck suggested.
"Like who?" Finn shrugged off the idea because everyone has been partners all semester. They don't assign partners in college.
"Isn't that brunette who sits next to Santana Lopez like super smart?" Puck asked.
"I don't know but I think she is partners with Santana anyways." Finn pulled out his wallet with his fake ID and handed it to the bouncer. The bouncer nodded and then checked Puck's. The guys entered the bar and searched the room for their girlfriends. They spotted Quinn and Laura and they joined them at the table.
"Hi babe." Finn said sliding into the chair next to Quinn's.
"Finn!" Quinn threw her arms around him and planted a kiss on his cheek.
Finn smiled and shrugged her arms off him. "I see you have had a few already." Finn stated.
Puck and Laura were already deep into whatever conversation they were having so Finn waved down a waitress and ordered a beer. His eyes scanned the crowd of people and his eyes landed on Santana who was with a smokin hot brunette. Finn couldn't figure out who it was though. Finn felt a nudge on his shoulder. Quinn was trying to get his attention.
"the waitress brought you your beer." Quinn pointed to the drink. "Have you even been listening to a word I'm saying?"
Finn rubbed his eyes and picked up his beer. "Yes I have been actually." He quickly finished the beer, looking for an excuse to leave the table. "I need another beer." All Finn heard as he stood and walked away was a faint whatever from Quinn.
Finn crossed the room toward the bar. He was standing at one end, waiting for his beer, and was watching Santana and Rachel when Santana's eyes met his. Santana excused herself from the group and walked over to him.
"What are you looking at?" Santana demanded.
Finn was nervous. The latina was a force to be reckoned with. "I was just admiring your friend over there." Finn gestured to Rachel unknowingly.
"Don't you have a girlfriend?" Santana pointed towards Quinn.
Finn shrugged. "I might."
"Well maybe you should go admire her." Santana spat.
"I will but I have a question for you." Finn stated.
"What's that?" Santana asked. She placed her hands on her hips.
"I was wondering if that girl you sit next to in Gen. Chem. has a partner for the project we are doing." Finn picked up the beer the bartender had just placed in front of him.
"Rachel? Maybe. Why do you ask?"
"I need a partner for the project. Mine bailed on me." Finn stated.
"Well I guess I can talk to her about it but you have to ask her first." Santana mentioned, still confused as to why Finn hadn't mentioned Rachel by name.
"Where is she?" Finn asked. "Is she here?" He gestured around the room.
Santana chuckled. He had no clue that Rachel was the girl he had been staring at. "She's right there." Santana pointed to Rachel.
Finn choked on his beer. "Are you serious?"
"You didn't know who she was the whole time you were staring at her?" Santana asked. "It's almost the end of the semester. Seriously?"
"No. I thought I knew who it was but I couldn't figure it out." Finn defended himself.
"Well like I said you have to talk to her first then I will talk her into it if I have to." Santana said. "Come on, let's go." Santana led him over to where Rachel was with the group.
"Hey San." Rachel greeted.
"Rachel you remember Finn right?" Santana asked.
"I think so. He ran into me this morning after class." Rachel smiled. "Nice to see you Finn."
"Nice to see you too." Finn said awkwardly taking a sip of his beer.
Rachel switched her drink from one hand to the other. "Is there something you needed?" Rachel asked politely.
"Uh yeah. I was wondering if you had a partner for the Gen. Chem. project coming up?" Finn said awkwardly looking down.
Rachel felt Santana elbow her in the side. "Ouch." Finn eyes shot up. "Sorry." Rachel said rubbing her side. "I might need a new partner. Mind if I think about it?"
Finn nodded. "That's fine. Just, uh, let me know in the next class?"
Rachel agreed and Finn went back to his table.
"Why didn't you say yes?" Santana demanded.
"Because I wanted to yell at you first." Rachel stated. "Seriously? He is probably just using me for a good grade."
"So what?" Santana looked over to Finn. "He is hot. At least you'll have something nice to look at the entire time. Don't forget you said I had to find you a partner and I did." Santana said matter a factly.
*Okay this is just the beginning, I have an idea as to where I want to go with this but if the idea isn't good I won't continue this. To all my followers of my other stories, I am working on those but the writers block for those is just to hard to overcome right now. Also I am slowly perfecting my writing and slowing them down to have more content and more drama. I love writing but I tend to get far more ideas than I can handle. Please review :)