A/N: This might be the last chapter until next week, but I'm like 90% sure there will be 1 more! I've been a writing machine the past few days! As always, let me know what you think and enjoy! If there's grammar errors, they are mine.

When will you guys be here? Rachel texted to Tina. It was two in the afternoon that Saturday, and also the day of the show.

About an hour still left to go I think, why? Tina replied.

I have a lot to tell you and I want to do it in person. Rachel said, excited to tell them all the news about her boyfriend. Boyfriend. She loved that word, and she loved everything about the man behind that word. Wait, did she just think about the word love in reference to him? She looked up at the ceiling, trying to shake it off. No. There was no way. It was way too soon to be thinking of that, they only started dating not even a day ago. She sighed, hearing her phone go off in her hand, her concentration shooting immediately back to the conversation she was having.

Like what? Don't leave me hanging now! Tina sent back.

Rachel smiled as she read the text. Sorry, it's better to tell you in person. Was all she sent back.

Just then, Finn walked back into their hotel room. He was down with the guys, planning how their show would go later, and in a few hours he would have to head out with them to rehearse. He looked over at Rachel lying on the bed, catching the grin on her face as she stared at her phone screen.

"Other boyfriend?" he asked curiously, causing her to look up from her phone.

"Oh yes." Rachel replied before giggling. "This one is number…three."

"Ah." Finn said, nodding his head. "What number am I again?" he asked, walking up to her, plopping himself on the bed next to her.

Rachel smiled, thinking it over for a second. "Would it be corny to say one?" she asked.

Finn leaned over, giving her a kiss. "Very." He said once they pulled away from each other.

"It was Tina though. They'll be here in an hour ish." She began to explain.

Finn nodded. "That's good. I miss Puck very much." He said through a smile.

Rachel laughed. "You poor thing."

Finn nodded once more, leaning over to kiss her again.

Rachel held the kiss, resting her head on the pillow as he leaned over her tiny body, his large arm across her body, holding himself up slightly. She rested her hands gently on the back of his neck, as chills ran up and down his body. As they kissed, she couldn't help but open her mouth slightly, their tongues managing to find a way to entangle within each other as they began to make out slowly at first, the speed intensifying the longer it lasted.

Finn was trying his best to hide how easily she turned him on, but he knew it would be evident soon. Her body was now pushed into his, her hands running gently through his hair as they made out, his heartbeat and breathing simultaneously increasing as he leaned down, planting kisses on her cheek, moving to her neck, hearing her let out a sigh of pleasure as he did so.

Just then there was a knock at the door.

They stopped immediately, Finn's head turning to look towards the door. "You're fucking joking." He said quietly, as Rachel smiled up at him lovingly.

Rachel smiled as he leaned down, kissing her gently once more before standing.

He headed for the door, looking out the peephole seeing Jeremy standing in the hall. "What?" He said, opening the door slightly seeing Jeremy there.

"Did I interrupt something?" He asked, barging into the room.

Finn looked at him as he walked in. "No." He lied. "I just saw you though, what's going on?" he asked, following behind him.

"We have to go now." Jeremy said simply, politely saying hi to Rachel who smiled back at him, reaching for her phone.

"What? Why?" Finn then asked.

"Don't know. Manager of the place called, guess rehearsal is in a half hour or we can just forget about the show altogether."

"That makes no sense." Finn replied.

"Ya think? But whatever, let's go." Jeremy said. "Sorry." He quickly added, looking towards Rachel.

She looked up and shrugged. "Oh, it's okay." She said, smiling over towards them.

Finn turned to look at her, an apologetic look forming on his face. He walked over to the bed, leaning over, gently kissing Rachel on the lips. "I'll see you later, alright?" he said quietly.

Rachel nodded. "Go!" she said quickly, smiling over at Jeremy once more. "Have fun!" she called out behind them.

They both said goodbye and headed for the door; Finn turning to flash her one last smile before leaving.

000

That evening, Rachel headed with Quinn, Puck, Tina and Mike to where the show was. Finn had made sure they were front and center, and by the time the show started, they were. When they came on stage, the crowd went absolutely crazy. Rachel, turned and smiled before looking up, watching the guys and Finn.

Finn took his place behind the drums, and then directed his glance right towards her. She smiled, blowing him a kiss as they began. Tina nudged Rachel playfully as Rachel laughed. "What?" she asked looking over at her.

"Nothing." Tina said. Rachel had told them about Finn and her right when they arrived. They were all happy for her, but Tina had acted the most ecstatic. As she helped Rachel get ready, she told her over and over how happy she was for Rachel, that maybe she had finally found somebody.

"You know, if you and Finn are serious, maybe you will have it all."

"What do you mean?" Rachel asked, looking at her reflection in the mirror as Tina stood next to her, applying makeup.

"I mean you always were so serious about your career that you never paid attention to guys. Now he comes along and you act different. Not in a bad way, I just mean he makes you lighter, happier. So what I'm saying is, maybe you can have the guy and the career." Tina explained.

"That stuff only happens in movies." Rachel said.

Tina shrugged. "Not necessarily."

"Really? Because this sounds like a pep talk straight out of a romantic comedy."

Tina laughed. "I was just saying."

"Well thank you." Rachel said appreciatively. "He means a lot to me, which is crazy even to me."

"It's not so crazy when you think about it." Tina said, smiling.

000

Rachel had a drink in her hand, and was enjoying the show going on practically right above her. She knew she would never get sick of watching them play. Sure, Finn had something to do with that fact, but in general they were just talented.

About half way through the show, they paused for a moment. Rachel looked up at them all intently, wondering what was going on when their eyes all settled towards her, Brad turning to Finn, giving him a nod.

"I want to introduce you guys to someone special." Finn then said, looking to the front of the stage. "Her name's Rachel and though none of you know who she is, I can guarantee you that one day you will." He said through the microphone before taking it into his hands, standing making his way towards center stage.

Rachel's eyes widened as he looked down at her, shaking her head no wildly at him. "Stop, stop." She mouthed, moving her hand back and forth by her neck in a 'cut it out' sort of gesture. This only made him continue.

"And well, she can sing better than anyone I know. Wouldn't you all like to hear her sing?" he then said to the crowd as they cheered, not even understanding why they were.

"Well then give it up for Rachel Berry!" He yelled, before kneeling down, reaching for her hand.

"No. No." Rachel said, looking up at him.

He gestured towards the stage as she kept shaking her head.

"I can't. No." she kept saying.

He looked at her, putting the microphone away from his mouth. "Come on." He said quietly, looking into her eyes. "How many times will you get the opportunity to do this in your life?" he asked her gently.

She crossed her arms. "I can't, I'm not prepared. I can't. Just no." she stammered defiantly.

"Rachel! Go!" Tina then yelled, Mike giving an approving nod as well, causing Quinn and Puck to get in on the commotion. Rachel's head was spinning at this point.

Finn didn't take his gaze off of her. "Don't keep them waiting."

Rachel sighed, relaxing only slightly.

"Don't be afraid to live." He said, reaching for her hand, helping her up onto the stage whether she liked it or not at this point, causing the audience to cheer and clap.

"Why are you doing this?" She said through her teeth, a sudden wave of terror hitting her.

He shrugged. "You perform for a living. Why is this scaring you?" he asked, genuine concern filling the tone in his voice.

"I don't know." She said quietly.

"Then calm down. Let it all go." He turned looking at his band mates before looking back at her. "Pretend you're on Broadway." He whispered in her ear, handing her the microphone as people began to cheer once more.

She took a deep breath looking out at the large audience that now stood around her. She glanced down seeing Quinn give her a thumbs up along with the rest of them. She smiled.

"Hi." She said quietly into the microphone before turning her head to look at Finn. Finn took his place back behind the drums and watched her intently as she began to talk.

"Well um…I have no idea what I'm doing up here." She confessed as some people in the crowd laughed.

She turned her head once more towards Finn who spoke up.

"Don't you want to sing?" He asked simply, flashing her a smile.

She smiled before looking back out towards the crowd. "Well." She took a deep breath. "This song is called Iris, and I know it's sung by guys, but I think I'll give it a try. With my own twist." She said, glancing towards Finn who nodded in approval. He didn't tell her what song to pick and she didn't have to pick that one, but his heart swelled when he heard her say she was going to sing it.

"So here it is." She said as they began to play, the guys singing backup for her during the chorus while she belted out each note perfectly.

She sang her heart out, letting all of her fears fade away as she reminisced back towards her Spring Awakening days, remembering how alive being on that stage every night made her feel; how being on the stage now was making her feel those same emotions all over again.

The entire time, Finn watched her, awestricken. He had heard her sing many times since meeting her, but never like this. She was into it, and she was passionate about it. She was putting her everything into the song and she sounded fantastic. Part of him was dying to yell out how much he loved her right then and there, but he wouldn't do something like that. Not then. He smiled as she walked back and forth on the stage. Just then he pictured them playing at stadiums across America, her singing lead for them. He smiled once more as he concentrated on the drums. That didn't sound like such a bad idea to him.

When the song was finished, Rachel thanked them all, turning to thank the guys as well before walking off the stage, a wide grin on her face as people remained ecstatic, cheering wildly. When she returned to Tina, Quinn, Puck and Mike people around her began to yell for her, asking for their picture taken or an autograph. She didn't understand why, but she didn't question it. She felt alive. She felt happy. And tonight, she owed it all to Finn.