But Then I Know Its Going Strong
A/N: so here we go chapter 6 Also I'm still looking for the Puckleberry story where Puck is leaving love letters in Rachel's locker but she doesn't know its him. He writes about how he loves her hair and stuff. At some point in the story Mercedes asks Rachel who she hopes is leaving the notes and she says Noah. Also Tina and Brittany and Kurt swoon over the letters.. Santana and Quinn grab the letters from Rachel when her and Tina pass them and make fun of her in it to at the end puck sings to Rachel at some point I think Rachel clicks its Noah when at the end of the last note he puts my hot Jewish American princess. Anyway on to the chapter.
Chapter 6
"My...my son" Finn stammered nervously he had no idea how Rachel found out about Jack. She wasn't supposed yet.
"Yes Finn the child you helped conceive during our relationship.
Finn's mouth opened and closed "who told you about Jack..how did you find out?" he asked while scratching his head nervously.
"It doesn't matter Finn..what matters is that I know ...I know what you done...I finally see the real you and know what Finn Hudson I hate him!" Rachel snapped harshly.
"Please Rachel...you don't understand" Finn pleaded "let me explain" he begged
Rachel folded defiantly"Very well Finn go on explain your way out of being a cheating pig!"
"We had fight the night I ...you know. It was over Puck. Rachel you where spending so much time with him and I watched you fall in love with ….I stood by like ass-hole and let my best friend take my girl. I...I was loosing Rachel"
"So you slept with April because you where losing me?" The petite girl yelled back
Finn went to answer back when she stuck her hand " I don't care that you cheated Finn..It's the fact you were happy to marry me while harbouring a child with another women that hurts...but please continue to explain"
Finn took a deep breath " I went out to the bar after we had the big fight the month before the wedding. I was pissed and hurting and April was there . A month the day before our wedding she called me told me she was pregnant with my baby , she didn't want him when was born , she abandoned him . I didn't mean to cheat or lie ..I'm sorry Rachel...just please forgive me"
Rachel snorted and shook her head "I don't think so Finn Mr Innocent does not wash with me any more. I see you very clearly now...clearly than I ever have and I don't like what I see. To think myself and Noah felt guilty for hurting you ...well not any more. I take it all back all of it ...because I'm so glad I got it right ….just like Quinn wanted me to all those years ago"
shooting him one last glare she turned to to head to her car when Finn chased after "Rachel wait ...don't go ….I need you to forgive me !" he called out
"Finn...what's going on" carol Hummel's voice interrupted him. She was stood on the porch holding a small frightened blonde haired boy on her hip. Rachel assumed it was Jack.
"Its nothing mom ...me and Rachel are just talking" Her son told her as calmly as he could.
Rachel shook her head " actually Mrs Hummel I was just leaving" Turning to Finn she pointed to his now crying so "go Finn your son he needs you ….but me...I don't . Always remember that ….good day"
Turning on her heel Rachel hurried down the path and into her car.
Switching the ignition on she gripped the steering wheel "oh Papa I wish you were here...I really need to thank you...I know now Noah was the man you where referring to in the letter...please give me a sign...I need to know I'm right"
letting go of another breath she pulled away from the curve and switched the radio on and a song that gave the answer she needed.. her sign from her father came on.
Love like this may come once
Baby It's fate
Like a soul mate he's your Penguin
Baby Its fate
baby It's fate
not luck
A smiled brightened Rachel's face continued to drive "Thank you Papa" she whispered.
There was one more person she had to talk to . She needed to know if the boy he told her would love the things she hated about herself the most was the boy she was hoping it was in her heart.
…...
"Coming" Will called out as he rushed down his apartment hallway. Pulling the door open he was shocked to find Rachel Berry starring up at him her huge smiling upon her face.
"Rachel...wow this is surprise. Please come in" he smiled back warmly
"Thank you Mr Schu...I hope you don't mind my sudden visit" Rachel replied in her usual polite tone.
Will grinned. She hadn't changed a bit "Please Rachel...call me Will...I'm not your teacher any more and of course I don't mind"
He motioned for Rachel to follow him into his living room and sit down.
Once they were seated Rachel spoke up.
"I presume your wondering the nature of my visit" she began sweetly " I just ….well need to asked you something.
Will saw the nervousness wash over Rachel's face and reached to squeeze her hand " take your time Rachel...we have no rush"
The Jewish girl nodded " do you remember back in high school when you told me that you knew things weren't always easy for me but..."
"but there is a boy out there for you that loves all the things you hate about your self the most" Will finished for her with a soft smile.
"I remember" he added
Rachel smiled back at her old teacher "when you said that where you talking about anyone in particular?" she asked him
Will nodded his head "yes"
The Jewish girl looked him straight in the eye and asked "who?" she really wanted it to be her husband.
"Puck" Will spoke up confidently "back then you where all for Finn. I hoped that talk would open your eyes wide enough to see the boy who was always there"
Rachel nodded head slowly "when did you realise Noah saw me" she queried.
"OK let me to tell you something I should of told you a long time ago...here goes
flashback
"did you see that hideous deer sweater Berry had on today" a thin black haired cheerio sniggered as she leaned against her locker talking with another of the cheerio's.
"I know she dresses like my grandma" the other girl snorted
Puck was in ear shot of them at his own locker as they continued hands balled angrily at is side. He was about to let rip if they didn't shut up.
"she's a big nosed granny dressing freak...who can't sing" the dark haired cheerio laughed back.
Will could hear every from his classroom and what he heard next confirmed his thoughts he had been harbouring for a while.
"yo cheerio hoes! …..shut the fuck up...Berry is worth a million of each of you" Puck yelled as he spun around to face the mouthy girls
"So fucking what she wears animal sweaters...she looks good in them" talking a breath he looked the two cherrio's up and down
"at least she don't dress like a couple sluts...fucking learn to shut your mouth bitches..oh and by the way Mona" he snorted turning to the skinny darked haired cheerio "you one to talk about big noses when you have snout the size of Lima...bitch"
Will peered his office as Puck walked away from the girls . He let out a quiet chuckle as Mona touched her nose and shrieked before darting into the girls bathroom followed by her cheerio friend.
Will knew in that moment everything he thought about Puck was right...Finn had told him the truth Puck was protecting Rachel under his badass rep"
end of flash back
Rachel wiped the tears from he eyes and stood to her feet "It seems everyone knew I was destined for Noah before me" she chuckled
Will stood up with her "better late than never" he joked
Rachel laughed and nodded "well I must be going now. I have to get home I left Noah with the twins"
Will walked with Rachel to the door and opened it for her "It was so great to see you Rachel..Come back soon with Puck and the twins wont you?" he asked
Rachel smiled up at him "of course she replied with a kiss to his cheek "and will tell Emma hello for me"
Will nodded as he watched Rachel walk out into her car and pull away.
It had taken her longer than he ever expected but he was glad she'd eventually what saw everyone else had. That Noah...Puck was and always will be her leading man in the real world.
A/N : Hope you all enjoyed this chapter... was only going to have a 6 chapter story but I have one or two chapters left...unless any of you have anything you'd like see happen in the story. Also sorry the chapters a bit short.