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Prompt is aussiegleek 18's and everything else is Ryan Murphy's who i just realized is a really funny dude.
Rachel and Puck were lying down on his bed one night about to fall asleep when Puck couldn't hold it in any longer. He had to ask. "Rach?"
"hmm" she hummed sleepily
"What did Quinn mean about reporting your parents?" He asked but she didnt respond. She just froze hoping he would think she fell asleep. Luck wasnt on her side though. "I know your still awake Rachel"
She sighed "Do we need to talk about it tonight?"
"Why not?"
"Noah" she whined
"Rachel" he mocked back
She frowned and sat up on his bed realizing she wasnt going to get away with avoiding the subject tonight. Tiredly she leaned against his headboard and tilted her head back looking at the dark ceiling.
He mimicked her movements and turned on the lights sitting up next to her. "Tell me baby"
She bit her lip trying to figure out how to start "Noah I havent seen my parents in over a year"
His eyes widened "What?"
"There always gone and when they come back its when I'm at school. They stay for an hour, repack, then leave me a letter saying Bye and there is money on my card." she explained
"Rach that's child abandonment they need to be reported" he told her
She shook her head "I'm eighteen now it doesn't matter"
"Yes it does!" he shouted "yes your eighteen now but you can still get them for the other years of shitty parenting. How long have they been doing this? Leaving and not coming back?" when she didn't answer after a minute he spoke up again "Tell me Rachel"
She sighed "They have left me alone since I was thirteen. Before that they usually got a neighbor to watch me. I guess it started when I was eight"
"Eight! They left you with neighbors when you were eight! Then alone when you were only thirteen! What if something happened?" he exclaimed seriously pissed off
She shrugged "Nothing did. I'm fine."
He scoffed "Yea out of pure luck"
"Noah I really don't want to talk about this anymore okay" she begged
He sighed seeing she was getting upset if the watery eyes were any indication "I'm sorry baby" he said grabbing her into his side and letting her bury her head in his chest.
"Dont be. Its not your fault." she told him dryly
He frowned "Rach its going to be okay"
She sniffled a little and leaned her head up to look at him "I know that. Its been okay for five years now why would that change?"
Puck looked at her and he didnt like the look in her eye he was seeing. It wasnt anger or sadness it was just dead. He didnt know what to say so he just looked at her.
"Can I go to sleep now?" she asked him after a minute
He nodded and they both lied back down and he turned off the light. He was concerned because never in the time he's known her has she looked so lifeless and in the eyes. There normally full of emotions and fire.
When he heard her breathing even out he slipped out of bed and stole her phone from the bedside table looking for a contact. When he found Santana Lopez he typed it into his phone real quickly then hit send walking out of the room.
A tired voice that sounded like it was cussing him out in Spanish answered..
"Santana?" he asked unsure
"Who is this and do you know what fucking time it is!" she replied annoyed
"Its Puck" he told her "I need your help"
"Is Rachel okay?" she asked worridly more alert now
"I dont know" he answered truthfully "She told me about her parents then she didnt look the same like..." he trailed off
"Dead,Lifeless,Given up" she listed knowing what happened "Did she tell you on her own or did you push it?"
"I pushed it" he admitted guiltily
"Fucking idiot" she muttered then spoke up again "She should be fine. Just dont bring it up tomorrow and treat her normal like it didnt happen. She should be back to normal in the morning"
"Okay" he said relieved he didnt just break his girlfriend "So she is going to be okay?"
"Yea" she replied but it wasnt very convincing like she was hoping she was right herself. Usually when it happens all it takes is for Rachel to sleep it off and she is usually good but Santana doesnt know which time will be the breaking point.
Puck hung up and walked back into the room slowly and quietly making sure not to wake Rachel up. He couldnt help but smile at the sight. She looked so peaceful. He carefully slipped back next to her and wrapped his arms around her torso falling asleep quickly.
Rachels alarm woke them up. Both groaned at the light hitting their eyes and slowly opened them. Puck didnt make a move seeing if Rachel acted like she normally does. When she turned around in his arms and kissed him lightly on the lips he let out a mental sigh of relief. "Morning" she said to him brightly
He saw the life back in her eyes and words couldnt describe how releived he was that she was fine. He didnt reply only kissed her again and rolled onto his back taking her with him so she was straddling him. She giggled and kissed him back.
When his hands started to roam under the shirt she shook her head and pulled away. "We dont have time Noah"
He groaned knowing she was right and retracted his hands. She climbed off of him with a bright smile "Sectionals are today!"
He smiled to at her face "I know"
"Were gonna win!"
"I know" he repeated
She walked over to him and grabbed his hand and tried to pull him out of bed. He laughed and got out of bed knowing that she was going to be alright.
"Are you nervous" Santana asked Rachel as they waited back stage for the school in front of them to be done.
"No" Rachel lied
"Bullshit" Santana coughed not so discreetly
"Yea a little" Rachel admitted "But Ill be fine"
"You always are" Santana told her smiling giving her a hug
They were called onto stage while nd Puck watched anxiously hoping everything goes well...
They all took the stage
(Mike and Matt)
Yeah
Here, we go
(Finn and Artie)
It's a new day
But it all feels old
It's a good life
That's what I'm told
But every day, it all just feels the same
(Rachel Quinn and Santana)
And my high school
It felt more to me
Like a jail cell
A penitentiary
My time spent there it only made me see
(Everyone)
That I don't ever wanna be like you
I don't wanna do the things you do
I'm never gonna hear the words you say
And I don't ever wanna
I don't ever wanna be
You, don't wanna be just like you
What I'm sayin' is, this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
You, don't wanna be you
(Finn and Sam)
Go to college
A university
Get a real job
That's what they said to me
But I could never, live the way they want
(Kurt and Mercedes)
I'm gonna get by
And just do my time
Out of step while
They all get in line
I'm just a minor threat so pay no mind
(Britney,Mike, and Tina)
Do you really wanna to be like them?
Do you really wanna be another trend?
Do you wanna be part of that crowd?
(EVERYONE)
'Cause I don't ever wanna
I don't ever wanna be, you
Don't wanna be just like you
What I'm saying is, this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
You, don't wanna be you
(ALL BOYS)
Shake it once that's fine
Shake it twice that's okay
Shake it three times
Your playin' with your self again
(EVERYONE)
What I'm saying is, this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
Now you can feel me
Sing if you're with me
You, don't wanna be just like you
This is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
Now you can feel me
Sing if you're with me
(ALL BOYS)
Another loser anthem
(Wahoo)
(ALL GIRLS)
Another loser anthem
(Wahoo)
(EVERYONE)
Another loser anthem
(Wahoo)
Another loser anthem
A lot of the New Directions left the stage except the girls to help Rachel with backup. She had to wait for the applause to stop before she started
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Drifting through the wind wanting to start again?
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards one blow from caving in?
Do you ever feel already buried deep six feet under?
Scream but no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
'Cause there's a spark in you?
You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July
'Cause, baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colours burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
You don't have to feel like a wasted space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow
Maybe you reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
And when it's time you'll know
You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July
'Cause, baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colours burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let it through-ough-ough
'Cause, baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colours burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
She got a standing ovation which was not that much of a shocker she usually did. Everyone came back on the stage for their final number
(Artie)
Open up your eyes, take a look at me
Get the picture fixed in your memory
I'm driven by the rythm like the beat of a heart
And I won't stop until I start
To stand out
To stand out
(Matt)
Some people settle for the typical thing
Livin' all their lives waiting in the wings
It ain't a question of "if", just a matter of time
Before I move to the front of the line
(Rachel and Santana)
Once you're watching every move that I make
You gotta believe that I got what it takes
(EVERYONE)
To stand out, above the crowd
Even if I gotta shout out loud
'Til mine is the only face you'll see
Gonna stand out...
(Britney)
'Til ya notice me
(Kurt)
If the sqeeky wheel's always gettin' the grease
I'm totally devoted to disturbing the peace
And I'll do it all again, when I get done
Until I become your number one(Mercedes)
No method to the madness, and no means of escape
Gonna break every rule or bend them all outta shape
It ain't a question of "how", just a matter of when
You get the message that I'm tryin' to send
(Tina and Quinn)
I'm under a spell, I'm in over my head
And you know I'm going all the way to the end
(EVERYONE)
To stand out, above the crowd
Even if I gotta shout out loud
'Til mine is the only face you see
Gonna stand out...(Mike)
'Til ya notice me
(Finn)
If I could make you stop and take a look at me(Sam)
instead of just, walkin' by
(Finn)
There's nothin that
I wouldn't do if it was gettin' you to notice
(Sam)
I'm alive(Both)
All I need is half a chance,
a second thought, a second glance
To prove, I got whatever it takes
(Artie)
It's a piece of cake
(EVERYONE)
To stand out, above the crowd
Even if I gotta shout out loud
'Til mine is the only face you'll see
Gonna, stand out, staaaand out
Stand out!
Stand out!
'Til mine is the only face you'll see
Gonna stand out
(Britney and Mike)
'Til ya notice me
A standing ovation and constant applause was what they got. The judges had to legit calm the crowd down so the next school could go
The New Directions ended up winning Sectionals that year which surprised noone
Puck drove Rachel to her house so she could get a few things cause she was staying with him for the rest of the weekend and since it was a four day weekend she will be staying a little longer.
The fact he was parked in her driveway wasnt suspicious though considering he also had Santana and Matt in there too giving them rides home.
Rachel rushed in with San by her side
"Im starving" Santana griped. She hadnt eaten since lunch.
"You can see if theres something in the fridge while I go pack" Rachel told her and she nodded and went to the fridge while Rachel went up the stairs.
A note on the counter caught her eye so of coarse she went over and read it but wish she hadnt
Dear Rachel,
I realize your father and I havent been around a lot but we have just been soo busy with work and when we finally get off we want to relax and going to a house with a child wasnt what we deemed as a relaxing environment. We are however now ready to take care of a child...
This is hard to tell you but that child is not you. We have already messed up greatly with you and we are deeply sorry but we believe there is no fixing our relationship. Leroy and I have adopted another baby whos mother is a very talented woman kind of like yours was. Your eighteen now and are ineligable for foster care so I think now is as good a time as any to be on your own. We need you to move out of the house as soon as possible because we have sold it. You will notice we have packed bags for you and they are ready in your room. We just wanted to make the process easier and quicker for you. I know it will be scary on your own. I dont know if you knew this but your mother is dead which means you will have to learn how to take care of yourself without help. This will be the best for all of us. Call it a new start for a better life. You do have money in your account but it will be terminated as soon as you graduate so use it wisely and get what you need done. I know youve always wanted to go to NewYork so enjoy it there and become a star like you always wanted. This is goodbye for good. Once again we are deeply sorry for not being the best parents but you still grew up to be a wonderful young lady that would make any parent proud. We hope this child turns out the way you did. Goodbye Rachel and remember to take care of yourself.
-Hiram and LeRoy
Santana wiped tears from her eyes after she was done reading. How could they do that to her best friend. Thats when she remember the part about the bags and realized Rachel must already know. She turned quickly and saw her friend standing in the doorway looking at the note in her hands
"Is that for me?" she asked in a small voice
Santana nodded and winced when Rachel grabbed it from her knowing it wasnt going to be good. She watched as her best friends eyes scanned the paper and how tears welled in them. When she was done she watched in horror as Rachel dropped to the floor on her knees and started sobbing.
Santana went to hug her but Rachel just threw her arms at her to get her off not wanting her near her. Santana was at a loss so she did the only thing she could think of, she ran outside to Puck.
Puck was confused and worried when he saw Santana run out of the house with tears streaming down her face. He and Matt both jumped out of the car concerned. When she got to them she was gasping "They left. Kicked her out"
Puck understood immediately and rushed to the house while Matt tried to calm Santana down. He found Rachel where Santana left her sobbing on the floor. He immediately took her into his arms ignoring her squirms and protests until she finally gave in and and clung to him for dear life. "They replaced me and left" she gasped out
"You need to calm down baby before you have a panic attack" he soothed
She looked at him with tear filled eyes and knew he was right. She slowly calmed herself down and just handed him the note.
He read it and rage grew inside him at each word. How could someone be so heartless. Why have a kid if you truly didnt want one. He honestly feels bad for the new one. He or she is probably gonna be one fucked up teen.
"Do you think your okay to go to the car now?" he asked trying to contain his anger not wanting to upset her further
"I-I ne-eed to pa-pack" she stuttered "t-to move ou-out" she hiccuped
"Dont worry about it we'll come back" he told her and lifted her bridal style taking her out to the car
"Is she okay?" Santana immediately asked running to them "Why are you carrying her? Did she pass out? Is she breathing?"
Puck didnt know what to say. Because she obviously wasnt okay. Luckily Rachel spoke up.
"Im fine San just tired" she told her tiredly burying her face in Pucks shoulder.
He put her in the back with San and Matt sat up front. He was worried about Rachel too and didnt really want to leave when Puck pulled up to his house but he knew he had too.
Rachel had fallen asleep in the back seat with her head on Santana shoulder who had one arm around her stroking her hair. They dropped San of second and she demanded he get Rachel to call her immediately when she wakes up and also she was going to ask her parents if she could move in with her.
When they got to Pucks apartment he gently lifted and and took her to bed laying her down gently. He undressed her slowly trying to not wake her up and and changed her into one of his shirts. He changed also and slid in next to her wrapping his arms around her.
"Noah" she mumbled to him quietly
"Yes baby" he answered
She turned to face him "Thank you"
he sighed and kissed her softly "Sleep baby we'll deal with this tomorrow"
SHe nodded and snuggled into him and they both fell into a restless slumber...
SO Drama! And will Matt find the way Puck handled to situation suspicious for a teacher? How will the Gleeks reacts? Where will Rachel live?
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And sorry about the lack of updates I was just super busy with Finals and all but now im on break so I will have a lot more time.