Lily stopped singing and everyone got on their feet and applauded her, especially Puck who was still admiring her and looking right at her. She noticed this and caught his glance and then looked away. She smiled and took a tiny bow.
'Wow Lily, that was amazing' Mr Schu said, still clapping 'I'd never heard that song before, but it was still a great performance'
'Thank you' Lily said, still smiling. She then went to take a seat next to Rachel, to Puck's displeasure. Rachel smiled at Lily and then whispered something in her ear. Puck saw this and realised that Rachel was probably telling her something about him, as he swore he saw Rachel noticing him looking at Lily.
'Ok guys' Mr Schu said, walking into the centre of the room 'as you know Nationals are a month away and we need to start preparing for them. As you guys had so much fun doing the duets competition before sectionals, I'm proposing we do it again and the winning pair will perform their duet at Nationals'
Everyone's faces lit up, they all wanted a chance to be in the spotlight at nationals. Puck looked across the room at Lily. He had to sing with her. He'd always been second best in Glee club and had never been in the spotlight at any of their competitions, plus he might get some action from a British chick.
'Ok guys, that's it for today, see you tomorrow. Find your duet partners before it's too late' Mr Schu said, smiling as everyone walked out of the choir room.
Puck saw Lily walking up the corridor and ran after her. He tapped her on the shoulder and she turned around to look at him.
'Erm Hey, we haven't been introduced yet, I'm Noah Puckerman and I'd like to formally welcome you to Glee club' Puck said, looking into her eyes.
'Oh hello' Lily said, trying not to look at him 'I know who you are, Rachel told me all about you and don't think I didn't catch you staring at me earlier'
'What did Rachel tell you?' He asked.
'Oh just that you knocked up Quinn Fabray, the head cheerleader least year. Stole an ATM and got sent to juvie. Oh and also that you've slept with most of the girls in this school and some older women too'
Puck was speechless. 'Ermm yea all of that did happen, but I'm not like that anymore. Ever since Quinn had our baby I haven't had much action from anyone and being in juvie changed me'.
'Hmm really' Lily said, raising one eyebrow 'So what did you want? You obviously didn't just want to say hello'
'Yea, so I was wondering, would you like to be my duet partner? Your voice is amazing and I think my voice would go well with it' Puck stammered, he didn't know why. He didn't usually have this much trouble talking to girls.
'Well I haven't actually heard you sing, so perform a song in Glee club tomorrow and I'll make my decision then' She smiled and winked at him and then walked off. Puck looked at her as she walked.
'Damn' he thought 'I need to find out more about her'...