The next day Sam and Rachel arrived to school together, Sam volunteered to give Rachel a ride ever morning since Puck had to pick up both Lauren and Rachel it was easier this way. They walked down the hall until they reached Rachel's locker they stopped there and Sam waited for Rachel to get her stuff and as he was waiting he turned around for a second and heard Rachel gasp. They had slushied her. Sam was about to go punch the stupid Jock that did it but then he realized that Rachel was going to need help cleaning up not more trouble. So he put his arm around Rachel's waist and he led her in to the girl's restroom. He helped Rachel take off her slushied shirt and she was wearing a pink lace bra. "Oh, Sorry" said Sam turning a dark shade of pink. Rachel also blushing mumbled something that sounded like "Ohitsfinereally." She leaned her head in the sink starting to take off the syrupy substance and he walked towards her and started rubbing her hair slowly and carefully to take off the slushie. When they took off the slushie that was in her hair she got a towel and dried her hair, she then took out the extra clothes she brought from her locker and put them on. Sam stood there watching Rachel get undressed and dressed he felt like if he saw a new side of her especially with the underwear and bra she was wearing. Sam felt like he was invading her privacy but then when Rachel was done changing she just smiled at him. Rachel really didn't mind it wasn't the first time a guy that wasn't her boyfriend had seen her like that. Sam really couldn't stand her not being his so before she walked out he grabbed her arm pulled her close and kissed her. Rachel and Sam saw fireworks when they kissed, at first Rachel was hesitant but then she reciprocated the kiss. When they pulled apart Sam looked at her and quickly said "Im so sorry." Rachel didn't understand so she just put her arms around his neck and kissed him again. "Sorry for what?" she giggled. "Nothing, nothing at all." He said grabbing her hand. They walked down to Sam's locker and they were laughing all the way there. Sam got his things then went to drop off Rachel to her first period, Finn was in that class and when Finn was entering the classroom he heard Rachel and Sam.

"See you, babe" Sam told Rachel. Rachel put her arms around Sam's neck and kissed him "I'll miss you" she said pouting her lips. He kissed her fast one more time and then left. Then Finn confronted her once more.

(Rachel /Finn)

So you're with him now he said sitting next to her.

Yeah. I guess so Sam is… nice.

Of course, since you're already over me, right? You're with another guy. Don't you get it Rachel he's using you! To get Quinn jealous because she chose me over him!

You're lying Sam would never do that to me.

That's your problem you think that everyone is so nice, and you forgive everyone for everything! You have to open your eyes Rachel! He doesn't like you. Finn whispered fiercely since the teacher had already started the lesson.

Rachel didn't reply to that, she thought 'Is he really telling the truth or is he just trying to hurt me to not let anybody get close to me because he wants me for himself.'

When Rachel walked out of the class Finn behind her Sam was walking towards her class. Finn told Rachel "Remember what I told you." She frowned at him and ran to Sam hugging him. Rachel realized that she didn't care what anyone said she liked Sam and maybe she could love him even more than she loved Finn. Rachel kissed Sam when they stopped kissing Rachel told Sam "I see fireworks whenever I kiss you."

Finn overheard Rachel say that she saw fireworks whenever she kissed Sam. Finn felt a lump on his throat like he couldn't swallow, he shouldn't have left Rachel. He felt like crying he hadn't cried in the longest time, not when Quinn told him she was pregnant not when he found out Puck was the father of Quinn's baby. Not when Rachel had cheated on him, but now he felt like going home and crying. He felt like he really lost Rachel now like nothing could bring her back to him. Finn still loved Rachel despite the fact that he was with Quinn. He didn't love Quinn, she was pretty and popular but Rachel was the most beautiful girl he had ever been with his real first love. Finn saw Sam stare at Rachel the way he did, the way he still does stare at Rachel like if they have just seen the sun for the first time. Sam did really like Rachel, who wouldn't like Rachel thought Finn. Finn went to pick up Quinn to the class she was in so he could walk her to her next class.

"Where have you been?" she exclaimed, "I've been waiting for you!"

"Quinn," Finn said slowly, "We need to talk."

(Finn/ Quinn)

"What about?" frowned Quinn.

Quinn there's no easy way to say this, but I think that we are not working out. Its not you it's me. I really mean it; I just feel like I don't belong with you I feel so apart and lonely when I'm with you, you're great and everything, but I'm… you're not the one.

What are you talking about Finn! Quinn said angrily. What do you mean I'm not the one? Are you freaking kidding me! If I'm not the one then answer this, who is? And why did you chase after me when I was perfectly happy with Sam! You should've stayed with Rachel! Not come and take me and then break up with me!

I Love you, but I'm in love with Rachel, I care about you Quinn but Rachel is my world. I'm sorry, I really am.

Finn walked away feeling emptier than before he lost a friend and the love of his life.


Rachel was in the restroom when Quinn entered.

"This is all your fault!" she screamed at her. "W-what?" stuttered Rachel.

"Me and Finn we broke up! We were supposed to be Prom Queen and King, but no you, you…..!"

Rachel felt her head snap to the side. Quinn had slapped her. "I'm so sorry." Quinn said shocked at what she had just done.

Quinn's hand was imprinted in Rachel's face. Rachel ran out of the restroom holding her cheek tears streaking down her face. Quinn felt horrible she had no idea why she did it; it wasn't Rachel's fault, but her own for letting Finn break her and Sam up.

Rachel ran into Finn, Finn saw her crying and took her hand off where she was holding her face. He saw the red mark on her cheek, "What happened?" he asked stricken. "Q-q-Quinn s-s-slapped m-me," she said sobbing.

"Oh, Rachel" he said taking her in his arms. Rachel cried and realized that it wasn't her boyfriend hugging her, it was Finn. She pushed him off. "You don't get me back," she said calmly, "I don't care if you broke up with Quinn, I'm with Sam and you have to stay away from me."

"Rachel, please, I'm not asking for more than friendship"

Rachel walked away her arms around herself; she left Finn behind her for A New Beginning.


Glee Club

Rachel sat next to Sam in Glee. She told him what happened not leaving a single thing out.

Sam's arm was around her, her head was in his shoulder.

They were good together; they were good for each other.

Mr. Shue walked in, "Okay so who has their performance ready?" he asked. Rachel raised her hand, "We do?" questioned Sam confused, "No," she said, "I was wondering if I could sing a song about recent events that have happened."

"Of course, Rachel" said Mr. Schuester.

Rachel started singing, she looked at Finn:

No, I can't take one more step towards you
'Cause all that's waiting is regret
Don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore
You lost the love I loved the most

I learned to live, half alive
And now you want me one more time

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are?

Rachel started crying, she couldn't help it. She felt so sad.

She loved Finn so much, but she couldn't just leave Sam.

She needed to be with another person to see how much better she would be.

I hear you're asking all around
If I am anywhere to be found
But I have grown too strong
To ever fall back in your arms

I've learned to live, half alive
And now you want me one more time

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are?

Rachel went to stand in front of Finn as she sang the following lines she couldn't help it,

it was exactly what he did, and how she felt, tears streamed down her face, but she finished the song.

It took so long just to feel alright
Remember how to put back the light in my eyes
I wish I had missed the first time that we kissed
'Cause you broke all your promises
And now you're back
You don't get to get me back

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
Don't come back for me
Don't come back at all

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
Don't come back for me
Don't come back at all
Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are?

Rachel ran out for like the 50th time, she felt so heartbroken, but this time it wasn't Sam who found her it was Finn.