Finn realized that he made the biggest mistake ever two years ago when Rachel told him to come to New York with her and he said no.
"Finn, please! You are so much better than working at a car shop. There is so much fire in you and we can be happy there. Finn… Broadway is my dream. My life! I won't give it up for anything. It will kill me to leave you but I will because… I have to. I can't put my life on hold and stay in Lima. We're getting older and our dreams are coming true and yours can too. Just… come to New york with me." The tears fell from her eyes as she looked up at Finn. She wanted nothing more than for them to live happily ever after but that wouldn't happen if he insisted on staying in Lima.
"Rachel, I can't. I promised Burt…"
"He'll understand!"
"No! Rachel! I'm not good like you or Kurt or Blaine, okay? I'm just… this is where I'm suppose to be. If you have to go to New York, than go. Go live your dreams. But… I'm staying here." Finn didn't want to say those words. He wanted to go with her but he was scared. Scared of rejection. Scared of not making anything of himself and holding her back.
The tears continued to fall from Rachel's eyes as she looked down, unable to look him in the eyes at her next words. "Then I'm breaking up with you."
"Rachel…"
"I'm gonna miss my flight." Kurt and Blaine were already in her father's car, waiting for her. All of her bags were packed and the one thing she wanted- no, needed- to go, wasn't. Finn watched a the girl of his dreams, his soul mate, the love of his life left from his life.
Finn tried not to think about that day often, but he was about to right the wrongs from his past. He had gotten to New York over night and decided to sleep before setting off to find Rachel. He hadn't even told Kurt he was coming. This was going to be a complete surprise. Though they hadn't spoken since the day she left, his love for her never faltered and he hadn't been with anyone since.
Finn knew finding her dorm would be difficult and the only other place he could thing to find Rachel was the theatre. After a bit of confusion, he found the theatre of the New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts and walked in quietly. He looked around the main hallway and found their current production. West Side Story. And Rachel was their Maria. He smiled to himself, remembering when McKinley did it and how perfect she was as Maria. He couldn't wait to see it again and see her shine.
Voices came from down the hall and Finn hid behind a corner. He wasn't sure why he his. It's not like he was there illegally, but he was glad he did.
"You were amazing as per usual, Rachel." Finn watched as Jesse's arms were wrapped around Rachel's waist. She walked backwards as he guided her down the hall, placing a small kiss on her neck. She looked as beautiful as ever. Her hair had grown a lot but she still had her bangs and it was curled. She wore a pale pink dress and it seemed as though she glowed. His smile faded when Jesse's lips found hers and they stopped walking. She pulled back after a few seconds, her face beaming with joy.
"Thank you. I have class but meet me after? We can get something to eat and then… you can come over?" Finn could feel himself growing angrier and angrier, enraged with jealousy.
"Of course. I'll see you later. I love you." Jesse kissed Rachel once more before she said, "I love you too," and Finn's heart broke into a million pieces. He felt tears sting his eyes and he bit down on his lip, looking away from another kiss. He heard the door of the theatre open and shut and looked back around. They were gone. And so was everything he loved.