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Summary: Despite him being a jock and her being a gleek, Noah Puckerman and Rachel Berry have been best friends forever. What happens when Puck makes a bet with Rachel that could change their friendship forever? Will she give in? Or will she play just as dirty as he does?
Rating: M for sexual themes, cursing, and probably more stuff.
Couple: Puckleberry, Fuinn, Asian squared, probably more later on.
Again thank you all so much for your reviews they are very appreciated and I hope you like this chapter!
XOXOX
As Rachel walked out to her car to go to school, she couldn't help but remember her dream from last night. It scared her a little more than she'd like to admit.
(Dream sequence)
She and Noah were walking an empty hallway at school. They were talking and joking around like they've been doing all their life. It made her feel infinite.
"You know I'm going to win this bet right?" He grins at her with her favorite smile of his and she feels like her heart could just explode and she laughs and shakes her head.
"I wouldn't be too sure about that if I were you. As you know it takes a lot to get me to admit defeat." She smiles and winks at him and he stops and looks at her with seductive smirk, his eyes were filled with lust that all Rachel wanted to do was be in his arms and never get out of them.
He starts moving closer to her as she moves backwards until her back was firmly pressed against the cold lockers. If it wasn't for the look on his face, she would complain about the lock pressing into her back. He leans in close to her, their bodies only inches apart. His hand slowly strokes her hair away from her neck making her shiver at the sensation.
"Why do you want to know if I want you so badly?" She whispered the question, barley be able to get the words out because of his closeness. They've been friends for years and he never was serious about anything sexual going on with them, why now?
He smiles softly before leaning in and placing a delicate kiss on her neck and then hovering over the spot causing her to tremble. His fingers were dancing over her bare arms and she had to concentrate on keeping herself up.
When he looks back in her eyes, she knows she's going to admit it. She's going to finally tells him she loves him. He clearly feels something for her too, he had to.
"I want you to want me so I can fuck you and then break your heart." He says so genuinely sweet that she almost thought she heard him wrong.
But she didn't.
(End Dream)
Noah wouldn't really be that cruel to her of all people would he? He cares about her; she knows he does. Could this really be some sick game to him?
Was he willing to risk her friendship just to win a bet?
XOXOX
The rest of the day to her was a big blur, she went to all her classes ready and prepared but she didn't give anything her full attention like she usually did. She was in a funk. A giant funk all because of a lousy dream.
She did run into Michael to make sure he was ready to give his performance today and he said he was. Good, hopefully he would get what he deserves and Tina was a good person for him. She was also happy she can start counting on him as a friend. Who knew, if Noah and her stopped talking she knew she wouldn't be completely abandoned.
"It just wouldn't be the same." She thinks grimly to herself.
As much as she didn't want to, she avoided Noah all day. When he did try and talk to her, she tried to act as normal as possible, but as usual he could see something was wrong. Before he could ask the bell rang and she was out of sight.
By the time Glee was starting, she was nervous to sing. Sure it was for Michael and she wanted him to have a happy ending, but she didn't want to be under Noah's gaze; the gaze that will make her spill her heart and soul out to him. Why did she have to have that stupid dream? She wouldn't be able to bare it if Noah left her, he was too important to her to lose over a bet a part of her wanted to lose anyway.
Maybe this bet wasn't a good idea.
When everyone came in and was seated, Mr. Schue asked if anyone was ready to perform and Mike and Rachel shared a look before Mike raised his hand.
"Mr. Schue if you don't mind I'm going to have Rach sing my song while I dance to it." He said strongly and the teacher was surprised he even did the assignment. Usually because Mike doesn't sing he doesn't participate in the song assignments unless it's a dance, but luckily this week he had something he wanted to say.
"Go for it Mike." He approved and moved to give the two room to perform.
Mike looks at everyone before taking a deep breath. He didn't particularly want to make a big public announcement but he wanted to show to Tina he was serious about her, so it was time to speak up.
"This song is for someone who I care about, someone who hopefully becomes more than a friend some day." His eyes moved to Tina who was smiling nervously waiting for what was going to be sung.
She's had a crush on Mike for awhile but was always afraid he wasn't interested. Everyone thought she still wanted Artie and while he was a nice guy he wasn't the best boy friend in the world. She felt like he was always trying to get her to be someone she wasn't. With Mike, she didn't feel that way.
Mike nods to Rachel and she smiles encouragingly as the music starts.
I'm starting to fashion an idea in my head
Where I would impress you
With every single word I said.
She sings softly, trying to appear as Michael does, shy and timid around everyone, especially Tina. She sees him twirl around gracefully. She always envied how smoothly he moved his body; he was truly an astonishing dancer.
Would come out insightful or brave or smooth or charming
And you'd want to clone me
She smiles as she sings the last line, knowing that no one would want to clone her not even Noah or her daddies, but someone (Tina) would hopefully wanna clone Mike. He dances around the front of the stage with all his heart. He might not be great at expressing himself through his words, but with his body, his dance moves say it all.
And I would be there every time
You'd need me
I'd be there every time...
Mike dances towards his classmates and grabs Tina's hand pulling her to the front of the room to dance with him. Everyone watched on the girls with tears in their eyes. It was such a passionate, powerful scene in front of them that they were in awe of what Mike was trying to do. It was something out of a fairytale.
But for now I'll look so longingly
Waiting...
Her voice is raw with emotion as she watches the two dance so beautifully together. If only things like this happened to us all, if only we all go happy endings.
For you to want me,
for you to need me,
for you to notice me
(Ahhhhhhh)
Her eyes meet Noah's and she sees him looking at her thoughtfully. A part of her knows this song could be for him if she thinks about it. She'd do anything for him to notice her in a different way. For all she knew, he could think of her as a sister but still wants to have sex with her just to say he did. She wished she could see inside his head and find out what he really thinks of her. Completely uncensored.
I'm starting to fashion an idea in my head
Where I would impress you
With every single word I said.
Puck watched her sing and thinks maybe this bet wasn't such a good idea. Could this royally fuck up the best friendship he's ever had? No bet was worth losing her over.
Even if the sex would be epic.
As he watched her sing, he knew he wouldn't be able to survive without her. She was the only one in this world that could see the good in him. When everyone who never gave him the time of day past sex, she was the one who could see that despite him being a man whore, she saw him as a talented musician. Every time he fucked up, she would be the one who'd listen, hear his side of the story. How could he screw with her head? What kind of sick bastard was he?
Yeah he wants to fuck her, but he wants her in his fucking life more.
Would come out insightful or brave or smooth or charming
And you'd want to clone me
And I would be there every time
You'd need me
I'd be there every time...
But for now I'll look so longingly
Waiting...
She's singing looking at the couple now, who seemed to be in their own little world at the moment. She really hoped Michael didn't forget the best part.
For you to want me,
for you to need me,
She paused and all of a sudden Mike stopped dancing with Tina and held her hands in his before opening his mouth and sing,
"for you to notice me" His voice was nowhere near the level of Rachel or Artie, but Mike sang, and he sang for Tina.
Tina smiled as tears started streaming down her eyes in awe before leaning in closer and kissing him. They could hear everyone cheering for them and when they broke apart they smiled at each other before lacing hands and sitting down next to each other. They knew they had some things they needed to talk about but they were willing to because they wanted to get to know each other.
Rachel smiled respectfully at them before sitting down as well. Michael sounded lovely and she's so happy her new friend got the ending he was hoping for. She turns and looks at him and he mouths a word of thanks before turning his attention back to his girl.
"Was that song for Puck too?" Brittney asked after a moment of silence and everyone looked at her, some grinning, some confused.
Rachel personally liked Brittney, while she was nowhere near the sharpest crayon in the box, she was an absolute sweetheart. The only time they really talked though was when they both found a stray cat when they were walking and Brittney wanted to keep him and Rachel suggested she name him Zack, and she did! Maybe one day they could have a chance to be friends.
Rachel and Puck looked at each other, silently debating whether or not to say anything about their challenge. Deciding it wasn't the time, as Tina and Mike were the stars of this meeting, Rachel shook her head.
"No Brittney, Michael just asked if I'd perform the vocals for him, he chose this song himself. I'm going to be performing mine tomorrow hopefully." She said softly not getting angry at her for asking the question. Brittney was a curious person and she can almost bet Santana or someone said something along those lines which got her wondering.
"That was really good you two." Mr. Schue praised and he smiled at Rachel warmly. She's really come through as a team player recently and he knows he can't take the credit, if anything he used her as an example more than necessary and he feels somewhat guilty about it. If it weren't for her, there probably wouldn't be a Glee Club. She has brought so much heart into this club that he as a teacher couldn't be more proud.
"Does anyone else have something they'd like to perform?" The advisor asked and no one, including Rachel stepped up because she said she'd go tomorrow.
"Okay why don't we start working on our group number? Puck, Rachel?" He looks at the two motioning for them to come up. They smiled softly to each other before getting up to the front of the room.
They stood close together while the others stood behind them in a semicircle.
(Bold is Noah, Italics is Rachel, both is both, both andunderlined is other glee members)
As the music starts up, Puck and Rachel look into each other's eyes before smiling and laughing a little. They were both being silly, but when it comes down to it, they know they have each other. Hopefully.
I need another story
Something to get off my chest
My life gets kind of boring
Need something that i can confess
He looks at her softly as he sings and they both start to dance in a slow circle. Their gaze was electric, and Mr. Schue could see that the two were hiding something from each other.
Till all my sleeves are stained red
From all the truth that I've said
Come by it honestly I swear
Thought you saw me wink, no, I've been on the brink, so
She wants to burst out and tell him the truth like she's wanted to tell him for years but instead she sings her heart out, deciding performing was more important. A song can't break your heart, only the person singing can.
Tell me what you want to hear (hear)
Something that were like those years (those years)
I'm sick of all the insincere (ahh)
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time (this time)
Don't need another perfect lie (lie)
Don't care if critics ever jump in line (ahh)
I'm Gonna give all my secrets away
My God, amazing how we got this far
It's like were chasing all those stars
Who's driving shiny big black cars
Rachel stops and holds a hand on Noah's heart while she sings. Their gaze doesn't break, even when he places his hand on top of hers when that wasn't part of the chorography.
And every day I see the news
All the problems we could solve
And when a situation rises
Just write it into an album Singing straight to cold?
I don't really like my flow, no, so
It always amazes her how well he can rap. He was never into that type of music but when he steps up in a performance, he gives it his all. She likes to think she helped him with that.
Tell me what you want to hear (hear)
Something that were like those years (those years)
I'm sick of all the insincere (ahh)
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time (this time)
Don't need another perfect lie (lie)
Don't care if critics ever jump in line (ahh)
I'm Gonna give all my secrets away
She steps away watching as his hand falls down to his side as she backs away as they both start to sing. Everyone sways together before Mercedes sings "Ohh" showing how amazing of a sing she really was.
Got no reason
Got no shame
Got no family
I can blame
Just don't let me disappear
I'ma tell you everything
Ohhh The others sing as they sing the chorus and Rachel and Puck moved closer and closer together. Their stare even more intense than before, as they're so close they can feel each other's body heat radiating off them.
Just as Puck leans in a little closer the music ends making them have to separate and look to their teacher waiting for feedback.
He looks at them thoughtfully. There was definitely something going on with the two friends even if they themselves didn't realize it.
"I liked it so far, but you two realize this isn't a…romantic song right? Your gaze was a little too…sexual." He says almost embarrassingly causing everyone to snicker.
Puck looks over to Rachel and smirks.
"Sorry Schue, I guess we just can't help it." He winks and she giggles as her heart flutters a little.
Damn she really needs to work on that. Its bad enough Mike knows her feelings, she didn't know what she'd do if Santana found out.
The teacher blushes a little before deciding to release the kids for the day, telling them to keep working on their assignments.
When everyone leaves, the two friends walk together. It made her think of her dream but she shook the feeling away. Noah was her best friend, and that won't change; not if she can help it.
"Hey Noah, I'm sorry I was so weird today." She says softly and his hip softly bumps hers.
"Me too." He says giving her a half grin that makes her melt.
"This whole bet thing…maybe it's not a good idea." She starts to say hoping he'll agree with her and they just decide to end it without consequence.
"Maybe you're right. I mean things could get awkward after you tell me you want me and shit." He starts to laugh but stops when he notices the glare he's being given. Shit maybe that was the wrong thing to say.
"Things will get awkward when I tell you I want you?" She quotes him and looks at him in disbelief. Seriously? Just because she did want him didn't mean she would tell him! Plus she wasn't worried about awkwardness as much as losing him, but obviously he didn't think much of her to worry about losing her!
"Never mind Noah, I'm going to love showing you how you're not as studly as you believe yourself to be." She says angrily before storming away from him in a huff.
"Oh I'll show him. I'll show him how strong I am! I can resist you Noah Dylan Puckerman!" She thinks to herself determined to not let him get the better of her!
"What the fuck?" He mutters watching her walk away. What he do?
TBC