Monday, September 29- Study Hall

I've been watching Miss Hudson closely for any signs she might've had a bad time with Dad. She seemed to be really happy, though. She was all like, "Remember, tryouts for the school musical are continuing today! Kurt, have you auditioned?"

I thought I would totally die! I know Miss Hudson was only trying to be nice because she's dating my Dad. But HELLO- why would the shortest guy in the freshman class audition for the musical?! I would NEVER draw attention to myself like that.

Not that I don't like to sing. Or dance. But those things are reserved for my bedroom, with the door locked, while Dad's out at his weekly poker game with the guys from work. I've certainly never let anyone hear me.

Mercedes is an amazing singer. Like, Aretha amazing. She's not in the musical either, though. She says her talents would be wasted in a high school production of Oliver. She's on the stage crew, though.

I was so embarrassed by Miss Hudson's question that I couldn't even say anything. I could tell I was blushing though, case my face went really warm.

When I went to my locker after class, Quinn was there waiting for Puck. "Hey, Kurt" she sneered, staring down at me. Quinn is five-foot-seven already. "Still too short to audition for the musical?"

Which was totally not clever, but still. She's so awful. I wanted to slap her- not that I ever would; I'm not a violent person. I can't even tell my Dad or my best friend what I'm actually thinking!

Puck appeared just then, and he totally heard her tearing me down. I tried not to stare at him- everyone already assumes I'm gay, but checking out straight, popular athletes is kind of asking for trouble.

Mercedes practically growled at Quinn when she made her little comment about my height. Mercedes is only five-three and chubby, but she's still beautiful. Even when she's that mad. She goes, "Why don't you do us all a favor and curl up someplace and die, Fabray?"

Quinn got all pissy, but Mercedes was like, "Bite me" and hooked her arm through mine and walked away. Mercedes isn't afraid of anyone.