Never Forgotten Past

Last Time: The Hudson-Hummel-Puckerman family moved to their new house. Sarah was a little off throughout the day either due to a conversation with her old friends or something else. And that's what you missed on Never Forgotten Past.

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It's Gonna Be Ok

Puck's Point of View

We were all standing around in the choir room waiting for Regionals to begin. I looked in the reflection of the mirror in front of me to see Sarah standing a little behind me talking to Quinn. The two of them were smiling and laughing, it made me happy to see the two of them being friends. Sarah looked up and saw me staring at them in the mirror. Her smile widened and she walked over to me.

"Hey baby," Sarah giggled and wrapped her arms around my waist.

"Hey," I smiled and looked down at her.

"Hey Puck," Quinn said and put her arm around Sarah's shoulders.

"Hey," I laughed. I stared at the two of them, it was a little weird the way they were acting.

The two of them stared up at me for a second before turning to each other and laughing.

"Did I miss something?" I asked.

Sarah and Quinn shook their heads.

"Nope," Quinn said and pushed past me to get a better look at herself in the mirror. She adjusted the gold headband in her hair before putting on some makeup.

"Come here," Sarah said softly and grabbed my hand. She pushed me down onto a chair and sat on my lap.

"What are you doing?" I smiled.

"Fixing your bow tie, it's uneven and bugging me," Sarah reached towards my neck and carefully fixed the gold bow. Her fingers felt cold when they brushed my throat and she quickly kissed the spot under my jaw, "Perfect," she whispered.

"Thank you," I whispered back.

"It's no problem," Sarah smiled.

"Are you ready?" I asked and ran my fingers through her long curls.

Sarah was about to speak when Mr. Schue stepped in the middle of the room, "Alright, everyone in the center!"

Sarah gave me a small smile before getting off my lap. I grabbed her hand and walked with her to stand between Quinn and Mike.

"I just want to say that no matter what happens out there, you guys are amazing and should be so proud of yourselves," Mr. Schue told us.

I squeezed Sarah's hand and she smiled up at me.

"I'd like to say something as well Mr. Schue," Finn announced, "Rachel and I are planning on getting married tonight, no matter what happens, and would really like you guys all to be there."

Rachel nodded, "Please come, it would really mean a lot."

"Excuse me, New Directions?" we looked up to see a woman standing in the doorway.

"Yes?" Mr. Schue answered.

"We start in ten minutes, so if you would like to get your seats, you should start heading out," the lady said.

"Alright, we'll be right out," Mr. Schue smiled and turned to us, "We got this, you guys ready?"

We all nodded and cheered.

"I'll give you guys a few more minutes to finish up, then we'll head on out," Mr. Schue said and turned to help Artie with his suspenders.

"I'm gonna get some water, want to come?" I asked Sarah.

She nodded and followed me into the hall where we stopped at a water fountain and I got a drink.

I straightened up and looked down at my girlfriend, "You want some?"

Sarah grabbed my wrist and pulled me into a nearby bathroom. She ran in front of the mirror and gripped the sides of the sink before facing her reflection.

"Are you ok?" I asked softly.

Sarah shook her head, "He's getting married tonight Puck. Tonight Rachel will become Rachel Berry-Hudson."

I walked towards her, "It's going to be alright."

"Mom and Burt and Rachel's dads, they think Finn and Rachel are making a huge mistake. I don't want Finn to be unhappy and Rachel makes him happy, but I don't want Mom to be disappointed in him either," Sarah said softly while still staring at herself in the mirror.

"Whatever happens, happens. Right? I mean everyone thought that becoming a dad would ruin my life, when really, I think it made me a better person," I whispered.

Sarah shook her head, "You were always a great person, Beth was just something in your life."

I stayed quiet, now wasn't the time to argue with her, "So you're just upset about the wedding?"

Sarah turned to face me, "I have a solo," she stated.

I couldn't help but laugh, "Yes!" I wrapped my arms around her in a hug, "You have a solo! That's amazing!"

Sarah scowled, "Do you realize how much pressure I'm under? I could miss a note or trip over my own heels or-"

I kissed her and pushed her against the wall, "Would you stop? We all know that you're going to be amazing."

"That's what Quinn said, that's what we were talking about," Sarah muttered.

I kissed her again and grabbed her waist softly, "You had a solo in Sectionals and were fine then."

"We had Sectionals in the bag, this is different, it actually means something," Sarah whispered.

"You and Rachel are going to kill it, trust me," I pushed my body a little closer to her, making her go farther against the wall, "Now listen, you're going to stop this nonsense right now and just focus on winning."

Sarah nodded, but I could see in her eyes that she was still hesitant.

"Sarah Rose Hudson," I muttered, "You're going to be fine. Remember the words that you're singing?"

Sarah closed her eyes, "I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive. I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise," she sang softly.

"Exactly," I whispered and stepped one step closer, eliminating all possible room that we had, "And you're going to be amazing," I bent down and kissed her.

"Do you really think so?" Sarah asked softly.

"I know so," I smirked.

"If you're right, and that's a big if, I'll maybe dance with you later at Rachel's house," Sarah reasoned.

I took a deep breath, at least it was progress, "Fine," I eventually said.

Sarah smiled and went on her tip toes to give me a kiss.

"Hello," Rachel announced while walking into the bathroom, "You two are needed outside seeing as we are going to the auditorium now."

Sarah nodded and I stepped back to let her through.

"And Sarah," Rachel started, "Don't worry, we'll be phenomenal. If you get a little nervous, just look at me or Noah, we'll always be right there."

"Thanks Rachel," Sarah smiled and grabbed my hand. I squeezed it softly to tell her she'll be amazing.

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We got ready on stage. Out of the corner of my eye I could see Rachel and Sarah getting ready to walk down between us.

"I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive," Rachel sang out.

"I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise," Sarah added.

I felt happiness surge through me when I realized Sarah wasn't nervous. She sounded perfect.

After the song was done, we ran off the stage for the girls to do their number.

Sarah ran over to me and jumped in my arms, "Oh my God Puck! That was amazing!"

I laughed, "I know! I told you you'd be great!"

Rachel came up to us and hugged Sarah tightly, "Fantastic job Sarah!"

I was pushed to the side by Quinn, "Sarah! I told you!"

I watched the girls jump up and down in excitement and was about to grab Sarah again when I was pushed away.

Finn came out of no where and grabbed Sarah around the waist, "Awesome!"

"Thank you!" she yelled.

"Finn!" Rachel stamped her foot.

"I'm sorry Rach," Finn stepped away from Sarah, "You were great too."

Rachel smiled and dragged Finn away. I took this as my chance to really congratulate Sarah. I picked her up and carried her off to the side.

"Puck," Sarah laughed, "Put me down."

"Only if you promise to stay with me right now," I chuckled.

Sarah nodded and kissed me, "Thanks for not giving up on me," she said softly.

I shrugged and smiled, "It was easy."

Sarah wrapped her arms around me tighter.

"Hey guys," Mr. Schue said while coming over to us, "Let's get ready for Rachel's solo and then we can celebrate Sarah's amazing performance."

We nodded and followed Mr. Schue to the side of the stage.

A few minutes later I found myself at the top of the auditorium next to Finn. We were going to walk out and sing with the girls on stage.

"I can't believe I'm going to be married in a little bit," Finn muttered.

I turned and looked at him, "Good luck man, I know you'll be fine."

Finn looked at me and I could tell he knew I wasn't being sarcastic, "Thanks, I'm glad you're my best man."

I smiled, "No problem."

We heard our cue and walked out on the edge. I smiled when I saw Sarah down on the stage with Santana and Sugar on either side of her. She looked up and threw her hands in the air with the rest of them, but it felt like it was just for me. I waved back and watched her dance around behind Rachel. Too soon, the song ended and Finn and I headed down the stairs.

I felt arms wrap around me and heard a scream as soon as my feet hit the floor, "Oh my gosh!"

I laughed and looked down at Sarah before picking her up, "It was amazing!"

She kissed me while wrapping her legs around my waist, "You were right, everything was perfect," Sarah whispered in my ear.

I started kissing her again and backed myself into a wall to steady ourselves. Someone cleared their throat so we pulled away. Blaine stood in front of us with his eyebrows raised. I put Sarah back on the ground and looked up at Blaine.

"As cute as I think you two are, maybe backstage in public after a glee performance isn't the right time for you to be doing that," Blaine said.

Sarah nodded, "Sorry."

"There's nothing to be sorry about," I told her.

"Yeah, I didn't feel awkward or anything, just thought it would be best if Finn or Kurt didn't catch you like that," Blaine added.

Sarah smiled, "Got it," she then ran over and hugged him, "Thanks Blaine, you're the best."

Blaine looked a little shocked, but hugged her back, "No problem Sarah. Great job on the solo earlier, by the way."

"You were awesome too," Sarah said.

I nodded, "Yeah, you were great."

Blaine smiled, "Thanks guys."

The three of us headed into the choir room to sit down before the results were announced.

Mr. Schue walked over to us with a huge smile on his face, "Puck! Sarah! Blaine! Awesome job!"

"Thanks!"

"No problem!"

"Couldn't have done it without you!"

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"I mean, really, it was no surprise that we won. I knew it was going to happen. Was I nervous? Sure, but who wasn't?"

I laughed and nodded along as Sarah talked nonstop the ride home from Regionals. We had won, but Sarah was right, it was no surprise.

"Oh my gosh! I can't wait to tell Grace! She's going to be so happy! And she'll get to wear her flower girl dress! Today's amazing!" Sarah went on.

I pulled up to the house and reached over to Sarah since she was making no movement to unbuckle herself. I got to the passenger side of the truck to see her still talking as if I had never left. I laughed and wrapped my arms around her to get her out and into the house.

"Seriously, did someone slip something in your drink?" I laughed while leading her through the door.

"No, but I feel amazing!" Sarah smiled.

I chuckled and walked her back to her room, "Well calm down for a second, we need to get ready for Finn's wedding."

Sarah nodded and walked into her closet to get her bridesmaid dress. She came out a second later with the pink dress in one hand and Grace's in the other, "Go get Grace so I can help her get ready."

I walked out the door and closed it behind me before going into Grace's room. She jumped off her bed at the sight of me and ran over, "Did you win?"

I smiled, "Yeah, we won."

Grace squealed and jumped up and down, "Yay! Now everyone's going to be even happier tonight!"

I nodded, "Yeah, now go in Sarah's room so she can help you get ready."

Grace nodded and ran past me into Sarah's room. I chuckled and made my way up the stairs to get ready myself. I undid the stupid suspenders and bow tie before slipping out of the pants and shirt. Within a few minutes I had on the new suit and tie Rachel had picked out. I headed back downstairs and to Sarah's door. I was about to walk in when I heard my name being said.

..."Make Noah proud?" Grace asked.

"Of course you'll make Noah proud. I'm proud of you because you look so pretty in your dress and will be perfect when you go down the aisle," Sarah assured her.

"Do you think Mom would be proud of me?"

It seemed like I couldn't breathe. I leaned forward to listen to what Sarah would say.

"I think that if your mom could see you right now, she would be so happy and so amazed at how beautiful you've grown to be," Sarah said softly.

There was a ruffling inside and I decided to go through the door. Sarah was holding Grace gently in her lap on her desk chair.

"I can't wait till you're my big sister, Sarah," Grace whispered.

"You'll just have to wait a few more years," I said, announcing my presence, "You look great Gracie."

Grace ran over to me and I smiled. She had on the pink dress that I saw her in a few weeks ago and her hair was pulled back by a gold hairband like the one the girls wore earlier.

Grace spun in a circle in front of me, "Tell me I'm beautiful."

I laughed, "You're beautiful."

My sister stopped spinning and stumbled into me with a giggle, "Thanks Noah, you're very handsome."

"Yes he is," Sarah added. She smiled and stood from the chair. I tried not to think about the way the bright pink dress clung to her or the way her curls looked so soft and touchable.

I smiled at her, "You look...," I couldn't think of the word to really describe her, "Wow," I ended on.

"I think you've said that to me before," Sarah giggled, "But I'll take it."

I grabbed her around the waist, "You look amazing, beautiful, perfect, hot, pretty, great, adorable-"

Sarah kissed me, "Shut up."

I chuckled and kissed her back.

"Excuse me! Ten year old in the room!" Grace yelled.

Sarah pulled away from me with a laugh, "We're sorry Grace."

"How could you forget about me?" Grace asked with a stamp of her foot.

I laughed and picked her up carefully, carrying her out of the room, "We would never forget about you."

Sarah grabbed our coats with a laugh. I set Grace down so she could walk out the door herself. We made our way to the truck and Grace and Sarah stared at me.

"I don't think we can get in there ourselves," Sarah told me.

"It's not lady like," Grace added.

I sighed, "Alright, who's first?"

Grace raised her hand and jumped in the air. I chuckled and lifted her into the backseat before turning to Sarah. She gave a small smile and put her arms up. I wrapped my arms around her waist and gently set her in the passenger seat. I walked around to the front seat and climbed in.

"Are we ready?" I asked the girls.

"Yup," Grace jumped up and down in her seat.

"Never better," Sarah said softly.

I reached over and grabbed her hand before backing out of the driveway and to the court house.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

"Why can't we get married?" Finn muttered angrily.

I walked over to him, "How about we just go see what the girls are doing? Maybe they are ready, they just think that we're not."

Finn nodded, but Sam glared at me, "He's not supposed to see the bride before the wedding."

"I already saw Rachel, now come on," Finn led us out of the room and down a hallway where the girls were getting ready.

Rachel's dads, Ms. Carole, and Burt joined us on our walk over. Once inside the room, Finn and Rachel started talking. I didn't pay much attention, only hearing the words 'Quinn,' 'Almost time,' and 'Need to go.' I stared at Sarah as she brushed Grace's hair softly next to Kurt. She looked up and gave me a small smile, which I returned.

We all stood around for another five minutes before Finn someone knocked on the door, "Excuse me, but you really need to get going, we only have 45 minutes before the next group."

Rachel sighed and nodded, "We'll be right out, let us just get set up."

The man left and Finn looked at Rachel, "We're really going to go now?"

Rachel opened her mouth to answer when my phone rang.

"Sorry," I mumbled and tried to get my phone out of my coat pocket, "I'll turn it off."

Rachel continued her glare, but aloud Santana and Kurt to help her do the finishing touches.

I was about to turn my phone off when I looked at the caller i.d. Quinn Fabray blinked up at me underneath a picture of her and Beth. I quickly hit 'Go' seeing as she was the reason we were waiting around forever.

"Where are you Fabray?" I asked without a greeting. Everyone in the room looked at me, hoping that I would say good news in a minute.

"Noah Puckerman? Hello? Is this Noah Puckerman?"

I was confused, "Who is this?"

"This is Judy Fabray, Quinn's mother. Is this Noah Puckerman?" the woman, who I now knew was Quinn's mom, said.

"Yes, this is Noah Puckerman," I said slowly, "Where's Quinn?"

There was a cry on the other end of the call, "I didn't know who to call! I knew you and Quinn were back on speaking terms and I needed to somehow get ahold of her friends since there's the wedding for Rachel Berry today-"

"Where's Quinn?" I repeated. I was starting to get angry, and a little scared.

"She got in a car accident Noah, I'm heading to the hospital right now. Apparently she's in critical condition."

I felt my heart drop. I might have been dating Sarah, who I loved more than anything, but Quinn still meant something to me. She meant a lot actually and I hate seeing her upset or scared or concerned. I sat in a chair to fully absorb what Ms. Fabray just said.

"Noah?" she asked, "Are you there?"

"We'll be there," I choked out through my dry mouth before ending the call. I looked up at everyone around me. I ended on Sarah and Grace, each watching me with wide eyes.

"I can't believe Quinn called Noah and not me!" Rachel yelled, "Is she almost here?"

I turned slowly to Rachel, "Quinn-" the words got caught in my throat.

Sarah made her way to me and sat on my lap, "Puck, who was that?" she whispered.

I looked at her and took everything in. The way her blue eyes were filled with concern, how her chocolate curls barely grazed her boobs, the way my emerald earrings shined against her soft skin. I would never be able to lose her, just like how I can't lose Quinn.

Sarah brushed a hand over my hair before resting it on the side of my face, "Noah, is something wrong?"

I felt two hands touch each of my arms. Finn stood above me with a look of confusion on his face. Grace was on the other side and looked like she could cry any second. I stared at Sarah and tried to find the words to say to her, it would be easier if I thought it was just the two of us and not all these people.

"Noah, what's going on?" Ms. Carole asked quietly. Her hand added to the bunch on my shoulder and she squeezed softly.

I almost cried, but looked Sarah fully in the face. I took a deep breath, "Quinn got in a car accident, she's in critical condition. They're taking her to the hospital. That was her mom that called and asked if we could be there."

Sarah nodded and wiped the tears I hadn't realized had fallen from my eyes. I could tell she was trying not to cry herself. Grace was making small sobbing noises into Burt's shirt. Ms. Carole had a hand over her mouth and stood unmoving.

Finn was trying to keep composure as he turned towards everyone else. I heard him repeat what I had just said. Soon, everyone was gathering up their things and making their way out of the room. They were all talking fast, trying to find out who was going to drive with who and such.

Sarah stood from my lap and tried to get me to stand, but I felt like lead, "Come on Noah, we have to go see her and make sure she's ok."

I looked up to see we were the only two left in the room, "Critical condition," I choked out.

Sarah ran from the room only to return a second later with Finn and Blaine on her heels. Finn knelt down in front of me, "Come on Puck, Quinn's going to be fine, we just have to go see her and then she'll be fine." There were tears in his eyes, yet somehow he was able to keep them there.

Sarah was holding onto Blaine, finally letting her tears fall. Finn grabbed my wrist, but I still stayed seated. He groaned and walked over to Sarah and Blaine. I don't know what was wrong with me, something was just making me stay here.

Blaine came and pulled up a chair in front of me, "Hey Puck."

"Hey," I said quietly.

"Are you ready to leave?" Blaine asked.

I stared at him, "Quinn's hurt," came from my mouth. I didn't feel like myself, I would never act like this normally.

"Yeah, but we have to go see her to make sure she's going to get better," Blaine told me.

I watched Blaine for a second before looking over his shoulder. Sarah was clutching onto Finn's jacket with silent tears streaming down her face. It struck a cord and I stood up, reaching inside my pocket for my keys.

I gave them to Blaine, "You drive."

Blaine nodded and grabbed my arm when I started wavering while trying to walk. I steadied myself on him before reaching towards Sarah. She ran into my chest and sobbed. I carefully started following Blaine and Finn from the room while still holding onto Sarah.

Quinn was going to be fine. This whole thing was going to be ok. Beth would still have her mom and I would still have one of my closest friends.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

A/N: Ok, so this was a lot longer than I thought it would be, but I think it turned out ok. What do you guys think? I can't believe Glee is coming back on! It seems like forever ago it stopped, but at the same time, time flies and it feels like it just ended. PLEASE REVIEW with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions! All are welcome and greatly appreciated!

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TheAwkwardTurtle13 - I'm trying to come up with an idea for one of her friends.

Ace5492 - Thank you!

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Sneak Peak: I jumped slightly at the feeling of fingers against my back. It took me a second to remember what happened last night and why the thin cotton by my eyes was damp with tears.

It's a little explanation, but more happy.