Here's the scene some of you have probably been waiting for. I really enjoyed writing this chapter. Enjoy!

Just a heads up, There will be some swearing over the next few chapters.

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She gripped the box tightly as she made her way down the hall towards Finn's locker. If she had been paying attention she would have noticed that not only had the halls filled up, but that everyone watched as she marched down the hall with purpose. She approached his locker with confidence and tapped him on the shoulder. Finn had been talking to a pretty Cheerio when he turned around to see his very determined ex girlfriend. His eyes widened when he saw the look on her face and opened his mouth only to be cut off.

"We never officially broke up even though it was clear that was what had happened when you kissed Quinn. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of the fact that we were over. For good. I have no intention of being with you anymore Finn Hudson." She said calmly and with enough volume to capture the attention of everyone else in the hallway.

Finn looked surprised for a moment. Then his surprise gave way to confusion. Rachel found herself trying not to join in on the snickering at the look of constipation that overtook his face.

"But you love me."

"That has nothing to do with anything. You don't love me Finn. I don't think you ever really have. If you cared about me you never would have tried to trap me in this nothing town. You would have supported my dreams and accepted my talent." She replied evenly.

"This is just because I kissed Quinn. I hurt your pride and you'll get over it. You'll forgive me and take me back. You always do." He answered smugly.

No one was expecting the answering smack that had Finn recoiling back into the bank of lockers.

"That was for kissing my friend while we were still dating."

"What the hell. You crazy bitch." The words were out of his mouth before he had thought them through.

Rachel's eyes sparkled with tears as she looked around at her peers and realised just how large their audience was. Many of them looked shocked, a few of them looked angry. She turned back to face him just in time to see Noah's fist collide with the side of Finn's jaw.

"Don't you ever talk about her like that you worthless piece of shit." He growled at his prone ex best friend who had fallen to the floor. He turned to Rachel and nodded in her direction before stalking down the hallway, the crowd parting for him as he went. She turned back as Finn struggled to his feet. He seemed torn between anger and remorse.

"Rachel I'm sorry about what I..." He was cut off by the shoebox that she thrust into his hands. "What's this?"

"It's all the remains of what I ever felt for you." She replied coldly and walked away from him.

She did her best not to notice the way that everyone was looking at her and whispering to their friends as she walked by. She felt a hand curl around each of hers as she walked out the front doors and didn't look up until she was on the bleachers by the field. Sitting down she looked up to see Quinn on one side and Sam on the other. Smiling gratefully, she sat with them in silence until the warning bell rang. She allowed herself to be pulled into a hug by Sam who kissed her on the forehead and whispered that he was proud of her before leaving the two of them alone.

Quinn stood beside her and wiped away the stray tears falling softly down Rachel's cheeks.

"You are so brave. And I know that this friendship is new but I am so incredibly proud of you." She said simply before leading Rachel back into school and dropping her off at her class. Quinn squeezed her hand lightly and walked towards her own class.

Rachel steeled herself for the attention that would inevitably follow a confrontation like the one she had taken part in earlier. She walked into her Chemistry class and found herself sighing in relief when she saw Noah sitting in the back at their usual table. She had been worried that he'd need longer to calm down after hitting Finn. He smiled up at her and waved her over. She sat down beside him and realised how much attention her seat choice was receiving. Wavering in her decision for a moment she looked around the room at the other available seats. Noah made an impatient noise through his noise and flipped them all the bird before hooking his ankle around hers in silent support.

"Are you alright?" he asked her with eyes full of concern. She stared at his bruised knuckles for a moment before responding.

"I'm quite alright Noah. I did not expect our little meeting to go well. I would be lying if I said that I expected him to be so cruel, but what's done is done. Thank you for defending me. You know that I abhor violence and I hate that you risked receiving severe punishment considering your juvenile criminal record..." She found her eyes tearing up yet again.

"But?"

"But it means so much to me that you stuck around even though I told you that you didn't have to. You risked physical injury to defend my character. Although slightly barbaric, I find your intentions admirable and dare I say it; sweet." She finished with a watery smile.

Puck was uncomfortable with all of her praise and his ears suddenly felt very warm.

"S'not sweet Berry. I'm badass." He said while nudging her with his shoulder.

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