"Go away Puck," Rachel remained sat with a frown on her usually happy face. She felt herself more eager to find Finn ever since he left to go to his room with Kurt. Her head had a strange, tingling feeling within, the same feeling she got after she woke up from fainting once.

Puck had emerged from the room with a sudden need to annoy her wherever she went, offering her drinks and sometimes, just staring at her. She was saved by Mercedes, who arrived just as he reached for her hand.

"Hey girl," she smiled, eyes scanning around the room," You aint seen Kurt, have you?"

Rachel opened her mouth to talk, though found herself cut off by a boy who was beginning to get on her nerves," Basement, with Finn. (Rachel's eyes lit up with the mention of his name, Mercedes noticed) Now if you'll excuse us Mercedes, Rachel and I would rather be left alone."

His hand clasped firmly around Rachel's, with constant retaliation coming from her. Mercedes took this as a cue to leave and took a few steps backwards, before heading towards the basement.

"Kurt," she said, stepping down the stairs. He looked up from the bed where he was sat, a smirk appearing on his lips.

"I think I've just uncovered Finn's true feelings."

"You have?" she was still uncertain of his plan: it seemed a bit...out there.

"Yes and, despite the fact that my cousin couldn't hypnotise him, it's clear that he already may be in love with our talented, yet conceited Rachel Berry."

"What do you mean it didn't work? He knows about your idea?" Mercedes was frowning now," And what about Rachel?"

Kurt smiled," He knows. We were just ... discussing it before you came and don't worry about Rachel. She won't even remember what's gone on these past few days when she finally comes out of that trance."

He laughed a little, pleased with himself. Mercedes, on the other hand, could see a major flaw," So, how are you gonna stop Finn from telling Rachel about all of this? When she finds out, she'll literally kill you Kurt."

"Mercedes, you underestimate me completely," he leaned back on the bed, nonchalant," Even if he does tell her, she'll be too confused to realise. The power of hypnosis."

"I still don't get how this is gonna work Kurt, especially since Finn is still normal," she eyed the boy.

"But Rachel is head over heels in love with him and if I know that girl, she'll stop at nothing until she gets what she wants."

Mercedes saw it now. Even when she was completely sane, sane for her, she was extremely determined and now under a certain new influence, she'd be unstoppable.

Finn sighed when he couldn't find Rachel anywhere at the party. Had she one home already? His mum had been no use. When he'd asked if she'd seen the brunette, she gave him a sly little smile and shook her head, returning to a conversation with Burt. Sometimes, girls confused him.

"Leave me alone Puck," he caught her arm as she raced past him. Her small head turned to see who it was and a huge smile spread across her face when she saw that it was him," Oh hi Finn."

He smiled back at her, though feeling slightly uncomfortable as he realised that his fingers were still clasped onto her arm. She too, shifted on the spot, a blush creeping onto her face as she tried to hide her embarrassment.

"Can I talk to you for a sec Rach?" he asked. She happily obliged, staring only at his hand as it pulled at hers, leading her through the haze of people. He noticed the annoyed look on Puck's face as they passed him, though the boy never actually said anything.

They ended up in an empty hallway, just standing there in silence. The stare that Rachel was giving him reminded Finn of when he first joined glee and she was basically all over him. Would she be like that all over again? Not that he was complaining with her paying him attention, as it would be a relief compared to being ignored every single time Jesse was hovering by her side.

"You're gonna think I'm absolutely crazy-"

"I do not!" she pouted ever so slightly, her wide brown eyes appearing to be slightly dazed as he stood before her.

"Let me finish," he place a finger to her lips. If anything, this fuelled her feelings." Oh, how am I supposed to put this? Kurt hypnotised you..."

Finn felt himself wince at how stupid the words sounded, but Rachel didn't react. Her face didn't change. No body movement suggested that she understood what he'd just said.

"Rach?" he waved a hand before her absent eyes.

"Your hair is really nice," she said, before covering her mouth with a loud gasp," Did I just say that out loud?"

He nodded, slightly amused, however trying to hide it at the same time. She didn't seem to share his light hearted approach to her sudden outburst, as he face was deep with what looked like fear and sadness.

"I have to go," the small girl pushed past him with surprising strength.

"Did you not just listen to what I said? Kurt hypnotised you. Into liking me!" he used his hands to add emphasis onto his point. A trait which he thought he gained from Rachel. She turned her head slightly, eyes now confused and wild, before facing forwards again and leaving his sight.

Puck had left as soon as Finn had gone to talk to Rachel. He knew that Finn wanted her for himself, but he blew his chance when he broke up with her to find his 'inner rock star'. He would never do that to Rachel. She was special. It was weird how he never really noticed until a few hours ago.

Now, he found himself speeding down random roads to let his anger dissipate. That was, until he noticed a certain brunette standing in the rain, looking like she was waiting for someone. He smiled to himself; God obviously wanted them to end up together.

He slowed his car, opening the window slightly. Rain immediately began to spill inside. She looked upset, as though she'd been crying, though it was difficult to tell through the rain.

As he wound his window down, he smiled to himself once more. Why had it taken him this long to realise how amazing Rachel Berry way?

"Hey Rach!" he shouted from the car. Rachel was snapped out of her thoughts. She had initially convinced herself that it was Finn, as he was the only one who called her Rach, but when she saw Puck in his car, she was bitterly disappointed.

"Go away," she mumbled, walking along the pavement slowly.

"You wanna ride?" he was going to be as persistent as possible.

Rachel frowned," No I do not want a ride." Not from you anyway.

"Aaw come on, it's pouring it down out here!" he gave her his most charming smile, convinced that it would work. When she didn't even give him a second glance, he felt a sinking feeling within his heart. Rejection was not something that Noah Puckerman was used to.

"What does it matter?" she sighed to her self, wallowing in self pity. Finn was going to think that she was some crazy stalker who could only think about his hair. Why the hell had she said that?

"I'm trying to be a gentlemen," Puck informed her," and if you were a lady, then you'd graciously accept my offer."

Rachel looked up at the unforgiving rain and then back towards Puck. Her house was a good twenty minute walk away and she was cold and wet, and altogether miserable.

"Fine then," she gave in, climbing into the passenger seat. Puck grinned to himself. Soon, she'll forget about Hudson and I'll be the only man in her life. His plan seemed so perfect. Get rid of Finn. Whoo the girl. And live happily ever after.

Was it really that simple?