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A/N 1: This story picks up after the Valentine's episode, but is completely AU after that. No suicide, no Blaine – sorry, 100% Kurtofsky. This is written jointly by Kurtofsky4eva and Melissa. Maier. 902; beta provided by Gayforkurt. We don't own Glee or the characters; we just like to borrow them for our imagination. We hope you'll enjoy it…

Chapter 1 – The Day After Valentine's Day

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Dave Karofsky's POV:

Why's my phone going off now? Azimio doesn't usually text me in class, if he's even still speaking to me. Let's see…

Huh, a text from Kurt? Shit, I wonder what's going on now. After the almost pitying way Kurt had spoken to me last night when I gave him the note with my declaration of love, this is the last thing I was expecting. I slide my finger over the text icon and I can feel a huge smile crawl across my face. I drop my hand below the desk so no one else will see what I'm doing.

From Kurt: Good morning, David. I hope I'm not waking up such a handsome gorilla this morning :) Text me, I have much to tell you...

xo Kurt
Feb 15 9:33 AM

What the_? Fancy – no, Kurt – wants me to text him? I look up to see if anyone is watching and then tap out a quick reply, my hand a little shaky from sudden nerves.

Fancy?! What's going on, everything okay?
xo - Dave
Feb 15 9:38 AM

Within minutes a reply was pinging back and my heart thudded as I wondered what could be coming.

From Kurt: xo huh? I thought I was the only one who signed that way – very nice surprise.
On to the good news: I am officially hobbit-free! Although one day I hope he and I can be friends, I sadly realized he's not the one for me.
xo Kurt
Feb 15 9:43 AM

Wait – what? Kurt dumped Blaine? My heart gave a tiny lurch, if that was possible, and I stared at the phone as if I could actually see Kurt's beautiful face on the tiny screen. I hadn't meant to send the hugs and kisses icon, it just happened. But hey, it wasn't as if I hadn't just made a fool of myself the night before, declaring my love for Kurt at a restaurant while wearing a god-damn gorilla suit! I can't really feel any shame now; it's too late for that.

Damn, Fancy had finally dropped the over-gelled, bowtie-wearing clown he'd met at that snooty all-boys school! My head feels a little woozy because that's the best damn thing I've heard in a long time. I just barely restrain myself from whooping and giving a ridiculous fist pump in the air. I'm sure my grumpy math teacher wouldn't be too happy with that kind of behavior. I settle down a bit, though, even if I can still feel a smile lingering on my face. I don't waste any time replying.

You started it first, Fancy.
So, you're a few pounds lighter. Glad to know. :D
How does it feel to be hobbit-free?
xx - Dave
Feb 15 9:45 AM

Kurt replies almost immediately and I can feel myself flush a bit at the thought that he's taking time out of whatever class he's in over at McKinley. I kinda feel a little bad still that I'm here and he's all the way across town. It would have been so cool to be able to look up in the hallways and see him passing, that sexy Kurt strut doing all sorts of things to my heart rate… and areas farther south. In fact, if I hadn't been such a dick about my hidden feelings and resorted to bullying him, we could have been doing a lot more than texting now!

From Kurt: Oh, really... well I always finish what I start. :p
It feels kinda liberating, actually. There hasn't been that spark in a long time – if you know what I mean.
I thought a lot about what you said last night... did you mean it?
BTW, Tana says hi, as she's breathing down my neck right now...
xox Kurt
Feb 15 9:48 AM

I snort quietly; Santana Lopez was the reason that I'm even able to text Kurt like this now. If she hadn't approached me and practically blackmailed me into being beards for each other, Kurt wouldn't have returned to McKinley. Kurt felt safe enough from me to the point where, as part of an anti-bullying group, I would walk him to classes. Still, I ended up at this school, far from him, and I've only seen him a few times since then, most recently last night at that Valentine's Day event at Breadstix.

I quickly type out a reply, flicking a look every now and then to the front of the class and then to the sides, hoping that I was being sneaky enough. Some of the guys here are pretty rough, but nowhere as bad as Azimio and I had been back at McKinley.

I meant every word, Fancy. And sparks and hobbits don't go well together – too much gel. ;D
Say 'hi' to Satan for me - best beard ever...
and you should watch where you point that P, Fancy.
xox - Dave
Feb 15 9:52 AM

My heart thuds because yes, I meant what I said, except maybe I would have sounded more definite about it. Who declares their love saying "I think…" in a Valentine's Day card? I shake my head at myself but I'm pretty stoked that Kurt seems to have had a change of heart. I would never in a million years think that it had anything to do with me but apparently that's just what happened.

I feel like my heart is going to beat out of my chest and I wish that I was anywhere but in class right now. Maybe I can ask to be excused; I'm sure I look flushed so maybe the teacher will buy it if I say I don't feel well? Hmmm, it's worth a try.

As I'm walking out of class, trying to look pathetic after getting Mr. Booth's permission to go to the Nurse, I hear the ping of Kurt's incoming text. I stop just outside of the classroom door to look at it.

From Kurt: Every word? I think I might need to hear them again... and again... and again :p

And what do sparks go well with? :)
XXOO Kurt
PS: 'Satan'? Very clever and fitting...
Feb 15 9:55 AM

I suppress a laugh at that and then move away quickly from the door in case Mr. Booth had heard me. I fire back a response as I head to one of the courtyards that dotted the school's grounds. No one was there, of course, so I know I'd be safe until lunchtime.

Wasn't a Boy Scout but I know about rubbing... and sparks.
*o* - Dave
Feb 15 9:57 AM

Shit! I don't know what got into me to write that! Kurt can be a bit snippy but, in a way, it's his fault for being so flirty. I feel myself cringe as I wait for his response, which wasn't long in coming.

From Kurt: I think we may need to explore this spark fetish you have :)
Any others I should know about? :p
xox Kurt
Feb 10:00 AM

I sigh and then grin, knowing I must look ridiculous. There's that tongue icon again. He's got to have an idea what he's doing to me. He's basically giving me permission to up the stakes here and I'm not going to ignore it. Still, I don't want to overstep any boundaries he might have.

Damn, Fancy, that just got away from me... but yeah, I'd love to explore everything with you.

What do you have in mind?
xox Dave
Feb 15 10:05 AM

I wait, staring at my phone, once again wishing this was face-to-face. Well, maybe not because I'm sure there's still some red in my face. I've never felt like this about anybody before; those Cheerios that I've tried to hook up with don't count. I've never done the whole girlfriend thing and, of course, Santana was a whole different deal. The ping makes me jerk as my attention centers back on the phone.

From Kurt: Sorry David that was my lame attempt at flirting... as you can see I am not very good at it.
Now I'm feeling pretty awkward so... moving on, what do you have planned for today?
xo Kurt
Feb 15 10:09 AM

My heart seems to be on a roller coaster of emotions because now I feel a flood of affection roll through me, picturing a rueful expression on his face as he typed that last message. I don't think his flirting is awkward at all; it's more than I am capable of, definitely, so I hurry to reassure him.

That didn't seem lame but what do I know... I heard about your coffee addiction. ;)
So – Starbucks – around 4?
xo Dave
Feb 15 10:13 AM

I bite my lip as I wait; I'm not really anxious but everything about Kurt makes me feel a little on edge. I remember how when I used to shoulder check him I would feel this little thrill because my body had touched his. I didn't think whether what I'd done had hurt him because we jocks do it all the time to each other. If I had stopped to think about it, though, the very thing I liked about him – his slender, deceptively delicate body – should have made me realize I could have been hurting him.

The phone goes off again and once more I hold my breath as I read his reply.

From Kurt: Really? Are you ready to be seen with me? I don't want to rush you... But I would love to spend time with you.

xo Kurt
Feb 15 10:19 AM

His question does make me pause because, as much as I want him and everything about him, I never thought about what being seen in public with him would mean. I chose Starbucks because I was never a big fan of The Lima Bean or Breadstix and I really didn't want to run into the usual McKinley crowd. Still, I pause before I reply because I don't want him to think I'm scared or anything. Well, maybe I am a little, but he doesn't have to know that.

Well, not the Bean... too many eyes on us there.
So, it's a date? *fingers crossed*
xoxo Dave
Feb 15 10:22 AM

I wait, almost holding my breath again I'm so excited! I'm going on a date with Kurt Hummel and I'm sure I would have been asked back for my jock card if any of the guys could see me grinning like a fool at my phone.

From Kurt: No need for crossed fingers, and I'll be there.
Is there something I should or shouldn't wear for this date? (wink wink) :p
xoxoxo Kurt
Feb 15 10:25 AM

Oh, wow, he has NO idea what he's doing to me right now! I feel myself harden slightly as I think about some of the – okay, outrageous – fashions he's been known to wear to school. I love his legs and I'll go to my grave before I admit that to anyone but him. He wore a skirt to school one day and I was so out of it, Azimio asked me if I was coming down with something.

God, Kurt is so sexy, and before he got that Warbler douche as a boyfriend, I'm certain he didn't know that. He was so into wearing his clothes like armor that he never thought about the way he actually looked in them. I swear, all he thought about was that he was wearing the latest fashion; sometimes all I could think of was how easy or not it would be to take them off him!

Damn, now I'm staring at the phone in a daze, forgetting to reply. I look up and around the courtyard and remember that I really do need to stop by the Nurse for a pass.

I jerk slightly as I realize that I haven't replied as yet and I tap out a response quickly.

Glad you can't see my face right now, Fancy!
Wow, I'd say wear anything you like ... except that corset. ;)
xoxo Dave
Feb 15 10:32 AM

Oh man, that corset! The day he wore it I couldn't even say anything; like the douchebag I am, I let Azimio rag on him while I stood in the background. The way that thing looked on him should have been outlawed. All I could think, while I scowled as if I was upset by the whole thing, was how much I would struggle to get him out of that contraption. I was so glad that my clothes were baggy enough to hide the effect that damn corset had on me. I grin when his reply comes back real fast.

From Kurt: But I like your face... it really is such a nice face, especially when you smile.
Hey, what's wrong with my corset?! I rocked that look!
xoxo Fancy
Feb 15 10:34 AM

I'd say he more than rocked that look and I had a good few days of flying solo, imagining him in all sorts of positions, naked but for that damn corset. Oh, yes… but I need to reply and I kinda shake my head as I try to reply in a way that would make sense and not sound like a pervert or something.

Yeah, but it nearly drove me crazy...and I can't apologize enough for being such a Neanderthal about it that day. You deserve better, Fancy.

Xoxo Dave
Feb 15 10:37 AM

Man, I know my dad was hurt when he had to be called into school because of my bullying Kurt. Kurt had a right to call us Neanderthals because we should have known better, but we didn't behave better. I feel my face prickle with shame and I almost can't believe that Kurt is willing to give me a chance. Sure, he has been pretty cool after Tana and I started up that Bully Whips protection gig, but it's hard sometimes to forgive myself.

From Kurt: First, David, I paid you a compliment which you ignored...
Second, you've already apologized – like a lot – AND I already forgave you.

Please let it go. I want to start over. Yesterday at Breadstix was an eye-opener for me

and I don't want to go backwards.
Third, if my corset truly drove you crazy then there's just more reason for me to wear it. *wink wink*
xxxo Fancy
Feb 15 10:40 AM

I chuckle to myself, trying to picture the mischievous look on his face as he was typing that. I can't wait to actually get to know him, apart from the fact he apparently likes my face. I can't see why – when I look in the mirror all I see is some big, hulking guy. The gorilla suit was perfect for me, really.

LOL! I didn't mean to be rude, it's just guys like me don't often get compliments. Thanks, Fancy... and I know I apologized but it will take some time for it to really register that you've forgiven me. And you in that corset just makes me wish other people weren't seeing you in it. TMI too soon?
xoxox Dave
Feb 15 10:43 AM

For real, though, if the fifth grade me could look in the future and see the Dave that had started bullying Kurt, he would have been just as disbelieving as my dad was. That was so painful, seeing the disappointment on Dad's face. I really don't know what came over me. I'll always be grateful that Kurt is not only beautiful, but a great person, too.

I smile when I tap the screen and see his new text. My spirits actually lift and I nod to myself as I read his response.

From Kurt: I like this playful, flirty Dave, so no TMI. I hate that I have classes, but I'll see you soon. I can't wait!
XoXo Fancy
Feb 15 10:46 AM

Yes! I can hardly wait too and it's a pain that we still have the rest of the school day to get through. I know I'll have to try hard not to drive like a madman to get home after school lets out. I don't know if I have any clothes that could impress Kurt but at least I can shower, shave and try not to look like some hulking idiot.

I don't know about flirty, Fancy, but I'm def looking forward to seeing you and what you'll be wearing. See you soon!
xoxox Hamhock
Feb 15 10:50 AM

TBC

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A/N 2: Hey, folks, let us know what you think, okay? We would love to hear from you all.