AN: And this one goes along with the previous drabble. It's inspired by lyrics from "Let Your Heart Hold Fast" by Fort Atlantic
It wouldn't be long now. Only a few more hours and I wouldn't have to deal with everything I had been putting up with. Just a few more hours and I would be free. It was kind of ironic that today of all days the jocks had left me alone.
And then I found myself being pushed up against the locker by the jock with a Mohawk. It was a reminder of why I was about to do what it was I was planning.
"Dude, impulse control."
The words from the other jock draws my attention. I recognize him as the team's quarterback, Finn Hudson. I know I'm staring at the pair but I can't help it. Nobody has ever bother to stand up for me before.
Finn's looking back at me but all I can do is keep staring. He nods, give me a small smile, and then walks away with the other jock.
I'm left staring after them. After all this time I've finally got a white knight. After all the crap I've taken, and Finn has been a part of some of it, for once somebody has shown a shred of decency toward me. I'm not naive enough to believe that everything is going to magically change or that Finn's going to suddenly become my best friend but it's enough to make me believe that things may possibly change. That perhaps there is some good in the world after all.
I have no idea what Finn's motive was, nor do I really care. Like the hero in all of the romance movies I've watched, he's come to my aide. That silly romantic in me wants to believe in the fairytale. And though I know Finn's is straight, like so many others who fantasize about being with celebrities, I've finally found my first crush. Nothing will ever come of it, but for now I can cling to it. I can hold on to this moment and remember it when reality gets to dark to face.
As I finally continue on to my next class, I know I won't be lingering after school today. Instead, I start planning dinner in my head. Perhaps my life is completely terrible. After all, I'm a good student and I've got my music. I know that one day my music will take me away from this town where everyone hates me. That one day I will finally make a way to make my father proud of me.