a/n: Last chapter! I'm sorry it took so long, I actually had this done like a week ago but I was in the school play and I was really busy plus I am just really lazy. Just so you know, this story is set in spring 2018 I didn't even realize that I never mentioned that. And assume there was a day between when Rachel came home to visit and when Puck and her dads went to see her show. I want to thank everyone for reading this story to the end! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own glee or its characters

Chapter 10: Somewhere Only We Know

Puck slept in his car when he finally arrived back in new york city. He wanted all of the next day to convince Rachel to forgive him.

In the Morning

"Rach, it's me, open up."

"Hello Puck, I hope you are aware that I am angry with you and why."

Ouch. The Puck treatment. "Yes I am, but you have to hear me out."

"I will listen to your side of the story, but I cannot guarantee that it will make everything resolved."

So Puck told her everything up to finding her journal.

"She sounded really mad on the phone."

"She was, she thought I left her for you, but when I left that day I had no idea I was going to see you."

"I believe you Noah. Did you talk to her yesterday?"

"Yeah. It actually went really well."

"Well I'm glad it worked out but I still don't know about being with you Noah."

"I get it Rach, but you have to believe me when I say that I'm in love with you. And I know this isn't going to change anything but I have a song I want to sing to you."

"Alright."

Puck grabbed his guitar and Rachel sat on the couch staring intently at him.

God I hope this works.

He made direct eye contact with Rachel while he played the intro. She blushed and looked away.

I walked across
an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth
beneath my feet
sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh simple thing
where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when
you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

I came across
a fallen down tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place
we used to love
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of

Oh simple thing
where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when
you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute why don't we go
talk about it somewhere only we know
this could be the end of everything
so why don't we go
somewhere only we know
somewhere only we know

Oh simple thing
where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when
you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute why don't we go
talk about it somewhere only we know
this could be the end of everything
so why don't we go
so why don't we go
O-O-O
Oh-Oh-Oh
this could be the end of everything
so why don't we go
somewhere only we know
somewhere only we know
somewhere only we know

When he finished and looked up Rachel was crying. He walked over to her after putting his guitar down.

"I'm really sorry Rach. I didn't mean to hurt you."

She put her arms around him and he held her close.

"I know Noah, but although you didn't intend to cause me pain, you did."

"I know Rach and I am sincerely sorry."

"Why did you leave her?"

"I told you, she forced a commitment on me."

"Was that really it?"

"What do you mean?"

"I don't know. I thought that maybe it was because you didn't love her."

"Well, it's more like I didn't love her enough."

"Oh."

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine."

"Come on Rach, what's up?"

"It's just, I don't know, I guess I'm afraid that you'll leave me too."

"I won't."

"How are you so sure?"

"You just have to trust me."

"I know Noah, and I do, but I just need some time to absorb all of this."

"I get it Rach. I'll stay in a hotel if you don't want me around but I'm not leaving the city until you forgive me."

"Thank you Noah. Just don't try to push me, okay? Let me work this out on my own."

"Sure Rachel. Just call me when you're done figuring it out."

"I will. Bye Noah."

"Bye Rachel."

When he left, he tried to pretend that he was certain that she would come back to him but he know it wasn't true.

She could do so much better than me. Why would she take me back?

Rachel's POV

The next morning, Rachel went for a run to clear her head. When she got back she found a notebook with a post-it note attached to it. It said:

I know you want space, but I think you should read this.

Rachel went inside, sat on the couch, and opened it.

April 15, 2018
I've been staying at Rachel Berry's house of all places and guess who came to visit,
the diva herself. She's just like she was in high school, just as freaking annoying.
She yelled at me for reading her "personal feelings" and I kissed her. Hey, it seemed
like the right thing to do at the time. Anyway, she slapped me and left. But this isn't
over. Won't she be surprised to see me at her show.
-Noah Puckerman

Is this what it looks like?
She turned the page.

April 17, 2018
Awesome day. Berry was super freaked out when she saw me at her dressing room
door. I blurted out that I loved her and she was all over me, but then some guy
interrupted us and thought I was her brother. It was freakin hilarious. After the show,
her dad dropped some really creepy hints about my 'issue' in long island. Thanks a lot
misters Berry. Rachel asked about it but I brushed it off, I'll tell her eventually.
Another highlight of the night was watching Berry scarf down a burger at Red Robin.
I'm starting to think I have real feelings for her. She said she wants me to back
up my words with actions. She's not gonna know what hit her. The Puckerone never
disappoints.
-Noah Puckerman

Oh my god. I can't even believe this.

April 18, 2018
I don't want to be cocky but I am so awesome. She freaking loved my date. It
was so adorable when she was freaking out about being blindfolded. Her rants
are starting to get cute rather than annoying, it's kind of freaking me out. It
got a little hot and steamy back at her apartment but I don't blame her, I
mean, how could she resist gettin all up on this? But I didn't really feel
right about going any further until I put the Capri thing to rest.
-Noah Puckerman

April 19, 2018
Today was basically a mixture of good and really bad. I could tell Capri was
still having a hard time when I left but she actually encouraged me to be with
Rachel. It was kind of weird. Because of the whole phone thing I'm gonna have
to do some serious damage control. Oh, and my mom is still insane.
-Noah Puckerman

April 20, 2018
I serenaded her and she almost took me back right then and there
but she said she needs space, so I have to give her it or I won't have
a chance. I hope she can see how much I really do love her.
-Noah Puckerman

April 21, 2018
Dear Rachel,
Hey, I know that I said I would give you space, and I will, but I just
thought that since I got to read all of your feelings in your journal,
you should read mine. Granted I wrote all of that yesterday because
I'm not some pussy who actually keeps a journal, but it's all still
true. I love you Rachel and I really hope you can see that now.
If you want to talk, I'm staying at the red roof inn, room 27.
-Noah Puckerman

Rachel was almost brought to tears by this. She quickly changed and was about to leave when the phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Is this Rachel?"

"Um, yes, who is this?"

"This is Martha Puckerman."

Noah's mom? "Um, hello Mrs. Puckerman. Did you need to speak to Noah, because he actually isn't here right now."

"Actually, Rachel, I wanted to talk to you."

"Oh, alright, what do you need?"

"I need you to know that my son really loves you."

"I know Mrs. Puckerman."

"So you have to forgive him."

"Actually, I was just on my way out to go see him."

"Oh, well in that case, get off the phone and run!"

"Bye Mrs. Puckerman."

"Run!"

Rachel hung up the phone and started laughing.

She's just as crazy as I remember.

Rachel got in her car and drove straight to the red roof inn. She started knocking on the door of room 27 fervently and as soon as it opened she threw her arms around him.

"I take it you liked the journal thing."

"That was so sweet Noah."

"I know."

She nudged him playfully. "Do you wanna go eat or something?"

"Um, wait Rachel."

"Yes, Noah?"

Puck pulled something out of his picket and got down on one knee.

"Oh my god."

"Rachel Barbara Berry, will you marry me?"

"Um, well, I-"

"Are you saying no?"

"Well, no, not exactly."

"What does that mean?'

"Well, It's just, I want you to wait a little while because you've jumped into commitment before and that didn't work out so well."

"I was pushed into commitment with Capri, I'm the one jumping in this case."

"I know Noah, but I really want you to be sure. So I want to see how this goes for a couple of months and if you still want to marry me then we'll go from there."

"I can't believe you didn't say yes immediately. Have you seen my guns?"

"Your arms are lovely, Noah."

At that they burst out laughing.

"God, Rach, it's like we've gotten nowhere since high school."

"Not true. If someone told me in high school that "the Puckerone" was going to fall in love with me I would have died laughing."

"You should call me the Puckerone more often."

"Shut up Noah. You comin' or not?"

"I'll meet you at your apartment. You better leave room for all my crap because I'm not leaving it in my truck anymore."

"Does this mean we're moving in together?"

"I guess it does."

"Well then, uh, see you at 'home'"

"See ya Rach, I love you."

"I love you too Noah."

The End.

a/n: *sniffle* It's over! Did you like the final chapter? It was super hard to write! I want to thank everyone who favorited, alerted, and reviewed this story! It means a lot to me! The song Puck sang to Rachel was "Somewhere only we Know" by Keane. Check it out! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! There are some oneshots in the making and I hope to write another multichapter story soon so if anyone has ideas for a story put them in your review. Oh and that reminds me...REVIEW!