Benefits of a Tragedy
Author: GleekShip
Spoilers: Up to Season 2, Episode 3 "Grilled Cheesus"
Summary: Kurt finds out his dad is in the hospital and runs. Runs until he meets Sam.
Pairings: Sam/Kurt
Benefits of a Tragedy
Kurt smiles as he walks out of his classroom.
What an awesome Karofsky free day.
He looks down as an arm loops through hits.
"Hey Satana. I just wanted to thank you again for this morning." Kurt thanks the distracted Latina.
"You might not want to thank me yet." She shoots him a guilty look before glancing around the halls.
"What's going on?"
Santana's grip on him tightens. "Well you know that threat I made. About telling Coach about the goons." Kurt nods. "Well it turns out that Coach Sue isn't here. She decided to take a personal week to go Nazi hunting with her mother."
Kurt stops in the hallway. He tenses up. "What else?"
Santana sighs. "I'm sorry. You were right. I shouldn't have egged things on."
"Apology accepted. Now tell me what's going on." Kurt becomes very aware of the busy hallway.
"One of the male cheerios informed me that Karofsky and some of their friends are going to get revenge." Santana tells him sadly.
"What do they plan to do to me?" Kurt asks quietly.
Santana tilts his chin up. "Not just you. You . . . Sam . . . and me. They all have personal vendetas against us. Anyone that's helped you."
Kurt bites his lip. "We need to find Sam then."
Santana takes his arm and leads him through the hallway.
"Let's go to lunch. He should already be there. And I'll have to talk to Puck and Finn on watching you two for the rest of the day." She quickens her pace.
"What about you?"
She tries to put on a brave face, but her lip trembles. "I'll be fine."
Kurt tightens his grip on her. "You're staying with us."
"But you don't even like me-"
"You've helped me. That's all that matters. I can also get Brittany to come over." He adds.
Her face lights up. "Alright then. Let's go find blondie."
Both Kurt and Santana are on edge until they reach the cafeteria.
Kurt sighs in relief as he spots Sam. He goes to rush over, but Santana catches his arm.
"Play it cool. They can't know that we know. Just . . . act normal." Santana says as she begins to sashay over to the table, waving for Kurt to follow.
Kurt puts on his stubborn face and walks over to the table with his head held high. He takes a spot by Sam. Santana pushes Finn over and takes the other side by Sam.
"So Sammy. Kurt and I were wondering if you wanted to join us for an afternoon stroll." Santana says casually.
Sam raises his eyebrows as he looks between Kurt and Santana.
"What's this about?" Sam asks Kurt.
Kurt forces a smile. "Just play along." He says through his teeth. Just follow us when we say two."
Sam's face drops back to his normal look. "Alright." He whispers as he brings his fork to his mouth.
Santana stands up and walks over to Puck. Finn scoots back into his spot.
"What's going on?" Finn asks.
Kurt flashes him a smile. "Just follow Puck."
"Puck?"
Kurt nods before turning back to look at Sam. Sam gives him a questioning look, but keeps his mouth shut.
Santana walks by Kurt and taps his shoulder. Kurt yawns as he stands up. He begins to follow the Latina. He looks slightly over his shoulder to see Sam dumping his tray. Before he turns the corner, he spots Puck getting up and tagging Finn.
Kurt sighs in relief as he enters the hallway. Santana is waiting for him.
She pulls him into a hug. "Good job."
Kurt chuckles. "thanks. It seemed like we were spies or something. Talking without moving or lips, using the touches as a code."
Santana laughs. "Wow Kurt. I never knew you were a secret dork."
Kurt shrugs.
"What's going on?" Sam whispers as he approaches them.
Kurt sighs as he wraps an arm around Santana's waist. She rests her head against his chest.
"We need to wait for the other two. It's kind of important." Kurt whispers.
Sam steps up in front of him and places his hands on Kurt's shoulders. "Are you okay? Is it Karofsky?"
Kurt tenses up. Santana pulls back from his hold. Sam takes Kurt in his arms. Kurt already has tears in his eyes.
"Hey. It's okay. We dealt with him already." Sam holds onto Kurt as he looks to Santana.
Santana lets out a shaky breath. "Not exactly."
"What do you mean?" Sam asks.
Kurt pulls back from Sam. "Let's just wait for everyone."
Sam sighs, but nods.
"What's going on?" Puck asks as he and Finn approach. "Why do you require our services?"
Santana opens the door to an empty classroom. She motions for them to enter. Sam immediately moves in with Kurt. Finn and Puck move in cautiously.
"Take a seat." Santana says as she shuts the door.
Sam, Puck and Finn take a seat. Kurt moves up to stand Santana.
"You do it." Kurt whispers.
Santana places a claming hand on Kurt's shoulder before turning to the guys. "So as Sam knows, I threatened Karofsky this morning. To leave Kurt alone."
"Karofsky's still harassing you?" Finn asks, furious.
"Do we need to be like, your bodyguard or something?" Puck asks as he sits forward.
Kurt gulps.
"Just listen. I threatened them with Coach Sue. Unfortunately, she won't be here for the next week . . . and the jocks found out. One of the cheerios overheard their plans for us." Santana sighs.
Sam stands up. "Us?"
"You, me, and . . . Kurt." Santana wraps an arm around Kurt's waist. "They're planning on getting revenge. On us."
"What do you need us to do?" Puck asks.
Kurt smiles. "Thank you."
"No problem. You're like . . . the little brother of us. We'll take care of you." Puck announces.
Puck rushes over to Kurt and pulls him into a hug.
"Thanks Puck."
Puck smiles and steps back. "No problem. So what are we doing?"
"We should tell a teacher." Finn suggests.
"No." Sam says. "They won't do anything. We all know that."
"I have no problem decking some faces." Puck smirks.
"No fighting." Kurt states.
Puck growls. "Then how the hell are we supposed to protect you."
"Santana thinks that the whole bodyguard angle would be best." Kurt announces.
"Like following you to class and stuff?" Finn asks.
Sam smiles. "Sounds good. You two got three awesome bodyguards."
Puck nods and Finn smiles.
Kurt shakes his head. "They're after you too Sam. And maybe Brittany."
"What? I didn't hear that." Santana sounds worried.
"You said anyone that helps me. Brittany has been showing up a lot to help. I wouldn't want to forget her and then have something happen." Kurt whispers.
Santana leans back against the wall. She brings her hand to her mouth. Kurt pulls her into a hug.
"We got you guys. For now on." Puck whispers. "You're not leaving our sight. So listen up." He waits until Santana and Kurt look at him. "We're having a sleepweek at Kurt and Finn's since they're both already there. After school, we're going to your houses to get out stuff. WE'll stay at their place for the week. At least until Coach Sue gets back."
"You don't have to." Kurt whispers.
Puck places a hand on Kurt's shoulder. "I have a lot to make up for. Santana and Brittany are my girls. You're almost Finn's little brother, so now you're my litte brother. Sam is like the new brother. We're protecting you. So make sure you clean up your place and load up on food." Puck adds with a smile.
So what do you think? I think that it's about time we got some unity up in here. Even if it started because of something bad. So let me know if you think I'm keeping things interesting.