It's been a joy writing this fic. With all this Glee goodness buzzing through my head I've had sweet dreams for the past few nights, really hope that continues!
Thanks for being such a good audience while I fumble around on my laptop.
Enjoy!
I don't own the best show on TV, aka Glee.
I wanted to do something for Dave. To make him feel like he wasn't alone. I knew what that was like. I don't wish it on anyone.
It was Blaine's idea to sing a song for him. Of course it would have to be more supportive than my rendition of "Jar of Hearts."
After an hour of searching for the right song, we found it. Blaine picked up the guitar chords fairly easy and we went through it a couple of times, smoothing its edges and slowing it down a bit. We got it nailed, I loved the way our voices sounded together, but we would have to wait till the next day to sing it to him. It was late and visiting hours were most certainly over.
Just as Blaine was getting ready to go to his room my phone rang. I didn't recognize the number and almost didn't pick it up.
"Hello?"
"Kurt?" It was Dave. I made a mental note to add his number. "I-It's not too late is it?"
"No, it's fine. What's going on?"
"Uh, my dad just left to sleep at home. I asked him to. I'm really sorry, Kurt. Sorry to Blaine too."
"It's okay-"
"No, it's not. I took advantage of you. God, no one deserves that." A sniff came from him. "I-I don't know what'll happen when I get out of here."
"I'm not going to lie and say it'll be easy, but... you've survived this long. You've got us. We can help you."
"Blaine's there too?"
"Yeah, we wanted to tell you something actually." I turned the phone on speaker and Blaine caught on, already strumming the start of the song.
"What are you doing?"
"Just listen."
Blaine and I started singing.
This world, this world is cold
But you don't, you don't have to go
You're feeling sad you're feeling lonely
And no one seems to care
You're mother's gone and your father hits you
This pain you cannot bare
But we all bleed the same way as you do
We all have the same things to go through
Hold on...if you feel like letting go
Hold on...it gets better than you know
I sang the next few lines alone.
Your days you say they're way too long
And your nights you can't sleep at all, hold on
And you're not sure what you're looking for
But you don't want to know more
And you're not sure what you're waiting for but you don't want to know more
But we all bleed the same way as you do
And we all have the same things to go through
Hold on...if you feel like letting go
Hold on...it gets better than you know
Don't stop looking you're one step closer
Don't stop searching it's not over...hold on
We had shortened the guitar solo at this part.
What are you looking for?
What are you waiting for?
Do you know what you're doing to me?
Go ahead...what are you waiting for?
Hold on...if you feel like letting go
Hold on...it gets better than you know
Don't stop looking you're one step closer
Don't stop searching it's not over...
Hold on...if you feel like letting go
Hold on...it gets better than you know...hold on
As the last of the notes drifted away I could hear crying coming from my phone.
"Dave?"
"I-I'm okay. Wow," I had to up the volume to hear him better. "That was-you're amazing, Kurt. You both are. Thanks."
"No big deal."
"It is to me... I guess I should be going though. Thanks."
"Get some rest, Dave." I hung up and smiled, turning to look at Blaine. I found him smiling back. His face only inches away from mine...
Song is "Hold On" by Good Charlotte. It was just too perfect to pass up.
I'll update as soon as humanly possible!