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Life was now somewhat easier for Quinn. Ever since she met "Percy", she had been hanging out with him, going to the movies, hanging out with Finn and Rachel, going to Beth's soccer games and most recently, ran into each other on the street and had dinner at Breadstix that he offered to pay by himself. He reminded her so much about Puck. His voice, his habits, his similar interests with Puck, his smile, his laugh, his eyes; even the little things like the way he licked his lips when he talked, his walk, the way his eyes would look at her when she was talking him and even his smell. At first, she was weirded out by this and tried to distance herself from him as much as she could manage but eventually she gave in to his charming ways.
He was like a drug, the more she took, the more she wanted more. She simply couldn't get enough. She talked more than usual when she was with "Percy" than she did with anybody else. Even though she thought that his look was ridiculous, it had grown on her. She always denied the fact that she could fall for someone but now, she was certain she really could fall for "Percy".
But then there was Sam. She had grown to like Sam. A lot. At first, she thought he was a self-conceited jerk but then she realized it was just an unimpressive act to try to impress her. He was actually really sweet and they bonded over time. Though he talked more than her, she always listened.
Puck and Sam never got along but they respected each other and they were contented with the silence between them.
Quinn was preparing dinner in the kitchen while Sam assisted her by occasionally throwing in pepper or salt or whatever was instructed by Quinn. Puck who was dressed up as "Percy" was also there which sort of made the kitchen kind of tense for both of them. But Quinn didn't seem to notice since she enjoyed their company. Puck was sitting on a kitchen island stool, watching as Quinn skillfully put the dish into the oven. She's always been a great cook. This was the third time that she had invited him to dinner but this was the first time that she had cooked. The other two were dedicated to take out and much more enjoyable partly because Sam wasn't there.
His glance shot to Sam who was looking back and forth between the mess of ingredients and Quinn but Quinn had her eyes locked on her own cooking.
Then Quinn's cellphone vibrated on the kitchen counter. In one fluid motion, she had her cellphone in her hand and was now reading it. She turned to Sam and said, "Beth just texted me. You better go pick her up." Sam looked as if he wanted to protest but said, "You know, you shouldn't give Beth a cellphone since she's only nine years old."
"She's mature enough. And it's only for emergencies."
"Yeah. Like iPhones are only for emergencies." Sam said while leaving. Puck smiled, feeling like a weight has been lifted off his shoulders. Finally, some alone time.
"Do you need help?" He offered.
"Can yo help me set up the table?" She asked as she set the steaming dish out the oven. Puck pushed himself off the table and started setting up the table. Quinn was eyeing him the whole time and he couldn't help but always keep looking back. Even though there were only four of them having dinner, it took Puck almost six minutes partly because he always ended up staring at Quinn, no matter how hard he tried. When he was done, she started cleaning up the mess on the kitchen counter. "Thanks for inviting to dinner. Again." He said.
"No problem." She said. "It's kinda fun having you around here."
He smiled. "Really?" She just nodded as she finished clearing the counter. "Yup. I guess I just kinda wanted to talk to someone."
"Like Sam?"
"Besides Sam."
"So…what do you want to talk about?" He moved closer to her.
She sighed. "Lately, I've been feeling…"
"Lonely?"
"Not exactly. Just…" She searched for the right words.
"Weird?"
"Confused."
"About what?"
"About…a lot of things."
Puck shrugged. "A lot of things about?"
"I really don't know how to put this in words." Quinn said.
For a moment, Puck's eyes widened with immense surprise. For a moment, he thought that she really might be. "You're pregnant?"
She swatted his arm. Her face was between "2 girls 1 cup reaction" and "you forgot the blueberries reaction."
"No!"
"Oh. So what is it then?"
She looked down for a second, thinking hard. "I like Sam. A lot. But I also…"
His face fell, his heart sank and his breath caught in his throat.
Her eyes pierced his. A soft, but sad smile on her face was burned into his brain. The distance between them was only just an inch and just a kiss would close that distance. He always knew, ever since "Percy" met Quinn there was some sort of sexual tension. And it was strong. Quinn knew better than to let him in that quickly but the more she got to know how wonderful "Percy" was the wall she built around herself came crumbling down. It wasn't long before that wall was now gone. She could easily be locked into his gaze and he wouldn't even be trying.
"I really like you." She said. He couldn't speak so he just stares at her. "I know it's been only six months to be exact but…I have strong…really strong feelings for you."
Puck just stared at her. The air of silence was excruciating. "Say something." She whispered.
"I really, really like you too." He admitted, not sure of what else to say. For all that time, he thought he was right that Quinn had moved on. But now…she had proved him wrong. A small smile spread slowly on her face. "Really?"
"Really." They looked at each other and for one, pure moment in Puck's "afterlife" that he had ever been truly happy.
"I love you Percy." She said, "But I just don't know how to…"
Puck's mind stalled. Percy?
For six months, she was in love with Percy. Not Puck and Percy wasn't even a real person. How could he be so stupid?. "I gotta go." He said suddenly. Quinn looked puzzled. "What?"
"I just remembered that I was supposed to tae care of Lea tonight." He said and grabbed his jacket from the couch. She stopped him at the doorway. "Wait? You're leaving?"
"Yeah, I am." He said. "I'm sorry to blow you off at the last minute but it's important." He said.
He already made up his mind, he was leaving and he was never coming back. For a moment, he looked into her eyes and wondered if leaving for good was a mistake. She didn't really love him, she loved Percy and Percy wasn't even a real person. And maybe it was for the best. He stopped for a moment and kissed her forehead, letting his lips linger on her skin, because it's the last one she'll ever get and the last one he'll ever give.
I know this is pretty short but…yeah it's short. I ALSO know that it wasn't very good. But of course, we all know that Quinn and Puck can't go even one day or even one hour without thinking about each other. Don't worry, they'll see each other but there will be a little something-something at the end. Thank you for the reviews of the last one even though the other one was a little rushed =))
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