Of course, the only person who would choose to walk on a summer day in Los Angeles is my sister. I tried convincing her to take the limo, but she said that she wanted to have a better connection with him.

I let both Finn and Quinn take the middle of the oversized sidewalk. I stayed in the corner casually looking inside the different boutiques. I stopped walking as something caught my eye. It was an antique silver necklace rimmed with blue rhinestones. For the past 2 years I have been working in an interior design firm and the pay is extraordinary. I'm the assistant of the boss' assistant. I just help Mr. Puckerman with designs if he needs the help, which he usually does. If you see him, you wouldn't immediately think of the word success. He shaved his head a couple years back in the form of a Mohawk for a relationship that lasted 2 months and ended up really liking the look. He's super nice and I have the confidence to say he is my friend.

I felt the weight of people staring at me and it dragged me out of my thoughts. I turned my head to see Finn, Quinn, and Theo looking my way.

I stepped toward them and asked, "Excuse me, um where's your next stop?"

Quickly Finn answered "The Starbucks up the street."

Shyly I replied, "Would you mind if you waited here for me while I go do something?"

Finn smiled as if enjoying some private joke. "Depends. Are you going to buy the necklace you desperately want at that store?" He pointed towards the boutique.

I cocked an eyebrow and said, "I don't see how that's any of your business."

His smile faltered and with a quick nod at Theo, he turned, walked, and sat in a public bench that I didn't even notice. Theo politely escorted me back to the store while he checked his phone. I thought that this was the opportunity to dig some dirt on the star Finn Hudson, but as I turned around to ask something he was taking a call. I quickly made my way to the jeweler and asked for the necklace. I quickly tried it on and it was a perfect fit. I saw the price was $230 and was surprised at how cheap something so beautiful can be. I was expecting to spend a whole fortune on it. I took out my wallet from my cross body bag and was stopped by Theo's hand pushing my wallet back in my purse. What the hell?

"Mr. Hudson has offered to pay for whatever you want." He answered the question I was about to ask.

"Tell him that if he thinks I'm not able to pay for my own wants he is mistaken." I replied getting a bit angry. Who did he think he was? I am more than capable to pay for whatever I need. I may not be super rich yet, but I have more than enough for myself. The lady at the register took MY card and paid for the jewel. She wrapped it up in a white box and put it in a bag. I turned to Theo, who wore a slight smile on his face, and he led the way out.

When we reached the sidewalk I noticed from afar how Quinn was trying to talk to him, and he would answer with one word.

"Have you ever had any pets?" Quinn asked innocently.

He turned to her and said, "Nope." The disappointment in Quinn's face at yet another one syllable word was noticeable from a mile away. I cleared my throat and they both turned around and stood. We all awkwardly started walking towards the Starbucks. I was begrudgingly next to Finn. When I looked at him he wore a self satisfied smile and said, "I have to be honest, I gave you no budget and you only bought one thing, I'm surprised."

I scowled at him and said, "I'll have you know, you didn't give me a budget and I didn't buy anything with it." He then wore a confused look. I looked over at Quinn and she was focused on her phone. I decided to do the same. I turned on my iPhone and instantly saw that I never answered Jonathan's message. I looked at the photo and recognized it immediately. It was my 4th birthday party and Jonathan spilled fruit punch in my new dress and I smacked him. I smacked him hard. My mother felt the need to take a photo before going to help him. The message said…

You still have this aggressiveness inside of you? ;)

I smiled at the thought of the four year old version of us fighting. I stared at the message until a husky voice whispered in my ear, "Is that you?" Scared, I shut my phone off and looked to see Finn towering over me. I looked around shocked that we were alone. "W-Where's Quinn and Theo?"

"They went into a store to buy some things Quinn wanted." He stared at me and I stared back. He broke the stare-off as he cocked his head forward. I thought of what he was doing, it dawned on me that I still hadn't answered his question.

"U-Umm yea, th-that's me." I stuttered.

"Can I see the photo again? I barely got to see it because of how fast you turned around." He smiled at me. I don't know why, but I felt flushed. Why am I having this reaction? I tried thinking of a reason to say no and couldn't find one. So I took out my phone and put the picture on the screen. He concentrated hard on the photo and then smiled. He inched closer until his mouth was right next to my ear. I shuffled uncomfortably as I felt his hot breath on my ear.

"Remind me not to get on your bad side." He whispered. I could feel his smirk as he talked. Was he satisfied about something? Did he know the reaction he was getting from me? Or was it because of his bad joke? My mind was filled up with thoughts that I hadn't realized his head was still nuzzled at my neck and his arms were wrapped around my waist. Without wanting to, my body nuzzled back. I felt guilty for some reason. I mean age wasn't a problem. He was 20, an adult, and I was 21. Maybe it was the fact that I hated him, but my body was still flushed because of him. I don't know why, but at that moment, I felt comfortable. I scowled at my own thoughts and quickly got out of his embrace. Quinn walked out of the shop with Theo. That sister of mine sure does know how to splurge. I bet he gave her a no budget rule too. Big mistake.

Instead of seeing a smile on her face I saw a scowl towards me. Quinn didn't say anything to me and pulled Finn towards her. She started to show him everything she bought and he couldn't seem less interested.

It was around 5:00 in the afternoon when little miss 16 year old decided she wanted coffee. Something was definitely wrong because Quinn hates coffee. She wouldn't look at me since she came out of that store. She's been holding on to Finn's arm and has been acting plain weird. I decided to ignore her and finally answer Jon's text,

Yes, but why do you ask? ;)

Feeling confident in my answer I send it. We all step into the Starbucks. Quinn took my order so I took a seat with Theo. Once again Quinn didn't let Finn out of her sight and took him with her. So here I sat with Theo.

"How old are you?" I asked curiously.

"22."He responds shortly.

"How many years have you been working with Finn?" I ask trying to get a longer response.

"5." He responds shortly yet again.

"Do you always talk in monosyllables?" I have the audacity to ask with an attitude.

His brow furrowed. "I'll have you know Ms. Berry, that I am a very talkative person. I guess I'm just intimated."

"By what?" I ask even more interested. In the corner of my eye I see Finn and Quinn coming back with our orders.

"You." He responds looking down and I think he blushed. I was about to respond when we were interrupted by the superstar and the blonde. By the way I'm talking about Finn and Quinn. She made Theo stand up and sit next to me so she could sit next to Finn. I had no problem with that since Theo might actually like me.

The blonde twirled her hair in between her fingers and pushed out her chest trying to get Superstar's attention. I thought to myself that Quinn is 16 years old, trying to impress a 20 year old. Ew. That's kind of gross. I don't pay much mind to it since he doesn't really acknowledge her. His stare was fixed on me and Theo. I have to admit I haven't flirted so much since Jesse St. James. It felt good. Theo would laugh at my corny jokes and I would laugh at his.

We ended up leaving Starbucks after much, much, MUCH flirting. Theo was a nice guy and I really took a liking of him. It was about 6:00 and my feet were tired of walking around all day. I was starting to get worried because Jon hadn't texted me back and he was one of those fast-texters. I put the thought in the back of my mind as me and Theo walked behind Finn and Quinn. We were heading to go take Quinn back home. It's moments like these that I wish I would've been driving my car all day. So now I have to take Quinn home and then walk myself to my apartment. I would stay at home with the dads, but I don't think I'll fit in their small apartment. After I moved out they moved into a 2 bedroom apartment in the best part of town. They are very luxurious people.

When we got to the tall building, Quinn told Finn, "Thank you so much for today. I really am a big fan and thanks for all the things you bought me." She stated with a sweet 16 year old smile. That's the Quinn I know and love.

As I was staring at their interaction, Theo pulled me to the side and asked, "Will you have dinner with me? Nothing too fancy, but I would love to get to know you better." The sweetness in his voice made me feel like I had no other choice than to say "Yes!" You can totally tell his excitement because he grabbed me and pulled me up into a really big bear hug.

As he let me go he gave me a kiss on the cheek. His cheeks went pink and I couldn't tell if it was from the chilly night or a blush. We turned to see two pair of eyes on us. Quinn had a smile on her face and to say the least Finn didn't. Theo stepped back and we all walked inside the tall building. Awkward silence overtook the lousy elevator music. I don't even know why it was so awkward. We made our way to the door, but before we could even put the key in the lock, the door flew open. Hiram and Leroy came out and attacked me. I hadn't seen them since Thanksgiving and obviously they've missed me. I gave them a hug. Then they turn to Quinn oblivious that there is a super famous person right in front of their eyes.

"Dad and daddy," Quinn starts, "Remember that raffle I won this morning?" The dads nod. "This is Finn Hudson. The Finn Hudson." The dads greet him and nothing else really happens. We are just standing there in awkward silence once again. Both dads made their way inside. And still all you heard was silence. I see Finn staring daggers into my back. Quinn was the one to disturb the quiet. "So! It was an amazing day. Thank you!" She tells Finn with a huge smile on her face.

"No problem." He answers with half interest. Quinn gives him a tight hug and goes inside. He stares at me with confusion. "Why aren't you going inside with her?" He asks me.

"Maybe, because I don't live here." I answer him with cockiness.

"Oh okay. How are you going to get home?" He asks me innocently. His question is sincere which is not what I was expecting.

I turn to Theo and say "I was hoping you would take me."

He looks behind me and then back at me and says, "I'm so sorry Rachel, but I can't. I have some things to take care of." I just nod. I feel disappointed. Both of us just stare at each other.

"AHEM!" Finn speaks up, "Theo, go right ahead. Do whatever you have to do, I'll take her home." I look at him in shock. Did he really just say that? NO. I don't want to go home with him. I just smile at him and say "No thanks, I think I'll walk home alone."

"Aww come on Rach! It's after 9pm and I don't know if you've noticed but Los Angeles isn't the safest place in the world, especially after dark." I look at him and he's right. I turn to Theo and hug him before he goes.

"Have a nice night." I tell him. "Goodnight." He answers in a rush. He turns around and takes the stairs. I found it quite odd, but didn't mention it. I turn around and there he is. This is the closest I've seen him. I've felt him close before, very close, but now I notice that he has the most adorable freckles across his nose and cheeks… I stop thinking about how cute he is and just make my way to the elevator. He follows behind. I looked at my phone and saw a very interesting message from Jon. The doors close and all I can think is 'this ought to be a fun walk.'

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