How Things Work

Rating: PG

Pairing: Pre-Sam/Kurt;

Spoilers: 2x16 onwards

Author's Notes: Sixth Chapter, thanks to all the people who keep on reading, all the people who put this in their favorites and their alert, all the people who reviewed. Thank you very much. And please feel free to ask questions, criticize, and give violent reactions. Blaine is present in this one. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING. Except for the story of course, lol.

Kurt knows that going back to McKinley means being a target for bullying again. And just like he predicted, it happened again, but this time, he can't run away, he won't. It's time to face this and put an end to this. He's got to face Karofsky, so this will stop for good.

"Hey HOMO!" Karofsky shouted.

Kurt just turned to face Karofsky with a cold expression.

"You think you can get away with what you did yesterday?" Karofsky asked threatening, "You're gonna have a taste of the fury!"

"Fine, punch me and I'll start spreading your dirty little secret," Kurt declared.

"What I tell you about not speaking about this?" Karofsky warned, "You really want a taste of the fury?"

"Go ahead, punch me, shove me, and everyone here will start talking!" Kurt threatened.

"Why you!" Karofsky shouted.

"Do it, and I'll have proof that you hurt me and then we all know where that's going," Kurt said.

Karofsky punched the locker and went away fuming, "Damn it!" he shouted.

It's done, the bullying will stop. Kurt understands the struggle of Karofsky, but he has no other way to put an end to this, this was the only way. And that's it, it's finally over, Kurt felt safe, he will never again be hurt by that Neanderthal. Kurt is glad that this is all through, now he can finally feel out of harm's way and be happy in school.

Sam was really grateful with all the help with his paper, he couldn't have finished it by himself. Sam was surprised with Kurt's reaction to his "dorkiness", he didn't expect that at all. He thought Kurt would feel weird with it, but instead, Kurt found it amusing. He thought he'd be ridiculed, but it was kind of Kurt being okay with it. Sam is now convinced that Kurt really is a good friend.

Sam was walking down the hallway going to his class and suddenly, sploosh. He got slushied with an icy cherry facial. Kurt was on the way to his class when he witnessed Sam got slushied. Kurt rushed over to Sam and helped him get to the comfort room.

"Are you okay?" Kurt asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine, just need to wash my eyes," Sam said.

Kurt opened the faucet and guided Sam's head in the running water. While Sam was washing his face, Kurt pulled out his hankie and started to wipe Sam's arm. Kurt can't help but admire the muscled arms of Sam. Luckily Sam wasn't looking at Kurt, who was blushing, because he was washing his hair.

"That will be hard to wash, here maybe this can help," Kurt said offering his hair solution to Sam, "I bring them in case I get slushied."

"Thanks," Sam said taking the solution and pouring some ample amount on his palm and started to apply it to his hair.

Kurt seeing Sam had difficulty, "Lemme help," he said starting to wash Sam's hair at the back.

"Thanks again," Sam said.

"No problem, being slushied sucks," Kurt said, "But what can we do, people with nothing to do with their lives like to mess with other people's lives."

"Yeah, it sure does suck, anyway we can't be brought down, it just keeps us stronger " Sam smiled.

"Oh my, Sam I think you need to change your shirt, you need to wash it with detergent to get that off," Kurt said, "Do you have extra clothes?" he added.

"Yeah, it's in the locker room," Sam said, "You go on ahead Kurt, you will miss your classes."

"You'll be okay?" Kurt asked.

Sam nodded.

"Okay, I'll see you in Glee," Kurt said going out the men's room.

Kurt sighed with relief, he thought he would accompany Sam in the locker room and he would see Sam change his shirt and then see his incredible body. Kurt can't be thinking about another guy when he has a boyfriend, it's wrong, or is it? He's just admiring after all. Kurt told himself to stop, it's not right, Sam is his friend and he has a boyfriend.

Sam was glad Kurt was around to help, again. Sam somehow remembered how Quinn helped him when he first got slushied, it was awkward because he was pretending to like Quinn just to get popular. But with Kurt, it's all good because there were no pretensions, Kurt was even kind enough to lend him his hair solution and hankie. Oh right, he still hasn't returned the handkerchief Kurt lent him yesterday. He'll just have to return it later in Glee, and of course he cleaned it.

Sam took off his shirt, and got a new clean one from his locker, and put it on. He wanted to take a shower because the slushie has dripped down to his underwear and it's sticky. But if he would have a bath now, he would miss another class, and that would be difficult to catch up. Sam just went ahead to his next class and just endured the stickiness in his underwear.

Now that Sam thought about it, these past few days, he has been truly happy. He wasn't that popular now that he and Santana are now over, strangely he didn't care at all, because for the first time since arriving here in McKinley, he was happy, earnestly happy. But what was the reason? Sure he was pleased about Kurt returning to McKinley and the happiness of the New Directions is really contagious but it's just a shallow bliss. He was sincerely happy because he wasn't pretending to like Quinn or Santana anymore. He wasn't acting, he was himself. And Kurt was the one who brought out his real dorky self and opened his eyes that it's okay to be different.

Sam was thankful for Kurt again, without him he wouldn't have had this revelation. Kurt was really a wonderful friend.

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Kurt got a text from Blaine:"Meet up later? Same time same place? I miss you"

Kurt replied:"Sure :) I miss you too"

Kurt wasn't ecstatic that he and Blaine are going to meet again, as if they never met this week. Kurt was just neutral about it, just like meeting a friend over coffee. Any normal teen would be excited since it's their first relationship and would be even more eager if they meet up every day, but how come Kurt just felt neutral. Sure he misses Blaine, who he can talk about anything since they are so alike. After Blaine reciprocated his feelings, he was thrilled but after their first date, he didn't feel that special moment that he was anticipating for. Instead he felt like it was just an ordinary night out with his long time friend, Blaine.

Kurt doesn't want to tell anyone, because confiding in someone is just confirming it. He so longed for this relationship, but now that he has it, he doesn't know what it is. Sure, Blaine was sweet and all but nothing's change when they're usually hanging out, except that they always hold hands and the charming talk and that's about it. Kurt doesn't feel that they are a real couple, because he pictured it differently, he wanted it romantic, and all he ever got from Blaine was sweet and friendly, never romantic or passionate. Although he had to admit, his first real kiss was passionate but that was it, the passion never came back. Kurt needs confirmation, he's to bothered with all this doubt.

As usual, Blaine and Kurt always meet in the Lima Bean. When Kurt arrived, he looked for Blaine, of course he was looking forward to meet with him. Kurt went over to Blaine's table as soon as he saw Blaine. Blaine stood up on his chair to greet Kurt. Kurt then suddenly planted one on Blaine, and right after their lips met, Blaine pulled away.

"Is something wrong?" Kurt asked.

"No, I'm just surprised," Blaine said, "Good to see you," he greeted proceeding to give Kurt a hug.

"You too," Kurt greeted back.

"So how are you?" Blaine asked.

"I'm fine," Kurt said, "I have good news, I finally stood up to Karofsky," he added.

"Oh, that's good," Blaine said, "So tell me exactly what happened."

Kurt told Blaine what happened between him and Karofsky.

"Wow, I'm impressed," Blaine said clapping his hands softly.

"Thank you," Kurt said, "I know it's bad that I did that, but it was the only way."

"I know, but you had to do it, there was no other way," Blaine said, "I take it that you feel much better now?"

"Definitely!" Kurt said.

"I'm happy for you," Blaine said taking Kurt's hand and squeezing it.

They continued talking about the things that happened these past few days. Kurt told him how Sam fought off Karofsky to protect Kurt. He also told him about the concern of the Glee club.

"Oh my God, is he alright?" Blaine asked.

"Yeah, just a gash in his mouth, but he's fine," Kurt said, "If he wouldn't have been there, I would have a bruise in my face or a wound somewhere."

"Well, that's lucky of you," Blaine said.

"I know," Kurt said.

"It's nice to hear that your friends really care about you," Blaine said, "They would do anything to keep you out of harm's way."

"Yes, and I'm thankful that they're always there for me, even though I wasn't" Kurt said.

"What do you mean?" Blaine asked puzzled.

"I left them right before Sectionals," Kurt stated.

"But they still love you, regardless," Blaine said, giving another squeeze at Kurt's hand.

"I know," Kurt said, "And I'm grateful also for you, you're a great support Blaine, I don't know what I would have done without you."

Blaine smiled at Kurt. Kurt smiled back, with warmth in his eyes.

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Sam now knew that to be able to be happy, he has to be himself. And that's what he'll start to do, he'll be more himself from now on. No more putting up a façade, this time it's the real Sam, he'll drop all false pretense. So what if he isn't popular anymore? He has his Glee friends that would accept him no matter what, popular or not. Even if not everyone in Glee would understand, at least he can name a few that would be real cool with knowing the genuine Sam. And he can be more open about who he is, no more acting no more masks, just the real old Sam. And it's all thanks to Kurt for opening his eyes that's being different is what makes each and everyone special in their own little special way.

Kurt got his affirmation, when Blaine's lips touched his, he knew exactly what he was looking for. He was looking for the feeling, the passion that he felt during the first ever kiss they shared. This time there was none, and all he felt was nothing. Kurt realized that Blaine and he weren't meant for a romantic relationship. Blaine is perfect for Kurt in so many ways as a friend, but as a boyfriend, no. Kurt has come to the realization that they were never meant to be boyfriends, just friends. They appreciate better if they were just friends and Kurt knows they are better off as really good friends.

Now the problem is, how Kurt would tell Blaine. Kurt does not want to hurt Blaine, he doesn't want a fight to erupt between him and Blaine. He still wants to be real good friends with Blaine. This time he needs advice, but he must ask it from somebody. He couldn't ask Mercedes, she haven't have had a relationship before. He can't definitely ask Rachel, she hasn't broken up with someone before, she was the one who got dumped. So who can he ask advice from? Who?

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A/N: This is the part where Sam starts to fall in love with Kurt. And as you can see Kurt hasn't have any feelings for Sam yet but it's surely going there. Kurt will have to break up with Blaine first. I just placed Rachel and Mercedes only because they are the only close friends of Kurt except for Blaine. I ask again, characters are a bit OOC? And I'm sorry if the Karofsky part was just so short because I dread writing Karofsky, because I don't like him. But I had to deal with it and close that part for good. Kurt is surely relieved about Karofsky, but I'll say that he is not safe from slushies cause I'm planning a cute moment between Sam and Kurt and it involves the slushie. Anyway the big bully is Karofsky and that's done. I know it's a bit rushed. And about Sam receiving that icy facial, I copied what Santana said about receiving the slushie in 2X17.

I may not be updating for a long while because I have exams and of course as usual I might get distracted with Glee and everything else. And my ideas are in a mess, I have a scattered story, I need to put them in order first. And I don't know which would be best, I need to see BTW 2X18 so I have some idea on what to write here. And I hope you'll wait guys. Thank you for reading up till here. I appreciate it so much.

About the update thing don't fret, I'll really update as soon as I have an idea how to organize my thoughts. And I hope you guys understand. xX

P.S. Please forgive me for my grammar errors X)