Author's Note: I wrote this fanfic after a dream I had. This story follows what happened before, during, and after the content of my dream. If some characters seem out of character it's because that is how they acted in my dream but I think for the most part everyone is the same crew everyone knows and loves. just so everyone knows the reason I inserted myself into this story is because in my dream I was an actual character in this show. I hope you all enjoy, please review it. I look forward to your opinions.
It was only one night, one time. Rachel Barry sat in her small bathroom looking at the pregnancy test she had purchased earlier that day. After a while two distinct lines formed on the test. She was pregnant. Kurt and Mercedes were outside, waiting for the result. Rachel didn't know what to do, should she not tell them? Mercedes was the school's biggest gossip and it would only be a matter of time before the whole school knew what had happened. On the other hand Mercedes was a good friend. She would keep this secret if Rachel begged her. Then there was Kurt. He was Finn's stepbrother. He would feel obligated to tell him if Rachel didn't. She made up her mind, she would tell them, all of them. Well, she would at least tell the glee club. Rumors can spread for as much as she cared at this point. Rachel enters her room to find Kurt and Mercedes waiting with bated breath.
"So," begans Kurt, "what's the verdict?"
Rachel tries not to cry as she answers, "P-positive." Immediately both her friends embrace her. Their comforting hold soothes her slightly. "Before you say anything, I just want to say that I want to be the one to break the news to Finn and then the rest of the glee club. After that I don't care who knows. "
Mercedes nodded then inquired. "What about the stares and whispers that you are most likely going to get? What about your dads?"
"I honestly don't care what our peers think. For all I care they can talk all they want it's not going to change what happened. As for my dads, well I will tell them. They may not be happy but they will be supportive. I need time to think about how to break it to Finn. He already went through hell when he thought that he had gotten Quinn pregnant and now he has to go through that again. The pregnancy part not the hell part. Unlike Quinn I won't be so hard on him. Now, I'm sorry to have to kick you out like this but as I said I need some time, sorry."
Rachel's best friends left her to contemplate her course of action. After all she and Finn had just gotten back together after losing at Nationals. They were depressed over losing and one thing just led to another. Even after Mr. Schue and Ms. Holliday taught them about safe sex they had the lack of sense to not use any form of protection. How could she have been so stupid as to slip up at a time like this? After competing at Nationals where talent scouts could see her sing and offer her record deals and scholarships. Now she feels as if her dreams have been snatched out from under her. Then she thought of Quinn, she had been pregnant and she was just as great a singer now as she was then, maybe even better. This gave her a momentary sense of relief but then there was still the subject of Finn. Oh Finn, how much he's suffered in the last few months. After his terrible relationship with Quinn, Finn was all too eager to get back with Rachel which made her feel uncomfortable. Sure she wanted Finn for her own but she soon realized that Finn was a man too easily swayed and this pregnancy can have two outcomes, fear and desertion or acceptance and love.
The next day Rachel meets up with Finn before 1st period started. "Hey, I need to talk to you after school today. Do you maybe wanna go out to Breadstix for dinner? It'll be my treat."
Finn grinned. "Yeah, sure, I'm always in the mood for Breadstix, they have the best Alfredo."
"You're always in the mood for food in general Finn. Okay, so pick me up at 7?"
"Sure, hey Blaine and Kurt are going to be there tonight as well do you mind if we double?'
Rachel thought about this. She really wanted to have Finn alone tonight but having the support from Kurt would be nice, and Blaine too, no doubt Kurt's already told him about her unexpected pregnancy. "Sure, why not."
With that they departed for their classes. All day every time Rachel saw Kurt or Mercedes they would give her a smile that said, I feel so bad for you right now, but I'll be here for you. She would give them a wave showing that she understood.
In glee rehearsal the theme of the week was once again duets to commemorate a new glee member who transferred all the way from Portland, Oregon. He was average in height and a little bulkier than most of the football players. He had light brown hair and rustic green eyes.
Mr. Schue stood up and addressed the group. "Hey guys, this is Zachary Cole. He recently transferred here from Marshall High School in Portland, Oregon. He saw us at Nationals and decided to join our club. So I hope everyone will treat him with the respect he deserves. Now duet partners will be assigned at the end of the session today because I came up with this theme on the spur of the moment and I don't want you guys to pair off and leave our new member feeling unwanted. Also, the winner of the duet competition will again win a gift certificate to Breadstix"
"Mr. Schue," Kurt interjected, "We now have fourteen glee members so we pair off equally. Zach won't be left out."
"You are right Kurt but all of you guys have someone you prefer to be with, which is why I will pair you up with someone you wouldn't initially pick to be your partner. Now as I create the pair list I want you guys to practice "Teenagers" by My Chemical Romance."
As the group sang, Rachel kept losing her focus and messing up on the lyrics. After about a half hour Mr. Schue decided that practice was over and that they should split into their duet groups. He posted the list on the back wall.
Brittany & Mike
Tina & Puck
Quinn & Kurt
Lauren & Finn
Rachel & Zachary
Santana & Artie
Sam & Mercedes
Rachel looked around for the new member of their group. "Hey, so I guess we're working together." She turned around started to see Zach right behind her.
"Whoa, you scared me." At this he laughed slightly. "So I was thinking for our duet we could do the 1978 hit 'You Don't Bring Me Flowers' by Barbara Streisand and Neil Diamond."
"Sure, you are the one with all the experience. I bend to your will."
"Come on, do you think it's a good idea, and why or why not. I need a little more than just submission."
"Well, I do feel that it's a little weird doing a break up song. Other than that I think that the choice is a good one; that is one of the best duets of the 20th century."
"Doing a break up song is common here, besides it's not only one of the best duets of the 20th century, it's the best."
Kurt appeared behind her suddenly spooking her again. "Oh, you only say that because you're a Barbara freak. Besides the song I'm doing with Quinn is ten times better, 'I Got You Babe' by Sonny and Cher."
"Kurt, get back to Quinn before she blows a gasket, she's already thinking about leaving McKinley don't give her more reason to."
'So, where wer-" Before she could finish her sentence Rachel ran over to the trash can and heaved up her lunch. Embarrassed she ran out of the room. Fin quickly got up and followed after her.
"I didn't think I was that disgusting." Zach says solemnly.
Finn reaches her before she can reach the bathroom. "Hey, what's up? Are you okay?"
"You're sweet Finn, I'm fine really, I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me. Get back to glee practice, I'll be okay. I think I'm just going to go home and rest before we go out tonight. Will you tell Zach and Mr. Schue I'm sorry?'
"Yeah, of course I will. I'll see you around seven."
With that Rachel Barry left the building. When she got home her dads left her a note saying that they will be in the Caribbean for the next week or two. Great, thought Rachel, I get pregnant and my dads leave on vacation without giving me any foreknowledge. She trekked upstairs and lay down in her bed. What seemed like moments a knock was at her door. Crap, it was seven and she didn't even have time to get ready. She quickly put on some deodorant and fixed up her make up.
When she got to the door she opened it to find Finn standing there with a suit and a rose. "Hey, I guess you got too much rest. Are you ready to go?"
"You don't care that I'm not dressed as nicely as you are?"
"You look perfect no matter what you wear."
In the car Rachel got a quick shoulder squeeze from Blaine telling her that he knew what was going on. At the restaurant everyone ordered and waited quietly for their food. Kurt gave Rachel a look telling her that if there was ever a perfect time to break the news to Finn, this was it.
'So," began Rachel, "I wanted to go out tonight because recently I got some news and I felt that you should be the first to know, besides Mercedes and Kurt that were there when I got the news, and I guess Blaine cause Kurt couldn't keep his mouth shut."
'What is it?" Finn inquired.
"Tell him, it'll be okay, we're here for you." Kurt added.
"Finn, I'm pregnant."
Finn stared at her blankly, utterly shocked.