Chapter 1

Rachel woke up in her bed, wondering how she got there. The last she remembered, she and Noah had gone to the party at Brittany's house. As she lay there thinking, she tried her best to play the evening over again. It was a victory party, they had finally one. After coming in last place at Regionals, last year, the Glee members thought the celebration was long overdue. A couple of the guys brought drinks, and although Rachel never drank, she was flying high over the win that toppled Vocal Adrenaline.

She was pretty fuzzy on most of the night, but she knows one thing, her head is throbbing and she's pretty sure she had never been that thirsty before. After laying for a few minutes her daddy comes in to check on her.

"Hey sweetheart, I was just making sure you were up! It's not like you to sleep so late! Are you feeling okay?" he asks.

"What time is it?" She asks quietly in return.

"It's after 4 in the afternoon."

"I'm so sorry daddy, I've just got a headache, and have been just trying to get rid of it. I know you are leaving and was planning to get up and make you guys breakfast this morning."

"It's okay sweetie. Your dad and I were just getting ready to leave to go to the play and dinner, and wanted to say goodbye. But if you aren't feeling well, perhaps we can stay home."

"No, daddy, don't be silly" she replies quickly. "It's just a headache, I'll be fine. You and dad have been looking forward to tonight for a while."

"You are so sweet. Okay, well I've left some money for dinner downstairs. I love you angel, and we'll be home soon. Take care." and with that, her daddy leans down to kiss her forehead and left.

She heard her dad come in and walk over to say goodbye. He brushed the hair back from her face and gave her a kiss. "Eli says that you aren't feeling well. Do you need anything before we leave?"

Rachel looked up to him with a small smile, "no, dad, I'm fine really. Go, have fun. I'll see you soon. I love you!"

Her dad walked out of her room, but she sat on her bed waiting til she heard them drive away. Once they did, she slowly got up and walked to her bathroom. She sat down on the side of the tub trying to keep the room from spinning. She realized she must have had more to drink than she thought.

After a few minutes, she was finally able to focus. She climbed into the shower, the hot water worked wonders on her head. Eventually, she knew she had to get out, but for now, she decided to allow the hot water to soothe her.

After she got out, she got dressed and checked her cell. There were several messages. A few from Noah. Smiling, she checked the voice mail.

"Hey babe, it's me. Just calling to check on you. I don't think I've ever seen you drink that much before. Okay, well when you get up give me a call." She goes to the next message.

"Hey babe, it's me again, it's after 1. Are you still asleep? Call me!"

"Rachel, I'm really starting to worry, it's after 3 and you still haven't called me back. I want to make sure you are okay. I should have never let you drink that much...I just figured it would help you get over regionals. Please call me!" She had to smile, for all that he pretended to be hard, Noah was such a teddy bear. She knew that she couldn't keep him waiting, so rather than listen to the last 3 messages, she dialed his number.

"Babe? Are you okay?" she smiled at the worry in his voice.

"I'm okay, Noah. I guess I was just really tired."

"I was nervous about letting you go home with Mike last night, but seeing as how he drank less than both of us, I figured it was the safest thing to do."

"Oh, so that's how I got here." was her only reply.

"What?" he sounded confused.

"I'm sorry, it's just that when I woke up this afternoon, I had no idea how I got home last night. I woke up in bed, and had no idea how I got there. That's never happened to me before."

"Babe, I should have never let you have that much to drink. I'm sorry. I had more than usual myself, and I shouldn't have. I won't let it happen again." his guilt was too much for her.

"Noah, I am not a baby. I chose to drink, it's not your fault. Lets just let it go. Do you feel like coming to see me tonight? My dads are out for the evening. We could get some pizza and watch a movie! I'm not up to much more than that."

"Sure, sounds good. I just have to get over to Brit's and get my truck. Finn dropped me off last night. Let me jump in the shower and I'll be over. See you soon!" and with that he hung up.

To Be Continued...