Thanks again for the lovely reviews/comments. I am trying to update this story as much as I can at the moment, works been hectic, so I'd rather type you a chapter that's worth reading in my free time.
Wednesday was finally here. Granted they had only been apart for a couple of days, but for them both, it was a struggle after spending some time together in NYC. Finn looked up as his flight was called and patiently waited in the boarding queue. Letting out a big sigh as he started to walk on to the plane, he felt slightly nervous, no idea why as he was meeting Rachel on the other side of this journey to Ohio. Dropping Rachel a quick text to say that he was patiently waiting for the plane to take off and that he would see her in Ohio. Shutting off his phone and listening to the in flight instructions, then hearing the engines rumble, he knew in his heart that he couldn't wait to land.
Rachel had received Finn's text and smiled. She had been organised for hours so that she could spend the day with Finn once he had been checked in to the hotel. On arrival to the airport, she could see people whispering. Rachel liked the anonymity she had walking around in NYC, but she didn't get it much here in Ohio. To them, she was the girl that made it big in LA. As she looked up to the screen to see when Finn's flight was arriving, she noticed some of the local media had gathered. Letting out a sigh of frustration, she approached the airport security.
On landing, Finn's nerves disappeared. It had been a while since he had flown, but albeit it wasn't that bad. Switching his cell on, he waited a few minutes then a few texts came through. All from Rachel. He panicked a bit, just in case she couldn't pick him up from the airport. Reading over the texts, he realised that Rachel sounded a bit frantic as the local media had turned up at the airport.
Once Finn had passed security and collected his bag, a burly male security guard came up to him.
"Are you Finn Hudson?" he asked in a serious tone.
"Yes, I am sir, what's wrong?" enquired Finn.
"Nothing sir, I have to escort you a separate way at the request of the head of security."
Finn nodded his head and followed the security guard. He took him on a route which neither of them talked to each other. Finally, they reached an exit door.
"Here you are sir, I hope you have a wonderful time in Ohio." Said the security guard.
Finn burrowed his brow. "Thanks" and walked through the exit door.
Looking ahead he could see a black car and the most precious sight for sore eyes, Rachel. She ran over to him, flung her arms around him and kissed him deeply.
"Sorry for the way you had to leave the airport Finn, just too many cameras and people about and the last thing I need right now is you being exposed to all the madness." Rachel said softly as they got in to the car.
"I think I understand Rachel, but you do realise we will be photographed together at some point by the paparazzi." Finn said a little down heartedly.
"I just want to protect you Finn, protect us. We are just newly together and yes, although we've known each other for years, I just want a little privacy in my life and when we are both ready, the world will know about you and I." Smiled Rachel.
Finn smiled. He knew she had a valid point and realistically, they hadn't been together a week yet, although it felt like a life time. They chatted on the way to the hotel. Finn was staying at the Fairfield Inn. It wasn't too far away from the mall, restaurants and Finn was looking forward to it as it had its own gym.
When they arrived at the hotel, Finn tried booking in with his name, but no room was there for him! They also tried Quinn and Puck's name but no luck. Rachel quickly got her cell phone out and called Quinn. After a few words were exchanged, Rachel handed her cell phone to the receptionist. After what seemed a few minutes, Finn was handed his room key and they headed to his room.
Looking around his king suite, Finn was happy to put his luggage down and sit down on top of the bed. Rachel smiled and sat on the chair opposite him. "So Finn, what would you like to do or go and see first here in Lima?" enquired Rachel.
"Well, since it's after lunch, how about we go to Breadstix is it? You used to hang out there quite a bit if my memory serves me correctly." Respond Finn.
Rachel smiled. "Okay then, Breadstix it is, but be warned, it's just a small café in town and doesn't have a big menu." Both Finn and Rachel stood up together and chuckled as they didn't expect each other to stand at the same time. Grabbing his room key, Finn and Rachel headed out to her car.
Settled in Breadstix, Finn and Rachel ordered something light for lunch as they had decided that they were going out for an evening meal later. Chatting away about what was planned for the next few days, they had a rough idea what they would get to see and do. As long as they made time for each other before the wedding, so Finn didn't feel alienated as Rachel put it. Once they had their lunch, the decision was to go back to Rachel's dads, so Rachel could grab some clothes for the evening and for tomorrow.
Parking in the driveway of her childhood home, Rachel turned to Finn. "So, this is where I grew up and had endless evening conversations with you from the comfort of my own room." Finn smiled and they both got out the car and headed in to the house.
Showing Finn around the house, Rachel led him to her bedroom. It had changed since she was a teen, but some mementos were still around her room. From the time she discovered that she loved to sing, to the time Glee won it's first National award. Finn smiled at the memories as Rachel packed an overnight bag. Just before they were about to leave, the front door opened and LeRoy stepped in. All of them jumped as no one was expecting each other to be at home.
"Hi Dad, erm, we weren't expecting you home. I was just grabbing some clothes as I'm staying over with Quinn tonight" said Rachel with a slight nervous tone. She wondered if her dad knew that she was lying and actually going to be staying with Finn.
"Ah yes, the wedding is soon, so lots to prepare for my darling. Who is this handsome man standing next to you?" enquired LeRoy.
"Dad, I'd like you to meet Finn, Finn Hudson. I'm sure you will remember the online crush I had in my teens that concerned you. We met in NYC when we were there." Rachel said excitedly.
"Pleased to meet you Sir." Finn held out his hand for LeRoy to shake.
"Ah of course, Finn. I remember a lot about you, what is it you do now?" responded LeRoy and shaking Finn's hand.
"Finn's a teacher Dad and he helps disadvantaged kids learn music in his free time." Rachel interjected before Finn could say anything.
"That's very noble of you Finn and a good career that you have chosen." LeRoy said softly.
"Thank you, Sir, I do enjoy it, very much." Finn smiled.
"We have to go Dad, got to drop Finn off and head to Quinn's." Rachel said as she was leaving the house.
"It was good to meet you sir, I hope to see you again." Finn said puffing out his chest.
"Please Finn, call me LeRoy, and it was good to meet you too."
Rachel and Finn were almost back at the hotel when Finn turned to Rachel. "Why did you lie to your Dad about where you are staying tonight? It's not like we are teenagers anymore and need to sneak out to meet each other." Chuckled Finn.
"I'm still his little girl no matter what Finn. But I can see where you are coming from. I didn't want to lie, but I guess I'm still in this protective bubble of you and I right now. Even when the girls quizzed me what we got up to NYC, I told them next to nothing." Stepping out of the car and still chatting to Finn.
"Let's go inside Rachel, we need to chill out and then go out for a lovely meal together later and see what tomorrow brings."
Next chapter sneak peek: Dance rehearsal/Wedding day.