Disclaimer : I don't own any of the characters etc. They belong to Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy.

Dear Noah,

There is no easy way to write this. I think I've probably sat down and tried to write it about a hundred times. I guess I'll just have to give it a go. I'm leaving, but I guess you probably know that since I'll already be gone when you read this. When we graduated, I realised we aren't kids any more,we've turned into adults, and instead of dreaming our dreams we need to chase them. I can't be naïve any more and believe in fairy tales and happily ever afters, it just doesn't work like that in real life. Promise me that you won't waste any of your time feeling sorry for yourself, go to Columbus and be proud of that football scholarship because I'm so proud of you baby! And before you start questioning what you did wrong ( I know you will Noah) don't even question yourself for a second! I'm not one to use that cliché of a line 'It's not you, it's me' but in our case it's true. Find your happiness Noah, and try to move on, I couldn't stand to see you unhappy. Your greatness is going to inspire people Noah, just like you inspired me to be a better version of myself. You will do great things in your life Noah and I'm sorry that I can't be a part of that. I'll miss you.

My Love Always,

Rachel.

P.S I will always love you, Noah Puckerman.

P.S.S Please don't come looking for me.

Rachel Berry sighed as she stared out of the air plane window. In her mind she knew she was doing the right thing, she was leaving Puck so that he could live the life he deserves. A life of greatness and popularity. A life without her. She lets her mind take her back to the day she decided that she was going to leave Lima. It was her high school graduation and she was over the moon. She'd been looking forward to spending a long, hot summer with Puck before she went off to UCLA. She loved every moment of it and couldn't wait to their annual glee club party which was a tradition they had on the last day of school. As she arrived at the choir groom she could see her boyfriend standing there in his black tux speaking to his best friend. A huge grin appeared on her face as it hit her once again that the athletic, gorgeous guy in front of her was actually HER boyfriend. Her smile quickly turned to a frown as she listened outside of the choir room to what the two guys were talking about.

" I can't believe you didn't tell her about the football scholarship man." Rachel was confused as she heard Puck answer

" I didn't tell her because it's not an option for me man. I'm following her to California."

Sam answered quietly ' Puck dude, I don't think you'll get a scholarship there and I'm not saying this out of spite but your grades are definitely not good enough to get into UCLA."

Puck looked down awkwardly at the floor, " I'll get a job then, anything I don't care, I just don't want to be apart from her."

Sam looked down sympathetically at his best friend "Puck, what if it doesn't work out? You can't give up all your dreams for one girl. No, don't give me that pathetic puppy look Puckerman. I know you love her all right, I get that! But-pe-peole they fall out of love all the time and you shouldn't give up your whole life for Rachel freaking Berry, even if you do love her more than life itself."

The last sentence hit Rachel hard. She loved Noah with all her heart and was beside herself when he asked to join her in California. She agreed because he lied to her and told her that he didn't get any scholarships. He needed to fufill his dreams. At that very moment, Rachel Berry realised that if you truly care about somebody and you're holding them back, you need to set them free. Pools of tears were filling her eyes as she turned on her heel and sprinted to her car. As she drove home she decided to play the radio game, to help her make some difficult decisions.

'"New York.. these streets will make you feel brand new, these lights will inspire you.."

As Alicia Key's heartbreaking vocals filled her car she realised what she had to do. She picked up her telephone and dialled. She anxiously waited until the voice answered..

" Hello this is Lee Cioppa how may I help you?"

" Umm.. hello Mr Cioppa. It's Rachel Berry. I was wondering if the scholarship offer was still available at Julliard?"

" Rachel Berry! Hah, Of course it is, but I thought you decided to attend UCLA in the fall?"

" I guess LA's not the place for me after all, you know my heart's always belonged to the Broad-Way." Rachel answered choking back the tears.

" Well, it'll be great to have you. I will send the information you need over shortly."

" Thank you so much Mr Cioppa." She hung up and then drove off home, she saw her dad's sitting in the kitchen and went over to them. She shut her eyes to hold back the tears and told them that she needed flights and accommodation in New York asap. Her fathers didn't understand but they nodded and watched as she stumbled up the stairs to begin packing. One of her dads quickly followed her upstairs clutching a glass of water. Rachel thanked him and turned to her room. She knew she couldn't see Puck before leaving or she'll change her mind. She glanced at her pink, dazzling cell and noticed there was a dozen missed calls and texts from Puck and her fellow team-mates. She threw her phone on the floor and picked up her pen. She began writing the hardest letter she's ever had to write in her entire life.

Tear drops stained the paper as she thought of how much this was hurting her. But Rachel always knew why she was doing it. Puck's dreams where bigger than her.

Author's Note : So this used to be a Samchel fanfiction but as I was writing the second chapter I realized it was more fitting as a Puckleberry one. I still don't know whether to continue with this or not...so please review and tell me what you think :)