Beginning Our Life
Last Time: Burt was declared cancer free. Puck's mom is out of rehab and met with Puck, Sarah, and Nate. Blaine asked Sarah for a favor about Kurt. And that's what you missed on Beginning Our Life.
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Ring Return
Sarah's Point of View
I hummed along to the radio as Blaine drove down the road.
He turned it down, "Thanks again for coming."
I smiled, "My best friend's proposing to my brother! Of course I'd go with him to pick out the ring!"
Blaine's smile widened, "Thanks, Sars, this means a lot."
I shrugged, "It's nothing, but you are very welcome."
"You know it's a secret, right?" Blaine turned back to the road, "You and Sam are the only ones that know."
I nodded, "Of course." I looked down at my ring finger and closed my eyes.
I've been feeling slightly guilty about this whole thing ever since Blaine asked me to join him. He told me right away when he wanted to propose, but I've practically been engaged for months and have said nothing to him, or anyone, for the matter.
"You ok?" Blaine asked. I opened my eyes to see him staring at me. "You look a little pale," he said.
I waved him off, "I'm great." I smiled for good measure.
"Good," he smiled.
We arrived at the jeweler after a couple more minutes filled with loud, obnoxious singing. We hurried into the store only to stop in the doorway.
"Wow," I breathed.
Blaine was silent as he looked around at all the jewelry filled cases.
"There they are," I pointed and dragged Blaine to the engagement rings. I leaned against the case and smiled, "They're so pretty."
Blaine nodded, "I just have no idea what to pick."
We were quiet for a moment before I straightened and looked him in the eye, "Can I be honest?"
"Of course," Blaine stated.
I looked back to the rings then to him, "Blaine, these are girl rings and just because you're proposing, I will not allow you to give one of these to my brother. Kurt doesn't need some fancy diamond, he needs something classy that will match with everything because you know how weird he is about that."
Blaine chuckled, "Alright, thank you."
I smiled, "No problem."
"Those are engagement rings."
We turned to the old store worker walking over to us.
"Well, that's good because I'm looking to get engaged," Blaine said as I nodded along.
"I am constantly telling my nieces and nephews to wear condoms," the lady scolded.
I blushed and Blaine squeezed my hand as he stated, "It's for my boyfriend." I was still embarrassed as Blaine went on to explain his Kurt situation.
Blaine and the lady walked over to some different rings and I was left alone to stare down at the engagement ones. I compared them to mine. Mine was obviously older, but it wasn't as flashy as some of these, maybe that's why I've been able to hide it so well.
The ring felt like ice on my finger and for a brief second, I wanted it off. Her comment rang in my head, "I am constantly telling my nieces and nephews to wear condoms." My breathing became labored. Was that why Puck proposed? Because we had a baby? No, he said he just wanted me forever. What if Nate wasn't born? Would Puck have still asked me to marry him? I became dizzy with all the thoughts and knew what I had to do.
I slowly walked over to Blaine looking at the more manly engagement rings. I stared down at my own ring and whispered, "Blaine, I need to tell you something."
His head jerked up and the lady stopped talking, "Yeah, sure."
I blinked back tears and grabbed his hand to pull him to a corner.
"Hey, what's wrong?" he asked softly, "Are you ok?"
I silently shook my head.
"Alright," Blaine helped me sit down, "Go ahead, you know you can tell me anything."
"I'm not ready," I choked out.
Confusion crossed his face, "What do you mean? What aren't you ready for?"
I held my hand out with the ring on it.
It shook until Blaine held it tightly, "What is it?"
"No, look," I urged, tears threatening to spill.
Blaine still seemed confused as he looked down at my hand. The ring glinted in the light. He nodded and was about to say something when it clicked. I saw it in his eyes as he looked up. "Oh, Sarah," he whispered.
I sob fell from my lips, "I don't know if I can."
He quickly pulled me in his arms, "It's ok, it's alright."
I cried into his neck, "She-she said that condom thing a-and what if that's why? Does he really love me?"
"I know he loves you," Blaine said softly while rubbing my back, "When did he propose?"
"When we broke up in November," I cried, "He said he didn't want to lose me."
Blaine's arms tightened and he stroked my hair, "It's ok."
There was another hand on my back and I heard a whispered, "What's going on?"
I looked up to see Sam slowly sitting to my other side. I bit my lip as tears spilt over.
"Come here," Sam whispered while holding his arms out.
I hugged him tightly and softly cried.
Blaine kept a hand on my back and made small circles that did nothing, but I didn't have the heart to tell him to stop.
There was a click of heels causing the three of us to look up to the worker again. "May I speak with you?" she asked Blaine.
He gave me a small glance and I attempted to smile, "Go, this is your day, I'm sorry I ruined it."
"You didn't ruin it," he breathed while kissing my forehead, "I'll be right back."
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
I twisted the ring around my finger while waiting for Puck in our room.
He finally walked in with a grin, "Hey, beautiful."
I smiled softly, "Hey."
He sat to my side, "What's up?"
I closed my eyes and slowly slipped the ring from my finger, "I can't." I opened my eyes to see him watching my every move. I grabbed his hand and slowly pried it open before setting the ring in it. I closed his hand around it. "I'm sorry," I whispered.
"You-are you-you're breaking up with me?" he asked as his voice cracked.
I quickly shook my head, "No, no, absolutely not, I just...I'm not ready to get married."
He stiffly nodded and stood.
I tried not to cry as he paced, "Puck-"
"What the hell, Sarah?"
I winced and stopped.
"I proposed six months ago!" Puck yelled, "And now you decide to say no? You were just planning our wedding a couple weeks ago and now you're taking it all back?"
Tears started flowing down my face, but I had nothing to say to him as my mouth gaped.
"What happened? Why now?" he asked.
I cleared my throat and found my voice, "Did you propose because of Nathan?"
"Nathan?" Puck whispered, "You think I proposed because we have a baby together? No!"
I closed my eyes and bit my lip.
"I'll tell you the same thing I said then, I don't want to lose you," Puck knelt in front of me as I opened my eyes, "Sarah, I love you and never want you to leave."
I nodded, "I'm sorry."
"No, come on," he grabbed my hands, "What brought this on?"
"I'm not ready," I cried softly.
"Why? Why are you thinking this?" Puck prodded, "Tell me!"
"We were at the jewelry store and the lady said we should have used a condom instead so we wouldn't get pregnant, but Blaine said the ring was for Kurt and I wasn't his girlfriend, but it got me thinking and I'm not ready to marry you," I squeezed his hands, "I still love you, so much, and I want to marry you, just not now."
Puck was confused, but he eventually caught on, "So...so you and Blaine went to get an engagement ring for Kurt and some lady made a comment about teen marriage and now you don't want to get married?"
I felt the blush rise to my cheeks, "I'm sorry."
He slowly stood. He stepped back for a second before coming to kiss me. I melted into him, but just as sudden, he pulled back. He turned and started walking out the door.
"Wait!" I called and followed him, "Where are you going?"
He smiled softly, "Just some fresh air, I'll be back."
I nodded confused and watched him leave. Nate's cry from the living room broke my thoughts and I hurried to get him.
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
Blaine's Point of View
The doorbell rang and I hurried to get it. I opened the door hesitantly upon seeing Puck was on the other side. "Puck, hey," I smiled, "What's going-"
He raised his arm and I was sent back a few steps from the force of his fist to my face.
"That's for getting my girlfriend to call off my engagement," he hissed and left.
I was still in shock as I clutched my eye. I watched his truck leave and really hoped he wouldn't do anything else irrational.
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
Sarah's Point of View
I glanced at the clock before hurrying to the bathroom. I should have enough time to go before class. As I pushed open the door, I came face to face with Unique.
"Hi," I smiled and tried to pass her.
"Oh, you can't go in there," she replied while blocking my way.
I raised my eyebrows, "Really?" I stood on my tip toes and looked over her shoulder, "What's going on?"
"Nothing," Unique shoved me back, "Just some freshman girl throwing up."
"Well, I really have to go, so," I moved her arm and stumbled into the bathroom. My eyes widened and a laugh bubbled up, "Blaine?"
He gasped and hurried to hide behind Tina and Brittany. Marley and Kitty stood in front of them.
"You ok?" I stepped forward.
"Fine," he stated.
I smirked, "What are you doing in here?" I noticed Tina try and put away her makeup bag. I laughed again, "Are you turning into one of those gays now, Blaine?" I glanced to Unique, "No offense."
She rolled her eyes and leaned against the sink.
"Just go to the bathroom and leave, Sarah," Blaine bit back.
I walked over to him, "Blaine, what's going on?"
Kitty grabbed my arm, "Sarah, go."
"Let go of me," I jerked her off and shoved Brittany away to get a look at Blaine. My eyes widened and I couldn't stop the gasp escape my lips at his black eye half covered in make up to hide it. "Blaine," I reached out and gently touched the bruised skin, "What happened?"
"Punching bag came back unexpectedly," he answered a little too fast.
I bit my lip, "Are you sure? Puck's had a lot of black eyes caused by fights and this looks a lot like those."
"I wasn't in a fight," he sighed, "Leave it."
"Blaine," Marley whispered, "Come on, you can't hide it forever."
I raised my eyebrows at him, "So?"
Blaine ran a hand over his face, "Don't freak out."
I crossed my arms, "Blaine, whoever did this to you is going to pay. I might not be able to fight them, but Puck can. Was it Sebastian or Hunter? One of those Warblers?"
He bit his lip, "See, I can't let Puck do that."
"Why?" I asked, "You know he'd do anything for you."
"Because he did it."
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
My gaze was red as I drove home much faster than the speed limit. I've been furious for the rest of the day just waiting for this moment. I haphazardly parked in the driveway before running inside.
Finn was right on my tail, "Sars, just calm down."
"He punched him!" I spun around, "What am I supposed to do?"
He grabbed my arms, "Well, don't kill him."
I groaned in frustration and ran to my room. I threw open the door, "What is your deal?"
Puck looked up from feeding Nate with shock filled eyes, "I don't-"
"Like hell you don't," I spit through my teeth. I spun to the door, "Finn! Get in here!"
Finn hurried in, "Yeah?"
"Grab Nate," I turned back to Puck. Finn nodded and took Nate from the room. As soon as the door shut, my fury took over. "You punched him! You punched my best friend because he just happened to be present when I decided to break off our engagement!" I screeched.
"It's his fault!" Puck stood, "He took you to that lady-"
"Oh shut up," I snapped, "That gave you no right to go around and punch someone. If you want to punch anyone, punch the little old lady who mentioned it."
Puck's eyes narrowed, "Like you wouldn't be mad if I had called it all off."
"I'd be disappointed, but I'd get over it," I yelled, "Because I know we're eventually going to get married in the future, but maybe not."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Puck loudly asked.
"It means we're done!" I screamed.
"Fine by me!" Puck yelled back. He started grabbing his things, "You've been a little too unbalanced lately, changing your mind every other second, I'm sick of it."
"And I'm sick of you begging for a fight whenever something bad happens," I fought, "I mean, really? Blaine? He's the nicest guy out there and you choose to punch him. Real mature, Puck."
Puck rolled his eyes and left the room with his stuff. I screamed in frustration and fell on my bed. Stupid moron.
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
Puck's Point of View
"I am not learning this girl song," I tossed the sheet music at Jake, "I'm not even in Glee anymore, why should I?"
"Because I said to," Jake begged, "Come on, please." He set the music on his bed next to me.
I sighed and picked it up, "I'm singing the guy part?"
"Yeah," Jake nodded.
"Tell me why again," I stated.
"Because you're going to sing it with Marley so Mr. Schue can understand her voice better with different people," he sighed.
I rolled my eyes, "That makes no sense, but whatever."
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
Sarah's Point of View
I sighed and looked up at Marley, "You realize a guy's supposed to sing this song too, right?"
"Of course," she nodded and sat next to me, "But learn the girl part right now."
"Well, who's going to sing the guy part?" I asked.
"Jake," she answered.
"This is a love song," I said while staring down at the music, "Don't you want to sing it with your boyfriend?"
She shook her head, "It's fine. I think it'll sound better as your voice."
I shrugged, "Alright."
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
I hummed the song and swayed back and forth while waiting for the whole glee club to get here.
Blaine squeezed my arm, "You doing ok?"
"Yeah," I nodded, "Same as always. Why wouldn't I be?"
He shrugged, "It's been a week since you and Puck broke up and there's been no...explosions."
I laughed, "I have cried, it's just been in private. Yes, it hurts, but I'm doing ok."
He raised his eyebrows, "I highly doubt that."
I lightly shoved him, "Just sit."
He chuckled and left.
I turned to hide the tears that formed in my eyes and took a deep shaky breath to try and cover the complete and total lie I just told.
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
Puck's Point of View
I followed Jake to the choir room as he explained how this whole singing thing was going to work.
"...So to recap, you and Marley are going to be sitting back to back just as a drama effect that Tina came up with, got it?" he asked.
"Yeah," I walked in to see Marley already sitting with her back to me. I smiled and nodded at Finn and Sam before taking my own seat, trying not to notice that Sarah wasn't in the room.
"Alright, no talking!" Blaine quickly shouted, "Start the music."
I raised my eyebrows and was about to talk when the music did start like planned. I straightened on the stool and waited for Marley to start.
Only it wasn't Marley's voice that started singing, it was Sarah's.
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
Sarah's Point of View
I heard Jake sit down and was about to turn to say hi when Blaine shouted, "Alright, no talking! Start the music."
My eyes widened, but I started to sing along.
Right from the start
You were a thief
You stole my heart
And I your willing victim
I let you see the parts of me
That weren't all that pretty
And with every touch you fixed them
Now you've been talking in your sleep, oh, oh
Things you never say to me, oh, oh
Tell me that you've had enough
Of our love, our love
I realized now why they had me sing this song. They wanted me back with Puck. I closed my eyes tightly and tried not to think of him and give into their plan.
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I smiled as I waited for Jake to sing, only to hear a completely different voice.
I'm sorry I don't understand
Where all of this is coming from
I thought that we were fine
I blinked against the sudden tears in my eyes and choked out my lyrics. It's been a while since I'd heard Puck sing and it was a little overwhelming.
Oh, we had everything
Your head is running wild again
My dear we still have everythin'
And it's all in your mind
Yeah, but this is happenin'
You've been havin' real bad dreams, oh, oh
You used to lie so close to me, oh, oh
There's nothing more than empty sheets
Between our love, our love
Oh, our love, our love
I wanted to face him, but something kept me in my seat as we sang together for the first time in months.
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I never stopped
You're still written in the scars on my heart
You're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
Puck's Point of View
Sarah's voice had stopped me in my tracks, but there was something about this damn song that was making me understand why my brother was forcing me to sing it.
Oh, tear ducts and rust
I'll fix it for us
We're collecting dust
But our love's enough
You're holding it in
You're pouring a drink
No nothing is as bad as it seems
We'll come clean
Sarah hit the note and I couldn't help but smile for her. I stood and walked to her. She jumped slightly at my hand on her shoulder, but smiled and stood.
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, oh, that we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Sarah had barely finished singing before she grabbed me and hungrily kissed me. The room cheered and I couldn't help but smirk into her mouth.
She pulled back and gasped, "I'm sorry."
I shook my head, "I was the jerk."
"I missed you," she breathed.
I nodded and hugged her, "I missed you too."
"Are we back together?" she quietly asked.
I smiled, "I'd like to be."
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
A/N: I hope you all liked this. I really, really wanted Sarah and Puck to sing Just Give Me A Reason by Pink, which is why they got back together so quickly after their fight. I didn't really plan the chapter like this, but it seemed right because I feel like Sarah knows getting married so young really isn't as perfect as it may seem and just needed a little nudge to realize it. I hope you liked this because I'm actually really proud of it, at least the beginning part. I feel like it's the best I've written in a while. Thanks everyone for sticking around! PLEASE REVIEW with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions! I really do appreciate and love them all!
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Sneak Peak: "How mad are you?" She shrugged, "A little, I mean, you're kinda stealing my thunder." I couldn't help but laugh, "You didn't even write a song! How am I stealing your thunder?"
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