How Things Work

Rating: PG

Pairing: Pre-Sam/Kurt; mentions of Brittana.

Spoilers: 2x16 onwards

Author's Notes: First fic ever. First story for that matter. First ever attempt at writing. It's sloppy, I know. I just wrote this to fill the weeks without Glee and run with my imagination. I want to know what people think. Should I continue or should I just stop. Open to criticism, suggestions, and comments. Hope you'll enjoy, kthxbye.

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN GLEE, SANTANA, BRITTANY, KURT, SAM, BURT or FINN : ) or Blaine….

Kurt never felt at ease at Dalton, never. Dalton was like a cage to Kurt, he could never really express himself in song or in clothes. But he had to go there because of the bullying, and in Dalton he can't be bullied like in McKinley. Although there was no bullying, people in Dalton treated him slightly different, and no matter how small that difference is, the fact remains there is still a difference. He felt he never really belonged to the school. And after their loss at regionals, the student body seemed to be a lot worse than ordinary. That's just how Kurt sees it, even if Blaine is beside him, he still feels like an outsider. It's only a matter of time before he transfers back to McKinley.

"Dad…" Kurt said quietly

"Yes?" Burt replied, wiping his hands in his coveralls and reaching for a tool.

"Can we talk?" Kurt said, handing the tool to his dad.

"Thanks," Burt asked while working on the car, "Now?"

"Yes, now dad, it's kind of urgent," Kurt replied, followed by a stiff giggle.

Burt just nodded, signaling Kurt to continue.

"Uhmm… I…Dad..I-I…Uh… I'm kind of wondering if…" Kurt stammered as he gulped.

"Yes? What is it?" Burt said looking up. He noticed Kurt was nervous. "Is this something serious?" Burt asked with a rising tone and started to get worried.

"Uhmm, No. It's just that… maybe a little?" Kurt said curtly looking down at his feet. Burt is now looking at Kurt intently.

"I was thinking… that maybe… Dad, I want to go back to McKin-," Kurt blurted out.

"NO! DEFINITELY NOT!" Burt exclaimed.

"But you don't even know why!"

"I don't need to, just no."

"DAD! Listen! I transferred because I was scared, and I just wanted to run away and-"

"It's good that you did!"

"Now, I'm feeling more miserable, I feel like I'm being bound by chains at Dalton, I don't feel right being there, I never did. I feel like I don't really fit in."

"I thought you were just fine with that Blaine kid helpin' you out. "

"I didn't tell you because I just don't want you to worry about me," Kurt said, "And yes I was fine there for a little while, but it's different."

"How different exactly?" Burt asked with concern.

"People act weird when I'm around. At first I just thought that they acted they way they had because I was new, but as weeks pass it's still the same."

"Give it time Kurt, you've only been there a couple weeks"

"No, dad. I'm never really gonna fit in. Period."

"How about that Blaine kid, he treats you differently?"

"No, he's fine dad"

"He knows you want to transfer back to McKinley?"

"Yes, I mean no, I'm still going to tell him tomorrow after school."

"I'll think about it," Burt said.

"Thanks, dad," Kurt said, "For thinking about it and not just saying no," Kurt added answering his dad's puzzled expression.

~~~0~~~

Now the problem is how is Kurt gonna tell Blaine. He doesn't know how Blaine would react and afraid what would become of it, especially now that they are dating. Kurt kept thinking how in the world he will tell his boyfriend. He's afraid he might screw it up. He hasn't been able to sleep because he has been thinking that he has to tell him right away and texting would be a bad idea, it's better to tell him personally. Tomorrow after school Kurt would tell Blaine, so there will be no distractions.

Kurt was fidgeting in his seat together with tapping his foot, while Blaine went to order. Kurt feels nervous, and hoped it wouldn't show. As Blaine finished ordering and started walking towards the table, Kurt straightened his face and kept calm.

As Blaine approached he said, "Kurt you were strangely quiet while we were at school, is something wrong?"

"No, nothing's wrong. Everything's fine actually," Kurt said quietly.

"Kurt, you're acting all weird, you're nervous…"

"No I'm not don't be silly"

"I know when you're nervous, you were exactly like this at regionals," Blaine said, "Is there something you want to tell me?"

"Umm… No. I mean yes…"

"What? You know you can tell me anything."

Kurt shifted in his seat and began, "I feel I don't belong at Dalton tha-"

"Wait, why?"

"People, well, treat me like I'm still an outsider…"

"Give it time, they'll co-"

"No, it's different, Let's face it, the only friend I have there is you and I feel it that I will never belong there." Kurt insisted, "And now that we lost at regionals, they're acting up even worse."

"Hey, it's not your fault we lost at regionals."

"Well, it's not that I feel I'm being blamed, it's just that I feel I disappointed everyone and-" Kurt said.

"Shhh… it's alright, what can I do?"

Kurt looked into Blaine's eyes and said, "Blaine… I already talked with my dad… I'm going back to McKinley."

"WHAT? What about Karofsky? What about us? You're just gonna leave after all that? And you're going straight to the bullies?"

"You know exactly how I feel, I thought you would understand!"

"Calm down, Kurt, I understand I do. When are you going back?"

"Monday."

"That soon?"

"You know we could still see each other after school and on weekends."

"I'll miss you" Blaine said taking Kurt's hand.

"I'll miss you too." Kurt said squeezing Blaine's hand.

Everything is now settled. Kurt would surprise everyone in Glee. He'll have a big entrance and a song, of course a song, it's GLEE! But what song should he sing?

Today's the day! Kurt felt really excited going back to McKinley. The fear is gone, just the longing to be able to freely do what he wants to do, to wear and to sing! Of course he also misses his best friend Mercedes above all and of course his other friends at Glee too. Still, no soul knows in New Directions that he's going back to McKinley, except Finn but he told him to keep his mouth shut.

Kurt's phone rang, it's Blaine, and he picked up immediately.

"Hey you" Blaine greeted.

"Good Morning!" Kurt greeted in return.

"Just want to wish you luck on your first day, technically it's not but you get what I mean," Blaine said.

"Thank you, and I wish you luck on your day without me," Kurt said.

"I already miss you and I still wish you're going to be at Dalton with me."

"Miss you more, I'll see you later? I got to go, or I'll be late."

"Ok, you take care, ok?"

"You too, bye."

"Bye."

After putting the phone down the table, Kurt began to prepare for his big day. He went to his closet after taking a warm bath and started to look through his wardrobe. What would be the perfect attire for his performance? And more importantly how could he go through the day without being noticed? He can't wear his own clothes throughout the day, he must be inconspicuous. He chose a black long sleeved shirt, white skinny jeans, black boots and a black and white-striped scarf for Glee and put in his bag neatly. He decided to wear a white t-shirt, and over it a long sleeved buttoned down shirt and loose jeans, and a cap.

"Whoa! For a moment there I thought you were Burt." Finn said as he saw Kurt coming up.

"Good! That way no one will know I'm there, and remember keep quiet," Kurt said, "Are you ready to go?" he added.

"Sure, let's go."

As they were nearing McKinley, Kurt said, "Finn, I'll go down by that corner before you enter school, it's near anyway. I'll just walk."

"You sure?" Finn asked.

"Yes, Finn. I'm sure." Kurt reassured.

"Thanks for the drive, Finn," Kurt said going down the car.

"Anytime, dude." Finn said.

"See you later at Glee!" Kurt said with a wink.

"Ok, see you," Finn said with a grin.

~~~0~~~

Sam wanted some time alone in order for him to think. Santana seemed to have been distant these past few weeks. She spends more time with Brittany than with him. He wants to think about what's really going on between him and Santana and also other stuff. He decided to skip his last period, and went to the choir room. He arrives at the choir room and picked up a guitar and sat. He sat there thinking about stuff and started to strum the guitar mindlessly.

Kurt also skipped his last period in order for him to have a head start. First he went directly to comfort room to change his clothes and freshen up. While changing, Kurt remembered he still hasn't had the slightest idea on what to sing. After a change of clothes, he took out his ipod to find the perfect song to sing later at Glee.

Kurt went straight to the choir room and since he had his headphones on he didn't hear there was somebody inside, so went in. Sam looked up as he heard the door open and was surprised, too surprised to say a word. Kurt being so engrossed in finding a song, he didn't notice Sam and continued to place his bag by the piano and sat. Kurt decided to play the piano, maybe a random song might pop in while his playing some keys. He removed his earphones and returned them and his ipod to his bag.

"This isn't working , damn it," Kurt muttered to himself.

Sam walked over to where Kurt was sitting and asked, "What's not working?"

"OH MY, WHAT THE-SAM! What are you doing here? And how long have you been here?" Kurt asked totally in shock.

"I must be the one asking you that," Sam answered, "I thought you were at Dalton."

"Yes, yes I was. And right now I'm still there because you can see me here," Kurt answered back.

"So you're back?"

"No, Sam, I'm not back," Kurt said, "Of course I'm back what the hell do you think I'm here for?"

"Maybe you're he-" Sam suggested but stopped when he saw Kurt looked sad, "Hey, what's wrong? Did I say something ba-"

"Oh, no no no," Kurt said, "It's just that no one was supposed to know that I'm here and I was going to surprise you guys…" Kurt sighed.

"Oh, I'm sorry."

"Forget about it, I have no song to sing anyway, I guess me being here is surprise enough," Kurt said quietly.

"Want me to help you?" Sam offered, "With choosing a song, it's the least I could do because I messed up your surprise."

"Sam, I don't know, I been listening to my ipod and nothing seems right."

"So I'll help you find the right song," Sam insisted.

So half an hour had past and the two boys had found a song perfect for the occasion. It's not what Kurt would usually pick but at least it fits and it's not even bad.

"Sam, I don't know how could I thank you," Kurt said.

"It's okay. No need to thank me, I told you, s'least I could do."

"Well, thank you anyway," Kurt said fighting the urge to hug Sam because it might become awkward.

"Kea tìngäzìk," Sam said.

Kurt looked at Sam, raising an eyebrow.

"It's na 'vi… in Avatar… means "No problem"" Sam said with a smile.

Kurt giggled a little.

"Sam, one more thing, I need you to go in the same time as the others and act surprised ok?" Kurt requested, "Glee is on ten minutes," he added.

"Okay," Sam said smiling. "I'll see you later then" Sam doing his James Earl Jones' imitation.

Kurt laughed and said, "Get going, Sam."

As Kurt turned his back from Sam to go back to the piano, Sam called, "Kurt!"

"Yes?" Kurt answered turning to look at Sam.

"Glad you're back!" Sam said with a grin, "And nice to see you again."

"Thanks, you too." Kurt said waving to Sam.