Kurt was flabbergasted. He just looked at Finn blankly as he said, "Then Quinn and Rachel came into my life. They had that instinct which they called mothering, but I called smothering. They didn't want me doing better than them. They wanted me to have faults so they can make themselves feel better by reprimanding me. I think everyone in the New Directions uses me as a verbal punching bag when they want to release some tension. But it's okay, you know? I will survive and all that."

Kurt didn't know what to say, but then again maybe he was just supposed to listen and not give his sage advice; seeing as how Finn actually didn't need it.

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It was the day before Nationals. Everyone was trying to get down some lyrics so they at least had a song to sing for Nationals. It wasn't the first time that Kurt thought Mr. Schuester was crazy for leaving everything to the last minute. Spontaneity worked maybe once, or twice, if you were lucky. Not every freakin' time.

Just then Rachel and Finn came back from their date, where nothing about their relationship status was decided, judging from the sad look on Finn's face.

Not even Rachel's comment of "I met Patti LuPone" was enough to get his attention away from Finn's expression which was screwed up, leading Kurt to believe that Finn was trying hard not to cry.

However there were some bitches that got off on making others cry, and right now that person was Quinn. It was obvious that she was jealous Finn took Rachel out on a romantic date. She coolly told Finn, "I can believe how she turned you down. I mean, you're so goddamn innocent you thought I could get pregnant via a hot tub."

Santana continued, "She was doing the right thing when she thought of dating that gay Warbler. If you ever do penetrate her, she'll lose the little intelligence that she has."

Sam said, "Dude, it was all romantic that you took her out on a date in the city she loves, but you could have a bit more smart. I mean, we have written squat, and you're going traipsing about."

Brittany said, "I sometimes thought Finn was a first-grader."

This continuous bombardment of insulting comments made Finn actually burst into tears and run into the bathroom. As he locked the door Kurt stood up, ready to breathe fire.

He screamed, "What the fuck is wrong with you guys? Sam has dyslexia, but I don't see him being teased. Do you guys like to see someone cry as it makes you feel better? I seriously don't approve of what you guys are doing to him."

Mercedes tried to pacify him, saying, "But, boo, you did the same thing back when you had a crush on him, and even after that."

Kurt snorted, even though he never did snort. "You know what? I did. But I always meant it endearingly and not even half as rudely as you guys scream at him. And he isn't an idiot. Do you know that he can read the Great Gatsby and actually understand it? I bet half of you don't even know whose book it is. I'm telling you all one thing and I'm only gonna say it once. If you guys pick on Finn ever again, believe me, you wouldn't ever want to face me after that."

And then he persuaded Finn to open the door and hugged him in front of everyone.