No Strings

chapter 38

Two year later…

"This guy's night was definitely needed," Finn commented as he sat with Blaine, Ryder, and Puck in a club.

"Trouble in paradise?" Puck laughed.

Finn chuckled and shook his head, "No, not at all, it's just Rachel's not so subtle way of telling me to propose already."

The other three boys laughed loudly, "How is she being not-so-subtle?"

"Well, the other day I took her out shopping and we walked past a bridal shop and, I don't know if she wanted me to hear her, but I heard her say 'hopefully I'll be shopping there soon'. Then, one day I came home from practice and she was reading some wedding magazine, I guess, and she started pointing out rings that she liked to me, and then not too long ago today she said 'my left hand feels naked, maybe I should put a ring on it' then she looked me right in the eye before going to get a ring out of her jewelry box. I don't think that one was too subtle."

By the time Finn was finished all of the other boys were practically dying in their seats.

Finn chuckled and ran his fingers through his hair, "I love her to death, but she is one of the most impatient human beings ever."

"Why don't you just propose to her? I proposed to Marley already and Puck, of all people, married Quinn already."

"Don't remind me," Finn rolled his eyes, "that's when the not-so-subtle comments started, they got worse when you proposed to Marley. Plus, I've been planning on proposing to her on her birthday, which is tomorrow, for a few months now, but she is so impatient."

"Dude! Wait, until Kurt hears this."

"Don't tell Kurt. He has just as big of a mouth than Rachel."

Blaine laughed, "My lips are sealed."

"Speaking of tomorrow. I rented out Sardis, Rachel's favorite restaurant, on Saturday night at nine for Rachel's birthday, it's a surprise, so don't ask her about it, and I want all of you to act like you don't remember. I already told my family and her family, but none of them know what I plan I doing tomorrow so don't talk about it, only her dads know, of course, because I had to ask them.

"Damn, best boyfriend award goes to this guy, right here," Puck laughed, "or should I say soon-to-be-fiancé ."

Finn laughed, "Don't tell Quinn about me proposing either, you know they tell each other everything."

"Sir, yes, sir."

"Great, enough of proposals and stuff, let's get this night started shall we?" Finn said before going over to one of the pool tables.

"Guys! I don't know what to do!" Rachel said as she paced in front of Kurt, Quinn, and Marley, "I've dropped hints, but I don't know if he's catching them! Oh my goodness, do you think he never wants to get married? Do you think he plans on keeping me as his girlfriend for the rest of his life?"

Quinn laughed, "Finn loves you, of course he wants to marry you."

"Look, Rachel, Finn has had his history with girls, you need to give him a little time."

"Ugh!" Rachel yelled as she dropped down on the recliner, "This is so frustrating! All I want is to get married, is that too much to ask? I mean even Puck married Quinn, off all people!"

"Thanks," Quinn said sarcastically.

Rachel ignored her, "On top of that, he hasn't even said anything about my birthday tomorrow! Has he told you guys anything?"

Quinn, Kurt, and Marley looked at each other and shook their heads quickly, "Nope, nothing," they all said in unison as they tried to keep the smiles off their faces.

"Look Rachel, I'm sure you have nothing to worry about. I know Finn loves you, they know Finn loves you, and you know Finn loves you so just calm down."

Rachel sighed, "I need a drink."

Kurt laughed and poured her some Hennessey, "Now, onto more important things," Kurt said as he turned the tv to the Grammy's.