The Reason-Sympathy

Disclaimer: I do not own Glee. If I did it would be two hours long, and on every week :)

A/N: Thanks for the reviews and alerts. hope you are all still enjoying the story. The song is called Sympathy by Goo Goo Dolls and will be in bold and italics.

"Only enemies speak the truth; Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty."

Stephen King

Thursday Morning

Dave hadn't talked to Kurt since Tuesday in the locker room. They only stare at each other, each glance, Killing them both a little inside . Now walking into school, Dave is bombarded by a very happy, but anxious Azimio. " Dude, she said yes!"

Dave genuinely happy for his friend, " That's great man."

Azimio, " There's a condition though, I have to join Glee."

Dave laughs, " That is hilarious, and slightly evil. For real though, You'll do great at it Az."

Azimio, " Well there's another condition , and dude hear me out before you freak. She wants you to join also."

Dave, " What?"

Azimio, " Please man, I've been chasing after her for almost a year, the finish line is in sight."

Dave, " Why me?" This will be hell, if I have to sit watching Kurt sing.

Azimio. " The Glee club has been trying to build up their numbers for something they call a wall of sound. Their having a contest to see who can get the most people to join." Getting down on one knee in the hall, and tugging on Dave's leg, "Please."

Dave sighing, " Get up man, you know I would go to hell and back for you, But you owe me big this time." And hell is what it will feel like.

Thursday Afternoon

Azimio's nervousness was catching. By time they walked into Glee for their audition both were sweating. Dave was used to singing in the privacy of his own room. The only person he's sung for being Fancy. This was different, face to face and with a room full people, some who still don't like him. Noticing the shock on Kurt's face as they enter, and a few Glare's he opts to go first.

Whispering to the band as Azimio takes a seat next to Mercedes, grinning , she holds his best friends hand.That makes this all worth it. Picking up one of the acoustic guitars he begins.

Stranger than your sympathy, And this is my apology

I killed myself from the inside out, And all my fears have pushed you out

And I wished for things that I don't need (all I wanted)

And what I chased won't set me free (all I wanted) Looking directly at Kurt as he sings the next line.

And I get scared but I'm not crawlin' on my knees

KH

Tuesday after school his lips still on fire, he decides he can't handle the lies anymore. Two hours after dropping Blaine off, he was on his way back to his house. He didn't call first, afraid of chickening out. Slowing to a stop a few houses down, he finds an open place to park. Gathering up his courage, his door halfway open, when he sees a car pull up in front of Blaine's house. Pulling his door shut, he observes a guy who looks familiar walk up to the door. A sinking feeling in his gut starts to form as Blaine comes outside smiling. Driving away they pass by Kurt, Blaine never seeing him. Sitting there Kurt suppresses a feeling of jealousy. Hell I should be happy, I was just coming over here to break it off. Besides they could be just friends, it's not like he driving across state lines to stay with another man. Banging his head on the steering wheel, " Why now when I've finally got the courage to end it?"

Oh yeah

Everything's all wrong, yeah

Everything's all wrong, yeah

Where the hell did I think I was?

He stays that way for a minute, till he jumps up with a revelation. The guy in the car was Jeremiah. Well wasn't he the pot calling the kettle black. Friends my Ass.

And stranger than your sympathy, Take these things, so I don't feel

I'm killing myself from the inside out, And now my heads been filled with doubt

Now it was Thursday, and Kurt hadn't talked to Dave, and barely spoken to Blaine. Still trying to find a diplomatic way to approach him about what he saw. Seeing how I'm just as guilty.

BA

His dinner with Jeremiah had been wonderful. They hit it off instantly, just different enough to compliment each other. The only downside was the guilt he felt. He should have told Kurt about the dinner, but he couldn't. He wasn't fickle, he knows the love he feels for Kurt is real, but it's almost as though his subconscious mind knew long ago that it would eventually come to an end. He had started the grieving process months ago, and didn't even know it. Now it felt like time to move on. He just has to figure out how to do it . Sitting here watching Dave sing to Kurt. Cause really who else is he singing for? He starts to get a few ideas.

We're taught to lead the life you choose (all I wanted)

You know your love's run out on you ( all I wanted)

And you can't see when all your dreams aren't coming true

Oh, yeah

It's easy to forget, yeah

When you choke on the regrets, yeah

Who the hell did I think I was?

The club claps, and everyone congratulates Dave except Kurt. He just sits there and locks eyes with Dave. Knowing if he gets to close, it will all go so wrong and so right at the same time. Kurt watches Dave's eyes darken, then turn away. Shocking Kurt he chooses a seat next to Sam. He can over hear them talking about some sci fi movie, Frankenfish, Is there actually a movie called that? And when did those too get buddy buddy.

Blaine takes in Kurt's reaction to Sam and Dave chatting. Formulating his plan. Didn't Kurt tell me that he thought at one time Sam was on team gay, maybe he still was. Nodding towards Dave and Sam, " They seem to be really good friends."

Kurt miffed, " It's news to me."

Blaine, Bingo, there's the jealousy I'm looking for, I know it's not the greatest plan, But if he leaves me first, then I could be the better man and forgive him and salvage our friendship. I also wont feel so bad about seeing Jeremiah, if he's already moved on. " I've seen them talking all week. I'm sure they've just bonded over football." smiling as Kurt glare's daggers as the blond boy whispers something to Dave, while Azimio gets ready for his performance. "Hey and think they'll get even closer now that Dave's in glee. Aren't you glad he's making more friends?"

Kurt, Flat, " Yeah, great."

Blaine, decides to go in for the kill, whispering, " Are you sure Sam's straight? Because they look really good together."

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Dave was the first one out the door when Glee ended, followed by Sam. Kurt, walks behind as the two carry on their conversation from before. What the hell, Didn't they hate each other last year? Why are they standing so close, their shoulders are almost brushing. Following the two all the way out to their cars. okay, maybe I'm over reacting. There they just knuckle bumped gay guys don't do that. Turning around to look for Blaine, he sees him saying goodbye to Finn. Almost screaming as Blaine bumps knuckles with Finn. Deciding to wait in the car, he watches as Dave's truck drives out of sight.

DK

His body exhausted, his mind a mess and his heart broken, the last thing he wants to see when he comes home is his father's car. But there it sits. With a grunt, he climbs out of the truck and goes inside. His mother meets him at the door. " David, I know your tired hon, but your dad came over for dinner. He wants to talk over some stuff, about the house. I think you should join us okay." Seeing the hopeful look in his moms eyes, " Sure, just let me get cleaned up."

Walking into the dining room, he's unsure of how to address his dad, or if he even should. The room felt thick with pent up emotions. He decides to just nod, taking his seat across fro his mother. Silently angry that his father chose to sit at the head. You forfeited that spot jerk. Looking down at his plate, unable to face the man that makes up the other half of his genetic makeup.

Mrs.K, " We were just discussing the sale of the house, and what we should ask for it."

Dave once again just nods.

Mrs.K, " How was school, honey?"

Dave, " It was okay, Mercedes finally said yes to Azimio."

His mom getting ready to speak again, wanting to keep the conversation going, is interrupted by Paul, " So you two are still good friends?"

Dave, gives his dad a hard look, " Yeah we are, why wouldn't we be?"

Mrs.K, quickly trying to diffuse the situation, " Dave, why were you late today?"

Dave, glares at his dad, then turns to his mom, " Az and me joined Glee club."

Paul, " I thought you called them homo explosion?"

The clank of his fork on the plate, causes his mom to jump. His father senses the danger in the air and tries to back peddle, " I mean I know your gay and all, but at least your not flamboyant like that Hummel Kid."

Cocking his head he looks at his father, with a growl, " Your not allowed to speak his name, Hear me?"

Paul, " Don't take that tone with me, son."

Dave his voice still a growl, " I'm not your son, I'm not anyones son."

Mrs.K standing, " Paul It's time you left. I don't know what made me to think this was a good idea." You idiot, were through but your son needs you. I can forgive you for hurting me, but not my baby.

Paul flustered," Dammit woman, until the divorce my name is still on this house."

Dave stands, knocking his chair over in the process, His voice pure acid " Don't talk to her that way."

For the first time in Paul Karofsky's adult life, he's afraid of another man. And that man is his son.

Dave looks at his father and there is no pleasure in the fear he sees, only more pain. " Now I'm not going to ask, I'm telling you to leave."

Paul stands and throws his napkin down. He looks like he has more to say, but one more look at his son, he thinks better of it and leaves.

She stands frozen until she hears the front door close, " Baby, I'm sorry about that."

Walking by his mom, he gives her a quick kiss on the cheek, " It's not yours to apologize for ma. I'm gonna go upstairs and rest before my shift."

He rinses off in the shower, and sets his alarm. If he's lucky he can get at least four hours. Restless from the drama below he strums on his guitar, softly singing.

And Stranger than your sympathy, And all these thoughts you stole from me

And I'm not sure where I belong, And no where's home and no more wrong

And I was in love with things I tried to make you believe I was

And I wouldn't be the one to kneel before the dreams I wanted

And all the dark and all the lies were the empty things disguised as me

Looking at his phone on the nightstand, he almost does it. Wanting so bad to hear Kurt's voice. Instead he puts down his guitar, and curls up on his side facing the wall, facing away from temptation.

A/N: More coming soon, going to work on my Zombie fic before I turn in. For any following that story should be a new chapter up tomorrow.