Family Ties

Fandom: Glee

Rating: 15+/T

Genre: Family-Humor-Romance (AU)

Pairing and Characters: Puck/Kurt, Finn/Kurt, some other pairings mentioned, members of Glee

Disclaimer: everything in Glee is not mine ever.

Warning: slash... well, not so slashy but slash anyway (innocent slash?), AU (pretty much since I don't actually watch the show... but I did research for the characters and the plot), so sorry of there is OOC-ness as well, spoilers throughout the season 1 (maybe).

Summary: Single parent. Potential life-partners. Mr. Hummel and Mrs. Puckerman! But the most outrageous thing is; how can they expect Kurt and Puck to endure living together! And under the same roof for Gucci's sake!

A/N: Really, now... I lost my mind for thinking I can make this. I don't even watch the show, but damn if I can resist. Kurt Hummel is freaking AMAZING XDDD. One look and God, I am in LOVE! He's the synonym of perfection! Okay, I plan out to watch the show though... some other time... (if i getmy hands on the DVD anyway) Well, please enjoy this silly little piece. Happy reading!

Chapter 1: Surprising Revelation

"I'm getting married."

"What?"

Kurt almost dropped his glass of grape juice when he heard what his dad, Burt Hummel, said; his bluish green eyes widening and his jaw hanging unceremoniously, looking completely flabbergasted. So not cool.

Burt cleared his throat for a moment before straightening his body, and then looked at his son's face carefully. "Uh...," the older man tried to come up with a better term, but he couldn't find any, so he attempted to explain it instead. "You see... it's been ten years since your mom... you know, so I think this is the right time to move on...."

"I know that," Kurt cut, almost sharply. Burt winced. "Heck, I've been trying all this time. What I don't get is: what's with the sudden decision?" the teen looked at his father with narrowed eyes, throwing a curious gaze.

"Umm..., it's not exactly 'sudden' actually...," By now Burt was sweating profoundly, looking completely uncomfortable under his son's scrutinizing gaze.

Kurt raised his eyebrows at the revelation. "Not sudden?" he repeated with more of a surprised look rather than a curious one, indicating that he wanted his dad to explain what was the meaning of that phrase.

"Well...," Burt hesitated for a bit before he set his sure gaze. "I've been seeing someone for almost a year now, Kurt," he finally said it.

There was a brief silence between the two Hummels before "Oh."

Kurt thought he almost choked on the drink as he resumed drinking his juice after that, trying to maintain his expression despite the shock.

"Define 'Oh'," Burt said, slightly worried seeing the almost lack of response from his son. He was sure his kid would freak out at the idea, and had prepared some scenarios for that.

"It means 'oh, I see,' Dad," Kurt mumbled after putting his glass down on the dining table. "I should have figured it out after mom's death anniversary last year," the teen continued slowly, suddenly feeling more interested to stare at the mahogany table than his dad.

"You OK with that?" Burt asked tentatively after several seconds.

"I guess," Kurt made an attempt to smile small before he looked at his father's eyes gently. "I think it's time for you to be happy again, Dad."

Burt would have hugged and kissed his son (on his forehead) right then and there if they hadn't been separated by the table. He was extremely touched by Kurt's line and feeling. He knew it would be hard on his son, for he always be closer to and love his mother very much. Heck, even Burt had been hesitating all this time, not actually wanting to move on, but life was just like that.

Now, don't get Burt wrong. He was still pretty much in love with his late wife. Yes, he loved her very much, but she was no longer in the position to receive the passion he had for her. She couldn't even if she and Burt wanted to. She was no longer in this world. It wasn't that simple, but Burt just... well, he found somebody new to give that overwhelming feeling. Oh, he would always love Kurt's mom, ever. But, he wanted to memorize their happy days and wanted to experience the same happiness again. He had done mourning for her loss. Ten years were an enough long time, and if she were still around, she would have smacked him hard for mourning too long.

"Do you think Grace would want the same?" Burt asked with a longing look and smile.

Kurt smiled more widely at that. "I bet she would. Mom always wants you to be happy, Dad," he said with approval.

"Yes, and she also wants you to be happy, Kurt," Burt said with gentle smile. "So if you ever feel uncomfortable, even for the slightest, you tell me, okay?"

"Of course. I am the type of person who will speak out loud what he thinks," Kurt grinned in a good nature way.

Burt laughed silly at the over confident remark by his only son.

"So... who is the lucky woman?" Kurt asked teasingly and Burt almost blushed, almost.

"I actually want to surprise you, but it's better to know first before you actually meet her, you know... to build a nice impression," Burt said with an almost excited voice and Kurt had to giggle at that. His dad was acting like a teenager in love again. Well, the 'in love' part was true though.

"Okay... as long as she loves shopping and designer clothes, we'll definitely be the best buddy on the surface of earth," Kurt laughed and shook his head at the image of him and a middle-aged woman shopping expensive clothes together.

"I bet you'd say that," Burt rolled his eyes before he smiled again. "She is a very good and strong woman... and an amazing mother too."

"She has kids?" Kurt's eyes sparkled at the mention of possible brothers or sisters.

"Yes, a son and a daughter," Burt chuckled seeing the excitement in Kurt's eyes.

"Wow, then I will get both at the same time, a brother and a sister! Sweet!" Kurt grinned at that.

"Yeah, I haven't met her children yet, though. We're taking our relationship very slowly after all, not wanting to freak our kids," Burt sighed, almost dreamily if Kurt squinted hard enough.

"Oh... she must be something," Kurt smirked again at his father's expression and Burt had a hard time not to blush.

"Okay, stop. Enough with the teasing, please," Burt said, slightly embarrassed, and Kurt chuckled at his dad's funny look.

"So..., does this lovely lady have a name?" Kurt asked again for the identity of his soon to be new mother.

"Before that... I'd like you to meet her in person, Kurt. Why don't we have dinner together at Sunday? She will also come with her kids," Burt said with a slight wink.

"Playing mysterious? Not gonna happen, Dad. I'm going to find out about her before the fated dinner!" Kurt exclaimed in spirit.

"Playing detective?" Burt stood and shook his head at his son's antiques as he cleaned up the table and went to the kitchen to put the dirty tableware to the sink.

"And completed with the best fitting outfit, of course!" Kurt grinned cheekily.

"You only find excuse to buy more clothes, Kurt!" Burt half shouted and half laughed at his son from the kitchen when Kurt began to sing his happiness for being able to find more reasons to buy new clothes.

Luckily Armani had just released some new models of clothes, and one of them was designed based on the inspiration of espionage.

Kurt drove to school more cheerily than usual. He had a great sleep last night, a comfortable morning routine to beautify himself and delicious non-fattening breakfast. His car was tuned up and he looked more and more elegant with all the accessories he put on his branded gorgeous clothes.

Kurt parked his car in the parking lot and tidied his hair while looking at the front mirror to make sure he was okay. Perfect.

Kurt got off his car and hummed happily as he walked easily to the front gate of his school, William McKinley High School. He couldn't be happier this morning, he thought. Well, at least before he spotted the jocks of football team near the school building entrance.

Kurt groaned for forgetting about them. He was wrong. He would definitely be much-much happier if he didn't have to run into them. He sighed slightly in defeat as they spotted him and began to smirk.

They're so totally in love with me—Kurt thought while rolling his eyes.

"Hey, Fag Hummel!" One of the jocks called Kurt and of course, as much as Kurt wanted to ignore him, he couldn't let him get away with that insult. Moreover, the other jocks began to laugh at the name-calling.

"How many times do I have to tell you bunch of idiots that my heavenly name is Kurt Hummel, for Gucci sake!" Kurt almost screeched with his biting high voice, appearing to be intimidating. Well, as intimidating as Kurt could be. "Or all of you are just too dumb to read the right letters." He added with more venom from his knife tongue.

One of the jocks, none other than his mortal enemy, Noah Puckerman, smirked more widely and more evilly when he heard the sniping reply from the much smaller boy. Kurt glared at the bigger and bulkier boy for several seconds before the Mohawk haired boy approached him and patted his shoulder. "Time for dumpster diving, fag," he said, almost whispering and somehow it sent a nasty chill to Kurt's body.

Kurt couldn't get away with it. Oh, he wouldn't get away. Not from this sadistic bunch of useless assholes. He was far better than them and running away wasn't in his dictionary.

"I swear all of you will work under me in the future!" Kurt yelled in annoyance as he was dragged to the dumpster on the sideway of the school building by them. "At least spare my fabulous jacket!" Kurt continued yelling as he was lifted by Puck.

The jock stopped and lowered him down again and nudged his best friend, Finn Hudson, to get the jacket off of Kurt. Finn sighed slightly and half-heartedly reached Kurt.

"Thanks, but no. I'll undress myself," Kurt hissed slightly, slapping Finn's hand away as he took off the jacket by himself. "Here," he offered the fabric and Finn took it. "Now, let's get this done," he prepared himself and once again Puck put his hands on Kurt's slender waist. It would look slightly erotic if it wasn't for the stupid dumpster he would be tossed into.

Kurt braced himself as he landed on piles of stinking glob that he suspected consisting of disgusting materials that would cost him a lot of money to get rid of the scent and the stain from his clothes. Then the dumpster lid was closed.

Kurt sighed in exasperation inside the smelly enclosed space. This was stupid and ridiculous. How come those jocks could come earlier than him anyway? Did they have nothing more important to do in their life aside tossing Kurt into the dumpster?

"Yah, at least Finn doesn't look like enjoying the parade," Kurt smiled small at that. The jock was slightly different from the others. He was rather cute too. Must have been hard for Finn to follow the other idiotic jocks, especially if his best friend was a guy like that asshole womanizer Noah Puckerman. "I wonder if he will join Glee Club soon enough."

Kurt had a feeling that Finn couldn't be himself around those jocks. If Finn was given a chance to join Glee, he might go and try it. The cute blond boy chuckled slightly at the thought. He was looking forward to be a closer friend to Finn.

Twenty or thirty minutes later, the lid was opened again and Finn peered into it. "Hey, it's safe to get out now," he said slowly with almost guilty expression.

"That's about time," Kurt sighed and stood slowly. "Damn it, they owe me a lot of money for this and I swear they will pay me back someday," he huffed as he jumped out of the dumpster.

Finn eyed Kurt slightly as the slender smaller boy tried to get rid of some rubbishes from his clothes and tight jeans. "You should just report it to disciplinary committee or teacher," Finn said as he offered his Jacket back.

"And give them more reasons to bully me? Not gonna happen," Kurt sniped while folding his jacket carefully, not wanting to contaminate the clean fabric with his dirty clothes.

"Oh," Finn nodded, getting the picture, and they were silent for a moment.

"And why are you helping me, Hudson?" the bluish green eyes then turned to Finn curiously, breaking the brief silence.

"I am not. I didn't do anything," Finn defended slightly.

"That's the point. In my eyes you look extremely uncomfortable with all this bullying," Kurt stated as he walked away.

"Hey, Hummel," Finn followed him slightly.

"Don't follow me or they will call you a fag too," Kurt said with a smirk as Finn made a lost look like a kicked puppy. He was indeed cute.

"But you aren't, are you?" Finn asked from behind, still following Kurt as the soprano walked to his locker to get spare clothes in hurry, not wanting to be late for the first period even though he knew he would definitely be late with all the cleaning he had to do before joining class.

It had always been like that every morning since Kurt officially joined Glee. The jocks had decided that Glee Club was for outcasts, and looking at how fashionable, beautiful, cute and girly Kurt was, and the fact that he sang and danced, they assumed that he was gay, thus began to bully him for wanting to be himself. He had learned to bring spare clothes after a week of dumpster diving, and now he considered buying a fashionable trench-coat or something, so he could protect his clothes from the unsanitary dumpster.

"I don't know..., what do you think?" Kurt winked at Finn and the boy was stunned for a second. He snickered at the jock's priceless confused look after that with his clear girly crystal voice and for a second, Kurt could have sworn he saw Finn's blush.

No way. Wishful thinking.

Kurt shook his head as he headed to the bathroom to change his clothes.

"You sure you don't need help?"

Kurt paused in the middle of undressing himself as he heard Finn's voice outside the toilet stall.

"Hudson, what the hell? Are you stalking me?" Kurt asked almost accusingly while smirking to himself as he heard the sputtering sound outside the stall.

"W-what! NO! Why would I want to stalk you all of people!" Finn tried to save his dignity apparently, and Kurt had to laugh at that. "Kurt?" Finn's confusion was thick in his voice and Kurt almost felt bad for teasing him. He was just such a naive clueless loveable idiot.

Shit. That definitely didn't come out right. It was almost like Kurt had a thing for Finn. Nah, no way in million years. Even though Kurt was flamboyant, cute, and looked girly, he was still a guy, and he didn't have a thing for another guy, especially not for an inferior jock.

...

...

Okay, well, maybe Kurt had a little thing for guys. But only a little, and not for every guy. He always admired great guys with great body; hot and sexy body especially, like guys from football team. That was because he envied everyone with a body like that, always wanted to have one himself. Of course Kurt tried to get a body like that... once. Well, just not his luck that he liked dancing and singing. Too many muscles didn't go well with dancing after all. And honestly, the beautiful boy was perfectly super with his feature right now. His cute face and his lean, slender body got along great in proportion for his need to be flexible. He took care of them very well after all. All struggle with the body-language, the healthy diet, those lotions and skin-cares were paid off by the outstanding result. Don't forget his smooth soft hair and fabulous clothes. He looked just like a prince from dream land. Thank you very much.

"I am joking, Hudson. Don't take it so seriously," Kurt giggled now with a teasing tone.

"Oh, yeah. Of course you are," Finn replied with a sigh from the door. "So... need a help?"

"Well, if you insist. You can start with my dirty clothes, Hudson." Kurt then took off his clothes completely and opened the door stall very slightly to hand over the fabric to Finn. He didn't bother to close the door again. They were males anyway. Who wanted to peep on him?

"Okay," Finn took the offered clothes and started to run the tap, trying to clean some stains.

Kurt stared at Finn curiously from behind as he was putting on his spare clothes. "Why are you being so nice to me, Hudson?" he finally asked after tucking his shirt in, and now he was standing beside Finn, in front of a mirror to check his appearance and hair. Just perfect like always. He nodded at in approval.

"Just trying to make sure you're okay," Finn grunted as his concentration was focused on the clothes. "And please forgive Puck. He didn't mean anything he said. He wasn't thinking," he added slowly, uncertainty in his eyes as he spoke the last part.

"Yeah, right," Kurt rolled his eyes at that, not buying it even at the slightest.

"I am serious. Puck is actually a good person," Finn said, not giving up. "He only did what he did because there was no other choice." He stopped for a moment to look at Kurt on his face, probably trying to convince Kurt by looking directly to his eyes.

Kurt sighed at that. "I don't understand your blind faith in him," the soprano said slowly defeated. "People always have other choices. And that is his choice, Finn. By the way, is it okay to call you Finn?"

Finn smiled at the diversion and Kurt was 100 percent sure that the jock didn't realize he was intentionally diverted from the subject. "Sure. Can I call you Kurt too?" Finn asked back.

"Oh, please do. I am getting sick of everyone calling me Fag Hummel or just simply mocking Hummel," Kurt muttered the last part in grimacing look.

Finn chuckled at that. And he was really handsome and attractive when he was smiling. Kurt really had to stop this or he would really become gay. Okay, that was totally- like totally scary.

"So... I was wondering," Finn suddenly began while scrubbing some stain on the shirt, "What is it like in Glee?"

"It's great and totally awesome to the core," Kurt chirped happily at that. It was almost like a 'BINGO!' scream, though. Just like he thought, Finn was interested in joining Glee after all.

"Oh, what are you doing in Glee anyway?" Finn asked more questions, face looking absolutely interested.

"We sing, we dance, and we honestly show our feeling there. No prejudice, no social standard, just... be yourself," Kurt made a fond of look almost dreamily. Really, Glee was everything he could ask for. He really started to love Mr. William Schuester for reviving the club. He could kiss the Spanish Language teacher now (even if he was a pain in the ass sometimes) if he was allowed to, or if Mr. Schue wouldn't freak out after that. Kurt giggled at the mental image. That was really-really naughty and inappropriate thinking about his teacher.

God, forgive him for being so blunt and insolent to his teacher, an older man, nevertheless.

"Sounds fun," Finn looked almost solemn as he said it.

Kurt stared at Finn for a moment before he decided to shoot a chance. "Don't you wanna try?"

Finn looked up from the clothes at Kurt in widened eyes. "W-what?" he asked with a face like a deer caught in the light.

"You're interested aren't you? In Glee," Kurt fished with a knowing smirk.

There was a moment of hesitation before Finn denied it. "No." Even if he said that tightly, he looked unsure.

Kurt was silent again for a few seconds before "You know what? I am kind of late for the first period, so I am gonna go," he said as he walked to the door.

"What about your clothes?"

Kurt could hear Finn's voice, asking in surprised tone, probably wondering why Kurt was okay leaving his fancy clothes to him. "Just give it back to me at Glee later. Thanks for helping, Finn," Kurt waved without looking back as he got out, and then hurriedly ran to his class.

Well, if Finn wasn't sure enough, why not giving him a chance to witness the glory of Glee by himself? He would understand and made up his mind to join after he knew what he could do to be himself in Glee. And thus maybe, just maybe, Kurt and Finn could be better friends.

End of Chapter 1

Tbc...

A/N: Well, I think it's a good start. I haven't decided yet if Kurt will end up with Finn or Puck, but I list them anyway... as possible pairings. Like you see, it's an AU. There might be some inconsistencies with the time-line or characterization, and Kurt hasn't realized yet that he is gay in this chapter. Maybe at next chapter or the next after the next.

Oh, and and for a side note, I have done many researches from wiki and other webs, but I just can't find Kurt's mom's official name, so I made up one. If there is any of your readers have clue of Kurt's mom's real name, please do and tell me before I embarrassed myself further with the ridiculous names. Anyway, I hope you enjoy reading it. Feed back is always wanted and welcomed ^__^