Chapter 8

So Ms. Shauna did tell Puck what he had to do. He took it respectfully of course. Loser. I trudged through my classes Spanish having with Puck and Chemistry with Jesse. Jesse didn't have a chance to talk to me although he did see me. And when he did a look of utter concern crossed his face. He was a sweet guy. I just wished he could be my sweet guy. Puck walked silently behind me all the way holding my books like the good little helper he was supposed to be. I swear if I have to take much more of this I will barf. I told myself as I sat down for lunch. Puck had snuck off to go hang with his friends. I obviously didn't need his help to eat thank God! Kate, Michaela, Danica and Josh ended up joining me at the semi back of the cafeteria.

"Hey pretty lady." Kate said when the others had gone to go get their food. I turned to her with a curious look.

"What up homey?" I asked trying to make the most of my off time.

"See, there is the glee club kids. Just think you could hang with them if you would only try out. I am sure they are better company than us over here at the mix-matched table." Kate looked diabolical as she spoke. Looking behind me I took in the kids. They were apparently having a lot of fun together. Laughing, throwing tater tots, chatting. I had to admit it did look inviting. Then Puck went and sat down beside Finn and Rachel. Not that inviting.

"No thanks Katie. Remember? I am mix-matched too. Hybrid right? You said so yourself." I picked at the salad in front of me.

"Well Jesse is with them. He is like you isn't he?" Kate picked up her water bottle. I shrugged.

"I don't know. Finn plays football too."

"Well Finn would probably say that he was originally going to stick to football. And Puck too. Jesse was built for performing, like you." Kate quickly finished getting in the last word before the others came back.

"So how is your day with Puck so far Savannah?" Mickey asked digging into her Jello. She made it a habit to eat dessert first. She said you never know when you next meal will be your last. I tend to agree with her.

"Ugh, don't remind me." I rolled my eyes shoving my food aside. Danica gave me a weird look.

"I think you are lucky. Its like a free devoted boyfriend for three weeks!" Danica exclaimed trying to make me see it in a better light. Then of course her taste in men and my taste in men were totally different. I scoffed.

"Honestly Danica. I do not know how you could stand him like you do. Really, he is such a player. I will date Puck most certainly nev-" I was cut off by the voice behind me. Mickey and Kate were looking with wide eyes and Josh just looked a little pained for me. I knew immediately when he spoke what this was going to do to my battle with him.

"So you are going to date me huh? A little rambunctious aren't we? But I knew it would happen eventually." Puck gave me his "I win" look again. I really hated that look.

"Dream on Puckerman. I was going to say before so rudely interrupted by you, that I will NEVER date you. So don't even try." I folded my arms across my chest and the others just watched in aw. Not a lot of people resisted him like I did. As a matter of fact anyone he wanted, he got.

"Hey sweetie." Danica smiled and waved to Puck dragging his attention off of me mid glare contest. Puck walked over to her without another word to me.

"Hey baby." He said leaning in and giving her a kiss that would have made my mother puke. I was completely grossed out. I looked away behind me to Jesse and the other glee kids to keep my mind off of the disgusting display in front of me.

"So I kind of have other duties so we can hook up later tonight of you want. Seeing it is Savannah she will probably go to bed around 8:00. Don't want the little girl to be tired in the morning now don't we?" Puck gave me a mocking look. I stuck my tongue out at him in annoyance. Unfortunately, the bell rang. I sighed and took my crutches in hand. Puck waved to his friends and then made his way with me to my Geometry class. He held my books and helped me into my seat for the next two classes, one of which he had with me. It was time for glee club practice and the time I usually spent on training for soccer. Tough luck now.

"So what is this glee club about?" I asked Puck playing along with my high-school long role of a glee club downer. He looked down at me for a brief moment with a look that said 'I am in glee club how could you not know what it is about?'

"Its show choir. You know singing, dancing, all that jazz. Its fun." Puck shrugged leading the way into the room. It was pretty cool looking with a small bleacher type seating and a piano along with other instruments. I was genuinely curious as I looked around the choir room.

"So this is where you guys practice all the time?" I asked trying to look a little stuck up about it.

"Yea you got a problem with that?" Puck was a little more than a fraction defensive. It was surprising.

"Nope. I just didn't know you liked singing so much." I said as he kicked a chair towards me for me to sit. I rolled my eyes and lowered myself down. It was about 5 minutes of Puck's endless guitar playing before others started to file in. Mercedes Jones, Artie Abrams, Finn Hudson, Rachel Berry, Mike Chang, Tina Cohen-Chang, Brittany Pierce, Santana Lopez, Kurt Hummel, Quinn Fabray, Sam Evans and Jesse James all took seats around looking at me a little curiously and some (Santana) like I was the plague or something. I knew who all the people were. They loved music like me so I could relate. To a certain extent at least. They all more or less ignored me and waited for their teacher to come joking along with one another. When the others were around it was like I didn't even exist to Puck. He was so odd at times. Mr. Shuester came in not too long later and greeted his class.

"So I am sure all of you are wondering why this new girl, Savannah Mason is here. Well, two weeks ago there was an accident on the football field and Savannah's leg was broken. Now because Puck had something to do with it he has to help Savannah with everything. No leaving her side when she needs help. Essentially he has to be her shadow for three weeks." I slumped lower in my chair hearing the painful reminders. They all started whispering around me and Puck shrugged.

"So, I expect you all to help us in keeping an eye on these two so that Puck can fulfill his punishment. Understood?" Mr. Shuester spoke with authority. Everyone gave their 'yeas' and 'okays' and the class began. I listened intently. This was the only time I could be in glee without everyone getting on me so I was going to suck up as much as I could.

"So does anyone have any songs?" Mr. Shuester rubbed his hands together. The whole class looked from one to the other before Jesse raised his hand.

"Ok Jesse! Come on down. Sectionals is coming up soon so I hope that you all have ideas rolling around. Do your thing Jesse." Mr. Shue went and sat beside me. Jesse looked at all of us and cleared his throat.

"Well seeing that Rachel is still mad that that girl 'Savvy' beat her in the competition I figured I would throw a song out here." I tensed up a little bit. Rachel was still mad I beat her? That was 2 weeks ago.

"That's right. Speaking of her. Has anyone figured out who she is?" Mr. Shuester looked at his students and my eyes widened a fraction.

"No." They all whined a bit.

"Too bad too cause we could use her." Finn mused and Rachel slapped his arm a bit in shock.

"We are fine without her! I don't know why everyone wants to find her anyway, she's just another singer." Rachel crossed her arms indignant. I breathed in ready to defend myself but thought better of it.

"Your just mad that she handed your butt to you. I don't care what you say Rachel, Savvy was a WAY better singer than you and I am seriously sorry we can't find her. Now, if you don't mind." Jesse said sitting down at the piano and everyone quieted down. Did he just really stand up for me like that? I thought to myself as I got butterflies. He started to play and I was captivated immediately with his awesome rendition of Owl City's Fireflies. All the glee club stood and cheered when he was done. My heart melted when he touched my shoulder on the way back to his seat.

"Sorry about what happened to you Savannah. Hopefully you will get better soon though." He smiled at me and I thought my heart stopped for a moment.

"Thanks Jesse. Me too." I replied and Mr. Shuester continued on with the class.

Later that day after Puck had followed me around and I had to watch his football practice which would have been boring me to tears if my friends didn't show and after spending forever in the locker room while I sat like a dork on the bleachers because I wasn't allowed to move without him, we headed back to my place. The drive was quiet aside from the radio playing lowly in the background. He didn't want to talk neither did I. But unfortunately we were going to do more than that later…