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Author's Note: AHHHH! WHO IS THIS PERSON! Ha ha HAI EVERYONE! I am SO SO SO SO SO SO SO sorry for taking SO long to update...I don't even want to know how long I took. But this is THE END! Thank you SO much to everyone who reviewed, alert-ed, read and stuck with this story to the end! YOU ARE ALL AMAZING! Please feel free to request/recommend topics (strictly FINCHEL) but beware I will update at a glacial pace or slower than malasis in January (canadian humor for ya). Anyways THANK YOU so much and also HOORAY for 200 REVIEWS! *applause* you have no idea how happy it makes me...I wish I could do this for a living :(

Anyways ENJOY the end of Erase Me! Beware: VERY FLUFFY!

2 MONTHS LATER

"-And I was like 'Aw, HELL no!'-"

She laughs along with the rest of the group at Mercedes' exaggeration as she retells the story of her weekend involving the cashier at the local MiniMart after her and Kurt had purchased. As Mercedes flails her arms and screeches, she finds herself enjoying the story immensely. Who knew Mercedes was that funny?

Zoning out slightly when she feels Finn's arm tighten around her waist and press his lips to the top of her head, nuzzling her hair affectionately, she grins brightly and revels in his touch, scooting closer and kneading his thigh while pressing a kiss to his cheek. He gives her a huge smile, rubbing her back before using his free hand to grab his sandwich and devour it quickly. She watches him with a smirk...he's too adorable for words.

"-Then he was all 'Sorry but you need to move. You can't loiter...if you're not gonna buy nothin' then-"

"No, no" Kurt laughs. "First we went up and asked if he had the new People magazine and he said no and then you went all hell-bent-crazy on him."

"Oh, yah" Mercedes says thoughtfully. "Then we stood at the back and looked through the ancient magazines until he told us to get out and then-"

She laughs again, a warm, fuzzy, familiar feeling spreading through her body when she feels Finn chuckle, the sound rumbling like thunder through him. She snuggles closer, relishing in the feel of him while taking the moment to look around the table. She can't believe it's been two months. So much has changed and she can't believe how good she feels.

After rejoining Glee, things went way up. She was firm with her promise not to trust the club again so easily but soon found herself enveloped by the new-found warmth and affection from her teammates. They were all friends now. She didn't feel excluded.

Her eyes land on Mercedes first who's gasping dramatically as she recalls the events. Her smile grows. Her friendship with Mercedes had grown leaps and bounds. Mercedes finally took fault for treating her unfairly and admitted to her jealousy of Rachel's talent. The girls bonded and she found herself shopping with the girl who was yanking her into different stores. It felt oddly right.

Next she looks to Kurt. Kurt had transferred back to McKinley a week after she rejoined the club, telling them that Dalton couldn't handle his level of fabulous. She was ecstatic to have her friend back within distance. Their friendship is exactly what she needs.

She turns to Tina who's seated beside Kurt, laughing at the story. Their friendship had improved immensely as well. Tina understood her more and put an end to her contribution of tearing her down. The girl apologized numerous times and told her how glad she was to have her back in the club. She actually hosted a few girls' (and Kurt) nights.

She glimpses at Mike next and smiles. It's funny how their friendship had expanded from nothing into a lot. He was very kind and gracious in having her back and turns out, he's hilarious. They worked on choreography together with Brittany and Mr. Schue and she had a blast. Mike also helped her teach Finn the moves too. He's like a brother.

Next there's Puck. Puck had grown to be her big brother. He'd mumbled something about her being the star of the club and how he was sorry for making her feel bad, completely awkward. He was never good at that stuff. But she had grinned and punched his arm, telling him how articulate he was (sarcasm). Their friendship was strange but great.

Her eyes shift to Quinn. What a change two months can make on a rivalry. Quinn was softer and kinder toward her and she had discovered that the girl was quite warm and funny (when you get past the constant need to be in control). Their friendship worked for some odd reason and she's found herself with Quinn as one of her closest friends.

She turns to Sam, seated beside Quinn, and smiles. Sam had been a very good friend as well. He put an effort in to get to know her and she discovered he was genuinely sweet and very funny. It was nice to have someone like him to get to know.

Then there's Santana. Nothing changed positively between them. Santana was still bitter with her but the difference was that now she had the power and support. Santana barely even tried to make her feel inferior...she knew that she wouldn't win. That was something she relished in.

Her eyes land on Brittany next. Brittany was really innocent so there really wasn't much harm. Brittany was really happy to have her back and showed her the card she made her that had a bunch of misspelled words but was sweet nonetheless. I guess you could call it a friendship.

And of course there's Artie. He has been nothing but awesome. Besides Finn, he's her best friend in the entire world. She couldn't of done any of this without him.

Last, but definitely not least, is Finn. There were no words to describe how amazing he's been. Their relationship had grown into something indestructible and absolutely flawless. He had matured severely and learned to appreciate her. She's never felt so loved, secure and beautiful. He was perfect in every way, making sure he told her how much he loved her and how lucky he felt to have her. She's so happy...it's impossible.

His bruises healed about two weeks after the incident and she had never been so happy to see his gorgeous face, clear of wounds. And maybe her relief lead to some other things involving lots of touching and kissing and things that would be kept just between them. Let's just say Finn had the biggest, dopiest look on his face the next day at school and she had to wear her hair in a side ponytail to cover the love bites. And maybe she had to slap his hands away about a dozen times when they were in public, finally rewarding him with a trip to the janitor's closet later that day.

Glee Club had improved immensely after he return, New Directions becoming the feared rookie club coming into Nationals. She can't believe that she'll be in New York in a mere two months with Finn and all of her teammates. She knows, deep down, that they'll at least place second at Nationals this year. Vocal Adrenaline doesn't stand a chance.

"You okay, babe?" Finn murmurs, pulling her out of her trance as she returns to the present. She looks up at him to see his perfect face contorted in curiosity and confusion with a hint of concern and a huge wave of adoration and gratefulness to have him washes over her.

She grins up at him, nodding her head enthusiastically. "Yah" she answers softly in response, squeezing his knee in reassurance and reaching up to peck his cheek. "I'm just really happy is all."

He grins in response. "Me too" he cooes, kissing the top of her head.

"And I just really love you" she says honestly, her beam glowing. "I-I...I have no idea what I'd do without you, Finn. I love you so much."

He leans down, his smile glorious, his breath tickling her ear. It's intoxicating. "I love you way more, Rach" he whispers, kissing the spot behind her ear. "You're my life."

His soft, full, tasty lips meet hers and she forgets her surroundings, feeling so blessed to have this perfect man in her arms. And he loves her more than she can comprhend. She knows that no matter what, it's Finchel against the world. There's nothing better than that.

The loud, amused throat clearings pull them out of their personal bubble as they turn to see the Glee Club scoffing jokingly. "Swapping spit at the lunch table" Kurt says sarcastically with a leer. "How classy."

She sticks her tongue out at him as everyone laughs, cradling Finn's perfect face in her hands as he kisses her temple, breathing another 'I love you'. She kisses him even firmer not only to annoy Kurt further but also because she can't go another second without feeling his lips on hers.

She finally overcame all the obstacles. She finally stood up for herself. She earned respect. She gained friendships and the most amazing man on the planet.

She found Rachel Berry.

And Rachel Berry is nothing without Finchel.

AN#2: IT'S OVER! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL! Review and alert...I'M TAKING REQUESTS!

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Maddie xoxoxoxo