2- Prom Queen

Summary- Rachel's view on Prom. HummelBerry Friendship. 2x20

"And now, you're 2011 McKinley High Prom Queen…" People chatted quietly amongst themselves. "With an overwhelming number of write in votes is…" Peoples voices got louder, excited to see who would win. Principal Figgins stared down at the small piece of paper in his hands. Lowering his hand, he frowned slightly. "Kurt Hummel." He said sympathetically.

The gym went silent. No one said a word. A spotlight shone on Kurt. His face much paler than usual. A couple of jocks whistle and cat called. Rachel stared at him. This couldn't be happening. Kurt looked around, seeing all eyes were on him, expecting him to do something. Someone clapped. But Kurt couldn't check who as he ran out of the auditorium with tears in his eyes.

"Kurt. Kurt! Stop Kurt!" Blaine called as he ran after him.

He ran into the hallway. "I've never been so humiliated." He sobbed while Blaine chased after him, begging him to stop. "Don't you get how stupid we were? We thought that because no one was teasing us or beating us up that, that no one cared." He said. Tears streaming down his face. "Like, like some kind of progress had been made. But it's still the same!" He balled, his voice sounding so defeated.

"It's just a stupid joke." Blaine tried. It hurt him to see Kurt like this. On a night that was supposed to be about joy. Kurt was finally starting to feel safe, to rebuild his self-esteem. And it was all falling down like dominos.

"No it's not." Kurt continued. "All that hate, and they were just afraid to say it out loud. So they did it by secret ballot!" Kurt continued to sob, feeling utterly destroyed. "I'm one big anonymous practical joke."

Rachel heard bits and pieces of this conversation as she followed Quinn into the bathroom. Her heart shattered at how broken Kurt sounded. He never caught a break.

The next time she saw him, he was walking up on stage, and he looked absolutely terrified. "Ladies and gentleman, your 2011 Prom Queen, Kurt Hummel. Figgins announced, placing the shiny golden crown on his head and handing him the matching wand. Kurt slowly went up to the mic, breathing deep and staring out into the crowd.

He mustered up a small smile. "Eat your heart out, Kate Middleton." He said while posing confidently. The gym remained silent for a while, but slowly filled with laughter and applause. Rachel jumped up and down, cheering on her best friend. Figgins chuckled behind him. Dave looked around, confused by the support Kurt was getting at such a homophobic school.

Figgins cleared his throat as he walked back up to the mic. But even as he spoke, the cheering continued. "And now behold the tradition of our 2011 Prom King and Queen sharing their first dance. People looked around awkwardly, especially Dave. The crowd cleared a circle in front of the stage.

"Now's your moment." Kurt said, quiet enough that only Dave could hear.

"What?" He asked obliviously.

"Come out." Kurt sighed. Once again staring out into the crowd. "Make a difference."

The beginning notes of Dancing Queen started as Mercedes and Santana sung. Kurt and Dave stared at each other. Kurt took a deep breath in, trying to look as confident as possible.

"I can't." Dave said under his breath. But Kurt heard him. Dave walked quickly and pushed himself through the crowd of people. Leaving Kurt standing alone.

After a few awkward moments, Blaine came through. "Excuse me." He said, grabbing Kurt's attention. "May I have this dance?" He asked while reaching out his hand.

Kurt smiled, truly this time. "Yes. Yes, you may."

They began dancing, Rachel watched them with a beaming smile on her face. Kurt may never catch a break, but things usually worked out in the end.

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Finn came to pick Rachel, Kurt, and Blaine up after prom. He still looked pretty pissed off about the whole Jessie incident but Jessie had gone straight home after being kicked out.

They dropped Blaine off at his house, he kissed Kurt, telling him how brave he was before they bid there farewells. Kurt came back, hoping in the back seat with Rachel.

"Did you win Prom King?" Finn asked curiously, just now noticing the crown and wand like object. Kurt's smile dropped a little and Finn began driving, waiting for his answer.

"Um, Prom Queen actually." He said, looking down.

"What!" Finn yelled, the car swerved a little. "Are you kidding me? I'm gonna show those guys a lesson tomorrow!"

"Tomorrow's Saturday, Finn."

"Then on Monday! They can't pick on my little brother like that!"

Kurt smiled a little at what Finn said. They had been through a lot when the whole brother thing started, but they really we're brothers now. Of course, Kurt still had to say "I'm older than you, Finn. And can you please just drop it? For now at least?"

They finally arrived at their house after Kurt said Rachel was sleeping over, much to Finn's dismay. She had ignored him the entire car ride, looking out the window and holding Kurt's hand.

Kurt and Rachel went down to Kurt's room. Sitting on his bed and opening Netflix on his laptop. They we're half way through The Confessions of a Shopaholic when Rachel paused it.

"Hey we were just at the good part!" Kurt mumbled, popping another piece of popcorn in his mouth.

"Kurt I need to tell you something."

"Oh my god are you pregnant?" He practically screamed.

"Wha- No!" Kurt looked relieved. "It's just, you were so brave out there tonight. Braver than I'll ever be. You have been through so much but you've never let them get the satisfaction of seeing you down. But tonight was different. You showed them. You showed them that you are and always will be so much stronger than them. And I love you so much and I just wanted to let you know how proud I am, and that I will always, always be there for you."

Both the teens had tears in their eyes as they both came forward and embraced each other. Kurt leaned back and kissed her forehead. He sighed. "I love you too Rachel Berry."

I'm not too happy with this one considering I don't think the summary is very accurate. Could have used more hummelberry but whatever. Gonna stick with these weekly updates. I have some ideas planned out for future chapters!

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