The Sad Truth

Chapter thirteen

Dear journal,
Today is the day I should tell Finn about Quinn's baby secret. But I'm scared, I'm scared of what she'll do to me if I tell Finn, hell, I'm scared of what he'll do. I don't think I should tell him, but I also don't think it's fair for Quinn to ruin his life with a lie. Also, I think I might love Finn. San and Britt weren't wrong, I do have feelings for Finn. Strong feelings, but he's with Quinn, so it's not like I stand a chance. Unless I tell him, her secret. But I don't have the heart to tell him the truth. I'm so conflicted journal. I don't know what to do, Finn is such a good guy who doesn't deserve this. But before I say anything to him, I need to ask myself, Am I telling Finn the truth for the right reasons?

"Rachel! Time to get to school!"

I close my journal and stuff it in my backpack. My dad waits at the bottom of the stairs with an apple and my keys. I take both and kiss him goodbye. I get in my brand new car and drive to school. I'm so nervous for today.

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I walk into school and everyone is whispering and gossiping. The only problem is I don't know what about. It's only morning, what could they have possibly heard already? I go to my locker where Britt and San await.

"Hey girls," I say opening my locker
"Rach, were telling you this before you hear from someone else, but, Quinn's pregnant and it's Finns" Santana tells me

Oh no! She already told him. Now I can't tell him cause he'll think I'm lying or something. Oh man, what am I supposed to do now? I can't keep this secret, it's too much too handle for me.

"Oh crap!" I yell
"Um, Rachie, are you ok?" Brit asks
"Oh, I said that out loud, didn't I?" I ask nervous
"Alright Berry, spill it," Santana says

I bite my lip and look at both of them nervous. Should I tell them? I mean is it even appropriate? Maybe I should, talk with Quinn first, ugh, but she'd probably just insult me. Why does this have to be so hard?

"Um, I have to get to class"

I close my locker and run away. Santana and Britney don't follow me so I'm good. I have to find Finn, and fast.

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I walk out of class distracted as ever when Puckerman walks up to me. He does that have a slushy in his hand so I know it's not that.

"Hey Berry" he says casually
"Um hi?" I say confused
"Want to go out" he asks

Is he for real? Since when is he interested in me? Isn't he the real one who knocked up Quinn?

"Um, why?" I ask
"From one hot Jew to another, we are perfect together, together we'd be unstoppable, so what do you say Berry, breadstix, eight o' clock?" He asks flirtatiously

I look at him, and he looks for real, and I have no shot with Finn. Plus, would it really be so bad to actually date someone in high school? No it wouldn't,

"Ok, fine, I'll be there," I answer

He smiles and walks away. I smile to myself a little feeling weird about it, and head to my next class. Before I do I hear a loud, "YES!" I turn and I see puck throwing his fist in the air. Wow, I guess he does like me.

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I walk in and I'm not late so Ms.Hunter smiles at me. For once I'm sort of actually happy. I take a seat and mentally start preparing for my date tonight. I don't even notice Finn taking a seat next to me.

"Hey, I heard a rumor, that puck is taking you out, is that true?" Finn asks
"What?" I ask coming out of my daydream
"Is puck taking you out tonight?" He asks worried
"Yeah, why?" I ask
"I just don't think you should go," he says
"And why not?" I ask annoyed
"I don't maybe because pucks an idiot?" He answers
"Finn, don't you have something more important to tell me?" I say avoiding eye contact

I wonder if he'll tell me about Quinn being pregnant with "his" baby.

"I'll tell you after class, it's not something you say during science class" Finn answers nervous

I shake my head. At least I know he's going to tell me.