All That Glitters Chapter 14, a glee fanfic

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Chapter 14

When they pulled up at her mansion, Rachel took a deep breath. It's been a while since she's been inside and before she left she was living with Brody. Now that he was with someone else, she hoped that he had already came and got his stuff.

When they walked inside, Beth gaped at the home. "You live here? This is awesome."

"Wait until you see what's out back," Rachel told her as she led them to the backyard where there was a pool. She looked at Beth who was clearly getting more and more excited and smirked. "You can swim, right?"

Beth turned to Puck. "Dad please?"

He laughed at her eagerness. "Go find your bathing suit." As she ran away, he looked at Rachel. "I'm very interested in seeing how any of this could've made you run away."

She gave a small smile. "All that glitters isn't gold. Come on, let me show you my room."

As they went upstairs, Rachel scanned the halls and different rooms for any of Brody's stuff. When she didn't see any, she was relieved knowing he had completely left. When they got to her room, she looked at Puck.

"So what do you think?"

"How close is Beth's room?" he asked.

She thought about it. "I can put her down the hall so she won't hear much."

"Then it's perfect," he smiled before kissing her.

The doorbell rang, interrupting them. When Rachel opened the door, she frowned. "What the hell are you doing here?"

"Word's out that you're back," Brody smirked. "Knew you couldn't stay away. Can I come in?"

"No you cannot. You can leave and go back to your model girlfriend."

"Come on Rachel, don't be like that. She was just temporary until you got back. Now that you're here we can pick up where we left off."

He tried to lean in but Rachel pushed him back. "Brody we're done. I've moved on."

Before he could say anything, Puck walked over to her. "Hey everything okay?"

Rachel nodded. "Yeah Brody was just leaving."

Seeing what was going on, Puck nodded in understanding. "Okay well I'll be in the back with Beth. Let me know if you need me."

She nodded as he walked away before turning back to Brody. "So like I was saying, you can go."

"Wait seriously?" Brody laughed. "You're slumming it with that guy?"

"Not that it's any of your business but Puck is my boyfriend. He's who I ran away to."

"And who's Beth, an old friend?"

"None of your business Brody. Now get the hell out of here before I call Puck back here to throw you out."

He glared at her. "You're going to regret this Rachel. That's a promise."

"Goodbye," she said, pushing him out and closing the door behind him.

When she went out to the pool, she smiled when she saw Beth swimming and having fun. When Beth noticed her, she smiled.

"This is awesome. How often do you come out here?" the little girl asked.

"Not too often," she said as she sat on the chair next to Puck. "I never have time unfortunately."

As Beth went under water, Puck looked at Rachel. "So, that was the ex-boyfriend huh?"

"Unfortunately, yes. I can't believe he had the nerve to show his face here."

"Well maybe he wanted to see if you'd take him back," he joked as she nudged him. "Anyway, are you really going to let Beth record a song?"

"Yeah why not? She has a really great voice and I'm sure she'd love the experience." Seeing Puck's hesitance, Rachel frowned. "What's wrong?"

"Beth's just really young. I don't want her thinking that she'll get discovered or something."

"I understand. Don't worry I'll assure her that all of this is for fun."

"Thanks. And please make sure whatever she sings is age-appropriate."

"Absolutely," she nodded before kissing him.

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A few days later, Rachel brought Beth to the studio and couldn't help but laugh at how excited the little girl was.

"I can't believe I'm actually here," Beth smiled.

"Well believe it. You are about to record your first song and I had my best guys produce the music to make it like what we came up with. So, are you ready?"

"Definitely," she jumped up, rushing into the studio and putting the headphones on.

"Can you hear me?" Rachel asked through the headphones. Beth nodded. "Okay don't feel pressure to get it right on the first try. Just do what feels natural."

"Got it," she nodded as she heard the music start.

On a scale from 1 to 10, I am perfect like I am.
I don't need your number, we don't need your number.
And the stupid magazines, want me to change my everything.
It don't even matter, they're not taking my power.
I'm so over all of these voices around,
They've said enough it's my turn let's get loud.

I'll show you what a girl is, 'cause all of me is perfect.
Who cares about the dress size, it's all about what's inside.
I'll stand up now, and won't back down.
We're breaking through the surface, to show you what a girl is.

Rachel smiled in shock at how well Beth was doing. It was like she was a professional in the studio which was impressive for someone her age.

We are flawless in our skin, your words don't mean anything.
I'm done wasting my time, I can make up my own mind.
I'm so over all of these voices around,
They've said enough it's my turn let's get loud.

Beth was so comfortable in the booth that she moved along to the music. Rachel could tell she was having the time of her life.

You are exactly what you're made to be, I swear.
Don't be afraid just to put yourself out there.

It's pretty clear that you won't see us on the sidelines.
We're gonna take it over standing like a high-rise.
And if you ever doubt what a girl can do,
Sit back and let us show you, it's been really nice to know you.
No doubt, we're a force that's undeniable.
Get together we'll work this house to bring it down on you.
I've got a feeling that we're gonna be there for you.
Sit back and let us show you cause the girls are taking over.

On a scale from 1 to 10, I am perfect like I am.
I don't need your number, we don't need your number.

I'll show you what a girl is, cause all of me is perfect.
Who cares about the dress size, it's all about what's inside.
I'll stand up now, and won't back down.
We're breaking through the surface, to show you what a girl is.
We're breaking through the surface, to show you what a girl is.

"How was that?" Beth asked.

"That was perfect Beth," Rachel smiled. "Very impressive. Do you want to hear?"

She nodded and came out of the booth as one of the engineers started playing the song. As Beth was amazed at how she sounded, Rachel felt her phone vibrate and saw that it was Puck calling.

"Hey she just finished and was absolutely amazing," she giggled.

"That's good. But we have a problem."

"What's wrong?"

"You should probably go find a TV and turn on the entertainment channel."

She excused herself from the crew and took Beth with her as she went to the lobby of the building where there was a TV on. Rachel frowned when she saw it was Brody on the screen with an interviewer.

"So I'm going to get personal here and ask about your love life because that's what all the fans love to hear about," the interviewer joked. "You're single?"

"Yes I am," he nodded.

"What happened between you and Rachel? We haven't seen you two together in a while."

"Well she actually went to hide from everyone in the old small town she grew up in. There I guess you could say she became involved with someone else."

"Oh wow. Were you two still together at the time?"

"I thought we were but I guess that was her way of ending it. Now she's back, living with the guy and a kid who I presume to be his."

"That son of a bitch," Rachel mumbled into her phone. "I'm on my way home."

Not waiting for a response from Puck, she hung up the phone and took Beth's hand before leaving the building. When they got back to the mansion, Rachel began pacing back and forth across the living room as she got on the phone with her publicist.

"Why is Rachel so upset?" Beth asked Puck.

"She's just having some issues with some people," he said as the doorbell rang. He went to open it and tried to smile at who it was. "Hi Mrs. Berry."

"Hello Noah," she said, walking straight in. She stopped in her tracks when she saw Beth. "You must be Beth."

Puck walked in. "Beth this is Rachel's mom, Mrs. Berry."

"It's nice to meet you young lady," Shelby said, shaking her hand. "What do you think of New York so far?"

"It's awesome. Rachel even let me record a song today," the little girl smiled proudly.

"Oh well you'll have to let me hear you sing sometime."

"That can be arranged," she replied.

Seeing that Rachel was getting off the phone, Puck turned to Beth. "Hey why don't you go upstairs and watch a movie?"

Beth nodded and went upstairs as Shelby looked at Puck. "Well she's adorable. She likes to sing?"

"Loves it. She's really good for her age."

"Well hopefully she doesn't get herself in the situations my daughter gets herself into," she frowned, looking at Rachel. "You know you should've seen this coming."

"Yeah well I was hoping Brody would walk away quietly but I guess that was wishful thinking," she rolled her eyes.

"Now you look like a cheater. How do you expect to bounce back from this before the nominations for the Star Awards?"

"Mom would you forget about the stupid awards for a minute? I didn't want Puck and Beth exposed to all of this and now they are."

"Well did you actually break up with Brody before you started this thing with Noah?" she asked, condescendingly.

Rachel glared at her. "Of course I did, I'm not that kind of person and I would think my own mother would know that."

"Well after that disappearing stunt I don't think I do know you as well as I thought I did."

"You know what? If you're not going to help, please leave. I can't deal with you right now."

Without another word, Shelby hugged and walked out slamming the door behind her.

Puck walked over to Rachel. "Hey it's going to be okay. What'd your publicist say?"

"I should do an interview of my own to set the record straight. I can't believe I'm dealing with all of this already, I just got back. We should've stayed in Ohio."

"Babe either way you were going to have to come back."

"Yeah but not until I was ready. You forced me to come back to quickly and now things are just like they were before I left."

He backed away, confused. "Wait you think this is my fault?"

"You were the one saying I should come back. I wanted to run away to another location but you just had to make me come back. Probably just wanted to get a free trip to New York and have something for you and Beth to do during the summer."

"I hope you're not serious." When Rachel stayed silent, Puck shook his head. "Wow."

He walked away, wanting to get away before he said something he'd regret. He figured she didn't mean anything she was saying but he couldn't believe she'd actually let that thought creep into her mind. That good start was over.

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