RPOV
-An Unexpected Ending-
Chapter 12
I think I've finally made a decision regarding my relationship with Finn. After refiguring my lists and making a power point, (that I had no one to present it to) I've decided that it would be best to break up with Finn. I no longer feel that spark when I'm with him, and it's not fair to lead him on when I know it will lead nowhere. It's also not fair to be in a relationship with someone and be thinking about someone else.
So yes, I am breaking up with Finn. Now I just need to find the right time. I think I'll wait till after the game to talk to him. I would hate for our breakup to affect his performance in the game tonight.
After breakfast I head off to school to practice in the auditorium like I always do. Today however, Quinn surprises me. I'm flustered when I first realize that she was watching me sing. I'm just thankful that I chose one of my better songs in my extremely extensive repertoire.
When she says that she's been thinking about me and calls me beautiful all I want to do is break out in song. As that is not the best idea; I'm having a little Broadway moment in my head. Equipped with full orchestra, lights and a show stopping number.
I can see she's embarrassed. I can only assume she didn't mean to let that slip so I decide to help her out and fake that I'm hurt about her short comment.
My fathers and I drove to the game to cheer on my fellow Glee clubbers and Quinn… oh and Finn. I was on edge the whole game. Every time I saw Quinn get hit, and it was a lot, I cringed and held my breath until she got up.
At the end of the game I made way over to a very angry Finn. I knew now wasn't the time to talk about our relationship so I settled with congratulating him on the win.
"Great job out there Finn! Though I'm not well versed in football, I thought you threw the ball very well and you guys won!" He didn't seem happy at all about it.
"Whatever." He says and starts to walk off.
"Finn what's wrong? You guys just won your first game in years. You helped with that. You should be happy." I finish grabbing his arm to stop him from stomping off. I might not want to date him anymore but that doesn't mean I don't care about him.
"You would think that, but some how coach doesn't see it like that." He takes his arm from my grasp. "She says I need to work on my accuracy and my attitude. I'm not a team player. Whatever, I'll see you later." And with that he leaves me there feeling hurt that he just screamed at me. Then I start to get angry because it's not my fault he was yelled at. I definitely have to end this tonight.
I see Quinn walking towards me and my mood immediately perks up. I give her a big hug and can't help but notice that she doesn't smell. I figured after playing as hard as she did she would be all smelly and gross like Finn but she's not, she smells great and I don't even mind her sweat. In fact, I think it's quite an attractive look for her.
She's gone too soon for my liking, to get changed, and now my fathers and I are heading to our car to drive back home. We cross paths with Noah on our way.
"Hello Mr. and Mr. Berry, hey Rachel." I always find it humorous how much Noah changes when talking to elders from our Synagogue.
"Noah" My fathers say while still walking to the car leaving Noah and I alone.
"So my hot Jewish-American Princess, you coming to my party tonight? It's gonna be epic! First win baby!" He yells that last part and people around us cheer.
"I don't think so Noah, perhaps another time." I say, and start walking towards my dads car.
"Come on Rachel you have to come! It won't be the same without you. All the gleeks are going." I stop and think about it for a minute. I do need to talk to Finn, and the sooner the better. Plus people I know will be there. I'm actually being invited to a party. That never happens, and maybe someone else will be there….
"Alright Noah, I'll attend your party."
"Awesome!" He exclaims. "I'll see you there." He winks at me and then walks away.
Noah never specified what time the party was to start, so once my fathers and I return from the game, I get ready and head to the Puckerman residence. Noah lives just down the street so I was in front of his house in a matter of minutes.
There are quite a few people here already and the music is obnoxiously loud. Everyone seems to be in good spirits, obviously elated by the win tonight. No one has stopped me yet to ask what I'm doing here. In fact a few have actually said hi or gave my high fives. Though I have no personal reference before this, I'm pretty sure those people were inebriated, why else would they interact with me? Right now I am walking around the house trying to find someone I actually talk to at school.
"Jew babe!" Noah shouted from across the room. I turned and saw him making his way towards me. I greeted him once he was standing next to me.
"Hello Noah." He slung one of his arms around my shoulder and brought me into a side hug.
"I'm so happy you came Rachel! I totally thought you were going to ditch me." He said.
"Of course I came Noah, thanks for the invite. Are any of the glee kids here?" I asked still searching the room for them.
"I think Kurt and Mercedes are here somewhere, and Finn is in the kitchen playing beer pong." As soon as he said Finns name my thoughts went to my breakup plan. I knew I had to do it tonight, and I might as well get it out of the way.
"Thanks Noah." I say as I head to the kitchen to make my boyfriend my ex.
When I make it to the kitchen it takes me a few minutes to figure out what is happening. There in the kitchen is Finn, not playing beer pong, but sitting at the table with a cheerleader on his lap. Both are leaning in and are about an inch away from kissing.
When they're just about to kiss Finn notices me. His eyes go wide and he jumps up from his chair, effectively dumping his kissing companion on the floor.
"Rachel! What are you doing here?" He asks not noticing that the girl he was about to kiss is still on the floor.
"I was invited here. I think the better question is what are you doing in here with another girl Finn?"
I put my hands on my hips and give him the best glare I can manage. I know I was going to dump him, but seeing him about to cheat on me is really getting me angry. It makes me wonder if he's done it before. Finn looks really guilty until he looks around and sees that a crowd that has started to form around us. Now he's smiling and I have no idea who this person is in front of me.
"Listen Rachel, I've been thinking and I think we should break up. We barely see each other and when we do we just don't work. I'm tired of getting crap about being with you and not getting anything out of the relationship. I know this is gonna be hard for you but in time I'm sure you'll get over it. Hey, maybe after some time apart we could try it again." He finishes giving me his dopey grin.
If I didn't hate violence I'd punch that smile right off his idiotic face. How dare he break up with me like this, in front of a lot of our peers! I'm not even mad that he ended it; I'm actually elated that it's over, but what he said just hurts so much. In order to get out of this situation with some dignity, I view this as an acting challenge that I will do doubt face in the future.
"I couldn't agree with you more Finn. We are clearly not suited for each other and I'm sure we can become good friends eventually, I don't see us being anything more in the future." I say making my voice sound as normal and cheerful as possible. With that I step forward and help the cheerleader up from the floor which Finn completely forgot about and left the room heading upstairs to the nearest unoccupied room to have some privacy where I then break down.
