*this is my first fic so please be gentle on the comments unless it absolutely sucks*

Chapter 1: Dinner

It's funny to think nearly a year ago is when Burt Hummel was a single man who was more interested in his Broadway diva of a daughter and his fashion police of a son, than in this new women he just happened to meet in the can isle at their local grocery store. Not only that but that women just had to be none other than Carole Hudson the mother of Rachel and Kurt's fellow classmate Finn Hudson, The popular jock who had never even given the time of day to either of them. Though they both knew who he was, I mean who didn't he saunters the hallway with his football friends without a care in the world. Kurt and Rachel were both part of glee club which automatically puts them both at the bottom of the food chain.

Carole and Burt had been dating for nearly 9 months. This made the situation between Finn, Kurt, and Rachel even weirder. None of them felt obligated to attend any family gatherings their family's attempted to set up. Rachel and Kurt always used the excuse "we have to practice for glee or we have a glee club meeting" and of course Finn's excuse always had something to do with football. However, this was all going to change one bright sunny day in the town of Lima Ohio where the Hudson's and the Hummel's will become one. This may also spark some even more interesting relationships.

Rachel's POV

"Dad!" i screamed from the kitchen hoping that my long range and vocal skills would reach the top of the stairs for my dad to hear, this matter cannot wait any longer.

Luckily father heard me and immediately replied "Yes princess?" I personally loved this nickname because I truly felt as If I could get away with anything.

"Why aren't my keys on the key holder, instead there's a sticky note simply saying not tonight?" As I saw him come down the stairs I was very confused as a devilish smile took over his face.

"That's because no one is going anywhere except for breadsticks at 7:30 where we will be accompanied by Finn and Carole, me and Carole have some news we would like to share with everyone. I knew the minute you heard of this dinner you would immediately try to get out of it. But I took it a step further and hid both you and Kurt's keys."

Great of course this would be happening it's not as though I had any plans tonight really but I just did not want to spend any quality time with Carole and the ever so charming Finn Hudson. I have tried the past 9 months to get out of any dinner that has been thrown my way and so did Kurt. Although I have met Carole dozens of times when she would stop by to say hello or when she decided to come over and make dinner for us a few times. It was weird because Finn must of always got out of events like this too because he certainly never showed up to any dinners or anything for that matter. I guess I cant really blame him I mean I wasn't all to excited to hear that daddy has a new girlfriend but I managed to put my selfish behaviors aside and focus on what was important for my dad. Not to mention the closer with Carole he got the more space I had which meant I didn't have to call up as much or spend every Saturday night home. I was able to hang out with a few friends from glee like Mercedes and Tina. Kurt and I started to enjoy our new found freedom; he would be out with Blaine his boyfriend all the time. But I was always curious if Finn felt the same.

"I don't mind that much however, I wish you luck with getting that through Kurt's thick skull"

"I understand that might be a challenge, but I do have to say princess that I am very proud of you for handling this maturely. Now I have to go break the news to Kurt but we should leave in about an hour or so, so be ready"

Just then I decided to head upstairs to start deciding what I was going to wear on the off chance that Finn might go I had to look my best. Alright so I probably shouldn't try to score a date with Finn given the circumstances, not that I'm saying a guy like Finn would ever want to date a girl who is as low on the popular totem poll as me but it doesn't hurt to make a good impression. Who knows maybe we could be good friends. I decided on a low cut form fitting purple dress with white polka dots, it fit me well and I figured I could wear my off white sandals too. By the time I was done curling my hair and applying a bit of makeup, my dad yelled from downstairs.

"Rachel come on I don't want to keep Finn and Carole waiting"

I grabbed my phone and lip gloss and headed down stairs. I was surprised to actually see Kurt waiting at the bottom of the staircase.

"wow, I'm surprised you actually agreed to going, Saturday nights are usually Blaine-nights"

"well since Blaine is visiting his aunt in Florida and won't be back till tomorrow I figured what the hell?" Kurt then eyed me up and down "you on the other hand do look a little dressed for a dinner at breadsticks"

"I'm just trying to make a good impression, besides when have you not seen me in a skirt or a dress?"

"I suppose.." Kurt had a smirk on that made me feel like I was being judged

"well let's go try to have a blast at breadsticks" I said with sarcasm as me and Kurt walked out of the door and into the car.

Finn's POV

"Finn you have roughly around an hour to get showered and dressed before we have to go." my mother said from outside my door

It was this morning she decided to guilt me into going to some family dinner thing with her boyfriend and his kids. It just so happened that her boyfriend is Burt Hummel. His son Kurt who is in 11th grade is the only open gay guy in the school and in a town like Lima and in a school like McKinley it was kind of a big deal. I personally have no problem with gay people, in fact I kind of felt bad for the kid as far as I'm concerned he gets picked on a lot. Rachel was Burt's daughter she was a senior like me, I had only met her twice and very briefly. She kind of hangs out with all of the theater geeks and I'm pretty sure I saw her on the list for the rolls in West Side Story. Oh and the best part of this was that both of his kids were in Glee club the most unpopular club in the whole school. I honestly don't mind it but all my football team mates would find utter disgust if they even knew who I was going to dinner with tonight, but I had to do this at some point I just kind of hoped my mom would of broken up with the guy before it came to this but as long as she was happy then I'm happy.

I took a shower and put a white tee on with jeans I figure sense it was just a dinner at breadsticks with a bunch of glee club members that I would just dress simple. I sprayed some cologne on before leaving my room and heading to the living room.

"are you ready to go?" my mom said with a huge smile

"yes but just so we're clear, this does not mean im going to every single one of these dinner get together things though"

"understood, although I have met his kids numerous times and I think you will like them very much."

As we pulled in the parking lot my mother yelled "Perfect timing! There Burt is now pulling in"

The next thing I know we are both getting out of the car and walking towards a blue ford expedition. I see Burt and then Kurt get out of the car. Maybe Rachel didn't come I said to myself, lucky her. But as soon as I said that the back door opens to reveal a tiny girl in a short, tight polka dot dress. Holy shit she is smoking I can't believe I didn't notice this before. She got out and walked over to my mom and gave her a small polite hug.

"Well isn't this nice that we are all finally having a nice dinner together" Burt said kind of awkwardly

"yes, well Finn you know Kurt and Rachel from school right?" mom asked

"Yes, we see him around school" said Kurt

They were all talking but I was kind of only focusing on how pretty no I take that back, how beautifully breathe taking Rachel was. I mean not only was she rocking that dress but her hair, her face every one of her features was so pretty and unique that it really caught me off guard and before I knew it everyone started taking off to head into breadsticks, leaving me and Rachel in the back of the group.

"I don't think we really had a proper introduction, Hi I'm Rachel" she said with the cutest smile I've ever seen.

"Finn" I simply stated, mentally punching myself for not being able to say it with a little more enthusiasm to keep the conversation going.

We walked in and quickly got a table for five it was Burt and my mom sitting across from each other and Kurt at the end of their side while me and Rachel sat across from each other.

It's weird to think that this girl has been going to my High school since we were freshman and I am just now noticing how hot she is. I guess part of it has to do with the fact that I was dating Quinn up until last year and she as I like to say kept me on a short leash. I had to somehow break the awkward silence between us. But for some reason I felt very nervous, but I shouldn't feel this was right?

As Rachel leaned over to get a better look at her menu I had a clear view down her shirt "score" I simply stated in my head. Just then I remembered where I was quickly drawing my eyes up from her exposed cleavage and at my own menu just as I was about to attempt to break the silence she beat me to it.

"So how's football going?"

Rachels POV

I think I am crazy. Is Finn Hudson checking me out, No it can't be can it? I mean I knew wearing this would be daring and okay I sort of wanted to have this effect on him but seriously could he be any more obvious. Although I kind of like the feeling it is very rare that any guys give me this kind of attention. Now the Finn Hudson is looking at me in this way and I love it! Which is probably weird to say considering his mom and my dad are literally right next to us on a date thing but I kind of just want to take in this moment and maybe even have a little fun with Finn. First I decide it would be best to break the silence.

"So How is Football going?"

"Good we have a game this Friday, you should come?"

Oh my god. Finn Hudson just asked me to go to one of his games.

"Umm that's not really my thing"

"I know, but there really fun and it's a great way to support the titans"

"Yeah I guess your right ill consider it as an option"

Just then he did the cutest lopsided grin that literally made me melt.

"Cool, so are you in any upcoming plays"

Wow who knew he could be so sweet he actually seems like he cares.

"no west side story just ended, but there is auditions in 2 months for the play hairspray which I will be auditioning for the lead role of course considering I have the best vocal skills and the most energy to fit the part" I then just realized I was rambling "sorry if I'm rambling, I tend to do that sometimes"

"no its fine I like listening. I like how your very confident in your talents and abilities. I'll have to come to the hairspray play to see you perform"

"well if you agree to come watch hairspray then I guess I'll find it in my scheldule to go to your game Friday"

"Really? Okay cool"

We then shared this passionate stare that if I had a universal remote I would stop time so we would be caught in that moment. But of course my dad's obnoxious tapping of his wine glass and his silver knife made everyone turn their head.

"Well Finn, Rachel, and Kurt Carole and I have something we would like to say"

"We are getting married!" Carole blurted out

Shocked expressions clearly filled the table.

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