The smell of Rachel Berry lingered into Pucks car and there was nothing he could do to get rid of it. From the moderately short ride from Berry's house to his own Puck tried to open the window to get rid of it, but when he let it down for almost two minutes he closed it again. It wasn't because as the smell started to fade he started to miss it, most definatley itely not. Just because the breeze was unwelcoming against he face.
"Fuck" He muttered. He didn't know why he felt so uncomfortable, so uneasy with Quinn moving in with Rachel. Just because his baby momma was moving in with his ex-girlfriend doesn't mean he should be worried, right?
Its not like Berry is a crazy psychopath and its not like Quinn is a moody Milf and it is totally unlikely that the only thing those to have in common is this BAMF and will probably not talk about Puck… yeah completely unlikely. It worried him, not in the cant stop thinking a bout it kind of way, because lets be honest he's not a pussy, but seriously what are the chances Berry and Quinn don't kill each other?
He allowed the thought to linger briefly but deep down he knew he had suggested it for a reason, he knew Rachel was a good choice for housing the homeless teenage baby momma. Though he doubted she did it often. Rachel cared, not about him, and not about Quinn, she generally just cared; for everyone. And for Drizzle.
The name left a bitter taste in his mouth, not just because the name itself was weird, but where it originated from. Finn named it…her Drizzle, Finn his ex-best friend who thought the child was his for a prolonged period of time. That was until Rachel fucking Berry decided to tell Finn the truth so she could be with him. How exactly did that work out? Well Quinn was homeless, Puck might have a broken rib, and Rachel still isn't dating Finn . Guess she screwed herself over like she did himself and Quinn. Yet he couldn't be mad at Rachel. Not since she came to his house the next day with a batch of straight out of the oven "I'm Sorry" sugar cookies.
So, beyond forgiving Rachel, he'd stuck with calling Quinn's baby, (his baby) Drizzle because to be honest, Finn was the only one he knew who had put any thought into the babies name. And at the moment, he was completely out of the baby's life and anyone who had to do with it life. And that included anyone in glee, on the football team. Anything. Anyone who affiliated themselves with Quinn or Puck were dead to Finn. Which, Puck assumed was why everyone avoided Puck like the plague. Sure it was okay when every knew except Finn, but now that he's included in the loop he most be avoided.
Still he regretted it, and right now Drizzle was the only name option there was. Why? Because Finn was the only one who was okay with the thought of having a child. He was the only who actually thought beyond Quinn's balloon belly and thought of what was due next. When Drizzle was born. And that was the one time he will admit that Finn was more of a man then him, because this baby cared him shitless.
And if you ever tell anyone he said that, Jacob Ben-Israeli will have a new dumpster buddy.
When Puck finally reached his home, he parked his truck, and entered the house as the door slammed itself behind him. "Noah," His sister said running and hugging him at the knees.
"Hey Sarah," He said holding in a frustrated muffle. He had no problems being affectionate towards his sister, (behind closed doors of course) but right know he just emotionally drained, and didn't want to put up with anything.
"I'm going to bed," He sighed as his sister nodded an watched him descend towards his bed room.
Finally, Puck fell asleep dreaming he was holding his baby girl in his arm.
"Hey Quinn," Rachel smiled as she left the bathroom in the morning, allowing her pregnant housemate and new friend to enter after her.
"Morning Rachel," Quinn said smiling as she chewed on a pickle.
"That's gross," Rachel stated, as Quinn eyes drew closed and stated.
"I'm pregnant,"
"I'm aware Quinn I was kidding," Rachel smiled as Quinn slowly smiled with her. "So," Rachel smiled. "You ready for school?"
"Yeah," Quinn sighed straightening out the dress she was wearing.
"You look very pretty Quinn," Rachel smiled at her pregnant friend. Even in her pregnant state Quinn's Blonde hair still had a brilliant shine, Her smile still perfect and her eyes still shimmered.
"oh gosh," Said sarcastically "I am fat!" She said her eyes watering.
"Oh Quinn," Rachel said pulling her friend into a hug, "You will always be beautiful, and with parents like you and Puck, your baby is going to be a stunner," Rachel laughed.
Quinn smiled and nodded in agreement. "You know Rachel, you just admitted you think Puck is hot," Quinn laughed.
Rachel couldn't help but smile at Quinn's juvenile behaviour, "Of course I think he is good looking we did date for a period,"
"What exactly happened there?" Quinn asked.
"I think we were just in love with different people," I stated as her smile faded.
"Nope, Puck thought he loved me, not really he just loves the baby, and I'm carrying it,"
"Quinn, don't say that," Rachel said reaching for Quinn's hand.
"No no," Quinn said, "We both know it's true and i except that," Rachel started to open her mouth to argue but Quinn cut her off. "Please Rachel? Let's just drop it okay?" She asked and Rachel just nodded in agreement.
"So, how about i give you a lift to school?" Rachel said smiling.
"Obviously!" Quinn stated, "Were you really expecting me to walk Rachel? I'm pregnant!" Quinn exclaimed, and both teens laughed. And for a short period of time, while the two girls drove to school both singing along to the various songs playing on the radio all of their lives drama was forgotten and for those moments, they were just two friends enjoying each others company.
Of course all that changed when the two stepped out of Rachel's Prius and everyone seemed to stare at the uncanny pair. Rachel muttered about the teenagers immaturity when they passed a group of Cherrios who threw profanities at the pregnant teen. Rachel roped an arm around Quinn's shoulders as she heard her sob, and whispered quietly, "Their jealous Quinn they always have been," and led her away from the spying eye of the students at McKinley.
Rachel tried her hardest to calm Quinn down as she led her into the choir room, as Quinn went from hurt to outraged. "How dare they!" She spat. "They just think they know everything about everyone, don't they get it? Don't they understand that, that shit hurts sometimes?" She screamed, and then the pools started to flow. "God i used to be just like them," She sobbed. "I thought i was so much better then everyone, that i was perfect," She sighed and when the finally entered the choir room she sat on the piano bench and rested her head on the keys.
"Quinn no one is perfect, but that doesn't mean you weren't and still aren't an amazing person," Rachel said.
"Please Rach," Quinn sighed and due to the sad look in her eyes Rachel didn't bother to point out Quinn had used a nickname for her.
"Things will get better Quinn i feel it, now let's get out of here and show McKinley High that just because you put a baby in Quinn Fabray does not mean the fire is gone," Rachel said with a smile as Quinn laughed at the cheesy analogy and the teens made their way to first period.
The rest of the school day had gone uneventfully the only notable thing would be when Puck joined Rachel and Quinn on the foyer at lunch. But finally it was time for Glee, and Rachel knew it was exactly what Quinn needed, and dreaded the most. Rachel and Quinn walked side by side into the choir room after school, and sat in an excluded corner from the rest of the glee club who all tried their hardest to avoid Quinn's eyes, and catch Rachel's only to throw her a dirty look. "Is there a problem?" Rachel finally said annoyed of the giant elephant in the room that grew even larger when Puck entered the room.
"Rachel" Mr. Schuster said when he entered the Choir room. "I don't think now is the best time," He said awkwardly staring at everyone in the room.
"Really?" Rachel said challenging him. "Because i'm pretty sure this is the perfect time," She said getting up from her seat and staring the club down. "So can someone explain to me what the fuck the giant problem is?" She almost shrieked it wasnt normal for Rachel to swear, but at times like this she thought it was necessary.
"Rachel," Finn said timidly, "I'm sure you know perfectly well what the problem is," he said looking over to the teen boy who sat alone in the corner. "He's the problem" Finn spat.
"Finn!" Mr. Schue gasped. As Finn just shrugged.
"Rachel i dont see how this is any of your business," Tina said awkwardly rubbing her arm.
"Oh, i think it is," Rachel laughed. "I think when the entire club turns their back on people in need due to a mistake it becomes everyone business," Rachel said anger boiling inside her. "Because that is exactly what happened," she said annoyed, "They made a mistake, we all make mistakes we realize it and move on, Tina you faked a stutter, Kurt is gay, Mercedes is a diva," She said exhaling. "These are all things each and everyone of us thought we'd never get over but we did and every time we moved past these things we were stronger as a group and as friends so why is that changing now?" Rachel said pleading for forgiveness that wouldn't even have been directed at her.
"Mistakes don't lead to cheating on your boyfriend with his befriend and lying to the entire group," Finn said anger boiling through him, he didnt understand why Rachel was taking their side in this.
Rachel then laughed,out loud and mockingly at Finns thoughts. "They didn't lie to the entire group, if anything the entire group lied to you," Rachel yelled. And as she did everyone in the groups eyes widened knowing what was coming next. "They knew Finn," she stated. "Take a look at everyone in this room and realize that they knew and they didnt tell you," She said bitterly. "They didnt even tell me because they knew i would tell you," She stated.
"Umm, with the exception of me," Said the forgotten Spanish teacher in the back of the room, and Rachel waved him off to continue.
"Don't you see, they all lied to you just as much as the two you supposedly hate did?" She asked. "But of course, they are all to insecure an self-centered to admit that they knew to get on the bad side of Finn Hudson," she spat. before finally taking a seat and allowed the choir room to erupt into an uproar apposing Rachel's thoughts.
"Is it true?" Finn finally asked when the room settled down.
"Finn," Kurt pleaded.
"Just stop Kurt, answer my question, is it true?" And all Kurt could do was nod silently guilt eating at him.
It was then that the room fell silent, the buzz of tension filled everyones ears and no one knew what to do next.
"Mr. Schue," The delicate voice of Quinn's being heard for the first time throughout the whole exchange.
"Yes Quinn?" He asked.
"I, um have something i want to say to everyone," She said making eye contact with only the floor.
"Go ahead Quinn the floor is yours," he said becking Quinn to the center of the room, and she made her way with Rachel shortly behind her setting the stool for her to sit.
"First i want to say that even though i'm sure it has no credibility to any of you right now, I am sorry," She said hanging her head in self disappointment. "I never meant for this to happen, i never wanted my actions to turn us all against each other like this and even though i can't change anything as much as i wish i could I've learned that the descions we've all made have all been made for a reason and now we just have to wait for the outcome," Quinn was quite self conscience at this point but decided to continue.
"I was kicked out of my house," Quinn said awkwardly, and she then saw worry flash across Brittney and Santana, her ex-best friends faces. "And when Finn found out the truth, i moved out of there as quickly as possible, i didnt even want to look at Mrs. Hudson. I wouldn't be able to look at because i hurt her so much," Quinn said tears adding to her eyes. "And i couldn't help how disappointed i felt when I realized i was hurting everyone who cared about me," She sighed. "Then Rachel offered me a place to stay," She said throwing a smile to her friend. "And i learned a lot, I learned that sometimes a gay dad can be the best mom anyone could have asked for," She said and even got a couple of Chuckles from that and a supportive smile from Rachel. "The Berry's also made me realize that even in the toughest times their are always ways to escape it," She said smiling. "And those ways usually include music," She said getting up and reaching for a guitar before handing it to Artie. "Do you mind?" She asked.
"No, of course not," He said giving her a soft smile, "What song?" He asked as she whispered the song title to him. "I have the sheet music if you need it," She said.
"No, i don't," He said and Quinn couldn't help but smile at that.
"Okay perfect" Quinn whispered to herself as she made her way to her stool where Artie joined her my her side.
Artie quickly counted in, then started started the intro.
I scraped my knees while I was praying
And found a demon in my safest haven
Seems like it's getting harder to believe in anything
Than just to get lost in all my selfish thoughts
I wanna know what it'd be like
To find perfection in my pride
To see nothing in the light
I'll turn it off, in all my spite
In all my spite, I'll turn it off
It instantly made Quinn feel less alone that she had Artie was harmonizing with her, even if it was a short periods but she then knew she wasn't alone.
And the worst part is
Before it gets any better
We're headed for a cliff
And in the free fall
I will realize I'm better off
When I hit the bottom
Quinn tapped her foot silently as Artie continued the the guitar riff.
The tragedy, it seems unending
I'm watching everyone I looked up to break and bending
We're taking shortcuts and false solutions
Just to come out the hero
Well, I can see behind the curtain
(I can see it now)
The wheels are cranking, turning
It's all wrong, the way we're working
Towards a goal that's non-existent
It's not existent, but we just keep believing
And the worst part is
Before it gets any better
We're headed for a cliff
And in the free fall
I will realize I'm better off
When I hit the bottom
I wanna know what it'd be like
To find perfection in my pride
To see nothing in the light
I'll turn it off, in all my spite
In all my spite, I'll turn it off
Just turn it off
Again, again, again
And the worst part is
Before it gets any better
We're headed for a cliff
And in the free fall
I will realize I'm better off
When I hit the bottom
And the worst part is
Before it gets any better
We're headed for a cliff
And in the free fall
I will realize I'm better off
When I hit the bottom
And when she finished, the entire club, started awkwardly, then followed in Rachel's steps as she reached up and hugged her pregnant, all. All except Finn who sat bitterly. She knew all wasnt forgiven between the huddled group of teens, and probably wouldn't be for a while, but it was off to a good start.
A/N so this is by far the longest chapter i have written in a while but, I hope you guys liked it. Was it what you were expecting? Do you want more less? Let me know through...
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