Some evil conspiracies... [Glee fic] [Slash]
Title: Some evil conspiracies start with good intentions.
Author:
Pairing: Puck/Kurt
Rating: PG 13
Spoilers: Mash-up? But nothing extreme.
Summary: Someone took Kurt's keys, but it wasn't who he thinks.
Disclaimer: No, no, no. Don't own Glee nor its characters.
Notes: It started as a silly idea and I don't know what is possessing me to post it. No beta so any correction is welcome.
It’s Thursday afternoon, right after football practice. Kurt needs to get home quickly to take a shower because there is no way he would do it in the locker rooms with the other jocks. Maybe they don’t throw him in the dumpster or make him trip in the hallways anymore, but they still whistled mockingly at him and whispered homophobic jokes every time Coach Tanaka or the Glee jocks weren’t hearing.
—Losers. —He thinks, standing by his car and looking for his keys. He isn’t surprise when he doesn’t find them: At least one of his possessions disappears every week, always appearing hanging in the girls’ bathrooms or under a mountain of dirty football clothes— Stupid macho losers. —Says out loud this time.
The only reason why he’s not banging his head against the car’s door is because he’s above that childish behavior.
He calls Mercedes, pretends he wants to go shopping near the school and walks to the mall. He has to kill some time until all the guys in the football team go home; making sure no one can find him alone in the lockers and take advantage of that.
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The next morning, Kurt has a new set of keys. He looked in the places where the jocks normally hided his things, and they were nowhere to be found. It took him half an hour to give up and call his dad to get him the backup keys. He wasn’t going to leave his baby alone in the school all night.
—Weird. —Is Brittany’s reaction after he tells her, Tina and Mercedes. The three of them look at the Cheerio in surprise.— What? It is weird. The guys don’t steal anymore, just hide.—
—And how is that a difference? Those pathetic brainless jocks wouldn’t care —Answers Mercedes, rolling her eyes skeptically.
Kurt sees how exasperated Brittany looks and giggles internally thinking that she probably doesn’t know how to spell “exasperated”. He misses her explanation (something about the jocks not wanting to push it too hard) lost in his thoughts of silly anecdotes.
—M-m-maybe you lost them.—
—His Eiffel Tower and that fabulous Burberry key-ring purse? Kurt losing them is as possible as us performing disco again.—
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Although Artie says he’s delusional, Kurt could swear he saw Brittany push his wheelchair against Puck. And although he says it’s the first time he sees it, Kurt can’t explain how his keys flew from Puck’s backpack when he falls.
—You probably put them there so you have a reason to talk to me. I understand you can’t resist, dude, but please, try to appear less desperate.—
Puck’s cocky statement is accompanied by a -Kurt can’t denial it- sexy wink. Kurt has his hands on his hips and that bitchy ‘I’m better that you’ expression on his face, because he wants Puck to know how mad he is. They were finally being civil, almost friendly, to each other and the jock had to ruin it.
—Come on, Hummel, I didn’t steal them. Why the hell would I want your stupid Blueberry purse?—
—Burberry! —He yelps, in a very high pitch.— Whatever, —adds, rolling his eyes— I thought we were ok, but if you insist on being an ass, I won’t lose my time on you anymore.—
He walks away, pretending not to hear Puck calling his name. But he does hear Brittany by his side, whispering.
—Maybe he was the one looking for a reason to talk to you. I mean, Rachel told me that when they were dating he talked like all the time about how talented you are and how it’s sad you two can’t be friends—
Kurt pretends he thinks that’s impossible and enters Math with that idea haunting his thoughts.
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Puck is standing next to Kurt’s locker when the class is over.
—What? Waiting outside the classroom was too obvious? —He opens it and put his books inside and checks his reflection on the mirror.
—I didn’t know where the Math classroom was. —Kurt rolls his eyes again and fixes his hair, acting like the jock isn’t there. After a minute, Puck closes violently the locker and Kurt flinches.— Don’t ignore me.—
Irritated, Kurt turns and tries to walk away, but Puck grabs him by his arm and forces him to make eye contact.
—I didn’t steal your damn keys. —He says, clenching his teeth.
—Ok.—He tries to walk away again, but Puck tightens his grip.—What? —.
—You don’t believe me. I’m serious; I didn’t steal your keys. —
Kurt wants to look angry with him for not letting go, but the situation is too strange and he’s not wasting the opportunity of investigate a little more. He acts careless and asks:
—And what do you care if I believe you or not? —
Suddenly, Kurt finds himself between the metallic surface and the jock’s arm. Puck’s look clearly states he thinks Kurt has no right to question his words. Trembling under his gaze, the fashionista has no choice but to shrink in fear with his eyes closed, waiting for a punch.
He is happy to say the hit never happens.
—Believe it: I didn’t take your goddamn keys, stop acting like a cheated chick.—
Kurt murmurs “Whatever” again, although he’s not feeling as brave as before. When he opens his eyes, Puck is already in the other side of the hallway.
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The next week Kurt analyses the idea of getting a restrainer order against Puck.
—Do you want me to accompanied you with the guitar while you sing?—
Kurt massages his temple with his fingers. He sighs tiredly and confronts the other boy.
—For the third time, no! I don’t want your help in any way. I don’t want your guitar. I don’t want you to defend me from the other jocks. I don’t want your jacket if it’s cold. I-don’t-want-a-slushie-every-morning. —He uses as many hand gestures he can, hoping it will make Puck get it.— If I say I’m not mad at you, would you leave me alone?—
It was flattering (and strange) the first days. A hot guy helping him in every moment of the day; always waiting by his locker just to give him a hand if he needed it; following him around to make sure nobody picked on him. Then, it was just stalking. A hot guy helping him in every moment of the day; always waiting by his locker just to give him a hand if he needed it; following him around to make sure nobody picked on him.
After a while, Kurt wants personal space and alone time to understand Puck’s attitude. They weren’t anything before and they don’t need to be something now, but Puck insisted on acting like a lap dog. It was driving Kurt crazy.
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—Maybe he’s interested on you and that’s why he cares.—
Artie arranges his glasses and says it like he is presenting an interesting scientific theory. Mercedes immediately starts to rant about how Puck tries to presents himself as the “man” in their future relationship; Rachel and Brittany discuss the consequences of the couple on the social development of high school, like the last time they decided to mess with the popularity food chain that rules the main society of their adolescence (Rachel’s words, of course); Tina thinks “B-B-Brittany was right and P-P-Puck did t-t-took the k-k-keys in the first p-p-place.”
—I’ve never seen Puck after a guy, but everything is possible with him. You were getting along well.—Adds Finn, and shrugs.
It’s getting difficult for Kurt to talk over the concoction of opinions, but at least he can think that no one dismissed Artie’s idea. Why is everyone sure of Puck having any kind of feelings for him but disgust? Yes, they were getting along, but it was probably a trick. Kurt did have a history with him to be a little paranoid.
On the other hand, even his best friend thinks it is possible. And Puck had become a nice guy since he joined Glee club. Even before he stalked Kurt, he treated him nicely and even talked to him like an equal. In fact, he could remember a couple times they chatted like friends and shared a few laughs. Under his bully surface, Puck had shown to him he was a good guy who Kurt could get along with. In some point, even like him.
Maybe Artie’s idea isn’t that insane.
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—Sorry about the other day.—
Puck lifts his head from the music sheet and looks at him. He answers something that sounds like “Ok” and Kurt won’t admit it but it is what he deserves.
—Maybe I shouldn’t be mad at you and you didn’t do anything. But… you can’t blame me for not trusting you. —Smiles apologetically.
—Whatever, dude.—
Puck’s attention returns to his music and Kurt can only sigh loudly; he isn’t very good with apologies and the jock is not making it any easier. He stands for a while next to him until Puck faces up, arching an eyebrow.
—What? —
And instead of answering, Kurt kisses him. He has no clue on what the hell they’re doing or why he felt that would solve anything, but it works out. Puck grabs him by the waist with one hand and slowly makes Kurt sit on his lap, placing the other on his neck. Kurt feels like a school girl, grasping the jock’s shirt and trying to control the butterflies in his stomach. “Butterflies.” Thinks “What a cliché”. He moves away, willing to do some explanation, but Puck takes advantage of those seconds to leave a mark on Kurt’s neck. His brain decides stop overthinking and concentrate only in Puck’s mouth.
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—That was easy.—
The three are reunited next to the piano, pretending to practice some new song. In a corner, away from everyone, Puck and Kurt are sitting next to each other. The jock happily smiles at him, not actually listening to what Kurt is talking about, just enjoying the moment.
—It was easy because they had feelings for the other for a long time. Puck, as the dominant male, was too afraid of showing them to world and losing his popularity, so he chose to act against since he started to get along the same gay kid he used to throw into the dumpsters. After our short dating time, I guided him into embrace feelings rather than hide them. And Kurt needed someone who liked him to get over that little crush on Finn after we found out about the baby. Only a push was needed.—
Brittany and Artie stare at the girl, even though they’re used to the long unnecessary explanations about how she always knew it before the rest. Artie looks around the room, thinking about the other gleeks, and says:
—What is hard to believe is Finn getting along with it. I didn’t know he could do it without spilling the whole plan to Puck.—
Rachel has to agree and starts to talk about how he surprised everyone being so furtive and accepting with the situation, even when he wasn't so good at the manipulation part. Without paying attention, Brittany smiles and tells, to no one in particular, how awfully cute they look together.
