"I've got the perfect song for nationals!" he told Mercedes. She raised her eyebrows and smiled bigger than before.

"What is it?" she asked. Kurt turned is head to face the center of the room where Mr. Schuester usually stood.

"It's a surprise." Kurt said happily. Mercedes rolled her eyes.

"Of course." She said smiling. The other Glee members started pouring in after that, seeing how it was 30 seconds till the bell goes off. One by one they came… Puck, Brittany and Artie, Finn, Rachel, Santana, Quinn, Tina and everyone else. Then Mr. Schuster walked in.

"Okay guys let's get down to buisne-" Mr. Schuster was cut off by Brittney raising her hand. "Umm, is there something you want to tell us Brittney?" Will asked.

"Yes Mr. Schuster." She said and stood up and walked to the center of the room next to Will. "I lost my scrunchie." She said. "It's a special scrunchie and if you find it please give it back to me." She finished and walked back to her seat.

"Ok… so if you find a scrunchie give it to Brittney." Will said with a smile. "Now back on topic. Lately there have been problems with bullies at this school." Kurt felt a chill run up his back at the thought. Mr. Schuster must have caught a look in Kurt's eyes because he quickly tried to get out the next sentence.

"So the Glee club is going to perform a benefit to raise awareness of the effects of bullying!" Will said with excitement. The students didn't budge with excitement, not one.

"Why?" Puck asked. Kurt felt like he needed to say something but he didn't because he plain didn't know what to say. Usually he would have some type of witty comment to say but he didn't. This topic was close to Kurt, almost personal.

"Because we have been asked to do this and I accepted. Besides, if the Glee club were to perform, the Bullies would see the message." Will told his students. Some of them shrugged. But Kurt was lost in thought. Oh no, Karofsky will probably be there. I can't go! I know that people think I'm strong but the truth is I'm only strong when I need to be. I'll make up an excuse not to go; I'll pretend to get sick or something. Then he thought of Blaine. No, I'm going. I'm not going to run away! Like Blaine told me, I have to be strong and not run away! Kurt felt a slight sense of pride but fear of what could happen overwhelmed him. His eyes were wide and staring straight ahead. He was motionless. Mercedes looked over at him and snapped her fingers in his face. Kurt jumped and looked around as he came too. He quickly looked at Mercedes with the sort of deer-in-headlights look that Kurt does.

"Hello? Earth to Kurt?" Mercedes said sarcastically. Kurt just kept his expression.

"What?" he asked, clueless. Mercedes just rolled her eyes at him. Will Schuster started talking about the song they would be singing when none other than Sue Sylvester entered the room.

"What do you want Sue?" Will asked. Sue just looked around at the students.

"I just want you all to know that I have had the honor to be in charge of the anti-bully rally." Sue said with a smirk. "Here's a list of what I DON'T want sung at this rally." Sue said as she through a paper list at Will. "Make sure none of these songs strike you as a, great song to sing." Sue said in her usual demanding voice and walked out. Will looked up and down the list and he got an angry expression on his face.

"Wha-" Will started. "These are all the songs we're best at!" Will mumbled under his breath. "Well, it's fine because we're adaptable." He said when the bell rang. "See you all tomorrow." Will said. As Kurt walked out the door he couldn't help but feel excited but at the same time, frightened. Mercedes walked in front of him and stopped to make him stop.

"What?" Kurt asked with surprise. Mercedes put her hands on her hips.

"Are you doing ok?" she asked. Kurt felt shock flow through his body.

"Uhh, yeah. Why do you ask?" Kurt said pretty much completely composed. Mercedes gave him a look.

"Because you froze up when Mr. Schuster mentioned bullying." She paused a moment. "Is someone bullying you?" Mercedes raised an eyebrow like she was digging into his thoughts.

"N-No." Kurt said, walking around Mercedes and continuing forward. I shouldn't have hesitated! He thought. Mercedes must have caught his hesitation because she grabbed the back of his shirt pulling him to a quick halt.

"Who is it?" Mercedes asked in determination. She was holding the front collar of his shirt so he couldn't leave.

"Mercedes, you're going to make me late for calculus." Kurt told her. She didn't budge and completely ignored his comment.

"Kurt," she started. There was determination clear in her voice, it sort of scared Kurt. "I don't want to have to have you transfer again! Glee club needs you; WE need you and your voice! So tell me who is it?" Mercedes was clearly not letting it slide. Should I lie? Kurt thought.

"I-I uhh…" Kurt trailed off noticing that the halls were starting to clear out.

"It's that Karofsky guy again isn't it? Well, is it?" She asked. Kurt pulled out of her grip and walked down the hall.

"I need to go to calculus! See you later." Kurt said. He was never as happy to go to calculus as he was then.