"Okay, romance is one of the major themes in music. I want all of you to pick a love song to perform. Tomorrow, I will draw a name out of a hat and only that person has to perform their song." Mr. Shue said before releasing New Directions for the day.
Puck spent the whole ride home thinking about Rachel and the perfect song to sing. He knew if his name was drawn, he would definitely sing to her, regardless of how unbadass it was. He was done watching as Finn completely disregarded her feelings. He was done seeing the hurt in her eyes when she knew where Finn really was when he canceled date, or why he was late. He was done not acting on his feelings because Rachel Berry was better than Finn. Rachel Berry deserves epic romance and who better to provide that then the resident badass to provide that. He proved how he felt about her when he sang Sweet Caroline to her. Sure, Finn sang Jesse's Girl but that's because a) Jesse was a douche and no one liked him and b) because Finn only truly wants Rachel when he can't have her and he was jealous.
Puck mentally went through his list of songs in his head and found the perfect one. All that was left was to learn the guitar part.
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"Okay, our performer today is going to be Puck." Shue said as he picked a piece of paper out of Kurt's hat.
Puck stood up and walked over to the band, picking up his guitar and telling them the song.
"So, I was thinking about song choices and this song popped into my head and hasn't left yet. It's a personal song for me because it's more true than anyone would be able to guess. But, yeah, the song is When It's Time by Green Day and I would like to dedicate it Rachel." Puck said, eyes never leaving Rachel. Santana, Brittany, and Quinn awed, Finn glared at Rachel accusingly, and Rachel, well, her eyes never left Puck.
The words get trapped in my mind So tell me when it's time to say I love you All I want is you to understand And I feel lonely for So tell me when it's time to say I love you
I'm sorry I don't take the time to feel the way I do
'Cause from the first day you came into my life
My time ticks around you
But then I need your voice
As a key to unlock all the love that's trapped in of me
That when I take your hand its 'cause I want to
We're all born in a world of doubt
But there's no doubt
I love you
All the losers that will never take the time to say
What is really on their mind instead they just hide away
And yet they'll never have
Someone like you to guide them and help along the way
So tell me when it's time to say I love you
Puck finished the song and genuinely smiled at Rachel, who returned it with her 100 watt one. She got up and hugged him. Puck wrapped his arms tightly around her. They both closed their eyes relishing in the feel of each other.
"Noah…" she breathed.
"What the hell, Rach!" Finn exclaimed.
"Oh, back off, Finnessa!" Quinn snapped.
"Yeah, she deserves to be happy and you sure as hell aren't doing that!" Santana commented.
"Yeah, sleeping with Cheerios while dating her doesn't make her happy," Brittany said, "oops, I wasn't supposed to say that."
"It's okay, Brit, I knew." Rachel said quietly, still wrapped up in Puck's arms.
"If you knew, why didn't you break up with him?" Quinn asked.
"Because I didn't think the guy I'm in love with wanted me." Rachel answered quietly, look up at Puck.
"Well, I do. I love you, Rach, and I'm willing to prove it. Everything about you is epic and you deserve epic romance. I'm completely willing to give it to you." Puck said, the sincerity of his words making his voice raw with emotion. She smiled and kissed him sweetly, causing the Cheerios in the club to 'aww' again.
"I'm breaking up with you, Finn." Rachel said as Puck lead her out of the room.
"Have dinner at my house tonight. My mom can't wait to meet you." Puck said. Rachel nodded and the two walked to his truck and headed for the Puckerman residence.
*Back in the choir room*
"What the hell just happened?" Finn exclaimed.
"Rachel broke up with you for someone who won't make her cry every day." Tina replied harshly.
"Oh,… WHAT THE HELL!"
"God, Finn. Get over yourself. Rachel Berry has always been Noah Puckerman's girl." Santana snapped, getting up and leading the rest of the club out of the room to allow Finn to wallow in self pity alone.
