AN: Sorry about missing last night. Wasn't feeling well. I'll post two tonight to make up for it. Inspired by lyrics from "Run The Town"
Leaving the locker room after gym as the bell was about to ring I had an uneasy feeling. Karofsky had been in Beiste's office talking with the coach about something and I knew Kurt was still in the locker room. I knew Karofsky had been giving Kurt a hard time this year, things had even seemed to intensify since I've been back from juvie. I knew a fight could land me back in juvie but I also knew I wouldn't be able to live with myself if something happened to Kurt.
Tony's face, as I held his hand as he took his last breath, flashed in my mind. With a sigh, I turned and headed back into locker room with the intent of asking what our English assignment was although I knew it. Perhaps just my presence would be enough to dissuade Karofsky from trying anything.
Walking down the row of lockers to where Kurt's was, I glanced around for Karofsky and didn't see him. Reaching the correct row of lockers I found both Kurt and Karofsky. Kurt had his back pressed to the bank of lockers, and Karofsky was looming over him.
"Is there a problem here?"
"No, no problem," Karofsky answered, glaring at me. I could tell my presence wasn't appreciated. "Just a discussion about our chemistry assignment," he added almost a little too quickly.
"Looks like an intense conversation for a chemistry assignment," I said trying to sound casual, my attention breaking from Karofsky only long enough to cast a brief glance at Kurt, who looked terrified.
"And?" Karofsky asked. "You plan on taking a trip back to juvie for your little Glee buddy here?"
"So much as lay a finger on him, and I'll take my chances with the judge," I replied, taking a step toward the two of them.
With a short sound of disgust, Karofsky pushed his way past me and toward the exit. After he disappeared, I turned back to Kurt, who hadn't moved.
"Are you okay?"
My question seemed to break him out of a daze as he muttered a fine in reply to my question before starting past me.
"I got to get to class," Kurt said, moving quickly past me. I saw him throw a glance back over his shoulder as he left, clearly not completely sure he could trust me either.
I sighed. I guess I couldn't really blame him after everything I had done to him in the past. Still, at least he was safe from Karofsky for the time being.