To Save A Life: Faberry Fanfic

Pitch Imperfect

When starting a puzzle there is always a base piece. It is that first piece that you choose and put down. After the base is found the goal is to find other pieces that will then fit this piece.

The first piece of the puzzle that is Rachel Berry was walking through the crowded halls of William McKinley High school, looking for another piece that might possibly match. A piece, that would bring the solution to the puzzle one step closer. And as they made their way through the halls they laid eyes on a piece that could be the perfect fit.

"So Kurt what do you think of Rachel Berry?"

He thought the question over for a few seconds. After realizing that no harm could really come from it he decided to give a truthful answer. "A pitch perfect singer and performer usually, she does have certain off days, I must admit, but still a diva"

"Have you noticed anything odd about her lately?"

After shooting a questioning glance he replied. "Although I am quite curious as to why you are asking, I must say I have. Usually she is so annoying and loud that I try to tune her out but last week I noticed something rather strange."

"Do tell."

Being the boy who loved any form of Gossip he just couldn't resist. Even if it was just about Rachel Berry it still fed his odd hobby of talking about others. "Well it was last Tuesday during Glee. You might remember, I was wearing that fabulous bow tie..."

After being shot a death glare from his interrogator he continued on with his story.

"Ok…sorry. Anyways, as usual Rachel had a song to sing. And that is where I started to actually pay attention to her. As much as I detest her questionable personality and disturbing care bear like sense of style, her singing is one thing I will never doubt. But you did not hear that from me." He gave the look.

With a roll of the eyes he got the answer he was looking for. "Of course I didn't, go on."

"Anyways she wanted to sing first…I know shocking right. I remember it very clearly….."

"So who would like to sing first" Mr. Schuester asked the class as usual.

"Mr. Schuester I would like to be the first one to do it" Rachel volunteered as usual.

"Babe you can be the first one to do it with me any time" Puck said with a satisfied smirk on his face. This comment was met with odd stares and a variety of gagging noises.

"What the hell dude!" Leave it to Finn, what a poetic response.

"Well, that was mildly disturbing and inappropriate but I also believe there was a compliment in that phrase. So thank you very much Noah." Rachel said with an odd little smile playing at her lips.

"Anytime babe, anytime." And Puck strikes once again

"Hello…her boyfriend is right here." This seemed to be Finn's feeble attempt at gaining any sense of control over Rachel or something.

"Oh really…no shit Sherlock" Santana said in her usual tone

Followed by Mercedes "Can we please just get on with it already?"

Rachel looked around the room before deciding to answer" I do agree we should most definitely start. I have chosen a song that I feel is very interesting and quite educational in the ways of life. I certainly hope you enjoy it. " She sat down on the stool in front of the club as the opening lines started to play.

You took my hand, you showed me how
You promised me you'd be around
Uh huh, that's right

She had this look in her eyes and you could tell that she was most definitely in the performance. And even though I hate to say it she sounded wonderful.

I took your words and I believed
In everything you said to me
Yeah huh, that's right

If someone said three years from now
You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out
Cause they're all wrong

I know better
Cause you said forever
And ever, who knew?

Remember when we were such fools
And so convinced and just too cool
Oh no, no no

After this line she stood up and made eye contact with what seemed like everyone in the room. I realized it was very odd that she was singing this type of song.

I wish I could touch you again
I wish I could still call you a friend
I'd give anything

When someone said count your blessings now
For they're long gone
I guess I just didn't know how
I was all wrong

But they knew better
Still you said forever and ever
Who knew? Yeah yeah

I'll keep you locked in my head
Until we meet again
Until we, until we meet again
And I won't forget you my friend
What happened?

If someone said three years from now
You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out
Cause they're all wrong

Rachel Berry missed a note. Rachel Berry never misses a note. And it wasn't even that complicated. She wasn't really dancing she was just kind of standing there and belting out her song, but she missed the note. Most of the Glee club didn't notice because they obviously don't have the same skills as me and they weren't paying close enough attention. But Rachel Berry missed a note…and that never happens.

And that last kiss I'll cherish
Until we meet again
And time makes it harder
I wish I could remember

But I keep your memory
You visit me in my sleep
My darling, who knew?

My darling
My darling, who knew?
My darling I miss you
My darling, who knew?

Who knew?

She ended the song in a whisper. It was an extremely beautiful performance and you could tell that her whole heart and soul was into it, you know if you could take your eyes of the abnormal outfit she was wearing.

"Very interesting. So just to make sure I understand, what exactly was odd about this story?"

"Rachel Berry missed a note. Rachel Berry never misses a note."

Yes Rachel Berry did miss a note that day. The puzzle piece was definitely a fit. Unfortunately there were many more to find… and possibly not much time left.