AN: Inspired by lyrics from "One Day" by Trading Yesterday
"So how was school today?" my father asked casually, just like he did every weekday.
"Fine," I reply, hoping that the presence of Finn and Carole will keep him from calling me on the one word answer. Normally I at least try to find something good about the six and a half hours that I spend terrified within the walls of McKinley but today I just can't find the energy.
I glance toward Finn, wondering if he's going to say something about what happened at school today between the Glee guys and Karofsky. However, Finn only catches my eye briefly before staring down at his food. Part of me is disappointed because that part of me wants my dad to find out what is going on. Wants to be able to tell him that Karofsky has threatened to kill me and kissed me along with shoving me into lockers every chance he gets but I'm scared to. I'm afraid telling him would put too much stress on his heart and I don't want to be responsible for that. It's the fear that's holding me back from speaking up. But just like he wasn't with the rest of the guys in the locker room, Finn remains silent now.
The silence makes me feel truly alone. If Finn won't even speak up for me at home, then what chance is there of him ever doing it at school. While I know Finn's involvement wouldn't magically get Karofsky to leave me alone but knowing he was on my side would make the situation better. It would give me hope that one day things would be better.
I can feel my Dad's eyes on me and I know he is suspicious of my answer. To divert attention from myself I start a conversation with Carole about the wedding. Even as she's answering my question though I can see her looking at my father. I can tell they're both suspicious but with any luck I can divert attention from myself. The last thing I want to do is ruin the wedding with all this stuff going on with Karofsky.