Scars and Stones: Chapter 1 (Klaine)

Chapter 42

There was silence at the end of the phone.

"Kurt? Is that you?" Kurt's eyes suddenly began to water. He didn't think he would hear his Dad's voice again.

"Yeah, it's me." He repeated, smiling a little. Burt gasped at the end of the line.

"Are - are you safe?"

"Yeah, we're safe."

"Blaine's with you?"

"Yeah, he's here."

"Thank god you're both okay. What happened? Where are the little punks who did this?" Burt began to rattle off questions before Kurt could stop him.

"Dad - Dad calm down. I don't know where the Neanderthals are, and I'll explain everything when we see you, but my dollar is about to run out, so -"

"Where are you? I'll come and get you."

"We're in Lima, but we don't know which part."

"Can you describe it to me?" Kurt looked around at the concrete street.

"There's a pub at the end of the road, and a hairdresser's at the opposite end."

"That sounds like Parker Avenue. Wait by the phone box, I'm coming to get you."

"Dad?"

"Yes son?"

"I'm - I'm so sorry this happened. I'm sorry I didn't tell you what was going on."

"Kurt, none of this is your fault. I'm sure Blaine will tell you the same. I'm just so happy you're safe."

Kurt's words stuck in his throat. "I love you Dad."

"I love you too son."

"Dad, can you call Blaine's Dad? Let him know Blaine's safe."

"Kurt, Blaine's father was the one who told me about this." Kurt was confused.

"How did he know what happened?"

"He brought your pretty blonde friend here with him. He found her walking along the highway." Kurt's eyes widened, as his heart started thumping hard in his chest.

"Which pretty blonde friend?"

"Quinn Fabray." Kurt's heart stopped.

"Sorry? Did you just say Quinn came to the house?" He glanced at Blaine, who looked at him with a quizzical yet shocked expression.

Burt was patient. "Yes, Quinn. The girl Finn used to date."

"Dad are you sure? Last time I checked, Quinn was dead."

"No Kurt, she's very much alive. I know I get your friends mixed up sometimes, but I remember Quinn. I even dropped her home to her mother's." Kurt's mouth dropped.

"But - but we heard gunshots."

"Kurt, they were probably messing with you. She's fine now, but she was pretty shaken up. She was bruised and battered, but she'll be okay. But I'll explain everything when I get there. Stay put and I'll be there soon. Say hi to Blaine."

"See you soon Dad."

"Kurt, I'm so glad you're okay. See you in a bit." Kurt hooked the phone up, and followed Blaine out of the booth.

"What did he say?" Blaine asked, as Kurt turned to him with a huge grin on his face.

"Quinn's alive!" Kurt exclaimed, as Blaine's jaw dropped.

"Are you serious?" He asked, dumbfounded. Kurt nodded, as happy tears streamed down his face.

"Your Dad found her walking along the highway, and brought her straight to my family." Kurt jumped at Blaine, pulling him into a hug. "She's alive! We're free! We're going home!" He was giddy with joy, as he let go of Blaine and began to bounce up and down. Blaine smiled at him with deep affection radiating from him.