Disclaimer: The characters of glee do not belong to me. This is going to be what will hopefully be an epic fic. Anyway, it'll be a glee rewrite. Blam is endgame, as is Finchel, Quick, Brittana, Niff, and Wemma. I do ship multishiply though, so there will be other pairings. Kadam will probably be endgame for Kurt. I am not sure what the other ships will be yet, but those will be the endgames. I don't have it all planned out yet. I am starting with season 2. Differences: any character I personally don't like I have removed. No Tina, no Artie, Unique, Ryder, no Harmony, no more mentions of Shelby. Yes, I love Idina Menzel, just not a fan of Shelby. Beth was not given to her. This is going to be an ensemble, of course. I hope ya'll like!
The Midnight Train (a glee rewrite)
By Julia
The summer had been long. Especially for Rachel Berry. She had spent a lot of time with her boyfriend Finn Hudson. The others in glee had had eventful ones too. Quinn and Puck had given up their baby, but it hadn't been to Shelby Corcoran. It had gone to another couple. Quinn and Puck were still dating, to everyone's surprise. Quinn's too, especially. She hadn't expected to like being with him. But he was really special to her. No one was really sure what had happened to Tina, Artie, and Matt. They just weren't there at the new term.
Kurt knew that they'd miss Matt, too. It was going to be a different kind of year, here, that was for certain. If the glee club didn't get some new members, they'd be disqualified from competition. Kurt knew that Rachel would hate that. Her ex Jesse St. James had screwed them over. They were all pretty pissed off about that. Kurt wasn't so mad at Rachel as everyone else. Anyone could have gotten screwed like that. Kurt was on his way to glee right now, actually. When he got there, he saw a couple of new kids. A tall blonde one with green eyes, and a boy with long dreads and no shoes. Kurt had to admit, he was intrigued. Kurt slid into a seat next to Mercedes Jones, his best friend, and stared at the blonde boy. He was really hot. He looked up at the sound of more footsteps. It was just another blonde boy, walking with Brittany. That was very curious. Kurt leaned to whisper to Cedes. "Hey, Cedes, who are the new guys?" He asked, as everyone settled in. Kurt just hoped that they were talented. They couldn't afford to lose at competition again. Kurt met the eye of the dread locked boy. He was cute, too. At least he'd be good to look at. That was something. Kurt only looked away when he did. Kurt brushed back a lock of hair that fell over his eyes.
"The blonde guy with Brittany's name is Jeff Sterling. The other blonde's name is Sam Evans, and the cute one with the dreads is Joe Hart." Mercedes said knowledgably. She usually didn't have such good dirt. No one really told her anything. But people had been talking about it all day. Mercedes said, "Jeff transferred from Dalton Academy, Joe used to be homeschooled, and Sam moved here from Kentucky." She wasn't that impressed with any of them. But Joe seemed nice. "I don't know how well Joe will like the glee club, apparently he's from a very religious family." That was mostly due to everyone accepting Kurt. It was just hard to tell around here what religious types would think. Some of them were accepting and some weren't. Mercedes was a Christian, but she believed it was okay to love someone of the same gender. She was going to add more when Mr. Schuester came in. He was dating the guidance counselor. Mercedes tried to focus as he started the lesson. She met Rachel's eye and glared. The Jewish girl bristled and then looked away. Mercedes was still angry about Jesse screwing them over. It wasn't very fair of him, and they'd tried to warn her that he'd do that. She hadn't listened, of course. That was typical Rachel Berry though. Kurt brushed some of his hair out of his eyes again. Mercedes wondered if they could really get to Nationals this year. She didn't want glee club to end.
That was when Sam got up to sing. Kurt's blue eyes widened. He was actually really good. He was singing Billionaire. It was actually amazing. Mike Chang got up to dance. Brittany too. Kurt was very impressed. He found himself actually grooving along.
I wanna be a billionaire so freakin' bad
buy all the things I never had
I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine
smilin' next to Oprah and the queen
Oh every time I close my eyes
I see my name in shining lights
yeah, a different city every night oh, I, I swear
the world better prepare for when I'm a billionaire
Yeah I would have a show like Oprah
I would be the host of, every day Christmas
give Sam a wish list I'd probably pull an
Angelina and Brad Pitt and adopt a bunch of babies
that ain't never had shit
Give away a few Mercedes like here lady have this
and last but not least grant somebody their last wish
It's been a couple months since I've been single so
You can call me Sammy Claus minus the ho ho, get it?
I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine
Smilin' next to Oprah and the Queen
What up, Oprah, haaa!
When he was finished, even doing great with the rapping, everyone clapped. They definitely could use him. They would get to Nationals at least. That was better than nothing. As soon as Sam sat, Mr. Schue started talking again. He wanted them to go and recruit kids for glee. Kurt didn't know how that was going to happen, but it couldn't hurt. Okay, that was a lie. It could. Most likely would. Or they would get a slushie facial. Kurt had to admit, he really liked Sam. And he could tell that Sam's hair was out of a bottle. He was never wrong. "That one plays for my team." He told Mercedes, whispering it in her ear. She just shook her head and called him crazy. Kurt didn't care, though, he knew that he was absolutely right. He would totally get Sam for his own. He'd just have to work it right. For the rest of the lesson he stared at Sam, not even trying to hide it. Sam only looked back once. Kurt followed him out of the room when glee was over. He wanted to talk to him.
Sam jumped when he turned and there was Kurt. "Can I help you?" He asked, watching him curiously. Sam didn't know what to think of this school at all. Of course, he hadn't been here but a few days. It was impossible to tell that early. Sam kept his eyes on Kurt as he waited. This guy was definitely gay, not that Sam cared about that. He thought he might be. He wasn't sure yet. He was fairly certain that he didn't want to test out the theory with this guy. Sam was sure his type was different. He wondered what Kurt was going to say to him. Sam had heard a lot about him from Brittany. He had made friends with the Cheerios and Brittany's new boyfriend Jeff almost immediately. If Sam was being honest, Jeff was more his speed. Not Jeff himself, but what Jeff used to be, a Warbler. Sam was going to go with Jeff to see his best friend Nick (whom Sam totally thought Jeff was in love with the way he went on about him) perform with the Warblers. They were headed out right now. He had to get rid of Kurt or he had to come. Either one. "Look, I've got a thing." Sam said. He wanted to go and see all of those gorgeous Warbler boys. "So, is this important?" He asked as he checked out his blonde hair in the mirror in his locker door.
Crestfallen, Kurt said, "It's not super important. We could talk later." He wondered who Sam was going. Asking seemed rude, but they didn't even know each other. It didn't seem polite to invite himself. He watched as Sam checked himself out in the mirror, grinning. Kurt wondered what it was again. It seemed to be something fun. And Kurt wanted to finally get out and do something with someone that he liked. Even if Sam was seeing this as a friend thing. Kurt was disappointed, but at least there might be other guys there.
Sam turned to look at him again. He didn't know what made him do it, but he said, "If you want to come, we're actually going to go and see the Warblers. Jeff's b…" He almost said boyfriend. "Best friend is in the Warblers. It's kind of like checking out the competition." Sam said, a lock of his bangs in his eyes. He just hoped that the others would be okay with it. "You can come in my truck." Sam said. He was old for a junior, not old enough to have been held back, but in the upper bracket. Sam looked to Jeff as he and Brittany approached. "You guys ready? Kurt's going to come." He said tentatively. The other two blondes gave nods. Sam gave Jeff a shove and they all headed down the hall.
Dalton was different, huge. Sam followed Jeff and Brittany, and he was soon listening to voices as they ran down the hall. One voice rang out above the others. Sam felt himself walking towards it. That's when he caught sight of the most beautiful hazel eyes and dark curls. Sam could feel a stirring in his stomach. Sam held his gaze, and they smiled at each other. He was it. He was going to be Sam's first boyfriend. He didn't want to go so far as to say they'd get married. Finally, their gaze broke, and Sam turned to look at Kurt. Oh shit….he was not crushing on Sam's crush. Sam held in his anger though. It wouldn't do to fight about it. Sam was just going to have to keep an eye on this. He couldn't let this stand. It was unacceptable. When the song was over, Sam went up to Blaine and grinned. Sam had honestly never seen anyone so gorgeous before. He brushed back his blonde hair. "Hi." He said. Sam couldn't take his eyes off those hazel eyes. They were gorgeous. Sam really couldn't imagine this guy not being in his life in some capacity. Although he knew what way he wanted it to be. "I'm Sam Evans. It's nice to meet you. I'm Jeff's friend." He couldn't imagine not kissing those lips.
Whoa. Those were great lips. Blaine had never seen lips like those. Blaine licked his self consciously. "Hi, Blaine Anderson." He said. He waved to Jeff without looking at him. He couldn't stop staring at Sam. Wow was he gorgeous. "Nice to meet you." He had been singing Teenage Dream, and now he was going to associate it with Sam. Whoa, good job, Blaine. He thought. He didn't even know this guy. He really wanted to, though. Blaine didn't even believe in love at first sight. Maybe he could amend that now. Blaine ran his hand through his messy curls. Now all he was thinking about was Sam's fingers in them. Now there were butterflies in his stomach. It felt really weird. But really good. Blaine shook the other boy's hand when Sam introduced him, but he didn't take his eyes off Sam. He just couldn't tear his gaze away. "We're all going to go to the Lima Bean. Do you want to go?" Blaine found himself asking. Blaine didn't know what had come over him. He usually wasn't this calm around guys. Blaine wasn't sure if he was completely gay yet, he just knew that he liked guys. Blaine saw the smile in his green eyes. Then a smile broke out over his face. He nodded. Blaine smiled, too. It felt like there was no one else on the planet. Just them. He wondered if Sam could feel it, too. Blaine couldn't take his eyes off those lips. They were so full. What would they feel like? Blaine shook himself.
Sam was glad that Kurt had gone to ride with Jeff and Brittany to the Bean. That meant that Blaine rode with him. Sam could hardly breathe when Blaine got in his car. He smelled so amazing. Sam could barely think. He was just so happy. Their hands touched as they went to adjust the radio, sending a shock through Sam's entire body. The song that came on was Teenage Dream. Sam blushed, and Blaine sang along.
You think I'm pretty
without any makeup on
you think I'm funny
when I tell the punchline wrong
I know you get me so I let my walls come down, down
Before you met me I was alright
but things were kind of heavy
you brought me to life now every February
you'll be my valentine
Let's go all the way tonight
no regrets, just love
we can dance until we die
you and I will be young forever
You make me feel like I'm living
a teenage dream
the way you turn me on I can't sleep
Let's run away and never look back
don't look back
Blaine's heart was pounding out of his chest. He and Sam's hands stayed on each other's over the gear shift while the song played. Blaine could hardly breathe. Those lips, that face…. Blaine knew this guy had the capacity to really break his heart. He really hoped that that didn't happen. When they got to the Bean, the lingered in the car for a second, not wanting to let go of the other's hand. Then they both got out, walking up to the building, their hands inches apart. When they got inside, the others were in line. Sam and Blaine took up the rear, they were blushing furiously. Then Blaine saw Jeff staring at Nick ahead of them in line. That was so cute. Blaine may be clueless about a lot of things, but he wasn't about that. Jeff and Nick clearly had feelings for each other. It was cute. He really hoped that they could figure things out. Blaine really thought it was totally cute. He looked to his hand. Blaine's fingers moved of their own accord, and closed around Sam's. They laced loose at first, and then they tightened. Sam blushed, and so did Blaine. Blaine's curls fell over his eyes.
The next afternoon, at lunch, the glee club was getting ready to perform a song in the quad to see if anyone would take the bait and join glee. They only needed one more, but they would take more if they got more. They weren't going to look a gift horse in the mouth. Rachel shared a look with Finn as they stood on the steps. Rachel really was hoping that it would bring them someone. Just not someone who was more talented than her. Rachel was a diva, that was most certainly true. She had only agreed to adhere to the lesson because they did need one more to stay a club. Rachel didn't want to lose glee. It was all she had. Besides Finn, that is. And Rachel never wanted to let him go. They weren't perfect together, but they loved each other. They were the co-leads of glee club. Then they started the song, they'd picked Empire State of Mind. Mostly because it had been the song of the summer.
Yeah I'm out that Brooklyn
now I'm down in Tribeca
Right next to DeNiro but I'll be hood forever
I'm the new Sinatra and since I made it here
I can make it anywhere yeah they love me
everywhere I used to cop in Harlem all of my Dominicanos
Right there up on Broadway, pull me back to that McDonalds
New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
now you're in New York
these streets will make you feel brand new
the lights will inspire you let's hear it for New York, New York
New York
Our hand in the air for the big city
street lights, big dreams all lookin' pretty
No place in the world that could compare
Put your lighters in the air everybody say yeah
yeah, yeah, yeah c'mon c'mon I'm from….
The entire time they were performing, Sam was thinking about Blaine. They hadn't said much or done anything but hold hands, but Sam knew that he was smitten with him. Those curls, that voice… he wanted to see what that ass looked like without those uniform pants. Sam hadn't spoken to Kurt since, he was angry at him. Sam knew it was because Blaine hadn't looked at him twice. Sam couldn't help that. He wasn't going to not be with Blaine. He and Kurt barely knew each other.
After the song, Quinn was quiet as she went to sit and eat. Puck came to sit with her. They hadn't talked much about how losing the baby to another couple had made them feel. Quinn knew that Puck had wanted to keep her. But Quinn hadn't wanted to screw Beth up. And she knew that if they had kept her, they would. And she also thought that they'd break up. And Quinn loved him. They shouldn't work together, but they did. Quinn didn't want to take any chances. They deserved to be happy. Plus, she knew that Puck really did love her. He was still learning how to be a boyfriend, but he wasn't horrible at it. She picked at her food. Puck was quiet as he watched her. Quinn wondered if she could bring up Beth or not. She knew that Puck would talk about it, but she wasn't sure that she wanted to talk about it. She took a bite of her salad. Quinn lifted her hazel eyes to Puck's. She didn't know how to even articulate her feelings. It was hard. Quinn was still staying with him, she had refused her mother's offer to go back home. Her mother wasn't exactly the best mom. Quinn didn't need her. No matter what she had said. Quinn knew that it was only a matter of time before Judy took him back. Her father was a waste of space.
Puck could tell that she was thinking about Beth again. He supposed that he could bring it up, but he didn't want to upset her. She was touchy at times. Not that he blamed her. They had just given up their baby. That was bound to cause a lot of depression. Puck had wanted to keep the baby. It had been the right thing to do. Puck looked up as Finn, Rachel, and Sam joined them. "Hey, guys." Puck said, and Quinn plastered on her fake smile. Puck wondered if they'd gotten anyone for glee. Puck wouldn't admit it out loud, but glee club was great. He didn't want to see it end. It was just going to have to keep going. Puck turned to Sam. "Hey, so, how were the Warblers yesterday?" Puck knew that Sam had liked Blaine right away. Sam had talked to him about it. Puck wasn't expecting him to talk about it in front of everyone else, but he did want to know how they had sounded singing. Puck was wondering in case they came up against them in competition. Puck knew that last year he would have kicked his own ass for thinking so, but they had to win. But of course, losing was for suckers. He reached out and laced his fingers through Quinn's. She held them, but didn't say anything. Puck watched Sam's face. He seemed to be struggling internally with what to say. Puck tried to give him a knowing look but he wasn't sure if it came off.
That was a hard thing to answer. Sam thought they were amazing, but that was because of Blaine. They wouldn't be as good without Blaine. Sam knew that Puck wasn't asking him to talk about Blaine, though. Sam hadn't wanted to talk to Finn about it, in case he felt obligated to tell Kurt about it. Kurt was talking to Sam again, but it was a little frosty. Sam knew that he couldn't change that. Sam knew that Kurt would just have to deal with his feelings. Sam shrugged. "They're good." He said truthfully. "They're going to beat us if they can work harder than us." Sam really wasn't sure that he wanted to go up against them. He already cared about Blaine a great deal. He knew that he couldn't let glee club end, he just hated to see Blaine sad. It was an impossible situation. "They have this lead. Blaine Anderson." Sam said, trying to keep the reverence out of his voice. Sam really wasn't sure if he could keep his feelings about Blaine a secret. He felt like he had to shout it from the rooftops. He didn't think that he should have to hide it. Sam wasn't going to have to worry about his parents hating him. They would accept him for who he was. That was a definite plus. He didn't know how he would handle the opposite situation. It would be hard.
Puck nodded, holding Sam's green eyed gaze. He didn't know what he was going to advise Sam to do. He wasn't sure what he'd do if it were him. He shared a look with Finn. "We have to get another member. Maybe somebody will join today." They still had some time this week to recruit, too. He didn't know what else they could do to recruit, but he'd do it. Puck tightened his grip on Quinn's fingers, and she squeezed back. Puck ate some fries with his free hand. Everyone in glee had been shocked to see them together. He honestly was just hoping that he could be a good boyfriend. Puck had never tried before. But he wanted to be one for Quinn. He really loved her. Puck had never been in love before. Not before Quinn. It might have been love at first sight, and he'd never admit that out loud. Puck also wasn't sure how he was going to get Quinn to open up and talk about things. She couldn't keep it all in. That would help nobody. Puck didn't want his girlfriend to be so nervous and fidgety all the time. Puck didn't want anyone to question her and doubt her, and they would if her wild and erratic behavior continued. She had to start talking about it. Puck didn't know how to start that dialogue. She had been pushing the subject away off handedly. It was just a defense mechanism. It was all that she could do with some things.
Finn, who was blissfully unaware, smiled and nodded. "I bet we'll have at least two or three." Finn said proudly. Unaware of the tension. Finn just didn't notice things like that. It wasn't in his nature.
Baby you called and I can't hear a thing
I have got no service in the club you see, see
Oh what did you say oh you're breakin' up on me
Sorry I cannot hear you I'm kinda busy
Just a second it's my favorite song they're gonna play
And I can't text you with a drink in my hand and
now you won't stop callin' me I'm kinda busy
Stop callin' stop callin'
I don't wanna talk anymore
I left my heart and my head on the dance floor
Stop callin' stop callin'
I don't wanna think anymore
I left my heart and my head on the dance floor
Rachel sang the song fiercely with the shorter girl, her heart pounding. She couldn't believe it. This girl was amazing. Truly. What was she going to do? If this girl joined glee, they would win everything but Rachel wouldn't be the star anymore. That was unacceptable. She couldn't have that. Rachel was the gold star of glee club. By the time that Sue had told them to shut up, Rachel knew what she was going to do. She was going to end up being hated if anyone found out, but she had to take that risk. She couldn't let someone else be more talented than she was. Rachel headed out of the bathroom, after she'd lied to Sunshine about where the glee tryouts were. Rachel ran into Sam when she got outside. Rachel wondered why he was in a good mood. "Sam?" She asked, as she walked up to him. Rachel saw the pink in his cheeks. He was really happy about something. Rachel clutched her books in her arms. She caught a glimpse of his phone. He was texting. Rachel leaned against the lockers next to him. Rachel was glad she'd run into Sam, she could focus on him and not what she had just done. Rachel knew it had been wrong.
"Hi, Rachel." Sam replied. He had been texting Blaine. Sam didn't know how to keep it in anymore. "Rachel…. I met someone." Sam didn't care who knew. It wasn't going to keep him from being with Blaine. "His name is Blaine….. he's a Warbler." That was going to be a problem. Sam knew that. He knew that everyone was going to have an issue with Blaine dating him when he went to another school. Sam couldn't help himself though. Blaine was so gorgeous. And talented. Blaine could hardly be meant for him. He was too beautiful and talented. Rachel's face widened with surprise. Sam knew that Rachel hadn't been expecting him to say that. Sam just couldn't keep it in anymore. If he was gay, he was gay. Sam knew it was harder for some people to come to that conclusion. But Sam didn't care. He was happy. He was going to stay that way. No matter what he had to do he would do. Sam kept his green eyes on Rachel's brown ones, making sure she knew that he was being serious. He wanted her to know that he was going to do this, and do it all out and the right way.
That was…. super surprising. Rachel stopped herself from thinking anything more. She didn't know what to say. She didn't know if the glee club was going to accept this. They had hated her being with Jesse. Not that she blamed them. But this was different. Rachel knew that the Warblers weren't trying to get to them. But this was different. Rachel brushed some of her long brown hair behind her ear. "Sam, if you want to be with Blaine, that's okay with me. I am not sure that the glee club will agree. But this is different than Jesse and I were. I can tell. You have my support, Sam." Rachel said. Honestly, she had never thought this of Sam. But she supposed it was just more proof that sexuality was fluid. Rachel didn't know how anyone could try and tell you who you could love. But of course, Rachel had been raised by two gay dads. Her mind was more open to these things. She watched him as he fidgeted. "Does he know how you feel? Is it mutual?" She asked. Rachel hoped that it was. It was hard being in love with someone when they didn't feel the same. Rachel may have Finn now but she'd gone through time not having him. Rachel knew that it could feel like the worst feeling in the world. She didn't want that for Sam. Especially with it being him and another boy.
Sam's face lit up when she asked him about Blaine. He couldn't believe that Blaine felt the same way about him. Sam was so happy. He had asked Blaine to go out on a date. Blaine hadn't answered yet, but he was sure that it would be yes. Sam could tell that the other boy felt the same way. Sam grinned wide. "Yeah, he does. I mean, we haven't kissed or anything, but we held hands. And we can't stop staring at each other." Sam was blushing furiously. He couldn't help himself. He knew that it would be hard, but he wanted things to work out. They deserved to be happy. Sam was practically bouncing he was so happy. Sam just hoped that Blaine would say yes. He already had a plan for a date. Sam just hoped that it would go okay. He got a text, and it was Blaine, telling him that he would love to go out with him. Sam blushed deeply. He was so very happy. Blaine wouldn't know what hit him. Sam would show him the best date ever. And he could sing to him. Blaine singing had been really hot. Sam just wanted to do the right thing and get Blaine to know that he cared.
That evening, Puck was at home with Quinn. They were in charge of Puck's younger sister Sarah. Puck's mother worked a lot. So she wasn't home very often. Puck had to admit, him and Quinn keeping watch over Sarah felt like them being parents to him. But he knew not to bring that up because Quinn would kill him. They were lying on the couch, watching television. Sarah was at the kitchen table, doing her homework. Quinn was lying on him his arms were tight around her. Puck had decided to order Chinese food. He hadn't felt like cooking. Quinn wasn't one to cook. Puck had to admit, he was glad that she was still living here with them. His ma wasn't, but she wasn't home often enough for it to matter. Puck also hadn't told her some of the child support Russell Fabray was paying came to Quinn. So it was sort of like she was paying rent. The rest of it went to Judy. Puck was saving that news for the next time Ruth was threatening to kick Quinn out. And at least they didn't have the baby with them. Taking up extra space. Puck had wanted to keep her, even if he knew it was the wrong idea. He knew that. He just hoped that Quinn would tell him what she felt, eventually. Right now, this felt really good. He kissed the top of Quinn's head, letting out a contented sigh.
Quinn wondered why Puck was being o quiet. Sarah was in there, doing her homework. She had to admit, she wasn't sure that she liked Sarah. But honestly, she was sure that it was because Sarah was just young. She was a little bit freaked out. It felt a lot like they were parents. She had given the baby up for adoption to avoid that. She knew that it wasn't the same, because Sarah wasn't theirs, but still. Quinn looked up when she came into the room. Quinn looked at her, trying not to freak out. "Did you finish your homework?" She asked. Sarah nodded. "Okay. Then go and set the table for dinner." Quinn laid back on Puck, and wondered why she felt like she couldn't go back home. She just, she couldn't imagine living at home with her mother. Quinn didn't know how Judy could have done what she had. She felt his arms tightening around her again. Quinn brushed some of her blonde hair out of her eyes. She knew that Puck wanted her to talk about her feelings. Quinn just couldn't. She didn't know how she could open up all of that. She just couldn't handle any of that. It was too much. Quinn ran her hands along his arms.
That was when the Chinese arrived. Puck had to get up and get it. Quinn went to make sure that the table was set. Puck paid for it and went back to the kitchen. He put the containers on the table. Puck watched as Quinn moved about the kitchen. She still hadn't started trying to talk about the baby. Puck had to admit, he wanted to go and find out how Beth was. He wanted Quinn to go with him though. He wanted her to know how Beth was, too. He knew that she might not want to go though. Puck was fine with her not wanting to, but he thought they should consider it. Puck started dishing out food while Quinn poured tea. Puck was starving. He just hoped that Quinn would eat. She had been listless and lethargic lately. Puck did know why. He just wanted her to at least eat. The rest he couldn't control. All he could do was try and be there for her. Puck didn't know how to do that if she didn't tell him how she needed help. But he wasn't trying to pressure her. She had to do things her way. Puck had gotten some moo shu pork or her. He didn't tend to try too hard to stick to a kosher diet though. Pig tasted great. He also liked bacon on his cheeseburger. Puck didn't want to give up bacon. Even if his ma wanted him to. Puck watched as Quinn got some rice on her plate.
When it was time for bed, Quinn had gone to shower. When she got out, she heard Puck playing on his guitar. She thought she maybe recognized the song, but she wasn't sure. She stopped to listen.
You're my world
the shelter from the rain
You're the pills that take away my pain
You're the light that helps me find my way
You're the words when I have nothing to say
And in this world
when nothing else is true
here I am still tangled up in you
I'm still tangled up in you
still tangled up in you
You're the fire that warms me when I'm cold
You're the hand
I have to hold as I grow old
You're the shore when I am lost at sea
You're the only thing that I like about me
How long has it been
since this storyline began
and I hope it never ends
and goes like this forever
Was he singing that for her? Quinn's hazel eyes widened. She poked her head in the room. She didn't want to disturb him if she didn't have to. "I'm coming to get in bed, is that okay?" When he nodded and smiled at her, she stepped in and took off her towel and put on some underwear and one of Puck's football jerseys before she got in the bed. She pulled the OSU comforter up and reached for her book, keeping her hazel eyes on him. She wondered if she could ask him about the song. "Hey so, that song. What is it?" She asked curiously. She didn't think that she'd ever heard it before. It was nice though. Especially in his voice.
"Tangled Up In You, it's by Staind. Something I was working on for glee." Puck replied casually. He wanted her to know how much he cared about her. Puck was still new to that kind of thing. But he was trying. Puck knew that Santana was still pissed at him, but mostly because she'd been using him as a beard. He knew that she was gay. She may not have admitted it to herself yet, but he knew. Puck couldn't not be with Quinn for Lopez, though, even though she was one of his best friends. Puck put his guitar away. He wondered if she'd worked it out that it was for her yet. He didn't want to make her uncomfortable if he didn't have to.
So he was singing it for her. A smile slid over her face. Quinn really felt so loved. Who would have thought that it would be Noah Puckerman to be the one? Quinn honestly was a little surprised about that. But she was happy. Not about Beth, but about Puck. She loved him, God help her. Quinn wasn't sure why she'd been pushing him away. He had been really great so far. Quinn couldn't imagine being with anyone else right now. She knew that she had to let him in eventually. The fact that she hadn't wasn't because of him. She just couldn't talk about it.
Her lack of speech about it threw him, but honestly, Quinn could be a roller coaster. So at least she seemed calm. He leaned down and kissed her. "I'm gonna go check on the sis and take a shower." He reached to grab a towel. Puck wondered if Quinn knew how happy he was that she was there. He was. It had been a big step but one he was glad that they had taken. He wouldn't take it back. Puck wanted to tell her that. "Hey, babe. If I didn't say so before, I'm glad you're here." He said. She gave him a wide smile, and he felt like it was genuine. Puck smiled back and went to shower.
As he left the room, Quinn couldn't help but grin. She was really happy. Quinn settled in the bed, when she'd moved in, they'd taken over the basement. Quinn was glad that she was here, too. Quinn really was. Even Ruth wasn't a problem. She had thought that she might be. Quinn leaned back in the bed with her book. Quinn really couldn't imagine how much Puck had changed. She didn't know if it would last, but she hoped so. Most of her life, all she had wanted was someone to love her, and now she had it. Maybe it had been meant to be. That seemed wrong to think, but it was possibly true. Quinn had never once believed in anything meant to be before. Quinn just didn't have any examples of true love to look up to. Maybe that was why she'd cheated on Finn. Quinn just didn't want to do that to Puck. She wanted to be good to him. He deserved that. They'd had a rocky start but they were on the right track now. Quinn didn't know if she could handle another breakup. Although, Finn breaking up with her had made a lot of sense. She had hurt him and she'd deserved it. Plus, she knew that he was better suited for Rachel. She felt herself start to drift off. Quinn knew that that was because it was getting late. Quinn put her book aside. Tomorrow she was giving Puck some sex.
Listen to the song here in my heart
A melody I start but can't complete
Listen to the sound from deep within
It's only beginning to find release
Oh the time has come
for my dreams to be heard
they will not be pushed aside
and turned into your own all
cause you won't listen
I don't know where I belong
But I'll be moving on if you don't
I won't
Listen to the song here in my heart
a melody I start but I will complete
Oh now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I am feeling
I'm more than what you've made of me
I followed the voice you think you gave to me
With every note, Rachel felt smaller. Sunshine had found her way to glee club. And Mike Chang was very mad at Rachel. Everyone was.
When Sunshine had stopped, Rachel felt about two feet tall. Rachel wasn't a tall girl, either. She was sitting in the auditorium, next to Finn, holding his hand tightly. She felt bad about what she had done. Okay. No she didn't. But she felt a little bad. Rachel couldn't believe how good the shorter girl was. She wasn't going to be able to survive glee if this girl got in. Rachel managed to keep her sigh inside. She didn't know how she could get out of this. Rachel knew that they were all going to kill her. She shared a look with Finn. He couldn't even give her a sympathetic look. Not that she deserved one. Rachel had been really very stupid. How could she have done this? Rachel knew the answer to that question. She just didn't want to answer that. Rachel tucked some of her long brown hair behind her ear. She could feel everyone staring daggers at her. Rachel was trying to physically not sink deeper into the seat. Rachel's brown eyes met Kurt's blue ones, and he was glaring at her. Dustin Goolsby, the coach of Vocal Adrenaline, was here to take Sunshine to Carmel High. Rachel knew that she was never going to live this down. Even Mr. Schue was looking annoyed. Rachel honestly was used to looks like that though. She was used to everyone hating her.
When the song ended, the staring was too much so Rachel stormed out of the auditorium. Finn followed her. Rachel folded her arms tightly against her chest. Rachel knew what Finn was going to say. She sighed, and then turned to look at him. "Let me have it." She sighed again. Rachel tried to mentally prepare herself for this. She didn't want to fight with him. Rachel knew a fight was coming though. But to be fair, she had done a terrible thing. She'd sent Sunshine to a crack house. At least it hadn't been an active crack house.
Finn folded his arms, too. She really killed him. He supposed that he shouldn't be that surprised. Finn honestly didn't know what to say to her. But she had to learn this was wrong. He knew that she knew, but clearly not enough. Because she'd done it. Finn folded his arms tighter. "Rachel, I can't believe you. How could you do this? I know that you're a lot of things. And I love you in spite of all of them. But you… I didn't ever think you'd do something like this. You… I'm not going to be able to stop them from being angry at you. Or getting revenge. You sent her to a crack house!"
Hearing it out loud, it sounded awful. She really was going to have to work on being so selfish. Finn was such a good person. Rachel sighed and paced in front of Finn, unable to help herself. It was true, though. She wasn't able to make up for this. Rachel turned to look up at him. Wow, he was so tall. Rachel wondered what to say to defend herself. The official story was that she loved glee club the way it was. Rachel knew that Finn wasn't going to believe that at all. She knew that. Rachel had to admit, Finn knew her pretty well. Rachel wasn't going to be able to convince him of that. "Finn, I'm sorry. I know that it doesn't seem that way." She saw him shaking his head. Rachel knew that this was crazy pointless. "You might as well just break up with me." She said helplessly. Rachel had been waiting for that to happen since the school year had started. All Rachel was was a glee loser. Finn was on the football team. He was one of the most popular kids in school. What would he want with her? Rachel kept her arms folded tightly. "You know it's coming. You could have anyone you want and you're wasting your time with me." Rachel said, lifting her shoulder in a shrug. She couldn't imagine making it through a breakup, but she didn't want to be hurt more in the long run.
"Rachel, I am not going to break up with you." Finn replied, rolling his eyes. She was so dramatic. She was going to have to dial that back. "Rachel, we actually need one more member for glee club. You could have just potentially screwed us! They're going to give you a slushie facial. I can't stop them. Do you want glee to end? Because that's what is going to happen without another member." Finn really couldn't understand her sometimes. Sometimes she just went chick batty. That wasn't helpful at all. She did it a lot, too. "You have to apologize."
Rachel knew that she did. She looked up at Finn. "Okay. Just…. just give me a minute." She said finally. Rachel was just trying to decide the best way. She just couldn't believe how selfish that she had been. She had to work on that.
Author's note: Oh my God. This bolted right out of the gate. Anyway, I hope ya'll liked. I have decided endgames, as I said. Review if you want!