The next day Wes received a text from Blaine saying that Kurt was looking forward to getting together with them. In fact since neither school was going to be opening the following day, Blaine had asked if Wes could get it arranged for tonight.
Wes, although he was entirely enraged that Blaine wanted him to get permission for the sleep over on such short notice AND on a Sunday, managed to get the administration to grant Kurt a 24 hour pass. He couldn't say no to Blaine's request after David had came back looking like the world was crumbling.
Wes took great pride in knowing his friends extremely well, and helping them to the best of his ability. So David never tried to hide his feelings from him, at least not to the extent he did in front of Blaine. There were many occasions last year, especially when things were bad with Blaine, in which David would fall apart coming to Wes for comfort. Wes always assumed David's empathy came from the bullying he had to deal with before Dalton.
Regardless Wes had gotten permission, had Jeff and Nick help move a couch from the common room into his dorm, and he was currently driving back to Dalton after buying popcorn, chips, coke (both diet and regular because apparently Kurt only drank diet…though Wes couldn't understand why), pizza, and cookie dough. He had already instructed David to find extra blankets and pillows. Basically he wanted this to be perfect. He wanted Kurt to feel at ease, to feel safe, to trust them, and hopefully become their friend. Now if he could just figure out how to get all this stuff to his room…
Kurt and Blaine got there just minutes after Wes returned to the dorm.
"Hey, Kurt long time no see, huh?" Wes greeted holding out his hand, "I thought I would properly introduce myself, since we were in such a rush last time. Wes Montgomery. David will be back in a minute he decided to grab a few more movies in case we decided to pull an all nighter."
Kurt shook Wes's hand, "Kurt Hummel, thank you so much for inviting me…"
Man…I have only seen this kid once and even I can tell he has lost some serious weight. Maybe I should have gotten the Double-Stuffed Pizza instead of half pepperoni half veggie…
Blaine however interrupted his thoughts, "Where do you want us to put his stuff?"
"Anywhere. I managed to get the couch in here so only one person has to sleep on the floor. I figured Kurt could have my bed and then you and I, Blaine, can fight over the couch, or something."
"You don't have to do that Wes…" Kurt said quietly, his eyes on the floor but a small smile on his face. Win, I got a smile and I have only properly known him for 30 seconds!
"No worried Kurt. After all you're the guest here remember?"
Before Kurt could retort the door opened and David appeared with a rather large bag.
"Hey Kurt, guys! So I rented RENT, Aladdin, Rocky Horror, Victor/Victoria, and Sweeny Todd! Plus I already own Little Shop, Into the Woods, West Side Story, and Funny Girl." He paused as both Wes and Blaine snickered. "Come on guys! I think Barbra is totally HOT! What don't give me that look Wes, you already know my obsession! Come on Kurt back me up, please!"
"What…uh…well David you know that I am gay…right?" Kurt mumbled.
"Totally, but come on I know you can back me up man."
Kurt lifted his head, giving a true smile, "Well she certainly is extremely talented and I assume if I were attracted to women I would find her more attractive than Hitchcock's beauties."
David beamed, "SEE! I have Kurt on my side, you both can suck it!"
Wes had Kurt chose the first film, Into the Woods, although Kurt had given the disclaimer "We are not going to watch the depressing second act right? Just Agony Reprise, please." Of course they had agreed. And the four of them spend the movie eating pizza (although Kurt only had one piece. Which didn't please Wes) and singing with the actors.
By the time On the Steps of the Palace started to play the boys had become extremely silly. Blaine had Kurt smiling and spinning in circles, serenading him as he went with Wes and David as back up. By the end of the movie, Wes believed at least, a true friendship had been formed between him, David and Kurt.
One goal accomplished. He thought triumphantly.
The feeling of comfort however ended as the second act started and Blaine and David fought about the next movie. Kurt's phone went off signaling a text message.
Wes didn't know what the message said, but Kurt's face was showed nothing pleasant as he read it. Wes, being Wes, silently made his way toward his new friend.
"What's it say Kurt?" He prodded gently, not alerting the others to the change.
Kurt flinched but looked up toward Wes, "nothing…"
"Listen, I don't know what's been going on. Because Blaine isn't like that, but we care about you and you can tell us anything. You know, come to us if you need help or something."
Kurt's eyes glistened and he glanced toward David and Blaine who were now arm wrestling before handing his phone to Wes.
Today 8:42pm
From: 926-472-9365
ladyface don't forget even while you play around in fag land(1)
Who would be so…wait 'fag land' was that code for Dalton… "Kurt, do you know who this is from?" Wes laid a friendly hand on Kurt's shoulder, who sniffled slightly but said nothing. "Kurt please."
"no…" Well that wasn't convincing…He obviously knows, but I don't think it would be wise to force him. At least he is safe here tonight…
"YES FUNNY GIRL WINS!" David yelled fist pumping the air.
Wes looked back to Kurt, who had somehow masked everything away.
I will help you Kurt, I swear.
A/N (1) ok obviously (although it might not be obvious) I HATE that word! I never use it, I don't like to write it, and I can't stand hearing it. So I feel the need to apologize! Yes I know you all can laugh, but just writing this makes me feel better. Anyways I hope everyone continues to enjoy this story and thanks again for reading!
