From Friends to Lovers
Disclaimer: I do not own Glee.
Chapter 1: Texts to Love
Noah: "Hey Kurt, it's been a while."
Kurt: "Noah, it's good to hear from you. How have you been?"
Noah: "I've been better, Kurt. Just thinking about old times."
Kurt: "Oh? Anything in particular?"
Noah: "Finn. It's been 11 years, Kurt. But it still feels like yesterday."
Kurt: "I know, Noah. I miss him too."
Noah: "Do you ever wonder what he'd be doing now if he were still here?"
Kurt: "All the time, Noah. He had so much potential."
Noah: "Yeah, he did. He was the glue that held us all together."
Kurt: "And without him, we all drifted apart."
Noah: "Especially me, huh?"
Kurt: "Noah, you've had a tough time. We all know that."
Noah: "But I let it get the best of me, Kurt. I lost my way."
Kurt: "We all lose our way sometimes, Noah. What matters is that you're trying to find it again."
Noah: "I guess you're right, Kurt. It's just hard, you know?"
Kurt: "I know, Noah. But remember, you're not alone. We're all here for you."
Noah: "Thanks, Kurt. That means a lot."
Kurt: "Anytime, Noah. We're all in this together, remember?"
Noah: "Yeah, I remember. Thanks, Kurt."
Kurt: "You're welcome, Noah. Take care of yourself, okay?"
Noah: "I will, Kurt. You take care too."
Kurt: Wait! I've been meaning to ask you something.
Noah: Shoot.
Kurt: Why am I the only one who gets to call you Noah?
Noah: What do you mean?
Kurt: Everyone else calls you Puck, even Blaine.
Noah: Well, it's different with you.
Kurt: How so?
Noah: You're Tracy's father. It's a respect thing.
Kurt: But Blaine is her father too.
Noah: Yeah, but he's always been more of a 'Puck' guy.
Kurt: I think there's more to it.
Noah: Like what?
Kurt: I don't know. Maybe it's because you see me differently.
Noah: Maybe. You've always been there for me, Kurt.
Kurt: And you for me, Noah.
Noah: So, can we drop this now?
Kurt: Only if you promise to call me Kurt, not Princess.
Noah: Deal. So, how's Tracy?
Kurt: She's great. She's growing up too fast.
Noah: They always do.
Kurt: You're telling me.
Noah: Send me some recent pictures.
Kurt: Sure, Noah.
Noah: Thanks.
Kurt: Anytime.
Noah: Catch you later, Kurt.
Kurt: Bye, Noah.
Noah: Bye, Kurt.
Kurt: And Noah?
Noah: Yeah?
Kurt: Thanks for respecting Tracy.
Noah: It's no big deal, Kurt.
Kurt: Okay, Noah.
Noah: You're a good friend, Kurt.
Kurt: And so are you, Noah.
Noah: Always.
Noah: Hey Kurt, how are you holding up?
Kurt: It's been tough, Noah. But I'm getting by.
Noah: I heard about you and Blaine.
Kurt: Yeah, it's been a difficult decision.
Noah: I can only imagine. How is Tracy taking it?
Kurt: She's confused, but we're trying to keep things as normal as possible.
Noah: That's good. She's a strong kid, just like her godfather.
Kurt: Thanks, Noah. That means a lot.
Noah: Anytime, Kurt. You know I'm here for you. Right?
Kurt: I do, and I appreciate it.
Noah: So, what's next for you?
Kurt: I'm not sure. I need some time to figure things out.
Noah: Take all the time you need, Kurt.
Kurt: Thanks, Noah.
Noah: And Kurt?
Kurt: Yeah?
Noah: It's okay to have feelings for someone else.
Kurt: I... How did you...?
Noah: It's just a hunch. You don't have to say anything.
Kurt: I don't know what to say.
Noah: You don't have to say anything, Kurt. Just know that it's okay.
Kurt: Thanks, Noah. I needed to hear that.
Noah: Anytime, Kurt.
Kurt: I should go. Tracy will be waking up from her nap soon.
Noah: Of course. Hug Tracy for me.
Kurt: I will. Thanks again, Noah.
Noah: Anytime, Kurt. Take care.
Kurt: You too, Noah.
Noah: And Kurt?
Kurt: Yeah?
Noah: Remember, it's okay to follow your heart.
Kurt: I'll remember that, Noah.
Noah: Good. Talk later?
Kurt: Yeah, talk later.
Noah: Bye, Kurt.
Kurt: Bye, Noah.
Noah: And Kurt?
Kurt: Yeah, Noah?
Noah: You're stronger than you think.
Kurt: Thanks, Noah. That means a lot.
Noah: Kurt, we need to talk.
Kurt: About what, Noah?
Noah: About us.
Kurt: Us? What do you mean?
Noah: I mean, about your feelings for me.
Kurt: I... I don't know what you're talking about, Noah.
Noah: Kurt, don't play dumb. I know you have a crush on me.
Kurt: That's... That's ridiculous, Noah.
Noah: Is it? Because it started before I even let you call me Noah.
Kurt: That's not true.
Noah: Isn't it? Then why do you always look at me that way?
Kurt: What way?
Noah: Like you're seeing someone more than just a friend.
Kurt: I... I don't know what to say.
Noah: You don't have to say anything, Kurt. I just wanted you to know that I know.
Kurt: Why are you doing this, Noah?
Noah: Because it's not fair to either of us.
Kurt: What do you mean?
Noah: We can't keep pretending that this isn't happening.
Kurt: I... I need some time to think.
Noah: Take all the time you need, Kurt.
Kurt: Thanks, Noah.
Noah: And Kurt?
Kurt: Yeah?
Noah: No matter what happens, we're still friends, okay?
Kurt: Okay, Noah.
Noah: Good. Talk later?
Kurt: Yeah, talk later.
Noah: Bye, Kurt.
Kurt: Bye, Noah.
Noah: And Kurt?
Kurt: Yeah, Noah?
Noah: It's okay. We'll figure this out.
Kurt: Thanks, Noah. That means a lot.
Noah: Anytime, Kurt.
Kurt: I should go. Tracy will be waking up from her nap soon.
Noah: Of course. Hug Tracy for me.
Kurt: I will. Thanks again, Noah.
Noah: Anytime, Kurt. Take care.
Kurt: You too, Noah.
Noah: Hey Kurt, you made it.
Kurt: I wouldn't miss it for the world, Noah.
Noah: Looking sharp as always.
Kurt: Thanks, Noah. You're not looking too bad yourself.
Noah: Is that a compliment from Kurt Hummel? I'm honored.
Kurt: Don't let it get to your head, Noah.
Noah: Too late.
Kurt: Oh, look! There's Mercedes and Sam.
Noah: Yeah, they've been at it all night.
Kurt: About her being his rebound?
Noah: Yeah, it's a mess.
Kurt: Poor Mercedes.
Noah: Yeah, she does deserve better.
Kurt: She does.
Noah: Speaking of deserving better...
Kurt: What are you implying, Noah?
Noah: Nothing, just that... you deserve the best, Kurt.
Kurt: That's... Thank you, Noah.
Noah: Anytime, Kurt.
Kurt: Look at them, all getting drunk.
Noah: Yeah, it's a sight.
Kurt: We're the only ones sober here.
Noah: Seems like it.
Kurt: It's nice, just us talking.
Noah: It is.
Kurt: Yeah, it is.
Noah: Kurt?
Kurt: Yeah, Noah?
Noah: I'm glad you're here.
Kurt: Me too, Noah.
Noah: Good.
Kurt: Noah?
Noah: Yeah, Kurt?
Kurt: Thanks for being here with me.
Noah: Anytime, Kurt.
Kurt: I should check on Tracy.
Noah: Of course. I'll be here.
Kurt: Thanks, Noah.
Noah: Anytime, Kurt.
Kurt: See you in a bit, Noah.
Noah: Kurt, can we talk?
Kurt: Of course, Noah. What's up?
Noah: It's about... us.
Kurt: Us?
Noah: Yeah, us. I mean, look at us. We're the only ones awake.
Kurt: Yeah, it seems like it.
Noah: And I can't help but feel this... connection.
Kurt: Connection?
Noah: Yeah, like there's something more between us.
Kurt: Noah, are you saying...
Noah: I think I am, Kurt.
Kurt: This is... unexpected.
Noah: I know, but I had to say it.
Kurt: I... I need some time to process this.
Noah: Take all the time you need, Kurt.
Kurt: Thanks, Noah.
Noah: And Kurt?
Kurt: Yeah?
Noah: No matter what happens, we're still friends, okay?
Kurt: Okay, Noah.
Noah: Good. So, how about that Air Force career?
Kurt: Were you in the Air Force?
Noah: Ha! Yeah, for a while. It was tough, especially being in the closet.
Kurt: I can only imagine.
Noah: It was a different time, Kurt.
Kurt: It must've been hard.
Noah: It was, but it made me who I am today.
Kurt: And you're an amazing person, Noah.
Noah: Thanks, Kurt. That means a lot.
Kurt: Anytime, Noah.
Noah: So, where do we go from here?
Kurt: We should see where this goes.
Noah: Really?
Kurt: Yeah, Noah. Really.
Noah: That's... That's great, Kurt.
Kurt: It is.
Noah: Yeah, it is.
Kurt: Good. I'm glad we had this talk, Noah.
Noah: Me too, Kurt.
Kurt: Let's see where this goes, Noah.
Chapter 2 will be up soon. If I ever finish the 30 other stories I am working on, this is why I haven't moved on to chapter 2 of my stories.