Never Forgotten Past
Summary: Finn's sister comes back to town and brings some old memories with her. Takes place beginning of Season 3. The story will be in a lot of different people's point of views.
Disclaimer: I don't own Glee or any songs that I may put in here.
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Puck's Point of View
I've never felt so tired in my life. School was boring and I just wanted to go home. Well, not home, maybe Finn's or something.
Mr. Schue was talking about wanting to win Nationals or something, I don't know, I kinda zoned out. Finn kept glancing towards the door with this huge smile on his face like an idiot. The dude was my best friend, but seriously, did he have to be so dumb sometimes? Rachel was starting to look annoyed with Finn and Kurt was staring at Blaine, our newest member to make up for Quinn and Lauren, like he was the most amazing person in the world and it bugged the crap out of me.
Someone knocked on the door, interrupting my thoughts. I looked away from Mr. Schue to see a girl standing within the doorway. I had to take a second glance at her before realizing who she was: Sarah Hudson. It was like I was going back in time three years ago, to the day she left after giving me that good-bye hug, I felt the same way then as I do now, speechless.
*Flashback*
"I'm gonna miss you."
"I know, they all do."
Sarah smirked at me and even though she let out a small chuckle, there was still sadness in her eyes. She turned towards her mom, giving her another hug before doing the same to Finn. Sarah looked at me one last time and gave me a hug, her arms starting to get tighter around my waist.
"Go," my voice was soft and it sort of scared me as I pried her arms off me, "You'll be happier there."
She looked at me one last time before turning to her mom, "I'll call tonight when I get there."
"You better," Mrs. Hudson warned.
And then she turned away, wiping the tears from her eyes before opening her grandma's back door and climbing in. The three of us watched in silence as the silver Impala drove down the street and out of the neighbor-hood.
"She'll be back soon," Finn said. It seemed like it was aimed at himself more than the rest of us because he kept nodding his head, "She'll realize how dumb this whole thing is and then she'll come back home. I give her two days, then she'll be right back."
I couldn't help myself, but I silently prayed that he was right.
*End Flashback*
She looked the same: brown curls, bright blue eyes, crooked smile. The only difference being she was maybe two inches taller and had filled out a little on top, but that was it. Maybe she was a little cuter too or maybe more grown-up looking, but that was it. That couldn't explain the pounding in my heart, could it? Had I possibly fallen for one of my old best friends?
"...What's your name?" Mr. Schue asked as my trance ended.
"Sarah Hudson," Her name sounded confused as it came off my tongue to me, but to everyone else, it sounded like an explanation to Schue's question.
Sarah's head whipped around to face me. I watched as different expressions crossed her face all at once: confusion, wonder, remembrance, disbelief, happiness, and finally excitement. Her smile could easily beat one of the ones Berry gives to the audience at the end of a performance.
She ran towards me and I didn't realize that I had stood up with my arms open, but suddenly there she was, in my arms, hugging and squeezing me till I felt like I would explode.
"Noah Puckerman!" Sarah screamed as she pulled away and looked me fully in the face.
"Yep, that's me," I chuckled as I tried not to think about how her arms were still wrapped around my neck.
"In glee club? My God, the world must be ending," she smirked, "Well, I guess having kids really changes people, huh?"
I glared at Finn, giving him a look that I hoped said 'Why did you tell her?' and I think the message got through seeing as he turned red, mouthed 'sorry' and glanced away.
"It was only one and anyways, I joined before she was born," I tried to remain calm as my thoughts suddenly changed toward Beth, "So, um, how long will you be here?"
"Not planning on leaving anytime soon," the smile on her face was just as big as the one she had when she first saw me.
"Can I ask how you guys know each other?" Santana's voice interrupted my moment with Sarah.
"She's Finn's sister and Puck was Finn's best friend, they all grew up together," Kurt answered the question before Finn, Sarah, or I could say anything.
"Well, I'm sure she'll bring something extra to New Directions," Mr. Schue said.
"Hold on one second, everyone," Berry stood up and walked to the front of the room, "I'm sure Sarah has a very nice voice, but she has not auditioned yet and therefore, we shall not just bring her in the club without hearing her voice."
"I agree, Blaine had to try out and he's Kurt's boyfriend, who was also the lead of the Warblers. It's only fair that Finn's sister has to try out as well," Mercedes told the rest of us.
"Alright, girls, I would never have her just join without an audition no matter who's sister she is," Schue informed us, "Do you have anything prepared, Sarah, or would you like to come back tomorrow?"
"Actually, I do have a song in mind, but would you mind if I sang with Finn? It's just my first time and all..." Sarah trailed off. I knew just as well as Finn that she got stage fright pretty easily, and singing in front of a whole group of judgmental teenagers would put her over the edge if she sang by herself for the first time.
"Of course," Mr. Schue seemed to understand the one thing that Sarah was hiding.
I sat back in my chair, eager to watch Sarah's performance. Finn sat behind the drum set and Sarah grabbed a chair, seating herself a little to the left of him. She then turned towards us and said, "The song we're gonna sing is one of my favorites so I hope you all enjoy it," she smiled before turning back to Finn and nodding.
Finn started up the opening beats and the band joined in behind him. I recognized the song instantly; Who Says You Can't Go Home by Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles. When their Dad had gone to war, we listened to it a lot, making me smile at the memories the song gave the three of us.
Sarah turned and looked at me with a smile at the same time Finn looked up and winked, both turning back by the time it was Finn's turn to sing. He began singing Bon Jovi's part and I knew that Sarah was going to sing Jennifer Nettle's.
(Finn, Sarah, Both)
I spent 20 years trying to get out of this place
I was looking for something I couldn't replace
I was running away from the only thing I've ever known
Like a blind dog without a bone
I was a gypsy lost in the twilight zone
I hijacked a rainbow and crashed into a pot of gold
I been there, done that and I ain't lookin' back on the seeds I've sown,
Saving dimes, spending too much time on the telephone
Who says you can't go home
[Chorus]
Who says you can't go home
There's only one place they call me one of their own
Just a hometown boy, born a rolling stone, who says you can't go home
Who says you can't go back, been all around the world and as a matter of fact
There's only one place left I want to go, who says you can't go home
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, its alright
I went as far as I could, I tried to find a new face
There isn't one of these lines that I would erase
I lived a million miles of memories on that road
With every step I take I know that I'm not alone
You take the home from the boy, but not the boy from his home
These are my streets, the only life I've ever known,
who says you can't go home
[Chorus]
I been there, done that and I ain't looking that
It's been a long long road
Feels like I never left, that's how the story goes
It doesn't matter where you are, it doesn't matter where you go
If it's a million miles aways or just a mile up the road
Take it in, take it with you when you go,
who says you can't go home
[Chorus]
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, its alright
Who says you can't go home [x2]
As the song ended, the whole room erupted in applause, even Rachel Berry was clapping lightly. There was no doubt that Sarah was good, great actually. Her voice even blended really well with Finn's.
"I think everyone here agrees with me when I say welcome to the club!" Mr. Schue exclaimed loudly and everyone started cheering again.
Sarah's face turned red, but she still had a huge smile on her face. Finn clapped her on the back and swung her around in a circle, "I knew you could do it!"
"Thanks everyone," Sarah said.
"Alright, now that that's out of the way, how about we come up with some songs to start the new year?" said Mr. Schue.
Sarah made her way over and sat next to me and Finn sat back down next to Rachel.
"You killed it," I whispered in Sarah's ear.
"Yeah, I know," she whispered back.
I chuckled and threw my arm around the back of her chair, earning a small glare from Finn, but from the look in his eyes, I could tell that he didn't really care. All that mattered to him was that Sarah was happy, possibly for the first time in three years and that was probably the best thing that could have happened.
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
At the end of the practice, Mr. Schue threw us for a loop by announcing our first assignment of the year, "Alright everyone, I want us to do a duet assignment to see what new things we could try this year. So I have everyone's name in this hat and I'll pick two names, then those two people will do a duet. Got it?"
Everyone nodded and he reached towards his hat. I glanced at Sarah and could tell that she was sizing up everyone with who she thinks would be the best partner. I was hoping that Schue would pull my name right after her's or vice versa.
"Alright, first partners, Finn and Mercedes," the two looked at each other and smiled, obviously not really wanting to be paired with the other.
"Ok, Blaine and Brittany," the two looked pretty happy to be with each other while Kurt and Santana looked mad.
"Next up, Sarah and," before I closed my eyes in prayer I could see Rachel cross her fingers making me growl, Sarah was mine, "Puck."
YES! She was mine!
Sarah looked at me and for the third time in an hour, gave the biggest smile I've ever seen. I squeezed her shoulder, "We got this."
"Oh yes," her eyes lighting up.
After Mr. Schue announced the partners, he dismissed us, but not before Santana could make an announcement to everyone, "You're all invited to an end of summer pool party at my house this Saturday."
"Everyone should come, Santana's parties are the best," Brittany spoke up.
And with that, everyone started to leave the choir room.
"You wanna go?" I asked Sarah.
"I don't know, I mean you, Finn, and Kurt are really the only ones that I know," she picked up her bag and fell into step with me.
Finn turned and nodded at me before turning back to Rachel, "Five minutes then the car leaves without you, Sars," he called over his shoulder.
Sarah rolled her eyes and I chuckled, "Still as protective as ever I see."
She shrugged, "I don't care, I know it's for me. I also know that you're thinking the exact same thing, you want me safe and happy just as much as Finn."
"You've got me there. Which leads me to...Santana's party. You're going, you have to meet new people somewhere and where's a better place than a party?"
"Fine, I'll go, as long as I get to pick our duet song," she stopped and held out her hand.
"Deal," and I shook her hand.
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
A/N: So I hope you guys liked chapter 2. I really liked writing this. Next chapter, is the party and maybe the duets/duet practice, unless I decide to make it a different chapter. Oh, and I want to thank anyone who has favorited me, this story or added alerts on it, I really appreciate it! PLEASE REVIEW! It would mean a lot to me!
~~~~~GLEE~~~~~
Sneak Peak: I couldn't believe this, I was actually going to a cheerleader's pool party. I had taken an hour to try and figure out what I was wearing, it didn't help that I only had two bathing suits with two cover-ups to choose from. I thought I looked pretty cute though, definitely cute enough to attend a pool party.
Who is this? Well, it might be obvious but you could maybe suggest what they should wear...This person's view point next chapter!
