Chapter 6- Together

Rachel hardly noticed the time that it took for the night of the dance to arrive. She got ready and slipped out of Wayne Manor quietly, secretly hoping something good would happen.

Rachel was pretty much a wallflower. She did talk to the other wallflowers and even Max and her date Kevin, who seemed to be in awe of Max.

"Have you seen Terry? He looks good," Max said quietly to Rachel. "He made an effort to dress nicely. It's probably because a certain someone is here."

Rachel blushed. "Shut up."

When the last slow song of the night was announced, Rachel started to slink away, hoping not to be spotted. She didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings by politely declining them.

She was stopped by a hand on her shoulder. She turned and saw…Terry. (A/N No, it was the Easter Bunny. Of course it was Terry.)

He offered his hand to Rachel silently, and she took it, very shyly.

Rachel was led to the center of the dance floor, hardly comprehending what was going on.

Terry stopped suddenly, faced Rachel, and slid his arms around her waist, holding her tightly. She wrapped her arms around his neck.

As the song played, neither was paying any attention to anything but each other. Rachel remembered how they had met, then how he had told her she was beautiful and blushed slightly, but nonetheless felt bliss.

She rested her head against his chest. This shocked Terry slightly but he held her closer still, enjoying this perfect moment.

The song ended, but he didn't let her go until the music changed to a fast song. He took her hand in his and led her through the throng and outside into the tiny school garden.

The two teenagers sat down on a stone bench, the stars shining overhead brightly.

"Rachel?" Terry asked uncertainly.

"Do you love me?" she inquired bluntly.

"Yes, I do. I love you so much; it hurts if I'm not near you. And I will always love you, Rachel. Please tell me you-"

He was interrupted by Rachel's lips pressed against his.

"I love you, too, Terry," she whispered softly.

"Good," he replied, kissing her again.

She sat cradled in his arms for several hours more, feeling truly loved.

"Rach?" Terry asked after her being silent for quite some time.

"It's just something to be, isn't it?"

"What do you mean?"

"My parents found their one true love, and so have we. It's the past, present and future in two people. Something to be."

"I like that," Terry said quietly.

"Me, too."

They stood, kissed softly, and held each other tightly.

"Destiny," Rachel murmured.

"Yes, angel, it is destiny."

So…what did you think? I was almost crying, I really was. Happy tears, though. Hope you enjoyed the first installment of my Rachel/Terry stories! I have two more coming soon! Look for "Tangled" by Friday at the latest.

-iluvrobbie