A/N: Brandy: great idea! I think that might actually be a very clever and cute way to unite both Puck and Rachel. And to the reviewer that said the later update was lame. I am actually sorry for that I know it was a wimpy and short chapter. But schoolwork just keeps piling on and I never find time to type up a story. Sorry! But it is your guy's reviews that inspire me to write more! Thank you!

Rachel~

I decided today was a beautiful day to take Chase out to the dog park. We took a short cut towards one of the nicest dog parks located in the city. I wouldn't take Chase to some dog park that wasn't a clean and safe environment. When we reached the park we walked into the gated area and walked towards the canopy of tall trees. I watched Chase run of to go socialize with other dogs. I pulled out my phone and dialed Kurt's number, which I had memorized.

"Hello Mrs. Berry!" Kurt's voice rang over through the phone line. I could just picture him grinning from his desk at Vogue.

"Morning, Sunshine!" I said joyfully as I smiled and looked up at the sky cutting between the branches of the trees.

"So, how does the first day knowing you have a major career on Broadway feel?" Kurt squealed happily. I giggled and covered my eyes with my one hand shaking my head. I was still in total shock from getting the call this morning. I thought the audition did not go as well as planned and thought out as I hoped it would go. It was very raw and exposed when I sang, I can't make you love me by Bon Iver. I had rehearsed it multiple times before I actually went to audition and every time it was well put together and collected. But I never opened myself to the song. And when I finally did it was on a Broadway stage.

"Amazing!" I said dreamily as I pictured myself appeasing an audience with my voice and my voice was the one they all came to hear. Tuesday, only five short days until, my officially beginning to Broadway will begin. "Kurt this is what I've been born to do." And after a brief pause I added to that statement, "But It just doesn't feel whole yet without Noah in my life."

"Here we go with the pity party. Rachel if you love him find a way to tell him that. Call him back for once. Rachel you listened to all 36 of the voicemails he left on your cell phone. Why would you do that if you didn't care what he said? I know you are independent and don't gravel back to anyone but telling someone you love them is important. Pull yourself together and figure out what you want." Kurt said aggravated into the phone as he tried to talk some sense into me.

"Okay." I said quietly realizing Kurt was right and I needed to call Noah. "Anyway, I was made for Broadway and I was meant for Noah."

"I know, Rachel. Trust me, from the first time I heard you sing, I knew you'd be destined for New York and all it had to offer. And Noah." I heard him sniffle over the phone. "I better go before you make me relive when I first found out you are now Broadway. You make me proud."

"Thanks, Kurt. And before I forget, Blaine called he wants to meet up for dinner tonight." I remembered as I looked around for Chase. I saw him playing tag with a golden retriever. I giggled as I saw his wild expression as he galloped teasingly away from the slower dog.

"Oh? Blaine doesn't really like going out for dinner he much rather coop up in his cozy apartment as we watch comedy movies and eating Chinese takeout." Kurt stated as I was reminded by the fact that Blaine did really prefer staying home.

"Dinner is being held at his place. He said he is cooking for you. Six o'clock tonight, don't be late." I informed him as I replayed Blaine's words. I whistled calling for Chase to come to me as I noticed he was jumping on someone; begging for attention. "Kurt I gotta go. Love you! Have fun with Blaine tonight. I'll see you after or maybe not." I said with a wink even though Kurt couldn't see the jester. But he certainly heard the hint in my voice. He laughed wildly and hung up the phone after a "I love you too, Diva."

I slid my phone back into my pocket. And then I began walking towards Chase and the stranger he was being adored by. I shook my head as I watched Chase's ears be scratched and his tail zig- zag. I sighed contently and clapped my hands asking for Chase's attention. But the stranger's eyes were the ones to connect with mine. And they weren't so unfamiliar at all. Those were the eyes of a reckless bad boy with a golden heart. Noah. I cleared my throat and averted my gaze to the ground.

"Hey, Rachel." He said carefully treading the waters. I shook my head and looked up at him. It looks as if he got more attractive since I'd last seen him. Bu didn't know him so well I'd pass him of as a player. But I saw the rimmed sadness in his hazel eyes and the deep regret imbedded in them.

"Sorry about Chase. He does love attention." I said acting as if Noah was some stranger that Chase ran over to. "Where is Luke?" I asked as I crossed my arms over my chest as I looked around for Luke. Noah pointed to the jubilant chocolate lab that was running around with a Great Dane.

"He does like to flirt with the ladies." Noah said smiling at his boy as he collapsed to the ground in exhaustion with the bigger dog. "That's Rosie. They meet up here every weekend. Have been for the past five years." I smile at how romantic that is even for a dog. It was quite comical seeing the Great Dane tower over Luke.

"Cute." I said curtly as I made sure not to make eye contact with Noah.

"I know you got my texts, the letters, the skype calls, and I'm positive you were home on the several occasions I knocked at your apartment." Noah said drily as he kicked frustrated at the dirt beneath his feet.

"I received all of the apologizes, Noah." I answered guilty as I remembered all of Noah's grand attempts to talk to me. but I ignored them each time because it was easier not to hear him tell me how he loves Brittney.

"It was hard. Not talking to you every day. So quickly Rachel you became a very important person in my life. You didn't judge me or diminish my love for creating tattoos. And I realized how stupid I was to let you leave. And how much stupider I was to even let Brittney have a second chance. She brought me so much pain and I should have never tried to forgive or forget what she did to me. I don't love her Rachel. I love you." he said quickly as he reached for my hands. He clutched on to my warm skin as he laced his fingers with mine. Tears surfaced in my eyes as I processed what he had just said.

"Noah-"I tried to say but before I could even finish my sentence Noah crashed his lips against mine. I was to shocked to do anything about it for a short moment and after a brief recollection I mustered enough sense to kiss him back. When I kissed him for the very first time it felt like the world melted away and I forgot where I was. Noah made me remember just who I am. He makes me feel beautiful and strong.

When we finally broke apart Noah smiled brightly at me and he squeezed my hand in his. "I love you." he whispered in my ear. I smiled because this was really happening. I thought I had lost him forever to Brittney.

"What about Brittney?" I asked sadly hoping that there would be no more Brittney interfering.

"I told her to pack her shit and get out of my life. Because I'm in love with someone else." He stared down at our entwined hands. When I looked up from our hands to study his face I noticed that he was smiling too.

A/N: better update? And maybe one more chapter! Review please!