Chapter One

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Puck's POV

It's senior year and my football coach is on my ass about working extra hard for this season. It's not like I don't already, it's just I have a reputation to uphold. I'm the bad boy who doesn't give a crap about anyone or anything, but the truth is I care about a lot of people and things. In particular, I really care about graduating and going to college, but no one thinks I'm capable of it.

I care about school and my grades, but no one's ever cared enough to encourage me and tell me I can do it. No one believed I was ever going to go anywhere in life which pissed me off. I am smarter than people think. I just try to uphold my reputation, but this year, I'm going to prove a lot of people wrong. I'm not just some dumb jock; I'm Noah Puckerman, a young man capable of amazing things.

No one knows about my emotional issues because no one's cared enough to ask me about my life not even my best friend, Finn. My father abandoned my mother, sister, and I when I was ten. I'd do anything for my mother and sister. I'd die for them because they are my life. They're the reason I am going to make something of myself.

I was walking into the locker room to take a shower after practice when I heard Finn and his girlfriend, Quinn talking. They seemed to be talking about doing some things over the weekend. Quinn mentioned her parents going out of town and from there I knew Finn was going to hit that. It was about time because Quinn's been sleeping with me behind his back and it was pathetic that he was with her for so long, but not getting the benefits.

I should feel guilty about sleeping with Quinn, but I can't say I am because that broad is a real nice fuck. I think I may have taken her virginity, but I'll let Finn think he did. After listening for awhile, I finally decided to make an appearance. I wanted to make Quinn squirm.

"Hey, Quinn, how are you?" I asked as a smile appeared on my face when her cheeks flushed.

"Hi, Puck, I'm good." She said innocently.

"Dude, where's the privacy?" Finn asked.

"Dude, if you wanted privacy, you wouldn't be in the boys' locker room."

Quinn kissed Finn and I watched as their kiss deepened. I don't do the whole jealous thing and Quinn was trying too hard to make me jealous. I knew she would be over at my house tonight begging for it anyways. At school, we act civil, but in the bedroom, we are animals clawing at each other's clothes.

She walked out of the locker room after the kiss and I turned to Finn. "I overheard what she said. So, are you going to hit that?"

Finn laughed. "Dude, don't say it like I've been waiting for her forever."

I laughed my butt off when he said that because the truth was, he did wait for her for way too damn long. "Who are you trying to fool? You've been with her for a year and you've been bitching about how she's a virgin and how she doesn't want to do it. Dude, she's not a virgin."

Finn began to fume. "What do you mean she's not a virgin? How would you know? Do you know something I don't?"

I simply just laughed. "Dude, that's your problem. You need to talk to your girlfriend."

Before Finn could say anything, I grabbed my backpack and walked out of the locker room completely satisfied. I was walking to my car when I spotted Rachel Berry, the loser I love to pick on. I run over to her and I pull her against me, copping a feel of her well developed breasts. She slaps me, but that only makes me want more.

"Just leave me alone, Noah. I didn't do anything to you."

I lean into her ear and whisper, "The sight of you bothers me. Maybe if you were dead, I would leave you alone."

She backs away and I'm surprised she isn't scared, but she sticks her chin up trying to look tough. I smile at her and pull her back into my arms, crushing my lips against hers. She tries to fight me off, but she eventually gives in and I'm surprised the kiss wasn't terrible. Her lips were so soft and fit perfectly with mine.

I didn't expect that to happen, but the kiss was amazing. I release her and grinned with elation at her dazed expression. I had a way with the girls here at McKinley High.

Rachel's POV

After Noah left, I touched my swollen lips and I shake with disgust. I can't believe he would do something like that! Now, I have to go to the clinic to get checked because it's no secret that Noah's been around. I look around the parking lot hoping no one saw and was grateful when the parking lot was deserted. I run to my car and drive home all the while mentally cursing myself for not running away from Noah when I had the chance.

After I finished my homework, I drove to the local teen's clinic for a check-up even though I'm not sexually active. I sat down in the waiting area and waited for my turn, but someone caught my eye. Quinn Fabray was coming out of the testing rooms and she was crying. Wait, I thought she was a virgin. What is she doing here?

I walk up to her to console her, but at the sight of me, she stiffens and glares. "What do you want, Berry?"

I looked down at my shoes, trying to find the words to say to her to make her feel okay, but nothing came out.

"Are you retarded? Say something. I know you're just filled with joy to see me here crying. I bet you're wondering why I'm crying, right."

I shook my head repeatedly. "No…That's not why…I just thought you…Needed a friend."

She laughed harshly. "You are not my friend. You are the last person I would ever confide in."

I took that as my cue to leave and I did just that even without getting checked. I didn't want her to know I was there to get checked up. Everyone at school knew I was the biggest virgin alive, but if they knew I came to the clinic, rumors would start flying. I sure as hell did not want that to happen. I want my senior year to end peacefully, but somehow I knew that was impossible.

I drive to the school's football field and sat on the bleachers, looking up at the stars. I love the stars because it brings me peace and makes me feel like I'm not alone. I check to see if anyone was around and began to sing.

The city of angels is lonely at night

Keep myself alight by candlelight

So she can love you like I do

Look me in the eyes

And say it's true

I ask myself is this love at all?

When I need you most, you let me fall

I'm always here at the side of your stage

Let you live your life

Pretend I'm okay

Please, don't. Don't leave me here

Take my hand and breathe in deep

I don't understand why you can't take me with you

Once I finished 'Take me along' by Miley Cyrus, I heard someone applauding. I look over and I see Finn coming my way with his huge, goofy grin. I feel my face heat up, but I couldn't stop the smile that was forming on my face. He was truly handsome and I just wished he loved me.

"Wow, Rachel that was amazing! You have such a beautiful voice!"

I smiled and thanked him. "Thank you, Finn. I didn't know you were here."

He closed the distance and sat beside me, looking up at the stars. "The stars are beautiful tonight, as was your voice and you."

I look up at the darkened sky and close my eyes, savoring the cool night's breeze. I could feel his eyes on me and I fought the urge to open my eyes. Instead, I kept my eyes closed, but after a moment, I felt warm lips on mine. Was Finn Hudson kissing me?

My eyes flew open and I saw Finn's face touching mine. His lips were gentle and he was tender. He cupped my face and I closed my eyes, enjoying the sensation. If it weren't for Noah, Finn would have been my first kiss.

After a minute, we both pulled apart for air and stared at each other with understanding. I understood that he was with Quinn and that I could never be with him. I'm not sure what he understood, but I'm sure it was along those lines. He knew his reputation would be trashed if he were to ever be seen with me in public.

Without saying another word, I walked down the bleachers and to my car as tears fell from my eyes. I'm not sure what I was crying for. Was I crying for myself or was I crying because my dream was crushed? I don't know. I let myself believe that a guy like Finn Hudson would ever want to be with me. I should have known better.