As you can probably tell my revision isn't mounting to much. Okay I'm totally on lockdown now this chapter is posted...THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE MY LAST CHAPTER IN A WHILE. I think…
Dave checked himself in the mirror for the tenth time that hour. Saying he was nervous was an understatement. He wasn't ungrateful. He adored his mother for wanting to get to know Kurt a little better but insisting that he had to phone Burt Hummel and invite them both for dinner at the Karofsky house was a bit over the top.
And what was his father going to make of it all. He was already struggling to come to terms with the fact that his son was gay and had a boyfriend. But at least his dad didn't hate him like he had first thought. It had been two weeks since he had told his parents and he was pretty certain that his father was going to kick him out when he woke to find his dad sitting on his desk chair wanting to talk the next day. It was strange. They just talked about school and football. No mention of being gay or Kurt. It was as if the night before hadn't happened but as he got up to leave Mike Karofsky had told him that he loved him and despite everything that he had said, he couldn't be more proud of him. And that meant a lot to Dave.
His mother had been in the kitchen all day preparing dinner. Her potential, future, son-in-law was coming to dinner. Everything had to be perfect. Ever since Dave had come out to his parents she had spent her free time browsing the internet researching 'being gay'. Dave had to laugh when his mother asked him if he knew that a rainbow flag was the international sign for gay pride. She even suggested that they should go to the next gay pride festival in Coloumbus as a family.
Mary's over enthusiasm was refreshing for Dave but he doubted that his father felt the same way. Even at the mention of word gay around the dinner table and Dave noticed he would tense up. He never commented on Mary's suggestions and nodded along afraid he would be causing tension otherwise.
Mike Karofsky had to admit his son had been much happier around the home. He would waltz in, give his mother a kiss on the cheek and ask how everyone's day had been. He had even heard Dave whistling in the shower to himself in the mornings before school. He was glad Dave was happy, but it was just so difficult for him to adjust, unlike his wife. It was a bit thing to come to terms with. His only son was going to spend his life with a man. Maybe have a husband. He wondered if his son loved this Kurt guy. And how where they going to explain to Emily? She was away at college now, but she was going to find out sooner of later when she came home for the holidays.
As the doorbell rang, Mary gathered her husband and son around the front door before welcoming Burt and Kurt warmly. She hugged them both, happily ushering them both to the front room. Kurt had brought a large bouquet of various yellow, white and orange flowers that Mary took from him and immediately placed in a large vase before putting it in the centre of the coffee table in the lounge.
There was an uncomfortable silence as the Hummels and Karofskys arranged themselves on the couch. Dave wasn't sure if he was meant to sit down next to Kurt or if the two families were meant to sit facing each other. He opted to sit beside Kurt who gave him a wide grin before winking at him. Dave gave him a nervous smile back. He prayed for someone to say something.
Thankfully his father spoke. "So Burt, what's your line of work?" Mike was surprised when he set eyes on Burt Hummel. He wasn't sure what he was meant to expect but Burt just looked like a regular dad. He couldn't say the same for his son.
"I'm a mechanic," Burt replied surprising Mike further. Maybe this wasn't going to be so bad he thought as there conversations turned to cars.
Mary excused herself to the kitchen while Kurt followed regardless of the fact Dave was sending him mental notes not to leave him. She was surprised when he asked her if there was anything he could do to help. She insisted that he go back inside but Kurt stood his ground and sat on the bar stool leaning his elbow on the workbench. so Mary let him cut the last of the vegetables.
"Dave says you've been wonderful these past few weeks. I just wanted to say thank you. It really means a lot to him, you having his back. He probably doesn't tell you enough how much he loves you, but he's talked about you all the time." Kurt watched as Mary blushed at what Kurt had told her. He could tell Mary was a traditional Mom with traditional values and the fact that she had been so supportive of Dave meant a lot to him too.
"You're quite the charmer Kurt Hummel. It's no wonder my boy likes you so much." She smiled at the boy in front of her. His slightly feminine face and clothes made him seem beautiful rather than handsome. She could see why her son was attracted to him.
"And just so you know, If Dave doesn't want to go to gay pride with you; I don't mind tagging along. I don't really think it's my dad's scene." Kurt said lightly. Kurt liked Mary. He wasn't that sure of Mr Karofsky. But he couldn't be that bad as he and Burt seemed to hit it off straight away.
"That's a lovely thought. You seem like such a bright boy. My Dave tells me that you sing in the glee club. I was hoping we could come and see you next time your club performs." Mary said starting to empty the potatoes into a large bowl.
"That would be nice, Mrs Karofsky."
"Mary. Please call me Mary. And if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to drop by. David told me about your mother's passing. That must have been difficult. I lost my mother at a young age too so if you ever need anyone to talk to…"
"Thanks, Mary," Kurt couldn't help but be overwhelmed by Mary's sincerity. The older woman leant over the counter and gave the small boys hand a comforting squeeze just as Dave appeared in the doorway.
"I can't believe you left me in there Kurt. Dude, not cool!" Dave walked over to one of the pots and attempted to stick his finger in so he could taste it but Mary slapped his hand away.
"Oi! Where are your manners? We have guests," said Mary sternly.
Dave ignored her and grabbed a stool next to Kurt. "So what have you guys been talking about?"
"Not much," said Kurt shrugging. He could get used to hanging out in a house like this. It was bigger than Kurt's and it had all the mod-cons.
"Dave, why don't you go show Kurt around the house. I'll give you a shout when dinner's ready," Mary said taking the knife away from Kurt and pointed them towards the door.
"Your mom's really lovely," said Kurt truthfully.
Dave nudged him playfully with his shoulder. "So are you."
Kurt rolled his eyes. "When did you become such a girl?"
Dave shrugged. "What? Am I not allowed to be happy?"
Kurt followed Dave down the hallway. "Sure you are. I just miss the old Karofsky."
Dave raised an eyebrow. Was Kurt telling him he liked it rough? He grabbed the smaller boys arm and dragged him into the nearest room. It happened to be the spare room that they used as a gym. He pinned Kurt to the wall and towered over him dangerously close to his lips. "Happy?" he growled though his eyes showed amusement.
Kurt just grinned back at him. "Very," he said pulling Dave down for a kiss. The older boy kissed back roughly, resting his hands on Kurt's waist. As the broke apart Kurt entwined his fingers with Dave's. He didn't understand how Dave could make him feel so good about himself. A small smile played on his lips which Dave noticed.
"What?" said Dave. He was now lying on his mother's yoga mat with Kurt's head on his stomach, his body perpendicular to his. He was a little self conscious. Dave knew he didn't have the most toned body in the world. He closed his fingers around Kurt's. Sometimes he wanted to pinch himself. Was he even allowed to be this happy after all the crap he pulled before?
Kurt turned his face so he was facing the larger boy's chin. "I don't think I told you how proud I am of you." He lifted himself up onto his arms and pecked him on the lips just as he heard a cough from the doorway. Both boys scrambled to their feet blushing furiously as Mr Karofsky stood frozen, unsure of where to look.
"Dinner's ready," he mumbled before walking back to the dinning room.
Dinner was pleasant enough. The boys had talked about school, Kurt had told them about the songs he was singing in glee and even tried to get Mr Karofsky involved in the conversation when he talked about his stint on the football team. But Mary noticed that her husband was unusually quite. Ever since he had sat down for dinner something had been off. She tried to overcompensate by asking Kurt a bunch of questions and fussing around her guests, but she wished that Mike would make slightly more effort. It wasn't as if your son's first boyfriend came around everyday.
As dinner came to an end, she insisted that the boys sit and she and Mike clear up. Burt had asked for directions to the nearest bathroom and had gone to freshen up. She needed to have a word with her husband.
Shutting the kitchen door behind them Mary turned on her husband. "What is the matter with you? I thought you were having a nice time. And you were getting on so well with Burt."
"Burt's not the problem."
"What do you mean?" said Mary defensively. She wasn't going to let her husband ruin this night for her or Dave.
Mike reached out for her hand. "Look, I think it's great that you're there for Dave. And it's great that he's got someone like you. But I can't be like that. I can't just change what I believe overnight."
Mary took her hand away. "It's been two weeks Mike. You said you still loved him. So what's the problem?"
"When I went to call the boys down for dinner I saw them kissing."
"So? That's what couples do." Mary didn't understand what Mike was trying to say.
"The first thing that came into my head was 'My boy is kissing another boy. That's so wrong.' What kind of father thinks that about his own son?"
Mary had to laugh. That wasn't so bad. "Mike. You'll get used to it. I promise. I mean according to the forums a lot of parents feel like that at first but then it seems perfectly normal."
"And why couldn't Kurt just be a normal boy?"
Mary became rigid. "What do you mean?"
"Nothing. It's just that he's practically a walking ad for being gay. He just prances around in his girly clothes and it's like he's rubbing my face in his gayness. Why can't he just act normal? Why does he have to parade his sexuality? Burt's a great guy. I just don't understand how he could have raised his son to be so faggy."
"EXCUSE ME?" Burt Hummel had just walked into the kitchen to see if Mary had needed help serving dessert.
Mike's eye's widened in horror. Burt wasn't meant to hear that. "Burt I-"
"Save it Mike. No-one and I mean no-one ever gets to talk about my son like that. Thank you for the meal Mary, I think Kurt and I have outstayed our welcome."
"No," said Mary. "He's sorry, please don't leave."
Dave and Kurt made their way into the kitchen and wondered what the commotion was about. Burt filled them in and Dave gave his mother a desperate look. This wasn't how the night was supposed to end. But Kurt told everyone to shut up.
He walked over to the older Karofsky and sat down on the stool beside him. "Mr Karofsky, I know this is hard for you. I'm not going to hold your use of an offensive term against you though I would prefer you never to use that word again. But I just hope you realise from this dinner how much I like your son and that he really makes me happy. I just wanted to thank you personally for raising a great, maybe a little misguided son, and I'm sorry that my demeanour causes you offence that was never my intention. I hope we can be friends if not for my sake for Dave's." Kurt finished his speech by putting his hand out and waited for Mike to shake it.
Mike looked at the kid in front of him and suddenly felt a rush of respect for him. He didn't have to forgive him like that and gestures like that meant something in Michael Karofsky's book. Maybe he could give Kurt another try. He took his hand and shook it firmly. He knew he had done the right thing when his boy mouthed the words 'thank you'. He nodded swiftly in reply before apologising to Burt.
Maybe it was all going to be okay.
Sooo that was the next chapter. I know the whole family thing is dragging a bit but I totally have to do it so my plot all fits together.
So I'm thinking there will be two more chapters and an epilogue to finish this story...depending on how it goes…
Ummmm so what you can expect:
- Another disagreement between Kurt and Dave
- More Blaine (I know, but he's part of it)
- Burt finding out about Dave bullying Kurt
- An 'I love you exchange'
- And the epilogue will be set either 5/6 years into the future…
So stay tuned…
Okay, maybe reading the above might be a bit longer than 3 chapters. LOL!
Please review! Because I love it when my phone beeps to tell me I have new reviews!
OKAY I WILL REVISE!
DDF
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p.s. thanks for everyone that pointed out the big Mrs Hummel mistake - my bad...LOL!
