/AU/ Mild-mannered, high school secretary, Rachel Berry thought she wanted to live a safe, easy, drama-free life. High school senior Noah Puckerman blew that idea right out of the water. Denial can only last so long. :Puckleberry:

Rachel Berry had no idea what events would transpire that day. How standing up for someone she didn't know would eventually lead to tragedy. And Noah Puckerman was the unfortunate boy who had to deal with the aftermath. Coping was never his strong suit.

"D'you think if the boy lobster gets eaten, the girl lobster will cry? What do lobster tears look like in water?" PxR, AxB

Told from Quinn's POV, as she watches the birth of a relationship.

He calls her Berry when he talks to her. Which is not often. She doesn't call him anything. Her voice is caught between "Noah" and "Puck" so she avoids situations where she might have to say his name. Set Post Mash-up