A/N: I'm really excited about this chapter so please let me know what you think. Enjoy!
As soon as I opened the school door everyone's eyes were on me. As I walked down the halls to my locker the sound of my heels clicking on the floor was the only noise being made. I had to hand it to Kurt; he really was a fashion genius.
For my grand debut I decided to wear a baby pink half-sleeve deep V-neck sweater with one of my signature black miniskirts. I ditched the penny loafers I usually wore for a pair of heels and I was set. My curls added to the look and I felt just as sexy as I looked. Mind you, Rachel Berry was classy so I didn't look like a slut, just like a 'normal' sixteen year old girl.
The bell rung to signal the beginning of class, yet nobody moved and continued to stare at me. When I walked into History, the teacher did a double-take and kept looking at me curiously throughout the entire period. During class, I had dropped my pen and when I bent down to get it the entire class gasped. I loved the attention I was getting and the affect I had on the student population of WMHS.
Finally class was over and lunch arrived. When I walked into the cafeteria I was once again greeted with the awestruck gazes of my peers. I searched the cafeteria for a familiar face and finally found Kurt with Blaine.
"My, my missy, you sure know how to get people talking. Before this morning barely anyone knew who Rachel Berry was. Now you can't carry a conversation without your name popping up!" Kurt said amused.
"It's about time I shined like the star I am."
"Has anyone from Glee seen your new look yet?" Blaine asked.
"Not yet, but I'm sure there'll be quite a shock when they see me."
Right then the bell sounded and we were off to class once more. The rest of the day passed by in a blur and before I knew it, I found myself in front of the choir room. I had arrived a little later in order to make an entrance and once I stepped into the room the silence was chilling. Before, you could hear the sound of laughter echoing through the halls. Now, it was so silent you could hear a pin drop. Not wanting to look intimidated, I walked with my head high and sat down next to Puck.
Mr. Schue began talking still flustered from my arrival. "W-well now that Rachel's here we can start brainstorming song ideas for Regionals."
The club only nodded. Santana was the first one to speak. "Congratulations Berry, you don't look like a grandmother like toddler anymore."
"You actually look sexy." Britney added.
I thanked them and continued to enjoy the attention I was getting. Mr. Schue kept going on and on about disco again, so while we all zoned him out Puck decided to talk to me
"Hello my hot little Jewish American princess."
"Hello Noah." I placed my hand on his knee and out of the corner of my eye saw Finn clench his fist at the gesture.
I knew what I was doing. Finn could forgive Quinn for sleeping with Puck, but he couldn't forgive me for a minor make-out session? I never found the logic in that. Finn kept jumping around between Quinn and I, and I was tired of it! It was time to show Finn what he was missing.
I started moving my hand up and down Puck's thigh knowing the reaction I would get and shifted in my seat so that I was basically on top of him.
"I-I'm having a party tomorrow night" his voice was low and his breath was coming out short as he continued. "I want you to come. I need my girl there."
"I'd be delighted to Noah." And with that I kissed him.
Through experience I knew that a jealous Finn was extremely sexy. When rage clouded his judgement he always got what he wanted, no matter who he hurt. Puck deepened the kiss and I let him. By the time we both stopped for air, the entire club was looking at us in shock. (Except Mr. Schue who was still in his own little world).
"Damn Berry, where have you been hiding that sexy attitude of yours?" Santana looked proud as she asked. Without waiting for an answer she turned to Britney. "Looks like we have a new project Brit." With that said they linked pinkies and continued their own private conversation. Ignoring Santana's comment, I turned and faced the rest of the club with my hand still on Puck's knee.
"Well, I always knew you were a whore, but that just confirmed it" Quinn said addressing me.
"Just because I publically kiss someone instead of cheating on every one of my boyfriends doesn't make a whore Quinn, but it points all the signs at you instead." By now everyone was watching the situation very amused.
"Hey, that's my girlfriend you're talking about!"
I started seeing red. The first words Finn said to me all day were defending Quinn! That pissed me off and I don't regret what happened next.
"Oh sure Finn, defend Quinn even though you know I'm right. Isn't it shocking how you never stood up for me when I was being insulted and made fun of, but as soon as someone confronts your precious girlfriend with the truth you go all 'Braveheart' and defend her bitchy little ass." That comment caused a collective round of gasps, but I wasn't done.
Looking Finn right in his eyes I continued. "I'm sick of the way you treat me and I'm done being pushed around. You need to do some thinking Finn, because I'm done waiting around for you to be man enough to admit your feelings and to stop being such an ass." With that, I grabbed Puck's hand and walked out of the room.
~LOVE~
"Whoa babe, as hot as that was I know you didn't drag me here for a quickie."
"I'm sorry Noah; this is selfish of me to ask but…"
Puck cut me off. "You want my help to make Finn jealous."
I bowed my head in embarrassment. "I can't ask this of you, I'm sorry." I turned away but refrained from walking when Puck resumed speaking.
"What if I said yes?"
"You'd help me?" I stared at Puck incredulously.
"Of course, I consider us friends with us both being a pair of hot looking Jews. Besides, I get something out of this too."
From the longing look on his face I knew what Puck wanted. "Quinn." That one name said it all.
"Even from the start Princess, it was always them."
I rushed towards Noah and pulled him in for a tight hug. I knew what it was like to fall for someone you knew you had no chance with. Noah was a good guy, and hopefully this would help Quinn realize it.
I was still hugging Noah when he pulled back with a smirk on his face. "Since I'm now your boyfriend, we should practise our chemistry." He wiggled his eyebrows and I laughed. "What do you say Berry, you up for it?"
"Of course not Noah" I said still giggling. I tried running away from him but he caught me by the waist and started tickling me. We were both on the ground within a minute and just when I climbed on top of Puck to give him a taste of his own medicine, Finn came out of the choir room.
He saw us and his demeanor completely changed. Finn's usual warm amber eyes turned cold and without saying anything, he walked away. When I heard the school doors clang from Finn's parting, I turned to Noah and gave him one of my mega-watt smiles.
"We did it Noah! Soon Finn's going to snap and Quinn will be all yours."
"Yeah babe, we did it." And he gave me a huge smile in return.
~LOVE~
"I don't know what came over me Mom. I was fine one minute and then I just saw her and lost it."
"It's okay Finn honey. You just need to trust your instincts and follow your heart to the right girl."
I thought about what my mother said. I had the perfect girl on my arm at school, but was she the right girl? I liked Quinn, but maybe that was it. She didn't make me feel special or waned at all. I was just her trophy. Rachel on the other hand made me feel all those things and more. She was right, I had to stop being such an ass and start thinking.
I had to start thinking about how I was going to get Rachel Berry back.
I have an idea as to where I'm going with this story, so bear with me. I promise to update soon! xox