A Change Is Gonna Come Chapter 11: How am I Supposed to Breathe?, a glee fanfic

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Rachel woke up in a terrible mood. Noah hadn't come over after work the day before. Glee had been cancelled because Mr. Schuester was sick and had wanted them to have a day off. She had expected him to come over. He hadn't called or texted to say he wasn't coming either. Her fathers had watched her warily as she shovelled down her dinner and disappeared into her bedroom for the night. She had overanalyzed the whole thing in so many different ways and she was worried it was all because of the kiss.

The two of them hadn't really talked after he had pushed her off of his lap. The pizza guy had arrived a few moments later and her fathers had followed him in. Noah had excused himself early after dinner and headed home.

He hadn't called her since.

As if aware that she was doubting him, her phone beeped with a text from him. She opened the message hopefully.

I'm gonna be late to Glee. Blaine has a free period before Glee and he said he'd pick you up. Sorry Princess, see you there.

Rachel felt a swell of emotions. She was irritated that he was still avoiding her. Though she quickly felt relief with the way he signed the text. He wouldn't have called her Princess if he was mad at her. He also promised to see her there.

"Stupid girl." Rachel muttered angrily. "Stupid girl brain."

She decided from that point on to stop being so dramatic and to just trust Noah to be honest with her. He had never been the type to run from confrontation. He was nothing like Finn and she needed to stop comparing the two of them. He had spent most of his time with her since she got back, he had probably been busy since the other night. She wondered if he'd spoken with Jake at all.

She quickly texted him back letting him know that his new plans were fine. She hopped in the shower and took her time. She decided to just enjoy the day to herself. She headed down to her practice room and worked on her dancing. The last thing she needed was Cassandra on her ass for not practicing when she got back. Her heart panged at the thought of going home. She would really miss Glee and Marley. She wasn't sure how she'd go back to life without Noah.

She was startled to hear the doorbell ringing. She glanced up at the clock and realised that Blaine was early, but she had spent most of her day dancing. She hurried to the door and let him in. He laughed as she ran up the stairs and told him she had to shower.

She showered again quickly but took her time getting dressed. She felt like today was going to be good, despite her grumpy morning. She chose Noah's favourite black skirt and paired it with a warm v-neck sweater. She dried her hair and headed downstairs to find Blaine eating a bowl of cereal in her kitchen.

"Make yourself at home." She said sarcastically with a grin.

"I'm here with Puck often enough. He has a key and sometimes we stop by here during the day. Your dads stock his favourite cereal. It also happens to be my favourite as well." Blaine shrugged.

Rachel didn't know what to say to this news because the bromance between her fathers and Noah was as startling as it was lovely.

Blaine placed his dishes in the dishwasher and pulled her out of the house. They were in the car when she realised that he looked excited again.

"Did I tell you that I won student President this year?" Blaine asked excitedly.

"No! The elections would have been last month. Why didn't Kurt tell me?" Rachel exclaimed.

She noticed that the light in his eyes faded a bit before he answered.

"I'm not sure that he knows. When we talk, well I listen and he talks. He hasn't asked about my life since he left. I tried to call him about this but he ignored the call. 18 times." Blaine finished on a sigh.

Rachel looked at her friend and felt anger towards Kurt. She knew that he was excited about his new job but he had led her to believe that Blaine was doing well. It seemed that he just didn't care to find out.

"Oh Blaine. I'm sorry."

"It's okay. I figure that we should probably have a long conversation when he comes home for Christmas."

Rachel nodded even though she couldn't believe her best friends might be broken up two weeks from now.

"Tell me about being student President."

Blaine's eyes lit up once more and the two of them were laughing as they made their way into the school. She noticed that Blaine was excited once more but she knew better than to ask him about it. He pulled her into the choir room and sat her in the front row. The Glee kids made their way into the room, greeting them both as they took their seats. She smiled when Noah hurried in with Mr. Schuester. She was confused when he headed over to the band instead of sitting beside her.

"I know that we haven't talked a lot about original songs yet but it's an important part of being in this Glee club. Noah has decided to share one of his original songs with us, to give you an idea of what you're all capable of." Mr. Schuester clapped a hand on Puck's shoulder before turning away and sitting in the crowd.

Puck nodded to the band and they started in to a multi-instrumental intro. He smiled at Rachel as he sat at the piano. His fingers tickled the ivories and she grinned back at him.

Seems that you've stolen something of mine
Well it's yours to keep, darling,
But if you don't mind, I'm taking your heart now,
To guard as my own
Gonna love every heartbeat,
Until there's no more,

Rachel's heartbeat was racing as she heard the words he was singing. She smiled when Blaine and Sam joined him for the chorus. He'd put some work into this.

'Cause how am I supposed to breathe
When you take my breath away?
How am I supposed to leave
When my heart knows I should stay?
How am I supposed to love
Anyone apart from you?
Tell me love 'cause I don't have a clue

She stared at him and he stared right back, singing to her. She wondered when he'd written this. Was that where he'd been the last two days?

So share with me your dreams, girl
And I'll tell you mine
Let's build one heart together
One day at a time
The solo song of yesterday is gone
But we're singing harmonies
Heaven knew all along,

Noah's grin widened when the whole class joined in for the chorus this time. Rachel so proud of him for writing such a great song. His songwriting had certainly improved since 'Pretending'.

He took the bridge alone and Rachel's eyes widened. He finally understood it. Even if he didn't understand why, he knew just how special she thought he was.

I would be such a fool to think you'd feel otherwise
When it's there in your smile, it's there in your eyes
Not a thing, not a one could pull me from your side
It's not just a feeling - It's death or life

Rachel joined in for the chorus and the smile on his face was blinding.

'Cause how am I supposed to breathe
When you take my breath away?
How am I supposed to leave
When my heart knows I should stay?
How am I supposed to love
Anyone apart from you?
Tell me love

The club and the music cut out as Noah sang the last words alone.

Would you tell me love?

How am I supposed to breathe?

When you Take my breathe away?

How am I supposed to love

Anyone apart from you?

Tell me love

'Cause I don't have a clue

Everyone jumped to their feet, clapping and screaming. Rachel had tears in her eyes as she cheered with them. He stood from the piano awkwardly and Rachel threw herself across the room and into his arms.

"It was lovely Noah. It was perfect." She whispered into his shoulder before raising onto her tiptoes and kissing him soundly. She heard a total different kind of catcall but ignored it as she pulled her mouth from his.

"So you liked it?" He asked with a smirk.

"I loved it."

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