Chapter 2:

Kurt spent his Saturday wondering about Dave. He had to admit, Dave cleaned up quite nice. When he let his walls down and let people see who he truly was, he was actually a really sweet guy. Kurt wanted to get to know him a little better. He wanted a friendship with Dave, maybe more. He couldn't help himself. This Dave was so different from the Dave everyone knew from McKinley. If only he could be like that more often. Maybe Kurt could give him that extra push he needs to show people who he really is.

Later that afternoon as Kurt's sitting alone in his room, he gets a call from none other than Dave. He suddenly feels nervous and giddy. He's behaving like a twelve year old school girl. What is Dave doing to him? After a few calming breathes and a quick pep talk, Kurt finally answers the phone.

"Hello," he nearly whispers.

"Hey, it's Dave. I was hoping we could go get some coffee or something and you know… chat, or whatever."

Kurt smiles, "Coffee and a chat, that sounds nice. Lima Bean in 20?"

"See you there. Thanks again, Kurt."

"No thanks necessary. I'll see you soon. Bye."

"Bye." And with that, Kurt hangs up his cell phone and heads to his closet. They may just be going to the local coffee house, but that doesn't mean Kurt can't look nice.

After all, fashion is Kurt's specialty. He only wears the best. That's part of what he hates most in this cow-town. They have little to no clothing that suits his tastes. Kurt has to order most of his clothes online, but he still loves a good trip to the mall. Kurt practically oozes fashion. No matter where he goes, he has to look his best. Everywhere is a potential opportunity to get noticed.

A few minutes later Kurt has changed into his new outfit, a long black sweater and tight dark jeans, he is ready to go. It doesn't take him long to get to the coffee shop, so when he goes in and spots Dave already sitting at a table waiting, he is surprised. He wastes no time joining Dave at his table near the back. If you're not looking, you would likely not notice who was sitting at this table. That's most likely why Dave picked it, but Kurt didn't mind. They were out in public, that was a start.

"You got here awfully quickly," Kurt says playfully.

"Yeah, I was in the neighborhood," Dave responds casually.

"It's nice to see you again. How was the rest of your night?"

"It was pretty boring after you left. I didn't stay too long after that. I left at maybe 12:30, then I went home and watched some TV in bed. You didn't miss much," Dave chuckles.

"I could say the same about my evening," Kurt smiles as he thinks about last night at the bar.

"I'm glad I ran into you last night, it's given me a lot to think about. I would love the chance to get to know you better. I never really took the time to know you back at McKinley. I was too busy being a jerk to you. I'm sorry for that, by the way. You have no idea how much I regret my actions towards you. You were always kind to me. Not only did you keep my secret, but you offered to be there for me if I needed someone. How did I repay you? I shoved you into lockers and slushied you on a daily basis. I'm sorry for that Kurt. I wish I could take it all back. Is there any way we could start over? I really want us to be friends. You seem like a great guy."

Kurt is a little stunned to hear all of this coming from Dave. It's going to take him a while to get used to the sweet and vulnerable Dave Karofsky. He smiles at the thought of spending more time with Dave.

"That sounds like a great idea. So, how's your new school?", Kurt asks.

"It's pretty good. They're a lot stricter there, but I think that's what I needed. They've put me back on the right track. I have them to thank for being able to sit down and talk openly with you. That school has helped me gain the confidence to be myself."

"That's great to hear, Dave. I'm glad you like your new school."

"Yeah, I don't even miss McKinley anymore. I was never really friends with anyone there. The only person I really miss is you," Dave says shyly. Is that a blush on Dave's face? Who would have thought Dave Karofsky would be blushing at the thought of Kurt Hummel?

Dave and Kurt chat idly about unimportant things for an hour or so. It's getting close to dinner time now, so they decide to call it a day and head home. They say good-bye and head their separate ways.

When Kurt gets home he heads to his room with a big grin on his face and warmth in his heart. Kurt has a crush on Karofsky. He can't even believe it himself, but somehow it happened. Dave is so different now. He's the kind of guy Kurt can see himself with. There's just one little problem. Blaine. What is Kurt going to do? He can't stay with Blaine knowing he has feelings for another man, but at the same time he doesn't know if he's ready to leave Blaine. What if Blaine's the one? What if Dave is? How is Kurt supposed to know which guy to be with? Kurt has a lot to think about. He wants to listen to his heart, but right now he's not so sure what his heart is trying to tell him.

Ultimately, Kurt believes in fate. He believes that everything happens for a reason. People walk in and out of your life for a reason. Everything has a purpose. It's this belief that leads Kurt to his decision. He is going to end things with Blaine. He owes it to himself to explore this thing with Dave. He plans to take it slow and get to know Dave, see where that takes him. He's not going to jump right into a relationship with another guy. But at the same time, he cannot stay with someone he doesn't really love. If he loved Blaine as much as he should, he wouldn't be having all of these doubts. He would still be jealous about Sebastian and he would feel guilty about seeing Dave without telling him, but he doesn't. He owes it to Blaine to end things and give them both the opportunity to find love.

Tomorrow Kurt will go over to Blaine's and tell him the truth. It's not going to be easy, but after everything they've been through. Blaine deserves his honesty. Kurt decides to turn on his TV and watch the fashion channel to get his mind off of everything. After an hour of hardly paying attention to the clothing, Kurt resounds that it's no use. There's no way he's going to be able to take his mind off of his current soap opera life. It's going to be a long evening.