Beginning Our Life
Last Time: The Puckermans, Hudsons, and Blaine went camping in their back yard. Neither Grace nor Sarah are really looking forward to school. And that's what you missed on Beginning Our Life.
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Starting Over
Puck's Point of View
The soft beeping of Sarah's alarm woke me from my dreamless sleep. I reached an arm out to grab her phone and shut it off. Gently, I reached a hand down and shook her shoulder.
"Sars, it's time to wake up. You gotta get ready for school," I whispered.
Sarah moaned and turned farther into my side, "Please, Noah, just five more minutes."
I sighed, "You told me last night that if you said that I should just pick you up and put you in the freezing shower, pajamas and all."
Sarah's hand hit her face, "Please," she whimpered.
I slowly rolled out of bed and picked her up, "Sars, I don't want to do this, but I'm going to have to."
Sarah's eyes shot open and she started struggling in my arms, "No! Puck! Put me down!"
I would have laughed if I didn't want to keep holding her and stop her from going to school. I reluctantly set her down and followed her into the bathroom where she'd already laid out her outfit.
"Want me to help?" I asked quietly.
Sarah let out a soft giggle, "Honestly, yes, but I'll be faster if I take my own shower."
"Yeah," I stared down at the ground, "I'm gonna go throw on some sweats then and wait for you."
Sarah grabbed my wrist and pulled me back, "I love you."
I smiled, "Love you too."
She went on her tip toes and kissed me softly, "Be out in a little bit."
I left the bathroom, quietly closing the door, and went in our room. I had no idea what I was going to do today. Finn would probably want to go out or something, but really, I just wanted to stay home. Maybe I can look up some more baby names. I went to the dresser and pulled out a pair of my sweatpants and a sweatshirt. Slowly, I got dressed and sat on the bed listening to the shower.
The door opened and Ms. Carole walked in, "Hey baby."
I smirked, "Hey Ms. Carole."
She flipped on the light and I covered my eyes at the sudden brightness, "I'm sorry," she said softly and sat next to me.
"It's so weird, not going to school today," I whispered.
"I know," Ms. Carole ran a hand over my head, "I can't believe that you and Finn have graduated. It seems unreal."
"And in 18 more years, you'll be feeling the same way," I pointed out.
Ms. Carole smiled, "I still have Sarah and Grace."
I nodded and stared down at my hands.
"You don't want her to go, do you?" Ms. Carole asked.
I shrugged, not wanting to say yes and sound like a girl, but not wanting to lie and say no.
Ms. Carole stood with a sigh and kissed my forehead, "I'm going to get breakfast ready. I think Sarah said something about wanting pancakes."
I fell back against the mattress as the door closed. Sarah would be out soon and then we'd have another half an hour before she'd leave for seven hours.
The door opened again, only this time Grace trudged in still wearing her purple pajamas, "Noah?"
"What's up, monster?" I sat up, "You should still be sleeping, you weren't supposed to be up until 7:30; that's about two hours away."
"I know," Grace climbed up on the bed and curled on my lap, "I couldn't sleep."
"How come?" I curled my hand in her hair.
"I was thinking about Mom," she whispered, "Our mom."
"Oh," I looked down at her.
"I was thinking about how even though she could be kinda mean, she was always really nice on the first day of school," Grace stared blankly at the wall ahead of her.
I nodded, remembering how Mom would turn all motherly on that otherwise dreadful day. She would pack us these huge lunches that, despite what I told her, always included a note telling us to have a good day. I wonder what ever happened to them seeing as I did keep them to have some nice memory of her.
"Hey, I'll be right back," I said softly and gently pushed Grace off of me onto the bed.
I went in the kitchen where Ms. Carole was starting to pour out the pancakes.
"Was that Grace I heard?" she asked.
"Yeah," I muttered while grabbing Grace's new lunch box.
Ms. Carole looked up, "Noah, what are you doing?"
I pulled out the bread, "Making Grace's lunch. You don't mind?"
Ms. Carole shook her head, "No, absolutely not, go ahead."
I nodded and made Grace's favorite, a PB&J. Within ten minutes, I had the lunch box packed to the brim with everything Mom always packed us. When Ms. Carole's back was turned, I quickly grabbed a sticky note and pen from the drawer. I scribbled the message and shoved it in the box before placing it in Grace's backpack.
"I'll go get Sarah," I told Ms. Carole as I left.
When walking in the room, I saw that Grace had fallen asleep again on my pillow. Sarah was flitting around trying to get the last of her stuff together. I smiled at her soft curls and purple sundress with white sweater. Sure you could totally see the baby bump, but I was proud of her for showing it off.
Sarah spun around with a grin, "Are you staring at me?" she asked quietly, trying not to wake Grace.
I chuckled and went to wrap my arms around her waist, "Yeah, I definitely was."
Sarah set her head on my chest, "I'm going to miss you so much."
"I know," I whispered while kissing the top of her head, "Come on, your mom has pancakes ready."
Sarah nodded and I saw her discretely wipe her eyes before walking out the room. I thew a blanket over Grace then followed Sarah.
Breakfast was quiet. Burt joined us after a few minutes and I could tell he was uncomfortable with the unusually silent meal.
Finally, Ms. Carole glanced at the clock, "Sars, it's time for you to leave."
"Ok," Sarah stood and went to grab her backpack next to the door.
I walked with her and put a hand on her back, "Have fun today. You only have one first day left after this, so make the most of it."
Sarah nodded and blinked back tears, "I'm going to miss you so much."
I curled her against me in a hug, "I know."
"I'll make sure to text you when I can," she looked up at me.
I smirked, "Don't get in trouble, but I will be waiting."
Sarah buried her face in my chest, "I love you."
"Love you too," I breathed, "Be careful today, promise me."
"I promise," Sarah smiled.
Ms. Carole and Burt came over, "Have fun," Ms. Carole said while hugging Sarah.
Burt put a hand on his step-daughter's back, "Be good. I don't want to have to go to Figgins's office the first day."
Sarah laughed, "Alright."
She gave one last wave and blew me a kiss before walking out to her car. I slowly closed the front door and leaned against it with a deep sigh. I didn't think watching her leave would hurt this much.
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Sarah's Point of View
I finished putting up the pictures and other stuff in my locker before taking a picture and sending it to Puck.
"Hello."
I glanced in the mirror and spun around to be face to face with Blaine. I quickly gave him a tight hug, "Blaine! I'm so glad you came over here! I haven't seen anyone all morning."
Blaine chuckled and stepped back, "I see you've already made your locker home."
I laughed and looked at it, "Yeah."
"How're you holding up?" he leaned against the locker next to me.
I shrugged, "Alright, I only cried a little this morning."
Blaine gave a small smile, "That's good. I was missing Kurt this morning, at least you had Puck."
I nodded and smiled at the picture of the two of us that was at the top of my locker.
Blaine glanced at his watch, "I'm gonna get going to homeroom. We'll catch up at lunch?"
"Definitely," I gave him one last hug and watched him walk away.
Within seconds, a camera was in my face.
"Hello Sarah Hudson!" Jacob yelled, "So it's looking like the rumors at the end of the year were true; Noah Puckerman did, once again, impregnate a girl of importance to Finn Hudson."
"Yes," I slowly nodded, "I am pregnant."
"How did your brother react?" Jacob asked.
I shrugged, "He's starting to become supportive and I'm glad he's on our side."
"So did Puckerman stick around for the summer? Or did he dump you for L.A.?"
I winced at the thought, "He stayed."
Jacob nodded and turned to the camera, "Let's go to the next glee club member."
I stood still as him and his 'crew' left. I bit my lip before pulling out my phone and texting Puck. The bell rang and I quickly put it away so I could go to my first class.
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Grace's Point of View
I sat down at the lunch table by myself. Allie was in my class this year and was going to sit next to me, but she was buying her lunch. My lunch box was filled up and it practically exploded when I unzipped it. I sorted through the food and smiled when I realized it was all my favorites.
I was about to bite into my sandwich when I noticed a bright pink sticky note attached to the bag holding my pretzels. I set down my PB&J and grabbed it:
Little Monster,
Have fun today. I know you'll be ok.
Have a great day!
Love,
Your Big Brother,
Noah
I smiled while folding the note and putting it in my pocket. Noah was the best.
"Why are you smiling?" Allie asked while sitting down.
"Noah left me a note in my lunch," I told her and bit in my sandwich.
"That's cool," Allie sipped her chocolate milk, "My sister's letting me wear her necklace today."
I glanced down at my outfit; Kurt bought it for me; it was a pretty red top and a jean skort. But none of it was of Sarah's. I didn't have any jewelry on. I had to remember to ask Sarah for something when I got home.
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Puck's Point of View
I laid on the bed and stared up at the ceiling. I was so bored. There was nothing to do. I had no idea how parents did this if they didn't have a job. I guess it's not so bad, I mean, I'll be going to school next week. Whether or not I could make it a week, though, was the question.
My phone buzzed and I quickly pulled it from my pocket. It was a text from Sarah. There was a picture of her and Sam with the message: We miss you! :)
I smirked and text back: I miss you guys too :)
Finn came in the room, "Dude, I'm starving, let's go get some lunch."
I glanced at the picture one last time before nodding and sitting up, "Yeah, me too."
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Sarah's Point of View
I ran down the hall to my math class. Darn this baby for pushing on my bladder. He was just like his dad, always needing attention.
I pushed through the door just as the bell rang. I sighed in relief...which I sucked back in when I realized I knew no one in here.
"If you could please sit down, Miss, that would be great," the teacher told me.
I nodded at him, "Yeah, sorry."
I made my way to the back of the room where I sat in the last open seat next to some guy.
Mr. Werbian started going through the class list and I realized how alone I was. Sure, I had heard some of these names before, but I never talked to any of them. This sucked.
"Sarah Hudson?"
"Here," I raised my hand.
Mr. Werbian nodded and continued going down the list.
I pulled my phone out and discreetly text Puck: Math sucks. I know NO ONE!
He quickly text back: Thats why I never showed up ;P luv u
I smiled and shoved the phone in my purse.
"...kerman."
My head snapped up. That sounded like the end of Puckerman.
The boy next to me held up a finger, "Yeah."
I glanced at him, "What's your name?"
He cleared his throat and smirked at me, something that looked all too familiar yet couldn't put my finger on, "Jake."
"Your last name?" I prompted.
Jake shrugged, "Why? When I have you screaming my name, you want to use the full thing?"
I scoffed and rolled my eyes, "You wish. I have a boyfriend."
"That's fine by me, I don't mind being second choice if the girl's sexy," Jake winked.
"Trust me, you'd never even be my first choice," I taunted.
Jake's smirk widened, "You say that now, but wait until you get dumped."
"He's not going to dump me. In case you're blind, I'm pregnant and Noah is very supportive," I shot back.
Jake's eyes scanned down to my stomach and he glanced back up, "You're still hot. Don't know how'd I do being a father seeing as I don't have one, but ya know, the kid can be with its daddy when we're together."
I clenched my fists and spun to look at the front of the room where Mr. Werbian was just starting to pass out his syllabus.
"Did I strike a nerve?" Jake asked with a laugh.
"Shut up," I muttered and tried to focus on our teacher.
"...Seating arrangements," he continued, "I hope you like where you're sitting because this is where you'll be for the next few weeks unless I find a problem."
Some people cheered while others smiled. I groaned and hit my hand to my forehead. This was just fantastic.
"Looks like we're going to be math partners," Jake hit his shoulder against mine, "I hope you take good notes cause mine blow."
I groaned, "Wonderful."
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Grace's Point of View
I stared down at the paper in front of me. What kind of teacher gives a math test of the first day of school? I don't care that she needs to check to see if we're up to fifth grade level or whatever, I don't want to do this.
"Honey, you haven't written anything yet. Are you ok?" Ms. Janson bent down and whispered.
I blushed, "Yes, I'm fine."
"Ok, well, get going," Ms. Janson smiled, "When everyone's done, we're going to finish the day off outside on the playground."
I smiled back and nodded, "Ok, I'll start now."
"Good," Ms. Janson patted my shoulder and walked away.
I sighed and wrote my name at the top. I really hated this. I started answering the questions and was happy to find out that I knew all of it...until the last question. I stared at it forever. Tears came to my eyes when Ms. Janson started taking the tests away and I still hadn't answered it. I must be stupid.
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Puck's Point of View
I paced the living room. Sarah was going to be home any second. Besides going out to lunch with Finn, I did nothing today. Well, there was one thing that I had to tell Sarah.
Finally, the door opened and I ran at Sarah, sweeping her in my arms, "I missed you so much. Today was so boring."
Sarah giggled, "Put me down."
I captured her mouth in mine for just a second before doing as she said, "So, how was school?" I led her to the couch.
Sarah sat down and dropped her backpack with a laugh, "Fine. Lunch was a lot of fun with the gleeks despite you and the others not being there."
"Yeah," I smiled for her, "And what about math?"
"Ugh," Sarah groaned while putting her head in her hands, "I came just in time because he," she pointed at her stomach, "Decided to sit right on my bladder, so I had to sit in the one seat left; not that it matters since I didn't know anyone there, but the guy I sat next to was...ugh."
I raised my eyebrows, "Do I have to teach him a lesson?"
Sarah looked up with a smile, "No, I can deal with him. I've never seen him before, so I'm thinking he's new, meaning you wouldn't even be a threat."
"Crap," I smirked, "What was he doing?"
"He was just saying all this stuff about how I was going to be his girlfriend despite dating you, the father of my child. He told me that when we're 'dating' you can just take care of 'the kid' so we can be alone," Sarah made a face, "How am I supposed to last a year sitting next to him?"
I bit back a growl. Anyone who said stuff like that to Sarah and made her this upset needed to pay, "What's his name?"
"Jake," Sarah automatically answered, "I'm not sure what his last name was though."
My fists clenched, "Find it out and I'll kill him."
Sarah sighed and ran a hand down my cheek, "As appealing as that sounds, I need my son to have a dad that's not in prison."
I nodded with a groan, "Yeah, I know."
"What did Daddy do today?" Sarah asked softly.
I smirked, "Nothing. I went out to lunch with Finn and that's pretty much it."
Sarah laughed, "Really?"
I shrugged, "Well, I did do one thing."
"And what's that?" Sarah smiled.
"I picked out the name for our baby," I smiled softly.
Sarah's eyes widened, "Yeah? What'd you pick?"
"Nathan," I stated.
Sarah was silent as she mulled it over. She stayed staring at me while rubbing soft circles on her stomach.
"I think he likes it," she whispered after a minute.
"Really?" I asked while putting my hand next to hers.
Sarah nodded, "As soon as you said it, he started kicking even harder."
I bent down and kissed the kicked spot gently, "You like that, bud? You like the name Nathan?"
"How'd you come up with it?" Sarah's voice dragged me back up.
"I looked up Hebrew boy names that started with N," I told her, "I figured it'd be close enough to Noah, without actually being a junior."
Sarah smiled and kissed me softly, "I love it."
"Seriously?" I said against her lips.
"Yeah," Sarah kissed me again, "I think we just named our baby."
I pulled back in time to see a tear slip from her eye. I wiped it away with my thumb, "Why are you crying?"
She sniffled, "Hormones and the fact that this is real. We're really having a baby boy and he's going to be ours."
I smiled and glanced down at the baby bump, "What do you think, Nathan Christopher Puckerman? You ready to come out and be part of this family?"
"Whoa!" Sarah quickly grabbed my hand, "That was a hard one," she placed it over the spot.
I laughed, "Careful there, Nate, you don't want to hurt Mommy."
Sarah tilted my head up with her finger, "I really like that. Nate. He's already got a nickname."
I chuckled, "Yeah, one of the reasons why I picked Nathan."
"He can't come out until January 14th though," Sarah said sternly looking down at her stomach, "And that's final."
I laughed, "But he wants to come out and I really want to meet him."
Sarah looked up, "Noah, you know he can't come out now, he's not even-"
I cut her off with a kiss, "I know, I'm just teasing."
Sarah rolled her eyes, "Whatever. I'll be right back, I'm going to give Mom the papers she has to sign about the rules and stuff," she stood, "So stupid," she muttered while leaving.
I chuckled and leaned back against the couch, finally, I didn't screw up the baby name.
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I held myself over Sarah as I started kissing her throat, "We have to make up for those seven hours we didn't see each other today."
Sarah giggled and ran her fingers down my neck, "Please, that sounds great."
The door flew open and I quickly rolled away, hitting the my funny bone against the wall and gasping in pain.
"I'm home!" Grace smiled and launched herself on the bed.
I hugged Grace with my good arm, "How was your day?"
"Eh," Grace shrugged and snuggled in my chest.
"What happened?" Sarah sat up.
Grace pulled back and put herself between us, "I'm stupid."
"No you're not," Sarah said at the same time I asked, "What'd you do?"
Sarah glared at me over my sister's head before looking down at her, "What happened?"
"I took a test," Grace thew her hands in the air in exasperation
"You took a test that told you you were stupid?" I held back a laugh, knowing it'd get me in trouble with Sarah.
"No! I took a math test and had no idea how to do the last problem!" Grace glanced between me and Sarah, "Ms. Janson said it was to make sure we were ready for fifth grade math and how am I supposed to be ready if I can't even do it!" She burst into tears, "I'm going to get kicked out of school and then I can't have babies!"
I pulled her against me, realizing I shouldn't have told her she wouldn't have a family if she never went to school, "Hey, shh, you're not going to get kicked out of school. The worst that'll happen is you have to go back to fourth grade."
Grace cried harder, "But I want to be in fifth grade!"
Sarah glared at me and took Grace in her arms, "Don't listen to Noah, he doesn't know what he's talking about."
"Yes he does!" Grace sobbed, "He almost got held back!"
I felt terrible and looked down at my hands.
Sarah's eyes softened at me, "Noah," she whispered.
I just shrugged.
Sarah sighed and brushed back Grace's hair from her red face, "Don't worry, ok? One question on one test isn't going to put you back in fourth grade, alright?"
Grace sniffled and nodded, "Yeah."
"Now give Noah a hug," Sarah whispered in Grace's ear, "I think you made him upset when you mentioned him being held back."
Grace wiped her eyes and turned to bury her face in my neck, "I'm sorry Noah, I didn't mean it."
"It's alright," I patted her back, "You'll be ok. I promise."
"Thanks," Grace breathed.
I gave her one last squeeze before pushing her off, "So beside that, how was school?"
Grace ran her hand over her face one last time before taking a big breath so she could retell her entire day. Sarah reached behind her and grabbed my hand which she squeezed softly. I gave her a small smile and kissed her hand while listening to Grace's story.
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A/N: And the school year's begun! What'd you think? Did you like the different point of views that sort of intertwined? Two big steps this chapter (besides school)! Sarah met Jake and they named the baby! More with Jake next chapter. I know Jake's supposed to be a sophomore, but I aged him up to a junior like Sarah for the sake of the story, hope you don't mind. I had a lot of fun writing this chapter, hence why it's up so soon. I really hope you like it as much as I do. PLEASE REVIEW with questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions! I'd love to have a huge response!
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FinchelFan728 - And it did! Thanks for the review!
Tyra - Thank you!
dance-sing-live - I love this family too! I'm glad you like it! A few more chapters and the baby will be here!
smilin steph - I hope you liked him in this chapter! He's definitely going to have a big part since Puck's here in Lima.
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Sneak Peak: I sat up in my seat at his voice. Not just because he was amazing, but the way he sung reminded me so much of Puck.
Glee auditions are next chapter!
