Hey guys! It's nice to know that so many people are reading this story! So here's the second chapter! Oh and I don't own glee! xD

Finn woke up the next morning, the aroma of pancakes drifting from the downstairs kitchen to his door. He momentarily forgot what had happened the night before and suddenly it hit him like a ton of bricks. Rachel was in his house. Rachel was talking about him last night. And Rachel still LOVES him. Finn bounded down the stairs prepared to forgive Rachel. He came down the stairs and saw a huge stack of pancakes in the middle of the kitchen table, seated around it were Kurt, Burt, and his mom.

When his mother saw Finn she smiled, "Hey sleepyhead, Rachel made pancakes, sit down and eat."

Finn sat, "Oh cool, where is Rachel anyway?" Oh god, he thought. Did she leave; if she left he wouldn't be able to apologize to her.

"Oh no." His mother replied, "She's just taking a quick shower." Finn gulped. Rachel Berry was in his bathroom right now? He had to let go of his abrupt dirty thoughts. Instead of replying he quickly just shoved a mouthful of pancake in his mouth.

He had about six pancakes before he headed upstairs and they were DELICIOUS. He would love if Rachel cooked him breakfast every morning for the rest of his life. For a few months in Finn's life he did think that, that Rachel and he would always be together for the rest of their lives.

As Finn turned around the corner in the upstairs hallway he slammed right into Rachel, knocking both of them down. They stared at each other before they both busted out laughing. For an instant, everything felt normal in Finn's life. He was just happy, laughing on the floor with the girl he loved, at something that wasn't really even that funny. But, like everything, the moment eventually had to come to an end and the realization hit him that he and Rachel were broken up.

Finally the laughter died down and they both stood up awkwardly. He decided that now was the time to forgive and forget everything they went through. "Hey Rachel, do you have time to talk for a second?" He asked.

She looked so hopeful, "Yeah of course Finn, what is it?"

Finn took a deep breath, "I just wanted to say that I forgive you and I'm sorry too, for my part in what you did."

She displayed her 1000 watt smile that always made his heart feel like jelly in his chest. "Wait Finn, are you saying that you want to get back together?" She looked SO happy and he hated himself for what he was about to say.

"No Rachel," He began. "I think we should take things slow, and be friends. I'm just not ready to get back together with you." With that he looked away sheepishly. He wanted nothing more than to say yes and gather Rachel up in his arms but he knew what he did was the right thing. He couldn't jump so quickly into a relationship with the girl who just recently broke his heart. He watched as her face flashed from emotion to emotion. First confusion, then disappointment, then anger, then understanding, and finally joy.

She looked up at him smiling. "I would be honored to be friends with you, Finn." He smiled at that and leaned in to hug her but she quickly backed away from him and he was instantly disappointed. He looked up and saw her raise her hand. His first thoughts were that she was angry at him and was going to hit him but he quickly realized that she wanted him to high five her. He raised his own hand and lightly tapped his palm to hers. Even with the simplest touch he could undoubtedly feel the electricity when he touched his own skin to Rachel's. She smiled up at him before she walked away.

Finn was content knowing that Rachel and him were friends now. He was happy that all this awkwardness around each other was over and they could now laugh and talk about things with each other. Finn needed Rachel in his life and they were friends, so everything was good now right? But he couldn't help but think that he wanted so much more as he watched the petite brunette in her short plaid skirt and soft poodle sweater walk further and further away from him.

When Finn was downstairs making himself a grilled cheese for lunch, while Rachel and Kurt were getting manicures (Kurt spent 15 minutes explaining how it was perfectly normal for a man to get a manicure) he looked up and saw his mother staring at him.

"Jeez mom! You scared me!"

The expression on his mother's face was indifferent. "Finn what are you doing?"

"What does it look like I'm doing? Making a sandwich, want one?"

"No Finn, I mean why are you pretending that you're not in love with Rachel? I've seen the way you two look at each other when the other isn't looking. You both gaze at each other like love struck puppies. What really makes me angry is that you are both completely aware how much chemistry you have and you don't do anything about it! I've heard you cry at night Finn, and it breaks my heart because I know that what you two had was true love. Ever since your father died my dream is that you would find your soul mate and be able to live your life to the fullest. When I first saw you and Rachel together I knew that she was that person. You've always been a happy carefree boy Finn but, when I saw you with Rachel it was a different happiness. It was as if you had just discovered the true meaning of life."

Finn was completely shocked at his mom's words. He tried to think of something to say to her. He wanted to say how he felt broken without Rachel and how he wanted to be with her SO badly but that she hurt him so much more than any physical pain could do to him but all he could manage to say was, "I love her." And he started to walk away.

He barely heard his mother whisper, "She does too Finn, more than you know."