Title: There's A Reason Why You're Here
Fandom: Glee
Character Pairings: Kurt/Karofsky, OC/Sue Sylvester
Rating: not sure so we'll just go with BAD! ;)
Chapters: 4/5
Summary: There's a reason for everything and everyone who comes into your life...
A/N: Takes place after "Never Been Kissed" but before the Christmas special.
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Disclaimer: Not mine. Don't be a Sue.
Chapter Four: Free at last
"...And that gay terrorist went on to become the first gay president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln." Harley quirked a brow, slowing her pace as the voice floated out from a classroom. Peeking around the door she saw five students sitting behind desks, the emotions on their faces ranging from horror to Oh-my-God-I-will-eat-my-own-hair! Blinking in surprise, Harley looked to the front of the room and saw a woman dressed in a dark blue track suit, holding up a history book as if she were really quoting from it. One of the kids raised a hand tentivly into the air and was speared with the woman's icy glare. "Coach Sylvester please! That's not in the book at all and Mr Reeds told us to-"
"Quit the flapping of your lips, little white girl. I'm gonna stop you there. Since you don't want to read this chapter on Mr Gay Tall Man does that mean you don't want to learn about America? Do you hate America? What the heck is wrong with America little white girl? Go and give me 20 sit ups for being an un-patriotic little piece of booger flesh! Go, now!" The coach tilted her head to the side of the classroom and the little girl hurriedly got up and threw herself on the floor in her haste to follow the woman's orders.
Snorting in laughter, Harley tried to hide the noise behind her hand but the other woman's glare had already zeroed in on her. "Oh gawd, I'm sorry but that was just great!" She said with a grin and waved to the child on the floor, another burst of giggles threatening to come out even as the older woman's glare narrowed like the target of a sniper rifle. Sue quirked a brow at the dark haired woman infront of her and folded her arms across her chest, her eyes lingering a little too long on her curvy figure. Harley had the woman pegged in an instant but decided to play nice since she didn't know her from Adam... However the coach was just her type, older, taller, stronger. Her grin turned slightly mischievous as she stepped into the room and leaned against the door frame, her dark hair falling around her face and over her shoulders in dark waves as she crossed her own arms. "So nice to have a fan," Sue said with a turn of her lips and a shrug of her shoulder, playing off the bit of arousal she was feeling for the kid- and, really, she was! Early twenties and late fifties didn't mix all too well...
Harley grinned in response and took another step into the room, her hips swaying slightly. "Yes well your number one fan is looking for a boy and would surely appreciate any help," she said with a slight tilt to her head and Sue had to lean back against the desk or risk falling over from shock. This girl, she was pretty and flirting with her! At least that's what it seemed. Gulping audibly, Sure waved a hand encompassing the classroom which sat rooted to their seats, watching this play out. Sue made a mental note to give them an extra detention for the slack-jawed neanderthal expressions. "Take your pick, I've got every shape, size, and color. We're also running a special, take one of these Sallies or Bobs and get the entire classroom free so I can get back to doing what I do best..."
"...Being awesome?" Harley finished and Sue returned the grin the girl sent her. "Precisely."
Snorting out another laugh, Harley made a show of sizing up the students, making a few of the boys squirm, before turning her gaze back to Sue. "Sorry but I'm very specific when I pick someone out. I'm looking for one about this high," she raised a hand high above her head, showing Dave's height. "This wide," this time Harley used both hands and guesstimated how wide her brother was in the chest area. "Oh and named David Karofsky."
"Head hunters are back down that hall and to the left," Sue said, disappointed that she clearly didn't have the kid but not letting it show through her mask. Harley gave the woman a pout and put her hands behind her back before speaking again. "But I get lost really easily and the woman in the office was no help at all..." She trailed off and quirked a brow at Sue, wondering if the woman would take the bait. Sue spent a few long, drawn out seconds weighing her options and just when she was about to say "hell naw" she saw Harley begin to turn and leave... "Fine fine fine, can't have you wandering all over the place, touching everything can I?" She said and pushed up and off of the desk. One of the kids was going to comment about themselves but was quickly shushed by the others. Before walking out the door with Harley though Sue turned and pointed a finger at each and every one, eliciting a tremor of fear that Harley couldn't help but chuckle at. "Stay," Sue growled out and then motioned Harley to continue down the hall.
"So where are we going?" Sue asked, walking along side Harley who furrowed her brows in confusion for a moment before smiling again. "The Glee club. I think that's where he said he was..." Sue quirked a brow at this, the image of David Karofsky having a hard time merging with any of the Glee kids. "Glee club is like a bagpipe player on crack followed by a swift kick to the crotch..." She grumbled but enjoyed how close the younger woman was walking. "Sounds fun, can't wait," Harley said with a playful grin and they made their way down the hall.
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Dave stood in the middle of the classroom, hands clasped in front of him as the 8 other inhabitants all seemed to be staring him down. Despite Kurt's warm recommendation the Soprano's ex-Glee mates were more than a little leery of giving David Karofsky a chance, especially Finn and Rachel, who sat in the chairs with cross arms and identical glares. Dave couldn't help thinking how whipped Finn had become and he hoped that didn't happen with Kurt and himself. Running a hand through his hair, Dave looked around the room nervously again before glaring up at the clock. Kurt was late, Harley was late, and he was about to be eaten alive...
At that moment Kurt burst through the doors, hair disheveled and Dalton uniform still on. Mercedes gave a little squeak of a sound and pounced on Kurt as if he were the last Twinki in the whole world. "I've missed you so much white boy!" She said affectionately, wrapping her strong arms around him and Kurt gave her a radiant smile that made Dave's stomach do flip flops. "You're late his said, attempting to be menacing but frowning when it came out more as a whine. Damn he was losing his touch! Kurt grinned over the top of Mercede's head and sent Dave a wink. "Blaine and I were talking but you know I wouldn't miss your debute!" With that he linked arms with the shorter black girl and led them over to the chairs, saying hi to all of his old team members.
Seeing his and Kurt's interaction seemed to make the others calm down a little and now you could cut the tension with a knife instead of hammering it with a sledgehammer. Progress. Once they were all situated Dave nodded to Mr Schue to start up the cd and he let the music play a little before starting. Kurt had said he loved Kelly Clarkson.
"And I don't know
This could break my heart or save me
Nothing's real
Until you let go completely
So here I go with all my thoughts I've been saving
So here I go with all my fears weighing on me"
Dave took a steadying breath and almost missed the opening for the chorus. Kurt was flashing him a big smile while the teens around him stared at Dave it complete surprise. "Sing to me," Kurt mouthed and something in Dave just seemed to relax as he locked eyes with the smaller teen.
"Three months and I'm still sober
Picked all my weeds but kept the flowers
But I know it's never really over
And I don't know
I could crash and burn but maybe
At the end of this road I might catch a glimpse of me
So I won't worry about my timing, I want to get it right
No comparing, second guessing, no not this time."
Harley and Sue reached the main doors leading into the Glee classroom but Harley stopped suddenly at hearing her little brother's voice. She knew he could sing, at least he could when they were little, but now it was clear and yet still deep. It was a weird song choice for his chocolate rich voice but Harley had a feeling it help more meaning than vocal stimulation. She stopped Sue from entering the classroom and leaned back against the wall, smiling happily. Sue watched the younger woman for a moment before moving to stand beside her, resting her head back against the wall and listening to the lyrics being sung. Hesitantly a hand crept in to hers and, for some odd reason, Sue didn't pull away.
"Three months and I'm still breathing
Been a long road since those hands I left my tears in but I know
It's never really over, no
Wake up
Three months and I'm still standing here
Three months and I'm getting better yeah
Three months and I still am
Three months and I'm still breathing
Three months and I still remember it
Three months and I wake up
Three months and I'm still sober
Picked all my weeds but kept the flowers..." Dave finished, opening his eyes and wondering when they had closed? Kurt was the first he looked to and then the last. His friend was sitting, arms wrapped around the black girl's shoulder, but his eyes were staring right back and were full of tears. Proud tears, Kurt was proud of him. Dave's smile was slow but warm, mirroring the song he had just sung. There was movement out of the corner of his eye and Dave turned his head to watch Finn stand up and start clapping, his girlfriend Rachel bouncing out of her seat and clapping as well. Soon everyone was clapping and Dave thought his face was going to spontaneously combust. He ducked his head and scratched at his hair but finally he felt like he had just come home.
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"Do you want to get something to eat with me?" Harley asked Sue, looking up at the older woman and letting her hope show through. Sue stared down at the younger woman in surprise before smiling, any trace of a smirk long gone. "I might be able to pencil you in," she said and folded Harley's arm into the crook of her own, beginning to lead the brunette away. Harley was happy to be led anywhere but her feet stopped working suddenly when she saw a familiar figure stalking down the hall and coming right for them. Sue stared curiously down at Harley and then looked over at the man who seemed to be in some sort of a rage. "Oh no... Not now..." Harley whispered before untangling herself from Sue and running ahead, trying to stand between her father and the Glee classroom.
"You have no love for me and I get that, really I do, but don't do this now," she hissed up at her father, arms extended out as if that would help keep him away. Mr Karofsky snarled down at his daughter and was about to backhand her when Sue grabbed his arm by the wrist before his hand could connect with the shorter girl. "Excuse me sir but it's not nice or very smart to start swinging on a lady... Especially when she clearly has backup," Sue ground out, squeezing the man's wrist and not letting go until he yowled in pain and snatched his arm back. "Dad," Harley began, hands raised in what was meant to be a soothing way but she never got past that. "Don't you fucking call me that you nasty little dyke!" Mr Karofsky yelled, grabbing the attention of the teenagers inside the classroom.
Dave heard his father's voice amid the congratulations on doing such a good job and his eyes grew wide. Kurt stared open mouthed at the door where the yell had come from and Dave wasted no time, bolting out into the hall. He stopped just behind a fuming Harley and took hold of her shoulders, bringing her back a few steps and away from their enraged father. He could feel the shaking in her shoulders and squeezed them gently before stepping in front of her so that his father couldn't attack anyone else.
"Get over here David or you'll catch something," his father said, making a grab for his son's arm but Dave quickly sidestepped the older man. His father stared at him in shock before letting out a growl and pointing a finger into Dave's chest. Dave winced at the sharp pain but otherwise didn't move, holding his ground in front of Harley and now Kurt and the rest of Glee. "Mr Karofsky you need to save any family discussions you might want to have for back in your own home where they belong," Sue stated slowly, taking out her cell phone and waving it in his face. Harley thought she might love the woman.
"Shut up you damn dyke! Always knew you were one anyways! Fuckin homos are spreading..." Dave put an arm up and back, keeping his sister protected when their father came another step closer, practically spitting. "You're dead to me boy, ya hear that? DEAD! You and your freak of a sister! Don't ever come by the house again you ungrateful little shit!" With that he turned on his heel and marched off down the hall.
Dave turned slowly and looked down, surprised to see Kurt and Harley standing side by side and not sure which of them he had been more anxious to see. They stepped forward simultaneously and wrapped an arm around his sides, Kurt holding onto Dave's front as well while Harley reached up and brought her little brother's face to her's, kissing his cheek lovingly. "It's okay, Davey. You're free now." Dave nodded his head slowly before hanging it, not wanting to see the other teenagers' faces right now or ever probably. "Yeah, and it feels good but," he said softly, "I could really use a drink."
A/N: song was "Sober" by Kelly Clarkson- c'mon, you can't have a Glee fanfic without a few songs thrown in! But, because I did cheat and the song does make this chapter look longer I DID try to add more to it. Hope this wasn't too cliché but I love the thought of Dave joining Glee, especially while Kurt is still at Dalton. As always please lemme know what you think! Your reviews make these chapters just spew from my brain. Oh and how was Sue? Love you guys!
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