Since I won't posting for a bit I figured I'd give ye another chapter. Now this is only short but it has some Puckleberry friendship and some light Ethan/Rachel interaction. Please review and let me know what you think about the story so far. :)
"I thought you had my back Berry" Puck questioned as he walked Rachel down the hall towards the choir room. She realised he had gotten extremely protective since the whole Finn/Slushie scenario. It was sweet but could be slightly annoying at times.
"I do" Rachel replied looking over at him with an arched eyebrow.
"Then what's this?" He asked pulling at the sleeve of Ethan's sweatshirt which he had given to her last week.
"This is a sweatshirt. It's worn for warmth and protection" She stated slowly like she was talking to a two year old. She looked over to see him throwing her a fake glare though there was a proud smirk plastered across his face.
"Oh, you are so funny" He drawled sarcastically.
"Thanks, I try" Rachel smiled sweetly watching as he tired to smother another smirk. She was grateful for moments like these with him, when they could just banter, he wasn't over-protective and didn't feel the need to treat her like a piece of glass. Though she was extremely grateful, no jocks or cheerio's dared approach.
"I guess it belongs to that Evan guy" He stated purposely getting the name wrong.
"Ethan" Rachel sighed through a small smile graced her lips.
"Whatever. Anyway, if he so much as steps an inch outta line, you'll tell me right?" Rachel looked at him to see a totally serious look cover his face and her heart warmed slightly when she realised she really was like a little sister to him, "Cause I won't hesitate to kick his ass" and the warm feeling was gone.
"You will be kicking no one's behind. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the sentiment but Ethan has been nothing but a total sweetheart" Rachel knew Ethan could most likely take Noah but she hated to think of the two of them fighting.
"Come on B, you won't let me kick anyone's ass. I'm bored" He whined causing Rachel to let out a light laugh.
"Well do something productive. Like, I don't know, your homework?" She teased him knocking her shoulder against his arm.
"I've got that covered" He tossed a cheeky smile at her. She realised they had reached the choir room but simply took a seat next to him continuing their conversation.
"Who did you pay this time?" Rachel asked a sigh in her tone as she looked around the choir room. Everyone except Mr. Schue and Finn seemed to be here.
"Hey! I resent that. I….. paid some random nerd" He admitted mumbling the latter half of the sentence.
"Thought so" Rachel sing-songed. The conversation ended when Mr. Schue entered the classroom and began speaking.
"Alright guys, so I thought we could do this weeks assignment on duets. I will assign everyone a partner and they will have two days to put together a song" Rachel sunk in her chair and crossed her fingers praying to be paired with someone she liked.
"Rachel and…..Mercedes" Rachel let out a huge sigh of relief so grateful she had been paired with her. She turned to Mercedes and flashed her a smile.
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"Hey" Rachel tried to calm herself after her heart rate had doubled when she saw Ethan's name pop up on her phone. She was currently sitting at a lunch table with Noah, Mercedes, Tina, Mike, and Artie.
"Darlin'. How are you feelin' on this fine day?" Ethan's smooth voice sent shivers down her spine.
"Well, aren't you in a good mood?" A light smile pulled at her lips.
"It's Friday and it also seems I have a new fan" She heard the cockiness practically oozing from Ethan.
"What?" She questioned a slight laugh in her voice.
"Correct if I'm wrong but I have been informed you are currently wearing my Football sweatshirt" She felt her cheeks heat red and threw Mercedes a glare across the table who instantly raised her hands and gave Rachel a devious smirk.
"Well, Mr. Delaware I guess you have a very good reason to be in a good mood so" Rachel teased lightly figuring playing along who save herself further embarrassment.
"Well, Miss Berry I know all fan's want to see the person they support in action so I would like to invite you to a football game this weekend" Rachel tried to keep from squealing like an idiot when she heard his offer.
"Why Mr. Delaware it would be a pleasure"
"Excellent I shall contact you with details later" Rachel chuckled as she listened to him, "Goodbye Darlin'."
"Goodbye Ethan" She giggled before she ended the call.
"Ooooh…. Somebody has a crush" Mercedes and Tina sing-songed.
"Shut up" Rachel muttered lowering her head as her cheeks flared red but in her head she was coming to terms with the fact that maybe she did.
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