Well I'm surprised with the number of people who have my story on alert! Makes me feel less of a loser. I want to thank you guys but I need more reviews! I'm posting this up because I just couldn't help myself but I need more reviews! This story was just going round and around in my head so if I didn't put it down, I would've gone insane. So here you guys go and enjoy!

AN: I sadly do not own Glee.

Rachel smiled a bit smugly at Jesse St. James words. "But you're talented." Those words were the words she love to hear. They show her that she isn't the only person -besides her dads - that think she's got talent. She was back in her room. She was still feeling the high after singing with him. "Hello" by Lionel Richie was one of Rachel's favorite non-musical songs. She still could not believe that she just sang the song with a boy who truly understood her and her ambitions. She rejoiced the moment her voice blended with Jesse's. She knew that when Finn and her sang, it was magical. Finn wasn't as refined as her in singing, mind you she did have years of practice but singing with Jesse was something else entirely. All she could think about - though guiltily - was the fact that another guy besides Finn asked her out. She was elated for lack of a better word. She was completely giddy. The only problem was that she would be dating the competition. Something she knew would not be sanctioned by her fellow glee clubbers.

All weekend long she contemplated her choices. Stay in her little rut. By rut she meant stay in a world where she would wait for Finn Hudson, the boy she knew she loved or choose too move on. She sat at her desk and made a pro and con list. She listed things all the culminate depending on her choice. By Monday morning, Rachel Berry had realized that she had made her choice.

Finn felt bad for dumping Rachel. All he ever did was hurt Rachel. It wasn't like he did it on purpose. He just felt smothered (Rachel taught him that word) by her. He wanted all his problems to disappear. He knew that dating Britney and Santana would help him regain his popularity and give him back a little bit of his pride that Quinn took from him. That's what he keep telling himself before his big date with the hot popular Cheerios.

Finn sat awkwardly at Breadsticks. He was on his date with the Cheerios but he didn't know what doing there. They weren't even talking to him. He was more than a little confused when they started talking about guys.

"Alright. Hottest guys in the school. Go." Santana told Britney.

"Ok. Um. Puck's super fine. Finn's cute too."

"Yeah but he's not hot though." Britney agreed with Santana. Finn felt embarrassed for himself. How could Santana and Britney objectify him (was that even a word?)! Then they said something that hit a nerve.

"Did you see what Rachel was wearing today?" Britney asked in a confused tone.

"I know. She looked like Pippy Longstocking but like Israeli." Who was Pippy Longstocking? Was that that chick with the really long hair that has her prince use the rope to climb up the tower? How is she like Rachel? Rachel's hair wasn't that long.

"Those sweaters make her look home schooled." Santana laughed at Britney's very serious comment.

"Hey guys, don't make fun of Rachel." Why was he defending her? Yeah Finn thinks she's kinda hot. Not that he would ever admit it out loud but Rachel was kinda cool. In her own way. Plus she was kind of crazy. " She's... kinda cool." He though over his response. Rachel was cool. He liked her and that made him feel worse about how things ended between them.

"Finn. That's mean." He didn't quite get Britney's comment. All he knew was that Santana was telling him to wait in the car and asking for a credit card. Finn didn't really understand how he though going out with dumb and dumberer was a good idea but he also knew Santana had just sort of insulted him so he got up and left. He was kinda greatful to the two Cheerios. They made him realized what he needed to do.

Rachel was at school staring at picture of the boy she had chosen. She looked at Jesse St. James' picture with adoration and respect. She was content with her choice, he was perfect. Everything she could have and did wish for. She didn't even realize the 6 ft 3 guy walking towards her as she closed her locker with a smile.

"Hey Rach. Can we talk?" Her mood vastly changed as she saw who was standing in front of her. Her smile being replaced by a grimace. "Look. I wanna apologize. I should've been more sensitive to your feelings. I hope that you still aren't upset with me after what happened. I mean... not as upset." Finn tried to fix his mistake when he saw Rachel giving him a look like he needs to watch what he's saying.

"I'm glad you've come to that realization but you're too late to apologize. I've met someone else. A boy who is finally worthy of my talent and love." Rachel walked away feeling content that she meant almost all the words she told Finn. She just couldn't help feel a little regret at her words. But she made up her mind. Finn Hudson was never going to cause her to shed one more tear.

"Whoa. Whoa. Wait." Finn grabbed her arm and spun her around. Did he hear right? Did Rachel Freaking Berry say she met someone else? He wondered who was crazy enough and willing to deal with her. "Do I know him?" What does this guy have that Finn doesn't. "What? Is he bigger than me?" He didn't want to admit he felt bad that Rachel had already replaced him. He was kinda hoping she would mope over him for a while.

"Oh. He doesn't come to this he's a senior." So how does Rachel even know him? She has no life outside of school or glee. Does she? "His name is Jesse and he's the male lead in Vocal Adrenaline. We're both aware that our Romeo and Juliet romance will be a challenge but our deep respect for each others talent will carry us through." Rachel stated this as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

Finn looked at Rachel like she was the dumbest person on the face of the earth. How could someone so smart be so dumb. "Rachel, don't you think it's kind of suspicious we make it to Regionals and suddenly the top guy in our main competition picks you up?"

"I know it's hard to believe that anyone would like me without an alterior motive but you have to respect that our love is real." Rachel walked away from Finn. She though would be the hardest thing she would ever have to do but it wasn't that hard to walk away from the confused football player.

Soooooo what did you guys think? I know its kinda short and not that good but I wanted to leave what I have planned for the next chapter. What will Finn do next? He didn't ask for a second chance yet. What's gonna happen with and will there be a Finchel if he doesn't get his s*** together! Stay tuned for the next chapter!

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