Chapter 68: A Secret

The boys finally crawled off the couch a few minutes later.

"You shower first." Kurt said, ushering Sam into the bathroom with his gear. "I'll straighten up the bed."

"Okay. Won't be long." Sam closed and locked the door behind him and started the shower.

Sam stepped under the water and closed his eyes, letting the water sluice over his body. Sam scrubbed himself clean, and rinsed, and turned the water off. He grabbed a towel and wrapped it around his waist before stepping out onto the cold tile floor of the bathroom.

BUUUZZZZZZZ

Sam saw his pajama pants vibrate and he fished out his phone.

Finn: Hey, man. You busy later? Need to talk to you about something important. It's about Kurt.

Sam wrinkled his brow in confusion. He thought for a minute before replying.

S: Yeah, I think I can meet you later. Is it bad?

F: No, not at all. I'll explain when I see you. Don't tell Kurt. Just say it's something for football.

F: I'll be by Kurt's to pick you up in a few minutes.

Sam made a face. He didn't want to lie, but Finn said Kurt couldn't know.

'This is gonna suck.' Sam thought, gathering his things and exiting the bathroom.


Sam walked back into the bedroom and walked to the bed, pulling out his duffel bag.

"Nice shower?" Kurt asked, pulling clothes from his dresser.

"Yeah, it was pretty good." Sam said, forcing a smile onto his face.

"That's good." Kurt turned around, his arms holding his clothes. "I'm gonna go shower, then I was thinking we could do something together."

"I wish I could, but-" Sam said, looking down at his feet.

"Is something wrong?" Kurt asked, worried.

"No, it's just-" Sam took a deep breath. "Finn messaged me, there's a fooball meeting happening."

Sam cringed at lying.

"The team is meeting at the school. Coach Beiste wants to go over some things, changes to some games plans." Sam went on. "I kinda have to go."

"Oh, is that all?" Kurt said, relieved. "I thought it was something bad."

"You're not mad I have to go?" Sam questioned.

"No, of course not." Kurt said. "Go ahead. I know you're gonna be busy with the teams and the games."

Kurt crossed over to Sam.

"I am a little disappointed that we can't spend today together, but we can make plans for another day." He said. "Also a little surprised that the meeting was called on a weekend."

"Yeah, me too." Sam said, feeling bad about not telling Kurt the whole truth.

"Well, when do you have to go?" Kurt asked as Sam started to get dressed.

"I have to leave now." Sam said apologetically.

"Okay." Kurt nodded, biting his lips. "How are you getting to school?"

"Finn's on his way to get me." Sam pulled on his shoes. "What're you gonna do today?"

"Maybe go shopping." Kurt shrugged. "Pack some more of my things for the move before my Dad gets on my back about it."

Sam nodded.

"Well, I'll message you after." Sam stood up and hoisted his duffel bag onto his shoulder.

"Whenever you have free time." Kurt said, linking their hands and heading upstairs.

"No matter what, I'll make some." Sam promised as they approached the front door.

"Just be careful on the field, if you have to practice today." Kurt said.

"Of course I will." Sam leaned in and gave Kurt a long and deep kiss.

"Mmm, I love your kisses." Kurt said, running his tongue over his lips.

"I love yours, too. Just as much as I love you." Sam gave Kurt one more kiss as they heard a car horn honk. "That's Finn."

"Go." Kurt said, pulling open his front door and lightly pushing Sam out. "Have fun. And I love you, too."

"I'll text or call you later, Babe." Sam promised, stepping off the porch. Finn honked again, more persistently and Sam turned and waved in acknowledgement.

"I better go." Sam said, turning to Kurt.

"Just remember what I said. Be safe on the field." Kurt replied as Sam started towards Finn's vehicle.

"I will!" Sam called back as he climbed into Finn's car.

Kurt stood and watched as Finn and Sam drove off, before heading into the house again, and down for his shower.


"Okay, what this something important about Kurt?" Sam demanded, Finn drove them to the school.

"It has to do with the wedding." Finn said.

"If it has to do with the wedding, then shouldn't Kurt be there too?"

"No. It's for Kurt. A surprise." Finn said, pulling into the parking lot. "I'll explain more when we join everyone. Mr. Schue's letting us use the Choir Room and Auditorium."

Sam slid out of the truck in silence before following Finn inside, wondering what the bigger had up his sleeve.