A few days later after Sue admitted the security tapes to the police they received word on a temporary punishment decision for Karofsky and Azimio; one week's suspension. To say that Burt was pissed was an understatement. He was absolutely furious! They were practically just giving them a tap on the hand! It was wrong and unjustified. Burt would not let this go. He planned to go to the school board himself if something more permanent wasn't done. Carol had convinced him to at least see what the judge came up with by the end of the boy's suspension. He agreed only if Kurt would not be alone at school and at home. He wanted an escort. He would drive Kurt to school and then back home. He would stay in the school and keep an eye on Kurt as best as he could without others noticing that he was there, he was to blend in so to speak. So the idea that the chief of police, principal Figgins and Burt and Carol came up with, was for the officer to be disguised as a student teacher.

Kurt was very reluctant seeing as he would have all the boys from Glee practically surrounding him like the secret service everywhere he went. He actually didn't mind it. Knowing that they really cared enough to do something like made him feel closer to all of them, more included into their little family. Not that he wasn't before, but it made him feel a lot better about recent events.

So Monday morning Kurt was getting ready for his first day back to school, and also Karofsky and Azimio's. He was nervous, very nervous. He didn't know what was going to happen or what the other students are going to think about him when he walks into the school. He knows they'll stare and whisper but he was used to that. He would have to find a way to just power through this like he did everything.

The escort laster for a few weeks. The other students did talk, stare and act weird around Kurt for a while, but eventually it started to die downl. He knew that some students were wondering who the random teacher was always walking down the hallway and always seemed to be near Kurt. Nothing happened with Karofsky and Azimio other than some daggered glances towards him. They didn't go near him, they didn't talk to him, they didn't do anything which Kurt was relieved with.

The detective spoke with the judge one day and afterwards he spoke immediately with Burt and Carol. The judge had went over all the legal documentation and the evidence provided in the prosecution. Kurt couldn't go into the courtroom so they decided that they were continue without him. The lawyer was skeptical at first, usually these things needed a witness to on the stand to help the jury decide. Somehow, it still worked. Karofsky and Azimio got two weeks in Juvie, an order for immediate transfer to another school, banned from playing football for a year, and two months of detention. They were more than ecstatic when they heard the ruling. Kurt was finally going to be safe at the place he called home.

The last day that Detective Lassiter was escorting Kurt came and Kurt found himself going to miss him. When there were driving to school and home they would talk about all kinds of things! He got along with him better than he thought. Kurt was glad that he was the escort and not some homophobic hypocrite.

"Detective, I just want the thank you for everything. Not many cops would like to take a case involving a gay kid. " Kurt just grabbed onto his shoulder strap with both hands in nervousness.

"Don't mention it. And actually, if it will help you feel a little bit better. I'm actually married." Kurt looked at him. How the hell would that help him feel better? Was he suddenly going crazy or something? When the Detective realized that Kurt was confused and had no idea what he was talking about he rushed out and explanation.

"To a man! I'm sorry I should've elaborated. My husband's name is Jack. We've been married for a six years now."

"Oh, well that's great! I'm happy for you! You were right, it does kind of make me feel better."

"See! Knowing that someone like us can have a happy married life is uplifting to our hope and spirits. I wanted to show you that you can fall in love one and marry. Nobody can stop you from being happy except you." Kurt looked to the floor in thought for a moment. He was right, knowing that Detective Lassiter was out there living with his husband gave Kurt hope. He hoped that one day he will fall in love and marry the person of his dreams! He had more expectations of that now.

"Thank you Detective, that means a lot. I'll forever be grateful for all that you've done for me." The officer nodded and took out a business card, wrote something on the back and handed it to him.

"If you ever need anything, give me a call okay? Even if you just need to talk." Kurt nodded and took the card happily.

"I will. Thank you!" The Detective patted Kurt on the back and gave him a reassuring smile. He shook hands with Burt and Carol at the front door.

"Thank you for protecting my son. Some people just don't care."

"Well, the Lima Police Department cares. If you need anything just give us a call and we'll help in anyway we can. Nobody deserves to go through what your son went through."

"No they don't. Thank you Detective." He and Burt shook hands again and then he left.

Kurt went back to his room to finish getting everything ready for school. He thought about school that day. He suddenly became very nervous, even scared. He didn't know what the other kids were gonna do not that Detective Lassiter was gone. What if someone takes Karofsky and Azimio's places in torturing him everyday of his life? But then he remembered. He'll have secret service security. The boys in Glee were still determined to form a perimeter around him when walking to class. After thinking on it for a while he decided he would let them do it. They would just do it anyway, without him noticing of course.

Kurt walked downstairs ready to take on whatever the students of William McKinley would throw at him. He went to grab his keys for his Navigator when Burt and Carol walked into the room.

"You ready to go today? You could always start back tomorrow without him." Burt asked. Kurt shook his head.

"No, dad. I need to do this. I need to show them that what happened with Karofsky and Azimio won't affect who I am. They need to know that people like can't just change from who they are so others can feel more comfortable." A warmth within Burt and Carol rose to their hearts, they felt proud.

"It's great to hear that Kurt. And we are proud of you for sticking with this and not backing down. We're proud to call you our son, Kurt!" Kurt hugged his father tightly. Then he looked at Carol.

"We love you Kurt! Always! You've grown so much already."

"I love you both too!" He said hugging her. He stayed put for a moment, enjoying the embrace of the woman who he believed his mother would approve of, but he jumped back when heard a door slam from upstairs.

"Finn! Come on! You're gonna be late!" Carol hollered upstairs. Kurt smiled and stood back to grab his car keys. Finn came rushing down the stairs, backpack on one hand and his jacket in the other. They rushed out the door and into the car and after a minute or two they drove off to school.

"I'm worried."

"He has his friends looking after him, and Schuester assured me that Sue and Figgins will be helping in keeping an eye on bullying at the school." Carol explained to him, again.

"I know but, I'm always gonna worry I guess." Carol leaned her head on her husbands shoulder and watched the two brothers drive away.

At school they parked in the parking lot and sat there for a minute. Kurt wanted to just go inside the school like nothing ever happened, but not a chance. Finn ushered him out of the car and into the school. Finn led Kurt to his locker and was met with a certain badass leaning against it. Immediately he smiled and went up to the hearthrob. What Kurt wasn't expecting was for Puck to take a step forward and hugh him. At first he was met with a little shock that he was being intimate in public like this, which he didn't mind at all! Then he just felt something break and he let all that fear and worry flow away from him. He brought his arms up and hugged him back tightly, not ever wanting to let go.

He knew that the students walking by were looking at them and whispering but he couldn't bring himself to care anymore. He was finally happy where he was and who he was with! Screw them, it's not their life! Puck kissed Kurt's forehead when they pulled away but didn't move their hands off each other's shoulders. Finn kind of stood there awkwardly on guard. Puck looked at him and noticed his posture; defensive.

"Thanks dude." Finn looked at him not realizing that their moment was over with.

"Of course. Okay first stop, Glee!" Finn said excitedly. He and the other boys were actually excited about the perimeter thing. Even Puck, but he was more interested in the fact that he would spending more time with his boyfriend. They walked together to the choir room Finn leading. Puck was walking with Kurt's arms looped around his left one, holding hands. They were just smiling as they walked down the hallway. Kurt had one last thought in his head before he was greeted with at least a dozen hugs,

'Yeah. I'm gonna be just fine.'

THE END