AN: I apologize that this chapter is so short, but I just felt that problems from Chapters 1 & 2 needed to be resolved first before we had more Batman fun.
Again looking for clue ideas, and reviews are always a joy.
Chapter 3
Resolved
-Finn-
This is it. Finn thought as he sat in Figgins' office. He had to sit through Karofsky's version of the story, which only served to make him even madder. Though he was polite and let the jerk talk without being interrupted. Which that in it self was a lot of self control on Finn's part. Then Figgins turned to Finn and asked for his version of the fight, which he was constantly interrupted by the afore mentioned jerk.
Figgins kept telling Karofsky to be quiet, which Finn hoped was to be in his favor. Then Figgins told both of them to sit out in front of his office. Finn watched Figgins get on the phone and make a quick call, before he was off of it.
"I hope that you get suspended Hudson. Then I won't have to worry about you breathing down my neck." Karofsky said from across the seating area.
Finn knew that he was trying to goad him into hitting him again. But Finn wasn't going to let that happen. "We'll see."
Karofsky narrowed his eyes. "Really Hudson, I don't like you fags breathing on my, hell I don't like being in the same room with you. I might get gay germs."
Finn glanced at Figgins secretary; she seemed to be not paying them attention. But Finn had a feeling that she was going to report what she hears to Figgins. "Kurt was right. You're not worth it Dave. All we have ever asked you is to leave us alone, but you never do. I just hope that one day that you can accept yourself for who you are."
Karofsky balled up his fist and made to get up, but Figgins came out of his office, but stayed in his spot. Finn felt a small feeling of relief that Karofsky didn't press his luck with Figgins there. Finn looked to the front of the office and saw Kurt come in, with surprisingly Josh.
Finn gave both boys a confused look as they both followed Figgins back into his office. Finn watched them for a minute, before Karofsky opened his mouth again. "Oh well looks like your little boyfriend turned another person to your guy's team."
Finn looked at Karofsky. "Josh knew he was bi, before I ever met him, even before Kurt came out last year. So shut your big yapper."
Karofsky gave Finn a dirty look and fell silent. Finn turned his attention back to Figgins' office and wondered what was being said in there. What is Josh doing in there with Kurt? Finn thought. I don't recall seeing him in the choir room, let alone in the hallway before the fight broke out.
-Josh-
Josh had been in the hall when Karofsky had grabbed Kurt and hauled him into the bathroom. He then hurried to get his books so he could find Finn, before Kurt was injured. When he shut his locker, Finn was making his way down the hall. But at that moment Kurt emerged from the bathroom and ran straight into Finn.
Josh let a breath of air out in relief, until Karofsky came out of the bathroom. Then he watched the tense exchange between Finn and Kurt's tormentor. Then the unexpected happened and Karofsky shoved Finn to get to Kurt. He moved forward and after Finn had gotten Karofsky off of Kurt, Josh grabbed him and moved Kurt out of the road. But unfortunately Kurt got punched by one of Karofsky's goon squad. But Josh tripped that idiot and got Kurt out of the fight.
When Josh turned he saw Ms. Sylvester, Coach Beiste, Mr. Shue, Mrs. Miller, and three other teachers that he couldn't remember their names off hand. But once the fight was broken up Mr. Shue ordered the shocked crowd to go to class.
Josh amazingly wasn't pulled out of the crowd to be taken with the others. I got to do something. Really Karofsky started the whole thing!
After sitting 20 minutes through his geometry class, Josh requested to be excused so that he could go talk to Figgins about the fight. Thankfully his teacher was a softy so she let him go. When he reached the entrance hall he saw Kurt heading to the office.
"Hey Kurt, wait up!" Josh said, as he picked up his pace to join him.
"Hello?" Kurt asked apparently he wasn't sure who Josh was.
"Oh, I'm Josh. I'm a friend of Finn's." Josh said as they started walking together.
"Are you the one that Finn went to last night?" Kurt asked him.
Josh got the impression that Kurt was thinking that Josh was an intruder on his and Finn's relationship. "Yes, that would be me. But Kurt I want you to know that I have no romantic feelings for Finn. He's just a good friend. I'd be an idiot to try and mess with what you two have, because I know that he really cares about you with the way he talks."
Kurt seemed surprised by that. "He talks about you too sometimes, so I wasn't sure what was going on between the two of you."
Josh smiled a little. "He's just a friend. He has only showed up a few times upset with you, and he asked me for guidance. I counsel him the best way I think that he should handle those situations, and I hope that he does the right thing when he leaves."
Kurt gave Josh a raised eyebrow. "How many times have you counseled him on our relationship?"
Josh let out a small laugh. "Kurt, oddly enough I only did once; and that was last night when he showed up with how things went yesterday. Kurt, if you count the time back this summer when he trying to sort out his feelings for you then twice."
Kurt nodded and then reached the office. They both filed in and notice that Finn and Karofsky were sitting out front, but Figgins ushered them into his office.
Josh sat down next to Kurt. I hope that I can help Kurt keep Finn out of trouble here.
-Kurt-
Kurt was afraid with what Figgins was going to do because he called the choir room and had Mr. Shue send him down here. But he was going to stick to the truth and hopefully everything will be alright.
"Alright Mr. Hummel, I've already listened to Mr. Karofsky and Mr. Hudson. Both seem to tell the story differently and they both say that the other one started the fight. Now I want to hear what happened from you." Figgins said as he sat down at his desk. "Now, what are you doing here Mr. Ashwoods?"
Kurt glanced over at Josh, before he spoke. "I'm here to provide testimony, Mr. Figgins; I was also there before the fight started."
Figgins seemed to consider it for a moment before he turned his gaze back to Kurt. Kurt began the story when Karofsky first shoved him into the locker that morning and everything up through the fight and after.
Josh then provided the same story, and Figgins then nodded as he understood. "Mr. Hummel, please step out and get Mr. Hudson."
Kurt stood up and moved to the door. He opened it he stuck his head out. "Finn, Figgins' wants you to come back in here."
Finn stood and came into the office. Kurt just realized that he didn't hear Figgins pick up the phone and make a call, due to the pounding that was going on in his ears. Kurt sat down with Finn next to him and the silence in the room was way too much. Kurt looked at Finn who seemed to be looking between him and Josh, with a look of curiosity on his face.
A moment later the office door opened and Mr. Shue came in with Sam, Puck, Mike, Mercedes, Santana, and Brittany. They all gathered around Figgins' desk. So this was going to be the moment of judgment.
"I am inclined to punish all of you for being in the fight that occurred earlier this morning. But after listening to Mr. Hummel, Mr. Ashwoods, and Mr. Hudson, over Mr. Karofsky's behavior I am deciding that you are all not at fault in this matter. I am afraid that I have not done enough to discourage him from making things worse.
"I am however to be fair and to make a point that fighting is not tolerated here, I am giving each of you all three nights of detention. The exception will be Mr. Hummel and Mr. Ashwoods for they were not actual participants of the fight." Figgins said. "But I am also going to make this a warning for Mr. Hudson and Mr. Puckerman, if either of you two are in my office again for bad behavior you both be suspended."
There was a murmur of agreement around the room. Mr. Figgins pulled out the forms and started filling them out with each person signing them and then they were excused from his office.
Kurt held Finn's hand as they walked out of the room. Kurt didn't feel that these guys having detention was fair. But he wasn't going to argue to make Figgins choose a different punishment.
"Finn, about yesterday…" Kurt began.
Finn put his finger on Kurt's lips. "It's fine. I know that you wouldn't be that mean to me on purpose. I understand that you were hurt over everything. I should be the one to apologize."
Kurt shook his head. "No, Finn. I should be the one to apologize. I was acting like a spoiled brat, and that was inexcusable. I thought really hard about this last night, and I decided that if it means that much to you, I will wear that atrocious Robin costume for you, for the scavenger hunt and Halloween."
The smile on Finn's face was worth it. "You mean that?"
"Yes, I do Finn." Kurt said with a slight blush on his cheeks.
Finn then picked him up and twirled him in a circle, all the while kissing Kurt.
