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A/N: Thank you so much for the reviews you made my day! Thank you to those who added this to their favorites I am glad you are liking this. So I know I said I would post this tomorrow but I decided to post this today. Hope you like it.
Return To The Future...
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Rachel had awoken the next morning stiff and sore from falling asleep on the couch but oddly it was one of the best nights sleep she had gotten in a while. Rachel got up and went to the kitchen to find something to eat.
"Morning sweetie." Hiram says. " We made your favorite." he said handing her a plate of chocolate chip pancakes.
"Thank you." she took the plate and sat down at the table.
"So…have you heard anything yet?" Leroy asks. There it was the million dollar question that everyone wanted to know. She hated telling them that she didn't get the part because…it meant that she had failed them in some way.
"I didn't get it." She says taking a bite of her pancakes.
"What?" Leroy says in shock he was certain that she would get the part.
"Honey….I am so sorry I know how hard you worked to get the part." Hiram said his heart breaking for his little girl.
"You're not disappointed in me?" Rachel questions and they both give her a look.
"Rachel honey I think your dad will agree with me when I say that….we have never been more proud of you honey. You took a huge risk you know, not many kids your age get the opportunity to audition for a major Broadway play." Hiram tells her.
"I guess you're right. He did say that I could try out to be the understudy." Rachel says as her phone begins to buzz. She scrolls down and reads the text from Finn. 'Beatles week in Glee. See you soon.' She quickly types her response and places the phone on the table.
"That is great so…are you going to do it?" Hiram asks. Rachel gives them both a nod.
"It wouldn't hurt I still get to be a part of a Broadway production. That's something isn't it." Rachel tells them as she places her plate in the sink.
"So…what are your plans for the day?" Hiram asks.
"I am going to go to the school and help Finn out with Glee club." She tells them.
"So…how are things with you and Finn?" she knew this was coming.
"Good." was all that she said as she gave her dads a hug and went upstairs to take a shower.
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Finn walked over to the white board and wrote in black letters 'Beatles'.
"Are we doing Beatles week?" Blaine asked hoping that they were seeing as the Beatles were his favorite band.
"Yes and I have brought a few friends to help us out." Finn walks over to the door and motions for the others to come in. Everyone is in shock when they see Quinn, Puck, Santana, Mike, Mercedes and Kurt walk in. "I figured with National's coming up in a few weeks these guys could help you out." Finn tells the class and there is an eruption of applause and hoots and hollers.
"Dude where's Rachel?" Puck whisper's in Finn's ear.
"Sorry I am late." Rachel comes rushing in. Finn lets out the breath that he had been holding.
"Rachel oh my god you're here!" Tina goes over and gives her a huge hug.
"So…did you hear anything?" Blaine is the first to ask the question that is on everyone's mind. She looks over at Finn and he gives her a slight nod. She took a breath figuring she might as well tell them.
"I didn't get it." She hears several gasps from the class.
"Rachel…we are so sorry." Blaine says walking over and giving her a hug.
"This is not fair! You were destined for this part." Tina says.
"Guys…it's ok really. They said that I can still audition for the understudy." She tells them giving Finn a small smile.
"So…are you going to do it?" Artie asks. Rachel looks over at Finn and gives a nod.
"Yea, I am." Rachel says as Finn squeezes her hand.
"Ok…so to kick off Beatles week I would like to do a song for you guys." Finn says he motions to Puck as he grabs one of the guitars.
Finn: What would you think if I sang out of tune?
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key
(Finn looks over at Rachel )
Puck: Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
(Mike, Brittany and Jake begin doing some freestyle dancing.)
(Quinn looks over at Puck and thinks back to when she was pregnant with Beth)
Quinn: What do I do when my love is away?
(Does it worry you to be alone?)
How do I feel by the end of the day?
(Are you sad because you're on your own?)
Current New Directions: No, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
(Everyone is surrounding Rachel as they continue the song.)
Mercedes: (Do you need anybody?)
Rachel: I need somebody to love
Mercedes: (Could it be anybody?)
Finn: I want somebody to love
(Finn looks at Rachel as he sings the last line.)
Blaine: (Would you believe in a love at first sight?)
Kurt: Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time
Blaine: (What do you see when you turn out the light?)
Kurt: I can't tell you, but I know it's mine
Puck and Finn: Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, get high with a little help from my friends
Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Artie: (Do you need anybody?)
Santana: I just need someone to love (she looks over at Brittney)
Unique: (Could it be anybody?)
Rachel: I want somebody to love
(Rachel looks over at Finn realizing he was right she needed to be with her friends right now more than anything. Rachel wipes a fallen tear from her cheek as Finn puts his arm around her. )
Puck: (Takes Quinn by the hand and gives her a smile) Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Quinn: (who just laughs at Puck) Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Oh, I get high with a little help from my friends
Yes, I get by with a little help from my friends
With a little help from my friends
(Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
Everyone takes their seats after the song ends.
"That was amazing you guys." Mr. Shue claps as he walks in the choir room.
"Mr. Shue what are you doing back I thought you and Emma were on your honeymoon?" Finn says shocked to see Mr. Shue there.
"Emma had a small case of food poisoning so we had to cut our honeymoon short." He explains. "Rachel have you heard back about Funny Girl?"
He asks turning to Rachel.
"I didn't get it." She tells him. You know the more she said it the less it seemed to hurt.
"Oh…Rachel I am so sorry." Mr. Shue gives her a hug.
"It's ok I am still up for the understudy." She tells him.
"That is great Rachel I know you will get it." Mr. Shue tells her. "So…you're doing Beatles this week?" He says looking at Finn.
"Ya, I figured it would take the focus off National's and I asked the guys here if they would be mentors for the week." Finn explains.
"That is a great idea Finn. I think the new kids here could really learn a lot from you guys. So…any idea of who you are pairing who with?" Mr. Shue asks.
"Well…I figured Rachel and Marley could pair up since they are so much alike. I was thinking Mercedes could pair up with Unique. I thought about Jake and Mike because both are amazing dancers. And Ryder and Puck I think would be good. Then I have Santana and Kitty." Finn continues on.
"I couldn't of done it any better myself." Mr. Shue says proud of what Finn has done with the Glee Club. "Well…I better get home and see how Emma is doing." He turns to the old Glee Club members. " It was great to see all of you." Mr. Shue gives them all a smile and leaves the class room.
"Ok…so I guess that is it for the day. We will continue with Beatles week tomorrow." Finn says as everyone disperses and leaves the classroom.
"Who's up for a beer at Roadhouse later?" Puck asks.
"I have to come up with a set list for National's" Finn tells him.
"I'm down it's not every day we are all in the same place at the same time." Santana says and everyone looks at her in surprise. "What?" she shrugs her shoulders.
"Quinn…how about you?" Puck asks
"I really have to get back to the hotel Conner is supposed to call me." She explains as Puck just gives her a weird look.
"Who's Connor?" Puck asks.
"My boyfriend." She tells him as his face falls.
"Well…I for one could use a few drinks myself after the last couple of days." Rachel says.
"That's the spirit." Puck puts his arm around Rachel. Finn gives him a glare while, he knew they were only friends he still felt a pang a jealousy.
"Count me in." Finn says.
"Yea, me too." Kurt and Mercedes say.
"Quinn you sure you don't want to go. Santana is right how often are we all able to get together." Rachel says trying to convince her to come with them.
"Ok…fine I will go." She tells them.
"Then it's settled Roadhouse at seven." Puck says as everyone nods in agreement and they all go their separate ways.
"Rachel…wait up." Finn calls out.
"What's up?" Rachel asks.
"I was wondering if you could help me pick out some songs for National's" he asks.
"Sure you want to go over some now?" She asks taking a seat by the piano.
"Sure…I have a few ideas but…I wanted to know what you thought of them" He says grabbing some sheet music out of his bag and handing them to her.
"Finn these are all great songs. May I make a suggestion?" she asks looking over the music.
"Sure."
"Ok…you have Ryder and Marley featured on More Than A Feeling. I was thinking that maybe you should have Blaine and Tina featured because after all they are seniors and I think that it would mean a lot to them. Besides Ryder and Marley have another year here. I really think you should feature Ryder on Can't Fight This Feeling. You know he reminds me so much of you when we were in Glee Club." Rachel tells him as her hand brushes his.
"I think that is a really great idea Rachel but…I still need a group number." Finn tells her. "You know this is nice you and me leading the Glee club." He tells her while looking in her eyes.
"Well…how about we let them decide the group number." She tells him noticing how close he is to her. "Finn you have to know I am going back to New York in a few days." she wanted so badly to just pull him into a kiss but…she knew it would just complicate things more.
"And…I am here. It just sucks." Finn said trying not to let his heart get the best of him.
"You said it before you and I are endgame." Rachel tells him trying her hardest not to get lost in his eyes. It really sucked that it had to be this way.
"I know what I said. I guess I am just tired of holding out for one day. If two people love each other can't they make it work?" While neither of then had actually said it out loud to each other he knew that she still loved him.
"Finn…it's not that simple and well…you and I are from that point that our relationship would survive long distance." She says as she plays with the keys on the piano. Rachel begins to sing to the melody she is playing.
Rachel: Now I don't wanna lose you
But I don't wanna use you
Just to have somebody by my side
( Rachel stares out into space not wanting to look him in the eyes.
She can feel him take her hand in his.)
Finn: And I don't wanna hate you
I don't wanna take you
But I don't wanna be the one to cry
( Finn moves his hand towards her face as she begins to take over.)
Rachel: And that don't really matter to anyone, anymore
But like a fool I keep losing my place
And I keep seeing you walk through that door
( Rachel tries her best to keep the tears from falling. She knew she was being stupid.)
Finn and Rachel: But there's a danger in loving somebody too much
And its sad when you know it's your heart you can't trust
There's a reason why people don't stay where they are
Baby sometimes love just ain't enough
(Rachel can feel herself responding to Finn's touch. This was the reason why she didn't want to come back.)
Finn: Now I could never change you
And I don't wanna blame you
Baby you don't have to take the fall
(Finn looks Rachel in the eyes.)
Rachel: Yes I may have hurt you
But I did not desert you
Maybe I just want to have it all
(Rachel took in the last part of the lyrics and smiled at how true they were.)
Finn: It makes a sound like thunder, it makes me feel like rain
And like a fool who will never see the truth
I keep thinking something's gonna change
(At this point they are both standing face to face inches apart. Finn brings his hand across her collar bone as she leans her head back in response.)
Finn and Rachel: But there's a danger in loving somebody too much
And its sad when you know it's your heart you can't trust
There's a reason why people don't stay where they are
Baby sometimes love just ain't enough
Rachel: And there's no way home
(Rachel couldn't take it anymore as she felt herself getting weaker and weaker as she fell into his touch)
Finn: When it's late at night and you're all alone
(Rachel and Finn continue to explore each other while trying to keep up with the song)
Rachel: Are there things that you wanted to say
And do you feel me beside you in your bed?
There beside you, where I used to lay
(Rachel knew that they were about to cross a line that neither one of them was ready to cross but…she didn't care as she moved closer to him.)
Finn and Rachel: And there's a danger in loving somebody too much
And it's sad when you know it's your heart they can't touch
There's a reason why people don't stay who they are
Finn: Baby sometimes love just ain't enough
Rachel: Baby sometimes love, it just ain't enough
Rachel finished out the song her eyes locked on his. She knew she was going to lose it soon. Here he was inches away the mixture of mint and cologne made her head swim. He slowly brought her face to his and placed his lips on hers. At first she was reluctant her brain telling her that this was wrong while her heart told her that this had never felt so right. He pulled her closer to him as he felt her relax against his touch. She could feel his hand on the little sliver of skin that was peeking out of her sweater. She had forgotten how good his touch made her feel.
"Wow…what was that?" Rachel asked trying to catch her breath.
"A kiss." Finn simply says
"I know what it was but…why?" She gives him a small smile.
"You kissed me back." it was another simple statement.
"I did." she says moving closer.
"Does this mean what I think it does?" He asked hopeful for her answer.
"It means that I am here for three days and I don't care about what will happen after. I love you Finn and I think we should just focus on now." She couldn't believe she had just said that out loud.
"I can accept that." He leans in for another kiss this one was just a soft sweet kiss. "Oh…and I love you too." he says as he takes her hand and they walk out of the choir room.
Well there you have it. Leave a review if you'd like. Thanks again foe taking the time to read this.
Up next…
Beatles week continues.
Old and new relationships begin to be tested.