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Disclaimer: If I owned Glee this is what would happen. Puckleberry, Santana/Rachel Friendship and Matt coming back!
Chapter Nine
"So you really think that this plan is going to work?" a voice asked, as Santana and Quinn finished going over the plan.
"Yes we are sure." Quinn said rolling her eyes.
"I am positive that this will work, this is Noah Puckerman we are talking about." Santana said, with such confidence that the guy who had doubts believed her.
"Keep me updated ladies." He said and just before he left he quickly crushed his lips against Santana's.
"Don't disappoint me now."
Puck and Matt were walking down the hallway the next.
"Rachel has done an amazing job with Nate." Matt commented, causing Puck to start grinning like a mad man.
"Yeah she has, she is fucking amazing. And dude he said his first word the other night." Puck replied, nearly screaming it to the whole school.
"Really, what did he say?" Matt asked.
"He said Mama, which made Rachel cry, but then he looked at me and said dada. And man, it was like something exploded inside my chest and shit I feel like such a girl for saying this, but I felt complete ya know. Like me and Rach can really do this parenting thing." Puck said, while the grin never left his face. Matt just looked at his friend, studying the grin and the way his eyes shined.
"Puck, why don't you just tell Rachel that you want another chance, that you still love her." Matt told him.
"Because I am a douche who cheated on her, and I don't deserve her."
"Maybe you should let Rachel decide; besides Milly said Rachel still loves you."
"Dude, mind your own business. I am not going to rush anything ok." Puck snapped. Matt just put his hands up in mock surrender.
"Ok sorry." And they continue walking for a couple more minutes, until Puck spoke up.
"So, Milly huh?"
"Is a very nice person." Matt said, trying to change the subject. As he got the books he needed for first period. Puck just raised his eyebrows up.
"Whatever you say dude. I saw how you two acted the other night when we were all at the movies, and can I just say it was very interesting. Seeing as you never blushed around Santana." Matt was about to reply when he saw Rachel heading their way.
"Look dude, Milly is great but she is taken so just drop it. Besides I think you should focus on your love life before we discuss mine." He said to Puck before waving to Rachel and walking away. Rachel finally stopped in front of Puck and smiled, Puck grinned back.
"Hello Noah, is everything ok?" Rachel asked, while putting her hand on his arm. Puck shivered at the contact.
"Nah everything is good babe. I just missed you is all." Puck replied as he lent down and kissed her cheek. Rachel giggled.
"I am glad, and I missed you too, as did Nate." Rachel said, as they made their way to class. Puck smiled at Rachel and listened to her chat about Milly and Nate. He could never get sick of her voice and he will do anything to get her back. Maybe Matt was right, maybe he should tell her about his feelings. But she then said something that made his chest tighten, and not in a good way.
"Noah are you sure you are alright?" Rachel asked, pulling him away from his thoughts.
"Yeah, but I got to go, don't want to be late for math's again." He said, before quickly kissing her cheek and running down the hallway. Leaving behind a confused and hurt Rachel.
For the rest of the day Puck had been avoiding Rachel, and every time she saw him he would scurry away making her heart would drop. She thought they were really making progress, and that she was finally ready to be with him again, but now she just wasn't sure. She slowly made her way into the choir room and sat in the front room, she waited as the rest of the gleeks strolled in one by one. Matt and Brittany came in and Brittany sat next to Rachel while Matt waved and sat at the back with Mike and Finn. Lastly Puck came in and sat down next to Matt, completely avoiding Rachel and looking at the floor the whole time. Matt suddenly knew something was up, because Puck was being unusually quiet and Rachel looked like she was about to cry the whole time. While Mr. Schue was going on about some old 80s singer Matt took the time to elbow Puck and ask him what was going on with Rachel and him.
"What the fuck dude, why are you acting so weird?" he whispered. Puck shrugged and looked at Rachel before turning back to Matt.
"I was going to tell Rachel about my feelings and shit, but she then started talking and she said that she was thinking about Nate when he was older and him growing up in New York, and I just couldn't do it. I mean she obviously doesn't want to raise Nate with me if as soon as she graduates she is going to pack up and leave…again." He said miserably. Matt looked at like he had grown three heads.
"Dude that is the stupidest thing I have ever heard, so what if Rachel wants to move back to New York that doesn't mean she doesn't want you in her life. Man she loves you; I think you need to talk to her instead of thinking the worse. For once use your words man." Matt replied before turning back to Mr. Schuster who was handing out music sheets. Puck just sat there, watching Rachel before sighing and slumping in his chair.
Rachel had no idea what was going on with Puck, because as soon as glee was over he had jumped out of his seat and basically ran out the door. She sighed and slowly packed the sheets of paper into her bag while she listened to Brittany babble on about her cat. Just as she stood up she saw Santana and Quinn walking over to where they stood and she silently braced herself for a fight. The four were now standing facing each other, Brittany smiled happily while Rachel had a blank look on her face. Quinn plastered a fake smile on before she spoke.
"Rachel, we just wanted to apologise for what happened in the choir room. Santana and I were out of line and were basically being bitches." Santana just nodded her hear slowly. Rachel's mouth opened in shock, she didn't know what to say. But before she could say anything Santana started to speak.
"Which is why we would like to invite you to my party tomorrow night? All the other gleeks are coming and so is most of the school. I know this is strange, but we would really like to make amends for what happened." Santana looked at Rachel before adding. "You can even bring your New York friends." Rachel just raised her eyebrows.
"How do you guys know about Milly and Shaun? I didn't think anyone besides Puck, Brittany and Matt knew them" Rachel asked, while looking at Brittany who just looked confused.
"Oh I heard Brittany telling Mike about them" Santana added, while casting a look to Quinn which neither Rachel nor Brittany catched.
"Oh"
"Come on Rach, it will be fun. Maybe you and Puck could use this night as a date type thing." Brittany squealed. While clapping her hands.
"Umm."
"Oh pleaseeeeeeeee Rachel!" Brittany begged.
"Think about it Rachel, we would really like you to come." Quinn said. Rachel looked at both her and Santana trying to figure out what was going on, but all she could see was sincere on their faces, she then looked at Brittany's pleading face before she let out a big sigh.
"Let me talk to Milly and Shaun first, and then I will get back to you." She finally responded, while Brittany clapped her hands again and hugged all three girls. Quinn and Santana nodded, before walking out of the room. Leaving behind a happy Brittany and a confused Rachel.
That night Puck and Rachel were putting Nate to sleep before Puck had to leave. They were watching Nate's chest move up and down in a peaceful rhythm when Puck interrupted the silence.
"So I heard Santana invited you to her party tomorrow night."
"Yeah, and Milly and Shaun too."
"Are you sure that's a good idea?" he asked, turning to look at her. Rachel sighed before looking him in the eyes.
"I don't see why it's a bad idea; Santana and Quinn said they wanted to make amends."
"And you believed them?" Puck replied scoffing.
"Yes, yes I do" Rachel said angrily, before walking out of the room so they didn't wake Nate up. Puck followed.
"Rachel don't walk away." Rachel turned and glared at him.
"I am not walking away; I am just not going to have this discussion with you when our son is in the room."
"Right. Anyway, you seriously aren't going to trust the Queen Bitch and Satan are you?"
"Why shouldn't I? Aren't I allowed to have friends?"
"Jesus Christ Rachel, I am not saying that. I am saying you do remember the last party we all went too." Rachel narrowed her eyes at Puck, a sign that told him that was the wrong thing to say.
"Yes Noah, I do remember that night, I also remember what happened a week later. Do you?" Puck couldn't believe she is bringing that up again.
"Are you really brining that up again? I said I was sorry." Puck yelled.
"Well I do remember your past with Santana." Rachel replied, pointing out the fact that Puck and Santana were once sex buddies.
"Oh get over it, Rachel she never meant anything to me!"
"Well if she means nothing to you, you wouldn't care if I am friends with her!"
"Whatever, just don't say I didn't warn you." Puck said, before storming out of the house, leaving an angry Rachel in his wake.
Loud music could be heard from half way down the street as Milly, Shaun and Rachel headed towards Santana's house. Rachel still not in the best mood from her fight with Puck still decided to come anyway, she wanted to prove to him that she could look after herself and that she didn't need anyone. Milly and Shaun walked behind her hand in hand; not knowing what was really doing on, but still wanted to check out the scene. As soon as they walked in the door they were met with the sight of teenagers grinding against one another in the lounge room, beer pong being played in the kitchen and random people making out all over the place.
"Wow, now I remember why I loved going to parties so much." Joked Shaun, while Milly rolled her eyes and elbowed him in the stomach. They made their way towards the kitchen where Puck, Matt, Mike and Finn were watching the beer pong. The three all made their way to the drinks and Shaun got himself a beer, Milly and Rachel went for coke with some vodka. They all stood there for about ten minutes when Puck and they guys all noticed them, they made their way over to them. Shaun narrowed his eyes while Milly smiled at Matt. Finn and Mike started a conversation with Shaun, while Milly and Matt were talking softly, that just left Puck and Rachel to entertain themselves and Rachel was doing all she good to avoid talking to Puck, while he just smirked at her.
"Cat got your tongue Berry." He said, as he brought his face to hers. Rachel could smell the alcohol on his breath, and to say she wasn't impressed was understatement.
"Noah, I am not having this conversation with you when you are inhibited." Rachel scolded.
"Whatever Rachel." Puck said, before he grabbed another beer and walked away. Rachel stood in the same spot and watched as the rest of her friends chatted, she watched as Mike and Finn pulled Shaun into the lounge and she watched as Matt and Milly talked, Milly giggling and Matt blushing, she smiled into her cup. She then felt a tap on her shoulder and she turned around and saw Santana behind her.
"Rachel so glad you could make it, come into the lounge room. That's where the rest of the glee kids are hanging." Santana said, dragging Rachel by the hand, Milly and Shaun following.
"Guys look who I found." Santana said, as the rest of the glee kids said their hellos.
"Guys this is Milly and Shaun." Rachel introduced everyone, as Puck looked on. Rachel was avoiding him and he didn't like that. He watched as Milly started a conversation with the girls while Finn and Shaun talked. His eyes then landed on Rachel's who was looking straight at him with a sad look in her face. He got up and moved to the kitchen. He was defiantly going to need to drink more tonight.
A couple of hours had passed and everyone had a certainly had enough to drink. Brittany and Milly had started to strip and Artie and Mike were bowling everyone over with Artie's wheelchair. Puck and Rachel were also quite drunk, and standing in the corner arguing over something, only Santana and Quinn were the only two to notice.
"God Puck, what is your problem."
"Jesus, nothing. You are the one with the problem."
"I am not the one being an asshole, and avoiding me." Rachel said, while watching Puck drown the rest of his drink. Puck was just about to open his mouth when Quinn yelled out.
"Who wants to play spin the bottle?" Puck grabbed another beer, before walking over the circle everyone had created, leaving an angry Rachel behind. Rachel sat down next to Brittany and listened to Santana explained the rules, while Matt produced an empty beer bottle.
"Let the games begin." Santana said, smirking maliciously.
The bottle slowly made its way around the circle, and everyone besides Milly, Matt, Rachel and Puck had made out with someone else.
"My Go!" Milly shouted and grabbed the bottle from Artie's hand. Placing it in the middle of the circle she flicked her wrist and the bottle span, everyone watched as it slowly stopped spinning and came to a stop at Matt. Milly blushed, while looking at Rachel, who giggled with Brittany. Beside Matt, Mike and Puck were clapping him on the back and hollering. Matt and Milly locked eyes and leaned in towards each other, their lips meet in the middle of the circle. The kiss lasted for about ten seconds before Milly and Matt parted, both had red cheeks.
"Who's next?" Milly asked breathless. Puck just grabbed the bottle and spun. While the bottle was spinning Rachel was watching Puck. She didn't want to say anything but she hoped that it would land on her, but just like everything else God was against her and he bottle lasted on a Cheerio, Rachel hearts sank and just before Puck and the Cheerio's lips met, she jumped up and ran out of the room.
His lips had barley brushed against the Cheerio's before he saw Rachel running from the room; before he knew what he was doing he had pushed the Cheerio off him and raced after her.
"Rachel wait!" He yelled, as he saw her speeding down the street. Rachel stopped for a moment, but she then just started to walk faster. Puck didn't know how he did it, but he managed to catch up and grabbed her elbow and pulls her to face him.
"Wow, for someone so small you sure can walk fast." He said, trying to make a joke. This caused Rachel to glare at him and yank her arm away from him.
"What Puck?" She growled.
"What is your problem?" He asked her.
"Nothing, I just needed to get some air." Rachel lied. Puck scoffed.
"Bullshit. What's really going on?"
"Nothing, god just let it go."
"Why are you being such a bitch? Seriously?" Puck yelled. Rachel looked at him and suddenly a rush of outraged went through her body.
"You want to know what my problem is." She yelled, causing Puck to take step back and nodded.
"I wanted you to fight for me, and to tell me everything is going to be ok. I wanted you to tell me you love and that we are going to be fine. I wanted you to tell me that no matter what you are always to going be there for me, and no make out with some slut. I just you to care and love me." Rachel screamed, tears streaming down her face. Puck looked at her shocked at what she had just said.
"I want you to want me." Rachel said quietly, before turning around and walking. She only made I five feet before a hand wrapped around her wrist and she was pulled into a kiss. The kiss sent a chill into her body and everything that was left unsaid between t two was being forced into the kiss. Rachel's hands wrapped around the back of his neck, while Puck's hand tangled into her hair. They kissed like nothing had ever come between them. Soon the pulled away, the need for air becoming too much. Puck leant his forehead against Rachel's looked deep into her chocolate orbs.
"I do want you. And don't ever fucking question that I don't love you. Because I do. And Rach, I know I have made a few mistakes, but that doesn't mean that I won't fight for you or that I won't be there for you. It just means that I hope you forgive me and no that I am always sorry." Puck whispered. Rachel had silent tears coming down her cheeks, as she tried to think of a response to a guy who hated sharing his feelings with anybody.
"I have forgiven you already, for past and future"
"You want to get out of here?" Puck asked. Rachel just nodded and grabbed his hand. Both of them leaving behind the past and moving onto the future.
Next chapter Rachel and Puck embark on their relationship and Milly and Shaun talk.
A/N Gahh, everything is so crazy at the moment. I am trying to do as much writing as possible, but it's hard with homework and work and finding time for other things. But can I say a huge thanks to everyone who reads this story, it really means a lot and keeps my inspired.
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