Inspired by lyrics from "Raise Your Glass" by Pink. Set during "Born This Way"
"So Bo Peep really did find her way back."
Kurt froze at the words. He recognized the voice - had heard it plenty of times in his nightmares. After Karofsky, Azimio had given him the most crap of anyone in the school. He had even threatened to get even with Kurt for getting Karofsky expelled. Kurt wondered if Azimio was still upset about that even though Karofsky was back.
Hoping that if he ignored him, Azimio would just go away Kurt continued to put books into his locker.
"Hey, I'm talking to you," Azimio said, grabbing Kurt's shoulder and turning him around forcefully so that Kurt was pushed back into the bank of lockers.
"Really. I thought you were reciting nursery rhymes," Kurt replied, with more bravado than he actually felt. He took note of the other football player hovering behind Azimio whom he couldn't recall his name.
"Prep school boy thinks he's clever," Azimio said, casting a brief glance toward his companion. "I think perhaps we need to teach him some manners," he added, taking a step toward Kurt.
"I think you're the one who needs to learn some manners," Finn said, walking toward the small group. He put himself in between Kurt and Azimio.
"And you think you're going to do that. May make for a rough season for you next year. Some schools may just get some new records for sacks."
"I'll take my chances," Finn replied.
"Is there a problem here."
All four teens looked toward the voice to see Puck approaching the group. Artie and Mike were close behind him.
"What is this the freak convention?" Azimio commented, though he did take a step back away from Kurt and Finn.
Puck took a survey of his Glee Club friends. There was Finn, the school's quarterback, standing protectively in front of the school's only openly gay student. Kurt still had his back against the lockers, looking scared despite the reinforcements. Puck had to admit that there was a time when Kurt's outfit, what with the black hat and gloves, would have been enough reason for him to harass the kid. Then there was Artie in a wheelchair glaring up at Azimio and his friend. Last they had Mike, straight A, model student, ready to take on two of his football teammates.
"Yeah, it is," Puck replied, stepping up to stand directly in front of Azimio. "Want to make something of it?"
With a wave of his hand, Azimio made a disgusted noise and strode on down the hallway.
"Thanks, guys," Kurt said, finally moving away from the lockers, feeling relieved. He might have to look over his shoulder again now that he was back at McKinley, but at least this time around he had back-up.