Chapter Ten

Sam POV

"Its' the Homecoming game, Coach." Finn says as if he doesn't really care. It's true, we've been randomly paired with a team who isn't even in our division. They just needed to play a home game for homecoming.

Coach Beiste yells about how every game is important before making us do suicides. After a long practice I walk over to Finn, "I can drive Rachel home tonight. I am sleeping at the Berry's tonight."

Finn looked over at me annoyed, I know he doesn't like when I sleep there. But, it's much faster to get school and now that we're having 6 am practices it's much better. "Yeah, that's better. I have a make-up test to take and that way she doesn't have to wait around." He starts taking off his gear, "But I'll be over after dinner" He says after dinner.

I roll my eyes and change the subject, "Did you see that Mercedes is nominated for Homecoming Queen?"

Finn shook his head, "No, that's awesome. Are you nominated for King?"

"Yeah. I'm surprised you haven't heard Quinn rant about it. Aren't you nominated, too?"

Finn laughs, "Yeah, but I'm not doing anything to run cause Rachel wasn't nominated."

"Really? Is she sad?" I asked getting ready to get into the ice bath, that I don't need nearly as much as when I was dating Quinn.

Finn puts a towel around him and I look away out of consideration, "No, I don't think she is even thinking about it." He said before heading to the shower. After I finished my bath and got ready I walked to the auditorium to find Rachel. Rachel was sitting at the piano humming and along to a song that I've heard on the radio but can't remember anything about it.

"Rachel." I say loudly to get her attention.

She jumps a little then smiles back at me, "Sammy! Ready to go?"

"Yep." She links her arm in mine and we walk out the door. And I wonder why Finn acts so jealous? Rachel and I have been like this all summer. She treats me like she treats Kurt, but I'm not gay so Finn hates it.

"What song were you singing?" I ask as I open the door for her.

She gets in a shuts the door, I run around the my side and we start back to her house, well, our house.

"It's Taylor Swift. Just something I thought about singing at the Homecoming pep rally after they announce King and Queen."

"I can help you with it." I say, knowing she's been having issues singing as of late.

She shakes her head, "No, Sam. It's fine. It was just a thought."

Once we pull up I see Leroy on the front porch reading and I grab Rachel's arm before she gets out, I don't want to talk to her about this in front of her Dads'. "I know you're having trouble, but I'm just down the hall."

She smiles at me weakly, "Really, Sam. I am fine." She lies, "My vocal chords just feel strained." Rachel is a terrible liar. But, I won't push it.

We walk inside and Leroy waves at me and hugs Rachel. He invites me outside to chat with them but I leave them alone. I know Rachel doesn't have a lot of time to chat with her fathers without Finn around. Finn is great for Rachel but he's been awkwardly protective over her since he found out about the baby.

After a couple hours, I smell meatloaf and Hiram yells for me to come eat with them. As I sit there awkwardly I see Rachel falling asleep over her food.

"Sweetie," Leroy reaches out to hold her hand, "Why don't you go to bed early?" He asks.

Rachel tries to keep herself awake, "No, Daddy. Finn is coming over." She says after a yawn.

"Rachel." Hiram speaks in a rough tone, "Go to bed. You'll see the boy tomorrow."

The next day in Glee Finn in ornery. I know it's because Rachel went to sleep at 6 last night and Hiram sent him home when he had come over at 8. Rachel and Finn are whispering about God knows what when Mercedes bursts in the room yelling about Quinn. Then I see Quinn walk in after her, she wasn't yelling about Quinn, she was yelling AT Quinn.

"Shut the hell up, woman! If I win it will because the senior class sees ME as the Queen that I am." She snaps her fingers. My woman is so sassy. I never thought I would be so into her, but I really am.

Quinn squints her eyes at Mercedes in frustration, "Mercedes, all I am saying is to not get your hopes up."

"Quinn, leave it alone." Mercedes barks back before taking her seat next me. I smile at her and she keeps her 'bitch' face on. I look around awkwardly.

After Glee, I walk up to Rachel and ask her quietly, "So, did you want to practice the song?" I whisper. Right then I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn around and see Finn, "Finn! I was just asking Rachel if she wanted help with a song." I hear Rachel sigh after I speak.

"What is going on, Rachel?" He says loudly, "You won't sing in front of me, but you will in front of him?"

"I didn't. He heard me humming." she says defensively.

How did I inadvertently start a fight? "I was just trying to help her man."

Finn looks at me, more like glares, "Well don't. I've got this. I can help her, it's my God damn job." He says throwing his hands down in frustration. This has nothing to do with me, this has nothing to do with Rachel. This is Finn's insecurities bubbling to the surface. "So everyone can stop trying to help. I've got this."

"No, you don't." Rachel says quietly. Not rudely, just a statement. Finn looks like he's been punched. Rachel walks to him and puts her hands on his and looks up at him, he won't make contact with her, "No offense baby. But we don't 'got this'" she says mocking. "We need help. And I'm not normally the first one to admit that. But your pride is turning you into crazy-Finn."

He looks down at her and suddenly I feel like I'm in the middle of a private discussion. I look around a notice half the Glee kids are still there too. "I want to be able to provide for you, and this baby." He whispers.

"Stop letting your weird insecurities get in the way, Finn." Mercedes speaks up, "You are the man, you are the the father. But, we're all just tryin to help."

"Honestly, all I wanted to do was help Rachel. I didn't mean to step on your toes." I say to Finn.

Finn's face has softened. He's no longer freaking out, Rachel leans up to kiss him and he meets her halfway. I look away and talk to Mercedes while they make up. Mercedes is telling me that we need to go get my tux for Homecoming because either way we'll be 'Homecoming Royalty'. What does that even mean? I turn around and notice that Rachel is on Finn's back and they are both laughing, "I'll drive her home, man." He says with a big grin and Kurt moans like he's grossed out. "What?" Finn asks Kurt.

"Is Sam going to walk in on Finchel sex later?" Kurt half asks, half screams. I see Quinn stand up immediately and start walking out.

"Shut up, Kurt!" Rachel turns bright red as she yells. "We're just going to do homework."

"Oh, I didn't realize you were taking Anatomy." Mercedes jokes.

With that, Finn practically runs out of the room, Rachel still on his back with Quinn leaving not long after. I take Mercedes hand and we walk to my car, "Is winning really that important to you?" I ask her, sincerely.

"Nah, I just don't want Quinn to think she's entitled to it." Mercedes shrugs. "There are plently of Queens at this school. It doesn't have to be the hot blonde."

I act as though I'm hurt, "It doesn't?" I pout.

She giggles and wacks me playfully, "Well, for me it does." She winks and stops walking to kiss me. I lean back and smile at Mercedes widely and she laughs nervously because she knows the look I'm giving her. "Well come on then." She says pulling me out the car.

As we walk out, past all of the "Puckerman and Fabray for Homecoming Royalty" I realize it, My woman deserves Homecoming Queen. I'm going to do everything to make sure it happens.