Chapter Two

Finn had known Puck would freak when he found out about Danni and Carolina Thomas which is why he had waited so long before telling him. He had known for over a month, but Quinn hated Danni and Puck had a complicated relationship with both of the sister. He started up his truck and headed to his house. He had to pick up the girls and get back to help Rachel before Jesse could come over and get his hands on her.

"Hey there sexy ladies. Hurry up; we have a party to get to." Finn smiles at the two girls sitting on his porch. Danni Thomas had been Finn's best friend since he was four years old. She was an attractive brunette with bright green eyes. At 5'8" she stood about six inches taller than her twin, Carolina. Carolina Thomas was a cute red head with deep blue eyes. The two sisters couldn't have been any more different. Carolina was a talented swimmer with a mean attitude and fierce determination. She got whatever or whoever she wanted and once she got bored, she moved on to something better or more entertaining. To put it simplify, she was beyond spoiled. It was that fact alone that made her one of Finn's lease favorite people in the world, but she was Danni's sister and one of Mike Chang's best friend so he put up with her. Danni was a drama student with a perfect GPA. She was driven and spunky and extremely down to earth. She was simple and easy going but wasn't afraid to speak her mind when it came to things she was passionate about, like Finn and his personal life. Quick to help others but last to ask for help; in a word, she was selfless. The two had very little in common, but the one thing or person none the less, they had in common was sitting in Rachel's kitchen

"By the way," Finn turned to the twins as they got into his truck, "Noah Puckerman is going to be there tonight."

"How long had it been since you've talked to them?" Rachel came down from her shower to find Noah still sitting at the counter. He hadn't moved since Finn left.

"I talked to Carolina a few weeks ago. I went to Columbus last summer to see them and Carolina agreed to meet with me. We have talked a few times since then. Danni is a different story. I haven't talked to her since the summer after freshman year. I saw her during the Christmas Quinn was pregnant but she refused to talk to me. It's complicated."

"Really? Cause the way I see it, you fucked up and she moved on."

"Wow Rach! Way to put it gently."

Rachel just shrugged her shoulders and headed to the frig to start making dip. Rachel knew this was gonna be hard for Noah, seeing the girl he lost his virginity and heart to and the girl he cheated on her with at the same time. So much for a drama free summer.

"How long are they staying with us? That Carolina chick in a homophobic."

"Kurt, you don't know that."

"Yes I do Dad. She told Finn that she knew a camp that could "fix" my problems and help me see God's way."

"Carol said they were staying for the summer. Their father got a trucking job and they need a place to stay. I will talk to them, okay."

"Fine. I'm going to pick up Blaine and we are heading to Rachel's for a party. Rachel said if I drink I can stay at her house."

"I prefer you and Finn don't drink, but if you guys need a ride call me!"

"Bye Dad!"

Finn pulled into Rachel's driveway just as Kurt and Blaine pulled in.

"Oh my God! Kurt has a boyfriend!" Carolina turned her nose up before looking at Finn.

"Carolina, can you please not make a scene. It's not your place."

"Danni, you may believe all that "born that way" talk the gays try to tell us, but good Christians know the truth. Kurt needs help and God sent me here to be the one to help him."

"I don't care if he needs help or not, just please leave well enough alone. No homophobic slurres tonight."

Carolina got out of the car and walked over to Kurt and Blaine while Danni and Finn sat in the truck for a few minutes.

"I'm not ready Finn. I can't do it. Just take me back to your place. I can unpack or clean or help Burt with his truck or something. "

"You can do this. It's been years since you've talked to him. If you don't want him to bother you, than tell me and I will make sure he leaves you alone. Plus Santana is coming so she can be your back up."

Finn hugged Danni quickly. It had been two years since the old clan had been together. Growing up, Puck, Finn, Matt, Mike, Santana, Danni, Brittany, and Carolina had all gone to summer camp together. For seven summers in a row, the eight of them had swam, hiked, biked, and camped their summers away together. It hadn't been since Matt moved away and Danni refused to return to camp after sophomore year that the clan broke up. Finn knew Carolina still talked to Matt and Puck and Danni was close with Finn and Santana, but the eight of them no longer hung out as a group…until tonight. Somehow they all, besides Matt who had moved to Texas, were going to meet up again and one thing was for sure….it was gonna be a crazy summer.

"Rachel, the queers are here!"

Rachel ran into the living room and hugged Kurt and Blaine as Noah slowly followed behind her. As he did, he came face to face with a short red head and he lost his train of thought.

"Hello Puckerman! Miss me?"

Carolina quickly grabbed Noah and pulled him into a kiss. Just as Noah pushed the red head off of him, he saw a pair of green eyes staring at him. He looked up and met the brunettes stare.

"Danni, you look…I can't believe…it's been a long time…you're here…"

Noah took a step towards her, hoping for something. A hand shake, a smile, and hug, something. But instead, she looked away and walked to the kitchen without a word. Finn put his hand on Pucks shoulder.

"Sorry dude, she's not ready to talk to you yet. Give her time. Maybe she'll come around."

Noah suddenly felt empty. He nodded and followed Finn into the kitchen.

"That didn't go like I hoped it would," Noah thought to himself. "It's gonna be a long summer."