Chapter Eight

Sunday was a very quiet day, no one spoke unless absolutely necessary, but as much as it was uncomfortable, I let them be. Monday arrived and for once there were no complaints when my radio went off, which I didn't like, it simply wasn't right. Sighing I got up and got a shower, and began getting ready, I was meeting Noah at school, since it was too far for him to come and pick me up. Grabbing a coffee from the machine I smiled, at least that was one good thing, I had Noah, the person I'd been wanting to go out with for god knows how long.

"Mornin," mumbled Cam as he came into the room.
"Good morning," I said, glancing at the clock I decided it would be best to leave as according to the traffic report there was already a pile up. "I've gotta go, I want to try and avoid the traffic,"
"Okay," he said. He hugged me tightly as I walked towards the door. I saw Jack and Dylan also making an appearance.
"I'll see you all later," I said. "If you need me, just call me, or text me," I hugged the other two tightly and then made my way to my car and headed off to school.

I arrived just as the bell rang, as I couldn't avoid the traffic, it had been a long drive it took me an hour. I was glad I'd brought some coffee with me. I walked to English which still had 45 minutes left, "Miss Berry would you kindly explain why you are late," said the teacher causing everyone to look at me.
"I'm sorry Miss Davenport, I got caught in traffic," I said. "I don't live as close to school as most people do,"
"Okay," she said. "Just don't let it happen again,"
"Slut," someone whispered as I walked to my seat. I ignored them and got on with the required work. Lunch arrived and that was when I finally saw Noah. He was leaning against my locker,
"Hey Noah," I said. We leaned in and kissed rather passionately it has to be said,
"Hey Rach," said Noah when we broke for air. "Where were you this morning,"
"I got caught in traffic," I said. "So was a little late,"
"I'm rubbing off on you already," he said.

We got to the choir room which was where the glee club always had lunch. Again there were people whispering various words implying I was some kind of slut, but because they whispered Noah couldn't see who it was. "Hey slut," said Sunshine as we walked into the room.
"You should be so lucky I don't hit girls," said Noah.
"Ignore her," I said. "She obviously has no idea what she's talking about,"
"Hey guys," said Mr Schue as he walked in, he usually came in whilst we ate lunch to chat etc, he sent a glare in my direction,
"What's your problem Schue," said Noah.
"Nothing," said Mr Schue. He ignored us and started talking with everyone else.

"So how was the rest of your weekend," I said.
"Was okay, played around on my guitar," said Noah. "How about you,"
"Quiet," I said. "But I expected that, it's just hard seeing them like this,"
"They're lucky to have you," said Noah.
"And I'm lucky to have them," I said. "And you,"
"Yeah I am pretty awesome," he said.
"Shut up," I said laughing as I leaned into his embrace. "You know what I mean,"
"Yeah," he said. "Sarah wants to come visit again,"

"She's more than welcome," I said. "As is your mom, and of course yourself,"

"Hey Rach," said three familiar voices all at once.
"Hey guys," I said, and then realised that meant that they were here. "What are you guys doing here," as I gave them each a hug, they grabbed some chairs and gave Noah a high five.
"I was coming into tell your principal about this weekend and they tagged along," said Dylan.
"We've also got permission to hang out all afternoon," said Cam.
"Rachel what are they doing here," said Mr Schue.
'Grease is the Word, is the word' suddenly came from Jack's phone"Sorry," said Jack. I began giggling and the others began laughing as they knew what he was doing. He answered his phone, "Hello,"
"Hey Jack," said Cam who was the person calling him.
"What the fuck," said Jack. "Why are you calling me,"
"I don't know," said Cam. "I accidently rang it,"
"Dumbass," said Jack as they both hung up.

"Dylan had a meeting with Principal Figgins," I said to Mr Schue who was still waiting for an answer. "And Jack and Cam tagged along,"
"Well they're disrupting our practice," said Mr Schue. "So can you get rid of them,"
"It's lunchtime," I said. "We're not practicing,"
"Actually we are, if you'd have been paying attention you'd have known that," said Mr Schue.
"Fine," I said. "We'll pay attention, but they aren't going anywhere," Jack Dylan and Cam changed positions and sat like little kids, with their arms folded and fingers on lips. I tried to smother my giggles as I could see Mr Schue was really not happy.

The bell rang signaling the end of lunch, "So I guess I'll see you later," I said.
"Yes you will," said Dylan. We simply shared a group hug and then they left.
"They are awesome," said Noah.
"I know," I said. "So I will see you in Glee,"
"Yes you will," said Noah and he kissed me,
"What the hell," said Finn angrily. "You two are together,"
"Not that it's your business who I date but yes myself and Noah are together," I said. "Is it a problem,"
"I thought you liked me, but it turns out you were just messing me around," said Finn, "Sunshine was right you are a slut,"
"What did you just call her," said Noah I could see him getting angrier, I placed my hand on his arm in an attempt to calm him down.

"Come on Puck, she lives with three guys, she's gotta be doing at least one of them," said Quinn.
"Excuse me," I said, "First of all, Finn I haven't liked you since sophomore year when you played me so that I would come back to glee the first time round, and the three guys I live with, they are the closest thing I have to brothers, I have never thought of them in any other way,"
"Rachel you should have thought about how this could damage your relationships with your friends," said Mr Schue.

"What friends," I said. "Because they have never been my friends, none of you know anything about me, Noah's the only one who does,"
"Rachel, is awesome, if you guys had stayed on Friday, you'd have seen that, but you let Quinn act like she's your god damn mother or something and left," said Noah.
"I am many things, but I am not a slut," I said. "I've had one boyfriend, and he's holding my hand right now, Finn you were never a proper boyfriend just a crush that I soon got over, but enough of this I have a free period, and I'm going to the auditorium," I stalked off angry and hurt, how could they still hate me after all I'd done.

"Wait Rach," said Noah. "You gonna be okay,"
"I'll be fine," I said.
"Yeah we'll look after her," said Dylan.
"I thought you left," I said.
"We heard yelling, and came to see what was going on," said Jack. "If I see any of those jackasses they won't know what's hit them,"
"Yeah they will," said Cam, "Cuz it will, be me you and Dylan,"
"Figure of speech Cam," said Jack but we all laughed at him.
"Oh my god," I said. "Do you guys have our guitars etc,"
"Yeah they're in the van," said Dylan.
"Good," I said. "Cause I want to write a song,"