Puck's Good Side Chapter 2, a glee fanfic

Disclaimer: I don't own Glee or the songs in this chapter.

A/N: I know I only published the first chapter yestarday and I've only gotten one review but oh well. I know I rated this "M" and I am getting to it but I'm just going a little slow. It's coming. I promise.

It had been a few days since the incident with Finn. She would see him in the halls and he would look away. She wasn't sure if he was mad at her for what she said or if he was actually doing what she asked and leaving her alone.

Rachel trudged into Glee. Finn was sitting in a chair next to her usual spot and look up expectantly when she walked through the doorway. He silently begged her to sit next to him. He needed to be near Rachel. He hadn't talked to her all week and he didn't want to go all weekend without seeing her too.

She avoided his eyes and went to take the only other empty seat in the room. She settled into the chair in the back between Puck and Mike.

"What are you doing back here?" Puck leaned over slightly to whisper in her ear. They hadn't really talked since he had spent the night at her house last week. "I think your boyfriend is waiting for you."

"Shut up." Rachel whispered back.

"Alright. Does anybody have anything for sectionals?" Mr. Schue asked walking into the classroom.

"I have something." Quinn stood up. "I'm not sure if it will work for sectionals but I've been working on it all week."

"Go ahead." Mr. Schue smiled.

Quinn had decided to sing "A change would do you good" by Cheryl Crow with Mercedes and Tina in the background.

"What did you think?" Quinn turned, asking Mr. Schue.

"It was good, but like you said, I don't think it will work for sectionals." Mr. Schue told her. "Rachel? What did you think?"

Puck nudged Rachel slightly with his arm and she finally spoke up for the first time that week. "I think it was great. We should definitely consider it for sectionals." She nodded.

"…Okay." Mr. Schuester studied the girl. "Anybody else have anything?"

Rachel tuned out again. She didn't care what was going on. She couldn't stop thinking about Santana and Finn. Finn had told her many times that sex with Santana didn't mean anything to him, but the looks Santana kept giving her didn't make her feel any better.

Rachel finally snapped back to reality when everyone in the room started to leave. She was almost to the door when Mr. Schuester stopped her.

"Rachel? Can I talk to you?" He asked. She turned back to him and waited for him to continue. "You seem a little out of character. Is everything okay?"

"I'm fine. This entire time I have been in glee club everyone has pestered me to give up some of my solos and stop being so annoying. I'm trying to do that. You can't have it both ways Mr. Schuester." Rachel told him coldly but when she saw the concerned look on his face she looked down. "I'll have something prepared for Monday."

"Thanks, Rachel. You know we can't do this without you." Mr. Schuester smiled at her and watched her leave the room quietly.

"Hey Berry!" A girl's voice called to Rachel before she could get in the car.

"Quinn?" Rachel turned to see the blond cheerleader sprinting towards her.

"Thanks for what you said in glee. I know you were lying but still… thanks." Quinn smiled at her.

"I wasn't lying. You were really good." Rachel nodded looking over Quinn's shoulder to see Sam waiting for Quinn in his car. "Sam's waiting."

"He can wait a few more minutes." Quinn assured her. "Can I give you some advice?"

"Why?"

Quinn shrugged. "You were nice to me when I was a total bitch to you. I'm returning the favor so I don't feel like I owe you anything."

"Oh…" Rachel furrowed her brow.

"Santana's a bitch. She sleeps with everybody so don't take this personally. I know it probably won't make you feel any better but as much as Santana hates to admit it, she's really sorry. She'll never tell you to your face and if you ask her I will totally deny this conversation ever happened. I know Finn can really be dumb sometimes but he really thinks you hate him. I'm not saying you two should get back together or anything because you two really make me sick just looking at you, but maybe, just talk to him."

Quinn didn't wait for Rachel to say anything. She turned on her heels and started to walk away. "And Berry? This conversation never happened." Quinn shot Rachel a smile before jumping into Sam's car.

"I think this song is for sectionals." Rachel told the glee clubbers. "But I know I've been a little out of it recently so hopefully this will get all of us out of a rut. This song is a little more modern but I really thinkyou will like it. It's fun and upbeat and I know all of us will do great." Rachel walked around the room passing out the sheet music.

"Seriously?" Mercedes smiled. "There is no way you picked this song yourself!"

Rachel smiled in satisfaction as all the girls – minus Santana, who moved to sit beside Finn – stepped down to join her as she began the song. Puck smirked, knowing Rachel was finally getting back to normal and he definitely would enjoy seeing the look on Finn's face when he heard Rachel sing this.

I see you looking at me
Like I got something that's for you
And the way that you stare
Don't you dare
'Cause I'm not about to
Just give it all up to you
'Cause there are some things I won't do
And I'm not afraid to tell you
I don't ever want to leave you confused

The more you try
The less I buy it
And I don't have to think it through
You know if I'm into you

I don't need a man to make it happen
I get off being free
I don't need a man to make me feel good
I get off doing my thing
I don't need a ring around my finger
To make me feel complete
So let me break it down
I can get off when you ain't around
Oh!

Rachel made her way through the seats of boys running her hands over their chests as she moved onto the next one purposely skipping over Finn.

You know I got my own life
And I bought everything that's in it
So if you want to be with me
It ain't all about the bling you bringing
I want a love that's for real
And without that, no deal
And baby I don't need a hand
If it only wants to grab one thing

The more you try
The less I buy it
And I don't have to think it through
You know if I'm feeling you

She finally made her way over to Finn. He looked extremely nervous and Santana just looked annoyed but stood up anyway. Rachel smirked when Santana started singing the next part.

Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go

Rachel stepped towards Santana and Puck chuckled when Santana was forced back into her chair beside Finn.

I don't need a
I don't need a man, I don't
I don't need a man
I'll get me through
'Cause I know I'm fine
I feel brand new

I don't need a
I don't need a man, I don't
I don't need a man
I'll make it through
'Cause I know I'm fine
Without you!

I don't need a man. I'm over you
I don't need a man. I'm over you
I don't need a man
I'm without you
I'm over you

I don't need a man
I don't need a man
I don't need a man

Rachel smiled when she was done and the girls behind her laughed.

"That was good." Mercedes told Rachel.

"Thanks." Rachel smiled at all of them before taking her seat next to Puck again.

"That was kinda hot." He whispered over to her.

"That was great." Mr. Schuester clapped. "A lot of intensity, a lot of emotion. I don't think we'll do it for sectionals but at least Rachel's back."

"We were all a little worried there for a little bit. It's good to see our little diva back." Kurt laughed.

Puck walked up to Rachel's locker and stood waiting for her to get done talking to Mr. Schue. Puck needed to talk to her and he wanted to do it now.

She came out of the choir room smiling and walked over without really noticing Noah.

"You wanna go out sometime Berry?" He asked.

"What?" She asked turning to him to see if she had heard right.

"It's Friday and I thought you might like to hang out or something. We could go catch a movie and then have dinner at my place." He shrugged like it was no big deal.

"Are you asking me on a date?" Rachel asked trying not to smile.

"Hell no." He said quickly.

"You didn't have to get so defensive. I was just joking. I know a guy like you would never date a girl like me." Rachel couldn't hide the hurt on her face.

"Don't get your panties in a bunch Berry. My mom asked me to take you out and I'm only doing this to get her off my back." Puck told her.

"I don't need a pity date." Rachel shut her locker. "But if you're paying…"

"I'll pick you up at five. You better look hot." Puck smiled starting off down the hallway. "And try not to wear any stupid animal sweaters."

The song that Rachel sang was "I don't need a man" by The Pussycat Dolls. I don't own that song or the song Quinn sang. I'll try to get the next chapter up as soon as I can. This was kind of a filler chapter but the next chapter will have their "date".