Title: Shot Into Love
Disclaimer: Nope, I don't own Glee!
Summary: Kurt's return to McKinley changes things unexpectedly. Kurt and Dave somehow overcome the past and become friends. But there is one person that comes to learn of their shared history and takes matters into their own hands. Those hands wielding a gun. Hostages will be taken. Who is the mysterious gun holder? Who is he after? Will someone get shot or worse, dead?
Chapter 1: Prologue
A few months ago, if you were to suggest to Kurt that he'd be sitting in Principal Figgins' office with David Karofsky of all people, he would've flat out told you that you were nuts. Nevertheless, here he was, sitting alongside his father and Mr. Schue. Kurt's hopeful outcome of this meeting is to return to McKinley to his friends and New Directions. It's not that he didn't enjoy Dalton Academy, but the truth is that it just isn't home.
Kurt shook himself out of his thoughts to return to the meeting at hand. Looking up through his lashes, he noticed that Karofsky looked quite uncomfortable. He couldn't help but slightly enjoy that thought.
"I would be all for Kurt returning to school here if it weren't for that monster over there!" Burt Hummel exclaimed, pointing at Dave.
"Burt, sir, we understand why you feel the way you do, but David has been behaving himself these last few months," insinuated Mr. Schuester.
"That's because Kurt hasn't been here for him to mess with." Karofsky behaving? Seriously? Kurt couldn't help but shake his head at the thought.
"Mr. Hummel, may I please something?" Dave mumbled.
"I guess."
"I am truly sorry for my actions against Hum- err I mean Kurt. I know that doesn't excuse my behavior by any means, but I can assure you that if Kurt were allowed to return I wouldn't mess with him."
"Excuse me if I'm not exactly reassured by that," Burt snorted.
"That's understandable. I didn't exactly expect you to believe me. Hell, I wouldn't believe me either. At least let me tell you that since Kurt left, I have been attending therapy as well as anger management. I'm not the same person I was months ago. I've come to accept myself, and that's gone a long way in changing my behavior."
"What do you mean accept yourself?"
"Dad, I don't think that's any of our business," Kurt interjected. He knew what Karofsky was referring to. While it did shock him, there was no reason for his dad to know the reason. Plus, Mr. Karofsky was in the room; he didn't want him saying anything especially if he hadn't told his own father.
"Kurt it's okay. You already know what I'm talking about, and I've actually been able to tell my father and he's okay with it. Just like I am." Dave looked Kurt's father in the eye and said, "Mr. Hummel there is a reason I bullied Kurt. Bullying him in itself is wrong, but the reasoning beyond it just makes it worse and it certainly doesn't excuse my behavior. It wasn't because of Kurt personally. I was envious of him, and took my hatred of myself on him. I'm gay sir, and I didn't know how to handle that. Kurt is a good person who didn't deserve what I did to him." To say that the adults in the room were shocked was an understatement. I can't believe that just happened. Is this a dream?
"Dad, I can see you're a little in shock, but can I please have a moment to talk to David alone? I don't think you have to worry about him hurting me. Just, please, wait outside? I'll be fine." His dad shook his head – as if in a daze – and left followed by Mr. Karofsky, Principal Figgins, and Mr. Schue leaving the two teens alone. "Okay, um, did that really just happen?"
Karofsky chuckled, "yeah it did. I figured your dad at least deserved the truth so what the hell."
"So, does that mean you're out?"
"Not to the school. I'm taking it one step at a time. I came out to my therapist, then my dad. You know, obviously. A few of my closest family members, and now your dad, Mr. Schue, and Figgins."
"No offense, but that completely blows my mind."
"None taken. Those are the only ones I'm willing to tell for now, and I know no-one will say anything. At least I don't think your dad will."
"Nah. My dad wouldn't do that. He has a gay son, remember? He knows what you're dealing with. And you already know I won't say anything."
"I don't deserve that, but thank you Kurt. You had every right to tell anyone and everyone, but you didn't and I greatly appreciate it. There's also something else I want to say to you."
"Okay, shoot."
"It hasn't been the same around here without you. You're friends are miserable. You bring life to this school – as corny as that sounds. Even I'll admit I miss seeing you around. If you come back, I meant what I said, I won't be a problem for you. I've put you through enough pain as it is already. I'm certainly not going to put you through any more. Also, I can promise you that if I come across someone messing with you I won't hesitate to step in. You deserve to be safe here. Any way I can help make that happen I'll do it."
"Wow. I must say I'm shocked and slightly impressed. I definitely wasn't expecting that from you, but I really do appreciate the offer."
"So then, Kurt, what do you say? Will you come back to McKinley?"
