AN: A tag of sorts to "Glee, Actually". Finn comes to New York after Christmas to be with Burt, Blaine and Kurt . Inspired by lyrics from"Here We Go Again" by New Found Glory.
"Is that even a word?" I hear my stepfather ask, from where he is playing Up Words with Blaine.
"You're welcome to challenge it," Blaine tells him, as I glance toward the table where the two are sitting.
Beside me, Kurt is watching them to with a wistful expression on his face and I wonder how long he's been paying attention to them instead of the movie. Kurt's been melancholy the last couple of days I've been here, having flown to New York the day after Christmas when my mom had told me about Burt. I guess given the circumstances, his mood is understandable but it's weird for me to see my usual upbeat, opinionated stepbrother so quiet. Seeing Kurt reach up and quickly wipe at his cheek worries me.
Reaching out I place a hand lightly on his shoulder. "Kurt, What's wrong?"
"Nothing," he replies, looking away from the scene at the table and back to the tv.
I'm not buying that for a moment. Knowing that there isn't really any place in the apartment we can talk privately I stand up. "Let's go for a walk," I tell him, reaching down to pull him to his feet.
Surprisingly, he doesn't resist. With a quick comment to my stepfather, Kurt and I have donned our coats and are walking in the cold New York City night.
"What has got you so upset tonight?" I ask, trying to get him to open up to me. When an answer is forthcoming I venture on. "I know you're worried about your dad, but mom says the prognosis looks really good. We've all just got to stay positive through all this."
"It's not that. Well, not exactly."
"Then what?"
"Did you see them back there?"
"Who? Burt and Blaine?"
"Yeah. I've always hoped that whoever I fell in love with, my dad would get along with. Well, I found someone who gets along with my Dad but our relationship isn't working out."
"Aren't the two of you talking again?"
"Yeah but it isn't the same. I want to be with Blaine again, but I'm afraid. Afraid that if he cheated on me once, then what's to stop him from doing it a second time. I mean look at you and Rachel."
"Kurt, don't go comparing Blaine to Rachel, it's not fair to Blaine. I don't think Rachel ever truly felt sorry for her actions but I can tell you that Blaine does. If you truly love him, then give him a second chance."
"And if he breaks my heart again?"
"I'll toss him in a dumpster for you," I tell him, reaching out and putting my arm across his shoulders.
The remark got the smile I was hoping for out of Kurt.
"I'm here for you, Kurt, no matter what," I told him, giving his shoulders a slight squeeze.
"Thanks, for coming to New York, Finn," he replied resting his head on my shoulder as we continued our walk.