AN: Okay, so I had this crazy idea to write a collage of semi-continuous Christmas one-shots. I ended up re-vamping the "Twelve Days of Christmas" to fit the Glee kids. I am going to try to fit all of the Glee kids in here, so each story might not all fit with Puckleberry, but P/R will be the core and heavily featured. ;o) Please R&R!! Thanks so much!

Oh, a little backstory: These one-shots are semi-AU and take place in the next year. Quinn was pregnant, but it was Finn's baby. Rachel and Puck did date (for a little longer than on the show), but basically broke up for the same reasons (minus Puck/Quinn).

Sorry for this long AN! Oh, and I hope the music makes sense! Solos are in italics; group is in bold italics.

One Christmas Pageant

"We're doing a Christmas pageant?" Kurt asked incredulously.

"Don't, like, kindergartners do that kind of thing, Mr. Schue?" Mercedes asked.

The rest of the glee kids gave rounds of agreement.

"Yes, I see where you are all coming from, but Principal Figgins thinks it's something for the parents and the rest of the student body to enjoy," Mr. Schuester explained.

The glee kids looked at each other in skepticism.

"So, uh, are we doing the whole thing?" Finn asked suddenly.

"No," Mr. Schue said. "The jazz band and the orchestra will have pieces to perform as well as the drama club is presenting a few short sketches. Think of it as sort of a Christmas variety show." He beamed, but no one returned his smile.

Everyone looked around uncomfortably. Mercedes and Kurt looked horrified. Finn looked confused by Mr. Schue's term "variety show." Artie and Tina were sitting together trying not to catch anyone's eyes. Quinn, Brittany, and Santana just looked bored. Matt and Mike remained neutral. Rachel and Puck looked at one another, but quickly looked away.

Rachel's heart squeezed a little in her chest. She and Puck had dated for a few weeks last year, but she broke up with him because she thought she still had feelings for Finn. Turns out that the only feelings she had were for Puck, and now he wasn't hers. She always wondered what would've been, but now it was no use pining over the past.

Puck looked at Rachel and wondered what was going on in that brain of hers. He didn't like to admit it, but he still cared for her. He sounded like a wuss in his own ears for owning up to that fact, but he couldn't help it. Rachel was beautiful and talented, and he was stupid for not fighting for her when he had the chance.

"But, Mr. Schuester," Rachel suddenly spoke up. "Must I remind you that Puck and I are Jewish, and taking part in a Christmas pageant is simply discriminating against our religious backgrounds? Not to mention anyone who celebrates Kwanzaa or doesn't celebrate any holiday at all."

"Mmhmm, preach it, girlfriend," Mercedes chimed in.

"Rachel, we won't be singing a religious song, so I don't think it would be too degrading to perform one single Christmas song," Mr. Schuester gently replied.

"I don't care that it's Christmas; we celebrate both anyway in my house," Puck spoke up.

Everyone laughed at his apathy. Puck and Rachel met eyes once more. All he could do was shrug. She couldn't help but give him a small smile.

"So, what are we singing then, Mr. Schue?" Quinn asked boredly.

"I was thinking more along the lines of some Wham!" Mr. Schuester said, grinning like the Cheshire cat.

The lights were dimmed backstage as New Directions waited their turn to go on. They had practiced for two weeks, and they had really improved on their choreography.

Rachel and Finn had the leads, not to anyone's surprise. What would've surprised them was to know Rachel's thoughts on the whole song. She felt the song to be semi-autobiographical. After she dated Puck, she quit Glee awhile for selfish reasons. Then, she had tried to get Finn to love her, and for awhile, she thought she might have a chance, but Finn played her and led her on when he tried to get her back in Glee. That was the same day she had learned Quinn was pregnant. He always chose Quinn. So, she gave up on Finn.

Now, she was back to square one. Every day they rehearsed this song, she felt Puck watching her. It didn't help that they were dance partners for part of the song as well. He still did funny things to her heart when she stood close to him. He had that same cocky smirk, and she still wanted to kiss it right off. It was like he had feelings for her too, though. She felt it in the way he held her gently when they were dancing and saw it in the twinkle of his eye before they broke gazes. What they had was intense, and sometimes she felt like the whole room knew. (They did.)

Rachel was taking one last deep breath, hoping to calm herself down before they took the stage.

"Ready?" a voice said behind her.

She turned to see Puck standing before her. She looked up and flashed her winning smile.

"Of course I am. Are you?" she asked pointedly.

"You know it," he smirked. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Looking forward to dancing with you, Miss Berry," and with that, he walked away.

Rachel blushed profusely and willed herself not to watch him leave.

Kurt and Mercedes witnessed the exchange and saw the shade of red Rachel's face turned. They smiled conspiratorially.

"Seriously, they belong together," Kurt protested.

"Honey, don't I know it," Mercedes agreed. "What they need is a little help."

Kurt grinned "I know just what you mean. Thankfully, Christmas is the season for miracles. We need a little Christmas magic," he said raising his eyebrows suggestively.

"All right, guys," Mr. Schue broke in. "You're on. Make me proud!"

The lights came up brightly onstage as New Directions took their positions in a single line across the stage.

Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum (x4)

As the rest of the group sang, Rachel made her way to center stage, as Finn lingered on the right side away from the group.

Rachel
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart (gave you my heart)
But the very next day you gave it away (gave it away)
This year (this year)
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (special)

As she turned away from Finn, her eyes met Puck's and her breath caught at the indefinable look in his.

Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance
But you still catch my eye

She made her way to Finn and sang to him from afar.

Tell me, baby
Do you recognize me?
Well, it's been a year

Finn and Rachel
It doesn't surprise me.

(Happy Christmas)

Finn
I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying "I love you"
I meant it

Finn and Rachel
Now I know what a fool I've been
But if you kissed me now
I know you'd fool me again

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart (R: gave you my heart)
But the very next day you gave it away (R: gave it away)
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (F: I'll give it someone special)

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (F: I'll give it someone special)

Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum (x2)

As they sang, they were partnered boy and girl to do a little spin lift. Rachel was Puck's partner, and she marveled how easily he picked her up and how gently he set her back down.

Finn and Rachel
A crowded room
Friends with tired eyes

On opposite sides of the stage, Finn and Rachel sang, trying to "hide" as the song suggested, while weaving through the lines the other members created.

I'm hiding from you
And your soul of ice

Rachel
My god I thought you were
Someone to rely on (F: someone to rely on).
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on

She fell back onto Artie's lap as if to swoon, and he spun her around in his wheelchair.

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover but you tore me apart (ooh ohh)

Rachel and Finn
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again

Rachel was back to Puck and as she sang that line, he gripped her hand tightly. She willed herself not the think of the implications of that touch. But she couldn't quite stop the electric spark she felt when her hand was held firmly in his.

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart (R: gave you my heart)
But the very next day (R: very next day) you gave it away (R: you gave it away)
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special

They switched dance partners, weaving in and out until Rachel and Finn were center stage with each other, finally singing completely face to face.

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day you (R: you gave me away) gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special (R: special)

Finn and Rachel
Gave you my heart

As they sang the last line, they held their hands out to each other as they backed away to opposite sides of the stage.

The crowd cheered enthusiastically as the students gave their bows and exited the stage.

The energy was running high, and they couldn't want to talk to their families Everyone was hugging, and like a magnet, Puck and Rachel were drawn to each other.

"Great job, Rachel," he said smiling. "Not that I expected any less." He winked and then left to find his mom and sister.

Rachel was soon enough swept up by her fathers, and they proceeded to shower praises upon her. Many others came to compliment her, and she took it all with grace and humility. She thanked them all for coming, but every once in awhile, her eyes would wander to Puck. Once he was watching her too, and they both turned away quickly.

Puck was embarrassed that Rachel caught him staring. She was so talented so of course she would have swarms of fans surrounding her after the pageant. His mother complimented his performance and asked him who the pretty soloist was. She had a knowing glint in her eye when he told her about Rachel. Darn his mother for knowing him so well. She patted him on the shoulder as she led his sister out of the auditorium.

Puck took one last look at Rachel before turning to leave with them. She wasn't looking this time.

But what she was doing was thinking. Rachel smiled to herself. What she sang tonight had been true, or so she hoped.

This year, she would give her heart to someone special, if he'd let her.

AN2: Song used for this chapter is "Last Christmas" (originally Wham! but Glee version is used).

AN3: I would appreciate any and all feedback! I am planning on posting one story every day til Christmas! If anyone has an idea for any of the days, I'd love to hear them! I have rough outlines for every day but #9, so send me any suggestions!

Thanks for reading! Remember, R&R = Love :o)