Never Too Late
Author's Note: Hey guys I really hope you enjoy this. This story is AU and centers around Puck and Rachel and how some reckless decisions resulted in tragic consequences. This is my first attempt to write in a long time and I really want your opinion good or bad. Thanks!
Prologue
"At only 21 years old, Noah Puckerman's already a college football legend. He's expected to be drafted in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Yes, he's that good," Sports Announcer Joe Harrison says as the Gators celebrate their latest win. They've beaten UT two years in a row now and Noah Puckerman has been the best player of both games, but he still refuses to take part of the celebration. This doesn't go unnoticed and the announcer continues, "And that anti-social!"
"There are rumors saying that Puckerman's achievements are driven by his anger. He channels it into his game," Mike Montgomery, Joe Harrisson's fellow announcer says. "He's an excellent player nonetheless."
"He's got talent and passion, Mike."
"He's got what it takes to make it in the League, Joe."
As Puck makes it to the locker room, some reporters try talking to him, but he refuses to speak more than a few words. He restricts himself to saying how proud he is, to congratulating his teammates and coaches and then excuses himself and hits the shower. There's nothing new to it. He loves the game, but finds no joy in life so there really is no point in celebrating the latest victory (or any of them, really).
Standing alone in the middle of the crowd of spectators, Rachel watches Puck's actions and tries fighting back the tears that threaten to fall.
What have I done? She asks herself. She's only beginning to comprehend that her actions have consequences. That Finn, Quinn and Kurt have been right all along. That she's really destroyed Noah Puckerman, the man whose only fault was telling her the truth in a time of deception.