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Pink Doesn't Taste That Great Chapter 19
Present Day
The room was silent as the two teenagers sat looking at one another. Quinn looked somberly at Rachel who bowed her head like she was about to cry.
"You broke the promise Aunty?" Rhett asked looking at Quinn. Rachel grabbed Quinn's hand and Santana went to the kitchen saying something about checking up on the kids, all the while holding her hand over her eyes.
"I didn't-"
"Wait a minute Quinn you're forgetting something. Well actually Rachel you are forgetting something" Brittany said
Both women looked skeptically at her trying to figure out exactly what she was talking about.
"The conversation with Puck?" Brittany said matter-of-factly
"Ohhhh yeah, how could I forget that. You okay Quinn?" she turned to look into the eyes of her wife who nodded and breathed deeply.
"Yea I'm fine but this is your part of the story to tell" she replied
Just then Santana came into the room with her face wet. "What did I miss?" she asked
"Were you crying mama?" Rhett asked
"No no I had something in my eyes" she said. Everyone eyed here suspiciously when she sat next to Brittany.
"The kids are fine by the way; let's get back to the story. Where are we now?"
"Let's see if I remember this correctly…"
23 Years Ago
RPOV
Quinn walked me to class promising to see me at lunch. While I tried to see the best in all my academic pursuits I was having trouble accepting that I would need to use this crap later on in life. I sat patiently waiting for Mr. Lee to walk in the classroom with yet another Chemistry pop quiz.
As usual Noah came strolling in late with a lollipop in his mouth. Instead of taking his usual seat in the back he sat in the empty seat next to mine and smiled at me.
"What's up Jewbabe?" he said setting his bag on the table along with his feet carelessly laying them next to it.
"Hello Noah, to what do I owe the pleasure?" I said raising my eyebrow. Tina walked into the room quirking her eyebrow. I shrugged motioning for the seat on to the other side of me, pairing her with Anthony instead.
"Can't I say hello and sit next to my Jewbabe?"
I looked at him unmoved as Mr. Lee came walking in. "Seriously Puck what do you want?" He took his feet off the table and leaned into me.
"Okay fine, I promise to be out of your hair by the end of this lesson but I wanted to talk to you about Quinn" he whispered into my ear.
"Now?" I asked motioning to Mr. Lee
"I guess not now, no" I sighed and took my pen cover off copying what was being written.
"Look I was supposed to meet Quinn but I'll let her know that I have to attend to something instead. You have one hour is that enough time?" I said.
He smiled and winked. "The Puckster will make it work"
"Mr. Puckerman, Ms. Berry am I boring you?" Mr. Lee asked
Noah muttered 'yes' under his mouth and I shook my head frantically.
"You aren't supposed to be sitting there Mr. Puckerman I suggest you make your way to your seat and Miss. Cohen – Chang you can take your seat next to Ms. Berry"
They both made their movements to their respective seats and Mr. Lee turned back to the board. Tina leaned into me slightly and whispered "What was that about"
"I have no idea but I'll find out at lunch" I shrugged.
I snuck my phone out and sent Quinn a text.
Noah wants to meet me for lunch – R.B
Time passed and I was afraid that revelation might've set her off in some way. I saw the light on my phone blinking and looked at it.
What does he want? Please don't tell me he wants to get back together with you – Q.F
I rolled my eyes at the insinuation and replied.
For a badass you're awfully insecure sometimes Q, you know that? I don't know what he wants but I'll find out at lunch and if he does want to get back together you and I both know that's not a possibility – R.B
I put my phone away as Mr. Lee took a look at us. Tina took the liberty of filling in the few notes I had missed knowing I would do the same for her if she had been texting Mike. The light had been blinking for a while in my lap but I was unable to look at my phone because Mr. Lee was now walking around the classroom explaining. I tried my best to conceal my phone from him as he passed when I felt it vibrating.
How the hell was she calling me? I thought to myself. Raising my hand I asked for a hall pass and went to the nearest bathroom where she was.
"You really are impatient sometimes" I said walking closer to her.
She rolled her eyes putting her hands on her hips.
"Whatever, what does he want?" she asked
"I already told you I don't know and aren't you supposed to be in class?"
"Forget class Rach, what exactly did he say to you is something wrong with –" her breath hitched and she swallowed. "Is something wrong?"
"No Quinn, I do think he would've said if something was wrong you know that"
She stepped forward invading my personal space. "Well in that case let me remind you who you belong to" she said wrapping her arms around my waist pulling me into her.
"Oh so I belong to you now?" I asked
"You said it, not me" she said kissing my neck. I moaned and pulled back slightly.
"When did I EVER say that to you?" I asked
"Lastnight, that's why you wanted to hear Video Games this morning, you were singing it in your sleep lastnight and mumbling about me belonging to you"
I laughed and kissed her bottom lip. "I fail to believe that"
"Believe it baby. Come on we both have to get back to class" she placed one more kiss on my lips and we walked to the door going our separate ways. I had just settled into my seat next to Tina when I looked at my phone to see a new text.
For the record I always belonged to you – Q.F
That girl.
Lunchtime
The bell signaling lunch couldn't ring soon enough. I swear that class always droned on. Noah came to stand by my desk waiting for me to pack as the room cleared out. We walked down the hall getting quite a few looks from students both popular and unpopular.
"Where do you want to go?" he asked
"Choir Room?" I suggested he nodded and took my hand leading the way through the crowded hallway. Quinn stood by her locker giving me a very puzzled look and I shot her a reassuring look.
"When did that happen?" Santana asked from at her side as loudly as she could. As we stood outside the choir room Finn turned the corner seeing my and Noah's hands linked. I shook my head and stepped into the room.
"You wanted to talk Noah, so talk" I said getting a bit inpatient now.
"Is she really a different person Rach?" he asked sitting in the front row with me.
"Who are you talking about?" I asked genuinely confused.
"Quinn, is she really a different person? She said she's changed and you two seem chummy now so I wanted to know what you think. You are a pretty great judge of character and if she's gonna be pulling stunts like she did last week I need to know that she's changed"
Stunts?
"What stunts are you talking about?"
He ran his hand through his Mohawk and grunted. "She came to my house the evening she asked to be in glee again and apologized saying she wants to be in Beth's life. I'll be honest with you Rach, I haven't spoken to anyone about this and it isn't easy for me but you are one of the only people I trust in this place and Quinn trusts you too so I need to know if she's being real. I want that little girl to have a relationship with her mother but she has to be a different Quinn, a mature Quinn"
I put my hand in his lap and placed the other on his cheek.
"She is definitely learning Noah, she isn't the same person as before and although I don't know if she'll be what you built up in your mind as what Beth needs but she is definitely different and she won't go back to the person she was. Give her a chance and give yourself a chance to forgive Quinn. You know I'm always available to help when you need it even if it's my usual babysitting Beth with the assistance of Quinn but you should give her a chance"
"I knew I did the right thing by talking to you about this. I want to forgive her and I know it's going to be hard but I want to try to make things better and I will need your help"
"I'll do whatever I can to help you and Beth you know that just like Quinn knows I'll do anything for her"
"So can I bring her to your house? I know your fathers miss seeing her and Quinn can have a chance to see her" he offered
I wrapped both hands around his neck and pulled him into me.
"She'll love that Noah, thank you"
Before I could pull away the door slammed open and we pulled apart.
"Is this why you broke up with me?" Finn asked standing there red in the face.
Puck and I both stood and he took a step in front of me.
"Dude, it's not like that" he tried to explain.
"Bullshit" he spat stalking towards us both.
Puck stepped towards him as well and I tried to get the two of them apart.
"Finn leave him alone it really isn't like that" I said
"It's not like you have a say in who she dates anyway you idiot" Puck said
He pushed me off him when I tried to push the two of them apart and I fell to the floor when all hell broke loose. Noah drew his hand back punching Finn in the stomach making him bend over and he came to help me up. Quinn, who I hadn't realized was in the room with Santana came to my side to make sure I was alright. Noah walked over to Finn and kicked him in the stomach again when Quinn asked me if I was alright.
"Stop him before he gets into anymore trouble" I said motioning to Noah who seemed to have lost it. Quinn stepped forward putting herself between Finn and Noah and held onto his shoulders.
"Puck it's over, come on stop it" she said. He writhed against her and she struggled slightly but caught her footing when Mike swooped in and helped her restrain him.
"You're bleeding Berry" Santana said showing a small cut on my hand. Quinn, Noah and Mike stiffened and turned to look at me. Quinn dropped her hands rushing over to my side.
"Let me see" she said taking my hand into hers.
"I'm fine" I said as Finn got off the ground.
Quinn's eyes turned menacing and she turned to Finn.
"Consider this a warning Hudson if you touch Rachel again you won't live longer than it takes for you to get an orgasm and trust me when I say we both know it doesn't take that long. Now get out of here" she said
He gave her a stink look and said "This isn't over"
"Oh believe me I know that" she replied and turning to Noah and Mike.
"Are you calm now?" she asked looking
Noah nodded and he allowed her to look at his hand.
"Good you didn't damage anything" she said breathing a sigh of relief.
Noah eyes her and smirked. "Yeah well you play enough Street Fighter you know how to hurt someone without bruising baby mama"
Quinn laughed with him and wrapped her arms around him. "Thank you for kicking his ass" she said. His hands were around her waist now and he whispered something into her ears. As they pulled apart he turned to me. "Go get a Band-Aid for that cut Rach. Mike and I will go make sure Finn isn't going to ambush you three on the way"
"Like he would try that after the damage you inflicted on him just now" Mike said shaking his head.
Santana rolled her eyes and handing us our bags. "Are all the glee guys nerds?" she asked
"Pretty much" the boys said in unison. Noah kissed my cheek whispering he'll see me at 5pm.
Santana looked at her phone and laughed. "Brit said to get a Scooby-Doo Band-Aid if they have them"
4:55 pm
QPOV
Rachel and I were full out making out on her couch. Her 'war wound' as she called it was a full on turn on for some reason and I was taking advantage of her parents not being at home right now. Despite my 'badassness' Rachel loved to dominate our make out sessions so she was currently on top. She kissed my neck biting down slightly and pulling away.
"Oh my god I'm so sorry Quinn, I forgot our no hickey rule" she said
"Rachel, shut up and kiss me" I said pulling her further onto me and attaching our lips. She moaned and pulled away.
"What time is it?" she asked
I looked at my watch and gave her the time. She hopped off me swiping at her mouth.
"I thought you said your dad will be home at 6" I said sitting up and fixing my hair.
"They will but I have a surprise for you and if my judgment is correct it will be right on time" as she said that she pointed to the door and stood there.
"Uh is the door going to come and make out with me?" I asked confused
"Funny" she said coming to look at my watch. Just then the doorbell rang and she squealed. I followed her to the door and watched as she opened it to reveal Puck, Quinn and Carmen.
"Rachel, Quinn" Carmen said hugging us both and keeping her arms around my feet. I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her up to my height. "Hey Carmen, my gosh you've gotten heavy" I said kissing her forehead never taking my eyes off the little one in Puck's hands.
"Where are my manners? Noah come on in" Rachel said attempting to take the baby bag from him but instead being handed Beth who reached for her.
"I hope this is okay, I had Rach keep it from you because I didn't want you to be nervous" Puck said running his hand along his Mohawk.
I put Carmen to stand on her feet and glanced at Noah. "It's okay, I thought – " I started astonished.
Carmen ran into the living room leaving the four of us standing in the doorway.
"Yeah I know what I said and I'm sorry I jumped to conclusions but you can't really blame me Quinn. I talked to my mom who said you deserved to be a part of Beth's life and if you have shown that you have changed then I should give you the benefit of the doubt. Then I realized that you aren't who I thought you were and you really did change and Rachel really did confirm it for me. I want to try here Quinn and I think Beth would love having you around but we have to take this slow if you don't mind" he said never taking his eyes off me.
"Of course Puck, I'd do anything to be in her life. C-can I hold her?" I asked looking at the little girl playing with Rachel's hair.
"Of course you can Quinn" Rachel said pointing towards me. "Now Beth, this is a special person here and I want you to be on your best behavior okay?" she coaxed leaning Beth towards me. She seemed unsure at first and looked at Puck who smiled and nodded. As if she understood his acceptance she looked at me with my hazel eyes that shined brightly and she smiled looking at me. She reached forward and I held my hands out holding her into my arms for the first time in almost two years.
"Hello Beth" I said kissing her cheek. She rested her palm to my face and looked into my eyes questioningly. She looked at Puck who smiled. Tears started to fall from my face and I couldn't stop myself from smiling. Beth wiped one of the tears from my face and leaned in putting her hands as far as they would go around me and hugged me.
"Don cra" she said in her high pitched voice. I laughed taking my free hand and wiped the tears from my eyes. I looked at Rachel for the first time and saw the big smile on her face. She had her hand wrapped around Puck's waist and I looked at them both and whispered to them both.
"Thank you"
I cried a little at the ending. Let me know what you guys think and Z it was well worth the wait right?
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