Finn surprised her one day. He was just sitting on a bench in Manhattan , relaxing and people watching. But he knew where she would be and when. Kurt told him Rachel always stopped at this one coffee shop, every Monday and Thursday at 4:30. So he waited. And he watched.
And there she was. She was walking down the sidewalk, a large gym bag in one hand and a small purse over her other shoulder she just got out of dance class . And she walked right past him. She didn't even glance in his direction. He laughed softly to himself before he stood up, walking quickly to catch up with her.
When he was right next to her, he reached out his hand to take her bag. "Let me help you with that."
Rachel pulled away quickly. "Oh, no," she said, taking a step back and looking up at him. "I - ."
Finn smiled as shock crossed her face. Then she dropped her bags and leapt into his arms. "What are you doing here?" she said loudly, burying her face in his neck while he kissed hers.
"Surprising you," Finn said, setting her on her feet and smiling at her. "Are you happy to see me?"
She stood up on her toes and kissed him. "Always!" she said happily. "How did you find me?"
"I have my ways," Finn said with a shrug. "Now, give me your phone."
"What? Why?"
"Just trust me. I need it just for a second."
Rachel handed him her phone, but she looked skeptical. He typed in her password, 1218, and found the calendar. With just a couple clicks, he was done. He handed it back to her.
"What did you do?" she asked him.
"Cleared your schedule. You're free for the next week. Let's go."
Finn picked up her large gym bag and held out his other hand, waiting for her to take it. But she just stared at him.
"But… what? Where are we going? I have to - ."
"No, you don't. You're completely free."
"But on Thursday, Kurt and - ."
"You'll reschedule."
"Tomorrow - ."
"Tomorrow," Finn said, cutting her off again, "you will be waking up next to me in a beautiful cottage on the beach."
Finally, Rachel seemed convinced. She smiled and took his hand. "Alright, then. Let's go."
And they drove. After a short stop so Rachel could quickly pack a bag, they headed north. It was supposed to take about three to four hours to reach their destination, but Finn had planned a couple stops along the way, adding a little time to their trip.
