News of a baby should be good...

[hadtimeofmylife]

It had been about a month or so since Puck got home and Quinn was dealing with him the best she could, along with Beth who was now acting like a spoiled brat due to Puck telling her she could basically do whatever she wanted, whenever she wanted. It had put a ton of stress on Quinn, beside her also working. She was losing focus, couldn't hold

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[dancnwithmyself]

Artie had been writing an email when he heard the knock on the door, and he turned, smiling at Quinn. That smile quickly turned into a frown though, when he saw immediately how upset Quinn was. "What's wrong?" he said, turning to her and wheeling towards her quickly. He was honestly terrified that she would keel over. "Quinn? Talk to me."

[hadtimeofmylife]

She opened her mouth to say something, but nothing came out as she hung her head and buried her face in her hands, weeping. She actually felt like telling Artie would disappoint him, that she should've been smarter, especially at her age. And now she'd have two kids to watch after why Puck went out and did God knows what.

[dancnwithmyself]

"Quinn?" Artie was truly concerned now. For her to cry like that... well it was a long time since he'd seen her like that. He gently tugged her down, encouraging her to sit in his lap so he could hug her properly, try to sooth her. "What's wrong? C'mon, you can tell me."

[hadtimeofmylife]

She easily went onto his lap, curling her legs a bit as her head rested on his shoulder. "I.. I just.. I took a test and.. I'm pregnant." She turned her head to bury her face in his shoulder, continuing to cry.

[dancnwithmyself]

Artie tightened his arms around her, sighing slightly. "Puck's?" he asked quietly, as if he didn't know. Who else would Quinn have slept with? Unlike Puck, he knew the truth - that any men that Quinn was seen on the arm of were very carefully set up, mostly by him. They didn't mean anything to her... only Puck.

[hadtimeofmylife]

"Of course," she said, muffled by his shoulder. She wasn't sure why Artie had to ask, she told him everything, but maybe he thought she hadn't mentioned another guy. But she had been grateful for the times Artie had set those men up because it at least made Puck think she wasn't always home alone. She'd go out to dinner or shopping with a guy and that was it. No kissing, no sex, no staying the night. Though, she was so friendly she ended up becoming friends with practically each guy.

[dancnwithmyself]

He knew. He just had to confirm, however much he hated having to ask the question. He closed his eyes for a moment, just sitting quietly thinking. Thinking how Puck didn't deserve to have someone like Quinn so in love with him that she wouldn't look at any other guy, and yet he still didn't see it, acted the jerk. "Shhh," he said, trying to sooth her.

[hadtimeofmylife]

Quinn herself didn't know how she could be so in love with him, still want to be with him, after everything he had put her through for so many years. She didn't know if she was strong or just plain stupid, though she leaned more towards stupid. "I.. I can't believe this is happening," she murmured as she practically clung to Artie.

[dancnwithmyself]

"What are you going to do?" Artie asked her, stroking her hair softly, trying to keep her calm. "And more to the pont - what can I do to help?"

[hadtimeofmylife]

She sat up a little straighter, wiping beneath her eyes lazily. "I'm going to keep the baby. You know I don't believe in abortion, I.. I couldn't do that. I don't want to tell him though, I can't. I'm just going to wait, at least until the second trimester." She took in a deep breath before letting out a sigh, resting her head against his. "I don't think there is anything you can do to help. I don't think there is anything anyone can do to help."

[dancnwithmyself]

"I know. I wouldn't expect anything less," he said smiling. "Wait, until you start showing? You don't think he'll suspect anything?" Who was Artie kidding? Puck would never notice anything unless it was pointed out to him. "You know I'm here for you, whatever you need."

[hadtimeofmylife]

"No, he'll probably just ask if I'm getting fat," she said quietly, biting onto her bottom lip as she remained quiet for a few minutes. "I know, but.. just don't say anything to him. I know you won't, but.. I'll tell him at some point. Not like my being pregnant will change anything though. Like being pregnant with Beth did." Puck had for the most part been the perfect father in the beginning. He didn't undermine Quinn, they were more of a team. He would sing to them both, they laughed.. even thinking about those times always had her tearing up.

[dancnwithmyself]

"He can be such a charmer," Artie said, rolling his eyes. He looked closely at Quinn for a moment, then nodded. "For as long as I can. If he asks me directly, I probably won't be able to lie to him... but I know he won't ask me." He knew Puck knew that Quinn and Artie were close, but he didn't think he knew just how close.

[hadtimeofmylife]

"Thank you," she said softly, followed by a sniffle. "I seriously don't know what I'd do without Sam or you. You two hold me together." She forced a small smile before pressing a kiss to Artie's temple, lazily running fingers through his hair. "I.. I guess I should let you get back to work, huh?"

[dancnwithmyself]

"Hey, that's what I'm here for, isn't it?" Artie said, smiling at her. It was the moments like this he sometimes found the hardest. He knew that his old feelings for her were pretty much gone, but it was hard when she acted like that. And yet... he wouldn't change it for the world. "It's okay. I'm actually pretty much caught up. If you don't want to be alone, I can break, spend the time with you."

[hadtimeofmylife]

"Are you sure? Because.. I really don't want to be alone. But how long of a break can your break be?" She asked, trying to straighten out his hair that she mussed up a bit.