I got my laptop fixed. Yay! I pretty much tackled my friend with a hug but he's used to it. Thanks to everyone for all the reviews, favourites and story alerts. I cannot get over it and I'm aware that I saw this all the time but it's true. I want to thank a reviewer because I made a big mistake in the last chapter amd they pointed it out. In the food fight they used eggs...and Rachel is a vegan. I had forgotten about that so I apologize greatly if I offended anyone. Anyway, Enjoy!
Oh and and I have a link to Rachel's outfit. I didn't nake the set just found it while looking-
www(dot)polyvore(dot)com/mh01021101/set?id=27791710
"It's not a date. It's just a stupid spy mission to help Blaine and Kurt realise their undying love for one another. Nothing to get freaked out about"
Rachel looked at herself in the mirror as she tried to calm her racing heart. She was being completely ridiculous. She was nervous for no reason, she just had to pretend to be on a date with Ethan for one night. It's not like they'd have to kiss or anything…Right? She was sure if he even tried to pretend to kiss her she would go into overdrive and die. And now she couldn't get the thought of his soft perfect lips brushing against hers. She groaned lightly hitting her head against the mirror.
"Sweetie, Ethan's here" She quickly straightened up when she heard her dad call out.
"Coming" She replied while looking herself over in the mirror one more time. She wore a black dress that cut off mid-thigh along with a pair of black high heels. The restaurant was meant to be formal and Ethan would be wearing a suit, so she would also have to step up to the mark. Her hair was pulled back in a messy style, pieces of wavy hair fell to the sides of her face. She looked different and that was key, they couldn't have Kurt and Blaine noticing them. She grabbed her bag and coat and shot her reflection a dazzling smile before skipping down the stairs. She smiled as she listened to her fathers and Ethan talk in the kitchen but that soon dropped when she caught drift of what they were saying.
"Now listen Ethan, you're a perfectly nice boy and we like you but this is our baby girl and she's been hurt before. We just want to keep her safe. And though I'm not much for violence I have a black belt in karate and will not refrain from using in if my baby ever comes home crying after being with you".
Rachel felt herself paling as she listened to her daddy threatening Ethan. It wasn't even a real date but she hadn't told anyone that. As explaining 'Operation Klaine' could possibly wreck it.
"Ignore my husband. It's just….Rachel is our baby girl Ethan and we've seen her get hurt so many times and I don't know if we can see her go through that again. She's so happy and carefree around you. That's Rachel, she's been hiding for awhile but you brought her out. We're placing our trust in you, don't make us regret it." She felt tears well in her eyes as she realised how much her heartbreak had been affecting her daddies. She never even realised it.
"I swear to you sir's I would never to do anything to hurt Rachel. I've heard about what she went through before and she doesn't deserve it. She's an amazing girl with a huge heart" No matter what they had said, to her Ethan was perfect.
She took a deep breath and dapped at her eyes before skipping into the kitchen. She watched everyone turn to look at her and thought she heard a slight gasp from Ethan but put it down to her over-active imagination.
"You look beautiful sweetie" She smiled at her dad before turning to look at Ethan. His eyes looked slightly glazed as he looked at her and she felt a heat rising in her cheeks.
"You look…absolutely stunning Rachel" She was defiantly blushing now and ducked her head slightly so no-one would notice. She let her eyes roam over Ethan. He wore a black-gray suit with a white-blue shirt and a slightly maroon tie. His hair was still a mess on top of his head but it made him look all the more handsome.
"Don't we look oh so dapper" She smiled at him and took the arm he just extended. She looked into his eyes and could have sworn they were sparkling. The gold flecks were even more prominent and there even seemed to be bits of blue in them. She got pulled out of her thoughts by a throat being cleared. She looked over to see both of her fathers smirking at her and simply stuck out her tongue in retaliation.
"So, ground rules. Be home before 1am. Don't drink or do drugs and don't have unprotected sex" She stared at her dad's in open-mouthed horror as Ethan started laughing, "Sweetie, it was a joke".
"You all suck!" She pouted and elbowed Ethan in the side, "And you! Shut up!".
"I'm sorry" Ethan turned to her doing the sad eyes that he knew she couldn't resist. She turned away mumbling under her breath at how stupid green eyes were.
"Have fun" Her dad's said sincerely and she smiled at them. She took a cleansing breath before turning to look at Ethan who was smiling at her.
"You ready?".
"Yeah…let's go be super secret spies" She leaned up to whisper the last bit in his ear and felt a sort of satisfaction when he sucked in a breath.
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Rachel felt Ethan thread his fingers through hers as they walked through the parking lot of Morso D'amore. It was designed stunningly, it opened with glass double doors, the building itself was stone. She felt the need to gasp when she saw the inside. It was dimmed slightly but not enough to make eating uncomfortable. Most of the restaurant was booths but there were a lot of two person tables spaced out with a space in the middle to dance. A small band playing smooth classic music. They approached the desk.
"Hello and welcome to Morso D'armore. How can I assist you?" The man at the desk was young, probably early twenties, he was handsome but nothing compared to Ethan. She noticed the mans gaze linger on her slightly and felt Ethan's grip tighten.
"My wife and I have a table booked. First wedding anniversary. It should be under Delaware" Rachel felt her eyes widen slightly when Ethan smiled at the man emphasising on the word wife.
"Oh, of course" The man replied turning to the computer looking slightly put out.
"Wife?" Rachel hissed at him.
"Why not? Changing the story won't make that much of a difference and that guy was giving you the eye" Rachel looked at him for a minute before a slow smile spread across her face.
"Are you….jealous?" She asked incredulously.
"I just…didn't like the way he was looking at you" Rachel didn't have time to retort as the now silent man returned and showed them to their table.
"So, when can we expect Kurt and Blaine?" Rachel questioned shrugging off her jacket.
"Well, if Blaine's on time, which he always is, within the next ten minutes" Ethan looked up from his menu as he spoke to her and flashed her a charming smile. Rachel looked around the place to realise it was pretty busy. It was mostly filled with couples and the odd business meeting or two, no families.
"This is a very couple-y restaurant, isn't it?" She got her answer when a smirk slid across Ethan's face. She simply rolled her eyes before looking down at the menu wondering what to order. The Fusilli in Sun-dried Tomato Pesto sounded good and it was vegan so she quickly decided on that.
"I think I'll get the vegetarian lasagne" Ethan murmured and Rachel looked at him strangely. He wasn't a vegetarian, he actually quite liked meat.
"I don't want you to be uncomfortable" He replied obviously seeing her questioning look. She felt her heart melt a little at the sentiment. No one had ever thought about her before when they ordered her food.
"Ethan you don-" she began to tell him it was okay but he quickly cut her off.
"It's fine. My mom's a vegan too. We always eat, at least, like a vegetarian around her" He flashed her a smile that showed off his dimple and just like that all the arguments flew out of her brain. She reached over the table and threaded their fingers together. They were pretending to be married after all.
"Klaine at nine o'clock" Rachel turned her head to the left to see Kurt and Blaine being seated at the opposite side of the room in a booth. They could see them but their view of Ethan and Rachel would be blocked by a wall of sorts.
"So now what?" Ethan asked.
"I suppose we just see how they interact" Rachel smiled at him before taking a sip of her water.
…~~…
Rachel let out another giggle as Ethan finished telling her about the time Jeff had managed to blow up the science lab.
"I have got to talk to this boy next time I'm at Dalton" She promised her laughter dying down to a huge grin.
"Yeah, all the Warbler's are pretty insane".
"Yourself included?" She was curious about just how much he let go like the others seemed to.
"I had my moments. Nearly burned down the kitchen a few times. I'm a horrendous cook" A fault, about time. She turned her head in Kurt and Blaine direction to see them laughing as they waited on their deserts. There was level of intimacy that wasn't present usually. They lightly brushed hands and most likely legs but she couldn't see through the table cloth.
"It's working" She indicated her head in their direction, a fond smile crossing her face.
"I should hope so with all the trouble we're going through" Rachel smiled at the slight teasing tone in his voice and was about to reply when all the lights dimmed. Rachel looked over to the dance floor where the man who had seated them earlier was standing.
"Tonight love is in the air. We have a couple celebrating their first wedding anniversary and another celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary. How about we get them up here for a dance" Rachel froze up when she saw the man coming in their direction.
"What the hell do we do?" She hissed to Ethan who seemed equally as shocked.
"Take your hair down" He hissed leaning across the table.
"What? What will tha-".
"Just take it down" She complied and her hair fell in waves around her face, "I'm going to hid my face in your hair and you hide mine in your shoulder".
"You cannot be serious?" She said incredulously.
"It's the best I've got right now" They both stood up as the man neared and applause rang out through the room. She kept her head down as they both headed towards the dance. She saw an elderly couple stand their smiling at them sweetly, most likely reminiscing about themselves at that stage. The music started and Rachel buried her head into his neck, she could fell his face buried in her hair and tried to keep serious. It was hard with him pressing light kisses to her head though.
"Why did I agree to this?" Rachel groaned softly burying herself further into him as they continued to sway around the dance floor.
"Because you love your friend and want to see him happy" Ethan replied matter-of-factly.
"You suck" She mumbled half-heartedly.
"But you love me" he sing-songed.
"Still suck" She had barely managed to get out a reply as the sentence rolled around in her head. Love him? No, it was stupid, it was just a crush that was it, some silly school girl crush…..Right?
"Round of applause to our two couples. We wish them the best" The music ended and Ethan and Rachel practically ran off the dance floor. She grabbed her coat and bag as did Ethan and they joined hands, by habit, approaching the front desk.
"Congratulations" The old Italian man behind the counter said before giving them the bill. Rachel looked behind her while Ethan paid, using Wes' credit card, he had made them take it and had confiscated their own cards. Kurt and Blaine were talking and laughing totally unaware that one of the couples was her and Ethan. She let out a sigh and let her head fall onto Ethan's shoulder, who in turn wrapped an arm around her.
"They don't know" She muttered while they walked towards the exit. She night had gotten colder and her cardigan wasn't doing much to warm her. Ethan must have noticed her shivering slightly because he wrapped his coat around her shoulders.
"You are just determined for me to wear your coats, aren't you?" She teased lightly wrapping an arm around his waist as his went back around her shoulder.
"Excuse me?" They both stopped at a voice calling them and turned around. Behind them was the elderly couple from the restaurant, "We just wanted to congratulate you. I think you'll last, you can really see your love for each other in your eyes".
Love. That stupid word again.
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