A/N: Thank you to all of you who have ready the first chapter. I am so happy that al lot of you liked it! I want to thank the ones who have reviewed! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I absolutely LOVE hearing what you guys think.

So here is the next chapter, I hope you guys enjoy it!

Rachel grips her steering wheel tighter as she neared Giglio, the small pizzeria in the heart of the town. The sounds of Streisand singing became a blur, as the only thing she could hear was the thumping of her she was nervous. No, actually, freaking out would be the better word for it.

'I don't know if I can do this." Rachel thinks to herself as she pulled into Giglio's parking lot, the red corolla standing out from the numerous cars parked there. 'How can I look in the face and tell him that there is a chance that after all we've been through, after all the pining, that I might not be in love with him?' She sighs and grabs her black purse from the passenger seat. 'Let's get this over with.'

She got out of the car, slowly walks toward the entrance and makes her way inside. She sees Finn sitting at the corner table, and shoots him a small smile when he looked up.

"Hey Finn," she greets giving him a hug.

"Hey Rachel. Glad you made it," he says as he waves a waiter over to order their drinks and a large pizza to share. As soon as the waiter left, they look at each other and nervously looked away, the bracelet on her wrist looking particularly interesting today. The silence between them was far from comfortable.

Wanting to break the awkwardness, they both started to talk at the same time.

"Rachel..."

"Finn..."

They looked at each other and Finn gestures for Rachel to continue. "We really need to talk about us, where we stand and what you said last Friday." Finn nods in agreement. "I'm just going to say what's I'm thinking and then you can say whatever you need to say." Rachel took the silence from Finn as a sign to resume. "You know I've always had... feelings towards you since the beginning when glee club started. And then Noah came along and even with him, I couldn't help but to imagine that you were the one with me not him. But you broke my heart Finn, you threw it to the ground and it shattered into pieces. Then Jesse was there, and you know he helped me take my mind of you, but still deep down, I still wanted to be with you. But he ended up breaking my heart anyways. And then you came back in the picture, not that you were away from the picture really, and you were trying to make me feel better, being optimistic about Regionals, and I just had to kiss you. To top it all off, you said something I've always wanted to hear from you on Friday but I don't know what to think, because when you did say it, I didn't feel anything. I didn't want to jump for joy, or feel butterflies in my stomach. So I didn't say it back. And I don't know if I can say it back, because I don't know if I can lie and say that I do love you Finn, because I just don't know." she rambles.

The silence was deafening. The look on Finn's face was unreadable. Rachel didn't know what to do other than to quietly beg him, "Please say something."

"I thought you did like me. I know you didn't say it back, but you didn't show me anything that said you didn't. We've never had the chance to be together, because there was always something in the way, but now there's nothing standing between us. Don't you want us to be together?" He asked her.

"I've had dreams of us together, and what it would be like the day you tell me that you love me and want to be with me. The day you take me in your arms and kiss me, without going behind anyone's back. In my dreams, when it happens, there are fireworks, and a thundering applause in the background like a happy ending to a Broadway musical or Disney movie where the girl gets prince charming. But it didn't happen Finn. None of it. There were no fireworks, no applause. And I don't know if I can live knowing that I did-" she was interrupted by a soft pair or lips on top of her own. Rachel closes her eyes trying to feel something, anything. He pulls away and stares at her.

"Well?" he asked her.

"Maybe one more," she says pulling him in for another kiss. He pulls away for the second time.

"Anything?" he questions.

She slowly open her eyes to meet his. She sadly shook her head and quietly whispers, "No, nothing. I'm sorry Finn."

"Thank God," he mumbles. She looks at him surprised at his comment. "No offence Rach, but I didn't feel anything either."

"What? But you said...and ...you..."she stutters, confused.

He shrugs, "I didn't want to break your heart again. I've already broken it once, and I couldn't do it a second time."

"But Friday you said..."

"And I meant what I said. I do love you Rach, but more like a little sister."

Rachel shakes her head and gives the boy in front of her a smile. "I can't believe this. And I was so nervous that I would be breaking your heart."

He gave her his signature smile. "No heart breaking today." He holds out his hand. "Friends?" Rachel got out from the seat and walked over to Finn to give him a hug. "Best friends," she told him.

And it was after that statement that the night became more relaxing and fun, trading childhood stories and getting to know more about each other.

Rachel couldn't stop laughing as they both got up to leave. "I cannot believe your lips got stuck on her braces!"

Finn blushes in embarrassment, "Trust me, it happened. I'm pretty sure my mom took a picture of us, something about first kiss and stuff. But the ride to the orthodontist was the most embarrassing 5 minutes of my life."

Rachel bursts into another fit of giggles as they neared her car. "I definitely want to see that picture."

"Well you can over one day, and I'll show it to you."

"Absolutely," Rachel says with a smile. She leans in and gives Finn a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you for tonight. I had a lot of fun and I'm glad we solved everything."

Finn wraps his arms around the tiny girl and rests his chin on her head. "I had fun too. We'll do this again soon." Rachel nods and gave him a squeeze. "I'll see you tomorrow?"

"I'll be around. Don't forget about the glee party and those cookies."

"I'll be sure to wake up extra early and make some for tomorrow." She tells him as she gets in her car. She turns it on and rolls down her window. "Bye Finn," she waves.

"See ya Rach," he enthusiastically waves back.

Pleased with how the meeting with Finn went, Rachel decides to make a quick change of plans before heading home. 'I'm going to treat myself with some ice cream and stargaze for a while.' So she makes a quick stop at the nearest 7/11 and grabs her favourite ice cream before heading to a familiar destination. The lake was first introduced to her by Puck. It was a favourite spot of theirs to hang out and make out during the week that they dated. It was a nice, secluded little spot, a spot to just get away from the real world. For that reason, Rachel couldn't help but to visit the lake even after their relationship ended. She would go the lake a couple of times a month just to look at stars, or when she's having a bad day and just needs to get away.

Coming to the familiar bend in the road leading to that special spot, she sees a blue pick-up truck blocking her way in. Knowing who the truck belongs to, she turns off her car and made her way towards the truck.

"What are you doing here?" she asks the figure sitting at the bed of the truck looking out into the lake.

"Berry. I was the one who told you about this place, so I think I get to ask you that question first."

She gives him a look. "I come here once in awhile to stargaze. So now it's your turn to answer the question."

"Came here to think." He says with a shrug.

She walks to wear Puck was sitting, pulls herself up and takes a seat beside him. "About?"

"Why do you want to know?"

"Because I'm your friend. You seem sad Noah, talking it out with someone would help you." She tells him.

"I'm fine," he grumbles.

"You don't look fine."

"I'm fine," he bits out.

"Suit yourself," she says preparing to get off the truck and leave him alone. A hand on her wrist prevents her from moving.

"No stay." he blurts out. She looks at him, and settles back down. "I was thinking about Beth," he admits.

"You miss her," she points out.

"Giving her away was the hardest thing I have ever done. I can't help but think that she will grow up, and one day blames me for giving her away."

Rachel puts her hand over his, "No Noah, she will grow up knowing that you love her so much that you would give her up so that she could live a good life. That is nothing you should be ashamed of. That's something you should be proud of."

"I miss her," he whispers.

"I know you do Noah. And you are allowed to miss her."

"God, I feel like such a pussy," he comments. "Guys like me don't do this feelings shit."

"Talking about your feelings does not make you less of a man Noah." She gives him a grin, "Actually it makes you more badass."

He chuckles, "You know it babe." He throws his arm around her shoulder and gives her a small squeeze. "Thanks Berry. You know for listening to my crap."

"Oh! Before I forget," she holds up the plastic bag which holds the ice cream she bought just a few minutes ago. She takes it out along with two spoons and hands one to Puck. "Here, have some. Ice cream cures everything," she tells him.

"Was the date with Finn that bad?" he asks curiously.

"How does everyone know about that?" she cries incredulously.

"Beyonce was talking to Mercedes about it in the hallway."

"I should've known," she shakes her head, "No it was not bad, actually it was pretty fun. Although it wasn't really a date seeing as Finn and I are no longer in a relationship."

He looks up at her surprised, "He broke up with you?"

"It was more of a mutual agreement between the two of us. We decided that it would be better if we stayed friends," she explains.

"Huh. I thought you were like in love with him or whatever. I swear you were totally eye fucking him in glee a couple of times." That earned him a smack on the arm. "Ow woman! That hurts."

"Serves you right for being so crass. And I was not doing THAT during glee. Ever." She takes a gigantic spoonful of ice cream and shoves it in her mouth.

He grins and gives her a wink. "Well now that you're single, and I'm single...wanna make out?"

A/N: There it is folks. Please review! I would really love to know what you think and how the story should go.

Should Glee go on a trip somewhere for a part of the summer, or just stay in Lima?