Here's chapter 7. And because I was asked: Unfortunately, I don't have a twitter or facebook account. My parents won't allow it *sigh* :(
The restaurant Finn had chosen was quite fancy. The light inside was dim and the floor was made out of dark wood. Candles were spread all over the white tablecloths. Finn had already been there several times and in his opinion, it was the best Italian restaurant all over the planet. Rachel only had eyes for Finn and how handsome he looked in his black tuxedo and the white button down shirt. The waitress showed them their table in the corner of the room.
"May I get something to drink for you?" the waitress asked and shot a flirty smile in Finn's direction. But Finn didn't notice the waitress at all. He just stared at Rachel and how perfect she was. Her full lips were glossy from the lip gloss she had used and Finn just imagined how it'd feel to kiss them. He was sure that I'd feel amazing. But he got ripped out of his fantasy by Amy.
"Orange juice" she exclaimed a little bit too loud. This kid seemed to love orange juice.
"Amy, please" Rachel said and put her index finger to her mouth to show Amy that she had to be quiet.
"Sorry" Amy murmured and reaped a disapproving look from the waitress.
"It's ok, Amy" Finn said and glared at the waitress. No one was allowed to look at Amy like that when he was around. Finn and Rachel just ordered some water and then the waitress turned sharp on her heel.
"So, Rachel, I thought maybe it'd be good if you two would meet my parents and my friends" Finn said and rubbed the back of his neck. Rachel looked shocked.
"Your friends and family?" Rachel asked shakily.
"Yeah, I mean you live with me now and they're going to the apartment eventually and, yeah" Finn said and prayed that it wouldn't scare Rachel away.
"We can't" Rachel said and looked at her twisted hands.
"Yes you can. Come on, give it a shot" Finn said encouragingly.
"They're going to hate me" Rachel whispered but Finn heard it anyway. Was this girl insane? No one could ever hate her. She was way too adorable and nice for anyone to ever hate her.
"They won't. I mean, you are a little crazy but it definitely is the adorable kind of crazy and you know what? I like you for it" Finn said and subconsciously reached over the table and touched Rachel's cheek.
"That's good because…I like you too" Rachel said and a happy grin appeared on Finn's face.
"I like you too" Amy said, chuckled and climbed into Finn's lap. It was an adorable picture. Rachel couldn't control the butterflies in her stomach which threatened to take control any moment. The waitress came back with their drinks and Rachel took a sip before she answered Finn's previous question.
"I'll try" Rachel said and smiled.
"What?" Finn asked and looked adorably confused.
"I'll try and meet your friends and family" Rachel replied. Finn smiled.
"Thank you" he replied. After the waitress took their orders they remained silent for a while and the two adults just looked at each other. Amy had never seen her mommy like this and she thought that they behaved strangely but she found that they looked happy just felt something like a string pulling at her heart and it wanted to pull her over to the man who sat across from her with her daughter in his lap. But then Finn spoke again.
"So, you used to love Broadway" Finn said and Rachel's face lit up. A mysterious sparkle appeared in her eyes and a beautiful smile broke out on her face.
"I still do and I always will" she said.
"You have to sing for me sometime" Finn said.
"I will" Rachel replied and then the waitress placed their respective plates in front of them. Amy returned to her seat and they started eating.
After they had finished their meals, Amy had to use the bathroom.
"Would you excuse us?" Rachel asked and took Amy's hand.
"Sure. As long as you come back" Finn said jokingly. Amy laughed and left the room with Rachel. The floor where the bathrooms were was one level over the restaurant. Rachel climbed the stairs with Amy and entered the female bathroom. Amy used the toilet quickly and after they had washed their hands the wanted to open the door to leave but someone pushed them back and entered the room. This person was a man. It was Brody.
"Oh my God" Rachel whispered. Amy clutched her mother's hand.
"Hello Rachel. Oh and little Amy's with you. Didn't expect to see you here" he said and an evil smile appeared on his face.
"Leave us alone" Rachel said and reached for the door. But Brody blocked her way.
"Why don't you stay and have a nice little chat" Brody said. Then he bent down to Amy. He placed both of his hands on her shoulders.
"And you're little Amy" Brody said. Amy looked terrified.
"Don't touch her" Rachel said and pulled Amy out of Brody's grasp. Then the tall man got up and hovered directly over her.
"Do you remember my words, Rachel?" he asked and his hot breath grazed her cheek. Rachel just bit her lip and swallowed several times. She wouldn't do him the favor of crying.
"Just leave her alone. I'll do whatever you want but please leave her alone" Rachel begged.
"You know what I want. Choice is yours" Brody sat and stepped even closer. Rachel whimpered. But then Rachel heard the door being opened and she saw Amy leaving the room and she was so, so glad that her daughter was such a smart girl. She prayed that she'd get help. Fast. Then Brody looked into the mirror and saw that Amy was gone.
"Damn kid" he cursed and took both of Rachel's wrists. He pushed her several times and then pressed her up against the wall.
"No, please don't" she screamed. The lump in her throat finally disappeared and she screamed with everything she had.
"Shut up" Brody said harshly and placed one of his hands over her mouth. And then Rachel felt how Brody shoved his hand under her dress. She couldn't do anything. Brody touched her most intimate places and all she could do was cry her silent tears and pray that a miracle would happen.
"Do you like that, Rachel?" Brody asked to torture her but then the door of the bathroom flung open. A loud and desperate sob escaped Rachel's lips as she saw Finn. Finn grabbed Brody's shoulders and pulled him off of Rachel.
"If you dare to touch her ever again, I swear to God, I'll kill you myself" Finn said in a low voice. Then his fingers clutched into a fist and he punched Brody's face repeatedly. But Brody was quick and soon stood on his feet again. He reached for the door, pushed a crying and completely terrified Amy out of the way and was gone. Then Rachel lost it. Uncontrolled sobs escaped her mouth and she slid down the tiled wall. Her arms wrapped around her legs and she just cried and tried her best not to choke. She felt Amy climbing into her lap and all she could do was clutching Amy as tightly as she could. Finn sat next to her, wrapped his arms around her trembling body and let her sob into his chest. Rachel wasn't able to think of anything but Brody doing these horrible things to her daughter. She was just so glad that Finn was with her.
"Mommy, I'm so scared" Amy said and kissed her mother's cheek. Rachel just cried even harder. But then she felt her stomach twisting and she shoved Amy over to Finn. She ran up and locked herself in the nearest cabin and threw up into the toilet. When she stepped out, Finn just went over and hugged her and tried to comfort her.
"I'm here, Rachel, I'm here" he said repeatedly as held her as close as possible.
When they returned to the apartment Rachel locked herself in the bedroom without another word. She threw herself on the bed, unable to do anything but cry. She told Finn to get Amy to sleep because she didn't want her daughter to see her like this. She just cried and cried and after what felt like an eternity she heard the doorknob twisting. Finn stood in the doorframe.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"Where's Amy?" she asked.
"Asleep on the couch. She cried a little but I don't think that she understood what happened" Finn said and sat down next to Rachel on the bed.
"I hope so" Rachel replied. She didn't want Amy to know what happened.
"Rachel, I'm sorry" he said.
"What are you sorry for?" she asked confused.
"I promised that I'd protect you and I didn't" he said guiltily.
"Yes, you did. If you hadn't been there God knows what might've happened" she said.
"Yeah" Finn said and felt anger boiling up in his body because of Brody.
"We have to do something" he finally said.
"I know. But I don't know how. I have no proof" she said.
"We'll find a way. And you have to know that I'll be here for you and that you can rely on me and…" he said but he was cut off by Rachel pressing her mouth to his. He was surprised but then he relaxed and wrapped his arms around her waist. Her lips moved softly on his and he nibbled her bottom lip gently. He felt sparks every time their lips touched for another sweet kiss. She tasted amazing even though it was mixed with her salty tears. She buried her hands in his hair but before the kiss turned more heated, Rachel suddenly stood up and left the room without a word, leaving an a little confused but very happy Finn behind.
Poor Rachel...But Finchel kiss, yay! Did I promise too much when I said that it was going to be eventful? :)
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