Disclaimer: I do not own Glee. I'd love to...but the plotlines would probably then only center around Finchel and every other shipper would probably despise me for it...also I'd be terrible compared to RIB and the awesome work they're doing :)
"Dear Diary," she wrote. "Today, I got engaged."
Rachel stared at the sparkling diamond on her finger and thought back to that precious moment where nothing else had mattered to her. It had just been her and Finn, basking in the glory of being engaged. She didn't care what her classmates – or even the other glee-clubbers – would think. At that moment she had been prepared to brave it all: the slushy facials, name-calling, snickering and back-biting. All because she knew that Finn would be there, right beside her, and they would get through it all together. But when her dads had visited her at lunch break, carrying that letter from New York, she had suddenly been thrown into turmoil.
Almost crumpling onto her desk, Rachel added to her diary entry.
"And today, I got accepted into the finals for NYADA."
She was torn and completely lost. She loved Finn with all her heart and she knew he loved her too, but how would he take this news? He must know that she loved performing too. Her other 'true love' was Broadway; her other dream was to traipse that stage as Fanny, or Maria, or Elphaba. Would everything be ruined...or would it all fall into place?
Rachel sighed, tossed her diary back into the drawer and locked it. Climbing into bed, she propped herself up with her gold-star-printed pillows and looked down at her left hand. Turning it from side to side, she marveled at the way the soft light of her lamp bounced off the brilliant cut stone, and was almost lost in her daydream when her phone vibrated.
Goodnight baby. Sweet dreams, I love you. Your fiancé, Finn. xx
Reading the text sent a jolt of reality back through her. She had absolutely no idea what to do now. Could she ask him to join her in New York? Could she really ask Finn, a 'country boy' through and through, to just pick up and leave everything in Lima – his mom, Burt and Kurt, and the tire shop – just so she could follow her Broadway calling? Sure, he had said "I want to," the other day, but when it really came down to it, would he?
She picked up the phone again, and sent her reply.
You too Finny. I love you so much. We need to talk about something tomorrow though... Your fiancée, Rachel xx
Crossing her fingers that it wouldn't worry him, and that he had fallen asleep after sending his text, she replaced the phone on her nightstand and flicked the lamp's switch. Turning onto her side, she let a single tear roll down her cheek as she prayed for the strength to get both of them through this together. She needed him there for her every step of the way...she knew that now. She just hoped he could see that too. Perhaps she was being a little selfish, but she felt that without Finn, her life would only be a 'glass half-empty'. Finally, after an agonizing argument with herself, Rachel pulled back the covers and retrieved her diary from its hiding-place. Writing by the light of her faux-neon Barbra torch, she added a final touch to her entry.
"And today, I realized that we will pull through; we will make it together; we will get married and have beautiful children; we will both have satisfying careers; and we will be happy. You know why? Because we love each other, truly, madly, deeply. And because we're tethered."
A/N: So...what did you think? Too fluffy? Not fluffy enough? Awful? Or bearable? Please let me know what you think by reviewing! Also, do you think I should persevere and continue with this fic every time something big happens to Finchel on the show? Or should I drop that idea and keep this as a oneshot? All constructive feedback is appreciated :)
Much love, Debbie xx
P.S. I don't have a beta, so I proofread that myself...apologies if you found any grammar mistakes or typos. Also, if you're a beta and you're interested in helping me out, I'd love it if you sent me a PM! Thanks!