Having to wait an entire week again to see Rachel had been torture for Finn. He had debated every night just going to the club and seeing if she was working and making up some excuse about needing a break just so he could talk to her again. He missed her voice; the way her tone soothed every aching bone in his body. He loved seeing her smile it made him feel special, like he was the only guy in the world she'd ever want to look at. He hardly focused on his work during the week. Despite his thoughts of Rachel he also had the guilt following him around like a lost puppy of which he almost slept with that girl that night too. He knew he hadn't done anything but the idea of another girl touching him made feel sick to his stomach. The only girl he'd ever want touching him was her. His Rachel. He wanted to feel her against his skin it burned him inside. He could imagine the way she'd smirk as she removed his clothes and whispered dirty thoughts into his ears.

"Wow dude, what are you thinking about? You're almost drooling?" Puck hit his arm knocking him out of the daydream he was having. He paused and looked down at his inflamed bulge in his pants before looking up at his best friend. And coughed awkwardly.

"Nothing, nothing at all" He hummed quickly before typing more of the report into the computer. Puck gazed at tutted at him.

"You got it bad Hudson" He laughed and carried on typing at his own computer.

Finn knew he was right. He had it bad. He had it so bad that she was all he ever thought of. Her face was like the only image his brain could complete at any time of the day. Her voice was the only sound he heard whenever he looked around. One more day he thought to himself happily.

"You know that girl you were getting with Finn?" Finn shuddered at the memory. Oh god she was one of Rachel's colleagues wasn't she. What if she told her already? What if she didn't speak to him again? He wouldn't blame her but he knew he didn't want it to happen.

"What about her Puck?"

Puck rolled his eyes at the hostility in his friend's voice. He knew how much Finn wanted the dancer and also part time bar staff. He could see why though he'd never mention her hot body to his friend, knowing him he'd probably start punching at him. "Do you think she was good? I kind of want to try her?" Puck grinned.

Finn grunted. "Dude, that's a girl you're talking about". He may not be like his friends but he knew one thing he did have and that was respect. He could have easily kissed or made a move on Rachel so many times in the moments they've met but he didn't want too. He knew she was something different and to make sure he had a chance he had to take it slow, even if it was slowly killing him and making him shower more throughout the day.

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Rachel had been like a completely new person since Friday night. She dressed more comfortably and seemed more at ease behind the bar. She smiled to the customers and made conversation when it happened. Santana had noticed the change in her friend and even though she teased her to no end, she was happy knowing she was seemed to finally come out of her shell, even if it was over a man. She couldn't take it anymore and pulled her to the side.

"What San, I'm trying to work?" Rachel irately replied. She had been halfway through cleaning the bar up ready for the night ahead when she felt someone pull her arm and her body involuntary followed to avoid falling over.

"Rachel, what's going on with you? Is this because of the green giant guy? Because if it is…" Santana continued. Her fierily side was being reveled and yet a caring side of her Rachel hadn't seen yet. Was she really trying to protect her, like wasn't that a thing a friend would do.

"Anyone would think you care Santana" Rachel grinned and gently nudged her arm into her shoulder. Santana laughed.

"Hobbit if you ever tell anyone I actually give a crap about you that will be the last time I speak to you, got it?" Rachel nodded and smiled.

"Of course San" She walked back out to the bar and went over to a customer, pouring them a glass of beer before sipping her iced water she prepared earlier for herself. She couldn't help but think about what Santana had just said. She was right; she had changed since getting to know him. She had always been alone, her dad's moved away the second she went to college leaving her to fend for herself and get this job as a last resort, she never knew her mom and quite frankly was fine not knowing her, her friends from school all moved away and were married and that just left her in this big city. She had never had proper friends before and no matter how weird it felt to say it Santana was the closest person in her life to finally becoming one. She couldn't shake the smile off her face all day knowing that Finn's firm always come in on Friday night's.

Santana left Rachel behind the bar and went towards Tim, he was the sound and lights tech guy in charge of the shows on a Friday night. She had told him her choice for tomorrow night and he informed her they were waiting on Rachel's chosen song.

Paul, the club owner and Santana's boss walked over and handed Tim a piece of paper. "This is Rachel's song" He pushed out his shoulders and walked back out to towards the office where he spent the majority of his time during opening. They hardly saw him unless anything wrong happened and he barely spoke to them unless it was necessary.

Tim rolled his eyes before he slipped the piece of paper towards Santana. "She would never do that…" She gasped. Her hand had covered her mouth in shock and even Tim shadowed her reaction.

"Santana, I have to do this you know that right?" Santana nodded and understood. If Tim didn't follow Paul's instructions he would surely get fired so it was easier to go along with his orders. She wanted to speak to Rachel but she could see how busy she was and knowing her she was already stressed about the following night for other reasons than her song choice.

/

Finn paced around his apartment solidly since he arrived home from work until he heard his front door buzz. He had been waiting all week yet a few hours before he'd see her again he had suddenly got nervous and found all this hidden energy, which meant he couldn't remain still. Puck came inside and sighed at his friend. He knew the sooner he got him to the club the sooner he'd sit down and chill out. He took him by his arm and let him get into the taxi with their other colleagues and headed towards the bar.

They arrived promptly and were taken to their table at the front. Finn offered to buy the drinks, he also hoped Rachel would be there so he could talk to her as well. But when he got to the bar she wasn't there. He felt himself sulking til the girl he had kissed and had on his lap tapped his shoulder. "Hey there" She winked.

He backed away, the memories from 7 nights ago returning promptly. Oh god what if she had actually told Rachel. How would he even look at her again? She remembered him that was never a good thing. "Umm hey" He played it cool, trying to act like he didn't recognize her.

"So green giants, let's cut the crap, you like my girl berry right?" Finn couldn't believe how forward she was. He gulped and nodded.

"I ummm" He was lost for words.

"Face it I know your secret. No one has ever not let me go down on them, like never so I knew you liked someone. And my friend talks about you all the time and she's all smiley and it's stupid so" Finn couldn't stop the grin on his face. Rachel really talked about him?

"Well, I kind of like your friend over there" She had pointed towards Puck who looked at Finn suspiciously. Finn laughed knowing that wouldn't be a problem with him. "So, if you get him for me, I'll let you know what your surprise from your lover tonight is" She bargained. Finn couldn't help but admit he wanted to know what the surprise was. All week he had awakening dreams of Rachel and they were getting more graphical throughout the week. He grinned before calling Puck over.

"Puck, this is…" He paused and remembered he didn't actually ever get her name.

"Santana" She smiled.

"Nice to meet you" He gave her his half smile and kissed her cheek, allowing his lips to linger against her sun tanned skin. Finn rolled his eyes knowing if he didn't get out of this situation soon he'd end up seeing something more than he wanted. After all this was his best friend and surely hear about their wild sex stories for the next few weeks until he found someone new to discuss with him.

"I want my deal" Finn spoke out, breaking the contact between the two adults in front of him.

"Lace" she whispered in his ear before walking back to the table with Puck and climbing onto his lap.

Finn remained still in his seat as the lights began to flicker in the room. Everyone had sat down in the chairs around them and all began to sip their beers and cocktails knowing what was ahead. Santana wasn't on til after the break so she could happily in Puck's lap and keep him entertained as she played with his collar and ticked his neck. A part of her also wanted to watch how Finn reacted. She hardly knew this guy but knew he had already captured her friend in his trap.

The room went dark as a several dancer came and got into position on the stage. Tim gave them a count in before the music started. The lights came up in bright colours, flashing in different locations. A spotlight was focused on the hidden face of the girl who was in the middle of the stage. Finn breathed deeply. This was it he thought. He let his hands slip down his sides and he breathed slowly.

The French are glad to die for love...
They delight in fighting duals
But I prefer a man who lives
And gives expensive jewels

The spotlight hit Rachel's face; suddenly everyone in the room saw her glowing skin and sexy red lipstick that only highlighted her beauty. She was stood on the small black chair. Her heels were digging into the bottom and her leg was rested against the support of the back. He couldn't help but remember every curve on her body like he had done every other time they met.

A kiss on the hand may be quite continental,
But diamonds are a girl's best friend.
A kiss may be grand, but it won't pay the rental
On your humble flat, or help you feed your
pussy cat.

Rachel began to sing the lyrics with a smile on her face, she brushed the stray hairs from her face and walked down the stage, she teased the male dancers around her as they began to dance with her, their hands roaming her body far to much for Finn's liking, when she went to the edge of the stage a few of the male dancers held onto her hands to help support her and get her down. She began to walk around the bar floor. Occasionally she'd stop and pose with a customer and sing a lyric into their ear.

Men grow cold as girls grow old,
And we all lose our charms in the end.
But square-cut or pear-shaped,
These rocks don't lose their shape.
Diamonds are a girl's best friend!

She sat up on the bar, Ryan, who was one of the dancers put, his hands around her waist and lifted her up. She swung her legs slowly as she sang the lyrics. Every now and then she'd bend down and stretch out her arm, feeling her skin tingle. She could feel the lace dig into her skin and would bend her head back often to make her skin feel the air again.

*kiss sound*, Ah
Come and get me, boys
Black Star, Ross Cole
Talk to me, Harry Zilder, tell me all about it!
There may come a time when a lass needs a lawyer

Ryan lifted her off the bar and she began to slowly run in her heels, she felt her body bounce in the lace corset that barely covered her skin as she saw the male dancers chase her around the bar and in between the tables. She couldn't help but giggle as one of them grabbed onto her arm and carefully lifted her up, so her legs were either side of her shoulder as she stretched the other leg out. She looked across the room and saw all the men captivated by her body. She had always worked hard to look good and it was often more of a delight than a chore.

He's your guy when stocks are high
But beware when they start to descend
Oooo...Diamonds are a girl's best,
Diamonds are a girls best,
Diamonds are a girls best friend!

She came closer to where Finns' table was and stopped on the small empty tabled across from them that had been left empty on purpose for the performances. She stood in the middle and began to sing to the guys that were surrounding her. She jumped down into Jake's arms and he swung her around til her feet touched the floor. She composed herself and headed towards where Finn was. He was beaming and slightly drooling at her lack of clothing. She had to shake away the emotion thoughts she felt when she was near him. She needed to be professional and that she would be right now. She could do this. The 100 acting lessons had to be used in this very second.

'Cause that's those louses go back to their spouses!
Diamonds... are a... girl's... best... friend!

She made her way closer to him, brushing his leg as she rested on his lap, her spare hand going around his neck to support herself, she felt his hand eagerly hold her back, but it wasn't sexually like most guys would do and try put their hands on her bottom, it was in a safety caring way. She shoke her head and finished singing the last words of the song. She stared straight into his eyes as she sang them and felt that connection again. It was like this great spark that continued to light no matter how much she tried to blow it out time after time. She got up off his lap as a round of applause continued. She smiled at him before she back on stage and left out the back.

"I told you there would be lace" Santana winked and excused herself to go get ready. "Finn, if you want her she'll be in the second room on the right" Santana came back and soon exited to tend to some of the customers at the bar.

Finn remained silent, could he, would he? He didn't want to seem like his colleagues and just think of her as meat or objectify her but she had just practically sat naked on his lap and brushed her breasts against his face with force. He brushed his jeans down and lied saying he was going to the toilet. Puck saw straight through him and told him to be charming. Finn approached the bar, he saw Santana point to the door where he stood he went through the side way and knocked before walking inside.

He stood watching her for a few seconds. She was breathtaking. "Finn?" Rachel laughed, she was currently sitting opposite the large mirror in her corset, and she had now added a long thin cardigan to apply warmth to her body. Despite being tiny she still got cold easily and the bar was always air-conditioned. "How did you know I was in here?" She asked.

"Santana" He nodded slowly, he saw the glance in her eyes that told him she wasn't surprised that she had told him. He walked over to her and sat down on the chair next to hers. "You umm…looked really beautiful tonight" in his head he used a thousand others word among that one but he knew he couldn't seem like arrogant pig. He did believe though that was the first word that came to his head when she saw her sitting there. She giggled and her cheeks turned a shade of red. She had never been called that before. Many other words but never beautiful before.

"Well thank you" She smiled and brushed her hair into the side of her neck. She stared at her own reflection trying to not look over, but his face which never lost connection with own made her turn her head eventually. She couldn't help but see the way his eyes were currently burning into her. It was a good burning. It was soothing. Like he was going to take away all her troubles and allow her to feel something other than sorrow for the first time in her life.

Finn moved forward, he didn't see her resist him. Her eyes would give him that much. She saw his mouth edge closer to her own and moved hers to meet him halfway. The second their lips touched the chemistry exploded. His mouth moved faster against hers and his tongue soon found it's way inside her mouth. Her hands were wildly running through his hair as she lifted herself up onto his lap allowing her body to slam down against his shaft. He moaned louder and deepened his tongue inside her mouth.

"Whoa, Berry, you've got 5 minutes okay?" Santana walked into the room, her hand covered her eyes as she paused. She never thought she'd see Rachel in this position though in a strange way it suited her and knowing she was happy made it okay. She backed away and shut the door.

"5 minutes huh?" Finn grinned before his mouth attacked her neck without fear.