Second Chance

17

"Noah, get up."

Puck opened his eyes and looked at Quinn, who was standing beside him.

"Go shower before Rachel's dads and Finn and Rachel get up." Quinn commanded. "Beth went already and then I went."

Puck nodded as he started to get up.

"I'll help Beth finish getting ready." Quinn stated. "But we have time."

"Yeah, I'll make breakfast when I'm done in the shower." Puck added.

Quinn nodded and looked at Puck.

"What?" Puck asked.

"How are you holding up?" Quinn blurted. "You've been holding it together for everyone else and taking care of Beth and Rachel, and-"

"I'm fine." Puck cut Quinn off.

"You and Shelby were pretty close." Quinn said softly as she put her hand on Puck's arm. "I just wanted to make sure you're okay."

"I'm fine." Puck repeated as he started to walk away. "I need to go shower."

"Well, if you need anything, you can talk to me." Quinn told Puck. "Always."

Puck looked at Quinn. "I don't have time right now."

"Noah." Quinn said softly as she grabbed Puck's wrist.

Puck pulled his arm away and stood in front of Quinn. He gently cupped Quinn's cheeks and kissed her.

Quinn pulled away first and looked at Puck. "We can't. Not with everything going on."

"I'm sorry." Puck apologized, pausing for a moment. "I'm gonna go shower."

Quinn nodded, and Puck walked away.