I'm back! Thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter and to those of you wondering when my little story takes place in relation to the show I'd say this fits in to just before the fight in the locker room between Dave and Sam. I'm more than likely going to include that plot point within the context of this story but more than likely I'm gonna go AU after that point. To those of you who were looking forward to more lemony kurtofsky goodness I'm very sorry to say this has absolutely none. You can blame Blaine. He had to come in all noble and perfect in this chapter and be a total cockblock...i mean shoulder to cry on for Kurt. Not cool. Blaine. Not cool.

Chapter 2

Kurt was in a complete daze as he slid into the booth opposite Blaine. "Blaine I am SO sorry. I would've texted you sooner but I was...held up."

"Nah don't worry about it. I had a grand ol' time with the salt and pepper shakers. We were actually just beginning the third act of our impromptu play so maybe you could come back in about 30 minutes?" Blaine grinned "No but seriously I would have waited regardless."

At this admission Kurt couldn't help the blush that rose to his cheeks. Blaine was everything Kurt could ever hope for in a boyfriend and to say he had a crush on the boy was a bit of an understatement.

"So what was this mysterious entity that robbed you of your punctuality? Did an unpredictable tornado cross your path? Perhaps an untimely volcano eruption?"

Kurt's face turned serious as he let out a scoff. "How about both."

Blaine rose his eyebrows at the bitter tone of Kurt's voice. "Oh?"

Kurt didn't say anything at first and instead let out a sigh and rubbed his hands over his face.

"What's wrong?" Blaine grabbed one of Kurt's hands and squeezed it . "Are you ok?"

"I'm ok now. I just...I had a really stressful day. Things just seem to be getting more and more complicated lately."

"Like what exactly? Maybe I can help?"

A few minutes passed as Kurt deliberated how much he should tell Blaine."Well you remember Karofsky right?"

"You mean the neanderthal who stole your first kiss and then nearly pummeled me in the stairwell at McKinley High? Yeah I seem to have a vague recollection."

"Yes well...things have escalated with said neanderthal. Let's just say he's not exactly after just an innocent kiss now."

Blaine's eyes were the size of saucers. "What...I mean he hasn't...Kurt what the hell happened?"

"No no he didn't get that far but...oh my god this is easily the most fucked up situation I have ever had the misfortune to be apart of. At least before I could handle the slushie facials and the being thrown into dumpsters because it was just me against the absolute ignorance and I could understand that. Ever since that kiss though I don't know what I know. I don't know who or what I'm fighting anymore and even more importantly I really don't know if I have it in me to keep up my defenses. I don't know how much longer I can stay at McKinley, Blaine. I've got to get away from him." Kurt cut himself short before he could finish his thought: because I don't know how much longer I can resist him. Because the truth was that no matter how many times Kurt said he wasn't his type or that he was unfazed by Karofsky's advances the truth was that there was an attraction. An attraction that Kurt was ashamed to even admit to himself. How could he be attracted to someone who up until recently had made it their job to make his life a living hell?

Blaine was still holding Kurt's hand as Kurt fell silent and became lost in his thoughts.

"Kurt?" Blaine said softly trying to catch Kurt's eye. Kurt looked up at Blaine but remained silent.

"Listen. I know I've already said this god knows how many times but I really think you should consider Dalton. You could finish high school in an environment where you can feel not only safe but accepted. Of course at first you're going to miss your friends but it's not like you'll be alone. I'll be there." At this last sentence Blaine gave Kurt's hand another squeeze causing Kurt to give him a small, shy smile in return. "I know you're dad is strapped for cash right now but it doesn't hurt to ask, right? I'm certain if he knew what you were having to go through there would be no issue."

"I just feel bad for burdening him with all this y'know? He's getting married and this should be a happy time for him. I don't want to ruin that."

"Kurt I'm sure your father does not see you as a burden. Just talk to him, ok? At the very least you need to tell him about what's going on with Karofsky."

Tell his dad about Karofsky? A look of pure terror passed over Kurt's face and suddenly he was regretting how much he had told Blaine. "Blaine you have to promise me you are not going to say a word about Karofsky to absolutely no one."

Blaine frowned at this. "You've got to stop being so afraid of him. The more fear you give him the more power he's going to have over you, Kurt."

"Blaine promise me. I don't want a word of this leaving this table."

"Of course I won't say a word. It's not my place to."

Kurts a little confused. Poor bb. Luckily, Daddy Dave will be back in the next chapter. :) Please review. They make me very happy. :D