Chapter 1:

Rachel was still a little unsure about this whole weekend in the cabin thing. Sure, Kurt was one of her best friends in the whole entire world but she still couldn't believe that she had listened to him and agreed to this. Yes, her and Finn had been broken up for three years now, but that still didn't mean that she was ready or wanted to be around him. In fact, she had seen him a few months ago from afar and had ran in the opposite direction as fast as her tiny little legs could take her. Things had well, not ended as pleasantly as she had hoped. At the ending of their junior year the two of them had gotten into a relationship knowing that it would end with Rachel leaving to New York and Finn staying in Lima, but that definitely hadn't prepared them for the heartbreak that their breakup had caused them.

To be honest Rachel had done her best to forget that horrible and crazy night and did her best to not think of it. Okay, so maybe it hadn't been completely horrible since she had in fact lost her virginity to him, but the night had also been filled with many tears on both sides as they both contemplated Rachel not fulfilling her lifelong dream of moving to New York and making it big, but they both knew that that wasn't Rachel and after spending the night together, Rachel awoke in Finn's arms and quietly snuck out of his room. Yep, that was the last night that Rachel and Finn had talked. Many times Rachel had thought about calling him, but she knew if she did that she might regret her move and run right back into his arms. Luckily Rachel had Kurt and Blaine as roomies and Kurt filled Rachel in on what Finn was up to, and before long Rachel of course ran into Jesse St James and before she knew it the hurt wasn't too bad. Yes, there were times when she'd think back on what her and Finn had, but she was happy here, and according to Kurt he was happy too and for her that was good enough.

As Rachel continued to pack her bag she looked up at the clock and let out an annoyed groan. Jesse was supposed to be here by now and Kurt and Blaine had said they wanted to leave at 4:00 sharp. Just as she was about to text him her phone began to ring. "Babe, where are you?" she impatiently asked, as she answered, not bothering to even say hello.

"Rachel, honey, I know you were really excited for this trip but I'm not going to be able to make it. I just got this really amazing part..." Rachel had heard him explain as Rachel went into panic mode. Jesse of course kept talking and apologizing but Rachel couldn't help but zone out. This was supposed to be a couples weekend, and without Jesse that would make her a third wheel. Hell, not even a third wheel a seventh wheel since Mercedes and Sam were going, and Finn was bringing his new girlfriend as well. How could Rachel face Finn alone for the first time alone?

"Um, you do remember Finn is going to be there right?" Rachel quickly asked, feeling rather confused, since Jesse had been a little unsure of this little get together when he had first heard Finn was going to be there.

"Yes, I remember and I totally trust you. Plus, he has a girlfriend right?" he asked, even though she was sensing that the only reason he wasn't seeming to care was because he had gotten the part he had been going on and on about.

"Yeah, he has a girlfriend, and you can trust me. I was just really hoping that I wouldn't have to go alone. I mean..." she had started to say, but of course Jesse interrupted.

"It will be fine Rach, I promise. Look I have to go. A couple of my buddies are throwing me a little party tonight. Have fun babe." he told her, and before she could say anything else he had hung up the phone.

At this point all Rachel could do was stare at her phone in shock. How was she going to get through this without Jesse. Almost if on queue Kurt entered the room. "Rachel, I thought I told that cute little Rachel Berry butt of yours to be ready by four o clock sharp," he scolded as he placed his hips.

"I can't go Kurt.. Jesse bailed and I'll feel awkward, and Finn is going to be there.." she stuttered as she reached for her bag, definitely ready to start unpacking.

"Rachel Berry, you are coming and that is that! Plus, I thought you said you were over Finn.." he replied with a small smirk as he raised an eyebrow at her, definitely knowing what to say to make her sweat a little.

"I am over Finn, it's just that.." she started.

"It's just what?" Kurt asked again with that same little smile of his.

"Nothing.. You're right. It's just a weekend with friends and Finn and I can be friends right?" she asked, mostly saying it to reassure herself.

"Yep, of course. You're Rachel Berry and Rachel Berry can do anything she sets her mind to." he stated with a big smile. "And now it's time for you to set your mind to packing. You have five more minutes and then we're leaving with or without your stuff," he playfully threatened before skipping out of the room.

Rachel watched Kurt leave as she let out a small sigh before continuing her packing process. Rachel had known Kurt for years now and knew that there was no way she was going to get out of this weekend and if she was going to have to endure this she at least wanted her things. In fact, she was packing some of her hottest outfits. If she had to go and see Finn she at least wanted to look good. "Here goes nothing.." she said aloud to herself as she grabbed her suitcase and made her way out of her bedroom door.