Friday: Days Until Prom: 1: Last Chance

"Kurt!" Kurt jumped, certain his English teacher had finally gotten savvy to his hide the phone behind the book method.

"Yes?" he asked innocently, nonchalantly slipping his phone back into his pocket. He tilted his head, eyes wide and innocent.

"Principal Figgins wants you in his office." Kurt sighed, standing and collecting his stuff so he could go. He ignored the childish 'oohs' but caught Santana's eye.

He could clearly see the message there. 'He does something to you and this time I won't let Sam hold me back.' He nodded to he understood and slipped out in to the hall to head to Figgins.

The school wasn't that big and it only took him a few minutes. He entered to see Figgins looking warily to someone he didn't recognize.

"Hello, it's a pleasure to meet your aqcuantiance." Kurt held his hand out for the mystery man to shake. "I'm Kurt Hummel."

The moment the man turned to him and the moment he saw the golden brown eyes, he knew exactly who it was.

"Hello, I'm Senator Anthony Anderson, Blaine's Father."

Rachel was utterly decided. If Kurt, very nearly her best friend, (and of course all the others) didn't get to go to prom, then she was boycotting it. Now, she just had to find Jesse, who she knew was lurking somewhere around the school (he was very interested in the idea of become an assistant coach to the New Directions and was probably stalking Mr. Schue for information).

Before she could find him though, she ran in to Finn. Literally.

She went skittering to the floor, while Finn just stared down at her uncomprehendingly. Stupid giant. She stood back up, dusing herself off.

"Finn! Be careful where you are going!" she chastened, planning on continuing on her way. Finn had other ideas.

"I love you."

Rachel Berry would claim until her dying day that Finn Hudson was her first love, that she would never forget him, and that he would always have a special place in her heart.

But now someone else had a more important place.

"Finn," she started gently, "I understand that you believe that, but I don't believe that is true. I have been speaking with Quinn on the matter, and we both agree that you simply wish for companionship of a woman, not a romantic or sexual relationship with one. Plus, I know that your jealously over Jesse is what is compelling you to say that. I love you too Finn, but it's in the same way that I love Kurt or Mercedes. You're my best friend and I beleive that is all we are ever destined to be." she pat his cheek, quickly walking pass him as she spotted a curly brown head making his way through the crowds.

"Jesse!" she cried, catching his attention just long enough to catch up to him. He turned to her, smiling warmly.

"Hello Rachel." he greeted, kissing her forehead.

"Jesse. I know that I agreed to go to prom with you, but I just wouldn't feel right about it if all the others didn't get to go!" Rachel finally burst a moment later. Jesse's smile widened.

"I know. I was just waiting for you to figure it out." he shrugged, "We'll just have to go to the Hummels then." Rachel laughed, wrapping her arms around his waist.

"Nice to meet you." Kurt managed through his teeth, smile suddenly seeming a lot falser.

"Sit Mr. Hummel." Figgins gestured to the other open chair. He did so, still staring at Blaine's Dad. "It is a pleasure to inform you that thanks to the actions of Senator Anderson, you and your friends are welcome to prom with your significant others."

Kurt opened his mouth, but closed it again, stunned.

"I approached the school board to discuss their stance on different orientations going to prom." Anthony shook his head, frown marring his shockingly similar to Blaine features, "It undoubtedly gained me no votes, but I fought them until they agreed. All Ohio schools have been allowed this now."

"Thank you." managed Kurt after opening and closing his mouth a few more times. What a nice first impression, his son's boyfriend was a fish. Anthony nodded to him.

"Well then Mr. Hummel, please inform your friends of this development." Kurt nodded hollowly. Figgins dismissed them. They both walked out together, silent.

"He lights up whenever he talks about you." Anthony confided in him. Kurt glanced up to him, only to meet the eyes he thought he knew so well studying him.

"He thinks you don't accept him and his sexuality." Kurt replied truthfully. Anthony nodded, turning his eyes away.

"He doesn't talk in front of me, but I hear him talking to his sister about you."

"He's afraid that him talking about the fact he has a boyfriend, not a girlfriend will just solidify what a horrible son he thinks he is."

"He says you are so brave."

"He says you just don't care."

"He says you're beautiful."

"He says you are dedicated to your campaign."

"He says you'll stand up for yourself."

"He says you'll do anything for votes."

"He says you have an amazing voice."

"He says you tried to make him straight by building a car with him."

"He says he loves you."

"He says he loves you."

They paused, out front of a classroom door Kurt recognized as his next period. "This is my class." he said quietly.

"I can't think of anyone in the world who makes my son as happy as you do." Anthony hesitantly put his hand on Kurt's shoulder, "You're the perfect boy for him."

And with that final sentiment, he turned around and made his way out of the school. Kurt stared after him, mystified.

R & R. One day until prom. One chapter until this over...Although, last chapter is HUGE.