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This chapter will start in Furt, and go through the beginning of Special Education.
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Getting Noticed
It had been nearly a month, and still the strange phenomenon continued, randomly breaking out into song, or seeing the people around him do so, without anyone else seeming to notice. He was so used to it by now, it barely phased him anymore. He gave up wondering if he was in a coma or if this was just the lingering after affect of a concussion. Now he had other things to worry about.
Karofsky had threatened to kill him. He was terrified of going to school, but couldn't stay home forever. The kids in Glee seemed to notice something was wrong, and they tried to cheer him up, but he couldn't tell them what was wrong. The only bright spot in his weeks were Wednesday afternoon coffee dates with Blaine. The more he learned about the younger boy, the more he found himself falling for him.
And then something else brought a smile to his face. Burt and Carole had swung by the school, grabbed him by the arms, and dragged him off to find Finn. He wasn't sure what was going on, but seeing the happy looks on their faces gave him an inkling of what was coming. And sure enough, they announced their engagement.
Somebody's getting married? HEY, somebody's getting married!
Whoa, somebody's getting married!
He sang in excitement. Finn didn't look quite as happy. As a matter of fact he looked like he was in shock.
Somebody's getting married?
Kurt laughed and sang again.
Somebody's getting marrrrieeeed!
A group of students passing by all grinned.
Somebody's getting married! Somebody's getting married! Somebody's getting
Somebody's getting somebody's getting somebody somebody somebody
Somebody...!
Burt threw his arm around Kurt's shoulder, and they both grinned.
Somebody get some flowers!
Somebody get a ring!
Somebody get a chapel and a choir to sing!
Somebody get an organ to play!
Cause somebody's getting married!
"Oh!" Kurt said, beaming from ear to ear. "That's perfect! We can get New Directions to perform for the ceremony and the reception! You're having a Glee Wedding!"
Carole laughed and hugged him, and sang.
Somebody get a preacher!
Somebody bake a cake!
Somebody get some shoes and rice and presents to take!
Somebody get a sweet negligee (Kurt blushed and Finn nearly choked when she sang this.)
Cause somebody's getting married!
Mike, Sam, Puck, and Artie came around the corner, arm in arm.
Somebody get champagne!
Somebody rent a room!
Rachel, Quinn, Santana, Brittney Tina, and Mercedes exited from a classroom nearby, all smiles.
Somebody get the lovely bride!
And somebody get the-
Puck and the boys joined the girls and linked arms with them.
Somebody get the-
Finn finally lost the shocked look.
Groom.
Everyone began to dance down the hall as they sang.
Somebody somebody somebody somebody somebody-!
Santana and Brittney laughed as they neared the choir room.
Somebody get this wedding underway!
Mr. Schue and Ms. Pillsbury followed them into the classroom.
Somebody's getting married!
Burt and Carole stood in front of them all, lost in each other's eyes. Carole smiled as she sang.
He'll make me happy
Each time I see him
He'll be the reason
My heart can sing
He'll stand beside me
And now I'm everything.
Burt pressed his forehead against the woman in front of him as he sang.
She'll make me happy
Each time I hold her
And I will follow
Where my heart may lead
And she'll be all I'll ever need
Kurt and Finn watched their parents, and sang softly.
Days go passing into years
Years go passing day by day
She'll make him happy
Now and forever
Until forever
Their love will grow
She only knows
He'll make her happy
That's all she needs to know.
They'll be so happy
Now and forever
Until forever
Their love will grow-
Carole sighed as she placed her arms around Burt's neck.
I only know
He'll make me happy
That's all I need...to...know...
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Kurt's happiness didn't last long, however. Kurt was busy planning the wedding, and wanted it to be perfect. He had agreed to teach his dad and Finn to dance so they could both impress Carole at the reception. He stood now in front of his locker, picking up his wedding planners and books for his next class, as well as the wedding cake topper he had picked out. He had just closed the locker when Karofsky appeared in front of him. The larger boy just glared menacingly at him.
"I don't want you near me," Kurt said, trying to swallow his fear.
The jock just pressed a finger into his chest, twisting it a little, then snatched the cake topper from him. "Can I keep this? Thanks."
As the Neanderthal walked away, Mr. Schue had approached him, noticing the terrified look on his face.
He had known what Principal Sue would say before they even entered her office, but at least she sounded genuinely concerned, unlike Figgins had the last time he had complained about the bullying. He just wished she would stop calling him Lady. When he mentioned that he didn't like it, she had given him other options.
Porcelain wasn't too bad. Coming from her, it was almost a compliment.
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It was during the first dance lessons for Finn and Burt that things came to a head. Burt had spotted Karofsky making fun of him from the doorway. When Burt had asked him about it, Kurt couldn't keep lying to him.
"He threatened to kill me."
Burt had gone after the larger boy and shoved him against the lockers, arm pressed just below the collar bone to hold him in place. Kurt was afraid his dad would have another heart attack, so quickly broke it up, but his dad was livid. He found himself in Principal Sue's office for the second time in a week.
The confrontation with Karofsky and his father actually ended up going better than he could have expected, with Dave's father taking Kurt's side. The suspension of the jock gave Kurt hope once again, and he breathed a little easier as the wedding arrived.
He didn't even question if it was real when Finn sang Just the Way You Are and danced with him. He didn't care if it was a hallucination or not, it made him smile wider than he had in a long time.
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But of course, Kurt wasn't allowed to stay happy. Karofsky was coming back to school on Monday, His heart sank as he heard the news. But then his Dad and Carole had surprised him. They had decided to use the money they were supposed to use on their Honeymoon to pay for Kurt to transfer to Dalton Academy.
It had been hard to say goodbye to New Directions. They tried to protect him, but they understood this was in Kurt's best interest.
The harder part came when he had to say goodbye to his dad, Carole and Finn, as he would be boarding at the prep school. Burt had hugged him tight as they stood beside Kurt's Navigator.
Burt raised Kurt's chin so he could look into his eyes, and wiped a tear from his son's cheek.
Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
And hold it tight
Kurt smiled weakly and held the elder Hummel's hand as his dad continued singing.
I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry
For one so small,
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry.
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
Always
Finn had come over to him next, and given him a hug.
Why can't they understand the way we feel
They just don't trust what they can't explain
I know we're different, but deep inside us
We're not that different at all
Carole smiled sweetly at him as she hugged him as well.
And you'll be in my heart
Yes you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Don't listen to them
'Cause what do they know
We need each other, to have, to hold
They'll see in time, I know
Burt opened the driver's side door for him and watched him slide into the seat.
When destiny calls you, you must be strong
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time, I know
We'll show them together
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Believe me you'll be in my heart
I'll be there from this day on
Now and forever more
"I love you, Dad!" Kurt whispered, and then closed the door. Through the open window Burt leaned in and kissed him on the forehead.
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
Always
Always I'll be with you
I'll be there for you always
Always and always
Kurt pulled out of the driveway and onto the street. Before he turned the corner at the end of the block, he glanced into the rear view mirror, where they were all still standing and watching him, his dad brushing tears from his eyes.
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there
Always
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When he arrived at Dalton that afternoon, Blaine, Wes, David, Nick and Jeff were all there waiting for him. They helped him unload his stuff, and lead him to his dorm. Because it was so late in the semester, Kurt had a dorm to himself. They chatted about various things as they helped him unpack. It was nearly time for dinner when they finished.
They left him to get ready, and he changed into his new uniform. He studied himself in the mirror, sighing a bit. How was he supposed to make Blaine notice him if he looked like all the others now? He thought the other boy might be a little interested in him, but would he still be interested now that Kurt was just another face in the crowd?
Open up your eyes, take a look at me
Get the picture fixed in your memory
I'm driven by the rhythm like the beat of a heart
And I won't stop until I start
To stand out
To stand out
Some people settle for the typical thing
Livin' all their lives waiting in the wings
It ain't a question of "if", just a matter of time
Before I move to the front of the line
Once you're watching every move that I make
You gotta believe that I got what it takes
To stand out, above the crowd
Even if I gotta shout out loud
'Til mine is the only face you'll see
Gonna stand out
'Til ya notice me
If the squeaky wheel's always gettin' the grease
I'm totally devoted to disturbing the peace
And I'll do it all again, when I get done
Until I become your number one
No method to the madness, and no means of escape
Gonna break every rule or bend them all outta shape
It ain't a question of "how", just a matter of when
You get the message that I'm tryin' to send
I'm under a spell, I'm in over my head
And you know I'm going all the way to the end
To stand out, above the crowd
Even if I gotta shout out loud
'Til mine is the only face you see
Gonna stand out
'Til ya notice me
If I could make you stop and take a look at me
Instead of just, walkin' by
There's nothin that
I wouldn't do if it was gettin' you to notice
I'm alive
All I need is half a chance
A second thought, a second glance
To prove, I got whatever it takes
It's a piece of cake
To stand out, above the crowd
Even if I gotta shout out loud
'Til mine is the only face you'll see
Gonna, stand out, staaaand out
Stand out
Stand out
'Til mine is the only face you'll see
Gonna stand out
'Til ya notice me
Straightening his tie, he smiled to himself as he made his way down to dinner.
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A/N Songs in this Chapter were;
Somebody's Getting Married- The Muppets Take Manhattan
You'll Be In My Heart- Phil Collins, Disney's Tarzan
Stand Out- Tevin Campbell, Disney's A Goofy Movie
