Hiya! School is crazy so these updates are probably going to be really sporadic. Cheachxoxsbfflelikelegit and I have had this one rolling around in our minds for a few days now. This one is Finn's POV. The song is "I Want You to Want Me" by Cheap Trick. Remember, reviews are fuel.

"HI! I missed you! We really need to talk."

"I know." I couldn't help the butterflies in my stomach at the sound of his voice. "Kurt, It's Finn." The silence was deafening. After what seemed like hours of him not talking, I knew I had to say something or he would just sit there, most likely with his beautiful blue eyes wide in horror and his full, pink lips slightly parted. "Kurt, I know I'm probably the last person that you wanted to talk to right now, but I know for a fact that earlier this week, you had feelings for me that were just as strong, if not stronger than the ones I have for you right now. All I need to know is what changed?"

There was another full minute of silence before Kurt finally spoke.

"I really need to learn to check the caller ID before I answer my phone. Goodbye, Finn."

"WAIT!" I've never yelled into a phone so loud before, but he was driving me insane. I needed him to hear me out. I needed to get him to have the feelings he had for me back again. I've never felt so needy in my life. "Please, just listen." He was silent in response so I took that as encouragement to keep going. "Dude, I need you. You were like, the only one there for me during all of the baby drama crap. You always had my back and you are the one person that has always been there for me, no matter what. I can't lose you like this. I..I just want you to tell me the truth about...everything. I don't want any bullshit, just tell me flat out: what's going on with you and Puck? I swear, he's brainwashing you into hating me and he's making you think that I'm the bad guy. Kurt, you can't just walk out of my life, at least, not like this. Fuck, Kurt. Don't do this to me."

"Finn....I don't know what to say. I want to tell you, I just can't. Not yet. I made a promise to keep it a secret. I need to just take a break for a little while, just to sort things out. My life is crazy right now and my head is a mess. All I know is that I don't want to lose you as a friend, but I can't deal with your hormones right now. I'm sorry, Finn, but I need a break. I'm not going to walk out on Noah and I'm not going to walk out on you. I can't go back on my word to Noah. Eventually, I will be able to tell you, just not yet. I'm sorry, Finn. I have to go." He hung up. My mind went blank. I had an undeniable urge to have something fill the silence. It was just too much. I crossed the room to my radio, turning it on to the first station I could get signal for.

I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'm beggin' you to beg me.

How fitting. I flopped down onto my bed and stared at my ceiling. I wonder what Kurt was doing right now. I wonder what he was thinking about. I closed my eyes and let myself drown in thoughts of Kurt.


I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'll shine up the old brown shoes, put on a brand-new shirt.
I'll get home early from work if you say that you love me.

Maybe he didn't want to be with me right now, but he said he wasn't going to leave me. He just needs some time. There was still hope for us.

Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Feelin' all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dyin'.
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?

In that moment, it hit me. Kurt clearly still loved me, he just wasn't ready for a serious relationship. He was just using Puck to get used to the idea of being with someone. I mean, come on. Puck would never have sex with him. That was guaranteed to be my job. I allowed myself a small smile.


I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'm beggin' you to beg me.
I'll shine up the old brown shoes, put on a brand-new shirt.
I'll get home early from work if you say that you love me.

Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Feelin' all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dyin'.
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?
Feelin' all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dyin'.
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'?

Kurt needed time. I was going to give him that, but I'll be damned if he thinks that I'm going to back off. I would be there for him no matter what. He belonged by my side.

I want you to want me.
I need you to need me.
I'd love you to love me.
I'm beggin' you to beg me.
I want you to want me.
I want you to want me.
I want you to want me.
I want you to want me.

I passed out as the last few lines of the song were fading away to dreams of Kurt lying in my arms and gently kissing me.

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I woke up the next day feeling fantastic. All of my worries from before seemed to have disappeared after I realized that Kurt still loved me and that he was just using Puck. I quickly dressed, grabbed some toast, and rushed out the door for school.

When I finally got there, I went straight to my locker. I was so proud of myself for not looking around for Kurt. He needed space and, while I wasn't planning on leaving him alone, I needed to give the impression that I was letting him have his way. There was someone new next to my locker, struggling to open theirs. I opened mine and turned to the boy, seeing him fully for the first time. He was beautiful. His hair was jet black and came down at a sharp angle over his left eye. His eyes were blue-gray and his lower lip was pierced on both sides. His slender shoulders were sagging in defeat as he glared at his rebellious locker.

"Do you want some help?" He didn't say anything, only offered me a thankful smile, the right corner of his mouth turning up to reveal sparkling, white teeth. He stepped aside and held his hand out in a Vanna White motion towards his locker. "What's your combo?"

"Ha ha, oh yeah." He told me his combination with a voice that was so smooth, I felt my heart melt. I completely forgot about Kurt until I saw him strut by, pausing to stare questioningly at the new boy. His eyebrow raised and his gaze traveled downwards before a mischievous smile graced his elegant lips. He turned away and sauntered towards his locker, the smirk still on his lips. I turned back to the task at hand.

"So, are you new here?"

"Yeah, I just moved here from upstate New York. It's a little different here than it is there and I don't know anyone. The first thing I saw when I walked in was some kid get a slushie thrown in their face."

"That happens sometimes. What are you into?"

"The arts. I love to draw. I was in AP Drawing back in New York. I really like to sing, but I don't actually know if I'm any good."

"You should try out for Glee. Come fourth period today. We'll be in the chorus room."

"What do I have to lose, right?" Another sweet smile.

"Exactly." The five minute bell rang. "Well, I've gotta go. My class is on the other side of the school."

"Yeah, I should probably go too. Thank you for being so nice to me. My name is Chris, by the way."

"Finn." I smiled at him. "See you around dude." I turned and walked away.