AN: So I'm back! With a Matt and Rachel story this time! I don't know why I adore this couple so much. So enjoy (:
10 years ago:
Matt Rutherford always has been a quiet jock. I usually don't tend to fall for shy guys. I mean communication is a fundamental key in a relationship, right? I had always noticed Matt, who couldn't? He was gorgeous with a little mystery. Matt had just enough of that mysterious bad boy charm that I find attractive. With his amazing dancing, strong build, gorgeous smile…Rachel focus!
Okay anyway onto my dilemma. Finn has decided that now that Quinn has had the baby that he can forgive her. I mean, I shouldn't really be shocked. It's always going to be Finn and Quinn's world, the rest of us just vanish in their path. Puck was pretty broken up about it. I think that is why I got so close to him. I feel the need to adopt the lost puppy types. Don't tell him I said that, he would be so angry. Since my friendship with Puck, I have gained friends in Brittany and Santana also. Who in return brought Matt and Mike into our little group. Sure, the original geeks will always be some of my closest friends; but there was something about my new friends that I knew they would become my best friends.
San and Britt have introduced me to fashion. I never knew the joy I could find in Sex and the City. In case you didn't know, it is not as promiscuous as it sounds. Well if you take out the fornication. Anyway, they have inspired me to change my wardrobe. Jeans, dresses, shoes, shorts, cute tops! I am in love. Since my makeover, I have noticed a change in my reputation. Guys I don't even know are hitting on me. I never thought it would happen, but my obsession for popularity has been found.
So, I may be exaggerating just a little. I am still not as popular as the cheerios but I am not being slushied either, so I'll take it. Matt, Puck, and Mike became strangely protective of me. Finn's eyes have, but of course, found their way back to me. Quinn has noticed and is not exactly happy, but she isn't such a bitch to me now.
I felt the need to explain all of this because well, I may die today. No seriously, I have no ride home and I may die on the walk home. Have you seen those TV shows where the young pretty girl gets murdered on her walk home by the old creepy perverted men? That is totally going to be me. San and Britt are planning on meeting me at my house later but they had cheerios practice late today. Puck had to babysit his little sister. I have no idea where Matt and Mike are! God what good are friends if they cannot save you?
I am freezing my ass off too! Excuse my language; my anger has seemed to have taken over me. I have only made it past the parking lot but I am so cold. At least I won't have to do my elliptical tonight. I am glad that I am wearing jeans and jackets now instead of my old skirt and sweater combo. The bad thing about leather jackets? They are not as warm as they are cute. I begin to hear footsteps behind me. I bring my arms around myself and start to walk faster. Do not look back, Rachel it will bring you no good. Just keep walking, there is nothing wrong. The footsteps are coming closer now. I hold my breath. I feel a hand on my shoulder and I jump quickly while turning around. I scream without looking at the person.
"Rachel! It's okay, it's just me. I won't hurt you. Relax, it's just me Matt." Matt says as he holds onto my shoulders. I breathe heavily and look up. Surely, it is his gorgeous face.
"Matt! You scared me half to death! I thought you were some psycho killer who finds pleasure in killing young attractive girls. Not that I think that I am attractive, or that I am conceited or anything. I mean, I think I am attractive but I'm not self absorbed or anything. You cannot just sneak up on people like that! Matthew Rutherford, your mother must have taught you better!" I say quickly and he looks amused.
"First of all, I am sorry. Second, no killer it's just me. Also, you are very attractive and it's okay to admit that. I don't think you are conceited. Finally, my mother taught me better by not allowing pretty girls walk home alone." He says smiling at me. I smile back and nod.
"Well, alright then. I guess we should head home, San and Britt will be there soon enough and I would like to prepare appropriate snacks." I say and I hear him chuckle. He shrugs off his letterman jacket and holds it out for me.
"I can't take your jacket, Matt, you will freeze!" I say. He extends his jacket to me again.
"Take it, Rachel, I am fine and you look freezing. Besides, I have a hoodie on." He says and I smile graciously and accept the jacket.
"Why thank you, kind sir." He chuckles and I smile up at him.
On the walk to my house, I learn just about everything about Matt. His favorite color is red. He has a little brother and loving parents. His dad is the one who told him to pursue dancing and that he can play football and still dance. His mother is a vet but is also an amazing cook. He watches So You Think You Can Dance and wishes to one day try out with Mike. He has always wanted to move out to either Los Angeles or New York. We talked about much more also.
I told him about my birth mom and my two loving gay fathers. He was shocked to find out that my favorite color is not pink but purple. I told him how I do love my fathers but I miss not having a mother figure. He found out about my back up plan of becoming a vocal therapist if I don't end up on Broadway. I told him that I too love So You Think You Can Dance and would completely vote for both he and Mike when they get on the show.
The more I found out about Matt, the more I liked him. He has ambition, heart, and character. Plus the sparks between us are undeniable. I just hope he feels the same. As we arrive at my house, I begin to feel disappointed that the walk has ended. I look up at him and smile.
"Well I guess I'll see you tomorrow." I start off saying and he suddenly stops me.
"Look Rachel, I know that we recently started becoming close friends and I don't want to ruin it but I need to take this chance. I like you, Rach. I know I'm no Puck or Finn, but I'm a good guy and I would really like to go out with you sometime. I have wanted you to be my girlfriend since sectionals and so there it is." He says quickly and looks down at me. I process all the information and look up at him. He looks a little sad.
"Oh, I'm sorry I should probably go. Forget I said anything." Matt says as he starts to walk away. I put a hand on his elbow and he turns around. I lean up and place a chaste kiss on his lips.
"I was just processing, Matt. I like you too. There was always the obvious attraction to you, but the more I learned about you the more I liked. I'd love to go out with you." I say and he smiles and kisses me again with more passion.
We break away after a minute and smile at each other while catching our breath. I realize that I am still wearing his jacket and so I shrug it off.
"Here is your jacket back, thank you." I say smiling. He just shakes his head and smiles at me.
"You can keep it. My girl is supposed to wear my jacket, right?" He says smiling. I smile back coyly.
"So, I'm your girl?" I say looking at him through my eyelashes.
"Damn right you are. Now I think San and Britt will be here soon so I should head home. I'll call you tonight." He says winking at me. I smile and nod. He leans down to kiss me one more time and walks away.
Present Day:
I smile as I remember past memories. New York is having a very cold winter this year. I sit in my apartment looking out the window at the snow. There is something so magical about a snowy city at night.
The sound of the fire crackling fills the room. My hot chocolate warms my body. I am wearing my UGGs and a blanket to stay warm. Even though it has been ten years, I am constantly brought back to that magical day. I smile as I feel a pair of arms wrap around my arms and a kiss is placed on my head.
"Hey baby! Sorry I took so long. You know how Mike gets when he gets an idea about a new routine. Britt says hi, by the way." Matt says as he grabs his own mug and sits next to me. He places some of the blanket over his lap and puts his arms around me. I sigh as I lean into his embrace.
"I am looking forward to seeing everyone. I feel like it has been so long since we have been home. Promise me we will get to actually spend time together this holiday. I know you have to focus on the choreography for the new season of So You Think You Can Dance but you have a little while." I say and he smiles at me.
"I always have time for you. Besides, I just told Mike that we cannot spend every minute on the routine. My mom also says hello and she expects a call soon." He says and I nod.
"How is my future mother-in-law?" I say smiling even though this is a sore subject. It has been ten years since Matt and I have started dating. 10 years! You think he would have proposed by now, but no! I have been as subtle as a gun! When will he get the hint?
"She's good and how do you know I won't get sick of you?" He says jokingly and I roll my eyes. "Rach, the time will come and when it does you will know. You will have a ring on your finger someday, so be patient." He says winking at me.
"I have been patient for years, but I'll let you do it in your own way. But how romantic would it be if you proposed Christmas morning with all our loved ones around." I say smiling and he kisses me.
"Wait silly girl. The time will come. Now how about we turn on a Christmas movie in our room and oh I don't know celebrate a little?" He says with a smirk. I roll my eyes.
"And what, precisely, are we celebrating?" I ask with a raised eyebrow. He puts both of our mugs down and picks me up as I squeal. He starts off to our bedroom.
"Oh I don't know, maybe the fact that I am dating a Broadway turned major movie picture star?" He says and I giggle. Oh yes, did I mention I am now in a movie? Wicked is becoming a movie and yes I am the lead.
"By all means then, celebrate away." I say as he drops me onto the bed. I giggle and he pounces on top of me.
A few hours later we are cuddling while watching Miracle on 34th street. I smile at the movie while Matt lazily strokes my arm up and down. I begin to drift to slumber when my phone rings. I groan and Matt hands me my phone.
"It's San." Matt says and I smile a little.
"Hey San! How are you?" I ask and I hear her huff.
"Rachel Barbara Berry, you better start explaining yourself!" I look confused and Matt looks at me questioningly.
"What do you mean?" I ask and she sighs.
"Why am I just now finding out that my best friend is becoming a movie star? And by Perez Hilton of all people!" She says angrily.
"San, I literally just found out today and Matt is the only one I told. I am very sorry though and will give you those shoes you have been eyeing of mine." I say and she squeals.
"Okay you are forgiven! Speaking of Matt, has he gotten enough balls to pop the question yet?" I laugh loudly and tell Matt what she said. He rolls his eyes and turns back to the movie.
"Unfortunately, no. Maybe Puck can talk some sense into him. He was the king of no commitment and you guys got married straight out of college." I say and she chuckles.
"Oh, I know. We are just full of surprises. Now I will let you and the future fiancé to get back to your post sex bubble." She says and my eyes widen.
"How the hell do you know that?" I ask.
"Rachel, you just got huge news. Matt jumps you like every chance he gets, I knew he would probably say you two need to celebrate or some shit like that. By the way, when your ass gets back to Lima it is girls night at the club with Britt." I laugh.
"Hell yeah! I am all for that. I have a feeling three boys will not approve of this plan, however." I say and Matt looks at me with a raised eyebrow.
"Screw them, they can get over it. Okay now Puck is getting pissed. He says hi by the way. Tell Matt he says to grow a pair! Love you!" She says as she hangs up. I laugh and turn to Matt.
"San and Puck say to grow a pair. Also you are going to have a guys night when we get back." 'I say and he looks at me skeptically.
"I don't know if I like the sound of you three together alone." He says as he pulls me to lie on his chest.
"I know, I know. Do you think its weird that our friends always know when we have sex?" I ask and he chuckles.
"No weirder than us talking to them while naked in bed." He says and I laugh and nod.
"Hey Matt?" I say looking up at him.
"Yeah baby?"
"You know that even if you don't ask me anytime soon that I love you, right?" I say and he smiles and kisses my forehead.
"I do, and I love you too Rach." He says and we both drift off to sleep.