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
"Wow." Kurt holds back a snicker as he looks up at his boyfriend.
"Yeah." Puck slowly nods his head in as he thinks about the surprise before he turns his head slightly to look at Kurt. "Prom King? Who in their right mind would nominate me as prom king?"
"Well besides the obvious choice." Kurt chuckles as Puck rolls his eyes. "You're not that much of a bully these days and you're quite attractive in my opinion. Why wouldn't you be nominated?"
"You think I'm attractive?" Puck smirks. "Because if that's the case, then you should have been nominated."
Kurt chuckles. "I'd never be nominated, but at least I can help you campaign now."
"I'm not going to-"
"I'm your campaign partner Puckerman." Both Kurt and Puck turn to find Lauren Zizes glaring at them.
"I'm not-"
"Don't worry Puckerman." Lauren cuts Puck off. "I'm not even interested in running. The only thing that I request of you is one dance at prom to show off this jelly."
Puck's eyes widen, but he quickly clears his throat. "Yeah. No problem. Everyone wants a dance with me."
Lauren's expression doesn't change. "It's just for show. I don't want to be with someone that can't handle this jelly."
She sneers at them before turning and strutting away. Kurt goes to say something, but his words are cut off when he sees Tina quickly turning away from the prom nominee poster.
"I'll be right back." Kurt whispers as he looks to Puck.
Puck nods and smiles. "We'll talk prom later."
"And what makes you think that we're going to prom?" Kurt questions with a small smile as he pulls away from Puck.
Puck chuckles. "We're still gonna talk. See you later."
"Later." Kurt chuckles as he turns and sees Tina enter the auditorium at the end of the hall.
Why is she going in there? We don't have an assignment for glee club this week.
Kurt quickens his pace down the hall and leaves the constant chatter behind him. He slowly hears the piano being played from the giant room. He purses his lips as he stops in front of the door. He opens the door and he hears the piano and Tina's voice comes through.
(Tina)
When the money's spent and all my friends have vanished
And I can't seem to find no help or love for free
Kurt carefully shuts the door behind himself before slowly entering the room
(Tina)
I know there's no need for me to panic
He peers around the curtains from the side stage to see Tina playing the song slowly and full of somber.
(Tina)
Cos I'll find him, I'll find him next to me
Kurt stops and frowns as he takes in Tina's sad eyes.
(Tina)
When the skies are grey and all the doors are closing
And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe
Kurt's footsteps echo onto the stage, but Tina doesn't look up from the imaginary audience that she's staring out at.
(Tina)
When all I need is a hand to stop the tears from falling
I will find him, I'll find him next to me
Kurt slowly lets his fingers trace the edge of the piano as he moves to Tina's side.
(Tina)
Next to me – wooh hooo
Next to me – wooh hooo
Kurt sits down on the edge of the piano and Tina moves over so Kurt can sit on the bench comfortably.
(Tina)
Next to me – wooh hooo
(Kurt and Tina)
I will find him, I'll find him next to me
Tina looks surprised to hear Kurt join in, but she doesn't protest.
(Tina)
Next to me
(Kurt)
wooh hooo
(Tina)
Next to me
(Kurt)
wooh hooo
(Tina)
Next to me
(Kurt)
wooh hooo
(Kurt and Tina)
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
Tina stops playing and she has to catch her breath. Even though Kurt sang the same song, Tina was putting all of her vocals into it. The girl leans onto Kurt's shoulder as her chest still heaves.
"What was that about?" Kurt asks softly as he moves so his arm is around her waist.
Tina sighs and shrugs. "Just a good song that I found. I figured I could sing it at prom. Do you think it's a good choice?"
"Well," Kurt purses his lips. "I'm afraid that the lyrics will be lost to people since it's a fast paced song. Do you have any other songs?"
Tina nods as she sits up straight. "There's this other one on her album. It's a good slow song I think."
"Give it a go." Kurt smiles as he lets Tina do that work.
Tina's fingers dance gently across the keys, starting the song up. Kurt closes his eyes and enjoys the piano notes in his ears.
(Tina)
You've got the words to change a nation
But you're biting your tongue
You've spent a life time stuck in silence
Afraid you'll say something wrong
Kurt shifts a bit awkwardly on the bench, uncomfortable with Tina's personal singing that he hardly ever gets to hear.
(Tina)
If no one ever hears it how we gonna learn your song?
So come on, come on
Tina's fingers almost come to a stop before jumping into the next verse.
(Tina)
Come on, come on
You've got a heart as loud as lions
So why let your voice be tamed?
Baby we're a little different
There's no need to be ashamed
You've got the light to fight the shadows
So stop hiding it away
Come on, Come on
This time, Tina does stop playing.
(Tina)
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream till the words dry out
Kurt can see a tear drop from Tina's eye as she starts playing the piano again.
(Tina)
So put it in all of the papers,
I'm not afraid
They can read all about it
Read all about it, oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
(Santana and Tina)
Oh-oh-oh
Kurt and Tina both look up to see Santana slowly approach them looking on the verge of tears.
(Santana and Tina)
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Kurt and Tina scoot over so Santana can join them on the bench.
"I love her." Santana lets her head rest on the piano once the song finishes.
"Have you told her?" Kurt asks gently as he looks at her with concern.
Santana nods. "I told her a while ago, but I don't know what to do about it."
"Just wait Santana." Kurt gives her an encouraging smile. "It's obvious she loves you. Just wait for her to sort her feelings out."
Santana turns her head towards Tina and Kurt and smiles. "You guys know you can't tell anyone about this."
Tina bursts into a fit of giggles, breaking the seriousness of the past few minutes that they've sung together.
Kurt takes a deep breath before joining in on the song.
(Kurt and Tina)
At night we're waking up the neighbors
While we sing away the blues
Making sure that we remember, yeah
Cause we all matter too
Tina takes a shaky breath so Santana joins in.
(Kurt and Santana)
If the truth has been forbidden
Then we're breaking all the rules
So come on, come on
Come on, come on,
Tina gently bumps her shoulder with Kurt and he's glad to trade off.
(Tina and Santana)
Let's get the TV and the radio
To play our tune again
It's 'bout time we got some airplay of our version of events
There's no need to be afraid
I will sing with you my friend
Come on, come on
Tina stops playing the piano and they all share a shaky breath.
Kurt holds Beth in his arms, carefully rocking her.
If I do want to go to prom with Noah, then I'll have to find a way to convince your grandpa to watch you for a few hours. Just a few.
Kurt smiles at his daughter before reaching over to his laptop, setting up one of Quinn's videos.
Kurt takes the moment to wrap his arms around the two upset girls on either side of him.
(Kurt, Santana, and Tina)
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream till the words dry out
Their stripped down voices echo through the auditorium.
(Kurt, Santana, and Tina)
So put it in all of the papers,
I'm not afraid
They can read all about it
Read all about it, oh
Their voices ring together before the room fills quickly with silence. Kurt keeps his eyes on the piano keys in front of him, his red eyes unwavering.
Kurt looks up from his bed as his boyfriend descends the staircase. After looking at Kurt with a smile, his gaze goes over to look at a sleeping Beth. He gives her another smile of love before returning Kurt's gaze and slowly approaching the bed.
"So we haven't really had a chance to talk since lunch." Puck starts off as he stops in front of the bed. "Anything new happen?"
"No." Kurt shakes his head slightly on his pillow as he spreads his body out on his bed. "Just spent some time with Tina and Santana."
"Santana?" Puck's surprise is very apparent as he kneels down between Kurt's legs on the bed. "Why were you with her? She doesn't seem like the person you'd hang out with."
Kurt shrugs. "We came together over a mutual understanding. No big deal."
"If you say so." Puck mutters as he finally has his body hovering over Kurt's. "So I belive that you said you wanted to talk."
Kurt smiles up at his boyfriend and nods. "Unless you have other things on your mind."
Kurt doesn't wait for the boy to respond before he leans up and touches their lips together gently. Puck opens his lips a bit more as he lowers himself down so Kurt's head is back on the pillow. Kurt's fingers trace up the tan arms before wrapping his fingers around the biceps that he loves so much.
Puck grins into the kiss. "What are you going for here Kurt?"
"Just-" Kurt goes for another kiss before Puck pulls away completely with a smile. "I just want to kiss you. There's nothing wrong with that. Is there?"
"There is when I know there's something that you want to talk about." Puck chuckles.
"I'm just getting you a bit soft for the talk." Kurt pouts.
Puck leans down and kisses Kurt's pout away. "You are making me anything but soft."
Kurt roles his eyes. "Fine. So I guess we should talk."
"About prom?" Puck prompts.
"Yes. About prom." Kurt nods.
"And I'm assuming this is about me saying that we're going to prom together." Puck says slowly as he props himself up on his side against Kurt's side.
"Yes." Kurt turns to his side so he and Puck have their chest pressed together.
"And why is this is a problem?" Puck questions as his eyes search Kurt's. "I thought you'd like that."
"I wouldn't mind." Kurt bites his lip. "But I didn't want you to just assume. This is a partnership and I think we should talk instead of assume."
"But," Puck frowns. "I was doing this for you. I didn't think I'd-"
Puck breaks off when he sees Kurt's bottom lip tremble. he's about to say something when Kurt starts laughing. The boy ends up hiding his face in Puck's neck as he laughs.
"What are you laughing about?" Puck asks, caution in his voice.
Kurt pulls back and just smiles. "I'm teasing you Noah. If I really didn't want to go to prom then I'd tell you up front."
Puck narrows his eyes at the boy. "You little tease. I guess that means that I shouldn't share my news with you."
"And what news do you have over me?" Kurt raises an eyebrow.
"Wouldn't you like to know." Puck sticks his tongue out as he starts to sit up. "But if you don't want to be nice I guess I can just leave and-"
"No." Kurt wraps his arms around the boy and pulls Puck back down, surprising the bigger boy. "You've got to tell me."
"Don't I get to tease you first though." Puck points out as he settles into Kurt's arms.
Kurt shakes his head. "That's only for me. Now tell me the news. Pretty please with a kiss on top."
Puck chuckles before leaning forward and kissing Kurt's nose. "I got your dad to agree to watching Beth during Prom."
"Really?" Kurt perks up. "That means we don't have to leave early or anything."
"I know." Puck smiles. "There's also something else."
"Ooh." Kurt grins wide. "Tell me."
Puck bites his lip. "Now you can say to this if you want, but," Puck lets out a shaky breath. "I got us a hotel room to use after. Burt says he can watch Beth all night, and he agreed to this as well. So if you want to . . . we can . . ." He slowly trails off as Kurt's eyes narrow with confusion.
Sorry for the late chapter guys. College is kicking my butt. But let me know what you think and I hope you enjoy. :)
Also, both songs are by Emeli Sande. The first one is Next To Me and the second one is Read All About It (Pt. III) :)
