A/N: Hia guys(: I hope you are all doing well! I had some major writers block/ not wanting to write. Sorry! But here it is(: Oh! And I was wondering about the other Fic Trust me. Continue or delete? It seems like people didn't like it much…Anyways! Here's the chapter, hope you like it! Happy reading!

Rachel POV

As I worked I felt Jesse's eyes on me were ever I went. He sat there for three hours doing nothing. When he finally left he came back an hour later and sat right back down in the same spot watching me. To be honest it was kind of creepy. I was stuttering my words and clamming up with the customers. The manger kept giving me odd looks and all I could do was smile back.

When it was finally time for my shift to end Jesse walked up to me. I kept my back to him as I took of my apron and hung it on my hook. The last thing I wanted to do was have Jesse St. James rub it in my face how he has been doing so well and I was stuck waiting table. I knew that was the only thing he would want to say to me. I knew he would laugh and snicker inmy face how kissing Finn Hudson on the stage at nationals out junior year had been a mistake. Of course I knew that was true. I could have had Jesse. I could have been with him and been happy. But no. I wanted Finn like I always wanted Finn. And look where that left me; running away from Lima with my tail between my legs with a baby on the way. So yes, if Jesse were to say all of those things none of it would be wrong. It'd be just another slap in the face.

But when Jesse said none of those things I was utterly surprised. He didn't say anything at first. But when he did my heart melted all over again.

"Rachel." He said soft and kind, like he generally cared about me. The way he spoke made me remember why I was so in love with him in the first place. Jesse got me. He always had. Now was no exception.

When I turned to him he smiled softly and took me into his arms holding me. I sighed softly letting my body relax into his as he rubbed large lazy circles on my back. His arms were strong around me and his body warmed me. I took a deep breath; his scent flowing though my whole body. He always had a smell that was a mixture of hair gel and a smell that was purely him. When he spoke again his mouth was right by my ear, his breath hot on my ear.

"Baby what happened to you?" His voice sent shivers racing down my spine. As I listen to his question I was brought back to reality where I had a baby girl to go get from the sitter and go home and care for.

I pulled out of his arms and I was instantly freezing. "Jesse" I said slowly avoiding eye contact with him. If I looked into his eyes I knew things would be bad. I knew I would pour all of my emotion out to him and as I said before I didn't want that. Although my life was in the gutters it wasn't as bad as it could have been. At least I wasn't stripping or on a street corner at night. That would be mortifying.

"Jesse." I stated again slightly stronger this time. "I have to go. I have thing that need to be taken care of." With that I grabbed my purse and turned on my heels getting out of there as quickly as possible. Little did I know that Jesse had followed me from the restaurant to the sitters then home.

Later that night I was sitting at home with a very crabby baby in my arms. I rocked her back and forth singing softly trying anything to just calm the girl. To make matters worse there was a knock on the door that sent Caroline into a ragging fit. She screamed when I out her down hurrying to the door. I looked back only to see her walking toward me; her face red with tears.

Picking her up I walked to the door and was shocked to find those blue eyes I had once dreamed about looking at me for the second time that day. Jesse looked at me the down at the child in my arms and his face showed confusion. Caroline let out a small little whimper when I didn't let him into the house. She was a very smart girl and knew when I didn't let someone in they weren't good news.

Stepping aside I let Jesse in. He walked in slowly and I shut the door shut behind me. I shut it with a little to much force and the slam sent the dark haired child into yet another fit.

"Shh baby girl. Mama's got you.." I spoke softly into the dark curls on Caroline's head. I rocked her and did everything I could to sooth the child. I sang the quiet song I had made for her the day I brought her home.

Sweetly, slowly, love unfold me.

I'm here for now, I'm here forever.

Never shall you fear, that a day will come

That you will be alone

I'm here my baby

I'm here forever

Sweetly, slowly love unfold me.

The song didn't exactly make scene but it didn't need to. It was soft and slow and exactly what was needed to sooth her. Sure I could have come up with something better. But I was 17. Alone in New York with a screaming child on her first day home and I was tired as hell.

In doing all these soothing routines I momentarily forgot about the curly haired boy who was now seat on my couch watching my every move. I could feel his eyes on me the whole time but I was too wrapped up in my daughter to care at the moment. Now that she was calming down and I wiped her tears away I walked toward him and sat down next to him. Caroline sat on my lap resting her head back against my chest looking over Jesse. He was doing the same to her. Sitting back I just watched to two and had to admit it was quite adorable.

When Jesse's eyes came up to meet mine, they were soft and full of compassion. Most people knew Jesse as a cold hearted snob, but I knew better.

"What's this little cuties name?" He spoke softly and sweetly not to startle the child.

"This would be Caroline." I said softly bouncing her on my legs a little. Caroline just smiled at him her dimples showing as his saying "Yes, I know you're talking about me. And yes. I am cute." Jesse Laughed softly and looked back up into my eyes.

"Is this why you've gone MIA?" He questioned looking straight into my eyes. That was another thing I loved about Jesse. He was never one to beat around the bush. He said what he was thinking and wasn't afraid to do so.

"Jesse" I started off talking and he quickly cut me off.

"Don't you dare Jesse me. You hear me Rachel? I want to know what's going on with you! Why would you be in New York and not living out your dreams? This doesn't make scene to me! When I went back to Lima for you they told me that you had just up and left and no one had hear from you. I went crazy. Do you have the slightest idea at how many people you have hurt pulling this little get away of yours? And the baby? Did you leave because you were pregnant or did you get pregnant after you left?"

Jesse's rambling was put to a stop as I got up and walked with Caroline to the nursery. She was nodding off in my arms and I knew tonight was going to be a long night. I laid her down and kissed her head softly and turned on the Broadway classics she fell asleep to every night.

Walking back out I was met by Jesse's gaze piercing into me. "Sit and talk now." He orders and I walked over sitting next to him with a sigh.

"What do you want to know?" I looked to the side and our gazes locked.

"Everything" He answered back sitting back but keeping his eyes locked with mine.

I moved so I would be more comfortable for our long talk. I knew that this could very well take most of the night. I told him about the fight I had, had with Finn. Then about how I went to Noah to make Finn jealous. I was furious that Finn had slept with Santana and I had every intention of making him hurt as bad as I did. So when I sought out Noah and slept with him I felt horrible. The over whelming guilt was too much for me and I went to Finn's house to tell him everything that had happened. Things were going good with us talking. Finn was pouring his heart out to me about how much he loved me and the next thing I knew his lips were trailing down my neck. It's safe to say that Finn never found out about me and Noah.

When I finally stopped talking Jesse nodded. I had expected him to call me a whore or as many other names in the book he could think of. He wouldn't be wrong. In my eyes I was all of those things. But he didn't do that. He just looked at me and pulling me into his arms. I rested my head on his chested and sighed quietly.

"So who is the father, love?" He asked and his hand trailed up and down on my back.

"I don't know." I answered honestly "I have always been so afraid to look. I personally think she's Finn's. She has his dimples and his silly way to always want to make people laugh." I chucked softly "But me and Finn share similar features so I can't help but wonder if she's Noah's. I named her Caroline because the first time someone had ever sung a song to me it had been Noah. He sang me Sweet Caroline and it just seems to fit her.."

Jesse smiled softly. "It really does fit her Rach. You're doing an amazing job and raising her. She seems like a great kid."

"She really is." I nod against his chest smiling softly. "She's my everything."

After my last comment we sat in silence for a while. Both perfectly happy with the quiet time to let our minds wonder. When Jesse spoke up though it certainly did shock me to say the least.

"Let me help you." He whispered "Quiet your job and move in with me. I have an extra room big enough for you and Caroline. I'll help you get into the business. You were made for Broadway Rachel Berry. And I will not sit back and watch you give it up."

"Jesse, I couldn't possibly do that."

"You can and you will. Do you hear me Rachel? I care about you to much to watch your life pass you by. I get that you have Caroline now and you can't just be on Broadway but you are already working crazy hours on your feet all day. The only difference would be that when you're on stage you are doing something you love. Not something that you have to do to get food on the table for you daughter. I can take care of you both if you'd let me. You and I aren't done yet Rach. We haven't even had a chance yet to blossom. We are away from Lima now. Away from everything. We have a chance, and I don't want to give it up."

Listening to his small speech brought tears to my eyes. Jesse still did care about me. He wanted to help me and he want to try to work on us as a couple. Wrapping my arms around him I hugged him tightly. He held me in his arms with a small smile onhis face. He was taking that as a yes. And it was.

A/N Again sorry for the long wait but there it is! I hope you liked it! Thoughts? Comments? Review please! Oh! And if you want to take a peck and see what's up for Finn let me know! Don't forget about him yet(; But please review! It makes my day!

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