Chapter 2

Rachel's POV

My first month of summer was full of memories, love, tears, and laughter.

But first we need to start with what happened on the first day.

I woke up when Phoebe (my cat) pounced on my stomach. I yawned and pushed her off my bed onto the floor. I looked and found that she had thrown up on my favorite stockings! But it was okay because all I needed today was my cute pink running outfit. I reread the text-message Finn sent me that morning.

"Hey baby wanna go 4 a run? Text me when ur ready, I'll pick u up and bring u 2 my place :)"

I smiled. And replied:

"I'd love 2! Leave now :) im almost ready!"

I jumped out of my bed and opened my closet. I grabbed the pink exercise outfit. It was a hot pink sports bra and a cute little skirt that made my butt look great. I put it on fast and ran downstairs and grabbed a quick banana smoothie. In 5 minutes I heard a familiar knock on the door. I opened it slightly and peeked my head out to see the love of my life…Finn Hudson!

"Hey babe," he smiled.

"One minute, I have to clean up cat puke! You can come in if you want." It was then when I realized…what I said was not flirty in the slightest way.

"Of course Rach…" I could tell he was grossed out.

I ran upstairs and into my bedroom. My hair was in a cheerio-like ponytail, except sloppy and a bedazzled pink headband was on my head. I was humming 'happy days are here again'. I grabbed the filthy stockings and ran to the laundry room right outside my door. I threw them in the hamper and grabbed a hoodie to wear over my sports bra. I flowed downstairs and gave Finn a big smile.

"Rachel Barbara Berry, you are sooo damn beautiful!" Finn let out.

I smiled and answered shyly, "Thanks Finn,"

We walked out to his truck and got in. Finn turned on the radio and the song faithfully came on. Me and him naturally started singing it like at our first Regionals. It was then when Finn had told me he loved me for the first time. At the end of the song, Finn leaned into me and surprised me with a big kiss. I accepted it gratefully and we sat there for 30 seconds kissing passionately. Suddenly the car unexpectedly lurched forward. I let out a little shriek and instinctively looked to Finn. I realized he was just as startled. Finn accidently stepped on the gas! We glanced at each other and started laughing. His face was just too priceless! "I'm sorry Finny; did I kiss you too hard?" I joked with him. "Nahh. It was PERFECT!" he replied just as light-hearted. I giggled and looked up at him. "I love you," I said, meaning it with every bone in my body. "I love you too," Finn replied.

When we got to his house, Finns mom greeted me with an inviting hug. "Mrs. Carole, how are you?" I asked.

"I'm great Rachel, about to leave for a business trip down in Columbus. Finn I'll be home on Wednesday. Tonight if I'm correct Burt is going straight from work to a friend's house to watch the Reds baseball game. He won't be home until late, if he even comes at all. He might just pass out on Ben's couch like he usually does if the games late. You guys stay safe." She pecked Finn on the cheek. Me and Finn said goodbye and watched her leave. When her car rolled out of the driveway and down the street, we left for our run. I kept on trying with all my might to keep up with him…even though I knew he was going easy on me. We were talking for a while, about Glee, Finn's upcoming birthday, us. After a while it got hard to talk and run at the same time, so we ran in silence. When we stopped after a whole loop, I peeled off my hoodie. "Wow," Finn said panting. "You look so hot in that sports bra."

"Thanks Finn, you really know how to make me feel pretty, even if I'm hot and sweaty," I said, grinning.

When we finally reached Finns familiar cul-de-sac, he suggested, "Hey rach, lets jump in my pool."

I nodded. "Good idea!" Finn opened the side-gate and led me to where his pool was. It was big and wide. There was a little fountain on the far side that looked like a little waterfall. I heard a big splash and saw Finn rise to the surface. I followed and jumped in too. When I floated up, I flipped my hair back and smirked because Finns hair was spiked up from the water. I didn't say anything, because I thought it was adorable. Finn picked me up and sat me on a floaty. I took his face in my hands and kissed him. He wrapped his arms around my body and got closer to me. This is only the first official day of summer. I thought, and smiled. This was going to be the best summer of my life!

Finn pulled away and asked, "Rachel, do you want to go out to dinner tonight, just us?"

I looked up at him and nodded, "That would be so amazing,"

"Well we need to get out start getting ready," He said flirtatiously. I knew something was up.

"It's only 11 in the morning?" I said, puzzled.

"Oh. Well you need to get the chlorine off your body before anything." He smiled.

"You want me to take a shower with you?"

"Come on Rach, its summer vacation. No ones home. Parents are at work, Kurt's with Blaine, its okay."

I didn't want to say no, because it seemed like fun, and he was right. Its summer. Time to be spontaneous for once.

I sighed. "Okay Fine, you win."

"Yessssss!" Finn whispered to himself. I smiled. I couldn't help it! I loved making Finn happy.
I swam with Finn to the other side of the pool. He got out and then I did. I walked behind him and when he didn't expect it. I pushed him in again. He floated up and flipped his hair. I giggled.

"What was that for?" he asked treading water.

"ohhh, nothing," I grinned. He pulled himself out of the water and I ran towards the back door so he couldn't push me in. I took my towel off and dried him off. We went in the house and upstairs. I walked into his room and looked at the little goldfish on his dresser.

"Water's warm!" I heard him yell across the hall.

"Coming!" I called back and walked to the bathroom.

I opened the door and walked into the steam-filled room. Finn was already in the shower, humming a little tune.

I took off my sports bra and pulled my skirt off my hips. I was taking my hair out of the pony-tail when I heard the shower curtain shift.

"DON'T LOOK FINN!" I hollered.

"Sorry!" I heard him apologize. I shook my head, smiling, and walked over to where Finn was bathing. I got in quietly. Finn was facing the faucet rinsing off his face. I put my hands and his shoulder and spun him around. "W-w-wooow." Finn gulped with wide eyes.

I laughed at him and reached around him to turn the water cold.

"Thanks for that." Finn smiled. I got under the water with him and we kissed, in the pouring rain of the shower. The water was so cold and his body against mine was so warm. I got a sponge started scrubbing him. He got his shampoo and started washing my hair. I knew I would smell like a guy the rest of the day, but was that such a bad thing?

We got out of the shower and dried each other off. I grabbed the towel from him and wrapped it around me, running too his room. He gave me his gym shorts and jacket to wear home.

In the car we were singing to the radio and laughing. My hair was starting to dry in little ringlets.

"You should wear your hair like that tonight," Finn said smiling. "I think you look beautiful when you're natural."

I was in my room getting ready and texting my friends. Then I remembered Finn's words as I said goodbye to him. "I'll pick you up at 7, okay?"

"I need to get a dress!" I said to myself as I texted Kurt and Mercedes.

"Hey guys! I was wondering if u wanna go shopping? I need to buy a dress 4 my date w/ Finn tonight!"

In under a minute Kurt replied:

"Shopping is my forte; you have come to the right person! Err, people."

"YAY! Can't wait! Meet me at the mall in 10?"

"Sounds good. Cedes is with me."

I took my daddy's car and drove myself to the mall.

I sat on a bench near the entrance, looking into store windows and singing quietly to myself.

Mercedes and Kurt walked in and found me.

"Hey guys!" I stood up quickly.

"Why do you smell like Old Spice High Endurance Hair and Body Wash?" Kurt glared at me.

"What?" I asked, pretending to seem confused.

"Don't play stupid little miss bathes with my brother." Kurt said with an enormous amount of attitude.

I folded my arms. "I have no idea what you're talking about. If you must know I completely ran out of my hair necessities, and was forced to use my dads' shampoo.

Kurt looked at me doubtedly. "Well your dads have the same product as my brother. Or in other words, your cuddle cake Finn Hudson" He said folding his arms.

Mercedes joined in, "Does it really matter? All I know is we need is to find Rachel the perfect dress. And I know the perfect place to look."

"Forever 21!" I squealed.

"Uhhh, no. I found a store the other day, has adorable dresses, all of which couldn't fit me, but they are perfect for you!" Mercedes smiled.

I jumped up and down, "Yay! Thank you so much Mercedes!" I hugged her.

Kurt clapped his hands together, "Let's get shopping!"