A Civil Conversation

Author: GleekShip

Spoilers: Season 2

Summary: Kurt finds an indirect way into Noah Puckerman's life.

Pairings: Kurt/Puck

A Civil Conversation

Kurt rolls his eyes as soon as the band starts up.

Of course Rachel has to ruin another iconic song.

He glares at her as she starts.

(Rachel)

Every night in my dreams

I see you, I feel you,

That is how I know you go on

Far across the distance

And spaces between us

You have come to show you go on

Ring . . . ring

The band cuts off, and reluctantly, so does Rachel. Everyone looks around for the source of the ringing.

Puck ignored them all and puts his phone to his ear. "Go for Puck."

"Puckerman. I am trying to perform a-"

Puck holds up a finger to silence Rachel as he listens to his phone. Rachel huffs and storms to her seat by Finn.

"Puck." Mr. Shue addresses Puck quietly.

Puck ignores him as his jaw clenches and his eyes narrow. "I'll be right there." He says stiffly before snapping his phone shut. He picks up his bag and stands up. "Sorry Mr. Shue. I gotta ditch early."

"You can't just-"

"I can Rachel." Puck cuts her off.

"Give me one good reason." She snaps.

Puck rolls his eyes as he walks to the middle of the room. "I don't owe you anything." His eyes land on Kurt. "I just have some things to deal with."

"Well then who was that on the phone?" Rachel asks.

Puck sighs and walks to the door. "It doesn't concern you Rachel."

"Puck-"

"Sorry Mr. Shue." Puck gives his teacher a look before leaving the classroom.

"How rude?" Rachel says to no one. "He should know not to ruin one of my solos."

"Well someone had to do it man hands." Santana chuckles.

"For once I agree Rachel." Kurt continues. "It'd be nice to hear someone else sing that song. Like Tina." Kurt smiles at his shy friend. "Her voice would suit the song much better. Also Santana."

Santana nods towards Kurt. "Hummel's right."

"Please." Rachel sneers. "My voice fits best with any song."

"I know a song you can't sing." Kurt mutters under his breath.

"What?"

Dang it.

"I said that I know a song you can't sing." Kurt says louder.

"And what would that be?" Rachel snaps.

"The B-" Kurt is cut off my his phone going off. "Hold that thought." He says to Rachel as he pulls out his phone and checks his text message.

Need sum hlp Hummel. Ditch Glee. Mt me outsde,

Puck. Why does he need my help? At least I get away from Rachel.

"Guys. What did I say about phones in class?" Mr. Shue asks, impatient.

Kurt shrugs. "Sorry Mr. Shue. I have to go." Kurt gets up and starts walking to the door.

"But Kurt-"

"Sorry Mr. Shue. Emergency." Kurt looks to Finn. "Can you get a ride home?"

Finn nods.

"But Kurt, we need to rehearse." Rachel complains.

"I'm not stopping you." Kurt sneers. "All I'm going to do is stand in the background while you take lead solo. So why don't you rehearse the songs that half the club can do better?" Kurt smirks at her shocked before turning and leaving the room.

Thank god. Thank Puck. That's twenty less minutes I have to spend with that fashion-nimrod of a girl.

Kurt listens to his footsteps echoing through the hallway. The school is silent.

I wonder what Puck wants. Maybe it's a full protection detail. That'd be pretty awesome. I can have him carry mine and Sarah's shopping bags.

Kurt chuckles softly as he steps out the front doors and into the parking lot. He spots Puck at his truck. Kurt carefully makes his over to the junk-bucket of a truck.

"What do you need to talk about?" Kurt asks as he stops at the passenger side window.

Puck holds up his hand and motions for Kurt to get inside.

Kurt's eyes narrow.

He doesn't look . . . angry at me.

Kurt takes a deep breath before opening the door and sliding in. "What do you need me for?" Kurt asks as he shuts the door.

Puck starts his truck in response.

"Earth to Puck."

Puck sighs as they pull out of the school parking lot.

"Where are we going?" Kurt asks, his eyes on alert.

"I need you to come with me to get Sarah." Puck answers quietly.

"What? Is she okay? What's wrong?" Kurt asks quickly.

"She's fine." Puck gives Kurt a small smile. "She got into a bit of trouble at school and I'm her emergency contact when they can't reach ma."
Kurt slowly nods. "So why do you need me?"

"To watch Sarah while I talk to her principle. To make sure that I don't do something stupid." Puck adds with a chuckle.

Kurt nods. "Alright then."

Kurt lets out a deep breath and relaxes into the silence, at least until Puck flips on the radio.

Long ago

Just like the hearse you die to get in again

We are so far from you

Burning on just like a match you strike to incinerate

The lives of everyone you know

And what's the worst to take (worst you take)

from every heart you break (heart you break)

And like the blade you stain (blade you stain)

Well, I've been holding on tonight

What's the worst that I can say?

Things are better if I stay

So long and goodnight

So long and goodnight

"Good song." Kurt says quietly as Puck turns the radio off and pulls into the elementary school parking lot.

Puck raises an eyebrow and glances at Kurt. "You like music like this?"

"My Chemical Romance is like . . . one of the best punk rock bands out there. Good music, good lyrics." Kurt shrugs.

Puck nods in appreciation as he parks his truck. "Who would have known?"

Kurt shoots him a grin before sliding out of the truck. "Next would be either AFI or 30 Seconds to Mars."

Puck is impressed again as they start their walk across the parking lot. "You listen to some good bands. Any more?"

Kurt cocks his head, trying to think. "Sum 41 . . . Green Day, Fall Out Boy." Kurt gets quicker with his results. "Bowling for Soup, Simple Plan, Panic! At The Disco."

Puck laughs and nods in agreement with Kurt. "Wow. You really know how to pick the good bands."

"I try." Kurt smirks as he opens the front door fro Puck to step through.

"I didn't think that they would be your type of music." Puck comments as they step into the school."

"Most wouldn't. They . . . those bands are just . . . amazing." Kurt smiles to himself.

Puck smiles, but then frowns when they step into the main office.

"May I help you?" The secretary asks from behind the counter.

Kurt cringes at her. She's wearing an animal print sweater.

"I'm here to pick up my sister, Sarah Puckerman." Puck answers as he approaches the counter.

"Perfect timing Mr. Puckerman." The secretary responds as she pulls u[ some papers. "Principal Jordan is waiting for you." She motions towards and open door behind the counter.

Kurt nods to Puck before making himself comfortable in on the plastic waiting chairs.

It doesn't seem like Sarah gets in trouble often. I wonder if she knows Puck well. He was probably in here all the time a few years back.

Kurt sighs before pulling out his iPod and putting his headphones in.

She paints her fingers with a close precision

He starts to notice empty bottles of gin

And takes a moment to assess the sins she's paid for

A lonely speaker in a conversation

Her words were swimming through his ears again

There's nothing wrong with just a taste of what you've paid for

Kurt pauses his iPod when he feels a tapping on his shoulder. He opens his eyes and smiles.

"Sarah." He pulls his headphones out.

"Hey Kurt. Principal Jordan sent me out here to wait while he talks to No-no." Sarah frowns before smiling again. "Why are you here?"

"Well your brother asked me to come to keep you company." Kurt answers.

"Cool."

"You two ready?"

Kurt looks up to see Puck. "That was fast."

"He was just letting me know of her . . . punishment." Puck answers while he looks at Sarah.

Kurt nods and wisely keeps his mouth shut as they make their way out of the office.

Sarah glances between Puck and Kurt as they walk outside. Kurt glances at Puck. Puck glances ahead.

What did she do?

Kurt reaches the truck and lets Sarah climb in first before following. Puck starts the truck as soon as they buckle-up and starts driving.

"So . . ." Kurt tries to break the silence.

Puck rolls his eyes. "I guess we should tell you what happened. I mean . . . it does involve you."

"Me?" Kurt's confused. "What do I have to do with anything?

Puck glances at Sarah. "Tell him."

Sarah turns in the middle seat to look at Kurt. "Well, you know how you dropped me off this morning?" Kurt nods. "Well Ted McGinnis came up to me and said that it was about time that I had a good brother drop me off instead of that stupid mohawked kid. So I punched him."

"Sarah." Kurt's shocked. "Why?"

"Because he was talking bad about No-no. Then he said that you weren't much better because his older brother told him about you and you being a f-" She stops herself. "That you like boys. Now I don't see how it's a bad thing, so I punched him again."

Kurt can't help himself from laughing. "Well thank you Sarah. But you don't need to get in trouble for me."

"He's right Sarah." Puck frowns at his sister. "You shouldn't be beating up kids for being mean."

Kurt smirks at Puck. "You shouldn't beat up kids at all."

Puck gulps.

Kurt smiles and looks at Sarah. "Just make sure you're not caught next time, because I'll be driving you to school a lot."

"Really?" Sarah is wide-eyed.

"Hummel?" Puck addresses him.

Kurt shrugs. "I figured that since we only live a few minutes from each other, and Sarah likes riding with me, I figured I could give you guys rides to school. To save gas and stuff."

Sarah turns to Puck. "Please No-no? Can we?"

Puck sighs before looking at Kurt. "You sure?" Kurt nods. "Well alright then."

"Yay." Sarah cheers as she does a little dance in her seat. "Lets go celebrate with ice cream."

"Ice cream?"

"Yeah No-no."

"No."

Sarah hits him. "Yes."

"You can't hit me. I'm driving." Puck complains.

Sarah hits him again. "Ice cream?"

Puck rolls his eyes. "Fine." He glances at Kurt. "You mind waiting until I give you a ride back to your car?"

Kurt waves him off. "I don't mind."

"Cool."

"So Kurt," Sarah starts. "What do you want to talk about? Favorite book, movie?"

"Harry Potter." Kurt answers immediately.

Puck's eyes go wide. "You like Harry Potter?"

"Of course." Kurt sounds offended. "Do you?"

Puck nods. "Absolutely."

Kurt's eyes narrow. "Favorite character. Three, two-"


Another successful chapter if I do say so myself. I did have more of this chapter written, but I cut it short. I'm moving back to college tomorrow so hopefully I can have another update done by Friday. So let me know what you think.