AN: Just a little AU speculation. No I don't like Rachel if you haven't figured that out yet. Inspired by lryics from " Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson
Finn stood at the window of his apartment, the one he was sharing with Kurt, and looked down at the city street's below. Today was the big day. Kurt would go to classes at NYADA for the first time and he would begin his studies at the Actor's studio. He felt excited and for the first time hopeful for his future. He had lived with the fear of only ever being a Lima Loser, but now no matter what happened he had made it out of that town. Even if he wasn't successful as an actor he had made it to New York City. That in itself was more than most people could say.
Still, it wasn't exactly as he had planned. New York had been Rachel's dream first but his ex-fiancé wasn't here. Not getting into NYADA had hit her hard, and though he had tried to support her through that she had spurned his efforts, pushing him away. Had tried to talk her into coming to New York with him while she regrouped and decided what to do now. Rachel's response had been to call him insensitive and throw the engagement ring at him.
Rachel's rejection of him had hit Finn hard. He had almost decided not to come at all. It was Kurt who had convinced him to go through with his plans. Convinced him that giving everything up for her wouldn't help either of them.
Standing there now, Finn realized his stepbrother was right. He had to move on. Rachel had made her choice, and though while he would consider taking her back if she asked, he wasn't going to be the one doing the begging. He had tailored his dreams to fit Rachel's wants for a long time and this time he was going to do what he wanted. Finn Hudson was going to show New York that he wasn't just a Lima Loser.