CHAPTER TWO
'PREGGERS'NOTE: Once again, I understand there is a whole other story-line going on in this episode, but just bare with me. Roll with it kids!
A new day dawns on McKinley High school, everyone is excited about the news of the new girl Rose Harrow, a sort-of foreign exchange student. Since she walked into the school, she's had mixed reactions from everyone. Most of the girls hated her, and most of the boys did the opposite. Rose is a typical guys dream girl and every girls enemy. Long wavy brown hair, perfect smile, bright green eyes, athletic figure, unique/vintage sense of style and of course, the perfect voice. Even her accent was perfect, Scottish with a hint of Australian and a little hint of American. Most people would find it annoying, but she pulled it off. Rose had automatically attracted the attention of football player and number one man whore Noah Puckerman. He saw her as a good chase, she saw him as mediocre.
Since moving to McKinley High, Rose had already gained a place in the school Glee club. She wowed them with a performance of the song 'And I am Telling You' and when Rachel Berry said she had to prove she could sing theatre she wowed them again by singing 'The Wizard and I' from the musical WICKED. Rachel wasn't happy about the new student at all, even though the rest of the Glee club had grown extremely fond of her. She saw Rose as her biggest competition, and although she wanted her in the club so they had harmonies that were in tune, she didn't want her stealing her spot-light. She HAD to sing the solos. As she said before, she's like tinker bell, she needs applause to live.
*Rose is sitting in the auditorium, playing piano, Puck walks on stage*
"So you're not just a pretty face", Puck said scaring Rose
"I am a pretty face. A pretty face with a lot of talent", She said winking at him
"Wow, some one really loves themselves"
"Hm, I don't really love myself. I just know what I'm good at, and if you wanna make it in this world, you gotta be confident in yourself, and believe you're the best", Rose said with a sudden change of tone. Puck wasn't used to seeing her vulnerable, he was used to her sarcastic, flirty nature.
"I guess." Puck replied taking a seat next to her at the piano. "So, Rose Harrow, what's your story?"
"What'd you mean?"
"Well, you just kinda, appeared in school, and now girls wanna be you, guys wanna be with you, and Mr Schue has a new favourite student. Oh, and Rachel is finally getting a taste of her own medicine. I like that the most I think" Puck said laughing to himself
"I don't really have a story" Rose looking down at the piano keys, trying not to make eye contact with Puck
"Everyone has a story" he said placing his finger under her chin and lifting her head so he could look into her big green eyes
"You really wanna know?" Puck nodded. "Fine. Well, you know I've pretty much lived everywhere because my dad's in the army. Basically my story is that, I've met a lot of people in my life, I've never been in love, I've had at least seven best friends in my life that I've never spoken to in about four years, I like boys, clothes, being right, I've been dancing since I was six, my mother drinks too much, my dad's never around and I have a little brother called Max." she said taking a deep breath, she wasn't used to telling people this sacred information.
"Really? I never knew you had a brother."
"Yea, he's ten. He's annoying as hell, but I love him." Rose smiled thinking about Max.
"Just like someone I know", Puck said smiling back at Rose. She dropped her head, blushing.
"So you do have a soul Rose Harrow." "Looks like it Noah Puckerman."
The pair stared into each others eyes for a second until the bell rang. "Saved by the bell?" Rose said giggling and moving away from Puck.
"Not exactly" At this moment Puck suddenly grabbed Rose's arm, pulling her into him so they were face-to-face. He kissed her passionately on the lips.
"Don't say I didn't warn you" Rose quietly whispered pulling away.
"What's life without a little risk?" Puck then gently kissed her on the lips, it was innocent. A perfect first kiss.
*THREE DAYS LATER*
Puck and Rose had been publicly dating now for three days. Everything was going great until a vicious rumour broke out about Quinn that made Puck extremely worried.
"Quinn!" Puck said shouting at her, trying to get her attention as she stormed through the corridor on her way to class.
"What do you want?" She said sternly to him when he caught up with her.
"Is it true?" he said with a look of fear in his eyes. Quinn dropped her head, biting her lip trying not to cry."Aw crap." Puck said placing his hand on his head, trying not to freak out. "Is it..?"
"Yes."
"Aw holy crap."
*THE NEXT DAY*
*in the rehearsal room*
"Okay guys, I've got a new song for you all, take one and pass it along" Mr Schue says handing out sheet music for the song 'Tonight' from West Side Story
"Um, Mr Schue?" Rachel says raising her hand
"Yes Rachel?" "I think you've made a mistake, you have appeared to have given me the soprano harmony part for this song." she says smiling, thinking he's made a mistake
"It's not a mistake Rachel. I've given this solo to Tina"
The club all smile and congratulate Tina
"What?" Rachel says rising to her feet
"Tina is going to be singing the solo part in this song Rachel."
"I thought we agreed I would get the solo to every song we sing from West Side Story? Tina's not even Jewish!" Rachel shouts
"Y-y-ou can have the s-solo R-Rachel" Tina stutters
"No. Rachel, you need to learn to not be so selfish. Tina is an excellent singer, she deserves this. You can't sing every solo." Mr Schue sternly tells Rachel
"But-"
"Rachel sit down."
"But Mr S-"
"SIT down Rachel."
The next day Rachel finds a flyer on the school notice board, stating that there was going to be auditions held for the school production of the musical Cabaret. She decided to attend, and wins the lead role, thus resulting in her quitting the Glee club.
As word spreads of Rachel quitting, the club hold a meeting, questioning their future. They don't think they'll get through sectionals without the amazing talents of Rachel. "She's annoying as hell, totally selfish and I kind of hate her. But she's good. Really good." says Kurt.
"I agree, we need her." Artie adds.
The group then make a decision that they will try and win her back, but if that fails, their all going to have to try and improve their dancing and singing skills.
"Psst Quinny", Santana whispers
"Yes Santana?" she replies turning in her chair
"Is it true you've got a bun in the oven?" "It's none of your business." she turns back around in her chair.
"Oh my god, so it is true! So much for the celibacy club!" Santana and Brittany started laughing, whilst Quinn tried to hold back the tears."Guys, leave her alone" Finn says, defending his girlfriend, and the mother of his (or so he thinks) un-born child.
"What's going on?" Rose says walking over to Santana and Brittany
"Rumours totally true." Santana tells her.
"Shut up!"
"I didn't say anything…" Brittany says, confused.
Rose then walks over to where Quinn and Finn are sitting.
"Hey guys, I heard about the whole baby thing. I just want you to know, that when I was living in Florida and friend of mine got pregnant too. She totally freaked out and nearly got an abortion, but she ended up keeping it, and now she lives in an apartment with the baby and it's father. Although, her parents kind-of disowned her, but that's because they were like, totally in love with Jesus and Kelly wasn't married to the guy who got her pregnant." Rose stops, suddenly realising what she'd just said. She then panics and tries to finish what she was saying…in a nicer way… "Oh, wait, your parents are big fans of Jesus aren't they? Oh crap. You probably shouldn't tell them until like, you've actually given birth, that gives you time to get some money." Rose says smiling at them. Finn and Quinn just look blankly at her. Wondering if she'd really just said that.
"Um…okay, thank you for that wonderful advice Rose." Quinn says sarcastically.
"Anytime." Rose says, before turning away and walking over to where Kurt, Artie and Brittany are standing speaking.
"I think I just dug a really big hole for myself, then put my foot in it", Rose said looking guilty
"That must have taken a really long time to dig. But why did you put your foot in a hole? Did you fall over?" Brittany asked
The group just looked at her, then decided to pretend she never said that.
"I know how you feel, I told them I was 'there for them' how cheesy. I'm really not, I'm totally not getting involved in baby drama. That's way too Jamie Lynn Spears for me." States Kurt
"I feel sorry for them. But at the same time, I'm kinda in disbelief" says Artie.
"Why so?" Rose asks
"Because last I heard, Quinn and Finn were virgins. I mean, c'mon! Quinn's the chairman of the celibacy club!"
"I know, it all sounds kind of made-up, I guess we'll know if their telling the truth when a baby pops out her va-" Rose is cut off my Mr Schue
"-I hope we're talking about your harmonies in Tonight" Mr Schue asked giving them a look
"Of course, let's go one more time" Kurt said covering and smiling at the little group, at that moment they all burst out their harmonies and Mr Schue walks away looking pleased, and clueless.
Puck then wanders over to where the group are singing and gently taps Rose on the shoulder.
"Can I talk to you for a second?" he asks.
"Yea, sure" She excuses herself. "What's up?" "I take it you heard about Finn and Quinn?" he asked smiling sweetly
"Yea, it was difficult not to"
"Yea, well, I was thinking, maybe we should like, sing them a song or something? Just so they know we're all here for them" "Yea, that's a great idea. Aw how cute of you Puck" Rose kissed him gently on the lips. "Hey, you just called me Puck"
"Wow, I must be turning into 'most people'"
"I'm never gonna let that happen" Puck then grabbed Rose in a embrace, lifting her of her feet and kissing her.
*A few weeks, days and hours later, the truth about Quinn's baby is spread around the school. Finn's not the babies father. Puck is.*
*Fin comes storming into the rehearsal room where the entire are Glee club are standing practicing this weeks song, his face is bright red with anger and tears are streaming down his face*
"How the hell could you do that to me?" Finn said screaming at Quinn
The entire room stops and stares at Finn and Quinn, suddenly feeling uncomfortable
"Why didn't you tell me?" Finn continues to scream at Quinn. She just stands there, motionless.
"What is he talking about?" Rose asks quietly to Kurt
At that moment, Puck walks forward taking a stand next you Quinn
"If you're gonna shout at anyone, shout at me." Puck says to Finn
"You're not even worth it. Both of you! I hope you and your little family are very happy together!" Finn says before turning and walking to the door. "Oh and Rose," he says turning round, "yea, he's not the good guy I told you he was I guess, hope you're ready to be a step-mom", Finn turns and storms out leaving Rose standing completely motionless, trying to understand what had just happened.
"Rose" Puck said moving towards her
"No!" She says flinching away from him, turning her back she walks over to the chairs and sits down on one of them
The rest of the Glee club continue to stand still, not knowing what to do. Rachel is suddenly flooded with guilt, as it was her that told everyone the truth about the baby. Quinn walks out the room, followed by Santana and Brittany. The rest of the club collect their belongings and head to class. In silence.
Puck slowly walks over to where Rose is sitting and sits in the chair next to her. Not saying a word.
A few moments later Rose finally works up the courage to say something. "Is it really true?" she says wiping away her tears
"Yes." he replies looking at the floor
"Why did you lie to me?"
"I wasn't lying to you, I was lying to myself. I thought that if nobody knew I was the kid's dad, I wouldn't have to be. I thought, Quinn's gonna give it up anyway, I don't have to be a dad if we keep our mouths shut. But I've now learnt that the truth always has to come out eventually."
"You're right, it does." Rose says rising to her feet. "I can't be with a guy who has this much, this much, life." She struggles to find the words she's thinking.
"I understand" Puck stays sitting down.
Rose gently touches Puck's shoulder before collecting herself and walking out of the room. Leaving Puck alone with his thoughts.