A/N: Only a few chapters left! Enjoy! A few things first though…thank you so much still for all the reviews and favorites and whatnot, it means a TON to me and also to Melly233, thanks for telling me it was Chord haha, I knew that (No I didn't, but that really is a fantastic version of the song no matter who sings it…I'm obsessed!) And to stephers6…yeah, Finn is wayyyy perfect in this story. I'm envious. Haha.

All grammar errors are mine, btw because I'm sure there are some that I'm not catching!

Two months later.

"I can't believe tomorrow is already the first of December." Rachel said out loud to herself as she got ready for work that early morning. She usually didn't mind being up early, but for a job she really didn't enjoy all that much, being up at four sucked. Finn and she had been going strong the past few months, and Rachel knew there was no one in the world she'd rather be with than him. He was leaving already tomorrow, and she knew it wasn't for very long but with all the time they'd spent together since they met, she knew it was going to feel like forever. She didn't pry him with things like that though. Sure she worried, but she didn't want to be that kind of girl. She looked in the mirror as she threw her hair up into a low ponytail. There really wasn't anything to worry about.

"I can help the next person." Rachel said cheerfully. She was exhausted, but it was close to noon which meant her shift would soon be over.

She looked up at the tall man before her. She grinned, a not impressed look to her eyes. He did this often. "Well hello, miss." He said to her with his lopsided grin.

She smiled. "What do you want, Finn?" She asked, looking over at her manager who wasn't even paying attention to her.

He squinted as his eyes scanned the menu, putting his hand under his chin like he was in a serious debate. "Hmmm…"

Rachel smiled, rolling her eyes. "There are people behind you."

He turned to them and apologized before looking back down at her. "Give me something good." He said with a wink.

Rachel licked her lips. "Like what?"

"Surprise me." He said with a shrug.

"Finn…" She really didn't feel like playing this game today.

"Someone's cranky." He said, pulling out a five dollar bill. "But I still want to be surprised."

"Alright." She said, closing her eyes, landing her finger on a random button. When she opened them she smiled. "You're getting a mocha cookie crumble frappuccino." She said, hitting it.

He nodded. "Interesting. Do you think I could get a side of Rachel Berry with that?"

Rachel fake laughed loudly before making a serious face at him. "Hilarious. I haven't heard that one before." She shook her head as she took the money. "I'll talk to you in a minute; let me get the few very polite and patient people behind you."

He moved over, waiting for his drink while he watched her. She never looked up at him.

When she took the ladies money, she glanced quickly over to Finn who was now sitting down in a seat close to her just like he always did. He was waiting for her to get off, and she appreciated it. She caught his eye every once in a while and blushed, looking away. She hated him watching her while she worked here of all places. Not that Starbucks was bad. She really didn't mind it, but she wished she was doing what she truly loved. She had had a few more auditions since the United Talent Agency, but nothing major. She wanted to be represented by a good agency, one that was fair as well. She sighed. She still had hope, and thanks to Finn, he never let her forget that.

She watched as a few girls approached Finn. Lately, that's been happening a lot and Rachel had told him repeatedly that pretty soon the same girls were going to catch on that he came here often, but he just shook it off, telling her that he didn't care.

She smiled happily as a man approached her. He wore a business suit and Finn watched him as he looked her up and down. He raised an eyebrow as he studied the man, sipping on his frappuccino.

Rachel's gaze shifted towards Finn before back at the guy who was saying something quietly to her. She laughed, but it wasn't her normal laugh. Finn watched her. It was definitely an act.

"Oh…sorry." She heard Rachel then say, looking uneasy. "No, sorry." She repeated through a nervous giggle.

"Was that it?" She said shortly after. It was evident she was trying to change the subject. Finn sighed. She was probably being hit on and he hated that. He knew it was inevitable, especially someone as good looking as her but he wanted to be the only person in the world to think that about her, as silly as that sounded. Even after dating for all this time, he still got overly jealous.

The man took a seat near Finn and Finn studied him silently, before looking up to see Rachel take off the apron and hat that she had on.

"Thank you!" She called out, as she punched out. She held up a finger to Finn and then disappeared from view, returning momentarily after.

"Hey." She said happily, leaning over to plant a kiss on his lips before sitting across from him. "Good enough surprise there?" She asked, noting that he had less than half of it left already.

He nodded as he sipped before looking at her. "It's very good."

"Good." She said pleasantly, before studying his facial expression. "Everything okay?"

He nodded. "Oh yeah, yeah." He nudged his head to the left briefly.

Rachel glanced over seeing the guy in the business suit sitting there, reading a paper. He never looked up. "What…?" Rachel asked, not catching on.

"Was he like…." Finn lowered his voice. "Hitting on you?"

Rachel rolled her eyes. "No, Finn." She said sternly. "Someone can be friendly without hitting on me." She was lying.

Finn nodded, eyeing her before shrugging. "So what do you have planned for the remainder of the day?" He asked.

Rachel shrugged. "I'm tired." She said with a yawn. "I was just going to go take a nap and then lie around…you could always join me if you wanted." She said with a playful smirk.

Finn smiled. "Oh is that so?"

Rachel nodded.

"I may have to take you up on that offer but first, I was wondering if I could take you somewhere? It won't take but ten minutes."

"Where?" She asked curiously.

He looked into her eyes. "Can't say. Well I could, but you'll see when we get there."

"Do I have to go in this?" She asked, noting her black shirt and pants. "I smell like coffee."

"Is that a bad thing?" he asked.

"To me it is."

"Why? You love coffee." Finn noted.

"That doesn't mean I enjoy smelling like it." Rachel replied.

"It'll be quick." Finn said, reaching over for Rachel's hands that were clasped together on the table in front of her. "I promise."

Rachel sighed. "Yes, fine." She said before standing. "Let's go before I fall asleep sitting here."

Finn smiled and nodded, standing. He wrapped his arm around her, his hand resting on her shoulder as they headed out.

They walked across the Grove, talking amongst themselves before stopping outside of Barney's New York. Rachel looked up before walking in. "Why here?" she asked suddenly.

"You'll see." He said, opening the door for her.

She exhaled deeply when she walked in, suddenly entranced by everything she saw. Everything was so expensive. 'One day.' She thought to herself as Finn draped his arm around her once more, guiding her to where they were going.

They arrived at the jewelry section and Rachel's stomach flipped. "No." She said under her breath as Finn approached the lady working behind the counter.

Rachel stood there, frozen in place as he began to explain to the lady how he had ordered it online but requested it be picked up in store. The lady nodded and began typing away in her computer before finding it. "Ah yes. One moment." She said walking away.

"Are you crazy?" Rachel then asked her voice two octaves higher than normal.

Finn looked down at her and laughed. "You don't even know what it is."

"I don't need to. Please, don't spend this kind of money on me." She said.

Finn looked at her once more, taking his hand into hers. "Higher your expectations." He whispered as the lady returned.

Rachel looked away briefly as he was handed the bag.

Finn thanked the lady and grabbed Rachel's hand, heading out of the store. "I told you it wouldn't take long." He said as he looked at her. She wasn't saying anything.

"Rachel…" Finn said. "It's a Christmas gift. I won't be here when it comes around you know."

"I would've been fine with something like…a bag of coffee." She said. "You can tell me to higher my expectations all day, but this is too high."

Finn sighed. "Rach, relax."

She sighed, wrapping her arm around his large torso as they walked. She was definitely going to miss him.

He returned the gesture only since she was so small he had her by the shoulder as they walked away from the mall. "I parked over there." He said as they stopped.

Rachel nodded. She was worried, but she didn't know why. There could be anything in that bag. Was she ready to get married? She didn't think so. It hadn't been that long. It might not even be a ring at all.

"Hey." He said, turning to face her. "Relax." He repeated before bringing her into him. "You'll see what it is later. If you agree to a fancy dinner with me?" he then asked, looking down at her.

She nodded. "Of course." She wanted to spend as much time with him as she could before he left.

He planted a kiss on her lips as they parted ways, but only for a few hours.

000

Rachel showed up to his house around four like he said and when she walked in, she was surprised by what she saw. The house was full of friends and family. Confused, she approached the kitchen, spotting Quinn and Tina. "You guys?" She asked curiously.

They turned and smiled at her. "Hey!" They both said enthusiastically. Rachel had no idea they were there. When she got home earlier that day, she showered and immediately took a quick nap before getting up and ready. When she went to sleep, they were both there, but when she awoke they were gone.

"I had no idea you guys were going to be here." Rachel said.

Quinn shrugged. "Finn called and said they decided to have a get together, you know, before they leave."

Rachel nodded. Didn't he just ask her a few hours earlier to have a fancy dinner with him? What the hell? She scanned the room, not even trying to listen to what the two in front of her were saying. "Where is he?" She demanded.

They both silenced and looked at her. "He uh…I think he's upstairs?" Quinn said. "I saw him head that way."

Rachel thanked her and walked away abruptly. She wasn't mad; she was just…a little annoyed. She appreciated that his friends and their families were all there but she wanted to be selfish and have him all to herself. She said hi to a few people as she approached the stairs, catching sight of Sean. He watched her but she looked away immediately, ignoring his presence as she headed up.

Finn's door was closed, so she knocked gently. He opened the door shortly after, smiling down at the small girl before him. "Oh hey." He said, opening the door.

She barged in, turning to face him as she crossed her arms. "I didn't know this fancy dinner was me and you, plus thirty." She said harshly.

Finn shrugged. "I didn't either."

"You must've since you called Quinn." She replied.

"Well it wasn't my idea. I just went along with it."

"You could've told me too you know." She said.

"I knew you were sleeping though, babe."

She looked around before dropping her arms. "Why are you up here by yourself?" she then asked.

"I knew we'd have to have this conversation." He said with a grin, jokingly.

She looked at him as a grin formed on her own face slowly, though she tried to repress it as long as she could.

"And here." He said, reaching over for the wrapped gift that was now on the table. "I figured I'd wrap it."

She giggled at the wrapping job and Finn took quick note of it. "Don't make fun of me. I wrap presents like a five year old, I know."

She bit her bottom lip. "Are you sure you want me to open it now?" She asked. "I can wait until you know…later."

He shrugged. "That's up to you."

"I could wait until Christmas day." She then offered.

"No, don't wait that long. I don't want you to."

She walked up to him and kissed him sweetly. "I'll save it for later tonight then." She whispered as they headed downstairs, hand in hand.

000

The evening turned out just how she thought it would and people once more didn't clear out until late. When they did, Finn reached for Rachel's hand, leading her up the stairs quietly.

"Please open it. I can't wait any longer." He said, handing her the box again. The entire evening, the only thing he could think about was her face lighting up over it. That and being alone with her finally.

She sat down on the bed and agreed, crossing her legs as she opened it slowly. She gasped when she opened the box. "Oh my…" her eyes filled with tears immediately. "Are you? Why? No." she mumbled as she pulled out the necklace. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen, a silver necklace with a star hanging from it. "It's…"

"It's made by someone or some company named Finn." He said as he sat down.

"It is?" she asked as she stared at the necklace in awe.

"I found it cool. Plus it's a star, you know, like how you're going to be one day?"

She looked at him as she wiped her eyes. "Are you serious?"

"Well yeah I mean…it's like a metaphor you know?"

"Those are important to me." She said with a giggle as he took the necklace into his hands, unclasping it. He draped it around her tiny neck as he fastened the back of it.

Rachel stared down at it, bringing her hand to the star. "It's so gorgeous."

"Perfect for a gorgeous girl then." He said.

Rachel was about to burst at any moment. "T-thank you. So much." She said, her eyes watering all over again. "Not even for this, but for everything you've ever done for me since I met you. You are the most perfect human being on this planet and I don't even deserve the treatment you give me, I'm just me and then there's you and…and I'm so so so in love with you that…"

He stopped her, bringing his lips to hers immediately. "It's cool." He whispered as he pulled away. "I got the point."

She smiled. "I'm sorry I just so overwhelmed…"

"And when you're overwhelmed you talk a lot. Yeah, I know that. Trust me, babe. I definitely know that by now." He said quietly, bringing his lips to hers once more.

"You're so so amazing." She whispered as he pecked her lips repeatedly.

"Stop talking." He said as they kissed rougher, more passionately as she climbed into his lap. Her hands rested on the side of his face as she looked into his eyes, her eyes as bright as the stars in the night sky.

"I wonder…" Rachel said playfully as she leaned into him. "How I would look with that necklace on?"

"Amazing." Finn said. "You look amazing." He repeated then, focusing more on his thoughts. "It's already on…" he added, sudden confusion ensuing.

"I meant only the necklace." Rachel whispered into his ear.

He looked at her, raising an eyebrow as she faced him on his lap as she straddled him, kissing him passionately once more. She had one night left with him for the next two months, and she was going to make it count.

0000

"Don't be upset." Rachel said with a smile. "Besides, how many chances in a lifetime do you get to have an opportunity like this?" She said. They were at the studio, tour buses lined up along the side of the road as their things were being packed into them. Finn would be sharing his bus with Jeremy, which he thought was pretty cool. Rachel had spent the night at Finn's and was standing there outside of the studio with her favorite dress shirt of Finn's in hand. He had told her to keep it, and it smelled so potently of him that she knew what she would be wearing to bed until he returned.

Rachel had seen the bus earlier that day, commenting on how interesting it would be to actually have to like, live in them for a few months.

Finn smiled, remembering the first time he had forced her up on the stage with the band in San Luis Obipso. "Once." He replied with a soft kiss.

"Exactly." She whispered back giving him a few more kisses. She never wanted to let go.

"Come on lover boy." Jeremy said, patting him on the back before hopping onto the tour bus stairs. "We've gotta get a move on."

Finn looked down at Rachel, his grasp around her waist tightening.

She smiled up at him, her chin resting on his chest, their height difference dramatic since she was in flip flops. "Go." She said happily.

He kissed her dramatically once more before pulling away, releasing his grasp. "I love you." He said. "I love you so much, Rachel."

"I love you too, Finn." She said as he turned away, getting on the bus.

She watched the bus drive away and she smiled, waving, only to find herself overcome with a wave of emotion once the bus was out of sight. She burst into tears right then and there, letting all of the emotion pour out of her. Shortly after, she regained composure, trying to get a hold of herself. She reassured herself that time would fly by. She hoped she was right.

I have no idea how I came across this, but it's PERFECT. Not to mention it is named Finn… (The designer I mean or whatever.) (.com/Finn-Pave-Diamond-Star-Pendant/00505015182265,default,?cgid=womens-necklaces) Just so you have an idea of what it looks like.

PS, I think there's only one to two chapters left…just so you know. But then I'll write more because hey…I do have all summer to do whatever I want!