Dave has decided that high school this time around wasn't going to be all that great. It was Friday afternoon on the second week of school and he still hasn't built up the courage to talk to Kurt. The guys have already started throwing anyone who wasn't 'cool' into the dumpsters out in front of the school and were already beginning to plan the whole slushy to the face thing. Dave was just glad that he hadn't been the one to come up with that idea.
Dave was headed to the back parking lot to catch his bus when he noticed the Glee Club signup sheet on the bulletin board. There were only a couple names on the list but the only one that mattered was Kurt Hummel. Dave thought about joining Glee a hundred times, even if he wouldn't admit it. This being his 'second change' and all, maybe he could grow enough balls to join this time. The signup sheet informed Dave that auditions were being held today in the auditorium in thirty minutes.
Heading in that direction, Dave called his dad to inform him that he would need a ride home later, because he was joining a club. Before his dad could ask which club, Dave hung up on him. Dave knew his dad wouldn't have a problem with it if he told him he was joining the Glee club, but old habits die hard, especially when you've had them for years.
Getting close to the auditorium, Dave turned the corner just in time to see Kurt punch his locker. When Kurt pulled his hand into his chest and starting jumping around like he had ants in his pants, Dave quickly ran to his side and asked if he was alright. He was so concerned for Kurt's hand that he had forgotten that he was nervous about talking to him.
"I'm fine!" Kurt said between clenched teeth.
"Let me see. Is it broken?" Dave asked, taking Kurt's small delicate hand for a better look.
"I doubt it." Kurt said. Then he looked up and saw that it was a jock holding his hand and he panicked. Kurt pulled his hand away quickly and in his attempt to run away slammed his back against the lockers.
"Whoa! Are you okay?" Dave asked, not sure what had just happened.
"Stay away from me!" Kurt yelled.
"Kurt, I'm not gonna hurt you."
"I know who you are David 'The Fury' Karofsky!" Kurt yelled, before looking terrified. "Please, don't slushy me!"
"I told Az to drop that stupid name!" Dave said more to himself. "I'm not going to slushy you, Kurt. I saw you punch your locker and that you were in pain. I just wanted to make sure you were alright."
"Sure you were. This is the part where you pretend to be my friend and gain my trust before you throw me in the dumpster, right? All of you jocks are exactly the same! You're a jerk and…and-
"A Neanderthal?" Dave finished.
Kurt is shocked. It's almost like he was reading my mind!
Kurt seemed to relax a little bit, but it didn't look like he believed Dave for a minute, could be trusted.
"Here, let me help you with this." Dave said, as he slammed the butt of his hand into the corner of Kurt's locker door. To Kurt's surprise the locker popped right open.
"Wow! How did you do that?" Kurt asked.
"Just a trick I learned my sophmor-…um, I learned in middle school." Dave stumbled.
"Well, thank you." Kurt said, as he placed his books into his locker. He wasn't sure about this jock yet. He was still waiting for that slushy facial.
"I'm going to sit in the Glee auditions today. I'm not sure if I want to join yet or not." Dave blurted.
Kurt is surprised to say the least. He's heard all week that the jocks were out to get anyone who joined the Glee club. He wasn't even sure why the Glee club was a target since it doesn't even have any members yet. But that seemed to be the Lima way. If it's new, let's bash it!
"So, you can sing?" Kurt asked, with a small smile.
"No, not really." Dave answers, seriously.
They both bust out laughing and all the tension seemed to melt away.
"Let me properly introduce myself." Dave says, holding his hand out. "I'm David Karofsky, and I am not a jerk."
Kurt let out an amused huff and shook Dave's hand. "Hello, David. I'm Kurt Hummel and I don't believe you for a minute."
After auditions Dave walked with Kurt to the front of the school were they would be picked up by their parents.
"You have an amazing voice, Kurt!" Dave praised.
"Thank you!" Kurt said, grinning. "It's not every day; one hears a compliment like that!"
"Well, I only speak the truth." Dave replies. "Do you have a ride home?"
"Yes. That's my dad right over there. Thank you, though." Kurt said, before pausing to think.
Would he see David on Monday? Would David want to be seen with me on Monday?
"Well, I guess I'll see you on Monday?" Dave asked. "Maybe we can eat lunch together or something?"
"Yeah, I'd like that." Kurt said.
"Cool! I'll see you then." Dave said, before he turned around and getting into a sleek, black BMW.
Kurt smiled to himself and headed to his dad's truck. He wasn't sure if he would see David on Monday, but he really hoped the jock wasn't like the others and he hoped even more, that this wasn't some cruel joke to gain his trust before the big punch line.
"That a new friend of yours?" Burt asked when Kurt got into the truck.
"Yeah, I just met him today." Kurt said with a smile. I really hope he is a friend.