Chapter Six: Settling Into The Apartment
Rachel looked around after everything was settled into the apartment. She was surprised but she felt at home, finally. Yes, her and Finn could have moved into the apartment she already shared with Santana and Kurt but soon, Blaine was going to be living there after graduation. It didn't feel right anymore, anyway. She was thankful that she convinced her dad's to let her get a 3 bedroom apartment and Puck was going to be paying his part in the rent. She also wanted to make sure that the baby had his/her own room and she wanted to set it up perfectly.
It has been about a month since they moved into their own place and she was beyond excited. No more packing and un packing, no more getting furniture and no more organizing everything. She felt so much better to finally be settled. She just now couldn't wait to find out if she was having a boy or girl so that way she can get all the baby furniture and clothes but she knew she still had a while to go. She was only going to be sixteen weeks soon and that meant she still about a month til she could find out. Finn and Puck always argued that it was going to be a boy and she always said she wanted a girl. The boys always said it'd be better to have a boy first so that way he could protect the other kids especially if they have any girls in the future. Today, Puck was out and about with Beth while Finn was at school so Rachel had the apartment alone for the first time since she had the day off from school. She even slept in til about noon and already felt so relaxed. Their parents missed them so much already and Carole wanted to make sure that Rachel was always relaxed so she sent for her to have a spa day with a manicure/pedicure. So when Rachel woke up she headed to the shower so she can get ready to get her special treatment. She felt even though it was only the beginning of her pregnancy, she was already stressing and she was already scared of the delivery.
When she got home from the spa treatment, she went to the grocery store so she could get groceries to make dinner tonight. She thought that one day, she was going to need to have the boys go out and actually get food for the house so that way they wouldn't keep buying food everyday plus it would help them not waste so much money.
She arrived at home to Finn and Puck watching TV in the living room. As soon as they saw her walk in with the groceries, they both got up immediately to help her. They did not like seeing Rachel lift or carry anything so they were upset that she decided to go to the store alone even if it wasn't that much groceries. They always worried about the baby and tried to sure nothing happened.
"Rachel, you should have told me that you were going to the store so I would have went with you. You know that I don't like you carrying anything, babe." Finn said.
"Finn, I'm fine baby. I just wanted to get a couple of things so I could make dinner like a good wife should." Rachel replied.
"I know babe. You are a great wife but I don't want nothing to happen to you or the baby." Finn said. "Next time just either call me or have me and Puck get the groceries." Finn said giving Rachel a kiss on the cheek.
"Okay husband." Rachel said. "Well guys I'm just going to cook dinner for y'all now. You want me get you guys a cold beer from the fridge?"
"I'll take one." Puck said.
"No, I want to help you cook today." Finn said.
Rachel went and got Puck a beer from the fridge and sent him on his way while Finn joined her in the kitchen. She had to admit that at first she didn't know what she was thinking when she invited Puck to join them in their first apartment but she was doing it for Finn and he wasn't the same jerk he was back in high school. He had even met a girl that he thought was worth settling down with even though nobody knew who she was or even what she looked like. All they knew was that she was special and she got him to be a better man and he didn't hurt that he was also getting to spend time with Beth a lot. But, she wanted to meet this woman who was making Puck a better person and more tolerable.
"So, babe what are you going to make to eat?" Finn asked, snapping Rachel out of her thoughts.
"I thought I would just make y'all some grilled chicken with vegetables on the side. You know how the baby controls what I eat." Rachel said, laughing.
"Yes, babe but I like this new you." Finn said.
"I bet you do. You had always tried to get me to eat meat and not be a vegetarian anymore." Rachel said.
"Yes. Well, how was your day my beautiful wife?" Finn asked.
"It was great. You have no idea how thankful I am for what your mom did. That spa treatment she sent me to helped so much with the stress from this pregnancy. I also loved being able to get my nails and toes done. I felt so pampered and relaxed. It was so great. I love my mother in law." Rachel said.
"Awww that's great and I know that she loves you too. You're the only one that my mom loved." Finn said with a laugh when he thought of what his mom said when he was with Quinn. She didn't like her from the moment she first saw her but when she thought Quinn was pregnant with his baby, she put up with her but when she found out the truth she went to really not liking her. As his mom said, "you got back with the girl who lied about the most life changing thing and treated you worse than I wish on my worse enemy instead of getting back and trying to work things out with sweet and loving Rachel", his mom was furious. He even got upset that his mom would still keep in touch with Rachel and told her that he would come around when he realized he wasn't in love with Quinn while he just thought he was but his true love was Rachel. At times like this, he was glad his mom approved of her and even kept in touch with her. That's why he knew his mom would spoil and treat her good. "She always thought of you as the daughter that she never had. She would always tell me that she knew we would end up together and I needed to wait for you to realize it just like I had too when I wasted time with Quinn."
"Awwwwwwww that's so sweet. She is the mother that I wish that I had." Rachel said.
Finn walked up to her and gave her a kiss.
"How is that you can make me fall in love with you more every single day?" Finn asked.
"I'm not sure. I'm not even sure how I got you to fall in love with me in the first place." Rachel replied.
"I fell in love with you because of your heart. Your drive. Your passion. And your beauty doesn't hurt either." Finn replied.
"Awwwwww, I love you so much." Rachel said, giving Finn a hug.
"I love you too." Finn replied.
When they were done cooking the food, they called Puck into the living room so they could all eat together at the table.
"So what did you guys do today?" Rachel asked Puck and Finn.
"Well, I just went to school and did some work for my classes." Finn said.
"The same but I also got to see Beth and take her to the park. I also got to talk to my girl. I don't get to see her really." Puck said.
Both Rachel and Finn looked at each other.
"Dude, when we are going to meet this girl who's finally tamed you?" Finn asked.
"She's coming by this weekend. Since I don't get to see her and we really love each other, she's thinking of moving to New York. I want her to check it out though before she does, she's been here before but never got to see New York. She's not exactly a new girl that I just met though." Puck said, he didn't want to saw too much and ruin the surprise.
"Wait, does that mean you're going to move out?" Rachel asked.
"I wasn't planning on it, do you want me to move out?" Puck asked.
"No, dude. I like having you here even though we are married but it's cool to have my bro as a roommate." Finn said. "I don't think Rachel would have a problem with another girl in this house. We do always team up on her when it comes to watching sports on TV."
"Yeah besides if it keeps you acting the way you do, I'm all for it. I just hope I can get along with this girl." Rachel said.
"I don't see a problem with that." Puck replied. "You've grown up into a mature woman and she is now a mature woman. You see she use to be a bitch in high school but she saw the light a while back and is a good woman. A total sweetheart."
Rachel and Finn were now so interested in knowing who she was but they had to wait til the weekend to meet her. They finished eating and went to the living room to relax. Rachel waited for the food to settle before doing her nightly rehearsals before doing her nightly bedtime ritual. Tonight, she had a song dedication that she wanted to sing for Finn and since she hadn't set up anything in the nursery room, they turned that into the music room where she could perform every day so she kept her voice going. About an hour after they were done eating, Rachel asked Finn if he could join her in rehearsals. She was surprised though when Puck wanted to sit in for this performance. She let him because she thought the more feedback she got the better. All three of them took off to the room that was soon to be filled with baby stuff. But, at that time, they heard a knock on the door. Finn went to get the door as Rachel went to the room to warm up. When he answered the door, he was surprised.
"What are you guys doing here?" Finn asked.
"We wanted to see what you guys were doing. We were in town for a visit, we needed a break from rehearsing for Nationals in a couple of months." Sam said.
"We don't usually visit New York during the week but we needed a break today." Blaine said. He was next to Kurt.
"Yeah, so can we come in? There isn't much room in the hallway for all of us." Artie said.
"Yeah, come on in. We were just going to hear Rachel perform a song. It's a nightly thing in this house so she would keep up her voice working." Finn said, as he opened the door for everyone.
It was like a Glee reunion in their apartment plus all the new Glee club members. I guess they all really did need a break.
"Babe, who's at the door?" Rachel asked, yelling from the future nursery.
"It's everyone from McKinley." Finn yelled.
Everyone went to the room to say hi to Rachel.
"We heard you were going to perform a song." Kurt said.
"Yeah, I try to do one every night and I have this special song that I want to sing for Finn." Rachel said.
"We would love to hear it." Marley pitched in.
"Yeah." Jake and Ryder, agreed in unison.
"Well, we all won't fit in this room." Rachel said. "I'll have Finn get the microphone and stand in the living room than."
Finn went to set up everything up in the living room. While he was doing that, everyone was catching up on what was going on in the Glee club. Finn was visiting them in Lima to get them prepared for Nationals so he was surprised that they came to him.
"We wanted to see the city since Finn is always coming to us. Plus, we wanted to see your place. We thought it was enough time for everything to be set up." Tina said.
"What songs are you thinking of for Nationals, my husband won't tell me anything cause he says it's a surprise." Rachel said.
"Well, it's a dedication to our favorite teacher." Marley said. "That's all I am going to say. I don't want to get in trouble with Mr. Hudson, I mean Finn. He hates it when we call him by his last name."
"Okay babe, you ready to sing the song you want for me?" Finn asked.
"Finn, you know I'm always ready for a performance." Rachel replied.
She placed the instrumental version of the song on the stereo.
"Bring the beat in!
Honey, honey
I can see the stars all the way from here
Can't you see the glow on the window pane?
I can feel the sun whenever you're near
Every time you touch me I just melt away
Now everybody ask me why I'm smiling out from ear to ear
(They say love hurts)
But I know (It's gonna take a little work)
Nothing's perfect, but it's worth it after fighting through my tears
And finally you put me first
Baby it's you.
You're the one I love.
You're the one I need.
You're the only I see.
Come on baby it's you.
You're the one that gives your all.
You're the one I can always call.
When I need you make everything stop.
Finally you put my love on top.
Ooh! Come on baby.
You put my love on top, top, top, top
You put my love on top.
Ooh oooh! Come on baby.
You put my love on top, top, top, top, top
My love on top
My love on top
Baby, Baby
I can hear the wind whipping past my face.
As we dance the night away.
Boy your lips taste like a night of champagne.
As I kiss you again, and again, and again and again
Now everyone asks me why I'm smiling out from ear to ear
(They say love hurts)
But I know (It's gonna take a little work)
Nothing's perfect, but it's worth it after fighting through my tears.
And finally you put me first.
Baby its you.
You're the one I love.
You're the one I need.
You're the only one I see.
Come on baby, it's you.
You're the one that gives your all.
You're the one I can always call,
When I need you make everything stop.
Finally you put my love on top"
At that time, Finn got out of his seat and gave Rachel the most romantic kiss.
"Ewwwwwww we have to see this kiss again. We still haven't gotten the ugly picture of the last kiss you two shared after you performed "Without You" to Finn when you were suppose to find the perfect song for Mr. Schue to propose to Ms. Pillsbury with." Santana remarked.
Everyone just looked at Santana. They should have seen that coming.
"Well, she's my wife and if I want to kiss her after she performed that song for me, than so be it. Besides, if you don't like it, you can leave. This is our apartment, after all." Finn said.
Santana just rolled her eyes.
"You can really sing. I mean, I have seen your old performances at competitions but still to see it in person, it's just amazing." Marley said to Rachel.
"Thank you, sweetie. From what Finn tells me, so can you. I can't wait to see you guys perform in a couple of months at Nationals where I know you will win." Rachel said as she gave Marley a hug.
"So what are you guys going to do tonight in New York?" Finn asked.
"Well..." Artie replied, with a smirk.