Shortish chapter. Shorter than what I've been dishing out. Glee belongs to Ryan Murphy. I just take my own spin on it. And I know it's been a while. Been a bit busy. Prom tomorrow :D
I was so glad that Regionals were Saturday and I had the rest of the weekend to finish my homework, but by Monday, I was so exhausted that I begged my dad to let me stay home for the day,and he let me. My phone was blowing up all morning with texts from Blaine asking where I was. Finally after the seventeenth (literally) text, I told him that I was home and not feeling well. That didn't stop him. He just got more worried. Love him, but I don't want overly worried right now. I just want sleep. So I just stopped answering.
Soon enough he stopped texting, probably getting the idea that I feel asleep. But I'll hear more from him later. But he wasn't the only one. Dave found out that I'm at home too, how I don't know, probably Mercedes. Yeah, I told Mercedes everything. Everything. Well, except him being gay and all. It took a bunch of arguing, but she accepted it. Reluctantly, but accepted none the less. She's even trying to be nice to him. I'm so proud. Anyways, Dave sent me a simple:
Hey, heard you were home and weren't feeling well. Hope you feel better. Make sure to get some sleep.
See? That's what I need. A simple get well message. Not a phone going off every five seconds. Speaking of David, we've made it a ritual to play 20 questions everyday to get to know more about each other. I learned that his favorite color is blue, he has an unhealthy obsession with chocolate, and that he has more knowledge of Broadway musicals than I ever thought he would have. He also is a lot smarter than anyone will give him credit for. All A's and three college level classes. He just plays dumb as part of the 'act', as we have come to call it. He learned that I also love blue, I have an unhealthy obsession with Diet Coke and cashews, and I actually like football and hockey. What can I say? I like it rough. And please, get your mind out of the gutter.
I went back to sleep and woke up around noon, and decided it was time to get up and get dressed. Since I had the day off, I had the sudden thought to go visit everyone at McKinley. So, I packed a bag of extra clothes, just in case. But I might be safe since they don't know I'll be there. Then I made my way to my living hell. Well former hell. With Dave and I on decent terms, I don't really know. So I decided I'd only go to the choir room and hang out in there. It's only fifth period, no one should be in there.
As I pull in, I start wondering what everyone's reaction will be. I can see a few shocked faces due to my amazing lack of fashion right now. I'm just wearing skinny jeans and a hoodie. I told you, I'm exhausted; I can see a few smiles, a few guilty faces of all the ones who witnessed my abuse but never stood up for me, and the 'what the hell? I thought we got rid of you' faces from the jocks. And then, the loving faces of New Directions.
As I walk in, I realize that I am a freaking physic. I get the smiles, guilt, shock, and 'what the hell' faces. And get mauled by Rachel and Mercedes as soon as I walk in. Though, they look heartbroken when I tell them that I'm just visiting. I hate seeing those faces. I feel terrible for leaving them like that. We say a quick goodbye as the warning bell rings, and I tell them that I'll see them at Glee practice.
I'm surprised that none of the teachers have kicked me out yet, I thought. There's a strict rule about letting non-students in here. But I figure that they feel as guilty as the other students do, so I don't question it. In fact, it makes me kind of smug. Serves them right for not doing anything at all. I saw Mr. Shue and asked if it was alright to stay in the choir room for a while, and he said it was fine, but not after a big hug and a huge smile. I really like his smile. Very shiny teeth.
After stopping by Sue's office for a quick hello (I have grown quite fond of the woman since she, other than Mr. Shue, was the only teacher who really seemed to care that I couldn't walk the halls of this school without fear shooting up my spine at every corner), I was at the choir room. But I was stopped, once again, but this time, by a voice coming from the room and an acoustic guitar strumming a song. Oh my goodness I love this song.
There's so much craziness surrounding me
There's so much going on, it gets hard to breathe
When all my faith is gone, you bring it back to me
Cause you make it real for me
Wait a minute, I've heard that voice…that sounds exactly like the voice I heard at Regionals…the one that was singing with Rachel and sitting right behind me. Oh, no way. I looked through the glass on the door. Sure enough, there was Dave himself, sitting on a stool, strumming a guitar, singing, and quite well at that. I know I said he had a beautiful voice when I heard him at Regionals, but it's nothing compared to this. This is just Dave.
When I'm not sure of my priorities,
When I've lost sight of where I'm meant to be
Like holy water washing over me
You make it real for me
And I, I'm running to you, baby
Cause you are the only one who saved me
That's why I've been missing you lately
Cause you make it real for me
When my head is strong, but my heart is weak
I'm full of arrogance and uncertainty
When I can't find the words, you teach my heart to speak
You make it real for me, yeah
And I, I'm running to you, baby
Cause you are the only one who saved me
That's why I've been missing you lately
Cause you make it real for me
Everyone's talking in words I don't understand
You've got to be the only who knows just who I am
You're shining in the distance, I hope I can make it through
Cause the only place I want to be is right back home with you!
I guess there's so much more I have to learn
But if you're here with me, I know which way to turn
You always give me somewhere, somewhere I can run
You make it real for me
And I am running to you baby
Cause you are the only one who saved me
That's why I've been missing you lately
Cause you make it real for me
You make it real for me.
I'm in tears. That was amazing. So much emotion, he meant it. I clapped. He turned around, startled. Even more so that it was me.
"That was beautiful Dave. Who was it for?"
"I thought that was pretty obvious…"
"What do you mean?"
"It was for you. For Dani, my mom. For being there. Well, that's who it's for as of now. I didn't write it of course, but I thought it kind of fit. I didn't really intend for you to hear it now. It was just in case."
"In case of what?"
"In case you ever chose me."
Oh, that boy is making it very hard on me right now.
"David, after school today, you are singing that song in front of the Glee club. And I will be here, for you to sing that song to me. There is no way that they will not let you in if you sing with that much emotion."
"Wait, you're going to let me sing to you? In front of your friends? Is that a good idea? I mean they don't even know I'm gay."
"Correction. Everyone except for Finn doesn't know you're gay. He figured it out himself…something about you looking like you wanted to attack me…in the dirty way…Anyways. You will. But right now, you will tell Azimo that you are going to join, that way he doesn't feel betrayed that you didn't tell him first. And you don't have to keep constant eye contact to sing to me. But if you sing with that much conviction, they'll just think that you have someone special on your mind, a girl one."
"Bit demanding there aren't ya Fancy?"
"Don't test me David Alexander."
"How did you find out my middle name?"
"Oh I saw your sister out in the hallway. Lovely girl, really. Asked her, just in case. She was more than willing to tell me."
"Dani. My own sister."
"Yep. But got it? You have to do this while I'm here. I want to come back here. And if you keep doing this instead of bullying, it might be a shorter process."
"Got it. But, why don't you have a problem with me singing to you? I thought you and Blaine were going out."
"Smart boy. And honestly, as sweet and caring as he is, he can be so overbearing. Suffocating. I love him, I do, but I mean, I've gotten 30 texts from him in the past hour asking if I was alright. It's a bit much. And I don't mind you singing to me because I can tell that you like to sing, and I can tell you like to dance from the halftime show. I want you to join this club and do what you like to do. Everyone deserves a chance to do what they want, and if it requires you singing to me, so be it."
"I don't see how Blaine suffocating you has anything to do with anything…?"
"Really? I just gave you my blessing to sing to me and you're stuck on the Blaine thing?" I sighed. He can be dense sometimes. "It'll be a nice change of scenery for a while."
"Ok then. You know, you're the only one to ever tell me to join something because it would be something I enjoy. Not even my family has done that. They want me to get a football or hockey scholarship. It's like they don't even care about what makes me happy, as long as they have a successful son. Well, it's mostly my dad. My mom is more lenient about it; she just really wants me to live a happy successful life. Dad just wants something to be proud of. I don't know. Thanks though, Kurt."
I've noticed something; he calls me Kurt when he's serious. So much sympathy for him is coursing through me. I can't imagine having a Dad like that.
"That's what I'm here for David. I'm here anytime you need to talk, and I'm here to encourage you to do what YOU want to do. It's your life Dave. Once you hit 18, your parents don't have a say anyway. Well, they might have plenty to say, but they don't have a whole lot that they can do about it. So, go tell Azimo right now that you're going to audition after school, and I'll tell Mr. Shue."
"Really. Thanks."
"Yeah, yeah. Now get."
He left, and I text Mr. Shue and the rest of the guys about the audition. Everyone except for Finn and Mr. Shue had a problem with it. But I told them that I would explain it after school.
I'm started to get tired again, so I walked to the risers, laid down, and took a power nap.
Song: You Make it Real by James Morrison. Beautiful song, I would recommend listening to it while you read that. It's awesome.
So, once more. Tell me what to do. :)
Also, I don't think I'm going to write anything else until the new episodes come back on, because I want to stay with the show as much as possible. So, that means Kurt won't move back on here until he does on the show, etc. Dave won't come out until then either. Sorry! :)