LOVE WILL FIND A WAY…
And I'm back…. Once again it's hard to be motivated to update this piece when no one seems to be reading but I've got an outline and my heart is into finishing this so even if it takes weeks and weeks to update so are it. Also I'm trying to not stay on my computer as late as I used to so when push comes to shove that also is cutting into my writing time….anyway here is chapter 31….. At present I've got roughly 4-6 chapters to go after this as well as next generation characters in the back of my mind. I originally had paned to make this verse into a trilogy with find yourself, this and then a next gen piece however now I'm thinking of just leaving things up to interpretation….what do you think….also any ideas on a Ruthie fan-cast yet?
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The next week seemed to linger at a leisurely pace for the gang as they hung out for the rest of their winter break in Lima hanging out at their old haunts and visiting with family and friends before heading back to school to take in the new semester.
"So," Kurt asked Kristina as they were getting the Hummel living room set up for yet another party, "I've been pondering."
"That we take over the world Brain?"
"Ha, you do realize that would make you Pinky right?"
Rolling her eyes Kristina glared at her brother.
"Anyway, I've been pondering that with Finn and Tina married now what will happen when their honeymoon is over and school starts again? I mean obviously Mercedes and Mike will still live together in Providence but will Tina still live in the apartment as well? Will she give up RISD and transfer to OSU to be with Finn or will Finn give up OSU and finally leave the state?"
"You know, for being one of Tina's best friends I have no idea actually though I wouldn't be surprised if they did the long distance thing for this semester and then talk it out."
Kurt just nodded, flashing a smile as he began watching as Artie entered the room from behind Kristina, sneaking up on her and tossing his arms around her waist.
"Happy New Year," he whispered sweetly in her ear sending chills down her spine as she tilted her head back to place a sweet kiss upon his chin.
"Oh get a room."
"I have one thank you however at present it's being occupied by your boyfriend."
As if on cue Matt entered the room with a grin on his face as he made his way next to Kurt.
"You do know you can take it back," he said winking causing Kristina to shake her head.
"Well, while I'm sure Artie wants to sweep me up into his arms and carry me to my bedroom to ravish me I think it'll have to wait until next year. Molly, Ruthie, Ethan and Blaine are in the other room and Rachel and Milo should be over soon as will Quinn and Michael and Sam and Puck."
"I still can't believe Brittney and Santana jetted off to Paris for some Crimson thing."
"You're just jealous that they didn't invite you to come along."
Pausing for a moment Kurt finally nodded.
"A bit, though I could of easily called up Jax or Nikolas or your father if I really wanted to go."
Everyone nodded seeing as this was true and soon the others arrived letting the party quickly fall into full swing.
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The party was a casual one with just 14 people in attendance. There was no dress code but that didn't stop everyone from dressing up anyways if only to pick on h'dourves and listen to old musicals before the countdown from Times Square began.
At the moment everyone was scattered around the Hummel living room seeming to be caught up in their own little worlds.
Puck glared across the room to where Ethan and Molly were teaching Ruthie how to count cards. He partially was jealous that he wasn't the one teaching his kid sister this while another part of him was getting into protective brother territory as he'd overheard her on the phone earlier with someone, a guy most likely telling him to show up at the party before midnight and how she'd make it worth the persons wile.
"I can only imagine how you'll be when this little one starts thinking about boys," Sam said as Dani lay curled up on her lap.
"Well, considering this little one won't be dating until she's in college that won't be a problem."
"Who says she'll go to college….she could just learn from the school of life like me or get there PI license like you."
"Well then when she learns from the school of life or gets a PI license she'll be able to date."
Sam just nodded.
"And if she does date I'm sure you and her big brother will filter out all the jerks."
At Sam's remark Puck just glared at her.
"Brother you mean you're…."
"Not yet but I've….we've been given the official go ahead to start trying.
Pucks face curved into a smile as this was the best news he could hear.
"And you are sure you're going to have a boy."
"I just know," Sam said leaning over to kiss Puck on his cheek while they began to look around the room at the other party goers.
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Milo watched as Rachel stood in the corner singing along to that Judy was singing on screen causing him to wonder if she secretly wished that she were back in the city and in Time Square as opposed to being in Lima. As the song ended he watched as Rachel's hand fell onto his shoulder and soon she'd managed to lead him outside.
"I've got some news I need to tell you Milo, big news that can't wait until next year despite next year being only a few hours away."
"I would ask if you were pregnant but seeing as how we've only went all the way once and that was months ago…."
"Shhhh," Rachel said putting her hand on his lip, "I don't want anyone overhearing about my sex life as they suspect I'd remain celibate until I turned 25 or till I got my first marque whatever came first."
"Well your roll as Hermia was kind of a big deal."
Sucking in a deep breath Rachel reached up and gently raced her finger around Milo's collar.
"It's funny that you mentioned Hermia….."
Milo just looked at her.
"I've been offered a chance to play Hermia this summer….. In England."
"England?"
Rachel nodded.
"England! Can you imagine?"
"Well you are Rachel Berry."
Rachel nodded though a sad look crossed her lips.
"What's wrong?"
"You just said it, I am Rachel Berry which is why I may have to decline that offer."
"Decline an offer to perform the Bards work in his native land."
"I've received a second offer."
"A second offer?"
"I've been offered a chance to play Fanny Brice in a small campus production of Funny Girl."
"Fanny Brice that's your dream roll."
"I know….. Milo I'm torn…."
"Don't worry you'll figure it out….."
He was about to lean in to give his girlfriend a kiss when two young boys made their way towards the house panting as if they'd run the whole way there.
"Sorry," one of the boys said, "we didn't mean to interrupt."
Removing his glasses and wiping them onto his shirt the other boy spoke up.
"Is this the Hummel residence?"
"Why yes it is," Rachel said, "anyway what brings you boys out here at this hour on New Year's Eve of all nights?"
The boys looked to the older couple and then to one another before the one of the boys spoke up again.
"We're friends of Molly, I'm George."
"And I'm Landon…Ruthie's boyfriend."
It was those two words from the dreadlocked teen that sent Rachel into frenzy as she began to jump up and down clapping her hands wildly causing her boyfriend and the two teens to glare.
"I'm sorry, it's just that little Puckerman has a boyfriend this is so adorable….so Landon, how long have the two of you been going out?"
"Um well…."
"And you George….are you Molly's boyfriend? Don't be shy."
"About a month."
"We're just friends."
Rachel simple nodded as she motioned for the two boys to come up the steps and into the house.
"Where have you been?" Kurt asked watching the duo enter before noticing that the lovebirds had company, "and who are these party crashers?"
"Landon," Ruthie said running into her boyfriend's arms causing Puck to glare and make his way to where his sister was with some boy.
"Hmm," he coughed causing the younger teens to break apart.
"Landon, this is my brother Noah, Noah this is my boyfriend Landon."
"I don't like that your dating Ruthie, not one bit but I'm not dad cause he baled on us when we were young and mom's had the common sense not to re-marry."
"Your point…."
"My point is…. Landon you better treat my sister right or there will be consequences."
Landon just nodded as Kurt looked at the other boy who by now had made his way to where Molly, Ethan, and Blaine were sitting.
"George?" Kurt asked.
Rachel nodded.
Kurt smiled thinking that they young man and his little sister looked adorable together though that conversation would have to wait for another moment as the clock was about to tick down to midnight.
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Sam was sitting on the couch shaking Dani awake so that she could ring in the New Year with the grownups.
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Molly was practically ignoring George as she made her way toward Blaine with a glimmer in her eye.
"You know legend has it that the person who you kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve is the person you're destined to spend the rest of the year with."
"You don't say," Blaine said biting his lip.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR was shouted as around the room people started ringing the year in with kisses and toasts.
Puck and Sam both kissed Dani then each other….
Milo kissed Rachel….
Kurt kissed Matt…
Michael kissed Quinn…
Landon kissed Ruthie…
Molly kissed Blaine….
And obviously Kristina kissed Artie.
"Happy New Year," Artie whispered once more in Kristina's ear as he ran his hands through her hair.
"Happy New Year," she whispered back already knowing that 2015 was going to be a magical year.
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TBC
I know this could easily be the finale if it was written in a different way but like I said I've got plans for this though what I don't have planned is what should happen with Finn and Tina now that they are married, what Rachel will chose for her career.