Disclaimer: I do not own Glee, as much as I wish I did. But sadly, I do not. All rights belong to them. Also, I do not run Finchel-Prompts tumblr – they are seriously amazing though, and I thank them for giving me ideas (which probably shall result in a lot more stories being written now).

This is a prompt from 'Finchel-Prompts' tumblr; "Bobby Socks and Blazers" and is an AU story.

My Secret Valentine

Finn adjusted his tie and looked in the mirror, ignoring the usual rantings of his brother, Kurt, as he went on about how the uniform would look so much better, if they were allowed to add some fashionable belts to the mix. He just nodded when he felt like he needed to as he stared into the mirror, sighing before turning around. "Come on, Kurt.. we have a Warbler's meeting." The boy just nodded enthusiastically before turning the conversation into who would get the solo this time – usually a contest between Blaine and Finn, a contest that Finn would quite often win.

The taller boy just nodded along with the conversation, before walking into the meeting room, taking his place next to Blaine, as Kurt went to join some of his other friends – his eyes constantly meeting with Blaine's and Finn just knew there was something going on between those two. He decided to ignore it, however, because there were more pressing issues at mind – in the place of Crawford Country Day Academy; their sister school. They, of course, were Dalton's main competition when it came to Glee club, the two clubs were constantly pitted against each other and the boys were quickly getting fed up with the girls Glee club – Harmonies.

He scoffed at the name a little, rolling his eyes because Warbler's was an amazing name. "This meeting is in session." He heard, pulling him from his thoughts as he looked around. "We called this emergency meeting in order to discuss our competition – Harmonies." He rolled his eyes slightly and bit down on his lip, he didn't fully understand what was so amazing about these girls, that they would beat them down at every competition.

He didn't even notice Blaine raise his hand and ask to take the floor, he didn't even look when the boy stood up and looked around at his peers. "I have been doing some thinking, and I propose we do a little.. spying on the competition. I volunteer myself and Finn, as the two leads of the group, to just check out what this group is all about." His head snapped up, and he wanted to say no but he saw the nods of approval and smiles from the rest of the group. He had to be seen as a leader, so instead of stating his own opinions on how stupid the idea was, he agreed.

And that was how they ended up sneaking into the auditorium at their sister school – he had no idea how they even managed to get this far, it was as though luck was on their side today. He watched from a distance, his eyes falling on a small, brunette girl at the front as she moved to the front of the stage during the song. He felt butterflies when she stopped walking, her big, brown eyes looking straight ahead of her, a big breath taken before she began to sing. He had never heard a voice like hers, as he lent forward to get a better listen, not noticing Blaine raise an eyebrow at his sudden interest.

"They've said that you've settled down, that you've found a girl and you're married now." He felt his heart beating faster as she continued to sing, her voice carrying around the whole auditorium before she fell back into step with the other girls. He was speechless, and he suddenly knew why they seemed to win every single competition against them – they had a secret weapon, and she was the most beautiful weapon he had ever seen. He was still staring at her even when the song ended, only breaking away when the teacher shouted for them to have a five minute break. He turned to look at his best friend who was open mouthed, "They are..." He could only nod in agreement, still trying to get the image of that girl out of his head.

"Should we stay?" He finally whispered,

"I doubt you should.. I mean, if Coach Corcoran finds out that you're here, she will not be too happy." Another voice answered for his best friend, as they both turned around to see that same girl he had been staring at just moments before, with her hands on her hips. He bit down on his lip as he noticed just how short her skirt was, he couldn't help but stare at her tan legs that seemed to go on forever, quickly looking away when she cleared her throat.

"H-how did you? Uh.. I mean.." He stuttered, as she looked over his shoulder at Blaine,

"Is he always this inarticulate?" The other boy just laughed and patted his friend's back, nodding his response as she rolled her eyes. "Look, I don't know what either of you two are doing here, but it's not fair to spy on the competition. I could see you from the stage, I have amazing perception to reach out to my audience, know my audience, you know. I could feel both of you watching me.. I'm a little psychic, you know." Finn could only stare at the girl in front of him, his mouth moving up and down as Blaine laughed nervously.

"We see.. well, we won't interrupt any performances again. We were simply observing what competition we do have, seeing as we are always compared to each other." She simply nodded and waved a hand,

"Yes, yes. We spied on you a while ago, surprised it took you so long, to be honest." Finn continued to stare at her in shock, before he stood up, surprised at exactly how much he towered over the girl as she looked up at him. "Anyway, I do believe I haven't introduced myself. My name is Rachel Barbara Berry, future star and the lead singer of Harmonies." She held out his hand and Blaine took it,

"Blaine Anderson.. I am second in command to this giant here." He nudged Finn who quickly took the girls hand when Blaine let go, smiling at her as he put on his charm.

"I'm Finn Hudson, lead singer of the Warbler's." He winked at her, smirking when she blushed at the sudden change in his personality, their hands not letting go of each others as they continued to gently shake their hands, both of them staring into each other's eyes. Blaine cleared his throat and moved past his friend and the girl,

"Finn, we should get going now." The taller boy nodded and took a piece of paper from his pocket when his best friend had looked away to see if anyone else was coming. He winked at the girl as he slid the paper in her hand before walking away, making sure neither boy was seen as they both left behind the brunette, looking down at the phone number she now held in her hand, a blush creeping her cheeks.

"Dude, they were amazing." Finn said the moment they got out of there, not really able to take his mind off the girl he felt an instant connection with the moment he laid eyes on her. Blaine just rolled his eyes and laughed, "No, you mean she was amazing. Not a thing gets past me, Finn Hudson."

"I don't know what you're on about, yes she was talented, but collectively.. as a group..." He shook his head and sighed, "I don't know why I am explaining myself to you. Look, she's hot... which is my type, you know, but she's the enemy. I wouldn't go there, man." Blaine nodded and smiled at his friend,

"I know you wouldn't because I don't think the Warbler's could ever approve of the whole, dating the enemy thing. Although, it is something that has yet to be done.." Both of them just smiled and nodded at the other before getting into the car, Finn's mind still on the girl he had only set eyes on today, feeling as though he had known her for years.

~ .. ~

Rachel watched the two boys leave, clasping at the number she now held in her hands as her eyes moved from the paper, to the taller boy's back, her cheeks still hot from the way he had winked at her. She shook her head in confusion, wondering how he could go from babbling idiot, to charming stud in ten seconds, but then again, she thought, she didn't exactly know much about boys.

She put the paper in her pocket, moving back down to the stage, "Did you sort the problem?" Her best friend, Santana, asked, a grin on her face when Rachel nodded and flashed her the biggest smile. "They're gone... you should have seen their faces when I caught them, classic."

They both laughed, having caught another Glee group attempting to spy on them a few weeks ago, and having done it to the other group themselves. She thought about the handsome boy, and how she had felt his eyes on her when she was singing. Her eyes had caught his for a moment, she wasn't sure if he had even noticed that she had been looking at him, but it was as though she felt him in the large room with her. And she knew exactly where to look to just find him.

She ignored the butterflies in her stomach, the sound of her heart beating a little too quickly as the song ended and she turned to her friends, "We have spies." She whispered, to make sure their coach didn't hear them – she didn't take too kindly to 'visitors' to her closed practises. They had readily agreed that she – as captain – should go greet them, and tell them to move "their gay asses" as Santana had so kindly input.

She moved with Santana to their places for the next song, ignoring the way coach raised an eyebrow and stared at her, obviously wondering exactly where she had been during the break, as usually she spent her breaks pestering her about new songs they should be doing. She moved to step forward, giving Santana a small smile, as the other girl began to sing.

"I wish I could tie you up in my shoes, make you feel unpretty too. I was told I was beautiful, but what does that mean to you?" Rachel closed her eyes, awaiting her turn, perfecting the moves, her voice blending perfectly with that of her best friend's as the rest of the club danced around them, voices in perfect harmony with the two main singers.

She smiled when the song ended, gaining the Corcoran nod of approval before she made them run through some other songs before finally dismissing them for the day. She said her goodbyes to her friends before making her way to the car, glad she had chose to day board when her parents finally deemed her old enough at the age of sixteen, to decide if she wanted to stay at home alone while they worked, or if she wanted to continue boarding at school. She decided the parties, the late nights, the freedom was a lot better after spending her whole childhood and early teenage years in the constraints of a boarding school.

She had two dads – dad, and daddy – and she quickly realized she had to be strong to cope with the criticisms that would come their way when she was out and about with them. They were busy, successful men and she barely saw them, but when she did, they were the most loving parents she could have ever asked for. She never asked about her mom, they never mentioned her, so she assumed it was a taboo subject, something no one wanted to talk about because maybe it hurt them? Maybe they would think she was ungrateful? She didn't know why, but she never asked, she didn't need a mom.

She drove home, thinking about Finn Hudson, she smiled at his name, getting that familiar butterflies floating around in her stomach feeling, once again as she remembered the way he smiled, and his beautiful eyes. She felt as though she had known him forever, it was an amazing feeling to have that sort of connection with someone straight away. But she didn't know how to approach it – how long should she wait to phone him? He was the enemy, she should just leave it but she felt something, something that she has never felt with any other boy she's ever dated, or liked. She couldn't just give that up for a high school competition, could she?

She frowned at her thoughts, pulling up to her empty house, walking through the empty hallway as she made her way upstairs, clutching at the piece of paper. She couldn't just forget that feeling, it was like nothing she has ever felt, so she should not just ignore it. She was Rachel Barbara Berry, she got what she wanted and she never let anyone get in her way, ever. She was the most popular, sought after girl in her school. The girls wanted to be her, they wanted tips, they wanted to get to know her all the time but she had a very close group of friends, people she would trust with her life – Santana, Brittany and Quinn. Nobody could tell her what to do, and plus... dating the enemy was something she had never done. It could be exciting.

Rachel sat down on her bed, deciding to send a text, "Hey, it's Rachel Berry from Crawford, just wanted to text you so you have my number." She bit down on her lip and sent it, deciding against sending kisses as she awaited a text back. "Hey, hey... what you up to?" She grinned at his use of proper grammar – not that she was a grammar freak or anything, but she felt it important to use it within a text, there was no need for laziness.

"Just got home, I only day board. What about you?" She lay back on her bed, grinning as her phone went off quickly, "Same, didn't want to leave my mom – don't think she could cope without me. Who else would she cook for? Want to meet up?" She laughed and rolled her eyes, "Typical boy. Um, sure. I was just going to get coffee?" She hoped he lived in Lima, there was only one coffee shop so she wouldn't have to bother giving directions or anything.

"See you there in ten, pretty girl." She rolled her eyes, "Cheesy." She muttered, not able to stop the grin as she ran around her bedroom, quickly getting changed. She found herself biting her lip in nervousness and excitement, and she found herself wondering if it was normal to feel like this after just hours of meeting a person. But then again, she thought, she was Rachel Berry, she did not to things by halves.

~ .. ~

Finn walked into the coffee shop, grinning when he saw the girl he had only seen hours before. He looked at her long, brunette hair as it bounced when she waved, walking up to him. "Hey." He grinned, brushing some hair behind her ear as though he had known her for ages. He didn't miss the way she blushed as his fingers brushed against her skin, and she grinned up at him. He loved her smile already, it made his heart beat faster against his chest when she grinned up at him.

"H-hey." She stuttered, going even redder as he laughed, he just shrugged it off and carefully put an arm around her shoulders when he looked up at the menu. "What do you want?" He asked casually, pretending not to notice the way she perfectly fit beneath his arm, the way her body lightly pressed against him seemed to feel so right.

She bit down on her lip in concentration, "Could I perhaps have a hot chocolate?" She blushed again, biting her lip – and he had to admit she just looked too damn cute, as her big eyes looked up at him, in embarrassment and excitement as he nodded, looking at the woman behind the counter. "Two hot chocolates, please." He took out his money, ignoring her protests as he paid.

"Go get a table, babe, I'll be there in a second." Neither of them mentioned how easily the nickname fell out of his mouth as she nodded and walked over to a table in the corner of the shop, absently looking out the window. He stared at her as he waited for their drinks, not being able to take his eyes off her as the woman who served him handed him the two mugs,

"You two make a beautiful couple." She grinned at him and he nodded, not even wanting to deny it because any guy would be lucky to date this girl, he just could not believe how gorgeous she was. He walked to her slowly, sliding her drink in front of her as he sat across from the girl.

"So, tell me about yourself, Finn Hudson." She looked up at him, her hair tumbling in waves over her shoulders as she tried to fix her bangs, before her hands curled around her mug.

"Well, I'm sixteen.. I go to high school, as you know. I'm the lead singer for the Warbler's.. maybe I'll give you a private show, one day." He winked and smirked at her, as she raised an eyebrow, her cheeks turning a light shade of pink. "My dad died when I was little, he was in the army and that left my mom to be a single mom. I wasn't doing too well in school for a while, we were struggling with money and then she met Burt – my step father now – who had Kurt, and Kurt went to Dalton because it has a strict no bullying policy. Soon enough, they thought it best we went to the same school, and I went there and I've never been happier."

He took a breath, astounded at the way she looked at him with such concentration, taking sips of her drink every so often as she listened to every word he said. "I used to play football, but I invest most of my time in music now. It's like.. my whole life. When I leave, I want to go to New York, and study Music in college. And then the aim is to become a music teacher," He bit down on his lip and thought about what else he could tell her, "I'm not the cleverest in school, but I get by. And.. I don't really know what else to tell you." He laughed and looked at her, "What about you? Tell me about you."

"You have amazing dreams, Finn... it's admirable that you have planned that out." She began, her smile warm, and genuine as he thanked her shyly before drinking his hot chocolate. "I have two gay dads, they're both human rights lawyers so they are never home. They sent me to boarding schools my whole life, but when I turned sixteen, they allowed me to choose what I wanted to do. So, I chose to be at home.. I don't know who my mother is, nor do I want to know." She nibbled on her lip,

"I love to sing, it's my whole life, along with dancing. I have three best friends, and we're all in Glee Club. I'm also the lead singer and the captain, and I absolutely love it. I hope to be on Broadway one day, so I shall be packing up and leaving for New York the moment I graduate." She grinned at him and he nodded, laughing.

"You have amazing dreams, too." She nodded, neither of them noticing how their hands had somehow ended up in the others, their fingers curled around the other person's hand, both fitting perfectly in the other. They continued to talk for ages, they spoke about their parents, their lives in school, their grades, their past boyfriends/girlfriends, their friends, their Glee club, their dreams. Everything they could think of, they discussed and by the end of the night, when he walked her home, he honestly felt like he knew everything he could know about one, Rachel Berry.

He stopped outside her house, smiling at her as she looked up at him. "Thank you for tonight, Finn. It was wonderful." He grinned and moved his hand from her hand, moving it up to her cheek as he brushed some hair from her face,

"Thank you, Rachel.. it was a perfect way to avoid homework." She gasped and laughed at him, hitting his chest playfully as he smirked. "No, seriously.. it was a perfect night." She nodded in agreement, smiling as their faces got closer, her hands resting on his chest as their lips finally met.

Their eyes closed, one of his hands on her cheek, and the other in her hair as her fingers curled around his shirt, both of them deepening the kiss. She felt herself melting into the kiss, both of them having never felt such electricity as they kissed until they needed to come up for air. "Wow." They both whispered in unison, blushing as their eyes met.

"Make sure you're free on the weekend." He murmured against her forehead as his lips pressed against it. She nodded enthusiastically and grinned up at him, tip toeing up to kiss his chin before running into her house. "Tonight was perfect, maybe we should keep this a secret until sectionals? Xxx" She bit down on her lip as she read the next, smiling. "I agree. Goodnight, Finn. Xxx" She grinned as she looked around the house, running up the stairs to flop down on her bed, squealing happily as she stared down at the next text, ""Goodnight, beautiful girl. Xxxx" She read it again before closing her eyes, smiling as she fell asleep.