The Daughter of Me
Author: GleekShip
Spoilers: End of Season 1, nix the Finale.
Summary: Instead of Quinn going into labor during Regionals, she goes into labor while having a sleep-over with Kurt and Mercedes. Then, she gives Kurt the gift of life.
Pairings: Kurt/Puck
The Daughter of Me
Kurt grips Tina's hand tight as they make their way back to the stage. In the background, they can hear that the judges are on their way out. The decision on who won will be decided in the next five minutes. Kurt feels Tina's other hand come up to his arm and start rubbing her hand up and down in a soothing manner. Kurt gives her a small smile before stepping closer to her.
Rachel is the first to spot him. She marches over to him, a glare permanently stuck to her face. "Kurt Elizabeth Hummel!" Her voice draws the attention of the other members. "Who do you think you are walking off stage like that, in the middle of a performance." Her voice is almost at screeching level.
Tina steps up before Kurt can speak and overpowers Rachel's glare with her own. "Now you listen to me Rachel Berry, if someone leaves the stage in the middle of a performance, don't you think that it must be really important. Now be quiet, or I will give you a really reason to cry instead of possibly loosing some petty trophy when real feelings are more important." Tina stops and her breathing is heard in the silence, obviously having been built up for a while. She lets out a shaky breath before looking to Kurt and lowering her voice. "Do you want to deal with them now, or later?"
Kurt looks away from her to their awaiting teammates. Both Puck and Sam are looking at him with more concern than the others, each having a good reason too. Finn is hovering at Rachel's side, his attention split between his girlfriend and his new brother. Everyone else is split between their worry for Kurt, and the anticipation of winning Sectionals.
Kurt looks back to Tina and lowers his head. "Later."
Tina nods and looks back to the waiting group. "Kurt just wasn't feeling well. It's better to leave the stage with a smile than throw up everywhere. Right Rachel?" Tina's voice is thick of anger when she directs her statement to the over-achieving, over-annoying girl.
Rachel recoils slightly, but keeps her sickeningly sweet smile on her face as she addresses Tina. "Of course." She looks to Kurt with the same grin. "I do hope you feel better Kurt."
"I'm sure I will Rachel." Kurt gives her his best fake smile, knowing that she can tell that it's fake.
"All teams please return to the stage."
"Alright guys." Rachel claps her hands together. "Lets go get our trophy."
And with that, Rachel is off, pulling Finn with her. Kurt steps back and lets the others move past him, some of them offering thoughts of Kurt feeling better. Kurt looks away from the leaving group to the small group that remains: Mike, Sam, Puck, Tina, and Kurt.
Tina takes Mike's hand and gives him a soft smile. "You go ahead. I'll be there with Kurt in a second."
Mike glances nervously at Sam and Puck before nodding to his girlfriend. He gives Tina a quick kiss on the cheek and Kurt a friendly pat on the shoulder before following the retreating group.
"Are you alright Kurt?" Sam asks as he steps up to Kurt and places a hand on his forehead. "You didn't feel sick earlier."
Kurt glances past Sam at Puck. The boy is mouthing 'earlier' to Tina. Tina shrugs and looks back to Kurt as Kurt looks back to Sam.
"I'm fine Sam." Kurt reassures him with a small smile. "I guess all my nerves flooded back to me as soon as we finished our song. I just had to get out."
Sam gives him an encouraging smile. "Well you did great. Nothing to be nervous about."
"Thank you." Kurt smiles before sighing. "Why don't you go catch up with the group?" Kurt's eyes drift briefly to Puck before returning to Sam. "I think he wants to talk to me too." His voice goes lower so only Sam can hear.
Sam nods. "I'll see you later then." He leans in and brushes his lips against Kurt's.
"The hell!" Puck yells before pushing Sam away.
Kurt's eyes widen as Puck stares Sam down. Sam moves back towards Puck, but Kurt steps in the middle.
"Please go Sam." Kurt says quickly, not wanting this to escalate.
"Sure." Sam nods.
"What the hell is going on?" Puck growls as he looks to Kurt.
Kurt sighs and gives Sam a gentle push towards the stage. Sam nods, gives Kurt a soft smile, Puck a glare, and Tina a smile before retreating.
Kurt is barely able to turn to face Puck before the boy in his face.
"What the hell Kurt?" Puck is right up in his face. "Is this how you are in a relationship?"
"I'm not in a relationship Noah." Kurt is quickly getting angry as he pushes Puck back out of his space. "So I can do what I want."
"What about you and me?" Puck asks, slightly calmer now that he realizes Kurt doesn't respond well to it.
"We had one dance, Noah. One kiss." Kurt says before sighing. "And you stayed the night. At no point during that time did you ask if you could be my boyfriend, or do anything would make me feel like we're in a relationship."
"Is that why you kissed him?" Puck hisses as he looks towards the stage. "So I'd ask."
"No Noah." Kurt shakes his head. "Sam pointed it out to me that we haven't established. So as far as everyone is concerned, Sam can kiss me. I didn't push him away like I didn't push you away."
Puck's jaw tightens. "Has he kissed you before?"
"Right before we sang our duet." Kurt answers honestly. "And I know he wanted to before that, but Noah . . . I like both of you. Sure I may like you a bit more, but you've been reluctant to do almost anything. Yes I like taking charge once in a while, but I want to be wooed. Sam has been doing that."
"Fine." Puck nods to himself. "Then be my boyfriend. No more kissing him and he backs off."
"He will back off when I'm no longer single. But I'm still single Noah." Kurt says, his voice getting hard.
"But I just asked you to be-"
"I can't Noah." Kurt cuts him off. "We haven't even been on a date yet."
"But the wedding?" Puck argues.
"Noah . . ." Kurt lets out a frustrated sigh. "We only had one dance. The rest of the time was split between you just sitting by yourself, or holding Beth. And as much as I love that you love her, I need someone in this relationship for me too. You were more concerned about Beth then. You didn't even ask me to dance until the very end. I danced with almost everyone at least twice." Kurt looks down and gulps. "I can't be your boyfriend until you get over what problems you have. Whether it's afraid to come out, or not knowing how to be yourself. I can't do it. You can still see Beth and stuff, but you can't be with me." Kurt looks to Tina. "Are you ready?"
"Yeah." Tina replies softly before stepping up to Puck.
Kurt watches as she reaches up and pulls him into a hug. Puck quickly hugs her back. Kurt's eyes narrow when he sees Tina whispering to Puck, but he quickly smooths his face over.
They're friends too Kurt. She's on both of your sides, no matter what happens.
Kurt purses his lips and waits for Tina to pull back from the hug. She gives Puck one last smile before walking over to Kurt and taking his hand. Kurt can feel Puck's stare on him as they make their way to the stage.
"New Directions!"
Kurt lets out a cheer with everyone else. Hugs are being passed around. He first feels himself in Tina's arms. He smiles into her shoulder before pulling back. He barely lets go of her before he's pulled into a strong chest. He can't help but continue to smile as he feels those lips near his ears.
"I think we won because of us." The voice smirks into his ear.
Kurt laughs as he turns around to face Sam. "Cocky much."
"Just confident, plus it was you. You're amazing in everything you do." Sam's words make Kurt blush.
Kurt bites his lip as Sam leans down for another kiss.
No. No. No.
Kurt turns his head so Sam's lips hit his cheek. Kurt looks back to see Sam looking down at him, his eyes filled with denial and hurt.
Kurt gives him a smile. "Just wait Sam. No more kisses until I get a date."
"Fine." Sam smiles. "How about tonight? A perfect way to celebrate as well. Two birds with one stone."
Kurt smiles and nods. "Sure . . . yeah okay. Just let me make sure that dad can watch Beth."
"Swee-" Sam is cut off by Mercedes pulling him into a hug.
Kurt laughs as he pulls back. He looks around and spots Puck standing away from the group, his eyes on Kurt. Kurt sighs and looks back towards the crowd as the trophy is handed to Mr. Schue.
"Hey kid." Burt pulls Kurt into a hug, Beth awkwardly in between. "Congratulations."
"Thanks dad." Kurt smiles and takes Beth from his fathers arms.
The auditorium is slowly clearing out. Only about half of the people remain, talking to each other, some of their relatives that competed. New Directions was still on stage as the other teams cleared off after losing.
Kurt laughs as Beth does. "That's my good girl. What'd you think of daddy?"
"Daddy?" That voice reaches him, even if it doesn't everyone else.
Kurt's close enough to the side-stage to hear it. He looks over and sees Karofsky staring at him with a dumb-struck expression. Kurt tightens his jaw and glares the boy down.
"Problem Karofsky?" His voice is full of hate.
Karofsky's expression clears when he chuckles. "Careful Hummel, or pretty boy may be in trouble."
"Sam-"
"You two almost kissed." Karofsky taunts. "I'm surprised he had the balls to do it in front of everyone."
"Well then we both know that you don't have any balls since you only kissed me in private." Kurt hisses, laughing when the boys face shows rage.
"You watch it Hummel." Karofsky growls. "Otherwise everyone will know about Trouty, and you're little daughter here." Karofsky's eyes shift down to Beth.
Kurt turns so his back's to Karofsky, hiding Beth.
He looks back over his shoulder. "Just go. No one wants you here."
"Yeah . . . we'll see Hummel. We'll see." Karofsky repeats before disappearing into the shadows.
Kurt clenches Beth closer to him as he walks back over to his dad. The man is congratulating Finn about their win.
That's another reason I can't kiss Sam. Karofsky will do something stupid.
Kurt sighs as he looks down at his daughter. These days, she's one of the few reasons that he smiles anymore.
I need more reasons to smile.
Kurt looks up at his dad. "Hey dad, how do you feel about watching Beth tonight?"
So what do you think. I'm happy with how things turned out, and how I was able to make this chapter longer. :) So please leave a review. They give me inspiration and keep me smiling.
