Disclaimer: Yeah, I own it. If by 'it' you mean the tender crook of my elbow.

AN: Rachel is the equivalent to Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter... Except I like Voldie more.

Beta-ed by: debraelq

Timeline: Tuesday

--Chapter: 23: Present--

'Answer me!' Well, if Kurt would give her credit for one thing, it was the fact that she was awfully persistent. The voice in his head laughed.

Talking about awfully persistent.

He fell back into sleep.

--Breaking the Rules--

Finn's mouth was locked with his. Their tongues were intertwined but unlike when Rachel had kissed him, Kurt did not feel like objecting at all. He moaned as Finn's hands rested on the back of his neck...

Suddenly, hands wrapped around his neck, and he looked up into the blazing eyes of his father.

--Breaking the Rules--

Kurt shot up panting; his life was so not fair! Just as he gets to make out with dream!Finn his dad ruins it. Just as he gets to kiss Finn in real life, Rachel goes and kisses Finn.

He buried his face into his hands before getting up to get ready for school.

You forgot to mention that Finn also got Quinn pregnant...

Thanks a lot for that loser. Just piss off!

... I'm sorry.

The voice left and Kurt sighed before deciding which plain, long-sleeve shirt he would wear today.

--Breaking the Rules--

Puck once again was following him.

Kurt turned around.

"What do y-you want Noah? I wa-want to do things by myself! I don't need your he-help."

"Geeze Hummel, I'm only trying to help." And arm looped around his shoulder. "Got you a present."

Kurt snorted. "Better not be a slush-slushie. It will make my butt look like o-one."

"Better." Something was slipped into his bag.

"Noah," he glared at the boy. "Why can't yo-you just leave me a-alone?"

Puck shrugged before sighing and running a hand over his Mohawk. "You just need a friend."

--Breaking the Rules--

Rachel was so annoyed. Why did Kurt still have more supporters than her, more... friends? Did they not see that she was the victim? He had lulled her into a false sense of security. She had believed him to be straight!

She would make sure that Kurt Hummel needed her. Even if that meant turning every member of Glee against him.

--Breaking the Rules--

It was lunch time, and as Kurt reached into his bag to find his lunch money, his hand collided with an oval container. He pulled it out.

And gasped in shock; cradling it to his chest.

This was the. Best. Present. Ever!

He sat down at his usual table and began to eat his salad, a bright smile plastered across his face.

--Breaking the Rules--

Finn beamed at Puck as he sat down next to him. "See? He's enjoying it!"

Noah shrugged. "Whatever bro. Thanks for suggesting what to get him."

Finn opened his packet of potato chips and continued smiling. "You'd make great friends you know."

Puck sighed. "I don't know. I mean, the kid's alright and has been through a lot of shit..."

"You don't want to get too attached?"

Damn, how did Finn get so observant? "Well... Yeah. I don't want to see him get hurt."

"Do you..." Finn was hesitant now, never a good sign. "You know, love him?"

"Dude," Noah rolled his eyes. "I'm not gay. Have you not seen my guns?"