Finn learnt quickly that they were a package deal. There were more dinner's with Carol and Burt and Blaine had often come to them, only having missed a few because he was doing work with the Warbler's or something.
Finn was starting to see what everyone else was seeing. When Finn put his reputation issues aside, Kurt was really funny and witty. Sure he used big words that Finn got confused and he liked things that Finn had no interest in, but they found some common ground and talked about that.

Carol had mentioned during one of their dinner's about something Finn's father did one time, before Finn was born. When they were alone, Finn asked about Kurt's mother.
"Where is your mum?" Finn asked. Blaine hadn't been able to come to this dinner so it was just Kurt and Finn. They were trying to give Carol and Burt some time alone.
"She died when I was seven," Kurt said quietly and Finn swallowed.
"I'm sorry," Finn said. "It sucks to only have one parent."

Kurt smiled softly.
"Yeah, it does. Your mum's pretty amazing though," Kurt said.
"So is Burt," Finn said.
They sat in silence after that until Kurt suggested they watch something on TV. Kurt turned on Project Runway and Finn had to admit that the models were hot and he gladly watched it.

Finn felt really guilty now about the things he had said to Kurt and Blaine and was determined to make it up to them. He told Quinn as much and she smiled at him.
"I'm really proud of you Finn," Quinn said and pulled him into a kiss.
Finn wondered around the mall for ages, trying to look for something to give to Kurt and Blaine that said 'I'm sorry I was such a jackass, please forgive me'. Sadly they didn't make cards for that.

Finn had wondered around for hours trying to find something, but found nothing that said he was sorry enough.
With a heavy heart he headed out of the mall and back to his car. It was fairly packed so he had to park a long way away.

He weaved through the cars, trying to remember where he had parked when he heard voices.
Finn paused and looked around.
"Stupid fag," someone yelled and Finn started walking, following the voices. He didn't know what possessed him to go looking for these voices but he was glad he did.

He recognised Kurt's car and there were two guys standing by it. Finn's eyes widened with horror as he saw that they were beating someone up. Not just anybody, but Kurt.
"HEY!" Finn yelled and the boys whipped around, staring at Finn. Kurt whimpered from the ground and Finn saw Blood pouring out of his nose and down his chin, staining his shirt.
Finn didn't recognize the boys but they were fairly big. Bigger than Kurt, but then again most boys were.

Finn was taller though and he towered over them.
"Come on," one boy said, nudging the other.
"Later fag," the other sneered and both boys ran, darting between the car, disappearing.
"Kurt," Finn said, nearly down beside Kurt. "Can you hear me?"
"I can," Kurt rasped.
Finn saw that he saw shaking badly and that he was cradling one of his arms to his chest.

"Your arm? Is it hurt?" Finn asked. Finn was good a recognising injuries thanks to football. Finn had done this many times for some of the guys in their team.
"Yes," Kurt gasped, tears dripping down his cheeks. "They broke it."
"Shit," Finn said. "OK, let's get you to a hospital."
Kurt whimpered as Finn helped him to his feet.

They walked slowly to Finn's car and Finn helped Kurt in and buckled him up. He rummage through the front console and pulled out some tissues.
"Here," Finn said, handing them over. Kurt took them and pressed them to his nose, eyes crossing as he tried to look at his own nose.
Finn shut the door and went around to the driver's side and jumped in. He pulled out of the space and drove to the hospital.

Finn looked over as Kurt hissed sharply in pain and saw him pulling out his phone. Kurt put the phone to his ear and whimpered.
"Blaine?" Kurt said softly.
"Blaine, I need you to come to the hospital. Bring the parents as well. Finn's driving me to the hospital as we speak. My arms broken. Love you too."

Kurt hung up and leaned heavily against the seat. Finn pulled up to the hospital and took Kurt into emergency.
Finn did all the talking, Kurt helping him out when he could.
The nurse told them to take a seat and Finn led Kurt to an open chair and sat him down.
"How did you find me?" Kurt asked, looking up at Finn. Blood was still all over his face and his eye were sad.

"I heard voices and thought I would check it out," Finn said.
"Why were you at the mall?" Kurt asked.
"I was looking for an apology present for you and Blaine. I was wrong and I'm really sorry for treating you the way I did. Friends are more important the reputation, I realize that now."

Kurt stared at Finn.
"Thank you," Kurt said.
"I know that I have a lot to do, to make you believe me," Finn said. "I shouldn't expect you to forgive me straight away and if it was around the other way around I wouldn't."
Kurt nodded but then stopped, pain shooting up his temple.

"Hummel?" a nurse called and Finn helped Kurt up and they were led to an examination room.
Finn helped Kurt up on to the bed and a doctor came and had a look at him.
"You're nose isn't broken," the doctor said. "but for that arm we're going to need some x-rays."
Kurt was wheeled to get his x-rays while Finn was told to wait in the room.
While Kurt was getting x-rayed, the rest of the crew came running in.

Burt looked extremely pale as a nurse led him into the examination room. Annie had her arm around Blaine's shoulder whose eyes were red and puffy.
"What happened Finn?" Carol asked, looking worried.
"I was at the mall and was heading to my car when I found two guys beating up Kurt," Finn said.
Blaine looked furious along with everyone else.
"Did you see who it was?" Burt demanded.
"I didn't recognize them," Finn said.

"Is he OK?' Blaine asked, voice cracking. "Was he badly hurt?"
"Just a bloody nose and they think he broke his arm," Finn said.

Blaine bowed his head, eyes closed. Annie rubbed her son's back and whispered in his ear.
Burt growled and shook his head.
"Thanks for finding him Finn and taking him to the hospital," Burt said gratefully.
"It was nothing," Finn said, shrugging.

Everyone moved when out of the way when Kurt was wheeled back into the room. When the bed was in place, Blaine was sitting on the edge and taking Kurt's good hand.
"Oh Kurt," Blaine breathed quietly and Kurt whimpered quietly.
A nurse came in with a wet cloth and stood on the other side.
"Let's get the blood off your face," she said and started wiping it away. Kurt closed his eyes and winced as the blood was washed off his face.

Blaine held his hand, smoothing his knuckles with his thumb.
The nurse moved away and the doctor took her place, holding up the x-rays.
"Unfortunately it's broken again. You'll need to have a cast on for another six weeks," the doctor said. "We'll put that on right away for you. Any choice of colour?"
"Black," Kurt whispered and the doctor.
"Mr. Hummel, while we do this you can sign the discharge papers," the doctor said.
"Yeah, of course," Burt said and pecked Kurt on the cheek.

Finn had never seen anyone look so small and hurt before. His guilt was bubbling in the pit of his stomach. Seeing Kurt like this, knowing that the broken arm wasn't the only injury Kurt was sporting, those words that were hurled at Kurt would have hurt him just as much. Finn had made Kurt feel this bad.
"Why don't the rest of you wait outside," the nurse suggested.
"Good idea," Edward said. "Carol, Finn, let me get you a drink from the cafeteria."

Finn left with Carol and Edward, leaving Annie and Blaine with Kurt.
Kurt was silent as his arm was wrapped. Blaine had moved off the bed and was standing by Kurt head, gently kissing his temple.
"Do you hurt anywhere else Kurt?" Annie asked softly. She could see how scared Kurt was, his eyes darting around the room.
Annie hadn't seen this look since they had transferred to Dalton and now the look was back.

She could see that Blaine would be beating himself up for not being with Kurt. Once Kurt caught wind of this Annie knew that Kurt would set Blaine in his place. It was neither boys fault.

"My face," Kurt said quietly.
"Your nose is just bruised," the doctor said. "Just put some ice on it and it will go down."
"Anywhere else Kurt?" Annie asked.
"No," Kurt whispered and Blaine kissed his cheek.

Kurt was silent while the rest of his cast was put on. They had to wait till it dried a little and then Kurt was fitted with a sling. Blaine helped Kurt off the bed and wrapped an arm around him. Kurt leaned into Blaine the three of them headed out of the room. Everyone was waiting for them.
"Let's get you home," Burt said and Kurt nodded carefully.
Finn followed them home in his truck back to the Hummel's home.

They all went in and hovered around the living room.
"What about my car?" Kurt asked quietly.
"I'll pick it up on my way home," Edward assured Kurt.
"Can I get you anything?" Carol asked, wanting to do something.
"No," Kurt said quietly. "I just want to rest."

"Let's go upstairs," Blaine said and led Kurt to his room.
"Oh dear," Carol said softly, looking unsure. Burt wrapped an arm around her and held her close.
"This isn't the first time Kurt's being in hospital because of homophobic jerks," Burt said.
Carol gasped and Finn winced.
"It's why Blaine and Kurt transferred to Dalton. One boy threatened to kill Kurt after pushing him down the stairs," Edward explained gently.

"Oh my!" Carol gasped. "That's awful."
"Kurt was deeply affected by it," Burt said. "Blaine too. I feel that Kurt's going to have a setback."
"The boys at Dalton will be gentle," Annie said. "We'll talk to the principle and explain the situation."
Finn felt awful. He hadn't known that Kurt and Blaine had been bullied to the point where kids were threatening to kill them.

He knew an apology would never be enough.

Upstairs, Kurt was curled up on the bed, Blaine laying beside him. Blaine was gently kissing Kurt's finger tips that were sticking out off the black cast.
"I'll by some silver and gold pens tomorrow," Blaine said softly. "We can decorate it when it's dry."
"Yes please," Kurt said softly.

"I'm so sorry Kurt," Blaine whispered, tears welling in his eyes. "I should have come with you."
"Knock it off Blaine," Kurt said sharply. "It's not your fault and you know it. They would have beaten the crap out of you too."
"I still should have been there for you. I let you down," Blaine said, a tear slipping past.
"The only way you are letting me down is by blaming yourself so stop it right now or I'll kick you out of my room," Kurt said sharply.

Blaine fell silent and Kurt kissed him gently.
"Better," Kurt said with a soft smile.
Blaine was just looking at Kurt with pained filled eyes.
"It's not as bad as last time," Kurt whispered.
"It happened in a public place Kurt," Blaine whispered and tears spilled over Kurt's cheeks.

"I know," he said brokenly and started to sob. Blaine held his boyfriend as he cried about the day's events, his emotions breaking over the surface.
Kurt shook in his arms and Blaine knew that he had been terrified and still was.
"I've got you," Blaine whispered and Kurt sobbed harder and brokenly.
Having heard sobs, Burt hurried up the stairs to check on his son and watched from the door way as Blaine comforted his son.

It broke Burt's heart to see his son like this and that he couldn't protect him from all the evil in the world. He watched until Kurt could cry no more and was just leaning against Blaine.
"Finn tried to apologize," Kurt said, his voice scratchy from all the crying.
"When?" Blaine asked.
Burt frowned.
"While we were in the emergency room," Kurt said.
"What did you say?" Blaine asked.
"Not a lot," Kurt said. "He said he was sorry that he was rude to us and that he put his reputation before us."

Burt frowned harder at this. Finn had been rude to his sons?
"What do you want to do?" Blaine asked.
"I don't want to think about it," Kurt said. "I just want to sleep and wake up tomorrow hoping this is all a bad dream."

"Do you think your dad will let me sleep in here tonight? On the floor?" Blaine asked.
"I don't know," Kurt said tiredly.
Burt quietly left and decided to leave the boy there for a while. He didn't know what had happened between Finn and his two sons but he would question that later.

Right now he just wanted to make sure that Kurt was OK.