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Kurt exited his English class, keeping a wary eye out for any jocks. First day back and he hadn't gotten slushied yet or even thrown against his lockers. He wanted to keep it that way, but wasn't getting his hopes up.

"Hey Boo."

"Mercedes," Kurt looped an arm around hers. "I think we should treat ourselves to a shopping spree in commiseration of our first day back in the glory that is Mckinley."

"Aren't you hanging out with your new best friend?"

"Who?"

"The British baby daddy."

"Harry?" Kurt could see her nod, looking a bit grumpy. "I haven't been neglecting you, have I?"

"A little. You were always over at his house this summer."

"Oh. Mercedes. " Kurt sighed, pulling her along for some tater-tots to pick her up. He only grimaced a little when she ordered extra. The girl delighted in all things unhealthy, whilst Kurt didn't even buy anything preferring his vegetarian no-noodle eggplant lasagna which only used a little ricotta on top for flavor. Harry had found the recipe and Kurt's father actually wanted second helpings.

Lunch was a bit of a flop. Sitting with the other glee kids to find out what their summers had been. Instead of getting the good gossip, he spent his time perking Mercedes up. Of course she was still his best friend. Girl friend. But it was really nice to spend time with a boy for once. To have a guy friend that didn't mind the fact that he was very tactile. Kurt didn't care about sports and Harry didn't know anything about music or theater or even cars, but he was curious. Especially about the cars. And he actually paid attention.

Artie and Tina were acting a bit weird and he wondered what was going on. Santana and Britney swung by to say hi (Britney) and insult them (Santana). The most disgusting thing was Rachel and Finn making moon eyes at each other. Finn, Kurt readily admit, had gotten cuter. And taller. Possibly more muscular. Kurt's heart did a little pitter-pat when the guy smiled at him awkwardly and said 'hey'. Despite his father and Finn's mother dating, he hadn't seen the other boy at all this summer. Luckily, that time had been spent with a boy that, while not as tall as Finn, was cuter with big green eyes and easy smile. His muscles were less bulky than Finn's but much more defined. And Harry would never walk by when someone was getting bullied. Harry wouldn't just blow up at Kurt for being Kurt and calling everything that Kurt touched faggy. Yes, most of his feelings for Finn had died that day, Harry seems to have finished off the rest. But the boy was still cute.

It was just nearing the end of Lunch when he called Harry to let him know that he was going to the mall after school.

"Do you need me to pick anything up for you?"

"Jerky, those strips, not the flat stuff."

"Ugh" Kurt stuck his tongue out, shifting his phone to his shoulder to hold the phone to his ear while he unlocked his locker. His father had introduced Harry to the beef jerky sold in the small butcher shop next to the mall. For Teddy to teeth on. "I can't believe you think that a high fat, high salt hunk of meat is good for your son."

He could practically see Harry looking sheepish yet unapologetic. "It beats having those half eaten soggy cookies laying around the house. And he doesn't like those teething rings you got him."

"Of course he doesn't, if you offer him ridiculously unhealthy alternatives." Kurt grumbled, "I-"

"What's up fag?" was all the warning he got before cherry slushy was thrown into his face, followed shortly by a blue raspberry.

"Kurt? Kurt?" he could hear Harry calling out to him as he breathed heavily to try and control his anger.

"Hi Harry."

"Kurt? What happened?"

"Oh nothing." Kurt slammed his locker shut and made his way to the washroom. "Just a first day slushy."

"Slushy?"

"It's nothing. I've got to go. Class is starting. I'll pick up the jerky and give it to you tonight."

Author's note: Sorry about the delay! Happy New Year! Thank you for your reviews.