DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN GLEE OR ITS CHARACTERS! THAT'S ALL FOR RYAN MURPHY!

A/N: Okay, so to clear up confusion with the ending of last chapter, I just sort of used the expression 'End of Story'. Like, Finn knew that it was done and there was no further contemplating on the situation. This fic is going to be quite long actually. It has chapters up to the 'teens. So, excluding this chapter, updates will be on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY. I changed it... So, yeah, no on with the story and PLEASE REVIEW WHEN YOU'RE DONE READING! I REALLY NEED FEEDBACK

2. News That Can't be Told Over the Phone

"Rachel, I thought I told you that you needed to go back to sleep. I meant in our bed," Adam complains to his girlfriend.

"Sorry," She apologizes, wiping the drool off her face.

"Gross," He grumbles, taking her hand and pulling her with him to the kitchen so she can make him some breakfast while he's in the shower.

He kisses her softly on the cheeks.

"I guess it's fine. It's just… today is going to be a big day for you, okay?" He looks into her eyes.

She looks at him confusedly.

"What do you mean? It's going to be just like every other day of my life. Spin class, perform, go out, come home and get nine hours of rest," She smiles at him.

She really does love him. He really just tries to make her better.

He kisses her again, "Or so you'd think. How about we skip our spinning class this morning? Let's get in the shower."

He kisses her neck, "Have some passionate sex."

She shivers with excitement.

"Get dressed up and go to Central Park where everyone will be."

He was all about the attention; especially for an event that is this big.

"Sounds great," She squeaks as he carries her to the shower to start their unconventional day.

Usually Adam only lets them have sex after shows because they can't be sexually relieved while acting. His theory is that if they are relaxed during the show, their performance will go down. Her theory is that sex should be an event that happens when one feels they need it to happen.

She never really wants to have sex much with Adam though. He's not soft and sweet how she imagines Finn would be. In fact she never gets excited about sex. Never has she since she was in high school, yearning to get to third base with Finn.

But she was just a hormonally challenged teenager then! What did she know! It's normal for a twenty three year old to be able to control his or her cravings.

She finds it weird though how she can think of Finn's large body hovering over her and get soaking wet between her legs. And if she were to be honest, she imagines that Adam is Finn when they get intimate. She even touches herself and imagines it's all Finn.

Likes she can't stop craving him; he's like her addiction.

She blushes at this as she hits her euphoria because she shouldn't be thinking of another man while with her boyfriend she's fully committed to.

What he doesn't know won't hurt him though, either.

After they get dressed in overly-fancy clothing to go to the park in (seriously, she's wearing her Vera Wang evening gown to walk on the dirty cobblestone paths?) they head out to famous Central Park.

Adam walks them right to the center and stops, causing some people to glare because it's a very busy morning.

"I love you, Rachel," He says, kissing her on the cheek gently.

She blushes because he's talking really loudly.

"And I want to be with you for the rest of my life, which is why I need to do this," He says very loudly before dropping down on one knee.

Rachel backs up a step and covers her parted mouth with her hand. Her eyes are popping out of her head and all the people seem to have stopped.

And is that paparazzi? Are they photographing this or are they just fans?

Adam's eyes light up at the attention as he pulls out the ring box, snapping it open to show the large rock. It's totally not her style. She'd rather have a small, simple engagement ring and wedding band.

"Rachel Berry, I want you to marry me. I want us to start a family and I want us to grow old together. Will you marry me?" He asks straightforward.

She doesn't respond and that makes Adam shift uncomfortably, looking around slightly embarrassed, but he just looks up with his blue eyes and locks them with her.

She feels intimidated. Like if she says no she'll have to pay.

So weakly, she says yes and forces a smile.

Tears form in her eyes but they aren't happy ones. They're out of fear.

The crowd cheers and he slips the ring on her finger

What did she just get herself into?

-glee-

"Oh my GaGa, have mercy," Kurt gasps loudly, practically ripping Rachel's hand off as he inspects the fancy ring. "Oh man, that is a nice rock!"

"I know," Rachel sadly says.

Kurt looks up at his best friend with a knowing look.

"I get it; I mean, I know you always wanted a simple ring, nothing too flashy because you're not that type of person," He says.

Boy is that only half of it. She always wanted the simple ring with that one boy; The one who could make her feel like she's the only girl in the world. Finn.

She nods softly, "But it was really nice that he bought this."

"Well yeah, I'm completely jealous. If only Blaine and I had moved our morning jog an hour earlier we could have seen the actual event happen," He murmurs, very intrigued by the way the diamond catches the light and sparkles spectacularly.

"I'm sure you'll see it in the newspaper or online. Maybe even on TV," She sighs, trying to sound happy.

"That was kind of romantic of Adam, how are you not swooning?"

"Because… nothing. It's just I always wanted a more intimate engagement, you know? Someplace private. And the ring," She sighs, looking down at the stone.

"The ring just isn't you," He finishes. "And the guy I'm guessing isn't the right one for you either. Why'd you say yes?"

She looks at him with shock, "H-How?"

"Rachel, I've known you forever. I know that you're not exactly happy," He points out.

"I am happy with Adam though. He's there for me," She lies.

He looks at her with another knowing look before sighing and holding her hands.

"Don't settle just for anyone, Rachel."

She averts her gaze, "I want this. Let's just drop this topic, okay? Nothing will change my mind. I'm going to marry Adam."

"Okay," Kurt holds his hands up in defense. "So, Blaine and I have our tickets for the flight to Ohio next week. Have you changed you mind about going?"

Rachel shakes her head firmly, "The show needs me, Kurt."

"I know, I know. But I'm sure your understudy won't mind filling in for a few days," He says.

"Oh, like I would surrender my role to some amateur," Rachel gasps.

Kurt giggles, "Oh diva, you know she can't take your role from you. The audience loves you too much."

Rachel smiles, "It would be nice to see my dads'. Especially now after this engagement news. I feel like I can't just call them and tell them. I need to see them first."

"Yes," Kurt squeals. "Please, please, please come!"

Rachel presses her lips together.

"I should ask Adam first."

Kurt refrains from rolling his eyes, but settles with one statement.

"He doesn't own you."

"He will when I become his wife."

"Still doesn't mean he owns you."

"Okay," She breathes out. "I'm going. Get me a ticket."