Hi, hello! I'm back with my 2nd story. This story will end up being either 3 or 4 parts, the way my outline is now it will be 3. A little background so to prevent any confusion. All the events in season 2 happened up through Original Song. Also for the sake of this story(esp part 1), Finn was aware of his Dad's dishonorable discharge and how he died prior to how it was revealed on season 3, in fact he knew about it all along. The story will begin with Rachel and an OC, but never fear Finchel lovers, Finchel will be end game and will get their happy ending. Yayyy!
Disclaimer: Unfortunately I do not own Finn or Rachel or any other characters on Glee. I do however own Ethan and you can't have him, he's very lovable and honorable and he's MINE! Reviews are welcome, just be kind!
Summary: WANTING someone and NEEDING someone are two different things.
Rachel nervously wrung her hands together backstage. It had been six months since she had been on this particular stage in this school. Six long months that had took her on a journey she never had anticipated. The nerves were running rampant and she was helpless to stop them. She was seconds from turning around and walking out and no one would have been none the wiser that she had even been there. That is until she felt him walk up behind her and wrap her up in his arms from behind and place his chin gently on the top of her head. Just like that the nervousness and the tension dissipated. He had that effect on her and had it not been for him, the past six months would have broken her, but he never left her side. If she needed to cry he offered a shoulder, if she needed to vent her anger and frustration he selflessly and willingly became her punching bag. He never questioned her, he never belittled her, he accepted her wholeheartedly and slowly but surely Rachel found herself opening her heart up to the possibility of love again, and she had found it in him.
"Hey babe, you ready for this?" he asks her.
"Ready as I'll ever be, I suppose." as she reached her hands up to hold on to his arms that were placed lovingly across her chest as he held her from behind.
"You are going to do great. I have no doubt." He leans down and whispers in her ear. Rachel turns around and looks up at him, into his blue eyes, the color of the sky, the color that calmed her and made her entire being feel at peace. She was so thankful for him and his presence in her life.
" I love you, you know that right?" she tells him.
"I know you do and believe me the feeling is mutual." he tells her while leaning down to place his lips on hers in a soft chaste kiss. He and Rachel both moan softly at the feel of their lips pressed together. From their very first kiss there was this undeniable chemistry between them. Before they got too carried away they both took a step back from each other because it was so easy for them to get swept up in each other and this was neither the time nor the place for that to happen. That didn't stop them from staring deeply into each other's eyes.
"Excuse me, Staff Sergeant?" both of them jump at the intrusion. " I just wanted to inform you both the assembly is fixing to start and it is time for us to take our places."
"Thank you Private, that will be all" and they both salute each other.
He turns back to Rachel and places his hands lovingly on her shoulders. "You are going to be magnificent, and after everything this guy has done to you and you still want to do this for him, that says so much about you Rachel. You are a remarkable woman and don't let anyone ever tell you different. I have to go and get in my seat but just remember that I love you, ok?" He smiles down at her and leans down to place a kiss on her forehead. "I'll see you after the program." and then with one last look he walks away leaving her backstage. As she watches him leave she whispers quietly "I love you too, Ethan."
Finn Hudson walks into the auditorium to find a seat for the Veterans Day program. His stepbrother Kurt Hummel coming in right behind him and talking right into his ear. "Seriously Finn, the puffy vest has got to go, it needs to be retired immediately. It is an embarrassment and an abomination to be seen with you. At this Finn rolls his eyes, "Kurt, I'm not going to stop wearing them just because you are embarrassed to be seen with me. If you don't like them then feel free to sit somewhere else!" he angrily snaps back.
Just then a man dressed in military uniform approaches them. "Excuse me, but would one of you be Finn Hudson?" Kurt and Finn both look each other, "yeah Dude, that's me, I'm Finn." he answers while staring at the guy suspiciously. "Very good, if you wouldn't mind following me, you have reserved seating for the program."
Finn looks at Kurt "reserved seating?" he mouths. Kurt just shrugs his shoulders and both Finn and Kurt follow the soldier down to the front of the auditorium, once there Finn notices that his Mom and Burt are there as well.
"Mom? Burt? What are you guys doing here?" he asks them.
" Oh hello sweetheart. It's the strangest thing. I received a phone call from your principal yesterday asking me to attend. I was off work today and I didn't have any other plans and I thought it would be a nice way to commemorate the holiday. Then I get here and I'm escorted by a soldier to this seat that was apparently reserved for me." she tells him.
"Oh ok, that's cool." he says as he sits down in the seat next to her, with Kurt sitting down in the seat next to him.
They watch the stage as Principal Figgins approaches the podium. "Attention Teachers, Students and honored guests, would you please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem?" After the anthem ends, a man in military uniform approaches the podium.
"Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Lieutenant Colonel Steven Keeper with the United States Army. It is an honor and a privilege to be with you all today. The purpose of my visit today is not only to commemorate our veterans who served their country in service to the military, but also to honor and memorialize one of your very own from right here in Lima Ohio." He pauses. "Over a year ago from this past August I met with a very persistent and passionate young lady who approached me with a very unusual request. While her request would not have been deemed impossible, it was by no means going to be easy. Something like this has rarely been done, but it has been known to happen on occasion. But due to her persistence and staying on top of us." He chuckles " I swear this young lady would call me at least 3 times a day and she was not taking NO for an answer. Also if it was not for her being my cousin's daughter I probably would have pressed charges for harassment. But she has a good heart and her instincts were that she believed there was more to this soldier's story and she was not going to stop until we could research it, and it turns out her instincts were right." he pauses once more. He then looks toward the Hudson family, "Private First Class Christopher Ryan Hudson served our country in Desert Storm. He was a member of the 135th Infantry and was stationed at the base located in Columbus."
At this Carol grabs Finn's hand and squeezes it. "Oh Finn!" she gasps quietly. Finn squeezes her hand back. He is too shocked to speak. He can't believe it, all this is for his Dad.
"As mentioned Private First Class Hudson served in Desert Storm. In August of 1993; in a small town in Iraq by the name of Ebir. Private First Class Hudson was delegated to be a part of a Top Secret Mission. Information that we obtained during our research shows that part of Bin Laden's top officials had set up camp underground. They had sequestered themselves beneath an orphanage that was home to 50 or more children. The plan was to go in and remove the caretakers along with the children to safety, prior to surrounding A'him Muhala Jabir and his men. Unfortunately the plan didn't go as they wanted it too. Somehow Jabir's people had found out about the plan ahead of time and upon entering the orphanage Private First Class Hudson along with the rest of his troop came under fire. The lives of the children housed inside the orphanage were at stake. Making an extreme but rash decision Private First Class Hudson remained inside the orphanage and managed to lead 35 children safely out all while being under fire. While 20 children and 5 caretakers perished that day. 35 children managed to escape thanks to the heroic leadership and bravery of Private First Class Hudson. Unfortunately after this mission, the files were sealed and locked away and nothing more was ever said about it. Private First Class Hudson was granted a leave and it was during this leave that he perished under suspicious circumstances which led to his dishonorable discharge. Due to this new information that has recently come to light Private First Class Hudson's Dishonorable Discharge will hereby be revoked and upgraded to Honorable Discharge. Also Private First Class Hudson's ranking will be promoted to that of Sergeant posthumous. On behalf of the President of the United States, It is with great honor and respect that we present Sergeant Hudson's widow and son with a military ceremony minus the 21 gun salute, as well as present them with Sergeant Hudson's Medal of Valor."
Finn sat there in disbelief. He had to be dreaming this. He was stunned. His Dad was a hero and he was going to receive a medal in his honor. He honestly didn't know what to think, he didn't know how to act. All he could do was hold onto his mother's hand who was sitting in the chair next to him quietly crying. Finn then watched as the men in uniform walked out on the stage holding a flag spread out flat. To the side a trumpet player stepped out and started playing "Taps". He watched as the ceremonial folding of the flag took place, then he watched as the flag was given to the Lieutenant who walked down the side steps from the stage and walked briskly over to them until he was right in front of him and his mother. His mother motioned to the Lieutenant to present the flag to Finn along with the medal. The man bent down on one knee and presented the flag and medal to Finn while saying some words. It's not that Finn was not paying attention he was just in so much shock he really couldn't comprehend what was being said. Finn hoarsely mumbled "Thank you" to the Lieutenant and then watched as the Lieutenant made his way back to the stage. At this point the whole auditorium erupted in applause and cheers for Finn's dad. The Lieutenant then quieted the auditorium.
"In conclusion and to end our program today, the young lady who made this all possible has a special treat for you all and specifically the Hudson family. So without further ado, may I present to you, Miss Rachel Berry."
"Rach", Finn gasps. This was all Rachel's doing. Finn watches the stage as the curtains part to reveal an orchestra in the background, with a lone microphone standing in the center. The orchestra starts to play and a few moments later Rachel makes her entrance from the left side of the stage. She is beautiful, wearing a black lace skin tight off the shoulder dress that came to mid thigh with her hair down in soft curls and those black heels which seemed to make her legs go on for miles. He hasn't seen nor heard from her since the travesty was Jr Prom 6 months ago. He actually never thought he would see her again but yet there she is center stage not more than 15 feet from him.
He looks over at Kurt who looks just as shocked as him, "Did you know about this?" he asks him.
"Honest Finn, I had no clue, but just look at her, she looks fabulous. I love that dress and her hair and her shoes, just wow!" he answers back in astonishment.
Rachel approaches the microphone and softly smiles at the audience and then opens her mouth to sing her version of "God Bless America". As she finishes the song and lets that last note soar, Finn along with his mom and Burt and Kurt and the rest of the auditorium leap to their feet with a standing ovation. Cheers of "Go Berry" could be heard from back in the section that the Glee Club was sitting in. She humbly bows and quietly walks off the stage, thus ending the program.
Kurt turned to Finn, "I'm going to go backstage and see if I can find her and talk to her, do you want to come with me?" Finn was about to agree when he observes Rachel come out from the side of the stage holding the hand of one of the soldiers he had seen during the flag ceremony. He was leaning over and whispering in her ear and whatever he said earns him a small kiss. Finn felt his heart plummet to the bottom of his shoes. Who was this guy? Rachel was apparently quite taken by him whoever he was as she was apparently glued to his side.
"Well this is a new development." he hears Kurt quietly mumble.
Finn watches as the man takes Rachel's hand and leads her down the steps. He then walks her over to her Father's. Finn hadn't even noticed they were there until now. He watches as her father's embrace her tightly. They then speak for a few moments and then the soldier leans down and kisses Rachel on the cheek and walks away. Rachel continues to visit with her Father's oblivious to Finn's staring.
"Honey your performance was Brava! Simply Amazing. I am so proud of my little star. Don't you think so Leroy?" While clutching Rachel to his side tightly.
"Of course I do Hiram, there is noone who could compare to our daughter." he winks at her.
"Daddy, Papa, really. That is enough. I don't need you singing my praises every time I sing."
"But honey, we are just so proud of you, and we just can't help it. You are after all our little star." Hiram tells her exuberantly.
"Well do me a favor and tone it down just a notch. Now come on, we have to go. We are meeting Ethan's parents for dinner tonight in Columbus to talk over plans." she turns around to leave and walks right into Kurt who had been standing right behind her.
"Oh Kurt, um Hello." she softly says.
"Diva!", he squeals and reaches out to pull her into a hug. Rachel lightly pats Kurt on the back. Kurt pulls away and holds her out in front of him. "My my my Rachel Berry, look at you. You are beautiful. I love your dress, who is the designer? He starts talking so fast that Rachel has a hard time keeping up with him.
"Kurt quit badgering the girl and give the rest of us a chance to say Hello. Rachel looks behind Kurt to see Carole standing there with tears in her eyes. Carole opens up her arms and Rachel hesitantly lets Carole wrap her up in a hug.
"Oh you sweet sweet girl. I sure have missed you. I can't thank you enough for what you did for me and Finn today. I will never forget this as long as I live." Rachel swallows hard and mumbles ever so quietly, "You're welcome Carole and I have missed you as well." Carole pulls back, "How are you sweetheart? It's been so long and it is good to see you. Why don't you come over to the house and we can catch up, It's been so long since…
"Hey Rach." Rachel gasps. She was hoping that she would have been able to make it through this visit without seeing him, but apparently it was not meant to be. Rachel closes her eyes briefly and swallows the lump in her throat. She opens her eyes and acknowledges Finn who is standing behind and to the right of Carol. She notices he is rubbing the back of his neck and kind of shuffling his feet, which are things he only does when he is nervous.
"Hello Finn." she softly smiles at him.
"So um, how are you?" he asks while looking at her longingly.
"I'm..I'm good" She tells him. She had not planned on this and she was caught off guard, not quite sure what to say or if she even wanted to say anything.
"That's good, umm.. you really look beautiful." he tells her.
"Thank you Finn, that...that really means alot coming from you." she tells him while trying her best to figure out someway to make her get away. At this moment her rescuer makes an appearance and she breathes with a sigh of relief.
"Hey babe, your Dad's are in the car waiting. I hate to rush you but we really need to go if we are going to meet Mom and Dad in Columbus by 7:00. Rachel looks behind her and softly smiles and reaches back to pull him forward. "Of course, I understand but I would like you to meet some people first." Once Ethan is at her side she introduces him. " Kurt, Finn, Carole, Um I would like you to meet Ethan, my...my"
"Fiance." Ethan says and reaches out to shake all their hands. "It's nice to meet you all." he says oblivious to the looks of shock on all their faces.
Kurt is the first one to speak. "I'm sorry, but did you say Fiance?" while looking at Rachel incredulously who seems to not be able to look up from staring at the floor.
Rachel finally looks up, "Yes, he did say Fiance. Ethan and I are to be married in June once he returns from his deployment."
"Well, I guess Congratulations to you both." Carole says.
"Thank you Carole. I will be sure to send you an invitation. The wedding is going to be in Martha's Vineyard on Ethan's grandparent's estate and I would love it if you could come."
"Certainly Sweetheart, I wouldn't miss it." All the while looking at her sons face and seeing absolute devastation.
"Well it was lovely seeing you all again. Just so you know, I will be returning to McKinley in January to finish out my Senior year. Perhaps we can talk more then?" She tells them. She hugs both Carole and Kurt and touches Finn's shoulder lightly. "Take Care." she tells them and then Ethan takes her hand and walks her out of the auditorium.
"Well I think it's safe to say I never saw that coming." says Kurt.
All Carole can do is stare at her son and rub his arm, "You ok sweetheart?" Finn is just standing there in complete and total shock. He just shakes his head No and then turns around to leave. Carole starts to go after him but Kurt stops her and tells her that he will go and that they will see her at home. Carole reluctantly agrees and allows Kurt to go and check on Finn.
Finn walks into the choir room and kicks the closest thing that he sees which happens to be a music stand.
"Dammit" he yells out loud to nobody. He stomps angrily over to one of the chairs and plops down, he then buries his head in his hands. He is trying his best not to cry but he is so angry right now that he can't see straight.
Kurt walks in and notices the music stand that has been destroyed and then he looks to see Finn sitting in one of the chairs and his shoulders are shaking. Kurt hesitantly walks over and sits down in the chair next to him and places his hand on his shoulder. "Finn?" he says cautiously. Finn looks up and sees Kurt. "Do you want to talk about it?" Kurt asks him.
Finn laughs out loud, but there is no humor to be found in his laugh. "Talk about what Kurt? I lost her. The girl that I am hopelessly and madly in love with is getting married. It's my fault. Since I couldn't forgive her, she moved on. My stupid foolish pride has cost me the one person that means everything." He takes a deep breath. "There is no hope for me and Rachel. She's gone Kurt and it's nobody's fault but mine. I just kept hurting her over and over. I mean getting back together with Quinn, setting up that damn kissing booth, leaving her stranded in the Christmas tree lot and those are just a few of the things I did. I was an asshole Kurt and because of my inability to forgive her for a kiss that she told me meant absolutely nothing, I lost her." He says angrily while wiping the tears from his eyes.
"I'm sorry brother. I wish I knew what to say. I was shocked myself at Rachel's announcement; she is way too young for marriage and I just hope she is not making a huge mistake. I mean Ethan seems like an honorable man but surely he would have to know that Rachel is too young for a commitment like marriage and I can't even believe that her father's seem to be on board with it as well. It just doesn't make any sense."
"Where did it all go wrong Kurt?" Finn asks him as he sniffles and wipes his nose on his sleeve.
Kurt contemplates Finn's question for a moment and just looks at him sitting there so broken and then he speaks, "You know Finn, maybe if you can figure that out, you'll be able to figure out how to make it all go right again." He pats him on the shoulder. "I'll see you at home, Ok?" Finn just nods his head. Kurt gets up and with one last glance at Finn, he turns and walks quietly out of the room.
Finn sits there deep in thought. Going back in the recesses of his mind to figure out at which point in time did it become the point of no return. And one night kept repeating itself over and over and that was Prom. Finn would just really like to forget that night ever happened but he can't be cause that night was the catalyst. That is the night that Rachel Berry gave up on him and them and walked out of his life and he was helpless to stop her.
Prom 2011
Finn walked into Prom with Quinn on his arm. All she could talk about since the beginning of their relationship was winning Prom King and Queen and Finn was glad the night had finally arrived so maybe she would shut up about it. He did have to admit she looked beautiful in her gown and she looked the part of Prom queen. They walked in like they owned the place, with heads held high and the biggest smiles on their faces. They looked around the gymnasium that had been transformed for the occasion. Balloons, streamers and lights were everywhere. Finn looked up at the stage where Puck, Sam and Artie were performing. They really had the crowd going with their song.
"Finn, we need to go talk to the people and try to get those last minute votes." Quinn tells him.
"Um Yeah, Ok" and she leads him around the gymnasium to mingle with their classmates. Finn was looking around and he saw her as she walked in. She was gorgeous. Her dress was light pink and simple in design as well as the hairstyle and her makeup was lightly done but even in her simplicity she managed to still stand out. Finn would love nothing more than to go over to her and talk to her; but ever since Regionals she had been pulling away. She never talked to him anymore and he missed her. Prior to Regionals it seemed like they were on a path to where they could try and be friends again but something must have happened right around Regionals that made her avoid him like she had been doing. And for the life of him, he could not figure it out. He watched her as she made her way over to Kurt and Blaine and Mercedes and Sam. He saw Sam apparently ask her to dance because she just smiled and took his hand as he led her to the dance floor where he took her in his arms to dance to the slow song that was currently playing. Finn would be the first to admit that he was jealous as hell. He would give anything to be where Sam is at right now. But Finn had made his choice and he chose Quinn. I mean she really wasn't all that bad. She did have her good points when she wasn't in Prom mode and they had had some epic makeouts. With Quinn he didn't have to try, it was easy, he knew what to expect of her and what was expected of him.
Finn watched as the slow dance came to an end. Principal Figgins then approached the microphone and said it was time to announce the winners of Prom King and Queen. He asked the Prom Court to make their way to the stage. Quinn grabbed Finn's arm and rushed them both to the stage. Once the court was assembled, Principal Figgins made the announcement.
"This year's 2011 Prom King is…. Mr. Finn Hudson." Finn steps forward and slightly lifts his hand in a wave as the crown is placed on his head. He notices that Rachel is clapping softly and smiling at him. He smiles back.
"Now for this year's 2011 Prom Queen, the winner is…..Miss Quinn Fabray." Quinn squeals loudly and rushes forward where the crown is then placed on her head.
"Student's may I present to you, your chosen Prom King and Queen for 2011. Finn Hudson and Quinn Fabray. Now if you would please make way for the King and Queen and a song of their choosing for the first dance."
Finn takes Quinn's hand and walks her down from the stage, as they hit the bottom step the song begins to play and Finn freezes. "Quinn, this is not the song we chose" He whispers harshly. " I know I may have slipped in a last minute substitution." she smirks. "What the hell do you mean last minute substitution?" he growls.
The beginning notes to Faithfully play in the background, but it's not Journey's version, no it's Finn and Rachel's from Regionals last year.
"Quinn, what the hell kind of game are you playing?
"I'm not playing any game Finn. I just really happened to like this version. Besides me and you dancing to it makes me like it a whole lot more."
By this time gasps and whispers can be heard all across the room, especially by those who are members of the Glee Club who knew what this song represented.
Finn looks up and catches her eye. There is no denying the hurt and betrayal that he sees in them. He knows he just stepped in it big time. She didn't deserve this. She didn't do a damn thing to be treated, or much less humiliated like this. He watches her as she walks over to the table to grab her things to leave. No, he has to stop her. He breaks free from Quinn's grasp and runs after her.
"Rach..el, please don't leave. I… I can explain." he begs her.
Rachel stops in her tracks. Finn comes up behind her and hesitantly places his hand on her shoulder to which she flinches away from him. She has never flinched away from his touch, ever.
Rachel turns around and Finn has to close his eyes briefly due to the look on her face. He opens his eyes and opens his mouth to speak. " Rachel, I am so sorry, I nev.." She holds up her hand to stop him before he can say anything further.
She wipes the tears from her eyes and then looks at him "I'm not even sure I know what to say to you right now, Finn. I have put up with a lot of bullying and name calling over the years, but this; tonight, if it was your goal to break me once and for all, well Congratulations, you succeeded. How dare you Finn! How dare you take that song that meant so much to me and make a mockery of it. That song reminded me of when things were good between us finally, after all the drama that was Sophomore year. Now that song and those memories have been tarnished in my mind forever."
"But Rachel, I….. I didn't do it. It was Quinn; she made a last minute substitution and I didn't know about it. Please, you have to believe me."
"Fine Finn, I believe that this was Quinn's doing. But it's your actions over the past 4 months that led us to this moment. This, the final deciding factor in what was once Finchel. I watched without judgement as you went back to her. I watched as you erected a kissing booth because you were once again the top man on campus after getting rid of me, the biggest freak at Mckinley High. I gave you space like you asked me Finn and I hoped that eventually you would forgive me and would want to work things out. I apologized until I was blue in the face. But Finn, you never even tried to fight for me, so eventually I got it. You never really loved me; at least not like I loved you."
"That's not true Rachel, Please?" he pleads with her. Rachel just shakes her head and holds her up in front of his face to block his words.
"I'm not through talking. I made mistakes Finn; a lot of mistakes and I regret those mistakes each and every day. But Finn you made mistakes too and I always, always forgave you because that is what you do when you truly love someone, you forgive them. You never once stood up for me during our entire relationship. I fought those battles alone because you were too chicken to risk your precious reputation. Do you know what that is called Finn? It's called a coward." Finn visibly flinches at her harsh words but he stands there and takes them because he deserves them and she is right he is a coward.
"One thing you never had to question from me Finn was whether or not I was being honest with you. I promised you from the get go that I always would be up front and truthful. Something that you did not have the same courtesy to offer to me. So in the tradition of being honest. I have some final honest last words for you. Look at me Finn and memorize my face. Know that this is the last time you will be seeing me for a long time. Remember me broken due to your actions and remember these words. After tonight I am leaving McKinley and Lima. Don't try to call me, Don't try to write me. If you see me again one day please have the courtesy to turn around and walk in the opposite direction and forget that I was ever a part of your life. I'm done. I'm tired and I'm through putting my dreams on hold for someone who has done nothing but wasted my time for the past year. Give yourself a pat on the back Finn for a job well done. Now, I'm fixing to go home and take off this dress, put on my pajamas and pack my bags so I can be on the first plane out of here tomorrow. I'm also going to allow myself to have just one more last cry over you and when the last teardrop falls, I will close the book on us."
"Rachel, please.. You can't mean this. Please, you can't leave. What about Glee?"
"Rachel chuckles, "What about Glee Club Finn? I mean they only pretend to like me, right? I'm sure they will survive just fine without me. At least they won't have to fight me for the solo's anymore."
Finn takes both of Rachel's hands in his and she tries to yank them from his grasp but he refuses to let go."Rachel, please, don't do this, I'm begging you to please not do this. I can't make it without you, I need you." Finn is to the point of tears at this point.
"I'm sorry Finn, but it' s over. I have finally accepted that and now you need to as well." She finally yanks her hands free from his grasp. "Enjoy the rest of prom and your firework kisses with Quinn." She then turns and flees from the gym as quickly as she can. Finn wants to run after her but he can't, all he has the strength to do is fall to his knees and pray to God or Grilled Cheesus or whoever that this is all a nightmare and when he wakes up everything will be fine and she will be back in his arms where she belongs and from which he should have never let her go. But Finn knows, he knows that this is not a dream, that this is real and this is happening and it hurts so damn much. All of a sudden he hears cackling behind him. He pulls himself off the ground and turns around and Quinn is standing there laughing like a maniac.
" Ha ha ha ha, ho ho ho, ha ha, Ohh that was beautiful." she says. " I couldn't have planned that better myself."
Finn marches angrily over to her. "What the hell do you mean Quinn? This was all your plan?" He asks her angrily.
Quinn studies her fingernails, "Well I mean the Faithfully aspect was all my doing, but even I never thought we would get that kind of reaction. I mean that was priceless. I guess she took our little talk prior to Regionals to heart after all." She smirks saucily.
Finn looks at her suspiciously "What do you mean? What little talk?"
Quinn reaches out to straighten Finn's jacket and caress Finn down his chest flirtily "Oh….let's see, I believe it was the little talk where I told her she needs to quit living in her fantasy of you and her getting back together because as long as she kept living in her dream world, she would never get it right and she would wind up heartbroken and I? Well of course I would get you."
Finn is livid and jerks angrily away from her touch "Who the hell do you think you are? You had no right Quinn, no right to tell her that! What did she ever do to you?" he yells.
Quinn stares back at him, "Simple, she exists!" she hisses.
Finn points his finger at her, straight to her face "We are done and you, you need some professional help."
"That's fine." she shrugs nonchalantly and then crosses her arms in front of her. "I expected as much, but the beauty of all this is. She sure as hell doesn't want you anymore either." she grins evilly.
Finn was raised to never hit a girl but at that moment he was seeing red, he clenches his fists and he moves to take a step forward, " Why you little.."
"Woah, woah, woah Finn. Dude calm down. I know you are angry and have every right to be, but hurting Quinn isn't going to solve anything." says Sam as he grabs Finn by the arm. Finn tries to pull himself free but Sam makes sure to keep a tight grip on him.
At this point Puck walks up to Quinn and lightly but forcefully takes her by the arm. "Q, I think you have wore out your welcome and it's time for you to vacate the premises."
She tries to yank her arm free from his grasp. "Let me go. I'm not going anywhere. I'm going to stay and relish in my victory as Prom Queen and the demise of Rachel Berry." She claps her hands together gleefully while bouncing up and down. " Now who wants to celebrate with me?"
The crowd is quiet and most of them are glaring daggers at her. They can't believe they voted someone as fake and evil as her to represent them as their queen. Sam is still having to hold Finn back and it's taking all his strength to do it.
"Seriously Q, it's time for you to go. Go and get your things and I'm going to take you home. While your little plan played out accordingly, it didn't gather you any fan fare and from looking at Santana she is about half a second off from going all Lima Heights on your ass."
Puck was right. Santana was seething and she wasn't the only one. All the members of Glee were foaming at the mouth. She had just cost them Nationals because apparently Rachel was gone and they knew without her that they didn't have a chance in hell of winning. Most of them had actually started to like Rachel and think of her as a friend. Sure, she was annoying at times but she was talented and had some really good ideas for performances. But now she was gone, along with their chance at Nationals.
They watched as Puck walked her over to the table so she could grab her things. Then as he was walking her out, she stopped right in front of Finn and reached up to straighten his bow tie. "If you have a change of heart, well you know where to find me." she winks saucily.
Sam is still struggling to hold him back " Go to hell!" he roars back at her. He watches as Puck finally walks her out of the gymnasium and then he falls to his knees and sobs. Kurt walks over to him. "Come on Finn, lets get you home." with the help of Blaine and Sam he is able to pull Finn up off the floor and walk him out to his car. Once Finn is in the backseat and he and Blaine drive him home. Carole is still up when they walk him in the house. Immediately she is concerned. "What happened?" she asks. Finn just walks by her tugging off his bowtie and throwing it on the ground. He makes his way up to his room and slams his door. He throws himself down on his bed and grabs ahold of one of his pillows, he covers his face with it and screams as loud as he can, hoping that the sound of his fan is loud enough to muffle out his anguish.
End Flashback
Present day
Finn sits alone in the choir room and as much as he does not want too, he remembers that night. He remembers it as if it were yesterday. It was hands down the worse night of his life. Finn knows when Rachel comes back to McKinley in January that he has to somehow make it where they can at least be friends again. Of course he would love to have her as his but that can never be, but he needs her friendship and that's what he misses most. He misses his friend.
Finn stands up and walks out of the room turning off the light and shutting the door behind him. He heads down the hall to his locker. He gathers his things and leaves the building. He knows he should give up but he can't She still means too much to him. Even if he can only ever have her as a friend, he has to have her in his life someway. All Finn can do is wait and hope that one day Rachel Berry will be a part of his life, because if he is truly honest with himself he can't imagine his life without her in it.