Fireworks Chapter 4, a glee fanfic

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You just gotta ignite the lights and let it shine, and let it shine. Just own the night, like the Fourth of July

Finn braced himself at the library door. He knew that Rachel had study hall this period and he was gonna talk to her. He chose Study Hall cause she couldn't yell or anything and his mom said that he should talk to Rachel and just spill everything the same way he does to his pillow every night. He had no clue on how his mom knew that but he pushed that to the back of his head. He didn't exactly know what the outcome of his barge-in plan was gonna be, considering it didn't work to well the last time. But he was tired of worrying. Tired of going to sleep (after his talk with his pillow/Rachel) sad because A) Rachel wasn't his and B) Rachel was Puck's. That thought still left a bad taste in his mouth. Shaking his head th=o clear it of his current thoughts, Finn pushed open the library doors and smiled. Rachel was sitting at the center table just like always. Finn was glad that Rachel didn't change everything. Walking up to Rachel, Finn shoved his hands into his pocket.

"Hey Rachel." Rachel looked up at Finn.

"I have nothing to say to you Finn." Rachel's eyes returned to her book.

"Maybe not, but I have some stuff to say to you." Finn pulled the book out of her hand and sat down. He got the go-ahead from Rachel's eyes and he began. "Look, I know that I've been an ass and I know that I haven't been treating you right for a long time. But a few weeks ago, the Mr. Schue assigned us the song, I realized that my being miserable wasn't your fault. I mean yeah you cheated on me but I kinda did the same."
Rachel looked at Finn confused.

"When you were dating Jesse and I…slept with….well, you know. Me and-" Finn was getting nervous. He hadn't talked about the whole Santana things and the hurt that registered on Rachel's face showed that she really didn't want him to acknowledge it. But then she did something surprising. Rachel placed her hand on top of Finn's and gave it a squeeze. Finn gave her a small smile.

"When I slept with Santana I was in love with you. I knew you still liked me and when I accused you of cheating I couldn't shake the feeling that I did the same thing. But I couldn't bring myself to forgive you. But I was being selfish. I figured that out when I realized that you had already forgiven me for the lying and all you were doing was asking the same from me. And I'm sorry. I really am. But now its too late cause you're with Puck and I know how happy you are and-" Rachel cut him off.

"Finn. Thank you for your seemingly heartfelt apology. I'll take what you said into consideration," Rachel stood," oh and uh, you might not be too late." Rachel smiled as she walked away leaving a happy and confused Finn alone.

Cause baby you're a firework come on show 'em what your worth. Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!" As you shoot across the sky-y-y

Rachel walked down the hallway with renewed confidence. Now that Finn had apologized, now was the time to decide. It wasn't exactly an easy decision. I mean, she had Noah, who, since the beginning of Glee, had been somewhat of a constant in her life. Than there was Finn. Someone who she had been pining for since as long as she can remember. Not an easy choice. What she had going with Noah was good. Not amazingly perfect, but good. And to loose that over a boy who's temperament could change in a matter of seconds was not exactly something Rachel wanted to deal with. But being with Finn, it just felt great. Rachel knows relationships aren't based on feelings but Finn could make her feel safe and happy, like she was the only important thing in the world. Whenever she was out with Noah girls would stare and talk to him and he would talk back. Rachel knew he was being friendly, but at least Finn would just say hi and move on. Sighing. Rachel put her things into her locker.

"Hey gorgeous." Noah wrapped his arms around Rachel's waist. Smiling, Rachel turned around.

" Hey Noah."

" Hey Noah? That's all I get? I don't think so. I haven't seen my girl all day!" Puck leaned down and kissed Rachel on the cheek, respecting her dislike for heavy PDA.

"Sorry, I'm just distracted that's all."

"Well how about I come over later and help you get back on track? I remember a certain young ladies dad's are gone for the next few days." Puck put his forehead against Rachel's.

"Okay."

"Good. Come on, let's go to lunch." Grabbing Rachel's hand, Puck led her to the cafeteria. The whole way there Puck chatted about basketball and his pool business and Rachel hardly listened. They got to lunch and talked some more until Rachel spotted Finn by the door. She scribbled something on a napkin and excused herself to go to the bathroom. She hurried to the door and ran into Finn. She said a silent prayer as she headed toward her destination hoping that this would work.

Baby you're a firework come on let your colors burst. Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"; You're gunna leave 'em all in awe-awe-awe

Finn walked to lunch with mixed feelings. He was hungry and a little nervous. He knew that Rachel wasn't giving up on the idea of getting back together, but he didn't want to sit through lunch having to watch Rachel and Puck being a couple. It wasn't gross, but it hurt too much. Reaching the cafeteria Finn went inside and groaned. Not only did the lunch line reach the door, but Rachel and Puck were sitting in the middle of it all. This lunch period was gonna suck.

After ten minutes of waiting, Finn was still standing at the door. Seriously? Couldn't these mother f-ers chose and move on? They were deciding what to eat for lunch, not the next President. It's really a simple choice pick what looks the least disgusting and move on. Finn looked at his watch and casually glanced over in Rachel direction. She was laughing at something Puck had said. And whatever it was, that shit must have been funny 'cause Rachel only threw her head back and laughed of it was rotfl funny. She kept her composure like that. Watching Rachel laugh made Finn smile. Sure, Puck's the one doing it, but she's laughing. And next to her singing, Rachel's laugh is Finn's favorite thing in the world.

"Hey Finn." Sam walked by him.

"Hey man." Finn high fived him.

"Waiting in line?" Sam's specialty was stating the obvious.

"Uh no. Just enjoying the view." Finn fake-laughed

"Oh good. So you won't mind if I get in front of ya." Sam stepped in front of Finn in line.

"Oh sure. Go right ahead. Cause I've only been here for twenty minutes." Finn shoved his hands in his pockets.

"'So what's the deal with Rachel and Puck? They look happy. Quinn said Puck was in love. When I asked her how she knew that, she said when he looked at Rachel it was the same look he had when he said he was in love with Beth. The adoration, like he would do anything to protect her, like he never wanted to leave her. I guess Quinn's right. I mean she was with him and all."

"Yeah, well I'm not sure if Rachel's gonna be with him for that much longer." Finn turned away.

"Really? How do you know?" At that moment Rachel walked towards him and bumped into him. He looked down and saw a perfectly folded note. Tucking it into his pocket, Finn looked at Sam.

"That's how I know." When Same looked away Finn pulled the napkin out of his pocket.

Meet me on the bleachers

Rachel

Finn smiled as he folded the note back up.

"'Hey Sam, I gotta go."

"But you were just complaining about the long wait in line." Sam was confused.

"Yeah, but I have more important things to do." Finn turned and ran out of the cafeteria.