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berry-uglyduckling · 7 years ago

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Welcome Home|Finchel

Summary: Finn returns to New York from a harrowing trip to Lima [smut]

After an incredibly long day of driving, Finn was finally within city limits. The week he spent at his mom's had been torturous and he was more than ready to be back with his wife. He knew he may have been more sensitive to the situation than need be, but he had put up with a lot until he finally just decided things would be better of without him there. He was beginning to wonder if it were his presence that stressed everyone out. With his bag in hand, he walked up to the apartment and opened the door. He stepped in and dropped his bag, calling for Rachel excitedly.

Rachel had been tucking freshly cleaned sheets in when she heard the door open, then her name. She'd hurried to get things washed when he said he was halfway home, bribing Noah with leftover lasagna for his help. Finn’s homecoming was bittersweet - they both wanted it but it meant descension amidst his family and Finn feeling less than as a result. All she wanted was for him to feel welcome somewhere, and she felt home was the best place for it. Dropping the comforter, she rushed through the apartment and wrapped both arms around him. “Finally.”

He wrapped his arms around her and picked her up as they hugged. “I missed you so much.” His lips found hers in a passionate kiss.

Rachel's eyes began to water but she held the tears back, her happiness trumping them. “I missed you.” Her hand moved to caress his cheek as they kissed, a sigh passing between them when her lips parted. It'd been just a week but one too long to have not been kissed like that.

“I never wanna be away from you again.” he felt like he could hold her there all day.

“That we can agree on, especially since I've been so lonely without you.” Rachel gave just enough space to guide him to the sofa where she could snuggle with him properly. “I haven't slept much either. The bed is too big and cold.”

He sat down and pulled her into his lap. “I didn't sleep very well either. I hate being away from you.” he gave her another kiss.

Rachel wondered how much of his restlessness had been the result of familial stress but didn't want to put him in a bad headspace. Especially when he'd just broken free of Lima and the vitrial aimed at him. “You're home now. You can be as close as you want and need and I'll be right here.”

“Good.” he smiled. “I almost wish you had school off tomorrow so we could spend all day together but I'm just feeling particularly selfish with you right now.”

“I only have school tomorrow, no work. We can spend most of the day together after I get back.” Rachel rested her head on his shoulder. “And if that is selfish, I guess we both are because I'd like nothing more than to lock the door and just stay here, together, for a few days.”

He gave her another kiss. “I'll go talk to the school and let work know I'm home again tomorrow morning. Then we can just hang out all afternoon.”

Rachel was worried about his standing in both places at this point. But worries were for another time. She wasn't going to waste these moments now that she had him back. “That sounds like the best plan I've heard in awhile.”

“for now.. I should probably shower before we get too comfy.”

Rachel shook her head, the intention to prolong his stay, right where they were, a half-hearted one. “And if I want you right here for now? What do you say to that?” A lazy smile took hold as she leaned in, her lips soft against his.

He chuckled, kissing her back sweetly. “You're the one who's gotta smell me.” he joked.

“That doesn’t bother me at all. Manly musk around here has been sorely missed.” Rachel slid her fingers through the ends of his hair, not caring whether or not it was dirty. “I will only take up a few minutes of your time, then you can go get clean.”

“I can handle that.” he grinned. “I love you so much.”

Rachel couldn't look away from him, his smile making her heart flutter in the most pleasantly familiar way. “I love you too.”

“I feel so much better being here with you. You just make me happy.”

Rachel was gentle with each touch - to his face, his neck - and each kiss. “I want that for you. Right here and now, nothing is hard and you are so loved and appreciated. And wanted.”

Finn hated that he needed to hear that right now. Rachel was well aware of his family turmoil so she knew just what to say. “Thank you baby.” he said quietly. “I wish everyone felt that way.”

Rachel sat up to face him, her lips touching his in what she hoped was a meaningful, comforting kiss. “They will once the dust settles. Well, they won't feel it the same as I do but that's only because no one in the world loves you as much as me.” Taking his hand, Rachel held it to her chest. “You're my whole heart, Finn. Always. I could never feel any less than I do now.” She left a tiny kiss on his forehead before she let her own rest there.

He ran his hand along her back as she spoke and he smiled. “I love you so much.. You have no idea.” he said quietly.

“I don’t know. You tell me quite often so maybe a little idea.” The slight tension in her body eased when she saw his smile, something she’d been looking forward to all week long. He actually seemed somewhat at peace, like the weight of all his family’s problems had been lifted to some degree. “And I’m always open to hearing how much.”

“Good, because I love telling you how much I love you.” He gave her another kiss. “I really never thought I would ever be this.. Crazy in love in my life.”

Rachel blinked furiously, her emotions taking hold. “You keep saying those sweet things and I’m going to become very weepy. Good weepy, since I’m that in love with you too, but I know how much you love me crying.” Rachel leaned forward, her cheek resting against his shoulder. “For the record, I never thought I’d feel this way either. You changed everything for me.”

“I don’t mind it when they’re happy tears.” He said with a chuckle. “You changed everything for me too, baby. Moving forward, you’re the only person I need.”

A slight sadness settled in Rachel's heart. His family could be so cruel, and the fact they made him feel so out of place hurt her more than the rejection of her own parents. How could anyone not love him? His kindness and loyalty alone should've been more than enough - it was for her and she was worth ten of Kurt Hummel. “I'll always do my best to give you what you need. As your wife and your best friend.”

“You already do.” He said with a nod. “I think I just needed to close that chapter on my own.”

Rachel's gestured mimicked Finn's, her head bobbing. “You need to be happy and your choice to take steps toward that must've been difficult. But if it feels right to you, then it is and I'm proud of you for putting yourself first.”

Finn nodded his head “I mean, they’re still my family but I’m going to just let them do their thing more than ever.”

“I understand. You're not cutting them out but… you're moving on from the negative atmosphere. You just won't let them heap burdens on you then kick you when your down.” Rachel slid her fingers into his. “And I'm perfectly willing to take all that attention for myself.”

“I’m glad that you’ve been here for all of this or I would just look incredibly selfish. “ He said with a small laugh. “You get all of my attention either way.”

“True. I'm quite spoiled in that respect.” Her lips brushed his neck before leaving a proper kiss on their wake. “And you're the least selfish person I know. I'd have to set straight anyone who thought otherwise.”

“Well, I’m glad you can accept that kind of spoiled since I’m poor.” He joked.

“I've never needed things, just the way you love me.” Rachel nudged him with her shoulder. “Besides, you give me other… things. Much more valuable than money.” Her eye fluttered in a wink, her grin impossible to hide.

He smirked back at her “You choose sex over money? I like you.” He joked.

“I like you too. And the things you make me feel. Money just doesn't compete with that.”

He gave her another kiss then rest his forehead against hers. “Can we go shower and lay down now? I've missed our bed.”

“We can but if a little lovin’ is in your game plan tonight, we have to do it somewhere other than bed. Those sheets have to stay clean for at least one night.”

“I mean, of course sex is my game plan tonight. We can do it right here.” he said playfully.

“Oh? And are you going to woo me first or is it going to be a quick, dirty hookup you have in mind?” Rachel accentuated the question with a kiss. “Or am I going to need to seduce you?”

“I do like it when you seduce me… “ He grinned as he leaned in to kiss her.

Rachel had no real seduction plan but she always managed to improvise. Easing away from the kiss and out of his lap, she put a little distance between them by standing. “Hmm… how ever will I do that? Maybe…” Her hands moved down her body, caressing her breasts and her sides as they did. She lifted the hem of her top slightly, a peek of skin showing through. “Taking this off.”

Finn smirked as she moved, ready for anything. “That's a start.. “

Rachel pulled the shirt over her head, her hands moving on her body again as she shook out her hair for effect. “A good start, I hope.” She stepped towards him again, her knee nudging his before she turned and lowered into his lap again. “And this? Is this better?” She writhed subtly again him, her hips pushing the curve of her ass into him. Her hands reached for his and put them on her.

Finn watched her, biting his lip as she moved against him. His hands moved to her hips. “It's not gonna take much seducing… You’re so sexy.” he pressed a kiss to her back.

The truth was that too much seduction would likely speed the encounter up, a week apart leaving Rachel more than ready to be intimate with her husband. “Well, I like turning my husband on. But for selfish reasons. He does incredible things to my body when he's turned on.”

“It doesn't take much with you, baby.” his hand moved up her stomach to her breast. “I missed touching you so much.”

It was easy for Rachel’s mood to change from flirtatious and sexy to touched and emotional when Finn talked to and touched her the way he was. “I missed you, and this. Everything, really.” Her moan caught her off guard, Finn’s hands on her breasts sending pleasant sparks through her entire body.

“Turn around baby.” He whispered, wanting to kiss her.

Rachel moved quickly and without hesitation, her lips hungry for his. Her knees hugged his hips, her fingers sliding through his as her face hovetex inches from his. “And now what, Mr. Hudson?” She smiled, her nose nudging his.

He smirked as he pulled away just slightly so he could get his shirt off too. “Now, I just wanna feel my wife as close as possible.”

Rachel helped with his shirt, not that it was necessary, and undid his pants for good measure. “That I can give you.” The kiss was slow, Rachel's whole body molding to Finn’s as her lips parted. “There's nothing I want more.”

He kissed her happily, glad to just be back where he could hold her. A week wasn’t that long but for them.. It wasn’t ideal. “I can think of one thing I want a little more right now.” He said as he moved to push her pants down.

It took some shifting, but Finn managed to get Rachel out of her pants and she did the same for him. “You? I'm shocked.” Her whispering words were a tease, as was her hand as it moved between them. She didn't want to go too fast but she wanted to hear the familiar sounds of her husband's pleasure filling the room.

He leaned forward to kiss her as her hand moved between them. A small groan left him as her hand wrapped around him.

Rachel stroked evenly, letting the intensity build its own momentum as they kissed. “I can tell how much you missed me. Even with your visual aid.” Her teeth caught his bottom lip in a tug. “Does my hand feel as good as yours did when you watched us on camera, baby?”

Finn loved it when she talked to him like this. “Yours feels so much better, but I did love watching you on that video. You get me so fucking hard. “

“We'll have to do it again some time.” Rachel's fist moved slightly faster, her kisses becoming sloppy before she moved them to his neck. “I liked doing that with you, having a little fun.” Carefully, she stopped pumping to tease herself with him, and to let him feel what he was doing to her. “Just thinking about it has me so wet for you.”

“Did you have fun making that?” he asked with a smirk. He didn't want her to stop stroking him but he knew he couldn't take too much more. When she stopped, he moved his hand to her breast again. “I love feeling how wet you get for me.” he whispered. “How do you want it?”

Rachel could only offer a half-hearted nod to his initial question, his fingers toying with her sensitive breasts making words impossible. And when he asked how she wanted it? All she could manage was lining him up with her entrance and sinking down slowly. Her face fell to his shoulder, a muffled cry passing her lips, as he filled her completely. She savored the feeling before she started rocking her hips.

He wrapped his arm around her to hold her close as she finally sunk down onto him. “I've missed you so much, baby.” he said softly.

Her hands cupped his neck, his breath warm on her lips when she drew up to look into his eyes. “I needed you, and this, more than anything.”

“I did too.” he kept his eyes on hers for a long moment before kissing her again.

Rachel was becoming overwhelmed by her emotions so she was glad when Finn kissed her. She held nothing back, her body moving beyond her control. Her moans were only stifled by the touch of his mouth to hers.

He groaned against her lips as she began to move harder on top of him. He pulled away enough to speak “I'm getting close, baby.”

“Touch me.” They were the only words Rachel could manage as she too moved closer to orgasm.

Finn moved his hand between them so he could press his thumb to her clit, his own control subsiding as he came undone.

The feel of Finn’s fingers and his release was enough to push Rachel over the edge. As she came down, her body went slack as she leaned against him. “I'm more convinced than ever that we shouldn't be apart that long again.”

He wrapped his arms around her loosely, his hand running along her back. “No more being apart.” he agreed. “I really can't believe I agreed to it in the first place.”

Rachel laid her head on his shoulder, her fingers moving along his arm in an attempt to be soothing. “You were trying to do the right thing, which is one of the things I love most about you. I'm just glad you're back with me now.”

“I am too, baby. I just wish I could have worked things out so everyone could be happy. At least this way, I know that you’re happy and I’m happy.”

Rachel sat up again, taking his face in her hands. “You can't make everyone happy, not even us all of the time. But know that, even on my worst days, I'm glad to have you to come home to. Seeing you smile is worth more to me than an audience full of applauding, adoring fans.”

“You’re the best, baby.” He smiled, giving her another kiss. “I really just love you so much. You made being there so much better.”

“Lima was always better when I was there. I gave it a little of my star quality.” The kiss caused Rachel's fingers to knit through his hair. He could keep on kissing her like that all night and she'd have been happier than she had in weeks. “I just wanted to be there for you just like I know you would for me.”

“I appreciate it a lot, baby. Your support means everything in the world to me.” He rest his forehead against hers with a happy sigh. “I’m pissed I have to go back to normal life tomorrow though.” He joked.

Rachel understood his irritation, as lighthearted as he made it sound. Even with its drama, Lima was a place to bury their heads in the sand. All of their New York responsibilities ebbed and they could just… be. “Normal life is so hard. Especially when your wife is naked.” Rachel wiggled a little as a tease. “How do you survive?”

“It’s gonna get real hard if you keep that up.” He said playfully.

Rachel's eyebrow drew up at the arch, her grin revealing her amusement at his double entendre. “The real question is if you want it to.” Rachel kissed him, her teeth scraping his lip. “Do you want it to get hard?”

He groaned against her kiss “For you, always.”

Rachel hadn't intended for things to take this turn, but she didn't hate that it had. Intimacy was always a good place for them. She'd spent a lot of emotional energy worrying if that was a bad thing in the beginning, like sex was their crutch. But she'd learned that it was good that they could be so comfortable with each other, and that it was truly a symbol of their bond that affection came so naturally. She’d also come to realize that it didn't always have to be that deep - sometimes it was fun stress relief. “Well… then I want it now.” Her lips moved to his ear. “I want it like the bad girl from the tape.”

Finn moved his hand up her back “I’ll give it to you, baby. Can I take you to the bed or right here?” He asked, knowing she didn’t want to get the sheets dirty already but it was hard for him to do a lot on the couch.

Rachel bit her lip, knowing just how limited the sofa space was. “Bed.” They'd just have to do it on the comforter.

He stood up with her in his arms, almost falling back but he managed to carry her to the bedroom and set her on the bed with a smirk as he crawled over her. He pressed kisses up her stomach, then to her breasts where he took his time.

Rachel worried when he fumbled a little getting off the couch, but all concerns disappeared when his lips found her skin. He always favored her breasts, small as they were, because his kisses there were her weakness. She moaned quietly and tried to keep still, though her slight writhing betrayed her.

His lips wrapped around her nipple as he sucked on her skin. He wanted to pay more attention to her chest, but he figured he would get to the point. He brought his lips to her neck as his hand moved between her legs.

Rachel would have objected to his lips moving from her chest had they not found the sweet spot of her throat. Him stroking her also would get no complaint. Her hips pressed against his hand, Rachel powerless when it came to his touch.

He worked his lips on her neck until he had left a small mark, one that would likely be gone in the morning but it was worth it to him right then. Looking down at her, his hand fell to her chest again. “I don’t know how I went without touching you for a whole week.”

Rachel wanted to be marked but she appreciated that Finn was conscious of the fact that eyes were constantly on her at school. And though no one said it, decorum and presentation was important. “I missed it so much.” Her hand managed to scrape along his back, her nails pressing marks into his skin. “Your hands, your mouth. It's all so good.”

“Did you think about it while I was gone? Did you touch yourself thinking about me?” He asked with a smirk as he moved between her legs, teasingly rubbing his tip against her.

Rachel's body arched as Finn teased her, her everything flashing hot. “Every night. I wanted you here, fucking me how I imagined.” She practically whined at the thought of how good he felt. “It made me so wet, thinking about you inside me.”

“I loved watching you touch yourself for me… It’s so sexy, baby. And the things you did for me in the video.. I watched it every night, wishing I could come home and fuck you.” He slowly pushed into her.

Rachel's hand clutched in the comforter as he entered her. Drawing both legs together, she twisted her waist and rested her ankles against his shoulder. “I love when you watch me that way.”

His hand moved to her leg to hold her as he began to pump his hips into her. “I have the hottest wife in the entire world, so it’s not hard to get off on you.”

Rachel could feel the depth of every thrust in this position and it drove her crazy. The pillow muffled her sounds, which were getting loud, and she barely managed to keep her eyes open long enough to meet his. “Having a husband as good, and big, as you gets me off every time. God, baby, you fuck me so good.”

Finn made his movements deep, the position they were in making it feel even better. His thrusts grew harder as he neared the edge. “Fuck, Rach… I am so close.”

Rachel was glad to hear it, her own body beginning to give way to climax. Letting her legs fall away, she slid her hand over her belly then began to touch herself knowing it would do them both in. “Cum for me, baby. Just for me.”

Watching her touch herself always made him lose control, especially knowing it was going to make her orgasm. He moved his hips harder into her until he came undone, spilling into her with a low groan.

Rachel came, her whole body uncoiling as she felt Finn’s release. She almost felt disoriented when she finally started to come down, her chest rising and falling rapidly. “Damn…” She swept her bangs off her face. “That was good.”

He dropped her legs and moved over her so he could kiss her. “Better than good. Amazing.” He smiled.

“That's because you're amazing.” Rachel smiled back at him, bothered by her own cheesiness. “You always are though.”

“You always are too.” He gave her another kiss before moving to lay beside her. “I’m so happy to be in our bed again.” He wiggled happily.

“It has something, doesn't it?” Rachel turned into him, the cuddle necessary in her book. Especially after a week. “Just think. Once we shower, there are fresh sheets waiting under this comforter. Like the perfect welcome home.”

He wrapped his arm around her and chuckled “Okay, message received. We gotta be clean before we meet the sheets.”

“We don't have to. But it always feels soft and cool between a shower and clean sheets.”

“You’re right, baby.” He kissed her cheek. “Let’s go shower.”

Rachel almost protested getting up but she liked the closeness of their little shower. She'd end up in his arms, like always, so she pushed herself to move from her comfortable spot next to him. But only after a few more blissful minutes. “Okay.”

He got up and stretched slightly as he walked to the bathroom and turned the water on. He stepped in and sighed as the water fell over him. He had been wanting a good shower all day, and it would be made even better with his wife.

Rachel hung back long enough to let Finn enjoy the warmth and relaxation of the shower before stepping in behind him. “Feel better?” She kissed between his shoulder blades before grabbing body wash and gently rubbing it into his skin. “You've had a long day.”

Finn smiled as he felt her hands on him. “Driving can be draining.” he agreed. “It was worth it to get home to you faster though.”

“I think so too but I also know you’ve earned a little TLC from your wife.” Rachel smoothed her hands up his down his back, massaging the lowest part a little. She didn’t want to get to involved - massages usually turned him on - but she wanted to give him what she considered much needed attention.

“I appreciate it, baby. You're the best at helping me wind down after stressful days.” he rest his hand on the wall, enjoying the feeling of her hands on his back and the warm water above him.

Rachel wished his days didn’t have to be so stressful, that everyone who claimed to love him at least tried to help him in that respect. “I think that’s the warmth of the shower talking, sir.” But she smiled to herself, glad that she was able to bring him solace of any kind.

“Your massages help.” he said with a small laugh.

Rachel chucked at the sound of his laugh. “Is that because they put you in the mood or because they actually take away stress in other ways?”

“Hmm.. A little bit of both.” He turned around so he could wrap his arms around her.

Rachel smiled and reached to kiss her husband as he folded her against him. “Always happy to help, my love.”

He gave her a kiss “I'm kind of nervous to go talk to work tomorrow.. What if they found a replacement already?”

Rachel stroked his cheek. “Then you'll find another job. You're a hard worker with skills. That's why I'm sure they haven't replaced you.”

“Yeah.. I know there are other shops I could go to. I just started getting comfortable there, ya know?”

“I do.” Finn’s hair was damp from the shower but Rachel wasn't dissuaded from reaching up to push it away from his face. “Have you talked to your boss at all in the last week or so?”

“Yeah I did call him when you left to let him know I would be longer than expected. He seemed cool with it. “

“That's a good sign.” Rachel brought his forehead down to where she could kiss it. “I know you’re worried but try not to too much. Whatever happens, we'll get through it. Just like we do everything.”

He smiled as she kissed his forehead. “I just don't want to make things stressful again.”

Rachel wanted to tell him they wouldn't but she couldn't see the future. And Lima had taken its toll emotionally and financially. “I know. But think about this… we didn't fight once through this whole ordeal. Let that be a good sign.”

“That is true. Things stayed very peaceful through this. I'm glad, because I'm not sure how this would have gone with us fighting too.”

“It would have been more difficult, which neither one of us needed. I’m actually a little proud of us for managing to get through this without the extra tension.”

“I agree. Means we're growing.” he gave her another kiss before pulling away. “Should we get out?”

Rachel leaned back slightly, not wanting the water to wet her hair too much. “Probably. Especially since you’ve more than earned your place in those crisp, clean sheets.”

“I can't wait.” he smiled as he turned the water off and stepped out. He gave a towel to Rachel before he grabbed his own and dried off.

Rachel gladly took the towel and wrapped herself in it. “And, since it's your first night home, I'm sleeping in absolutely nothing. Your favorite.”

“You sure now how to make a guy feel welcomed home. “ he smirked as he walked into the bedroom. He fell to the bed with a happy sigh, opening his arms for her to join.

Rachel stood in the bathroom doorway, watching him with a smile. This was a moment when he reminded her of the boy she'd fallen in love with - carefree and a little silly. That boy had changed her, made it easy for her to let her guard down. A tear snuck up on her and she blinked it away as she dropped her towel and climbed in next to him. “It's only home because you're here.”

Finn wrapped his arms around her. “That's how I feel too, baby. Home is wherever you are.” he kissed her.

Rachel, after spending half her week alone in bed and the other half on the sofa, finally felt right cuddled up in Finn’s arms. “It feels likes it's been that way forever. I really don't know how I ever thought I was going to come to New York without you.”

“I don't know either…” He said with a small laugh. “But I'm glad we fought our way through that.”

“Me too.” Rachel's fingers trailed over his abdomen. “I know it's hard when we fight and I'd rather we not but… I'd rather have every day be hard with you than easy without.”

“I would too. I think the past two years is our testament of that.” he gave her a smile.” It's always worth it. “

Rachel sighed, thinking about how short those two years sounded. It all felt like a lifetime longer than that. “They are. It's funny how I had all these ideas about what a relationship was supposed to be in the beginning.” Her head shook slightly. “And how time’s taught me that rules don't make a difference. Just the person.”

“I think we've both had to learn how to compromise. It's good though, we know just how to make each other happy. We've hit our groove I think. “

“Which is a big deal because when you met me, I was all about getting my way.” Rachel knew she'd always be that person, but Finn was right - being with him had taught her that doing what was best for them was better than having her way about everything. And, usually, the compromises benefited her as much as them. “I do enjoy our grooves.”

“Well if anyone was supposed to come into your life to do the exact opposite of everything you wanted, it was me.” he joked. “Me too… when things are good, they're so good. “

“It was most definitely you.” Rachel placed a soft kiss on his lips. “Even when you're just being silly, you're right. The good times are the best ones.”

“Cause we love each other so much.” he gave her a kiss. “I'm so crazy about you.”

“I feel the same about you. All my heart is yours. Every second of every day, forever.”

“Good. Wouldn't want it any other way.” he smiled.

Rachel just looked on, his features holding her in a momentary trance. “Do you know how much I missed just seeing you smile?” His truest smile had seemed to dull while he'd been away, all his burdens apparent to her when he tried. The way he looked now was different, Rachel trying hard not to take credit for the change.

He gave her a kiss “You always make me smile.”

“I know. It’s self-serving, really.” Rachel’s lips moved easily with his, her own smile following the sweetness of their kiss. “Your smile is one of my favorite things about you. It’s hard to say where it falls on the list since it’s so long but it’s definitely on there.”

“You're being so nice.” he said softly, feeling so loved. “I wish I could ever tell you how much I love you.”

Rachel let a momentary silence fall between them, her gaze trying to convey meaning as his brown eyes held it. “You do. All the time. In words that I love hearing, and in other things. Like how you always take me places with vegetarian menus when we go out and tell me I'm your star.” The corners of her eyes burned, her lashes fluttering as she tried to hold back the tears. “You married me and promised I'd always have you here for me. It's all so much more than I ever thought I'd have. I feel… beyond loved.”

He smiled as she spoke “Well then I'm glad that you know. Cause you're the most important thing to me. “

“Than I’ve accomplished the top of my two main life goals. The other is a work in progress, one that is so much better because of you.” Rachel felt the deep shift of emotions, her tears rolling down her cheeks as she spoke. “I always knew I was destined for greatness, but it wasn’t until I met you that I knew what that really meant.”

He kissed her cheek to wipe the tear away.

“I'm sorry we are getting so deep and emotional. I just have felt so grateful and even more in love with you for everything.”

Rachel’s head shook slightly. “Don’t be sorry for that. Never be. It feels good to get a little emotional in a good way. And I love that we have the kind of relationship that runs deep enough that it can feel like this.”

“Good.” he said with a small grin. “Cause we have had this cheese thing down lately.”

Rachel’s lips perked up, her eyes smiling along. “We’ve always been pretty good at that. You especially. I think you like to play to the fact that I’m a romantic at heart. It benefits you greatly.”

“I had to get good at it to please you.” he teased, giving her a kiss. “You loved to be loved.”

“I do, but mostly because you made me understand it was possible. By the time you got to me, I was convinced that no one would love me like this. Now I know that you’re the only one who ever could.”

“And I always will.” He smiled in response. “I can't imagine a life without you. Obviously, I can't even imagine a week without you.” He joked.

“I am fabulous.” Rachel giggled, then remembered a time when she had to say such things so loudly and so often to get anyone to believe they were true. With Finn, she’d always known their truth, even before she believed the words being directed at her from another person. It was so simple with him. So easy to have faith that someone looked at her with beauty and wonder in mind. “And you’ll hopefully never have to spend a whole week without me again. I know I wouldn’t like that much at all.”

“I wouldn't like it at all. I'm like clingy and stuff.” he gave her a playful smile.

“You really aren’t.” Though, their desire for closeness and the level to which they snuggled probably came off that way to some. But Rachel didn’t care. “Clingy would be like… following me to work, or sitting in my section for half my shift. Having to be with me when I spent time with friends. And you don’t do those things. I like to think I don’t either.” Rachel took his hand in hers and kissed his palm. “We like being with each other. That’s all.”

“I’m not a stalker on top of it.” He said with a laugh. “I think it’s a good thing we like to spend so much time together. We love each other.”

“We do. And it enhances all facets of life, makes everything better.” Rachel sighed, the happiest feeling spouting in her chest. “So if that's clingy, who cares? I'll go on the roof and shout it to the city. That's how much all this means.”

He chuckled “I agree. There’s nothing more important in my world than you, so I don’t have a problem at all with the way things are.”

“You have all my love, plus a comfy bed, food, and nudity. That's a pretty good life, if I do say so.”

“Exactly. What more could I possibly ask for?”

Rachel played at consideration. “Uhm… a puppy?”

“A dog would be cool.” He laughed, “But I don’t think we’re able to have one with our schedules.”

Rachel shook her head. “Definitely not. Poor thing would be cooped up all day and that's not fair. Plus, dogs require money. The best we could hope for is a goldfish at this point.”

“Maybe someday we’ll be able to wind down enough to have a dog and kids and stuff.”

“I could see a dog in our future family. Maybe a kitty too. I always wanted one but my dad never went for it.”

“We could probably get a cat now, right? They’re kind of low maintenance.”

Rachel's eyes widened. “Usually. They eat and sleep. Roam the house a little. But they don't need walks or anything like that.”

“I don’t see why not then if it’s something you want.” He shrugged.

“Really?” Rachel curled up tight, snuggling into Finn and placing her lips on his cheek. “I think I'd really enjoy that. Have a little friend who will wait with me for you to come home.”

“Of course, baby. We can go look at an animal shelter sometime this week or after I get another paycheck so we can make sure we can get everything we need for one.”

Rachel's whole face scrunched up in a gleeful expression. “Let's wait on your check and take care of bills first but...yay. I'm excited.”

“Yeah, stupid bills.” He scoffed. “Good. We’ll look into it soon.” He gave her a kiss.

“I get my husband home and the possibility of a kitty all in one day. You have the happiest woman on Earth in your bed.”

“Oh good.” He laughed. “I love that it will make you happy. I’ve never really been a cat person, but I think it would be fun.”

Rachel's spirits fell ever so slightly. “As long is it won't make you unhappy. Because it's important that you're comfortable too.”

“That won't make me unhappy.” he shook his head. “It's just a cat.”

“Even if I get a little crazy and give it lots of love and attention? I wouldn't want you to feel neglected.” Rachel poked his side, a wink and a kiss.

“I can't deny that I'll get jealous.” he laughed. “But I love seeing you happy.”

Rachel didn’t need a cat to be happy, especially not when Finn had a way of making her exceedingly so whenever he liked. Still… she wanted what she wanted and a sweet cat was on that list. “You spoil me.”

It wasn't often that Finn felt like he could spoil her with more than love or the occasional night out so he was excited to do this for her. He gave her a kiss “You deserve it.”

Rachel didn't let the kiss pass so easily, her lips lingering on his. And when she couldn't breathe, she broke just long enough to grab air before kissing him again. “Thank you.”

“Thank you for being the best wife in the world.” he gave her a crooked smile. “I honestly don't know how I'm awake right now.”

“It's my breasts. They've kept you distracted.” Rachel snuggled in again, content to let him sleep. “Rest now. And you'll get pancakes in bed tomorrow.”

“I can't deny that.” his hand moved to her breast as he cuddled her closer. “Okay okay. I love pancakes in bed.” he said with a yawn.

Rachel laughed but quickly quieted when he settled in. “And I love you.” She began to sing low, her voice barely a whispering sound.

He quickly fell asleep, his long day finally catching up with him as he drifted off.

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