A/N - I felt bad about the cliff hanger so i worked to get this chapter up as an apology.
Chapter 6 - Beautiful
Puck woke up slowly reluctant to leave the comfort of sleeping in a bed again, even if it was just a mattress on the floor. At that moment he realized that Kurt was still holding him. Drawing in the comfort and feeling of safety he still felt coming from the boy Puck tried not to move. Opening his eyes he saw Kurt was still asleep. He didn't care that he was being held or that it was from another dude. All he knew was that it had been a long time since he felt this secure and comfortable.
Feeling a little cramped Puck shifted slightly and that woke Kurt up. His eye's slowly opened and he saw Puck watching him. Kurt's mind slowly caught up with the fact that he was holding Puck still, panic started to build in his eye's. Puck didn't want him to panic over this. Not only had he done nothing wrong but it would just further drive home the pain from what had happened to him. And that panic was ruining the feeling of comfort, Puck hated that most of all. So breaking the silence he said "Morning Kurt" with a small smile.
The panic didn't leave his eye's but it stopped building. "Good morning Puck" Kurt said as he started to pull away. Wanting to get that panic out of his eye's completed Puck reached over and pulled Kurt into a strong hug. "Thanks Kurt for last night. I feel better getting to let that out to someone who can understand how alone and betrayed i was feeling." Kurt relaxed into the embrace and returned it after a few seconds. "I feel better to Puck I think you helped me as much as i helped you. First time I've slept though a night without waking up a few times too."
Puck chuckled at that as he pulled away to stretch. "first time in a week that i ahven't woken up with my back hurting from sleeping in my car. Kurt smiled at that before tentatively saying "Puck? I know its small and i only have this mattress for us to sleep on but your welcome to stay here awhile till you get things worked out."
Feeling that comfort return to him Puck smiled back at him and said "I don't want to impose or anything but if your sure then yeah, I'd like that.
"Good. Let's get dressed. We'll have something to eat then get your truck moved into my lot. I've got a few hours to kill till work."
After they got Puck's truck moved Kurt showed him where the laundry room was. Grabbing his cloths and a few quarters he had left Puck followed Kurt into the room. While waiting for everything to wash and dry they made small talk. Kurt asking for what gossip Puck could remember from school before he left: not that he remembered much of that sort of thing, and Puck just asking things about where stuff was in town and what there was to do around there; in which there turned out to be nothing. What little there was was out of Kurt's range with money or too far away to walk too. Lamenting on how long it had been since he had been to a mall Kurt helped move what was left in the wash to the drier during which Pucks phone rang. Not knowing the number he answered tentatively "Hello?"
"Noah Puckermen?"
"Yeah that's me."
"This is Joe from Lima Auto. You still looking for a job?"
"Yes sir!"
"Good well if you weren't lying on your app then the job's yours. Why don't you come in today and give us a hand. If you do good then you can do your paperwork before we close."
"It cool if i come by in two hours?"
"Sounds good. Ask for Joe when you get here."
"Great see ya then." And hung up his phone. Turning to Kurt with a big smile on his face "I got a job!"
All but bouncing around Kurt said "Congratulations Puck!"
"Got to be there in two hours. Should be enough to time to finish this up and get ready."
"I'll walk with you there. Lima Auto is on the way to the gas station and i have to start around that time myself."
Walking up the stairs to Kurt's apartment Puck was pleased with how the day turned out for him. Surprising Joe at the shop with how much he did know, more then he put down on the app. Then spending some time talking about cars with him after finishing the paperwork.
The door was locked still which meant Kurt wasn't back yet. He had said that he would be back by 7pm and looking at his phone he saw it was 7:05. Walking back to the stairs wondering what could be holding Kurt up he was relieved to see the blond climbing up the last few steps.
"Hey Puck. Sorry I'm a bit late but I remembered you saying once how much you liked Chinese food. So to celebrate you getting that job i stopped and got take out." He said lifting up a bag that had something smelling awesome coming from it. Almost drooling he waited for Kurt to open the door and let them inside. Kurt went into the kitchen and returned after a few minutes with 2 plates full of food for them.
Sitting on the mattress Kurt asked about how it went at the shop while they ate. Puck told him about some of the work he had done and that Joe seemed like a cool person. The other guys there warmed up to him after he didn't break anything doing a simple oil change and started joking with him a bit. Kurt didn't have much to say about his day, spent most of it stocking shelves and cashiering. Once they were done Puck took their plates and put them in the sink. Cleaning them could wait because he noticed a deck or cards near him. Trying to hold back him smirk he walked back out and asked "Hey Kurt? You ever played poker?"
That week flew by for Kurt. Living with Puck was fun. They spent nights after work talking and really getting to know each other. Kurt found out that when Puck stopped trying so hard to be a badass he was a wonderful guy. Sensitve and kind but rough around the edges. A guy for all intent and purposes. He taught Kurt to play poker and other card games once he found that deck. Sometimes singing to the music on his Ipod. Once puck even played his guitar while Kurt sang.
Friday after work they went and cashed his first check. Deciding to get them a large pizza to share they made it back home and talked while eating. After finishing off the last slice Puck looked at him and asked "Kurt your off tomorrow right?"
"yeah why?
"Well i wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me so i thought maybe, since i have gas for my truck now, we could drive up to the mall and spend the day browsing."
"Kurt felt excitement began to course though him. That might be the one thing he missed almost as much as Mercedes. The mall. His haven. It was too far away to walk towards and he didn't like taking the bus.
"You mean it Puck?"
"Well yeah. Besides i wanted to pick up a few thing." Puck seemed to be a blushing a little and was rubbing the back of his neck. And with that Kurt launched him self at Puck Causing Puck to let out a grunt when his back hit the mattress and Kurt landed on top of him with a high pitched "Thank you!" Seeing Puck looking winded Kurt blushed and said "Sorry guess i got a little excited there." But he couldn't stop smiling while looking down at the jock.
"It's okay Kurt. I bet your inner diva just creamed her panties when i said mall huh?" Puck said with a smirk. Kurt tried to look offended but failed when he laughed. That didn't stop him from hitting over the head with a pillow though.
The rest of the night Kurt went around with a smile on his face. He was quicker to laugh and talked more. As they got ready for bed Puck was pleased that he was able to bring some light into Kurt's life. It wasn't much but it bought a smile to his lips and puck enjoyed that. Kurt got the worst deal out of the two of them. Puck got kicked out for a mistake, a big mistake sure, but it was because of something he did. Kurt got kicked out for simply being who he was. He suffered worse and longer then Puck had been. Kurt needed him right now. He needed someone to help convince him that he was worth something.
Laying on his back wearing just some boxers, he rolled over onto his side and looked at Kurt. He was fat asleep but that smile still hadn't left his face. As puck slowly Started to fall asleep, still watching Kurt one thought drifted though his mind. As sleep claimed him he thought "He's so beautiful right now."