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Glee wasn't as bad as she imagined, they didn't ask questions about why they were together, they probably didn't even notice, all they cared about was why Rachel Berry wasn't in school. The plan worked she told them that she had an audition and she did not want to talk about it, they were all in pretty much shock that Rachel didn't want to tell them all about whether they asked or not, so they didn't ask her anything else and rehearsed as usual.

It was that night that was strange, she was home alone because her dad's had business out of the state, so she cooked herself dinner and say down to watch a movie. It was Dear John, a beautiful movie that she had seen before a few times, but it was of those ones that didn't get old and you could watch it and cry at it as many times as you could. It was on for about an hour when her phone began to ring, she hit the paused button and looked at the screen, she didn't recognise the number.

"Hello" her voice was just the same on the phone, she didn't have a posh telephone voice, she didn't need on

"Rach, do you wanna come over?" Not even a hello; she would have been appalled by the manners if she didn't recognise the voice.

She didn't want to seem like she knew how he sounded and he probably was aware that she didn't have his number "I'm sorry, but who is this?"

"It's Noah" he said, Noah? He just referred to himself as Noah, he never does that, he's always Puck or some other crude nickname he likes to call himself 'woah' was all she could think.

"Oh, I'm just in the middle of watching a movie; you could come here if you like. My dad's are away and won't be home until the weekend and they don't mind me having friends over" it was true, she was always allowed friends over just as long as she told her fathers who they were and when they were coming, they were great parents.

"Kay" and she could totally see him shrugging right there

"You remember where I live, yes?"

"Yeah, I'll see you in about 10 minutes" and with that he hung up the phone and she knew he was grabbing a jacket and heading to his car, what was this all about? Why was he bothering with her? She had no idea, but she secretly liked it, it was fun and exciting and something she would have ever thought she would be doing.

Right on time there's a knock at the door and Rachel pauses the movie to answer it, he smiles at her as she invites him in, he walks to the living room and waits on her to follow "Your sure it's cool that I'm here?" she can tell he's upset

"Yes, it's fine I was going to be spending the night alone anyway, it will be nice to have company" she smiled at him "Was there something you wanted?" she didn't want to jump straight in with questions, but why was he hear looking like someone had just kicked his puppy?

He shook his head "Just company" she knew it wasn't the whole story but she left it there for now, if he wanted to tell her something she would wait until he was comfortable

"Would you like a drink or anything?" she asked him and watched as he nodded "Are you sure?"

"I'm cool, but I'll be hungry later do you wanna share a pizza or something?

Carbs, not healthy! Was all she could think but she agreed anyway, as if this day could be any stranger than Rachel eating a pizza.

"What is this?" he asked when the film was back on

"Dear John, have you seen it?"

"Nah"

"And let me guess you wouldn't watch it?"

"Nah" he laughed "But it's not too bad I suppose"

It was actually kin do cute that he was watching this and trying his best to like it and not say something that would offend her or make her angry at him. He was being the opposite of his usual self, usually by now he would have made at least two rude comments and insulted her at least once, it was nice to have Noah without Puck.

They ordered the pizza and it came just as the movie ended, Noah paid for it and she smiled when his back was turned, staring at him like he had just done the nicest thing in the world. He brought the pizza over and put in on the table in front of the sofa while she went to get the drinks.

"Is cola okay?" she asked walking back to the room holding up to cans

He nodded and thanked her when she gave him one "What is a vegan pizza by the way?" he said looking at her half of the pizza and she could tell he didn't like the look of it.

"It doesn't have the cheese or any of the meant, it has herbs and spices and I got mushroom and peppers on it, would you like a slice?"

He deliberated for a few seconds before he took a small slice and ate it, his face didn't show that he was disgusted by the taste, but it didn't seem like it was the best thing he had ever eaten, "Not bad, prefer mine though, do you never get sick of not having as many choices, or eating meat?"

She shook her head "Nope, I love animals and I don't want them to suffer for my enjoyable pleasure, I have no problem with meat and dairy eaters it's just I choose not to, who knows I may have saved the life of an animal over my time, I like to think of it as may way of living, I'm so used to it that I don't get the chance to miss other foods, I've been a vegan since I was 7 and I haven't missed out on anything"

He nodded not saying or asking anything else and she smiled, she could tell he had respect for what she said, but he wasn't going to convert anytime soon.

The conversation kept going until they kind of ran out of things to talk about, they had been there in the same position for hours and it only seemed like minutes, Rachel took this as her opportunity to ask him why he really came round, she knew there was a reason, she could tell by the pain lingering behind his eyes.

"Noah, I don't want to pry or upset you or anything, but why did you come round here? It was really fun and stuff but I have a feeling you didn't come round for pizza and a movie, you can talk to me about anything, it's safe with me" she gave him a comforting smile and watched as he looked at her and sighed.

"I talked to Quinn after glee to see if she was okay and stuff" he looked like he was about to cry, it was kind of heartbreaking to see him like this

"And, did something happen?"

"She forgot" whatever was stabbing him had just been pulled out and that fresh pain you get that makes you curl up and scream hit him. A tear rolled down his cheek "She told that she didn't want me near her that being in the same room was bad enough, she told me she put everything behind her and never wanted to think back to it again" he sighed and began talking again "I loved her Rachel I really did love her, and I haven't had a girlfriend since, I slept with Santana a few times, but I told her it had to stop and that I couldn't do it anymore and she knew why, I could tell she tried to help and get me to talk, but I didn't want her to know anything, I didn't want anyone to know, I was a really idiot to her and I could tell I hurt her a little bit"

"It's not your fault what happened between you and Quinn, everyone knew you loved her and everyone can see you still do, it's Quinn she likes to be in control and she wants to have everything and for it to be perfect, Noah you aren't the perfect guy and she knows you, she wanted Finn like she always wanted and she got him, I don't know how they can possibly be happy, she rules his life but somehow they seem to be. Forget about Quinn and everything that happened and I know you won't be able to do that completely and it will be hard, but you have to move one. I'm not telling you to forget your daughter, I'm sure she's beautiful and no doubt she will have a little something of you, always remember her and keep her in your heart"

He nodded, it was a sad nod but at least he was agreeing "I know now that Quinn doesn't want me and I know how much of a bitch she is, she was just the first girl I loved and I never felt anything like that for anyone else" he smiled a little letting things fall out of his mind, hopefully forever "Thank you Rachel, I never knew you were this great I would have came to you a long time ago if I did, and don't think you have to keep our friendship a secret, you've did so much for me today it would be cruel and wrong, I'm going to change" he laughed a little "Or at least try"

She laughed along with him "Thanks"

"For what? I did nothing to help you" he said looking at her with raised eyebrows

"Just for today, it was really fun and seeing a different side of you was nice, you're a really great guy and any girl would be lucky to have you" she felt butterflies in her stomach as he looked at her, his eyes burning into hers.

When he leaned forward she thought she was dreaming, trying to shake her mind out of it she closed her for a short second but when she opened them the image didn't go away, this time he was closer to her and she felt his lips touch hers in a soft kiss. She returned the kiss reaching her arm up to his shoulder while his snaked his was to her back pulling her closer to him.

It was long until the passion grew in the kiss and his hand was entangled in her hair "Any guy would be lucky to have you as well" he giggled

"It must be your lucky day then" she said pulling away looking straight at him smirking a little, this wasn't like her, she grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the stairs, caught up in passion she kissed him the whole way up until they got to her bedroom, opening the door with one hand while the other was still around his neck they made their way in and quickly onto the bed, he lay her down and lay beside her their lips still locked together.

"Are you sure?" he asked stopping for what seemed like forever, she was hungry for more she nodded her head and brought him back to her lips.