Twelve
"You… you think you love me?" I ask him, still not believing what I just heard and I needed to make sure. He nodded and honestly, for the first time ever, I didn't know what to say. I mean, sure, and I'm not going to deny it, my feelings for Finn were definitely there. It's just… I wasn't expecting him to say what he just said to me; it seemed rushed.
Well yeah, it was rushed, but the way he said it was so… was so sweet. It seemed right, but it seemed wrong at the same time.
He was looking at me with this strong intensity in his eyes. "Rachel?" I guess he was waiting for me to say something, but it seemed like my mouth was sealed shut and I couldn't come up with any words to say back to him.
Finally, I settled on: "I think I love you too. But…"
"I honestly don't like the sound of that 'but'…" he interrupted me.
"Please, just let me finish, okay?" I plead, sounding vulnerable. He nods, allowing me to continue.
"But I also think that we need to figure this out separately, you know? Figure out if this is really what we want. I need some time to figure this out on my own and I'm you need some alone time, too." I finished and looked up at him, gauging his reaction.
I was hoping for the negative, but Finn proved me wrong as he smiled his dopey grin at me and said, "Deal. I respect that. Take all the time you need, Rachel. No pressure."
"We're not even a couple yet, yet you make it so easy to love you already." I said and he blushed, flattered at my words.
"Thanks, I guess?" He teased and I faux rolled my eyes at him.
"I was being serious." I clarified and he nodded, chuckling.
"Thanks Finn. For being, you know, gentlemanly and patient and understanding." I say and he nodded, smiling.
"No problem, Rachel. I'll wait for you for as long as I can." He promises.
"Promise?"
"I promise."
And with that, I gave Finn a hug and he gave me a peck on the cheek.
A/N: So sorry this was short, but I'll have you guys know that there's more to come. :) Next chapters features the return of Brittana! -Rein