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It's the day before the Nationals show choir competition and everyone is so pumped. But today for the New Directions, it's their rest day or better to say relaxation day. The rest of the New Directions members were enjoying their day playing some video games at Cooper's living room and some of the others are outside the backyard enjoying the pool, grilling some barbecues with Cooper.
"What a beautiful sunny day to relax." Cooper said as he took a breathe of the fresh air.
"And the barbecues are almost done!" Spencer announced.
Meanwhile, Blaine and Rachel were at the guest room, finishing Rachel's application for UCLA. Both of them working overtime so that they can send their applications together in time.
"Back again to college applications." Rachel said while filling in the papers
"And you're almost done filling them." Blaine said as he peeked out behind Rachel's shoulder.
"Done! Now I'm sleepy." she yawned.
"Knock! Knock!"
"Oh it's Cooper." Blaine looked at the doorway, "Come in Coop."
"Hey! Foods are ready, you go down you guys." Cooper said as he opens the door and Rachel smiled at him and then Blaine says, "We'll be down."
"Okay. We'll be waiting." Cooper winked. "Now, you hungry?" Blaine asked Rachel who was looking at him, "Yes I am." she replied. "I know you're already tired, but later after lunch let's send our applications first and then we're gonna take a rest after that. How's that sound?" he grinned. "I think that's a great idea." she nodded and he smiled at her.
"Now let's go down, they're waiting for us." he grabbed her hand and they walked down going to the backyard.
"They're here! Let's start the party!" Cooper shouted as Blaine and Rachel appeared on the doorway. "Save that party for tomorrow Coop, after we win Nationals!" Blaine said as he puts his arm around Rachel's shoulder and everyone cheered.
The rest of the day was filled with enjoyment. After they had lunch, they played a couple of games. A few hours later, Blaine and Rachel decided to stop playing as they remember that they are going to send their applications for UCLA today.
"Now it's sent." Blaine smiled at Rachel "I hope we'll get accepted in UCLA." she sighs and he puts an arm around her shoulder, "I'm sure we will." he reassures her.
Today is the day. It's the Nationals show choir competition and everyone is nervous and excited at the same time. Blaine, Rachel and the New Directions were already on the venue, also Cooper who showed his support by driving them off and by staying at the theater to watch their performance.
"Blaine as I do love you and I like hanging out with Rachel and the rest of your glee clubbers, I'm going to watch the competition." Cooper smilingly said while driving them to the theater.
Now the competition is about to start, everyone going to their places. The Throat Explosions was the first one to perform and then they were followed by The Dalton Academy Warblers. As the Warblers started to perform Rachel looked at Blaine. "You missed that blazer don't you?" she asked. "Of course I do, Dalton has been a part of my life, you know." he replied.
When the performance of the Warblers came to an end the New Directions gathered around for some pep talk.
"We're up next guys!" Blaine shouted, "Now listen up everyone, just so you know Rachel and I are very proud to all of you-" Blaine started, "and we are really honored to be with you, each and everyone of you here. So now go grab that Nationals trophy!" Rachel added enthusiastically and everyone cheered.
"Hands everyone."
"AMAZING!" and so the New Directions begun their performance, they started off a smooth performance to a real powerful performance. Blaine and Rachel looking so very proud of them. The performance reminded the two coaches their journey from being students to have a career in New York and being back in Lima, the two of them couldn't be more happier.
"I'm so happy!" Rachel said as she hugs Blaine, eyes were teary. "I'm so happy too." Blaine hugs her back. Blaine looked at his back as he feels another body and another one and another one at the back of Rachel hugging them and he realizes that it was their glee club members. Then their hugs turned into a big group hug. "Okay everyone, let's continue this hugs session later after they announce the winners." Rachel said as they pulled back. "Let's go back there to the stage, seems like the stage crew is calling us already." Blaine said as the stage crew called out the New Directions.
"And now... on second place... The Dalton Academy Warblers!" the host announced and everyone respectively clapped.
"And on first place..."
Rachel who was holding Blaine's hand tighten her grip on his hand..
"The Throat Explosions! and Congratulations to our show choir nationals champions the William McKinley High School, the New Directions!" As the host announced the winner, the confetti were now falling down. Blaine, Rachel and the rest of the members of New Directions were jumping out with joy and now the trophy was now handed to them, the joy they had have increased and you can see the true happiness on their faces.
"So let us make a toast. Congratulations New Directions! National Show Choir Champions!" Blaine exclaimed as he raise his glass. Now they're back at Cooper's house to celebrate their victory. "And to you," Blaine turns to Rachel "it is a pleasure to coach this team with you."
"It is a pleasure to coach them with you too." Rachel smiled and they clinked their glasses. "Let's give now our gift to Cooper?" she whispered and Blaine nodded. "Uhm, Cooper?" Blaine clears his throat. "Rachel and I have something to give to you." Blaine signaled the boys to bring out their surprise. "It's like a thank you gift to you. Thank you for letting us stay here in your home-" Rachel grabs Cooper's hand, "-and most importantly thank you for the support that you gave to us."
"Well it's time for you to change your couch Coop, that couch wasn't that comfortable." Blaine smiled. "Wow, thank you for this guys. I really appreciate it. Crap, I feel like I'm gonna cry." Cooper laughed. "Now, come here everyone. Let's hug it out!"
"I'm gonna miss you guys." Cooper said as they went to a group hug. "Make sure to visit me again, okay?" he said as they pulled away. "Yes we will." Blaine said.
A few days have passed since Blaine, Rachel and the New Directions kids arrived in Lima, Ohio. As days go on, Blaine and Rachel got their letters from UCLA. They agreed to read it together in Blaine's home. "Come in Rachel." Blaine stepped aside so that Rachel can go in to his home. "Ready to read our letters?" he smirked and she waves her envelope smiling. Both of them opened their letters at the same time and the look in their faces were shocked.
"I got in." Blaine said as he looked up to Rachel who was still staring at her letter. "Rachel?"
"I got in too." she said smiling when she looked to him, "We got in!" she screamed happily and she jumped up to hug Blaine. "I'm so happy. You and me in Los Angeles!" he said as he hugged Rachel back. "Oh my god! I'm so excited! Yay!" Rachel screeched. "Me either! But what about the glee club?" he said as they pulled away and she looked away, pacing, thinking. "I've got an idea. Why don't we call Mr. Schue?"
"I think that's-" Blaine considers for a moment, "-a great idea! Let's call him."
A few minutes later, Blaine and Rachel were already in Breadstix with Will Schuester. The pair invited Mr. Schue for a dinner, since they haven't seen him since they've come back in Lima after Nationals. Mr. Schuester gladly congratulated them to their win at the competitions and he couldn't more proud for them. As another reason to celebrate, Blaine and Rachel announced to Mr. Schue their acceptance in UCLA and again Will congratulated them. "You guys are really succeeding." Will smiled. Turns out, Will Schuester got fired as the coach of Vocal Adrenaline after they lost in Regionals.
"Oh, we're sorry about that Mr. Schue." Blaine said and he looked at Rachel, he nodded at her and she nods back. "Actually Mr. Schue, the reason also why we invited you here tonight. Is that-" Rachel said and she looks back at Blaine, "-there's something we want to ask." Blaine added. "We want you again to be the coach of New Directions Mr. Schue."
"Look guys, I-" Mr. Schuester sighs. "Mr. Schue. Rachel and I are heading now to Los Angeles. These kids needs a great coach and you are that person Mr. Schue." Blaine smiled. "They need you Mr. Schue. Please go back to McKinley." Rachel begged.
"I'd be honor." Will said. "Yay! Thank you Mr. Schue." Blaine and Rachel said as they hugged Will.
"Hello everyone. It's great to see you all today." Rachel said as she walks in the choir room, she stood in front of the New Direction kids. "Rachel and I, as we stand before you, we have an announcement to make." Blaine said as he stood beside Rachel. "Blaine and I are leaving McKinley."
"What?" everyone gasp, looking shocked. "As you know, Rachel and I sent our applications in UCLA. Yesterday, we got our letters from them and we got in!" Blaine announced. Everyone happily said their congratulations to Blaine and Rachel.
"But what about the glee club?" Mason asked. "Don't worry about it. We found you a new coach." Rachel replied. "Mr. Will Schuester is going back to McKinley and he's going to be your new coach!" Blaine grinned.
"Yes!" everyone shouted and jumped out in their chairs. "Uhm. Ms. Berry and Mr. Anderson, as much as we are happy that Mr. Schue is going to be our new coach. I just wanted to say, thank you for the things you taught us. I- I mean, we are honoured to have you as our coach for awhile." Jane said.
"Aww. Thank you Jane. Thank you too, to all of you guys. You've been really amazing and as also a thank you gift Blaine and I would like to sing something for you all." Rachel said and she signals to Blaine to play the piano.
These walls and all these picture frames every name they show these halls I've walked a thousand miles heartbreaks and valentines, friends of mine all know.
Rachel started to sing the beautiful ballad.
This time no one's gonna say goodbye I keep you in this heart of mine This time I know it's never over
Blaine joins in and everyone starts to get teary.
No matter who or what I am I'll carry where we all began This time what we had, I will hold This time what we had, I will hold This time what we had, I will hold Forever
As Blaine and Rachel hold out the last note, everyone clapped and stood up to give the pair a group hug. "Thanks guys." Blaine said as they were hugging each other and Rachel wiped a tear on her face.
And so, Blaine and Rachel's journey begins anew...
The end. That was it. Thank you to everyone who have read my story. To the reviews, follow and faves, thank you so much everyone! I'm not sure if I'm going to make a sequel of this or I'm going to write a new story. Anyway, thank you!
Note: I do not own the characters and the song. To those who didn't knew, the song in this chapter is called "This Time" it is sung by Lea Michele and written by Darren Criss. The song will be featured in the finale episode of Glee.