As always, I do not own the characters from Glee, just any original characters, the story line. Any songs mentioned will be credited.

The following morning the sun shone brightly and in to the bedroom. Rachel stretched and reached out for her phone. It had literally blown up with notifications. Last night as Finn had fallen asleep first for a change, Rachel had a thousand thoughts running through her head. She knew Finn was right. They couldn't evade the paparazzi much longer and she had selected the picture of Finn taking pictures on the hike. Her caption?

"In my life, I have never felt so content, blessed and safe. This man right here, came in to my life when I was a teenager. Now we have re-connected and I can honestly say, I would be lost without him. Finn, you are my love, my best friend and my soul mate. I cannot wait to see where our journey takes us."

Looking through the comments, she smiled at her friends from the wedding comments. They were supportive of Finn and Rachel; how great Finn is and how lovely it is to see her truly happy again. Of course, she read a few of the fans comments and smiled. A lot of people wanting to see what Finn looked like, not just the back of his head.

Finn stirred and sleepily looked at Rachel smiling at her phone. She leaned in to him and showed Finn what she done late last night when she couldn't sleep. Finn smiled.

"So, are you going to expose me to the world, not just the back of me?" asked Finn.

"I thought about that, but I didn't want to do that without your permission, that's why I posted the picture of you taking pictures last night. I want to respect you and you're wishes also Finn."

"Well, you have my permission. I could shout it from the rooftops that I am with you Rachel, although I don't think that would be safe, I'd probably fall and break my leg or something." Chuckled Finn.

"So what picture should I post?" Rachel asked whilst showing Finn their album on her phone.

"I like that one of last night with the sunset. They don't need to know where we have been just yet, so why not just post that picture."

Rachel smiled. She had the best boyfriend ever. Wait. Boyfriend?

"Finn, I presume this makes us, official. As in dating? As in boyfriend and girlfriend?" asked Rachel.

"You Rachel Berry, have always been my girl. Yes, I may have dated one or two after you, but you always held the key to my heart and I don't think I every truly got over you. So as answer to your question, yes, we are official, if you will have me that is?"

Rachel leaned in and kissed Finn firmly on his lips.

"In a heartbeat, Finn."

So, after that, Finn was exposed to all in Rachel's world. Everyone knew who Finn Hudson was. Rachel Berry's boyfriend.

The next few days went by in a blur and Rachel had all her work commitments completed, Finn had been hanging out with Tim but told him to dress casually, none of that smart stuff. He just wanted Tim to feel at ease and that he could show him L.A without being hassled also.

Finn had to go to some clothing stores as he was fed up wearing the same clothes he had brought from home. Yes, they were all laundered, but he wanted a change. So, he browsed the store casually with Tim chatting away.

"Finn?" a woman's voice asked.

Finn looked up. "Yes?"

"Ah Finn I thought it was you. It's Santana. From Quinn's wedding?"

Finn smiled and hugged Santana. "Good to see you chick, how are you?"

"More to the point how are you Finn? Exposed to the world can't be easy." Replied Santana with curiosity.

"I was the one that suggested it, can't creep around, can we?" chuckled Finn.

"That is very true Finn, looking forward to Vegas tomorrow?"

"We are. I'm driving down with Rachel as she's had an unexpected appointment creep in tomorrow morning, so we will be leaving after that."

"Forever a workaholic is Rachel." Laughed Santana. "But I will let you get on with your shopping and I will see you both tomorrow."

"Thanks Santana, see you tomorrow." Finn waved Santana off and apologised to Tim for waiting.

"Are you ready?" said an excited Finn to Rachel when he picked her up from her meeting.

Rachel laughed. She loved Finn's enthusiasm.

"Of course. I'm excited to spend more time with my friends and of course you. Just feels we haven't seen much of each other these past few days." Sighed Rachel.

Finn rubbed her knee. "I'm still here, it's fine. We both knew you'd be busy. Tim's kept me entertained showing me the sights of LA. I've done a bit of shopping and of course had a look on social media to see what's happening in the world."

"Anything exciting been happening?" asked Rachel.

"Well, I've heard that Rachel Berry has a new boyfriend, that she's very much in love with him and that they are eloping when they get a chance." Laughed Finn.

"Wait, seriously?" asked Rachel.

"C'mon Rachel, you know what rumours are like. They don't know we are going to Vegas to meet friends, they all assume we are eloping. Getting married by Elvis himself." Finn grinned.

They chatted a lot throughout the journey to Vegas. Hopes, dreams, fears, wants, needs. Most of all, how much fun that they were going to have in Vegas.

Arriving at the hotel, Finn and Rachel checked in, went to their room and Finn crashed down on the bed. Driving that distance without stopping had tired him out so Rachel let Finn sleep for a while. She went to the lobby to meet Kurt and he was confused when Finn wasn't by her side.

"Its okay Kurt, he is here, just having a sleep after driving solidly to get here at a reasonable hour."

"Phew Rachel, had me worried so you did. Was it a safe journey?" Kurt asked.

"Yes, very in depth as well. We talked a lot and learned more about each other, not that we needed to learn much more." Rachel's voice trailed off.

"Ewwwww. I do not need to know the sordid details of your love making Rachel." Laughed Kurt. "But I'm glad that you are happy. My dad text me earlier, he proposed to his girlfriend that he has been dating this past year and she said yes."

"That is fantastic news Kurt, means we have another wedding to attend to!" said Rachel excitedly.

"The planning, the details, oh I so can't wait to help him Rachel. He's finally found someone that he is happy with after mum. Anyway, can you be back down in the lobby say for about 730? So, we can all hang out and grab dinner. Table is booked so you can let Finn sleep on a little bit more."

Rachel nodded and then hugged Kurt and headed back to the hotel room. Opening the door to 1905, Rachel smiled as she seen Finn had made himself more comfortable and was snoring softly. Watching him sleep, Rachel had this sudden rush of emotion throughout her body. Yes, she is indeed in love with Finn Hudson. Then that emotion was tinged with a little sadness as she knew once they arrived back home on Monday from Vegas, she only had one more day with Finn before he had to head back to NYC. Rachel smiled softly then went to the bathroom to have her shower in hope that she wouldn't disturb Finn.

Stepping out the shower and opening the bathroom door Rachel nearly jumped out her skin. Finn was standing at the other side dancing on the spot.

"Quick Rachel, I am about to burst."

Rachel quickly moved out the way closing the bathroom door behind her and chuckling. Poor Finn. The running of water couldn't have helped the situation. After a few minutes, Finn reappeared from the bathroom.

"Much better. What have I missed?" laughed Finn.

Rachel smiled. "Nothing much. I met up with Kurt and then had a nice hot shower. Only thing that was missing was my handsome boyfriend who was out cold on the bed" smiled Rachel.

"Sorry." Finn's voice trailed off. "I was clearly more tired than I initially thought."

"No need for apologies Finn, we are just doing dinner first tonight and we will see where the night will take us all.

That evening, the friends sat and chatted away whilst enjoying dinner together. They did notice that they were gaining a little attention due to Rachel being there, but no one approached the group which they were thankful for. They could see people whispering and talking, but in all honesty, they were used to the attention anytime Rachel joined them. They all decided that they would venture out tonight for a few hours and generally have fun.

The next day, having fun in Vegas, they decided that they would have some fun gambling. They all agreed that they should support each other by not over spending and having a limit that they must adhere to.

Finn wanted to sit at the poker table. He said if he played one hand then he could say that he experienced poker in Vegas. But he caught the bug of the play and continued to be quite successful at it. They were doing a poker tournament and Finn had qualified to sit at the final table. He began to wonder if he had bitten off more than he could chew. The friends floated nearby making sure that Finn was fine. He signalled that he was okay. The friends continued to have fun in the casino when they heard a little commotion. They quickly gathered and noticed that the poker table had pretty much cleared apart from Finn and another player.

Looking at the cards that had been dealt on the river, JQK of hearts, for those who understood poker, they knew the types of hands that would guarantee a win. But Finn, Finn had his poker face on good. He knew that he had a brilliant hand but need to wait and see what was going to drop on the next few cards and what the other player placed as bets. Both players checked, and the next card dropped. Eight of clubs. Finn could see a slight hesitation in the other player but knew that they would continue to the end.

"Raise you $500." The poker player said.

Finn really wanted to let out a loud sigh. But he made it look like he was contemplating agreeing to the raise, but he knew he was going to win this hand and potentially the game and the tournament jackpot.

'I will see your $500." Replied Finn.

The dealer then put down the last card. Queen of Spades. Finn then knew that this game was going to be down to the wire. He was second guessing that if anything, the player would have a full house. Finn wasn't worrying in the slightest.

"All in." The poker player said.

Finn looked at him and then called him. The dealer then looked at the other player as they turned over their cards. Finn looked up and seen their cards. As he suspected they had a full house with three Kings and Two Queens. The friends looked at Finn downhearted. That was a great hand and one that was quite hard to beat. Finn then winked at his friends who then suddenly became rather interested to see Finn's hand. It felt like slow motion watching Finn turning over his cards.

Ten of hearts. Ace of hearts. Finn had a royal flush. His smile broadening and breaking in to his huge grin his friends started to celebrate. Finn had won the tournament. The other player smiled and congratulated Finn and shook his hand.

Rachel and Santana then walked back towards the friends as they had been to the ladies and missed the outcome. Finn walked directly up to Rachel scooped her in to his arms and kissed her passionately. Breaking free from their kiss. Finn smiled.

"I won the tournament."

"Wait. What? Seriously? Finn that money will change your life." Rachel said excitedly for him.

"I know it will and I already know where some of it is going to." Finn replied. But before he could tell her his plans, he was taken away by the Casino's manager to get photographs and to discuss his winnings of $1 million dollars.

Next chapter: Finn tells Rachel and their friends what his plans for some of his winnings are for and they head back to L.A and say their goodbyes