Today's prompt is:
xxMECxx - Can you do a one-shot of Mike's parents kicking him out after finding out he broke up with Tina and Mike turns to Wes for help?
I am a bit low on inspiration but I hope you like it anyway :P
Wes groaned when his phone started ringing in the middle of the night. It was a cold April's night his senior year and he needed to sleep because he had a big test the next day. He reached for the phone on his bedside table but seemed to have some trouble finding it. Then he heard it hit the floor… it had vibrated too much. He groaned and reached for it on the floor… but it was too far away. He reached some more and then…
"Ow", he groaned as he hit the floor. He sighed and reached out for the phone and took it. "Whoever this is the reason for calling has to be damned good."
"Wes", a timid voice came over the other line and Wes sat up, fully awake. He knew that voice.
"Mike", he said and untangled his legs from his duvet. "What is it buddy? Why are you calling me? Are you okay?"
"Wes… my parents kicked me out…"
"What?!" Wes yelled in shock 200% awake now. He ran up to his wardrobe and got some clothes to wear. "Why? When? Where are you?"
"They kicked me out because I broke up with Tina Wes… I just… I…" Mike started sobbing.
"Okay", Wes hurriedly said as he struggled with getting dressed only using one hand. "Don't say a word buddy just… tell me where you are."
"I'm… I'm outside Dalton."
"I'll be right there."
"In the parking lot."
"Consider me there."
"Wes… I need you."
"I'm there."
Wes ended the call and threw on his clothes, horribly matched and he knew Justine would kill him if she ever saw him like this. But he couldn't give a damn. His friend needed him and he needed him now. Wes ran out of his room and slid down the hand rail because no one would see him anyway so he didn't have to behave all mature. Besides he rather slide down safely than stumble down the stairs since he was in a hurry.
Mike jumped high when the door on the passenger side slammed shut and he turned and looked at Wes. Of course it was him who else could it be? Wes shook the rain out of his hair and Mike had to smile. Wes was drenched, he had forgotten to take a jacket.
"Hi", Mike said in a small timid voice and the next thing he knew he was in Wes' strong and safe embrace. A kind of embrace he had never known during his childhood. His parents never hugged him like that. Mike's walls crumbled and he flung his arms around Wes and cried. Wes just held him and sang softly:
Come along
Will there be sunshine shinin'
Will we find a silver linin'
Come along
Sing a song
When today becomes tomorrow
We'll we find joy or sorrow
Sing a song
Is it wrong
To put all our hopes together
And wish for something better?
Is it wrong?
Mike's sobs were heartbreaking and he buried his face in Wes' neck, the older boy just held him tighter.
To belong?
To face the future with another
Who means more than any other
Is to belong
Wes rocked Mike back and forth while he rubbed his back and sang "his" song.
We'll paint the gray clouds
With pretty rainbow hues
And we'll brush the gloom away
And save it for a rainy day
Rainy day, oh today
If troubles cast a shadow
And shadows make the sun afraid to stay
But it's okay
'Cause there'll be sunshine shinin'
And we'll find a silver linin'
Another day
Tomorrow is another day
How I hope you'll always stay
Tomorrow is another day
By the end of the song Mike's sobs had softened and weren't as painful anymore, but he still didn't let go of Wes and Wes had no intention to move. Mike rested his head on Wes' shoulder and clung to his sweatshirt.
"Tina and I broke up", he said. "We both agreed it was for the best… We wanted to be friends still though…"
"Is there someone else", Wes asked gently.
"No… not for me… I don't know about her… It… It was just a summer fling I guess… we got all that locked up passion building up over the summer and then it just…"
"It was let loose like a big fire. It blazed and then burned out?"
"We don't even think it was real love", Mike sobbed and gripped Wes sweatshirt tighter, so that the fabric groaned and his knuckles turned white.
"So", Wes asked carefully. "Why are you here and not back home?"
Mike sobbed again.
"They kicked me out because I broke up with an Asian girl", he sobbed. "Mom and dad are so… so old fashioned. They want me to find a nice Asian girl and marry her and give them lots of grandbabies. They said… they said I was not allowed home until I took Tina back. I said I didn't love her and they yelled at me and told me I was not welcomed back. They think I did something to dishonor or embarrass them or something. They also brought up my dancing dreams and… and told me it was disgraceful and that I will never be anything… I can't be anything" He started crying again. "I don't know what to do… I don't know where to go."
"Of course you do", Wes said and held him tightly. "You came to me didn't you?"
"Yeah", Mike croaked and then shivered. Wes looked around the car and saw the bags in the back.
"Come on", he said and gave Mike a little nudge. "We better head inside."
"But… I'm not a student here…" Mike sobbed.
"Have you never heard of sneaking someone in", Wes asked and smiled. "Come on." He got out of the car. Then he walked around the car and opened Mike's door and held his hand out to him. Mike looked at it and then took Wes' hand. Wes helped him out of the car and the two of them got Mike's bags out and headed for the Dragon. A few times Wes stopped them so that they wouldn't be spotted by someone. Wes held a comforting grip on Mike's hand the whole way from the car and to his dorm room. He ushered Mike inside, let go of his hand and stuck his head out in the hallway and had a look around. It was silent as a grave and no lights were on.
Wes closed his door silently and then turned around. Only to get Mike crushing him in a bear hug again. Wes got them into a sitting position on his bed and he held Mike while this cried out all his tears. Wes just rocked him and rubbed his back and whispered comforting words that meant a whole lot a nothing and a whole lot of stuff at the same time. While he did all this he was working out what to do next. Mike couldn't stay at Dalton… but he couldn't go back home. It took some time for his still sleepy brain to get going but as soon as it woke up fully he worked out all the problems. But it would mean he needed to take a road trip to McKinley. But first… they both needed to sleep. Wes sang and comforted Mike to sleep and lied down beside the younger boy and pulled him close. He put the duvet over both of them and soon they were both asleep. Things would be okay. Wes would make sure of it.
At McKinley next day word about Chang Squared breaking up was the topic on everyone's lips. Tina didn't seem to suffer by it. She had explained to the New Directions what had happened and that she and Mike were still good friends. But it was kind of hard to believe when Mike hadn't been seen in any of his classes and didn't answer any calls. Puck even left to go to the Chang house but didn't see Mike's car there and no one was home. No one knew where Mike was and the gleeks were getting worried. They had finally gotten Kurt back… but would they lose Mike now? Tina felt worse than everyone else. Maybe Mike wasn't as okay with the breakup as he had told her he would be? Or did something happen with his parents? Did Mike have an accident or something? The gears in her head was spinning and she was getting more and more worried.
When time came for Glee Club the gleeks headed to the choir room and there… there was Mike. He was sitting on a chair and looking at his toes and looking so miserable it cut at all their hearts to see him. But he wasn't alone. It took them some time but soon they recognized the other teen. The teen sitting beside Mike, with an arm around his shoulders and a hand in Mike's both. Mike was dressed in his normal type of clothing and the other teen was dressed in skintight jeans with a painted a dragon, medieval style, on the right thigh and it continued down past the knee. There were some rivets attached to the waist and some minor details that made the jeans look even better. He had a white button up with rolled up sleeves and they were stitched there so he couldn't role them down. He wore a jacket that looked as if it had once been a jacket. The gleeks couldn't see it but on the sides of it and the back there were some nice details. On his head he wore a fedora with a band colored in the same shade of green as the dragon on his leg. He also had a pair of half-finger gloves and a pair of black shoes. The gleeks had to take a second or third… or fourth look before they realized who it was.
"Wes?!" Tina asked and he looked up.
"Hi", he said and gave them a small smile.
"Wes", Kurt asked as well, but with a big smile. "What are you doing here?"
Wes got up.
"I'm here for Mike's sake", he said.
"What's wrong", Rachel asked worriedly.
Wes looked at mike who refused to look up at them.
"How much do you know about the breakup?" he asked.
"Only that it was okay on both sides", Santana said. "Wasn't it?"
"It was", Wes said and put a hand on Mike's shoulder. "At least for Mike and Tina."
"Huh", Tina asked. Wes looked at Mike and Mike nodded, but not before he put his hand on Wes' and held it tightly.
"Mike's parents kicked him out", he said and everyone in the room stared at him and then Mike. "They didn't appreciate the 'disgrace' Mike brought upon them by breaking up with Tina." He spat 'disgrace' with such loathing that if Kurt hadn't watched him he wouldn't have known it was Wes talking.
"But they never did that when Mike broke up with his first girlfriend", Tina said confused.
"True but she wasn't Asian", Wes said and it dawned on Tina. She ran up to Mike and gave him a tight hug. Mike hugged her back and Wes moved aside to give them some space. Kurt walked up to him.
"How did you get dragged into this Wes", he asked.
"Tina, Mike and I go way back", Wes said and looked at the couple… well group now because Santana, Rachel, Mercedes, Quinn and Brittany had joined the hug. "Mike drove to Dalton and stayed with me for the night."
"He knew who to turn to", Kurt said and smiled.
"He did", Wes smiled back. "But that's not all…"
Everyone but Mike looked at him in confusion.
"What more happened", Puck asked. "What did those assholes do?"
"Told Mike his dreams and talents are nothing basically… they said he has no future."
"What?!" Sam yelled. "Dude that's sick! Mike's the best dancer this town has!"
"I know", Wes said. "And you guys know, this school knows but his parents doesn't care. Now look there is a slight problem here…"
"What is it", Finn said.
"I love Mike and I care a lot about him… but he can't stay with me."
"And why the hell not", Santana yelled angrily and turned to him.
"The school board would never allow it unless Mike was a student at Dalton and I don't think his parents would pay for tuition and for the dorm."
"Huh?"
"Wes is a boarder Santana", Kurt hurriedly explained. "He lives at Dalton during school and weekends."
"What about your parents dude", Puck asked Wes. "Can't he stay there?"
"He could… but they live in Portland…"
"That's across the fucking country!"
"See the problem? I'd love to have Mike staying with me but sooner or later someone would find him in my dorm after hours and he'd be kicked out and I don't want that to happen. Besides all Mike's friends are here… so I was wondering if he could maybe stay with some of you?"
"Are you kidding me", Puck asked. "Of course he can!"
"Yeah", Finn said. "Mom loves him and I'm pretty sure she'd be more than happy to let him stay."
"All of us offer", Mercedes said and Mike looked up at all his friends. "It's no problem."
"Really?" Mike asked.
"Of course", Tina said and hugged him. "Mom and dad loves you as well. If it won't get too weird you can even stay at my place."
Mike hugged her and the girls he could reach.
"You're the best", he told them and tried to smile.
"Good", Wes said. "Now that that was sorted let's get Mike a bit cheered up."
"And how do you suggest we do that", Santana asked. Wes smirked and walked up to them, grabbing Mike by the hands.
"You are going to dance", he said.
"No", Mike said. "Wes I can't."
"The hell you can", Wes said and Kurt stared at him. Wes never cursed. "Hell I'll even sing if you dance to it."
Mike just shook his head.
"Okay we'll do it the hard way instead…" He walked up to the band and asked them something.
"What", Mike asked confused but Wes ignored him and stood in the middle of the floor. Kurt understood what he was doing. The gleeks did as well. They knew when someone was about to perform. Mike sat down as well. Wes nodded to the band and they started playing. Kurt and Rachel gaped because they knew the song. Wes threw his hat aside as the intro started and did a few simple dance steps.
What's the time?
Well it's gotta be close to midnight
My body's talking to me
It say,'Time for danger'
The girls laughed as Wes made some more… suggestive moves and moved across the floor. Kurt hurriedly got his phone out and started recording this. Otherwise Blaine and the Warblers would never believe him.
It says 'I wanna commit a crime
Wanna be the cause of a fight
Wanna put on a tight shirt and flirt
With a stranger'
Kurt laughed at Wes change in lyrics, but skirt didn't really suit here. He'd never seen Wes dance like this. He didn't even know he could!
I've had a knack from way back
At breaking the rules once I learn the
Game
Get-up life's too quick
He ran up to Mike and pulled him up.
I know someplace sick
Where this bloke'll dance in the flames
We don't need any money
I always get in for free
You can get in too
If you get in with me
Mike was smiling shyly as Wes danced around him.
Let's go out tonight
I have to go out tonight
You wanna play?
Let's run away
We wont be back
Before it's New Years Day
Take me out tonight (meow)
The gleeks laughed and cheered and Mike started to move a little and Wes smirked and walked up to the gleeks and danced among the chairs.
When I get a wink from the doorman
Do you know how lucky you'll be?
That your on line with the feline of
Avenue B
Let's go out tonight – Wes jumped over their heads and Mike and he started to dance.
I have to go out tonight
You wanna prowl
Be my night owl?
Well take my hand we're gonna howl
Out tonight
The dance moves slowed in the beat to the song.
In the evening I've got to roam
Can't sleep in the city of neon and chrome
Feels to damn much like home
When the spanish babies cry
So let's find a bar
So dark we forget who we are
And all the scars from the
Nevers and maybes die
Let's go out tonight
Have to go out tonight
You're sweet
Wanna hit the street?
Wanna wail at the moon like a cat in
Heat?
Just take me out tonight
Mike and Wes danced like professionals and the other gleeks got up and some joined them.
Please take me out tonight
Don't forsake me - out tonight
I'll let you make me - out tonight
Tonight - tonight – tonight
By the last line Wes ran up the 'steps' and jumped onto a chair and pulled a real Broadway final pose and everyone cheered. Mike was grinning wide and ran up to Wes and gave him a big hug. Wes smiled and hugged back.
"Feeling better", Wes asked and Mike just nodded and held him tighter.
Later Wes, Mike and Tina arrived at Tina's place. But only her dad was home and he shook Wes' hand when he got introduced. He knew exactly who Wes was from his daughter's summer camp stories. He said he was glad to finally have a face to the name and said that his wife would've loved to meet him.
"Maybe someday", Wes said and smiled and Mr. Cohen-Chang blinked in confusion.
"Do I know you from somewhere else", he asked and Wes looked at him.
"Where would that be? I almost never leave Westerville."
"And I've never been there… Well thank you for helping Michael and don't you worry. He's already like one in the family and he'll be safe with us."
"Thanks", Wes said and gave Mike one last hug. "You sure you're gonna be okay?"
"Yeah", Mike said and smiled. "But if I'm never not… I know where to go."
"Exactly", Wes said and winked and after hugging Tina he headed to the bus stop, they had taken Mike's car after all.
All in all it had been a good day and Wes knew he would have a lot of explaining to do when he got home. Home… such a simple word that so many take for granted. Wes knew that he was most likely the only one around Mike that knew exactly how he felt. After all in his family Wes was a disgrace too and all but kicked out by the age of 8… no wait. That wasn't his family. That thought hit him as he entered his dorm room to find all the Warblers waiting there for him. This was his home… and his family. He just hoped Mike could find a new one with the Cohen-Chang family.
Tada!
Here you go, feel free to send me request by review or pm ;) And I'll see what I can do about it :D
Guest "Female" - Okay I appreciate your comments and the slight praise you gave me BUT I have a few things to say to that comment you gave me. First of I made Justine more beautiful than other girls because I base her off of a few drag show artists and cross dressers I have seen and some of them look far better than any girl I know. I am seriously jealous of the legs a drag show artist named Christer Lindarw has! I want them!
The stereotypes about girls is based on the girls I knew in high and middle school and if you haven't noticed it Glee is FULL of stereotypes so why should my fanfic be any different? Why not attack me about Wes, being Asian, doing martial arts or Kim being blonde since he's Swedish? My stories are full of these stereotypes because that's what Glee is also full off.
I'm happy you like my stories but come on, you are the only one complaining about this and just so you know "Female"… Don't go throwing your "borderline feminism" in my face girl. I am a WOMAN.I base my characters and comments off of my life. When I was in high school my girl friends and girls in my class talked about how fun it would be to be an only girl in an all boys' school so take a chill pill. If you want to continue this discussion then pm me instead of going in as a guest it really annoys me because I don't want to discuss things like this out in the open where everyone can see it.