After Kurt heard the last words that left the principals mouth he wasn’t sure which way he should use to react to that announcement of him joining Glee Club. Him? Glee Club? That couldn’t work out. He was sure of this.

Kurt knew he was able to sing. And that even in quite a wide range. He liked to sing out loud. But just for him. In his room. Downstairs – where no one could hear him – at least he thought so. Kurt really liked to sing. Broadway songs were his favorite. But he wouldn’t even tell anyone. Never. Singing was his secret, like his clothes were. And Kurt wouldn’t want to share that with anyone. When Kurt came back to reality he found a way to react to this.

“I can’t even sing. Why should I join the Glee Club of all matters?” he said out loud and sounded to be stressed out. He wasn’t really convincing with this statement but he was sure it would work out after all. Mr. A. looked kind of surprised at that and tried to hide a smirk because he could look right through him. “That’s fine, Kurt. You won’t need to sing if you can’t. But maybe you could try it out if you feel comfortable?” he answered still trying to hide his amusement.

Kurt just shook his head. Did Mr. Anderson know that he was lying? He wasn’t sure what to think about this and just started to nod his head. This was like a confession so Mr. A. took it as one. “Great. I’m glad we are on the same page. Glee Club will meet today when you are done with your detention.”

“Wait, I still have to go to detention?” he asked in disbelieve. “Yes, Mr. Hummel. You will still attend detention. One week of detention and Glee Club for the rest of your senior year. I guess you are aware that we could have made you quit the team, right?” principal Figgins told him. At that he got really wide eyed and looked scared and shocked at the same time – if that was even possible. “Oh no, please, don’t take away my position on the team from me!” he started to beg, aware of his (maybe) only way to collage. “I know I made a mistake and I know I should appreciate your punishment. And I will. I promise. But don’t take away football from me!” he started again.

Principal Figgins and also Mr. Anderson started to giggle at that and looked at him amused. “Kurt, did you hear us? We just said we wouldn’t want to do that. We know you like to play football and that you want to get a scholarship into college. So you WILL keep your position as kicker. And besides I heard you are the only one who is up for this job, right?”

As Kurt let this words sink in he immediately started to blush. Never ever had another man complimented him. Was it even a compliment? “Eh… Yeah … I … I guess so.” he stammered, his cheeks blushing even more.

“Good, then we are clear. You will finish this week of detention and join Glee Club from today on forwards until the end of your school year. AND … I expect you to apologize to Ryder for shoving him into the lookers. Are we clear?” Mr. Anderson told him. He of course recognized his blushing but didn’t say anything. Baine just found this quite cute.

“Yes. Yes, we are.” Kurt answered truthfully. “Can I go now?” he asked quietly. Principal Figgins and Mr. A. nodded to him and he left the office. He was kind of relieved that he got away from all this with this punishment. Taken away his spot on the team would have been worse and he really didn’t want that.

He thought about him joining the Glee Club and was kind of happy since he liked singing. And besides, he never thought that the Club was bad. He heard them singing at the assemblies for a few times. The song choices were a little weird but maybe that’s because of the old coach Mr. Shue. Now that Mr. Anderson was in chief for the Glee Club the songs changed. Mr. A. was someone who chooses more Top 40 songs, more upbeat songs. Kurt liked it. But he also liked the older stuff because he could compare to them more and he could identify with them.

After the meeting with the principal and Mr. A. he went to the rest of his classes. Kurt was satisfied that nothing more happened that day and was now on his way to detention. He sat down to finish his essay and the time almost flew. He finished his work and made his way over to the choir room.

As Kurt entered the room all eyes were on him since most of the club were already there and waiting for the beginning of Glee club. Mr. A. was there too and looked up to him as he entered the room, still a little smirk on his face. Why do I always have to look at him, when he enters a room? he thought to himself. Blaine shook his head and went over to Kurt to welcome him to the club.

“Hi there, Kurt. I see you kept your promise and showed up to join us? How was detention?, Blaine asked him. “Detention was fine. I finished my essay.” he answered and took the essay out of his satchel. “I thought you may want to read it?” he asked Mr. A. a little unsure. Mr. A. took the essay from him and looked it over. “Thanks for that. I will read it later, if that fine with you?”. “Yes, sure it’s ok”.

“Why don’t you take a seat over there where Mercedes is sitting?” Mr. A. asked him. Kurt nodded and made his way over to the girl Mr. A. was talking about. He wasn’t really sure if Mercedes knew him since they never had any contact in school.

“Hi. I-I’m Kurt.”, he said and held out his hand for her to take. Mercedes looked up at that, not sure why Kurt was even there. Nevertheless she took his hand and shook it. “Mercedes. But I guess you already know that?” she responded to him. “Why are you here? This isn’t quite the place for you to be, isn’t it?” she asked him. “I-I… I don’t know if I want to tell you why to be honest. I’m not proud of what I did!” And with that the conversation was over.

While they were talking to each more people got in the room, looked confused at Kurt but took their places nonetheless and were quite. Mr. A. got up from the piano and made his way to the front of the club. “Welcome to today’s Glee club meeting. As you all can see we have a new member for our club. Kurt has to be here. Why is his own business. And I’m not going to tell you guys. I would appreciate if you leave him alone as far as he wants it.” Mr. A. finished his little speech. He looked up at Kurt and smiled at him.

Kurt was not sure how to react, but couldn’t look away either. So he responded with a smile and looked away quickly when he felt all eyes on him. He then got up from his seat and went over to Mr. A. “Kurt, what’s the matter?” he asked confused.

Kurt ignored him and just stood in front of the club. “I-I… I wanted to apologize for shoving you around, Ryder.” He said when he looked at the boy who was his victim earlier. “I was in such a rage because of someone else and you just were in my way at the wrong time. I know you don’t have to accept my apology, but I hope you do?” Kurt asked Ryder shyly. Ryder looked at him the whole time and nodded his head. “It’s fine, Kurt. I accept your apology!”

Mr. A. watched this scene and was satisfied with the way Kurt handled this. He even was a little proud of him. After all that happened in the last few days is was kind of a relief to see him act like this. Normal. His angry side was something he didn’t want to see again.

Before Kurt sat down he opened his mouth again since he wanted to let them know why he was even there. “I-I I know that you all are wondering what I’m doing here. To be honest I got into a fight with David Karofsky who was harassing me for quite a while now. I couldn’t take it anymore so I snapped at him and punched him. I know now that it was not the right way to act. I won’t say I’m sorry for my acting since I’m not. But I accepted my punishment and now I’m here!”

“Can you even sing?” a brunette girl asked him and he was taken aback by that. Before he could even respond to her Mr. A. stepped in front of him. “Rachel, it doesn’t matter right now if can sing or not. He is here with us until the end of this school year. And if he will be ready to audition for Glee club we will give him a chance. Clear?”

Rachel nodded her head yes and let go of the topic. Kurt smiled at Mr. A. slight ways thanking him. Why is he always protecting me? He asked himself wondering why Mr. Anderson acted the way he did.