Never Forgotten Past
Last Time: New Directions went to homecoming then to an after-party at Rachel's. Puck had to reveal his future plans with Sarah, who was less than happy. Puck tried to make explain to Sarah, but ended up doing just what he said he was waiting for. Ruth Puckerman left her children to fend for themselves for a week. And that's what you missed on Never Forgotten Past.
Disclaimer: I don't own Glee or any songs that I may put in here.
Slushy Fights
Open Point of View
I put the last of my books in my backpack when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I smiled, Puck always came to my locker before glee practice. I closed it then turned around only to be met with the front of a hockey jersey.
"So I saw you with Puckerman and the gleeks this weekend and it would be a shame if I didn't give you the same treatment as the rest of them," the large guy said.
I gasped as I saw him raise a big cup and tried to close my eyes as I heard the cherry slushy leave it's container, but I wasn't fast enough. The ice got in my eyes and the syrup dripped in my mouth.
Suddenly, I was pushed into my locker and I heard people start yelling and what sounded like punches being thrown.
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I looked up from Rachel to see one of the hockey players approach Sarah at her locker. She seemed to think it was Puck behind her. I watched as the jock lifted up a slushy. I started running towards Sarah and the guy.
I wasn't fast enough though, seeing as my sister was still covered in cherry syrup and ice by the time I got there. I pushed Sarah away as I lifted up my fist and punched forward.
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I turned the corner on my way to Sarah's locker so I could walk her to glee. One of the new hockey players went up to Sarah and tapped her on the shoulder. I growled underneath my breath and started walking faster. It seemed like as soon as I blinked, my girlfriend was dripping with red ice and sugar.
I started running at the hockey player. Out of the corner of my eye I could see Finn making his way from the opposite direction. He pushed Sarah out of the way then swung at the hockey player. I took him from the other side and pushed him into the lockers.
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Mr. Schue's Point of View
I looked up from my papers and my eyes went wide at the red drops leading to the choir room. I prayed it was just a paper cut gone bad and not what the school considers to be a glee club initiation.
I walked into the room to see everyone gathered around the center of the chairs. They all looked up from whatever was in the center when they heard me enter.
"What happened?" I asked.
Everyone moved to the side so I could see the people in the middle and I sighed.
The front of Sarah's dark curls were dripping with red ice and her face was stained pink along with the front of her clothes. She was sitting on Puck's lap and holding an icepack to his eye. Finn was sitting to Puck's left holding tissue to his own nose. Rachel was next to him and was wrapping gauze around his right hand.
Finn looked at me and made a noise that was between a growl and a bark before moving the tissue away, "One of the hockey players slushied Sarah, so Puck and I took care of it."
"Keep the tissue to your nose and be quiet," Rachel scolded.
I grabbed one of the chairs and sat in front of the four teens, "What's the damage?"
"I got a black eye," Puck spoke up, "But Sarah's trying to get the swelling down."
"Trying, not succeeding," Sarah breathed.
"I missed one of the punches so I smashed my hand into the lockers and broke some skin and while I was looking at it, the guy punched my nose, making it bleed," Finn mumbled under the tissue.
"Are you alright Sarah?" I looked at the small girl.
"I'm fine, my eyes just burn a little and the front of me is soaking wet, but otherwise I came out unscathed."
I nodded, "How about you go change clothes and wash up then we can get started."
Sarah glanced at Puck who nodded his head, "Ok," she stood up and kissed his forehead.
"I'll help you out," Quinn told Sarah. She grabbed the bag we kept in the corner for slushy emergencies, "You can wear some of my extra clothes that I have in my locker."
The girls walked out of the room and I turned back to the boys, "I understand you wanted to stand up for Sarah, but he would have just walked away after slushing her. No reason to start a fight."
"But-"
"Mr. Schue!-"
I put my hands up, "I do not want any of you getting suspended from school or sectionals just because of a slushy."
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Quinn's Point of View
"Thanks for helping me out, it really means a lot," Sarah said as she sat up after I washed her hair in the sink.
"No problem," I replied with a smile. I passed her a brush and she started detangling her curls.
"You were actually one of the last people I would expect to help me after getting slushied," Sarah mumbled.
I looked over at her, "What do you mean?"
"You don't want me around Beth," I opened my mouth to protest but Sarah just held up a finger, "Puck told me, you don't have to come up with excuses. It's alright, I understand."
I walked towards Sarah, "No, it's not alright. I had no right to say that you can't see her. Yeah, I want my daughter back more than anything, but I shouldn't keep people from meeting her, no matter who they are."
Sarah smiled, "Thanks. You know, she looks a lot like you."
I smiled back, "I know, here," I passed her the blowdryer next, "So you don't get a cold or anything."
Sarah began blowdrying her hair and I sat on the chair while waiting. After a few minutes she turned it off then began doing her hair.
"What do you think?" Sarah turned and looked at me, "Up? Or down?"
I considered her outfit, one of my light yellow dresses with white lace accents and white flats, "Down."
"That's what I thought," Sarah agreed.
"How are you and Puck doing?" I was genuinely curious with how the newest McKinley couple was.
"We're good," there was a small smile on Sarah's face, "Really good."
"Even after the truth or dare thing?"
Sarah laughed and blushed lightly, "Mhmm."
The way she laughed, smiled, and blushed made a thought pop into my head.
"Oh my God!" I whispered.
Sarah nodded and blushed again.
"Come on, spill," I pushed.
"Well, I haven't said anything to anyone yet, but I guess everyone will find out eventually," she paused and took a deep breath, "This is really weird but it was in his mom's mini van, but it was at the river bank. We went swimming after then made out some more back in the van."
"When was this?"
"About half an hour after we left Rachel's."
I stared at the girl who I thought was full of innocence, "I really hope you're not pregnant."
Sarah's face paled a little, but she just shook it off, "No, I can't be, so, ok, let's head back."
I nodded and followed Sarah out and down the hallway towards the choir room. I really hoped she wasn't pregnant, not only would it ruin her, but it would ruin Finn, Kurt, and Puck as well.
We walked in the choir room and went towards the chairs. Puck patted his lap and Sarah gratefully took a seat. Rory smiled at me and I smiled back, taking the seat to his right. We had decided to just be friends after homecoming. There just wasn't enough that we had in common to date, but he was nice and friendly enough so it was the right choice.
Mr. Schue began talking about sectionals and what we should do in order to beat the Trouble Tones. Finn was saying how he and Rachel were planning on doing something big that would mean a sure win. I thought he was all talk and ignored him.
We all threw around ideas on what we could do, singing whenever we needed to prove a point. An hour later, Mr. Schue was dismissing us saying we shouldn't worry, that we'll find something amazing soon.
I stood up and picked up my bag. Out of the corner of my eye I could see Puck whisper something in Sarah's ear. She nodded then kissed him softly before leaving.
Puck walked over to me and grabbed my wrist making me sit down.
"I wanted to say thanks for helping with Sarah earlier," he told me.
"It was really no problem," I replied, "And besides, Rachel looked a little too consumed with Finn's hand and nose to do anything so I figured I'd step up."
Puck's hand went up to his eye and he winced when his fingers lightly grazed the growing bruise, "Yeah, it was a pretty awesome fight though."
I laughed, "I'm sure it was, but I'm also pretty sure you didn't have me stay after just to thank me or to talk about your fight. What's up?"
Puck looked down at the ground then back up at me before examining his shoes again, "I think I need your help," he mumbled.
I felt my eyebrows raise in confusion, "What? I mean, yeah I'll help, but why?"
He started rubbing the front of his hand lightly. I could see a small bruise forming there as well because of how he had punched the hockey player.
"My mom...well," he looked up at me, "You have to promise not to say anything about this to anyone or I will turn you in for planting that stuff in Shelby's house."
I put my hand up, "I promise," I said clearly then an after thought occurred in my head, "Unless you did something stupid and dangerous, then I will tell someone, probably Sarah."
"No!" Puck jumped up from his chair. He walked over to the piano then ran his hand over his growing mohawk.
I stared at him. I was actually a little scared of him for the first time ever.
"What happened?" I whispered slowly, "I am honest to God scared right now. Not only for me because you just acted like you might kill me, but for Sarah, your sister, and you."
"You can't tell Sarah or anyone," Puck turned around.
I stood up and walked over to him, "Is this about Sarah getting slushied?"
He just shook his head. Puck took a deep breath then reached into his pocket and pulled out a wrinkled piece of paper. He gave it to me then quickly looked away.
I read the paper then looked up at Puck, "I don't understand."
"My mom's gone for who knows how long and I'm left to take care of Grace. I need help with her, plus I'm going to see Beth tomorrow so I need someone to watch her and play with her."
"I still don't get it, you have a perfectly good girlfriend who you love very much. Why isn't she aloud to get involved?"
"Because she'll tell Ms. Carole then who knows what'll happen! Please, it's just one night."
I looked in his eyes and knew that whatever this was, it was serious. His sister was always nice when I lived with them for those few months.
"Ok, but I swear," I grabbed Puck's chin and had him face me directly, "If anything bad happens with your mom you will tell Mr. Schue or Ms. Pillsbury or even Ms. Hummel. Got it?"
He looked at me for a while and I could tell he was trying to think of a way to avoid ever having to tell anyone anything no matter what happens, "Fine," he eventually grumbled.
I smiled which he returned lightly. I could see Beth in his eyes and smile. When we get custody of Beth, we are going to be great parents, even if we did have to include Sarah.
"Ok, thanks. Just come over at five tomorrow so I can go watch Beth with Sarah."
My nod was slightly forced, I wanted to be the one watching Beth but I knew he probably wanted me to cool down after I planted all that stuff in Shelby's house. I handed back the note then bent down to pick up my bag.
"Should I bring some food or will you have fed her before I get there?" I asked.
"Um, I was thinking of ordering her a pizza so you can have that," Puck said as we walked out to the parking lot.
"Can I ask you for a favor?" I blurted before Puck could get in the van.
"Sure," he said as he opened the door.
"Could you take some pictures of Beth or have Sarah take some? I just really want to see how she's doing," I hadn't seen Beth in a while and was dying to see how she was.
"Yeah, sure," Puck nodded, "We should go this weekend, just the two of us, it'll be fun. As long as you promise not to pull anything."
I smiled, "Of course. I'll look forward to it."
"Alright, I'll see you tomorrow," Puck said before getting in the car and driving away.
I walked over to my own car and got in taking a deep breath. If I was a gossip mag, I would be off the shelves in a matter of seconds. I knew two of the biggest secrets in glee club right now giving me some of the most power I had ever had.
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A/N: I honestly have no idea where that second part with Quinn and Puck came from. I was just typing and it came out. Beth is in the next chapter again and she has her own little surprise for her dad. I can't wait to write something that doesn't make me upset for my characters again. I hope you are all enjoying this! PLEASE REVIEW with any questions, comments, or concerns! All are welcome!
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Shout-Outs: TheAwkwardTurtle13 - Haha, yeah, I know. And thanks again for a review!
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Sneak Peak: I sat down on the couch and kept replaying the moment in my head. The small voice was repeating the same word over and over and each time it made me prouder and prouder to have heard the original.
I'm excited for next chapter and hope you are too because it'll be another little babysitting adventure. What do you think happens?
