Three Times The Hummel Verse

Prom Queen

"What are you wearing?" Carson exclaimed as Kurt entered the living room wearing his supposed prom outfit.

"Is that a kilt?" Chris said rather confused.

Everyone in the Hummel- Hudson family, including Blaine and excluding Carol, had been gathered in the living room watching a game when Kurt announced that he wanted to show off the prom outfit he had made.

"Yes!" Kurt answered the questions excitedly. "It's a mixture of Alexander McQueen and British royalty."

"Dude, that rocks! It's like gay Braveheart!" Finn added from his spot on the couch next to Blaine.

"I don't like it." Burt said from his lounge chair. He wanted his son to do and dress how ever he wanted, but he also didn't want his son to be even more bullied at school than he already was.

"Well of course you don't like it! It's not finished yet!" Kurt was still too excited as he turned to Blaine. "I think it needs a sash or something."

"Oi! Blaine, I caught you." Carson shouted, scaring everyone, especially Blaine. Blaine stopped watching Kurt twirl his hips in the plaid skirt and turned away with a light blush tinting his cheeks.

Like Kurt, Burt decided to ignore it. "I don't think you should wear that Kurt. I mean, you can dress how ever you want here at home, but I don't want you to draw too much attention to yourself. I'll be honest, I think your trying to stir the pot."

Kurt still wasn't understanding as he continued to look over his outfit. "But that's the whole point Dad! That's why women wear the hoop skirts and men wear the tail coats."

"Um, I have to agree with Burt on this one. I think it would be best if we didn't stand out too much. We're already going to stand out by being the only gay couple there, we shouldn't ask for more trouble." Blaine said carefully, not wanting to hurt Kurt's feelings.

Kurt was beginning to get upset. He didn't want to show it, but he had worked really hard on this outfit. He had been super excited, and now he was a little devastated. "Dad, I understand your concerns, but I have worked really hard on this and I want to wear it." He turned to Blaine. "I also understand your worries, and you have every right to feel the way you do, especially with your past history with dances. Therefor, you do not have to accompany me." Kurt tried to smile a little after his speech, knowing full well that Blaine was becoming rather upset as well. "Really Blaine, it's okay."

Without another word, Kurt left the room and headed up the stairs. The boys in the living room remained silent until Carson cut the strings of tension. "Damn. He sure knows how to make an exit."

***

"Ok, so you haven't told me! What are you doing for Prom?" Mercedes questioned Chris as they met up for lunch the net day like they always did.

"I don't really have plans. I was just going to show up and have fun." Chris admitted a little sheepishly. He really hadn't planned on doing anything special. It wasn't like he was dating anyone anyways.

Mercedes seemed to contemplate something for a moment before she spoke again. "Then maybe you would be interested in joining me and some of our friends in going together in a group. So far, it's Rachel, Sam and I, but I would love it if you would join us!"

Chris also took a moment to think as he seriously considered her proposal. After a minute or two of comfortable silence, Chris gave his answer. "Sounds good to me, but if Rachel becomes too much I have no problem with just ditching you all."

Mercedes laughed. "Don't worry. If that happens I'll be right behind you."

The two friends shared a laugh and a smile as they continued to eat lunch and talk together until their next class started.