Author Note: This is the last chapter! Thank you to all of you who have followed this story! I had a little trouble writing this chapter, but I hope you guys like it. Enjoy!
Not Over You
I had taken Kurt's advice and put my fear of being rejected far behind me. Quinn means to much to me. I can't just stand back and watch her to live her life. I going to try to be a part of her life again. That special part.
I've sat back waiting and thinking for the perfect opportunity to come. "Finn Watch" had been removed. I told everyone that letting her go didn't mean that I couldn't fight for her. After awhile of trying to convince, I finally got them all to agree. Sure they still sorta sheltered me but that just proves how great of friends they all are. Helping even me get through things even though they don't have to.
After some time, I finally realized that Quinn had actually stopped hanging with Sam so much and more time with the girls. I found it kinda funny that the club was now kinda divided into girls, boys, and Sam. Sam was now the loner of the group. I also noticed that if Quinn isn't hanging with Sam so much that my chances of winning her back were that much greater.
Not talking to Quinn was no longer necessary. But I still couldn't find the perfect time to and when there was time I always chickened out. What was wrong with me? I couldn't bring myself to talk to Quinn Fabray. Ex-head cheerio and first love. How was I supposed to fight for her if I couldn't muster enough courage to even talk to her one on one. I guess that I could at least try.
Before glee started I approached her hoping that I wouldn't be a coward. And that we would have a little time to talk.
"Hey, Quinn." I sheepishly greeted her.
"Finn? You're actually talking to me." she stated. I could tell that she was trying to hold back her happiness.
"Yeah. Sorry about that. I just had a lot going on in my head. Plus you were always surrounded by the girls or with Sam." I half-lied. I wasn't about to tell her that I was purposely avoiding her for weeks.
"Oh. I understand. I just missed having to talk to you. I tried to talk to you a few times but you were either on your way somewhere or surrounded by a huge group."
"Trust me it wasn't that easy for me not having you around every once in awhile. So have you been doing these last couple weeks?" I asked her.
"Well I have started spending more time with the girls more and less with Sam. Personally, I think he was starting to suffocate me." I laughed. "Hey it wasn't very funny. I mean he wouldn't leave me alone. He seemed to always be by my side. Sometimes it started to get really awkward between us."
When I noticed the girls starting to enter the choir room I knew that that was my cue to go hang with the guys.
"Looks like I gotta go. I'll see you later, Quinn." I stand up and make my way to Mike, Puck, and Artie.
A few minutes later Mr. Shue entered with a little less energy than normal.
"Are you ok, Mr. Shue?" Rachael asked what was on everyone's mind.
"Huh? Oh, yeah I'm fine." he paused and walked to the whiteboard. On it he wrote in big letters: Heroes. "Who knows who a hero is?"
"People with superpowers and fight bad guys?" Brittany called out.
"They can be, but they don't have to be, Brittany." He waited to see if anyone else had an answer and when they didn't, he explained. "Heroes don't always have to have special powers. A hero can be anyone that makes a difference in people's lives. I could be a hero, you could be a hero, almost anyone can be a hero. So this week I want you guys to find a song about heroes. It can be about a certain hero, it can be about being a hero, or noticing a hero."
I had found my opportunity to win back Quinn or at least I try to. All that I had to do was find the right song. The one song to show her that I'll always be there for her. No matter what. On my way back from the famous lake spot, I heard the perfect song that I could use for my assignment and sing to Quinn.
Two days later, I felt that I practiced enough to perform it.
"Mr. Shue, I have my assignment ready." I announce.
"That's great, Finn. Come on up."
I walked up and sat on the seat. All the guys and girls, except Quinn and Sam, knew what I was doing and that I had to do it.
I was going to take my chances and hope that it all works out. I look straight at Quinn and tell her. "Quinn Fabray, I am still completely in love with you. We've gone through so much, yet we're still able to find each other. If you give me the chance, this time I'll never leave you. No matter what. I know this is just high school but you mean way too much to me to lose over a stupid mistake. I have decided to forgive and forget. If you just give me one more chance I know that I can make you happy." I then turn to the entire club. "The song I have chosen for my assignment is "Hero" by Enrique Iglesias." I grabbed my guitar and started strumming as the other musicians started to join in.
Let me be your hero,
Would you dance,
if I asked you to dance?
Would you run,
and never look back?
Would you cry,
if you saw me crying?
And would you save my soul, tonight?
Would you tremble,
if I touched your lips?
Would you laugh?
Oh please tell me this.
Now would you die,
for the one you love?
Hold me in your arms, tonight.
I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.
Would you swear,
that you'll always be mine?
Or would you lie?
would you run and hide?
Am I in too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
I don't care...
You're here, tonight.
I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.
Oh, I just want to hold you.
I just want to hold you.
Oh yeah.
Am I in too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
Well I don't care...
You're here, tonight.
I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain oh yeah
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.
I can be your hero.
I can kiss away the pain.
And I will stand by you, forever.
You can take my breath away.
You can take my breath away.
I can be your hero.
As the song ended, I heard a round of applause.
"Great job, Finn. I'm glad that you successfully found a song about being a hero and the true meaning of a hero." Mr. Shue complemented.
"Uh...Thanks, Mr. Shue." I looked over at Quinn and that she was trying to tell me to see her after class. I nod and take my seat back in the center of the circle of people.
After what seemed like forever, class had finally ended. Everyone files out of the choir room as I make my way over to Quinn.
"Hey." she softly murmurs.
"Hey." I echo.
"Did you really mean all that?" she sounds so unsure of her words.
I sat down next to her. Then I took her hands in my mine and looked her straight in the eyes. "Of course I did. I know that this is just high school but I'm not ready to lose you just yet Quinn. I love you. That's why I sorta avoided you the last few weeks." the words had slipped out of my mouth.
"You what?"
"Well I really love you Quinn. And you know what they all say: If you love someone set them free." I told her. She sat there and silently laughed to herself but I noticed. "Hey! What's so funny? I really love you Quinn."
"I'm not laughing at you, well I sorta am. I'm actually laughing about the fact that you must not have heard the entire quote. It's: If you love someone set them free...and if they really love you, they'll come back."
Before I could respond with anything, she climbed onto my lap and kissed me. My hands were soon on her waist to keep her steady, while hers were around my neck. Although she pulled back earlier than I would have liked, it was amazing.
"I love you, too, Finn Hudson." she said them back with so much emotion that I was leaned in again for a second kiss.
We said goodbye in the parking lot, before she said that she had to talk with Sam way she said that she needed to talk to him made it sound like she just might break up with him. Maybe putting my feelings out there was a good thing. I'll just have to wait until tomorrow to find out. But either way, I felt great since I knew that Quinn really did love me back.
I headed straight to Sam's house after I talked with Finn. Now it was time for the hard part. There was no doubt about it now, Finn was the guy for me. Sadly I had to break things off with Sam. I knocked and waited a minute or so before the door opened.
"Hey. What are you doing here so late?" Sam asked when he opened the door.
"Sam, we need to talk." he led me inside and we sat on the couch. "I think we should break up." I state as nicely as possible.
"What? Why? Is it because of Finn?" he immediately concluded.
"Yes and no. Yes, Finn has a little to do with it. But he's not the only reason. Sam you're really sweet, but lately you've been suffocating me. We're almost always together, you're getting a little overprotective, and things between us have started to become awkward. I'm sorry."
In Sam's eyes I could start to see tears welling up. "It's ok. I understand. Finn's just that guy for you. Well I hope you two are happy." he mentioned sincerely.
"Thanks, Sam. I really am sorry." he leads me to the door. I kiss him on the cheek. "Oh. You didn't hear this from me but I think Santana has her eyes on you." I tried lightening the mood a little.
He lets out a little laugh. "Thanks, Quinn. I'll keep that in my mind."
I walked to my car and when I got in, a few tears had fallen. I felt sad because Sam was so sweet and I had to break up with him. There's no such thing as a clean break up, is there. After sitting there for a few minutes, I decided to go to Finn's house. I really needed his comfort tonight.
When I got to Finn's house. I parked my car and called him, hoping not to wake anyone. Thankfully he answered and came to open the door.
"Hey, Quinn. What's wrong?"
"I just broke up with Sam. And I really just needed you to comfort me." I lean in and wrap my arms around his body. Slowly he returned the hug. He then led me into his room and gave me a change of clothes. After I changed, I climbed into bed with him.
His arms were tightly wrapped around me. He felt so relaxed and his room and bed were so comfortable. Eventually I too relax.
"Night, Quinn." I hear him whisper in my ear.
"Good night, Finn." I whisper in response.
The next day in glee I had asked Mr. Shue if I could perform my assignment and of course he said yes.
"This song is for Finn for being my hero. Whenever I needed you were always there for me. You had many so many sacrafices for me. You're are so sweet and caring and sometimes I wish I could be like you. Thank you, Finn. This song is called "My Hero Is You" by Hayden Panettiere.
You know I try to be
All that I can
But there's a part of me
I still don't understand
Why do I only see
What I don't have
When my reality
Its things are not that bad
Your faith has shown me that
When my world goes crazy
You won't let go
When the ground gets shaky
You give me hope
When I try to push you away
You never move, yeah
Now when I start doubting and
You help me see
There's a strength, and a mind, and a power in me
Oh believe me thereain't nothing I can't do
My hero is you, yeah
My hero is you
I never saw the way
You sacrificed
Who knew the price you paid
How can I make it right
I know I've gotta try
When my world goes crazy
You won't let go
When the ground gets shaky
You give me hope
When I try to push you away
You never move, yeah
Now when I start doubting and
You help me see
There's a strength, and a mind, and a power in me
You believe there ain't nothing I can't do
My hero is you, yeah
My hero is you
And I hope that you can see
You're everything that I wanna be, ooh
When my world goes crazy
You won't let go
When the ground gets shaky
You give me hope
When I try to push you away
You never move, yeah
Now when I start doubting and
You help me see
There's a strength, and a mind, and a power in me
Oh believe me there ain't nothing I can't do
My hero is you, yeah
My hero is you
My hero is you
After the applause I heard a voice.
"Amazing, Quinn. Exactly what I was looking for. Nice job." Mr. Shue called from his seat.
"Thank you." I walked over to my new seat in the center of the circle, right next to Finn.
Rachael, Tina, and Santana also performed their numbers that day. When class ended we had all planned to go to the lake, once more before spring break. we all piled into cars driven either by Finn, Puck, or Mike.
As we arrived we set up some chairs and towels. A few went swimming, but most just sat down and relaxed. Some went to get things ready to start a few fires to keep them all warm. Meanwhile, when no one was paying attention, Finn dragged me and took us to our special spot.
"You know, I came here everyday after school the last couple weeks." Finn confessed.
"You did? Why?"
"I just couldn't get my mind off of you. When I came here I remembered the few times we spent here. I could never get over you, Quinn. And I don't think I ever will. I have a song for you."
I layed my head on his shoulder as he began the song he had prepared. He let his voice carry throughout the lakefront.
Every part in my heart I'm giving out
Every song on my lips I'm singing out
Any fear in my soul I'm letting go
And anyone who ask I'll let them know
She's the one, she's the one
I say it loud
She's the one, she's the one
I say it proud
Ring a bell, Ring a bell
For the whole crowd
Ring a bell, Ring a bell
I'm telling the world
That I've found a girl
The one I can live for
The one who deserves
Every part in my heart I'm giving out
Every song on my lips I'm singing out
Any fear in my soul I'm letting go
And anyone who ask I'll let them know
She's the one, she's the one
I say it loud
She's the one, she's the one
I say it proud
Ring a bell, Ring a bell
For the whole crowd
Ring a bell, Ring a bell
I'm telling the world
That I've found a girl
The one I can live for
The one who deserves
To give all my heart
A reason to fly
The one I can live for
A reason for life
Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah
Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah
Oe oh oe oh
Yeah yeah
I look up to him and give him a quick kiss on the lips.
"I love you, Quinn."
"I love you, too, Finn."
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