Here's chapter 3.

Rachel POV

I didn't know what got into me. I was just walking down the hall then I saw a guy with a really bad mullet carrying something toward Santana. Just before he could throw it I was in front of her. After she helped me I went to my next class. I walked in and the only empty seat was by Noah.

"What the hell happened to you?" He asked as I sat down. "I know that's not the shirt you wore today."

"I got hit with a slushy that was meant for Santana."

"Oh. So you were trying to be a hero again." He smiled.

"Shut up Noah." That's when the teacher started class. I couldn't concentrate on what they were saying cause I was thinking of how Santana looked this morning. I'm not sure why but I was gonna step in if he'd have done anything. Before I knew it the bell rang. Both Noah and I had a free period next so we walked out to the court yard. I was still deep in thought when I bumped into someone.

"Hey watch it." The guy turned around. I stood there looking up at Santana's ex boyfriend.

"I'm sorry I wasn't watching where I was going. It was an accident."

"I bet it was." He looked mad. "Saw you talking to my girlfriend. I also heard that you saved her from Rick. You trying to take her from me."

"I think she's your ex and I saved her from a ruined uniform. I didn't see you trying to stop it."

"Just stay away from her Hobbit." It wasn't the first time I've been called that but he pushed me and his buddy started laughing.

"You think it's funny to push a girl?" Noah got in the face of the other player.

"I don't much care for either of you dumbasses and it's Santana's choice to be friends all I'm doing is lending an ear to listen." That may have been the wrong thing to say. He lunged for me but I was too quick. I saw the cameras when I got here so I made sure not to swing at him. But I couldn't say the same for Noah who'd had enough. I took the blow that was meant for the giant to keep Noah out of trouble.

"What's going on here?" The football coach, I believe, came over. "You four, office now!" We followed her. At least my dads weren't called. "Principal Figgins we have a problem."

"What is it?"

"I caught this one throwing punches." She pointed to Noah.

"Sir if I may?" He nodded for me to continue. "I ran into Giant here by mistake. I may have called him something I shouldn't have but he threw first Noah was just trying to protect me."

"Is this true?" Noah nodded.

"Principal Figgins all I was doing was talking to my team and these two come out of nowhere and started a fight. I mean look at her face."

"Ms. Berry care to explain."

"Yeah this mark is supposed to be on his face." I pointed at the giant.

"Because it's the first day I'm letting everyone off with a warning. Now everyone get to class." We all left the office and I headed to my locker to grab my backpack. I walked into Mr. Schuester's Spanish class and saw the only empty seat left was by Santana.

"Hey."

"Hey." I sat down.

"What happened to your face?" Santana looked at the mark on my face.

"I took a punch that was meant for your ex." I grabbed a notebook out of my bag. "Trying to keep my best friend out of trouble.

"Finn likes to press buttons."

"I don't know why you dated him."

"He's a football player." She was clearly upset with what happened.

"Yeah well if he doesn't watch it he'll lose his spot on the team." That's when Mr. Schuester started class. Man was this guy terrible at Spanish or what? After that the day went by in a blur. That is until it was time for try-outs. Thankfully Ryder reminded me to pack my old practice uniform to try-out in. Everyone wanting to try-out had to be in one and then stand on the sidelines. I could see Finn there probably thinking he's gonna keep his spot but I know he won't. One by one we had to run a play of our choice. When I finally got to go I remembered the fake run drill from before. I could tell people were underestimating me due to my height. I told my team the play and we lined up. The ball was snapped. The other team was going after who they thought I handed the ball to so I had a clear shot to my receiver. I threw the ball as hard as I could. To everyone's surprise the ball cleared the player's heads. The receiver caught it and ran it to the end zone to end the play.

"I love the hustle I saw today." Coach Beiste said. Before you go to the locker rooms I have an announcement. Your new captain is Rachel Berry."

"Thanks Coach."

"Also she'll be our starting quarterback." Finn was not happy. "And Finn you're off the team. I can't have a player that can't hit his mark."

"Coach I need football. You can't do this." Finn pleaded.

"I can and I did. Hit the showers everybody." We all walked back to the school.

"That was a nice throw." One of the players told me. I walked into the locker room the Cheerios were showering and changing after their practice. After I showered and got changed I handed to the Coach's office.

"Coach?"

"Yeah." She looked up. "Oh Berry I thought you left. I was gonna tell you this tomorrow but you need to pick a co-captain."

"Okay can I see the list of people who made the team." I asked. She handed me the list. I quickly found Noah, who was my wide receiver, and Ryder. I knew Jake tried out but he didn't make it. "Noah."

"Okay I'll let everyone know tomorrow." I nodded the walked out to my car. Ryder was waiting for me as was Noah.

"You think you can waltz in here and take my spot." Finn came out of nowhere. "You're wrong and soon everyone is gonna know." He walked away. There was no way he could know about New York.

"What was that about?" Ryder asked as I got in and started the car.

"I don't know but I have a feeling we'll find out."