"One never learns how the witch became wicked, or whether that was the right choice for her- is it ever the right choice? Does the devil ever struggle to be good again, or if so is he not a devil?"
― Gregory Maguire, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
February 22, 2011
"Ahem. Welcome to the annual McKinley Suicide Prevention Assembly." Says Principal Figgins, speaking into the mic, "We were struck by tragedy earlier in the school year and we would like to act in advance to prevent further inciden-"
Kurt turns and runs from the auditorium. He had told himself earlier he would stand and watch. Make sure they did a good job but he can't.
He sits on the floor outside hyperventilating.
In
Out
In
Out
He calms down
They're all going to sit looking remorseful
The school of people who hated him
And those who didn't stand up for him when he needed it
And him
He's in there listening
And knowing
Kurt walks away and doesn't look back
Even when he hears Rachel singing Defying Gravity in his honor.