Sebchel: Remind Me

Chapter 1

A/N: Wow I've reached my 40th fan fiction story. This will be a two shot Smytheberry story. The song is " You Remind Me" by Brad Paisley w/ Carrie Underwood. Sebastian and Rachel dated in high school until she left for New York. They reunite at Callbacks. Will they remember the love they let go? Happy Reading.

Disclaimer: I do not own Glee, characters or song lyrics.

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Rachel had finally graduated from the hellmouth of Lima, Ohio....McKinley High School. After years of being bullied and numerous slushy facials, Rachel Berry was finally free. Senior year wasn't all bad though. She got into NYADA, starred in West Side Story, won Nationals, but most importantly she became engaged to the best boyfriend anyone could ever want . Nope not Finn Hudson, but Sebastian Smythe. Many didn't see that coming. He was often known as the Ass of Dalton. Granted Sebastian wasn't perfect, but he was perfect to her.

Sebastian was tall, dark and gorgeous. A fabulous dancer and kept up with her vocally. He completely loved her for who she was. Sebastian showed her a side of himself reserved just for her. She stared at the beautiful engagement ring on her finger and smiled. In just a few hours she would become Mrs. Sebastian Smythe-Berry. " I love you, Seb" she whispered to self.

Meanwhile, Sebastian was in the car on his phone with Rachel's dads. Today he thought would be the happiest day of his life. He thought after graduation he would be marrying the love of his life, Rachel Berry. He loved her more than life and nothing that he wouldn't do for her. That is why he made the decision that he would do the right thing and send Rachel off to New York and fulfill her dream of taking the Broadway world by storm. He was going to stay behind to work in his father's law office while studying to be an attorney. It was the hardest thing he ever had to do. But, he wouldn't want her resenting him from keeping her from living her dreams.

Rachel's dads: Sebastian, you know what you have to-do.

Sebastian: *fighting tears* Yes Sirs, I know what I have to do. I love her.

Leroy: We know this and if the universe wants you together , You both will find your way back together.

Sebastian: She's coming now. She will be on the 4:15pm flight to New York today.

Hiram: Good job, Son.

Sebastian hung up the phone as soon as Rachel entered his car. She hopped in and kissed him.

Rachel: Hi baby. Okay so we got everything? Dress,makeup, license. I love you and can't wait to become Mrs. Smythe-Berry.

Sebastian: Let's go we don't want to be late.

The car ride was quiet, and Rachel reached over to hold Sebastian's free hand. Sebastian intertwined their fingers. He was dying inside. How badly he wanted to head to City Hall and ride off into the Sunset with Rachel. Perhaps someday, but today he was sending her off to the city of her dreams...without him.

They finally reached the airport, and Rachel looked so confused.

Rachel: Um babe is this a joke? Why are we at the airport? This isn't funny we're going to be late.

Sebastian: You're on the 4:15pm flight to New York.

Rachel: Wait what?!

Sebastian: Your dads are already there waiting for you.

Rachel: I thought we were getting married?! Don't you want me?

Sebastian: I want you so badly, but you need to fulfill your dreams first. New York and Broadway were your loves long before me. If the Universe aligns itself and we are meant to be..then we.will spend eternity together.

Rachel: I'm not leaving without you.

Sebastian: Rachel, you have to go. Please. Don't make it harder. I love you. You and I...we are endgame.

Sebastian gets Rachel's luggage and walks her to check in. He knows he can't go with her through security checkpoint. He was dying inside as he watched tears slipping from Rachel's beautiful brown eyes.

Rachel: I can't believe this. I thought you wanted to marry me.

The whole Glee club and Mr. Schue along with the Warblers were at the airport to say goodbye to the future Broadway Berry.

 Roots Before Branches"

 [Rachel:]
 So many things
 To do and say
 But I can't seem
 To find my way
 But I wanna know how
 I know
 I'm meant
 For something else
 But first
 I gotta find myself
 But I don't know how

[Rachel with Sebastian harmonizing:]
 Oh, why do
 I reach for the stars
 When I don't have wings
 To carry me that far?

[Rachel with Sebastian:]
 I gotta have
 Roots before branches
 To know who I am
 Before I know
 Who I wanna be
 And faith
 To take chances
 To live like I see
 A place in this world
 For me

[Rachel (Sebastian):]
 Sometimes
 I don't wanna feel
 (Sometimes
 I don't wanna feel)

 And forget the pain
 Is real
 (And forget the pain
 Is real)

 Put my head
 In the clouds

 Oh, start to run
 And then I fall
 (start to run
 And then I fall)

 Thinkin'
 I can't get it all
 Without my feet
 On the ground
 (Seein'
 I can't get it all
 Without my feet
 On the ground)

[Rachel:]
 There's always a seed
 Before there's a rose
 The more that it rains
 The more I will grow

[Rachel with Sebastian:]
 I gotta have
 Roots before branches
 To know who I am
 Before I know
 Who I wanna be
 And faith
 To take chances
 To live like I see
 A place in this world
 For me

[Rachel:]
 Whatever comes
 I know how to take it
 Learn to be strong
 I won't have to fake it
 Oh, you're understandin'
 The wind can come
 And do its best
 Blow me north, and south,
 East and west
 But I'll still
 Be standing
 I'll be standing

[Rachel & Sebastian with New Directions/Warblers:]
 If I have
 Roots before branches
 To know who I am (To know who I am)
 Before I know
 Who I'm gonna be
 And faith
 To take chances
 To live like I see
 A place in this world

*Rachel went around hugging everyoe*

 I gotta have
 Roots before branches
 To know who I am
 Before I know
 Who I wanna be
 And faith

[New Directions/Warblers:]
 To take chances
 And live like I see
 A place in this world
 For me

[Rachel:]
 I gotta have
 Roots before branches

Sebastian: Rachel, I love you. Don't forget me. This isn't goodbye. I'll see you soon. Kick ass in New York!

Rachel: I love you too.

Rachel turned to walk away, but Sebastian turned her around to face him and crushed their lips together.

Sebastian: Just a reminder, we are endgame.

Rachel went to walk through security, and took one last look especially towards Sebastian. He was fighting his tears. She waved goodbye and headed for her flight to New York...alone.

Sebastian held back his tears until she was out of eyesight.

Thad: Bro, you did the right thing.

Sebastian: I just let the woman I love go. How is that right?

Kurt: She will thank you later.

Sebastian: Just leave me alone. *turned and walked out of airport falling to his knees sobbing. "I love you, Rachel." He sobbed as he watched a plane take off on the runway.

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A/N: More to come next chapter. I decided this will be a two shot story. Read and Review please.