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Rachel's POV

"Shit, look how much money we made," Noah exclaims, smacking the envelope of cash down onto the countertop in my kitchen. We all decided to meet up so we could discuss what was happening with money and future performances.

"Why the heck did they pay us 5,000 to play ten songs for a group of drunk people?" Sam asks.

"They're paying for our talent, Sam! And did you read the note they left us? They loved our songs and are recommending us for future events. This is the kick off, guys," I explain excitedly.

"So we each get 1250, then, right?" Finn asks with a studious expression on his face.

I check his math mentally and nod my head happily.

"Yes. And I will distribute the money evenly," I offer and take the wad of cash.

Holding this money feels really good. And even though 1250 isn't even close to being enough for my rent here, my dads' will be happy that I'm getting some money instead of just relying on them for everything.

After handing out the money we all just hang out and it feels really good to have new friends. It's sad that I live in a city with so many people and I only had five friends. Now with these boys I feel like I don't need anymore. They're all so sweet and fun.

Especially Finn.

I can't get the feeling of his lips on my cheek out of my mind. Even though it took me a day to remember what had happened…

He hasn't talked about it and I bet he thinks that I hadn't even remembered it. But I do and I wish that it would happen again. How many times had I woken up in the middle of the night from dreams of Finn's lips all over me?

"I say we go out and celebrate," Sam announces. "Five was pretty awesome, if you ask me."

I groan loudly, "I am NEVER going there again. I got way too drunk."

Finn lets out a laugh and I glare at him.

"You really did get wasted. Never thought you had it in ya, Berry," Puck grins.

"Whatever, I am not going to go out and drink. How about we celebrate with pizza and a movie?" I suggest with a hopeful smile.

Sam looks at me before doubling over in laughter.

"You guys are such rock stars," I scoff. "Go on! Go have fun with booze and girls. Just remember we have rehearsal tomorrow."

"Yeah, yeah. See you later, munchkin," Sam takes his cash and gives me a hug.

"Later, Berry," Puck follows behind Sam to the front door.

"Bye!"

The door shuts and I realize Finn is still standing here.

"You aren't going to go celebrate?" I ask him.

He shakes his head, "Nah, I was hoping I could take you up on that pizza and movie offer."

I bite my lip so I don't smile to widely, but it does little to help.

"Of course, but I would like to warn you that we WILL be watching Funny Girl."

Finn makes a confused face, "I have no clue what the movie is about, but I guess so as long as we get to watch Braveheart."

I eye him suspiciously, having no idea what Braveheart is, "Deal."

**Finn's POV**

"Oh my gosh, that was a long ass movie," I state after Funny Girl finally finished.

"But it was good!" Rachel defends from where she's curled up on the couch.

"It was actually kind of depressing," I reply thoughtfully only to get a throw pillow chucked at my face.

I let out a chuckle, "Hey! It is. Her husband is like this gambler and he ends up going to jail? That's so screwed up! And what kind of name is Fanny Brice?"

"Boys," She rolls her eyes. "It was better than Braveheart."

"Whoa, whoa there. Nothing is better than Braveheart," I toss the pillow back at her.

She takes the pillow and stands up before slinking down to the carpeted floor where I had been situated. Before I know it the pillow is slapping me against the face.

"HEY!" I yell and she giggles excitedly before hitting me three or so more times.

I use my ninja like moves and place my hands on her hips, tugging her until she topples over me. Her light body is horizontally placed on my chest. But quickly I shift before getting too excited and she's on her back with her hands above her head. I hover over her and start to tickle her in various places.

"You'll never find where I'm ticklish," She taunts.

"Oh yeah?" I ask and tickle her flat, soft stomach.

She nods her head and watches me. The only thing I can hear is our breathing. The blue light from the TV is shining on us in the dark apartment. My hands dart across her body and I look at her confusedly.

"You're not ticklish, are you?" I ask her.

She shrugs slightly. I move down to her legs and my hand brushes her bare inner thigh. She's wearing a pair of cotton shorts. I notice how she jerks and I look up and see the smile spreading on her face.

"A ha!" I quickly move my fingers and tickle her thighs.

"FINN!" She laughs and squirms, gasping wildly.

I laugh and continue to do the same actions.

"I will pee! I will pee on you!"

I immediately stop and look at her before rolling over onto my back, laughing loudly.

"I've never had a girl say that to me," I laugh.

She's laughing too and I'm just so happy at this very moment.

But then her phone starts ringing.

She sighs and gets up, walking into the kitchen. I sit up and clean up the living room, folding blankets and gathering our plates from pizza.

"Of course! We will see you guys tomorrow! Alright, bye!" I hear Rachel excitedly say.

Suddenly she bounds out from the kitchen, turning the light on.

"Finn! That was just an agent and he said that he has interest in our music! He wants to discuss a contract deal!" She explains.

I set the plates down and look at her with wide eyes.

"So we're going to be a recording band? Like, famous and stuff?" I ask her.

"Hopefully!" She squeals and jumps up and down. "This is amazing!"

"It's all because of you, Rach. We couldn't have done it without you," I softly say and step closer to her.

Everything seems to slow down and my insides are burning. I want to lean down and kiss her and I'm going to do it. I feel myself slouch slightly…

"Oh my gosh, you have to go tell Noah and Sam! Go get them home so they can rest up before tomorrow!" She turns around quickly.

I stand back up at full height and sigh. While she's getting excited about the band, I'm getting excited about her.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Finn!" She smiles and gives me a hug. I rub my hands up and down her back gently and pull away.

"Yeah, I'll see ya," I smile and walk to the door, grabbing my jacket.

"Hey Rach?" I ask her before leaving.

"Yes, Finn?"

"Can I borrow Funny Girl? Maybe I can learn to appreciate it," I shrug.

She smiles brightly, leaving to the living room. She comes back with the case and hands it to me.

"Goodnight."

"Night."

I walk out and hail a cab with this goofy smile on my face. Although I didn't get the kiss I had wanted, I did get to spend time with her and that puts me over the moon.

Once I do get home I watch Funny Girl again because I can't sleep. And I pretend Rachel's here with me, reciting the lines and singing along to the songs.

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Question: Would Finn and Rachel be married before kids? (i.e., would they start having kids a couple years after marriage, or would they have kids and get married a couple of years later, etc.)