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Chapter 5: It's A Beautiful Night

"Isn't this a little weird? Going out on a double date...with your ex?" Rachel asked, fidgeting with the star necklace Finn got her for Christmas last year.

"Eh, not really. Why? Are you uncomfortable?" Finn questioned, taking her hand. "You shouldn't be, if you are. You're the only girl I want." He kissed her and rested his hand on the back of her neck.

"You're right, I'm just being silly...didn't you text Sam like, five minutes ago? Where are they?"

"Maybe they're doing what we did earlier..." Finn's voice trailed off, tracing her lips with his fingers.

"Finny," she giggled, kissing his fingertips, "we should go ring the bell. We are kind of on a time schedule, since the movie starts in half an hour."

"You're right, you're right. Let's go get them."

Finn stepped out of the car and came around to open Rachel's door. She stepped out, taking hold of his hand as they walked up the steps to the front door. This house was all too familiar to Finn, but as he held the hand of the girl he was madly in love with, the memories that he had once associated with this house vanished, and he rang the bell.

"I bet you anything they're scrambling to put their clothes back on right now," Finn said, causing Rachel to laugh and rest her head on his arm.

"Well I hope they hurry."

"Hey...things like that can't be rushed," he replied, smirking.

Just then the door opened, and there stood Quinn and Sam, both looking a little flushed.

"Hey guys," Sam said, a huge smile spread across his face. "Sorry it took us a few minutes, I was uh...helping Quinn with something." Quinn's face turned red and she nodded in agreement.

"Right...well, now that you're done 'helping Quinn'," Finn said, using his fingers to make a quoting symbol, which caused Sam and Quinn to laugh nervously, "ready to go out?"

They nodded and headed out the door, Quinn locking it behind them.

"You look pretty Quinn," Rachel said, trying to ease her out of her obvious embarrassment.

"Thank you, so do...is that a new outfit?" Quinn asked, raising an eyebrow at her. She had a red blouse, black cardigan, black skirt, and heels on. Not a normal Rachel Berry outfit, that was for sure. It even made Quinn the slightest bit insecure as she stood there in her flowery skirt, belt, and cream colored blouse.

"Yeah...I guess I just wanted to try out a different style," Rachel replied over her shoulder, walking towards the car.

"I like it, you look good," Quinn forced herself to say, when on the inside she was pissed off that she looked hotter than her. Rachel was clearly more talented than she was, did she have to be hotter now too?

"Well thank you," Rachel said, smiling, getting into the passenger seat as Finn closed the door and went around to the driver's side.

"I think you look gorgeous," Sam whispered in Quinn's ear as he held the door open for her. Quinn smiled and kissed him on the cheek as she slid into the backseat of the car, Sam following behind. When he closed the door, Finn put the car in drive and started driving, to a destination Rachel had no idea about.

After 20 minutes of driving, Rachel began to get worried. They were nowhere near the theatre at this point, but Finn didn't seem bothered by this, at all.

"Uh...Finny? Where...are we going? We're going to be late for the movie," she said, still peering out the window.

"We aren't going to the movies," Finn said calmly, eyes still on the road.

"Wait...where are we going? Where are you taking us?" Quinn asked from the backseat, though she knew exactly where they were going, but Rachel didn't know that.

"Yeah man, I was really looking forward to seeing that movie!" Sam chimed in, and he sounded genuinely upset. Damn, Quinn thought, he's so good at acting.

"Everyone...relax. We're at our destination."

Finn parked the car and took the key out of the ignition, sneaking a look at Rachel, and boy did she look terrified.

"Finn..." she started to say as he opened his door and closed it, walking around to open hers. "This place doesn't even look open, why are we here?" He held the door open for her as she stepped out of the car. Sam and Quinn were already walking towards the building when Finn took Rachel's hand and led her in the same direction.

"Finn, please tell me what's going on," Rachel pleaded, squeezing his hand. Their friends had already disappeared inside the building that was looking more and more like a restaurant as they got closer, but it was still dark inside. Finn couldn't help but smile as they walked up the steps, and as he held the door open for her he snuck a kiss on her cheek, causing her to nervously blush as she stepped through the threshold into the dark restaurant.

All of a sudden, candlelight appeared on a table, with two chairs to complement it. Finn led her to the table, pulling out her chair for her. She hesitated, but then sat down as Finn took the seat across from her.

"Finn, what is this?" she asked, looking around, though she couldn't see much because of the limited light.

"I have something to say to you. Actually, I have something to sing to you, that I wrote myself."

Finn took her hands in his, and began to sing.

From the moment I first met you, I knew you were the one

Your eyes, they twinkled like stars, and you shined brighter than the sun

They say things happen for a reason, and I think they might be right

Rachel Berry, would you do me the honor, of being my wife?

At this last line, Rachel gasped, for Finn had gotten on his knee, pulling a small box out of his jacket. Opening the box, he continued to sing.

You're the woman of my dreams, the one I'd spend my whole life fighting for

The woman who makes me lose my breath, the one that I adore

So make me the happiest man alive, and say you'll be with me forever

Baby they say there's no thing as perfect, but I feel perfection when we're together

Rachel began tearing up as Finn slid the ring on her finger, holding her hands in his.

I'd say that I love you, but that wouldn't quite sum it up

Because I know for the first time in my life that I'm in love

I'll never hurt you, I'll always protect you, for the rest of my life

Just do me this honor, Rachel Berry, of becoming my wife.

With that, Finn had finished his song, and tears had begun forming in his eyes. He looked at Rachel, who had tears streaming down her face.

"I'm sorry...I put the ring on your finger before giving you a chance to say yes or no," he said, sniffling a little. "So, Rachel Berry, will you marry me?"

"Of course I'll marry you Finn Hudson," she answered, without any hesitation, smiling as she did.

He stood up and pulled her into him, holding her so tight and so close.

"I love you Rachel," he whispered in her ear.

"I love you too Finn."