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Ready for the funeral? Will Rachel manage to get through it? Read and find out :)
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It was the day that Rachel was dreading. She woke up feeling sick to her stomach, although that could also be down to the small amount of alcohol she had had while sat with her Aunt and her Dads, sharing memories of Ryan while they sat in front of the fire. She dragged herself out of bed and forced herself to get in the shower and get washed and clean her teeth. Once she had done that, she walked back into her room, tightly wrapped in her towel, and headed to where her bag was hung on her wardrobe door with her dress in. Her aunt had said that she didn't want too much black at the funeral, so Rachel had decided on a deep royal blue dress, which was tight at the bust and flared out to halfway down her thighs. She examined herself in the mirror, smoothing down her dress. She applied a little foundation, blusher and mascara, making sure the mascara was waterproof, before chucking the items and her waterproof mascara for later into her black diamante clutch bag. She nodded in approval at herself and headed for the door, after picking up the white Lilly that was laid on her bed. She took a deep breath and headed out of her room and downstairs. She took a deep breath, planting a smile on her face and strutted confidently into the kitchen, seeing her family and some Ryan's friends already there.
'Oh Rachel, you look lovely. That color really suits you' said Sarah, before pulling Rachel into a hug. Rachel hugged her aunt back, being careful not to squash the flower. The room fell silent as Ryan's girlfriend walked into the kitchen, making Rachel and Sarah pull away from their hug.
'What's she doing here?' Katy asked coldly
'She's here to pay her respects to her cousin, just like you're here to pay yours to your boyfriend' Sarah scolded Katy. Rachel walked over to Katy. Even though they had never liked each other, she was willing to put her difference aside for the day.
'Truce? For Ryan?' Rachel asked, holding out her hand. No one, not even Rachel, saw Katy's hand swing towards Rachel's face. The slap echoed through the room, as Rachel stared at Katy in shock.
'This!' Katy shrieked, pointing at Rachel ' Is all your fault! If he hadn't been coming to visit you, he wouldn't have gotten into the car crash!'. Rachel eyebrow knitted together.
'What are you on about? Coming to see me?' she asked, the confusion in her voice. Katy scoffed and walked away, shaking her head, leaving Rachel stunned. She was jolted out of her shock when he phone went in her clutch. She fumbled around for it and saw a message from Finn.
Sender: Finn
Good luck for today, baby! Wish I could be with you to help you through the pain, but call me if you need me. I love you xx
Rachel smiled and forgot about her argument with Katy as she replied to the text and walked over to Sarah and her Dads...
The wake was worst, in Rachel's opinion. Rachel had broken down at the funeral, which made her feel weak, which is probably why she was sat at a table with a glass of white wine in her hand (thanks to her fake ID). She watched as Katy was being comforted by her parents. She sniffed and took a huge gulp of her wine, freezing when her Aunt stepped into her line of vision.
'Rachel? How did you get that?' Sarah asked. Rachel pointed to a bartender, who was watching her closely. Sarah sighed and took the glass of wine from her niece's hand and placed it on the table.
'Rachel, you can't blame yourself' said Sarah, sitting next to her. Rachel sighed.
'What did Katy mean he was coming to see me?' Rachel questioned. Sarah put her arm round her niece.
'He was coming to see you. He wanted to spend his birthday with you and your friends. Regardless of how he over dramatized that the Glee Club was rubbish, he did have a soft spot for it' Sarah said
'But why wouldn't he tell me?'
'He said he wanted to surprise you. He just got up one morning, packed a bag and told me he was going to see you' Sarah said. Rachel wiped away a tear what was trickling down her cheek. Rachel let out a shaky breath and got to her feet.
'I just need some air' she said, grabbing her phone. She needed Finn. She walked outside of the pub and dialed Finn's number. She waited a few minutes before he picked up.
'Hey baby. How was it?' his gentle voice came down the line
'It was horrible. I wish you had been there with me' Rachel said, willing her voice not to crack
'Oh babe... Listen text me when you want to come home okay? I'll pick you up if you want to come home earlier than your fathers, okay?' Finn told her gently. Rachel let the tears fall then.
'Baby, please don't cry. Don't cry because I'm not there to hug and I feel helpless' Finn told her. Rachel took a deep shaky breath and got herself under control
'Sorry' she said in a small voice
'It's okay, baby. Listen, I've got to help my Mum with the cooking, but I promise I will call you after my tea' Finn promised
'Okay, I love you' Rachel told him, a small smile on her face
'I love you too, babe. Talk to you later' said Finn. They said their goodbyes and hung up, Rachel looking out at the sun starting to set and sighed, rubbing a hand across her forehead...
Rachel and her Dads arrived back in Ohio, two days later. Rachel stopped off at Finn's house and walked up his garden path, knocking on the door. She watched as her Dads drove away and the door opened to reveal Carole.
'Rachel?' she questioned the surprise evident in her voice
'Hey, Carole. Is Finn here?'
'No, he just popped to the shops with Burt. He'll be back soon. Why don't you come in?' Carole asked. Rachel smiled and nodded, stepping into the warmth of the Hudson-Hummel house. Carole walked into the kitchen, switching on the kettle, while Rachel sat down on the island stool.
'Haven't seen you for a few days, darling. Everything alright?' Carole asked, as she placed two cups on the counter and placed a teaspoon on coffee in each one.
'I've been away... In Dayton' said Rachel, smiling her thanks as Carole set a cup coffee down in front of Rachel.
'Dayton?' Carole questioned. Rachel sighed as she took a sip of coffee.
'I'm guessing Finn didn't tell you?' Rachel asked. Carole frowned.
'Tell me what? Are you okay?' she asked, concern lacing her voice. Rachel sniffed and willed herself not to cry
'My cousin died last week. I've been in Dayton for the last week and a half to be with my family and grieve...' Rachel said, tears pricking her eyes.
'Oh darling, I'm sorry' said Carole, rushing to give Rachel a hug. Rachel hugged her back and squeezed her eyes shut, willing to not let the tears fall. They didn't hear the front door open, until Finn's voice broke their bubble.
'Mom? Rach?' Finn said. Rachel sniffed and pulled back gently from the hug.
'Hi darling. Do you get the stuff?' Carole asked. Finn smiled and nodded, handing his Mom the bags before walking up to Rachel and engufling her in a hug.
'You're back' he breathed happily into her hair. He grabbed her hand and pulled her upstairs, shutting his bedroom door behind them. He pulled her in for a kiss, walking her backwards to the bed, both falling onto it in a tangle of limbs.
'I've missed you' Rachel gasped as she felt Finn kiss down her neck to her pulse point. She bit her lip, in order to not moan too loud. She threaded her fingers through his hair, pulling gently. They were so caught up in each other and their passion that they didn't hear the bedroom door open.
'Rach- OH JEEZ! MY EYES!' Kurt screeched. Finn rolled off Rachel and they both shot into a sitting position.
'KURT! knock for God sake!' Finn shouted at his stepbrother, who had his hands over his eyes. Rachel finished fixing her shirt and smoothed down her hair.
'My eyes! I need to sanitize them!' Kurt fretted dramatically, slamming the door behind him as he rushed into his bedroom.
'I swear he's more dramatic than you sometimes' joked Finn. Rachel gasped and slapped his chest playfully, giggling as he caught her wrist and pulled her on top of him, locking their lips together passionately...
R&R :D