Puck

Puck - 25 - US Army Name's Noah Puckerman. I'm 22 years old and in the United States Army. I'm from Detroit, Michigan but now I'm in the rural Savannah Georgia. It probably could be worse. The Puckster is now taken by Marley Rose. So, don't you girls try anything. I'm in it for the long haul. {Glee AU - Puckerose 1x1}

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Things lately had been great with Puck. Of course things had been hard for him adjusting to being back in the states, but she never once left his side. First off, that wasn’t something she would do. Secondly, she wouldn’t leave the man she loved no matter what happened to him. That was what a relationship was about.

It was finally Summer. There was just something about summer time that made her happy. Maybe it the stress of not having to worry about classes or having Puck home this year. When he was gone, it was a rough time. Thankfully he came home even if it was a bit more bruised and battered. Puck was always around when he wasn’t at work, but she didn’t mind on bit. Although, she still worried about him, but she tried to not let him know about her worries. She wasn’t going to mother him, but that didn’t stop her from being concern. 

Summer always made her optimistic and this one wasn’t any different. 

The fact that she had to work on her anniversary made her a bit sad. Normally, she would have gotten the day off, but one of the other waitresses had a sick kid, so she said she would come in. Not that she had planned anything big herself. The fact she knew that Puck wasn’t comfortable yet in big crowds made some things not an options. They could have still had a quiet night in at her house. Maybe they could still do something when she got off. After all, three years together was a long time. In the beginning if someone would have told her that the guy that hit on her that first day at the diner is who she would be celebrating three years together, she would have told them they were crazy. Now she couldn’t imagine her life without him. He meant so much to her. 

After a long shift, she was finally free. Her plan was to go home and make herself presentable and call Puck to see if he wanted to come over. Before she got a chance to even exit her car, her boyfriend was there and handing her flowers. He always knew how to make a rough day instantly better. As she took the flowers and her him speak, she smile brightly. “Happy Anniversary Puck” 

Puck was always at a loss for words at how Marley could be coming home from a long ass shift and still look fucking perfect when she got home. She was constantly taking his breath away and this wasn’t any different. He handed her the flowers then opened the door for her, offering her one hand to help her out of the car. He didn’t skip a beat, closing the car door behind her and pulling her in for a kiss. He would never grow tired of just having her in his arms. It always brought him instant comfort. 

“So, I know you’re probably tired from work, but I got us some serious plans tonight for our anniversary.” He smiled and held a finger up to her lips, knowing exactly what was going to come next. “And before you ask, it’s a surprise.” His smile grew as he pulled his finger away and pressed another kiss to her lips to keep her from asking the inevitable question. At this point, he just knew her too well. “So go upstairs and change into your favorite sun dress. And meet me back here for our date.” Puck let go to allow her to do just that, but not before pulling her in for one last kiss.

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thepuckster: you’ve stood by me and loved me for three years. I can’t believe I’ve been this fucking lucky, but I’m never letting you go. 

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Puck ran his hand through the scruff on his face. He was on leave from work. Again. Not that he minded, not entirely. On one hand he was itching to go back, but on the other, he was happy for all the extra time he’d been getting to spend with Marley. 

It was Summer again and there was something about the season that always brought a smile to his face. It could have been because the days were longer and the nights were warmer or because there were bonfires by the lake every night. During the winter months, all he wanted to do was sleep. When he wasn’t at work, he was cooped up in Marley’s room, holed up in bed with a beer in his hand and painkillers in his system. But sleep was damn near impossible to come by when his thoughts were filled with images from his tour in Afghanistan. 

But it was Summer again and he was not going to waste this one like the one the year before. 

Marley was at work which gave him plenty of time to prepare for the night he had planned with her. It was there three year anniversary and while he still didn’t feel comfortable in big crowds, that didn’t stop him from making this as special as he could for the woman who stayed by his side when no one else would. He rented a Volkswagen van and set the back up with lights and blankets. He made sure to pack his guitar as well - he might not have been good at a lot of things, but he could always sing to Marley. He’d already let Millie know that he was taking Marley out for their anniversary and by the time his girlfriend came home, he was sitting on the porch, dressed in a nice pair of jeans and a bomber jacket by the time she got home. 

Puck greeted her with a bright smile, greeting her at the car door before she could get out and offered her the bouquet of wildflowers he’d bought for her. “Happy Anniversary, baby.”

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To some people it might look like they weren’t a good match, but to Marley they balanced each other perfectly. Her personality was sometimes too bubbly for some people, but Puck seemed to like it. He had introduced her to so many new things that she couldn’t imagine experiencing them with anyone else. When they first met, she was convinced that she never wanted to date a guy in the military. She watched to many of the girls in town get heartbroken by one when they only wanted one thing or had to watch them leave. Marley was very glad that Puck had convinced her to date him because now she couldn’t imagine her life without him. He was the best guy she knew and she wanted him around forever. 

When they reached the open road and were away from the hospital, Marley could feel Puck relax and honestly she did too a little bit. She glanced over at him as he kissed her hand and it made her smile. When he tighten his grip, she squeezed back to let him know the same thing. Puck was home now and she didn’t want to let go as long as he would let her hold on. As soon as the song came on and Puck turned it up, her smile grew brighter across her face and she couldn’t resit singing along to it. It was the first time since Puck left that Marley felt like she could actually breathe. Everything in this moment felt perfect. There was nothing better in the world than having her man home. 

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The hospital did give him a lot of pain medicine which she was glad so it could help him. Before they left, she had went to the pharmacy in the hospital to get his medicine,  so they wouldn’t have any additional stops. Marley knew Puck was tough, but it must be strange to finally be outside after being inside for so long. Still, he didn’t let on much that he was bothered and as much as she wanted to, she wouldn’t ask him unless she could see that he was hurting. The last thing she wanted to be was to be one of the worrisome girlfriends. 

“Then the diner it is,” she said as she smiled back at him. The diner held some special memories for them. It was the place that he has sang to her to get her to go out with him. That was a day she would never forget. A part of her hoped that easing him into some familiar places would brighten his mood. Marley smiled as he kissed her hand. When Puck was in the car, she walked around in got in herself. “I would hope so. It is my car, silly. I’m glad you like it though,” she replied in a teasing tone. As soon as she pulled out of the parking garaged and onto the highway, she reached over and took his hand. She wasn’t one to normally do that as she drove, but she like the fact that she could touch him after so many months of not even seeing him and needed the connection. 

Sometimes Puck was so overwhelmed with how genuinely sweet Marley was and it wasn’t in a way that he would ever get sick of. She was the perfect balance of light to his dark and he wondered how things would be if he didn’t have her to come home to. He certainly wouldn’t be smiling as hard as he was now just feeling her lips against his hand or the small laugh she offered at his stupid remark. She made him feel warm inside and he would hold on to that warmth for as long as he possibly could. At least until she realized that she was entirely too good for him. But even knowing that he didn’t deserve her, he was a selfish man and intended on holding onto her for as long as he possibly could. Forever if she let him. 

Puck didn’t quite feel fully at home until they were on the open road and he had Marley’s hand in his. He picked it up and pressed his lips to the back of it, tightening his grip around her petite fingers as a way to tell her that he was never letting go.  Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts was on and he couldn’t resist the urge to lean forward and turn it all the way up. He then rolled down his window and for the first time in his life it felt as though everything aligned perfectly. With his girl’s hand in his, the wind blowing through his hair, and the smell of Savannah surrounding him, he felt as though he was at the top of the world as he sang along. Goddamn it felt good to be home. 

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The closer they got to the car, the more relaxed Puck looked. He had been in the hospital for a while and she knew he was ready to get out. As they walked, Marley kept her hand on Puck’s arm. Not because he needed the support, but because she enjoyed the fact that she could actually touch him again. She lovingly squeezed his arm as she led him to her car. 

Marley knew this was a lot to take in. She just hoped that she could make his adjustment back to civilian life as easy as possible. There was no way to know the things he had seen or done over there. Plus, the fact that he was home and his unit was still fighting oversees. If he let her, she would do all she could to make things easier for him, but she would let him do it at his own pace. “Good choice. Would a burger from the diner work?”

It was easy for him to ignore the slight pain in his arm and ankle, especially with the hefty amount of pain meds they injected him with before he signed his discharge papers. But even without the meds, the assault on his senses as soon as he stepped out of the elevator was enough to distract him. After seeing nothing but the inside of the hospital for the last couple of weeks, it was like a sensory overload. He took a deep breath and willed himself to get it together as he followed Marley to her car. 

“The diner sounds perfect.” He smiled at the suggestion, remembering the first time he met her there and the big show he put on for her to get her to go out with him. It was a place of many great memories and he felt it was exactly what he needed at the moment. Puck pulled her hand up to his mouth so he could press a kiss to the back of it before letting go of it and getting into the passenger seat. “It smells like you in here, I like it.”

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The hospital was never an enjoyable place and she knew it had been rough on Puck. His whole coming home hadn’t been ideal. In fact she had planned for a more special homecoming for him, but things had change. Marley was just glad that he had been able to come home and was recovering. It could have been much worse, but she wasn’t going to think of that. Today was a happy day. 

In some ways it was hard to watch Puck struggle with learning to master the crutches, but in his true fashion, he did. She honestly thought there was nothing he couldn’t do if he put his mind to it. Although he was leaving the hospital today, Marley knew that wasn’t the end of it. He would still have check ups and sessions that he would have to do. It would be hard, but she would support him.

It was everything to see his face light up when she entered the room. It was the face that she had spent so long wanting and now got to see everyday. The way he came home wasn’t the best circumstances and she wishes he came home with his troop, but regardless was very glad he was home. When he quickly got the crutches under his arm, she couldn’t help, but laugh. He would have left the same night she saw him if he was able, but had to wait. Now, he was able to get out of there and she was more than willing to help him do so. 

She was glad that the elevators went to the parking lot. While Puck was tough, she didn’t want him to walk more than he had to.  Marley loved that he constantly held her had. Something as simple as hold his hand was something she missed so much while he was away. She loved him pulling her in for a few kisses. They did have a lot of time to make up for and she was all for making it up anyway they could. “I know you are baby. Now that you’re free, is there anywhere you want to go to first?”

Each floor the elevator passed was like a little bit of weight lifted off of his shoulders. So by the time they reached the parking garage, he felt as though he could soar. It was the smell of fresh air, even if it was stinky parking garage air, and the weight of Marley’s hand on his arm that made that moment so perfect. He looked around for his truck, but remembered that Marley was driving. 

At her question, he pondered for a moment, not remembering the last time he could actually choose where he could go. When he was overseas, all he did was copy orders. Sure he gave some too when they were in a tight spot, but he couldn’t remember the last time he was able to feel this carefree. And if he was being honest? It made him feel a little guilty. As happy as he was to be home and to be with Marley, a part of him still felt like he should be with the rest of his unit back in Afghanistan. He shook the thoughts, however, and focused back on his girlfriend. He smiled before offering his answer. “I would love a burger.”

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Today was finally the day that the hospital was being released Puck. There were sure to be follow up visits and such, but he was getting to leave. Marley was grateful to the doctors and nurses for helping Puck, but even the hospital was taking it’s toll on her. She couldn’t imagine the toll it had taken on Puck. Marley hoped that getting him away from the hospital would do him some good. 

When Marley told her mom that Puck was getting released and the only place he had to go with the barrack, Millie quickly suggested he come to their house.  Puck deserved a real bed and actual food after all he had been through. At first, Millie insisted on getting the guest room ready for him, but Marley convinced her mom to let Puck stay in her room with her. He would end up there anyway and he would be more comfortable in a room he knew. Plus, they had been pretty inseparable since he had gotten back and she didn’t think that would change. 

Finally after getting everything ready at the house, she drove to the hospital. Marley was excited that Puck would not only be getting released today, but he would be coming home with her. As she made her way to his room, she smiled at the staff that she gotten used to seeing in his short time here. When she got to his room, she knocked before entering. She smiled at him and walked over to where he was to give him a kiss. “Hey handsome. Are you ready to go home?”

Puck was counting down the days to when he was allowed to leave the hospital and it couldn’t come soon enough. When the day finally did come, he was practically jumping up and down in his bed he was so excited. In order for him to leave without a wheelchair, which he really, really didn’t want to do, he needed to show that he could manage his broken ankle and fractured arm enough to walk with crutches. 

After a couple of days, he mastered this enough to prove he could do it and the next day, they were offering him his discharge papers. As ordered from the Army, he did need to set up an appointment to talk to a therapist, but he would worry about that later. The last thing he wanted to talk about was what happened why he was overseas. 

His face lit up when Marley walked into the room. He was more than ready to get out of there. The papers were already signed and he was already dressed in the clothes his friend brought from his barracks. All he needed to do was get up on his crutches and follow his girlfriend out of the room. So as soon as he kissed her, the crutches were back under his arms and he was out of there. 

Fucking finally.

He was thankful for the elevators that led straight down to the parking garage underneath the hospital. He held her hand the entire time and even pulled her into his embrace a couple of times to kiss her. He had been away for so long, he couldn’t get enough of her. “I’m so fucking glad to be getting out of here.”

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Marley had dreamed of months for more time with Puck and now she was getting it. Sure she wanted more, but she was grateful for what they were given. Plus, he was home now, so she would be able to spend time a lot more time with him. She wasn’t sure how he was feeling with everything and she wasn’t sure it was appropriate to ask. For now, she just wanted to make sure things were as normal as they could be. He had been through a lot and needed to rest. 

If he was in pain, he would probably never tell her. He always had been a tough guy. He proved he was tough just by surviving and coming home. She didn’t want him straining himself, but she loved being close to him. When he pulled her closer, she carefully laid her head on his chest and gently wrapped an arm around his waist. “I missed you so much. I missed you more every single day,” she replied as she looked up at him. When he mentioned the bomb, she squeezed his hand and gave him a gentle kiss. “I can’t even begin to imagine what that was like. I am so glad you were able to come home to me.”

“That would be an amazing. I have missed sleeping in your arms. The sweatshirt you left for me was nice, but it is nothing compared to the real thing,” she told him and looked back at him. “Exactly. They should let this slide.”

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While Marley didn’t like not getting to do more with him, she figured it was probably worse for him. She knew once he was well enough and they could have some privacy, they would be making up for lost time. For now, the goal was to focus on him getting out of the hospital and getting better. It had been such a long time since they were intimate, but she was willing to wait a little longer. The most important thing was now he was home. They had time for everything later. 

When Puck moved his arm from her waist, she worried he was doing too much, but didn’t say anything. Marley really didn’t want to become the girl that was a mother hen to her boyfriend. Of course she worried about him, but he was adult and she hoped he would say when things got too much. She did her best to focus on what the doctor was saying because hopefully it meant that Puck would get to go home soon. When she heard his groan, she squeezed his hand lovingly in an attempt to try to make him feel better. 

Classic Puck. Even though he had obviously sustained serious injuries, he was still trying to talking his way out of the hospital. In a lot of situations, he was able to get what he wanted. If it was up to her, she would be taking him home right now, but sadly it wasn’t. There was a moment when she thought the doctor might give in to Puck’s request, but the shook of his head told her that Puck would be staying here tonight.  

Marley listened to what the doctor said and nodded. If Puck had to stay in here for a week, then she would visit every day until he got to go home. She just hoped the week would go by fast because if she knew him at all, he would get antsy after a while. She smiled at the doctor’s generosity. “Thank you, doctor. We appreciate that.” She waited until the doctor left the room to turn her attention back to her boyfriend. “It’s not much, but we have more time tonight.”

Puck nodded at Marley’s words. At least they had more time. It was more than he was given when he was over seas. If it wasn’t for the pain meds making him drowsy and a little out of it, he probably would have been a little overwhelmed. He went from having nothing but thoughts of Marley to having his senses completely flooded by her. The smell of her shampoo was in his nose and the way her hand sat in his hand made it feel as though it never left. 

As painful as it was, he used all of his strength to move to the side of the bed so he could make even more room for Marley. It was a tedious process, but he managed once the space was cleared, he pulled her next to him, wrapping his arm around her shoulders and tucking her head right beneath his chin. “I fucking missed you, Marls. So fucking much. When that bomb went off, I thought... I thought that I wouldn’t...” He couldn’t finish that sentence. He couldn’t even bring himself back to the moment when he thought he would never see Marley again. 

“Maybe if we fall asleep they’ll just let you stay with me all night.” He chuckled and looked down at the woman in his arms. “I’m an army man who just risked his life for their freedom, maybe they’ll show me some pity.”

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Marley eagerly kissed him back. She gently put one hand on his neck while placing the other on his chest. The last things he wanted to do was hurt him, but she still wanted to be able to touch him. This was something she had wanted since the morning he left. She had longed to kiss him and be in his arms again, but hated the fact that they were in the hospital. There were other scenarios she had in mind, but she would take what she got. Their first kiss in months was perfect. She enjoyed the taste of his lips and the fact that she was getting to kiss him again. When tongue was added, it made it even better. She had missed him so much. He pulled away too fast for her liking, but she laughed as he peppered her face with kisses. He silenced her when he reached her neck. He knew that was her favorite spot besides lips to be kissed.

“I actually had something I think you would enjoyed much more, but I guess it wasn’t meant to be. Please don’t tease me because I would let you.” she replied as she felt the blush form on her cheeks. She wasn’t one to talk about such things so openly or even imply she would do something so intimate in public, but she had missed him terribly and longed to be intimate with him again. “I’ve missed you so much too,” she replied before kissing him softly. 

When the doctor came in and cleared his throat, she was startled and jumped back. Marley kissed him back and smiled at him before facing the doctor. “Well as you know, when you came to us you had pretty extensive injuries, but it seems like you are recovering and out of danger. We would like to keep you for a few more days to a week at most to make sure we didn’t miss anything. Of course we’ll have to run a few more test to make sure all it well. Then, hopefully you can go home. You’ll have to do rehab and come back for checks up, but it seems like most of your injuries can heal while your at home.” 

It was actual torture for Puck to not have Marley the way he wanted. His body ached from the injuries he suffered through. But certain parts ached from he lack of contact that he so desired. The contact he’d been thinking about for weeks. As Marley went on about how bad he was teasing her, he felt as though he was the one truly suffering. He chuckled in response, however, holding onto as much of her as he could, regardless of the doctor being present. 

Eventually, he dropped his hand from her waist and settled for holding her hand. It wasn’t his fractured arm, but he was too tired to hold it up.The only thing on him mind was going home with Marley, so listening to the doctor was difficult to say the least. Still, he followed Marley’s example and focused on the doctor’s words. They were important, even if he didn’t want to hear them. He groaned at the words, not caring if it made him sound like an adolescent. Who knows how long he’d already been there. The pain meds were helping him relax, but he could already feel the bed sores forming on his ass from laying down so long. 

“How about we just run all the tests you need to run today and I get to go home by tonight?” He put on his pleading eyes for the doctor in hopes for some sympathy. When he saw that the doctor wasn’t buying it, he tried pleading with actual words. “Come on, doc. I’ve been here long enough and I’m sure you guys have found everything. You really gonna make me suffer more than I need to?” It seemed as though the doctor was considering his words, but as soon as the doctor shook his head, he knew that he wasn’t going to like his answer. 

“I’m sorry Mr. Puckerman. There are some head injuries that we need to monitor before you can leave. We don’t allow visitors past 8pm but your girlfriend can stay till midnight, if that will make you feel any better.” 

Puck shrugged, or tried to, when he realized he wasn’t going to get his way. He was far too tired to fight it and just accepted his fate. He figured a week wouldn’t be too bad. Tightening his grip on Marley’s hand, he nodded and turned his attention back to his girlfriend. “Alright doc.”

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Marley smiled as she heard Puck laugh. How she had missed that laugh and so much more about him. She had been so worried when she got that phone call and although she was still worried, it was a little less now that she as able to see him. She let him pull her closer and hoped she wouldn’t hurt him. Even after coming back from fighting in a war zone and injured, he still looked good. 

She watched him as he seemed to be getting more relaxed. He seemed to to still have most of the same characteristics about him that she loved. She hadn’t expected him to change and even if he did, she would still love him. Marley hadn’t met his mother yet, but figured she would be soon. That made her nervous. Would his mother even like her or deem her good enough for her son? She sighed, but gave in as he said he didn’t want to talk about his injuries. “Okay. Hopefully the doctors will be ale to do that. I don’t know if I have the words to express how happy I am that you’re home. Not going to lie, I was scared when I got the phone call, but I’m glad you’re here. Also, I can handle the kisses,” she told him with a smile before leaning in and kissing him softly. 

Puck leaned in and deepened the kiss, despite the pain in his side that occurred from doing so. While one arm wrapped around her middle, the other moved up to cup her face. He’d dreamed about this day while he was away, having her in his arms once more. He just didn’t imagine it hurting to much. But the slight pain was well worth it. The first kiss was long and drawn out as he savored the texture of her lips and the taste of her mouth. His tongue intertwined with hers. God, how he missed her. After pulling away, his leaned in once more, peppering small kisses on her face, then down to her neck. 

“This was the best welcome home anyone could have given me. And trust me, if we weren’t running the risk of doctors or nurses coming in unannounced, I would flip you over and fuck you right here on this hospital bed.” His words were no more than a raspy whisper in her ear followed by a laugh, even though he was completely serious. “I’ve missed you so much.” 

As if on cue, the doctor came in, clearing his throat as he did so causing Puck to jump slightly at the intrusion. Puck placed one more chaste kiss on Marley’s lips before wrapping his arm securely around her once more and looking up at the doctor. “So tell me doc, when can I go home and spend some private time with my girlfriend?”

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Marley let out a small breath she hadn’t realized she had been holding when he squeezed her hand and gave her a small smile. They might only be simple things, but right now they were amazing. As scary as being in the hospital was, it was nice to finally get to see Puck again actually be able to touch him. 

“You know you don’t have to be tough all the time,” she teased him. Even being in an accident he was still somewhat the same Puck or at least as far as she could tell. She was determine to make him relax and take it easy. It would be better when the doctor explained Puck’s condition to her and what he was and wasn’t capable of. “I’m not going anywhere. I promise,” she told him and lightly rubbed her thumb on the back of his hand. 

As he moved and got settled, she carefully made her way into the bed beside him. She wasn’t sure what all he had injured besides the things she could see, so she wanted to be careful and not touch him in a way that would bring him more pain. His statement brought a smile to her face. “Yeah? I could say the same about you.” She thought about kissing him, but settled on just looking at him and holding his hand until she knew it was okay. 

 “Yeah. It’s Wednesday August 16th. I think I heard that they contacted people on your list, but I can call her to make sure she knows. I think it will be at least a week, but most likely longer before you’re able to leave. Your injuries look pretty severe,” she answered each question as best as she could. She was sure he had a lot and she do anything she could to help him right now.  

Puck just laughed at Marley’s comment. Not only had he missed her physical presence, he also missed her innocence and refreshing optimism. He smiled ans tried to pull her closer when she finally climbed into bed with him, taking in her scent. Holy crap, how he missed the smell of her shampoo. He could feel himself settle a little bit more when he was more aware of the things around him. 

He couldn’t explain why knowing the date soothed him, but he was feeling more in control. Perhaps that was it. He knew that his mother would be contacted and he wouldn’t even try to keep her from coming to him, she was who he inherited his stubbornness from. Puck shook his head as soon as Marley started on about his injuries. That was the last thing he wanted to think about. “I don’t want to hear about how bad it is, the doctors will take care of me. I’d much rather you kiss me and tell me how happy you are that I’m home again.” 

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Marley was feeling a variety of emotions. She was really glad Puck was home, but hated that he was like this. There was no telling how long he’d be in the hospital or how bad his condition was. The thing that helped her keep it together was that he was awake and he remembered her. No matter what though she’d stay by his side. She may only be his girlfriend, but she loved him and would do her best to help him through this. As he struggled to get up, Marley felt her heart break. He wasn’t in very good shape currently and she wanted nothing more than to help him feel better again. 

Looking at him, she didn’t know what she could to do help. She squeezed his hand, but when she didn’t feel him squeeze back, she wondered if he felt her hand on his at all. The doctors hadn’t had time to explain what had happened to him. She just got a phone call that she needed to be at the hospital as soon as possible. Then when she got there, she was taken back immediately to his room. Seeing that he was awake did relieve some of her worries. She had feared he was in worse shape, but he was alert and remembered her which made her relax just a tad. She wished that she could take his pain away. 

As she stood by Puck’s bed, she kept her eyes on him. Half of her still believed that this was a dream. Despite not meaning too, she knew tears were forming in her eyes and she did her best to blink them away. “I know. I’m just thankful that it’s not worse.” She wanted to place her free hand on his cheek, but was afraid she might hurt him. “Please don’t move. I will move in whatever way you need me to. Okay? I don’t want you being in anymore pain.”

“Me too. I’m glad you’re home even though it’s in a hospital.”

Puck managed a small squeeze and a small smile as he surveyed Marley. He remembered nothing more than wanting to see her while he was away and despite the pain in some parts and the lack of feeling in others, his chest warmed at being able to see her. 

“No, no. It’s fine, I promise.” He tried to reassure her despite his current condition. He may not have been well, but he truly believed that he was fine, especially now that he was with her again. “I just want you next to me.” He moved once more, this time to make room for Marley on the bed. It was pretty difficult, but he managed to make a small spot for her without letting go of her hand once.

“There.” His head fell back onto his pillows and he let out a breath as he waited for her to join him on the bed. “You really are a sight for sore eyes, Marley Rose.” His throat hurt and it felt like he hadn’t spoken in weeks, but the more he spoke, the easier it was and he found himself wanting to fill the silence. 

“Do you know what day it is? And if they were able to contact my mom? Or when I’ll be able to leave?” He knew he was asking a lot, but he was still trying to wrap his head around his current situation.