Currently, it was a Monday the first day back from Christmas break. Pissed off and tired teenagers dragged themselves through the halls of McKinley, finally seeing what it was like in the morning for the first time since School broke off.
Kurt was leaning against Marley's locker, waiting for the bubbly brunette to arrive, with a book cradled in his arms. Reading books was always a passion for him. It was one of his many forms of escapism from the world and it was also a way to ensure nobody came up to him to talk. Kurt shuddered at the thought.
A delicate hand slowly brought the book down from his face. Marley stood there with a bright smile and open arms waiting for him to hug her. Kurt giggled quietly and took her small frame in his arms; "I've missed you sooooooooooooo much I just might cry with happiness right now" he whispered in her ear softly.
She smiled even brighter where her face was tucked away in between his neck and shoulder "I missed you too K" Marley whispered. They slowly pulled apart, both wearing matching fond expressions and heart warming smiles. Kurt gently kissed her forehead and clasped her hand in his before they made their way to English. "So, what did you do over the break?" Marley asked, looking up at him still smiling adorably.
Kurt couldn't resist but to kiss her nose, causing her to giggle and lean up and kiss him on the nose too (with a little help from Kurt who bent down knowing she couldn't fully reach.) "Well to be perfectly honest not much, I read about ten different books and that's about it." Marley rolled her eyes jokingly. "Honestly do you ever stop reading?" she asked looking up at Kurt with mock exasperation.
He smiled down at her and gave her a sideways hug whispering a serious "nope" into her ear, popping the p. Marley laughed lightly. "So Miss Marley Rose what did you do over the break?"
"Well... You know that guy Ryder from French class?" Kurt nodded "we kind of... went out on a date...and I really like him." she spat out all in one breath. He squealed (actually squealed) and grabbed her into a tight hug, making her squish her face into his chest.
"I'm so happy for you" Kurt squeaked. Marley wriggled out of his grasp and breathed in a big gulp of air. "God you almost smooshed the life out of me K." She panted still out of breath. He stepped back from her putting his hands up in mock surrender.
"I'm truly sorry. When I get excited I tend to lose control. Forgive me?" Kurt pouted at her and lifted his hand for her to take. Marley happily took it and they walked to their English class.
Marley was about to sit at the front of the class when Kurt spun her around and swiftly pushed her to the back with him. She shot him a questioning look to which he simply gave her a pleading expression. Marley nodded and kissed him on the cheek as she sat down taking her stuff out.
Kurt absolutely hated English. Not because he hated the subject, in fact it was one of his favourites, but it was the one where they had the most students in the class and Kurt had extreme anxiety around people. It didn't matter that these students have been in his class for years, he still didn't feel comfortable around them. No matter how hard he tries, his heart still races, his hands start shaking and he can't look up from the desk.
Slowly the mob of teenagers shuffled into the classroom chatting with their friends loudly. Marley looked over to where Kurt was sitting next to her and saw how his entire body tensed and how his hands began to shake. His eyes were glued firmly on the desk.
One huge jock's laugh boomed out and Kurt shook even more violently. Nobody would notice unless they cared enough to look closely and Marley cared so much for the boy next to her.
Discretely, she reached out and gently uncurled Kurt's shaking fingers and took his hands in hers, keeping a secure hold on him hoping it would calm him a bit. She pleaded in her head for the teacher to hurry up and distract him from the other students.
Once everyone had sat down, the English teacher burst through the door with a bright smile. "Good morning my fellow students! Welcome back to school!" Mr Collins sang happily. Everyone around them groaned some adding comments like "whatever" or "fuck off" and one random guy mumbled "who the hell even is this guy?"
However Mr Collins just smiled and continued getting out items from his desk for the lesson. Most teachers soon learn to ignore the student's responses as soon as they get to McKinley.
He was a handsome enthusiastic man. His hair was a dark brown, coiffed to perfection, with subtle golden streaks highlighting it- almost exactly like Kurt's. His bright, shining blue eyes where protected by a pair of square, black glasses perched upon his nose. The man's outfits always consisted of a white shirt , black tie and black dress pants that were so well tailored they almost looked like skinny jeans, paired with shining black formal shoes.
"So-"before he could carry on a boy's head peaked through the door. "Um... Sorry to interrupt and sorry for being late. I'm new here." Mr Collins smiled even brighter and opened the door fully for the new boy. Kurt slowly looked up from his desk to see the boy at the front.
Wow Kurt thought taking in the boy's muscular figure. A tight white shirt covered his chest (you could practically see his six pack) and black skinny jeans were plastered onto his legs completed with a pair of black converses.
"Oh don't worry about it, what's your name?" Mr Collins questioned. "Blaine. Blaine Anderson" the handsome boy... Blaine responded. The teacher walked over to his desk and flicked through the register looking for his name.
"Aha! Got you Blaine. Ok just sit where ever you want for now I will move everyone about next lesson anyway." Blaine nodded and sat down in a chair in the middle of the classroom.
"Ok. Umm... What was I going to say...? Oh yes! So you guys will all be doing assignments this year on your favourite books and movies etc. I know it sounds kind of random but I want you to be able to analyse them and give me a report on your interpretation of them!" Again, everyone groaned.
"Yes Yes I know, you actually have to do work. But look around you, you're in a school. Also, I will be grading these reports and you will do either two books or two films each or a book and a film- I do not care as long as you give me two separate reports!" Mr Collins continued as he went to grab some sheets to hand out for everyone with all the main points and rules on.
Everyone started talking whilst he gave out the sheets. Marley shifted in her chair so she was facing Kurt who seemed to have calmed down although he still held her hand. "So mister, what are you going to report on?" She questioned with a smile. Kurt smiled back.
"Mmmm I don't really know. I have tones of books I love so I'm not sure. What about you?" Marley reached out her other hand to fiddle with the hair at the back of his neck while she answered.
"I don't really know either. We can think about it later."
Kurt hummed in agreement as he took the hand that was messing with his hair and started playing with her fingers out of boredom. Marley simply watched quietly letting him. When Mr Collins reached their desk he smiled softly at Kurt and Marley's affection towards each other. "It's nice to see you two back" they both looked up.
Marley smiled brightly and Kurt ducked his head shyly, pulling the sleeves over his hands. Marley grabbed his hands, pulled his sleeves up again, and then entwined their fingers together. "I know you will easily get A's in your assignment Kurt. Don't even worry about it."
"Thank you sir." He whispered eyes still downcast. It was really hard for Kurt to keep eye contact with people so he tried to avoid it at all costs. Mr Collins just smiled fondly at the shy boy and passed them both a sheet then walked on. Kurt let out a breath, then groaned, and rested his head onto Marley's shoulder- hiding his face.
He hated being so shy but he couldn't help it. She kissed his hair and rested her cheek on top of his head. "He's right you know Kurt. You have such a beautiful talent with writing." He didn't respond, just hid his face further in her shoulder.
Mr Collins began talking again, answering any questions the students had, so Kurt sat up and released his hands from Marley's. Soon enough, the bell rang so they slowly packed their bags to leave. After a few lessons it was finally lunch and Marley and Kurt sat together on a bench outside since it was a beautiful day.
Kurt watched as the muted winter sun dappled through the school's trees onto the ground where the grass softly swayed against the cool wind from side to side.
"Have you seen Ryder yet?" he asked quietly, trying not to disturb the nice peace. Marley swallowed a pineapple from her fruit salad then said "Yup. He hugged me and asked me how I was-"
"What a true gentlemen." Kurt cut in with an impressed look. "I thought so too." She added. "Then before I left to come here, he asked me whether I wanted to go out to dinner with him, to which I said yes." Marley concluded with a twinkle in her eye.
"He makes you happy." He said. It wasn't a question it was a statement. "He really does" she responded letting a content sigh escape her lips.
"Well then I am happy." He added finally, quickly steeling a strawberry from her fruit salad and popping it into his mouth with a cheeky smile.
"Hey! If I didn't think you were the bestest friend ever you would be so dead by now!" He swallowed and smirked. Then, with lightening speed, he took the whole salad and got up from the bench stretching it above his head.
"Kurt" Marley whined making grabby hands, "give it back to me you meany!" Slowly, he began taking steps backwards. "What if I don't?" he countered, stealing another strawberry and eating it. Marley sat there trying to think of a good consequence before it hit her.
"I'll tell everyone you secretly think Chris Hemsworth has, and I quote, "the sexiest body on the freaking planet" she said trying to hide her condescending smirk since she knew she had him. Kurt stopped dead in his tracks. "You wouldn't." He whispered.
Marley rose from the bench and walked up to him until she was a mere centimetre from Kurt's face. "Oh but I would" she whispered into his ear.
Instantly, Kurt placed the fruit salad into her open palms stepping back and crossing his arms against his chest with a pout. Marley ate a piece of pineapple and sat back down but Kurt stayed standing there. "I knew I shouldn't have brought you to see Thor 2 with me." He huffed. Marley smiled innocently back at him. "It's not my fault you have no filter in his shirtless scenes mister." Kurt whispered something unintelligible under his breath and went to sit down next to her.
He tried to steal another piece of fruit but she stabbed his hand with her plastic fork before he could. Eventually, he allowed her to eat peacefully whilst he lay down and placed his head on her lap to look up at the sky. Once Marley finished her salad, she threw it into the bin closest from where she was sitting and started threading her fingers through his hair.
It was times like these Kurt cherished. It made him feel like he was normal. That he wasn't going to go home to a care-home and that he wasn't scared of them finding him. Or more importantly, that he wasn't scared of him finding him.