''Okay guys, listen up. I've come up with a weekly assignment which fits in with the school musical. This week you'll be singing songs from the Phantom of the Opera, but you need to put your own stamp onto it; also it needs to reflect your life as it is right now.'' It was Tuesday, and after Glee school would be finished for the day for Kurt. He liked the idea to sing the songs in Glee club too, he always wanted to do a Christine-song in public. ''Mr. Schue, can we do duets?'' The little bubble of hope Kurt was living in for the past minutes snapped when Mercedes spoke up. Mr. Schue nodded. ''Then I would like to do a duet with Sam.'' Everybody's head in the choir room turned to her, and Kurt's jaw dropped. To break the silence, Kurt asked what they wanted to sing, and added a smile so he wouldn't sound jealous. Not like he was jealous. ''All I Ask of You. It reflects my life perfectly right now.'' Kurt was sure of it; Mercedes was dating Sam in secret! He felt betrayed and left out. Why on earth wouldn't Mercedes come to her best (gay) friend to tell him about it! They shared everything.
''Hey Kurt.'' Puck leaned against the lockers while Kurt was packing his books into his bag. ''Why hello Noah. How are you today?'' Kurt tried to sound nice but his fake smile was a bit too fake, and Puck noticed. ''Call me Puck. And what's with the bitching?'' Kurt felt sorry about his attitude, because it really seemed he'd hurt the mohawked boy. ''I'm sorry, I'm just a bit frustrated about something. How can I help you?'' He asked with a much more natural smile. ''I need your help with a song I wanted to do.'' Wow, that was something Kurt didn't expect. The thing with Kurt is that his face is like an open book; his emotion translated to his face almost directly. He really needed to learn how to put on a poker face. ''Well, which song did you have in mind?''
''That's kind of the point. I don't know what song to choose.'' He was glad Puck came to him with his; with his musical knowledge he could help every single person in the world. And his collection of musical-books and CDs helped too. ''You know what? Come by my house after school and we'll listen to some stuff. Then tomorrow after school we'll go to the auditorium and I'll guide you on the piano, okay?'' Puck smiled and nodded. ''It's a date'' and walked away. What the hell had he gotten himself into. He shaked his head lightly and closed his locker to walk to his next lesson.
''Finn, did you write on the gargoyle?'' Kurt was sitting next to Finn in French, and he had a presumption that Finn wrote the little message on his beautiful crafted gargoyle, since the handwriting was.. ugly. And boy-ish. And barely readable. ''Wait- what? Do you mean that ugly dragon you made – ''A GARGOYLE, Finn. A ancient mythical beast praised for his scary yet elegant appearance!'' Finn had a confused and scared look on his face, caused by Kurt's little outburst.
''Sorry Finn.''
''It's alright. And I kind of wrote on it yes..'' He looked down at his notebook with a guilty look on his face. ''You see, I wanted to impress Rachel so after rehearsals I went there with her..''
''It's alright Finn, just remove it before next rehearsals.''
Kurt was clueless. What the hell should he wear for a musical help-session? With Puck out of all people? Not like he wanted to impress him, at all. He just wanted to set the right mood and feel comfortable. Last-minute he decided to put on a pair of old skinny jeans, a red plaid shirt and a cardigan. Within his last 5 minutes he cleaned up the mess in his room. Read; neatly folded pile of clothing on his bed and his wrinkled sheets. Then he checked his hair in the mirror and was right on time when the bell rang. He opened the heavy wooden door and found Rachel on his doorstep.
''Rachel! What are you doing here? Finn is not home!'' Kurt sounded a little mean but if Puck saw Rachel standing in the door-opening he would fled away immediately. ''I-I know.. I kind of wanted to talk to you..'' Kurt thought about It for a second and decided to let her talk for a minute. But he needed to call Puck first. He let Rachel in and dialed Puck.
''Hey Puck! Rachel came by spontaneous, is it okay if we shift our appointment to later this afternoon? Okay, see you then! Bye.''
''Really Kurt, Puck?''
''Oh shut it Berry. Talk.'' Rachel's face turned to serious immediately.
''Well.. I figured you're the only one I could talk to, and I kind of have a problem.'' Her cheeks flushed as soon as she pronounced the words. He felt sorry for her. He is the only one according to her to go to and he gives her a bitchy attitude.
''Well, you could tell me if you want to?'' Kurt remembered not to push people when they needed to talk about their feelings.
''Kurt, I think Finn's cheating on me.'' He couldn't believe his ears. Finn would be in huge problems when he got home!
''With Quinn.'' Kurt said it like a statement, not a question. Rachel nodded. They sat like this for a few seconds until she started to cry. Kurt embraced her and swayed her, trying to comfort her a little. After five minutes Kurt realized Finn would be home soon.
''Rach, Finn will be home soon, and I don't think you want to see him right now..'' She got up out of Kurt's arms and wiped her face with her sleeve.
''Thanks Kurt, for comforting me. It's nice to have a friend.'' Kurt smiled and led her to the door. He waved her goodbye and went back in to call Puck. Finn would be in so much trouble when he got back home.