Monday came, and Dave was terrified. He'd had quite a few calls, texts, and Facebook messages since 'it' happened. Word got around quickly that David Karofsky, the school homophobic bully, was in fact gay himself. Azimio had been uncomfortable, but after a long conversation, said he'd be there for his best friend. They'd known each other for too long to let something like this get in between them.
Others weren't as accepting. He'd already had his house egged, and his car spray painted. But Dave was okay. Kurt and Santanna had talked to him and calmed him down a couple of times over the phone. He'd had a talk with his parents as soon as he got home from the party, and they'd been surprisingly supportive. His dad had actually suspected it, and had talked to his mother about it. They said they still loved him no matter what, and that they were there for him.
His dad had talked to him about Kurt, asking if his stress over himself is what fueled his bullying. They'd talked, and Dave admitted he liked Kurt. He'd also said they'd had a 'thing' at the birthday party, but refused to elaborate. His dad nodded, understanding, but told him to 'be safe'.
Dave and Kurt decided that since Dave was already outed, they might as well give things a shot. They were going to take it slow, though, regardless of how far they'd already gone.
Dave could tell Kurt was nervous, expecting Dave to back out once he was faced with school. He was determined not to.
He walked into the school, head down, going towards his locker. He heard the whispers, felt the hard shoulder-shoves.
'I'll be okay. I have my best friend, my family, Kurt... it's going to be okay.'
He opened his locker, getting his book for the first class of the day, when he felt a small hand on his arm. He looked over his shoulder, and saw the beautiful face of one Kurt Hummel gleaming at him.
"Hey..." he said, as he leaned against the lockers.
"Hey." Dave replied, shutting his and leaning as well, facing the smaller boy.
"I... I know this is hard, I mean, it was hard enough for me and everyone already kinda knew... so I can't imagine..."
"Kurt, don't worry about it. I'll... I'll deal. My family is fine with it, Azimio, most of the people in glee have messaged me and we've cleared things up... things are actually pretty good. It's... yeah, it's weird. It's awkward, everyone knowing. Especially with how they found out..." at this, he blushed.
"But I wouldn't trade it for the world." he finished, leaning towards Kurt and giving him a small kiss. As he pulled away, he smiled, reaching his hand out. Kurt's eyes were glimmering, unable to believe the horrible boy who had tormented him for so long ended up being this sweet, loving man.
He smiled as he slipped his hand into Dave's, not hearing a word of the gossip that filled the halls.