Hey guys im so sorry for the wait! But... here is the party chapter... enjoy :D

Today was the day. Today was the day of the Christmas party. Im back. And I cant wait.

Mercedes been texting me all day, 'have you got my dress ready' or 'how's the New York tan will it compliment my outfit'. I really do love her she makes me laugh but the one person i cant wait to see more than anyone is Finn.

Last week was amazing! I had such an amazing time but now im ready to have fun, let my hair down and see everyone.

It was 6:30 which meant that Rachel, Mercedes, Tina, Brittany and Santana were at Quinn's house, the final touches have been made and the group were all ready to go. They all looked stunning and just couldnt wait to get there.

"You all look amazing" Quinn's mum Judy announced as the 6 climbed into the car. Everyone thanked her and engaged in conversation, except for Quinn who was texting boyfriend Puck on the way. Just as the group was taking about Rachel's time in New York her phone lit up.

Finn H: Can't wait to see you. I bet you look beautiful! :) xxx

Rachel immediately blushed and Quinn and Brittany saw sharing looks as Rachel responded;

Me: Aw I cant wait to see you either! Missed you :) xxxx

The rest of the way the group spoke about what happened at school while Rachel was off as well as singing along to the songs on the radio.

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"Wow! This place looks amazing!" Tina said walking up the steps to the floor hired for the party.

"I cant wait to get druunnkkk!" yelled Quinn who just found Puck, leaping into his arms placing a kiss on his lips.

"Me too" was said in chants by the group. Puck whispered to Quinn something who then grabbed Rachel by the arm and leading her to the toilet.

"Rach, I need to tell you something" She said with a huge grin on her face. Rachel smiled worriedly and followed her friend to the other side of the room.

"So what's going on with Hudson?" She ask with a cheeky gleam in her eye.

"N-Nothing... why?" Rachel stuttered turning back towards the other people in the room.

"Cut the crap Rach. I know..." Rachel and Quinn shared a look before Rachel turning towards her best friend and smiling. "Aw Rach. You. Are. . .Tonight!" she winked "Puck told me that all he's done this week is ask him about you. Rachel this, Rachel that. Plus Puck read over his shoulder in their room and you were both texting 'miss you's ' someone's got it baaaad" Quinn winked looking at an embarrased flushed Rachel. "Aw Rach its nothing to be embarrassed about" she said taking her best friends hands in her own "plus if you're happy im happy!"

"Aww Quinn!" Rachel said pulling her best friend into a hug, squeezing her tightly. "I'm so nervous to see him, how weird is that?"

"Rach that's the beauty of starting to talk to someone. Its exciting right?"

"It is. Ever since ive come back it's been non stop and I do really like it. But others wont"! Rachel confessed finally catching Finn's eye across the room, who started walking towards them.

"Well Rach, it's your feelings at the end of the day. You've not got much time to think now here he comes" Quinn said pulling her close into a hug. "Good luck" she whispered. "Hi Finn" she said before walking off.

Finn and Rachel just stood there looking deep into each other's eyes. The connection was definitely there. There was no denying that.

"Rach, you look beautiful!" Finn said looking Rachel up and down before looking back into her chocolate brown eyes.

"You dont look so bad yourself Finn!" She said smiling one of the biggest smiles she'd ever shone in her life. Finn then pulled her into a hug and whispered into her hair "I've really missed you!"

Pulling apart Rachel whispered back looking straight at him "I've really missed you too". The looks they were sharing were intimate and intense until a flash of a camera pulled them apart. It was Jacob Ben Israel, school photographer/creep.

"Rachel you look hot" he said Rachel looking down and Finn looking elsewhere finding this moment awkward not wanting the previous moment to have ended. "Nice picture guys. But Finn you should've looked more into it, arm around her hips that kind of thing" he said awkwardly, making Rachel and Finn very embarrassed and quite until Puck and Quinn came in to save them.

"Jacob" Puck said with a fierce glare and he was gone. "Hey guys" he said wiggling his eyebrows at Finn, Quinn then elbowing Puck hard in the ribs.

"Hello Noah" Rachel responded then looking back up at Finn who now looked nervous and distant. "Finn, are you okay?" Rachel asked panicky.

"Y-yeah, sorry" he said unclenching his fists looking at Jacob before smiling back down at the girl he had missed for just over a week.

The group all stood talking before the rest of Rachel's friendship group joined them all sharing hugs with her asking her about New York. As much as she enjoyed the attention what she really wanted was that alone time with Finn. Just to stand and talk. Just to catch up. She was still thinking about what Quinn had told her earlier and she was a little nervous. Did this mean Finn liked her? What did that mean? As her head was into overload she felt someone subtly stroke her arm lightly gaining her attention.

"Rach" It was Finn

"Huh?" she asked finally looking back towards him.

"You okay, looked like you were gone there for a second" he joked and she playfully leant into his side pushing, smiling at him. This exchange didnt go unnoticed by Quinn and Puck, as well as Mercedes and Brittany.

All of a sudden Sugar yelled "Tables are open! Food guys" and with that everybody started going off into the massive room which was filled with decorations, huge cocktail glasses where on the floor the same size as people and the place looked amazing. Everyone had be allocated a table. Before Rachel and Finn moved, Finn's friend Mike appeared. "You ready to go in Hud?" he asked before looking towards Rachel. "Miss Berry" he winked, it was jokily as Rachel had known Mike for 7 years and they were pretty good friends but Finn's expression changed when Mike did this. Rachel feeling bold but her hand on Finn's arm smiling deeply at him before Brittany asked Rachel to come to the toilet with her. Everybody else had left, as Brittany was dragging Rachel off Finn whispered "see you later beautiful" before following his friends to his allocated table; which consisted off the football team.

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"So-" Brittany started. "-you and Finn?"

Rachel smiled. "No Britt, we're just friends but yes I do really like him"

"Well I think he likes you too" she winked. The pair linked arms before walking back into the room. Their table was one of the biggest. It had her glee friends aswell as their group. Their table was next to Finn's but they had their backs away from each other.

The meal was lovely. But they all didnt finish. Every now and again someone in the group would pass the hipflask around under the table filling their drinks up. Good Idea Santana.

Quinn kept winking at Puck when she wanted a drink so he would go buy her one, as he had fake ID.

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Soon enough the meal had finished and the music had started. Sam was DJing for the night. The party was in full spring and everyone must have had the same idea, everyone looked tipsy.

Rachel was stood talking to Ellinor in the corner. Who obviously mentioned Finn, Rachel was beginning to think she might have had a crush on Finn once but she was shaking it off herself without even being asked. All of a sudden she felt hands on her hips from behind, it was Finn, he quickly moved them off Rachel just as quick as he's put them on her when she turned around.

"There you are" he smiled. "I've been looking for you" he said smiling at her. "Follow me?" he asked holding his hand out; Rachel putting her hand in his, he turned to lace them together before dragging her back to the bar area. Both of them feeling something they hadn't before. Tingles. "Rach-" he breathed looking directly at her "I-"

"RACH!" They heard breaking them out of their trance and Finn in mid speak. It was Quinn. Maybe had a little much to drink. "Come toilet with me" before Rachel could answer she got pulled away. Mouthing a "sorry" to Finn being pulled.

Once in the toilet Rachel was a little annoyed with Quinn for dragging her away like that. But soon enough selfies were being took and the best friends were laughing and joking before leaving. Quinn finding Puck waiting for her outside the toilet obviously a little worried.

Rachel on the other hand was looking for Finn who had moved. She walked back to her table to check her phone before walking around the corner she found Finn.

"There you are" she said copying what he had previously said to her, giggling.

"Oooh Rach, careful" he said when she nearly fell in her heals. Holding her by the elbows. The exchange between the two deepened. Rachel and Finn were in a trance. It was like they were the only two people in the room. Finn moved closer keeping hold of Rachel's arms, there body's were now touching, eye contact had never moved. Their eyes bored into each others, as their faces got closer and closer. Foreheads were now touching and their eyes ever so slowly moved to each others' lips. Finn tilted his face and so did Rachel tilting her lips up slightly. Then lips were brushed ever so slightly, and again, slow and sensual until Rachel caught Finns top lip between hers and the kiss escalated rather quickly. Finn's tongue entered Rachel's mouth forcefully. Tongues were fighting for dominance and Rachel's hands were at the nape of his neck pulling at his hair. Rachel opened her eyes for a second noticing her friends staring, Santana giving her a thumbs up, whereas Mercedes looked teary eyed smiling at her friend. Rachel and Finn eventually pulled away resting their foreheads together. Breathing was rapid, chests moving up and down in sync. The couple couldn't stop smiling.

"You have no idea how much i've wanted to do that" Finn said tucking a strand of Rachel's hair behind her ear smiling at her.

"Me too" Rachel responded smiling and leaning into him, as his arms were still wrapped around her.

Feeling that Rachel needed to put her friends out of their misery. She laced her fingers with Finn's walking over to them.

"Hey guys" she smiled when approaching them. They all had the same expression on their face, they were all smiling brightly at Rachel before looking up to Finn. Quinn grabbing Rachel's hand let out a little squeak. Puck behind Quinn winked at Finn before saying "Come on Hud, lets leave the girls to it?" he smiled. Finn leant down planting a quick chaste kiss on Rachel's cheek before walking over to Puck.

When the boys had walked away Santana turned to Rachel. "Wow, tongue down his thought and everything. Well done Rach" she winked and Rachel turned bright red.

"Santana" Brittany scolded then throwing a wink Rachel's way.

Now the part was in full swing.

The girls were dancing and having a good time together with the rest of glee club as well when Puck and Finn returned. Puck pulled Q into his arms and were dancing, and Rachel and Finn just stood smiling at each other. Finn took Rachel's hand and twirled her around, she couldn't stop laughing until Finn pulled her into him planting a kiss on the top of her head. Rachel looked up at him, feeling the pull. She wrapped her hands behind his head bringing his face down for a kiss. Finns tongue entered her mouth once again fighting dominance. His hands moved further down her body until they heard a mist of "ooooohhhss" in which the couple pulled away. It was Finn's friends this time. Well everyone was friends with Finn. Ellinor was one of them. But there was a couple of people who didnt look happy at all; sugar included. They were pulling faces and Rachel was beginning to feel self-conscious. Why would someone like Finn like Me- she thought.

"Come on" Finn said sensing Rachel's mood change. Grasping her hand in his he pulled her out of the room. "Rach please dont let them get to you!" he said looking at her deeply. They were both stood near the rooms of the hotel. Finn knew that they needed to talk, he knew he had a reputation but didnt want to drag someone like Rachel through that. "Shall we go to my room and talk" he asked.

Rachel had heard rumors of Finn but didnt believe them she knew he was a good guy but didnt want to create any either. "Can we just sit out here and talk" she asked politely, Finn leaned over planting a kiss on her lips.

"Of course". The couple just sat talking and holding each other's hand. It was nice. They talked about Rachel's time in New York, they talked about each other. Learning new things about one another. "I really really like you Rachel" Finn smiled rubbing his thumb over her knuckles.

"And I really like you too Finn" she said tilting her head up and kissing him again. It was passionate, tongues moved slowly, it was special.

All of a sudden Rachel stood up taking Finn by the arm, "Lets go dance! I dont want to think about anyone else" she smiled and they joined Rachel and Finn's friends on the dance floor.

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The night was proven to be a success. And Rachel and Finn sure enjoyed themselves.

It was the last dance of the night. They all decided to dance as a group. Finn trying not to step on everyones feet. I was funny and everyone enjoyed themselves fully. Rachel the girls all started spinning obviously tipsy, Finn and Puck quickly got their phones out and took a quick snap of their girls in action dancing, noticing each other doing it tried to act masculine again after being all soft but ended up laughing and clasping each other's shoulders.

Lights were coming on and the music had stopped. Everyone was getting their coats and either going to get taxis or lifts.

"My dad's here!" Quinn shouted to Rachel, Mercedes, Tina, Brittany and Santana as they were getting their bags to leave. Puck walked Quinn to the door, pulling her close and planting a long passionate kiss on her lips.

Finn looked at Rachel lacing their fingers together once more. "I've had such an amazing night Rach!" he smiled

"So have I. Believe me and I have you to thank" she looked down at their hands and smiled.

"This is right, yanno" he smiled rubbing his thumb over hers. "I dont know what we are and we'll have to work it out but this night had been the best night of my life"

"Mine too Finn. I never thought it would be like this. But im so happy it was!" Rachel confirmed and with that she leant up on her tip toes placing a kiss on his lips. She went to turn around, Finn pulled her back and planted another on her lips.

"You got your phone?" Rachel asked and Finn took it out of his pocket to show her. "I'll text you" she smiled.

"I'll be waiting!" And with that Rachel left after the girls.

Obviously Rachel and Finn hadnt spoken about what they were. They were just enjoying this progression of their relationship. This would have to be something they worked out themselves.

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