AN: It is time for Regionals. Will Sebastian and Rachel patch things up or is it permanent splitsville. I want to thank you all for supporting my story. It means so much. I almost deleted my story because of a nasty negative comment by one reader. I stopped myself because I honestly love this story and a lot of time and effort went into writing this story. This is an AU story. So even if you don't ship Smytheberry or any other pairing just remember it's just a story. Fictional. I don't own anything but the storyline. Happy reading!

No one Pov

Regionals, McKinley High

Rachel and the New Directions have been working hard the last few weeks preparing and rehearsing for Regionals. They had lost the previous year so Rachel and her fellow Glee clubbers wanted the win even more. The competition was being held at McKinley so it gives them home field advantage. It was Rachel's senior year and Nationals would be epic to win. We not only want to win but it is a must to keep the Glee club operating and not cut by Coach Sue Sylvester.

Rachel was also nervous because she hadn't spoken to Sebastian since the night that they split up. Rachel was currently in the choir room getting dressed. A beautiful black & gold dress. She looked in the mirror thinking "Hmmm for once we had decent outfits. I wonder if Sebastian would like it? Okay stop it, Berry. Focus focus. You and Smythe are history," she scolded herself. Her thoughts were interrupted by Blaine, who had walked into the choir room.

Blaine: You just keep lying to yourself, Rach. * he smirked *

Rachel: I don't know what you're talking about, Blaine.

Blaine: You can fool everyone, but you can't fool me. More importantly, you can't lie to your heart.

Rachel: I have to. If I want to be a team player, I have to sacrifice.

Blaine: Says who? You don't owe anyone anything. Kurt and the others mean well, but too blinded by hate to see who makes YOU happy. Sebastian maybe an ass, I can tell he makes you happy. And vice versa. He may have made a mistake, but at least he owned up to his mistakes . Don't let anyone destroy what you have.

Rachel: I don't know. Right now I just have to concentrate on Regionals. Everything else takes a backseat. I don't even know if he's here yet. I want to see him, but afraid at the same time.

Blaine: He is here with the Warblers getting ready. From what I heard from Nick is he may have something planned. For now let's just finish getting ready we have to go on soon.

Rachel:* hugs Blaine* Did I ever tell you how much I love you Blaine Anderson?

Blaine: I love you, too. Lets get going.

Rachel and Blaine walk out of the room, and spot a group of guys dressed in blazers in the hallway. She suddenly sees HIM....Sebastian...

Rachel and Sebastian lock eyes for a moment, weak smile filled with sadness and longing bit no words exchanged.

Blaine sees the glances, and turns to Rachel.

Blaine: Rach, are you okay?

Rachel: Hmm? Yes I'm okay. Lets get go before Kurt and Mr schue send out a search party for us.

Blaine: *sigh* let's go.

The pair walk past the Warblers, as Nick yells " Hey Blaine! Rach!"

Blaine: Hey guys, good luck! We can talk afterwards.

Rachel: Sebastian.

Sebastian: Hello Berry. You look beautiful.

Rachel: Thank you. Good luck. You will need it.

Sebastian: *chuckles* I am sure luck isn't needed but with you performing, it will be a good challenge.

Rachel was going to respond until Finn and the rest of New Directions walked past them Finn shoved Sebastian.

Rachel: Finn?!

Finn: Lets go Rach, time to sit with your team.you're going down Warbler boy.

Sebastian: You don't scare me Frankenteen.

Sebastian pulled Finn against locker to chat.

Sebastian: I know what you're trying to do. It wont work. All you're doing is pissing me off. Stay away from Rachel. She is always going to be mine. Got it?! Good!

Finn: What are you going to do sick your boys on me?

Sebastian: I don't need an army. After tonight, I will have my Berry back. At least I'm man enough to fight for who I want.

Time to get ready, boys. Nude Erections its been a pleasure.Not. Rachel, pay close attention to the lyrics tonight.

As Sebastian walked past Rachel, he leaned down to kiss her cheek, leaving a blushing Rachel with her heart racing. Gosh, I love that man. She thought.

Sebastian: Het Berry?

Rachel: Yes Smythe?

Sebastian: I love you,too. * he winked* then left to take his seat in the audience.

Blaine: I told you, Rach.

Kurt: Ignore Craigslist.

Rachel:*sigh* lets go ShowTime.

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Sebastian POV

Well we've arrived at McKinley High. Geez, I really hate public schools. Especially the smell, although the only person he could tolerate is Rachel. I just ran into her & her team in the hallway. She looked so beautiful. I've really missed her the last few weeks, but hopefully his plan to get her back works tonight.

Thad: Nervous?

Sebastian: I know we're going to rock our performances. I'm nervous how Rachel will react, though. I need her back.

Thad: And you will...

Sebastian: Hudson needs to stay out of my way...

Nick: Just ignore him.We have to go sit down. Aural intensity is up first.

They go to their seats. Sebastian glances over at Rachel, and mouthed "Good luck." Rachel smiled, and mouthed " Good luck you're going down baby."Sebastian grinned.

First act to perform was Aural Intensity..Not too bad but not much of a challenge. Sebastian couldn't take his eyes off his beautiful brunette, Rachel. Thad noticed the two staring. "Quit eye fucking. New directions are next. " he smirked.

Sebastian flipped him the bird. " FU Harwood"

Thad: Nah save that for your songbird. I'm sure she will rock your world once again.

Sebastian: I hope so, Thad.I hope so.

End of POV

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No one POV

Announcer: From Lima, Ohio..the New Directions!

New Directions Set list:

* Edge of Glory

*How Deep is your love (duet Blaine /Rachel)

*It's all coming back to me (Rachel's solo)

The first performance went well. It was time for Rachel's duet with Blaine, they were performing"How deep is your love."

(Rachel)
I know your eyes in the morning sun
 I feel you touch me in the pouring rain
 And the moment that you wander far from me
 I wanna feel you in my arms again

And you come to me on a summer breeze
 Keep me warm in your love, then you softly leave
 And it's me you need to show
 How deep is your love

(both )

How deep is your love, how deep is your love
 I really need to learn
 'Cause we're living in a world of fools
 Breaking us down when they all should let us be
 We belong to you and me

(Blaine)

I believe in you
 You know the door to my very soul
 You're the light in my deepest, darkest hour
 You're my savior when I fall

And you may not think, I care for you
 When you know down inside that I really do
 And it's me you need to show
 How deep is your love

(Both)

How deep is your love, how deep is your love
 I really need to learn
 'Cause we're living in a world of fools
 Breaking us down when they all should let us be
 We belong to you and me

(Rachel)

And you come to me on a summer breeze
 Keep me warm in your love, then you softly leave
 And it's me you need to show
 How deep is your love

How deep is your love, how deep is your love
 I really need to learn
 'Cause we're living in a world of fools
 Breaking us down when they all should let us be
 We belong to you and me

How deep is your love, how deep is your love
 I really need to learn
 'Cause we're living in a world of fools
 Breaking us down when they all should let us be
 We belong to you and me

(Blaine)

How deep is your love, how deep is your love
 I really need to learn
 'Cause we're living in a world of fools
 Breaking us down when they all should let us be
 We belong to you and me

*As the song finished, Rachel saw Sebastian looking at her, mouthed " I love you".

Rachel stayed on stage since she had her solo. She mouthed "For you" to Sebastian.

Rachel took a deep breath, and as she sang she saw Sebastian 's face remembering their special moments and reminded of how much she loved him if he only knew just how much.

(Rachel)

It's All Coming Back To Me Now"

There were nights when the wind was so cold
 That my body froze in bed
 If I just listened to it
 Right outside the window

 There were days when the sun was so cruel
 That all the tears turned to dust
 And I just knew my eyes were
 Drying up forever

 I finished crying in the instant that you left
 And I can't remember where or when or how
 And I banished every memory you and I had ever made

 But when you touch me like this
 And you hold me like that
 I just have to admit
 That it's all coming back to me
 When I touch you like this
 And I hold you like that
 It's so hard to believe but
 It's all coming back to me
 (It's all coming back, it's all coming back to me now) *Rachel was staring at Sebastian just remembering their first kiss, first time they made love, and she could tell he was probably remembering it too. She loved Sebastian heart, body & soul*

 There were moments of gold
 And there were flashes of light
 There were things I'd never do again
 But then they'd always seemed right
 There were nights of endless pleasure
 It was more than any laws allow
 Baby Baby

 If I kiss you like this
 And if you whisper like that
 It was lost long ago
 But it's all coming back to me
 If you want me like this
 And if you need me like that
 It was dead long ago
 But it's all coming back to me
 It's so hard to resist
 And it's all coming back to me
 I can barely recall
 But it's all coming back to me now
 But it's all coming back

 There were those empty threats and hollow lies
 And whenever you tried to hurt me
 I just hurt you even worse
 And so much deeper

 There were hours that just went on for days
 When alone at last we'd count up all the chances
 That were lost to us forever

 But you were history with the slamming of the door
 And I made myself so strong again somehow
 And I never wasted any of my time on you since then

 But if I touch you like this
 And if you kiss me like that
 It was so long ago
 But it's all coming back to me
 If you touch me like this
 And if I kiss you like that
 It was gone with the wind
 But it's all coming back to me
 (It's all coming back, it's all coming back to me now)

 There were moments of gold
 And there were flashes of light
 There were things we'd never do again
 But then they'd always seemed right
 There were nights of endless pleasure
 It was more than all your laws allow
 Baby, Baby, Baby

 When you touch me like this
 And when you hold me like that
 It was gone with the wind
 But it's all coming back to me
 When you see me like this
 And when I see you like that
 Then we see what we want to see
 All coming back to me
 The flesh and the fantasies
 All coming back to me
 I can barely recall
 But it's all coming back to me now

 If you forgive me all this
 If I forgive you all that
 We forgive and forget
 And it's all coming back to me
 When you see me like this
 And when I see you like that
 We see just what we want to see
 All coming back to me
 The flesh and the fantasies
 All coming back to me
 I can barely recall but it's all coming back to me now

 (It's all coming back to me now)
 And when you kiss me like this
 (It's all coming back to me now)
 And when I touch you like that
 (It's all coming back to me now)
 If you do it like this
 (It's all coming back to me now)
 

*Rachel felt the tears threatening to spill over from her eyes. She glanced at Sebastian, who smiled but wiped his eyes. " That was amazing," he mouthed.

"Your turn," she mouthed back.

 It was time to head back to their seats to get ready for the Warblers. Although Rachel believed her glee club will win.

As they walked back to their seats, Finn sat next to Rachel, ignoring Quinn who kept sending dagger glares at the two.

Finn: You were amazing.

Rachel: Thank you, Finn.

Finn: Listen. Rach, I was an idiot. I want you back. You always come running back to me. We make an sessions team.

Rachel: Finn, just stop. There is no "us". I'm NOT the same moon-eyed girl who freaked you out at her first glee rehearsal. I'm not your endgame.

 Finn: Its not Warbler jerk.

 Rachel: He is the love of my life. So shhh the Warblers are next. Finn went to sit with Quinn, pouting like a three year old. What did I ever see in him? Rachel thought. Blaine sat next to her, holding her hand.

Blaine: According to Thad, pay close attention.

Rachel: What do you mean?

Blaine: You'll see. Now shh your future hubby is next, although we know they will lose. Haha

Rachel turned her attention to the stage.

Announcer: from Westerville, Ohio the Dalton Academy Warblers...

Sebastian: Good evening, I'm Sebastian Smythe of the Dalton Academy Warblers..hope you enjoy the show.

 Warblers set list

 *Stand

*For your love

 *If you go away

 After their first two performances, Sebastian felt pretty good and the crowd was into it. During "Stand", everyone cheered and sang along including the New Directions. Rachel smiled at Sebastian, giving him two thumbs up. The next was "For your love" which featured himself, Thad, Nick, and Jeff on lead vocals.

Last, but not least, it was time for Sebastian's solo. It was a song he had written during his and Rachel's separation. (AN: if you go away" is by NKOTB)

 Sebastian speaks before starting the song,

Sebastian: This next song is an original inspired by a very special woman, who is sitting in the audience. Rach, this is for you. Please forgive me?

 Rachel gasped, eyes wide open. Rachel was holding Blaine's hand, and Sebastian felt a little jealous knowing he should be holding her.

 (Sebastian)

 "If You Go Away"

Girl, I just can't live without you
 I know I hurt you
 That's the last thing I meant to do
 Sometimes I can be careless and blind
 Can you forgive the fool that I've been?

 You know I love you
 You're the one thing I have that's true
 My life used to be nothing to me
 I never want to feel that again

[Chorus: ]
 If you go away girl
 You're taking my heart with you
 If you go away girl
 You'll be breaking my heart in two
 If you only stay girl
 I promise you the world
 So please don't ever go away

 You know I need you
 I'm so sorry that I made you cry
 You are everything good in my life
 Your tears have finally opened my eyes

[Chorus ]
 I was so wrong to ever look at another baby
 Even the strongest man can stumble and fall
 And I'll do anything for you
 Anything to be in your arms again
 Baby don't let this be the end

[Chorus ]
 Girl, I just can't live without you

 Never, ever leave me girl
 You promised your love to me forever
 Say you'll never leave me girl [repeat and fade

 *Throughout entire song, Sebastian looked directly to Rachel, he meant every single word of the song. He can't live without Rachel. Rachel was in tears. During the song, Rachel got up from her seat, and walked backstage standing in the wing of the stage watching Sebastian pour out his heart letting the whole world know just how much he loved her. She wanted so badly to kiss him. But, as much as she wants to win, she wont pull a Finn pm on him and ruin it for the Warblers by kissing him. She still remembers losing Nationals because of Finn kissing her. Once he was done, he walked offstage surprised when Rachel grabbed him by the hand dragging him into hallway . She found an empty classroom and locked the door.

 Sebastian: Listen Rachel, Iam so sorry for hurting you. I've missed you and can't go on without you. I love you. I can't live without you. Please please take me back!

Rachel just stared.

 Sebastian: Can you say something?

Rachel: Sebastian...

 Sebastian: Yes?

 Rachel: Shut up and kiss me. You talk too much. * she smirked*

Sebastian pulled Rachel into his arms, spamming her against the wall.

 Sebastian: So Bossy... * he crashed his lips with Rachel's *

 Rachel linked her hands around his neck kissing him deeply and passionately. Their makeout session soon became heated, when they were interrupted by the intercom announcing it was result time...

Sebastian: This will be continued very soon.

Rachel: Yea it will..* she reached her hand down stroking him* guess its time to head back. Btw babe you might want to take care of that * smirking*

Sebastian: *looks down to see that he's hard* RACHEL BARBRA BERRY GET BACK HERE AND FIX WHAT YOU DID?!

Rachel: Haha I love you.

Sebastian tried to hide behind his teammates as they stood next to ND awaiting results. Sebastian glanced at Rachel who smiled. Thad looks down at Sebastian and sees his "problem".

Thad: Haha problem my friend??

Sebastian: shut it!

*****Results *****

And the 2012 Glee Regionals champions are.......The new directions you are going to Nationals in Chicago's?!

Sebastian and Warblers looked on as Rachel celebrated with her team. Sebastian congratulated them, even hugging Blaine.

Blaine: You love her don't you?

Sebastian:So much...

Blaine: Be good to her. Don't let her go...unlike my dumb ass.

Sebastian: I don't plan to ever let go. Iam completely hopelessly in love with Rachel Barbra Berry.

Rachel stood behind him.

Rachel : I love you most. Is the position as your future wifey still open?

Sebastian: It was never closed because it always belonged to you. Please be mine?

Rachel kissed him and simply says "Always" and grabbed his hand as she leads him to car to drive home so they can make up properly *wink*

Thad & Blaine watch the couple leave, and smile.. Smytheberry is Back!

AN: Awe I can't believe this story almost history. May do an epilogue. Sorry this has taken forever. Daughter has-been sick. I don't own anything. Epilogue coming!