AN: A little pre-season one and then we jump to post season 3. Not sure season 4 even exists in this little world of mine. Inspired by lyrics from "Who's David" by S Club.
Stepping off the train, Kurt's face was the first thing I spotted in the sea of people. Even as I rushed forward though, I could tell that something wasn't quite right. His normally bright blue eyes bore a shadow that I couldn't explain and contradicted the smile that was on his face. Getting closer, I could see what looked like a smudge of dirt but I recognized it for what it was - a bruise peeking through make-up.
All sorts of thoughts and questions came through my head at that point but I held them in check. Grand Central Station was not the place for that conversation. So, I pushed them aside, smiled, and hugged my boyfriend tightly. It was so good to be able to hold him in my arms again.
Kurt talked animatedly about Rachel and Finn during the cab ride, though he didn't mention anything about what he had been up to lately. Again my concern grew. Had he met up with Chandler here in the city? Had he found someone else?
By the time we walked into the apartment he shared with Rachel and Finn, I couldn't hold back my questions anymore. Reaching up I let my fingertips ghost over the make-up covered bruise on his left cheek.
"What happened, Kurt?" I asked softly.
I don't know what answer I had been expecting, but Kurt bursting into tears was not it. Instinctively I reached out and pulled him toward me, letting him hook his chin over my shoulder.
"I'm sorry. I didn't want you to know." he whispered through his tears.
"Know what?" I prompted, fearful of the answer.
"We were just supposed to be friends, that's all he said he wanted and with Rachel and Finn so wrapped up in each other and you in Lima, I needed a friend. But it wasn't just friendship he wanted and he made a pass at me. I tried to just leave but he grabbed my arm, and then when I told him to let me go, he hit me. I was stunned by the blow that I didn't realize that he was kissing me until . . . I pushed him away and ran and Blaine I never meant to cheat on you. I just wanted a friend to talk to."
"Shhh, it's okay," I whispered, holding him tighter with one hand as my other hand found his hair. I'm relieved that the situation isn't like with Chandler but angry that someone hurt Kurt. Upset, that my boyfriend is feeling so lonely here in the city that he was put in that situation. "It's going to be okay," I whisper again, as his tears haven't lessened.
This was not the reunion I had envisioned, but at least I can hold him in my arms and console him instead of listening to tears over the phone this time.