Chapter 6: Protecting my one.
A/N: I'm sorry for the mix up with this chapter I was getting ahead of myself with posting and somehow left out half of this chapter.
Glee club was competing at sectionals in Toledo, everyone was super pumped and excited, we knew we would look and sound fantastic. Our set list was a timeless classic; according to Mr Schue, he had picked songs from my favourite 80's band, Journey.
We were the last group to preform, we started our set with a medley of 'Don't stop believing, (the first song I sang in glee club), Anyway you want it and Loving touching squeezing'. Rachel and I finished up with an emotional duet of 'Faithfully', the song we'd sung at prom.
The audience went wild, jumping, screaming, clapping and cheering, the minute we finished singing, we grabbed each other's hand and moved off stage to join our team mates to wait for the judge's decision. After what seemed hours the three competing teams were called back on stage. When the winners were announced as NEW DIRECTIONS from WILLIAM MCKINLEY HIGH IN LIMA, everything went crazy. We were jumping up and down hugging each other, Mr Schue was wiping proud tears off his face. I knew the minute we started singing we had won, and laughed out loud when the judge handed us our trophy which was taller than Rachel.
We couldn't wait to get to school on Monday and show all the others that Glee club was cool, hoping the teasing and bullying would stop.
The bus ride home was full of singing, laughing and everyone talking at once about how good it felt to be winners, it was the first time in 16 years that our school had competed and won at that competition, the next one was regional's sometime after Christmas break. I was so happy and proud of my little group of friends, Rach was cuddled up next to me our hands entwined in my lap, and I had my other hand wrapped around her tummy playing with the ends of her hair. She dozed off after a while, a soft contented smile her little face making her look so relaxed, "I whispered I love you babe" and kissed the top of her head she just snuggled a bit closer. The rumbling of the bus rocking me to sleep as well a short while later.
The Monday after our big win Principal Figgins organised an assembly last period, to show the rest of the school how talented we are in the glee club. We performed the exact same way we did on Saturday, costumes and all; the reaction wasn't as bad I was expecting, there was some cheering and clapping from some kids, jeering and rude comments from the hockey jerks and some football jocks, but at least no one slushied us. Not that I was concerned with negative comments anyway we had a ball.
The only thing that made me a bit apprehensive was the menacing looks Quinn was projecting Rachel's way. I kept a tight hold on her the whole time we were on stage, I'm not sure if Rach noticed but I know Kurt and Mercedes did because after we left the stage they came up to me and said quietly they noticed the looks, and were prepared to do what was still, obviously necessary to keep Rach safe, I nodded my thanks, asking Mercedes to go with Rachel to the locker room when she went to change her clothes. I waited outside with Kurt in the hall just chatting until the girls came out, before walking Rach to lunch.
It was time to start our college applications; I had sent applications to quite a few of the colleges in New York, mainly ones that had a good sports program, I was particularly keen on N.Y.U and was really hoping to be accepted there. Rach had been busy making her audition videos for her own applications to her choices of colleges that were focused on a musical/theatre program.
Thanksgiving was only a week away and our two families plus Kurt and Burt had planned a big celebration dinner at the Berry's. We all had a lot to be thankful for this year and everyone was busy Mom, Hiram, Kurt and Rach had the food all planned and have been busy preparing in advance. There had been no further communication from Q which Rachel and I was very happy about. On Thanksgiving Day, the house smelt incredible I don't think I'd ever seen a bigger turkey; the dining table was creaking under the weight of it and all the different side dishes and desserts. After we had gone around the table and everyone had expressed what they were thankful for we dug in. The meal was eaten with lots of talk and laughter but most of all love as we all had someone there who was meant the world to us. Kurt had found someone to love now; he and Blaine had become a couple a few weeks after prom, I was so pleased for him, we would probably end up as brothers soon, because Mom and Burt were happily in love and as cute as a couple of teenagers.
It would be great for them both as Kurt and I are both hopefully leaving Lima after graduation. Kurt has been placed on a short list for acceptance, at the best fashion design school in New York and I know Blaine wants to go to law school there. Which means him; Kurt, Rach and I could share an apartment when we get there.
The idea excited me as being an only child growing up I'd always wanted a brother, Puck didn't really count because we were nearly in high school when we met and he was always pushing me to be someone I wasn't, I think neither of us having a Dad at home is what drew us together, anyway we bonded and have been best friends ever since, though lately we have been distant because I joined glee, I know he is super talented on guitar and is a decent singer, I told him he would have a lot of fun, but after asking a couple of times to join I gave up.
After lunch was eaten and dishes done us kids left the adults to themselves and disappeared to the basement to watch a movie. I settled comfortably on the sofa with Rach in my lap, her arms wrapped around me.
"Hey guys, you know as we're all hoping to be accepted at a New York college? What do you all think about sharing an apartment?"
Kurt's eyes lit up and he clapped his hands in excitement "I insist I get first dibs on decorating… Oh my, Blaine will be so excited, excuse me while I'll text him the news."
He ignored Rach and I then, as he started to excitedly text Blaine with the plan. Rach and I just looked at each other and smiled our special contented smile, snuggled closer together and watched the movie.
The week after Thanksgiving Mom and Burt told Kurt and I they wanted to move into together, and as Burt's house was bigger it was the better choice, and as soon as possible we would sell ours, I was fine with the idea as I was living at Rachel's most of the time, and planning on moving away after graduation anyway, so I told Mom if she was happy so was I.
Life was hectic with school, work, my fitness program and Rachel. Christmas was in the air, it was my favourite time of the year I was so looking forward to taking Rachel around town to show her all the beautiful lights, find and decorate a tree and all the rest of it. Rach was excited with the idea as well. Because as her family is Jewish they didn't celebrate Christmas like we do. I wanted to learn about Hanukkah because I knew it was important to Rach to maintain her beliefs, I was excited about the gifts that were given over the 8 days of Hanukkah, I would be able to spoil Rachel with lots of little ones as well as an extra special one on Christmas day.
Our parents have pooled resources and decided to invest in one for us so we don't have the worry and can focus fully on college. Rachel and Kurt have been spending a lot of time online searching apartment listings in New York, they managed to find a three bedroom, two-bathroom loft, with a big living room and separate kitchen/dining area. The complex also has a secure parking garage and 24-hour video security in a good area of Manhattan. All our schools will be reasonably close together, it was ideal and not too far from a public park; we are so looking forward to seeing it.
The excitement grows more and more every time I think about, I will be sad leaving Mom in Lima, as we were all the other had for 17 years, but when I think about the next step in my life I know it's the right thing for me I can't wait to start my life with Rach and my two best friends, besides she has Burt now so I know she will be ok.
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I wanted to do something extra special for Rachel's 18th birthday in December. I was hoping to take her to a show and dinner somewhere nicer than Lima; I looked online at the theatre in Dayton, which is about an hour and a half away and saw they had a production of West Side Story the night before her actual birthday, I went ahead and booked tickets and went to find Dads to explain my plan. They were happy with my plan, and even offered to book and pay for a motel room.
There were only a couple of weeks of school left before Christmas break, and we were busy in Glee club deciding on our set list for Regionals. The theme for competition this time was a Retro theme, so everyone was throwing around ideas, and singing their favourites every practice. Mr Schue said he would take everyone's choices into consideration and make a final decision before Christmas so we could practice over break.
I found Rach at her locker after gym on Friday, I was looking forward to the kisses and hug that she usually greets me with, but instead I received a teary eyed, upset girlfriend.
"Babe what's wrong?"
She immediately, burrows into my chest, I wrapped my arm tightly around her petite body while brushing her hair away from her face, so I could look in her eyes. All she did was thrust some papers into my hands and cry softly against my shirt, I pulled back a little still holding her to look at what had obviously upset her.
"The Fuck…?"
They were photos of me in my sectionals outfit after the assembly kissing Quinn, a wedding invitation, a wedding shot of me and her outside a church, one of a newborn baby clearly showing the name tag that said Baby Hudson, and a couple of a gravestone, partly covered with snow, scattered with a few withered roses and the words,
RACHEL BERRY
1994-2012
WHERE YOU BELONG
MISSED BY NO ONE
MAY, YOU NEVER REST IN PEACE!
"WHAT THE FUCKING HELL! Babe you know I never kissed her, oh my god she is freaking insane, and what does she mean with this gravestone?"
Through loud gulping sobs Rachel stutters out, "O-Oh, F-Finny why does she h-hate me so much, I k-know you didn't kiss her, and I you only love me, but I thought she had gotten over things, and the fact she has already been in detention, I hoped it would all stop, what are we going to do? Will she ever leave us alone?"
I just kissed her cheek and cuddled her closer while whipping out my phone. "Yeah hi, I need to speak with Det. Jackson right away please, this is Finn Hudson calling…. Hi, can you please meet us at Principal Figgins office at McKinley high school ASAP? Rach has received some stuff from Quinn Fabray and is very upset…, Ok thanks see you soon."
I calmed Rachel down and asked her where she got the photos from.
"One of the office ladies gave it to me, probably thinking it was important because it is an official looking envelope with my name typed on the front sent to the school office in the mail. I had no idea what was in it so I opened it, thinking maybe it was from one of the colleges I'd applied to."
After Rach finished speaking she burst into tears again "Finny I'm so frightened, I don't want to die."
"I promise I won't let anything happen to you baby please believe me, I love you and only you for ever remember."
She just sniffled and nodded her head, I used my thumb to wipe away her tears with a kiss on her cheek for each one that had fallen.
"Come on baby lets go and give this garbage to Det. Jackson and he can hopefully throw her ass in jail and put an end to this shit!"
Det. Jackson met us with a grim look and when I handed him the envelope his eyes went wide and his face hardened, and told Figgins to get Quinn Fabray in the office NOW! Det. Jackson said he would see us at home later that day. We gathered our stuff and walked with arms around each other to my truck.
As soon as we got home I made Rach get into bed and have a nap all this stress was not good for her, I was getting very worried as she wasn't her normal happy chirpy self, on the surface she was ok but I could tell she was really scared. I was too, there was no way my future was going to be without her, and even though we are young, she is my soul mate and the love of my life and I am not going to let some crazy deluded bitch take her away from me!
Dads came home about ten minutes after Det. Jackson arrived and were visibly upset at the photos he showed them, you could tell they were so obviously photo shopped.
"Surely there is something you can do about this insane girl, I thought there was a no contact clause in her good behaviour bond, she is obviously in breach of that."
Det. Jackson said another officer had been sent to pick up Quinn, as she wasn't at school when they tried to find her before. She would be spoken to but he was very apologetic when he said that there was not much that could be done unless Rachel was physically hurt.
I jumped up yelling "WHAT DO YOU MEAN, SHE HAS ALREADY NEARLY KILLED HER. HOW MUCH MORE FUCKING PHYSICAL DANGER DO YOU NEED AS PROOF THAT THIS CRAZY BITCH IS TRYING TO GET RID OF RACHEL?"
A terrified scream emanated from Rachel's room and I rushed in to find her thrashing about tangled in her sheets and blankets screaming for me and with sobbing breaths calling out,
"FINN PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME, I LOVE YOU, NO YOU CAN'T HAVE HIM, HE LOVES ME, DON'T HURT HIM, PLEASE LEAVE US ALONE, I DON'T WANT TO DIE, FINN, finnny, finnny…."
All I could do was very gently grab a hold of her and speak softly in her ear "Rach, baby girl, wake up please it's your Finny, I love you, I'm not going to leave you ever, please baby just wake up for me."
It took about ten minutes for her to calm down and wake up enough to find me, her dads and Det. Jackson watching her with the same worried look.
"Can't you see what this shit is doing to her," I was trying not to raise my voice and frighten the delicate girl in my arms, any more than she was already was, she was holding onto me for dear life her little fists turning white from the force she was gripping my shirt with.
Det. Jackson just nodded and apologised, I responded in a curt tone "this was not your fault, it was all on Quinn so why can't we do anything to just lock her crazy ass up, and throw away the damn key so we can end this shit once and for all."
I told Rachel a bit later, I had thought about going to see Quinn and try to get her to understand once and for all that I wasn't going to get back together with her and that I never loved her, she needed to just get over me, we only dated for 4 months and were never suited for each other, so why is she holding on so tight?
My future is in New York, so why would I want to stay in Lima? Rachel wasn't in favour of the idea but was willing to try anything to get her to stop harassing us I spoke to Det. Jackson and told him what I wanted to do he was a bit wary but gave his ok only if himself and another officer was present in the room.
We organised to have the conversation on the Sunday afternoon a fortnight before Christmas; I met Det. Jackson and Officer Davidson at the station and followed them in my truck, we drove to HER house, my hands were shaking not with nerves but tension because if she tried anything or implied anymore harm or distress to Rachel I was going to explode. I wasn't going to listen to her crap she was going to hear what I said and really listen because this ends NOW! She leaves us alone. Her mom opened the door to the three of us and invited us to sit at the dining room table.
She comes bouncing down the stairs with a beaming smile and a delighted tone to her voice "Finn sweetheart, you came I knew you would come to your senses and put the ugly troll back under the rock she came from."
As she is spewing all this shit from her mouth she is trying to hug and kiss me.
"GET AWAY FROM ME! YOU ARE GOING TO LISTEN AND REALLY HEAR WHAT I HAVE TO SAY QUINN. I DON'T LOVE YOU I NEVER DID, AND I'AM NEVER EVER GETTING BACK WITH YOU, I LOVE RACHEL WITH ALL MY HEART AND NOTHING WILL EVER CHANGE THAT, SHE IS THE ONLY ONE. DO YOU UNDERSTAND?
YOU WILL STAY AWAY FROM US AND STOP WITH THE FUCKING FAKE PHOTOS AND STUPID LETTERS AND ALL THE OTHER SHIT YOU KEEP PULLING. I DON'T WANT YOU. BUT EVEN IF I WASN'T WITH RACHEL I STILL WOULDN'T WANT YOU EVER, I DON'T LIKE YOU, YOU NEED SOME SERIOUS HELP!"
Her expression transformed and she just looked at me with hard cold eyes and her mouth pulled into a tight line and says in a soft but menacing voice. "She deserves everything that happens to her, and you know I'm not even sorry I just wish she had died. You know it's her fault I lost my crown and was made to look ridiculous, and because of the bitch gloating that she stole my man, it caused me to fall from the top of the social ladder straight to the bottom and I lost my crown."
I couldn't believe what utter garbage I was hearing, everyone was just as shocked as I was, I couldn't stand another minute in that room so full of unwarranted hate, her mom was in tears and kept mumbling, asking herself where she went wrong with Quinn. I just shook my head and walked out. I was staggered at the amount of hate one person could hold against another over a plastic piece of shit.
I needed to see Rach to hold her and never let her go because if there was no Rachel Berry in this world, there'd be no Finn Hudson either. I refused to live without my heart. As soon as I got home I found Rach curled up in the armchair looking out the window, I rushed over to her, picked her up and crushed her to my chest, tears pouring down my face, whispering into her hair, "I love you and was never letting you go, I would die before I let anything ever happen to you Rach."
She gasped in terror at the thought of me not being on this earth and was sobbing so hard my shirt had stuck to my chest with her tears.
"I need you babe I need to know you are here and are mine for ever."
"Oh, baby I need you too I'm never going anywhere, please can we go upstairs I need you Finn, I can't bear to think of my life without you."
We kissed deeply and I carried her upstairs, threw her on her bed, as she bounced on the soft pink quilt she let out a tearful giggle, I kissed her again till we were both breathless. Then I proceeded to show her just how much she means to me and how I intend to be hers and only hers until the end of forever.
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The day of my birthday surprise for Rach had arrived I was so excited, I left her a note on her pillow attached to a red rose, that morning asking her to pack an overnight bag with a good dress and whatever else she needed, for a night away and that I would pick her up straight after my shift at the shop finished. Burt knew what I was planning so with a smile and a wish for a good night, let me go a bit earlier. I rushed home as I pulled into the driveway I spotted her on the porch, bouncing up and down with excitement, next to her a pink suitcase, I'd already packed mine and put it in the truck this morning.
"Hey there beautiful, how's my best girl" I said as I jumped out and ran up the driveway to collect her in my arms and spin her around leaving a wet kiss mark on her cheek.
"Oh, Finny I'm just so excited where are we going,"
I just chuckled at her and pressed my lips against hers, running my tongue over her lips to gain access to her warm moist mouth, "Calm down baby girl, we will be there in an hour or so."
"Well let's get going then mister."
"As you wish my lady, your carriage awaits" I bent down to pick up her suitcase and grabbed her around the waist with my other arm and took off at a run down the driveway, Rachel giggling the whole time.
The whole drive she was trying to get the destination out of me, "Where are we going I hope I packed the right clothes, Finny please tell me."
I just shook my head and told her to be patient; she pouted at me, which just made me laugh, "Babe stop asking, we will be there soon."
We arrived at the Sheraton Gardens Motel in Dayton about 5.30pm, after we made our way to our room we just collapsed on the king size bed, I pouted at the size of the bed and Rachel noticed, and immediately became worried.
"Baby what's the matter?"
"This bed is so big I'm afraid I might lose you in it."
"Oh, Finn we will work something out, she figured out then that I wasn't seriously upset, slapped my shoulder laughing, and pulled me in for a deep kiss that went straight to my pants.
"Babe if you keep kissing me like that we won't get to the rest of my surprise." I pulled her up from the bed and with a playful slap on the butt pushed her towards the bathroom, "go and make yourself beautiful, Oh, wait…"
"What Finn?"
"Just maybe put a dress or something on you are already beautiful, or maybe no dress? Let's just stay in here naked the whole night can we please?"
I pouted again, with another musical giggle, and kiss on my lips, she skipped off to shower and change. I lay back against the pillows and thanked my lucky stars that the most beautiful, talented, perfect girl in the world who is at this very minute singing faithfully in the bathroom was all mine forever. I showered and shaved and dressed in my suit. Rachel had put on a light blue, low cut dress that showed her boobs enticingly, and ended at her mid thighs, heels that gave her about 4 inches of extra height, and a white wrap, she had left her beautiful silky hair down, and used a small amount of makeup, she didn't need any, I've told her many times before she was perfect just the way she is.
"Oh man, baby you are stunning happy 18th birthday."
"Thank you, Finn, this is the best birthday ever, I love you."
Dinner went well, it was all so grown up, the food was fantastic, we really enjoyed it, she still hadn't figured out my surprise by the time we got to the theatre, but when she saw the billboard advertising, WEST SIDE STORY in lights she nearly, burst with excitement. Gripping my hand extra tightly and looking at me with eyes so full of love.
"Surprise, I said with a shrug as I kissed her cheek."
"Oh, Baby thankyou it's one of my all-time favourite shows, I love you Finny, remind me to show you how much later." She kissed me again and pulled me by the hand into the theatre to find our seats.
The show was fantastic; Rach sang along to every single song she was so happy. It made me happy to know I could do this for her, it was only a small part of what I wanted to give her, but it was a start. When we get to New York in about five months' time and our lives really begin I hope to give her everything, she wants, but I will settle for an engagement ring for starters. The night got even better when we got back to our motel room and I reminded her of the thankyou she promised me.
"I did promise didn't I" she says huskily it didn't take long for our clothes to be discarded and our lips engaged in a passionate work out, our hands found purchase in each other's hair and our limbs tangled together. Our bodies became one and began moving in time, meeting thrust for thrust. Our lips slowly moving over each other's faces, necks and chests, her nails raking along my back her legs locked around my hips. Heels pressed into my butt, uneven teary breathing, and voices screaming each other's names in the height of passion then finally falling off the edge together. Lying satiated and exhausted until our heart rates slowed down to normal speed, whispered words of love, and then the sweet embrace of slumber. Everything was all okay with my world; I refused to ever let anyone or anything tear this feeling of oneness apart.
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Christmas was in a week and Rachel hasn't been able to control her excitement, she has been so happy to go Christmas gift shopping with Kurt, Blaine, Tina and Mercedes.
She said she even found a couple of special gifts for me, but said "I would have to wait", no matter how much I begged.
I knew exactly what I wanted to get for Rachel, but I needed some assistance from Kurt without Rach knowing. I caught up with him just as he was leaving for a date with Blaine,
"Dude, hey wait up can you do me a big favor please bro?"
"Sure, Finn what can I do for you this fine afternoon, do you need some fashion advice or maybe you've finally decides to take me up on my offer of a full facial and moisturising session?" Smiling at me and running a hand through his hair he just waits for me to answer.
"Um, no I'm good thanks man. No, I need you to find out Rach's ring size."
Kurt's face lights up and he starts clapping, excitedly mumbling about color schemes and flowers and fanning his face with one hand.
"Whoa dude calm down" I said laughing and shaking my head in the negative, "It's not for an engagement ring yet! I said with a smile, I want to give Rach a promise ring it's like a pre-engagement ring, right?"
A nod in the affirmative from Kurt, brought a happy lop-sided grin from me. Kurt and I then spent a few minutes organising when he would take Rach to the mall, to finish his Christmas gift shopping. At least that is what he was going to tell Rach.
I asked Rachel to stay at our family's new house over Christmas, so she could have a firsthand experience of the celebration; she was so excited with the idea of getting up early on Christmas morning to help mom cook the traditional meal.
Their parents all knew they had been sleeping together for months now and the only request was,
"Please not make us grandparents just yet".
I took Rachel for a walk around our neighbourhood, the night before Christmas, to see all the lights and the big community tree in the park; we joined in with the local church choir, to sing some Christmas carols, and even though Rachel is Jewish, the songs and music that celebrated the season made her feel happy. While sitting on a park bench gloved fingers entwined afterwards we were enjoying a cup of hot chocolate as we watched the families playing in the snow.
Rach's face was a picture as the little kids building snowmen were so absorbed in their tasks that they didn't seem to notice the falling snow. The absolute delight, on the face of a little girl about 3 or 4 years old, when she caught a snowflake on her tongue, made us both laugh out loud. The entire scene was like a Christmas greeting card picture, the happy people and the tree lights twinkling through the light snowfall, it was just perfect.
"We had better get you home, baby girl I don't want you catching a chill and getting sick." I noticed Rach shivering a little, I was getting cold too.
"Ok Finny, thank you for bringing me here I've had a marvellous time, I'd never realised how beautiful and magical, Christmas could be, I'll have to remember this for the future, when we have our babies."
She turned to face me with nothing but love and faith in the future, shining from her chocolate brown depths.
"Babe you are everything to me, and I can't wait to have that future with you and our beautiful Berry babies."
"They won't be Berry Babies Finny."
I slumped in my seat with a deep frown and pouted, then let out a sad quiet "oh", she noticed my mood change suddenly, and quickly jumped up and grabbed both my large gloved hands in her tiny ones.
"OH no, no, Finny, what I meant is they will be Finchel babies, you are the only guy I'd ever even consider having babies with, and I can't wait to see a little Christopher running around catching snowflakes, or watching as you and he build a snowman, and I'll make sure there is a thermos of hot chocolate and my famous sugar cookies waiting."
Tears had sprung to my eyes as I was listening, I could see the exact things she described "You would be the best mom Rach, thank you for wanting to name our son after my dad."
"Baby there is no other name that I would want for the next Hudson."
The emotion those thoughts and words evoked, spilled over and our passion over took us. I pulled her down gently to sit on my lap, and our lips met in the deepest kiss, tongues asking for and gaining admittance to each other's warm mouths, tangling together. The taste of the sweet chocolate was still lingering on her soft warm lips.
I was unwilling to separate even for much needed air, until it physically became an issue. With heaving chests and shining eyes we pulled away reluctantly, our hands still grasping each other's tightly. "Let's go home baby girl." I puffed out still breathless. Rachel just nodded, still slightly dizzy, she stumbled a bit on standing, I wrapped her in my strong arms and guided her down the snow-covered path, towards home.
As we entered the entrance hall our senses were overcome with the smells of the festive season. The warmth of the fire encouraging the tree to release its fresh pine scent, Christmas baking, even the garlands hung along the staircase, everything was perfect. I couldn't wait to share it all with Rach. Mom had found her some Christmas pyjamas. Cute red ones scattered with smiling, chubby penguins in Santa hats holding candy canes.
Rach was bouncing up and down like a little kid when she put them on she was so adorable, her hair was in two braids, which flopped about when she moved. She even had slippers in the shape of a reindeer with a bright red bobble on the nose.
Kurt, Rach, Blaine and I got to trim the tree, so we each took a box of decorations and joined in a friendly competition against each other to see whose side looked the best. Kurt was running around all night snapping photos of everyone.
After dinner Blaine left and we just all hung around in the living room singing along to some of moms Christmas carol CDs, till her favourite Christmas movie, 'It's a Wonderful Life' with James Stewart came on the TV we all settled down to watch, I was so happy I was having a real family Christmas. Rach was curled up next to me on the couch with her head resting on my lap, her little hands wrapped tightly around my free hand. My other hand gently rubbing up and down her arm, playing idly with the end of one of her braids, her breathing was slowed, every now and then she would let out a happy contented sigh. I was positive I really had a wonderful life.
The eight days of Hanukkah, started after Christmas this year, so I had been busy finding 8 little gifts, I was very pleased with my choices so far, I had managed to find some knee socks covered in gold stars, photo album, a new diary with cute cats on the cover, and my favourite strawberry flavoured lip-gloss, among other bits and pieces.
I was also really interested in learning the Jewish traditions of lighting of the Menorah candles, the prayers, and the special foods eaten. Rachel was happy and proud that I wanted to learn about her religion, and had given me a quick lesson in the rituals.
I woke Rach up about 6 o'clock Christmas morning with a kiss on her half open lips and a squeeze of her breast, I mumbled a "Merry Christmas baby" into her neck and couldn't help nipping gently at the spot just under her ear that gets her pulse racing every time I press my lips against it.
She looked so perfect and serene and trying to not move and let on she was awake, but the giggle that escaped her pink lips was a dead giveaway, as was the hand that made its way into my pyjama pants, and slowly caressed my dick.
"Hey, you" she breathes out, looking at me with the soft brown windows to her soul, that make my heart sing every time they look at me.
"Morning beautiful, Merry Christmas, did Santa give you everything you asked for?" I ask with a cheeky side-smile.
"Not yet he hasn't, do you think he has forgotten about me?" A phony pout forming, beneath eyes twinkling with mischief.
"Well maybe I can help him out, what did you ask for?"
"Umm, let me think, well it's about 6ft 3, very well built and super sexy, has a mop of untameable light brown hair that curls at the ends and is perfect for running hands through, the cutest dimples this side of the Hudson river, the sexiest lop-sided smile in the world, and the warmest most loving whisky colored eyes ever in the history of eyes and the biggest most loving heart in the world."
"Do you happen to have one of those in your sleigh?"
"Well you are in luck there is only one parcel left and it says it's to be delivered to a Miss Rachel Berry in private, if that is you? I mean as Santa's helper I have to make sure I have the correct giftee."
"Mmm Hmm, yes I am she can I have it now please?"
"Ok, well here you go are you ready?"
I proceeded to kiss her giggles away and began to move my hand under her pyjama top to caress her breast again and moving slowly over her tummy into her panties, she was already wet and waiting for me. I gently stroked her delicate folds and slipped a finger inside rubbing her, her breath escaping her puffy lips, as soft sighs brushing against my lips, her tiny hand firmly stroking my now rock-hard dick.
Our lips moving in a heated dance, both of us muttering, incoherent words of love, we rolled over until Rachel was straddling my waist; I reached up to remove her top and liberate her breasts from the chubby penguins holding them hostage and pulled her down until my lips found her rosy nipples, sucking until they became swollen red peaks, her nails raked through my hair making me groan with want.
I was so hard by this stage, she knew it and breathed out "Finny I want to be on top this time please."
"Whatever you want baby."
The happiest grin took over her face and she moved backwards to remove my pants, kissing my thighs on the way, her panties soon disappeared as well. I started to reach for a condom when, she climbed back on top of me stoking my member again as she situated herself over me.
"Wait babe what about protection? I don't want to take any chances."
"It's ok, baby I have been on birth control for months now and I want to feel you without anything between us."
"Why haven't you said something before now?"
"I wanted to make sure it was properly in my system first."
"And now it is?"
Rach just nodded and leant down to kiss me, our tongues invading each other's mouths, taking no prisoners. I could hold back no longer, I gripped her around the hips and lifted her up so she slowly sank down until my dick was buried to the hilt in her warm, moist centre.
"Oh god baby YESSSS!"
"Oh, Rach so good, it feels so, so good baby, I love you so much." I thrust my hips upwards, tightly holding her by the hips, my fingers pressing firmly and most probably leaving marks, slamming her down again and again until I made a strangled noise to let her know I was close.
I could feel she was as well, so I moved one hand around to find the magic button and rubbed it firmly, causing her to arch her back, throwing her head back and moaning that she wanted more.
"Harder, deeper F- Finny please."
A few deeper thrusts, sent us over the edge and we exploded together. Collapsing in a tangled heap, against the pillows sucking air in gasping breaths, sweat dripping from our bodies making her glow in the soft light from the lamp.
"I am so in love with you Rachel, I wish we could get married now so I never have to be without you, I can't wait till you are Mrs Rachel Hudson." My chest was becoming wet, with more than just sweat.
"Finny you don't know how happy that makes me I can't wait either." She sobbed out, I lifted her tiny face wet with tears and kissed her gently on the lips.
"Soon baby soon, once we are both done with school everything will fall into place, but for now, let's just be thankful we are together and have each other to love Mm." I wiped the fallen tears with my thumb and wrapped my arms as tight as I could without squashing her, our bodies still connected; I pulled the covers over us and our eyes closed in happiness and love "Merry Christmas baby girl."
"Merry Christmas Finny I love you baby".
We dragged ourselves out of bed and redressed after Kurt started banging on the door about 8 o'clock, yelling that we had to get downstairs for presents. As we descended the stairs I laughed out loud, drowning out the giggles from beside me at the sight before us. Kurt was dressed head to toe in full elf regalia, complete with attached ears and pointy slippers. Mom and Burt were sniggering away on the couch. I tugged Rach over to the armchair and pulled her onto my lap wrapping her in my arms, waiting for Kurt to do his thing.
Burt sat there shaking his head and smiling, "He always gets this excited at Christmas."
Kurt started to hand out the prettily wrapped gifts, making a big show when calling the names, in a squeaky elf voice, it was great fun. Rachel couldn't keep her happiness inside her, letting it out through adorable giggles and huge smiles, every time he said something. I had asked him to leave Rachel's parcel from me, till last as I wanted to make it special.
I had tears in my eyes after I opened Rach's gifts to me, one was an autographed pair of drumsticks, once belonging to Tico Torres, the drummer from Bon- Jovi and a first recording of Journey's, Don't Stop Believing also autographed. I straight away understood the significance of the Journey recording, and had to just kiss her,
The drumsticks totally blew me away, "R-Rach, were did you find these? They are fantastic, thank you so much Baby."
"You're welcome Finn, I had so much fun shopping for gifts, thank you for inviting me."
Everyone received some great gifts, Rach gave Mom and Burt, in a silver frame, a photo of Kurt and I, arms around each other's shoulders, with the words 'Brothers' engraved along the bottom. It had been taken after our win at sectionals. Mom was in tears, she grabbed Rach in a crushing hug whispering "You are the most beautiful and special girl in the world, and I am so, so happy my Finn found you."
Rach was crying as well when Mom finally let her go, Burt was a bit misty eyed on the couch, he jumped up to say thanks and gave Rach a hug and kiss on the cheek. I was so overwhelmed by the love my family has shown Rach, particularly my Mom. I know Rach missed having a mom growing up, but Mom loves Rachel and I'm pretty sure Rach loves Mom just as much, Mom is right, she is the best girl in the world and I am so very thankful and glad she lets me love her
Eventually the only gift left under the tree, was mine to Rach. I gently lifted her off my lap into the chair, I handed her the little box "Rach this is a promise to love you forever and to do my very best to always protect you, I know we aren't ready for marriage yet, but will you please accept this promise ring?"
She opened the little blue box with a gasp, her chocolate brown depths shiny with tears. "Oh Finn, it's so beautiful of course I will accept it, thankyou I love you so much." and threw herself into my arms. I don't think there was a dry eye in the room, when I looked over at Mom, she was just smiling and nodding, while wiping her face dry with a tissue.
After we all got our emotions under control and the room had been cleared of all the wrapping paper, we all did our own thing till lunch I asked Rachel if she wanted to go for a walk. I made sure she was rugged up with about 5 layers; I let loose a chuckle because she looked so cute, like a mini Michelin man, her little face was hidden under her beanie and scarf, and you could hardly see her. She pouted at me for laughing and I had to kiss her, I gave her a deep kiss and said she was just too cute.
We told Mom we were going out and would be back to help with lunch. I took Rachel's hand in mine and led her down the path making sure she didn't slip on the ice. There weren't many people about so we just enjoyed the quiet and solitude, it was all so fresh and clean outside. Even through our scarves our breaths were escaping in puffs. We made our way to the park and found our seat, I brushed the snow from it and sat down pulling Rach on to my lap, she reached her arms around my neck and rested her head on my shoulder, pressing a kiss to my neck.
We didn't talk much just happy to sit and watch the snow falling. After 15 minutes or so I noticed Rach starting to shiver, "Come on baby girl, we need to go home, you're going to catch a chill if we stay out much longer."
"Ok Finn," with hands entwined, well as much as our thick gloves and mittens allowed, we started to make our way out of the park, Dads and Blaine were coming over for lunch, and Rach wanted to help as much as she could. "So, I'll know what to do when we are on our own in New York baby." she said with an eager smile.
The rest of Christmas break was wonderful, days filled with snowball fights, snowman making competitions, and just hanging out with Dads. Hanukkah was a really uplifting experience for me I felt very close spiritually to Rach as she recited the special prayers, while the candles were lit.
The only thing to spoil the happiness bubble we were all in was the parcel wrapped in Christmas paper addressed to me in familiar handwriting, that I found on the doorstep the day after Christmas as Rachel and me and Kurt were heading outside to have a snowman building competition. I was annoyed and didn't even bother to open it I just took it back inside and hid it in the laundry room after telling Mom and Burt what it was and not to touch it, as I was going to pass it on to Det. Jackson.
The last night Rach was with us we were snuggled in my bed, I told her about the parcel and I was taking it to the police the next day.
Before we dozed off she gave me a deep kiss on the lips and thanked me for a wonderful special Christmas and that she was looking forward, to many, many more in the future.
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