Restless hearts sleep alone tonight

Sending all my love across the wire

They say that the road aint no place to start a family

Right down the line its been you and me ,' sang Rachel, carefully sliding the cookie sheet of chocolate chips from the oven to the counter with precision,' And loving a music man aint always what its supposed to boy, you stand by me'

She paused, a giddy smile crossing her pink lips as she thought of the 6'3 handsome young man with a crooked smile and a gentle touch that had captured her heart from their very first meeting,'I'm forever yours, faithfully'

She glanced at the clock, noted it was nearly nine in the evening, and surmised that Finn's assumption of a late night football camp had indeed come true. His text of earlier had predicted as much so she tidied up the kitchen, putting things in their proper place, while the last batch of cookies cooled. Rachel plated six cookies artfully and covered it carefully with cellophane for Finn. He loved her cookies and she knew he would appreciate them for breakfast in the morning.

She missed him fiercely but refused to be the clingy girlfriend as Quinn had been to him. Where it was true that Rachel wanted nothing more to spend time with him, she had to think of his needs and Finn would surely be exhausted after camp.

She would call him in a half hour. Perhaps 20 minutes to tell him she loved him.

Yes, that was exactly what she would do. Her dads had already gone on up to bed as they had to be in Cleveland at eight in the morning for a trial so Rachel had the house more or less to herself. She considered posting her ritualistic video on her My Space page but this was summer vacation and she was trying to learn to be more relaxed.

Rachel took the holder from her hair, her brown hair falling to her shoulders , and fixing herself a glass of grape soda, she headed into the living room and considered putting in a movie. Something sweeping and romantic to suit how wonderful it felt to be in love.

She was debating over Funny Girl but went with While You Were Sleeping instead.

Bill Pullman as jack had that same charm as her Finn did.

She had just put the movie on when the doorbell sounded. Rachel hopped off of the couch , pulling open the door and found a tired looking Finn on her doorstep.

' Finn!'

' Hi baby' Finn pulled her into his arms, touching his lips to hers, tenderly.

' This is a surprise,' Rachel took his hand and led him into the living room,' did camp just get out? Oh, Finn, not that I'm not overjoyed to see you because of course I am but you must be completely , utterly exhausted '

' Pretty much' answered Finn, who was dressed in a pair of jean shorts and a blue tee shirt. His brown hair was still wet from the shower and rumpled ,' but I promised you that I would spend time with you, rach. I'm done breaking my prom ises to you'

Rachel settled onto the couch beside him, winding her arms around his neck, and hugging him.'I don't expect you to sacrifice your sleep for me. I understand how tired you are and I don't want to be a terrible , insensitive girlfriend when clearly , Finn Hudson, you look about ready to drop'

He moved his mouth expertly over hers, tangling his hands in his hair, and losing himself in her. She smelled like apples and chocolate. ' God, I missed you, Rach'

She nipped at his lips and settled into the curve of his strong arms' I missed you too'

Finn pulled her across his body and settled her in his lap, his arms encircling her as he rested his chin on her shoulder.' Much better. "

' How was your day?' inquired a interested Rachel, listening intently.

They had both made careless, hurtful mistakes with each other in the past but that was behind them were making efforts to not repeat those mistakes.

Of course, they were irrevocably, hopelessly in love with on another.

Finn pressed a kiss to the top of her head.' It didn't start out bad,' explained Finn,' Puck was showing off like a dozen pictures of Beth before which was nice. Except it probably wasn't the best time and Karofsky called him a pansy and Beth the devils spawn'

Rachel's eyes widened,' He didn't ? Did Noah try to hit him in defense of his child? I could certainly understand it if he did …such a cruel, deplorable thing to say'

' Puck was pretty pissed and pulled a couple punches,' went on Finn,' luckily. Coach didn't see and Mike and I pulled him off before it got really bad. That was just in the morning and you know how I told you that Coach Tanaka has been watching the old seasons of Friday Night Lights ?"

' The football show you and I watched last week' recalled Rachel, with a nod.

'Yea,' answered Finn,' I told you that he's been making us run the plays from it'

' You did mention it but I thought you said they weren't helping the team improve' says Rachel,'did he find ,um, the correct plays to suit our Titans?'

He chuckled at her attempt at learning Football terminology. It was cute.

'Not exactly,' answered Finn ,' I mean some of them might actually work if we were playing a TV .a make believe TV team, but Coach Tanaka trusts Coach Taylor or some bullshit like that so we're running them during one of the Panthers plays cause it defiantly wasn't ours, Kurt pulled a couple muscles so he got sent home'

'is he alright ?' asked a concerned Rachel

' yea,' answered Finn,' he texted me earlier. He put some expensive Designer Iccee Hot on it so he wasn't hurt or anything bad. Anyways I'm pretty sure that we've now ran, like, all of the Friday Night Lights season one plays and drills today'

Rachel giggled and kissed his chin,' Poor baby'

She pressed little kisses along his throat, trailing her lips across his cheek before their lips crashed together, the heat sizzling and intensifying between them. He let out a growl and wove his hand to gather her rich brown hair, as he pulled her closer .'God, you have the softest skin, rach' murmured Finn, kissing her shoulder ,' have I told you how beautiful you are? Your so beautiful….'

Her eyes softened as she tilted his chin up, placing a hard kiss on his lips.

' I love you, Finn Hudson' declared Rachel, on a quiet sigh.

He rested his forehead against hers,' I love you too, Rachel'

'Not that being with you isn't the most perfect thing in the world because it is,' Rachel sat up,' but have you eaten anything since camp let out?"

' No,' answered Finn,' I came straight here' His stomach growled,' Guess the sandwiches and chips at lunch didn't tide me over. I am really hungry..'

'Well why don't I order us a pizza' says Rachel, reaching for her cell on the table.

' Only if you'll share it with me,' brought up Finn,' double pepperoni sounds good'

He paused,' Get half veggie since your vegan now, baby.I'll eat the pepperoni'

Pepperoni did sound good and though Rachel tried to be a strict vegetarian these days, she figured it couldn't possibly hurt if she ate certain items in moderation.

' I'm not hungry enough to eat a half a pizza by myself,' says Rachel,'I'll nibble on a piece of your pizza. A couple little pieces of pepperoni will be an indulgence'

A grin split across his face,' Sounds good to me'

She moved to get up to reach her cell but her boyfriend was faster, flipping her on her back as Finn hovered above her, their faces mere inches apart.' Rach'

' Finn…' protested Rachel, weakly .losing herself in the love apparent in his eyes.

' This is our summer,' replied Finn, all grave and serious of tone,' Football camp is over and I know we've got summer glee together next week but I want us to spend a lot of time together. I mean, I still want to hang out with the guys and sleep in sometimes but I want my summer to be with you doing fun things like swimming together'

' I want that, too,' muttered Rachel,' maybe you could even teach my how to play that Call of Duty game you love so much, Finn"

'Just so we're together ' Finn kissed her forehead and just held her, tight .

' Sounds more than perfect' agreed Rachel, resting her face in the crook of his neck.

The hallway light flickered alive and Finn let out a quick breath, panicking.

'Crap,' swore Finn, sitting upright and pulling her with him,' your Dads "

Rachel giggled,' Finn, they've caught us kissing before. It's fine'

'Not if they think your and I …' said Finn,' they'll murder me'

Ted, dressed in gray pajamas and a blue robe, stepped down the last stair and clearing his throat,' Rachel, honey, is Finn down there with you?'

'Oh crap, he is going to kill me' Finn tried to straighten his girlfriends shirt and his own.

' Your being silly,' Rachel silenced him with a short, sweet kiss,' you are a gentleman, Finn and honorable. My dads know you love and respect me'

'Not always ..gentleman' mumbled Finn, his hands lingering on her soft skin momentarily.

' Mmmm' Rachel swatted his hands away before she got caught up in him..again.

'Rachel Barbra Berry!" Ted tried once more before stepping into the room.

Jay was on his heels,' Oh leave the lovebirds alone, dear'

'Yes, Finn is with me,' says Rachel, raising her voice a notch and hoping her Dads were going into the kitchen,' He had a horrible late night practice and we're going to order a pizza and spend some time together before he goes home'

'RACHEL!' hissed Finn, reaching for him. He loved her to death but she was going to drive him nuts one of these days, if he didn't marry her first.

Marry…Rachel? Where the hell did that thought come from? He felt her hand comforting on his arm and thought, one day…later on when they were older. Yeah.

Boy, he must really be getting tired.

'Hello Finn' Ted stepped into the living room ,' son, you look ragged'

'Long day,' sputtered Finn, releasing his hold on Rachel,' uh hi '

'sorry to disturb you kids,' replied Ted, 'couldn't sleep .You don't mind if we join you and Rachel for a bit ? A slice of pizza and a brandy sounds relaxing'

Finn sat up straighter and slid his arm around Rachel's shoulder ' Of course not , sir'

He managed an awkward smile -he liked Rachel's Dads - but he hoped he wasn't too tired to make small talk and say something stupid. ' Uh, my Mom said to tell you hi'

Rachel sent him a loving smile as her Dad pulled him into a conversation about sports.

Finn eagerly began explaining the differences between basketball/football and why he actually preferred football.

This was only one of the reasons she was completely in love with Finn.

'I'll order a couple pies,' declared Rachel,' and perhaps you'd like some of my chocolate chip cookies and some milk to tide you over, Finn?'

His face lit up like a kid at Christmas.' You made cookies with the big hunks of chocolate?"

Ted chuckled as Jay joined them, handing his partner a glass of brandy.'Atleast our daughter is proficient in the kitchen out of the Berry family'

' That would be awesome,' exclaimed an excited Finn,' your awesome, rach '

'I'll be just a minute' Rachel turned , heading into the kitchen, blissfully happy.

This was what being in love was about, being happy that Finn was happy.