Disclaimer: I own nothing except my ramblings :) Songs used are Faithfully and It's Your Love

He was late coming home and he knew she'd be pissed. He'd been at the gym with Puck hours ago but couldn't go home just yet. Puck always was able to get in his head; but his question tonight really made Finn stop and wonder. Hence the walking aimlessly around as he tried sorting through his feelings instead of sitting on the couch talking to Rachel.

After the third text from her telling him to get his butt home or he'd be sleeping on the couch, he slid his key into the lock on their door. It was a tiny apartment, but it was in NY and close enough for school for them both. He walked into the living room pausing a moment just to look at her. She had on his McKinley football jersey, yoga pants and her character shoes. Her iPod was on, explaining why she didn't hear him as she practiced a number from 42nd street. He smiled at her, walking over to tap her shoulder.

She jumped when she felt his hand on her shoulder. Spinning around to hug him, she noticed the tense look in his eyes even as he smiled down at her. Wondering what was wrong, she caressed his cheek asking him about his day.

"It was fine. Classes were good. Busted my butt at the gym with Puck. He's gotta turn everything into a competition you know?" He replied absentmindedly as he ran his hand over her ponytail and down her back.

She rolled her eyes as she replied,"Yeah? What did he do now? Did you strain something?" He felt her hands gliding over his back and arms as if she was trying to see if he was injured. "You should know better than to compete at the gym. It never ends well for either of you and then you both sit around moping until you feel well enough to do it again."

"I know babe and I'm fine honest. Just a bit tired." He sank into the couch cushion, resting his head along the back.

"Well take a nap before you eat then. I'll warm your dinner later. You sure you're just tired?"

He went to take her hand, looking to run his thumb over the ring he put there years ago. It wasn't there. Panic arose in his throat, making him wonder if Puck knew something he didn't. While running on the treadmill, Puck had asked Finn if he and Berry were ever really going to get married or just keep pretending. They'd been engaged three years now and hadn't set a date and now she wasn't wearing her ring. He blurted it out before he could stop himself, "Do you still want to marry me?"

To say she was stunned would be an understatement. "All I did was suggest you take a nap. Where did that question come from?" She thought for a moment and said, "Noah said something didn't he?"

His guilty look confirmed his suspicions. He feels like crap for blurting that out like that. He can feel the flush creeping on his cheeks, but you know what? It's a valid question- it's been three years! They're living together, why haven't they just made it official? He doesn't need a big fancy wedding; he just needs her. And seriously, where was her ring?

She pulls a chain out from around her neck, showing him the diamond ring he gave her. Patiently, she reminds him that she takes it off to rehearse since she knows she can't wear it on stage.

He calms for an instant, feeling foolish for even questioning her. "Sorry baby. It's just, you know, I'm ready is all. I know you wanna wait though and that's cool, it is. I'm just so ready to call you my wife"

"Finny, you know what we should do?" she asked with a small smile.

"Elope?" he asked warily, confused by her smile.

Leaning over she pressed a kiss to his lips, which confuses him for a second. Wasn't she mad? Screw it, he thought and let himself sink into the kiss. She felt his smile as she ended the kiss, standing to go to their bedroom. She walked back to the living room carrying a pink bedazzled binder, full of option of places to elope. Grinning at him she smiles and says, "I've been waiting to hear you say that since we were 15." Sure it's great that her dads and Kurt want a big fancy wedding, but really all she's ever wanted is him. She tells him, "They'll be just as happy throwing us a reception. This is OUR day, let's do it how we want."

They take care of the arrangements, choosing a bed and breakfast in Tennessee that handles events like this. They're able to get in on Saturday; only two days away. Finn tells her he's got the music covered and she wants to protest, but he just looks at her and says, "Trust me." How can she say no to that? She concedes and starts thinking of what to wear.

They head out Friday, excited for the ceremony on Saturday. She told her director there was a family emergency and she doesn't feel the least bit guilty. They're excited and not the least bit nervous about what they're doing. He hasn't seen her dress, but knows she won't be carrying a bouquet or wearing a fancy headpiece. He couldn't care less; he just wants to be married already. He's got the music on his iPod ready and he's just so pumped. He keeps stealing glances at her as she sings along to the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack. He can't wait to call her his wife. They check in at the bed and breakfast, and tired from the drive, decide to just turn in.

Their wedding day dawns bright and sunny. The leaves are changing color and some litter the ground as she walks to him while Faithfully plays. She's wearing the dress she wore the day he proposed in the auditorium-it doesn't matter to her that it's not a big, white poofy dress. She can see the recognition in his eyes as he smiles at her, reaching for her hand as she approaches. The justice of the peace says a few words before telling Finn it's time to make his promise to Rachel.

This giant of a man, usually so clumsy with his words, nails it. He stares at her for a moment before he tells her in a calm and steady voice. "Rachel, I'm so glad you're standing here with me today. You're my best friend; my rock and my star. You keep me grounded but always encourage me to reach for the stars and pursue my dreams. I promise you today and everyday, I will do the same for you. I've been in love with you from the moment I heard you sing, you just touched something in me. I promise to protect you always, whether it be from slushies or your crazy, adoring fans." He smiles at her, pausing to take a breath before continuing, " When Coach Sylvester talked about that tether all those years ago? I knew exactly how she felt. You're my tether, Rachel, and I'm so proud to call you mine." He squeezed her hand and grinned, signaling her turn to speak.

For once in her life Rachel was speechless. Her vows she so carefully thought of, including every Broadway reference she could just flew out if her mind. She took a deep breath and spoke from her heart. "Finn, you are the best man I know. I'm blessed to have you in my life. Out of all the girls in the world, you picked me. I'll try every day to prove myself worthy of your love. I told you once in school that I couldn't make it by without you. I mean that more today than I did all those years ago." She smiled through our tears. "I'm so glad to be on this journey through life with you, I'm forever yours Finn, faithfully."

They turned to the justice of the peace for the exchanging of rings. Finn placed the ring on her finger, his smile so big it felt like his cheeks would crack. She placed his ring on his finger and they both stared for a minute at the plain white gold bands that were a physical sign of their love and commitment to each other. Getting permission from the justice of the peace he pulled her close for a kiss before lifting her off her feet to spin her in a circle. The justice of the peace laughed as the two mumbled a quick thanks and practically ran to their room.

The owner of the B&B had left a complimentary fruit basket and a carafe with something in it in their room. As Finn plugged his iPod into their portable speakers, Rachel smiled as she spotted the glasses for their drinks. Instead of flutes, there were two airplane cups.

"Really, Mr. Hudson. Wherever do you think these awesome airplane cups came from? And are these virgin cosmos in the thermos?"

Finn shrugged sheepishly when she held them up questioningly. He just wanted it to be perfect you know?

He called her Mrs. Hudson and asked her to dance, promising not to step on her toes or hit her nose. She chuckled as she stepped into his arms, resting her head on his chest as he serenaded her.

"Dancing in the dark, middle of the night, taking your hand and holding it tight. Emotional touch. Touching my skin and asking you to do what you've been doing all over again"

He swayed gently as he sang. He couldn't believe it! They were actually married! His favorite line of the song was coming up and he stopped dancing, just held her hands as he sang" better than I was, more than I am and all of this happened by taking your hand. Who I am now is who I wanted to be, and now that we're together I'm stronger than ever I'm happy and free" he pulled her close for a kiss just as her phone beeped.

They ignored the phone the first time and the second time it beeped. By the third, they were so engrossed in each other that they didn't even hear it anymore. It was hours later before she checked it, seeing 15 missed calls and 10 texts from Kurt wondering where the hell they were. He was going to kill them for eloping, but Finn and Rachel wouldn't change it for anything. Turning their phones off, they continued enjoying their first night as Mr. and Mrs. Hudson.