I don't own Glee. Song used is Winner Takes It All by ABBA. Set during senior year and Dave has joined Glee club but is not out yet.

"Something you could never have," were the words Mr. Schue said as he walked into Glee Club that day. Dave's eyes immediately went straight to Kurt beside him, but he looked away again before anyone could see.

"That's our assignment for this week?" asked Rachel. "What about Broadway or another tribute. I can't think of anything that I could never have."

"I'm sure you'll think of something," Mr. Schue said calmly.

"Sorry, Mr. Schue, but I kinda agree with Rachel," Finn chimed in.

"Surprise, surprise," Kurt mumbled to Dave, making the football player chuckle.

"Won't this assignment just make us all sad?" Finn finished.

"That's the point," Schuester said, causing his students to look at him in disbelief. "Sometimes, music is the best healer. You need to learn that. Face the things that can potentially make you sad before it hits you like a ton of bricks."

He dismissed the class early, and told them to use their extra time to look for a song. Dave walked out of the choir room, heading for the library.

"Hey David, wait up!"

Dave, recognizing the voice, stopped immediately and turned to face Kurt, who was slowing as he reached Dave.

"Where are you going?" Kurt asked.

"Library to look up a song. Wanna come?"

"Thought you'd never ask," Kurt said with a smile.

I never thought I'd see that smile directed at me, thought Dave. God, he is beautiful.

The pair of friends sat down in a secluded corner of the library.

"So, what are you thinking of singing about?" Dave asked.

"I dunno! I've never thought about it before," Kurt said, seemingly content that he has everything he wants.

Lucky him, Dave thought sadly.

"What about you?" Kurt asked him, shaking him from his thoughts.

Dave thought about lying. He thought about telling Kurt that he didn't really know either. But something compelled him to tell the smaller boy the truth.

"You," he responded simply.

After a moment of silence, Dave looked at Kurt. Kurt was looking back at him with wide eyes, and the content smile was gone.

"Dave…"

"It's okay, Kurt. You love Blaine-"

"I do!"

"-And I accept that. I have to. You don't know how much being your friend has meant to me, but that doesn't mean I can't want more."

"I'm sorry, but-"

"I won't interfere with you and Blaine. I'm happy if you're happy. But I'm gonna sing about this. About you. I'm going to sing to you."

"Are you sure you want to come out like that? Do you really want to sing a song to me about- about loving me, when you know that I'll have to reject you right there?" Kurt asked, looking as though he'd be ready to break if Dave broke.

"Can you be there for me? As my friend? Can you be there when it starts to really hurt?" Dave looked into Kurt's eyes, and he watched a single tear fall from the countertenor's eye. Kurt just nodded.

The day the assignment was due, Dave was sitting in his usual seat next to Kurt, his leg jiggling nervously. Kurt was looking down at his lap with a frown on his face.

Finn had just finished his song and everyone clapped politely for him.

"Nice job, Finn! Next up is…. David!" Mr. Schue announced.

At the sound of his name, both Dave and Kurt looked up. Kurt, however, was the one who looked panicked for a split second.

Dave took his spot at the center of the room and singled for the music to start, and Brad began to play.

I don't wanna talk
About the things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history
I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play

Dave locked eyes with Kurt, who was looking at him with a mix of sadness, awe, and heartbreak.

The winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That's his destiny

The winner, of course, was Blaine. Dave wished he could be the one that would make Kurt happiest.

The gods may throw a dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear

Dave reached out to Kurt as his voice broke slightly. Shit, he was gonna cry.

The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain.

Why should he complain? He was able to get Kurt's forgiveness and friendship. It was more than he had ever hoped for.

But tell me does he kiss
Like I used to kiss you?

Dave heard the tears in his voice before he felt them on his face.

Does it feel the same
When he calls your name?

Oh God, Kurt was crying now too. Both of them only had eyes for each other.

Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say
Rules must be obeyed

The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all

I don't wanna talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all…

He ended the song with a sob before leaving the room. He sunk down to the ground in the hallway beneath Kurt's locker and cried. Kurt was at his side within a minute.

Kurt flung his arms around Dave's neck as he cried too.

"I'm so sorry!" Kurt sobbed.

Dave wrapped his arms around Kurt and buried his face in his neck.

"It's okay. I love you. This is all I need," Dave assured him.