Beginning & End

Chapter 17

•1 year later•

Rachel's POV

Me and Finn never fought.

We always supported one another and focused on the great parts of our lives. He convinced me to leave my job at IHOP, and get a one that I actually enjoy. I work at a nearby college and teach their students how to sing and dance.

I would never be where I am now right now without Finn.

I often wonder what would of happened if I had made the fateful decision to stay with Brody and not leave him. I think I would find myself dead.

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"We are gonna go out tonight." Finn says walking into the living room.

"Where to?" I ask smiling.

"I can't tell you because it's to much of an amazing location to be shared. I have your outfit laid out in our bedroom upstairs, we leave in an hour."

I look at him confused because since when does he pick out my outfit? I walk upstairs into our bedroom and see the same dress I wore when I met him. It still fits me like a glove, plus I can still rock it.

I take a quick shower, pull on my dress, do my make up, and I'm sure to wear my Finn necklace.

"Ready, Rach?"

"Yes, I like your taste in clothes." I say pointing to my dress.

"It's my favorite one!" He laughs while staring at my necklace. A smile grows big on his face, the same
smile I fell in love with.

He takes my hand and guides me to the car, where we drive to a familiar sight. The Phoenix Bar. The same bar I met him at. I smile at his creativity.

"How bout it?"

"How bout yes?" I reply, grabbing him and pulling us into the bar. We sit in the same chairs we sat in the first time we were here. We talk, laugh, dance, and of course, have a few drinks.

I'm feeling a little light headed, but I still want to drink. Finn sees me slightly wobbling around.

"Want to go for a walk in Central Park? It's not to far from here."

I nod, I don't really feel like getting drunk tonight.

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The sun is nearly gone but there are still little rays falling on the trees and sidewalks of the Park. Instead of holding hands, I grab his arm and lean my head on his shoulder. I don't want to leave this wonderful moment, ever.

Finn wraps his arm around my shoulder and we continue to walk around Central Park until he stops.

"What is it?" I ask.

"There's been something on my mind the whole night..."

"Which is...?"

"This has been the best year of my life, because of you. Even though we have only known each other in high school and a short part of right now, it feels like I've known you longer then anybody I've ever met. You know everything about me, I know everything about you. You know all of my secrets, and I know all of yours. You've stood by me, and I would like to continue standing by you...for the rest of my life."

He pulls out a small box and bends down to one knee, looking at me with his gorgeous eyes and not leaving mine. Is this really happening? Is he really proposing? He then opens the box to a stunning silver ring with an oval diamond in the middle, surrounded by smaller diamonds.

"Rachel Barbara Berry, will you marry me?"

Like in all cliché bride movies, I begin to cry tears of joy. I smile like an idiot and nod uncontrollably.

"YES!" I let my tears fall freely.

His goofy smile is on him again, except this time happier than he's ever been. While he's shaking trying to get the ring out of the box, I can't help but laugh at his effort. Finally, he puts the ring on my left hand, ring finger.

I attack him with an intense hug and kiss. The people around us are watching and applauding our engagement. I blush from embarrassment and happiness.

"There is nobody on this earth who makes me feel this way except you, and there never will be. It was always you, Finn."

"I can't begin to express how much I love you!" He starts to cry, which only makes me cry and laugh harder.

I found that one person, who will make me feel loved the rest of my life, until the day I die. 7 billion people and I found my one match.

Finn Hudson