Prompt: Jonathan Archer -"I can't try to save humanity without holding on to what makes me human" - 'Enterprise'
Still able to recall last night's dream about seeing Kurt's tombstone, I stood at his locker waiting for him to arrive at school. I wanted to let him know that I was on his side, because although Karofsky had been expelled there were still other bullies in the school.
Seeing Kurt finally approach, I recognized the flash of surprise in his eyes. At least he didn't try to avoid me by bypassing his locker.
"Can I do something for you, Finn?" Kurt asked, as I stepped aside to allow him access to his locker. He began to put in the combination as he waited for my answer.
"I wanted to apologize for not being there for you so far this year, especially when the other guys stood up for you the other day," I told him.
"It's not necessary," Kurt replied easily as he pulled open the locker door. He started pulling books out as he continued. "Like I said in Glee practice, it's not your guys' problem. Besides, Karosky is gone now."
"He isn't the only one who gives you a hard time in this school."
"I'm quite aware of that. In fact you and Puck were amongst them only last year," Kurt replied, slipping one last textbook into his school bag before pushing the locker door shut.
I hadn't been expecting him to bring up that fact and it only added to the guilt I was already feeling.
"I know and I'm sorry. I'll make sure the rest of them leave you alone. If all the guy's in Glee make a united stand . . ."
"Let it go, Finn. I can deal with them," Kurt said with a sigh.
"I want to help," I insisted.
"Then help by not lowering yourself to their level anymore. You're better than them, Finn. Think of how much better the world would be if people would just let others be themselves instead of trying to make themselves feel better by belittling others. That's the kind of change I would like to see in this world and that's the kind of example I plan on setting. Just let it go, Finn. I have," Kurt told me and then headed off down the hallway.
I stared after him, pondering his words. He had a point. Perhaps taking an offensive action in this situation would only escalate things further. However, I did plan to keep a closer eye on Kurt. If anyone started giving him a hard time, I planned on being there to support him.