Chapter 54: He Threatened To Kill Me
Before long, Finn and Sam had joined Kurt and his father in the Choir room.
"Thank you both for attending the 'Kurt Hummel Wedding Dance Seminar'." Kurt said, smiling at Finn and Burt, both seated on stools in front of him, while Sam leaned back on the piano behind him.
"Dad, you're going to have to pull off the first dance with Carole," Kurt continued, his hands on his hips. "And if Uncle Andy's fortieth birthday party was any indication, you're gonna need some work."
"What are you talking about? My moves are great, okay?" Burt said, as Kurt walked up to him while Finn grinned and tried not to laugh. "It was the damn Sangria."
Kurt took his father's hand and led him to the open floor space as he said:
"Okay, we dance to the beat, not to the words."
Kurt pulled his father around to face him.
"Alright, hands right here." Kurt said, while his Dad stood in front of him.
"Okay. Have you guys chosen a-no, no." Kurt moved his Dad's hand to his waist, holding the other hand in his. "A wedding song?"
"Uh, yes." Burt said. "We're thinking 'Stairway' or some Buble."
Kurt nodded, thinking.
"Okay," He said, though not overly thrilled at the choices. "Great, so it's basically one-two-three-four. Okay."
Kurt nodded his head at Brad, and the music started.
"Alright, follow me." Kurt said, looking at his Dad. "Gentleman leads with the left, right? Opposite of me."
Kurt pointed down quickly, then replaced his hand on his Dad's shoulder.
"Opposite?" Burt said, Kurt beginning to lead him through the steps, Finn and Sam both watching.
"One-two-three-four. Okay, good. And back." Kurt said, guiding his father through the steps as Finn watched attentitively.
"Look at me, I'm dancing!" Burt said cheerfully, the trio of boys in the room grinning at him. "Look at that!"
"Yeah." Kurt said, grinning at how fast his Dad caught on. "Okay, Dad, come over here; Sam you help my Dad practice please?"
"Of course, Babe." Sam answered, taking Kurt's place with Burt.
"Come on, Finn." Burt said, noticing Finn hadn't stood up yet. "I did it."
Kurt walked back to his original place where he had practiced with his Dad. He raised his arm and hand into position and whistled at Finn, motioning him over with his head.
Finn stood up nervously, and made his way over to Kurt.
"Okay, uh..." Finn walked to Kurt stiffly, and faced him. Kurt motioned for Finn to copy him.
"Come on. Position." Kurt said, and Finn looked at the open door.
"C-Can we shut the door?" He asked. "I'm not really comfortable with people watching."
"What are you talking about? You danced in front of a thousand people at Regionals." Kurt said, admonishing Finn.
Finn hesitated for a second before taking Kurt's hand.
"Okay." He said in a whisper. Finn was about to place his hand on Kurt's waist when he glanced over to the door again.
Finn dropped Kurt's hand, making the shorter boy follow his eyes and landing on Karofsky, who was standing outside the door, a look of disgust shown on his face.
Karofsky made a mocking gesture and the smile that had been on Kurt's face fell, his body like a statue standing still.
Burt stopped Sam when he saw Karofsky make the demeaning gesture before walking away. Karofsky hadn't seen Burt nor Sam in the room, he had only seen Finn and Kurt.
"What the Hell was that?" Burt said, dropping Sam's hand. Sam looked back at Kurt quizzically, having not seem what transpired.
"It's nothing, Dad." Kurt said quietly, hoping his Dad would drop the subject.
Kurt kept his eyes on the door as Burt said:
"That was not nothing." Burt walking over to Finn and Kurt, Sam following him. "That guy was making fun of you. What the Hell is his name?"
"Uhh-urgh." Kurt said, not wanting his Dad involved.
"Tell him, Kurt." Finn said, looking down at the smaller boy, with Sam looking more confused.
"Tell me what?" Burt demanded.
"Tell him, or I will." Finn threatened.
"His name's Dave Karofsky." Kurt said, Sam finally understanding.
'Karofsky saw Finn and Kurt, he didn't see me or Kurt's Dad.' Sam thought. 'He thinks he can make fun of Kurt if I'm not there?'
"He's...been harassing me for a few weeks now." Kurt went on, giving half the truth.
"He's been doing that to both of us." Sam said, moving to stand behind Kurt, wrapping his arms around Kurt's stomach.
"Harassing how?" Burt said, his temper rising.
"Just shoving me and giving me a hard time." Kurt answered.
"He's done it to both of us." Sam corrected as Burt looked out the other door where Karofsky walked by.
"There's more." Burt said, turning back to his son. "There's something you're not telling me."
"He threatened to kill me." Kurt blurted out. Burt immediately turned and stormed out of the classroom.
"What? You gotta be kidding me." Finn said at the same time Sam said:
"He what?!"
"Burt!" Finn ran out after the man, Sam and Kurt hot on his heels.
The three boys made it into the hallway to see Burt grab Karofsky and slam him into the wall.
"What the Hell?" Karofsky yelled, Burt's arm pressing into his neck.
"You like picking on people?" Burt said, digging his arm in and getting in Karofsky's face. Sam, Kurt and Finn shoved their way through the crowd of students that were watching.
"Why don't you try me?" Burt said furiously.
"Burt! Stop!" Finn said, trying to get between the older man and Karofsky.
"Please, don't!" Kurt said, he and Sam trying to pull Burt back. "Come on! Dad!"
Burt released his hold, hearing his son's pleas. He let the teen go, making sure to keep himself between the boys and Karofsky.
Karofsky hurried off, breathing hard as he kept glancing back at Burt.
Finn held Burt back a minute more before he let his hold drop.
Burt watched Karofsky leave before his head whipped around to face Finn.
"What the Hell have you been doing while this has all been going on, huh?" Burt accused, out of breath from going after Karofsky.
Burt looked at his son then. Kurt was leaning on his boyfriend, held in Sam's arms as his forehead rested on Sam's cheek, his eyes closed.
Kurt felt his father brush past him down the hall, and he opened his eyes to look up at Finn, who was standing still as Burt's words rang in his head.
After school that day, the following people were sitting in Sue Sylvester's office: Sam, Kurt, Burt, Karofsky and Karofsky's father.
"So, it seems like this situation has reached a boiling point." Sue said, looking at the men in her office.
"You're damn right it has!" Burt snapped, as Sam held his boyfriend close; his arms embracing Kurt's waist protectively and tightly, as if Karofsky would attack right there. Kurt kept his eyes averted as Karofsky spoke.
"Nothing happened." Karofsky said, looking up at Sue and trying to appear innocent. His Dad looked over at him.
"I'll tell you what really happened." Burt said. "Mr. Karofsky-"
"My name is Paul." The other man said when he was addressed.
"Paul, your kid? Threatened the life of my son." Burt said, Kurt shifting closer to Sam while looking at his father.
Paul Karofsky sat in shock, his eyes shifting around as he processed what Burt had just told him. His eyes finally drifted to look into his sons.
"Porcelain?" Sue said to Kurt. "Is that true?"
Kurt nodded silently.
"That's not true." Karofsky said, getting nervous. "I didn't say anything-"
"That's what he said." Kurt cut in, daring to look at the other boy. "He said he'd kill me if I told anyone."
Kurt felt Sam's grip tighten even more, and knew Sam was struggling not to leap over and beat Karofsky senseless in front of everyone.
"If you told anyone what?" Sue questioned.
Kurt glanced at Karofsy, who had a scared yet slightly pleading look on his face.
"Just..." Kurt sighed, holding back the full truth. "That he was picking on me."
Sam inhaled, knowing Kurt was holding something back, but he didn't press the subject right then.
Karofsky sighed in relief, his secret being kept quiet.
"He's making this stuff up!" Karofsky said, making one last attempt to save face.
"Oh, is that right?" Burt demanded.
"Hold on a sec." Paul Karofsky said quietly. "You have been acting differently lately, David. You used to get A's and B's, you're talking back, you're acting out. And now we're sitting here."
Paul turned to look at his son.
"So let me ask you: why would Kurt make that up?" He asked, looking and pointing over to Kurt.
"Maybe he likes me." Karofsky shrugged, making Kurt roll his eyes whie Paul narrowed his at his son.
"Why the Hell would he want you when he's with me? He's dating me!" Sam said, and Kurt held him back.
Burt raised his hand to calm Sam down before he spoke.
"I think we're wasting our time here." Burt said, staring at the burly teenager sitting across from him.
"It's your job to protect people." Burt said, snapping his head around to look at Sue.
"Couldn't agree more." Sue said.
"After hearing both sides of the story, you are hereby expelled." Sue said to Karofsky, who raised his head, face full of shock. "I'll not have one student threatening the life of another."
Kurt sighed in relief, and Sam dropped his forehead onto Kurt's shoulder, while Burt still stared at Karofsky.
Sue continued.
"If you don't think this is fair, well, you can appeal to the school board." She looks to the door. "And you'll leave campus immediately."
Karofsky looked at his disappointed father, up at Sue, and finally over to Kurt and Sam, who had not let go of his boyfriend once.
Karofsky sighed in frustration, and his father spoke.
"I appreciate your time." The older man said.
Karofsky stood up and gave Kurt a look as their eyes met, shaking his head. Sam gave a low growl as Karofsky passed them with his father following.
Burt stood up and ushered Sam and Kurt out ahead of him.
"Thank you." Burt said, looking back at Sue.
"Enjoy your upcoming wedding." She said in reply, watching everyone leave.
