Chapter Seven

Finn could tell his mother and step dad were pissed off. He had tried to sneak in around 2:45 only to find both of his parents sitting in the living room with Kurt and Carolina. He had a feeling that Carolina was to blame for this family meeting.

Finn heard a car door close and watched Carolina run to the window. He saw Danni walk to the front door, only to be greeted by Burt.

"Danni, we need to talk."

Finn could tell that Danni had not expected the whole family to be up and waiting for her.

"I'm so sorry about coming home so late. I didn't realize what time it was. It won't happen again."

Carol smiled before standing up. "I understand, but this is still mine and Burt's house and there are a few rules we will have to go over. Not just for you, but for Finn, Kurt, and Carolina as well. First, curfew is midnight, unless we say otherwise. Also, we would prefer you guys don't drink unless you have told us and we can give you a safe ride home. Next, I know there are three cars and four teenagers. This means that it's your job to work out who uses what car and when. No fighting about it. Also, it's your job to pay for gas. We give Finn and Kurt an allowance weekly. If you guys want to help around the house, I will be happy to give you two money, but if it's not enough or if you don't want to help out than it's in your best interest to find a summer job. Lastly, Thursday night is family night. You are more than welcome to invite people over, but unless it is okayed by me or Burt, there is no going out. It that understood," Carol looked around at the four kids in front of her.

"That's fine with me. Quick question, can Blaine come over Thursday?"

Burt glanced at Carol. "Yes, we would love to have Blaine over. Finn? Any questions?"

"Nope."

"Danni? Carolina?"

Carolina eyes her sister before looking back at Carol. "Nope, I'm good."

"I'm cool. And again, I'm sorry for being home so late."

"It's fine. Just please follow the rules next time. And if you think you're going to be late, just call us."

The four teens turned and headed up the stairs. Just as Danni was about to walk into her room, Kurt and Finn grabbed her arms and dragged her into Kurt's room.

"Spill Norah Jones!"

"What? Norah Jones?"

Kurt rolled his eyes and then pushed the brunette onto his bed. "Just spill!"

"About what?"

Finn laughed before sitting next to his best friend. "Puck. What happened with Puck."

"We just talked…about us. I told him I was being childish and he said he was sorry for messing up."

"And then? What? You guys just talked and then he dropped you off at home?"

Danni could tell Finn knew there was more but she was too embarrassed to say anything. Finn had been the one to hold her when she found out about Noah and Carolina. Finn had been the one to stand by her when she needed him. Hell, he was the one who had been by her side just a few hours earlier when she was crying in Rachel's kitchen. Now that she looked back at the last few hours, she realized how stupid she's been. She had thrown away two years of growing up and moving on after five minutes alone with Noah Puckerman. That guy was like crack to her. She nodded before standing up.

"Can I go to bed now?"

Something in her eyes and the way she looked at everything else besides Finn made him a little worried, but he knew that she wouldn't say anything with Kurt in the room.

"Yeah. It's getting late. Good night Kurt. We will see you in the morning."

Danni and Finn headed out of the room before Danni quickly turned around to face Kurt.

"I need to go shopping. I need a new swim suit. Are you up for a mall trip tomorrow morning?"

"Beautiful, I would be honored."

Danni smiled before taking Finn's hand and walking down the hall. As she reached for her door knob, Finn pulled her into his room instead.

"Are you okay? Don't lie to me. I know you better than anyone. What really happened?"

"We kissed. Well, I kissed him. There was some touching. It got pretty heated…I'm so ashamed Finn. I was a fool—"

"Why are you ashamed?"

"Come on, how many times did I cry over that guy? How many times did I call you for advice on whether or not I should call him back? And then I caved in after five minutes alone with him!"

Finn just smiled as he watched the girl in front of him walk back and forth venting to herself.

"Did you enjoy it? Did it make you feel better? Are you glad you talked to him?"

Danni thought for a moment before answering.

"Yes." She let out a sigh. Of course she enjoyed it. Of course she felt better. Of course she was glad. "I love him. I thought I had gotten over him. I thought I had ignored him for so long that my feelings just disappeared, but I realize now that they haven't. I love him Finn."

"Can I give you some advice? Be careful…not about Puck. I have heard him talk about you and how much he regrets what happened. I don't think he will mess up again. At least I hope not. Be careful when it comes to your sister."

Danni stared at Finn completely confused. She knew her sister was annoying and spoiled but she honestly didn't think she would purposely hurt her. She had spent two years telling Danni how sorry she was about sleeping with Noah. She had told her over and over how she didn't realize that Danni had slept with Noah that night. Yes, her sister was a lot of things, but vindictive wasn't one of them.

"I don't have to worry about Carolina. She wouldn't do anything to hurt me. She's my sister."

Finn shook his head. Sometimes Danni could be so naïve. Danni hugged him and headed to her bedroom. It was at that moment that Finn decided it was his job to keep a close eye on Carolina before she could mess up Danni's relationship with Puck…again!