A/N: Another new story. Don't worry I'll finish my other stories as well it's just that college started up again so I've been readjusting the past two weeks. I'll begin posting more regularly now though. Anyways, I couldn't get the thought of writing this story from my head. I just love the song so much. This story is based on the song "Pearl" by Katy Perry. It really has an inspirational message to it.

R&R please :)

"Alright, we've got a new song. I've decided to shake things up a bit and hold auditions for the lead vocalists. Who wants to try out?" Mr. Schue asked passing out the sheet music to the small group of students in glee. Excitement filled the room as they recognized the contemporary melody of the song. Just as Rachel was about to raise her hand, she looked over at Jesse who shook his head slightly. She quickly put her hand down and sighed. Ever since Jesse transferred to McKinley, he had begun to control every part of her life: what songs she sang, who she danced with, who to talk to, etc. Puck eyed Rachel carefully as she brought her hand down confused because he knew that Rachel would definitely volunteer and try to take over the song.

"Rachel, you don't want to give the song a try?" Mr. Schue asked shocked that his star vocalist wasn't volunteering. She shook her head softly.

"No Mr. Schue. I think I'll sit this one out. I think we should give the other members an opportunity to pursue a lead spot." Shrugging, he went on with the details of the audition. The practice passed by slowly for Rachel since she was still upset that Jesse wasn't letting her sing.

"C'mon Rach, you can't seriously be mad at me. You are the one who tells me all the time that they hate you don't you think that if you auditioned for another solo they'd hate you more?" Jesse yelled out of frustration. He was angry that his girlfriend was mad at him for a reason so stupid.

"But I really liked the song," Rachel pouted sinking into the bed beside him.

"I know but Katy Perry? Do you really think you have the chops to cover a pop song?" Her brows furrowed as Jesse's words made it through her ears.

"What do you mean?"

"Your voice isn't made for some trivial bubble gum pop song for glee club." She didn't respond. "I'm just saying Rach maybe you should stop focusing all your time and energy on the glee club." She shrugged.

"Jesse I really think you should leave."

"Are you being serious right now Rach?" Rachel nodded firmly and got off the bed. "You know what that's fine. Don't come running back to me when you fall flat on your face." He got off of the bed and made his way to the door.

"No Jesse, wait," she pleaded grabbing onto his arm, "I'm sorry. I guess I was just over thinking things again." He shook his head up and down content with her answer.

"We're both tired; I'll let you go to bed." He kissed her chastely on the cheek before making his way out the door. Once she heard the front door close, she fell back onto her bed with tears in her eyes. She pulled out the phone and dialed the number that she's dialed one too many times over the months that she and Jesse had been together.

"I'll be there in ten minutes," Puck said picking up the phone. He didn't need to hear her speak; he was all too familiar with the scene.

"Thank you." He hung up and grabbed his letterman jacket before making his way into his truck.

"Mom, I'll be back tomorrow. It's Rachel," he called out to his mom on his way out.

"Why is she still with that Jesse kid? She can do so much better than him." He shrugged and closed the door behind him. Ten minutes later, he pulled up into Rachel's driveway. She was leaning against the door waiting for him to turn off his ignition.

"Can I just punch the kid? It'll be nice to knock Jesse St. Douche off a peg or two," Puck said making his way over towards her. She rolled her eyes playfully and wrapped her small arms around him.

"Thank you for coming Noah."

"What kind of friend would I be if I didn't come?" he replied squeezing her for assurance. She snuggled against him as they settled on her couch. The friendship between Rachel and Puck blossomed out of their short fling together. Their chemistry was undeniable; both parties feeling a connection but time wasn't on their side. At the time of their short fling, she was still obsessed with Finn and then he broke her heart and she met Jesse. Along the way, Puck and Rachel developed a strong friendship. He was her rock whenever times got tough since her parents weren't around as often. She was there for him through the baby drama with Quinn.

"So what happened this time?" Puck asked scrolling through the different channels her TV had to offer.

"Jesse told me that I should quit glee." Puck scowled. Even though Jesse seemed loyal to New Directions for the past two weeks since his transfer, Puck still didn't trust the boy.

"Of course he would say that. You know how I feel about him. You know how everyone in glee feels about him. He's only going out with you to sabotage us at Regional's." Rachel moved away from his grasp with a frown of her own.

"Because there's no possible way for him to like me right? I'm the crazy one that obsesses over a boy who will never reciprocate the same feelings."

"You know that's not what I'm saying Rachel."

"Then what is it that you're saying Puck. Obviously, you don't think I'm good enough to be in a relationship with Jesse." He shut his eyes tightly trying to wash away the anger he was feeling. He hated whenever she called him Puck; the only times she did was when she was incredibly mad at him. Every time he heard her call him by his nickname, it felt as if she was giving up on him and accepting that he was the Lima loser everyone else thought he was.

"Stop being so damn blind Berry," he growled before attacking her lips with his own. Rachel was taken aback at the sudden contact but loosened up and returned the kiss. It was rough at first but softened once the initial shock went away.

"It's not you who's not good enough. It's him, he doesn't deserve you Rach," he said in between kisses. The kiss deepened with passion as their tongues danced in sync together.

"We can't do this," she said pulling away. "I think you should leave Noah." He hung his head low and nodded. He kissed her gently on the forehead and made his way out of her house.

"No Noah. Stay please. I don't want to be alone tonight." He nodded and made his way back into her arms.

"I really do love you," he whispered. She nodded against his chest not sure of what to say. They stayed intertwined in each others arms for a while before he pulled apart.

"Let's get some food in you. I can feel your stomach grumble." She laughed smacking his against the chest playfully before agreeing. They made their way into her kitchen and started pulling out ingredients to make dinner. Together, they wove in and out of the kitchen preparing the meal.

"It's a good thing you can cook Noah. It'll make some girl very happy one day," she said smiling sadly against the glass rim of her cup. He shrugged a little annoyed at the fact that she totally ignored his declaration of love to her.

"Doesn't really matter. It's not like I would do it for any other girl," he muttered. She nodded slowly playing with the food on her plate.

"I'm sorry Noah. I care about you; I really do but Jesse…"

"Jesse's a douche Rachel and you know it. He doesn't deserve you."

"Not tonight please Noah."

"Ok." Shortly after finishing their dinner, he followed her up to her bedroom. He laid on his side of the bed and spread his arms open wide for Rachel. She smiled and joined him on her side of the bed. Puck stayed up looking up at the ceiling until he heard Rachel's breathing even.

"I love you," he whispered. She snuggled closer to him in her sleep. Smiling in content, he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

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