A/N: Hi there, for those of you new to fan fiction, I originally posted this story in October 2013, but decided to give it a complete overhaul, as I wasn't happy with it. I hope you all enjoy this chapter of Protecting My One. Thank for your very kind reviews, I do appreciate you taking the time.

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Chapter 4

When I got home from work a week and a half after Rachel was released from the hospital, and saw her waiting for me on the porch swing like always, my face lit up, but suddenly fell as I saw the look on her face. I ran up to her dropped my bag and gathered her in my arms. "Baby what's wrong, what happened?"

She showed me a crumpled piece of paper and promptly burst into tears. I nervously took the paper from her with a shaking hand and smoothed it out enough to read. It was a letter from the court to say, that Quinn Fabray's court hearing was scheduled in a week and Rachel was required to attend to make a victim's statement. I know Rachel was scared I was too, but I'd promised to keep her safe and no one was ever going to hurt her again. I would be strong for her.

We had found out that the car Quinn had used to run Rachel down belonged to her family's Spanish maid Maria Cazalla. Who even though she couldn't speak English very well, had questioned how her car came to be dented. Quinn just ignored her queries and said it must have happened the day Quinn and Maria were at the mall. Then one day a week or so ago, while Maria was working she found some notepaper scrunched up and hidden under the cushions on the couch and as she didn't have a good grasp of English. From what Maria could understand from the papers she could tell it wasn't good. So she took the papers to Santana Lopez a Spanish friend of hers, who spoke English fluently and asked her to explain. Santana went with her to the Police Station and told them what Maria had found, about the damage to her car. and what Quinn had said happened to it. What Maria had found were apparently pages from a diary giving an insight into the amount of hatred Quinn Fabray held for Rachel, they gave all the details of the plan to run Rachel down with the car.

There was a bit added at the bottom of the last page that made the whole thing more sinister and premeditated. Quinn had apparently been driving past Rachel's house daily trying to find out her movements, and had somehow found out about her dance recital on the Sunday after prom, and knew I would out of town that day at my baseball game. So, when she spotted Rachel on the sidewalk, she completely lost her mind. Then as though nothing had happened just went on with her life.

According to the Police she showed no remorse what so ever, about the jeopardy she had put Rachel's life in, she didn't even seem to care about herself and the trouble she was in.

The Day of the court hearing came and Mr Hummel was kind enough to give me the day off to go with Rachel. The other Glee Kids, Dads, Mom, Mr Schue and even Mr Hummel all turned up for moral support. As soon as we were seated and SHE was brought in I felt Rachel shaking in my arms, her face pressed against my chest. The Judge started telling the court what the charges were.

Quinn suddenly yelled out from the stand "Berry you are an ugly witch, going nowhere in life and whatever happened to you was your own fault I just wish you had died! You made me lose my crown when you stole my boyfriend by putting a spell on him. He loves me and begged me to marry him after we made love for the first time just a week before prom, and gave each other our virginities..."

Even as one of the court Bailiffs' was trying to make her sit-down Quinn was yelling still. "Berry made me a laughing stock in front of the whole school when my Finn told me he wanted to take a break for a little while so he could focus on his baseball game. But she somehow tricked him so he would hang around with her bad Ru Paul impersonation. No one would take my running for prom queen seriously and vote for me, I am beautiful and popular but because of that freaking midget, those idiots at school couldn't see was the perfect choice."

When she is finally quiet under threat of being gagged by the Judge, she kept winking at me and giving me looks I think she thought were sexy, but all it did was make me want to slap her lying, bitchy face. Poor Rachel was literally shaking in my arms and sobbing her heart out into my shirt, especially after hearing Quinn say that shit about us getting married and having sex.

The Judge had heard enough of Quinn's shit and ordered her to be taken out of the courtroom, but before she was out the door she yells out "FINN YOU LOVE ME NOT THAT UGLY HOBBITT BITCH WE BELONG TOGETHER, WE CAN BE BACK ON TOP, I NEED THAT CROWN…"

I just ignored her and held Rachel closer to me. I wasn't going to embarrass myself or Rachel by reacting to her. I knew nothing that came from her filthy mouth was truth.

The judge called a fifteen-minute recess for everything to calm down. We stayed where we were in the courtroom, as it was easier for Rachel's and Artie's wheelchairs. All our friends gathered around and spoke calming words of support. The judge came back and asked Rachel to give her statement in her own words and to take her time as he could see she was still upset. After listening to everything he sentenced Quinn to two months at a Juvenile detention centre as well as six months in anger management therapy. Then when she returned to school, she was to stay away from Rachel and not contact her in any way.

We left the court relieved that Rachel would be safe now and we could get on with our lives and our senior year. I noticed Kurt had introduced his Dad to my Mom and they were standing to the side chatting. He was a good man and I saw Mom blush for the first time ever, they both looked happy it would be good for both if they got together. I gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek and told her quietly he was a good man and to be happy, before she and Mr Hummel left to get a meal elsewhere.

Rach and I along with everyone else, all went to the local diner to grab a bite to eat, before heading home. We didn't talk much about what had happened in court on the drive home. But once she was settled on the sofa I made her a cup of tea, with Funny Girl playing on the TV, when I sat down beside her and she automatically snuggled into my side we spoke a bit about what had happened earlier just relieved it was all done, before long Rach had dozed off.

I hoped things would be ok now, all the drama was pushed to the back of my mind and felt my own eyes slide shut.

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Today was the day Rach was having her leg cast removed. We arrived at the Hospital for her nine o'clock appointment and forty-five minutes later we walked out after Doctor Metcalfe checked Rach over, he was happy with the way she had recovered but wanted her to try and take it easy for a few more days, "No Dancing" he said with a smile. We thanked him and left the building hands intertwined, Rach smiling her big beaming smile that lights up the room.

"Hey babe what do you think about taking a few days away somewhere for a well-deserved break before school starts?"

Her answer was with a beaming smile and a kiss on the cheek.

I took that as a yes saying "I'd need to ok some time off at work, but it should be ok, Mr Hummel knows how stressful things had been lately. The next question was where to go?"

"Thank you, baby, for taking such loving care of me."

I called a couple of friends for suggestions when we got home, Kurt was the first one to answer and after I explained what I was trying to do for Rachel he happily agreed that it was a brilliant idea and said, "His family owns a small cabin near a lake about 2 hours' away and would ask his Dad straight away, but was pretty sure his Dad wouldn't have a problem, though he more than likely would give us the 'cucumber and jigsaw pieces sex talk."

It sounded perfect, I was a little nervous about Mr. Hummel's parent type talk though, and I hoped he wouldn't get Mr. Berrys' on board too 'because one Dad is bad enough but Rach has two, two dads!

Kurt called me back thirty minutes later and said his dad was more than happy to let us use the cabin, and would drop the key off later. When they came home I explained the plan to Dads, they were on board with it and said to have an enjoyable time and be careful. I okayed the time off with Mr Hummel or Burt as he said to call him, and called my Mom telling her what we were doing. She said she was so very proud of me for taking care of Rachel and wanting her to have some good things to remember about this summer. Thankful we hadn't been given any sex talks by parents.

Rach and I went upstairs to pack, as we wanted to leave on our trip first thing in the morning. We went to bed that night happy and looking forward to a weekend away just being able to relax and have the time to ourselves.

The drive to the cabin was nice, we sang along to songs playing over the radio, talked a little but mostly Rach just kept hold of my hand and looked out the window at the scenery.

"Babe, are you ok? You're pretty quiet."

She turned her face towards me and nodded with a cheeky smile "I'm just thinking about how I will have you all to myself this weekend and wondering what ever am I going to do with you."

I just gave her a knowing look and wiggled my eyebrows at her, as my mouth turned up on the right side showing my dimple. "I have some ideas" I said cheekily, her face coloured to a beautiful shade of pink and she gripped my hand a bit tighter.

The Hummel family cabin was in a perfect spot, just a short walk to the lake's edge, surrounded by trees and we could see some hills in the distance. We unloaded the car and as it was only just before 11:30am, we took a drive to the little nearby town to check it out and pick up some lunch. after a very enjoyable lunch at a little café, and afterwards we walked around the pretty town full of colourful gardens and old buildings; we even found a second-hand shop where Rach found an original Broadway poster of Funny Girl, that surprisingly she didn't have. Arriving back to the cabin about 2 pm, we made up the queen-sized bed, made sure the water heater was turned on and unpacked our food supplies. I felt like a real grown up doing household stuff with my girl.

We spent the rest of the afternoon down by the lake, swimming, sun baking and napping. Rach was lying on top of my naked chest, her hair shinning in the sun, and spread all over her shoulders and back, I kept running my fingers through the silky brunette strands.

It was perfect the weather was warm with a light breeze blowing off the water, the scenery was just like a picture postcard, and all we could hear were bird's calling to each other, crickets and the occasional fish splashing from the water to catch a bug. We didn't say much just laid there taking in the beauty of our surroundings, for a while longer then as the day started to cool down made our way back indoors.

"Are you very hungry Finn?"

"Not really babe that burger and stuff I had at lunch filled me up, so what about I make us some of my famous grilled cheese sandwiches and open a can of soup I thought I saw one in our food box."

"Sounds great baby, then we can eat on the deck watching the sunset."

After a period of quietly sitting, cuddled together digesting our dinner, Rach left with a kiss on my cheek to have a shower. I cleaned up the kitchen and made sure the cabin was locked up. By the time I got to the bedroom Rach was just finishing up in the bathroom, I showered, shaved and readied myself for the night. We looked at each other across the room with nervous shy smiles, both with thoughts of the night ahead. I know we have been intimate before but this final step is very important to us, I know I love Rachel with all my heart and I know she feels the same, but I still want it to be special for her.

"Hi she says softly."

"Hi yourself, you look so sexy."

I gave her perfect body, clad in a short lacy purple nightie a long look full of lust. She blushed and bit her bottom lip, while looking at me with her own dark brown, lustful gaze. We climbed into bed and she snuggled into my side, I wrapped my arm around her and used my free hand to gently run my fingers through her soft silky hair. I leaned down to give her a kiss and slowly rubbed her arm that was curled around my stomach, she kissed me back passionately and climbed onto my lap situating herself over my hips, her damp panties pressing onto the bulge in my boxers.

A few intense minutes passed with hands caressing intimate areas, I gripped the bottom of her nightie, and slowly tugged it up her body and threw it on the floor. I just stared at the goddess that was sitting astride me, I stopped breathing and had to shut my eyes to keep the tears a bay I just couldn't believe that such a stunning, perfect girl was in love with me and willing to share such a special thing as her virginity with me. I could never express to her the depth of my feelings, I just knew that whatever it took, I was determined to be with her for the rest of my life.

"Finn, baby is everything ok?" She leans down to kiss me her beautiful face troubled.

My eyes open with a few tears escaping and trickling down my cheek, and I nod reaching my hands up to grip her face and look deep into her eyes, I whisper to her what I was just thinking about and how I am so in love with her I never want to be without her, before kissing her with such passion neither of us could breathe afterwards. My pants had become so incredibly tight and uncomfortable I don't think I'd ever been so hard in my entire life, it was quite painful.

"Let me help you" She whispers into my ear; my pants are pulled off and thrown somewhere over the other side of the bed. A tiny hand wraps itself around my rock-hard length and starts to move up and down rubbing over the tip, my hands have moved up to grasp her perfect boobs that are level with my face. I stretch my neck to place my mouth over a dark pink bud and suck it into my mouth, while gently squeezing the other. Then changing sides and giving the other one the same attention.

"Baby I need you inside me please" Rach murmurs in my ear.

"Oh, I love you Rach." I reached over to the side table drawer to grab a condom from the box. With shaking fingers, I tear open the packet and was about to put it on when Rach says in a sexy breathy voice.

"Can I, do it?" she takes the condom and slowly rolls it on, asking shyly, "Are you sure it will fit Finn?"

I kiss her deeply and gently roll us over so I'm resting on my arms above her. I nod and kiss her nose "It was made for you and only you baby." I puffed out breathlessly.

She just smiles and leans up to kiss me again. I push into her gently while whispering endearments and placing soft kisses all over her face, she returned the same until I pushed past the barrier and she started to cry and slammed her eyes shut "F-Finny, baby It h-hurts."

"Baby girl look at me please, I'm so sorry." kissing away her tears, "do you want me to stop?" I stopped and made to pull out; she opened her beautiful eyes and looked deep into mine, so much love and trust shining there, shook her head no and held me tight.

"Just wait for a minute please."

Tears came to my eyes knowing I'd hurt her, I kept still until she let me know it was okay to move, I rested my head against her neck and placed soft kisses there. After a few minutes Rach started to move her hips against mine and lifted my face to hers, placing kisses on my lips and wiped her thumb over my tears to brush them away,

"I love you, I'm ok now baby I promise, please keep going"

I slowly started to move my hips in time with hers and within minutes we were both panting, my thrusts were deep and firm with my beautiful girl matching me, she shifted her legs to wrap them around my waist and it changed the angle so I could go even deeper.

"OH FINN, SO GOOD, BABY PLEASE DON'T STOP."

"RACH, GOD I'M SO CLOSE BABY I LOVE YOU SO MUCH."

I could feel her clenching around me and knew she was close to the end as well. I couldn't hold back much longer, a couple more thrusts and I erupted into the condom, at the same time I felt Rach surge with her own release. We just lay unmoving to regain our breath for a while exchanging soft kisses. I reluctantly moved off my love and went to the bathroom to dispose of the condom, when I got back to bed Rach was waiting, curled around my pillow her hair a mess, but with a look of love on her face that spoke more than words could ever express.

"Hi" I said as I pulled her towards me and wrapped my arms tightly around her tiny perfect body "Are you ok? I'm so sorry if I hurt you, I hope I didn't spoil it for you" she just held my face and pulled my chin down so our eyes made contact.

"It was perfect because it was with you, I love you so, so much, thank you. You are the only man I wanted to share my first time with, hopefully you will also be my only, and just so you know Mr. Hudson, I will want to do that again and again" she offers with a cheeky smile.

I kissed her deeply "Anytime my lady whenever you wish." Then my voice took on a serious tone as I held her tight to my chest, looking deep into her eyes, "As for me being your only, you are mine as well, I will never want anyone else, and never stop loving you I promise on my life."

I sealed my promise by connecting our swollen lips in a deep kiss, knowing she could feel the everlasting love I had for her. I reached over to turn out the light and snuggled down to sleep my arms still wrapped around my One!

I woke with the mid-morning sun throwing beams across the bed and bouncing off the lustrous brunette hair draped over my chest, my arms still wrapped protectively around the beautiful naked angel next to me. I just lay there remembering the previous night with a happy smile on my face. Until I reluctantly had to unwrap myself, as I needed to pee, so I left her with a kiss on the lips and climbed out of bed. While I was up I made my way to the kitchen and set about making some breakfast, I thought it would be a pleasant surprise for Rach, as well as show her I would be able to provide for and take proper care of her in the future. 30 minutes later with a tray laden with pancakes and bacon smothered with maple syrup, fruit, orange juice, herbal tea and coffee and a single red rose plucked from the garden, I made my way back to the bedroom.

As I entered I was greeted with a bright smile and a soft "good morning baby."

"Indeed, it is, I hope you are hungry." I said and placed the tray on the end of the bed.

"Always" she said licking her lips, with a naughty look at my naked body, I climbed back under the covers, after a kiss on her pouty pink lips, I reached to pull the breakfast tray closer. Rach pulled herself into a sitting position against the headboard and reached for a glass of juice, I picked up the rose and presented it to her with an "I love you and a thank you for the perfect night."

Breakfast was soon done with leaving us to just be content nestled together amongst the blankets, enjoying some quiet time to reflect on the change in our relationship and new level of feelings for one another.

"What do you want to do today?" I asked quietly.

"Can we just hang out by the lake and take it easy my body is achy in places I didn't even know I had."

I looked at her guiltily and muttered "I'm sorry."

"Oh no, no baby please, it's not your fault, I don't regret anything and as soon as I've recovered a bit more we will most definitely be doing that again." she kissed, then cuddled me wrapping herself around me as closely as possible, I was so content my eyes drifted closed. It was early afternoon when I woke up properly to find myself alone.

"RACH! Babe, where are you?" I called a little bit of panic in my voice hurrying to get out of bed, trying not to trip on the covers as I got out.

"Finny, baby what's wrong?" I hear as Rach comes running into the room.

"I was just worried you weren't here when I woke up" I said sheepishly with a half-smile.

"Oh, baby I'm sorry." she says with a soft kiss on my mouth, "I was just in the kitchen making a picnic dinner to take down to the lakeside".

The rest of the weekend was spent relaxing by the lake or watching the clouds roll by from the porch; some time was spent talking about anything and everything. The last night was spent in bed recreating the memories from our first time as well as making new ones. Before we knew it our weekend in paradise had come to an end and it was time to return to the real world, after packing the car and making sure everything in the cabin was as we found it we started our drive home.

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A/N: I hope those of you that are re-reading this story are finding it better and easier to read, to those new readers, I thank you for taking the time and hope you are enjoying my story, please leave your thoughts in a review, I do appreciate every single one.

Just in case you are interested I'll be redoing the sequel to this story as well in due course, hope you all stay with me.