A/N 1: I'm still mad that in season 3 Kurt isn't considered a boy at all. And I can't believe canon-Puck didn't give a farewell present to either Artie or Kurt.
Of supposed break-ups and pink gift bags
Kurt doesn't know why Blaine is still not talking to him. It's been already two days after he sang 'I have nothing' and Blaine hasn't said anything about it.
He doesn't understand. Blaine goes through his phone, claims cheating, then storms off without solving the issue, the next day sings a song in front of the whole Glee Club, telling implying that Kurt is cheating on him, Kurt apologized repeatedly even serenades him,but Blaine still refuses to talk to him.
And Kurt has every right to be upset with Blaine. Especially about the song he chose and how he presented it. It was utterly humiliating. Not only did he dragged their relationship problems in front of all their friends, but also did said friends joint him singing the song. Did Kurt accidentally tumble into an alternative universe where the majority of the Glee Club members didn't cheat on at least one of their significant others? Besides he didn't cheat. It were maybe some flirting involved, but nothing more happened.
"Are you and male-Berry back together yet?"
The question startles him. Obviously he was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't even hear Puck entering the choir room.
"Huh?"
Unceremoniously Puck sits down beside him. "Breaking up with someone through song is totally something Rachel would do."
"We didn't break up! We just have some problems." In an afterthought Kurt decides to add. "And Blaine is not like Rachel."
Puck sends him an incredulous look. "They're both midgets, make weird faces while singing their numerous songs and even I can see that both their fashion senses suck majorly."
Kurt had a really bad week so far, but that makes him laugh. This is one of these things that are funny because they are true. He should probably be more freaked out of having a boyfriend that is way too similar to one of his best friends, but the humor is winning out.
"So what was the whole thing about? Did you cheat, or what? Personally I expected more from you!"
Kurt's not sure if the feeling rising inside of him is disappointment or anger. "I didn't cheat!" Probably anger, if the way he snaps at Puck is any indication.
"Sorry, dude! I wasn't judging or anything! I'm mostly the one the chicks are cheating with. But from my experience there have to be some other issues before any cheating happens."
Great know he feels bad for snapping at Puck. He's the only one who approached him, without taking Blaine's words before his performance for a fact. Not everyone said anything but the looks they've been sending him are enough.
Well, and Rachel talked enough for the whole club. Condemning his actions, while completely forgetting that her and Finn's relationship started with him cheating on Quinn and the way she tried to sleep with Puck after the whole Finn's-virginity-drama.
Puck is the first person that is not judging him and might actually be interested on Kurt's side of the story.
"Blaine's convinced I'm cheating on him with that guy I met at Between The Sheets. But we only texted. About music and New York and possibly it turned a little flirty, but seriously nothing else happened." Kurt knows he is rambling, but he can't stop once he started. "And now Blaine's not talking to me. I just wanted to feel wanted again. It was nice to know that someone notices you and because of that I might lose Blaine."
Finally Kurt looks up waiting for Puck's reaction. He's expecting anything from compassion to amusement. However the confusion that is clear on Puck's face is a little surprising. Puck who is known for his rash behavior and reactions is contemplating his next words.
"This is all about you texting another dude? Texting? Not sexting?", he asks slowly.
"Yes."
"And for Blaine that's cheating?"
"Yes."
"So he basically admitted that he was cheating on you with the Warbler!", Puck asks with a frown.
Thank god for Puck. He is the first person to see the double-standard in Blaine's accusation.
"No, he says that the thing with Sebastian was different because it didn't mean anything."
"And yours did, or what?"
"No!", he nearly shouts.
Kurt is sure that Puck is probably getting uncomfortable with his following elaboration, but it's the first time someone is listening to him, without judging looks or a condescending tone.
"I just liked getting some attention from a boy again. We kind of had some problems in the … well … the intimate part of our relationship." A little glance to side shows that Puck is not about to run off so Kurt continues. "He's been distant lately and then there is this boy who shows interest in me and the things I like. And he complimented me and made me feel desirable. I can't even remember the last time Blaine made me feel that way."
At the last part Puck's face lights up. "Well, I do! The Valentine's week he showered you with presents. You were so happy and were gushing about true love or some corny shit. I don't care for that kind of stuff, but that week he made you feel happy."
Oh hell. He hoped nobody would bring up Valentine's Week ever again. Just like him everybody assumed that the presents were from Blaine and once he knew the truth he didn't bother to correct them. Kurt decided not to tell anyone that it was Dave Karofsky of all people to make his Valentine's Day special. Especially because he was still in the closet at that time.
However Puck is here, listening to Kurt's silly boy problems and trying to help him by pointing out the one time Blaine was a good boyfriend. He kind of deserves to know that not even during the most romantic time of the year Blaine thought about him. There is the excuse of Blaine's injury that might have hindered him, but he did manage to practice a performance for that night.
"It wasn't Blaine!", Kurt admits sheepishly.
Just like that the confusion is back. "So who was it?"
"David."
"David? David who?" There is a big frown on Puck's face. "Wait a second. Karofsky?"
Kurt doesn't know why he's blushing while nodding.
"Seriously, dude? Karofsky went through all that trouble and you say that nobody notices you!"
"Well, yeah. But don't tell anyone and he was just confused. He doesn't really like me like that."
"Don't be stupid. He wasn't even out and spent a week wooing you. No boy does that when he's not sure. No matter straight or gay or whatever else there is."
To be fair after the Valentine's debacle Kurt tried not to think a lot about Dave's motives and feelings. It was way to confusing and Blaine was back and then the suicide attempt happened. Puck however might have a point. Dave seemed quite sure about his feelings. Not that it matters right now.
"Speaking of gifts," Puck reaches into his backpack. "This is for you!"
Surprised Kurt takes the bag Puck is handing him over. "What is it?"
"A gift bag!" Puck answers self-evident, which just earns him an eye-roll from Kurt.
"I can see that, but why are you giving it to me."
"It's my goodbye present for you. The other guys already got theirs. Since graduation is coming up and all."
Kurt wasn't expecting being included into any kind of goodbye ritual the boys came up with. He was always left out from any bonding time with the guys, but especially this year it became far more obvious. They kept including Blaine and didn't even ask Kurt if he wanted to play videogames or watch those violent action movies.
"Yes, Finn told me about it, but I didn't thought I would get anything."
Puck's grin falls a little. "Why not? Your my boy. But you ditched gym class, so I had to wait for the right time to hand it over."
Puck sometimes says such things claiming Kurt as his boy, which makes him feel warm. They are not very close, but Puck is a good friend. Sure, he has a special way of showing it, but that doesn't change the fact that Puck seems to care about him.
"And first I had to find my backpack. I didn't want to run around through school with the gift."
Looking at the gift back in his hands, Kurt has to giggle. "Why not? Pink certainly suits you!"
"Shut up!" Puck laughs and playfully shoves him. "My mum only had this terrible colors laying around. At least I didn't put my sister's Hello Kitty-stickers on it."
Still laughing Kurt takes the present out of the bag. Finn and Sam told him about the shot glasses and the guitar pick so he is very surprised to find that Puck is giving him a book.
"It's a gay and lesbian tour guide for New York," Puck explains. "I know Rachel is probably dragging you to all kind of musicals and theater and such boring stuff. But this way you can explore the city and find some other friends when she's busy trying to play wifey for Finn."
Kurt decides not to comment on Finn and Rachel's supposed future. As far as he's concerned Finn is probably going to change his future plans again. Only this year he had at least four things he wanted to do after school. He went from wanting to be in the army to being an actor. There is still more than a month until graduation, so Finn has plenty of time to change plans.
Far more interesting than the fact that Puck decided to give him a present is the type of present. Apparently Puck put more thought into Kurt's present than into the ones for his friends he has way more in common with.
"Why do I get this and the others got shot glasses and a used guitar pick?"
Embarrassed Puck scratches the back of his neck and admits sheepishly: "I kinda miscalculated my budget for the presents. The new gloves for Artie and your book were more expensive. And there wasn't enough for the other guys and I had to improvise. Don't tell them."
Kurt clutches the book to his chest. Puck could have bought him something cheaper, so that everyone got the same present, but he decided against it.
"Don't you like it?"
"Yes!" Because of his overwhelming feelings he completely forgot his manners. "Thank you so much."
"I'm glad you like it." Puck starts grinning. "It was either this or a sex toy."
"Noah!" Kurt shouts scandalized.
"But the guy at the sex shop was hitting on me. I had to leave empty-handed and went to the bookstore instead," he laughs.
"Thanks, Noah."
"No problem, Kurt!" Abruptly Puck stands up and drags Kurt with him. "Let's get out of here. You can't fix your relationship by sitting in the choir room looking sad."
A/N 2: Sorry for the abrupt ending. Sorry for the possible mistakes. Thoughts and opinions?
