AN: Because I never cared for Finchel, and felt like writing a little AU. Set during "First Time". Inspired by lyrics from "Like It's The Last Time" by What's Eating Gilbert
I waited outside of the girl's dressing room for her - my "Maria". She was absolutely stunning out on that stage tonight, and I was grateful that I was able to share it with her in some small way. Maybe in the play, Tony got the girl but tonight that wasn't going to be. There was something so wrong and a bit of a turn on at playing the brother to my girlfriend's character - although perhaps that was just me.
The door opened and there she was. I barely had time to open my arms as she came running at me.
"You were brilliant tonight, Rachel," I told her, almost afraid to kiss her in a present surroundings. While normally I wouldn't hesitate at a public display of affection, I didn't want to make her uncomfortable and when it came to sexual matters I was far more experienced than my current girlfriend. Taking it at her pace was one of the hardest things I've ever attempted but she's worth it.
Instead of a reply, Rachel instead presses her lips against mine. There is no tongue but the taste of her lips on mine are more than enough for right now.
"You were good too, Noah," she tells me, finally looking up at me.
I feel my heart beat loudly as I look into those eyes, and not for the first time I wonder how I ever got so lucky. How did the school's resident bad boy fall in love with one of the most purest girls in the school?
It's a question I can't answer and perhaps the answer doesn't matter. For now, she's mine and I plan on enjoying every moment of it.