Dalton
Kurt slowly approached the castle like building with it's exquisite architect and elaborate detail Kurt could have compared to Hogwarts easily.
But he wasn't at a magical school. He was at a boarding school-where his maybe boyfriend (Hopefully) attended- to get away from his friends because of a Homophobic so in the closet he would have to dig his way out with a shovel bully who threatened his life. He sighed and shifted his shoulder bag higher onto his shoulder.
He took a shaky step up the paved path and just thought of nothing but not passing out when he felt a hand on his shoulder. Reflexes due to Karofksy made him jump a mile but it was only hid dad. Finn and Carol were getting some boxes out of Kurt's car.
"It's beautiful" Burt told his son as they both walked towards the huge wooden doors that led into the main office area. Kurt didn't trust himself not to puke if he spoke so he only gave a nod with his head. He reached for the wooden handle to open the door but didn't. He just kept his hand there. "It had to be done Kurt" Burt said. Kurt nodded but tears welled up in his eyes
"KURT WHAT ARE IN THESE BOXES! THEY ARE HEAVY" Finn yelling across the Dalton parking lot brought the father and son out of their thoughts. Kurt smiled as he saw his new step-brother trip over his own feet but caught himself just in time to avoid dropping the box. Even Finn knew not to mess with Kurt's stuff. Kurt thought back to that morning wishing he could have spent more time with his kooky Step-Brother
~FLASHBACK~
Kurt grabbed his Marc Jacobs coat off the hanger in the closet under the stairs (if anyone has clued in there will be HP references in this story) and waited. He looked up the stairs to see if his step brother would tumble down like he had done since he was allowed back in the house but he didn't. Finn's absence was answered by Burt who approached his son cautiously
"Finn is still a little upset about you never telling him about Dalton in advance. He and a few other boys went out for breakfast before you woke up" Kurt stared at his father in awe. He couldn't have texted Finn that he was leaving for Dalton when it was a last minute thing and Kurt was still getting over all that had happened in the meeting with (Now Coach) Principle Sylvester. Kurt felt it was very rude on the taller boys behalf. Carol just hugged Kurt and made her way to her car. Because Kurt would be boarding and only coming home every second weekend they were bringing almost every item the boy had. Which was a lot!
"It's okay. He'll calm down soon enough,"Carol said grabbing her car keys and spinning them on her index finger. But Kurt didn't want Finn to calm down 'soon enough' he wanted Finn to calm down NOW so he could say goodbye to his step brother.
"C'mon Kiddo let's go" Burt said guiding Kurt outside. They and packed everything into the Navigator and Carol's car the night before.
"What about breakfast? I know you didn't have any" Kurt said hoping to stall incase Finn miraculously came thumping down the stairs.
"We'll stop somewhere along the away" Burt said setting the house alarm. Kurt started to put on his jacket
"As long as it's somewhere healthy" He said
15 MINUTES LATER:
"How about Breadstix?" Burt offered. He and Kurt had been driving down the freeway debating the Pro's and Con's about Lima's eateries for breakfast. Kurt bit the side of his lip before nodding
"That could work" He said as he pulled up to a stop in front of the traffic lights. Burt pulled out his cellphone and texted Carol. "Luckily it's just at the next corner" Kurt added pushing on the breaks
OOooOoOo
Kurt stood nervously in front of Breatstix. He knew from Finn that the jocks liked to have breakfast here sometimes. And Kurt had had enough with the Jocks. He felt a hand clasp on his shoulder and he jumped.
"Whoa! Kiddo, it's just me" Burt said. Kurt turned around to see his middle aged father and new step-mom looking at him like he has grown three heads
"Sorry. The bullying at McKinley has made me really jumpy" Kurt shifted awkwardly from side to side "Promise it won't happen again" Kurt said before opening the door to Breadstix before he lost his confidence. Well, it wasn't really confidence he just really didn't want to talk about the bullying at McKinley with his dad and Carol. Kurt entered the almost empty Breadstix and sighed with relief at the sight of the only other customers. Two elderly couples and a young family with 2 kids probably under the age of 7.
"Welcome to Breadstix, will anyone else be joining you this morning?" The hostess, a perky looking young girl, asked the Hudson-Hummels. Or as Finn called it-Hudmels but Kurt didn't think of that. His heart ached when he thought about Finn and not only because of his old crush on the boy but because he thought he made progress with him
"No, just the 3 of us" Burt said louder then necessary. Kurt looked back at his father oddly but followed the waitress to a table in the middle of the restaurant. Which Kurt thought was odd because they normally saved the middle tables for a bigger party-wait a minute
The lights turned down a little and Finn appeared on the stage. He tapped the mic which sent feedback throughout the room
"Uh...good morning Breadstix customers. My name is Finn Hudson-Hummel" The mic was grabbed away from Finn by Rachel
"And I'm his girlfriend Rachel Berry"
"His loud, loud girlfriend!" Santana yelled from behind the curtain. Rachel kicked the curtain with her heel and smiled when she heard a yelp
"And we are here to entertain you...but also to say goodbye to my step-brother. A proper goodbye" Finn and Rachel grabbed the ropes for the curtain and Kurt gasped when he saw all of New Direction there either holding microphones or instruments.
"Kurt, this is for you buddy" Finn said winking at Kurt
[[New Direction sing Keep Holding On (By Avril)]]
Finn took a deep breath as ND started playing their instruments. Kurt gripped his fathers hand and Burt sent him a smile. Kurt watched Finn in astonishment. He put this together in one day?
Finn: You're not alone, together we stand
I'll be by your side, you know I'll take your hand
When it gets cold and it feels like the end
There's no place to go, you know I won't give in
ND: (Ahh, Ahh)
Finn: No I won't give in
ND: (Ahh, ahh)
CHORUS:
Rachel stepped forward and stood next to Finn
Rachel: Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Santana pushed Rachel aside almost making her fall off the small stage. Rachel glared at Santana as the Latina sang
Santana: Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
Mercedes and Quinn sang off to the side
Mercedes: There's nothing you can say (Quinn: Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Quinn: Nothing you can do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
Tina stepped beside Santana almost shaking either from nerves our because Santana seemed extremely angry today
Tina: So keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Brittany and Quinn sang next to Mercedes on the right side of the stage
Brittany/Quinn: So far away, I wish you were here
Before it's too late, this could all disappear
Before the doors close and it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend
ND: (Ahh, ahh)
Quinn: I'll fight and defend
ND: (Ahh, Ahh)
Brittany: Yeeah, yeah
CHORUS:
Finn and the girls stepped back and the other boys stepped forwards
Puck: Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Sam: Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you
I'm here for you
Artie: There's nothing you can say (Puck: Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Puck: Nothing you can do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
Mike: So keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Finn: Hear me when I say, when I say I believe
Nothing's gonna change, nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
ND: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-h-h-h
La da da da (ND girls: yeah)
La da da da
La da da da da da da da da da
Everyone took a step back and a spotlight fell on Finn
Finn: Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you (ND: I'm here for you)
I'm here for you
Rachel joined Finn in the spotlight earning a eye roll from Santana. By now Kurt was extremely close to tears.
Rachel: There's nothing you can say (Tina: Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Mercedes: Nothing you can do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
Quinn stepped forward and spotlight disappeared. Kurt almost swore he saw Rachel frown slightly
Quinn: So keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
A tear fell down Kurt's cheek. He was so overwhelmed with love and just wanted to jump onto the stage and hug each and every one of them
ND: (Ahh, ahh)
(Ahh, ahh)
Finn: Keep holding on
ND: (Ahh, ahh)
(Ahh, ahh)
Finn: Keep holding on
Brittany and Santana sang on the left side of the stage
Brittany: There's nothing you can say (Santana: Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Santana: Do-o-o-o)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
ND guys: So keep holding on (ND girls: Keep holding on)
Cause you know we'll make it through
We'll make it through
~FLASHBACK~
Kurt walked across the carpeted flooring of the Main Office at Dalton and leaned in the wooden desk of the Secretary. A middle aged plump women looked up from her work and smiled at Kurt showing off what she had for lunch. Salad. Kurt grimaced. You'd think someone who worked in such a classy school would have more refined tastes...apparently not
"Can I help you" The women said in a rich British Accent. She took her glasses and let them hang from her chain as she cleaned them with the ends of her teeshirt. A blue turtleneck
"It's American Hogwarts I'm telling you" Finn whispered in Kurt's ear making him jump and smack the taller boy in the stomach
After the singing at Breadstix all of ND called in sick that day saying (Only to Kurt) that it was a day of mourning. However Principle Figgins thinks they all have terrible cooks as Parents. After Breadstix Finn joined his mom in the car (After telling all of ND that as much as he wanted to, they all couldn't follow him) and on the road they were to Dalton once again only stopping once more for a bathroom break (Thank you Finn)
"Finn, come over here and sit down" Carole told her son patting the red velvet seat she was sitting in. Finn stumbled over towards her
"I'm Burt Hummel and this is my son Kurt" Burt put his hands on Kurt's shoulders, gently. Kurt smiled at his dad as he wheeled some of his suitcase beside him. The rest of his suitcases were next to Finn or still in the car.
"Ahh the Hudson-Hummel's, welcome!" The lady stood up to shake Burt and Kurt's hands showing off her entire outfits. A red flowery dress and white sandals."My name is Mrs. Gregory and I am Mr. Brown's secretary. I take those two are the Hudson's to the Hummel's" Mrs. Gregory asked pointing her chin at Carol and Finn. Burt nodded
"Please take a seat. Mr. Brown will be with you in a moment. Cookie?" Mrs. Gregory pulled out a red plate from under her desk filled with Cookies. Kurt took one to be polite (But was planning on giving it to Finn) and took a seat next to Finn. He started playing with his hands nervously until Finn put his hand on top of Kurt's making him stop
"Dude it'll be okay" Kurt looked into Finn's eyes and smiled "What? Is there something in my teeth"
Kurt smiled even wider "No but...no one has ever called me Dude". It was true, no one at McKinley (Besides Mr. Schue) acknowledged him as any kind of male
"Well, today's your lucky day" Kurt laughed some more and leaned back against the window. Some students were passing by carrying books and chatting happily among themselves. Kurt scanned the opposite window for Blaine but he didn't see him
"Hello is your name Kurt?" A man in his late 40's (Probably Mr. Brown) stood in front of Finn and Kurt but his question was directed at Kurt ruining the brotherly moment
"Ya, how'd you know" Kurt asked as he stood up to shake Mr. Browns hand. Finn awkwardly stood up behind Kurt and shook Mr. Brown's hands a little too tightly.
"I have magical powers"
"I told him" Mrs. Gregory said from her desk not even looking up from her papers but a smile was on her face. Mr. Brown chuckled. Kurt relaxed a little, he liked adults with a sense of humor. He had expected him to be uptight and strict but the man wasn't even wearing a suit. He was wearing a lavender top with black dress pants
"Won't you come in, all of you" Mr. Brown said nodding at Carol and Finn. Carol stood up and followed Finn, Burt and Kurt into the office