Sometimes things don't turn out the way you thought they would, but life has a way of biting you on the butt and making you see what's right in front of you. Sometimes dreams we thought were ours; are mistaken for the dreams of the people who love us the most: Our parents.
The Other Side of the Leaf
Rachel paced the floor of her bedroom, wondering what else she could do to make things right for herself. She was going to have to stop being so controlling and stop living the life that her fathers' had planned for her since the day she was born. The life they had wanted her to live. She had been doing everything they wanted all her life and realising that this wasn't her dream, but her fathers' dreams.
She admitted that she loved all the glitz and the glamour of it all that went with show business. Hell she couldn't deny that she had an awesomely amazing voice. Yes, she could dance, sing, act and she was beautiful as ever. But all she really wanted to do was become an English teacher or maybe even a science or math teacher, maybe even become an arts teacher. Hell even a professor maybe?
She didn't know when it all dawned on her that she way trying waaay too hard with this life that had been thrust upon her by her fathers', she couldn't deny that her fathers' just wanted the best life they could offer her, and she could definitely accomplish her goals as an actress/singer on Broadway, but at the end of the day. That wasn't her passion in life. Nothing in her life was what she wanted.
She chased Finn because he was what her parents wanted her to be with from the moment they had seen him on her first day of school. She joined glee club because that was expected of her. Her fathers' had been in glee and enjoyed it immensely, and that was apparently the stepping stone to practicing to becoming a star. The only way she could be remotely, slightly even a rebel and defy her parents, was to dress utterly horrendous. She knew her parents, including herself had impeccable taste, but that was something she had total control over.
She thought she was going to end up married to Finn, and singing on Broadway and after having their X amount of children and living happily ever after. But in reality, she had met her match with Noah 'Puck' Puckerman. The not so 'badass' he always pretended to be. She missed him so much, but she would never admit it to the boy.
She wanted more than all that she had been doing all her life. She didn't want the glitz and the glamour. She honestly wanted to be a teacher. She just had to find the 'balls' to tell her dads' the truth.
He was a fantastic and attentive big brother that went jelly whenever his sister asked anything of him, which he would completely drop everything to do. He saw himself as man of the house, and had to do everything in his power to show his sister and mother what kind of man he could be. He needed their respect, because they were all that mattered to him in the world.
As soon as he had left school and all his duties pertaining school, he would switch on to become the 'Noah' and not the 'Puck' that everyone knew him to be. They didn't matter at all to him. No one outside his family mattered to him anymore.
He was the perfect son to his mother. Always making sure that everything ran smoothly for his family, no matter what he had to do to accomplish such a feat. Failure was not an option to him. Not when it concerned the two people he loved the most in the world.
At night, he was the general manager at a ware house a little out of town, five nights a week, which he had worked very hard to accomplish. He was a really good boss and knew the ins and outs of his job like no other. He was very accomplished and was being groomed to be the owner of the place one day. The current boss had been teaching him the ropes for the past year, and enrolled him in weekend classes and online classes so he could graduate in business, getting him ready to become the owner of the company when the boss retired when Noah turned twenty-one.
Though his lack of care and 'bad-assing' around school, was just a real front he just wore when he was outside his comfort zone. And he definitely wasn't comfortable playing 'student' at WMH. He would bounce right out of there, if he could, though it would break his mother's heart if he didn't finish high school like she didn't.
He already owned an apartment in the upside of town that he was nicely paying off, that's why he still drove his old rusted pickup truck that was falling to bits, it wasn't because of lack of care. It was because he just couldn't afford to put any money down to fix it up because of his other obligations.
He took family and work responsibility very serious. Nothing ever deterred him from his home lifestyle. And that was the way he wanted to keep it.
Rachel groaned as her iPod blasted with her 'get your ass out of bed tunes', she was basically sick of all the charade that she tried to keep up with. She just didn't know how long she could keep up with it all. Everything was just taking a toll on her now.
Her routine was waking up and going on her elliptical for half an hour. Eating her healthy ass breakfast, getting in her car and driving to school, attending class (which she loved the most, even though she would never admit to anyone else), then hauling ass to Glee Club, and arguing with eleven other people, which really she had enough off, she was so close to quitting all the charade, but she didn't want to disappoint her parents, and all their big plans.
They had spent so much money and time carting her all over the country bringing her to all her performances and musicals. How could she disappoint them now after seventeen years of believing she could do it all? She felt herself fraying at the seams.
"Berry... Berry... Psst... Berry!" Noah was trying to get her attention. "You've been flaking out lately. What's the matter with you? You thinking of bailing too?" he smirked a laugh. Mister Shuester raised an eyebrow at them both.
"What are you talking about Noah?" she tried to hide her embarrassment. Noah could always read her like an open book, her acting skills fooled everyone else except for him. She could never fool him.
It used to annoy her so much, even when they were kids, and their parents left them to 'play' together with his little sister Rebecca. Every time something happened he would always know straight away. They had become the best of friends, always looking out for each other.
They had been practically raised in the same crib, with her parents being so close to his; that they were always at each other's house. They had attended performing arts school together; singing, dancing, and learning instruments. She had been drawn to the piano and he had always loved the guitar. They had performed together so many times, that their parents could actually picture wedding bells already.
It had all changed when he had started hanging out with the 'cooler' kids in school, he didn't come around anymore and he started ignoring her at school, and she was fine with that, well sort of. His mum claimed it was because he was too busy to hang out any more, being involved with sports and other recreational things. That behaviour continued till recently.
Flash Back
"Noah let's finish this game after school tomorrow, my dad is calling my name for dinner" she heard her name being called countless of times. Her father was sounding impatient now. They both knew her curfew was eight o'clock every when it was a school night.
"Okay Rach!" he said sadly as he walked her towards the front of his house, down the stairs to her house and to her front door. He has been walking her home ever since they were little, even though it was just next door. He could be so sweet with her.
They quickly kissed each other on the lips like they've been doing since they were tiny, each not really knowing the significant of a kiss. He hugged her tight like he was never going to see her again. She watched sadly as her friend turn to wave at her, before dragging his feet slowly to his house and disappearing from her view.
The next day seem so different. She excitedly came home from school. Throwing her bag in its usual spot in the common room, before running outside to go Noah's house. They were going to finish that new game her father had bought for them abroad from one of their trips.
She pushed open the door calling Noah's name really loudly like she always did. But looking around she sensed something very different. She heard laughter coming from the background. Noah didn't tell me he was going to be inviting people around. Well he never invited people around unless his mother made him play with one of the kids she would occasionally babysit for.
Her mouth fell as she saw five other little boys, with Noah. Kicking a ball around like they were part of some team, with the looks of their jersey, Noah wore the same attire. They all turned to look at her, and stared with shock.
"Puck! You didn't tell me you still played with girls!" a boy that seemed to be weirdly tall snickered at me.
"Yeah you going to get your sisters doll's and play house, tea cups and all Puckerman?" a stocky boy their age followed.
"Shut up Hudson! Mayweather! Anyone else HAVE anything to say. You can say it to my bad-ass friends over here" he held out his fist to them. The five boys gaped and recovered.
He looked at her with hateful eyes "get out of here Rachel. We don't wana play your stupid little games! Now go cry home to daddy!" they both stared at each other with shock of what he had just said. They loved playing board games, watching TV and hanging out. Why was he acting so tough around these other mean kids?
She was about to turn around and bolt before she cried hatefully to him "I hate you Noah Puckerman! I don't ever wana see you again! You are so mean! Puck whatever you go under now!" with that they watched her run off fast. Snickers of laughter followed her all the way to her house.
"What are you doing hanging out with such a loser Puckerman?" she heard a boy ask him.
"She keeps hanging around and doesn't get the hint that I don't want her hanging around like a fly!" he had to lie to the boys, he just hoped she didn't believe the lies that he couldn't help escaping his mouth.
After that, things had changed so very much. Rachel became dedicated to her music and worked on never being able to be hurt again. Noah did his best to act like nothing could hurt him as well, even though he knew his best friend now cried every time she saw him and avoided him whenever she could.
End of flash back
Rachel scoffed as she tried to keep the pretence up as best as she could. She could hear the wheels turning in his head coming up with some elaborate scheme that he was so famous for. It didn't deter the things he kept whispering in her ear until they heard Mister Shuester make a sound in the back of his throat, trying to signal for them to stop interrupting the class. His patience was running thin.
That didn't deter Noah one bit, though he did stop his whispers, and instead grabbing her hand and laying it in her lap to show that the his persuasion wasn't over in a long shot. Not once did he let go of her hand as they were given sheets of music to practice to amongst themselves before they would sing it as a collective. Neither one noticing that he had yet to lift his hand, just as though that is where it normally lay.
She could feel eyes upon her back, which she knew to be Finns and the other glee members, but it had changed nothing, as she could picture the same thoughts going through everyone's head.
As if Finn couldn't take it any longer they heard with the unmistakable venom seething through his lips, as if he had the right to claim ownership where she was concerned.
"What the hell Puckerman! Get your hands of her!" he said it in a way as though Noah was actually hurting her in some way.
Gasps escaped every ones lips around the room, with Finns unexpected outburst. For he was and had been dating Quinn for almost three months now, everyone thought all the 'Rachel' debacle was over and done with and they could all move on as a united front.
Apparently everyone, including Finn himself, was surprised at how angry he had gotten. He had no right of claim any more, that had been dispersed the moment he had dumped Rachel and had resumed his relationship with Quinn like nothing happened.
"What the hell Hudson? You have no claim what so ever, what goes down with her now. Remember that sweet blond behind you, with the look of such hurt in her eyes? Man, I should just punch you right now for putting them back there?
You don't have a right to keep switching back and forth from Rachel and Quinn! They're way too good for your dumbass! I seriously don't know why they keep coming back for more. You're nothing but a scared little boy who keeps toying with other people's emotions when it suits you. This isn't a game of ping pong fool! These are people you are messing with, this isn't any game!"
Everyone stared on, as they never heard Noah so angry or speak that much before, well besides Finn and Rachel of course. Even Santana had been left speechless in all the drama that was unfolding before them.
"Okay break it up guys! You two are best friends. You shouldn't be acting this way. Okay, class dismissed, I'll see you guys in a couple of days!" he said with disappointment and with that the room silently dispersed and went in their little groups.
Noah still had Rachel's hands in his, as she silently followed him to the parking lot, where her car was parked and grabbed the keys from her bag and opened her passenger door, helping her in. The initial shock of his outburst still not hitting home. While he silently opened the driver's side, and got in, and started to drive aimlessly in any direction, still seething with anger and annoyance, muttering incoherently.
"Sorry about getting angry back there Rachel, I just hate how he thinks he could just keep doing that to the both of you. It makes me so angry that you both let him treat you that way! You both deserved better that than, especially you!" he grabbed her hand again and kissed the inside of her hand like he used to as a child, when she was upset and for reassurance. She smiled at the gesture and wondered if he remembers that.
He was sad to be fighting with Finn again after they had just started hanging out, but he just didn't agree with how he dealt with the situation one bit. No matter how many times they had spoken about it since they started talking again. He thought that Finn had finally chosen between the two, but clearly that was not the case.
It was obvious that his friend was clearly still doubted his feeling, and it just annoyed him to hell.
"Noah, can we just hangout for a bit. It just made me realised how much I've missed being around you. And it has been such a long time since then" she seemed so sad as she spoke the words. He was mirroring her feelings as well. He nodded and parked the car in her drive way and went around to her side quickly before she had a chance to even open her door.
They had lived next door to each other since her fathers' had moved to Lima, Ohio from a busy life of New York City. That was even before they had placed the advertisement for her maternal mother to give birth to her. Nancy Puckerman had been there in support, and had watched the process that they had gone through. Giving birth to a cute little boy, Noah had given them the idea that they wanted a child as well.
Hand in hand, they entered the Puckerman house, like they that done so many times before, as giggling children, going from house to house without a care in the world. It brought back so many memories for them both, as they realised that it was such a long time ago since then. Noah knew it had been his fault that they had drifted away like that, he just 'grew' up one day and abandoned his best friend.
"Noah before you leave for work, can you please drive Betsy to Ann-Maries house please" his mother hadn't realised Rachel's presence yet. "Oh, hey Rachel, what a beautiful surprise! How are your fathers'? I haven't spoken to them in months now" she was busy getting things ready so she could leave for work as well, by the looks of things, she was running late.
"I've decided to call in sick today, plus Raymond has been bugging me that I work way too hard anyway. He would be happy to work for me tonight" her mother was certainly surprise at her son's words. He NEVER missed a day and took pride in that fact, and to hear him utter those words, almost left her speechless.
Rachel in turn replied "my fathers have a big case in New York and have left me with a minder for the next couple of months while they finish their work down there"
"Oh well honey, you are welcome her whenever you want. Noah will give you a key so you can let yourself in whenever you feel like. Make yourself at home. Sorry to be rude, as you can see I'm off to work" with that she kissed the two teenagers and whispered in her sons ears "finally a girl I can be proud of" and hugged her son before closing the door behind her.
Three hours later they are sitting in his room watching TV, the movie almost finished, Noah was absentmindedly drawing circles in the middle of her open hands. She had found it as natural as though they had never been apart. Their friendship once again untouched and as pure as it had always been.
They heard a sound come out of Rachel's stomach, as they both laughed and realised that they had not even yet. Still so lazy and relaxed, they forced themselves to check what his mother had cooked, a nice baked potato with cheese on top, one of his mother's specialties that she used to love so much as a child.
"Yummy!" Rachel squealed loudly. Noah winced as he recalled a memory of her doing that same action when she realised her mum had made her favourite dish.
"Slow down tiger" he smirked and opened the cupboard to take out some plates and cutlery from the draw. Fortunately the dish was still warm and good enough to eat. He remembered how much she used to eat, and placed a huge piece on her plate. That action brought a big smile to her face, and that made him beam with happiness that he hadn't felt in such a long time.
They brought their plates to the table and ate like they've never stopped doing that, and let the conversation flow from one topic to another, just like they use to as a children. They both couldn't believe that they had let it go on for so long, letting stupid things like reputation get in the way of their friendship, they vowed not to ever let anything get in their way again.
"So you work hey? How long has that been going on? I've never heard you even work. No one knows huh? I bet not even Finn?"
"Yeah, I've been working there since I was fifteen. Wow, almost two years now" he said with surprise. "No one has clue, it's no one's business but my own, but it's cool that you know though. I like you knowing things about me. I miss this" he made a circle with his hands.
"So you ready for the continuation of our movie marathon?" she nodded and helped him organised the kitchen. Noah washed the dishes, as Rachel wiped and put the plates and cutlery in their perspective places. Hand in hand they walked upstairs and lay on the bed just enjoying each other's company.
Sleep over took them, as they lay in Noah's bed. With Rachel's head tucked into the side of his arm, the blanket thrown over them messily by his mother, and the TV turned off, a smiled formed on the face of Nancy Puckerman as all her hopes of the two teenagers coming round in full circle again. Things were back to the way they should be.
Noah's phone began to sound as the two sleeping bodies stirred from their slumber. Light streaming across the room and putting smiles to their faces. Noah had his arms wrapped around Rachel, and it felt like the most natural thing to wake up in that manner.
"Morning sunshine" they both said to each other and they burst of laughing and Noah brought her closer to his body, feeling the last of the tremors of their laughs. He had never just lain with a girl before and had not wanted to do anything with them. Well the thought did cross his mind, but the moment was so perfect that they didn't need intimacy to make it intimate at all. It was deeper than that for both of them. They didn't know where their relationship was headed, but right now they just embraced whatever was going on between them, and would leave it with that for now.
"I'll get ready first, then I'll take you over your place and so you can get ready as well. Then we'll come back here and eat some breakfast hey? What you say?"
"Sounds like a plan Mister Puckerman!" he hugged her tightly once again and unwrapped his arm from under her, and leaning over to kiss her lips. Wow the electricity that jumped through them with that one kiss.
He grabbed some clean clothes and walked to his bathroom, thoughts about last night going through his head. He admitted that he had the most genuine fun he has had in such a long time, just laying their watching movies, eating dinner and having a great conversation with her, falling asleep in his arms like that. It was priceless than any one night stands his ever had in his life.
Even moments spent with Santana didn't feel this perfect. She was his equal most definitely in sexual nature and in temperament, they were kind of one in the same most definitely. But she was just a female version of him. He never loved her like he loves Rachel.
The bond that he has always shared with Rachel was something that went beyond anything he has ever had in his life. They knew each other like the back of their hands, often sharing the same thoughts, and finishing each other's sentences, even when they didn't admit to it.
She watched as Noah walked out of his adjoining bathroom to throw his dirty clothes into his hamper, taking in all of his actions. Hands tucked behind her head, thoughts of what happen the previous night going through her mind. How perfect it all seems to be lying in her old friend's bedroom. It just seemed like the most natural place to be, she loved it. She wondered to herself how he must be feeling with all this. She told herself that she was not in any circumstance, going to psycho-analyse this, whatever this was.
She waited patiently as he got dressed for school, packing what he needed.
"Okay Miss Berry. Are you quiet finished relaxing in my comfy bed to take the simple steps down the stairs, out the door, and in through your front door and up to your bedroom. So I can have a turn lying in your perfectly neat room?" she laughed at his fake serious tone.
"Yes I think It only right for you to take a crack at it, since your comfy bed did house us both last night" she giggled again and she watched as his laugh danced around his lips. He held out his hand and grasped her hands in his, and led her to his door and down the stairs.
"Ma! I'm just walking Rachel to her house so she can get changed for school and get her gear ready. We'll be back in half an hour for breakfast" he yelled to his mother who was in the kitchen making breakfast.
"Oh sure thing. It's beautiful seeing you here Rachel! I hope you are going to be a constant guess around her from now on." His mother was beaming from ear to ear. He could practically hear her mind at work, mentally picturing them in wedding attire already he mused.
She watched them walk hand in hand out their door hearing their little chit chats and smiling even more, which she didn't think was possible. She was glad for her son's new choice of friendship.
They arrived at school in Rachel's car, Noah's pickup truck now being unworthy for the roads now. He was in the middle of finding another second hand truck that he could use. Driving Rachel's little car would do for now until he found his.
Hand and hand they walked into WMH, not caring about the stares that they were both getting. They stopped at Rachel's locker first, and Puck patiently waited as she sorted out her locker, talking about the things they use to do as children. Laughing incessantly at the memories that were going through their minds.
"What the hell Puckerman! You said you were over getting too close to the girls in my life?" Finn had released a waiting Quinn's hands, who was getting annoyed every minute that he kept her waiting to talk to Puck about Rachel once again.
"It's not worth it, Finn. Come on I still need to get to my locker and get my books. I don't want to be late to class" Quinn's voice was so quiet that Finn new she was mad at him.
"What the hell Hudson? You have only one claim to ONE girl. They aren't both your girls. In fact I was going to ask Rachel to be my girl this afternoon." Noah said a-matter-of-factly and grabbed hold of Rachel's hands again.
Finn stormed off after Quinn, who pushed Finn's arm off her as he tried to put his arm around her shoulder for ownership.
"Is that true?" Rachel said so quietly, unsure if she should be asking her friend such a question, she herself wasn't sure how she felt about their union just yet.
"Course Rach! It felt so right just lying with you last night and falling asleep like that, waking up like that, eating breakfast together, going to school together. I love having you by my side Rach. I've missed you so much, I just didn't know how to approach you again. Why do you think I use to throw slushies at you?"
"You threw slushies at me to get me to notice you?" that was incredible. Slushies facials just so she would notice him? "You know you didn't have to do that to get me to notice you Noah. I've loved you all my life..." she whispered softly. Noah took her in his arms and hugged her for the longest time.
"I've loved you for the longest time as well Rachel. You are perfect to me…" he said softly against her hair, before looking at each other in the eyes and ever so slowly bringing their lips to closer and closer until their lips touched.
"OMG wash your mouth out now Puckerman! You are contaminating yourself with that troll. Now don't even think of kissing me now. That's just the utmost grosses thing I have ever seen!" Santana said with discussed and hurriedly walked away as if they both had diseases.
They both chuckled at the Mexican's insult. Nothing could touch them now. The world is exactly the way it should be. They hugged once again as they walked to class with Noah's arm draped over one of her shoulders.
Life seemed to have gotten better since everyone found out they were going out. She no longer received slushies in her face every day. People were actually beginning to respect her, life was definitely looking on the upside.
"I have to admit, midget! You have created a miracle with my man Puckerman!" Santana was actually being nice to her. Like OMG, she thought to herself. Never in a million years did she ever think she would ever hear Queen Bitch say something nice to her or even remotely speak to her in a tone reserved for Brittany.
"What do you mean?" she asked naively feeling really silly right about now.
"Just take a look at him, Berry. He hasn't thrown a slushy at anyone ever since you two started dating. I mean have you seen anyone get slushed anymore? Puckerman outlawed it the moment he started to dating you. And thank goodness for that. Do you know how much it costs to get such dyes out of my clothes and cheerio outfits?" wow not only was Noah being a normal nice guy, but that in turn has done a three sixty for Santana as well. NOW that WAS shocking! Bullying has gone down since Noah had done a three sixty. She was even more proud to be Noah Puckerman's girlfriend than ever before.
"Does that mean we can be friends now?" she asked hopeful, she quiet liked this new version that was before her.
"Well don't get your hopes up midget. It's something that maybe in the works okay?" at least she admitted that she would try her best, I guess she could accept that.
She was so happy for the good news all around. It stopped her from dealing with the real issues that she never had time to think about any more. She was glad and fortunate for the distractions in her life.
Noah tackled the six foot man that was trying to tackle his ex-best friend. At least since they weren't friends outside off the field, he thought at least they were man enough to put their differences aside and was able to work as a team.
"Come on guys. We got this!" he listened to Finn make the play as he realised how much he missed his ex-best friend as well. It put a downer in his heart. 'Shake it off Puckerman', he told himself. 'You have a game to play, externalise all those emotions and aim it at the opposing team.'
He looked up and saw his beautiful girlfriend wave and throws kisses at him that he pretended to catch. He threw some back at her, and she copied his actions and caught his back. God he was the luckiest man alive to have such a fantastic girlfriend that he loved so much. The action making his stomach do flip-flops, as he saw a glare hit him square on the side of his stomach, just as though he had been punch by his ex-best friend. He hates the feelings of not having him in his life again. At least on the field he had him a tiny bit.
Rachel watched as Noah was tackled purposely to the ground by angry rival. Rachel ran from the bleachers as did Finn and the coaches, Finn getting there first, and calling out his friend's name.
No response, as Noah just laid there, the entire field was quiet as they waited for the verdict from the medical staff and the coach. Stretchers ran to get Noah to the hospital fast, after there was still no response.
Rachel looked on in tears as she felt an arm pull her close to it. She knew it was Finns arms. She heard herself ask "can i go with you please? I'm his girlfriend Rachel." Her voice sounding shocked with what she and an entire field full of people witness. They said "yes" and she pulled out of Finn's grasp.
Rachel rang his mom and told her the bad news. "It's Noah. He got knocked out when the other team purposely tackled him for no reason. I think they wanted him out of the game. Yes we're headed to the hospital in the ambulance now. Yes I'll meet you there. No his still unconscious…" she whispered, answering questions.
She held on to Noah's hand as the paramedics fix the cast around his neck, just in case he may have suffered spinal injury. It was just so awful seeing him like that, out cold, unsure of what his fate maybe. She was so worried, and the tears just kept sliding down her face and landing on her shirt.
They all sat waiting to see what was wrong with him. It was one of the most awful moments they had ever had to face. The not knowingpart was the worse. He had been in surgery for almost an hour now, trying to stop the internal bleeding that the footballer had done to him. He was in such a bad state, that the doctors were worried, but didn't want to admit it until he was out of surgery, and could relay all the facts down first.
Rachel and Nancy held on to each other, while Betsy lay her head on her mother's lap, sound asleep on her, stretched out peacefully, tear stained face, exhausted from crying. All the glee members sat around, not knowing what to say or do.
She glanced over at a sorrowful Finn, who felt so awful that he was in such ends with his ex-best friend. Thoughts of fixing up their friendship as soon as he woke up, and would never let anything come between them again. He was happy that his friend had a girl as fantastic as Rachel. He deserved her more than he did, he realised. They were perfect for each other, everyone could see that. He was just jealous that he never really matched with her, like his friend did, and that killed him a little bit.
Flash Back
"Rachel can I come over and play? I really love that game you got off your father when he came back from New York. I bet it's going to be the best one yet" a young Noah asked a young Rachel.
"I've been waiting all afternoon waiting for you to come home from your nana's place. I thought you'd never get here Noah! I was dying!" Rachel said dramatically and putting her hand to her head.
"Oh no, I'm sorry Rachel. I didn't mean to make you feel that way. I just have a lot of fun with my nana. She's pretty cool for someone who is old" he came over to her and checked her over for any injuries, making her stand up and twirl around and around so he could inspect her for scratches.
"Noah I'm getting dizzy" she said with a laugh and fell on top of him. He kissed her really quickly. "I think just in case, I'm gona asking my Ma to bring you to the hospital" in all seriousness in his tone. He pulled her up and brought her over where their parents were having ice tea and catching up like they always did.
"What's the matter honey?" she saw the look of concern on her sons face.
"Mom Rachel said she was going to die because I didn't get here so fast. So I want you to take her to the hospital!" he was so worried about his best friend that his mother packed them in the car and winked at her fathers'. She was a good mom, she loved her son so much, and she took all what he said to heart.
She brought them to the hospital to see her friend Dr Monroe who she had SMS him the details so he would know how to react when they arrived there. He was nice enough to play along and gave Rachel a go over, and giving her the 'all clear' and sending them on their way. Nancy echoed a 'thank you', and he winked at her and said their 'goodbyes'.
Noah was satisfied that his friend was ok, and held onto Rachel so hard, she didn't want to worry him again that she couldn't breathe.
End of Flash Back
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