"Lucas is not my story to tell" The last words could basically echo through the quiet room. Brittany leaned her head onto Santana's shoulder as Kurt's face scrunched up into confusion, Rachel stared blankly at Santana, The words running through her mind. As many questions that popped into Rachel's head she knew better than to ask any of them, it'd be pointless, Santana wouldn't say a word.

Rachel knew the rumors about how much of a bitch the Latina could be, but she knew very well how loyal to her word the taller brunette was. Rachel lowered her eyes to the ground, and sighed.

It seems Charlie has had a rough past. You know you're making it worse just by being around him, right? It's because of you Finn attacked him, No matter what anyone has said, you know it's cause of you Charlie's here, injured.

Rachel tapped her foot on the ground once again, she placed her elbows on her knees and dropped her head in her hands, her fingers mixing in with her hair, as she shut her eyes tightly.

Charlie probably doesn't even want to see you. Maybe he's already done his x-ray and he's just staying in the room so he could avoid you.

Rachel shook her head, standing up, she rubbed the back of her neck as she turned to face Kurt.

"I'm um...I'm gonna go home" Rachel spoke softly, she felt all eyes on her, she didn't bother to look at Kurt's face before turning on her heels and leaving the waiting room. She heard the faint "What, Rachel, Wait!" From Kurt, but she just ducked her head and quickened her pace down the white halls, slipping her hands into her jeans, she focused on not letting tears fall as she walked out of the hospital.


"For once I didn't do anything" Charlie heard Santana's voice as he was slowly making his way to the waiting room, where he has been informed that his friend's were waiting. He'd be lying if he said his heart dropped when he walked through the door frame and not lock eyes with a beautiful tiny brunette.

"Where's Rachel?" Charlie asked softly. The words left his mouth quicker than he thought of the words first, His hazel eyes switched between Santana, Brittany and Kurt before sighing. He watched Santana stand up, Brittany gladly letting her go, allowing her girlfriend to hug the blonde they cared about so much.

"Are you okay?" Santana asked, her voice muffled as she rested her face on Charlie's chest, her arms lightly wrapping around him.

"Yeah, fine, Where's Rachel?" Charlie asked once again, he looked up as he seen Kurt lean back in his chair and scoff.

"She left"

"She left?" Charlie's voice slightly cracked, Santana flinched, you could feel his heart barley break at the new information. "Why'd she leave?" Charlie looked in time to see Santana look up at him. "You didn't tease her did you?"

"No!" Santana pulled back, crossing her arms over her chest as she rolled her eyes. "Why must everyone assume I offend Berry so much, I was being nice! I didn't even call her any names!"

"It's true, we were just talking and then she just stood up and left" Brittany nodded along with her own words, her fingers tapped her legs as she shrugged, her blue eyes, looking at Kurt before turning toward Charlie. "She just said she was going home...Maybe she just had to go to the washroom"

Charlie's lips turned up slightly at the innocence of Brittany, But as fast as his lips quirked up, it dropped. He shook he head before scratching the back of his neck.

"I'm going to go check on her...thanks for staying for me though" Charlie's eyes moved between the three remaining people in the room, each smiled proudly at their good deed to the boy.

"Anytime" Kurt said loudly, standing up and smirking, he walked up the the blonde and put an arm around his shoulders. "I shall always be here for you" Kurt poked Charlie's arm, leaning his cheek on the taller boy's arm. Santana rolled her eyes before, pulling Kurt's arm, pulling the brunette away from him.

"I'm sure Charlie appreciates that, but he's got business else where" Santana pushed the boy back before nodding at Charlie. "Go to Berry before I regret saying those words" Charlie smiled brightly at Santana, before turning and leaving the room. Santana let her lips curl into a smile. She would never regret those words.


Charlie drove up to the Berry house, not trying to stop the corner of his mouth already curl up, as the butterflies in his stomach began to form rapidly. Getting out of his car, he had a slightly skip in his step, while his heart beat picked up each time his foot brought him closer to the door. He took one look at the driveway, smiling to only see his car. Her parents aren't home.

Charlie could hear the faint muffled of music coming from behind the door, and chuckled softly. Always Singing. With a couple of knocks on the door and no reply, Charlie twisted the door handle and was not surprised by the door opening. There was a time in the past Charlie had walked down the halls and past the glee room where Rachel and some other girl sat, he clearly remembers Rachel's voice state "My door is always open" and she wasn't kidding.

Inside, Charlie shut the door softly, before following the music up the stairs and stopped at the door where the music was most loud. Heck even if there was no music, a door with a giant gold star with the words "Rachel Berry" written in the middle would have been a huge hint to who's bedroom this was.

With one single finger, Charlie softly pushed the door, only to have it crack open a little bit, and he froze. He watched Rachel lean against her dresser that had a mirror attached to it, in the mirror he found her eyes, her red, tear filled eyes as he finally listened to the cracks of Rachel's voice as she sang.

You must be a miracle worker
Swearing up and down
You can fix what's been broken, yeah
Please don't get my hopes up
No, no, baby, tell me how could you be so cruel?

It's like you're pouring salt on my cuts

Rachel turned around and Charlie turned, leaning his back against the wall beside the door. He turned his head and faintly hearing her footsteps around the room, he turned, finally walking into the room as Rachel's back was to him.

Baby, I just ran out of band-aids
I don't even know where to start
'Cause you can bandage the damage
You never really can fix a heart

Rachel jumped at the feeling of hands sliding against her hips and around her stomach, pulling her against the back against her intruder. But instead of freaking out, she embraced the warmth and leaned back, and she smiled softly, she knew it was Charlie.

The boy swayed with Rachel, before taking her hand, stepping back and twirling her before bringing her back to his chest, this time facing him. He continued to hold Rachel's hand as she placed her free hand on his shoulder, Charlie's free hand remained on her hips.

The music came to a soft end, Rachel didn't continue to sing, instead she just stared at Charlie, his hazel eyes sparkling, she couldn't help but smile. The corner of Charlie's lip slowly rose, before tilting his head and letting it drop.

"you're beautiful" He whispered, and although a knew song started up in the background, Rachel could hear him. She felt the heat rise in her cheeks as she ducked, avoiding his eyes. Charlie rose his hand from her hip, cupping her chin, and tilting her head up to lock eyes again. He let go of her hand, wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her closer, their faces inches apart.

"I don't think I can be" Rachel whispered, she swallowed the lump in her throat that she knew was forming, she didn't want to cry in front of the blonde anymore. Charlie shook his head, before pressing his forehead against Rachel's.

"You can be anything you want" Charlie's rubbed his thumb lightly over her cheek, wiping away the tear stains. "But beauty comes naturally for you" Rachel's jaw slightly dropped, Charlie smiled softly, before kissing her cheek. He dragged his lips up to Rachel's ear pressing another soft kiss at her earlobe. "And your voice is magnificent"


when I first wrote this I made them kiss but ended up changing it to that, thought it'd be more sweet. You have permission to kill me for not letting them kiss :)

And of course now thank yous and reviews

Mamastei - It wasn't what I've done! It was Finn! Finn sucks! It was his idea, I swear!

ShowerofCunts - Loved your extra paragraph of a review seriously, I love reading long reviews they like make my life, And I'd had to burst your Finn hating bubble, but Rachel may be with Charlie but you'll end up being frustrated with her in a bit, and Finn isn't going to go away so easy, he still has ideas. And you're close about his parent(s), also in a few chapters, we'll know about them as well cause it wouldn't be a story without the judgmental Fabray's. Well judgmental Russel Fabray. Also I'm sorry I didn't hurry my ** up with this chapter, I had to go to school. School gets in the way of things!

JPElles - I agree, but will Charlie? That's the question!

Josie - Glad i could make you in love with my story, I'll keep posting as long as you're in love! I would never want to be one of those people who keep two things in love apart!

BlackWidow10.27 - I hope Charlie kicks his ** too ;)

Dani Mars - Thank you so much, I really didn't think I was doing that great with Santana cause I really wanted to show that Santana and Charlie are really close since they've been friends for like years now, so I'm glad to know i'm doing great with that, that really means a lot to me, glad you like my Santana!

I'd also like to give a little shout out to ChocolateYuriObssesser who favourited like all of my stories and just followed me, it was nice to get so many notifications saying you liked my old and new stories. Thank You. And Thank you to all those who reviewed of course, you guys are the best.