Author's Note: I'm trying to come up with a way to turn Before the Storm into a full-fledged story (I'm considering putting Quinn's and Finn's points of view, what do you think?). I don't know if it's going to work because every single time I try to write about anything other than Puckleberry (Puckerberry? Puckelberry?), Rachel and Noah's goodness fill my mind, and my muse gets me going.

Anyway, this goes with a big kiss for everyone who reviewed Before the Storm, especially SapphireEJ, who writes one of the best RP stories ever, Out of the Blue (I'm on alert for it and I save all the chapters in my computer). Thank you for the kind words and encouragement!

Disclaimer: As I said above, I was trying to put Ryan Murphy's characters to good use, entwined with the Backstreet Boys' song I'm using in this chapter, for a Quinn/Finn story, until Rachel yelled at me how perfect it was for her and Noah. And you know how little miss diva can be demanding.

Summary: (Quinn Fabray was a woman with a mission). After the secret comes out, Puck and Quinn serenade their halves.

Backstreet Songs for Gleek Lovers

A Quinn/Finn, Puckleberry two-parter

By Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon

Quinn Fabray was a woman with a mission.

It was the fourth week after Jacob Ben-Israel made her and Puck and Rachel and Finn all the 'favor' of revealing to the entire school that Puck was actually the father of her baby, and to say that Rachel had been furious, and Finn had been heartbroken with Quinn and pissed at Puck, would be the understatement of the century. Rachel had stormed into glee room, slapped Puck, glared at Quinn and then stormed out. Finn had made much a worse mess: he called Quinn a slut and, when Puck tried to defend her, the quarterback slammed his fist into his ex-best friend's face.

Since then, Quinn and Puck had spent time together, him nursing his broken nose and both nursing broken hearts, and trying to put together a plan to get both back in Rachel's and Finn's good graces. Quinn guessed they could thank their luck that Finn and Rachel hadn't hooked up right away after dumping both her and Puck, because if it had happened, then Quinn would never have the chance of putting her plan into action.

She marched towards the football field, and found Puck exactly where she knew he would be: sitting on the bleachers, brooding like there was no tomorrow. She knew that, since the day Rachel had dumped him, he went there to think, back at the place where he thought their relationship would end, after the mash up, but became closer than before. The blonde ex-cheerleader slid in the bleacher next to him, and said with a sing-song voice, "I have an awesome idea".

"I'm not hooking up with you", he said curtly, eyes never leaving the bleacher underneath his feet. Quinn rolled her eyes and slapped his neck. "OW! Why's that for?!" He grumbled, looking up at her as he massaged where she hit him.

"For being a dumbass. I don't want to hook up with you, jerk", Quinn snapped, and then her face softened. "We're gonna claim back what's ours". At his puzzled face, she added, "Berry and Finn, Puck. I know just how we're gonna convince them of getting back together with us".

"How are we gonna get this miracle?" He growled, eyes flashing with pain at thinking of Rachel.

"How else? A song". Her smile was huge, and, when she plopped her iPod ear-bud in his ear and pressed play, his face broke into a small smile.

"You know what, Fabray? I think it's perfect. Only, this is a guy song", he pointed, and she shrugged.

"Kurt sang 'Defying Gravity'".

"Please", he snorted. "Kurt is as girly as they can get".

"I don't care. We're gonna work out a way". Her eyes lit up as she realized something. "And I know the exact person who can help us out".

*

Mr. Schue was with a secretive smile when New Directions filed in for the afternoon's practice, two days later. "Please have a sit, guys. Today we're gonna begin working on unexpected duets, the ones no one could see coming with songs you wouldn't imagine". Their faces lit up, and the quiet murmurs amongst themselves were an indication that the idea had its merits.

The fact that Rachel looked mildly interested, and Finn outright zoned out, didn't escape for Will. Or Puck. Or Quinn, the latter two feeling antsy. "The idea was from Puck and Quinn, and they already have their song worked out". Will hid a smirk at how Rachel and Finn perked up at the names of their exes being mentioned, Rachel narrowing her eyes dangerously and Finn flat out glaring. "Let's hear it", he added with a smile, nodding at Quinn and Puck.

With a small smile, Quinn nodded at Kurt, Mercedes and Mike, who took their places: Mike behind the drums, Mercedes and Kurt as backing vocals. Puck began strumming his guitar, while Quinn began singing, her eyes never leaving Finn.

How come you never know what you've got

Until it's gone?

Too bad

Cause I never felt so good with anyone

How fooled was I into thinking

I was gonna be alright, okay, fine?

Puck took over, with Quinn acting as his backing vocal with Kurt and Mercedes. He poured his heart out with his eyes, silently pleading with Rachel to open up just a little to what he had to say.

So every day I try a little harder to forget her

Lie here, convince myself

Tomorrow will be better

Trouble is

I can't get her out of my mind

When I close my eyes at night

Who's gonna save me?

Now she's gone

Quinn joined him for the second part of the chorus, her soft voice missing the edge it had when she sang with Finn. It sounded good with Puck's, but everyone could see that their voices didn't work out that well together, not like it was for Puck and Rachel. Both had strong voices and they went well together.

Trouble is

There's a part of me

That still can't let go of a memory

Now I know what it is

Love is what the trouble is

Puck carried on singing the next verse. Rachel's hard, narrowed eyes had softened considerably, her whole demeanor changing as she (finally) listened. He was surprised when she even sang along, only mouthing the words while her lower lip quivered slightly.

How come she said

'You never wear your heart where I can see'?

Too bad cause now I'm the one who's sorry

Yeah

How stupid was I

Into thinking I was gonna be alright, okay, fine

Quinn began singing the second part of the verse. She had insisted with Puck that she wanted it, and he gave in. Her eyes spoke volumes, begging for Finn's forgiveness. Just like Rachel's, his posture had changed, eyes soft and sad, and Quinn's heart broke just a little bit more as she realized how much her lie had affected the man she loved. But she had to hope, she couldn't lose it, and it was with fervor that this would work out that she belted.

So every day I find a little something to remind me

No matter how I try

I can't put the past behind me

Trouble is

I can't get her out of my mind

When I close my eyes at night

Who's gonna save me?

Now she's gone (she's gone, oh)

Trouble is

There's a part of me

That still can't let go of a memory

Now I know what it is

Yes, I

Now I know what it is

Love is what the trouble is

Love is what the trouble is, yeah

Silence was thick when the duo stopped singing. Everyone was holding their breaths – it was pretty clear Puck and Quinn had been singing not for the entire club, but specifically for Finn and Rachel, and they wanted to see how they would react. Of course,

Rachel was the first to move. She looked at Finn and they nodded at each other, before vanishing out of the door.

Quinn fell to the floor, in tears.

Puck's heart broke just a little more. And he seriously considered the idea of crashing his guitar.

To Be Continued