(A/N) Sorry guys…it has been forever since I updated! I've decided NOT to change the POVs anymore because it is really hard to write like that…sorry!
Sectionals came quicker than expected and the New Directions were more than prepared. Finn and Rachel had been practicing a lot and Quinn always seemed to show up even if they had been practicing by themselves.
"Okay guys, let's circle up! We go on in 3 minutes!" Mr. Schue stated as the group was getting ready to go on stage for their performance.
The group circled around the middle of the room. "Let's win this thing!" Mr. Schuester exclaimed as he put his hand in the middle of the circle. The rest of the group followed as they yelled "NEW DIRECTIONS!" and threw their arms up.
When the group got on stage, the spotlight shone on Rachel and Finn who started singing.
Highway run into the midnight sun
Wheels go round and round
You're on my mind
Restless hearts sleep alone tonight
Sending all my love along the wire
They say that the road
Ain't no place to start a family
Right down the line it's been you and me
And loving a music man
Ain't always what it's supposed to be
Boy
You stand by me
I'm forever yours
Faithfully
Circus life under the big top world
We all need the clowns to make us laugh
Through space and time
Always another show
Wodering where I am lost without you
And being a part ain't easy on this love affair
Two strangers learn to fall in love again
I get the joy of rediscovering you
Oh girl
You stand by me!
I'm forever yours
Faithfully
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Faithfully
I'm still yours
I'm forever yours
Ever yours
Faithfully
As the song ended, Finn smiled at Rachel. He knew that she was one in a billion. Quinn on the other hand…she was a typical teenage girl. Finn felt something tug at his heart when he sang with Rachel…like maybe they were…tethered.
They took a moment break before starting into their next song for the competition.
Artie wheeled forward and began singing. The other guys joined in about half way through the song and the girls sang the harmony in the background.
Hands over my head thinkin' what else could go wrong
Woulda stayed in bed, how can a day be so long
Never believed that things happen for a reason,
But how this turned out removed all my doubt so believe
That for you I'd do it all over again
Do it all over again
All I went through led me to you,
So I'd do it all over again
For you
I missed the first train stood out in the rain all day
(Little did I know)
But I caught the next train, and there you were to sweep me away
Guess that's what I waited for
Never believed that things happen for a reason
But how this turned out removed all my doubt
So believe that for you I'd do it all over again
Do it all over again
All I went through led me to you so I'd do it all over again
Oh, who ever thought a day gone so wrong could turn out so lovely
Yea, I'm so glad I found you
Even though the day went so wrong, I wouldn't change a thing
Yea, yea
I'm a do it
Do it all over again
Do it all over again
All I went through led me to you
So I'd do it all over again
Do it all over again
I'd do it all over again
I'd do all over again for you
All I went through led me to you
So I'd do it all over again for you
Whoever thought a day gone so wrong could turn out so lovely
The final song was for the whole group. They had been practicing this one non stop and they all really enjoyed singing it.
[Rachel:]
Give me a second, I, I need to get my story straight
My friends are in the bathroom getting higher than the Empire State
My lover he's waiting for me just across the bar
My seat's been taken by some sunglasses asking bout a scar, and
[Finn:]
I know I gave it to you months ago
I know you're trying to forget
But between the drinks and subtle things
The holes in my apologies, you know
I'm trying hard to take it back
[Sam:]
So if by the time the bar closes
[Sam and Quinn:]
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home
[Finn, Rachel and New Directions:]
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
[Santana, Mercedes, Brittany and Sugar:]
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
[Santana:]
Now I know that I'm not all that you got
I guess that I
I just thought maybe we could find new ways to fall apart
[Rachel:]
But our friends are back
So let's raise a cup
'Cause I found someone to carry me home
[Finn w/ New Directions:]
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
[Mercedes:]
Whoa
[New Directions w/ The Trouble Tones:]
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
[Quinn w/ New Directions]
Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Just carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
Just carry me home tonight (Nananananana)
[New Directions Boys:]
The world is on my side
I have no reason to run
So will someone come and carry me home tonight
[Santana:]
The angels never arrived
But I can hear the choir
So will someone come and carry me home
[Rachel:]
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
[Mercedes:]
We are young, yeah
[New Directions:]
Tonight
We are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
[Rachel and Finn:]
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home tonight
After New Directions performed, the group went back to the green room and celebrated their great performance.
"But we didn't win yet…" Santana explained, not wanting to get the team's hopes up.
They all got quieter, but they still gushed over how well their performance went.
As they were talking, Finn pulled Rachel aside.
"You know, Rachel…you were amazing…" Finn stated nervously.
Rachel blushed and replied "Thank you Finn, you did superb as well…" she smiled.
The two stood there awkwardly for a few moments before Quinn came over to the two. "Hey Finn…" she said, eyeing Rachel but not acknowledging that she was there.
Finn looked at Rachel for a moment, somehow making it clear that he'd be right back. "Quinn, can we talk for a moment?" He asked, not cracking a smile.
Quinn nodded and walked to another part of the room with him. "Aren't you glad that I got you away from RuPaul over there?" she snickered. Finn rolled his eyes and stared her down.
"No, Quinn I'm not. I really like Rachel. Like, more than I like you. She's like one in a billion….and you're just you." He smiled lightly while Quinn glared at him angrily.
He put a hand on her shoulder kindly. "You're gonna find someone who likes you for you, Quinn. But I guess you just aren't my type. I think Rachel's the one…" He concluded.
Quinn's eyes sunk back as Finn said this. She didn't want to admit it, but she actually thought that the chemistry in "Faithfully" between Rachel and Finn was amazing.
She nodded. "I think I understand…" she said looking away from him.
Finn smiled softly and started walking away, towards Rachel who was talking to Kurt. He sped up walking as he got closer and when he got up to her, he noticed that she didn't notice that he was there. He leaned down to her and kissed her passionately.
They stayed that way as the room grew silent. As they pulled apart, the group went back to conversation, trying to hide the fact that they had been watching them in awe.
"Hi" Finn said, smiling.
"Hi" Rachel replied.
They stared at each other for a second before the lights flickered, telling them to go back on stage for the results of the competition.
Finn and Rachel grabbed each other's hands and started walking towards the door.
When they got onstage, the group stood together and waited as the group for third place was called.
When they got to the winner, the New Directions were shaking from anticipation.
"And, the winner of this year's sectionals is…NEW DIRECTIONS" The announcer pronounced excitedly.
The group yelled as the crowd cheered them on. Finn turned to Rachel. "We did it Rach!" he said.
Rachel giggled at his excitement and stood on her tiptoes to kiss him.
"You know how long I've wanted to do that?" she asked with a smirk as she pulled away.
Finn smirked back and replied, "Not as long as I've wanted you."
(A/N) So that's the end of the story! I had a lot of fun writing this! Of course it's an amateur story, but that's to be expected with anybody's first story! Thanks for all the support and keep reading my other story!
