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**Rachel's POV**
I smooth my brown mini skirt over my thighs for what seems like the fiftieth time at this meeting so far. Here we four members of Trip to Ohio sit in a classy building in Manhattan with producing agents. There are four of them altogether and the main guy, Ryan is a real jovial person. He's so polite and I really like him.
But then the other three came in and they are hard asses. We sit in silence as they look over the contracts that Ryan had presented to us. Of course I plan on reading the whole thing to the finest detail as soon as they hand them over before any of us sign them because I know the guys have no idea about the legal system.
But so far this is going really, really well and it's believable. I've heard of this producing studio before in Los Angeles when I went to California to vacation with my dads'. Of course I wanted to go around and do all these auditions for experience, and I remember while auditioning for some musical TV show that the company representing the show was Modern Music.
To think they tossed me aside all those years ago and now they're trying to pick me up! Well, the band up. But I have a strong feeling it has a lot to do with me. The boys are very talented, don't get me wrong. And the girl who sang with them before, sure she had the looks and the talent, but my talent is so much more that she has nothing on me.
So, as a moral of the story, I saved this band, or at least brought them fame.
I can't even explain how great that feels.
**Finn's POV**
They want us to start out on a five state tour. How awesome is that! We get our own bus and everything! Everything from that on is a blur because I'm just all too stoked about what's happening. I'm going to be famous! I can't wait to tell my mom and step dad all about this because they will be so proud of me. Not to mention Kurt is going to flip…
"Now if you guys are successful on the tour, we want to get you a spot in the Long Island Hot Nights and we'll sell merchandise. If you guys do well during that event, then we'll get you back here to record some songs," Ryan points to the different parts of the contract on the packet Rachel has.
I'm sure she's the only one who's paying close attention. She looks really adorable with that studious expression she has on. She's so determined and beautiful and talented and special… I wish she liked me the way I liked her.
Before I know it we're all quietly riding down the elevator and we exit the classy building. Suddenly we all start cheering loudly and I pull Rachel in my arms for a big hug but quickly Sam grabs her by her hips and spins her around. I hear her laugh crackle through the air and I smile.
"This is so awesome! I can't believe we're going on a five state tour! One of the states is Ohio, Finn and Puck! We can go to your hometown! What was it, Chima? Layma?" She asks curiously.
Before we can correct her with "Lima" she starts to squeal.
"Oh it doesn't matter! I'm just so excited! Okay, let's go back to my apartment and you guys can watch TV and eat pizza while I study this contract so we can sign it as soon as possible!" She sings.
We all agree and soon we're back into Rachel's tidy apartment. While the guys drink beer and eat pizza, I look at the picture book that Rachel had under the coffee table. I smile when I see little Rachel. She's got to be the cutest little girl ever. I bet our kids will be cute…
Oh my god, did I seriously just think that I'd be having kids? With Rachel?
Shutting the album quickly, I try to shake this strong feeling I have for her. It's weird because sometimes I just think that I really lo-.
"Hey Finn, did you ever bring back my copy of Funny Girl?" Her voice interrupts.
I freeze and blush a bright red when the guys start to laugh loudly.
"Wow, how ironic is that?" Puck whistles.
"There is nothing ironic about Barbra, Puckerman!" Rachel scoffs.
We all make "Ohhhh" noises.
"Whoa, Puck, you better watch it. Rachel never calls you by your last name!" I say and wink at Rachel.
She smiles slightly before sitting down next between Sam and Noah and I kind of wish I had opted for the couch instead of the floor. I try to push my jealousy aside and listen to her rapid speaking.
"Well boys, it seems as if this contract is actually appeasing, which is quite surprising because usually fame comes with a price. Anyways, basically we will go on the five state tour and we'll get 60 to 70 percent of the commission. From then on it's the same pricing and that's all you guys really need to know…" She trails off.
We all share glances at one another before getting up and walking to the kitchen where we all sign the contract. I notice Rachel puts a gold star after her name and I find it adorable. Her signature is this graceful scrawl while the rest of us chicken scratch.
"Alright, we're getting out of here," Sam announces.
"Remember to drop this off at the Modern Music offices before you get home," Rachel hands him the manila envelope.
He taps his brain and gives her a hug.
"Bye guys!"
As soon as the door shuts she turns to see me.
"Oh, so I've got another guest for tonight," She smiles. "What do you want to do?"
I shrug, "I don't know. I don't really care as long as it's with you."
She blushes slightly and I do to, squeezing my eyes shut.
"That sounded really, really awkward," I breathe out.
"No, no. I-It was sweet," She softly speaks and shrugs. "How about we talk? I can make some tea."
"Tea? Who do I look like, Rach?" I ask her and she giggles, slapping my arm.
"Fine, a beer for the jolly green giant and tea for the petite brunette. Go make yourself comfortable," She rolls her eyes and turns back to the kitchen.
I smile and walk over to the kitchen, sitting down on the couch. I wait for what seems like an hour before she comes out with a beer and a blue coffee mug.
"Thanks," I sigh and take a swig of the brew. "So what did you want to talk about?"
"Have we ever talked about our families?" She questions.
I immediately know the answer because I remember everything that's been said or done between Rachel and I.
"Nope."
She nods slightly before drinking her tea.
"My mother gave me up for adoption when I was a baby," She says quietly.
I look up at her and see the sadness on her face strongly.
"She never wanted me. I-I tried to reunite with her when I was a teenager and I got to meet her and I wanted to make it work and I wanted to have a mom… she just didn't want me as a daughter. I honestly think she was disappointed and I always think of how I could have been more, you know?"
I nod my head because I can't find my voice. I feel so bad right now and I'm so upset that she had to deal with that.
"I'm not saying my dads' didn't do a great job at raising me," She sighs.
"Wait… did you say dads'?" I ask her confusedly.
She giggles, "Yes. I have gay parents."
I nod my head, "Oh I see, yeah that's really awesome. Having two dads I mean. I-I never had a dad until my mom got married to Kurt's dad Burt. He's cool I guess but they got married when I was sixteen, so it was a little late for the whole father/son relationship."
"What happened to your father?" She hesitates to ask.
"He died off in war when I was a baby. In some ways I'm kind of glad that I didn't know him. I can't imagine how hard it would have been if I did know him and I lost him," I rub the back of my neck.
"I'm sorry," She whispers.
"Nah, it's no problem. However, I'm really sorry right now about your mom. And Rachel, you're already so much I don't think you could do anything to be any better. You're just all kinds of awesome."
She smiles brightly, "Not many people like me."
"I like you," I shrug.
She flashes her bright white teeth, "Thanks. I like you too Finn."
And we sit there until two AM, just talking to each other about little things. Like she told me about how her boyfriends in high school were jerks. I had told her that I had a girlfriend in high school who tried to tear me down and stick me in Lima for the rest of my life, branding me a loser.
We just let loose and it was easy. It was so easy to talk with her and I think she felt the same way about me.
By the time I'm in bed sleeping, I can't help but wish that I could've just spent the night with her. What I would do for her to be wrapped in my arms right now…
I hug my pillow tightly and try to drift off into sleep. We've got a big day of practicing ahead of us.
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On my question last time… I think they'd be married before getting pregnant too. But I've read so many fics where they get pregnant first. That's what's so great about fanfiction! You are in control of the characters! Don't be afraid to do so!
Question: If Finn and Rachel were to get a pet, what kind of animal would it be? (And they have kids in the instance.)