Broadway
Had to be the best excuse for him clinging to Finn during songs.
Bail
It was actually kind of fun to bail Kurt out of his history class just to go practice in the auditorium.
Sing
Singing together with Finn was wonderful beyond imagination, even when Finn got the part he wanted.
Shoe
Mr. Schuester seemed intent on giving him lots of songs together with Kurt. Not that he really minded that, of course.
Defying
Finn managed to convince him to sing Defying Gravity anyway, promising he would be safe from the bullies.
Gravity
Finn was completely dumbstruck by Kurt's performance. The soprano was utterly amazing.
Praise
Being praised by the group for hitting the high F was nice, but getting praised by Finn was a feeling out of this world.
"All right guys, you'll be working in pairs again! Same pairs as when you did the ballads." Mr Schuester announced, and there were mixed reactions from the room. Matt looked horrified to find himself working with Rachel, for a start. Kurt himself sat up straighter in his chair.
Singing with Finn.
Actually singing with Finn.
Oh lord.
It did not help that Finn was positively beaming at him. "So, you'll be settled into themes. Two songs for every pair, but from the same group or artist, okay? You don't have to sing to each other, but work together. Tina, Mike, Country, Dolly Parton. Rachel -" Kurt tuned him out by that time. Themes. Usually, he disliked them, but this might actually be quite entertaining.
"-- Finn, Kurt, Musicals, Wicked."
Make that extremely entertaining. And it was not just because Rachel was looking absolutely livid. Apparently she had gotten stuck with Hip-hop.
Later, when school had ended and Finn and he were sitting on Kurt's sofa, he realised just how nerve racking this experience might be.
"Isn't Defying Gravity from this musical?" Finn questioned innocently, but Kurt could see something that could only be explained as a scheming look in his eyes.
"It is, yes."
"Then why don't you do that one? And I could do that... 'A Sentimental Man'"
And while that was a great idea, Kurt almost started panicking. There was a reason as to why he had thrown that song. "I... I'm not sure that's very wise, Finn." He tried to sound unaffected, but Finn was sharper than he looked.
"Because you failed last time? I do that all the time. I'm sure that you'll do the note if you practice, of you could lower it."
He would much rather do another song. Even Finn's choice would be better. Maybe it was just better to tell Finn the truth and choose another song. "I failed by choice, Finn. I'd be more comfortable with another song."
His so called partner was not listening on that ear, however. "What? Why'd you do that? If it was because of Rachel, she can't get every solo."
Kurt could only laugh at that. "No, it wasn't because of Rachel."
Even though he did not wish to supply more than that, Finn pushed on. "Why then?" And with the way he looked at him, with that dangerously cute look, Kurt found himself deflating.
"Because my dad got harassed over the phone because of me. I don't care if... if people call me things, but my dad can't handle it. So."
Finn looked shocked, and then stayed quiet for so long that Kurt was starting to get worried. When he spoke though, Kurt was the one who was surprised. "Then I'll make sure no one has a go at you for singing it again. You said this was your favourite song, so it's wrong for you to just let go because some idiot says you should."
It was so out of character, and so unwarranted, that Kurt could only gawk and blink whilst trying to comprehend it. Finn was absolutely right of course, yet it was so odd hearing it from him. So somehow, Kurt found himself agreeing to perform the song again.
Finn was just full of surprises, it seemed. The next one came when Kurt was stuck in History class, quite near a mental breakdown. It should not be legal for a teacher to be so monotone! The drone of her voice was interrupted by Finn's head peeking inside. "Kurt, you gotta come. There's an emergency with your uncle." He called.
Which was weird, because Finn did not know that he had an uncle. This might be interesting. Excusing himself and leaving, he stopped outside the classroom and raised an eyebrow at Finn's grinning face. "So, what's going on?" He demanded, and Finn just laughed that precious laugh and grabbed his arm.
"No emergency, practising in the auditorium." He explained whist dragging Kurt along behind him.
Yes, Finn was full of surprises.
When the time for the performance came, Kurt could honestly say he was a nervous wreck. Strangely enough Finn looked like one, too.
However, hearing Rachel attempt rapping gave him quite some satisfaction. Which only increased when he hit that high F, and saw her incredulous look.
And while the praise – somewhat confused, especially from their teacher's part – was assurance enough that this was the right choice, it was Finn's beaming smile and awkward hug that made it really worthwhile.
