A/N: I know, I totally suck at updating! I'm so sorry! And sadly this will be the last a list and a tattoo chapter!:( Thank you to everyone who reviewed. Followed, and favorite!
Applause thundered as the last bow of the show was being taken place. My eye's scanned over the crowd smiling brightly. This was the finally show for this musical. It had a long run about a year and a half the show has been running. And I, obviously, had been the show's female lead racking in a full house almost every weekend. It would be sad to see it end since this cast had become part of my family. And this musical had become such a big win for my career. But as the curtains fluttered to a close even with watery eyes I couldn't help but feel happy.
I was in my dressing room after I changed into my jeans and silky blouse when the door creaked open. I turned my attention away from unpinning my hair from its high bun and looked back at the door. I grinned happily as Noah walked in with three dozen gardenias. I bounced off of my chair and hugged Noah tightly before taking the flowers out of his grip. I stared down at the beautiful flowers and stood up on my tippy toes to claim Noah's lips with mine. When we broke apart he smiled tightly down at me. I ignored his awkward smile and ran my hand over his cheek.
"Thank you, Noah, they are marvelous." I let my hand run over the smooth petals of one of the flowers. "Let me just let my hair down and we can go." I walked back over to the mirror. As I let my hair fall down in loosely curled ringlets Noah moved over to stand beside me. He took one of the fallen curls in his fingers and played with it slightly.
"You did great out there, babe. Every show you do is amazing. I'm sorry this show has ended, Rach. But you were stellar for the entire year and half." I turned and faced him I placed both hands on the sides of his face and met my lips with his once again. This time, though, it was more a mix of sadness and happiness.
"I'm sad to see it come to an end, obviously. But it had a wonderful run and we pleasured so many audiences with our performances and every show we did was much more than satisfying. The cast here has become a sort of odd second family. But I'm also very excited to take a break from Broadway for a short while and spend more time with you." I let me hands fall to my sides and let one hand clutch Noah's calloused one. He gave a dizzy smile and bobbed his head.
I turned back to the mirror and tried to ignore how odd Noah was tonight as I let my attention divert back to my hair. Once I finished it looked surprisingly tame. I shrugged at it and pulled my coat on as I entwined Noah's fingers with mine as we walked out of the theater together.
As Noah and I walked down the street towards our apartment I couldn't help but feel exuberant. Everything had fallen into place. I had a wonderful experience on a Broadway stage as a female lead. And I had the love of my life. Noah and I have been together for one year, six months and four days. It may be odd to know the exact amount of time but when we got together it was so close to when I started the musical it wasn't hard to remember. Noah is like my other half he completes me and I couldn't imagine doing anything without him.
Once we reached the apartment after talking about each of the other cast members and who I would miss the most. And Noah adding in his opinions of who he thought was a snob or a total douche (his words not mine). We climbed up the two flights of stairs and I opened the door to the apartment. The floor of the apartment was littered with flower petals. Smooth and a creamy white color just like the gardenias I am holding in my hand. Several candles light up the otherwise dim light apartment. A blanket was laid out in the living room with Chinese food placed on the small living room table. I looked up at Noah smiled a watery smile. As I processed everything he went through to make this perfect.
"You are so romantic." I say as I pull his head down to crash down onto my lips. This kiss was filled with fire and passion and everything I couldn't put into words at that moment. We broke breathless and a flush of pink tinting our cheeks.
"Hey, I'm a stud. Don't forget that." He said good naturedly with a smirk gracing his beautifully canvased face. He took my hand in his and led me down to the blanket. We ate our Chinese while halfheartedly watching the Breakfast Club. Which I had claimed as Noah and I's movie. Because it may be cliché but I found that Claire and Bender fit Noah and me. Myself being the spoiled daddy's girl who was determined to get what she wanted and Noah being the badass who liked to break the rules and didn't give a second thought to what people thought of him. Together the bad boy and the good girl made the perfect pair.
It's the scene were Bender and Claire are in the closet together and Claire kisses Bender's neck. I cuddle more into Noah's side as he kisses lightly against the top of my head.
"I got you a present." Noah says softly. He smiles when I look up at him with a glowing smile.
"You didn't have to Noah. Tonight; being with you like this was enough of a present." I say as I glide my fingers against his.
"I wanted too." He smiles widely as he gets up and makes his way into our room. "Wait there!" he chides as I start to get up from my position on the floor. I smile curiously.
"Okay, close your eyes." He says as he pads his way into the room again. I close my eyes tightly and squirm anxiously. "Okay, you can open." In front of me is a large box covered in gold star against a light pink background on the wrapping paper. There is a giant gold bow on top of the large box. I quirk an eyebrow up at him and he just smiles nervously. I lift the top of the box of carefully and a smile takes over my entire face as I see what is inside.
A downy white baby husky puppy is inside staring up at me with eager icy blue eyes. Happiness overcomes the small puppy and her tail wiggles form side to side eagerly. I gingerly pick up the small puppy and cradle it in my arms.
"Oh my gosh, Noah! This is the best present ever!" I leap into his arms making sure not to crush the puppy in our tight embrace. "Is it a boy or a girl? Did you name it yet? How did you manage this without me finding out?" I say my smile still glowing from happiness.
"I bought her a week or so ago and Kurt kept her at his place." I raised my eyebrows at that. "Yeah, I thought he totally would be against it but he agreed immediately. And he pulled it off by keeping you away from his place. But she really is a sweetie. I picked her up before I went to the show and kept her pampered in our room until now. Luke and Chase seem to really like her though. And as for her name it's on her name tag."
"You always seem to amaze me, Noah Puckerman." I smirk at him. I look down at her collar to read what this little baby's name is. As I feel the cool metal of her dog tag I look down to read it. I read it twice to make sure I wasn't imagining things. I squeaked and looked up at Noah completely shocked.
When I looked up to meet his gaze he was on one knee and held open a ring box. Inside the ring box was a beautiful oval cut diamond ring that sparkled in the candle light. Tears pooled in my eyes as Noah looked into my eyes exposing everything to me.
"Rachel, you've been my everything for about two years. I know a small portion of those two years we were just friends and I thought I ruined that friendship and the chance to be something more with you. and I can't even begin to explain how happy I am that you gave me another chance. I am so proud of you with what you've become. You've really became a star out there on the stage every night. And I can't imagine not living my life without you in it. I love you so much, Rachel. I promise never to hurt you and only cherish you. Rachel, will you give me the unmatched privilege to be your husband? Will you marry me?" Noah says carefully as to make sure I understand every word that he has just said. Tears spill down my cheeks as I place down the puppy next to me and launch myself into Noah's arms.
"Yes! Yes! A thousand times yes! I love you so much!" I say as I squeeze Noah tighter to me. I few more happy tears slide down my cheeks as I picture my surprised face as I read 'Will you marry me?' on the puppy's name tag. And I few more tears track down my face as I memorize every word Noah said to me. "I want to spend forever with you."
We detach from each other and neither of us can erase the smiles from our faces. I pick up the puppy again and hug her to me.
"Did you really give her a name?" I ask as I hug her to me feeling the soft warm fur against me.
"I was thinking Phoenix. Cause we are rising to a new beginning together." He embarrassedly rubbed a hand tensely on the back of his neck.
"That is beautiful, Noah. I love it." I rubbed behind her ears as she leaned into my touch. "It's a pretty badass name. " I finished with a wink. He smiled as he kissed the tip of my nose.
"I have one more thing planned for tonight." He said with wink of his own and a sinister smirk. "Something along the lines of a celebration." He waggled his eyebrows at me as I blushed and leaned into his kiss.
A/N: thank you all for sticking with this story! I might do one more chapter if y'all want one! Reviews are greatly appreciated!