Beginning Our Life

Last Time: Finn made the school musical Grease which angered Sarah because she wanted to play Sandy. Instead, Sarah jumped on as the co-director. Kitty added Sarah as her list of people to make fun of. And that's what you missed on Beginning Our Life.

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Stand Up for the Innocent

Sarah's Point of View

I tied the last ribbon around the end of Grace's French braid, "There you go, girlie, all done."

She spun around on her bed, "Thanks Sarah. Do you really think my hair will look cool in the morning?"

I smiled, "Of course."

"Awesome," Grace gave me a quick hug and jumped down from the bed, "What's next on our slumber party to do list?"

I laughed, "Um...pillow fight?"

Grace let out a small giggle before lunging on the bed and grabbing her full body pillow. She quickly smacked me with it.

"Hey!" I yelled with a smile while grabbing another one of her pillows and hitting her back, "That wasn't nice."

We fell into a fit of laughter while tossing pillows at each other.

There was a knock on the door before it was pushed open, "Sarah," Mom stuck her head in.

I looked up half way to hitting Grace across the head, "Yeah?"

"You have a guest," Mom told me.

"What?" I sat up and pushed Grace away from me, "Back off," I muttered.

Mom motioned me to come closer, which I did, "She doesn't look ok," Mom said softly.

"Who?" I asked.

Mom grabbed my elbow and led me to the living room. I halted to a stop at the sight of Marley standing awkwardly at the edge of the carpet shuffling while looking down at her feet. Finn and Puck were staring at her like she was an alien.

I padded over to her as fast as I could, "What are you doing here? I thought Kitty was throwing a Grease slumber party?"

"And you weren't invited?" Finn butt in.

"You know that cat has it out for her," Puck told him.

I shot them a glare, "Shut up," I muttered.

Marley gave a small, nervous glance at my brother and boyfriend, "Can we talk about this somewhere private?"

"Sure," I nodded, "We can go in my room."

"It's down the hall," Mom pointed for Marley.

Once Marley was gone, I picked up a pillow and tossed it at Puck, "I'll deal with you two later, but right now you go tell Grace I'm busy and that I'll make it up to her. Then, you will spend the rest of the night with her doing whatever she wants, starting with a pillow fight. She was winning, so I'd prefer if that's what you continued."

"What?"

"Sarah!"

I rolled my eyes, "Shut up and get going."

I marched away down the hallway, but not before I could hear Finn whisper, "Do you think we really have to?"

I opened my door to see Marley sitting on my bed wiping her eyes.

"Oh, Marley," I breathed and rushed forward to wrap my arms around her, "What happened?"

"Kitty," she shook her head, "I can't believe her. She sang that stupid Sandra Dee song about me after she tried to help me."

"Help you?" I sat back, "How'd she try to help you?"

"I'm getting-No, I can't tell you," Marley shook her head.

I scoffed, "Marley, you came to my house at 7:30 on a Friday night because Kitty made you upset. You also came to my house a couple weeks ago because you were scared about Jake liking you."

Marley gave a small smile before it quickly faded, "I'm gaining weight so Kitty convinced me to start throwing up."

My hand had a mind of it's own as it jerked towards my throat, "And did you?" I whispered.

Marley bit her lip, "I'm sorry," she broke into a fit of sobs.

"Hey, hey, no, it's ok," I pulled her back against me as much as possible with the baby, "Don't, everything's going to be ok," I said into her hair.

Marley cried for a little longer before scooting away, "You're a good friend, Sarah Hudson."

I smiled, "Thanks."

She ran her finger under her eyes to wipe away any stray tears while sliding off the mattress, "Sorry I interrupted your night, I'll be on my way."

"Wait," I reached forward and grabbed her hand, turning her around, "Why don't you stay? Grace and I were having our own slumber party, wanna join? She's only 11, but she's pretty funny, nice, and sweet."

Marley smiled softly, "Sounds fun."

"Great," I slid off the bed and led the way to the kitchen, "I am starved."

Grace was perched on the counter eating a bowl of ice cream, "Hey Sars. Are you Marley?"

Marley nodded, "That's right. You must be Grace."

"In the flesh," she smiled.

I glanced around, "Where's your brother?" I asked slowly.

Grace swallowed her spoonful of mint chocolate chip, "Jake came over. They're all upstairs."

"Jake?" Marley whispered and glanced at me, "As in Jake Puckerman?"

"Duh," Grace rolled her eyes, "That is our last name."

"Grace," I scolded.

Marley looked over herself, "Sarah, I'm in my pajamas, I can't let Jake-"

"You can't let Jake what?"

We turned around to see Jake leaning against the doorway with a smirk on his face.

"Oh," Marley quickly covered herself up.

"Hey, don't," Jake reached forward and unwrapped her arms.

"Whoa, dude, no sex in the kitchen," Puck said while walking in, "Hey baby," he kissed my forehead.

I laughed, "What's going on?"

"We're having a party, you girls in?" Finn asked as he leaned against the counter next to Grace.

"You're going to play Mario Kart, aren't you?" Grace smirked.

"So?" Finn shot back.

"I'm in," I smiled up at Puck.

"What about you?" Jake gently touched Marley's hair.

She bit her lip before nodding with a tiny grin, "Sure, I'm in."

"Yes," Jake whispered while discreetly pumping his fist at his side.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

"Cheater! You're cheating!" Marley screamed at Jake.

He laughed and pointed at the screen, "No way, the cheater is totally Noah."

Puck chuckled, "It's not my fault you two suck."

"Suck's not a nice word," Grace sang from where she was sitting on Finn's lap as he played.

"Hey, shh," Finn muttered while playing, "You're gonna mess me up."

Grace rolled her eyes, "Whatever."

I laughed softly while leaning against Puck's arm and watching the game on the tv.

The game ended, having the screen go blank.

Finn turned it off and leaned back on his hands, "What time is it?"

I glanced at the clock and smirked, "11:47."

Puck kissed the top of my head, "I'm guessing we should probably get to bed."

"Wanna share a bed?" Jake whispered to Marley.

She blushed and gave a small smile, "No thanks."

"Come on," he continued, "I promise that-"

"Enough," Finn stated while covering Grace's ears, "Jake, you'll sleep in Kurt's bed and Marley will be in Sarah's bed."

"Well, where will Sarah sleep?" Marley asked, "She's pregnant, she has to sleep in a bed."

"We can share a bed, if that's ok," I told her.

"She's not bad at night, kicks a little, but you'll be ok," Puck said.

"Hey," I shoved his arm, "Shut it."

He chuckled and stood, putting his arm out to Grace, "Get over here, monster, time for bed."

Grace sighed and hopped up, "Fine." She ran over to Jake and pulled him in a tight hug, "Night Jake."

He slowly pat her back, "Night Grace."

She stood and went downstairs, "Come on Noah!" she called over her shoulder.

Puck laughed, "I'll be right back."

I smiled after the two of them.

"You sure you're ok with me sleeping in your bed with you?" Marley asked.

I nodded and pushed off the ground, grabbing onto Finn's bed for help, "I don't mind, really. My bed's really warm plus Puck has a giant head so his pillow's pretty worn in and comfortable."

Marley laughed, "Alright, sounds good."

I led the way down to my room, "I promise I don't bite and Puck was just joking when he said I kick at night. Nathan, on the other hand, is a different story."

Marley smiled, "I'm sure we'll be ok."

Puck peeked through the door, "G'night."

I went to kiss him lightly, "Goodnight, love you."

"Love you too," he breathed against my lips. He looked up, "Night, Marley. Good luck," he winked.

Marley gave a small smile, "Thanks. Goodnight to you too."

I gave a last smile to Puck before shutting the door. I leaned against it and looked at Marley, "Wanna stay up late and talk or just go to sleep?"

She smirked, "Isn't the point of a sleep over to not sleep?"

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

I shuffled while looking around back stage. Everything seemed perfect for the last scene. Sure, Rachel and Kurt had showed up, making everything a little awkward, but it was alright.

Jake came up to me, "Hey, I can't find my belt."

I smirked, "What'd you do with it?"

He rolled his eyes, "If I knew, do you think I'd be asking you?"

I laughed, "Sorry, alright, I'll help you look for it. Where was the last place you remember having it?"

"Um," Jake bit his lip and looked down, "The bathroom. Yeah, I drank like three waters between scenes earlier, plus that beer before I came, so I had to pee."

"You shouldn't be drinking," I muttered.

"It was just water," he rolled his eyes.

"I meant the beer," I said.

"Noah does it," Jake stated as we started walking through the sets and makeup stations to the bathroom.

"If Noah jumps off a bridge, will you do that?" I asked.

"Yeah, if I'm connected to a rope," he nodded.

I smirked, "Fine. Noah got two girls pregnant before he graduated high school, do you plan on doing that?"

"No," Jake shook his head, "But I'm not really sure where you're going with this."

I laughed, "I'm just saying that if Noah does something, you shouldn't-"

I stopped in my tracks and words. Ryder was kissing Marley right in front of us, actually in front of the door, but right in our view. Jake looked up and stopped as well.

My heart broke, "Jake," I whispered.

He shrugged off my hand that I had put on his arm, "I'm fine. Come on, we have a musical to finish."

I bit my lip while watching him walk away, could this night be filled with any more drama? I slowly walked in the opposite direction, knowing he'd fine his belt by himself. I ran into a wall and glanced up only to see it wasn't a wall, but my brother.

Finn grabbed my arms, "Hey, what's up?"

"Jake and I just saw Marley and Ryder kissing," I told him.

Finn's hands dropped from me, "Are you serious? He really likes her and hates him."

I nodded, "I know and I thought she liked him."

"Who?" Finn asked.

"Jake. I thought Marley liked Jake," I explained.

Finn crossed his arms, "What happened with Jake?"

"I don't know," I shook my head, "He just walked away."

Finn's eyes widened and he looked around, "He has to be here. The last scene is in ten minutes."

I bit my lip, "Maybe he's in the bathroom, he did say he probably lost his belt in there."

"Alright, well I'll go look there and you look around here just in case," Finn started walking away when Puck came over dragging Jake by the collar.

Puck pushed Jake towards us, "I found him choking on a cigarette in the bathroom."

I grabbed Jake's arm, "Are you ok?"

He coughed, "Yeah, yeah, I'm fine."

Finn pat his back, "Are you going to be better for the last song?"

Jake gave a tiny, almost unnoticeable glance at Puck who gave him a glare and nod, "Yeah, I'll be alright."

"Get going. Go put your make up on or warm up or whatever," Puck shoved Jake away.

"Hey, be nice," I said softly to Puck, "We just saw Marley and Ryder-"

Puck shook his head, "He told me in between coughing through a few drags."

"I didn't know he was into smoking," Finn muttered.

"'Noah does it,'" I quoted.

Puck looked up at me, "What? Did he say that?"

"Yeah," I nodded, "You're also the reason why he had a beer before he came."

"Oh, God," Puck ran a hand over his face, "I never thought he'd do stuff because I did it."

"You need to stop drinking," I poked his chest, "I know you haven't smoked in a while, but please stop drinking for me and Jake and Nathan and-"

"Stop, I got it, alright, I'll stop," Puck looked down at the ground.

"Sorry," I whispered and gave him a quick kiss.

"It's fine," he sighed and stepped back, "I'm gonna get out there to see the finale. See you in a little bit."

I smiled while watching him leave.

"Well that was a little harsh," Finn muttered.

I spun around and glared at him, "Oh shut up."

Finn patted my arm while walking past me, "Come on, this should be good."

I followed him to the edge of the stage to watch Ryder and Marley sing. I smiled; wishing I was out there. I don't know who I'd have play my Danny. Maybe Blaine even though he didn't want to. Or Ryder, I guess. Jake probably would have been too weird.

I looked out in the audience to see Puck with his arm thrown around Grace's shoulders. He was between her and Mom. I felt kinda bad for calling him out. I know he hasn't picked up a beer recently, but Jake knows he has in the past.

Puck glanced to the side and caught my eye. He shot me a quick wink and a smirk. I smiled back and attempted to wink as well. Puck seemed to chuckle slightly. Grace looked up at him with wide eyes and he just shushed her before turning back to the stage.

Marley, Ryder, and the cast did their final pose on stage and the crowd went wild. I had a wide smile on my face as I clapped along with Finn and Artie. I may not have been Sandy, but being a director was a great second.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

Puck wrapped his arms around my waist and set his chin on the top of my head, "I'm proud of you."

I smirked, "Thank you."

We were out to eat at Breadsticks with everyone who was part of Grease. It was Artie's idea.

"Sarah, how come you weren't in it?" Grace asked, "Noah said you were a big part."

"He was right, I was the director," I told her.

"Oh, like the boss," Grace nodded.

"Exactly," I smiled.

"Well you did a great job," she hugged me tightly.

"Sarah," Marley walked up, "Can I talk to you?"

"Why?" Puck asked.

"I'm sorry, what?" Marley seemed confused, as was I.

I twisted in Puck's arms, "What are you doing?" I whispered.

"Grace, go find Jake and congratulate him," Puck gently pushed Grace away.

"Ok," she ran off through the crowd.

"Why would you lead my brother on and then go to that red head?" Puck asked Marley.

Her mouth gaped open, "Oh, um, I didn't think I led him on. I know he was leading me on," she desperately glanced at me.

"Noah, stop," I begged.

Puck ignored my comment as he stepped in front of me, "He really likes you and you just stepped all over him."

"Noah!" I grabbed his arm, "Stop."

Marley looked upset as she rapidly started blinking her eyes, "I'm sorry," she turned and quickly walked away.

"What is your problem?" I hissed.

Puck rolled his eyes, "I'm sorry, but that girl-"

"That girl is my friend," I interrupted, "I'm just as upset as you are about her and Jake, but that's done. Jake's going to be fine. You can't just go off on her like that."

We stared each other down for a good minute, neither one of us wanting to back down, until Jake himself walked up to us.

"What did you do?" he sneered.

Puck sighed, "I'm sorry."

"Grace ran up to me saying you were probably going to yell at Marley and next thing I know Marley's crying into Wade-or whoever he is tonight-and Tina's shoulder. So tell me, what did you say to her?" Jake seemed angry, almost like when Mr. Schue cut him off at tryouts.

"I just told her that she shouldn't have played you," Puck said quietly, now finally seemingly understanding that what he did was wrong.

Jake's fists clenched at his sides, "I was going to try some more, but if I do, she's going to just give me some pity vote. She isn't really going to want to date me, you realize that?"

Puck bit his lip, "I'm sorry. I'm new at this whole thing, you know that, I screwed up."

"Obviously," Jake scoffed, "Fix it," he walked away.

Puck fell into the booth, "What did I do?"

I sat next to him and slowly ran my hand up his arm, "You could apologize to Marley."

"I know," he sighed.

"I'll go get her," I suggested softly.

Puck nodded silently and stared down at the table.

I quietly walked up to where Marley was still talking to Unique and Tina, ignoring Jake's hard glare, "Marley, could I talk to you please?"

She nodded and wiped her eyes, "Sure."

I led her off to the side, "Puck feels terrible," I started, "He realized what he said as soon as it was out of his stupid mouth and Jake made him realize it even more."

Marley looked up with wide eyes, "Jake said something?"

"Yeah, he wasn't too happy," I told her.

Her face softened, "Oh."

I gave her a small smile, "Will you talk to Puck? I know it'll make him feel better and Jake."

"Of course," the old Marley returned with a wide smile, "Thank you."

"Mhmm," I watched her make her way to where Puck was still sitting at the table.

She sat down and automatically started talking, something I could tell surprised Puck. Within a minute, they were laughing and smiling at each other.

"Thanks."

I turned to see Jake standing next to me staring at Marley and Puck as well, "No problem," I smiled.

He softly punched my arm, "You're not too bad."

I laughed, "We've been going to school together for three months and you're just now realizing that?"

Jake chuckled, "Sorry...sister."

The laugh stuck in my throat, "What?"

"Aren't-aren't you and Noah going to get married?" Jake blushed.

"Um, yeah, eventually, sorry, that just caught me off guard," I told him. My first thoughts had gone to wondering if he knew something that I didn't.

We stood in an awkward silence until Puck and Marley came over.

"Wanna go get something to drink, Jake?" Marley asked.

He nodded, "Yeah, see you guys."

"See ya," Puck replied while pulling me against him.

I let out a small laugh, "What was that for?"

He shrugged, "I don't know, maybe because I kinda like you."

I raised my eyebrows, "You kinda like me?"

"Yeah," Puck breathed, "You're sorta hot."

"Oh really?" I laughed.

"Totally," he chuckled, "Plus, you know, you have my baby inside you. My heir."

I doubled against him in laughter, "Your heir?"

Puck laughed, "Uh-huh."

I laughed harder with Puck. Occasionally getting a strange look from the surrounding people, but it was too hard to stop. Tears started rolling down my cheeks and my stomach started hurting, by the look on Puck's face, he was feeling the same way. I wasn't even sure what we were laughing about anymore, but it felt good.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

A/N: What'd you think? I changed my ideas for this chapter a bunch of times, but I like the way it turned out. I'm sorry for slowing down with my updates, I'm trying to keep it up with the show. I'm sure everything will eventually even out. PLEASE REVIEW with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions! I love to hear from you!

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

Dance-sing-live - Thanks! I like your idea too! Maybe I'll use it in the next couple chapters!

Tyra - Thank you!

smilin steph - I think Marley and Ryder are cute, but I still like Jake better lol (even though Ryder was amazing last night). Thanks a ton!

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

Sneak Peak: "What's that? It sounds like someone else is here." I dropped her hand and walked ahead, "I don't know." I glanced around a tree and became stuck at the sight in front of me, it was something I'd never be able to forget.

Some fun at the river bank next chapter!