Captured (A Finchel Story)

Chapter 25

(3 weeks till Graduation)

Kitty smirks over to me as Mr Shuester says something about the past year and about the things that happened.
He seems enthusiastic about it, like we're the only history class he ever teached at this school.
The rest of the class looks down, being more bored than motivated about Mr Schuester speech.
Only three weeks and i'll be out of here.
Only three more weeks seeing Mike's face everyday and being reminded that he hates me.
Only three more weeks trying to avoid Finn.
You could say its easy avoiding a prisoner, but goddamn its not. He's everywhere, in my head, in every corner of my room, in my house. I see him walking down the street.
To be honest; i am not even sure if i'm in love or just scared of him.
Kitty touches my arm and tears me out of the thoughts about Finn and Mike.
We both talk again, maybe we arent best friends anymore but i moved myself into her situation, thinking what i would do if she would date Finn. I did that a lot, but i always told myself that i would support her, no matter what. But if i'm honest to myself; i wouldnt support her or Finn. I would dissociate myself from her.
"Did you already look out for an apartment?", Kitty whispers over to me.
Apartment?
Oh yeah New York.
"Nope", i mumble back and start painting some ugly cat on a sheet of paper.
I've never really been the most talentful drawer, even though i used to think that when i was like five. My dads always laughed when i handed them my beautiful paintings of a flower or a house.
They probably threw it in the trash after i ran upstairs into my room, starting to draw again.
Kitty watches me and smirks. "Beautiful Berry"
I grin and look at the cat. For my relations it even looks quite good.
"Have you heard of Mike?", she asks.
Its her favorite topic when we talk; Mike and Finn Hudson. She doesnt know that they are brothers, how could she, i never told her.
She loves bringing up Mike, like she wants to convince me that i love him and not Finn. As if i didnt try that by myself.
Kitty hits my arm again, but this time a little bit rougher and i let out a little "Ouch", which the row infront hears and five people turn around to us raising their eyebrowns.
"What're you looking at?"i hiss at them and headshaking the five people turn around again, paying attention to Mr Shuester again.
Kitty grins, but looks up at me again, waiting for my answer.
I ignore her on purpose and act like my drawing needs my whole concentration, which it doesnt.
"You dont wanna talk about it right?" Smart KItty, smart.
"Not really no.", i reply rough.
Kitty turns away looking offended, grabs her mascara and refreshes it.
I somehow feel sorry for her that she has me as her friend but she chose me. Her fault.
"Well i talked a lot this lesson. I actually just want to say that you all did great this year. Make the last three ones amazing."
He bows theatrically and the class claps. Got no idea for what but well.
The bell rings and i pack my stuff, not waiting for KItty. All i want is to go home and lay on my bed.
And not think about Finn for one time.

Kitty follows me to the bus station, which is unlikely for her, she's always getting picked up from school by her mom.
Her being around me distracts me of my problems though, so i don't mind.
"Did anything interesting happen with your dads?", Kitty asks as we stop at the station.
I look down at my shoes and shake my head. "Nope. They're still not talking to each other."
Kitty sighs. "That sucks. I really expected them to get back together in the end."
"Well its not the end. And even if they dont decide to be a couple again; life goes on. I've got other things to worry about." Maybe it sounds rude but isnt it the truth?
Kitty stays silent after my words. You can see in her face that she's thinking about it, if it's true or not. I dont even care if its true, i'm just tired thinking about it.
"You really changed since you know him Berry" Kitty says and gazes at me impatient.
What does she want to hear of me now? That I agree? That I changed?
I make it look like I'm ignoring her staring at me, as if i didnt hear her talking to me about my relationship to him.
"Not that I care. I mean the new Rachel doesnt suck or anything, you're just much more distanced to everything, and much more I dont know ... complicated. Is it because of what he did? Did he tell you?"
Her impatience seems to grow and its annoying me. "I really dont want to talk about him Kitty. And its also Mike. He kinda is an important puzzle piece in Finn's history and I dont know if I want to figure out which role he plays in it"
With that i dont exactly tell her that Mike is Finns brother, but I guess its fine that she knows that Mike is important somehow. But just somehow.
Kitty raises her eyebrows. "Important? What do you mean?"
I sigh and look up to her. "Mike claims that Finn killed someone, Finn keeps telling me that I should stay away from Mike."
Kitty puts her hand onto my mouth and keeps me from talking. "Hold on. Finn and Mike know each other?!"
The bus stops at the station and i point to it. "Lets drive to my place. I'll tell you everything there."


I brew some tea for KItty and me. She sits excited on the couch in our living room and watches me while i stand in the kitchen, waiting for the tea to be ready.
The kettle beeps, and i take out the container with hot water and fill in water in two cups.
"Which kind of tea do you want? I have lemon tea or fruit tea", i yell over to Kitty and she takes the fruit tea. Me as well.
So we sit on the couch, holding a cup of tea in the hand and i search, again, for the words to tell her everything about what i found out the past weeks.
Of course i can't tell her everything, like the thing where Finn saved me and Mike hit me but i can tell her that most important facts.

"Why does Mike know Finn?", Kitty asks finally and I place the cup on the tea next to the couch.
"They are brothers", i say, more confident than i thought it would be. Kittys mouth falls open but she doesnt interrupt me and so i keep talking.
"Finn is the older one. I found out when i first visited Mikes house. He told me about his brother whos in jail and that he hates him. I asked Mike what the name of his brother is. Well he said that it was Finn. When i visited Finn later i was sure that they are brothers and it was the first time that Finn also told me that i should stay away from Mike because he's dangerous or something. And Mike told me that i shouldnt trust Finn. Fact is i have no idea who speaks the truth and whos lying."
Kitty swallows and places the cup on the table as well.
Her face looks shocked or confused, can't really identify it.
"So they are related? Wow, thats a hard plot twist"
I nod and look down. "They hate each other. And Mike hates the fact that i love Finn. And Finn hates the fact that I was with Mike."
"But why do they hate each other? Did something happen between them?"
Oh yeah.
"Don't know the full story. Finn told me that he was with this one girl called Lacey. Obviously he really was in love with her but also Mike" Kitty rolls her eyes. "Ugh thats so typical boys"
I smile "Yeah kind of"

"Whatever. Finn found Mike and Lacey making out. He got mad and Mike also and well thats the full reason. But as i said i dont know everything about it. I havent talked to Finn in weeks.", i finish my previous sentence.
"Why?", KItty asks and takes her tea again.
I gaze at some point in the distance and shake my head. "I dont know. Scared of what will happen when i do. That when he tells me the truth i'll be so disgusted that all my hopes will be destroyed in just a few seconds."
Kitty smiles sad. "You're in love with a guy who's in jail. What are you expecting?"
Again, i shake my head. "That he's innocent, maybe. That theres a chance for me of living a normal life"

It stays silent for a while, my tea has gone cold by then but i dont care. I actually never really liked tea.
"This is weird", Kitty mumurs. I look over to her. "What?"
"The thing with MIke and Finn. They hate each other because of a girl? I mean please thats childish. I really think that theres more Rachel. Talk to Finn again, find out the rest of the story. I mean what can happen? Maybe he killed someone. Fine then you at least know the truth."
Tears swallow up in me. "What if he killed Lacey?"
Kitty shakes her head in confusion. "Why would that matter?"
"He killed Lacey then because she kissed Mike. I was with Mike. Finn was jealous of Mike. Two times. One girl is dead because of that. Dont you think that after FInn is out of jail he could do that again?"
Actually i never thought about a situation like this. But what if he could do that? What if he would kill me without waiting for an explanation?

"He wouldnt. Rachel even if he did kill Lacey; she cheated on him. You were with Mike before you really explored your feelings for Finn. And even if he wanted to kill you; He first has to kill me then."
I laugh and Kitty joins my laugh.
"It feels good having a friend to talk to, Kitty", i declare and Kitty smiles at me.
"Thats what im here for, right?"
Kittys phone rings. She looks at it and sighs. "Thats my mom. I should probably go home now. We'll see us tomorrow Berry"
We stand up from the couch and i follow her to the door, opening it for her.
"Thanks for coming", i say and she just smiles without answering me.
With a sigh i close the door and bring the cups into the kitchen.


Half an hour later it knocks at the door. Harshly and impatient. Could be KItty because she forgot something.
I run to the door and open it.

"Finn?"


A/N:
FINALLY a new chapter :D
Ugh im really sorry for the lack of update.
I hope you dont midnt