This one's for hpgirl4ever. Hope you enjoy!

Beside You – Marianas Trench

'Puck, I just don't think you're right for this song. Finn has-' Puck was ready to storm out of the room, but what happened next had him frozen in his spot.

'Shut up, Rachel!' Kurt blurted as he watched Puck, who looked like he was about to scream in frustration before curling up with his favourite ice cream and blanket to sob his eyes out. He needed this, needed something, to keep him from going under after hearing about Beth, Lauren breaking up with him and his mother kicking him out for good. He needed something to hold onto, and if that something was a solo in glee, then Kurt was going to fight for it.

Rachel's mouth snapped closed, as she stared at Kurt in pained confusion. They'd been getting on much better since his return to McKinley, and to have him snap at her, well, she was confused to say the least.

'I'm sorry Rachel, but Noah fits this song perfectly. He's got that low growl that Finn just can't do, and the song needs it.' Kurt stated with his hands on his hips as he glared at the girl.

'Fine, but if he-'

'But nothing, Rach, Puck deserves this solo as much as anyone,' Finn stated, putting a hand on Puck's shoulder, as everyone echoed their agreement with Kurt and Finn.

'Mr. Schue,' she whined turning to their teacher, who had been quiet through the whole thing.

'No, Rachel, you don't get to decide who gets what solo because it's what you want. Puck fits this song better, even Finn admitted it,' he stated, watching Rachel in disappointment.

When you're overwhelmed and you've lost your breath
And the space between the things you know is blurring nonetheless
When you try to speak but you make no sound
And the words you want are out of reach but they've never been so loud

'Kurt!' Puck jogged to catch up with Kurt who was almost at the Navigator.

'What is it Noah? Did Finn leave you again?'

'That too, but I just wanted to – ah…' Puck was suddenly unsure of what to say. "Thank you" just didn't seem like enough. Because, really, what do you say to the boy who you used to terrorize on a daily basis when he's done nothing but surprise you at every turn?

'You're welcome, Noah,' he offered with a small smile, as he gave Puck's hand a squeeze, before squawked as Puck pulled him into a crushing hug.

And if your heart wears thin I will hold you up
And I will hide you when it gets too much
I'll be right beside you, I'll be right beside you

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