A/N: Not much to say...enjoy this chapter! Let me know what you think of it!

Disclaimer: Still don't own Glee.

Kurt was ready for his first day back at McKinley. He had spent quite some time contemplating what to wear on the first day back at freedom. He had finally decided on a comfy asymmetrical grey Alexander McQueen sweater, dark red skinny jeans, and a black hat, which he adjusted on his head as he called out "Finn, I'm leaving now, do you need a ride?"

Finn walked towards the front door where Kurt was standing, "Sure, thanks."

They grabbed their jackets and walked outside towards Kurt's car. They opened the doors and Kurt started the car, backed out of the driveway, and drove off towards the school.

Suddenly, Finn spoke, breaking the early morning silence in the car. "So, uh, Kurt...?"

Kurt turned his head towards him for a split second, then looked back at the road. "Yes Finn?"

"It's just...what made you decide to come back?" Finn blurted out.

Kurt laughed quietly, "I just decided McKinley was better for me."

Finn was confused, but he decided not to ask any more questions. They rode in silence for another minute, then they reached the school and Kurt pulled into the parking lot and parked the car. They got out, and walked into the school. But as they started down the hallway, Kurt stopped walking suddenly. Finn realized this, and stopped too, looking at Kurt. Kurt was frozen, his eyes wide, his breathing short and quick. Finn followed Kurt's gaze and realization dawned on him as he saw Karofsky. He patted Kurt on his back. "It's ok, it's ok Kurt. I won't let him get to you."

Kurt nodded slowly, and wondered why he had come back to this school as he followed Finn down the hallway. He had forgotten just how terrifying Karofsky was. But he shook his head slightly. He could do this. Courage. He tensed as he continued walking and Karofsky spotted him. Karofsky started walking towards Kurt and Finn, who ignored him and kept walking. But they made the mistake of stopping when Karofsky neared Kurt and said, "Hey homo, what're you doing here?"

"I would've thought you would have realized this by now, but I go to school here." Kurt said icily.

"Don't be a smart ass with me Hummel, I though you left"

"Yea well I'm back."

Karofsky got ready to push Kurt, and Kurt braced himself, but Finn jumped in front of Kurt and pushed Karofsky. "You leave him alone."

Karofsky was caught off guard, "What did you just say to me?"

"Leave. Kurt. Alone." Finn said, pushing Karofsky backwards more with each word.

Karofsky pushed Finn. "You stay out of this Hudson."

Finn pushed Karofsky back, "No. You stay away from Kurt."

Karofsky laughed. A laugh that sent chills down Kurt's spine. "Alright Hudson you know what? I'll leave the fag here alone. For now. This isn't over," he said as he pushed Finn one more time and walked away.

Kurt let out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding and said, "Thanks Finn."

"Remind me again why you wanted to come back?"

Kurt sighed, "I don't know. It had seemed like such a good idea. I thought I could handle Karofsky."

"Well, don't worry about him. I'll handle him for you."

Kurt smiled "You're a good brother Finn."

Finn smiled, surprised, "So are you."

As the day went on, Kurt remembered why he had come back. Sure, he had to be protected from Karofsky two more times that day, once by Puck and once by Sam, but everyone else was glad to see he was back. Well, the people he usually talked to anyway. They let him stand out. And he enjoyed the freedom.

That night Kurt called Blaine. Blaine answered his phone eagerly, "Kurt! How was your first day back?"

"Not horrible. But I miss you already."

Blaine laughed, "I miss you too."

"You busy Friday?" Kurt asked quickly.

Blaine thought for a moment, "...No, I don't think so...why?"

"Well...I was wondering if you would want to go to dinner?"

"Oh?"

"Yea, I was thinking...I mean if it wouldn't be too much trouble...if you would drive out and we could go to Breadsticks?"

"Oh Kurt I'd love to!"

"Really? Seven o'clock Friday good?"

"Yea, that'd be great! Can't wait to see you!"

"Can't wait to see you either! Bye!"

"Bye Kurt."

'I love you' they both thought to themselves and smiled as they hung up their phones.

A/N: Can't believe I forgot to say this before but...Chris Colfer won a Golden Globe! I'm so happy for him! He totally deserves it. xD

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