Hey guys! Sorry about the previous gap in between updates. My sister graduated from college and so we had to go to Indiana and pick my uncle up which meant 2400 miles in one week. So, please, before any of you review with 'update sooner next time' please reconsider and remember that this story is not my life and tell me what you like, dislike, or would like to see in this story. I hope you enjoy and review. :)
Since meeting Cassie, Rachel hadn't thought much of her previous relationships. They were childish compared to what she experienced with Cassie. With Noah it was a way to make Finn jealous and a substitute for the big oaf.
With Finn it was always push and pull but she always seemed to be doing the work. She would change her schedule to fit his. She changed her dress style for him. She took him back after choosing Quinn over her so many times for him. She always felt like she was living in a Taylor Swift song.
With Cassie it was amazing. She never had to worry about being degraded even if that's how they began. She didn't have to change for her. They always managed to fit things together without one having to give something up.
As Rachel bounced around their studio apartment cleaning the already immaculate space she knew she was in love. There was no doubt that she adored the older woman and she was definitely excited to see her that afternoon. Suddenly, the doorbell rang and Rachel happily skipped over and slid it open, the grin on her face vanishing instantly.
"Finn, what are you doing here?" Rachel asked in an obviously disappointed voice.
"I came to see you." Finn said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"Oh, um, is something wrong? Is everyone okay?" Rachel asked, genuine concern coloring her features.
Finn chuckled and readjusted his backpack. "Of course not, everyone is just fine. I missed you and I thought it would be nice to see you. Aren't you happy to see me?" He asked.
"Of course I am. Um, come in I guess. I was actually expecting company but I've got a few minutes before they're expected. Is there a reason you're here, other than you missed me?" Rachel asked, hope tinting her voice.
"Rach, I know we aren't on the best of terms but I really wanted to see you and try to work this out. I love you Rach and I want to be with you." Finn stepped closer to Rachel and grabbed her hand.
"I told you Finn, we can't do this. We've tried this so many times before and it hasn't worked, nothing will change that. It's been really great seeing you but I really hope I am not the only reason you came here." Rachel sighed as she moved to the kitchen area for a bottle of water, not bothering to offer Finn one.
Finn sighed, his features taking on his patented kicked puppy look. "Why can't we just try? We were doing great until Quinn got into the accident."
"I don't mean to be blunt but we are never ever getting back together. We didn't work, end of story." Rachel declared. That was definitely not something she missed about being with Finn.
Finn opened his mouth to undoubtedly make another plea for their relationship when there was a knock on the door. Saved by the bell, Rachel thought gleefully. When she opened the door a pair of lips suddenly latched onto her in a passionate vice.
"What the hell Rach!" Finn yelled moving to pull Rachel away from whoever was kissing her. He stopped short upon seeing the older blonde who was wrapped around what he still considered his.
"Who's the oaf?" Cassandra asked giving Finn a condescending smirk while pulling Rachel closer.
"Oh, um, well this is Finn, my ex-boyfriend. I think I've mentioned him." Rachel told her girlfriend, not bothering to put any space between them.
Cassandra smiled lovingly down at Rachel and gave her a small peck on the lips, "I do believe you may have forgotten to mention him, as I don't recall us talking about any baboons."
"Hey!" Finn yelled getting frustrated. This wasn't going the way he had planned it. Rachel was just supposed to fall into his arms once again, not kiss mean blondes. He was the only one who got to kiss mean blondes.
Rachel sighed frustrated, "Finn I told you that we are over. We are never ever getting back together again. I've moved on and found someone else. Someone who likes me for me, and doesn't want to change me. Heck, she even has a Barbra collection almost as big as mine. Can you even imagine that? I have finally found someone who not only gets me but honestly enjoys the same things I do. There is no way on the Earth that I would ever get back with someone like you."
Rachel stepped out of Cassandra's arms and laid a gentle hand on the confused boy's arm, "Look, we can still be friends. I know it won't be the same and it may take some time, but if you truly do care about me then you will let me be happy," she gave Cassie a small smile, "and Finn she really does make me happy."
Finn stepped away from the two women allowing them to enter the apartment. He still couldn't believe this, but Rachel had been right. He would have to let her go. She would come back to him, she always did.
He stood there in the door as they moved into the apartment. It was like they had forgotten that he was even there. Cassandra set down her purse and pulled Rachel into an embrace. Finn couldn't hear what was being said but the look on Rachel's face was one he had never seen before. It was such unbridled joy that not even he could mistake its meaning. The rejected boy slammed the door shut as he stormed out of the building before finally collapsing on the street. All he could think of was the ridicule he would get for turning both of his high school girlfriends gay, though the mental images were something he would keep on file for a long time to come.
