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Chapter 18: Karofsky

On Sunday, Kurt had a brief opportunity with Santana and Brittany (those two were attached to the hip. Of course Brittany was in is Santana was)to call back Jason Phillips and ask what he had called about. Santana and Brittany were there to keep an eye out for Burt, Carol or Finn and there for moral support.
After finally reaching Jason (the man was busy) Kurt made up some lame excuse about their power being cut of abruptly, Jason explained that as a part of Karofsky's rehabilitation, he needed to make amends and talk about what had happened.

Dave felt the need to talk to Kurt and apologize for what he had done. Dave had gone a bit crazy in the end had been the in prison psych ward for a while but having talked through it, Dave wanted to reach out to Kurt.
Santana had made a cold, disgusted face and Brittany looked upset.

"He would like to see you as soon as possible," Jason said. "It would be in the visiting area, with guards, and behind bullet proof glass."
Kurt took a deep breath. "I'll see him," Kurt said quietly.
Santana's jaw dropped open and she nearly fell off the bed.
"Is tomorrow OK?" Jason asked.
"It's fine. I'll be there around ten," Kurt said and he hung up.

"Are you insane," Santana screeched silently. "He tried to kill you and now you want to see the asshole?"
"I need to know why he did it," Kurt snapped softly. "I need to see him being punished for what he did."
"Fine. It makes no sense but fine. But I will be there with you so I can give the asshole a piece of my mind," Santana growled.

"Fine," Kurt snapped back.
"How are we going to get there?" Brittany asked.
"Puck is going to pick me up tomorrow to drop me off at school. I told my dad I needed to thank Puck privately. He agreed, so Puck will drive us out tomorrow," Kurt said.
Santana looked mildly impressed.
"Covered all bases I see. What about the school, and Blaine?" Santana asked.

"I don't like lying to Blaine, so I haven't told him anything, about any of this. As for the school, I haven't figured that out yet," Kurt sighed.
"Call them, tell them you broke down and will be late," Santana said. Kurt looked up, surprised.
"That's actually brilliant. Thanks," Kurt said. Santana shrugged, with a smirk on her lips.
"I know," She smirked and they chuckled.

Monday morning rolled around quickly and Puck was there early to pick him up. Kurt was just lucky that Burt had left for work early and it was only Carol and Finn in the house. Kurt didn't eat much breakfast, nervous. They bade everyone goodbye and jumped in the truck and pulled away.
They drove in silence to Santana's place where both Santana and Brittany were waiting for them outside. They jumped in and Puck quickly drove away.

"Have you rang the school?" Santana asked, Kurt shook his head and pulled out his phone. He rang the school and Hannah answered.
"Good morning this Hannah at reception of Dalton Academy, how can I help you?"
"Hi, it's Kurt Hummel. I was just ringing to let you know that I'll be in late today. My car's broken down and we are getting a tow truck out here now but it will be a while," Kurt lied.

Puck nodded, looking impressed and Santana was smirking.
"Of course no problem. Do you need me to contact anyone?" Hannah asked.
"No. My dad's a mechanic so I know everyone around the area, thank you," Kurt lied.
"No problem. Just come by when you arrive so I can mark you off," Hannah said.
"I will. Bye," Kurt said and hung up. He took a deep breath and felt guilty.

"Well done, Hummel," Puck said and Kurt scowled at him.
"I didn't want to, but no way would my dad let me anywhere near Karofsky," Kurt sighed.
"He has good reason," Puck said, gripping the steering wheel. "Are you sure you want to do this?"
Kurt sighed and rubbed his eyes.
"I don't expect you to understand," Kurt said softly. "But I can't...move on unless I know. I want this behind me and to move on with my life."

The other's nodded and they fell into silence. They didn't really understand it, but none of them had been in Kurt's position before so they weren't there to judge. Kurt felt guilty for lying to people and not letting them know where he was, especially his dad and Blaine. Kurt looked at his phone when it vibrated and saw that he had a message from Blaine.

Hey babe! Where are you? Usually you're hear by now xxx-B

"Aww crap," Kurt whimpered and Santana looked over his shoulder from the back seat.
"What are you going to say?" Santana asked.
"I don't want to lie to him," Kurt whispered.
"He'll panic if you don't say anything," Puck warned and Kurt sighed, he knew Puck was right.
"What do I say?" Kurt asked the car.

"Tell your dolphin that you had to something but you're OK and will talk to him later," Brittany said and they all stared at her.
"What? I read it in one of my mum's books," Brittany said, looking at them blankly.
"You can read?" Puck asked.
"Sometimes. Sometimes I forget how to though," Brittany said sadly. Kurt shook his head, amazed by Brittany and quickly composed a message and sent it.

There is something I have to do. I'm Ok so don't worry. I'll talk to you later xxx-K

Kurt pocketed his phone and tried to forget that it was there. It was a long ride out to the detention centre and it was mostly in silence. Brittany kept Kurt calm buy coming up with random conversation topics that no one really understood. Puck occasionally looked at Kurt and offered him a comforting smile which Kurt appreciated.
"I'm surprised you asked me," Puck said suddenly. "To take you out here. I would have thought it would be hobbit for sure to take you."

"You have experience in the place," Kurt said, looking at Puck. "Besides, you've proven to me, just like Santana and Brittany that you are sorry for what happened and are trying to make a difference."
"I am, you know. Both sorry and trying to be different. Being with Lauren has showed me that and what happened to you," Puck said quietly. Kurt nodded and looked back out the window.

Eventually they pulled up and parked. All Kurt's nerves had come back and he shook slightly. They got out of the car and Brittany took his hand, Santana the other. Puck led the group in, looking mighty fierce and protective. They had to surrender all phones and any loose items on them. They were searched waved through a metal detector. They had to sign in and were given passes and were led into the visiting area.

The room was dull and Puck shivered. Kurt looked at Puck and a wave of guilt hit him.
"Sorry I made you come back," Kurt said quietly as they walked in.
"I'm fine. I said I would do it," Puck said, jaw tight. A guard led them to a seat where they were looking through glass and bars. Nobody was in there yet and Kurt sat down heavily.

Santana, Brittany and Puck stood behind him, clutching at his shoulder for support. Kurt was grateful for them.
Kurt looked up suddenly when he heard movement and suddenly found himself starting at the boy who nearly killed him.

Dave had gained weight and muscle. His hair was dishevelled and there was a bruise on his jaw and he had a black eye. Kurt didn't feel sorry for him . Dave sat down and stared at Kurt. Kurt stared back, trying not to let him emotions show. He had built this mask to a perfection over the years and nothing was going to break it.

"You wanted to see me," Kurt said coldly, breaking the silence.
"Alone," Dave grunted.
"There is no way he was coming alone," Puck growled and Dave looked at him.
"Fine," he grunted.
"Why did you want to see me?" Kurt demanded.

Dave said nothing and just stared.
"Listen you asshole. You nearly killed him. At the minimum you owe him an explanation, so talk or we leave," Santana snarled and Dave glared back at her.
"I nearly killed you," Dave said softly.
"Yes, I was there," Kurt said coldly. "I wouldn't have told."

"You act like you so much better than everyone," Dave sneered. "How was I to know you wouldn't. Revenge and all that?"
"Because unlike you," Kurt sneered back. "I don't care what people think of me. I'm proud of who I am and not some scared little boy."
"Don't test me Hummel," Dave growled, slamming his fist down. Kurt flinched back and a guard stepped forward.

"Watch it?" he snarled and Dave shrunk a bit. They sat in silence again.
"If you're not going to say anything then we're leaving," Kurt said and Dave sighed.
"I'm not going to apologize," Dave said suddenly. "Because it was you who made me end up here and I'll be here for a long time. But... I wish I hadn't of done what I did."

"So do I," Kurt said quietly.
"You are an asshole Karofsky," Santana snarled. "I hope you get the shit beaten out of you, you pathetic low life scum bag!"
"You may never change," Kurt snarled. "But I have! You can't keep me in your little trap of fear. I hope you never get out. You disgust me."
He spat at the glass, right at Karofsky's face and stood up, marching away. The other's quickly followed after him, not looking back at Karofsky.

They collected there things in silence and hurried back to the car. They got in and Puck drove away quickly. They drove in silence, each lost in their own thoughts.
"Pull over," Kurt said quietly and Puck pulled off to the side. When the car stopped, Kurt was out of the car and off to the side. He bent over and threw up, coughing and spluttering.

The others jumped out of the car and helped him. Kurt wiped the back of his mouth and they led him back to the car. They gave him some water to rinse his mouth and helped him back in.
Puck slid behind the driver's seat and started off again.
"I don't regret going," Kurt said quietly.
"Do you feel like you can move on?" Brittany asked quietly.

"With you guys and Blaine yes," Kurt said honestly. "Karofsky will always be a low life jackass. He ruined his life but I won't let him ruin mine."
"Of course you won't," Santana said with a smirk. "You are much to fabulous."
Kurt giggled and soon they were all laughing loudly and uncontrollably.

Puck drove them back into town and they decided to grab something to eat, it being lunch time.
"I don't think I can go to school," Kurt sighed, picking at a chip.
"So, we'll ditch for the rest of the day," Santana shrugged.
"I'm going to be in so much trouble when they find out," Kurt sighed.
"We'll be there," Puck said, patting Kurt on the shoulder. "Don't worry. We'll get Burt and Blaine to understand."

"Thanks," Kurt said and went back to his lunch. If you had asked him last year if he would be having lunch with Brittany, Santana and Puck as friends, he would have laughed in your face . But now, Kurt couldn't imagine it any other way.

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