Title: "Noah, are you ok?"
Author: BlueSpottedDog
Summary: What would have happened if Kurt had followed Puck after he walked away, upset, in 'Preggers'?
Spoilers: 'Preggers' and 'The Rhodes Not Taken'
Disclaimer: If I owned Glee, Will would be married to Emma, Rachel would be pregnant with Finn's baby and Puck and Kurt would be together. So obviously I don't own Glee.
So, this is it. The final chapter. I'm so sorry for the two or so month wait. My excuse is crappy. I had exams, then work experience and now I have a chest infection. But I finished this last night, and got my beta TripleMelody to check it and now it's ready. I'm yet to writ eht epilogue but I have some ideas. :) Enjoy!
Mr Shue wasn't as dumb as the teenagers though he was. He noticed things. He noticed that once Puck joined Glee, everything has changed. Quinn seemed to be glued to Finn more than usual. Rachel became less of a diva, but then more after another week. He saw Puck and Artie. He also saw the looks between Puck and Kurt. He saw their performances, their song choices and their constant change in emotion. Miss Pillsbury had also mentioned that Puck had admitted that he was in love with Kurt.
It was nice to see that Kurt had found somebody. When Kurt was in the coma, he saw Puck fall apart. When Rachel had told them all that Puck was the father of Quinn's baby, Mr Shue was shocked, but not really surprised. He had noticed things between the three friends. In the Spanish lesson after Kurt woke from his coma, and returned to school, he noticed Puck change emotions again. He saw him ignore or scare Kurt. That could have been explained by the baby revelation, but Kurt should have been angry at Puck.
That was the one thing Mr Shue couldn't work out. Until he saw Finn return to school later that day. He pulled him aside. He figured Finn would need all the help he could get.
"Mr Shue, it's all bad. So bad. After Rach told everyone yesterday, I got drunk and sent a really bad message to Kurt, telling him that I 'wanted' and 'needed' him. He came over this morning. He wasn't happy when he found out it had been a mistake. I think he might still like me. And Puck loves him. Even though he lied to me and got Quinn pregnant, he doesn't deserve this. I forgave Quinn. After a while. We talked all morning. But we broke up. I still love her, but it's better for both of us. I want Puck to forgive Kurt. I want him happy. After all this time, he deserves it. They both do."
The last piece of the puzzle fell into place and it all made sense. When Kurt came up to him in the hallway and mentioned that he had never performed his ballad, Mr Shue gladly complied. "May I ask what you are performing?" "Well, I have to do my 'Hero' ballad with Brit, but I have something else up my sleeve. Basically, after Brit and I finish, I'll just start my second song." Mr Shue smiled at the boy.
"I can't wait to see it." Kurt smiled in return but his face changed quickly as he glanced past Mr Shue. He froze and Mr Shue turned. Puck was pushing his way down the corridor. And he didn't look happy! Finn then came rushing after the fuming Puck. This couldn't be good. Mr Shue quickly took a step right, stopping Puck in his tracks. "Mr Shue, let me through." "No Puck. I don't want you walking around angry. Now, what happened?"
Puck looked back at Finn. "My buddy here tells me that he had led Kurt astray. But also that Kurt still believed him and went anyway." Oh. This wasn't good. Mr Shue turned to get Kurt, but he was gone. "Puck, maybe you should go see Miss Pillsbury." Puck glared up at Mr Shue. "I'm not going to a stupid fucking counsellor!" Puck stormed past Mr Shue and continued his path of destruction. "Finn, get him to Glee practice today. It will be good for both of them."
Mr Shue had never been more excited for a Glee practice before. Except when he had first started Glee again. He wanted everything to be fixed. For their sakes and the sake of the club. Sectionals was only a month away. Practice had finally rolled around an hour and a half later. Most of the club was already there when Mr Shue got there. Except Puck and Finn. This was a good and bad sign. They could have killed each other, or Finn could be finding Puck.
Mr Shue decided to get practice underway anyway. Kurt and Brittany got up on stage to sing their ballad. The first half was excellent. Kurt was halfway through the second verse when Finn and Puck came in. Kurt had looked up and seen Puck. Mr Shue noticed his voice falter slightly, before singing stronger then ever. I can be your hero, baby / I can kiss away the pain / I will stand by you forever / You can take my breath away.
Kurt was singing to Puck now. There was no denying it. Brittany didn't seem to care. She was enjoying herself singing to the crowd. The song was coming to a close and as Kurt sang the last few notes, Brittany left the stage, like it was planned. The music changed and Mr Shue recognised it straight away. It was the ballad Puck and Rachel had sung. Alone.
And the night goes by so very slow / Oh I hope that it won't end though / Alone. Mr Shue saw Kurt's eyes starting to water as he looked at Puck. Puck's face was emotionless. And now it chills me to the bone / How do I get you alone / How do I get you alone. Puck's face change didn't change throughout the rest of the song. But when Kurt had finished, Puck had gotten up silently and left. Mr Shue let him be and spent the rest of the lesson teaching everyone the importance of pitch.
Puck was so confused. He had first thought Kurt had liked him. Then he heard from Mercedes and Finn about Kurt visiting Finn. He found out that Kurt wasn't over Finn at all. Then Kurt had sung Alone to him. He couldn't figure Kurt out at all. He was as bad as a girl. But Puck secretly loved the chase. It made it that much better when he won the chase. But he was having doubts about winning this chase.
It seems Kurt didn't even know who he wanted. This made it harder to impress him. Puck had been trying to work it out for the whole half an hour left of Glee practice. Glee was well over when Puck decided to go home. He was almost out the door too until he saw Quinn sitting on the ground, leaning against one of the lockers. He knew the last thing she wanted to do was talk to him, but she looked like she needed it and he was the only one around.
Quinn looked up as Puck approached but didn't get up to leave. "Quinn?" She just stared at him. "What's up? Did something happen with Finn?" She sighed. From his position, Puck thought Quinn looked like a sad, lonely girl. "Not really. We broke up but that's understandable. No Puck, the problem is you." Puck blinked. "Me?" "You first got me pregnant. Then you turned gay for Kurt, and back again for Rachel but now you're trying to go gay again. Why can't you just decide once and for all, who you really want?"
Puck smiled a little. "I already have. I'm in love with the one Mr Kurt Hummel." Quinn's face brightened a little. "Except he's in love with Finn." Quinn just laughed. "Finn? You're joking right? I've seen Kurt for the last month. You're all he wants. When you broke up with him, he was upset and he had a damn good reason to be. You, on the other hand, are just a jerk who follows his reputation, not his heart. The boy clearly loves you. You're just too pig-headed to notice. And those songs today? His apology you idiot! When will you understand that maybe your reputation isn't really what's best for you? Now, go get him!"
Puck was shocked. Not only because it all made sense now and that Kurt was in love with him, but also because Quinn had noticed. "Quinn thanks. And if you ever need money or anything for the baby, then just ask. And I think Beth is a nice name too." Quinn smiled at Puck. "Just go! I think Kurt's on his last straw." Puck smiled and rushed off to the carpark. Beth. That's a lovely name.
Puck had only been to Kurt's house once, but he remembered the directions clearly. Probably because Kurt was telling him between kisses. Puck didn't know exactly what he was going to do when he got to Kurt's though. Kurt seemed scared of him and he didn't really think Kurt, or Kurt's dad would let him in. He had seen a chick flick once, when Santana had forced him to watch it before they would have sex.
There had been a guy standing outside of a girl's window singing to her. Then they kissed and made up. Maybe he could try that! And he remembered a song that his mother listened to all the time that would be perfect for him to use. He was thankful when he finally pulled up to Kurt's house. There was only Kurt's car in the driveway. Obviously Kurt's dad wasn't home. It made it slightly easier for Puck, knowing he wouldn't be murdered by a pissed off father.
When he got out of the car, he could see Kurt watching the TV in the lounge room. One of the windows was open too. Kinda lucky Puck supposed. Maybe he would finally get some good luck. Puck walked towards the window, but hid away from Kurt's line of sight until he built up the confidence. After almost driving off four times and slapping himself in the face twice, he finally built up the courage to sing.
I should have known better / Than to let you go alone / It's times like these / I can't make it on my own. Puck watched Kurt glance around, before looking back at the TV. Kurt didn't even look out the window. But he swore he heard Puck's voice. Kurt shook his head. Now he was imagining things. Wasted days and sleepless nights / And I can't wait to see you again / I find I spend my time / Waiting on your call.
Kurt grabbed the remote and turned off the TV. He slammed his eyes shut and put his head in his hands. Puck's voice just wouldn't leave. And it was a song he didn't know either. How strange. How can I tell you, babe / My back's against the wall /I need you by my side / So tell me it's alright / 'Cos I don't think / I can take anymore. Kurt's eyes flew open. He wasn't imagining that voice. He quickly glanced out the window and saw Puck standing there. Kurt's mouth dropped open.
Is this love that I'm feeling / Is this the love / That I've been searching for / Is this love or am I dreaming / This must be love. Kurt noticed Puck's eyes starting to water slightly. Kurt got off the couch and walked over to the window. He reached through it and touched Puck's arm. "Kurt, I'm so sorry. I'm sorry I didn't see it before. I'm sorry. Can we try again? Please?"
Kurt smiled. "I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have gone to Finn's so quickly. It wasn't fair on you. Especially when I read that message of yours. We both just need to work on this. Because Noah, I think I love you." Puck was full-on crying by then. "Noah, are you ok?" Puck smiled. "Perfect. I'm absolutely perfect." Puck reached through the window and pulled Kurt's face to his and kissed him.
Suddenly he pulled away. "Noah, please don't run again!" Puck laughed. "No way. No, I was just thinking that this reminded me of one of those stupid chick flicks." Kurt smiled again. "Those "stupid chick flicks" usually have good love stories. Maybe this is a good love story?" "Of course it is! It's my love story!" Kurt shook his head. "You're still the same Noah. But I like that. And by the way, this is love you are feeling." Puck smiled and pulled Kurt into another kiss.
Kurt's dad had pulled up during the middle of Puck's serenade. He was about to stop Puck, when he saw the look on his son's face. It was obvious that Kurt had found someone, and this smug looking jock obviously mirrored the feelings. The first kiss had been alright to watch, but once the second had started, enough was enough. Burt coughed. Kurt pulled away and glanced in his direction. His eyes widened.
"Oh, hey dad. Uh, finished work already?" Burt nodded. "Yeah. So who is this then?" "This is Noah dad. Noah Puckerman." Burt thought for a moment. "Wait, this is the boy that made you cry?" Uh oh. "Uh, yeah. But we sorted it out. It's all ok dad." "You sure? Because I can still hit him with a large pipe." Puck's eyes widened and he looked terrified. "No dad. It's all good. Perfect even."
Burt smiled. "In that case then," Burt walked towards Puck and stuck out his hand, "Hello Noah, I'm Burt. It's nice to meet you. But if you hurt my son, I will take you to a dark alley, smash your head in and leave you to die." Puck shook Burt's hand, and Burt could feel him shaking. "Well I'll leave you two to it then. And I would suggest you either bring it inside or take it out. Not through a window!"
The two boys smiled sheepishly. Burt just shook his head and headed inside. He settled himself down on the couch and looked out the window to see Kurt had moved to the windowsill and the boys were back to kissing again. As hard as it was for him to watch, it was so sweet. Puck was holding Kurt's face, rubbing his thumb over Kurt's cheek. Puck's other arm was wrapped around Kurt's waist, holding him close.
The two boys were interrupted when Kurt's phone rang in his pocket. Kurt pulled his phone out and answered it. "Hello?" "Hey Kurt! Guess what?" "What Artie?" "We saw everything!" "You saw what?" "You and Puck. We are out the front!" Kurt looked past Puck and saw a car full of Gleeks. "We are so glad it all worked out!" "Yeah, I am too. Now, can you leave us please?" "Aw Kurt!" "Please guys. We will fill you in tomorrow." "Ok, fine! Have fun!" "Bye Artie."
Kurt hung the phone up. "Now Noah, where were we?" "Hmm…I think it was somewhere around you professing your love for me and making out with me." "Making out with you? Why would I want to do that?" "Coz you love me!" "I love you? You really think that?" Puck leant closer. "I know it. I love you Kurt." Kurt grinned. "Yeah, I love you too!" Burt shook his head and turned back to the TV. Ooh! Football was on! If only the laughing and kissing would stop beside him, everything would be perfect.
So how was it? I thought the ending was not too good. But my beta likes it. So what do you guys think of it? Since it's not the "final" ending coz there is still the epilogue, I guess I didn't try hard on it or something. I dunno.