Jet Black Heart
Chapter Two: Fragile
Fragile; easily broken or damaged.
After his afternoon shift at Joe's Bar Finn walked into his apartment in Bushwick which wasn't the best neighborhood but its what he could afford. It kind of was just like a huge room that wasn't in the best condition when he first bought the place but he fixed it up to look pretty nice. Even though it was big, Finn made it cozy.
He took off his coat as his dog ran up to him. Finn had a golden retriever who other then Puck kept him company. "Hey Duke…" He smiled and bent down to pet him. "You feeling cheeseburgers bud because I am." He spoke to his dog. Duke let out a bark and stuck his tongue out. Finn grinned, "Ill take that as a yes." He said as he stood back up and walked over to the kitchen.
Finn finished up the cheeseburgers putting two on a plate for himself and one on a plate for Duke. Duke pouted jumping up putting both of his paws against the counter. "I know, I know you want two too but I don't want you getting fat. I'm looking out for you man." He shrugged. Duke turned his head sideways. "Hey watch it… I am not fat, I am a growing boy." Finn said with a proud smile before putting Duke's plate on the floor for him to eat and taking a bite out of one of his own.
As Finn and Duke were chowing down Finn's cellphone began to ring his ringtone being Any Way You Want It by Journey. Finn looked at his phone seeing it was Puck and answered, "Hey man." He said still chewing. "Hey dude I got us hot dates tonight at the same bar we were at last night." Puck said. "Oh really…" Finn couldn't help but think about the hot bartender. Maybe she would be working tonight. He hoped. "Yes. We are meeting them there at 9. You in?" His friend asked. "Eh what the hell. See ya then man." and with that Finn hung up and finished his food.
Rachel looked in the mirror at herself realizing how much she has lost. Yeah her dads still spoke to her and loved her but they didn't know the truth. The truth that she had been kicked out of NYADA because she hasn't been showing up to classes because of Brody. She couldn't explain that to her parents it would break their hearts and knowing that a boy was the reason would make it worse. Why the fuck are you so stupid? She thought looking in the mirror thinking about her past mistakes and the secret Brody had held against her like blackmail for so long. You used to be better than this Rachel. She told herself as tears started to roll down her cheeks.
Rachel heard the apartment door open meaning Brody was home. She quickly tried to wipe the tears away. Brody came into the bathroom. Rachel could already tell by the smell of him that he had been drinking. She turned around to face him. "Why are you crying?" He asked harshly. "Is it because of me? Are you crying over me Rachel?" He slurred. Rachel shook her head side to side frightened. "You better not baby. All I have fucking done is treat you like a fucking queen!" He yelled moving close to her, grabbing onto her wrist tightly. She stayed silent and this wasn't the first time this has happened. "When I see you crying I don't think you respect me and I cant deal with that shit!" Brody continued. Tears started to stream down Rachel's face. Brody noticed and took his other hand and slapped Rachel hard, "STOP BEING SO DAMN FRAGILE!" He yelled. Rachel stood there holding her face as Brody let go and walked out into the other room. Once he was out of sight Rachel couldn't hold it in the tears and began to sob. She looked in the mirror once again, her cheek bright red and her arm really hurt from him holding onto her so tightly. Stop being so damn fragile. The words repeated in her head.
Finn walked into the Jumping Cat bar wearing a white v-neck, a black leather jacket, and dark blue jeans. He spotted Puck, "Hey man." He said nodding at him noticing the two girls smiling at him. They were obviously the hot dates. "Hey so this is Santana." Puck said as the girl waved with a mischievous grin. She was hot, she was a Latina girl with full lips and a dress on that was showing every curve she had. Finn waved back as Puck introduced the other girl. "And this is Brittany." The tall blonde bit her lip. "It's nice to meet you both." Finn nodded with a grin but couldn't get his mind off wanting to go to the bar to see if the bartender girl he met last night was there. What's her name. He thought to himself.
Finn danced with Santana for awhile before telling her he was going to go get another drink. Santana nodded starting to dance with Puck and Brittany. He made his way to the bar and smiled when he saw the familiar brunette behind it. Finn took a seat and the girl made eye contact with him and rolled her eyes before walking over. "What do you want?" She asked annoyed. "A drink… if that's okay with you…" He grinned. The girl looked down a bit embarrassed, "Oh yeah sure. What can I get you?" She asked making eye contact with him once again. Finn's hazel eyes starred into hers intensely, "I mean, I want to have a drink with you." He smirked. She rolled her eyes again even more annoyed, "I told you, I have a boyfriend." She said dully. "I mean as friends… I could really use more friends." Finn nodded. "You don't even know my name." she responded. "Sure I do… cliché girl I hit on in the bar." He said with a straight face. The girl smiled and blushed which caused Finn to grin. "It's Rachel." She said looking at him. There's the name. He thought to himself. "Finn." He said casually.
After the two shared names, Rachel went back to working. Finn couldn't take his eyes off her though. Who knew mixing drinks could look this hot. He thought to himself. As his eyes scanned down her body he noticed a bruise on her arm. Not just a light little bruise but a dark big bruise. What could that be from? Finn asked himself. Finn felt concerned and wanted to ask her but they practically just met and he didn't want to push his limits. Maybe she hit it against a door or something.
Or something.