(Cory will forever be in our hearts)
Quinn picks up her bag on the bench and sees Finn and Rachel holding one another she raises her eyebrow and then quietly walks out to her car Rachel pulls away and Finn sighs and faces the coffin again
"I promise you...you're going to get through this."Rachel whispers in his ears
~Three days later after the funeral~
Rachel is at rehearsals going over the production number and she looks over to the side seeing Robin holding a rose for her she raises her eyebrow and looks at him
"What is this.."She asked
"A rose..I thought we could go see CATS live at the studio hall downtown after we're done here you know for date number two."Robin smiles
"Sorry Robin I can't Im going to a friends house for a small get together."Rachel says
"So I'll accompany you...we are exclusive now."Robin smiles
"Exclusive? Us...Robin we went on ONE date."Rachel says
"One of the best I've been on.."he smiles at her
"Because you talked about yourself all night...look I can't go out tonight with you Im sorry."Rachel says walking away from him Robin watches her leave
~At Puck's apartment~ Puck is grilling food over the stove while Kurt Adam and Puck's date Megan are hanging out and talking
"Is finn coming?"Kurt asked
"Yeah he should be here...he finally went back to the office so he needs to unwind I even got his favorite beer."puck smiles proudly
"What a sweet guy you are honey.'Megan smiles and kisses his cheek Kurt holds in his laugh he knows Puck hates it when girls call him honey
"I've got Rachel's Vegan dish in the oven please take it out Kurt."Puck says Kurt nods and opens the oven and takes out the dish moments later Rachel walks into the door handing Puck a bottle of red wine and then says her hellos to everyone then Finn knocks on the door and he waves at everyone Puck smiles and tosses him a beer Finn loosens his tie and walks out to the balcony and leans against the cement looking down at the night in New York City he sips his beer and Rachel walks out and offers him a small finger sandwich that Adam had brought over Finn looks down and slightly smiles
"Thank you."Finn says taking the snap slowly eating it
"How were things at the office today?"Rachel asked
"It was alright...Becky gave me this today..'Finn says taking out a folded picture from his back pocket Rachel opened the paper and smiled it was a colored picture of Finn looking up at the sky and an angel looking down at him
"That's very sweet of her."Rachel says handing it back to him Finn nods and sips his beer
"Quinn stopped by too."Finn says Rachel quickly turns her head
"W-Why would she come by.."Rachel asked
"She wanted to check up on me...she even brought pizza...which was cool of her..she's nice."Finn says
"Well that's awfully gracious of her...its a good thing her presence won't be needed much longer."Rachel says
"What do you mean.."Finn asked
"You already have a female companion to confide in and bring you lunch and make sure you're cared for..."Rachel says
"Really...I do?"Finn asked
"Yes...Me..how could you question that.."Rachel says Finn licks his lips and Rachel's eyes go directly to his mouth and just stays there
"Have you been jealous of Quinn..."Finn asked
"I have nothing to be jealous about yes she's in the prime of her career as a a surgeon but thats nothing to me."Rachel says
"Are you jealous because she's been stopping by my office...and my apartment?...and calling and texting me everyday?"Finn asked
"She texts you everyday?..."Rachel shakes her head and dismisses the comment "No Im not jealous I just think she needs to back off she's becoming too clingy and obviously you don't like her."Rachel says
"I like her...she's nice you know...so I like her.."Finn says
"You like her..."Rachel says softly Finn reaches his arm out to put around her waist and pulls her close to him
"But Im in love with you."Finn says Rachel turns her head and sees everyone watching a movie and chatting inside
"Finn not here.."Rachel says pushing his away
"You're sending me so many mixed signals Rach I dont know what you want from me."Finn says
"Look..I just dont like Quinn hanging off of you okay.."Rachel says
"Its not like i can push her away she really helped me these past few days...they've been rough..."Finn says
"And now im here...I'm here to make sure you're okay now.."Rachel says holding his hand
"Do you mean that.."Finn asked Rachel smiles and kisses his lips "I said it was going to be okay..and It will be.."she says Finn gives her his famous grin and then they hear the door open they both turn their heads and they see Rachel's costar
"Robin?"Rachel says
"Who's Robin.."Finn asked
"Uhmm.."Rachel says nervous
"Rachie your boyfriend is here!"Puck yells out the balcony
"Boyfriend..."Finn says looking at her confused
"Its not...what it...please just wait here."Rachel says and runs inside
"Robin what the hell..."Rachel says confused
"Marley your assistant told me you and your brother live in this apartment complex so I thought I would drop by and bring a few desserts for my girl and her brother."Robin says and kisses her cheek Finn walks back inside and glare at the man then looks over at Rachel
"You and Rachie are dating thats weird she's never mentioned you."Puck says
"We just started dating a few days ago."Robin says
"No wonder you have been staying out late Diva mixing business and pleasure."Kurt winks at her
"Its...it was just one date.."Rachel says looking at finn
"When did you two start dating again.."Finn asked
"Like 5 days ago."Robin smiles at Rachel and holds her hand then it hits Finn...3 days ago Finn's mother passed away...and he called Rachel because he needed her..but she blew him off because she was on a date...a date with...Robin
"I gotta go.."Finn says getting his coat
"Go? dude you just got here.."Puck says
"Sorry I have cases to go over so...see you all soon...Robin it was a pleasure meeting you."Finn says a little sarcastically and walks out Rachel cant help but feel like something is wrong
"Excuse me for a second."Rachel says and gets up to run after Finn
"Finn!...Wait please!"Rachel says running down Finn stops walking and Rachel runs in front of him
"Robin isn't my boyfriend okay...nothing is going on between him and I."Rachel says
"Yet he was the guy you blew me off for..'finn says
"I..."Rachel stops and realizes he's right...
"Robin was the guy you were on a date with right...the night I found out my mom passed...when I called you..you were with him..not me."Finn says
"I know that looks bad...but.."Rachel says
"But nothing...Rachel Im...I thought you cared about me you know...but..this thing between us...it goes beyond sex and whether you want to admit it to yourself or not I'll say my piece..I fell in love with you Rachel...and I havent been on one date since you and I started this friends with benefits thing..why because Im fucking insanely in love with you...and I mean that, but you've never once ever said anything back to me...I feel like now I know where this leave us."Finn says
"What are you saying.."Rachel says holding his hand
"You don't love me the way I love you Rachel...and...I need that now more than ever...so if you have anything to say to me...say it now.."Finn says almost begging her for something...
"I...Finn I..."Rachel says
"Rachel! Come on up we're gonna start singing broadway songs and your brother is up!"Kurt says opening the door
"I'll be right in..."Rachel says Kurt smiles and goes back inside
"Finn...I dont want things to change with us...if we got into a serious relationship it would be weird for you and Puck and Kurt and everyone...this is just safer for everyone...no one gets hurt or backstabbed."Rachel says
"You're wrong...because you denying me...that hurts more than you know."Finn says letting go of her hand and walks away
"Finn.."Rachel stops herself from going after him she leans against the wall and bangs it with her fist
"You're so stupid Rachel...why didn't you tell him you love him."She says
Finn drives over to Bernie's bar and orders a beer he sits down on the stool and downs his beer
"Hard day?"He hears and turns around to see Quinn
"Hey you."Finn says tipping his beer towards her
"One gin tonic and another blue moon for him."Quinn smiles at Bernie
~A few hours later and a couple beers and gin tonics later the two are laughing about Quinn's mishaps at the hospital~
"So I was wondering if you wanted to go on a date with me tomorrow night."Quinn smiles finn nods
"Uhm...I dont..know.."Finn says
"Is it because of Rachel...I dont mean to pry or anything but I saw you two at the funeral and you looked cozy are you two together?"Quinn asked
"No I was just a wreck...and she was helping me out...but uhm no we're not together at all she made that clear tonight.."Finn says
"So...will you go on a date with me finn hudson?"Quinn smiles Finn nods
"Yeah that sounds fun.."Finn says Quinn smiles and nods
~at the apartment~ Rachel is in her room listening to the soundtrack of Les Mis which is really sad considering she usually listens to Barbara's greatest hits...finally she takes out her cellphone and calls Finn
"Hey you reached Finn leave a message and i'll get back to ya."
"Hi...its me...look I really need to explain a lot to you and I know you're probably pissed but...I dont want to do this over this over the phone so please call or text me I'll go to your place if you want but please let me know...okay bye."Rachel hangs up and sighs hopefully waiting for Finn's reply
Finn and Quinn are laughing and enjoying each other's company when he sees a voicemail from Rachel
"Do you need to get that?"Quinn asked Finn looks at the voicemail and quickly deletes it
"No it's not important so continue about your story you were the Cheerio's head cheerleader?"Finn asked and smiles Quinn laughs and continues her story
Rachel looks down at her cellphone it's 2 am and still no call from Finn...had she really messed things up this time...she hoped she didnt
this is a finchel fic but I needed a little angst in this story for drama but don't worry...next chapter you will get a jealous Rachel ;)