"SURPRISE!"

Hundreds of eyes turned to the door where Finn and Rachel were stood, Kurt behind them, not wanting to hog their spotlights.

Their faces were bright red, but they were smiling, clinging onto each other happily.

They were on top of a great balcony overlooking the whole night club, which had been colour co-ordinated to red and white.

There were streamers hung in every direction, and banners pasted all over the walls. There was a long table that had been possessed by endless amounts of engagements gifts and cards.

The pair noticed the Glee club were already positioned on the stage ready to perform.

To their surprise, when the applause and cheering died down, Santana and Mercedes walked up to the mic.

Finn wrapped his arm around Rachel's waist, holding her proudly, showing her off to everyone watching.

"Finn. Rachel. Firstly, congratulations. We're so happy for you both." Mercedes smiled, sounding extremely genuine.

"But we, the Glee club… as your family, just wanted to let you know that we love you and appreciate your every decision."

Rachel felt tears pricking in her eyes. How was this actually happening to her? This wasn't supposed to happen. She was supposed to be lonely and un-loved. Yet, there were hundreds of people celebrating her and Finn.

Santana took the microphone out of Mercedes' hand, on cue.

"We know that we were kind of douchebags to you. I know that I've been a douchebag to both you for the majority of this year. And last year, and the year before…"

Mercedes elbowed Santana in the ribs, laughing. Reminding her that she was getting carried away.

"But you guys have both given me so much. You've given me a family in the Glee club. You've given me a support system, and you've made me happy." Santana continued. "I know we've all had our ups and downs. We've all fought, and stolen each other's love interests and best friends or whatever. But this year has really taught me that everything will be okay, as long as you have people in your life that will love you and accept you no matter what. You guys are the heart of the Glee club. You inspire us, you care about us and you make us succeed. The Glee club wouldn't exist without you. I can't believe I'm saying this, but especially Rachel."

A happy tear rolled down Rachel's cheek. She'd never heard Santana say one nice thing to her before. She realised that maybe Glee club did work after all. It was one thing saying that they were all part of something special, but this just proved it.

Mr Schuester appeared from out of the uncountable number of people on the nightclub floor, and up onto the stage. Santana extended her arm and handed the microphone to Mr Schue.

"Guys, I totally agree with everything Santana just said. You guys are the reason Glee club works, and you deserve to be celebrated in the way that you deserve." He smiled his toothy smile, looking back onto the Glee club behind him.

"So. We decided to put together a little Finn and Rachel medley for you. Take it away guys!"

Finn and Rachel automatically looked at each other in shock. Were they actually going to pay tribute to them?

The first opening chords of 'Faithfully' blared through the club as Sam and Mercedes took the lead vocals.

Finn pulled Rachel into his arms, slipping his arms to her waist, stroking them affectionately. He had truly never felt more happy or loved in his entire life.

"Break a leg" Rachel said, looking up to him with tears in her eyes.

He knew what she talking about, and he honestly wanted to cry himself. This song brought back so many amazing memories to him for them, as a couple. It marked the first time their love had been truly acknowledged.

"I love you" he responded, moving a strand of her hair from her face and moving her chin closer to his with his finger. He kissed her, and honestly felt something he'd never felt before. He felt true love. He felt security. He felt happy. He felt excited and surprised and grateful all at once. He finished the kiss, nibbling her lip, and turning to face the people once more.

After the short rendition of 'Faithfully' finished, the Glee club moved on to their duet of 'Borderline/Open You Heart' from Madonna week.

Finn and Rachel finally broke apart and started greeting all their guests.

Rachel ran into Kurt's arms, thanking him and squeezing him tightly, before embracing Burt and Carole who appeared at the door.

"Thank you so much. You didn't need to do this!" Rachel gushed, wiping the tears from her eyes.

Carole held Rachel at arm length and looked her straight in the eye.
"Thank you for making my son so happy, sweetheart. It's the least we could do."

Rachel squeezed Carole tightly, appreciating the feeling it was giving her. Rachel felt like she had a mother in Carole, and Carole felt like she had a daughter in Rachel. It was unbelievable that they were actually going to be in-laws soon.

Hiram and Leroy turned up behind Burt and Kurt a few seconds later, hugging Finn and Rachel and chatting with the Hudson-Hummel's briefly.

After Finn made the rounds around his family members, he came back to Rachel, stroking her hand.

The pair made their way down the staircase to the night club floor to greet their friends.

The Glee club had just finished the third song of the medley which had been 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' and moved on to their fourth: 'Pretending'

It felt weird not having their closest friends greeting them on the dance floor, as they were up onstage rocking out. Nevertheless, they greeted their acquaintances politely and thanked them for coming.

Just as 'Pretending' finished, Finn and Rachel gasped in shock at the song that Glee were singing next.

The looked at each other, and burst out laughing.

The Glee club were laughing to as Mike and Tina sang 'With You I'm Born Again'

Rachel almost wet herself with laugher, wrapping her arms around Finn in his embrace.

When the Glee club were done, they were applauded by the entire club.

Finn and Rachel made their way onto the stage and took the microphones from their best friend's.

Finn cleared his throat that seemed unusually dry.

"Thank you all so much for coming. It means so much to us. I know that Rachel and I have caused some stir around McKinley this week, with the news of our engagement getting out." He pulled Rachel into him by her waist, "This is real. We may be young, but we know what we want and what we need. We appreciate your understanding and acceptance in this situation. It means so much to us that you support us and that are honoured to have you in our lives. Thank you guys!"

Finn helped Rachel down off the stage, hearing everyone applaud.

The Glee club automatically jumped on top of them, giving them one of their big group hugs, showering them with love.