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Chapter 13: don't hold back

Finn stumbled down the stairs the next morning bleary eyed. He froze when he saw Kurt still at the breakfast table, finishing up his breakfast with Burt and Carol. Finn must have gotten up early then he had thought. Guilt was flooding Finn as he looked at Kurt. Yesterday had not been a good day. Quinn had gone psycho on him about Prom and Rachel had been on his case about glee and then all they could talk about last night was Kurt.

It wasn't fair to take his anger out on Kurt and Finn feared that he had just lost Kurt forever.
"Are you just going to stand there or sit down?" Burt grunted and Kurt froze in his chair. Finn shuffled forward and sat down in his seat. Kurt refused to look at Finn, keeping his eyes firmly on the table. Finn groaned inwardly and poured himself some cereal, wondering how the hell he was meant to fix this.
Kurt stood up, pushing his chair back and disappeared into the kitchen with his dishes.

When he came back out, he slipped on his Blazer and grabbed his bag.
"I'll see you later Finn. I have to take Kurt to Dalton this morning," Carol said, collecting her things. She kissed Finn on the temple and then they were gone.
"Problem Finn?" Burt asked and Finn swallowed nervously.
"I think...I think I screwed up with Kurt," Finn stuttered.

"What do you mean?" Burt asked, fixing Finn with a stern look.
"I just..I had a bad day and then everything with Kurt and him not letting me in, I just snapped," Finn said, dropping his head with shame.
Burt sighed and set his spoon down with a bit more force than necessary.
"I know this is tough on you Finn," Burt said, his voice controlled and Finn looked up. "Your family has changed and everything and then everything that has happened with Kurt. You're not used to being not noticed, I get it but this has got to stop."

"I know," Finn said quietly.
"Yes things have been about Kurt lately," Burt admitted. "But it could take years for Kurt to recover from nearly being killed and in a town like this who knows what else could happen."
"I get that I do," Finn insisted. "But Kurt doesn't let anyone in."
"Because he's never had anyone to let in," Burt said bluntly.
Finn swallowed and took it in.

"Kurt didn't get the same upbringing as you Finn. You had friends, were popular," Burt continued. "Kurt came home with dirty clothes from being bullied in kindergarten. The only friend he had was his mother and myself because no other kids would play with him."

Finn clenched his hand under the table, feeling guilty.
"You are just going have to try Finn," Burt said. "And no more taking your anger out on Kurt."
"Yes sir. I'm sorry," Finn said. Burt nodded and went back to his breakfast, feeling worse than he had in a long time.

Kurt waved goodbye to Carol and watched her drive away. Kurt breathed a sigh of relief. Carol had asked if something was wrong with Kurt as he seemed distant. He didn't want to tell on Finn, he didn't even want to think about him so he didn't say anything and told her he was just tired.
Kurt headed into Dalton and found Nick and Jeff waiting for him instead of Blaine.
"Morning Kurt," Jeff grinned and Kurt smiled back.

"Blaine had to speak to Wes quickly about Regional's," Nick explained to Kurt after he asked where Blaine was.
"So we decided we would walk you to our first class," Jeff grinned and Kurt smiled back.
"How did it go with the therapy?" Nick asked. Kurt was surprised that they asked but replied.
'It went really well,' Kurt signed and they nodded.
"That's great Kurt," Jeff beamed. "We're really happy for you."

They reached their first class and took their seats. Blaine came eventually and he grinned happily at Kurt, sliding into the seat next to him.
"Tell me all about it," Blaine grinned, jumping up and down in his seat like a little boy. Kurt shot him an amused look and put a hand on his knee to settle him down.
'It went really well,' Kurt signed. 'She was really happy at how well I did.'

"That's great Kurt," Blaine gushed. "I'm so proud of you."
Kurt blushed but smiled at Blaine lovingly. They couldn't discuss it anymore since the teacher came walking in and began their class.
Kurt decided not to tell Blaine about what Finn had said. If Finn didn't want to be a part of Kurt's life then Kurt wasn't going to bother with Finn anymore.

That boy had hurt him far too many time to count and Kurt has had enough. Kurt spent the rest of his Friday with Blaine and they made plans to hangout over the weekend. Blaine would come to Kurt's house and Burt had even allowed him to stay the night (as long as he stayed firmly on the couch). Blaine kissed Kurt happily before Burt turned up to take Kurt home and he promised he would see him tomorrow. When Kurt got home, he took of his shoes and stacked them neatly and headed up stairs to start on his homework. He was absorbed in it that he jumped slightly when there was a knock on his door.

Kurt turned and saw that Finn was standing in the door way. Kurt glared and turned away from him.
"Kurt, can we please talk," Finn pleaded but Kurt didn't move. He heard Finn come shuffling in behind him and sit down on his bed.
"I'm really sorry about what I said last night Kurt. I know that I've hurt you a lot lately and that I probably won't ever earn your trust again but I really am sorry," Finn said, his voice sounding sincere.

Kurt said nothing, not looking up from the page in front of him.
"I know that you've been hurt by everyone and that I haven't become the step brother that I should have but I would like you to know that if you would let me, I would really like the chance to prove to you that I am a good step-brother," Finn continued. "It's not fair for me to take my problems out on you when I can't give you the same in return. I don't know what it's like to be you Kurt but I have pressures to you know."

Kurt refused to move but he was hearing Finn.
"I'm not saying that my pressures are greater than yours but they are still there," Finn continued. "I'm really sorry dude and I really want us to talk again."
Finn shuffled on the bed, trying to read any reaction out of Kurt but was getting none. Finn sighed and stood up. He was nearly through the door when a bit of paper hit him.

I can't trust you yet Finn nor can I fully forgive you, but I'm willing to give you one last chance to prove to me that you are my step-brother and that I'm not an annoyance to you.

Kurt was looking at him when Finn looked up from reading but Finn smiled.
"Thank you Kurt," Finn said and he left quickly. Kurt sighed and dropped his head down on the book in front of him. Kurt wasn't sure how much more hurt he could take from Finn or any of his friends and had decided that this was the last chance that Finn was getting. He just hoped that Finn wouldn't screw it up.

His phone vibrated and he saw that he had a message from Santana.

Want to help me burn Rachel's wardrobe?-S
What was she wearing this time?-K
You won't believe this. It was a homemade eco friendly dress made out of environmental bags for environmental awareness-S

Kurt was sure he had blacked out after reading that and shook his head, trying to come up with some sort of reply.

She needs more help than I do-K
You're not wrong there-S
I can't even respond to that fashion travesty-K
At least you didn't have to look at it-S
That's true. Where's Britt?-K
My place. She says Hi-S

Kurt forgot his troubles and let himself get lost in the conversation with Santana and Brittany. He only stopped when he was called down for dinner, saying goodbye to them and headed downstairs. Finn was in a brighter mood and helped clean the table without being asked, much to Carol's pleasure. Kurt smiled softly at him but didn't try to talk to him again that night.

After dinner Kurt focused himself back on his homework, occasionally getting side tracked by texting Blaine who always brought a smile to his lips. When Kurt was lying his bed, having just sent a goodnight text to Blaine, he couldn't help but wonder if his life would ever get back again. He don't know what he would do if he had never met Blaine, that boy meant more to him then he could ever express.

I know this chapter is much shorter than the other ones and not all the great but I couldn't get it out properly. Review if you like...I don't think I deserve them for this chapter though.