Chapter Eight

Rachel woke up to a mohanked eighteen year old standing over her.

"Fuck Noah!" Rachel threw her purple pillow at her best friend. "What the hell are you doing in my room this early? It's barely light out."

"I figured we could get a quickie in before I had to clean Mrs. Smith's pool. You game?" Puck gave the drama queen a quick wink.

It was too early for Noah's games. "How did last night go? I know you left with Danni and you seem in a good mood. Not to mention I received a text message from you two hours ago telling me you wanted to talk in the morning. I didn't realize that meant 5 am, but it's cool."

"We kissed."

"You and Danni?"

"No me and Kurt! Of course me and Danni."

"Don't give me attitude. I only got two hours of sleep." Rachel had to smile. "That's a good sign. Have you talked to her since the kiss?"

"We are meeting up this afternoon. What should I do? Should I take her on a romantic date? Should I try kissing her again? Should I take it slow? Should I—"

"Calm down Dr. Love. How about a group of us hang out? That way it's laid back and simple."

Puck quickly hugged Rachel before checking his watch. "I fricken love you, Berry. I have to head to the Smith's but I will text you later."

Rachel nodded before grabbing her phone and texting Kurt. Got plans today?

Carolina heard her sister's phone ringing from across the bedroom. She quickly got up and realized it was just a text message. She unlocked the phone and read it quickly. You up?-Puckzilla

She smiled before replying. Yes!

I'm outside. Wanna talk before I head to work?

Yeah, I will be right out.

Carolina quickly grabbed a pair of flip flops before running outside. She could tell by the look of shock that Puck had not been expecting to see the red head in his car.

"Hello Puckerman. I think we need to talk?"

"Where's Danni?"

"Sleeping. That's not important right now. You have a choice to make. Either leave my sister alone or I will make sure it doesn't last."

" Why? It's not like you hate me. Hell, you text me all the time. Why does it bother you if I try to work things out with Danni?"

"Of course I don't hate you. Quite the opposite really. But let's face it Puckerman, you won't be happy with my sister. She's sweet, sure. But she's also simple and boring. You will find something or someone more exciting, like let's say me," Carolina put her hand on Puck's knee. "And leave her in the dust. So just skip that part and you and I can pick up where we left off last summer."

Carolina moved closer to Puck and tried to kiss him, but he pushed her back into her seat.

"No! First of Carolina, last summer was a mistake. I was in a rough place and I shouldn't have used you like I did. I'm sorry. Second, I don't know where this thing between Danni and me is gonna go, but I will do my best not to mess it up this time. I can promise you that. Now please, get out and next time, don't read someone else's text messages."

Carolina shook her head before opening to door and getting out of the truck. Her turned around and looked at Puck.

"Don't think this thing is over. I enjoy a challenge. I don't care if it takes all summer, I am gonna prove to you that I'm a better fit than my sister."

With that, the red head blew Puck a kiss and headed back inside.

"Note to self, stay away from the crazy one!"

Puck quickly grabbed his phone and texted Santana. Mornin Tana! Carolina is up to something…please watch her. Also, don't make plans tonight. Text you later. ;-)

Santana woke up to her "Written in the Stars" ringtone. "Who the fuck texts people at 5:45 in the morning?" she thought to herself.

She opened her phone to find four text messages. First on was from Brittany. Are you allowed to eat after midnight or will you turn into a furby like in that movie? Was she serious?

Santana deleted the message and decided she would talk to Brittany later. Next two messages were from Danni. First one said WE NEED TO TALK! IT'S ABOUT NOAH! and the second one read Swim suit shopping tomorrow…pick you up at 10. Miss my Tana! She loved the fact that Danni assumed she didn't have plans.

Lastly was a message from Puck. She read and reread the message. "Fuck!" Santana hadn't really talked to Carolina or Danni since they came into town for two reasons. One: Carolina was the biggest homophobic she had ever met and the two had only been in town for a few days. Santana hadn't told Danni about being a lesbian yet, but she decided it was time to let one of her closest friends know. She grabbed her phone and texted her. Hey bitch! Two days and not a text! Thanks Danni. Also, let's meet t 9…we have catching up to do!

Santana rolled over and decided to get a few more hours of sleep before she got ready for what should be an interesting day.

Mike loved Tina Cohan with all his heart and would never do anything to hurt her, but he knew with Carolina in town, he had to be extra careful. He heard his Blackberry beep and turn over to see who was texting him at 6:30 in the morning.

Mikey! I need advice. Can we meet up today? Like breakfast or something? –Car

Mike took a deep breath and told Carolina to meet him at Pete's Diner at 8. Quickly her texted Tina and told her that he had plans for the day but he would texted her later before hopping into the shower. It's was gonna be a long day.

"Danni, get up!"

Danni glanced at her alarm clock. It was 7:30 in the morning and she was not ready to start the day.

"What's up Carolina?"

"I have a few things to tell you. First I want you to know Puckerman was here this morning. He texted you, but I didn't wake you. Sorry. I just had to warn him not to hurt you. I know we both messed up last time, but I don't want to see you get hurt again. I hope you're not mad."

Danni smiled at her younger sister. "Of course not. I understand you were just trying to protect me. Thank you sis." How could Finn think Carolina would hurt her?

"Also, I'm meeting up with Mike today. You are more than welcome to come with me."

"Yeah, let me get dressed. I'm hanging with Kurt and Santana today, but I can have breakfast with you guys first."

As her sister headed for the shower, Carolina decided to quickly text Puckerman. I hope you have considered what I offered this morning…We both know I'm more your type. Sext you later hot stuff. =)