The Event
Author: GleekShip
Spoilers: This is Season Two. I may or may not use ideas throughout. Except for Blaine. No Blaine At All.
Summary: Kurt gives McKinley an Event that nobody will ever forget.
Pairings: Kurt/Puck
The Event
KURT
Kurt steps out of the car into a storm of flashing lights.
"Mr. Hummel-"
"Can we get a statement?"
"Are you still suicidal?"
"Is this some sick ploy for attention?"
Kurt ignored them and kept his head tucked against's Puck's chest. Burt was walking in front of them. Puck stayed close behind, keeping his arms closely wrapped around Kurt.
"Were you ever really bullied?"
Kurt risked a glance up. Puck's lip twitched at each question.
"Isn't Mr. Puckerman one of your bullies?"
Puck tensed at the question shouted from the reporters. Kurt held on tighter.
"It's okay. It'll be over soon." Kurt told him firmly.
Puck chuckles and looks down. "Shouldn't I be telling you that?"
Kurt shrugs goes back to keeping his head down.
Kurt felt a cool breeze hit his back as they raced the last few feet into the school. The last few camera flashes ended with a thud of the doors shutting.
Kurt lets out a sigh of relief and turns to hug Burt.
"Thank god it's over." He pulls back from the hug. "It's a nightmare out there."
"You better get used to it Porcelain. That board room is packed with cameras from all 56 states, including the ones that the United States is currently planning on nuclear bombing."
Kurt chuckles as his ex-coach approaches him.
"You know Porcelain, you remind me of a young Sue Sylvester." Kurt raises an eyebrow. "You're standing up for what you want and you're using the media to make sure you can't lose."
Kurt bites his lip. "Actually coach, I tried committing suicide. That's not standing up for anything. Except assisted suicide. And I have no control over the media. I'm just the rare piece of news about a gay kid that they're going to have for a while." Kurt smirks at his baffled coach. "Go in there and show them who Sue Sylvester really is. I'll need all the help I can get."
Sue quickly gains her posture and nods. "You're right Porcelain. You're nothing like me. But know this." She takes a step closer. "If you win this thing against this school, then your back on the Cheerios no if, ands, or, buts. Got it."
And without waiting for an answer, Sue turns and leaves them alone in the hallway.
Kurt sighs and turns to face his boyfriend and father.
"I'm doing the right thing right?" Kurt asks nervously.
"Of course." Puck says immediately.
Kurt turns to his dad. "But what if it changes nothing. Everyone will take it out on me." Kurt lets out a shaky breath.
Burt chuckles. He approaches his son and places his hands on either side of Kurt's head.
"You can do this. Just be brave. Be brave for all of the kids that couldn't. Be brave for all of the kids that are too afraid. Be brave for you." His dad places a soft kiss on Kurt's forehead.
"Thanks dad." Kurt lets out a breath.
He looks to Puck. Puck offers him a smile. Kurt reaches out and takes his hand.
He looks forward as his dad opens the doors.
The normally boring board room has been changed for the press to make the school look better. All of the metal chairs have been replaced with soft comfy chairs. The floors have actually been vacuumed and the tables have been polished.
All along the back of the room, are cameras and their crews.
There's got to be twenty different TV stations here.
More chairs have been added to accompany everyone. The front three rows have been taped off for bullying victims who want to share their stories. Most are full.
Puck pulls Kurt to the front. They grab to chairs in the front row, near the middle.
Kurt looks around and spots the rest of the glee club coming in and taking the seats behind him and Puck.
The girls offer smiles while the boys just nod.
Kurt turns to Puck. "Are you nervous?"
"Seriously? You're the one that's about to share his entire life story for the world to hear. I have nothing to be nervous about. And neither do you." Puck added.
Kurt smiles. "I'm not nervous. I'm just happy that I can share my story. Hopefully it will do some good."
Puck takes Kurt's hand and squeezes it. "It will. You have the most amazing story to tell and it will help millions. Trust me babe."
Kurt leans up and hugs Puck. Puck holds him tight.
"I do."
He catches Mercedes's eye. He smiles at her. Another tear leaves her eye.
"Quiet please."
Kurt let's go of Puck and faces the front of the room. Puck keeps ahold of his hand.
At the front table, four men and three women seat.
The school board.
"The case of McKinley High Vs. The Students can now begin."
The guy in the middle sat down and the woman to his right stands up.
"The Students of the school, McKinley High, have filed complaint about the lack of enforcement against the issue of harassment. To start this meeting off, we would like to bring witnesses up to the stand to their story to the board. We will hear each one before making our decision. So first up is . . ."
Sorry I left you guys hanging. There will be testimonies from several of New Directions and Kurt. Kurt's testimony is long and I'm working on it. I should be done with it by Friday. So this story should be done either Friday, or Monday. I might even have a sequel depending on the outcome of the court case. So let me know what you think. I love reading reviews. Please critique each and everything in this story and chapter.
