The Asian Mystery Chapter 37: Never let me down, a glee fanfic

Part 37

The next day Kurt and the Montchangs went to McKinley to inform the New Directions of what had happened… and why they were missing three people for the moment. The problem was… that since last night and on the way there Wes hadn't said a word other than just short words. Chrike and Kurt were getting really worried, especially Kurt. He knew something was wrong but didn't know how to handle it. Mike and Chris were also wondering what was going on with their older brother. Chris had a small idea of what was going on but he didn't say anything, not until he was sure.

They reached the school and went inside. They were all in uniform and Chris was on crutches and Mike in a wheel-chair. Some of the people that Mike had counted as almost-friends stopped them and asked how he was doing and such and said that it was good to see him. Jacob Ben Israel spotted them and ran over with his camera man and microphone.

"Kurt Hummel is the rumors true", he asked. "Are you returning to McKinley?"

"No", Kurt said.

"Is it true you are dating someone?"

"Yes."

"Who? Is he one of them rich kids? Is the word on the streets true that he is a college graduate? Is he insane?"

"He doesn't like the way you talk to his boyfriend", Wes said softly, before grabbing the handles on Mike's wheelchair and rolling him down the hall. Ben Israel followed though.

"Mike Chang how does it feel to come back from the dead", he asked.

"Go away", Mike just said.

"Is it true you and your brother were nearly murdered by some kid named Wes Montgomery?"

"No."

"So Kurt's boyfriend didn't try to kill you out of jealousy?"

"I did not try to kill my brothers thank you very much", Wes spat and glared at Jacob. The boy turned white in fear and ran off. Chris grinned at Wes.

"You sure have a hand with people", he teased. His oldest brother only growled before continuing towards the choir room. When they got there they heard Mr. Schue say:

"I'm sorry to tell you this guys. But Finn, Artie and Mercedes are in juvie."

"What", Rachel asked. "Why? What did they do?"

"I'm not sure."

"We can answer that", Kurt said and stepped inside.

"Kurt, guys!" Quinn said in confusion.

"Hey Kurt", Schue said and walked over and gave him a hug. Then he hugged Mike too. "It's good to see you both."

"Uh hum", Chris said.

"Sorry, I mean four."

"That's more like it."

Tina ran over to her boyfriend and sat on his lap kissing him. Rachel jumped into Chris' arms, kissing him deeply. Wes smiled slightly but didn't say a word. Schue noticed that something felt off with the oldest Asian. He tried to catch his eye but Wes looked away from them.

"What are you guys doing here", Puck asked after ruffling Chris' hair with affection. The members of the ND had hurried over to hug, high five or fist bump their friends. Santana kissed Wes' cheek and hugged him before hugging the others. She hadn't noticed that something was wrong, she was too happy to see them… and too gleeful of the menace-trio being in juvie.

"We are here to shed some light as to why Finn, Artie and Mercy are in juvie", Kurt said with a sigh. "You better sit down… you too Mr. Schue." The ND followed 'orders' and Kurt sighed again. He didn't know how to tell them what had happened. He didn't know how to react if anyone got angry at them… especially if they got angry at Wes for pressing charges this time. He already knew this ate at Wes.

"First of all", Kurt began. "I'm sorry that my latest visit caused such arguments."

"It's okay Kurt", Quinn said. "It was good to get it all out in the open." The others in ND agreed.

"Thank you Quinn", Kurt said and ran a hand over his face. "The thing is… yesterday evening I went to Mercedes to give it to her straight about how her jealousy were crushing me, her and everything. She confessed to still being in love with me."

"That's why she hates Wes so much", Rachel exclaimed.

"Yes", Kurt said. "She didn't hide it. We argued a bit and then her phone rang. I answered it when I saw that it was Artie. I didn't say anything and he started to talk at once. He said that he and Finn were in Westerville… just waiting for Wes to show up. He also said that the truck was ready."

Mr. Schue paled. He realized what the three kids had planned to do and failed with since Wes was standing here. But his kids didn't seem to understand.

"Finn and Artie were planning on running Wes over", Chris said and there were gasps throughout the room.

"What?!" Puck yelled and then turned to the oldest Montchang. "Dude are you okay?"

Wes only nodded.

"What happened", Sam demanded.

"Wes took Elijah outside to play in the park to cheer him up", Mike said. "Elijah is our baby brother, he's two years old. He got really upset when realizing that Wes is moving to New York. So Wes took him out to cheer him up."

"Finn and Artie saw them", Kurt took over the story. "When they called I got a chance to talk to Finn… well yell at him. And what I said went through to him. He was not going to try to run Wes over but… when the truck went close to Wes and Eli Artie grabbed the steering wheel and headed for them, mostly Eli. Wes threw himself between the truck and his brother. But Finn saved them, he pushed Artie off and steered away from Wes and Eli."

"Is Eli okay", Tina asked hurriedly, worried that the little toddler was hurt badly. She knew what that would do to her boyfriend and his brothers. "Is he hurt?"

"No", Mike said. "He's okay, just a bit shaken still I think. Wes acted superhero so he was safe."

"Kurt called us and told us what Artie and Finn were planning", Chris continued. "Wes was outside already so we told dad and he ran out. He saw the truck head for Wes and Eli. He thought they were hit until he saw them on the street, being okay. He got them into the house and called the cops."

"We called the Joneses and the Abramses and mum and dad brought Finn and me over", Kurt explained. "We told the police and grownups everything. Then it was up to Wes to decide if he wanted to press charges or not."

"And this time you did", Santana asked and looked at her best friend. Wes only nodded. "Well it's about time you did! You should've done it when Finn got your appendix to burst!"

"So they are in juvie for attempted murder and for helping planning it", Sam asked and the four Dalton boys nodded. "Good, they deserve it."

Schue noticed something flash through Wes' eyes but the teenager put up a mask again. Schue could see that this was hurting him something horrible. Schue understood why. Wes had a big heart and never wanted to hurt people. He believed in second chances and hoped people could change, given the right means. But Schue also understood from what he had heard that Wes gave second chances but if you blew those his resentment would always follow you. He would never give you another chance. The boy could hold grudges if he wanted too.

He was very protective over those he cared about and he was always trying to help. This was hurting him so much because when the juvie-trio turned 18 they'd be in the real jail for some time… and that would follow them for the rest of their lives. Their lives could be ruined because of this… and Schue was sure that Wes felt as if he was the one that ruined them.

The kids around him were talking but Schue only had eyes for Wes. The oldest Montchang hadn't said a word. He only nodded, shook his head, smiled slightly or shrugged. It was not good. Not good at all. Schue caught Kurt's eyes and nodded at Wes. Kurt only nodded before returning to the conversation he was having with Tina and Mike.

Not until after lunch did the group arrive back at Dalton and when they walked into their dorm they were swarmed as once by all the inhabitants. Everyone asked why none of them had been seen since yesterday. So the group told the story again. It was yet again Kurt, Chris and Mike that spoke. Wes only sat in a chair by the window, looking out at the grounds. The Warblers of the dorm all noticed that he seemed… not like himself.

Chris sighed and hobbled over and plopped down on his brother's lap. Wes didn't do anything except putting an arm around his brother's shoulders. Chris sighed dramatically and leaned back so his head was resting next to Wes'. He still got no reaction. He slung his legs over the armrest so he was more or less lying across his brother's lap. Wes just put his arm around Chris' shoulder and the younger boy snuggled close to him. He started to play with Wes' tie.

The other Warblers in the room watched them curiously. They had asked the other boys of the dorm to give them some privacy and sent for the rest of the Warblers. It didn't take them long to get there, they had all been worried after all. Kurt was sitting next to Mike and the Asian turned to him when Kurt pulled on his sleeve.

"What", Mike asked.

"What is Chris doing", Kurt asked watching Chris pull on Wes' tie.

"Trying to get Wes to talk… it's not an easy task when he doesn't want to speak."

"We know", David muttered.

"Yeah no kidding", Blaine added.

"But you don't know that Chris and Elijah knows how to make him speak all the time", Mike said and smiled. All eyes turned to Wes and Chris. Chris was looking really 'innocent' and Wes was still looking out the window.

"It's not your fault you know", Chris said while pulling on Wes' tie a bit.

"What's not my fault", Wes asked.

"It's actually just as much my fault or Mike's."

"What?"

"If we had pressed charges earlier against Finn and Co. This would most likely never happen and their lives wouldn't be destroyed forever."

"It was not your fault Chris", Wes said sharply. "Don't ever believe that it was your fault that we didn't press charges. You and Mike take after my example, moms and dads says that all the time. I chose not to press charges earlier and now I wanted too… now their lives will be crushed. Who'll want to hire a guy who's tried to kill someone or has been part of planning a murder?"

"No one."

"You see? They were right. I have ruined their lives."

"Are you insane?!"

"ACK!" Wes exclaimed because when Chris yelled his question he pulled on his brother's tie so hard the air was cut off.

"Sorry!" Chris exclaimed, let go of the tie and covered his mouth. "Oh ABBA I am so sorry!"

Wes didn't say anything, just loosened his tie while taking deep breaths. Chris still looked horrified and Wes put a hand on his shoulder.

"Don' worry bou' i", was all Wes got out.

"Good because now I can do this", Chris said and knocked Wes on the head.

"Ow!" Wes exclaimed. "What did you do that for?!"

"To knock some sense into you!"

"What are you talking about?!"

"Stop blaming yourself! It was not your fault! It was my fault if it was yours!"

"No", Wes got up and turned to Chris. "It was not your fault. You couldn't know they'd go from beating and badmouthing to attempted murder!"

"Oh yeah, well neither could you", Mike said and Wes turned around and realized all the Warblers were watching him.

"Mike's right", Kurt said and took a step forward. "Wes you couldn't know it would go this far. The only ones to blame this on is Finn, Artie and Mercedes. You didn't ruin their lives. They did that themselves. Who knows what would've happened if you didn't press charges!"

"I know what would happen", Joseph said angrily. "They'd try again!"

"Try what again", Wes asked, remember he hadn't really been listening to his brothers and boyfriend telling the Warblers what happened.

"Don't play dumb", Nick said and glared at Wes. "You know what we mean. If you didn't press charges this time Wes they'd try to kill you again!"

"And they might've succeeded", John said and kicked a chair. "Haven't you thought about that?!"

"I have", Wes answered. "But-"

"No buts", David said and walked up to Wes and grabbed him by the shoulders. "We don't want to lose you! And don't you say that we will after summer because you will still be only a phone-call away!"

"But-"

"No buts!" Fred said sharply. "Why is it so hard for you to understand what you mean to us? Do you know how much it would hurt all of us if you… died?"

"I-"

"We would crash and burn", Jeff shouted and Wes looked at him over David's shoulder. "Wes your life was at stake! You had all right in the world to get them to get punished for it!"

"And if that's not enough Artie nearly took Elijah away from us", Mike said. "Losing you would kill not only the Warblers, Chris and I. But it would kill Elijah and all of our parents too! You know very well that you are the one that keeps this family together! You took charge way back… way back…"

"When I was attacked", Chris cut in. "You took over the parenting role. You took care of me and Mike when moms and dads were out of town. You never had us depending on strangers. You were always there! You always put everyone else before yourself!"

"Then why do I feel so selfish", Wes asked and pushed David's hands off of his shoulders.

"Because your heart is breaking", Kurt said and wiped at his eyes. "Wes you are a firm believer of second chances and you've given my brother and former friends more than second chances. Your belief in people's good will is humongous. But these three has proofed to us all that some people just aren't worth a second chance. Finn tried to redeem himself, but I'm not sure I will ever be able to fully forgive him. He helped plan the murder of the love of my life. He treated me and my closest friends badly. I have given him second chances too but he keeps throwing them away. You are hurting so much because you feel, for the first time in your life, that you have really, truly, 'let someone down'. But love", Kurt put a hand on Wes' cheek. "You haven't. The three of them are the ones letting you down. Look around you."

Wes did as he was told and saw all the Warblers smile at him.

"Every single one of the boys in this room are people you haven't let down", Kurt continued. "This school is full of them. And if that isn't enough… think of Dave back at McKinley. Think about Sam, Puck, Matt, Tina and Rachel. Think of your parents and Elijah and Baby-Chang. Just imagine the stories he'll hear about his brother in the future. Think about all the teachers and staff at this school, they trust you with a lot of responsibilities and you never let them down. And think of Santana." Wes twitched at that. "You know how much she loves and depends on you. She needs you and you have always been there for her."

"Remember what she said at nationals", Trent cut in. "I overheard it after we stalked past the ND after the 'kissed that missed' incident." He made air quotes.

"What did she say", Kurt asked.

"She said: 'Homo what the hell is going on? What did we do to make the Warblers hate us so much… except for what Artie called you the other day. Why are you all glaring so hard at Rachel and why are you indifferent towards us… towards me. You are never indifferent towards me.'"

"I don't get it", Jeff said and scratched his head.

"It's more how she sounded when she said it", Trent said. "Remember Wes. She sounded demanding at first but you could hear that it hurt her and the more she spoke she sounded more and more hurt."

"Remember how she ran to you when she felt unloved", Kurt said and wiped at his eyes. "Not until you told her that she really was loved did she stop feeling sad. Don't you see how you never let us down."

"And those jerks from your freshman year doesn't count", Mike hurriedly said. "You didn't let the Warblers down at nationals. It was the judges' fault!"

"Then why do I still feel crappy", Wes asked.

"Okay", Blaine said and cracked his knuckles. "I didn't want to force it to this, but you seem to not be able to understand the spoken language!" He stalked up to Wes and pressed him into a chair. Wes cocked an eyebrow at him.

"We were going to sing this at your graduation… but I think you need to hear it now instead", Blaine said before he cleared his throat and started to sing:

Yeah eee yeah eee yeah eee yeah,
Oh oh oh oh, yeah, yeah

Sittin' around like, what's goin' on,
Don't know why the day just felt so long,
I felt alone (yeah), so many times I, failed you,
You took me back where I belong,
Like nothing was wrong (yeah),

Now had this been in the TV-show you should've seen flashback while Blaine sang. Flashbacks from Wes finding him in that shack during the storm when the truth about why Blaine had turned into an ass came out. Wes felt a hand grab his and looked down and saw Thad holding his hand. The Warblers had started doing backups now. Thad smiled and sang:

You picked me up, when I was down,
And when I cry, you make me smile,
And when I think about, I must talk about it,
Gotta tell the world about it, (yeah)...

Now while Thad sang there would have been flashbacks from Wes helping him out of that dumpster or just talking or comforting him, making him laugh. Thad wiped away a tear and then sang with Blaine:

When I'm lost & there's no other way,
I know you'd be there to just light up the day,
You never let me down, you never let me down
You never let me down, you never let me down
Sometimes I don't know how the clouds are now far away,
You never let me, come, never let me down,
You never let me down, you never let me down,
You never let me down, you never let me down,
You never let me down, you never let me down,
You never let me down, you never let me down,
You never let me down, you never let me down,
You never let me...

Mike smiled at his brother and put his arms around him, then he sang:

Looking around like, I wish you was here,
So that you can take this all from me, I wanna be free,
(I wanna be free, I wanna be free),
So many times I, run away from you,
When you got everything I need, you was best for me (yeah),

Now had this be the TV-show, I know I know I'm nagging but bear with me. Now had this been in the show there would've been flashbacks of Wee-Montchangs, Puck and Matt playing around. And they'd go on while Chris sang the next part:

You picked me up, when I was down,
And when I cry, you make me smile,
And when I think about, I must talk about it,
Gotta tell the world about it (yeah, yeah, yeah)...

All the Warblers sang different harmonies in the solo and Wes had to sit down, overwhelmed by emotions. He couldn't believe his boys would do this for him. The Warblers sang and as they did the TV-show would've shown flashbacks from Wes time with all the Warblers, individual and in group:

Blaine: You picked me up (hey), when I was down (hey),
Thad: And when I cry, you make me smile,
Mike: I must talk about it (talk, talk, talk, talk about it),
Chris: You picked me up (hey), when I was down (hey),
Joseph: And when I cry, you make me smile,
All Warblers: You never let me down, you never let me down,
You never let me down (gotta tell the world about it, yeah yeah yeah),

Kurt: When I'm lost & there's no other way,
I know you'd be there to just light up the day,
You never let me down, you never let me down
You never let me down, you never let me down,
When I'm lost & there's no other way,
I know you'd be there to just light up the day,
You never let me down, you never let me down
You never let me down, you never let me down,

The Warblers were all gathered around Wes, Kurt was holding his hand as was Mike. The rest of them were resting their hands on his legs, arms, shoulders, back and even head. Wherever they could reach. Wes was crying and when Chris said:

"We love you."

Wes couldn't take it anymore. He broke down and the Warblers just rubbed the part of him that they were touching and whispered soothing words.

Later that evening when Wes and Kurt were alone in their room Wes' phone suddenly started to ring and he cocked an eyebrow when he saw the name on the ID. It was Burt calling him. Wes answered with a:

"Good evening sir what can I do for you?"

"Wes", Burt almost groaned. "How many times do I have to tell you to call me Burt?"

"Sorry sir."

"Stop siring me. Now I want you to listen kid and do not interupt."

"I promise sir."

"Wes."

"Sorry sir."

"Ugh I'll never get anywhere with you. Anyway the reason I called is not because of Kurt telling me too. It's someone else that asked me to."

"Why… Sorry I didn't mean to interrupt sir."

"Just be quiet from now on and we'll call it even. Now Mr. Schue at McKinley noticed something when you were over today. He said he thinks that you are hurting about this whole situation and we understand it, Carole and I that is. So I've been around to Artie and Mercedes' parents and talked to them and kid we all want you to know one thing. Nothing of this is your fault. I know it feels hard to believe but it is the truth.

Kid you got the biggest heart this world have ever seen and you care a lot about people. That is good, the world needs more people like you. You have given Artie, Mercedes and Finn so many chances kid, we all know it. The group talked to the kids of ND and to your mom and stepdad. They all told us what they knew of this situation and it came clear to us, yet again, what a kind of person you are. You are the bigger man in all this.

Artie called you and your brothers for something that is very racist and you've been called homophobic stuff too. You have given back witty comments to defend yourself and the others… but you have never hurt any of this kids physically… if they didn't attack you first.

Now I know you think that you have ruined their futures by getting them sent to juvie but kid… it's not you. It's them. They brought this upon themselves and it is not your fault. If someone tells you different know this, that the parents whose kids are now in juvie do not blame this on you. They blame their kids and themselves.

You were trying to do the good things, to be the greater man and you have kid. Never forget that. Nothing of this is your fault. You are just the kind of person so many of us wished we were. Buddy there is no one in this little town that blames you for what happened, no one that matters anyway. Carole wants to speak with you."

Wes nodded, he couldn't speak. He was too overwhelmed. He had tears going down his cheeks again. He'd even sat down on his bed. Kurt sat down beside him and took his hand.

"Hi honey", Carole said. "Now you listen to me. When you got badly hurt by my son I didn't believe in your family, I didn't believe in you either. But listen honey there is no one else in the world, except from my husband, that I always believe in since that day. If you tell me something I know it's true. You have a big heart baby, you try to change the world but you can't do that all on your own baby.

Now my son means the world to me, but he has let me down and I only hope he can get the help he needs when he is in juvie. And it is thanks to you that he will get better, he will be a better man because of you. So I want to thank you for doing this, it means a lot to me. I know Artie and Mercedes' parents feel the same. They have noticed their kids change too and had no idea on how to help them, now these kids will get a chance to change for the better. And that is all because of you baby, because you want to help them and you can help them.

By pressing these charges you will do more for them than you would if you didn't. Their lives will not be ruined because of this. Baby you have nothing to be ashamed or sad for. Don't cry sweetheart." Wes was sobbing now. "You do not deserve to be hurting. You have done so much for us, for Kurt and for Finn. It should be me that's crying in thankfulness. I'm so thankful for everything you've done for our family.

You are one in the family baby, as soon as you put it all out to keep Kurt safe I knew that you would be one of us some day. When I saw you and Kurt that first time… before the wedding I just knew that it would be you and not Blaine that was going to be the one to hold Kurt's hand. Wes I don't think you can even grasp how much you mean to Kurt, us or your boys at Dalton… and your family of course.

You can never let us down baby because there is no way you can do it. Please honey stop hurting because you do not deserve it, you are helping by doing this. You. Are. Helping. Now you go and get some rest and we will see you soon. Your graduation is coming up isn't it?"

"Yes ma'am", Wes croaked.

"Well we'll be there. I demand an invitation, you hear me young man?"

"Yes ma'am."

"And stop ma'aming me sweetheart."

"Yes Carole."

"Good, now take care and spend some love time with that beautiful boyfriend of yours." Wes snorted and heard Burt object in the background. But he said goodbye and pulled Kurt to him.

They spent the rest of the evening and night in each other's arms. Things would turn out for the better. They both knew it. Kurt smiled at one point and mentioned that he had the perfect song to sing to Wes whenever he called him when he was in New York. But he was not going to tell. Wes only smiled and held Kurt close.

He had never felt so supported or loved as he did today, Santana had texted him. As had Rachel, Tina, Puck, Sam and Matt. Even Ricky had heard about what had gone down and had sent him a text telling him that if someone blamed Wes for all this he would gladly kick their asses for it. Wes had smiled at that and knew that there was just two things left for him to do now… pass on the torch to the next Warbler chairman and then graduate.

TBC Only one more to go and THIS time I mean it.

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