Summary: Finn and Rachel have been best friends for as long as they can remember. When they were 8, they made a promise to each other. Its 17 years later and they're 25. Can they still keep their promise?

This idea came to me in a dream, so that's why I'm up at 1:17 in the morning writing the first chapter!

Enjoy!(:

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN GLEE!

February 14, 2001

Eight year olds Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson sat at a large table by themselves at Finn's mother's wedding reception. The two best friends watched as Finn's mother, Carole, danced with her new husband, Burt Hummel. Rachel sighed and Finn looked over at her.

"What's wrong, Rachie?" he asked.

"Nothing," she replied, smiling. "I'm glad for your mom. She looks so happy."

Finn looked over at his mother and smiled. She did look happy and that made him happy too. At first, he hadn't liked Burt, thinking that he was replacing his own father, who had died when he was only a baby.

"Some day, I want to be as happy as them."

Finn looked at Rachel and she was looking at his mom and Burt with a longing look. That's when he got an idea.

"I have an idea!" he exclaimed, turning in his seat to look at Rachel.

She looked at him. "What is it? Tell me, Finny!"

"When we're 25, if neither of us are married yet, we'll marry each other," Finn told her.

"That's a wonderful plan!" Rachel exclaimed, clapping her hands excitedly.

"It's a promise," he said, holding his pinky out to her.

Rachel linked her pinky with his, shaking it once.

"It's a promise," she repeated.

Finn beamed at his brilliant plan, unaware of what trouble this one, little promise would bring him and his best friend in the future.

Alright, that was chapter 1! I know it was kinda short, but I just wanted to fill you in on what happened. Here are some little details you might want to know:

Finn and Rachel have been best friends since they were 5.

Kurt will appear later in the story, along with other New Directions members.

Kurt's mom died when he was 2 years old, that's why his dad and Finn's mom are getting married when the ND kids are only 8.

Well, that's all I think you need to know for now. Reviews are love(: