A/N: Question. I will still be writing some Save fics(and Brittana) but was wondering if people would like to see a Kum fic before another Save... Just curious.

Jitter Bug

Kurt had helped Dave for the last few days: working on what song he would sing, actually singing it, and even -subtly- putting in a good word for him with the glee club. Dave was still sort of surprised that he was helping him so much but was immensely grateful.

He walked into the choir room that day after school, and Kurt immediately spun about. Grinning, Kurt clapped his hands excitedly and announced, "Good, you're here! I've figured out some choreography that I think you can handle. And then we should work on the second verse some more. You keep holding that one note a tad too long."

"That sounds great, Kurt, but uh... actually I wanted to do something a little first," he said nervously.

Kurt's brow raised, interest peeked.

"I uh-I wanted to thank you for...you know. And also, if I do get in glee club, I-"

"You will," Kurt interrupted. "The audition is more of a formality. Anyone who wants to join is basically in."

"Yeah but I'm not exactly on everyone's 'friends list' sooo, it is a bit different in my case," Dave argued and, after receiving a slight nod from Kurt, started again. "If I get in, I'll have to sing other songs and we'll have assignments and all sorts of stuff... Anyway, I thought it could also help if I chose a song and just sang it."

Kurt looked a bit impressed. "Good idea. So what song do you have?" He asked as he took a seat.

"'Amnesia' by Blue October. They're kind of my favorite band and when I heard this song the other day it reminded me of you. Er, well not everything fits but uh... yeah," Dave said as he turned to the stereo and put in a disk. He needed to just sing this and then talk. Otherwise he may never do either.

Turning back to Kurt, the music began and his voice soon followed.

"Trampoline
I'm your
Trampoline
Oh you jump so hard but I always catch your fall
So now I'll just
Hide away (you know I think I will)
Hide away
Oh, I run so fast but I always lose them all"

Dave took a deep breath, letting his eyes fall close for the next part.

"I wish I could go to sleep and wake up with amnesia
And try to forget the things I've done
I wish I knew how to keep the promises I made you
But life i guess it goes on
Yeah I know it goes on
You see I've learned it goes on"

Opening his eyes, Dave saw Kurt watching him intently. Feeling his embarrassment rise, he decided pacing the room might help.

"But then I'll hang us on the wall
And I'll crawl in the open side
And I'm blind to it all
So why don't you
Crawl in my open side and become blind to it all

You know I think it's time to pray
For the contortion, my abortion
That I somehow shoved away
I think it's right for me (yeah I think it's right for me)
When I was young I was stung
And somehow lost God's faith"

By this time, Dave was feeling more at ease and a smile appeared on his lips as he came to the chorus.

"I wish I could go to sleep and wake up with amnesia
And try to forget the things I've done
I wish I knew how to keep these promises I made
But I guess life goes on
Yeah I know it goes on
You see I've learned it goes on

Way back when I must have sinned
I break down profound, beginning, end
Head trip re-grip what doesn't mend
But I'm wishing this amnesia would kick in!"

The music faded out and Dave look a few deep breathes as he looked back to Kurt. The smaller boy's face was blank for a moment or two before he smiled.

He stared clapping. "That was great!"

"Thanks," Dave answered, rubbing his neck. "I-well, you've been such a good friend to me Kurt, even after the way I treated you. I just wanted to let you know that I want to return the favor and I want to be here if you ever need me. I'll always be here to catch you when you fall," he chuckled softly to himself as Kurt grinned happily at him. "I wish I could erase what I did but I can't and you just waved it off and helped me anyway. So, like I said before, I'm going to work to earn your trust and friendship."

Dave could see tears in Kurt's eyes and felt a bit uncomfortable. He wasn't good with emotions. Hell, even with Sam he felt useless most of the time! Before he knew it, Kurt had engulfed him in a hug and he awkwardly patted the boy's back.

Kurt pulled back, grin still in place, and quickly brushed his tears away. "Wow. You really have changed, Karofsky." He laughed quietly, swatting his arm. "I appreciate it. I appreciate your friendship and I look forward to letting you catch me." He burst out laughing and waved off his joke at the startled expression on Dave's face. "I'm kidding!" He paused for a moment, grin fading to a soft smile. "You're a good guy, Dave."

They shared a comfortable moment of silence before Kurt's enthusiasm returned. "Right! Back to your audition song! Put the music in and then watch my steps."

Dave laughed happily as he followed Kurt's instructions.

ooooo

Kurt flagged Dave down in the hallway the next day.

"I got Mr. Schue to let you sing at today's meeting in the choir room. Don't be late and don't worry about the others. Just focus on getting your man!" Kurt said quietly and hurriedly.

Dave nodded numbly and then Kurt was gone.

Today.

He could do this. He was only singing a song in front of a group of people who thought he was scum. He was only pouring his heart out in front of them. He was only desperately trying to win back his boy.

His boy. Sam. He hadn't seen him, aside from a few glimpses in hallways and at lunch, since the day he tried to apologize. He hadn't heard his voice, his stupid impressions, or laugh for so long. He hadn't held him, kissed him, felt him for too long.

He felt weak and shaky and he didn't know if it was the prolonged absence of the boy he adored or the knowledge of his impending revelation. All he knew was that his body was tense and buzzing with a sort of anticipation and anxiety.

A/N: Just a bit more Kurtofsky friendship... Dave performs for the glee club(Sam) next chapter. I find it kind of odd to write someone singing but I figure I should get used to it as I'm writing Glee fanfics...

Also, I love Blue October and I think Dave singing Blue October is just fitting to his character. So be warned: I'll probably have him singing several Blue October songs in other fics I write with him.

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