Hello sweeties, how have you been? I've had a little trouble making time to write this story, but finally, here it is, I hope you enjoy reading this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it : )
Disclaimer: whatever. You know it's not mine.
Rachel had barely set her right foot in her house's hall when she pulled out her cell phone to text Finn.
"I just arrived home, what do you want to do?"
By the time the response made her phone buzz again, she had already said goodnight to her dads and announced that she would go out and probably be back just for breakfast. And also emptied her purse on her bed to find what she needed, leaving her hair brush, makeup, tissues and some other things scattered all over.
"Wanna come to my place? I'll let you choose the movie ;) "
She giggled. She always chose the movie, with or without his consent. Some things never changed.
"Of course I'll choose the movie. I always choose the movie! ;) Would you mind picking me up? My car's already in the garage…"
She decided on a natural makeup. Just some mascara and lip gloss would do. She was heading to her bathroom to check her hair when another message made her phone buzz again.
"On my way, I'll text you when I get there :) "
Rachel stuffed her purse with all the things she had tossed on her bed before going downstairs to wait for Finn. And she may or may not have checked herself on the mirror a couple of times (okay, five) before she heard his truck outside and got a text saying he had arrived.
She went outside, closing the front door behind her just when Finn got out of his truck to wait for her.
Rachel greeted him with a big hug; one that Finn wasn't expecting, but didn't hesitate to give back either. He kissed the top of her head, taking a deep breath to smell her sweet perfume, as if he didn't want to forget the scent. Which he didn't. Without even knowing about it, Rachel imitated Finn's action's, burring her face in his chest and smelling his particular scent too.
Finn pulled away after a few seconds but without letting go of her embrace. He looked into her eyes, like he was trying to decide whether to kiss her or not. Well, he was trying to decide so, actually. His hesitation ended when he realized (again, he didn't see that coming) Rachel's lips were on his, kissing him softly. She was standing on her tip toes (even though she had heels) and she had put her arms around her neck for support.
Finn's hands moved slowly through Rachel's back, while her fingers tangled in his hair, their kiss going more and more passionate. Their mouths fused and their bodies got closer. Rachel's feet got tired, though, and she fell back on her heels, breaking their kiss. Finn couldn't help his chuckling.
– Hey don't you laugh at me, this is your fault for being so tall. – she scoffed, staying close to him.
– How is you being short my fault, Rach? – he replied in a nonchalant way.
She looked down to her feet and then back to him.
– I fixed it with heels, but you're still much taller, which means this- whoa Finn!
Without letting her finish her argument, he leaned down to kiss her while he picked her up, Rachel wrapping her arms and legs around him automatically. They kept kissing while he turned them around, setting her softly on his truck's hood. He barely pulled away so he could whisper
– There, better?
His breath on her lips, as well as his amber eyes on her chocolate ones, were making it hard for her to elaborate a coherent answer. Just when she opened her mouth to try and say something, his lips were on hers again, and she could feel his smile in the kiss. He kissed her cheek and then her forehead, before speaking again.
– Maybe we should get going, right?
– Sure – she smiled.
– Okay then, – he opened his tuck's door – hold on tight – he said, and then picked her up again to set her in, his eyes never leaving hers. He pecked her on the lips and flashed a smile to her before closing her door and walking to the driver's door to get in too. After he closed his door, he found her eyes were already on his, her body coming closer and her hand finding his.
– Thank you – she whispered.
– For picking you up? It' okay, Rach-
– For fighting my stubbornness – she cut him in, displaying an honest smile.
– I don't give up that easy – he replied, winking. Then he brought their entwined hands to his lips and kissed the back of hers, giving in a reassuring squeeze before letting it go so he could drive.
When they arrived, he pulled in front of his house before he said
– Let me open you door, Miss Berry.
Rachel just rolled her eyes.
– Oh, come on, Finn, I think I can open my own door.
– Do it and you will be punished. – he threatened.
– Oh really? – she said, her tone daring him, her hand on the door's handle.
– Don't you dare, Berry.
– Or what, Hudson? – she replied, just as he got out of and around the truck.
She quickly grabbed her purse and hopped out of it, only to face a 6'3 body right in front of her (not that she was complaining anyway).
– Or… – he said, and then picked her up and carried on his shoulder – this! – he finished, as she started shrieking right in his ear.
– Let me go Finn! Come on!
– I warned you – he answered calmly, as he walked to his front door – I think you should tune it down, though. The neighbors will think I kidnapped you. Plus, a Broadway singer shouldn't be yelling, you may damage your voice, darling.
Under his last statement, she shut up, and he chuckled.
– I knew you'd understand – he said as he put her down. He opened the front door and gestured her to go in. He followed her, turning the light on and closing the door behind him.
– Where's everyone? – she asked, turning around to face him.
– Um, Burt's gone to buy some supplies for the shop and mom doesn't like him going alone in the road so she went with him. They won't be back until tomorrow's evening, at least. – he said, rubbing the back of his neck. If she didn't know him like she did, she wouldn't have noticed his cheeks blushing. He looked so cute right now that she decided she'd tease him a little bit.
– So that's why you wanted me to come? Because there's no one else here? – she said, her voice a little stern and her arms crossed over her chest.
– Um, yeah – she crooked an eyebrow at him and he felt the rage of Rachel Berry coming for his soul – I mean, no! Not what you thinking! I- I just- I thought that we'd bother your dads or something but… I didn't want you to… I mean, we can go back if- I just-
She couldn't keep a straight face any longer so she burst out laughing. Finn just looked at her, not understanding what was going on.
– Oh my God, you should have seen your face! – she said between giggles.
– So you were just kidding? – he asked, incredulous.
Because that meant there might be a tiny probability that she actually didn't care his secret ulterior motives to take her to a place where it was just the two of them. Okay, not so secret. He was not that subtle, apparently.
– Yeah, I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. – She replied once she finally stopped laughing.
– You are so gonna pay for this – he said, slowly approaching to her, like she was his prey.
– No, wait, Finn- Noooo! – she screamed, as she started running away from him, giggling.
He just had to take a couple of steps to reach her, grabbing her by the waist from behind and spinning her around while she screamed in a high pitch, asking for him to put her down between giggles. He decided to stop before he could get dizzy and fall with her in his arms. He stood still for a few seconds, never letting Rachel go, and when the room stopped spinning, he walked them to the couch and made her stand on it.
– There, I put you down. – Finn said, grinning, his hands still on her waist.
– You could have left me on the floor, you know? – Rachel said, resting her hands on his shoulders.
– Yeah, but I wanted you to know how it feels to be tall. See, you're like me now – he said, jokingly.
– Hey! – she replied, smacking his shoulder playfully – I'm taller than you now, actually – she said with a smirk.
– You are… Oh well, I can fix that, you know? – he said, looking into her eyes. When she was about to say something, he cupped her face softly with his hands, his eyes never leaving hers. Finn made her lean closer to his level, and his lips barely grazed hers as he whispered – See? That's much better.
She took a sharp breath and closed her eyes, waiting for him to kiss her. When she didn't feel his lips, she opened her eyes again, and saw a small smile on his lips. She smiled too and closed the space between them, kissing him so slowly it hurt. He tried to deepen the kiss but she wouldn't let him, softly backing, but never breaking their kiss. And when neither of them could stand the ache this was causing, she parted her lips as she put her legs around his waist, his tongue immediately dancing with hers and his hands automatically lowering to hold her behind. She moaned at his actions as he turned them around so he could sit them on the couch. Once he did, his hands went up Rachel's back under her shirt, ending up on her waist.
They kissed passionately until they needed to stop for air. When they pulled away, they look into each other's eyes for a few seconds, smiling softly.
– Um… Maybe we could… watch a movie? – Rachel asked, her cheeks pink.
– Um, yeah, yeah, the movie, sure. Just let me take you to the shelf so you can pick one. – he smirked – 'cause, you know, it's a high shelf, I think I'll have to piggy-back you, so you can reach.
– I think I can reach it by myself, Finn. – Rachel replied, smiling.
– Who's shelf is this? – he asked, his expression neutral.
– Yours? – Rachel replied, confused.
– And I know my shelf and I know I need to piggy-back you to it. – He said, standing up and standing Rachel on the couch again. He turned around, his back facing Rachel. The girl sighed dramatically but hopped onto his back without a word, wrapping her arms and legs around Finn, who put his hands under the back of her knees to grab her, smiling in content. – Here we go!
They ended up agreeing on a romantic comedy (only because Finn didn't own musicals). They settled on the couch as the movie started playing, Finn's arm ending up on Rachel's side of the backrest, which of course could end up around her shoulders as the movie went on, according to Finn's plan.
But Rachel had different plans. And definitely better plans.
– Do you mind if I lay down instead? It's just, um, my back hurts a bit and I'd b more comfortable that way… – It did hurt a tiny little bit. It did.
– Um, sure, if you don't mind… – Finn was surprised, yes, but he wouldn't argue her logic. Never argue Rachel Berry. Plus, her back hurt, okay? He did not want her back to hurt.
He shifted so he would be closer to the armrest, as Rachel laid on her side, resting her head on Finn's lap. Finn played with Rachel's curls and she smiled. She'd missed this.
It wasn't too long until Finn found himself laying besides Rachel, propped up on his elbow, his free hand rubbing Rachel's back under the shirt.
Suddenly, Rachel shifted so she'd be facing Finn. She looked into his eyes intently before kissing him, her lips parting and her tongue searching for his. One of her hands rested on his chest while the other one roamed lower, finding its place in the back pocket of his jeans. Finn's hand kept caressing her back, going lower with every stroke, until he went down her butt and thigh, hiking up her skirt and shirt a little bit every time he went back up her body.
Their breathing was getting heavier and their bodies hotter.
Rachel started unbuttoning Finn's shirt when his hand grabbed her wrist softly, stopping her.
– Rach…
– What?
– Are you sure you want this?
– I am – she replied with a small smile. – Are you?
– Only if you want to. – He said, and pecked her on the lips.
She smiled into his kiss and kept unbuttoning his shirt. He helped her take it off and took her shirt off too. Then he kissed her softly on the lips again, going down her jaw and nipping her neck and collarbone, enjoying the sounds she made.
He reached into his pocket and took out a condom, making Rachel crook an eyebrow at him.
– In your pocket? Really, Hudson? Not even your wallet?
– Well I'm sorry I'm prepared this time, Berry.
She slightly glared at him before she spoke again, taking the little package from his hands.
– Well I am too, so you're not going to need this – she said, her voice lower, as she tossed it to the floor.
Then she scooted up and kissed him hotly, her hands going up and down his chest.
God, she'd missed him.
She found the zip of his jeans just as she found the zip of her skirt. They helped each other take the garments off, leaving them on the back of the couch.
Finn couldn't help but stare down at Rachel.
God, he'd missed her.
He pulled her as close to his body as he could, kissing her passionately.
– You're beautiful – he said looking into her eyes.
– I already agreed Finn, you don't need to say that – she replied with a smirk before looking down to his chest.
– Rach… – he said, and she kissed his chest – Rachel. – he said again, making her look at him again – Why are we back to when you don't believe me when I tell you how beautiful you are? – he asked, his thumb caressing her cheek.
– No, I guess- I just… – she trailed off, looking down again.
Finn sighed, she should always be reminded of how beautiful she was.
– I guess I'll have to remind you – he said sweetly, and then kissed her just as sweetly. His hands were cupping her face, his body impossibly closer to hers. It reminded her of the first time they kissed so long ago in the auditorium.
He kissed down the column of her throat, nipped her collarbone softly and kissed her breasts over her bra, making her moan. He reached to her back to unhook her bra as she lowered his boxers down his legs. He stood up to take it off completely as she tossed her bra on the floor, looking up and down his body.
Her memories didn't really make justice to what she was seeing right now.
He set himself back on the couch, hovering her. He left soft kisses all over her chest before he sucked on one of her nipples, while he cupped her other breast, as his free hand held one of hers against the cushions, fingers entwined, and her other hand tangled on his hair.
He started kissing her all over her stomach until he could reach her underwear. She lifted her hips so he could take it off, before he kissed the inside of both of her thighs several times, each time going higher. It took all she had to make him stop and kiss him on the mouth.
– I want you – she whispered.
He nodded and kissed her neck as his hand caressed its way down until he reached her center. Noting she was ready, and earning a groan from her at the loss of contact, he entered her slowly. He looked into her eyes and kissed her softly, until she called his name between kisses and moans. Then he started moving inside her, going deeper with every thrust, but not faster.
Rachel lifted her hips to meet his but Finn put his hand on her stomach, to make her body go down again, earning a groan from her.
When she couldn't take it anymore, she made both of them shift and ended up on top of Finn's, straddling him and taking control.
Finn couldn't help but smile up at her. God, he'd missed his Rachel Berry.
She put her hands at his sides and propped herself on her elbows, her breasts brushing his skin. She started moving slowly, Finn following her rhythm with his hips, as she planted open mouthed kisses all over his chest. As their movements went faster she sat up, her head falling back and Finn's hands going to her hips, helping her movements. He felt he was about to come so he took his finger to Rachel's center and rubbed it, loving the noises she made. She came, screaming unintelligible things and he followed her right after.
They shifted so they were on their sides. Rachel's face was buried in Finn's chest and she let his heartbeat lull her, as he stroked her hair and back, his face buried in her now messy hair.
Their breathing was back to normal again, and Finn was drifting to sleep when he felt her shiver in his arms.
– You cold? – he asked.
– No, – she answered – don't worry – he took his hoodie laying on the backrest of the couch and covered her body with it – Okay, maybe I was… thank you – she smiled at him, and then snuggled closer to his body, leaving a kiss on his bare chest, as he rubbed her back to keep her warm.
Finn didn't know how long they stayed like that, holding each other and just enjoying being together, but he did know she felt the same he was feeling. They were in their timeless little bubble, not caring about anyone or anything other than the both of them and that perfect moment they were sharing.
– I-
She lifted her gaze to his. His eyes were worried, and sad, and just… troubled.
He'd had those three words in the tip of his tongue all night long. Hell, he'd wanted to tell her how much he loved her since he first saw her in the choir room a few days ago. But he knew it wasn't the wisest thing to say given the circumstances.
– …I miss you.
He felt her body tense a little at his words. She sighed before she spoke.
– I… don't think we should get into that now… – he looked down – …but I do miss you, too, Finn – she said, resting a hand on his cheek, making him look at her. Her doe were eyes looking into his intently, trying to make him believe how much truth her words carried.
– So what's next? – he asked.
– Huh?
– What's next? What happens when we're apart again?
– I'm leaving tomorrow, Finn, I don't think there's much next for now… I guess we… move on with our own things until we meet again?
– Right…
The air had gotten dense in the now sad atmosphere. Reality always did that to them, it didn't seem fair.
– But I don't want us to be strangers. I don't want things to be awkward when we meet again. – she blurted, trying to make the sad mood leave their bubble.
– I agree – he answered with a small smile, before leaving a soft kiss on her forehead. – we'll talk okay? Text, phone call, skype, whatever. But we'll keep in touch.
She pulled away from him just so she could beam at him and peck him on the lips. She could feel his smile in the kiss.
Rachel snuggled closer to him and eventually drifted to sleep, his scent in her mind.
Once he was sure she was asleep, he took a moment to just look at her.
She was gorgeous.
She always looked good, no matter what. But now? The warm, dim light in the room made her soft skin glow. He stroked her soft hair, making her sweet perfume fill the air around them. Her lashes caressed her cheeks and he just had to plant a small kiss on her rosy cheek, too. And on her forehead. And her eyes. And on her bare shoulder.
She snuggled into his embrace.
He looked at her again, his fingers going up and down the curves of her back.
– I love you, Rachel.
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Where every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure
Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Lying close to you feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God we're together
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever
I don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
I don't want to miss one smile
I don't want to miss one kiss
I just want to be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just want to hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time
I don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you babe
And I don't want to miss a thing
Song: I don't want to miss a thing, by Aerosmith.
A/N: so this is my first time writing a scene like this so it'd mean the world to me if you could tell me your opinion on it : )
Thanks for reading!
Xoxo
PS: I was insistent on Finchel's height difference because I love it and I think it's the cutest thing. Plus I'm short and my boyfriend's tall so it hits close to home :P