Jet Black Heart
Chapter Seven: Imagine
Imagine; form a mental image or concept of.
Finn looked around his apartment realizing that it was a bit of a mess. He tried to clean up a little before Rachel came out of the bathroom. He couldn't believe that the stunning girl that he met in a bar was now living with him for a few weeks. He knew it wasn't for the ideal reason but he was happy that he could know she was safe. Finn had true feelings for this girl. He liked feeling something because he felt like his life had been frozen and numb for so long.
As he was straightening up the living room Rachel came out of the bathroom. Finn turned around when hearing the door open. He noticed Rachel wearing a t-shirt, sweatpants, and no makeup. He starred at her not even realizing it. Rachel blushed and looked down, "Is there a reason sir why you are starring?" She asked with a smile saying the familiar line from the first night they met. Finn continued to stare at her, "I just didn't know it was possible for you to look even more beautiful." He smiled. Rachel's cheeks became redder as she tucked a loose piece of hair behind her ear, "What a friendly thing for you to say." She said putting emphasis on friendly. Finn bit his tongue and nodded.
Finn wanted nothing more then to kiss Rachel's lips again. He wanted to show her real love and not the shit Brody gave her. Rachel was one of the most beautiful things in Finn eyes, he knew that from the first time he saw her. It drove him crazy that they couldn't be more but he was going to try to be the best friend she ever had.
"Do you have work today?" Finn asked. "Nope. You?" Rachel responded. "Nope." He smiled. "So what would you like to do on your first day of freedom?" Finn asked. "Unless you want to spend it alone then I can totally leave." He continued, stuttering a bit. Rachel let out a small giggle, "I would love to spend the day with you Finn." She smiled. Finn grinned back, "Well then… good. What would you like to do?" He asked. Rachel thought for a second before her lips formed into a smirk, "Have you ever seen Funny Girl?" She asked.
Just a few minutes later Finn and Rachel were on the couch watching Funny Girl. Something Brody would never do with her. Finn smiled seeing Rachel so into the movie that he is sure she's seen about a million times because she was quoting the whole thing. When Rachel began to sing I'm the Greatest Star, Finn got chills. Her voice was amazing, perhaps magical. When the song finished Finn smiled as he looked at her, "Is there anything you can't do?" He asked amazed. She blushed, "Cook…" She shrugged and giggled.
Rachel loved watching Funny Girl with Finn. He actually asked questions and acted like he cared. Which mean't everything to her. Rachel imagined a normal life with him. A life where Finn was her boyfriend, she was still attending NYADA, they would go to dinner and a movie together, get in stupid fights, all the cliché normal couple stuff. She liked to imagine that life but she knew she could never have it with Brody in the way. Her life could never be normal.
After Funny Girl ended Finn and Rachel had a full movie day. Many bowls of popcorn plus five movies of different genres later Rachel was passed out with her head on Finn's lap. It was only nine but he could tell she was worn out. He didn't want to wake her, she looked so peaceful. She looked like an angel. Finn carefully got up as Rachel's head was now laying on the couch. He then gently scooped her tiny, tired body into his arms and took her to his room before laying her on the bed and covering her up with the new, clean comforter he bought just last night. Finn planned on letting Rachel have his bed while she was here as he would take the couch.
Finn turned off the bedroom light before exiting and closing the door quietly behind him. He went to look at his phone to see if there was anything from Brody. Thankfully there wasn't. He did see a new message from Puck. Finn opened the text that read, HUDSON! Where the fuck are you? I miss my wingman. Finn laughed at Pucks stupidity before sending a response, Hey man. In a really complicated situation right now. Explain tomorrow at Joes? He pushed send before thinking about everything. It was very complicated and he still needed a fucking plan.
He put a sheet down on the couch for him to sleep on before Duke jumped on it. "Duke! You have your bed right there!" Finn yelled at his dog signaling over to the huge dog bed in the corner of the living room. Duke pouted before getting down and going to his own bed. "Thank you." Finn said before laying on the couch realizing that his legs hung over the edge. Duke turned his head sideways at Finn as he tried his best to get comfortable. Finn looked over at his dog, "What?" He asked. Duke sneezed before laying his head down. Finn moved uncomfortably before finally falling asleep.
At 2AM Finn woke up to crying coming from his room. Rachel. He thought before quickly getting up and going to his room carefully opening the door, "Rach?" He said quietly. Rachel wiped her eyes, "Sorry I had a bad dream." She said through sobs. Finn then walked over and sat next to her on the bed. Rachel immediately curled into her friends chest. "Shh its okay… everything is okay…" Finn said stroking her hair and holding her tightly. "B-Brody..." She cried louder. Finn hated seeing her in this pain just from having a bad dream. "He isn't here Rach. He can't hurt you." Finn told her continuing to hold her.
Finn couldn't imagine all the things Brody put Rachel through. Seeing her like this was heartbreaking. Finn knew that he could never let Rachel go back to Brody. No matter what it took.