"What..n no tha that cant be she…no one would….I know she isn't popular but no one would hurt her!" Hiram stuttered through his cries. Leroy held Hiram against him and stared at Puck, "She said she was going to a party with the cast. She said you would be there. What happened Noah?" Puck grabbed the older men and made them sit down before kneeling in front of them, "First I want you guys to know I am really sorry, I should have been with her and I wasn't. I should have tried harder to convince her to come straight to the party," Puck swallowed hard and looked up at the men fighting back his own tears again, "She was supposed to come to the party, but Finn called her before and begged her to talk to him; she went over because she felt bad and she really wanted to be friends still, but I guess he didn't like much what she had to say because he…" Puck trailed off feeling the anger take him over again, he closed his eyes thinking of what that asshole had done to Rachel, HIS Rachel. The only difference this time was the fact that Rachel wasn't there and he couldn't keep himself in check. Puck opened his eyes when he felt a hand cover his shoulder; Kurt smiled down at Puck and nodded for him to continue; Puck took a deep breath and continued, "She called me to come get her and well here we are. She's okay for now, they cleaned her up and gave her some medicine to help her get some rest. The cops are coming back tomorrow because she couldn't talk to them, but since I gave them my statement they should be picking Finn up tonight."

Hiram leaned down and wrapped his arms around a shocked Puck, "It isn't your fault Noah, and it is no one's fault but that monster. You got her here and you stayed with her and I know that couldn't have been easy. We will never be able to repay you." Puck shook his head and sniffled softly against Hiram, "You don't have to repay me, it was the least I could do for her. I shouldn't have let her go alone, I am just glad she thought to call me and that she doesn't hate me. You know I would do anything for Rachel." Puck pulled away from the couple and stood slowly, "I am gonna go find her doctor so you guys can talk to him okay? I filled out most of the stuff they needed, but I don't know your insurance info or anything like that so there is still some stuff you guys gotta do." Leroy stood and reached for Puck, pulling him in for a tight hug, "Thank you Noah, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you." Puck nodded curtly and turned around finally letting the tears fall down his face as he searched the hallways for Rachel's doctor.

As he wandered down the hallways searching for her doctor, he passed Rachel's room and heard he shriek. He slammed the door open and saw Rachel trashing in her bed crying out, begging for Finn to stop; he ran to the bed and shook Rachel lightly tears falling against his cheeks when he couldn't wake her, "Baby Rach, fuck…please wake up baby come on. It's just a dream Rachel I am here wake up. It's Noah, your Noah baby." Rachel shot out of bed gasping for air and whipping her head back and forth, "Oh Noah Noah oh my god. I was trying so hard to get away and he, but I couldn't and," she burst into tears again clinging to Puck's shift as she wrapped his arms around her letting her shake against him. "I know baby, I know. I am right here though baby, I told you I will keep you safe. Remember that Rachel, I will always be here for you no matter what he won't get to you." She nodded weakly against him and looked up from his chest her eyes stopping at the door; Puck looked up and saw her doctor and father's standing in the doorway. "Dad, Daddy, I am so sorry. I didn't want to cut your trip short. I tried to tell them not to call you, but Santana wouldn't listen to me." Hiram and Leroy ran to Rachel and Puck slid off the bed as the two men held their daughter between them, "Don't you dare apologize Rachel Barbara Berry. We would drop everything and anything in a hot second to be here for you. I am glad your friend thought to call use Star, you didn't ruin anything." Rachel sobbed harder and let her father's hold her and talk to her doctor; Puck moved to the door trying to give the family a moment alone but was stopped in his tracks by Rachel's shouts as she jumped up and threw herself into his arms, "Where are you going?! You said you wouldn't leave, please don't leave Noah, please," Puck wrapped his arms around the tiny shaking girl before kissing her forehead, "I am not leaving baby I just thought maybe you would want to talk to your Dad's alone for a minute I won't leave your side again unless you tell me. I promise."

After her parents had filled out the rest of the paper work she told her parents to go home and get some rest; Puck promised to stay with her throughout the night and he told the group that Rachel wanted them to go home. Puck promised to call them the second she was up tomorrow, but they couldn't all sleep in the room and Rachel felt guilty for making them stay. Rachel curled up against Puck and sighed into his chest as she started to drift off, "I am so sorry Noah, you should have to spend your night here, but thank you so much. For everything you do Noah," she yawned and gripped tighter onto his shirt, "I love you Noah." He stared down at her in shock and realized she had passed out after the confession; Puck leaned down and kissed her forehead and then her cheek letting his hand slip through her hair, "I love you too Rachel, I love you with my whole heart and I always will."

Puck woke the next morning when Rachel started screaming and thrashing next to him much like she had last night; Puck shook Rachel begging her to wake up, "Wake up baby girl. C'mon Rachel I am here you're safe." Once Rachel finally opened her eyes she stared up at him letting the tears fall onto her face as Puck whispered comforting words into her ear. She sat up, wiped her face and smiled weakly at him before heading to the restroom in the room. Puck picked up his phone and dialed Santana who immediately answered,

Santana: Puck is she okay? What's going on? Can we come see her? Have the cops come?

Puck waited until she was silent shaking his head, he was glad the girl were friends, Santana loved Rachel now and he knew if anyone was hurting more than he was it was Santana.

Puck: She is okay San. We just woke up she seems to be having these really bad dreams about…it. But I wake her up she calms down and she seems okay. You guys shouldn't come just yet, the cops haven't come yet and visiting hours don't start for another 2 hours, but I thought I would wake you guys now and call again when you could come over.

He heard Santana sniffle softly and heard murmurs on the other side of the phone, he assumed she was talking to Brittany and waited.

S: Yeah okay. Everyone just stayed at my place last night anyway so I'll get them up and we'll be ready, just call when we can come. Can I…can I talk to her Puck?

P: She went to the bathroom real quick, but just stay on the line okay?

Once he said that Rachel walked out of the bathroom her face had obviously been washed and she raised her eyebrow at the sight of his phone. "It's San babe. I called to let them know we were up and when they should come. She wants to talk to you though, check up on you before they come," Puck held the phone out for her and smiled when she took it and fell into his lap.

Rachel: Hello Santana. I hope Puck didn't disturb you, calling so early in the morning.

S: Shut up Berry, I asked him to last night since you wouldn't let us stay there."

R: Santana, please don't be offended. I just didn't want you all to have to sit and wait in the waiting room while I got to sleep in a comfortable bed. The only reason I let Noah stay was because I was scared San. I know you would be just as skilled at protecting me what with your Lime Heights Adjacent childhood, but I wanted you to be with Britney. But you guys are more than welcomed to come visit.

Santana sniffled into the phone taking a deep breath before she continued. It had kind of hurt last night when they were all sent away except for Puck, but she did understand.

S: I am not mad B so don't even worry about that I know why you wanted Puck to stay, we all know you two adore each other. Plus if I ever got my hands on that patética excusa de mierda a un hombre* I wouldn't stop, even if you begged me to. Puck can keep his emotions in check with you, he's is the best for the job.

Rachel smiled into the phone and rolled her eyes a bit, she loved Noah, adored everything about him, but they were just friends. Noah would never think of her like that no matter how many time she wished he would.

R: Well I will see you later okay Santana? I promise. I love you San.

S: Yeah Berry you'll see me; we are all coming down once Puck calls again. I love you too, we all do. Remember that.

Puck took the phone from Rachel's hand and tucked the tiny brunette into his side, "C'mon babe let's get some more sleep. The doctor will come in when the cops get here and them afterword we can call everyone and spend some time with them." Rachel nodded and rested against Puck's chest and sighed; all of this was the worst thing that could have ever happened to her, but she loved the fact that Puck was letting her sleep in his arm, staying with her and making her feel safe. She closed her eyes and smiled when she felt Puck's breathing even out, in this position she could almost imagine that he loved her like she did him. If only she had the guts to tell him…

A/N Hey guys! Sorry this chapter is a little short, but I did want to get something up. My family will be coming over for a super awesome EASTER! So I don't know when I will be able to update again. I didn't want to leave you all hanging though :). Also side note, alexa I love you lol. You are so awesome with the reviews and the support. :).

* fucking pathetic excuse for a man