Jesse couldn't sleep. He stayed up all night, tossing and turning in his bed. Every time he tried to sleep and he succeeded, he ended up waking in a cold sweat, guilt clutching his heart. He only slept for about 5 minutes at a time, and eventually, didn't see a point in trying anymore. He sat up the rest of the night until morning came. He got up and couldn't even find it in himself to eat breakfast. He just drove to school, the slightest taste on alcohol on his breath.

"God, Rachel" he sighed frustrated in the parking lot, resting his head on the steering wheel. The rain poured down and he finally found it in himself to get out of his car and walk towards the building. He let the tears of shame slip out, knowing they'de be masked by the rain. He quickly wiped them as he opened the doors and attended each of his classes. Everything seemed dull and boring. He couldn't focus and he couldn't participate, thankfully for Mr. St James, it didn't matter. He was going to pass regardless. His friends and teachers questioned his mood, but he shrugged them off saying it was the weather getting him down. They weren't suspicious when he canceled on practice, though - he could do it anytime and make up to 4 rehearsals up in one sitting. He had some immunity that everyone respected.

The day dragged on and on and seemed endless until he silently cheered hearing the last bell. He was done. It was time for the weekend where he could mourn and wallow in pity and shame all he wanted. After sulking in the parking lot a minute longer, he drove, just drove. He didn't know where he was going, but let his heart take the wheel anyway. It didn't take long before he found himself in another parking lot, almost with no recollection of how he got there or why he was there.

McKinely High.

What could he do? He knew he must've been there because of Rachel, but it was likely she already went home. But one couldn't be sure...Jesse cautiously walked into the building, trying to hide himself in his sweatshirt. He knew that only the Glee kids probably knew about him, but he had to play it safe. His heart almost stopped when he heard singing in the choir room. Wednesday. It was Glee kids were all rehearsing. This was a mistake. He couldn't be here with all of them here. He'd have to wait.

"Dammit" he cursed under his breath, slumping against the wall out of sight. He slid to sit down and listened intently.

"Mr. Schue if I may, I'd like to sing a piece." The familiar voice made him smile. Sure, he must've looked like an idiot, but he couldn't help but smile. Then his heart dropped deep in his chest and it stung. It physically was hurting him. The guilt will be over soon he thought, trying to reassure himself.

"Sure, Rach, but first, Noah and I have something we'd like to sing for you." Jesse, taken back, peeked around the corner to see Rachel, looking so much better, look up at Puckerman confused. He just smiled, pecking her cheek before he got up and grabbed his guitar.

"Wait, what?" Jesse was referring to the kiss, stopped peering around the corner to stare forward. Nothing. He's just comforting her. It meant nothing.

"You're so mean when you talk about yourself. You were wrong. Change the voices in your head. Make them like you instead. So complicated, look happy you make it..."

The two men strummed their guitars in a familiar tune, but it obviously had a twist. Jesse faded in and out of the masterpiece, too busy thinking of Rachel.

"Pretty pretty please if you ever ever feel like you're nothing, you are perfect to me...You're perfect..." the guys sang in perfect harmony. It was genius to make "Perfect" an acoustic version.

The kids clapped as the song ended and Jesse was brought back to reality. He turned the corner to see Rachel joyful and it lifted his heart from the black abyss, that is until she wrapped herself in Puck's arms and then...kissed him. She kissed him.

That was when Jesse realized that it was over. Rachel had finally found happiness and loved herself more than ever and that she had also found love. She wouldn't ever be able to love him again. He knew that and he couldn't change it.

For Jesse, it was over. He wasn't getting a second chance.

The only question: Was it worth it to still talk to her?

I really hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! PLEASE send some feedback. Love to hear from y'all! Still taking suggestions and some ideas! Thanks so much! Much love, Nicole xoxo