Chapter 3: Cowboy Casanova

Annabel walked into the choir room and as she was putting her bag down next to her chair, Finn came in talking loudly with a few of the other members.

"I really think we should get Sam back, he's got an awesome voice and we need that extra edge to win," Finn said in a rush.

Blaine and Kurt walked over to Annabel and sat next to her. She leaned into Blaine's ear, "who's Sam?"

"He used to be a part of glee club, until he left to take care of his family," Blaine explained.

"Well how do you expect us to get him back?" Rachel asked. "He left for his family, how do you know we can convince him to come back at all?"

"Well we won't know until we try," Finn said as he sat into his chair.

Mr. Schuester walked into the room then. "All right guys, we really need to get to work on sectionals. Like who's getting the solos this time."

"Well I really think I should have..." Rachel began, but cut off my Santana.

"Shocker," the Latina scoffed. "I think someone other, them Berry should get a solo."

"I agree Santana," Mr. Schuester said nodding causing both girls jaws to drop. "And I think Annabel should get one of the solos."

"What!" Rachel very near shrieked, making Finn who was next to her flinch at the loud, high pitched sound. "But I've been here longer, put in more work..."

"Rachel I'm not doing this to punish you, I just think we need some fresh voices is all," Mr. Schuester said.

"That is complete crap!" Santana shouted standing up. "I'm out!" As she stormed out. Brittney stood up and followed the angry Latina. She glanced back at the club once before she left.

"Now I really think we need Sam back," Finn muttered.

"Does this always happen?" Annabel asked leaning in closer to Blaine again.

"More than it should, but usually Rachel storms out," Kurt replied. Blaine nodded his head.

The rest of rehearsal was tense. Rachel kept looking at Annabel still sore about losing her solo. Finn had to keep her on track. Mr. Schuester asked Annabel to stop by his office after school and they could pick her solo and work on it. Annabel didn't miss the glare Rachel sent her way either.

Once the bell rang everyone left. Blaine left with Kurt who was talking a mile a minute. Annabel headed to her locker to swap some books for her next class. Puck was already at her locker, leaning next to it.

"Stalking me Puckerman, should I be worried you already know where my locker is?" Annabel asked teasingly.

"Hey Annie," he said with a lopsided smirk and choosing to ignore her comment. "Look I've seen the looks you've given me, and well, I'm hot and you're hot, we should date."

"Um, how about no. And that's not my name," She said switching her books. "Try again if you can figure out the right way to ask out a girl," She said turning and walking away from the stunned boy.

"But that worked on Mercedes." She heard him mutter to himself, and had to bite back a laugh.

As she was walking down the hall she turned and glanced back at him. He looked confused and a little defeated. He looked up at her. Annabel turned back quickly to hide her smile. She hurried into her next class.

Once there, she walked to the back of the room and sat down next to Blaine.

"Hey Blainers," she said with a giggle at the look of distaste on Blaine's face.

"Please don't call me that," He said his nose wrinkled.

"Ha, ok." She said with a laugh. "But come on that can't be the worst you've been called, I mean what does Kurt call you?" At that his cheeks flushed scarlet. "Hit a soft spot have I?"

"That's so not any of your business." Blaine turned away refusing to look at her.

"Whatever you say, Blainers." She said just to annoy him. Blaine sent her a glare which sent her into a fit of giggles.

Puck sighed as he pace around Finn's bedroom. He was in full panic mode. Finn had just gotten back from convincing Sam to come back to a McKinley. Sam was staying with the Hudson-Hummel's for the time being. He was downstairs catching up with Kurt.

"So what's the problem dude," Finn asked his best friend.

"How do you ask a girl out?" Puck asked.

"What did you do?" Finn asked fighting back laughter. Puck had never had a problem getting a girl to agree to a date before.

"Well you know, I'm hot, your hot, let's date," Puck said.

"Dude no," Finn said shaking his head. "No respectable girl will go for that," he said.

"So Mercedes isn't respectable?" Puck asked.

"Uh..." Finn said at a loss for words. "Moving on," he said shaking his head. "Who's this girl who's got you not sure how to act?" He asked.

"Just this girl, now can you help me or not?" Puck asked.

"Well, just be up front, I mean ask her to dinner and don't be Puck about it either," Finn said.

"What do you mean?" Puck asked not sure if he should be offended or not.

"I mean don't do what you did the first time," Finn said.

"Right," Puck said nodding his head.

"Wait is this about Annabel?" Finn asked.

"What, no," Puck said quickly.

"Dude I warned you, we need her for sectionals with Santana and Brittney gone to Shelby we need all the people we can get. Even with Sam we'll have to get a few of the band guys just to fill our numbers. Sectionals is just weeks away," Finn said.

"Dude I know we have this, we're better than those chicks who'll be singing about break ups and being pretty. Don't worry," Puck said. He grabbed his jacket and started for the door.

"Puck seriously don't mess this up for us," Finn called after him. Puck just waved him off and headed out of the house.

Puck jumped on his bike and drove home. The entire way home he thought of Annabel.

The next day in glee rehearsal Finn walked in with a tall blonde guy behind him, and a collective gasp goes through the room.

"It's time to bring some country back into this place," he said picking up an acoustic guitar and plays the opening lines to Red solo cup. "Now red solo cup is the best receptacle, from barbecues, tailgates, fairs and festivals." He moves around the room getting everyone into it as well, and they join in everyone but Blaine who looks terribly confused, as they all sang to cups laughing.

As soon the song finished, the group minus Blaine and Annabel converged on Sam with hugs and happy greetings.

"Welcome back Sam." Mr. Schuester said clapping him on the back. Sam thanked him and then took a seat next to Annabel and Blaine. Annabel couldn't help but stare.

"Is there something wrong?" Sam asked quirking an eyebrow.

"It's just...such a big mouth." She said causing him to laugh.

"Yeah I get that a lot." He said. "Sam by the way, Sam Evans."

"Annabel," she said holding a hand out to him, and he shook it. "And I figured that's who you were."

"So you've heard of me?"

"Briefly." She said with a smile. She then noticed across the room the look Puck was giving Sam and she rolled her eyes.

"Mr. Schue have you given any thought to who else will get a solo?" Rachel asked.

"Yeah I think Blaine should take it," Mr. Schuester said. Finn scowled slightly not liking that, feeling a bit replaced, but Mr. Schue didn't notice. "Ok that's settled, now we need to rehearse. So positions everyone, Sam you can watch until you get back into the swing of things."

The club moved around as Mr. Schuester gave them instructions. They started rehearsal.

Annabel walked toward they cafeteria, her packed lunch in hand. Someone suddenly grabbed her arm and pulled her into a janitors closet.

She turned ready to punch whoever it was in the face, when she came face to face with Puck. "Ass! You scared the crap outta me!" She punched him on the arm as hard as she could.

He smirked at her. "That didn't hurt, by the way." He laughed at the cute little scowl on her face. "Hey I was wondering if maybe, this Friday you wanted to hang out...maybe go get ice cream, then hang at the park for a while."

"Wow you actually asked in a decent matter." She said surprised. "Well I'm going to think about it, and I'll get back to you." She winked at him and left the closet. She hurried to the cafeteria, and over to her spot with Blaine and Kurt. "You'll never guess what just happened."

"Can't think of anything." Blaine said shaking his head.

"Puck just asked me out...in a decent matter," she replied with a small smile on her face.

"You're thinking of saying yes, aren't you?" Kurt asked taking in the look on her face. "Do you like him?"

"I don't know, maybe," she said shrugging.

"I don't like the idea of you going out with him, but it's your life, do what you think is right." Blaine said putting a hand over hers, missing the look Kurt made at the gesture.

"I think I'm going to say yes," she said softly. "But I'll wait till the end of the day, let him sweat a little."

"I knew there was a reason we keep you around," Kurt said sarcastically, smirking as she elbowed him lightly in the ribs.

It was Annabel's free period and she was walking to the bathroom, when she was once again pulled into a room, this time she shrieked and swung out narrowly missing Rachel's face.

"You people need to warn some one before you do stuff like that!" Annabel said exasperatedly.

Rachel turned to Quinn and Tina and nodded. Tina turned on the boom box.

Rachel started. "You better take it from me, that boy is like a disease."

"You're running, you're trying, you're trying to hide, and you're wondering why you can't get free."

"He's like a curse, he's like a drug." They all sang at once. They put all their passion into it.

Once the song was over, Annabel looked at them and sighed. "Look I've said this before, I appreciate the warning, but I'll take my chances."

"We don't want you to end up a notch on his bed post." Quinn said.

"The only thing he knows is how to make a girl fall for him, then leave her hanging," Rachel said. "We don't want to see you hurt."

"You know what I think it is?" Annabel said. "You're only doing this, so I'll stay in glee club...look don't worry, I'm tough I'll survive." With that said she walked out.

"That didn't turn out how we planned." Tina said with a sigh.

Annabel walked towards the entrance of the school looking around for Puck hoping to see him before she got picked up. She had left him hanging long enough.

"Hey," a voice in her ear said, making her jump.

She turned around quickly, seeing Puck smirk at her. She glared at him hard. "Jerk...maybe I'll just reconsider what I was about to tell you."

"What do you mean?" Puck asked chuckling.

"Well I was," she drew out the word was. "Going to tell you, yes to what you asked earlier."

"Wait you're saying yes?" He asked a smile growing on his face.

"Yeah," she said smiling as well. "I guess."

"Cool." He said. "What's your address, I'll pick you up around 6, Friday."

"Let me see your phone," he handed it to her and she programmed her number and address. "There you go."

"All right see you tomorrow." And he was gone. Annabel walked out of the school and to the side, where her ride was waiting.

She got into the car and turned to her adopted brother. "Dave, you know you don't have to come all the way to pick me up."

"Well I had a half day today." He replied as they began the drive home. "Just don't get to used to it," he added.

"Aw Davy, you know you love me," Annabel said with a sweet smile.

"Sometimes," Dave replied, "aren't you close to getting your own car anyways?" He asked.

"Close, but the Lima Bean isn't exactly a high paying job," Annabel replied.

"True, but at least your earning your own car," Dave replied.

"Yeah, yeah a dollar earned is better than, blah, blah, blah," Annabel said waving her hand. Dave just chuckled as he drove them home.

So I'm getting back into the swing if thing here. There will be more of this fic to come lots more Puckabell and Klaine and maybe even some Finchel

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