OMG IT'S ON TOMORROW/TODAY (it's 1am) AND I'M SO EXCITED I CAN'T STOP SCREAMING. Anywhoo, here's the next part of the story

FINN POV

I specifically made sure I was seated next to Rachel on the plane, maybe then she would finally talk to me. But the minute I sat down, the air all around us went cold and everything became silent. We both just stared awkwardly around, unable to really concentrate. I didn't want to seem like I was trying to pressure her, so I wanted her to talk to me when she was ready. I decided to not waste the time spent not talking, by writing my song for Rachel. I'm really starting to get into it when a voice interrupts my thoughts.

'So, are you excited for New York?'

She was talking to me. I tried to make the pure joy that came over me was less obvious than it seemed. 'Yeah, I'm pumped. It's gonna be awesome.' There's a slight pause. 'How about you?'

'Yeah, I'm excited,' said Rachel but I could tell she had more to say. I gave her a smile to let her know it was okay to tell me. 'But I'm kind of scared.'

'What do you have to be scared of?' I asked honestly.

'It's just we've been working towards this moment for two years, and I've been waiting for a long time to get to where I am now, and I- I just don't wanna screw it up.' She stared at the floor, looking so small and worried I didn't even realise I was putting my arm around her.

'Rachel,' I said giving Rachel a friendly hug. 'You are amazing. You have nothing to worry about. New York, Nationals, that's where you're meant to be. It would be impossible for you to screw it up.'

Rachel looked up at me and smiled. As our eyes met, we suddenly freeze and I finally notice the arm that has been wrapped around Rachel for the last minute or so, pulling us closer and closer together. We both snap out of our trace as suddenly as we fell into it. I remove my arm from the warmth of Rachel's body and we both laugh awkwardly.

'And besides, you're Rachel Berry!' I said. 'You're kind of perfect, so you won't screw up. '

Rachel blushes and grins widely at him. 'Thanks.'

From then on the plane trip is easy. Better than that, it was, enjoyable. We just talked the whole time and played stupid card games and listened to music together; it was almost like it was before... before I messed it all up. As we are told that we'll be landing soon, I decide to seize the opportunity to start Kurt's plan. There was no better time, and I didn't know if I would get another chance like this. So I go for it.

'Hey Rach,'

'Yes?' said Rachel looking at me with those beautiful brown eyes.

'I was... ahh... just wondering if... maybe... you'd... wanna go on a date.. with me?'

RACHEL POV (continuing on from above, just Rachel's perspective)

I freeze. My whole body tenses up, because I know I've been in this situation a million times before. And I know how I want to answer. But my brain is telling me not to. I go back to yesterday, at my house with Kurt after having just watched Funny Girl for the fourth time that day. He subtly brings up the subject of Finn and I explain to him that I just can't do it all again.

'But Rachel, what if this is your last chance? You and Finn have had this on and off relationship for so long now, it's bound to end sometime. It can't continue forever. And I know you're scared of being hurt again, but didn't all the good times you have together easily outweigh the bad?'

I glance at the floor, trying to avoid eye contact with Kurt because if I do, I know I won't be able to free myself. But that doesn't stop Kurt.

'I know he made lots of stupid, stupid mistakes, but you love him, and you can't risk the chance of spending the rest of your life wondering what could have been.'

...

I breathe in deeply, coming back into reality as I do, and take possibly the biggest risk of my life, scared and excited at the same time.

'Yes, I'll go out with you.'

FINN POV

I was standing on a bridge, which I still at this very moment have no idea what it's called, holding a bouquet of flower, never feeling more nervous in my entire life. All I could think about was her not coming and just leaving me standing in the middle of this unfamiliar city, in a tuxedo, looking like a complete idiot. Kurt said he told her where to meet me. She should have been here by now. I tried to think about what would happen if she changed her mind and didn't show. I don't know if I could take it. I start to consider leaving when I hear someone talking to me from behind.

'Hey,'

I turned around to see Rachel Berry, standing there looking... angelic. She was in a light blue dress that fell just above her knee, and her hair in a bun-type-thing. She looked simple, but elegant. I had never seen anything so perfect before.

'Wow,' was all I manage to get out.

She laughed her adorable Rachel Berry laugh that made my insides turn and then melt into mush. She thanked me, blushing slightly and tucking her hair behind her ear.

'These are for you,' I said handing her the bouquet.

'Finn,' said Rachel happily. 'They're lovely. Thank you.' Then she smiled her smile that has some strange power over me that causes me to smile back. She just glows with beauty. While Quinn may have been the most beautiful girl I had ever seen, Rachel was so much more. Rachel was beautiful on the inside as well. Man, I was a lucky guy.

'Shall we go?' I asked offering her my arm.

'We shall,' she responded as we walked together in beautiful New York City.

This was going to be one night, neither of us would ever forget.

That's the end. Another very rushed story so I apologise. From now on the story will be a mixture of what happened in the New York episode, and what I wanted to happen. Hope everyone enjoys New York (2x22). Thanks for reading.

Until next time,

xox