Here's the very last chapter of We Are Broken. Thank you to everyone who alerted/favourited, read and reviewed. I loved this fic and I'm so happy that so many people enjoyed it. I've had this chapter written for over a week but I haven't posted it. The reason this has taken so long is because I was unsure of whether to add an epilogue or not. I even threw around the idea of writing a sequel for a bit. But people have been asking for a sequel to Just The Way You Are and that hasn't happened yet so I decided not to do it at all for this fic. Also, for me I feel like this is the perfect way to end things. I dropped a hint a few chapters ago about the way that things would end, and I'm so happy that it all kind of fit together in the end. Enjoy the last chapter of We Are Broken!

I own nothing, but I have truly enjoyed writing this fic.

Puck sat in the front row of the choir room and watched with a smile as Rachel nervously smoothed out her skirt. She was talking to Brad about the song that she would be performing for them once Schue arrived. She glanced over at him before turning away quickly with a blush. His grin widened as she avoided his eyes. He nodded to Santana and Sam as they took their seats on either side of him. Santana's grin matched his own so he assumed that she knew exactly what was going on. Sam was too busy flirting with Quinn to notice anything else. He decided that he'd probably get used to the two of them staring into each other's eyes when they all moved to New York in August. Rachel had burst into tears when she'd been informed that her little group of soul mates were joining her and Kurt in the fall. She had then burst into song. He hadn't bothered trying to find it anything other than adorable.

Mr. Schuester walked into the classroom and headed straight to the risers. Puck snorted in amusement when he realised that Rachel had left nothing to chance and had told Schue her intentions before class. He watched fondly as she turned from Brad and headed to the microphone stand in the middle of the room. She glanced up at him once more and he smiled at her reassuringly.

Apparently she didn't feel the need to explain her performance because Brad started playing the piano as soon as everyone was settled. Rachel closed her eyes as she began to sing. He sat forward with his elbows on his knees as he took in her performance.

You've been on my mind, I grow fonder every day
Lose myself in time just thinking of your face
God only knows why it's taken me so long to let my doubts go
You're the only one that I want

He smiled when she opened her eyes and looked directly at him. She took a breath and continued with her eyes on him.

I don't know why I'm scared, I've been here before
Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all
You'll never know if you never try
To forget your past and simply be mine

He watched as she swayed on the spot and was touched by her lack of theatricality. She had always gone all out whenever she sang to Finn and it had always seemed less real when she choreographed it beforehand. He loved that she didn't feel the need to perform for him.

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
Promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me a chance
To prove I am the one who can walk that mile
Until the end starts

It was the perfect song choice for their situation really. He had to give her props for finding a song that described how they both felt. The feelings and the insecurities all touched on.

If I've been on your mind, you hang on every word I say
Lose yourself in time at the mention of my name
Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close
And have you tell me whichever road I choose you'll go

He noticed that her eyes were on his searchingly. She was expecting him to be surprised by her performance and he thought it was just about the cutest damn thing ever. He felt like he'd been waiting for this his whole life.

I don't know why I'm scared 'cause I've been here before
Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all
You'll never know if you never try
To forget your past and simply be mine

It had been a month and a half since Regionals. They had thrown themselves into prepping for Nationals. The two of them continued to spend time together as friends and he hadn't mentioned his feelings for her again. She had asked for patience and he was going to New York with her so he was willing to wait for her forever.

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
Promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me a chance
To prove I am the one who can walk that mile
Until the end starts

He would always remember the moment he realised that she was in love with him. He was 95% sure it was the moment she realised it as well.

I know it ain't easy giving up your heart
I know it ain't easy giving up your heart

Two weeks ago she had found him in the auditorium working on a song that he had written. She had begged him to play it for her.

Nobody's perfect
(I know it ain't easy giving up your heart)
Trust me, I've learned it
Nobody's perfect
(I know it ain't easy giving up your heart)
Trust me, I've learned it

She had taken her place next to him on the piano bench and patiently waited for him to begin. He had looked into her eyes and realised that she had no intention of leaving until he played for her.

Nobody's perfect
(I know it ain't easy giving up your heart)
Trust me, I've learned it
Nobody's perfect
(I know it ain't easy giving up your heart)
Trust me I've learned it

After a moment of stubborn refusal he gave in. She had sat quietly as his fingers moved over the keys and sighed contentedly when his voice began to sing the lyrics that he had written. He had sung her a song of love, loss and redemption.

So I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me a chance
To prove I am the one who can walk that mile
Until the end starts

When his voice dropped off and the melody had faded he finally looked over at her. He had expected to see pride in her eyes, but the emotion he found there had surprised him. She had never been able to hide a thing because of those eyes. When he looked into her beautiful brown orbs he finally saw what he had never expected to see there. He saw a love shining there that outshone any emotion he'd ever seen before. She had left quickly after congratulating him on a brilliant song. He had sat on that bench for the next two hours in total awe of the love he'd seen on her face.

Come on and give me a chance
To prove I am the one who can walk that mile

Needless to say, he'd been waiting for this performance ever since.

Until the end starts

Her voice faded as the song came to a close. Everyone in the choir room was staring at her in awe. No one bothered with applause because they knew that she hadn't sung the song for them or even for herself.

Puck stood from his chair and moved towards her. He took in the unshed tears and the nervous blush on her cheeks. His hand reached out to cup her cheek and he stopped inches from her. The two of them stood there staring at each other for a few moments before either said anything.

"We've been through so much. Even before this year, you've always sort of been there and I just didn't see it. I didn't see you. But I do now Noah. I promise I do." She said earnestly.

"I know." He answered.

"And I'm just so sorry about everything that-" She began to apologize only to be cut off when his lips crashed against hers. The kiss was frenzied and full of need. It had been far too long sing the last time he'd had her lips against his. Their lips mashed together for a few moments before the need for air became undeniable. He pulled back and rested his forehead against hers.

"No more apologizing." He said gruffly.

Rachel smiled and ran a hand over his Mohawk affectionately.

"I love you." Rachel declared quietly.

"I know," He answered with a smirk. "I've known for awhile Babe."

She smacked his arm lightly.

"Noah! How do you know?"

He leaned down and captured her lips once more. Where the other kiss had been passionate and filled with need, this one was gentle and filled with love. He pulled back after a moment and kissed her forehead.

"The eyes baby. They don't hide a damn thing and they finally tell me the only thing I need to know," He smiled in a way that few people had ever seen. "I love you too Rach. More than anything."

"About fucking time!" yelled Santana and Blaine as Quinn and Sam said "Finally!"

Puck just smirked and flipped them the bird before claiming his girl's lips once more.

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