How to Save a Life

by Vikki3775

"Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend, somewhere alone in the bitterness, And would I have stayed up with you all night, Had I known how to save a life..." Rachel and Finn have been the best of friends since kindergarten, but parted on unresolved terms. What happens when a life threatening issue causes them to be reacquainted with each other?

2. Chapter 2: What led him here?

Hey guys! So you saw my prologue of my new story "How to save a Life" and so far i'm trying to work on doing both which will be a lot of work so please be patient!

P.S thank you so much for reviewing! It means a lot! again if you have some advice for my stories, please ask! :)

~Vikki3775

Since the door was already opened, she decides to let herself in, but instantly she wished she hadn't…

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Right across from her; in the hospital bed is one Finn Hudson who is fast asleep and snoring. The heart rate machine was beeping in a steady rhythm and the IV drip was right beside it. But the thing that really caught Rachel's attention was the broken patient in the bed; also known as her estranged best friend. He looked a lot older than when she last saw him in high school, and he was a lot skinnier, but it was to the point where it was dangerous to his health. He had a five o'clock shadow on his face and he looked tanner than the brunette last saw him. Rachel also noticed that he was really pale, and he had bags under his eyes. This sight made Rachel gasp.

'How could I let this happen?" she whispered to herself. But she already knew the answer….

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When Rachel was five years old, she had her whole life figured out .She was going to go to broadway and get the lead into a few of her favorite shows, such as 'Funny Girl'', Wicked' and 'West Side Story.' She was going to get a Tony for each lead and would soon settle down with a husband, and a few kids. Then she would have a happily ever after. But first she has to go through school. And as in school she meant kindergarten.

Fitting in was always a problem for the little star, because she was seen as bossy and self centered.

So one day, Rachel decided to wear her favorite kitten dress she got for her birthday. Unfortunately, a few kids in her class thought differently, because they teased her and shoved her until she fell on the grass of the playground; ruining her dress and scraping her knee. So after she went to the nurse to get a band aid on her small wounded knee she gently wipes her tears as she sits on the swing set wasn't until an very small, clumsy freckled boy walks up to her. He's about her age and he takes a seat on the swing along side her. When he noticed her tears he finally speaks up…

'Are you okway?'" That's when Rachel looks up from her lap and instantly gets lost in his beautiful hazel eyes and instantly goes speechless.

"No. I got s-shoved onto the gwass by those three meanies ova there." As the little brunette points to the bullies, her bottom lip starts trembling and she starts crying again. But then after a moment of crying, she instantly stops when she feels a little peck on her knee. As the boy stands up again he gives her a small smile and says " Fweel Betta?" When the little girl nodded, she was instantly shocked by what he said next..

" My names Finn. You wanna be my bwest fwiend?" as she looked up again, Rachel can see a light tint of blush start at his ears and fall upon his cheeks as he looked at the ground shyly. A smile spread on her face.

"S-Sure! My names Rachel Berry"

"Cool! Follow me best friend!" As the small freckled boy grabs her hand and gently pulls her towards the slide, the little diva couldn't help but smile at the sudden optimism found in her.

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The first years of childhood was great. Rachel and her dads would have weekly dinners on wednesdays with the Hudson clan. Life was bliss… That was until one cold night in October…..

Rachel was over at Finns house, trying to listen to Finn as he talks animately about his first trip to a real Ranger's hockey game. But it all ended when Carol rushed into the living room, and spoke in a rushed tone.

"Christopher is hurt and we need to get to the hospital."

Daddy's hurt?" Finns question wasn't answered as Carol picked up both Finn and Rachel and put them into car seats. She choked back a sob and started driving towards the hospital. Then she answers.

"Yes honey. He was in a car accident but everything will be okay."

But it was never ok…..

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On october 27th, 2003, Christopher Hudson was pronounced dead due to a head on collision. Not only was Carole and Finn mourning, but the whole town was. Everyone knew Mr. Huson due to his job as the sheriff of Limas police crew. Rachel could barely remember the funeral but she remembers how much both Carole and Finn cried. It was heartbreaking to watch.

Then over time, elementary school turned into middle school, and Finn and Rachel were still attached to the hip. They would eat lunch together, join clubs together and they would stick up for eachother. That was a really important thing for the brunette because she was bullied a lot more over time, just for being slightly eccentric.

But the real sprouting issue started in 9th grade. As everyone started finding themselves and planning their future, Rachel stuck to her lifelong dream of being on Broadway She had no problems with branching out and working hard for her reams. Things were fine, until Finn started hanging out with other boys, such as Noah Puckerman. She noticed the he tended to ignore her more and more over time. Every year they grew further apart, but Rachel watched over him; with the help of Carol of course.

She watched at the sidelines, as he started to turn to a bad path that he shouldn't have been taking in the first place. Everything was changing now. She waited as he started and ended a relationship with Santana Lopez; the co- head cheerleader of Mckinley High.( But that was until she turned out to a lesbian) She watched him skip school for a few days; which turned into weeks, and then months. She watched his newfound appearance, consisting of bloodshot, baggy eyes and unsteady walking down the hallways. But Rachel's suspicions were really confirmed until senior year at the homecoming dance…

Rahel was walking out of the heated gym to get some fresh air when she spotted a line of smoke coming from the side of the school brunette was curious, so she followed the smoke but when she did, she immediately cursed to herself for being so curious.

Right there was Finn Hudson in the flesh smoking some sort of dug that looked a lot like heroine Sticking to her ground, Rachel once again decided to confront the lost boy.

"Finn why are you doing this to your self!? You know much better than to-"

"Rachel will you just SHUT UP!" His head snaps in her direction as his vulgar language echos throughout the parking lot. His roaring voice put a frown on Rachels face, but she still kept her ground. If yelling at him will get through to him then that's what she'll have to do..

"No I won't! I'm not just going to pass this aside! I can't just sit here and watch someone that I care about dearly, ruin their life by using these drugs! Your way better than this."Finn scoffed.

"Ok well maybe i'm not. I'll just end up as a Lima loser anyway. And you have a lot of nerve saying those that Ms. 'Broadway Star'!" When he said that he air quoted the name. " Why don't you just let your devoted daddies pay for a part for you in a play, or have you already done that?I bet you'd get a part instantly that way." That stung a lot because her papa died just a month ago from cancer. He's made snarky comments before, but this one pushed it.

"Well you know what? My dad died so maybe i'm not as lucky as you think I am dumb ass!" As Rachel yells she's shocked at her usage of vulgar language towards him. She wasn't the only one because Finn's eyes widened and a more soft, sympathetic expression instantly spread across his face. 'Oh so now he wants to be remorseful' Rachel thought as she choked back a sob.

"Rachel I-"

"No! You say things Finn that you claim you don't mean but you don't think before you say those things. So you know what? Listen carefully because i'm only going to say this once. I'm done with you! I-I'm done with trying to help you and dealing with all of this! As the furious brunette speaks she takes step after step backwards away from Finn, whose standing slumped over; looking dumbfounded and slightly hurt. "Don't call me, don't look for my number. I'm done!" And with that, she left him behind, without looking back. She just didn't know how it leaded to this moment….

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The lights burn his eyes once again as he cracks one eye open and looks around the room that he's been acquainted with more times than he can count. When he finally gets accustomed to his surroundings, his eyes fall upon a short, petite brunette standing by the doorframe and staring off into space.

'Why does she look so familiar?' he he remembered. But it was too late to stop himself because her name slipped from his dry lips anyways.

"Ra-Rachel?"

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"Ra-Rachel?"

The broadway diva gasps at the sound of her name and instantly snaps out of her rush of unforgotten memories. She then decides to slowly turn her head to the source of the noise only to face a very awake Finn Hudson. Not only is he awake, but he has a verycocky smirk on his face.

"I guess missed me a lot, huh Rach?"

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Ok guys that's chapter 2! I hope you guys like it so far and remember to please review and follow me if you like this. Thank you!

~Vikki3775