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Chapter 3: Music

Kurt's first few weeks at Dalton was tense and Blaine did everything he could to make Kurt feel comfortable and safe. He would wait with Kurt after school until someone picked him up. Usually it was Finn or Burt and one time it had been a women that Blaine had never seen. Kurt explained quickly that it was his step mother Carol before hurrying off to the car.

Blaine was glad that Kurt was becoming more and more comfortable around him. Wes and David were usually there with them and if Blaine wasn't around, David and Wes were always there to keep Kurt company. Kurt was thankful for Blaine and his friendship and enjoyed his company, his time a Dalton becoming more comfortable and enjoyable.
The Warbler's had been brought up in conversation as Wes and David were discussing set lists for sectionals.
"Hey Kurt," Blaine said, turning to the boy beside. Kurt raised his eyebrows at Blaine and waited for him to speak. "Will you come to this rehearsal? Please!"

Blaine pulled out his puppy dog eyes and Kurt melted. Kurt bit his lip and sighed but then nodded and Blaine grinned happily.
"Our next practice is after school. Is that OK?" Blaine asked.
Kurt nodded and pulled out his phone. He quickly wrote a text message to someone and sent it before pocketing it again.

Kurt was both nervous and excited about the Warbler meeting. Blaine had promised that there would be singing and not just dull talk. Kurt couldn't help but feel sad that he couldn't sing. He wished more than anything that he could sing again. He wasn't sure if watching a group of boys singing was good for him, but he couldn't say no to Blaine, not when he pulled those puppy dog eyes.

After his last class he followed Blaine, David and Wes to the choir room. It was much bigger than the one at McKinley, light flooding the room from the large glass windows. Wes and David went and sat at the councils desk while Blaine led Kurt to the couches and sat down on them. Kurt tensed when the rest of the boys started filing in, talking and joking around. They greeted Blaine enthusiastically and Kurt noted that Blaine was very popular. Blaine introduced Kurt to everyone and they greeted him back in a friendly way.

They quickly learnt their lesson not to touch Kurt when Thad reached out to clap him on the back. Kurt had flinched backwards, crushing himself into Blaine, as if he was bracing himself for a punch. Blaine could feel every tremble in Kurt's body and he gently rubbed Kurt's back.
"Sorry!" Thad cried, taking a hasty step back. "Sorry. Didn't mean to scare you."
Kurt saw that he was sincerely sorry and nodded. He mouthed 'sorry' to Thad who looked stricken. It took Kurt a minute to realize that he was still leaning on Blaine and quickly shot up and scooted a bit away from Blaine, blushing red.
Blaine nearly pouted from the loss of Kurt but caught himself just in time.

"This is Nick and Jeff," Blaine continued after a small awkward pause. "These two have been dating for a while now."
Kurt looked up at Nick and Jeff with an emotion in his eye Blaine couldn't place.
"Nice to meet you Kurt," Nick said politely.

Kurt smiled shyly and nodded.
When everyone was introduced Wes banged his gavel and Kurt jumped again, shaking. Wes winced and quickly put his gavel away, making a note not to do that when Kurt was around.
"We are going to practice Soul Sister," Wes said. "Everyone into positions."
Blaine grinned at Kurt and stood up with the rest of the Warbler's.

Kurt was impressed. Sure, none of them moved that well, but the way they harmonised and Blaine's singing was breathtaking. Kurt hadn't known that Blaine could sing that well and he was blown away. Blaine looked passionate and happy as he sung. Kurt knew what he was feeling. They could express themselves through music, something that couldn't be taken away from them...until now in Kurt's case.

The boys finished and Kurt clapped loudly. The boys grinned and Blaine smile was the biggest.
"Did you enjoy it?" Blaine asked, sitting back down with Kurt.
Kurt nodded furiously and Blaine was relieved. He had seen a brief sad look on Kurt's face but most of it was joy.
The meeting wasn't that much longer and as usual Blaine, Wes and David walked him out to the parking lot, this time accompanied by Jeff and Nick who were holding hands.

"Do you think we will win at Sectionals?" Blaine asked as they walked.
Kurt shrugged with a smirk and Blaine gasped playfully.
"So little faith," Blaine shook his head sadly and was surprised when he heard a small breathy laugh from Kurt.
They came out to the parking lot and the sun was only just beginning to set.

Blaine noticed a tall, muscular boy leaning up against a truck. His Mohawk stood out clearly and he looked badass.
"Sup Porcelain?" The boy called and everyone glanced to Kurt.

Blaine watched as Kurt rolled his eyes at the boy and went to him. They stood in front of each other for a moment before the badass pulled Kurt into a hug. They noticed him flinch and tense before relaxing and patting the boys back. They pulled away and Kurt turned to the others.
Blaine couldn't believe it. Kurt flinched and jumped around perfectly nice looking guys, but this boy, who looked the clear definition of a badass, a bully, got a hug out of Kurt.

Blaine was only just getting to touch Kurt without him flinching.
Kurt nudged the boy who grunted.
"I'm Puck."
"Nice to meet you Puck," Wes said carefully. "I'm Wes and this is Blaine, David, Nick and Jeff."
Kurt made a gesture at Puck who nodded.
"You're Kurt's friends."

Blaine grinned at Kurt and nodded.
"Thanks for looking out for my boy," Puck said gruffly and Kurt rolled his eyes, flushing.
Blaine felt as if a brick had dropped in his stomach. Kurt was his boy? Was this Kurt's boyfriend? Kurt had never mentioned being in a relationship with someone.
Kurt gave Puck a confused look clearly asking what he was doing here.
"Finn, his mum and your dad had stuff on and couldn't make it here on time. They didn't want you waiting by yourself so Finn asked me to pick you up," Puck answered.

Kurt nodded and made a gesture for Puck to wait a minute and went back to the boys.
"Is he your boyfriend?" David asked and Kurt shook his head violently.
"He wishes," Puck grinned and Kurt sent him a glare.
Kurt quickly pulled out his phone and wrote something.

Puck is NOT my boyfriend! I went to school with him. He's Finn's best friend...or was. There so much drama at that school it hard to keep up.

They nodded and Blaine felt relieved that Kurt didn't have a boyfriend.
"We'll see you tomorrow," Nick said and Kurt nodded shyly.
"Thanks for watching Kurt," Blaine said sincerely and Kurt grinned.
Any time, Kurt wrote and showed it to Blaine.

"See you tomorrow," Blaine grinned. Kurt gave a wave and headed to Puck's truck. He wrinkled his nose as he opened the door and shook his head. Blaine admired how he slipped into the car gracefully and they were off.

"Who would of thought that Kurt would be friends with a guy like that," Wes said. "I mean, he flinches around teachers but can accept a hug from a guy like that."
"I'm assuming they were friends before something happened to him," Blaine said.
"Kurt was bullied," Nick stated and Jeff wrapped an arm around his waist.

"We think so," Blaine said. "He's got all the signs."
Nick nodded. Nick had been to a public school before Dalton and had been bullied too.
"Is he a mute or just doesn't speak?" Jeff asked.
"Mr Dalton told us he was a mute. He didn't say if it was voluntarily or not," Blaine said sadly.
"It must have been bad to have transferred like he did," Nick said sadly. "And his reaction to Thad."

"He was shaking so much," Blaine said, his voice full of pain and sadness.
"He's safe here at Dalton," Wes said firmly, patting Blaine back. "He'll be OK here."
"You like him," Jeff said to Blaine who flushed.
"It's only been a few weeks," Blaine protested, heading to his own car.

"So, you are totally crushing on him," Jeff grinned and the other's snickered. Blaine flushed again but didn't answer them. Instead he slipped into his car and turned the engine on, the radio drowning out his friends laughter. He gave them a quick wave before pulling out and heading home.

On the way back to Lima, Puck filled Kurt in on the drama of Glee club and his quest for Lauren. Kurt rolled his eyes at Puck and eyed the empty take out containers warily.
"I'm sorry for what happened to you Kurt," Puck said suddenly. "I should have done more."
Kurt hesitated and bit his lip
He quickly pulled out his phone and typed a message.

Maybe, but you weren't the one who tried to kill me.

Puck grunted and tightened his grip on the steering wheel.
"Are you happy at Dalton?" Puck asked.
He looked over to Kurt and saw him nodding.
"Good. I'm glad you are happy and safe," Puck grunted and saw Kurt smile.

"You like that Blaine kid don't you," Puck suddenly grinned and was happy to see Kurt blush.
Puck laughed and Kurt scowled at him. Kurt huffed and looked out the window.
"This is good," Puck said. "You should go after that."
Kurt blushed deeper and refused to look at Puck.

They finally pulled up to the Hummel-Hudson home and got out. Puck walked Kurt to the door and was greeted by Burt waiting for them.
"Thanks Puck," Burt said gruffly. Puck nodded and turned to Kurt.
"I'll see you around."
Kurt nodded and mouthed 'thanks' to Puck.

Burt and Kurt watched Puck get back in his truck and drive away before heading back into the house.
"How was the Warbler's?" Burt asked.
Kurt quickly signed to him. 'It was good. They sounded amazing.'
Kurt hesitated before continuing to sign. 'I was a little jealous. I want my voice back."
Burt watched tears well up in Kurt's eyes and hugged him.

"The doctors said you may get your voice back, we just have to be patient," Burt said. Kurt nodded and wiped his eyes.
"Come on, you can help me with dinner and you can start your homework after," Burt said. Kurt smiled and followed Burt into the kitchen, ready to grab the fire extinguisher if needed...you never knew with Burt's cooking.

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