**Finn's POV**
The tour is done with. Ever since the Ohio show, things had been really sucky between Puck and I. Sam is neutral and Rachel doesn't know what's going on. We act like we're okay around her but when we're not, we yell at each other. One night Puck punched me in the chest and I kicked him in the balls.
Yeah, we're having a problem.
When we're at our apartment, we're always around when the other one is not. And just to piss him off I hang out with Rachel as often as I can. Okay, well it's mainly because I love her and I want to be with her all the time, but it's a bonus that I can bother Puck while I'm doing so.
Right now we're getting ready to go perform for the Long Island Parade. Rachel warming up her vocals and I smile when I see her drink her warm cup of water with honey and lemon. Just like she always does. She's wearing dark jeans and a pink blouse with a black cardigan and black heels. Her hair cascades in natural curls down her back.
Someone flops down heavily on the couch next to me and I look over to see Puck.
"I'm going to go to the bathroom," Rachel announces, slipping out of the room.
I'm ready to just get up and walk around outside, but Puck places a firm grip on my arm.
"Hear me out, dude."
I sigh and look over at him.
"I don't really give a shit about your opinion, okay?"
"So you don't care if I give you the… blessing to date Berry?"
I look at him with wide eyes before responding.
"Why the sudden change? I thought you're too worried about the band."
"Because I see how happy you are with her. I've seen you with so many girls and you've never looked like that with any of them," He shrugs. "I figure you're telling the truth about loving her."
"I am," I softly say. "Thanks, man."
"So, are we cool?" He asks hopefully.
"Yeah, we're cool."
We both smile like an idiot and we embrace each other for a quick hug before we stand up and look at each other awkwardly.
"No one hears about how we grew vaginas for a sec, okay?" He fixes his Mohawk.
"Okay."
**Rachel's POV**
"Hey there, beautiful girl," A fan says, coming up to the table.
I smile at him and look up to have the satisfaction of seeing an extremely handsome boy. He has light brown hair that's like Sam's when he has it cut nice, the perfect amount of shagginess. His eyes are deep blue and his skin is pearly smooth.
"Oh, well hello," I say. "Did you enjoy the concert?"
"Of course, you guys are amazing. Well you are amazing," He grins.
"Well you are quite the flatterer," I flip my hair over my shoulder.
"Yes, I am. I'd be willing to flatter you at the parade when you're done, too," He hopefully says.
"Are you asking me to hang out with you at the carnival?" I ask with a small smile.
"Yeah," The boy nods his head. "That'd be really cool."
"Well, I don't know if I can make it. What if I can't find you? There are a lot of people, I don't even know your-."
I cut myself off when he slides over a piece of paper with his name and number on it.
"I suppose I could, Sean."
I look up at him through my lashes and he smirks.
"Call me when you're done. I will come back over," He explains.
I nod and with that he's gone.
I can't believe I actually just did that. I actually made a date with a boy. I hadn't done that since high school.
I figured I'd stop wasting my time with Finn because he's never going to want me. Not with all these other beautiful girls. And I'm not even sad about it! I have plenty suitors of my own.
This will be good for me.
**Finn's POV**
"Hey Rach!" I call out before the petite brunette can get too far from me.
She stops in her tracks and turns around with a smile, "Yeah Finn?"
I'm getting ready to ask her if she wants to spend the night with me at the parade. If she wants to go get some apple cider and go on the Ferris Wheel. If she wants me to win her the large stuffed animal at one of the boardwalk games.
I'm ready to tell her that I want to be her boyfriend when this douche-looking dude comes up to her and slings his arm around her shoulders.
"Who the hell is this?" I ask immediately.
She looks slightly taken aback and the guy just smirks at me. I just want to punch that smirk off his face.
"This is Sean," Rachel explains. "He's my date for the night."
Am I imagining the happiness and excitement written all over her face?
"Oh," I blink a few times.
"What did you need?" She asks me.
"N-Nothing. It's nothing, Rach," I tell her.
"Are you sure? You looked like you had something really important to-."
"Yeah," I rub the back of my neck. "I just, uh, wanted to make sure you remembered that we have our first recording session next week."
"Of course I remember! I'm so excited," She squeals.
The guy leans his head down and starts to whisper in her ear and she's giggling and blushing while he speaks.
"And I probably won't be seeing you until then," I finish my made up story.
I watch her pout for a second before she shrugs.
"Oh well. I'll see you later, Finn! I've got to get going."
And with that the two turn around and walk away. His arm wraps around her waist and I clench my fists. I should be in that position with her. I should be the one winning her stuffed animals and kissing her at the top of the Ferris Wheel.
What really sucks is that I had my chance. I had my chance to tell her but thanks to Puck I missed it. Fuck!
"Is that Finn Hudson?" Someone gasps.
I turn around to find the source of the sound and see a really pretty girl. She has waves in her dark brown hair and green eyes that match the jacket she's wearing.
"Yes I am," I grin and approach her. "And who are you?"
"Felicity Smith," She replies, biting her lip. "Twenty years old."
I nod my head in satisfaction. I need this… distraction. I need a rebound because right now I'm feeling crushed.
"Would you like to get some apple cider?"
**Rachel's POV**
Sean is really nice. He's actually really intelligent and charming. His humor is limited though and I find myself comparing him and Finn constantly.
Weird that in all those comparisons, Finn wins by far.
It sucks that I won't be able to see him until our recording session. Finn's become my best friend. We usually had two movie nights in a week and nearly daily we went for lunch or coffee. We'd text all the time and talk… But we're friends. Best friends. Not a couple.
I know it's silly, but I kind of thought that Finn was going to ask to hang out with me tonight. Strange, huh?
"Would you like to go on the Ferris Wheel?" Sean asks me after we get some cotton candy.
I nod my head, "That sounds great."
We get into a cart and eventually after everyone is loaded, the ride starts to go in its large circles. I'm surprised when it stops at the top. It had always been a fantasy of mine to be kissed at the top of a Ferris Wheel.
I look over at Sean and he smirks.
"I think it's kind of a rule that you have to kiss up here," He says.
"Is that so?"
He nods and leans in, pressing his lips against mine. It's sweet but there is nothing there. I pull away but he puts his hand on the back of my head and holds me there. I try to push him away but in these carts it's limited.
"God you are so hot," He groans.
"Get off of me," I shout.
He shakes his head and his hands are on my hips, roughly massaging my body. Thankfully the carts start to move and while he kisses my neck, we reach the bottom to where the carnie is.
"Stop the ride," I yell. "Stop it!"
The carnie stops us and comes over to our cart, opening up the gate and letting us out.
"What the hell?" Sean asks as I take off angrily.
"You should be ashamed of yourself!" I whirl around, pointing a finger at him. "Using a girl like that."
"It's sort of what guys do. Did you seriously think that I'd want to be with you just to hang out with you?"
Wow, that hurt.
"You're annoying and selfish, Rachel. However, you are really hot," He places his hands on my hips.
I push him and step away.
"Leave me alone, okay? I don't want you to touch me, or talk to me."
I whirl around and run away, quickly hailing a cab. I cry in the backseat all the way home.
Dating other people isn't going to work out for me because I love Finn.
There, I admit it.
"I love Finn Hudson," I state in my empty apartment. "I love him and I want to be with him."
And then I remember.
"That's all you guys really need to know…"
The contract! Oh my god, the contract I practically lied to them about! Puck and Sam are going to hate me. Finn… he's going to forget that I ever existed. Why would I ever manipulate them to sign a contract where only I would be benefited?
Sean is right. I am a very selfish person.
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