Hey, quick update y'all.

Sorry for not having this up sooner, there was a handful of things going on in my life but they've been all taken care of.. kinda... not really..

On a personal note (ish): I know why I wrote this story. All my friends are going off to college very and I'm not (I graduated though). They're all leaving me :(

Ignore any mistakes, y'all should know this by now though.

I don't own Glee

Enjoy!

"This is insane," Burt said, looking over at his son and then at Dave and his father, Paul. "Your son has been bullying my kid for the past three years. What Kurt did was self defense."

"He could've just walked away, he didn't have to punch David in the face," Paul reasoned. "It was violent and uncalled for."

"Uncalled for?" Kurt asked, raising an eyebrow. "No, it was necessary. Was uncalled for is your son bullying me for the past three years." He looked over Karofsky, his nose looked terrible. "He deserved it."

Karofsky glared at him and Kurt matched his gaze. Kurt was done with Karofsky's and his dads crap. He knows that it's useless to fight because Figgins would never take his side, he always favors the jocks.

"Mr. Hummel, without any proof that it was self defence I cannot do anything but suspend Kurt for the violent outburst," Figgins said. "My hands are tied!"

Point taken.

Burt turned to look at the principal, unable to believe what he's hearing. "Suspend my son for defending himself? I don't think so."

"Mr. Hummel, please understand-"

"You wanna suspend my son for sticking up for himself because you have no proof? We have witnesses that saw it happen."

"You mean the delinquents Puck and Quinn? They're not reliable and the kids in glee club will do anything to save each other." Karofsky said. Kurt looked over at him, wanting to leap over the small coffee table and actually break his nose.

Figgins shook his head. "I know this isn't the first time we've been here Mr. Hummel so it'll meet in the middle. Both Kurt and David are suspended for three days."

"What?" Paul said, sounding dumbfounded. "You're suspending David as well?"

Figgins nodded and looked at the two boys. "See you both Thursday."

"I can't believe it," Burt said, shoveling eggs into his mouth. "He suspends you and Karofsky? That's some bull."

Kurt sighed and took a bite of his pancakes. On the way home they decided to stop for breakfast at a local diner and his dad hasn't stopped ranting about the suspension since.

"It could be worse dad," Kurt said. "He could've have gotten nothing at all. Even if Figgins did believe it was self defence I probably would've gotten a punishment for punching him."

"I know but it doesn't make it right."

"At least I can help out at the shop now," Kurt said, trying to make his dad see the positive in this. "And I can finally sleep in."

Burt cracked a smile. "I might just take you up on that offer kiddo. I need some extra help around the shop just doing inventory and small repairs."

Kurt nodded. "Gotcha boss."

Burt laughed at his son, taking another bite of his eggs before asking: "How are Blaine and Rachel? You haven't really said much about how they're doing in New York."

Kurt looked down at his breakfast, suddenly not hungry. He thought about what Blaine had said to him, how mad he made Kurt.

"I dunno, they're okay I guess," Kurt shrugged. "I walked to Blaine yesterday but it didn't end on good term."

"What did ya fight about this time?"

"He doesn't like that I'm hanging out with Quinn and Puck and that I punched Karofsky in the face. He thinks I'm letting them change me and apparently the doesn't agree with it."

"He's just worried about you, that's all." Burt said. "I know I would think the same thing if I didn't know the two of them so well. But, whether you change or not isn't up to Blaine. If you wanna change your appearance, go for it. Just don't get any tattoos and don't be an ass. Follow those two rules, I don't care."

Kurt smiled. "I might have to be an ass in school, is that okay?"

Burt looked at his son for a moment before sighing. "Yeah, just don't get into too much trouble."

"Deal." Kurt said, taking a bite of his breakfast.

Screw Blaine. If he wants to judge Kurt because he's gonna change a little to survive, than who needs him. Blaine's got New York zand Rachel, and now that mercat faced Sebastian- Kurt's better off without him, without them. And if his dad's okay with him shaking things up a bit, what's there to lose?

Blaine was having a bad day.

Sure, it was his day off and Rachel was at work to the apartment was completely quiet and he was relaxed as hell. But he kept thinking about Kurt and what happened yesterday. Maybe he took it too far but Kurt needs to see where he's coming from.

He can't understand why Kurt would want to change. Does he really think that if he becomes tougher and starts wearing a leather jacket that people will leave him alone? The kids at McKinley know who Kurt really is and there's no way in hell they're gonna let this slide. Blaine could only imagine the things Karofsky could have planned to get back at Kurt for punching him.

Since Kurt wasn't listening to him and wouldn't take his advice, last night Blane ranted to Rachel about everything that happened. Voicing his worry about their friend.

"It's a stupid idea, they're gonna beat Kurt's ass," Blaine had said, looking over at Rachel who was sitting next to him on the couch. "He doesn't seem to care about that."

"Blaine, calm down. Kurt can make his own choices. It's not like we can stop him or anything. The worst thing that could happen is that he gets beaten up. I'm sure Quinn and Puck and Finn aren't gonna let that happen to him."

Katy Perry came blasting from his pocket, startling him from his thoughts. He fished his phone out of his pocket, answering it before putting it to his ear. "Hello?"

"Hey Blaine," Came Tina's voice from the other end. "I take it things still aren't okay with Kurt?"

"It's only been day- not even," Blaine said with a sigh. "What happened at the meeting? I'm guessing that's why you called."

"That and just checking up on you," Tina replied. "But the verdict of the meeting is Kurt and Karofsky are both suspended for three days."

"Wait, Kurt got suspended too? Wasn't it self defense?" Blaine asked.

"Yeah but Figgins wasn't having it I guess," Tina shrugged. "I only know what Mr. Schue told us in glee."

"Okay, thanks for telling me," Blaine said. "Do you think I was too harsh about what I said to Kurt yesterday? I'm having mixed emotions."

"Honestly, I don't know. You voiced what we're all thinking, everyone in glee club that is. I just know that Kurt hasn't been himself lately, more than he's letting on."

"What, how?"

"He's been really snappy and really quiet. He keeps to himself and only talks to Quinn and Puck. I think his grade are slipping too. Mrs. Hender kept him after class to talk and I overheard it."

"How'd you know it was about his grades?"

"Because everything that's happening, it's freshman year all over again." Tina said quietly. "He's grades aren't the best, he's quiet but snippy and he's only really talking to two people. It used to be you and Rachel but now it's Quinn and Puck. Kurt picked up some of Rachel's and yours habits, what if the same thing happens?"

"I don't know Tina," Blaine said with a sigh. "Even if it happens, what are we to do? There's no way we would be able to stop him from doing it."

"This coming from the boy who's so against him doing it?" Tina asked, sounding a little skeptical.

"Well, I'm still against it but I can't stop him from doing it. I just hope he doesn't go too far and jeopardize his chance of getting into NYADA."

"I'm sure he won't," Tina reassured her friend. "Going to that school and being in New York with you and Rachel is his dream. I'm sure he isn't gonna let one fight and whatever his new image may be stop him from his dream."

"I guess that's true," Blaine said. "I'll try to call him soon. He's probably still mad at me."

"Knowing Kurt, he probably is," Tina said. "I would let him contact you first. I know it's gonna be bugging you but it's probably for the best. Just don't worry about him and focus on school."

Blaine sighed. He didn't like that idea but what else is he to do? He knows that if he calls Kurt, he'll just get hung up on. Besides, Tina's right. He's in college, Blaine doesn't have time to sit around and worry about Kurt like he did in high school. It's just one fight, Kurt'll get over it and call him sooner or later.

Or at least that's what Blaine's telling himself.

"Dude, I still can't believe Figgins suspended you," Puck said over dinner at breadsticks that night. "I thought for sure you were gonna get away clean."

"You should've," Quinn said, shaking her head. "It's not fair to you."

Kurt shrugged. "I'm used to things not really working out for me."

"Still, it's not right," Finn said. "We could always go try again-"

"Finn, no. No matter what you say Figgins isn't gonna change his mind," Kurt said, taking a bite of his breadstick. "I'm alright with not going to school for three days."

"It'll give us time to start and finish your make over," Quinn said with a devious smile. "Karofsky and his goons won't mess with you again."

"They might but you'll just beat their asses again. Plain and simple." Puck said.

Kurt grinned and continued eating his breadsticks, listening as Finn and their two friends talk about a new movie that was coming out and he tuned them out.

He watched them as he talked, taking small bites of his breadsticks as he listened. Kurt was surprised at how different Quinn and Puck were around Finn and him than they were at school. Here they were open, their emotions displayed clearly on their faces while in school it seemed they had a permanent grimace on their faces.

"So, tomorrow, you're coming over after we do some shopping and we're dying your hair," Quinn said, gaining his attention. "You're gonna look so awesome."

"Who would've thought, the famous badass Quinn Fabray would enjoy shopping," Kurt said with playful smile. "Are you going to introduce me to the world of Hot Topic?"

Quinn laughed and threw a piece of bread at him. "Shut up."

Kurt glanced over at Finn and Puck, who are now talking about football, and looked back at Quinn. "You really think I could pull this off? Like, being a baddy?"

"Okay, first of all, never used the world 'baddy' to describe it. You are gonna be a badass. Kurt Hummel, the flamboyant theater dork turned bad."

"It's a long title but it'll do."

"You got a better one?" Quinn asked, raising an eyebrow.

Kurt shook his head. "Nope."

"Then shut ya trap."

Their food came a minute later, whatever conversations that were happening died as a comfortable silence took over the table while they all eat. After a little, Puck and Finn started having an eating contest on which one could eat their burger faster. Quinn laughed and patted Puck on the back when he started choking and Finn cheered triumphantly. Puck then challenged Finn to a second round when their dessert came, both not lasting long due to brain freeze.

Kurt excited himself a little later and headed to the bathroom. He took out his phone when he got there and unlocked it.

He knows he shouldn't check, he should just leave it alone and go back to the table but he couldn't hold back. He needs to know what Blaine's doing.

He opened his Facebook app and went to Blaine's wall, scrolling down to check out the older boys recent activity. There was a new statues from two hours about him and Rachel watching movies but besides that, nothing.

More importantly- no sign of Sebastian.

Shouting from outside the door caught his attention. Kurt slipped his phone back into his pocket and headed out, stopping when he saw Finn and Puck standing in front of their booth, Quinn still sitting but glaring at the fourth person that wasn't part of their party.

Karofsky and two other football players were standing face-to-face with Puck and Finn, looking like he was snarling something at the two of them. Finn stepped forward, shoving Karofsky back a little and got in his face. Kurt looked around and noticed that the other customers were starting to stare, a few waiters watching as well.

Kurt walked forward a bit, his hands shaking a bit. Karofsky said something with a glare and he and his goons left the restaurant, leaving a riled up Finn and Puck behind.

"What did he say?" Kurt asked, coming up to the two boys.

They looked at each other and shook their heads. :It's better if you don't know." Finn said.

Quinn scooted out of the booth and smiled at Kurt. "Come on, we got a long day tomorrow. We should get going."

"No, what did Karofsky say?" Kurt asked again, letting out a frustrated breath when the others walked around him and headed for the door.

Kurt followed after them, biting on his lower lip. Why won't they tell him what Karofsky said? It's not like he hasn't heard his comments before. He looked over at Quinn, noticing her shoulders were tense. Maybe he could ask her tomorrow when they're shopping.

He just doesn't get it, they all want him to stand up for himself and they won't tell him what nasty things were said about him? He'll figure it out, and when does, Karofsky won't see him coming.

Kurt just knew one thing. Come Thursday, the flamboyant, Blaine Anderson crushing, theater dork Kurt Hummel is gone.

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