Here's the next update. I'm going to be away from my computer for the next 5 days so it'll be Monday or Tuesday before I post again. Thankfully this chapter is a bit longer than most and one of my favourites so far. I hope you enjoy it.

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"It'll be fun." Noah insisted as he pulled Rachel from the parking lot towards the football field.

Rachel looked down at her t-shirt, shorts and running shoes doubtfully. When she'd told him about the flag football game they were expected to attend she hadn't intended to actually play. The McKinley guys had all played football together during their time in high school and it had become tradition for them all to meet up for a game on holidays.

"Easy for you to say." She pouted. "You're strong and built like an actual football player." Her eyes trailed over the muscles that were on display. He'd chosen to wear a black muscle shirt and sports shorts and he looked good. "I bet you played football in high school."

"And college." He replied with a smirk and she rolled her eyes.

"No-ahh!" She shrieked when he grabbed her around the waist and threw her over his shoulder.

He ignored her half-hearted protests as he carried her onto the football field. She was blushing as she tried to pull her shorts down to cover the underside of her butt.

"Told you those shorts were a bit short for sports, Baby." He announced loudly and received a smack to the back of the head.

"Good morning lovebirds." Sebastian crowed as Noah finally placed her back on her feet.

Rachel elbowed Noah hard in the ribs but blushed deeply when he gave her body a filthy, heated look.

"Damn!" Santana exclaimed from her place beside Sebastian.

"Girl got laid!" Sebastian bellowed cheerfully before turning and high-fiving Santana.

"Seb, you're embarrassing them." Blaine chided with a satisfied smirk of his own.

"You're embarrassing Rach, he means. Noah looks pretty damn proud of himself." Santana noted.

Rachel glanced up and elbowed him again when her Sex God just shrugged.

"What?" He asked innocently.

Rachel opened her mouth to respond but closed it quickly when she saw Finn and Sam approaching their group. Sam was smiling brightly as he hugged Rachel and shook Noah's hand. Finn looked uncomfortable.

"What are we talking about?" Finn asked.

Rachel almost groaned at the looks of twin glee on Sebastian and Santana's faces. She should have known when they met years before that the world would never be the same.

"Rachel was just telling us about last night." Blaine piped up, surprising probably everyone. His dislike for Finn had always been better hidden but Sebastian had clearly had some influence over the man.

"Yeah, isn't she just fucking glowing?" Santana added.

"You'd be gleaming today too San if Mr. Sex God had given you that many orgasms!" Sebastian finished happily.

Finn's face was turning a mottled red as his lips mouthed words soundlessly. She couldn't tell if he was confused or furious.

"It's about time my girl got some though," Santana continued casually, as if discussing the weather. "She spent so many years putting up with mediocre sex. Well mediocre everything really. Right Finn?"

Sebastian and Santana started laughing as Finn glared at the two of them and turned to walk away from them.

"Guys." Rachel admonished. "What makes you think sex with Noah is more than mediocre?"

Everyone stared at her and burst out laughing. Noah simply pulled her against his body with a chuckle.

"Rach, have you seen him?" Sebastian asked snarkily. "San's panties have been damp since she first saw him and she's a lesbian."

"Not to mention the fact that he just screams sex!" Santana added, ignoring her friend's jibe. "Come on Rach. How many O's last night?"

Rachel blushed and turned to start a conversation with Sam. She didn't however miss it when Noah held up nine fingers with a smirk.

"Well fuck me." Santana muttered.

Rachel couldn't figure out if she was just swearing for the sake of swearing or actually pleading with Noah.


"If Rachel's playing then so are we!" Santana announced as she and Brittany joined them on the field.

Rachel glanced to the sidelines where Quinn was furiously sun tanning alone. Noah squeezed her fingers and she smiled up at him before turning back to face Sam.

"Awesome! Alright so I'll split up the teams," He glanced over the group, mentally making the teams. "Brit, Finn, Matt, Ryder, Stevie and I are on this side. Rach, Noah, Blaine, Seb, San and Mike are on that side." He waited until the teams had separated before going over the rules. "Finn forgot the flags so we're playing two hand touch. The play is over when the defense lays two hands on the ball carrier. Gents, there are plenty of pretty ladies playing so keep your hands in the appropriate places." Noah snickered and Rachel elbowed him with a laugh of her own. "We're playing half-field; I've chalked out the end zone at the 50 yard line. No rough stuff, let's have a good clean game.

Santana and Sebastian both mock-saluted him before turning to discuss strategy. Mike walked over to Rachel and gave her a hug before turning to face Noah.

"Nice to meet you man, I'm Mike."

Noah smiled and shook his hand.

"You're the dancer?" He asked politely and Mike nodded. "Rachel said you won 'So You Think You Can Dance.' My sister's a dancer; she's actually planning on trying out this season."

Rachel was so impressed that Noah had remembered her passing comment about Mike. She was also intrigued to learn something about his life. She realised that she didn't actually know a thing about him. She resolved to get to know him better after the game.

"Alright sexy bitches, listen up." Santana announced before gesturing for Sebastian to speak.

"Puckerman, you played in school. I need to you to double as receiver and defense." Sebastian told him before turning to Blaine. "Blaine will play short and block for me. Santana and Rach, I want you to run for the end zone and weave in and out of traffic until you're free. Mike you're wild card; change it up every play and keep them on their toes. I'll throw to whoever is open. Make me proud people."

They broke from their huddle and spread themselves out on their side as they waited for Finn and Sam to finish theirs.

"Sebastian was QB in high school?" Noah asked her.

"Yes!" Rachel told him proudly. "It was actually quite the scandal at first. Finn was QB for the first two years but when Sam transferred he was given the position. Finn messed up one of the plays in a big game and Sam ended up with a broken arm. Sebastian transferred about a week later and the coach gave it to him instead of Finn. She said she couldn't trust Finn after what had happened to Sam." She switched to a whisper. "Finn was never much of a QB. They didn't win with him. Sam and Sebastian eventually led the team together to two straight national wins."

Something in her words seemed to amuse him but she didn't have time to ask. The game started and Rachel was surprised to find she was having a lot of fun. She and Santana ran for the end zone each play but Stevie and Matt managed to block them quite well. Rachel was surprised to note that Sam's little brother had grown into a teenager. The last time she'd seen him he was still in grade school.

"Yes!" Santana screamed as she caught Sebastian's pass and danced over the line.

The two teams had been trading touchdowns all morning and they were starting to tire out.

"Golden goal!" Sam yelled after a short water break.

"What's that?" Rachel asked Noah as they headed back to the field.

"It's a soccer term technically. The next TD wins." He answered her before whispering something in Sebastian's ear.

The two men nodded and the huddle broke up.

"Rach, I want you to fake left and then book it right ok?" Noah told her quietly. 'This pass is yours."

Rachel flushed in excitement. She hadn't received the ball yet. The boys called hut and she faked to the left and when Stevie followed she twirled gracefully to the right and sprinted for the end zone. She could hear Finn screaming for someone to cover her as she turned just before the line. Her eyes widened in horror when she saw Finn barrelling towards her. He was running too fast and he'd hurt her if he hit her. Noah stepped out of nowhere and knocked Finn sideways. She looked around. She was surprised when Sebastian's pass hit her square in the chest and she cradled it in her arms. Noah was right beside her as she fell backwards over the line.

"Touchdown!" Blaine yelled from across the field.

"Rach, you did it!" Santana screamed happily as her team ran towards her.

She noticed Sam's proud smile and Finn's anger before Noah swept her off the ground and into his arms. She wrapped her legs around his waist and noted the surprise in his eyes before she kissed him happily. She closed her eyes and threw herself into the kiss as the adrenaline swept through her veins. She'd done it! Rachel Berry had just won a football game and Noah had known she could do it!

"Hell yeah! Get some!" Santana crowed nearby and the two pulled apart.

Rachel and Noah were surrounded by her friends as they celebrated the win. After a few moments the two teams met in the center and shook hands. Rachel giggled when Sam hugged her proudly instead. She glanced over to see Noah and Finn reaching to shake hands. Her eyes narrowed when she saw the mean intention on Finn's face, clearly angry about the hit. She was about to warn Noah when Finn yelped quietly. He'd meant to hurt Noah's hand but she wasn't the only one who'd noticed his plan. Noah hadn't reacted outwardly before crushing Finn's fingers easily. The two broke apart and Noah stared him down blankly as Finn rubbed his knuckles.

"Are you sure I can't borrow him for just a few?" Santana whispered in Rachel's ear as they watched the exchange.

"He's mine." Rachel declared heatedly and to her slight embarrassment, much louder than she'd intended.

Noah turned to face her and his eyes were dark. Her belly clenched and she stepped towards him, knitting her fingers through his.

"Great game, see you later." She remarked to her friends as they turned to leave.

"I'll see you guys at the bachelor party." Noah called over his shoulder as he pulled her away from the field.


I hope you enjoyed it. In the movie they have a cricket game but I do love me some football. Let me know what you thought. Thanks!