Chapter 8 Interrupted Thoughts

Her dark eyes were expressive as she stared transfixed into Finn's. The hypnotic beat of their hearts in rhythmic proportions. She could not stop staring at his beautiful face. Was that really her hand brushing his soft cheek and inhaling his almost painfully sweet intoxicating scent?

Finn gently removed his hand from her heart. He could not get enough of her touch. Softly his hands rested on both of her shoulders. In a ease of movement, he cascaded them down her arms to her fingertips encasing her hands around this neck.

Softly, he whispered, "one more thing", as he went in for the final act of his game.

This time he made no delay, putting all of his feelings, pent up frustrations, and longings in what could very well be their last kiss. And if it was, he was going to make sure that he went out with a bang.

I It was crazy. The wild abandonment of their hands, faces, and lips in constant frustration seeking closure that would not come. He made sure to open his eyes to make sure his dream was really his reality. For so long, he had dreamt of Rachel but reality

was even better.

A warning knock from Tina interrupted his thoughts. Finn stopped the kiss, looking into Rachel's eyes and bruised lips.

"I love you Rachel. And I'm so sorry I let you down. You mean the world to me and I couldn't let you just go without a fight. The rest is up to you".

Finn looked at her one more time before giving her one last soft kiss on her forehead. She watched him walk away, soft droplets hitting her face.