Thanks to all those who favored and reviewed. It meant a lot to me. Just a brief explanation to why I am writing this story. I'm tired of reading so many stories where Rachel is so dependent on Finn, don't get me wrong I am a HUGE Finchel fan I even cried when they broke up back in December), but I think it was time that Rachel took a stand. Well I really hope you guys enjoy the story so far.

*I do not own Glee*

Rachel woke up that morning with the worst headache ever. Every little sound made, felt as if someone shot a gun. She really wasn't sure what she did last night. She remembered that Kurt was going to give her a makeover, she remembered taking tequila shots with Kurt and Blaine, but that's it. God, she hope that was all that occured last night.

She quickly got up when she saw the time of her clock 10:37 . No, No, No. Her dads were going to be home tonight and she already agreed to go shopping with Kurt. They still had to clean the basement. Wait- Where was Blaine and Kurt. Worse- I hope they aren't doing anything inappriote.

"I'm royally screwed."

Rachel descended down the stairs of the basement to find a perfectly cleaned room. She wondered if Kurt and Blaine had cleaned, because obvisouly her and Mercedes were asleep. That's when Rachel smelled pancake's and coffee. Rachel Berry was never really one for drinking caffine ever, but deseparte times call for deseparte measures.

"Hey, look who's up. Want some food Rae?" How could Kurt be so cheerful, He drank the same amount as me. Well up to what I remember, of course.

"Yes, Please. Did you clean the basement? And how the hell are you so cheerful and sober?"

"Darling, it's called a Bloody Mary. I called Artie and asked how to make one which was quite funny because somehow he already knew about our crazy night. And yes me and Blaine cleaned the basement, but as you can see Blaine is still suffering from last night."

"Shhhh, mom please ten more minutes of sleep, I beg of you." Blaine just looked horrible. He must have really dived into a few bottles of alcohol.

"Wait, how did Artie already know?" Kurt shrugged as he sat down next to Rachel at the table, handing her a plate of pancakes and a Bloody Mary.

"I guess he was having a sleepover at my house when I called. Halo marathon with Finn probably."

"Why did you call your house last night?"Rachel hoped she didn't talk to Finn last night. She was so drunk, she probably said something totally embarrasing, like she wanted to have sexual intercourse with him. Oh Gosh what if she did, her relationship with him would get ten times more akward than usual.

"I probably was just telling Finn to stay away from the strawberry souffle I made for the cookout tonight. You are coming right?" Oh, no she couldn't go until she knew what exactly had happened last night. What if she went and Finn ignored her the whole time just because she said something stupid last night. For one, Rachel Berry wasn't afraid of anyone, but Finn had a way of hurting her even if he doesn't know it. And she was tired of mending the broken pieces of her heart back together after a heart-break. Second, what would Carole think? Carole had been like a mother to her when she was dating Finn and even after. She never judged Rachel, she even helped Rachel go shopping when the holidays came around. Rachel knew she could never hurt Carole or Kurt, she loved them like family and she would never hurt family.

"I'll go if I'm not too tired after shopping." By that time Mercedes had joined them looking as tired as Blaine was. Rachel truly felt sorry for them, especially now since her hangover wasn't as bad after two cups of Bloody Mary and a cup of coffee.

"You can count me out. I feel like I got hit by a truck. What happened last night?" Kurt shrugged but then decide to answer a very hungover Mercedes.

"Your guess is as good as mine Cedes."

"Well I should be heading home then to sleep off this hangover, I have church tomorrow and I am leading the choir. Bye guys. Thanks for the party Rachel."

"I would say that we should do it again, but I rather prefer we didn't." As Rachel said goodbye she noticed that outside in her yard, layed all of the tings Finn ever bought her when they were dating. A 'Team Rachel' shirt, a pair of matching hats they won at the Local Fair, and even her favorite teddy bear he made her at Build-A-Bear workshop when they went to Columbus during the summer. Rachel remembered all the fun they had making those bears for each other.

Flashback

"I want a bear in a ballerina costume." Rachel couldn't stop gushing about how amazing her boyfriend was to be taking her all the way to Columbus to Build-A-Bear Workshop for their two month anniversary.

"That's cool and all Rach, but isn't sort of steriotypical?" Finn wasn't really sure if that was the right way to state that, but at this point he was clueless after hearing Rachel talk on and on about the bear she wanted.

"But I do ballet , so it symbolizes me."

"Well why don't we make a superstar bear for you, and a football bear for me because those are our passions. You want to be a Tony winning actress one day and I want to play football."

When Rachel thought she couldn't possibly love Finn anymore, he goes and proves her wrong.

"Your right, how about we make each others bear and then switch at dinner tonight."

"You're on, let the battle begin."

When they arrived at the shop Rachel was more than determined to make Finn the best possible bear. She found the perfect tan bear and then went to stuff to. As she stuffed it, she was asked whether she wanted to write down a wish on a piece of paper and add it. Since Finn always knew how to convince Rachel her dreams would come true, but he never had much faith so on the piece of paper she wrote 'I wish that one day all your dreams come true.' After she finished stuffing the bear it was time to dress it and accessorize it. She found the perfect little red football outfit with the number five on it and the matching helmet. It reminded her so much of Finn so she had to get it. With a little convincing she was able to get someone working there stitch 'HUDSON' on the back of the little red jersey. After completing the bear she had the 'official' adoption certificate made of her Finn bear and was ready to leave and show Finn her wonderful creation.

As she was ready to leave, she couldn't find Finn so she decided to go look for him at the one place she thought he would be. The Food Court. Luckily for her Finn was there drinking a smoothie with another one waiting for her.

"Finished already Rach?"

"Yes, how did you finish so fast?"

"Let's just say when I saw the perfect outfit that reminded me of you, my work was cut out for me."

"Finn Christopher Hudson, if you got some ridiculous costume I swear I will never talk to you again."

"I find that hard to believe babe, you can't resist me."

"I hate you."

"I love you too Rach."

When they finished their smoothies they left to go back to Lima. At around eight o'clock that night Finn had picked up Rachel for a very special dinner at Breadsticks. Rachel decided on wearing a white halter cocktail dress that ended right before her knees. She knew that no man can resist a female in a Marilyn Monroe dress, so this was her way to strongly persuade him to give into her.

"Woah, you look absolutely gorgeous Rach."

"Thank you Finn, you look handsome as always. Where's the bear?" Rachel couldn't help her curosity.

"It's inside my truck, we'll exchange at dinner."

"But-"

"No but's. Let's go have a dinner date to get to."

When they got to breadsticks Rachel brought up the exchange every chance she got, but Finn wouldn't bulge so she decided the only way to rush the exchange was to rush the date. After almost choking on a vegan meatball, Finn noticed that Rachel was anxious to get her teddy bear, so he better give it her before she hurt him or herself.

"Here Rach, I want you to know that not only did I make this bear to symbolize your future, but ours."

As they exchanged the bears Rachel decided she could at least wait until Finn had opened his and admired it for her to open her's. She could see how big his eyes got when he opened the bag, it was like watching a kid on Christmas morning.

"This bear is so wonderful, I love it Rach, thanks." He briefly hugged her and kissed her forehead as he motioned for her to open her bag.

When it was Rachel's turn to open her bear, she quickly opened the bag and grabbed the teddy. It was a light tan bear with a beautiful black dress with gold stars all over, a fluffy gold boa, with two little bows on it's head and little black shoes. But what caught Rachel's attention was the fact that it had a gold heart locket around it's neck. She could see the engraving in the front, it said 'Forever Yours, Faithfully'. As she opened it she saw a picture of her and Finn at the lake a few days after school ended. He had snuck behind her and put her arms around her as they both giggled. She was grateful that Kurt had taken that photo for them. Rachel must have been lost in thought because next thing she knew she saw a tear drop fall onto the table.

"Rach, baby I'm sorry if it upsets you, I'll take it back if you want.I really didn't mean to hurt you at all." Rachel shook her head, she loved this gift more than anything, other than Finn.

"No, I love it. I love you. I'm Fover yours, Faithfully."

"Faithfully." Finn smiled at her then gently pressed his lips to hers sharing a long passionate kiss.

End of Flashback

"Faithfully." At this point Rachel's eyes were watery, daring to let tears fall, but luckily Kurt distracted her.

"Hey Rachel I'm going to shower up then I will be ready to go. Blaine's coming with us so we don't have to carry any- What the hell happened here?"

"I'm guessing we threw everything Finn ever gave me outside."

"I'm sorry, darling. Here I'll pick it up and you go get ready. Operation turn Rachel into a Diva is to begin in rougly thirty minutes."

"No, I mean you've done enough I'll just box all this up. You go get ready, I'll be ready by then. Thanks again for helping me."

"You're very welcome."

With Kurt now gone getting ready to go shopping, Rachel was ready to shed the last tear over that bear. It was the last thing to get packed so it was on top of the box. She had to get rid of all this stuff, but she didn't have the heart to throw it in the garbadge. She knew what she had to do with it, but what if it hurts her more than doing any good for her. Only time could tell for now.

I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. Please review, so I know if you guys like the story or not. Just send me suggestions if you have any.

Hearts and Kisses,

Starr