Thanks chase83, jasperhalefan, XxRikela-chanxX, and Nelle07 for the reviews. I know it sucks Puck and Becca are having difficulties but trust me this is not the end. They will be reunited but it may take a little while. But anyway here is the next chapter.


Becca's Point of View

I want to say that come morning I was better and ready to face the day ahead of me. But that would be a pretty big lie. It took two extra hits on the snooze button and my mom to wake me up. If I wanted I could probably convince her to let me stay home but all I'd do is mope and cry. At least in class I might be able to focus on class work and keep myself from tearing up. So I eventually get dressed, put on some make up to hide the fact I'd been crying then head to school. Mom drove me which was nice and she said she'd pick me up too. A relief, no bus or bumming a ride. I head straight to math class, avoiding the bathroom and my locker because someone was bound to turn up there. I pull out the latest Sookie Stackhouse book and attempt to immerse myself in the imaginary vampire world. But it's hard to focus. I thought I could keep myself in check but I catch a whiff of Puck's cologne. My eyes stay on the page but have stopped reading. I listen to hear if he's near but more kids are coming in. A girl takes the seat beside me and asks about the homework. I answer mechanically then turn my attention to the teacher. Today is going to suck.

Through out the day some of the guys caught up to me in the hall and tried to apologize. They really did feel bad I think. I just couldn't figure out why. I knew I would forgive them eventually. But right now I wanted to stay mad. Lunch turned out to be emotionally taxing. The geek gang sat together with an empty chair meant for me. Puck sat with the football guys. And the cheerios ruled their usual spot with the exception of Quinn. Both her and Finn were absent. I grab my lunch then head to the auditorium, hoping it would be empty. When I first entered it was but soon I saw Mr. Schue come in from the side door. He must have been looking for me because he walked right to me.

"Mind if I join you?"

"Go ahead."

"You know everyone makes mistakes. They wanted to tell you but they didn't know how to without it hurting.""Really? Cause it looks like they were just waiting for when it would be convenient for them."

"Are you sure? They are your friends and want to watch out for you. Their method was wrong but they had the best intentions."

"It doesn't change anything except I was hurt more. I just feel so betrayed. You understand right?"

"Yes. It hurts when the people we care about let us down but sometimes we have to look at it from their perspective." I listened but it was getting hard to hold back the tears.

"Are you here to try and talk to me into going to sectionals so they have enough people?"

"I'm here to make sure you don't do anything you'd regret. I know what Puck did hurt you. I won't tell you how to feel about that it would be hypocritical. But if you gave your friends another chance at least they'd help you through it. Their hearts were in the right place." Though he didn't mean to, he sounded like a hypocrite. Instead of calling him one, I pushed that aside and listened and actually understood what he was saying. I just wasn't ready to let it go. I needed more time.I didn't run into anyone else until gym class. During the basketball exercises I hung back only participating when absolutely necessary. It was until I was finished dressing in my regular clothes after class when I was confronted by the last person I expected. Santana stood at the end of the lockers trying to look anywhere but at me.

"What do you want Santana cause if you're here for a fight I don't care."

"No I'm here to see if there was any way to convince you to come back to glee." Wasn't expecting that.

"If this is some messed up joke.""No. and no one put me up to this. I just know everyone is sorry and misses you. It has nothing to do with sectionals. Glee won't be the same if you're not there."

"Why do you care Santana. It's not like you like me."

"We may not be friends but we are on the same team. You should come back. You need your friends and we need you." She left me to think about what she said. It was weird to hear all those things from her. Sure it was the same thing Mr. Schue and the others had been saying but to hear it from Santana seemed to make me think differently.

I pondered the conversation I had with Santana all night. I'm not sure why it was her that eventually helped me decide what I was going to do. It was going to be hard but it was the right thing to do. For the most part Puck had nothing to do with my decision. I wanted him to no longer register as a factor in my life. Yes it is going to take me time to get over him but it will eventually happen. One day it won't hurt so much to see him. I can only hope I can handle myself until then. But to be honest, I know deep down, even with his betrayal, I miss him.


All day Friday I was able to dodge everyone. Though I caught glimpses of them in the halls I was able to maneuver around having to talk to them. Puck had ditched math but I saw him at lunch when I grabbed a drink before going to hide out in one of the art rooms. No one came to find me, so I had a chance to think over my choice. My choice didn't make me happy now but I know one day it will.

Ms. Pillsbury was trying to rally the group together. The others grumbled. Some talked about me. Others about Finn. I guess I could have stood outside the door and waited longer to hear more but eavesdropping isn't my thing. Before entering I took a deep breath, let it out, then walked into the music room.

The room fell silent as I entered the room. I scan the room only glancing quickly at Puck and Quinn. It hurt to see him but I had to get over it.

"I've been thinking a lot the last couple of days. I was hurt, humiliated, and betrayed by most of you. And after thinking about it, I know I was quick at passing judgment on your actions. It wasn't because of sectionals. I see that now. And that is why I've decided to come back. But I'm still hurt so forgiveness is going to take a little longer."

"Becca we are sorry." Mercedes said.

"I know but we'll talk later. Right now we have to get ready for sectionals." It sounded cold which I regretted so I forced a meager smile to my lips. Mercedes and some of the others smiled in return. I took a seat beside Tina then listened to Ms. Pillsbury talk about the bus for tomorrow and more about sectionals. From my seat I noticed everyone would steal glances at me, Puck included. Quinn was the only one that really avoided me. Even when we started running through the numbers, she refused to look me in the eye. I don't know what this means but I try and push it out of my mind. The more I thought about Quinn meant the more I thought about Puck. I hated him yet missed him at the same time.


Normal Point of View

Everyone was anxious Saturday morning as they stood outside the school waiting for the bus. Mr. Schue joined the group to say good luck and see them off. Most were hoping Finn would show just like Becca had. But he never showed. With signs of depression everyone got on the bus without their teacher and leading man.

"Mind if I sit here Becca?" Kurt asked carefully. It was no secret Becca was still upset. After practice the day before she spoke a little then hurried home.

"Sure." He slid into the seat with a smile, which Becca returned with less happiness. She still had difficulty being near the people that hurt her. Puck and Quinn would have been manageable for Becca but to know everyone else had kept suck an important thing from her, caused her more pain. Rachel was the only one with no prior knowledge of Puck's baby so Becca held no animosity for her. But Becca wasn't ready to act friendly to anyone.

"I don't know if anyone has told you this, but thank you for coming back. We all know it's not easy for you."

"It's not easy but it's the right thing. I know you all had the best intentions and that's why I came back. Once sectionals are over we'll all need to talk. I do want things to go back to how they were."

"Do you think Finn feels the same?"

"I have no idea. What Quinn and Puck did to him was ten times worse than me. Finn may not be able to come back."

"What about Puck?"

"I don't know." Becca said as means of ending the conversation. Luckily Kurt picked up on this, so he turned and talked to Mercedes about her solo ballad.

Becca pondered the question Kurt asked. She had given him a short answer. But when she thought about him she didn't know how to feel. In truth Puck's only fault was keeping a secret. Yes, an important one, but his betrayal was very similar to that of Mercedes and the others. He had slept with Quinn long before they grew close. Becca finally realized it hurt more because she had made herself vulnerable with him. During their relationship Becca had opened up to Puck more than anyone else. She had told him about her dad leaving, her first time, her hopes and dreams. She just assumed he did the same. Puck had in deed opened up to his most recent girlfriend on a level he never had before. Yet he held back the one secret that ruined their relationship. Could his mistake be forgiven Becca asked herself as the bus came to a stop outside the center where sectionals were being held.