Chapter 5
This Is It
-Finn-
Finn walked up the front porch of the Hummel-Hudson house and let out a sigh of built up tension that had built up since he left Josh's house. Finn was afraid of what he'd find inside: his upset mother, a furious Burt, and probably a hurt Kurt. But Finn took a deep breath and quietly opened the front door and went in quietly. After quietly closing the door Finn heard voices from the kitchen and made his way down the hall.
Once he was outside the door to the kitchen he smelled his all time favorite food macaroni and cheese. Finn smiled, he noticed Burt had his back to him, Kurt was helping his mom with dinner and they all didn't see him or hear him. Finn spoke then.
"I want to apologize for my behavior for the last few months, and especially the last 24 hours."
Burt turned around in his chair to look at Finn. Kurt dropped the package of cheese he'd been trying to open and Carole turned around and moved towards Finn with tears in her eyes. "Oh Finn, I'm so glad you came home!"
Carole pulled Finn into a hug and wrapped her arms tightly around him. "I'm sorry mom, I really am."
"I'm sorry too honey. I want you to know that I love you know matter what. I also don't want you to pull any thing like this again." Carole said as she continued to hug Finn and not wanting to let go of him.
"Ok Carole, I think you should let him go." Burt said with a smile. "Finn, I want you take a seat for a minute."
Carole let go of Finn and he sat down next to Burt at the table. "Burt, I…"
"Finn, I'd like to talk first." Burt said still with a smile. "Now the last 24 hours has been very difficult, not only for your friends, and Kurt, but your mother and I as well." Finn nodded that he understood. So Burt continued. "Now, after what Kurt has told me and your mom, I understand being frustrated with someone, but you don't need to take your anger out on things or people, well at least try. But again what I've heard about Rachel from you and Kurt, it is understandable.
"But I have a question Finn, back in May when you called Kurt that name, what was the reason for it?" Burt asked. Kurt had picked up the block of cheese and came to the table with a grater and started shredding the cheese.
"Burt, back then I was afraid of admitting to myself that I liked guys. Even more what scared me was the fact that I was attracted to Kurt. I knew before then that Kurt had a crush on me, and I knew that he wanted me. At first I only thought of him as a friend, back when my life fell apart he was there to help me pick up most of the pieces.
"But like I shouted earlier, when I had sex with Santana, that's when I started to have my own doubts about my sexuality, and I started to look at guys a little more. Mainly the one's in Glee, but Kurt just kept coming back to me a lot, and I started to realize then that I wanted to be more than just his friend, something more. It then hit me that I was in love with Kurt." Finn said as he looked at Burt.
Finn took another breath before he continued. "That was about the time that you had me and mom move in with you and have Kurt and I share a room. At school I was getting teased really badly by Karofsky and Azimio, and I was worried that Kurt would figure out that I liked him, before I could figure out things for myself. By the time he decorated the room and showed it to me, I just panicked. I thought Kurt had figured it out that I liked him back, and before I knew what I was saying it all came out of my fear to admit the truth to myself let alone admit it to Kurt." Finn said.
Burt sat in silence for a moment and Finn chanced a glance at Kurt who smiled. Finn looked back at Burt for a response. Burt continued to process for another minute or so before he spoke. "Alright Finn, just so I understand. You do have romantic feelings for my son?"
"Yes, I do."
"Do you want to be in a romantic relationship with him, even though your mother and I are in one as well?" Burt asked.
Finn looked at Kurt who nodded, before he looked back at Burt. "I do, but I understand, if you and mom are against it."
Burt smiled. "Finn, if you and Kurt want to be together than your mom and I will let you guys be in a relationship. But there will be some rules that you guys will have to follow that your mom and I are going to put down. If you two can't abide by them then you two will have to deal with the consequences of your actions."
Finn looked at Burt shocked. "You mean that?"
Carole moved away from the stove. "Yes, Finn we do."
Kurt was smiling from across the table from Finn. "Since things were ruined earlier at Mercedes' house, Finn. I want to tell you again, that yes I will be your boyfriend."
Finn smiled his biggest lopsided grin ever and the whole room seemed to shine from it. "Thanks, mom, Burt you guys are the definitely the coolest parents ever!"
With that Finn stood up and gave his mom a hug and then went and surprised everyone and gave Burt a hug around his shoulders.
"It is okay, Finn." Burt said as he gently patted Finn on the back.
Finn let go of Burt and then moved around the table and he enveloped Kurt into a hug that Kurt returned just as much. Finn let Kurt go and turned around again and went back and hugged his mother again. "So can I help with dinner then?"
Everyone laughed and soon it was just another regular night at home.
Two weeks later…
-Kurt-
Kurt had gone over to Mercedes house to help her rearrange her closet so they could decide what new clothes to buy. They had it finally emptied out onto Mercedes twin bed when Mercedes finally decided to start a conversation.
"So Kurt, are you and Finn officially going out then?"
Kurt picked up a purple sweater. "Yes, we are. What's even more amazing is that our parents are both fine with it. Though, Finn and I do have to abide by some rules that they set down, for us."
Mercedes laughed. "They set down rules for you two?"
Kurt raised an eyebrow. "Yes they did. In some ways I can understand, but god it can be frustrating sometimes."
"Like when would it be frustrating?"
Kurt started pulling out two other purple garments before he continued. "Well you know that Finn and I share a room, well if my dad thinks there that it's too quiet or something like that when we're both down there, he comes down to check to make sure we're not doing anything against the rules. It's like he doesn't trust us."
Mercedes smiled. "I think I can understand where your dad is coming from Kurt."
"I can't believe I'm hearing this from you, Mercedes." Kurt said as he started picking up all the blue tops that Mercedes had.
"Well it's understandable at any rate Kurt." Mercedes said as she handed Kurt a few more blue tops.
"Pfff, oh well, I guess I should be thankful that finally Finn is mine." Kurt said with a smile. Mercedes returned it a hundred fold.
"How is Finn adjusting to your guy's relationship?" Mercedes asked.
"He seems to be doing well." Kurt said, though he seemed to be avoiding something and Mercedes noticed it.
"Alright, Kurt spill."
"We got it worked out." Kurt said as he started pulling out yellow tops.
"Kurt, what happened?" Mercedes asked.
"Well Carole sent Finn and me to the store for groceries about a week ago, and well while we were there he was being flirtatious with me all through out the store. Well we ended up over in produce, and while I was trying to decide on which bundle of strawberries to buy we got the unfortunate pleasure of both Karofsky and Azimio. They started on me, and then Finn stepped in so they moved their taunting to him, and then he told them that we were together and they just really poured on the insults.
"Finally the store manager asked them to leave, but they did their damage and Finn was quiet and he withdrew from me and wouldn't talk. Finally after a day he finally opened up to me and said that maybe we should rethink about our relationship." Kurt said, as he sat down at Mercedes' vanity.
"You're kidding Kurt!" Mercedes was outraged that Finn would do this to Kurt.
"I wish I was. So he and I argued until our parents came down and wanted to know what the hell was going on. So I explained what happened and what was going on and Finn said to our parents that maybe our relationship was a mistake, and my dad blew up at him as well as Carole." Kurt said as Mercedes watched him tell the story.
"So what did your parents say?" Mercedes asked.
"Well in a nutshell my dad told him, that he was being a coward if he was going to let others dictate his life and that he needed to grow up and be more mature over this situation since we had decided to be a couple. Then Carole left with him, but I don't know what they talked about, but another day went by before he came back and apologized to me. He said that he still isn't used to the crap that comes towards me, but he said that he would be there to defend me from now on even if it kills him to protect me from whoever decides to hurt me." Kurt said as he looked at Mercedes who studied him for a moment.
"So, you two are okay then?"
"Now we are. So everything is better and Finn even holds my hand when we're public now. So he's slowly working up to being out and proud with me." Kurt said.
Mercedes smiled. "So how do you think school's going to be for you two?"
Kurt smiled. "As long as I have Finn, it'll be fine, and everyone can just shove it because again Finn's mine."
"How are things with Rachel?" Mercedes asked.
"She's keeping her distance for now, but I got my eyes on her like a hawk, if she decides that she wants Finn back, there is going to be all out war." Kurt said.
"Well if it comes down to that; let me know so I can get a bowl of popcorn ready so that I can watch." Mercedes said as she giggled.
Kurt smiled mischievously. "Well Finn and I talked about having a barbeque this weekend with everyone from Glee club, plus a little singing, before we go back to school in two weeks."
"That sounds fun!" Mercedes said and then she and Kurt finished up her closet.
That weekend…
-Finn-
Finn was standing in the kitchen working on a dish for the barbeque. Finn thought that he would surprise everyone with the only complicated dish that he knew how to make with out a disaster happening in the kitchen. Sitting on the kitchen counter was a recipe card in his mom's handwriting, for potato salad. Finn remembered being a kid and helping his mom make this dish a lot for all sorts of occasions. He also remembered that when his mom made this dish it was the first one to be gone at occasions such as this, while other potato salad's either had just a spoonful missing or not touched at all.
Finn worked as he listened to Journey from his iPod that he had plugged into the dock in the kitchen. After he had hard boiled eggs and boiled cubed potatoes he let it sit on the counter to cool. Eventually he peeled the eggs and then cubed them and then threw them into pot that the potatoes were in. After that Finn added some chopped up pickles, and pickle juice, almost a whole container of Miracle Whip, some mustard, horseradish, salt, pepper, and onion powder.
Finn was mixing it all together when Kurt came in and Kurt gasped. "Finn, what are you doing?"
Finn looked at him confused. "I'm making my mom's potato salad."
Kurt paled as he looked at it. Finn read the look on his face that seemed to say: This is going to taste horrible!
Finn smiled at Kurt. "Come and have a taste."
Kurt smiled back apprehensively. But he was saved as Carole came in with an arm load of groceries.
"Oh Finn, I told you I would do that." Carole said.
"Mom, I've watched and helped you make this like a million times. I should know how to make it on my own now, even though I can't really do anything else complicated." Finn said as looked at the pot where the potato salad sat.
Carole sighed, but she grabbed a spoon out of a drawer and took a spoonful and popped it into her mouth. Carole shook her head as she approved. "Well Finn, I must say you make me proud that you did this on your own. Though I think it needs just a little more horseradish though."
Kurt looked completely dumbfounded. "You mean to say that it actually tastes good?"
"Hey!" Finn cried out.
Carole laughed. "Yes, I admit that Finn did a really good job on making this."
Carole put her spoon back into the pot and then came out with another spoonful and gave it to Kurt. Kurt took the bite and was amazed that Finn actually did a good job on it. Kurt then came up to the counter and saw all that went in it and made a face. "There are so many empty calories in this, between the mayo, mustard alone."
Carole laughed as she stepped away from the counter as Finn finished the potato salad up. But he looked up at Kurt. "But you got to admit, Kurt, it tastes wonderful!"
Kurt had to smile at that. Over the rest of the afternoon the three of them, prepared the rest of the barbeque and set up out back then once Burt got home from the garage he fired up the grill and shortly after that the rest of the Glee club showed up and went out back and ate hot dogs, hamburgers and all other great barbeque dishes.
After dinner, Kurt broke out the music where Brittney and Santana did a rendition of Lady Gaga's Telephone. Mike and Matt sang Kung Fu Fighting that they somehow made the dance really funny and had the group in tears of laughter. Rachel sang My Heart Will Go On, which made the whole group uncomfortable.
"Let me at her!" Kurt cried out as he launched himself at Rachel, but both Mercedes and Finn had a good hold onto Kurt to keep him from attacking Rachel.
After Kurt clamed down, Quinn and Puck then sang, well Quinn sang and Puck rapped Love the Way You Lie. After making sure that Kurt wasn't going to kill Rachel, Mercedes got up and sang, I Need a Hero, and Mercedes made the song sound awesome. Artie and Tina were up after that and they both brought the group to tears as they sang Whiskey Lullaby, by the end of the song everyone had at least a tear running down their cheeks.
Finally Finn stood up and motioned for Kurt to join him. Finn looked at Kurt then at all their friends and then up to their parents. "I think I speak for Kurt when I say that our song choice is a metaphor for our relationship. We've been through so much and I feel that this song best fits the both of us. Though I admit to myself that I am scared about dating Kurt, but I am also very sure that this relationship with him will be worth it.
"Quinn I know that you and I fell apart, same with you Puck, but I'm glad that we worked through our differences. Rachel, I'm glad that you were accepting of the fact that I wasn't in love with you any more. The rest of you, I just don't know how to say this other than thanks for being there for me even though I haven't been very appreciative of your support, but I do see it now. Then mom, and Burt, for being the most amazing parents." Finn said as he stood next to Kurt who seemed slightly embarrassed by Finn's impromptu speech.
Finn took a breath, and then looked at Kurt. "Ready?"
Kurt nodded, as Finn began counting the intro. "1, 2, 3, 4…"
Finn:
This is it, here I stand
I'm the light of the world, I feel grand
Got this love I can feel
And I know yes for sure it is real
And it feels as though I've seen your face a thousand times
And you said you really know me too yourself
And I know that you have got addicted with your eyes
But you say you gonna live it for yourself.
Finn watched as everyone realized the song. Finn felt a smile on his face as he looked at everyone, and felt all their support for him and Kurt. Finn knew that this was going to be a wonderful relationship if he let go all his insecurities.
I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn't my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C'mon baby, just understand
Finn and Kurt:
This is it, I can say,
I'm the light of the world, run away
We can feel, this is real
Every time I'm in love that I feel
Kurt:
And I feel as though I've known you since 1, 000 years
And you tell me that you've seen my face before.
And you said to me you don't want me hanging round
Many times, wanna do it here before
The Glee club got up and they all got together and stood in a circle and all joined hands with each other. Finn grabbed Kurt's hand and rubbed his thumb on the back. I know that I have a long way to go, but I know that I can do it with Kurt.
I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn't my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C'mon baby, just understand
Finn and Kurt:
This is it, I can feel
I'm the light of the world, this is real
Feel my song, we can say
And I tell you I feel that way
To everyone's surprise, especially Finn's and Kurt's, Burt and Carole came down to the circle and joined them. Finn again was thankful for everything that both of their parents were understanding of their relationship and allowing them to be in a relationship together.
Finn:
And I feel as though I've known you for a thousand years
And you said you want some of this yourself
And you said won't you go with me, on a while
And I know that it's really cool myself
Kurt:
I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn't my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C'mon baby, just understand
Finn and Kurt:
I never heard a single word about you
Falling in love wasn't my plan
I never thought that I would be your lover
C'mon baby, just understand
-Kurt-
With everything picked up and brought back into the house and everyone gone, Kurt went down to his bedroom and saw Finn already changed and ready for bed, he was lying down tossing a basketball. Kurt came off the steps and moved to his vanity.
"Tonight was a lot of fun." Finn said as he continued to toss the basketball up and then catch it again.
"Yes, it sure was. Though I thought that I was going to have to kill Rachel with her performance of My Heart Will Go On, I mean seriously who does she think she's trying to kid?" Kurt said, as he started his moisturizing routine.
"I don't know, honestly Kurt. I know that she still thinks that I'm going to 'wake up' from all this and return to her." Finn said.
Kurt turned around to look at Finn. "Are you?"
Finn caught his basketball and sat up on his bed and looked at Kurt. "No, I'm not. Rachel will get used to us eventually. If not then that's her problem."
Kurt smiled at Finn. "Thanks, Finn. I guess that's just what I needed to hear I guess. So I guess it's officially you and me now?"
Finn returned the smile. "You bet, Kurt."
Kurt turned back around and looked into the mirror. I guess it's real now. I'm actually with Finn. Finally after all this time, this is it.
-End-
AN:
For the music versions of the songs that they other's sang this is the list of who had the parts in the songs. Also the version I had in my head.
Telephone-Lady Gaga (Brittany), Beyonce (Santana)
From The Fame Monster
Kung Fu Fighting-Ceelo Green (Matt), Jack Black (Mike)
From Kung Fu Panda
My Heart Will Go On- Celine Dion (Rachel)
From Titanic
Love the Way You Lie-Rihanna (Quinn), Eminem (Puck)
I Need a Hero-Jennifer Saunders (Mercedes)
From Shrek 2
This is it-Michael Jackson (Split Finn and Kurt)
FromThis is It
The potato salad that Finn made in this chapter is my mom's recipe actually and I kid you not when we take it places it's usually the first potato salad gone.