My Best Friend's Brother

Chapter 8

   A few weeks later Kurt was sitting in English, rubbing his arm. Karofsky shoved him into a set of lockers, again. It was only first period.

   About 10 minutes into the period somebody opened the door. Everybody lifted their heads from their work to see who it was. Kurt merely blinked. It was Blaine. He watched as Blaine whispered something to the teacher, and Mrs. Swanson pointed to an empty desk, which just so happened to be by Kurt. Kurt gave Blaine a small smile, and Blaine returned the gesture.

   After class Kurt walked down the hallway. He was shoved into the wall of lockers, yet again. He stood again, shakily. Karofsky got ready to shove him again, but stopped. Kurt watched a hand landed on his shoulder, pulling him back.

   "Not cool." Blaine said smoothly. Karofsky was furious. He prepared to throw a punch at Blaine but he easily caught it, shoving it off to the side.

   "Watch it, big guy." Blaine told him calmly. Karofsky threw another punch, but Blaine ducked out of the way, causing his fist to collide into a locker. Karofsky hissed, pulling his fist back. Karofsky threw one more punch, but Blaine caught it again. A teacher appeared, dragging Karofsky to the principal's office. Blaine held out a hand, and Kurt took it gratefully. Blaine pulled him up.

   "Thank you." Kurt whispered, hugging himself tightly. Blaine nodded, sighing.

   "If he ever gives you trouble again, tell me, alright?" Blaine said, looking into his eyes. Kurt nodded, his heart beating faster. Blaine smiled and walked with Kurt down the hallway.

   Later in the day Kurt went to a Glee club meeting. They practiced one of their numbers until Blaine walked in. Everybody turned to Blaine, causing him to shrink back slightly.

   "Come on in!" Mr. Shue greeted him happily. Blaine walked in silently, biting his lip.

   "Aha! A knew recruit!" Sam announced. Kurt blinked, looking over at him.

   "If he wants to join he has to prove himself worthy." Rachel said stubbornly.

   "Oh, he's worthy alright." Lucy said proudly.

   "Then he'll have to prove it." Santana said, smirking. Kurt looked back at Blaine, who was already walking out the door. Lucy instantly jumped up from her seat, running over to her brother, dragging him back.

   "We'll sing a duet." Lucy huffed. Blaine blinked.

   "We will..?" He asked, causing Kurt to laugh softly. Lucy nodded and looked at Brad. Brad rolled his eyes and started playing "Hey Jude." By The Beatles. Lucy started it off.

Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song, and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better.

   Lucy looked at Blaine, Kurt watched as Blaine sighed, looking at everyone.

Hey Jude, don't be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better.

   Everybody's eyes widened as their voices blended, including Kurt's.

Anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder.

   Kurt saw Lucy and Blaine's smile grow as everybody joined in.

Nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah..