Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Chapter 6, Part 1
Puck's POV:
"Okay, I've been waiting the whole day to see Quinn. Where is she?"
Everyone is standing like they're going to perform a song. A smile on their faces, hands at the back and I'm like their only audience.
"Okay Puck, are you ready to meet Quinn for the first time?"
"You bet I am"
Then they moved to the side, allowing Quinn to wheel to me. Artie was right. I saw Quinn for the first time on that moment. Her dark hair, her hopeful eyes, her
nervous smile and most importantly, a sad, longing look in her eyes that I never saw before. I realised then, how much I've hurt her. We were in that accident
because of me, I was careless. And ever since I woke up from my comma, I was scared that she'd blame me. Blame me for putting her in that wheelchair, but
she never did. I was cold to her, thinking that it would be easier to break-up that way. Now I feel like a coward.
"Excuse me, have you seen my girlfriend, Quinn? I've been wanting to see her the whole day" She smiled and looked down.
"Oh by the way, I don't think we have been introduced. I'm Noah. Noah Puckerman. And you are?"
"I'm Quinn. Quinn Fabray" she said with a smile.
"Quinn Fabray? But how's that possible? Quinn is blonde! And you're a thousand times prettier than her"
"Just shut up and kiss me already"
The whole room goes "Awwwwww"
"My pleasure"
And you can guess what happens next. After kissing her, I whispered in her ears,
"I'm sorry baby, I'm the reason you're in that wheelchair."
Quinn didn't say anything, she just hug me and said, "Don't do this to me again. Don't leave me hanging"
"I promise. Promise I won't" and I kissed her again.
I was too busy in my world, I didn't notice what happened in the choir room. Santana gave Brittany a high five, Mike held Tina's hand, Artie stole a glance at
Santana, hoping she'd look at him, Santana winked at Artie, probably hoping no one saw, Kurt totally saw what happened and gasped with Mercedes. As
usual, there's always a thing to gossip about, a new story, and it looks like most of us are falling for each other. Most of us, except Kurt.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Chapter 6, Part 2
Tina's POV:
Mike holding my hand sent a bolt of electricity to my veins. It's very awkward but nice. Before we know it, Mr Schue came in and he sure sounded surprised with
what's going on in the room. Only one week left and we'll have to be in our best shape for sectionals. We discussed a few things for sectionals; the costumes,
the list of songs, the choreography. Santana requested to have a solo. It's the first time someone's ever fought for a solo in here. The room went silent for a
few seconds.
"I think it's time for our first Diva-off!" Mr Schue seemed happy that we're all very involved.
"I know just the right song" and everyone wanted to hear what Santana will say.
"Don't Rain On My Parade"
I don't even know that song to be honest but they both did a great job. Rachel went first and then Santana. We had to cast a vote. I was torn because they
both sounded great. But in the end, they both tied. Santana and Rachel will both get a solo for Sectionals. Kurt was mumbling something about Artie and
Santana to Mercedes. I wonder what he's talking about. Suddenly, I felt something cold in my hand. It's a recorder.
"Mike, what is this?" "Listen to it when you get home".
Of course, I was eager to listen to the recorder. Mike has always been one with less word to speak. I wonder what the recorder is about.
"Uh..test test. Hello? Ehem.. Uhh.. Hey Tina! It's me, Mike. I've been thinking a lot about what I should say to you. There are so many things in my head that I
wanna tell you but I can never find a way to do it. So..why not use a recorder? But then, when I have a recorder, I still don't know what to say to you. Haha..
(nervous laugh) But I do know one thing. You must be clueless right now, trying to figure out what I wanna say. Well, I'm just gonna say it. *a few seconds of
silence* Tina-ssi, saranghae. Jinjja saranghabnida. {Translation: Tina, I love you. I really love you} Don't ever forget that"
I could actually feel my cheeks burning right now. Mike just said he loves me. He doesn't even say that to his mom. His mom would ask him, Do you love me?
And Mike would say yes but he'll never say, 'I love you'. Not directly. And I don't know why I'm crying right now. The tears just fell without warning. I'm touched,
but I don't know if I can accept him as more than friends. I know Artie is in love with Santana, but there's still a part of me that wishes he could end up with
me. And Mike confessing his love makes it even more complicated. I rejected him once, I can't do it again. But he sounded so sincere..I've never felt so touched
in my life. Should I accept him and forget about Artie? Or should I wait for Artie and be with the one I love?
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Chapter 6, Part 3
Santana's POV:
I haven't told Artie yet that I love him. I want to wait for the perfect moment to tell him. Or maybe I don't have to tell him anything. I'd just kiss him and hope
he'd understand. I've been busy practising my solo for Sectionals. I know I won't screw it. But I still need to prepare. If we win, it'll be a big break for Glee Club.
And it'll be the perfect moment to tell Artie that I love him. He made me join Glee Club and we've been working so hard ever since.
"You might wanna tone down your smile. People's gonna think you're crazy in love right now"
"Puck! What are you doing here?"
"Just doing a senior prank. Nothing big. I heard voices and thought I'd check out. You know, I don't wanna be busted before the prank is out"
"You just got out of the hospital, why are you making trouble?"
"Umm that's cause playing safe is boring. Besides, I'm Pucksaurus. I have a reputation to live up to"
"Whatever Puck..I don't wanna get involved. Don't tell anyone we even met today"
"Why are you alone? I'd think you're not allowed to be alone after what happened"
"I'm not, Brittany just went to the toilet. We were practising together."
"All right, cool. Hey, listen. I just wanna say thanks to you for saving my relationship with Quinn.. I-"
"I did it for Quinn, but..you're welcome. Make sure you don't ever forget that you do love her"
"Yes, I realise that now. Thanks to you." We had an awkward silent moment and I was wondering what's taking Brittany so long.
"But I just want you to know..If I could turn back time, I'd still choose you over Quinn. I was stupid enough to lose you in this lifetime. I won't repeat the same mistake next time"
"You can say that, but if you're meant to be with Quinn, we'd break up and you'd still be with Quinn. So why waste time with the other girl when you can have 'the one'?" He smiled at me.
"We don't know that for sure."
"Hey Puck, what are you doing here?" Thank God!
"Nothing. You girls going back already? It's getting late. Maybe you should follow me out. I won't feel good leaving you two here at night"
"Wow, Puck you're such a gentleman!"
That was Brittany teasing Puck. I knew she was eavesdropping outside. She picked the right time to interrupt. I was getting uneasy with Puck.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Chapter 6, Part 4
Tina's POV:
I didn't get any sleep last night. How can I sleep after hearing what Mike said? And I'm getting nervous walking down the hall, knowing he'd come out of
nowhere and I won't be able to run from him. Maybe if I focus I can sense him coming and try to escape. Maybe. I'll try.
"Hey Tina, morning!" And..there he is.
"Morning Mike".
"Why is your hand so cold? Are you having a fever?" He touched my forehead and I pulled my hand away from him.
"I'm fine, thank you. Aren't you late for class?"
"I'm not, but you will be late if we don't start moving now." This is awkward. We're holding hands like we're back in Kindergarten.
"Okay Tina, see you later-" and I felt him gave a peck on my cheek. I ran from him, knowing my cheek's already red. This is getting ridiculous. How am I going to
face him after class ends?
Maybe if I went out earlier, I could run from him. And what excuse would I give to Mr. Fitz?
"Okay class, pop quiz next week! Don't say I didn't warn ya". The bell rang, signalling my doomsday. Will I look pathetic if I just ran out of this class, hoping
Mike hasn't been standing out there waiting for me?
"Hey..I'm back!" Right, I knew it'd be pathetic.
"You seem different today. Is something bothering you?"
"Yes, Mike. I'm not feeling comfortable with you treating me like a girl cause you've always treated me like a best friend. And now you're kissing me, holding my
hand..how am I supposed to react to that?"
"No, I'm fine actually. Don't know why you think that..haha" I am so bad at lying.
Recess time. At least he's not cooking for me today. The others were not teasing us either. But I soon find out why. Kurt casually talked about someone else
and I wished I could see everyone's faces at that moment.
Kurt's POV:
"So..Artie, Santana.. Everyone else in the club is hooking up with one another. Why aren't you two with anyone? Got someone else outside of McKinley?"
"You're one to talk! I don't see you walking around with a boyfriend!"
"Hmm..yes, see that's exactly my point. I'm gay! And everyone knows that. So what's keeping you from dating?"
"Come on Kurt, it's not like I could wish for a girlfriend to suddenly appear in front of me"
"Just saying, you two would make a cute couple if you're together"
This is it, show some reaction! Santana's blushing and Artie is trying to hide his smile. I was right! They are hooking up secretly! I look at Mercedes, making
sure she saw the reaction. And she mouthed "Damn!"
"Just don't forget to invite me if you're getting married okay? See ya!"
I better run before Santana kills me.
"You're so dead Kurt Hummel!"
I turned my back and tried to see them from afar. Artie is smiling at Santana and she's blushing again. Oh my God, they are so cute! I'm not even lying.
Mike whispered to Tina, "I bet they'd think we're cute too". Flushed red.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Chapter 6, Part 5
Guilt is a funny business. It eats you alive, and yet you know if you let it out, you won't be less tortured anyway. I've been itching to tell Puck about what
happened between me and Artie. But I'm scared it would change our relationship. We just got back on our feet. We just fixed one problem, it wouldn't be right
to drop a bomb right away. Then again, the longer I keep it, the more guilt I have and it's killing me inside.
"Okay baby, just one more step. You're doing great" Puck's been accompanying me to my physiotherapy. He can walk normally now. Only one week of
physiotherapy for him and he's up and running. I don't want to be stuck in this wheelchair forever. And thank God, today I took five steps. Seeing Puck recover
so fast sort of motivated me to get better quickly. He's been so good helping me with my physioterapy, that it kills me to keep a secret.
Quinn Fabray. How did I get so lucky with the head cheerleader? Oh right, I'm Pucksaurus! Pucksaurus my ass! I can't even be honest about my feelings
towards Santana. I was stupid, and now I lost her. She made that clear by making me not leave Quinn. The thing is, with Quinn it's always about the looks that
people have when they see us. It's like we're the couple of the year, the guaranteed prom King and Queen. All for the reputation of a high-schooler. And when
death came knocking on my door, I realised I didn't want to live my life with lies anymore. I have to tell Quinn about Santana. But how do I do that without
hurting her feelings?
"Err.." We both laugh. "You first," Puck being a gentleman. "Can you sit down? I need to tell you something." He sat in front of me, ready to listen. "Puck, when
you promised you won't leave me, you really meant that right? You weren't just trying to console me?" "Yes, I meant it" "Cause I have a confession to make.
And it's big, it might change things. We just got back together and I want to start fresh. I want to be the one to tell you, so that you didn't hear it from
someone else". He looks worried and confused.
Damn right I am. Has she been cheating on me? Are we both cheating on each other? "Okay, I'm listening". "Puck, when you were in comma, I was in a bad
shape. No one knew when you were going to wake up, and I felt so sad and lonely. And, Artie was there. He accompanied me to therapy, he motivates me and
he made me feel better. I started to have feelings for him, feelings which I regret having but can't take away. I allowed myself to fall for him. I thought, maybe
he can make me happy. If I'm stuck in the wheelchair, he'd understand how I feel or what I'm dealing with"
"Okay, stop. Did you sleep with him?" "No!" "Did you kiss him?" "I wanted to, but he didn't allow it to happen. He pulled away. Said he's in love with someone
else" "So you didn't sleep with him, you didn't kiss him but now you're confessing because? You wanna break-up with me?" "No, Puck! I confessed because I
feel guilty every day. I don't wanna lie to you. You deserve to know the truth,". "And now that you've told me the truth, what do you want me to do?" "I don't
know. How do you feel about it?" "Honestly? I feel like shit. I feel like I'm the worst guy in the world. You almost cheated for how long? One week? Two weeks?
A month at most? And you came forward and tell me. I've been lying for a year and a half."
"Puck, what do you mean by that?" "I have a confession for you too." And I told her every single detail. The bet, the talk I had with Santana, the feelings that I
have. Every single detail. Quinn cried, but I couldn't stop talking. I needed to tell her everything, while I still have the guts. I've never seen Quinn cried like this
before. I wanted to calm her down but I know it'd be useless. "So are you saying that you don't love me?" "I do love you, Quinn! I do now. I'm sorry it started
out with a lie but now it's not" "But you said you still wanted to be with Santana. Doesn't that mean you love her, not me?" "What I have for Santana is regret.
Regret that I didn't make a move on her, regret that I wasn't honest with myself and regret that I could have been the one with her but I blew it off. That's it.
Regret. I don't know when I fell in love with you, but I did. It took me a while to notice, but now I do."
"You're not just saying this so that you don't lose both of us at the same time?" "Quinn, I'm sorry. I won't lie. I had feelings for her. But that's in the past now. I
only want you" "Are you sure? If she's single, not in love with someone else, are you sure you won't go after her?" I don't know how to respond to that. "Are
you a 100% sure you won't regret being with me, when you can chase her?" "Puck? Answer me." "I can't" "Why?" "Because I don't know! I don't know for sure
Quinn. Nobody would ever know for sure" "Don't you get it Puck? The fact that you don't know for sure, already says that you're still not over her. Cause if you
are, you will be sure." He just stood there, not knowing what to say. "Can you leave? I need some time alone"
Puck stood up and walked out. When I was sure he's gone, I cried my heart out. I didn't notice Puck walking back in. He came to me and kissed me. I pushed
him away, refused to be kissed by a person who's been lying to me. But he kissed me back and I had no energy to stop him. Because the truth is, after all that
confession, I still have an ounce of love for him. And I hate myself for feeling this way but his kiss comforted me. I was lost in his kisses. I was helpless because
I didn't want him to stop. I just wished all these problems could vanish away.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Chapter 6, Part 6
Santana's POV:
This is it. Sectionals. I can't believe how nervous I am right now. Berry looks fine, I'm so dead. Just when I was about to practice the choreography, I saw Artie
at the other end of the stage, smiling and signalling me to meet him behind the stage. I walked quietly, hoping no one would notice. Artie has this dopey smile
that I can never forget, and he's showing me that smile now. "Hey, I just wanna wish you good luck. I know you'll be great tonight. No doubt" "Thanks. I'm
getting cold feet now" "Don't worry about it. You're gonna rock the stage, I know it" "Thanks. I'll try" "I missed you. I missed you a lot, you know" "Why didn't
you come visit me when I was at the hospital? I was waiting for you" "I did. But someone always beats me to it. I came and saw Brittany kissed you. I waited
for you and saw your intense fight with Puck. And I thought after Quinn's therapy maybe we can talk but you guys were crying and I didn't wanna interrupt
you." "You were there the whole time? And you saw everything?" "I just arrive at the bad timing I guess. But I didn't stay and eavesdrop. I saw and thought
I'd give you some space with them" "Well that's that." I held Artie's hand and looked him in the eyes, "Artie, I'm gonna sing for you tonight. And if you're right,
I'm gonna rock the stage, for you". "Thank you. That's the nicest thing I could ever hear tonight. Apart from us winning, of course" I looked at him and wanna
punch his face. How can he say that? I haven't even said 'I Love You' to him.
And then our turn came. Oh God, please don't make me puke on stage. The moment I opened my mouth to sing, I felt a pit pain in my stomach, and I could feel
an energy coming out from me. I owned that song, I could feel it. Everything went perfectly. By the end of our performance, I was satisfied. I know I've done
my best and now it's up to the judges to decide. Berry hugged me after the curtains went down. "You were amazing!" "Thanks, Berry! You weren't so bad
either" "A compliment from Santana. This feels so surreal" "Yeah, don't get over yourself. We don't know the results yet" "Haha..well I wouldn't worry. We did
our best." "Yes, we did. We sure did".
They're announcing the winners. We're all holding each other's hands and my God everyone is gripping so strongly. Third place winner, not us. At least we
know for sure we can go to Regionals now. First or second doesn't matter. But of course we still want to know who made it to the first and second. They
announced the second place winner, and our name is not mentioned. That means we got first place! Oh my God, the excitement! We're all jumping for joy and
hugging each other. We made it! Mr Schue is holding the trophy and we're all cheering. Then we continued hugging each other. I went to Artie and without the
slightest care in the world, I sat on his lap and kissed him. The curtains weren't even down yet. And then I think everyone was cheering for us, I could feel
them surrounding us, saying "Oh My God!" so many times.
"I love you Artie"
"Did I just die and wake up in heaven?"
I smiled and continued kissing him.