Prom

by The Purple Lady

It's prom at McKinley High, which means of course drama for all of New Directions. Does Kurt finally get to show off his new man? Who's going to be prom King and Queen? And who is Rachel bringing? Focus on Klaine

2. Chapter 2

A/N: So here is Part 2, the final part of this fic. I hope you've enjoyed it and thank you for the excellent response! This chapter is very Klaine-centric.

Also I never thanked my amazing beta Shauna (JustShauna) in the last part, who did an amazing job.

Enjoy!

So today was the day. Prom had finally arrived, after a dramatic two weeks, it was finally here. Kurt was up at the crack of dawn getting ready. He showered, did an extra special skin routine and all in all did everything he could to make sure he looked perfect. After all, he wanted tonight to be perfect for both himself an Blaine. He texted his boyfriend at around noon, to make sure that he was awake and hopefully starting to get ready. He was worried when he didn't hear back immediately, but all was well when Blaine text him back around twenty minutes later.
Don't worry, just out of the shower ;) see you later, love you xx
Kurt never tired of reading or hearing Blaine say that and he didn't think he ever would. Knowing that Blaine was in fact awake and somewhat on the road to getting ready, he continued to prepare himself for that night. The butterflies promised him that tonight would be one never to forget.
Kurt received numerous texts from all the girls throughout the day seeking last minute advice. It wasn't enough that the majority of the Glee girls brought him dress shopping, but now they were interrupting his routine for advice. Usually he'd love to help, but he wanted today to be about him. Still, being the generous soul that he was, he replied to them all. Well, short catty replies were better than no replies at all, right?
He heard Finn stumble out of bed around two o clock, and he almost prayed for Quinn's sake that he'd made himself look somewhat decent. Kurt knew how much Quinn was campaigning for prom queen, and if Finn showed up looking like crap it'd certainly hurt her cause.
Finally at 4.50pm he was ready. Blaine was due at the house around five o' clock with his parents for photographs of the two before they left. He hoped Blaine would like what he was wearing as he had refrained from telling his boyfriend about the whole episode with Figgins and what he had to wear to allow them to go to prom together.
At five o' clock precisely Kurt heard the door bell ring. He stayed upstairs and allowed his dad to get it. He hadn't let anyone see what he was wearing yet. He was waiting for that grand moment when he could walk down the stairs and everyone would look at him in awe like they did in the movies. He was so nervous now that he felt physically ill. What if Blaine hated what he was wearing? What if his family hated it? What if he embarrassed everyone? What if his plan didn't work and the last few weeks of preparation had meant nothing?
"Kurt honey, Blaine and his parents are here. Come down when you're ready so we can get some photos of you boys!" Carole shouted up the stairs.
"I'll be down in a minute!" he replied.
Now was the moment of truth, there was no turning back. He took the plunge, opened his bedroom door and walked towards the staircase.
Kurt saw Blaine standing at the bottom of the staircase with his back facing him. He looked so handsome, even from behind, in a beautifully tailored black suit. As he slowly started to descend the stairs Blaine turned around, much like he did the first time they met in Dalton, and looked up at his boyfriend in awe. He looked stunning. Blaine noticed the kilt, matched with knee high boots, but if anything that just made him look sexier. All Blaine could think of was whether Kurt was "a true Scotsman" or not. He'd have to put that on his list to find out later.
Taking his mind out of the gutter, Blaine took Kurt's hand and walked him down the last few steps.
"You look amazing," he whispered. He looked into his boyfriend's eyes and couldn't believe he was his. This beautiful specimen was the guy he loved.

"You look pretty handsome yourself." Kurt's reply was a whisper too. And it was true. Blaine hadn't used as much hair product as normal, just enough to tame his curls and he looked wonderful.
For what seemed like hours, but what was only really a few minutes, they were caught in each others eyes, both too afraid to look away. Carole decided to interrupt them so that they could get pictures before they had to leave.
During the course of the next hour Kurt swore at least a couple of hundred photos of the two of them were taken. Some in front of the house, some in the porch, some in the back yard. Living room, dining room, in front of the stairs. You name it, there's probably a picture of the two of them there. After so many photos, they began to get restless so they decided to have a little fun with it. Blaine was king at making crazy faces and poses. As dapper as he may have appeared, he sure turned into a freak in front of the camera. Kurt did his best to keep up with him, but Blaine kept cracking him up too much so most of the photos consisted of a crazy faced Blaine and Kurt laughing beside him.
What really made Kurt crack up though was when Blaine decided to stand on the last step of the stairs to make himself taller than Kurt.
"I always knew you had height issues, Anderson." Kurt said playfully.
"Not all of us are graced with the gift of height, Hummel. Some of us have to make do with standing on stair to make ourselves look taller."
The two couldn't stop laughing long enough to take a picture, so their parents decided to give up on them, much to the couple's relief.
Before they knew it, it was time to head to McKinley for the prom. Kurt got really nervous in the car. He honestly didn't know if the two of them would be able to get in. After such a lovely evening of taking pictures and having a laugh, he didn't want to have that memory spoiled because of a bunch of bigoted parents.
Blaine grabbed Kurt's hand, sensing his nerves. He assumed that Kurt was worried about how other people would react to what he was wearing. He hoped that by holding his hand Kurt would understand that Blaine thought he looked wonderful and that was all that mattered.
Before they went inside, Burt pulled Kurt aside for a moment.
"Remember what I said before, you matter, Kurt. If anyone harasses you for wearing a kilt, or bringing your boyfriend, you call me and I'll sort them out. Because no one messes with my son, you got that?"
Kurt nodded and pulled his father into a hug. As embarrassing as other teens would find their father being protective, Kurt loved it. It made him feel loved, a feeling that would never grow old for him.
"Oh and Blaine? You touch my son inappropriately and I'll come after you with my shot gun."
Kurt looked at his father with wide eyes. Okay, maybe it could be a little embarrassing. He looked over at Blaine, who just looked uncomfortable and mouthed "I'm sorry" to him.
"You matter," Burt whispered to Kurt one last time, before getting into his car and driving back home.
After that awkward moment, Kurt tried to shrug it off as he grabbed Blaine's hand and the walked inside.
This was the moment of truth. As they walked to the entrance of the gym, he saw Principal Figgins standing there.
"Oh, no," Kurt whispered inaudibly. He couldn't believe it. They were as good as sent home now.
They walked up and Kurt handed his tickets to Jacob Ben Israel, who was collecting them by the door.
"Ah, Mr Hummel," Figgins' voice was loud and clear. Kurt's heart rate doubled. He hoped this wouldn't be too embarrassing or heartbreaking.
"Principal Figgins, sir"
"I like your kilt, very unusual. But I approve." Kurt's jaw dropped. Did that actually mean he and Blaine could go into the prom?
As they walked into the hall, Figgins whispered in his ear.
"I'm glad you figured out my little loophole. Well played, Mr Hummel."
Kurt smiled at him in return. He practically skipped into the hall with Blaine, his heart almost bursting with joy.
"What was that all about?" Blaine asked when they got inside.
"Long story. I'll tell you some other time. C'mon, let's go get some punch before somebody spikes it!"
The two were on their way to get some punch when they ran into Mercedes and her date, Anthony. Kurt gave Mercedes a knowing smile before complimenting her in the absolutely gorgeous purple dress she was wearing. Blaine shook Anthony's hand and introduced himself.
"Hey, I'm Blaine, Kurt's boyfriend."
"I'm Anthony, Mercedes' date," he replied, not even the slightest bit phased that Blaine was gay and Kurt's boyfriend. Anthony earned some of Kurt's approval with that.
Soon most of the Glee club was there. Tina was standing with Mike, dressed in a gorgeous black dress and with a stunning fascinator in her hair. Quinn looked beautiful, her hair in an elegant up-do and she was wearing a simple nude coloured dress which went perfect with her skin tone. He was glad to see Finn had managed to clean himself up nicely. Lauren looked magnificent in a floor length green dress, with her hair curled and pieces pinned back. Puck looked as if he wanted to jump on her right there. Sam looked handsome as ever, standing with his date, Amy, who, he was happy to hear, was a big nerd like Sam. He needed a nerd, not a cheerleader. She, too, was wearing purple and looked dazzling. The dress had a scooped back which Kurt adored. Brittany was already sitting on Artie's lap. She was wearing a short, pink dress and looked absolutely adorable. He noticed that Rachel and Santana were yet to arrive, but he assumed they were just running late.
Blaine pulled him onto the dance floor and they started dancing like loons. They both had a thing for "oldies" and decided to sing obnoxiously loud along with the music.
"SHAKE IT NOW BABY! TWIST AND SHOUT!"
They both could hardly contain their laughter as they did the twist while other people were staring at them. That was what Kurt loved about their relationship. They were best friends first, they didn't care if they act like idiots around each other. In fact it was one of the best things about them.
When the song changed, Kurt looked to the door and saw Santana, looking elegant as ever in a long, black gown, walking in with Karofsky. The pairing shocked Kurt a little, but he knew the situation they were both going through and decided that he approved. Although he still avoided Karofsky, he was glad he had found someone who understood him. He continued dancing with Blaine and the other Glee kids who had joined them, determined to have as much fun as he could.
After a little while Kurt noticed that Finn couldn't stop looking between his watch and the door. He saw that Quinn had noticed this too, which could only lead to bad things. He was fairly sure that Finn was still in love with Rachel. Kurt knew that when Rachel showed up with Jesse on arm that Finn would get upset and possibly angry. It was his own fault for letting her go in the first place.
His instincts were right. As soon as Rachel turned up, looking beautiful in a deep navy dress, with Jesse in tow, Finn looked like he was about to murder someone. To avoid doing just that, he went off to find food instead.
"God, Finn can be such a girl sometimes," Kurt whispered in Blaine's ear. "Replacing his feelings with food." Blaine chortled in response and kissed Kurt on the nose.
Kurt, pleased with himself, continued dancing, having too much fun to care about any other Glee drama tonight.
Mr Schuster came on stage to introduce a performance none of them knew about.
"Ok guys, I'd like to welcome on stage a very talented member of New Directions, here to sing for you and to slow it down a bit."
Santana walked on stage tentatively, looking more nervous than Kurt had seen her look before. He wondered why none of the glee kids knew about this, and decided maybe this wasn't for glee club. Maybe this was for her.
"This is for those of you who've lost your love."
Brittany. Kurt knew it, this was Santana pouring her heart out to Brittany. She looked over the blonde girl, who was no longer on Artie's lap, but looking up at the girl she loved.

"I heard that you settled down,
That you found a girl
And you're married now.
I heard that your dreams came true.
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you."
Couples started slow dancing around them, but Blaine and Kurt couldn't keep their eyes off Santana. Both of them knew about her situation with Brittany and both of them couldn't believe she was pouring her heart out like this.
"Old friend why are you so shy?
It ain't like you to hold back or hide from the lie.
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited.
But I couldn't stay away I couldn't fight it.
I'd hoped you'd see my face & that you'd be reminded.
That for me it isn't over."
Santana and Brittany's eyes were glued to each other, both brimming with tears. Brittany had felt so awful when she had chosen Artie over Santana and now that feeling was stronger than ever. She had always wondered whether she and Santana could be the real thing, but she was too afraid to see if it was true.
"Never mind I'll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you two.
Don't forget me I beg I remember you said:-
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead yeah."
The exchange hadn't gone unnoticed by Artie. He had always suspected something deeper was going on between them, and now his suspicions were confirmed.
"You'd know how the time flies.
Only yesterday was the time of our lives.
We were born and raised in a summery haze.
Bound by the surprise of our glory days.
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away I couldn't fight it.
I'd hoped you'd see my face & that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over yet.
Never mind I'll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don't forget me I beg I remember you said:-
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"
Nothing compares no worries or cares.
Regret's and mistakes they're memories made.
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
Never mind I'll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don't forget me I beg I remembered you said:-
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah."

It took all of Santana's strength not to cry at the end. She didn't even notice the thunderous applause she got, she was too busy hoping Brittany was listening to everything she said. And she was.
Brittany went to follow Santana when she left the stage, telling Artie she needed to make sure she was okay. Artie nodded, letting her go, his heart breaking a little bit. He didn't want to have to do this tonight, but he knew that it was the right time.
"Brittany, before you go we need to talk." Brittany looked at Artie with a confused look on her face. She knew that phrase rarely had a happy ending.
He led her aside and explained that he knew about her and Santana. She tried to defend herself, saying she never wanted to hurt him.
"Britt, it's ok. I understand. You love her, but you love me too."
She nodded, looking into Artie's eyes, hoping he understood that it was true.
"But she clearly needs you more than I do. So go, be with her. Give her the love she deserves. She needs it more than me."
Tears fell freely from Brittany's eyes. She was so upset to be broken up with by Artie, but at the same time she was relieved that she could finally be with Santana.
"I love you, Artie."
"I love you too, Brittany," he said genuinely smiling. Sure, he was heartbroken to see her go, but he knew it was the right thing to do.
"Don't worry, girl. We still gonna be the best of friends."
They hugged for a minute, both mourning the loss of their relationship but they knew that they would stay friends. Then Brittany ran off to find Santana backstage, hoping it wasn't too late.
After Santana's performance, the slow set began. All of the couples paired off and started dancing with each other. Some who came alone were left standing at the sides, too afraid to ask someone to dance. Some were too busy making out to notice the change in music. But neither Kurt nor Blaine noticed the other people, they were too busy lost in each other. It was the most perfect moment either of them had experienced. Pressed closely against each other, slowly swaying to the music, lost in each others eyes. Blaine leaned in closer softly singing in Kurt's ear.
"All that I am, all that I ever was,
Is in here in your perfect eyes there all I can see.
I don't know where, confused about how as well,
Just know that these things will never change for us at all."
Blaine pulled back and looked Kurt straight in the eye, raising his left hand up to cup Kurt's cheek, his thumb brushing his lips. Kurt closed his eyes and lost himself in the touch, the smell, the voice that was Blaine Anderson.
"If I lay here, If I just lay here.
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?"
When the song ended Blaine kissed Kurt softly on the lips, only for a moment, but a moment was all that was necessary.
Then SLAP. Kurt felt like a bucket of water had been thrown in his face. Except it wasn't water, it was punch. Spiked punch, he suspected as a whiff of alcohol reached his nose. He wiped the punch out of his eyes and looked down to see his shirt and kilt ruined. He looked up to Blaine and saw his eyes fill with rage. Blaine looked at Kurt, and then looked behind him to the culprit. Blaine didn't recognise the boy, but he knew instantly that he was a jock and probably one who bullied Kurt.
He couldn't take this lying down, he could see how upset Kurt looked.
"Hey! HEY! FAT ASS! Yeah, I'm talking to you!"
The tall, dark skinned student turned around to face Blaine.
"What's yo' problem, Hobbit? Fire in the Shire?" He laughed obnoxiously and earned a high 5 from another student.
"You think it's funny, huh? Ruining his night because you're jealous?"
"Why would I be jealous of the homo?"
"Because he has someone who loves him enough to stand up to people like you."
"Blaine, stop!" Kurt interjected. "He's not worth it."
"He can't get away with this shit, Kurt! Look at you, you're shaking." Blaine looked at Kurt with a worried expression.
"We can't let idiots like him win!"
" Who you calling an idiot?"
"Who do you think dumbass?"
Azimo swung for Blaine. Lucky for them both, Puck darted over and pushed him away.
"What is going on here?"
Kurt explained briefly. Soon all the New Direction boys, and some of the girls, were there, ready to take down Azimo. Azimo, in the mean time, had called over the football team, looking as if he were ready to start a riot. At some point during this the music had cut, but no chaperones were to be seen. Kurt was pleased to see that Anthony had taken sides with New Directions. He definitely approved of him now.
Then Karofsky came over.
"What are you doing Azimo?"
"Trying to sort out Homo-explosions and their new elf member. There was two boys, slow dancing together, all up in each other grills. I mean that just ain't right!"
"And who are you to tell them what's right and what's not? Why can't he walk down the halls hand in hand with whoever he wants? Why can't he slow dance at his own prom with his boyfriend? Because you don't like it? When will you realise you're nothing but a Lima Loser and you always will be with an attitude like that!"
"Oh look! Karofsky has swapped teams! You captain of the gay club now or something?" Azimo scoffed.
"What if I am? You know what, screw you. Screw you. Screw the football team. And screw this damn school." Kurt looked on at Karofsky with awe. Was he actually about to do this?
"I'm gay Azimo. I like boys. Get over it. I have the right to love whoever I want to love, just like you. Hate me if you want to, because I don't give a DAMN. "
One person started to clap. More people followed. Soon the entire hall, except for the football team, were applauding Karofsky and his courage. Blaine patted him on the back and Santana went up and hugged him. Dave had never known relief like it.
Azimo stormed out of the hall, refusing to be made a show of. None of the football team followed him out. None of them went over to Dave either, they just went on as if nothing happened.
Karofsky walked over to Kurt after the situation had calmed down a bit.
"Kurt, I know what happened there doesn't erase anything I've done to you in the past, but I'd just like to say, I'm sorry. For everything."
Kurt looked at Karofsky with admiration in his eyes. It took a lot of guts to get up and do what he had done.
"I forgive you, Dave. Maybe not completely, maybe I never will. But we're on the right track." Kurt smiled at Karofsky and earned a smile in return.
The music started again, and all of New Directions started to dance. Mr Schuester had managed to find a replacement suit that fit Kurt surprisingly well. He joined the rest of his friends and Blaine and they danced the night away.
Between all the drama, Kurt had never noticed that Finn and Rachel weren't there. In fact they were in the hallway for the entire scene, a huge fight brewing between them.
"Why would you bring him to the prom? You know how much I hate him." Finn shouted at Rachel.
"You hated him because he had me. Back when you loved me, back when I mattered to you," she replied, close to tears.
"You still matter to me Rachel," Finn whispered. Rachel was unsure if his tone was hushed because he was ashamed of his feelings or because Quinn might be around.
"Well guess what Finn? It's too late. If you wanted me, you should have asked me to prom! Just because Quinn has gone prom-crazy, doesn't mean you can have me instead. I'm done with you Finn Hudson. I thought you were all I wanted but I was so wrong." Rachel ran off crying. Finn considered chasing after her, but he knew he'd only make things worse.
After the incident with Azimo, Jesse went looking for Rachel and found her on the stairs by herself, crying. He put his arm around her, trying to comfort her in someway.
"What happened?" Jesse asked, concerned someone had hurt her.
"Who do you think?"
Jesse stood up immediately and went on a war path. He wasn't going to stop until he found Finn and gave him a piece of his mind.
And he certainly did just that. When saw Finn he grabbed him by the jacket and spun him around. It took all his strength not to swing for him.
"How dare you hurt Rachel! You can't keep leading her on like a dog. You're crueller than I thought you were Finn Hudson."
"And what do you call what you did to her last year?" Finn exclaimed, not going down without a fight.
"The difference is, I realised what a fool I was and begged for forgiveness. She's my friend now, Finn. You hurt her again and I'll hurt you."
With that, he went back to look for Rachel to make sure the rest of her night wasn't a complete shambles.
With everything going on, the announcement of prom king and queen was almost forgotten, but not quite. Quinn was literally shaking with nerves. This was all she had been thinking about since Christmas. She needed this or else what would she have to show for high school besides a failed career on the Cheerios and a teen pregnancy.
Principal Figgins, of course, had to make a long unimportant speech to drag the ceremony out longer than necessary. He announced Prom King first.
"And the Junior Prom King, 2011 is: Finn Hudson."
Everyone cheered and clapped. No one was really surprised by the result. Finn was a shoe-in for Prom King after his performance on the football team.
Then it was time for Prom Queen. Quinn could hardly control the shaking at this point. What if she didn't win? The embarrassment she would feel after all that campaigning would be unendurable.
"And the Junior Prom Queen, 2011 is: Miss Quinn Fabray."
She couldn't believe it, she'd actually won! People cheered for her as she walked on stage. Someone handed her a plastic tiara, placed a sash which read "Prom Queen" across her shoulder and passed her a bunch of flowers.
She and Finn slow danced as Prom King and Queen and then suddenly, it was all over. Was that it? All of that for a lousy crown and a sash? She had thought that winning would give her the fulfilment she needed, but it hadn't. She felt as empty as she did before.
"Screw this," she decided, echoing Karofsky's words.
"Finn, we're through. I don't need this crown, I don't need this title and I don't need you. I'm going to work on me from now on."

And with that, she was gone. She left Finn standing there open-mouthed. He had been rejected twice in one night now and it hurt.
He decided to leave early and said his goodbyes to everyone. Maybe he should work on himself too.
The rest of the Glee kids continued to rock it out in the gym, dancing like crazy with each other, really enjoying the night in spite of all that had happened so far. Another slow set started, and Kurt instantly made his was over to Blaine, weaving his fingers into Blaine's curly hair as he snaked his arms around Kurt's waist.
"What day is it? And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive
I can't keep up and I can't back down
I've been losing so much time
Cause it's you and me and all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you."
Kurt looked up and noticed that Brittany and Santana were dancing together, Brittany's head buried in Santana's neck. A soft smile could be seen on Santana's face and he was pretty sure he saw a tear in her eye too. He was so glad that she was finally happy.
"All of the things that I want to say just aren't coming out right
I'm tripping on words
You've got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here."
Artie asked Quinn to dance, as friends, which she couldn't refuse. Quinn sat in his lap as Artie wheeled them in circles, both unable to suppress their giggles.
"Cause it's you and me and all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you"
Tina swayed softly in the strong arms of Mike, while Mercedes was kissing Anthony as they danced to their own beat. Lauren and Puck stepped from side to side, foreheads pressed against each other. Sam twirled Amy around playfully, before pulling her in tightly and swaying with her, both unable to suppress a grin.
"There's something about you now
I can't quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful
Everything she does is right."
Karofsky looked around at all the happy couple couples before he locked eyes with another guy across the hall. He was tall, probably the same height as him, but much skinnier. He was cute too, Karofsky thought. The guy smiled at him shyly, in what seemed like a more than friendly way. "Yeah," Karofsky thought. "I'll be ok."
"Cause it's you and me and all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you
and me and all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all of the people
And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you
What day is it?
And in what month?
This clock never seemed so alive"
Kurt kissed Blaine when the song ended, except this kiss was a lot deeper and lasted a lot longer than the last one. No longer afraid of what people might think, they were free to be the happy, loving couple that they were.
"Tonight was perfect." Kurt said, when they finally broke apart.
Blaine smiled in response.
Because despite all the drama, it had been just that.

Perfect.