"You've got it, Berry. A month of training for Sectionals and learning football with your stud of a boyfriend, you're body is looking hot." Puck said.
Rachel tugged on Pucks training jersey. "Well thank you, Noah."
Puck flexes his arms in his wife beater tank top and shorts. "Go long."
He smiled as he watched Rachel nod and start to run away from him. He threw the ball into her arms. "I caught it! Noah! Did you see that? I caught it!" Rachel threw the ball to the ground, jumping up and down.
Puck grinned and ran at her, tackling her small figure to the ground. He made sure not to crush her while he pinned her against the grass. "I've taught my girl well."
Rachel blushed. "Yes, yes you have. Now we must get back to my house before were late for school. I can't possibly wear this-"
Puck stood up and brought Rachel with him. "Sure you can, you look hot."
Rachel's cheeks flooded with red. "Noah, it's see through."
"Rach, you've got a tank top underneath. And with her jeans and converse, you look really smoking. I'm going to have to watch the guys and make sure they stay off you."
Rachel pursed her lips. "I guess it will be okay, for one day."
Puck grinned and slung his arm over her shoulder. "Let's get out of here, babe."
Puck pulled Rachel into the glee room. "Noah, I'm still not sure."
"Rachel, you look fine." Puck said. "Come in."
Puck led them to their seats, Rachel getting confused looks at her.
Mr. Shue started the class, saying that they'll have to have a bake sale for a special bus for Artie. This was totally fine with him, knowing that Rachel would look hot in an apron.
When glee club was over, Rachel went to talk with Mercedes and Kurt. He stood up to go over there but was yanked to the side.
"Puck," Quinn said. "We need to talk."
Puck rolled his eyes. "Alright Fabray, what?"
"I need some money," Quinn said
"Isn't that Finn's job?" Puck snorted
"Do you see Finn here? No, you don't. I'm asking you."
Puck groaned, she knew he was going to give in to her. "Fine."
"You haven't told Berry have you?"Quinn asked. "Because if you tell her, she'll go straight to Finn, then we'll both lose something. And that wouldn't make me very happy."
Puck shook his head. "No."
"I'm proud of you, Noah. These cupcakes are looking amazing." Rachel stated. "I never knew you could cook."
Puck smirked. "Theres a few things you don't know about me, babe."
Rachel smiled and tied a apron around her waist.
Puck didn't know how to cook at all until his mom taught him. As far as anybody knew, he made fun of the suckers that still baked with his mom.
He knew that if the bake sell went successful because of him, Quinn would look at him differently. Maybe that could prove that he'd be a good dad.
"Noah?" Rachel asked.
Puck snapped from his thoughts. "Yeah?"
"Are you okay?" Rachel asked, "lately, you seem like your in deep thought. Just like a few moments ago. Anything you want to tell me?"
Puck's eyes darted down. He couldn't tell Rachel about Quinn and the baby. He would just lose her, and all of his chances of ever being a father to his baby.
"It's just, I'm nervous for your diva off thing with Kurt." Puck said.
Rachel placed her hands on her hips. "You think Kurt's going to beat me?"
Puck shook his head,"No..."
"He's a male, Noah. Despite what some may think, theres no possible way he'd reach the high F like a female can."
Puck smiled. "I don't know why I'm nervous, I know you'll do great."
Rachel grinned. "Thank you, Noah. Now, lets finish these cupcakes."
-Sectionals
Rachel looped her arm through Pucks. "You did a great job last week, with the bake sale."
Puck looked down at Rachel. "Thanks, babe."
Rachel noticed the icy glare from Quinn when she walked by into the glee room. "What's wrong with her?"
"Who? Quinn? Nothing. I don't think." Puck said.
"I still don't think she likes me." Rachel mumbled.
"Who cares about her, we've got to rehearse. Puck placed both his hands on either side of her face and shook her head gently. "Gotcha head in the game babe?"
Rachel smiled and nodded, Puck walked over to his place while she did the same. Mr. Shue started the music.
They all started dancing, Rachel and Finn singing their solos. Rachel saw in the corner of her eye Quinn slip and fall; Puck and Finn both rushing to her side.
"Is it the baby? Is it coming? Finn asked
"I think we're supposed to get hot towels." Puck said.
"Would you both just shut up?" Quinn spat." There's, like, sweat on the floor. I slipped, okay? I'm fine!"
Rachel eyed the back of Puck. "What was that all about?" Rachel asked Puck when he walked back over.
Puck shook his head. "It was nothing. Just trying to help."
He walked back to his place while Finn and Quinn readjusted themselves.
Rachel rubbed her arm, getting a strange feeling in her stomach. She shook it off and started all over again.
"Can I ask you all something?" Rachel asked , walking into the choir room.
Kurt adjusted his shoulder bag. "Sure, Rach. What's on that lovely mind of yours?"
"Do any of you think it was odd of Puck to go rushing to Quinn's side yesterday at rehearsals?
Mercedes looked at Kurt. "No, I mean, Finn's his best friend. I'm sure he was just trying to help out."
"That's what he said, but I just keep getting this feeling that it's something else. Like something major."
Tina, Artie, and Mercedes headed for the door. "I'm sure it was nothing, Rach."
Kurt walked over to Rachel and placed his hand on her shoulder. "Chill out Rachel. Every things smooth. I'm sure it's just pre sectionals nerves."
Rachel smiled and nodded. "Your right."
She walked out of the room. Kurt picked up his phone and dialed Mercedes number. "Girl, we've got to keep Rachel from finding out. Not only would it screw up are chances at Sectionals and ruin Quinn's life, but I really don't feel like being pounded by Puck either. Get the word out. Stay away from Rachel."
Later on that day
She was not expecting this.
Rachel walked into the glee room to find Finn on top of Puck, punching him in the face, over and over.
"Finn!" Rachel exclaimed. She saw Quinn crying in the background.
Rachel ran up next to Kurt and Mercedes. "Finn!"
Mr. Shue walked in next. "Knock it off! Get off! Get off! Hey!"
Mr. Shue separated the two. "Tell the truth!" Finn shouted
"Punk just walked in and sucker punched me." Puck yelled. "Don't play dumb- you're too freaking dumb to play dumb."
"Noah…" Rachel whispered.
"Come on!"Mr. Shue exclaimed
"Who told you this, Finn?" Quinn sobbed
"Obviously, it was Rachel" Kurt said.
"What? I didn't do anything. I have no idea what is going on here." Rachel defended
"No, It was some cheerleader in the hall gossiping. But I want to hear it from you. I want to hear it from both of you!"
"Finn, just calm down." Mr. Shue started. Rachel moved over to Puck, grabbing his arm. "Are you okay?" She whispered. Puck looked down at her and nodded.
"No! They're both lying to me!" Finn yelled. "Is it true? Just tell me- is it true?" Finn asked
"Yes." Quinn stammered. "Puck is the father."
Rachel's eyes widened and her throat went dry. "Wha-wha-what?"
"Puck is the father of my baby." Quinn sobbed.
Rachel let go of Puck's arm, her lower lip trembling.
"Screw this. I'm done with you. I'm done with... I'm done with all of you!" Finn kicked over a chair and stormed out.
Rachel covered her mouth. "Noah… why didn't you tell me?"
Puck looked at Rachel. "Rach-"
He reached out for her, but Rachel pushed his hands away, sobbing out the door. "Please, don't Noah."
Puck watched her leave, Quinn sobbed louder in the background.
He stormed out of the room, looking for Rachel. "Rach! Rachel! Come on! Slow down."
Rachel turned around, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Please tell me that was just some sick joke."
Puck caught up to Rachel. "I wish I could."
"Why did you tell me?" Rachel sobbed. "I thought we were closer than this."
"Rach-" Puck said
"Is it that you couldn't trust me? Or did you just want to hurt me?" Rachel said
Puck's eyes widened. "No, Rachel, Quinn didn't want me to say anything. She won't even let me be apart of the baby's life. She wanted Finn."
Rachel started crying harder. "Noah-"
Puck couldn't stand it anymore. He pulled Rachel into the tightest hug he'd ever given anybody. "I love you, Rachel."
Rachel pulled away. "No, that's not fair."
Puck looked into her eyes. "But that's how I feel."
"I need some time to think." Rachel said, rubbing her arm.
Puck watched as Rachel darted down the hall way away from him.
Hey, sorry for that. But trust me, i'm a full on Puckleberry lover so they will get together sometime later. I'll give you that.
The next chapter will be the episode after Sectionals.
And here comes...
Jesse St. James.
