Summary: What I would like to see happen in Season 2. Think Puckleberry.
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Chapter 1
"I can't believe summer is over," I think to myself as I prepare for the first day of school. Summer had been a lot of fun since Finn and I had begun dating. At first, he was the ideal boyfriend. He would come over every day and call me at night and we would talk for hours about nothing and everything. We even went to a couple of Glee parties and the others didn't treat me with the disdain that I usually received from them. I was a little worried, however, at the end of July when he went a couple of days and didn't answer my texts or my calls, so I went over to his house.
My heart dropped with what I witnessed. I saw him and Quinn sitting in his backyard in the swing we use to sit in and they were kissing. I didn't know what to do, so I just left. I never told Finn that I had witnessed that and he never mentioned Quinn but I could tell he was pulling away from me. I was mad, I was sad, and I was depressed. Quinn had betrayed him in the worst possible way and he forgave her. I had done nothing but be there for Finn and he didn't have the decency to even admit to me that he had feelings for Quinn again. I didn't know what to do, so I did nothing. I worried and I constantly thought the other shoe was going to drop and Finn would finally come clean, but he never did and now here was the first day of school and I was nervous about how things were going to go down. I knew they couldn't stay like they were.
I had learned at one of the Glee parties that Quinn had broken up with Puck after dating for a month after Beth had been born. She said that it was too painful and he was a constant reminder of what they had lost. They seemed to be okay with each other though. I saw them hug goodbye at that very party. Inevitably Puck went back to his whoring ways and I saw him and some sophomore Cheerio giving each other a tongue bath. Apparently Finn and Puck were speaking again since they were working together a lot at Sheet n Things. Wonder if Puck knew about Finn and Quinn? Wonder if he'd even care? After baby-gate, I felt so sorry for Puck. I saw him a lot at Sheets N Things when I went to see Finn. He looked so sad and depressed. He tried to pretend he was okay and that he was badass but I could see that Noah wasn't okay. I never said anything to him though because he acted like I didn't exist.
As I dressed for the day, I realized that I was tired of being treated like my feelings don't matter and with such disrespect. I was going to confront Finn and demand he tell me what is going on. I love him, or at least I am pretty sure I love him, but I know I deserve better. I am going to be a star someday and I know Finn will more than likely be a faded memory of a boy that I thought was my destiny. I wasn't so sure about the destiny part anymore, which made me realize that if he and Quinn were together that I was not going to let them get away with making a fool out of me. I was sick and tired of being labeled a loser and freak. This year was going to be different.
With that thought in mind, I decided to dress the part. I put on my only pair of skinny jeans which fit me a little snug for my comfort, but I really thought my ass looked incredible in them. I add a red bra and tank top and a black short sleeved sexy t shirt. I put on my most comfy black ballet slipper shoes and head out the door. Finn is sitting in my drive way on the phone when I walk out the door, and he abruptly hangs up when I get into the car. "Hey Rach." He says with a smirk. "You look great." I smile back at him when what I really want to do is punch him in the nose and say, "Thanks Finn. Trying out a new look for the year." "It works for you. " he replies with a look at me that use to melt my heart, but that was about to make me stab him in the eye with my house keys. I just smile back though and we drive to school in silence.
Once we arrive at the school, we get out and he doesn't grab my hand like he usually does. We see Quinn standing by her car with Santana and Brittany and they share a look as we pass. Santana laughs out loud and says, "Hey Man Hands. You almost look normal today. ALMOST" I want to pile drive her into the pavement, but I smile and say, "Thank you Santana." This makes them all laugh at me. Finn looks at me like he wants me to disappear and I decide to lie to him and tell him I have to go to a meeting first thing and so I walk away from him outside. What I really want to see is if he goes back to Quinn and the two Cheerio bitches. I sneak behind a car and watch him walk back to Quinn and pinch her side and smile at her.
I turn around to go back inside and run smack into Noah. "Noah, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" He frowns at me and says, "Look where you are going Berry. Wait, exactly, what are you doing hunched behind this car anyway?" I ssssh him because he is so loud and say, "Please be quiet. I am spying on Finn and Quinn." He looks over to where Finn is standing thisclose to Quinn and they are in a deep conversation. Apparently Satan and Brit have decided to walk away as they are nowhere in sight now. "Why are you spying on them?" I pull him inside the building, "You are pushing it Berry." Puck says with a look of anger on his face. "Just listen, Noah. Please. I caught Finn and Quinn making out about 3 weeks ago but Finn hasn't said anything about her to me. I just want to know what is going on." Puck looks stunned, "They were kissing? Do they know you saw them?" Puck asks.
"No, they didn't see me and I never mentioned it to Finn but he is acting so different to me since then. I think they are back together." I say, close to hysterics. Puck can see me about to lose my cool and pulls me into the janitor's closet.
"Hey, why did you pull me in here? It's dark." I whisper.
Puck sighs, "Well crazy.. You sounded like you were about to lose your shit and I didn't want anyone to know you were talking to me."
"That is so rude Noah. I'm sorry if I bothered you with my problems. I should have known you wouldn't care. "I try to push him aside to get to the door. "Please move aside and let me out of here."
"You aren't going anywhere Berry. I want to know what is going on too because Quinn broke up with me about 3 weeks ago stating that we couldn't be together because she couldn't handle the pain." Puck said reaching up and turning on the light. The room was dusty and dirty and smelled like old socks and Clorox. I start to sneeze and Puck rolls his eyes.
"Could you be more loud Berry." And walks to the back of the janitor's closet and moves a partition that I didn't notice before. He slips through and says, "Don't just stand there, come on."
I walk towards the partition with a little hesitation. I mean, I didn't even know this went somewhere. I bet it was where Noah always went to make out or whatever he does with all those stuck up Cheerios. The thought makes me a little sick.
"Noah." I whisper as I step through.
What I see surprises me. It is a clean room with a bed and a chair in the corner. Puck is lounging on the chair, "Close the partition Berry. We don't want anyone to know we are back here. "
I pull the partition shut and stand awkwardly on the opposite side of the tiny room from Noah. "So, uh, Noah. What exactly are we doing back here?" I ask with a quiver, that I hate to admit, in my voice.
He could always make me a nervous wreck. He really is too sexy for his own good, I think. "Don't worry Berry. Your virtue will still be in tact when we walk out of here. I want to see if we can't figure out a plan to see if Quinn and Finn are back together. "Puck runs his hands over his Mohawk. "I can't believe he would take her back after finding out she slept with me and lied about it. What is he thinking?"
I sigh, "Who knows why everyone always acts like Quinn can do no wrong." I walk over to sit on the bed right beside Noah and try to keep my knees from touching his. I'm beginning to perspire a little. The room doesn't have much ventilation, I think to myself looking around at the small space and shuddering.
Noah laughs, "A little bitter there Berry."
I straighten up which causes my knee to graze his outstretched leg. "Not at all. I know that I'm going to be a star someday and I don't need everyone at this school to adore me. I will have all of Broadway." I say trying to act like I'm not affected by his long legs mere inches from mine. "What the hell Rachel?" I think to myself. Why is being so close to Noah making me so nervous? Sure, he is gorgeous, sexy, and any other adjective you can think of to define someone so absolutely gorgeous but I've never cared about that before. Okay, so I did have a crush on him when we dated for that week and that one time in my bedroom and countless other times I've found myself appreciating his hunkiness, but I'm only human and he is so fine.
"You are so staring at the Puckerone. I know, I'm a badass." Puck chuckles and sits up placing his hand on my jean clad leg. "By the way, you look hot in those jeans Berry." Noah winks at me and squeezes my knee. I would have fallen if I weren't already sitting down but I can't let him know he affects me. He would torture me even more and being alone with him in this sex room was bad enough for my raging hormones. Funny, I think, I've never been so attracted to Finn like this before. Sure, I like Finn and he's always made me feel special, but I've never had my hands visibly shake when he is near.
"Yeah, yeah Puckerman. Keep dreaming." I say and pull my knee from his grasp.
He looks at me knowingly, "Wouldn't it be ironic if we hooked up Berry. It would be like an up yours to the Inn's." Noah says with a smirk on his face like he knows I wouldn't dare do it. Maybe that is why I stand up and straddle him as he sits in the chair. He looks stunned for a minute before he puts his hand on my hips and says, "Well well Ms. Berry. Aren't you full of surprises?" I smile back at Noah and reply, "You have no idea Noah." And I grab his head and kiss him.
The kiss takes me as much by surprise as it does Noah. It is one of those kisses that start out meaning nothing but as the kiss progresses; it starts to feel like we've been kissing forever. He moans into my mouth and I can't help but compare his kissing to Finn's. Finn's was nice but Noah's is awesome. Maybe that is why I never let Finn make it past 2nd base, I think to myself with a grin.
Noah's hands begin to roam and slip under my shirt and tank top. I begin to nibble on his neck, "Damn Berry. You are driving me crazy." I really have no idea how to respond to that so I just keep kissing him and suddenly, I feel the evidence of his arousal at the apex in my legs. Finn could never have me close to that area without having to excuse himself, so it is a new feeling for me to experience that part of the anatomy. I begin to rotate my hips so I can feel more of him. He stands up while holding me and places me on the bed. My head is screaming at me to stop and I almost push Noah away until he lies on top of me in between my legs and I really feel him. I honestly feel as if I could spontaneously combust and my face is getting hotter and hotter. I can't breathe normally and I can't stop my hands from trying to pull Noah closer to me.
"Berry, I want you but not like this. I don't have a condom and I've learned the lesson of that once and I seriously can't go through that shit again." Noah says all the while kissing my neck. "Do you think I could have a rain check?" I finally come to my senses and push Noah away, "You are right Noah. I'm so sorry. This should have never happened. I'm with Finn and regardless if he is cheating or not, I can't be like Quinn.. I won't." I say and stand up repairing my clothing.
Noah stands up and grabs my hand, "Look Rachel. I know we've had our differences and I've been really shitty to you at times, but I consider you a friend and if Finn is cheating on you, I think you need to know. I'll help you in any way I can." I squeeze his hand and look into his eyes, "Thank you Noah. That means a lot to me. Do you think you can come over later tonight and let's put our brains together and try to figure something out?" Noah smiles that killer smile at me and pulls me to him, "Sure thing. How about a kiss to seal the deal?" I try to push him away but laugh instead and kiss him softly on the lips each lingering longer than we should.
He hugs me and it feels so good that I almost start to retract my earlier statement and just let Noah do whatever he wants to me. Then the bell rings and a little of my sanity comes back. We head out of the room and back in to the closet and he whispers," Let me go first in case someone is out there. They won't think anything about me coming out of the closet." He says and I laugh at him at his choice of words. He realizes what he said and says, "Shut up Berry." And grins as he walks out the door. I decide to wait a few minutes in case someone saw the famous Puckerman come out of his make out hole. I didn't want that getting back to Finn. Then again, I think to myself, I am beginning not to care if he is back with Quinn.