[DISCLAIMER] I don't own Glee.

Rachel paces the floor of the bedroom anxiously, chewing on her lip, as she always does when she's particularly worried about something.

In this case, it's college.

Finn watches her from his position on her bed.

"Hey. Rach," he calls her over and takes her hands in his when she reaches him. "Stop panicking. If we don't get into college, we'll figure it out. Together. Ok?"

"But my entire future depends on this one decision, Finn!" It totally doesn't, but he refrains from telling her. She's wearing her "crazy face" and honestly, he's a little scared of his girlfriend when she's like this, all worked up. He isn't going to disagree with her. "What if they don't like me and I never receive proper Broadway coaching and I end up stuck in Lima for the rest of my life?"

"First of all, that won't happen," Finn begins supportively. "You're ridiculously talented and they'd be fools to reject you. NYADA aren't fools, are they?" Rachel looks horrified at the accusation and Finn lets out a small chuckle. "No, they're not. You'll go to college, I 100% believe in you, Rachel Berry. Worst comes to the worst and they don't let you in? You apply next year and the year after and the year after, whatever it takes, meanwhile auditioning for every role you can. You're going to be a star, Rachel."

She's tearing up at his speech, his unwavering support. She wraps her arms around his neck and dives forward, pushing him back on the bed.

He grins up at her, enjoying this position.

She kisses him, conveying her gratitude. When they pull apart, Finn cups her cheek with his hand, stroking his thumb over the expanse of skin.

"We're going to be ok, Rachel."

And for the first time, she actually believes him when he says this. They will be fine; whether they're studying in New York, in Lima or anywhere else, they'll be together. She thinks, in this moment, that's all that matters.

Rachel does, of course, get accepted into NYADA's prestigious performing arts programme and Finn, football at NYU. Rachel squeals when she opens her acceptance letter, but her celebrations are nothing compared to Finn's, who is overwhelmingly proud of his girlfriend, his future superstar.

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