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Chapter 2

The weekend went by quickly and Kurt soon found himself at the end of his first proper day of lessons as well. The weekend had been good. He'd gotten on well with his friends from The Warblers and they had really helped settle him in. He had decided he would audition for The Warblers as he did love singing and performing and all of the friends he had made were in it already so at least he would be able to spend more time with them. His first day of lessons had gone well as well. Although they were harder, everyone was much kinder and he had shared a lot of the classes with his friends so he had someone to sit with.

He was about to start his homework when he started getting a skype call. He smiled when he saw it was his dad.

"Hi dad!" He answered as his dad and Carole appeared on the webcam.

"Hey kiddo!" Burt smiled. "Just checking in to see how your first day of lessons went."

"Yeah it was good." Kurt nodded. "I mean, they were harder but everyone is much nicer so no trouble on that end."

"Good. That's good." Burt said.

"Your dad's been worrying. I told him you'd be ok." Carole smiled.

"I haven't been worrying. I just…" He tried but relented. "Ok maybe I was worrying a little bit." He admitted.

Kurt laughed. "Aw dad, I'm sorry. Honestly it's been really good. I'm even auditioning for The Warblers at some point. Everyone part of it is really cool so I'm kind of excited. Although I do feel guilty that if I get in, I will be competing against the New Directions." He sighed.

"I'm sure they understand." Carole assured them.

"Yeah, they're your friends. They get you had to do this." Burt said.

"I hope so." Kurt said. "Where's Finn? Is he back?" He asked.

"He's in some sort of mood. Went straight to his room when he got back and I haven't got much out of him." Carole sighed.

Kurt rolled his eyes. "Oh right. Well tell him I said hi. I should probably start on my homework."

"Of course. We will let you get back to it." Burt said. "Speak soon?"

"Definitely." He smiled. "It was nice seeing you both."

"You too, sweetheart. I'm glad your first day went well." Carole smiled.

"Yeah, I'm glad it was good. Take care ok?" Burt said.

"I will. Bye dad." He smiled.

"Bye kiddo." Burt smiled softly before hanging up the call.

He was about to log out to get started on his homework when Rachel suddenly started video calling him. He sighed. He really wasn't in the mood to tell her he was hopefully joining The Warblers but then he felt guilty as he remembered, surprisingly, how supportive she had been when he had announced he was transferring. It was probably to do with her dads so she probably understood more what he was going through. He took a moment before answering the call. What he didn't expect was to see all the girls from Glee, including even Santana and Quinn, smiling back at him.

"Are you having a party or something?" Kurt joked but he had to admit it was good to see the familiar faces of his friends.

"Well I told everyone I was going to skype you to see how you were doing and everyone wanted to know as well so I suggested we all come to mine and skype together." Rachel explained.

Kurt was touched that they obviously all cared that much. He had felt really bad leaving them all in the lurch just before sectionals. "I'm glad you did. It's good to see you." He smiled.

"So how is it?" Mercedes asked. "You had your first official day today right?"

"Yeah, first days of lessons." Kurt nodded. "Lessons are harder but the kids are kinder. I really miss you guys though. I'm sorry I left you in the lurch." He said guiltily.

"Don't be silly. You weren't safe here. We understand." Quinn said and everyone nodded in agreement.

"Absolutely." Tina said. "We don't blame you, Kurt. We're just glad you're happy now." She said softly.

Kurt smiled at his friends. "So how was Glee today?" He asked. He sort of regretted saying that when everyone fell quiet. "Ok, did I step into something? Should I change the subject?"

"It's cool, Kurt. Berry's just upset that Mr Schue is actually giving others a chance to shine." Santana quipped.

"Oh. Ok." Kurt said feeling awkward.

"So how are The Warblers? You've joined them right?" Mercedes asked, changing the topic.

"Uh, not yet. But I am auditioning for them at some point. They haven't told me when yet." He said. "Is it weird that we'll be competitors?" He asked awkwardly.

"Nah it's fine!" Mercedes assured him. "You shouldn't have to miss out on sectionals just because you've transferred schools. Let us know how the audition goes ok? I'm sure you'll get in. You're the most talented person I know." She smiled.

Kurt had to smile at some of the looks the other girls were giving Mercedes.

"The most talented guy I know." She backtracked. "Come on guys! I'm trying to make him feel confident!" She defended.

Kurt laughed. "Thanks Mercedes. Well I better go and get some homework done. But thanks for the call. It's been nice to see your faces." He smiled.

"Keep smiling ok?" Rachel smiled. "And remember we all love you and support you. And keep in touch ok?"

Kurt smiled. "I will. Bye guys." He said.

"We love you!" Everyone shouted before Rachel ended the call.

Kurt sighed sadly. Seeing his family and then his friends had made him realise how much he missed them. He felt some tears fall but he wiped them away quickly. He had promised himself he wouldn't cry.

"Oh...sorry..." A voice said at the door.

Kurt turned to see Blaine standing there. His heart dropped. He didn't want to look weak in front of Blaine. Sure, he had made good friends here but it had felt different with Blaine. It was like he actually got him, understood him.

"Bad time?" He asked.

Kurt wiped his face and forced on a smile. "No it's fine. I just...I just talked to my family and then some on my friends from glee club surprised me with a call. It just made me feel a bit...well you know." He said embarrassed.

"Homesick?" Blaine said.

Kurt nodded.

"It's natural to get homesick. I'm pretty sure everyone here has gotten homesick at one point." Blaine assured him, coming to sit down on the chair by his desk while Kurt was sat on his bed.

"Does it get any easier?" Kurt asked.

"I'm pretty sure it does." Blaine smiled.

"Pretty sure?" Kurt asked confused.

Blaine sighed. "Well let's just say I haven't really felt homesick. It's hard to miss home when you were made to feel like an outsider there anyway." He said.

"Oh. Sorry." Kurt said feeling bad for prying.

"It's fine." Blaine shrugged it off. "But I do know some of the guys found it hard at first but they got over it. It's natural to miss home, Kurt. It doesn't make you weak."

Kurt sighed. "I just...I've never been away from my dad before. It's always been him and me. It's just different now, I guess." He admitted.

Blaine smiled sympathetically. "Of course. Hey, I might have something that will cheer you up." He grinned.

"Really?" Kurt raised his eyebrows.

"Yep! Wes said that you can audition now if you like? If you're ready?" He said. "Obviously with sectionals around the corner, we need to focus on that and we'd like your audition to be sooner rather than later. So you up for it?"

Kurt smiled. "Sure. I might be a bit under-rehearsed though but I've got a few songs in my catalogue." He said.

"Great! And don't worry about the under-rehearsed bit. We understand it's short notice." Blaine smiled. He stood up. "Come on then, they're all waiting."

Kurt felt his heart flutter again as Blaine took hold of his hand and pulled him out of the room. "Ok but afterwards I have to do my homework!" He laughed, letting Blaine drag him away.

"Well I think it's unanimous. Welcome to The Warblers, Kurt!" Wes smiled.

Kurt felt his heart swell with pride as all his friends got up to give him a pat on the shoulder and a congratulations. He was taken aback when Blaine hugged him but he went with it and felt comforted by it.

"You were amazing, Kurt. That high F you reached. I have no words. And Wicked has to be one of my favourite musicals." Blaine said.

Kurt blushed. "Thanks."

After a bit of sectionals practice Kurt was persuaded to go get some food with Blaine, Nick, Jeff, Wes and David. They all laughed and chatted until Kurt insisted he should go back to his dorm to get some homework done.

"You're just like Blaine!" David joked. "Blaine's the teacher's pet as well."

"I just need to catch up. The lessons are harder here. After the money my dad spent, the least I can do is make sure I get good grades." Kurt said quietly.

"Give him a break, David." Blaine defended him. "You know what it's like to be new. It's overwhelming sometimes."

"Sorry Kurt. I was just teasing." David said sincerely.

"No it's fine. I know you were. I just...I owe it to my dad to get good grades, that's all." Kurt smiled.

"Sure, well we probably should be heading back too anyway. Warblers practice tomorrow at 4, ok?" David smiled.

"Ok." Kurt nodded.

"And don't be late or else you'll face the wrath of Wes!" Nick grinned.

Kurt laughed at the indignant look on Wes' face. "I promise not to be late. See you guys tomorrow."

"I'll be up in a minute." Jeff said. "We could study a bit together if you want?" He offered.

"Ok thanks." Kurt smiled.

"I'll walk you up." Blaine said getting up.

"Oh you don't have to." Kurt protested.

"I insist." He said flashing Kurt the smile that could make his knees weak.

"Ok." Kurt said quietly and they headed off upstairs.

"Don't mind them. They all love teasing. They don't mean any harm." Blaine said.

"Oh I know." Kurt assured him. "They're fun to be around. I'm glad you were the first people I met." He smiled.

Blaine smiled. He hesitated before speaking again. "You said something about owing your dad to do well here?" He said.

Kurt sighed.

"Sorry you don't have to tell me anything. I just...it's nice your dad and you are so close." Blaine said.

"He and my step mom gave up their honeymoon money so that I could transfer here." Kurt admitted. "My dad, he's sacrificed so much for me. I lost my mom when I was 9 and my dad raised me all by himself. I just want to make him proud." He said quietly.

Blaine slung his arm round him as they walked down the hallway towards the dorms. "I'm sure you will." He said.

"I just feel like I've put him through so much. Him having to deal with crap because of me coming out. I mean he nearly died from a heart attack because he got so stressed out about it. He's been so supportive of me and when the bullying worsened at school, he went straight to the principal and demanded she do something." Kurt said.

"Sounds like one hell of a dad." Blaine smiled.

Kurt gave him a small smile. "Yeah he is." He said softly as they entered his dorm room. He sighed and sat down on his bed while Blaine sat on the chair by his desk. "Everything was fine at first, at school. I mean I got the odd slushie and the odd heckle but I could handle it." Kurt said quietly. He didn't even know why he was opening up this much. He had only known Blaine for three days but he took one look at his understanding face and knew he could trust him. "But then it started getting worse. This one guy, a football player, made it his goal to make my life hell. Every time he passed me, he would shove me into the lockers and say hateful things to me. All his football friends started as well but this one guy, he was the main one. But one day, I was in a crap mood and Karofskyshoved me into the lockers and I just couldn't take it anymore. I actually ran after him and confronted him." He said. "And...and..." Kurt stopped realising he hadn't told anyone what had happened in that locker room, not even his dad.

"And what?" Blaine asked softly, dreading the answer.

"He...he kissed me." He said quietly.

"He what?" Blaine said shocked, definitely not expecting that answer.

"He kissed me." Kurt said bitterly. "I pushed him away and just ran. Suddenly everything made sense. But it didn't stop the bullying. It just got worse because he was terrified I'd tell everyone about it."

"Why didn't you? He deserved it." He said, feeling angry that this guy had made Kurt's life hell.

Kurt shrugged. "It's not who I am. As much as a vicious bully he was, he didn't deserve me outing him. No one deserves that." He said quietly.

"Well you're an even bigger man than I already thought you were." Blaine said. "But I get it. I probably wouldn't have done it either." He admitted.

"Anyway, I guess everyone in Glee had noticed how down I was so one day, the guys stood up to him. Even this new guy, Sam, who had only recently joined. In fact he was the one who actually got in a physical fight with him. He got a black eye because of it." Kurt said. "But the next day, Karofskycame up to me and told me if I told anyone about the kiss, he...he would kill me." He said quietly.

"Kurt..." Blaine said softly, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "I'm so sorry."

Kurt let out a trembling breath. "Anyway, my dad finally found out about everything and Karofsky got suspended."

"Good." He said.

"Yeah but it only lasted a week. The board went against the decision to expel him so that was when my dad took the decision to transfer me here." He said.

"Wow, it must have sucked leaving all your friends." Blainesaid sympathetically.

Kurt sighed. "Yeah it was and I felt awful but they all understand and support me."

"That's good." Blaine smiled. "Hey, have you got your phone on you?" He asked.

"Yeah here, why?" Kurt said getting his phone out of his pocket.

Blaine took hold of it and grinned as he started dialling madly on it. "So that we can become phone buddies." He said. "Look, I know what it's like to have to change schools. If you need to talk about anything, just send me a text or call. You're not alone here, Kurt, and you don't need to worry about that Karofsky anymore. You're safe here." He said softly.

Kurt fought back tears that threatened to fall. "Thanks. That means a lot." He said.

Blaine gave him a pat on the shoulder. "I better get back to my dorm but I mean it. You ever need to talk, you have my number." He smiled.

Kurt nodded. "Thanks Blaine." He said softly.

Blaine gave him a smile before heading off to his dorm.

Kurt sighed and finally got down to his homework. He had a feeling Blaine knew much more about what he had gone through at McKinley than he was letting on but he didn't want to push him on it. He was just glad to have someone who understood. He couldn't stop thinking there might be a spark there as well but he wasn't sure and he didn't want to make an idiot of himself. And he definitely didn't want to ruin the friendship they had at the moment. He put Blaine out of his thoughts and got down to some homework. Jeff arrived back soon after as well so he managed to distract himself by studying with him for a bit before he got ready for bed and surprisingly fell asleep quickly. He hadn't realised how tiring the first day had been but for the first time, he was actually looking forward to the next day. He was happy.

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