AN- You guys are amazing! I loved all your reviews (: So glad you are liking it so far. Feel free to make any suggestions at all! Here is chapter two.
I don't own Glee.
Today has definitely been good. I found out Noah was in a few of my classes. I have only been hit on a few times by Dave Karovsky, too. I am so sick of his little crush. He and Jew fro are wearing me down. It has been three years, get over it boys! The girls and I had cheer practice now. It is one of my favorite parts of the days because I get to hang with the girls and watch our favorite guys play football. I get to see Puck again, so that is a definite plus.
I don't think I have ever liked a guy this much, this quickly. I mean of course he is gorgeous, but he is funny too. Plus he is totally badass, which is so hot. The girls could all tell that I was into him. They are worried though because they saw Puck flirting with some other girls. I have had some bad relationships which usually ended in the guy cheating on me. The good relationships I had now have moved on.
"Rach, Puck was in my last period class. He was asking about you. Though he was also flirting with a few other cheerios so you may have competition." Britt says as we walk out onto the field.
"Please, Rachel is the only competition. He is already into her and he just met her. Besides, it's not like Rach doesn't flirt with every guy she says either." Santana says smirking slightly.
"Yeah, and besides we all know Rach is hotter than any of the other girls." Quinn says linking her arm in mine. I smile at my best friends.
"I don't mind, he can flirt all he want. I don't want to be controlling and possessive, hello that is so unattractive." I say to the girls and they all agree.
"Lopez, Fabray, Berry, and Smith hurry up and start conditioning the girls." We heard Coach Sylvester yell before walking off.
"Alright girls here is what we are going to do. Run for five minutes and throw 10 standing backs (back flip), and then repeat 4 times. Go" Quinn said. (AN- we have to do this at cheer all the time, it's terrible.) The girls and I got started and made sure everyone did it right. "Danielle, Amber, Katelyn, and Jessica line up and redo all the standing backs you missed." I tell the girls.
After thirty minutes of conditioning we made them get into their stunt groups. "Alright Maria I want you to do a star double basket. Amy keep it simple with a toe basket, and Carrie do a back flip basket. Taylor and Katherine work on stretch double downs." Santana says. (AN- I will explain these if you ask haha)
"While they are doing that, Lexie and Courtney, I want to see perfect Arabian to fulls. " Britt says.
An hour later and coach yelled at us to be better but she walked away without working us anymore so all in all a good practice. We looked over to the boys practicing and saw them laughing and talking to Puck. I was glad that he is fitting in with all my friends. He glanced over and gave me a smile so I winked back.
"Let's head over and see the guys." Quinn says and we all follow.
"Hey studs." Santana says and we all smile.
"Hey girls, Rach by the way Josh over there was asking about you earlier." Matt says laughing. Josh was my ex, it was going good until he decided to try and hook up with the girls and slept with a few girls on the team. Idiot. I did, however, not miss the glare Puck gave him.
"Well sucks that he no longer has the right to even look at her. God, what a tool." Quinn says.
"Like we all know I'm hot but I'd never do that to Rach. Seriously, what did he think he could accomplish by trying to get with all of us. Like we weren't going to tell each other." San says.
"Whoa, what the hell happened?" Puck asks and the girls all started explaining at once.
"Girls, chill I can explain. I dated him last year and he was a jackass and decided to try and hook up with the girls and then slept with like half of the cheerios. Over it now, but he seems to not be." I explain.
"Sounds like a real tool." He says quietly.
"Okay guys, we have like 5 minutes until glee so let's go." I say excitedly. I always loved glee practices.
"Glee? What the hell is that?" I hear Noah ask.
"It's show choir. We all sing and dance. Rach and Finn here are the leads." Mike explains.
"It sounds lame but it's actually pretty fun. Besides this gives us time to show Kurt our outfits for Friday." Santana says.
"Oh yeah! I forgot we had to show him. Good thing we took pictures. B, Q did you find outfits?" I ask and they both nod.
"Okay first, you all sing? And who the hell is Kurt? Also, why would he care what you wear?" Puck asks confused as we all chuckle. We saw Puck walk behind him and laughed a little.
"Oh I would be Kurt, local fashionista. Yes, sexy, we all sing. I have to approve the outfits so the girls look incredible at the parties. Though not as hot as me. You must be the sexy man the girls have been talking about. Puck, right?" Puck looked so uncomfortable, it was hilarious. I laughed a little and he shot me a glare and a laughed a little more.
"Um, yeah. Hi." Puck looked a little scared. We all laughed including Kurt who told us to meet him in the choir room and walked off. We laughed harder and he looked annoyed. "Dude, shut up! He kinda freaks me out, no lie."
I chuckle and he smiles at me, "Kurt is definitely a character. Alright guys we really need to get to Glee. Puck, you should join. I mean I know your thinking singing can't be cool but it's actually fun. Plus, Shue is like the best and the other kids are really cool. Oh and Rachel here is the captain so of course that's always good. Girl got us in a commercial last year, not really sure how." Mike says and the girls and I laugh remembering that day.
"I actually do sing and play the guitar, I'm pretty good. I'll think about joining, especially if Rachel is the captain." He winks at me.
"You could probably come sit in on practice today. I mean if you don't have any other plans." I say.
"I would, but I have to pick up my little sister pretty soon and watch her until my mom gets home. Rain check, though?" I smile at him and nod. He watches his little sister, how adorable.
"Alright I'll see you guys later." He says and winks at me before leaving. The girls and I all squeal when he was far enough away.
"Rach he is so into you." Britt says and the other girls all nod.
"Yeah, well Rach we should actually tell you something. Dude is kind of a player. We talked to him this morning and he said he never did relationships. I'm sorry, but you should know that he is into you, a lot." Matt says as we all start walking to glee. I see the girls all look at me but honestly I'm fine.
"That's bullshit, he can become a relationship guy for her." Quinn says and the girls nod.
"Girls it's fine, I'm fine. Yes, I like him but let's just see where this goes. If I see it ending badly I'll stop pursuing him, okay? Besides, if he is a player then he is like every other guy in this school except you three. So it's really not a big deal." I tell all of them and they all nod.
"Okay fine but if he screws you over we are kicking his ass." Finn says and the other guys agree. We walk into the choir room and wave to the others.
"Thanks, guys but I'll be fine. Now let's practice." I say smiling.
Glee practice went well. Kurt approved all of our outfits and even gave us suggestions for next week. We all made plans to meet at H&M on Saturday. We even got Tina to agree. Tina was a little shy, so we always included her in hopes that she would open up to us. Mercedes was of course all over this shopping trip.
As I got home I made quick dinner and finished homework. I sat down to watch idol. I talked to the girls on the phone and by 11 p.m. I was exhausted. I went upstairs and went straight to bed. That night I dreamed of Puck. It wasn't anything too bad, I just dreamed he was in my house watching TV with me and hanging out. In the dream he kissed me but then I woke up to my alarm. "Damnit, that had to be a dream." I mumble and I head to the shower and get ready for the day.
I texted Q and told her I would pick her up today. San and Britt said they were going to take San's car and so I headed into my range rover and headed to Quinn's.
"Hey Rach! I made you a new CD. I swear I could not sleep last night, Finn and I talked for like 3 hours and he fell asleep on the phone but I just couldn't sleep."
"Hey Quinnie, and thanks! Remind me to buy you sleeping pills later." I say and she chuckles. I put in the CD and blast Ke$ha's Blah, Blah, Blah. We sing along laughing.
The rest of the day went pretty well. I saw Puck a few times and that went great. As I headed to the auditorium during my free period I passed Karovsky and groaned.
"Hello there, Miss Berry. Looking good as always. So tell me, Friday night you finally going to let me hit that." He said winking at me.
"Oh totally, Dave. Then when you wake up from your fantasy land be sure to never talk to me again so it will be realistic. Keep dreaming but be sure to remember one thing: even the dream version of me would never hook up with you." I say walking away.
As I get into the auditorium I walked straight up the piano. I started playing a little and decided to sing.
Someone once told me that you have to choose So what if it hurts me?
What you win or lose
You can't have everything
Don't you take chances
Might feel the pain
Don't you love in vain
Cause love won't set you free
I can't stand by the side
And watch this life pass me by
So unhappy
But safe as could be
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
Cause i'm just trying to be happy, yeah
Just wanna be happy, yeah
Holding on tightly So what if it hurts me? So any turns that I can't see, So what if it hurts me? I just wanna be happy
Just can't let it go
Just trying to play my role
Slowly disappear, ohh
But all these days, they feel like they're the same
Just different faces, different names
Get me out of here
I can't stand by your side, ohh no
And watch this life pass me by, pass me by
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
Cause i'm just trying to be happy, ohh, happy, ohh
like I'm a stranger on this road
But don't say victim
Don't say anything
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground
I gotta find my place
I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
Ohh, yeah, happy, ohh, happy
I just wanna be, ohh
I just wanna be happy
Ohh, happy
I finished and smiled a little. I heard someone clap and I jumped a little. I looked up and saw Puck smiling at me.
"Sorry to scare you, I was skipping math and I heard someone singing in here. You are damn good. Not that I am surprised though." He said smiling.
"It's fine and thanks. I was just playing around. So when am I going to hear you sing."
"Well, I am free after school today if you have a glee practice."
"We do actually, oh and if you want to join you will have to audition. I could help you with a song choice, if you would like."
"That would be nice but I think I have a song in mind. Play something else for me." I laugh a little.
"Okay, I'm not sure if you are a country music fan but I absolutely love this song." I walk over and grab a guitar from the band's instruments.
She grew up on the side of the road Steady as a preacher There's a wild, wild whisper Get caught in the race of this crazy life There's a wild, wild whisper Gone for so long now There's a wild wild whisper
Where the church bells ring
And strong love grows
She grew up good
She grew up slow
Like American honey
Free as a weed
Couldn't wait to get going
But wasn't quite ready to leave
So innocent, pure and sweet
American honey
Blowin' in the wind
Callin' out my name
Like a long lost friend
Oh, I miss those days
As the years go by
Oh, nothin' sweeter than summertime
And American honey
Tryin' to be everything
Can make you lose your mind
I just wanna go back in time
To American honey
Blowin' in the wind
Callin' out my name
Like a long lost friend
Oh, I miss those days
As the years go by
Oh, nothin' sweeter than summertime
And American honey
I gotta get back to her somehow
To American honey
Blowin' in the wind
Callin' out my name
Like a long lost friend
Oh, I miss those days
As the years go by
Nothin' sweeter than summertime
And American honey
And American honey
"Wow, that song was pretty good. I didn't know you could play guitar."
"Yeah, my daddy gave me lessons growing up. He and dad have always stressed the importance of music."
"Wait, dad and daddy? As in two dads?" I laugh a little
"Yeah, my dad's are gay. They had a surrogate mother have me and then they raised me. They are really great. What about your family, you mentioned a little sister." I say smiling.
"That's awesome. Yeah, Sarah is 8 and a little brat but she is kind of cool. My mom works a lot so I kind of raised her I guess." I see he looks a little mad.
"No dad?" I see him tense more.
"He, um, left. He ran off when I was about 7." He said looking down.
"Oh, god I am so sorry."
"Its fine, my mom was pretty torn up about it but she is strong. I helped her with my sister and work. That's why we moved here actually. She got transferred to the hospital here and so we decided it would be best. Sarah wasn't too happy but she's adjusting."
"What about you? How do you like Lima? You know, your mom sounds like an excellent woman." I say smiling.
"She is and I like Lima fine. Definitely very small but the people aren't so bad. Besides, Lima has you in it so I am definitely not complaining." He winks at me.
"Well that's good because Lima is a whole hell of a lot better with you here." I say flirting back.
"Oh by the way, now any good temples near here. We are Jewish and my mom does not have time to find a Synagogue." (AN- I'm catholic so I'm not clear on Jewish traditions. My best friend is Jewish but she isn't really a practicing Jew. Plus I have gone to catholic school my whole life so that's all I have really been exposed to.)
"You're Jewish? So am I! I'll help you out. Thank god there is another Jew. The only other Jew in this school is Jacob Ben Israel and he is creepy." I say smiling.
"Sounds good, and Jew fro? That boy is seriously messed up." I laugh a little. I hear the bell ring and smile a little.
"Well Noah Puckerman, are you ready for Glee?" I ask as he helps me up.
"Yeah, I am Berry. Let's go." We laugh and talk more on the way to Glee.
"Hey Mr. Schuester, this is Noah Puckerman. He may be interested in joining glee so can he sit in for today." He nods and shakes Puck's hand.
"Sure Rach. Why don't you sing something for us Noah?"
"I actually go by Puck and um sure I guess. Can I borrow the guitar?" I see Mr. Schuester nod.
"Okay this song is from a Jewish icon." He starts singing Sweet Caroline and we all join in. After he was done we all stood up and clapped. He has an incredible voice! He may even replace Finn as the lead. I was excited and the girls all looked at me smiling wider. They know that I always fall for a good voice.
"That was great, Puck! You welcome to join anytime." Schuester says. "Alright everyone, run through Don't Stop Believing and we are done for the day.
After practice I said bye to the girls and told them I would call them that night and then ran to Puck.
"Noah! That was incredible, I had no idea you were that good." I say smiling. He laughs a little.
"Thanks, Rach. Hey, do you want to get out of here?" I smile.
"Sure, what did you have in mind?"
"I actually have to go pick up my sister and start dinner. Any way you will up to joining?"
"Oh totally, besides company would be nice. My dad's are gone until Saturday. Here I'll follow you." I say as we reach my car.
"Okay, my truck is over there. Wait what is your number in case you get lost." I entered my number in his phone and he texted me his. I smile and get in my car.
We drive into a cute neighborhood about 3 minutes away. He pulls into a driveway and I pull over. He gets out of the car and comes over to my window.
"Hey I'm just going to grab her and be right out."
"Okay." He runs into the house and a few minutes later he comes out with a cute little girl. I smile as he helps her into the truck and follow him out of the neighborhood. As we reach, what I assume to be his house, I pull over and get cut the engine. I get out of the car and see him helping his sister out. The little girl runs over to me.
"You must be Rachel, I'm Sarah. Noah told me all about you, he was right you are super pretty. He says you can sing too! That is so cool! You have to sing for me sometime." She says quickly.
"Hi Sarah, I have heard about you too. Thank you sweetie, you are super pretty too. I would love to sing for you, but how about we head inside." I say and she smiles running inside.
"Sorry about that, she gets excited."
"She is adorable. So really pretty, huh?" I say smiling
"You're not the only one who only tells the truth." I smile and walk into the door.
"Rachel! Come watch Hannah Montana with me! Please!" I see Noah groan. "Sorry, she must like you though."
"It's totally fine, you go make dinner and I will entertain her." He smiles and walks into the kitchen. I watch Hannah Montana with Sarah while playing with her hair. I French braided it and sang to her a little.
"I like you, Rachel. You are so much nicer than all the other girls my brother used to date." I smile.
"I like you too; Sarah but your brother and I aren't dating."
"Well I think you should, he definitely likes you."
"Okay Sarah, stop scaring her. Dinner is ready." He says and she runs into the kitchen. "Sorry about her, she is intense. You are good with her though."
"Thanks and don't worry about it. Now let's eat dinner."
We ate and watched a movie with Sarah. He put her to bed and I promised her I would visit again. We went back downstairs and started homework.
"Sorry we didn't do anything fun."
"It was fun. It must be nice having a sibling."
"It gets annoying sometimes but she is great. Being an only child would be kind of cool."
"It gets lonely especially because my dad's travel a lot but I don't mind it. Plus the girls are all like my sisters." I say smiling.
"The guys all act like protective older brothers I noticed. They told me if I hurt you they would kill me and make it look like an accident."
"Yeah they are like that, sorry. I guess after a few bad relationships they just don't want to see me hurt."
"Bad relationships, huh?"
"Yeah, pretty much all the past guys I've been with bar Matt and Finn have cheated."
"Okay one; they are complete idiots because no guy should ever cheat on you and two, Matt and Finn?"
"Yeah, I dated them a few years ago. Only for a few weeks until I realized they were like my brothers. Quinn and Finn dated right after and Santana and Matt just started dating not too long ago."
"Huh, that's a little weird but cool. I mean it though, I don't do girlfriend and I am smart enough to know that you are the kind of girl that shouldn't be cheated on."
"Thanks, no relationships?"
"Not really, I more hook up with girls I guess. I guess I'm not much of a commitment guy. Though if the right girl is there then maybe." He says smiling at me.
"The right girl? What's your definition of the right girl?" I say hoping I have a chance.
"Well right now I am thinking she is a brunette cheerio with an amazing voice. She may even be sitting on my coach next to me." I smile a little.
"Oh really, well this girl sounds like a keeper."
"She may just be." I smile and we both lean in. Our lips are about to touch when suddenly we hear a door open.
"Noah! I'm home." We jump apart and he groans. "In the living room!" He yells back.
A middle aged woman walks in. She looks a lot like Sarah and she is wearing scrubs. "Did you get your homework done? Oh! Hi, I didn't know we had company."
"Sorry Mrs. Puckerman, I am Rachel Berry. I am a friend of Noah's from school." I say smiling at her and shaking her hand.
"Rose Puckerman. You can call me Rose. It's nice to meet you."
"Mom, Rachel is going to help me find a temple. She is Jewish too."
"Oh you are! You must be Jake and Tyler's daughter. Your father Jake is a brain surgeon at the hospital I work at."
"Oh yeah! That's great. Well I really should be getting home. It was nice to meet you Rose, and Noah I will see you tomorrow." I gave him a quick hug and left. I got in my car and rushed home.
When I got home I showered and got into bed. I reached over for my phone and called the girls merging the calls.
"Hey Rach!" Quinn says.
"What did you and Puck do after school." Santana says and I can tell she is smirking.
"We actually just hung out with his sister at his house. Guys he said that I am the kind of girl he may enter a relationship with and we almost kissed."
"What! Rach that is awesome! Wait almost, why almost?" Britt says.
"Well his mom came home. But guys I'm freaking out a little. I really like him but what if he turns out to stop liking me. Or what if he was only saying that to hook up with me?"
"Rach, chill. We all know he likes you. It has only been two days and he already is so into you. Relax and see where it goes." Quinn says.
"Yeah just breathe. Quinn is right, plus it's only been two days." Santana says.
"Thanks guys, I think I'm going to go to bed. Night loves!" I say and they all say bye as I hung up.
I am halfway asleep when I hear my phone beep.
Tonight was fun. Sorry about the interruptions. You should know my mom is like in love with you. She is probably planning the wedding now. I like you, Rachel. That is weird because I usually only do hook ups. I know you are confused from earlier. How about we get to know each other a little better before we jump into a relationship?
Puck.
I smile and text back.
It was fun and no worries. I like your mom too and tell me all the details so I know when to be there ;) That sounds good, I'm not sure I would love jumping into a relationship right away anyway. I'm going to bed though, night!
He texted back quickly.
Sounds good. Night gorgeous.
An- Long chapter! Please read and review! Sorry about any mistakes. No beta and I know little about Judaism. Also sorry about all the cheer terms haha. I have been a cheerleader all my life so I write what I know but I will explain any of the terms if you would like (: The songs are also American Honey by Lady Antebellum and Happy by Leona Lewis.
