Chapter 70: Tale As Old As Time

Most of the day passed without the Glee Club bothering him about his problems. Whenever they tried to talk to him, Kurt shook his head and asked to be alone.

Sam walked up to him at his locker before their last period with Mr. Schue.

"Can I walk with you to the Auditorium?" Sam asked. "It's Brittany's performance today."

Kurt turned his eyes to Sam's and saw the compassion in them. He knew Sam was the most worried about him, and Kurt hated that Sam felt that way.

Kurt put his books in his locker and turned to Sam completely. He stepped close and wrapped his arms around Sam's neck and buried his face in Sam's broad shoulder. Sam instinctively wrapped his arms around Kurt's back and held his boyfriend close.

Kurt closed his eyes and Sam held Kurt until Kurt pulled back. Kurt cupped Sam's face in one hand and let their lips connect. Kurt didn't care who saw, he just needed Sam.

Sam kissed back, before Kurt broke the kiss.

"I love you." Kurt said.

"I love you, too." Sam rubbed a hand on Kurt's back as Kurt sniffled, and picked up his books from his locker. After closing the locker door, Kurt looked at Sam.

"Am I walking with you?" Sam asked.

Kurt gave the tiniest smile and nodded.

Sam held out his hand to Kurt. Kurt bit his lip before taking it, and Sam linked their fingers together. The two started walking and it didn't take long for Artie to roll up beside them. The three walked, and rolled, in silence all the way to the Auditorium.


They made it in time to see Brittany making her way on stage.

As Kurt and Sam took their seats, Brittany started talking.

"So, you all know my partner is Finn Hudson." She started. "My favorite movie is Beauty and the Beast and my favorite song is Tale as Old as Time and it's sung by Celine Dion featuring Peablo Bryson."

The music started and Brittany sang.

Tale as old as time

True as it can be

Barely even friends

Then somebody bends

Unexpectedly

Kurt shifted his body closer to Sam, making Sam smile. Sam wrapped an arm around Kurt, and Kurt let his head rest on Sam's shoulder.

Just a little change

Small, to say the least

Both a little scared

Neither one prepared

Beauty and the beast

Ever just the same

Ever a surprise

Ever as before

Ever just as sure

As the sun will rise

Kurt felt Sam gently trailing his fingers over his shoulder, tracing patterns into Kurt's red sweater. It made him relax, just from that little gesture.

Ever just the same

Ever a surprise

Ever as before

Ever just as sure

As the sun will rise

Tale as old as time

Tune as old as song

Bittersweet and strange

Finding you can change

Learning you were wrong

Certain as the sun

Certain as the sun

Rising in the east

Tale as old as time

Song as old as rhyme

Beauty and the beast

Tale as old as time

Song as old as rhyme

Beauty and the beast

Beauty and the beast

"Thank you, Brittany." Mr. Schue said, writing his notes. "How does this song speak about you or Finn?"

"I don't know." Brittany shrugged. "I think mainly it does because it tells the us that even though two people can start off friends, they could turn into more. It happens to everyone. Not everyone can be ready for it, it just happens."

"Thank you, Brittany." Mr. Schue nodded, and then looked at his watch.

"Okay," Mr. Schue said, and Sam nudged Kurt lightly. Kurt had closed his eyes, but was still listening. He opened his eyes when Sam nudged him again, and looked up at his teacher. Mr. Schue had hopped up onto the stage.

"I told you last Friday that I had something special planned for Hallowe'en. Your assignment is fairly easy, and won't interfere with the performances we still have to hear this week." Mr. Schue said. "We're going to be performing at the halftime show at the football game on Friday. You can use whatever costumes you plan to wear that day in it, so we won't have to worry about that. We'll go over ideas for the song after school."

"What're you gonna be, Babe?" Sam asked softly as everyone started thinking of their costumes and songs.

"I don't know. I'll think of something." Kurt said.