Never Forgotten Past
Last Time: Puck caught a stomach bug and Sarah came to take care of him. And that's what you missed last time on Never Forgotten Past.
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Frozen Scared
Puck's Point of View
"Please tell me why we're doing this again," Sarah said as I pulled up to the river bank.
We just went to the movies and were about to go home when I decided I needed more alone time with Sarah, so we were going to hang out at the river bank for a little bit.
"Because we need somewhere private to be," I told her as I turned off the engine, "And who's going to be at the river bank at 7:00 at night?"
"You'll keep me warm?" Sarah asked with a smile.
"Of course, now come on, we'll have fun," I said before jumping out of the truck and going around to help her out.
"I think I'm going to die," Sarah muttered about the cold air as she grabbed out the blanket in the backseat.
I laughed and led her to the grassy spot a little away from the river. It was softer and not as wet there from the little bit of snow that had come last night. I laid down the blanket and sat down, something Sarah reluctantly did as well.
"See? It's not bad," I whispered in her ear as I pulled her closer, "I promise I'll keep you warm and protect you."
A small smile formed on Sarah's face and she turned to face me, "Why do you like it here so much?" she asked softly. Her hands found their way to my hair and her fingers slowly went up and down my scalp.
"I-" I'm going to sound like a wuss. Sarah noticed my hesitation and her eyes grew bigger while her fingers moved a little faster, she knew exactly how to get what she wanted. "I like to see you here and I sorta like to remember all the memories that come with the place."
"There's my softie, I knew he was under there somewhere," Sarah breathed out before kissing me, it was hard and full of a heat I hadn't felt from her in at least a week. Stupid stomach flu, I needed this to survive, but my girlfriend had held out on me because of it.
"I love you," I told her.
Sarah smiled against my lips and pushed me down on the ground, "I've missed this so much," she whispered before kissing me again, this time even harder than the last.
I flipped her over and positioned myself above her, "Are you warm?" I asked before leaning down and kissing her throat.
"Mhmm."
I chuckled, "That's what I thought. We wouldn't have been able to do this if you would have backed out because of cold weather."
"Stupid girl," Sarah whispered.
I laughed again, "You're very smart, but maybe your judgement gets a little clouded at times."
Sarah's hand pulled my head up to be even with hers, "Stop talking."
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The music to Beth started playing and I looked over at my discarded clothes. Sarah rolled away from my side while I sat up.
"I'm sorry," I muttered, "It's Shelby, I should probably answer it."
"I understand," Sarah whispered and smiled as she sat up.
"Hello?" I said into the speaker.
"Noah, thank God you answered," Shelby's voice sounded strained and out of breath.
"Is everything ok?" I asked.
"What's going on?" Sarah whispered.
"No, I'm at the hospital with Beth."
My heart dropped, "Is she...what's wrong?"
Sarah moved closer and wrapped her arms around my shoulders, "Puck," she said quietly.
"Beth fell and split her lip open. I'm so sorry, I turned for just a second and she fell and-"
"Shelby," I cut her off, "I'll be there as soon as I can."
"Thank you," Shelby whispered before ending the call.
I put down my phone and reached over to grab mine and Sarah's clothes. I tossed her hers, "Put on your clothes as fast as you can, we have to go to the hospital."
"What's going on?" Sarah asked as she slipped her t-shirt then sweatshirt over her head.
"Beth's hurt," was all I could manage to say. I stood to get my pants on easier. I bent down and helped Sarah up so she could do the same.
"Is she going to be ok?" Sarah asked quietly.
"I don't know," I shook my head, "Come on," I grabbed the blanket and started towards my truck.
Sarah nodded and ran a little to catch up. We got in the truck and I quickly started the car.
"Wait," Sarah's hand covered mine over the shifter, "You have to promise me that your head is in control right now, otherwise I'm driving."
I paused and took a deep breath, "I'm good," I put the car in reverse and drove out onto the street.
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Sarah and I ran into the ER after a quick drive to the hospital. Sure I had gone over the speed limit by like ten miles per hour, but my girl needed me and I had to get to her as fast as possible.
Shelby was standing at the back by the hallway door for the rooms. Sarah and I made our way over to her.
"Noah," Shelby breathed and ran into my arms.
I was surprised at first then hugged her back before pulling away, "How is she?"
"They're getting the bleeding down then are going to give her stitches. I came out here to wait for you," Shelby said quietly.
"What happened?" Sarah asked.
"Beth fell and split her lip open," Shelby told her.
"Oh my gosh," Sarah whispered. She put her hand in mine and squeezed tightly.
"Excuse me, Ms. Corcoran?" a doctor came up to us.
"Yes?" Shelby replied.
"Your daughter is ready to have stitches now if you'd like to come back," he said.
"No," I announced, "Beth is going to see a plastic surgeon first. She has to, I've had my own share of stitches and know that if they aren't done right, it'll scar and that's not happening to my dau-" the doctor turned and stared at me, maybe I shouldn't say daughter, "Beth," I finally said.
"Now, Mr...?"
"Puckerman," I finished.
The doctor nodded, "Mr. Puckerman, I assure you, Beth is in good hands."
I shook my head, "No, Beth will not have any scarring on her face because of some bad stitch job."
"Puck," Sarah whispered.
"Fine," the doctor said, "She'll see a plastic surgeon. Her family is allowed to come back now."
I looked at Shelby who hesitated before nodding, "Come on Noah."
I felt relieved, "Thank you," I said quietly. I looked down at Sarah, "I'll come back to tell you what happens, unless you want me to stay."
Sarah gave me a small smile, "Go, I'll be ok, it's Beth who needs you right now."
"Thanks," I gave her a small smile and a quick hug before following Shelby down the hallway and towards Beth.
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I walked into the waiting room and stood still. I could deal with blood; scratches and bruises don't bother me; but there's something about seeing your 18 month old daughter with blood coming from her face that sends chills up your spine.
"Puck," Sarah's voice sounded. Her hands rubbed up my arms, "Hey, are you ok?"
I shook my head to clear my mind and looked down at the small brunette, "She's..."
"Come on, let's go sit down," she said softly.
I felt like I couldn't move, but Sarah slipped her hand in mine and somehow led me to two seats in the corner of the room.
"Wanna tell me how it went?" Sarah asked quietly.
"She cried the entire time. We couldn't get her to calm down. It was done right though, I think, so there shouldn't be any scarring. Only three stitches. She didn't stop crying, she didn't stop," I ended with a deep breath.
I put my head in my hands. Sarah's own went up and down my back, "It's ok, it'll be alright. I promise you, it's ok."
Her words of encouragement made me want to cry, but guys don't cry, men don't cry. There's been enough crying tonight anyways; I needed to stay calm for everyone here, Beth, Sarah, Shelby, they needed me.
I sat up to see Shelby walking towards us with Beth in her arms. My little girl's perfect face had black stitches ruining it.
"We're going to get going," Shelby said calmly, which was weird because from the looks she was giving me in the hospital room, she was anything but.
Sarah stood up and gave Beth a small kiss on her forehead, "Feel better baby. I love you."
I stood next to them and Beth reached her arms out. I took her in my arms and walked a little ways away to talk to her, "Ok, listen here Bethie, it's going to be ok. I made sure that you would look just as beautiful as ever when those stitches come out. Just take the medicine Shelby gives you, it'll make you feel better, trust me, I've had a lot of stitches, but I'll tell you those stories later. Goodnight Beth," I placed a soft kiss in her hair.
"Daddy," Beth placed one of her hands on my face, "Love."
I chuckled, "I love you too my little monkey face," I took her back over to Shelby and placed her in her arms.
"Ready honey?" Shelby asked.
Beth put her head on Shelby's shoulder and closed her eyes. I put my hand on her back, "Goodnight Beth."
Shelby walked away and through the doors. Sarah looked at me for a second before grabbing my hand and pulling me down in the seat, "I called Mom and told her what was going on. She said I could stay with you as long as you needed me, even if it meant over night since it's Friday."
"I think I'm going to stay at your house on the couch tonight," I said quietly. I didn't want to deal with Mom tonight. Grace wouldn't be bad, but she would try and get me to talk and I don't think I want to talk about Beth with someone who's never met her before.
"That's fine with me, most of it," Sarah said.
I looked at her, "I don't really want to go home."
"Oh, I know that, you're not going home tonight, but you are not sleeping on the couch, you will sleep in my bed next to me tonight," Sarah stared at me.
"That doesn't sound like a good idea in my mind, Finn will kill me."
"Screw him."
I stared at my girlfriend. In just four months she has gone from worshiping her brother to hating him to forgiving him to being able to stand up to him but still love him. I chuckled a little and it soon turned into a loud, full hearted laugh.
"What is going on?" Sarah asked, her eyes wide with confusion.
"You," I smiled at her, "You've changed so much in these past few months and I can't believe it."
Sarah smiled, "Things happen and people change," she shrugged, "No big deal, now come on so I can get you settled."
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Sarah held my hand as she opened the front door to her house. I didn't mind, but I didn't want to be babied just because I was freaked out at seeing my daughter get stitches.
Ms. Carole, Burt, and Finn were sitting in the living room watching tv and looked up when we walked through.
"What's going on?" Finn asked. He looked weary at my presence in his house at 10:00 at night.
"Puck's staying the night," Sarah stated.
Burt looked towards Ms. Carole with wide eyes, but she just nodded her head, "Anytime Noah."
"Thank you," I said quietly.
Sarah led me downstairs where Kurt was sitting on his bed talking on the phone. He raised his eyebrows at me, but just shook his head and continued talking.
Sarah walked over to a dresser and pulled out a pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt, "Take these, you know where to change."
I nodded and took the clothes to go and change up stairs. On my way back down, I sent Grace a quick text saying I was staying the night at Sarah's. When I walked back down, Sarah was talking quietly to Kurt and Finn in the center of the room. They looked up at me and quickly scattered the room.
"I'm not some disease, seriously," I stared at them.
They each nodded and Sarah went upstairs to change.
"Hey man," Finn walked over to me, "Sorry about Beth. That must have sucked seeing her like that."
"Yeah," I nodded.
We looked at each other before glancing away. I heard Kurt clear his throat and Finn looked back up at me, "I'm fine with you staying here tonight."
"Thanks," I replied. I walked over to Sarah's bed and fixed the pillows so they would be more comfortable.
"Ok, so everything's going to be alright?" Sarah asked as she walked back downstairs.
"Yeah."
"Sure."
"Of course."
Sarah nodded and walked over to me and her bed. She slid underneath the covers and patted next to her where I joined her.
"Goodnight everyone," Kurt said before turning off the lights.
"Goodnight Puck," Sarah muttered.
"Night Sars," I replied.
Once all the lights were out, Sarah flipped around to face me and kissed me. Her hands trailed up my stomach.
"Sarah," I said quietly.
"I know, I just wanted to make sure you were ok," she smiled through the darkness.
"Well, I'm perfect, especially if I'm thinking about earlier at the river bank," I whispered.
Sarah nodded and buried her head in my chest, "I love you," she whispered.
"Love you too," I said as I pulled her closer.
"Hey, shut up," Finn groaned from the other side of the room, "We're not all lucky enough to have our girlfriends here."
I chuckled, "Sorry dude."
"I'm trying to get my beauty rest, now if you would all be quiet, that would be great," Kurt said across the room.
Sarah laughed, "Oh my God, this is going to be more fun than I thought."
"Sarah Rose Hudson, you will be quiet right now or I will dress you for every single date Puck takes you on until I leave for NYADA," Kurt threatened.
I laughed, "Who says I'm taking Sarah on any dates in the next nine months anyways?"
Finn laughed while Sarah pulled away and smacked my shoulder, "I could kick you out of this bed any second."
I nodded and smiled down at her, "Got it," I whispered before leaning down and kissing her softly.
"That's better," Sarah smiled against my mouth.
Two pillows were thrown at us at the same time, one from Kurt and one from Finn.
"Both of you! Control yourselves!" Kurt said.
"I'm not afraid of you Puckerman," Finn warned me, "I will personally throw you out of this house if I have to."
"Hey, he's my boyfriend, you can't kick him out," Sarah defended.
"I thought you were just threatening to kick me out," I pointed out.
"Quiet," Sarah warned, "Or else," she whispered.
"Or else what?" I smirked.
"No!" Finn yelled.
"At least wait until the morning please," Kurt said, "I have a date with Blaine that I would like to look my best for."
"Ok," Sarah replied as she laid back down against me.
"Fine," I said while wrapping my arms around Sarah's waist.
Everyone went quiet. Within minutes, there was snoring from Finn and light breathing from Kurt. Sarah's body calmed and she too started to breath lightly. I smiled and buried my face in her hair before falling asleep along with everyone else.
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A/N: I hope you liked it. When I was coming up with the idea, I realized I never mentioned when Beth fell and got hurt, so I figured now or never. I hope you don't mind me having her talk a little more, around now she's 18 months, so I would guess toddlers know some words by then. If I'm wrong, just say so and I'll tone down her talking, but I don't think I'm having her say too much. Ok, anyways, you know the drill, PLEASE REVIEW with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions! All are welcome and I love reading them!
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Sneak Peak: Rachel pranced away and I walked to my locker, but was stopped when I felt a hand on my wrist pulling me back. I knew exactly who it was, but I wasn't ready to talk to him now.
Maybe Puck and Sarah don't always see eye to eye...
