Thank you for replies and positive response to this story. I'm currently writing 2 other Finchel stories at the same time so I apologize for the delay in getting the chapters out!
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Finn had text Rachel back instantly after his aunt and uncle told him he could go to the party. They gave him conditions such as long as he took Rachel with him and she never left his side that night. He of course lied slightly to them about the conditions he would actually be keeping, he said she'd be by his side but this didn't mean for the whole night. He would keep an eye out for her but this party was his time to chill out and relax without someone trying to control him. He knew Rachel would most likely feel uncomfortable but he also knew Puck's friend had invited this other kid who had no friends so they could go hide in the corner or something together.
It was the evening of the party and Finn had just dropped Rachel off from their last day of school until Monday. He went inside and spoke about his day with his aunt who was always eager to know what he got up too. He often spoke about football and told her how he felt he was going to kick ass next week in their first game of the season against a rival school.
Finn went into his room and had a shower. He brushed his hair and left it in it's messy state before he put on a casual shirt and blue jeans, he picked out some conversers and deemed himself ready for the night ahead. He texted Rachel seeing if she was ready yet or no. She replied back straight away. "5 mins" he sighed and went outside anyway he was stopped his aunt and uncle who stood outside the front door waiting for their last speech before he went.
"Finn, remember no alcohol okay? And Rachel is to go with you is that understood?" Finn nodded and rolled his eyes. He had heard this so many times he could quote the words that were going to come out of her mouth.
"Finn I'm being serious okay?" She sighed, she trusted him however she knew what kids were like and the thought of him getting into trouble worried her. He had always been such a good kid growing up and for a few years he lost his way but now she wanted him to have the best possible opportunity at becoming an adult.
"Don't worry okay? I promise I won't drink, I wouldn't dare leave Rachel and I'm sure she'll just hang with me at the party anyway so I'm going go now okay?" Finn spoke out and they both nodded and went inside the home.
He grunted before he knocked on Rachel's front door. Hiram opened the door and welcomed the boy inside. "Rachel won't be long she's just getting her shoes on" Finn nodded and waited patiently for her.
"You know I spoke to your aunt and uncle about letting you go? Well don't take that as an opportunity to mess around tonight" He remained stern not letting his guard down. He didn't want to frighten the boy but knew how easily others took advantage of his little girl.
"I won't sir" Finn coughed slightly. He looked up to see Rachel standing in front of him.
"You ready to go Finn?" She spoke softly. Her dad kissed her forehead before going into the kitchen, leaving the two teenagers alone and near the door.
"Wow Rach, you look umm…beautiful" he couldn't contain his words or the way is mouth was staying open as he looked her up and down. She had on a tight sliming dress that showed her curves perfectly; it was just above the knee so it showed her skin but not enough for it to be disrespectful. Her bangs were in light curls and she had on killer black heels that made her taller.
"Thank you" She blushed and felt him hold onto her hand gently as he walked her to his car. He got inside and began to drive to Puck's house. It was quiet until Rachel broke the silence.
"So what's the plan, you going to pick me up at like 11ish or something?" She asked.
"You're coming to the party with me Rach, I'm keeping my promise to our parents okay?"
"Please tell me you're joking Finn, those people hate me" She crossed her arms across her chest and sulked.
"They don't hate you…they just don't like you" He regretted his words instantly. "Hey come on, Puck invited some guy you'd get along with…"
"Finn please tell me you are not letting Noah try and set me up on a date at this own party? I don't need his help or yours"
"Rach, he's gay alright, the friend that is. He's just being made to come like you are so Puck said you both could be together or whatever" He put his hands up in his defense before steering the car into the road where Puck lived. They both got out of the car and Rachel stayed closely behind Finn. He noticed how close she was and reached out his hand, placing it on her back to try reassure her.
"Dude you came" Puck fist bumped his friend and saw Rachel and smiled "Hey Rachel, thanks for coming" She smiled and nodded. "Hello Noah".
"Oi Kurt come here," Puck shouted through. A shy boy came through and Rachel instantly knew whom the gay guy was. His fashion sense was the opposite of hers and she recognized some of his items similar to those in the magazines her dad's often read at the table in the morning.
"Kurt this is Rachel. Rachel this Kurt" They both awkwardly nodded and said hello to each other. "Rachel why don't you come with me I brought a collection of musicals with me, I don't know if you like"
Rachel stopped him half way through his sentence. "Musicals? Like as in Barbra? Are you kidding Kurt?"
Kurt began to jump excitedly on the spot. Both Finn and Puck looked at him confused. "Oh my god Rachel let's go. Bye guys we'll be in the spare room enjoying Barbra" They both run off upstairs to where the spare room.
"Well that got rid of her for you" Puck laughed and took Finn into the main lounge area where the party began full force. He observed the people in the schools halls in their own clothes and our surroundings. The cheerleaders were in any clothing that hardly counted as it barely covered their bums, while the guys just went for casual tops and jeans.
The music got louder as Finn began to dance the girls who came towards him. He felt them brush against him and yet he continued along with their teases. He looked in the corner to see Puck making out with another of the cheerleaders and laughed. If this is what Friday nights looked like he would defiantly be coming again.
"You brought that dwarf with you tonight right?" Santana slurred in his arms.
"Excuse me?"
"Dwarf? Raccoon? Rachel? Her?" Santana laughed until it switched in his brain. She meant his Rachel.
"Hey don't call her that"
"Hudson, no need to get your knickers in a twist. Anyone think you like her" Santana groaned and walked away heading for the table and picking up another beverage into her hand. When he studied it closer he noticed the similar alcohol symbols.
Finn looked across to the table and saw the secret alcohol bottles lined up. He looked back at Puck who pretended he hadn't seen them. That hadn't been there earlier in the night when he first arrived. He thought Puck would be honest with him yet this seemed to convince him otherwise.
"Whoa dude I thought you said"
"Easy there tiger. Finn what sort of party doesn't have alcohol. Look you can have a few and borrow some fresh mints and aunty and uncle don't even have to know about it okay?" Finn sighed. He didn't want to seem uncool, especially in front of all these people but he knew his aunt and uncle would be checking maybe the second or third party he could defiantly get away with it but not the first. He also knew he was driving and it wasn't like he could say he was staying there was no way they'd let both him and Rachel stay in the same house together.
"I can't mate I'm sorry, look I'm gonna head home anyway it's getting late and Rach's parents and mine were like pretty keen on us coming back at 11. If I go now they'll let me come next week" Puck understood and said his goodbyes before heading back to the dance floor with a beer bottle in his hand and turned the music up.
Finn headed up the stairs and went into the room where he heard singing. He could hear Rachel and he assumed the male voice was Kurt's. He saw them both singing away as they danced along. He stood and watched and smiled at how happy they were. Maybe she'd be more willing to come again next week if Kurt was there.
"Umm Rach, we're now leaving okay?" Rachel stood up and flattened out her dress as she hugged Kurt tightly. She took his phone and typed her number into his contacts and smiled.
"Bye Rach"
"See you soon Kurt"
They both got into the car and sat silently before Finn started the engine. "You looked like you had a good time with Kurt"
Rachel smiled. "He's lovely, I'm glad you talked me into coming. He loves the same musicals as me and he wants the same career as me. We have a lot in common" She hummed a tune she had sung earlier.
"Did you have a good time Finn?"
Finn nodded. "Yeah, it was alright"
They parked the car outside his house and the silence over took them. It was always a peaceful silence but silence nonetheless. "Finn, why didn't you enjoy yourself?"
"Rach, will you come again next Friday please?" He avoided her question.
"Yeah sure, I'll text Kurt and make sure he comes too" She added.
Finn sighed in relief. "Thanks for tonight, I mean that, you're a good…friend Rach" He rubbed his hand down his jeans, she went to get out the car when he his hand on her shoulder and pulled her back against the chair.
"Rach, you know tonight the guys all said how beautiful you looked"
Rachel laughed. "Me? Beautiful? Oh I don't think so Finn. Did you see what Quinn and Santana were wearing?"
Finn turned his head. "When did you see what they were wearing? I thought you were upstairs all night?"
"I came down a few times to get a drink for me and Kurt. You looked like you were having fun with Quinn though. I mean you guys are perfect for each other" Rachel bite into her lip.
"We're not perfect for each other. We may look like it, but that's it. I'd never date her"
"Every guy in the school would date Quinn if they had the chance why not you?"
Finn paused. "I want to date someone who's real, like you…" He wanted to take back his words the second he spoke out. He hadn't thought the way he liked Rachel was any different but when he spoke about her he defended her, he liked her, he thought she was beautiful. All quality a guy would think about a girl he liked.
He leaned in his face to hers. There was barely any distance between their lips until they touched. It was slowly at first but soon increased their lips fought against each other. Within a few seconds Rachel pulled away and got out of the car running into her home. Finn wanted to shout her name or run after her but he couldn't. Why couldn't he?