Chapter 14: Returning With A Plan
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KURT
The next day, I noticed that Rachel always had someone, or more than one person, around. Good. She was visibly calmer and more peaceful with Puck and Finn gone. There wasn't much drama or anything. Just joking and laughing with whoever was there with her.
I was with her during lunch. "Hey, Rachel."
"Hi, Kurt," her smile was genuine. Already she was feeling better, less conflicted and confused, I could see.
"How are you feeling," I asked cautiously.
"Better. I don't have to worry about avoiding them," she didn't have to say their names, I already knew who she was talking about,"or if they are going to be idiotic. These three days will be great for me."
"I see. So, now that you're feeling better, have you given any thought to who you'd choose?"
She looked at me, with...apprehension? "Actually, I have an idea. But I was going to take the next 2 days to decide if I should carry out my plan."
"Oh. Ok." I knew she wouldn't tell me until she was ready. I wasn't gonna push her.
The next two days passed by quickly. Finally, it was Friday. Finn and Puck were coming back from their suspension. I was slightly concerned about Rachel, but she reassured me that she'd be fine. She had finally told me her idea, and I wasn't sure that I agreed with it, but I planned to support her no matter what. Finn certainly wouldn't like it.
When I arrived at school, I made my way to the choir room. Finn, like Rachel, also had an idea, and I planned to help him with it. In the choir room, I met with Finn and discussed his plan...
The day passed quickly enough, and finally, it was lunch. Time to put the plan to action. I went to pick up Rachel, then I led her to the outdoor eating area. I didn't speak, except once to say hi, because I didn't want to accidentally tell her the surprise in my excited state.
"Kurt, what is going on? You haven't answered any of my questions while we've been walking. You just pulled me out here and you still won't talk to me."
"Ok," I sighed, breaking my silence to reassure her everything was okay, "I'm sorry star. But we just need to sit here and wait."
"Why?"
"Because... I heard that something was going to happen here." I hoped she'd let it go, but no such luck.
"Like what? Why do you want me to see it? It doesn't really affect me what happens to others who I don't even know, and I don't care."
"Rachel, please stop and just stay. Please. I think this will affect you. Please, just trust me." I stared into her big brown eyes, waiting for her to respond.
She nodded. "Ok. I do trust you Kurt," she whispered.
"Alright," I hugged her tightly. "You know Rach, I'm so happy that you let me be your friend."
From in my arms, I heard her muffled voice. "I'm glad that you let me be your friend. Fortunately for me, that day you're divaness wasn't present," she teases.
"Oh," I pulled back, feigning hurt and shock. "I see how it is."
She laughed, pulling me back in for another hug. "I'm kidding. But you know as well as I do how big of a diva you are."
"Says the biggest diva ever."
We broke the hug, laughing, but I kept my arm around her shoulders as we sat down.
She looked forward, patiently waiting, while I glanced around, surveying the area, and searching for Finn, Santana or any of the other gleeks. I saw Santana standing some distance behind me, Quinn on one side of her, and Brittany on her other side. Her arm was around Brittany. When she saw me staring, she nodded and gave me a thumbs up. I assume that she'd seen my exchange with Rachel. I nodded back, and turned around.
Lunch had already started, but where was Finn? The tables were quickly filling up with people. Rachel leaned against my shoulder.
"Have you seen them today?" I needed to know what else had happened. I felt her shoulders tense up slightly.
'Yeah. Noah picked me up and drove me to school."
I raised my eyebrow. "Oh, its not like that Kurt. He is still my best friend, so I will still see him. If he'll want to see me." She added sadly.
"Don't worry Rachel. Everything's gonna be okay. Don't worry, be happy." I hummed quietly to her and I could feel her body relax in my arms.
We waited, my humming breaking the silence. I was probably worrying to much; it's only been a few minutes, I reminded myself.
My worry dissolved when I heard the opening notes of Your Guardian Angel. I glanced around and saw Finn slowly (and nervously) walking in my direction. Everyone heard the notes and of course stared.
When I see your smile
Tears run down my face
I can't replace
I turned to Rachel, who was still in my arms. She straightened up, but didn't move out of my arms. She was shocked, I could tell. Now, she locked eyes with him, her chocolate brown ones staring at his liquid hazel ones.
Now that I'm strong
I have figured out
How this world turns cold
And it breaks through my soul and I know
I'll find deep inside me
I can be the one
He reached her and stood there, a foot away. I took my arm away and moved back, but Rachel didn't notice; she was too busy watching Finn.
I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven
It's ok, It's ok, It's okayayay
He closed the distance until he was only a few inches away.
Seasons are changing and waves are crashing and
Stars are falling all for us
Days grow longer and nights grow shorter
I can show you I'll be the one
I will never let you fall
He reached out his hand. Her gaze flickered to his hand, then back to his face. Hesitantly, her hand reached out and lightly fell on his. He held it firmly, his gaze never leaving hers.
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven
His other hand reached out to hold her face. She immediately leaned into it.
'Cause you're my, You're my,
My true love, My whole heart
Please don't throw that away
'Cause I'm here for you
Please don't walk away and
Please tell me you'll stay
I sighed, holding back tears. I looked around, people were still staring, but most were sniffling. I saw Puck, standing near a door. Oh no. But to my surprise, he shook his head and just leaned on the door, not moving forward.
Yeah,
Stay
Use me as you will
Pull my strings just for a thrill
And I know I'll be ok
Though my skies are turning grey (grey)
I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven
I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you send me to heaven
Finn leaned down and Rachel looked up at him, mesmerized. He closed the remaining distance and gently kissed her. I sighed, happy at how well the plan had worked. I turned back and saw Santana smiling, before she leaned over and kissed Brittany. Awww. I turned back around and saw other couples kissing and hugging. Times like these make you wish you had that someone special.
I looked at Rachel and Finn once more. Suddenly, Rachel pulled away and got up.
"I'm so sorry," she whispered to Finn, her eyes on the ground. "It wasn't supposed to go like this. My plan..." she trailed off.
She looked up at him, eyes tearful, "I'm so sorry."
And with that, she ran away.
Next chapter, Rachel's pov?