A/N: Here's the rest of the homecoming dance. Enjoy!

Thanks to Guest1, Kiwiflea (nervous Noah is adorable, will definitely work in Rachel performing somehow moving forward but in my verse there is no glee at McKinley because there was no Rachel to start it), MsAllea (I agree), Guest2 (McKinley students are going to be used sparingly in this because I agree, I like the focus on Rachel and Noah more distracting it with all of the others. I might through some Mike in here since he was severely undeveloped in the show but we'll see. I definitely need to write Noah's nana in her somewhere and Rachel's family will definitely be revisited. All of your suggestions are wonderful so please keep them coming.), Guest3 (Definitely trying to balance the high school and letting them be kids while also having them looking into the future that is bigger and brighter. They're growing up but they should get to be kids sometimes too :) ), Gwennie49 (Glad you were finally able to catch up! Everything with her dads will be revisited, right now I think Rachel wants to prove to them that she doesn't need them to some extent. She is still on their health insurance though so they are financially supporting her a little bit.)

There was a comfortable silence between Noah and Rachel as they sat on the stage eating dinner before the homecoming dance. When both trays of pasta had been finished, Noah presented her with a cupcake and after tearing back a piece of the wrapper, fed it to her causing Rachel to giggle as some of the icing got all over her nose. Noah was quick to remedy the situation, wiping the icing off with his fingers before sucking them into his mouth. His teasing made Rachel bite her lip, a small moan slipping past them, after all, they were both more than aware of where the night would likely end up.

Still, they had other plans to attend to first and after cleaning up the basket which Noah tucked into a corner backstage to get on Monday, he helped her up before jogging off the stage to watch her perform. Rachel had been thinking about what she wanted to sing and as she stood there looking out at him she remembered a movie she had watched with Sarah earlier that week. Its lyrics had seemed so fitting to her and Noah's relationship and everything they were going through and so without any music, she simply started to sing, pouring her heart out into every word.

They don't always happen when you ask

And its easy to give in to your fears

But when you're blinded by your pain

Can't see the way, get through the rain

A small but still, resilient voice

Says hope is very near, oh

There can be miracles When you believe

Though hope is frail

Its hard to kill

Who knows what miracles

You can achieve

Though he'd heard Rachel sing around the house while she was cleaning or cooking, he'd never seen her truly perform. Noah almost couldn't believe just how talented his girlfriend was and though he hadn't yet admitted it to her when she was awake it was even more evident to him that he was head over heels in love with her and that he needed to do whatever it took to make all of her dreams come true: including Broadway.

When you believe somehow you will

Somehow you will

You will when you believe

The moment she'd finished he stood clapping for her, watching a flush take over her cheeks as she basked in his praise and the feelings of her performance. A moment later she was rushing into his arms and her fingers were scratching lightly at the back of his neck as she kissed him.

"Beautiful, absolutely beautiful." He whispered when they broke for air, his tone revenant.

"Thank you." She breathed in reply. "Sarah and I watched The Prince of Egypt and I couldn't help but think about our little miracle when I heard it."

Their silent moment was broken when they heard footsteps and laughter from outside the auditorium. Wrapping his arm around her, Noah motioned for them to head toward the noise and Rachel nodded after a moment, letting him lead. She enjoyed having him all to herself and she was nervous about how all of this was going to go but she'd agreed to come with him so they should probably make an appearance at the dance.

It only took a minute for them to reach the gym and after Noah handed their tickets over to the teacher working the door, he guided Rachel inside and over to the refreshment table, grabbing two bottles of water. There was music playing but no one was really on the dance floor yet so instead, they just headed to a wall, Noah leaning against it before draping an arm around Rachel's waist.

Standing there, Noah pointed people out to her and Rachel listened closely finally placing faces to some of the names he mentioned. When Quinn and Finn walked in and Noah commented, Rachel felt her blood run cold for a moment. That was who he'd previously had a child with? The blonde was head cheerleader and looked like that. Though Rachel knew deep down that she had nothing to compete with she couldn't help but wonder how she ever could.

Noah wasn't a complete idiot and he noticed Rachel's reaction the moment he pointed out Quinn. He also knew what she was thinking to an extent and after debating on how to reassure her he turned her to face him and brushed a stray curl out of her face.

"I could list the many many reasons why you're so much better than her but I know you won't believe a word I say so instead I'll just say this. I love you. It's probably too soon but it's true. I love you Rachel and you're giving me the greatest gifts. You believe in me and that alone is a miracle I never expected." Pulling from her song choice was certain to make her smile and a small one did flash over her face as she listened to him. Whispering softly so that no eavesdroppers could hear he continued. "And you're giving me a chance to be a father, to raise our baby and I'll owe you for the rest of my life for that."

When she didn't say a word for nearly a minute, Noah started to rethink his confession, but then he saw her start to speak and then pause before words finally left her mouth.

"You love me?" She questioned, awestruck.

"I love you." He confirmed and as he did he knew that what he had said was exactly what she needed to hear to get through tonight and every night here on out.

"I love you too Noah." She proclaimed, her face bright though a few happy tears filled her eyes. "I was afraid that I was being completely crazy for feeling this way so soon and I didn't want to scare you by saying it."

"Not going anywhere, babe." He assured her and heading an upbeat song start to play he offered her a hand before urging her back from the wall. "Now come on...I believe I had promised you some fun and a few dances."

Before he could take more than a step though, Rachel had leaned up to press her lips to his in a soft kiss, one that spoke volumes about her feelings for him and after returning it, she let him actually lead her onto the dance floor.

It wasn't long before both became aware of all of the sets of eyes on them but they refused to let it bother them and instead they just relaxed, enjoying each other's presence as they danced and sang along to the songs being played. It was goofy and relaxed and something they both desperately needed in order to escape the pressures they had put on themselves. When Rachel needed a break they headed to get a cookie and some more water and then returned to the dance floor for a slow song where Noah just wrapped her in his arms and swayed to the beat, whispering sweet nothings in her ear.

They had been there for almost an hour and were taking another break from their dancing before a few of Noah's football teammates came over to inquire about his date and Noah introduced them before sweeping Rachel away again. Already her feet were killing her but Rachel refused to let anything put a damper on the night. She'd just make Noah massage them when they got home. Dancing to another slow song, one which Noah decided to dip her at the end of, Rachel noticed the blonde and lumbering boy she was with approaching them. As she regained her footing, Rachel pressed herself into Noah's side, her hand wrapping around his back.

"Dude, who's this?" The boy questioned and Rachel couldn't help but smile as Noah responded.

"This is my girlfriend Rachel. I told you I was bringing a date." It was hard to fight back a chuckle at the boy's confused face as he tried to remember being told that. Any thoughts of laughter were suppressed though when the blonde spoke.

"I didn't realize that you were slumming it with some nobody. Where the hell did you find this thing?" Though Rachel wanted to slap the blonde and was fairly certain she'd never hated someone so much before, she instead looked up at Noah and seeing his jaw clenched, quickly reached up to smooth her thumb against it. At her action, his eyes met hers and she silently told him that it wasn't worth getting upset over.

"We met this past summer when Noah was staying with his nana," Rachel explained refusing to let the blonde think that she was intimidated. "We hit it off and have been together ever since." Watching the blonde's eyes narrow, Rachel knew that she was going to try and sabotage whatever Noah had going on, for whatever petty reason she told herself. So instead she commented to Noah that she was tired and ready to go home. As she started to walk away she paused and turned back before making one last comment to both teens. "Oh and congratulations for getting past the whole babygate thing, you two look good together."

The shock on Quinn's face at the knowledge that Rachel knew everything made her smirk and she could feel her boyfriend trying not to bust out laughing until they got to his truck in the parking lot.

"Oh my god Rae...that was amazing." He declared and shrugging she ran her fingers down his chest.

"Eh..she needed knocked down a few pegs." Rachel proclaimed. "Now take me home because I think we have other plans we should get started." As she spoke her voice dropped an octave and Noah immediately groaned, his fingers clenching in the fabric of her dress.

"Fuck babe." He mumbled and Rachel smirked, pressing a kiss below his ear.

"That's precisely the plan." She replied, feeling him stiffen against her before opening the door and helping her into the truck.

Neither noticed the teens watching them from the door as they drove away.