Rachel ran her hand across the piano before she sat down and began to play.
"I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house
That don't bother me
I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out
I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while
Even though going on with you gone still upsets me
There are days every now and again I pretend I'm ok
But that's not what gets me
What hurts the most
Was being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was tryin' to do
It's hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I go
But I'm doin' It
It's hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I'm alone
Still Harder
Getting up, getting dressed, livin' with this regret
But I know if I could do it over
I would trade give away all the words that I saved in my heart
That I left unspoken
What hurts the most
Is being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was trying to do
What hurts the most
Is being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was trying to do
Not seeing that loving you
That's what I was trying to do"
"Now that's just pathetic." A voice said from behind her.
"Noah?" Rachel jumped and spun around. "What are you still doing here?"
"Community service." He replied.
"How is that going?" Rachel inquired.
"Ten more hours then I'm done."
"I'm glad you are being diligent about it." Rachel half smiled.
"What are you still doing here?" Puck asked.
"Someone slashed all my tyres and Daddy cannot pick me up for another hour. Since it is raining outside I decided to wait in here."
"I'll give you a ride." He offered.
"Noah, that's very kind of you to offer but I wouldn't want making you drive out of your way."
"You live ten blocks from me and my mother would kill me if I left a fellow Jew stranded. Grab your stuff Rachel."
"Thank you." She went and collected her bag which was in the corner of the room.
Rachel held her umbrella over their heads as they ran to Puck's truck and he unlocked the door for her to get in.
"Is this rain ever going to stop?" Puck ran this hand through his Mohawk as he slid into the driver's seat.
"The weather forecast stated that is should stop by morning." Rachel replied.
Rachel stared out the window as Puck drove, they remained silent.
"Thank you for the ride." Rachel told him as they pulled into the driveway.
"That door sticks." Puck got out and ran round to let her out. He ran with Rachel to the porch.
"Thank you for seeing me to the door." Rachel smiled.
"You never know what weirdoes are out there." He shrugged.
"Jacob tends to stay away since the restraining order went into effect."
"Restraining order?"
"He climbed the tree outside my bedroom window with his video camera, fortunately I was at ballet class but my fathers' caught him." She explained.
"Do you want me to throw him the trash?" Puck offered.
"You're very sweet." Rachel blushed. "But no, I don't think that will be necessary."
"I'm a badass." He corrected.
"I remember with very nice arms." Rachel didn't know what came over her but she stood on tiptoes and pressed her lips to his. It took her a second to realise what she had done. "Sorry." She quickly opened the door and disappeared inside.
Puck shook his head before heading back to his truck.
TBC
A/N: The song is What Hurts The Most by Rascal Flatts.