Chapter one.
Brunette hair sticking to her forehead. Sharp intake of breath as he enters her. His hand curling round her hips and he thrusts into her. A loud moan escapes her lips and he thinks its just about the best thing he's ever heard. His eyes lock on her big brown doe ones and they both fall apart with each others names on there lips.
"Rachel," Noah whispered in his sleep.
"NOAH! Get your lazy butt out of bed right now. You need to drop your sister off at Nana Connies." His mother yelled up the stairs. Noah groaned. fuck what a dream. The problem was that same dream had been playing over and over in his head for months. But Rachel was Finn's.
He slowly showered and shuck the (yet another!) dirty bed sheet into the wash before grabbing a coffee and pushing his sister out of the door.
Beth Puckerman. In Noah's opinion she was the fucking bomb. Best sister alive. Beth was absolutely stunning. Same deep hazel eyes fringed with dark lashes, as Noah himself. Nice even features. Flawless olivey skin and long wavy dark hair. Not as dark as Rachel's but still framed her face perfectly. This 13 year old did so much for her brother. She would never rat him out and she'd distract there mother if Noah was trying to get a girl out of the house. And all sorts. In Noah's opinion she was a badass and she was just awesome. Call him a pansy but he fucking adored his little sister.
"Soooo I need a favour." Beth said. Noah smirked. He could tell this was gunna be good.
"Shoot."
"Well. You know you're going out tonight?" Noah nodded, he was going out for dinner with the guys and a couple of girlfriends, manly Rachel. "Well, I wanna go to Jenna's house and you know mom won't let me so I need you to pretend you're taking me with you and drop me off at hers and pick me up on your way home. Kay?"
"Are there boys there?" Noah asked. He knew Beth wouldn't lie to him.
"No but I know there will be drink and so does mom."
"Kay. I can do that if you don't get to sloshed and when I ring you half an hour before I come get you, I need you to drink some coffee and eat something so you're on the edge of sober when we get home."
"Deal," Beth grinned. She loved her big brother.
"Why aren't you going to school anyway?"
"Uh, school's cancelled. Someone set off the fire alarm and its flooded."
"And by someone you mean you," Noah smirked.
"Can it man, I know I'm a little brat," Beth shouted.
"Nah, I'm not gunna shout dude. It's pretty badass. But don't tell mom," Noah said. If his sister wasn't getting caught for the shit she pulled he saw no reason to tell her off, she's a Puckerman, badassness was in her blood.
"You know I won't tell mom. She'd roast my head. Alright, drop me here. I'm meeting Becca before Nana's. I'm just gunna tell her you got up late." Beth laughed and Noah's scowl as he pulled up, "Don't be so moody, if you wanna get into Nana's good book all you gotta do is find a nice Jewish girl…actually scratch that. Just a Jewish girl would do."
"Yeah kid I know. Now get outta here," Noah smiled. His mind filled with images of Rachel singing.
"Love ya." Beth said jumping out of his truck and pulling her bag with her.
"Yeah, you too." Noah said before she shut the door and ran off somewhere.
When Noah got to school all he could think about was Rachel. How soft her curves were, hoe her pouty lips felt against his. How she let out a soft moan whenever her ran his hands over the curve of her ass. Shit. Puckerman pull you self together. SHE IS FINNS. Finns.
"Puck," he knew that voice. He turned around and accepted Santana's kiss.
"Whasat for?" Noah asked pulling back.
"Finn and Manhands just came in. I wanna show him what he's missing." Santana shrugged. Noah glanced at the couple. Something wasn't right. Rachel looked…empty. She was tense and was keeping her head down. He waited until Finn left her at her locker, kissing her cheek before he went.
"Hey Rach," Noah jogged over there. Rachel looked up smiling a fake smile, Noah could tell. Her eyes looked sad and had no light in them. She looked tired. But mostly she looked done.
"Hello Noah. How are you today?" Rachel asked politely.
"Good. Sup with you?" Noah asked.
"Nothing. Would you like to walk with me to Spanish. We do share the class."
"Rachel. Cut the crap. We're friends or whatever. You're talking weird and acting weird so what's up?" Noah caught the 3 seconds of pure unhappiness and hurt before she composed herself.
"Honestly I'm fine. Come on we're going to be late," Rachel said.
"Wifey!" Noah said in a warning tone. Rachel giggle at the nickname she'd had since she was 10.
"That's much better. Looks like I need to keep my Wifey smiling more often huh?" Noah smiled.
"Apparently so. And has my Hubby been smiling?" Rachel asked. This time her smile did reach her eyes and it made Noah's heart skip a beat. He felt so good knowing he'd put that smile there.
"Come on, y'know me. I'm always smiling."
"Even so. I do hope you have been happy. We haven't talked in a little while and I…I missed you." Rachel blushed. She took Noah's arm so they could walk and talk…and not be late for class.
"Yeah?" He asks. She know that mean I've missed you too. For Rachel 'Noah language' was easy. She knew what every grunt and word meant for him.
"Yes."
"Do you ever feel like a plastic bagDrifting through the windWanting to start againDo you ever feel, feel so paper thinLike a house of cardsOne blow from caving inDo you ever feel already buried deepSix feet under screamBut no one seems to hear a thingDo you know that there's still a chance for youCause there's a spark in youYou just gotta ignite the lightAnd let it shineJust own the nightLike the Fourth of JulyCause baby you're a fireworkCome on show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go Oh, oh, oh!As you shoot across the sky-y-yBaby you're a fireworkCome on let your colours burstMake 'em go Oh, oh, oh!You're gunna leave 'em going' Oh, oh, oh!
Baby you're a fireworkCome on let your colours burstMake 'em go Oh, oh, oh!You're gunna leave 'em going' Oh, oh, oh!
Boom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moon
You don't have to feel like a waste of spaceYou're original, cannot be replacedIf you only knew what the future holdsAfter a hurricane comes a rainbowMaybe you're reason why all the doors are closedSo you could open one that leads you to the perfect roadLike a lightning bolt, your heart will blowAnd when it's time, you'll knowYou just gotta ignite the lightAnd let it shineJust own the nightLike the Fourth of JulyCause baby you're a fireworkCome on show 'em what you're worthMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"As you shoot across the sky-y-yBaby you're a fireworkCome on let your colours burstMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"You're gonna leave 'em all in awe-awe-awe"Boom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonIt's always been inside of you, you, youAnd now it's time to let it throughCause baby you're a fireworkCome on show 'em what your worthMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"As you shoot across the sky-y-yBaby you're a fireworkCome on let your colours burstMake 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"You're gonna leave 'em all in awe-awe-aweBoom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonBoom, boom, boomEven brighter than the moon, moon, moon"
Everyone thought is was a song for Finn.
Noah knew better.
She was sitting on the stage on her own. The room was dark. He sat down next to her. Neither of them talking for a few minutes.
"That song was for you wasn't it."
Rachel didn't say anything. She just wiped away the tears that were in her eyes.
"When did you start feeling invisible?"
"Couple months ago. I guess."
"Rach. Listen to me. You are absolutely amazing. And you know it's true." Noah nudged her shoulder. "If you weren't special then you wouldn't be allowed to be my Wifey." That made Rachel smile, she let out a small giggle.
"Jeez woman. 2 giggles for me in one day? You're making my heart hurt," Noah grinned wrapping his arms around Rachel and taking in her sent of fruity perfume mixed with Rachel Berry.
"Thank you Noah." Rachel whispered pulling back slightly. Their gazes locked. Rachel couldn't stop what she was doing.
When Rachel's lips brushed his it made him let out a tiny moan. Her lips were so full and soft. She always managed to taste of candyfloss.
The kiss only later a minute at the most but it was amazing for both of them. Rachel was the first to pull back. She gave him a sweet smile and ran out of the auditorium leaving Noah sitting on the stage.
She couldn't believe she kissed him! If Finn EVER finds out she'll be done for.
When her and Finn walked into breadsticks later that night and she saw Noah and everyone waiting for them and her stomach was doing flips.
She felt Finn grip her arm painfully and he whispered into her ear.
"Remember to behave. And order the salad." Rachel nodded.
Rachel sat in between Noah and Finn as Finn instructed.
"You okay now Wifey?" Noah whispered as she sat down. Rachel gave a quick nod and pressed her lips together. If Finn heard that she'd be in trouble.
Finn flagged the waitress over. "Have you guys ordered?"
"Yeah, about 5 minutes ago." Mike said.
"Hello, what can I get for you this evening?" the perky waitress asked.
"Can I get a cheese burger and fries and a chocolate milkshake please?" |Finn asked, winking at the waitress.
"Of course," She grinned back then turned to Rachel, "And for you miss?"
"Um.." Rachel glanced at Finn, "Just a salad and water please." She said quietly.
The waitress shot one more smile at Finn before walking off.
"Jeez Berry babe!" Noah laughed, "Salad and a water? You gotta have some of my fries as well. You're way skinny."
"No she's not." Finn said, "It's good she's watching her wait."
Noah couldn't believe his ears. Rachel Berry? She did not need to watch her fucking wait, she was tiny…like really tiny. Rachel shot Noah a pleading glance. Noah shot her a reassuring smile and quick nod.
"I guess so."
At half nine Noah's phone started ringing, it was Beth.
"Lo'"
"Puck, this is Jenna…Beth she kinda.." Noah could hear the panic in her voice.
"What the fuck happened to my sister? Where is she?" Noah asked. Everyone at the table was looking at him, but he kept his eyes on Rachel's.
"She-she's fucked. I-I-I think she took something."
"What drugs? Jenna what did she take?" Noah said.
"Uh…it was like pills…uh white ones, she just can't even stand up." Jenna sobbed, "She won't wake up."
"Fuck. I'll be there in 10. I swear to God Jenna you keep Beth breathing. Whatever it takes" Noah jumped up, slamming his phone shut. His eyes were begging Rachel silently.
"Please," Noah said quietly.
"Of course," Rachel said jumping up. Finn caught her arm.
"You're going with him?" Finn said. Rachel could see the anger on his face but she also knew Noah couldn't do this on his own.
"Finn. He's my best friend."
They hurried out the door, to his truck. Noah floored it the whole way to Jenna's the took Rachel's hand and literally pulled her into the house. Up the stairs but stopped short when he saw her. There was Beth. His baby sister. Pale as a piece of paper, her eyes where read and barley open, she was leaning against the bed and she wasn't focus on anything. Jenna was next to her shaking her and saying her name. Noah couldn't move all he could do is stand there. Suddenly Rachel was carrying Beth into the bathroom. Setting her down on the floor next to the toilet. Finding ipec in the cupboard. Feeding a couple of spoonfuls to Beth. Holding Beth's hair back as she hurled into the toilet. Helping rinse Beth's mouth out and washing her face. Giving Beth a drink of water.
"Noah. Can you give her your hoodie please?" Rachel said. In the end Rachel unzipped the hoddie and pushed it off his shoulders herself, before wrapping it around Beth.
"Beth. Beth Tori Puckerman listen. It's Rachel. Beth it's me," Rachel said, holding a cold wash cloth on the younger girls forehead.
"Ray?" Beth whispered, slowly blinking her eyes.
"That's right it me. It's Ray. I need to know what you've taken Beth," Rachel said slowly.
"Uh T'was ecstasy," Beth murmured.
"Okay. Well lets get you home so you can sleep if off okay?"
"MmHm. Ray please don't tell Noah," Beth said, supporting all her weight on Rachel to stand up.
"He already knows. But he's not mad, he's just happy you're okay."