Chapter 9

Rachel's POV

Why hasn't he asked me out yet? He's been acting like he was going to all night. Dancing with me, blowing off Quinn during their winning dance to come dance with me, comforting me after Quinn yelled at me, saying he forgives me for everything , saying he loves me and kissing me. What was taking him so long?

"Hey, Rachel, what's wrong?"

Mercedes made her way over to me. I was sitting by myself at the table while Finn said he had to go get something out of his car. I wonder what it could be.

"I'm confused" I finally said.

"About what?"

"Finn's been acting all sweet to me all night and he keeps acting like he wants to date me again but he hasn't asked me out yet and the dance is almost over. What if he is just doing this to mess with my heart?"

I tried to not let tears escape their way out of the corner of my eyes.

"Girl, that boy loves you. I can tell by the way he looks at you that he does. Don't let it get you down. He will ask you out when he thinks the time is right. Okay?"

"Okay. Thanks Mercedes. You always know what to say to make me feel better."

"Aw girl, give me a hug!"

We both stood up and hugged tightly and Mercedes released me when she noticed Finn coming back in the doors.

"Future boyfriend at 9:00! Tell me what happens! I'll see you later girl!"

She was right, Finn was walking towards me. He was smiling and saying hey to everyone, his hands tied behind his back. What was he holding?

Finn's POV

I had to do it. I had to ask Rachel to be my girlfriend again. I couldn't wait any longer, prom was almost over. I ran out to my car for a minute to grab what I had bought her this morning to give her when I asked her out.

I walked up to Rachel, spun her around and kissed her passionately.

"W-What was that about, Finn?" She asked, blushing.

"Rach, I love you" I grabbed her hand and handed her a bouquet of pink roses.

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

"Oh, Finn! I thought you would never ask! Of course I will!"

We pulled together in a tight embrace.

This is exactly how things were supposed to be between us. Together.

I saw Kurt and Blaine off in the distance, smiling at me and giving me a thumbs up. They knew what had happened.

Maybe it wasn't the biggest plan on getting Rachel back, but it sure did work really good. She was finally mine again, and it's going to continue being like that. No matter what.

"Time for the last dance of the night, McKinley! Grab someone and go have some fun!" Figgins said in the microphone.

"Let's go dance" I said smiling.

The song was slow. Perfect.

I held her close in my arms and held her tightly letting her know that she's mine.

"I love you, Rachel Berry" I said towards the end of the song.

"I love you too, Finn Hudson."

I kissed her gently on the lips. The fireworks started going off in my mind.

She layed her head on my chest and I layed my head on hers.

This night was perfect.