A/N: I really have nothing to say other than thank you all for still enjoying this story so much! The reviews, favorites, etc mean so much to me!
Rachel's orientation went just fine, and she wouldn't be starting her official first day until the following week. Extremely tired, she lugged herself to her car, another free coffee in hand as she made her way across the parking lot. She could get used to the free coffee thing, except that they weren't all going to be free for her. She wanted nothing more at that moment than to be snuggled up next to Finn in his large bed, and that's exactly where she intended to head. She quickly texted him, figuring he was probably still asleep so she didn't bother waiting for a reply before turning on the car and heading towards his house. She had thrown his shirt in the passenger seat when she left her house, knowing that was exactly what she had planned on changing into. The entire morning, she couldn't help but think of the night before. It was amazing, and all throughout the orientation she tried her hardest to pay attention, her mind wandering off to Finn occasionally. His lips on her lips, his body pressed against her, his touch, everything. It was almost as if her body was craving him. She couldn't wait to be next to him once more.
About half way there she suddenly remembered that voicemail she had yet to check from her dad. She quickly opened her voicemails, listening intently knowing if she didn't listen then, she would soon forget. Her heart dropped as she listened, her thoughts instantly swarmed with worry. She quickly scrolled through her contacts, dialing her dad's number.
"Hello, darling." Leroy Berry said after a few rings.
"Oh my God." Rachel said. "I am so so so sorry it's taken me so long to call back." Her eyes filled with tears as her heart raced. "H-How is daddy?" She choked.
"He's okay, sweetie." Leroy said. "I just wanted you to be aware, don't panic."
"I feel so awful." Rachel said as she began to cry, wiping them quickly, trying her hardest to remain calm and focus on the road.
"Don't feel bad. I know things are busy out there." Leroy said. "Rachel, please, he's okay."
Rachel shook her head as she pulled into Finn's driveway. Parking the car, she began to cry harder.
"Stop, darling. Stop crying." Leroy said, trying to comfort her through the line.
"I should be there." She said.
"Don't be silly." Leroy said. "There's nothing you could've done. It was so minor."
"I don't understand. We eat so healthily…well I did. But I thought it rubbed off on you guys." Rachel said, wiping her eyes.
Leroy laughed. "It did. Don't worry, there could've been many factors."
"Like what?" Rachel asked quietly.
"Well, the doctor said that there was plaque buildup, but it could be just from increasing age, lack of exercise, stuff like that."
"But we exercised." Rachel said.
"Sometimes things just happen."
Rachel sighed, resting her head back on the seat.
"Just please, carry on. I promise everything is okay and daddy will call you as soon as he can, okay?" Leroy said.
Rachel shook her head. "No, no. I've got to go to Ohio." She demanded.
Leroy sighed. "Rachel, he'll be out by then. He'll be better by then. Quit worrying your pretty little head."
Rachel sighed before agreeing, not wanting to bother her dad about this anymore. "Call me as soon as you hear anything please?" She asked before hanging up.
"I will my little star." Leroy said.
"I love you, dad." Rachel said before hanging up the phone. She couldn't believe it had taken her that long to check her phone. She felt selfish. The last time she spoke with them was when she got the news about her audition. Her stomach did flip flops as she realized she never took the time of day to call them just to call them, to see how things were in Ohio. She felt guilty as tears overwhelmed her once more.
Wiping her eyes after a few more good minutes of crying, she stepped out of the car, walking right into Finn's house without knocking. Sam, who was sitting on the couch, turned his head at the sound of the door.
"Oh hey." He said happily, not even bothered that she hadn't knocked or rang the doorbell.
"Hey, is Finn still sleeping?" She asked quietly, trying to avoid eye contact. Her eyes would give away that she had been crying, there was no doubt about that.
Sam nodded. "You bet."
"Thanks." She said, darting quickly for the stairs.
When she reached Finn's room, she opened the door quietly, looking over. Finn was turned over on his side facing away from the door, his shallow breathing loud enough for her to hear. She sniffed as she closed the door as gently as possible. Her dad's call still upsetting her; she set her things down quietly, taking off her jeans and shirt as she threw on his button up. She sighed as she looked at herself in the mirror. Her face was a mess, her eyes red and puffed from the crying she had done.
Walking around to the other side of his bed, she sat on the edge of the bed. She really didn't want to wake Finn up. Knowing it was inevitable, she moved the comforter up as she climbed in next to him, Finn stirring immediately.
His eyes shot open as he looked over at Rachel, alarmed.
"It's just me." Rachel said quietly as Finn's eyes adjusted to the daylight that was now streaming through the blinds in his room that covered the large window Rachel loved to look out at.
"Well hey you." Finn said groggily as a smile spread across his face.
"Hi." She said, biting her bottom lip. She could feel the tears trying to make their way to the surface once more.
"What time is it?" He asked.
"A little before two." She said. "Are you gonna sleep all day?" She then said, trying to keep her mind off of the call. She also didn't want Finn to worry about her.
Finn shrugged. "Someone kept me up a little late."
She turned her face away from Finn just as he was about to plant a kiss on her lips. Confused, he leaned up a little, looking down at her. "Are you okay?" He asked suddenly, Rachel looking up at him.
"I'm fine." She said simply.
His eyes widened and became more alert as he took in her facial expression. She looked like she had been crying for days. He brought his hand to her face, moving the hair out of her eyes. "Hey, what's the matter?" He asked sincerely, looking into her eyes.
Rachel shook her head as her eyes began to water. "N-nothing." She said, looking away from him once more as he hovered over her.
"Did I do something?" Finn asked, recalling everything that had happened the night before. "Did I hurt you or something?"
Rachel smiled. "No you didn't do anything. It's not you."
"Is it work? Did something happen?"
"Finn, relax." Rachel said with a sigh. "I'll tell you if you let me speak for a moment."
She sat up as Finn crashed back down on the bed, his head propped up by a few pillows, watching her closely. "Is that my shirt?" He asked.
Rachel turned her head, smiling sadly. "Yeah, I took it earlier. I hope you don't mind."
"Not at all." He said, knowing he would save his comments for later. She looked a combination of both cute and sexy in it. He couldn't help but check her out. It hung off her shoulders so loosely, and although she was covered by his blankets, he knew it had to have almost come down to her knees. It was perfect on her.
"My dad called like a billion times yesterday a-a-and…" her voice trailed off as she began to cry.
Finn sat up quickly, the comforter still covering his naked bottom half, as he brought his arms around her instinctively, holding her closely. His heart already hurt for her, and he didn't even know what was wrong. Seeing her this vulnerable upset him more than anything. He never wanted to see her cry.
"My daddy…h-h-he's in the h-hospital." She choked out through her tears. He comforted her silently, letting her get it all out.
"H-he had a heart attack and my dad said he's fine and that it was minor b-but I should be there. I'm so selfish and so stupid for ignoring that voicemail until today. I should've never…" she stopped, her tears taking over her entire body as she sobbed, her body shaking as she hid her face in his chest.
"Stop." Finn said quietly, kissing the top of her head, his arms soothingly running up and down her as he held her close. "It's not your fault." He said quietly, knowing she was blaming it on herself for not getting the call.
"I should've never waited until now to call. I could already be b-back in Lima b-b-but of course I can't because I have no money because I'm a failure and I can't land a role, and I never saved enough money for Los Angeles I just impulsively m-moved here like an idiot and everything is happening at once that just sucks and it's just one giant bag of suck!" She wailed, hiding her face.
Finn pulled away. "Look at me." He said. "You're not a failure. That was one silly audition that meant nothing. Something better is waiting for you, that's why you didn't get that role and you know it. It doesn't mean you suck. Just because you're savings ran low doesn't make you a bad person. This thing, your daddy being in the hospital, that's not your fault. You know that, don't you?"
Rachel nodded as she wiped her nose. "I f-feel…"
"I know." Finn said genuinely, looking down at her. "I know how you must be feeling, but just because you feel it now doesn't mean that's part of who you are. You feel like you're a failure, or are a bad person, but you are far from both of those things, you hear?"
Rachel nodded, looking up at him. His eyes were looking directly into hers with such intensity, that Rachel had to look away.
"You'll get to him, I promise." Finn said finally, wrapping his arms around her tiny body, bringing her into him once more. "You'll see him." He said.
"What does that mean?" She said, her crying calmer now as she sniffed every here and there.
"It means exactly what I said." Finn said.
Rachel lie silent in his arms until she calmed down. "How do you know I'll see him?" She whispered.
Finn pulled away from her, looking down at her sad face. "Didn't you tell me I could feel free to visit Lima with you anytime I wanted?" he said with a grin.
Rachel smiled, shaking her head. "Well yeah but..." She stopped, instantly shaking her head. "No. No. You're not doing that for me. No way." She said.
Finn shrugged. "And why not, Miss Berry?"
"Because!" Rachel said. "No, that's a lot of money. I'm not allowing you to do it."
"You're not allowing me?" Finn said with a chuckle. "Rachel, I'm your boyfriend. Let me spoil you once in a while."
Rachel shook her head. "That doesn't mean you have to go out of your way to get plane tickets to Ohio…"
"You're right, that doesn't mean I have to." He said. "But I want to. You're not going to be okay until you see him. I may have only been dating you for like a week, but I happen to have you figured out more than you think. You're going to stress out about it until you see it yourself, it's who you are."
Rachel looked up at him. "Finn…"
"Rachel." He said more sternly. "I love you. Let me do this for you, please babe?"
"No." She repeated.
"Alright, fine." Finn said lying back down.
Rachel turned, eyeing him as he closed his eyes, acting as if she wasn't there. "Hey, Finn!" Rachel said, shaking his arm playfully. "You're going to get them anyway aren't you?"
Finn opened his eyes, a playful grin emerging.
"I said no!" She said fiercely, throwing the blankets off of her so she could turn to face him. She sat on her knees, her legs tucked underneath her as she looked at him. "No." She repeated.
"Noooooo." Finn mimicked, in a whiney voice.
Rachel hit him playfully. "Stop it, Finn! This is serious!"
Finn leaned up, kissing her roughly on the lips. "Very serious." He said jokingly.
Rachel rolled her eyes. "Stop. You're being so distracting."
"What? I am? How?" Finn asked curiously, a sarcastic tone filling his voice
"You're being…you." She said with a sigh.
Finn smiled. "And you're being you. Which right now happens to be insanely stubborn. Though it's extremely sexy, it's also a huge pain in the ass."
Rachel shrugged. "I just don't want you to do this for me. I said no like ten times already and I don't get why…"
Finn pressed his lips to hers once more, cutting her off as she returned the kiss.
When he pulled away, she began to finish her sentence, but it didn't escape her lips before Finn's was once more pressed against hers.
"Will you let me talk?" Rachel demanded when he pulled away.
Finn shook his head. "Not if you're going to keep saying no."
"I'm going to keep saying no." She replied.
Finn kissed her once more, the kiss lingering on her lips as she got lost in the kiss, her tongue finding a way to his moments after.
He pulled away and Rachel smiled up at him. "No." She whispered, as he leaned in once more.
"I see what you're doing here." Finn said, catching on after this repeated itself a few more times.
Rachel bit her bottom lip as she giggled, her arms wrapped around his neck. "Are you going to keep distracting me or what?" She whispered seductively in his ear. She knew in the back of her mind she needed a distraction and Finn lying there next to her naked was all the distraction she needed. Besides, just the mere thought of him naked was enough. Her thoughts instantly returned to the place they were in before the phone call, and her body aching for his touch once more.
He looked at her as she lied down on the bed, tangled up in his shirt and blankets. He smiled as he climbed on top of her and once more the two were lost between the sheets, reliving what had happened the night before once again.
A/N: Good? Bad? I'm a little iffy on it but looks like their heading to Lima!