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A few hours later Rachel stirred and smiled to herself. Turning over she found an empty bed next to her. Slightly frowning wondering where Finn was, then a heavenly scent came in to the room. He was making lunch. She had totally forgot that they were going to do that until they spent a glorious afternoon being physically together. Spotting a football shirt on Finn's chair, she slipped in on left the bedroom.
Turning around after hearing the bedroom door open, Finn smiled at Rachel looking sleepily in his football shirt. "Well, look who decided to wake up." Chuckled Finn as Rachel walked towards him. She smiled sheepishly and then Finn opened his arms and she snuggled in to him. Finn kissed her head gently then took her hand and took her to the dining room table which he had set up for lunch. Pulling a chair out, Rachel smiled and sat down as Finn pushed the chair in. "For lunch we are having a vegetable stir fry with some boiled rice. I wasn't expecting company so didn't have much food in to cook and wasn't 100% sure if you would like this."
"Finn, it's fine, sounds lovely and I am hungry, so I am looking forward to this" replied Rachel as Finn placed the food in front of her. Smiling as he sat down to join her, they ate lunch in a comfortable silence.
After lunch, Finn and Rachel had settled on the sofa and enjoyed relaxing in one another's company. They chatted about the upcoming wedding and Rachel went in to more detail about the plans for her to sing along with Puck's best mate Jack. Quinn and Puck have a special dance that they wanted to do that was showcased in a film to that soundtrack. Finn was listening intently and suddenly Rachel jumped up startling Finn. "Dance with me Finn, I love this song!"
Finn rolled his eyes and stood up. "Rachel, you know I don't like dancing, I'm not particularly good at it.
"I know, but I can also give you a quick lesson on the steps that we are doing for the first dance that Quinn and Puck have decided that they want. That way, if anything goes wrong, you will be able to dance at least to one song." Rachel said excitedly with the cutest smile on her face.
"Fine, but if I stand on your toes, cause you any injury, then you can't hold it against me." Said a worried looking Finn.
After a quick lesson, Rachel started up the music again and gently coaxed Finn in to dancing with her. After a few initial wrong steps and turns, Finn slowly was getting the hang of the dance. Rachel was proud of him and then when the music stopped, Finn gently let out a sigh of relief. He knew his body was tense dancing with Rachel, but he done it. She gently opened the door behind her and took Finn back to the bedroom.
"Where is she?" asked Courtney, "We've tried calling her cell phone and there has been no reply."
"I have no idea Court." Replied a disappointed Quinn, "I was hoping if that we gave her a day with Finn, that she would at least meet us here for dinner.
As Quinn said that, the elevator door opened and out stepped Rachel. Looking stunning as always, Rachel walked towards her friends. "Hi all" Rachel beamed at them, "Are you ready for dinner, I could eat for four, I'm that hungry!"
"Why haven't you returned our calls? We were worried that you weren't going to make it for dinner and drinks tonight." Questioned Courtney.
"Sorry, you rang when I was in the shower, then I needed to get ready, you know what I am like when I get ready. Anyway, what is with the attitude, you asked me to be back for dinner, here I am, as promised, so let's just eat and have a last great night in New York City." Rachel responded a light down hearted.
"Right, that's it, everybody's here, let's have fun just like Rachel said" Quinn quickly interjected. "No-one is late, everyone is here, so let's get this party started!"
The following morning, Rachel had checked her cell phone and there were no messages from Finn. They had agreed when she left his apartment yesterday that she would focus on the hen party and that she would call him when she was home and ready to go to sleep. This was to allow Finn time to go grocery shopping and start on his school plans as he likes to be organised, so he can enjoy his summer without worrying about classroom plans.
Meeting all the girls in the lobby, they all chatted amongst themselves before checking out with the receptionist. Once they left the Hudson, Rachel looked back to the hotel and smiled. Who would have thought that booking this hotel would almost lead her to her own Finn Hudson? Well the karaoke bar did that, but a feeling of warmth took over her body at the memories that she has created here in NYC.
The taxi ride to the airport was quiet as the girls were clearly feeling the tiredness and as they arrived in the airport, Rachel couldn't resist dropping Finn a quick text message.
"Hey Finn, I know we said that there was no need for goodbyes, or anything like that, but I wanted to say this again. Thank you for the best time here in NYC with you, meeting you and I can't wait to see you again on Wednesday. Rachel xoxo."
Rachel then switched her cell phone off so that she could spend the final hours waiting at the airport having fun with the girls.
Meanwhile, Finn had managed to have a long lie in the morning, a good soak in the shower and went grocery shopping for his bare looking fridge. On returning home, he checked his cell and noticed the message from Rachel. Reading it and smiling to himself, he debated whether to respond. But he didn't want to be rude, so he replied to her.
"Hey Gorgeous, I knew you wouldn't be able to resist. Got most of my things to done, just need to do my class plans then hit the gym later. Hope you arrive back in Ohio safe and well and I can't wait to face time you later. Finn x"
Later that evening, Rachel had settled back in to her Dad's home and was ready to face time with Finn. To say that she was excited was an understatement as she had butterflies in her stomach at the thought of seeing his handsome face. Hitting the call button, she anxiously waited for Finn to answer. Her smile radiated off her face when she seen Finn's face.
"Sorry Rachel, I'm still at the gym, got held up doing class plans so that's why I'm looking a little red faced." Chuckled Finn.
"Well you look handsome as ever, I don't recall you going to the gym over the weekend though." Commented Rachel.
Finn let out a hearty laugh. "Well, I had another form of exercise over the weekend, so the gym workout wasn't really required too much."
Rachel blushed. They exchanged a few more minutes of chat until Finn was finished on the treadmill.
"Well I'm gonna have to go Rach, shower and stuff. But I shall see you Wednesday okay? I know you have a lot planned and a lot to get through tomorrow." Said a breathless Finn.
"Okay Finn, shall see you on Wednesday. But for now, all I want to say is… 831."
Finn smiled at Rachel. "Our old code Rachel? 831. Bye for now."
Rachel couldn't believe it. After all this time, those undying feelings that they had for each other had risen to the forefront.