Breaking the Rules - ch 24

Disclaimer: Yeah, I own it... If by 'it' you mean the tender crook of my elbow.

Beta-ed by: debraelq

Timeline: Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday

--Chapter 24: It's MY Life--

Kurt sat in Glee rehearsal, tugging at his sleeves. Everyone was relaxing and messing around dancing which just made him anxious. He bit his lip, hard.

His phone buzzed and he pulled it out.

'Kurt ily'

He'd been receiving messages from her every ten minutes, always with the same crappy chat speak that he hated.

Mr Schuester started talking about working harder when his phone buzzed again.

'I wld die w/o u! D:'

He snorted at her melodramatic exaggerations before realising everyone was now watching him.

"Sorry, fu-funny YouTube. It wa-was a grape st-stomping one."

He looked back down.

--

The next day there was an 'emergency gleeting' called.

"Okay, everyone. We're going to have a competition."

He then went on to explain exactly what a mash-up was and that it would be girls versus boys.

Oooh, girls side!

Stay put Kurt, seriously.

But... He bit his lip.

Come on, are you kidding me?

I want to.

He crossed his arms but stayed where he was.

Schuester told them that boys would perform on Tuesday and girls on Wednesday.

--

Finn was asleep, a trail of drool making a pathway down his face.

Yuck.

Poor darling!

"He's d-drooling...",

Puck leant down beside him. "Dude, wake up." Finn's eyelids fluttered open.

"Sure... Yeah, that sounds good."

"I said; we can't let those girls beat us!" Puck threw his hands in the air, exasperated.

Finn blinked, rubbing his eyes slightly with the back of his hand.

"Sorry, sometimes when I'm thinking real hard, it helps to close my eyes."

Kurt mentally snorted, yeah right. Finn had totally been sleeping on the job.

"We're doing a mash-up of It's my Life and Usher's Confessions." Artie piped up.

Not exactly a song choice I'm happy with.

Oh, shut up.

Aren't I supposed to be telling you that?

"We should get some trash can lids and stomp the yard up in this piece!" Puck added, smirking and stomping a foot for emphasis.

"Puck," Artie began, "with respect, you're more helpful when you don't contribute."

Finn's eyes drifted closed once more.

"Dude, what's wrong with you?" Puck waved a hand in front of Finn's face. "Go see the nurse. Every day I say I have a headache I sleep for three hours. I haven't t attended a math class in two years."

Kurt rolled his eyes.

Typical.

Finn patted Puck on the shoulder, yawning.

"Thanks guys. Keep up the good work."

--

They started working out the choreography for the song with Artie directing where people would go and Mike figuring out which moves would look best. Kurt just sat their quietly.

His phone buzzed.

'Oh kurt i miss u so much'

He shuddered just as Finn came bounding in.

"Hey guys, how's it going? God it's a beautiful day. Let's run through the number! I can't wait to do the number. I'm ready and excited. All you guys stand up! Let's start jumping!" The jock's arms waved around dramatically as he hopped up and down.

Artie raised an eyebrow. "Has you soul been taken over by caffeinated space aliens?"

Finn span around in a circle before beaming at Kurt.

"Nope! Just visited the school nurse, got this great vitamin.  I feel fantastic. I can't wait to do the number. Let's do the number and then afterwards we can build a house for Habitat for Humanity."

Puck's mouth was open slightly. "What kind of Vitamin?"

"V-Vitamin C?" Kurt guessed. "Vogue magazine sa-says it boosts en-energy levels and brightens the complexion."

Since when were you allowed to read Vogue?

I might have snuck a look at the latest issue a couple of days ago. When you weren't paying attention, obviously.

You may have more balls than I give you credit for...

Thank you?

"Vitamin D. And I got you guys some!" He chucked a packet at Puck who caught it, gazing at it incredulously as he read.

--

The weekend had passed with relative ease. Kurt had avoided his father mostly and followed his orders precisely. It was Monday, the day before their performance, and Kurt was still ignoring Rachel's texts and calls.

The others were bouncing around the room they were practicing in, after school. Kurt bit his lip before speaking up hesitantly.

"Uh, gu-guys?"

Five sets of eyes turned to look at him, and he flushed slightly.

"May-maybe we shouldn't use the vi-vitamins..."

"Dude?" Puck questioned, and Kurt dimly realised that before he'd seen the bruises Puck would have probably demanded something like 'Dude! Hummel, what the hell?"

"It... It's just that. It could be counted as ch-cheating and anyway... we all know the girls will lose without Ra-Rachel."

Finn smiled. "Okay then!"

Puck groaned, shaking his head. "Whatever."

"Can I still do my pop and lock?" Mike asked.

--

Kurt stood there in his black jacket and red scarf; he hadn't been able to wear a scarf in what felt like forever! This was it.

This ain't a song for the broken hearted
No silent prayer for the faith departed

They all turned as one to glare at the girls although his faltered lightly when he saw Rachel standing at the door. She gazed at him with hungry eyes. He swallowed.

And I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice when I shout it out aloud</b>

Finn had been the only one singing but now the rest joined in a shout. Kurt distinctly felt eyes run up and down the length of his body.

It's my life!</b>

No one had taken the 'vitamins' and so far it looked like they didn't need them.

It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life!
These are my confessions</b>

Finn's high kicks were just as good as they had been with the vitamins, although he looked slightly pained.

This song was quiet enjoyable. Although not as good as Somebody to Love because there was no touching Finn...

Just when I thought I said all I could say
My chick on the side said she got one on the way

Artie seemed to be having fun. The girls still looked speechless... Maybe he should get them a present to apologise for that...

Or medication. Oooh, get them a straight jacket!
These are my confessions
If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all
Damn near cried when I got that phone call
I'm so thrown and I don't know what to do
But to give you part two of mine

They stood up again to go to their microphones.

You better stand tall
When they're calling you out

Don't bend, don't break
Baby, don't back down

These are my confessions</i>

Rachel looked to be foaming at the mouth. Whether from jealousy or from how hot he looked he wasn't sure. Whichever it was it was not good.

It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever</i>

Hopefully Mike was happy to get his dancing in. He seemed like it.

These are my confessions

I just wanna live while I'm alive

It's my life

Just when I thought I said all I can say
My chick on the side said she got one on the way

These are my confessions

I just wanna live while I'm alive!

It's my life!

That went well, at least he thought so...