Author Note: T_T Be gentle, it's my first time writing a fanfic that actually seems to be good enough to upload.
Disclaimer: I don't own Glee, nor do I represent the actors Mark Salling, Chris Colfer or Amber Riley.
He isn't sure when it becomes more. Not entirely certain when Noah Puckerman evolves from the whoremongering Neanderthal into the awkwardly sweet protector.
All he knows is one day, when Karofsky and Azimio are about to throw him in the dumpster again, Puck's hands are under his arms, lifting him out of their grasp and carefully putting him down, shielding his body.
Kurt huddles behind him, half his mind on being terrified of the two large jocks, the other half noticing how warm and strong Puck's hands were.
"Leave him alone, guys. It's not worth it," Puck demands, his tone slanting towards a Sue Sylvester style of authority. Karofsky and Azimio laugh.
"You want to throw the fag in the dumpster, Puckerman? Go right ahead," they say, jeering as Kurt presses himself tighter to Pucks back, hoping he isn't about to be thrown back to the dogs.
"Fuck you, go throw Jew fro out with the garbage for all I care. Leave Hummel alone," he repeats, before grabbing Kurt's arm and dragging him off towards the school.
Kurt stumbles after him, his mouth opening and closing as he tries to think of what to say. Puck glances at him, rolls his eyes. "Spit it out, Hummel," he snaps.
Kurt flushes, ducking his head a little. "Thanks, Noah," he whispers, the tips of his ears going red.
Puck chuckles. "No problem, Kurt."
And he leaves Kurt standing at his locker by Mercedes as he walks off, humming under his breath.
Mercedes looks at Kurt, then at Pucks departing back, then again at Kurt. "White boy, you better tell me what's going on," she says in a dark tone, before nudging Kurt's arm playfully.
Kurt nods distractedly, opening his locker and getting out his books. "After Glee, at the mall? Non fat soy frozen yoghurts and some retail therapy sound excellent right now," he says, shaking his head a little in amusement.
So that's it so far! Review and tell me what you think? Also, should I make this a sort of prologue bit and extend the story into multi-chapter, or should I just leave it as it is? I place the fate of this story in your hands, dear readers. Choose well [: