The Reason-Back to School

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A/N: Sorry about the wait, not enough hours in the day for all I want to do. Thanks so much for the reviews and alerts :)

I Held a Jewel in my fingers

And went to sleep.

The Day was warm, and winds were prosy

I said "Twill Keep."

I woke and chid my honest fingers,

The gem was gone.

And now an amethyst remembrance

Is all I own.

Emily Dickinson

Fresh off the graveyard shift, Dave stands in front of his bedroom mirror. He can hear his mom downstairs in the kitchen making breakfast. His eyes are tired, I'll probably be taping my lids up by the end of the day. Wearing a black T Shirt and new jeans. With the weight he lost over the summer he had to replace all his baggie jeans with ones that actually fit. He chooses black for a reason, expecting trouble. According to Azimio, most the football team have his back, it's the puckheads that will try and start something. They were already angry when he crossed lines and joined football. Now that they know he's gay, Some of them will feel betrayed. Ignorance leading them to think, he hid his sexuality so he could catch a peek. Grabbing an extra set of clothes, In case my intuition is correct. He goes downstairs.

Mrs. K, turning to look as he walks in. " Morning baby boy."

Dave, walks over and pours a cup of coffee, " Morning ma." Rubbing a hand over his eyes, he sits down.

Mrs.K, watches her son. Knowing how tired he already is, and school starts today. " Dave, how are you going to work the late shift and still have time for school, and football?"

Dave," Well my boss, is allowing me game nights off. My first period is a study hall, so I can get my homework done or take a nap." smiling, " I might sleep through lunch ." Seeing the concern on her face, " Really mom, I'll be alright. I worked two jobs this summer and went to school. My shift doesn't start till midnight, that gives me a few hours after practice to sleep, and I don't work every night."

Mrs.K nods, " I am so proud of the man you've grown into, but I want you to enjoy your senior year. I think we need to look for a smaller place." stopping him before he can protest, " No think about it honey, you'll go to college after this year. This place is too big for me, I want to get out from under it."

Dave, knows what his mom speaks is true. "Okay,... how will that work with the divorce?"

Mrs.K, " Well If we make anything on the sale, it will be split between your dad and me." Putting their plates on the table, " I've actually been thinking about renting an apartment. When you go to college, I might look for a small house, where your school is. I think I would like to get out of Lima." Go where no one knows me, find a new job. One where people wont snicker behind my back, because my husband left me. One where the (not so well meaning people) wont constantly express how sorry they feel for me. A place free of insincere concern.

Finishing their breakfast Dave kisses his mom goodbye and leaves for school. Praying he can get through this day.

KH

Kurt fidgets in his closet, having changed his outfit three times already. The first day of school, and Blaine is coming with him. Last year he would have been ecstatic. This year it just complicates everything. Everyone knows Blaine is his boyfriend, but Kurt wonders if Dave has told Azimio about them. If he has, I'm as good as dead. He Puts an extra shirt in his bag, something he hasn't done in a while. Just in case. Gathering his stuff together, he heads out the door. Wondering how Dave's first day at Warren will go.

BA

Blaine, had woken up three hours early. Finding it hard to sleep in the strange bedroom. The walls a dark dirty beige, the carpet brown shag. He couldn't help but wonder what was living in the musty smelling tendrils. Freaking himself out bad enough that he slept with his tennis shoes on. The house was a circa 1920 bungalow, that had seen better days. Two bedrooms, one bath. The best part of the house was the screened in front porch. Blaine liked the sunny room. He sat out there now watching the night fade and the world wake up. The temperature, a pleasant 70 degrees, the warmth of summer still hanging on. Finishing his bowl of frosted flakes, he sees Kurt pull up. Yelling, " I'll be right back." He runs inside to grab his bag. The phone buzzes on the nightstand. It's a text from Jeremiah, " Courage."

Smiling at the message, he text back: "Thanks, going to need it."

Jeremiah: " How about Dinner tonight? "

Blaine hesitates, thinking of Kurt." I don't know."

Jeremiah:" Think about it and let me know later."

Blaine: " Okay, later."

Jeremiah: " Later."

Pocketing his phone he runs out the door.

Mckinley

Azimio is waiting for Dave when he pulls up. He's the only one who knows he's back. Walking through the front doors feels, weird. Honestly thinking he was done with this place, although it feels good to walk beside his best friend again. The crowds part like the red sea for the duo. Even with his dirty laundry hung out before the world this past spring, he's still at the top of the food chain. Most unwilling to cross him or Azimio. His outer appearance cool, calm and collected, while his insides churn. He's almost to his first period when he sees Kurt. His eyes feast all he can till another guy blocks his view. Son of a Bitch, Blaine. You can't be too surprised you knew something was going on. What the hell is he doing here?

Then Kurt looks up, locking eyes with him. In that brief moment, Dave can see the surprise then torment in Kurt's eyes. Knows from the burning look Kurt sends him, that it's him not Blaine that he wants to be with. Something happened and he's going to find out what. But for now he just wants to relieve some of the strain on Kurt's face. Walking past the couple holding hands, he winks " Hey Fancy." He keeps on walking to class as Kurt, stumbles through "Hi."

KH

His juggling act a major fail, all the pins laying at his feet. His heart on the floor with them. Dave is here, he's back. Why didn't he tell me? Maybe he tried, I haven't really been around. Oh GAGA, he saw us holding hands, he knows.

Blaine tugs his hand, " Kurt you okay? You look like your going to faint." Or maybe I should say swoon, I saw how your eyes devoured Karofsky.

Kurt, nods with a small smile, " I'm fine, just still tired from the busy weekend."

Blaine, " Yeah, I'm sorry for monopolizing your time. You didn't know he was coming back did you?" What happened, why didn't you know?

Kurt, " He must have said something, I just forgot." With a nervous laugh he brushes his bangs back, walking down the hallway. I've got to talk to him and explain whats going on.

DK

Dave made it to lunch time without incident. So far neither Kurt nor Blaine were in any of his classes. Lunch was a different affair. Azimio, wanted to sit with Mercedes, who is sitting with the couple.

Azimio pleading, " Come on man, I'm so close to her going out with me, I Know stuffs weird with you and Hummel. Don't you at least want to know what's going on?"

Dave, " I want to know, but I really don't want to have that conversation in public." Grabbing a soda. " Look, I'm tired so I'm going to head out to my truck and catch a quick nap."Sides there's no way in hell, I can sit there and watch the charade.

Azimio, " Okay, but eventually your going to face this man. You want me to help get rid of Bland?"

Dave, shaking his head, " No, I don't want to ruin your chances with Jones. I'll catch ya later."

Azimio, " Later."

KH

Kurt, watches as Dave an Azimio talk in the corner of the cafeteria, glancing over their way. His stomach sinking, when Az glares at Blaine. By that look, Dave told him, but why hasn't he flattened us yet? Looking over at Mercedes, Bingo. Then Dave leaves as Azimio walks over taking a seat next to Cedes, " Hey pretty woman." Kurt can't help but smile watching the two, until Azimio, turns and makes eye contact lifting a brow. Blaine concentrating on his food doesn't see Azimio tilt his head in the direction Dave went. Azimio, looks at Blaine, " Hey man, I'm glad your in my advanced chem class, you think you could help me with the assignment for tomorrow?" He pulls out his book and places it next to Blaine. Once again he looks up at Kurt, brow raised. Kurt stands," Uh I forgot something in my locker, I'll be right back." Mercedes, glances between Az and Kurt, while Blaine's, whose nose is in the text book only nods.

DK

Dave walks out into the hall to find, Scott Cooper and four other Puckheads waiting for him. Watching all day for an opening, he finally gave them one.

Scott, "Well if it ain't Karofsky, say we heard them Gleeks really did succeed in turning you Gay."

Dave squaring his shoulders, " Back off Cooper, I'd hate to spend my first day back, messing up your face."

Scott, " Pretty big threat for a pretty boy."

Dave, " Awe that's sweet that you find me pretty, now fuck off creep."

Scott, " Now that's no way to talk to your welcome wagon, especially when we've brought you something cold and refreshing. The best part we all picked different colors, you can be the football teams rainbow colored gay mascot." Bringing their drinks up ready to fire, Dave stands his ground, deciding this will be the last time they slushy him. Kurt walks out just in time to see them cover him in slush.

Dave knew if he didn't take a stand now, this would become a daily occurrence. So he came up swinging catching Cooper in the jaw. Grabbing the next closest he slams him into the lockers. Five against one weren't great odds, so he knew this was gonna hurt, but hopefully it would make them think twice next time. Cooper regained his footing , and punches Dave in the stomach. Doubling over as two others grab his arms. They get ready to finish the job, and Kurt appears. Pulling off the one holding Dave's left arm, the creep turns to face him and to Dave's amazement Fancy uppercuts him, sending him down into the mess of slush. Snapping to Dave swings his right arm sending the puckhead holding it to the ground.

Cooper, " Didn't think I would see the day the Fury would need to be saved by his boyfriend."

Before he can say anymore Dave hits him square in the face, breaking his nose. Cooper backs away holding his bloody nose. Kurt and Dave advance on the rest of the puckheads causing them to retreat. Flinging the rest of the slush to the floor, Dave walks towards his locker to retrieve his shirt. Kurt follows. " Dave, we need to talk."

Dave nods, " Yeah, we do but I need to change first and you need to ice those knuckles champ." smiling, " Damn Fancy, I didn't know you had that in you."

Kurt, smooths his bangs out, with a nervous chuckle, " People forget that not only was I A Cherrio, but Glee is no cake walk. I am always lifting Quinn or one of the other girls, while dancing. Plus my dad taught me how to fight."

Dave, " Noted." Grabbing his bag, they head to the locker room.

Kurt, rubbing his hand watches Dave pull the ruined shirt over his head. The room feels like a sauna. " I'm still breaking it off with Blaine."

Dave leaning over the sink, scrubbing his hair, " Why haven't you already done that?"

Kurt sighs, " It's complicated."

Dave looks over eyes locking with Kurt, " How?'

Kurt, " When I came back, I found out that Blaine's family lost everything. He had to move, hence him coming here, and I just couldn't drop the bomb on him."

Dave, " So you lie to both of us?"

Kurt, " That's not fair, I just needed a couple of days to get him settled. Then I was going to tell him about us."

Dave dries off, walking over to Kurt while slipping on his fresh shirt, " Fancy, I don't want to be your dirty secret, I just want to be yours."

Leaning forward, he kisses Kurt softly, and tenderly. The kiss quickly becomes heated, Kurt tangling his hands in Dave's Hair. Stopping for air, Their faces barely an inch apart when Finn walks in.

Finn, " Hey, what's going on? He's not messing with you is he Kurt?'

Kurt just stares as Dave answers, " Buzz off Hudson, he was just helping me with my French."

Finn, " Oh."

Dave, " Think about what I said Fancy." Picking up his bag he leaves Kurt alone with Finn.

Finn, " That was weird. I didn't know he took french, he's also in my Spanish class."

Kurt just looks at Finn, then leaves the room.

When Kurt comes back, lunch is through. Emptying his still full tray, He grabs the rest of his stuff and begins to walk to his next class with Blaine. Pretending not to notice Blaine's hand dangling beside him, an open invitation to hold it.

Blaine, notices Kurt's flushed appearance, and swollen mouth. " What did you forget in your locker?"

Kurt, freezes for a second his lie forgotten, " Oh, I thought I had left my lip balm in there, but it's been in my bag the whole time." Okay, I officially sound like a moron, a big cheating moron. Lip Balm, I was gone all of lunch for lip balm. Grimacing, he continues to walk.

Blaine let's it go, knowing they are going to have to talk soon. He was Just not up for it today. Taking his seat in class, he pulls out his phone. Sending a text.

Blaine: Pick me up at six?"

Jeremiah: Sounds Great.

A/N: Next chapter is almost ready to Post. Sorry again for the delay, had some computer issues plus I was unhappy with some stuff and did some rewriting.