A/N: Well decided to add another chapter, as I watch the snow fall. It's a Glee night..wedding!

I'm both excited and sad. Anyways, enjoy this chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the storyline. Thank for the feedback.

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Rachel had just ran into the house and thought she had left all the drama back in Lima. She missed her friends, well the true friends that she had. That included Kurt, Blaine, Tina, Mercedes, Artie, and Noah. Plus the guys at Dalton she met through Kurt and Blaine. She was flattered how some of the guys had developed crushes on her. Definitely treated her better than McKinley boys. She was now at Manning High. Everyone was OK except for Penny and her Minions. She thought the Cheerios were bad. And she felt stupid thinking Sam could be attracted to her.

John Berry, his wife and Sam's parents were in the kitchen visiting when she walked in crying.  John knew of all the bullying his niece endured at McKinley and hoped she could get a fresh start here. Her fathers were always away and no way should Rachel have to be left alone so much. He wasn't her fathers but he loved her just as much.

John: Rachel? Are you okay?

Mary Evans: Sweetie, what's wrong? I know I'm not your parent, but I'm here if you need to talk. Did Sam do something?

Rachel: No, Sam is wonderful. It was just my first day and feeling overwhelmed.

Mary walked towards her and guided her to her room.

Mary: Rachel, I am a mom. Moms sense when there is something wrong. Did something happen?

Rachel broke down in tears and took a breath. "It's stupid...or maybe I am."

Mary: Rachel...

Rachel: I know I am outside of my comfort zone, and was hoping that this place would be better than what I left behind. Then I met Penny...

Mary: Wait, Penny? No explanation needed. That girl is nothing but a Bitch. Excuse my language. Don't even listen to her. She's bitter because Sammy saw right through her.

Rachel: She reminds me of a girl back home and I don't want to go through that again. She says I don't belong here. I've heard that too often. Why must people hate me so much.

Mary: They are jealous because you seem to be making something good of your life. Hang in there. I'm here if you need to talk. Did Sam help?

Rachel: Sort of, but I don't want to involve him. I'll be okay. He is a good guy.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door.  "Rachel you have a visitor," her uncle called.

Mary: Well I will leave you with your visitor. I need to get home to make dinner. You are always welcomed to come over.

Rachel: Thank you, Mrs. Evans.

Mary: It's Mary. * hugging the young teen*

Rachel sighed and went to see who is visiting.

??: Well Berry it is about time, my Jewish American Princess.

Rachel: OMG NOAH?!

Puck: That's right momma, its Puckster!

Rachel ran to greet him, and he chuckled as he spun her around. Not seeing Sam outside playing football with Adam, and watched as Rachel greeted the guy with a Mohawk. She seemed to know him fairly well. Was he an ex? Sam couldn't stop the pang of jealousy he felt

Mary: Sam, why don't you go we see Rachel? She could use a friend.

Sam: Looks like she has company.

Mary: So? You like her, don't you?

Sam: What?

Mary: I am your mother, I know you. And next time Penny has something to say to your friends, start defending your friend before you lose her permanently. Rant over.

Adam: Mom is right.

Sam: You mean, MY mom?!

Adam: I'm over often enough.

Sam: Touche.

Sam walked over to Rachel and her friend.

Sam: Hi Rachel.

Rachel was still holding Puck when she noticed Sam. "Hi Sam! This is my friend Noah Puckerman aka Puck to everyone except me. I'm the only one to call him Noah aside from his mother."

Puck: She's my fellow hot Jew and we dated once briefly but she's more like my sister. Hurt her and I break your face got it, Cowboy?

Rachel: Noah?! Sam, sorry ignore him. Oh hello Adam.

Adam: Hello Rachel.

Puck: I see you with a guitar..you sing?

Sam: I do, and you?

Puck: I was in Glee with Rach, and play sports.

Sam: Me too.

Puck: Well let's jam. Like now. I want to get to know the dude who has hots for my princess and don't deny it.

Rachel: Noah be nice.

Sam: Its cool, Rachel. Let's do it.

"Real Good Man" A/N: Tim McGraw)

(Sam)

Girl you've never known no one like me

Up there in your high society

They might tell you I'm no good

Girl they need to understand

Just who I am

I may be a real bad boy

But baby I'm a real good man

(Puck)

I may drink too much and play too loud

Hang out with a rough and rowdy crowd

That don't mean I don't respect

My Mama or my Uncle Sam

Yes sir, yes ma'am

I may be a real bad boy

But baby I'm a real good man

(Puck)

I might have a reckless streak

At least a country-mile wide

If you're gonna run with me

It's gonna be a wild ride

(Sam)

When it comes to loving you

I've got velvet hands

I'll show you how a real bad boy

Can be a real good man

(Sam)

I take all the good times I can get

I'm too young for growing up just yet

Ain't much I can promise you

'Cept to do the best I can

(Puck)

I'll be damned

I may be a real bad boy

But baby I'm a real good man

(Sam)

I may be a real bad boy

Oh but baby I'm a real good man

Yes I am

Rachel smiled and clapped. She felt heat on her cheeks as Sam winked at her.

Puck: One more man.

Sam: Adam help me with this one. Rachel you may feel out of place, but you fit in perfectly.

Puck: Whoa whoa whoa...who is hurting my Berry?

Rachel: Sam's ex who is a Southern version of Quinn, need I say more?

Puck: No you don't. Don't worry babe, she's got nothing on you.

Sam thought Puck was cool but not sure he liked him calling Rachel " his babe."

"Southern Voice" (A/N: by Tim McGraw)

(Adam)

Hank Williams sang it

Number 3 drove it

Chuck Berry twanged it

Will Faulkner wrote it

Aretha Franklin sold it

Dolly Parton graced it

Rosa Parks rode it

Scarlett O chased it

(Sam)

Smooth as the hickory wind

That blows from Memphis

Down to Appalachicola

It's hi ya'll did ya eat well

Come on in I'm

Sure glad to know ya

Don't let this old gold cross

An' this Allman Brothers t-shirt throw ya

It's cicadas making noise

With the southern voice

(Adam)

Hank Aaron smacked it

Michael Jordan dunked it

Pocahantas tracked it

Jack Daniels drunk it

Tom Petty rocked it

Dr. King paved it

Bear Bryant won it

Billy Graham saved it

(Sam)

Smooth as the hickory wind

That blows from Memphis

Down to Appalachicola

It's hi ya'll did ya eat well

Come on in I'm

Sure glad to know ya

(Puck)

Don't let this old gold cross

An' this Crimson Tide t-shirt throw ya

It's cicadas making noise

With the southern voice

(Sam)

Jesus is my friend

America is my home

Sweet iced tea and Jerry Lee

Daytona Beach

That's what gets to me

I can feel it in my bones

(Puck)

Smooth as the hickory wind

That blows from Memphis

Down to Appalachicola

It's hi ya'll did ya eat well

(adam)

Come on in child

(Sam)

I'm sure glad to know ya

Don't let this old gold cross

An' this Charlie Daniels t-shirt throw ya

*Sam's dad, Dwight, grabbed his guitar and joined in*

(Dwight)

We're just boys making noise

With the southern voice

(all)

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Southern Voice

(Sam)

I got a southern voice

A southern voice

Everyone laughed and clapped.

Puck: I can't go without hearing my Princess.

Stacey & Stevie chanted. "Sing! Sing!"

"Don't Forget To Remember Me" (A/N: Carrie Underwood)

(Rachel)

18 years have come and gone

For momma they flew by

But for me they drug on and on

We were loading up that Chevy

Both tryin' not to cry

Momma kept on talking

Putting off good-bye

Then she took my hand and said

'Baby don't forget

Before you hit the highway

You better stop for gas

There's a 50 in the ashtray

In case you run short on cash

Here's a map and here's a Bible

If you ever lose your way

Just one more thing before you leave

Don't forget to remember me'

This downtown apartment sure makes me miss home

And those bills there on the counter

Keep telling me I'm on my own

And just like every Sunday I called momma up last night

And even when it's not, I tell her everything's alright

Before we hung up I said

'Hey momma, don't forget to tell my baby sister I'll see her in the fall

And tell Memaw that I miss her

Yeah, I should give her a call

And make sure you tell Daddy that I'm still his little girl

Yeah, I still feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be

Don't forget to remember me'

Tonight I find myself kneeling by the bed to pray

I haven't done this in a while

So I don't know what to say but

'Lord I feel so small sometimes in this big ol' place

Yeah, I know there are more important things,

But don't forget to remember me

But don't forget to remember me'

Puck held Rachel in a hug as she cried. Sam wished it was him holding her. He walked over to pull Rachel away from Puck and walked her down to pond. He wrapped his arms around her. No words needed as he leaned down and captured her lips with his own. He felt fireworks. He knows she feels it too. They continued to kiss, but Rachel pulled away. He was afraid she would run away but he was shocked when she grabbed him and kissed him back.

Soon oxygen was needed, and Sam felt lightheaded but in a good way.

Sam: Wow...,,

Rachel: yeah, wow.

Sam: not sure where this was headed...

Rachel: Does it matter?

Sam kissed her again and walked back with Rachel, holding her hand, smiling until he heard a voice that reminded him of nails on a chalkboard.

Penny: Sammy, why didn't you tell me you were having a party?!

Mary: You weren't invited.

Penny pointed to Rachel, "What the hell is SHE doing here?"

Rachel: I could ask you same thing!

Sam: Penny you weren't invited so leave.

Penny: This isn't over and when I'm done you will wish you were back in Ohio.

Rachel looked down. Sam wrapped his arms around Rachel. Penny was fuming so she tried flirting with Puck, who simply said " Sorry, I gave up Skank McHoes a long time ago. "

Rachel and Sam burst out in laughter. Adam said "Feel the burn...."

Puck : Just no. Anyways, I'm staying the night. So Rachel say goodnight to bleach Ken here,

Rachel: Good night Sam.See you in the morning.

Sam pressed his forehead with Rachel's.

Sam: good night babe. * presses another kiss*

Sam walked back into the house, as Puck pulled Rachel inside. In a Ricky Ricardo voice, " Okay Rachel you have explaining to do..."Rachel hummed and walked passed Puck with a smirk and zipped her lips.

Rachel got ready for bed as she fell asleep with sweet thoughts of Sam....

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A/N: yay puck is back!! Hope you liked it. See you next chapter.