hedgerose:

A few days later, Kurt gets another letter.  It’s not from NYADA, but the return postmark is from New York, so he opens it with shaking fingers and far too much hope.

Dear Mr. Hummel, 

I hope that the letter of rejection you received doesn’t dim that indomitable spirit I saw in your audition last month.  You were, and doubtlessly still are, a fantastic singer and a strong performer.

That said, we were unable to offer admission to more than one member of your graduating class.  As you no doubt know, this is my first year as Dean here at the Academy, and I had some very difficult decisions to make.  I apologize that you were not our final decision, but quite frankly, Mr. Hummel: you don’t need us.

I could talk for pages about your voice, which you know is a very special thing.  You have a force of personality that shines— although some dance classes may come in handy.  Man cannot live on high-kicks alone.

I am certain that, if it is what you truly want, you will end up here in New York.  You will be a success, with or without NYADA.  When you arrive, be sure to look me up— I have connections that may prove useful to you.

Yours sincerely,

Carmen Tibideaux

(via hedgerose)

wordplaying:

A few days ago I posted that master list of my Burt stories and keelssss asked if there was a chance for any more Burt fic out of me before the end of the season. I never responded because (a) I am like that and (b) I really didn’t think so.

Oops?

An Early Morning Tour of Lima Ohio

It’s early when he heads out.

He doesn’t know exactly why he has to do this; he only knows that he’s been thinking about it for days. It’s been a busy week, filled with the kind of go-nowhere busyness that he’s starting to just recognize as ‘Congress at work in an election year’, and he’s glad to have made it back to Lima for a few days. He couldn’t have missed this, not for anything.

It’s the thing he misses most when he’s in DC: having a car. Two weekends ago he’d rented one and driven out of the city, just to get away for a day. He’d gone to Great Falls and walked around, had a look at the water and then leaned against the railing and watched the families. Spring had finally settled into the city and even early it was a mass of people, but Burt’s focus settled on one little boy. He couldn’t have been more than four, but he climbed the rocks with a singular purpose; he was going to get to the top. His mom stood behind him, one hand hovering just behind his butt, but every time she stepped closer he turned around and scowled and said, “Myself!” and she backed off, grinning and apologizing. Every time he scaled a new one he stopped, stood up and carefully dusted off his hands and clothes, grinned at her, and then turned around to face the next sheer climb, determination written across his face.

It made him grin and it made his heart hurt. He spent the rest of the afternoon driving farther into Virginia, wooded hills finally settling into rolling farmlands, until he almost felt like he was home. He had needed the GPS to make it back to the apartment, but that’s okay.

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wordplaying:

Today it hit me: there’s a lot of talk about which kids are coming back, but I’m pretty sure this is going to be Burt Hummel’s swan song. Let’s send him off in style.

This is the “wordplay adores Burt Hummel” master post. I’ve written more stories that he’s a character in - he shows up in my of the stuff I have written for Kurt & Blaine - but these are the ones that stick out in my head as having a significant part for Burt to play. 

Good Judgment - rated PG-13 or R - published 2/24/2011 - “Kurt’s always had really good judgment in friends, but Burt’s not too sure about this Blaine kid.”

Kitchen Stories - rated PG - published 2/28/2011 - What Kurt and Burt leave behind when they move out of their old house

One Stitch at a Time - rated G - published 3/30/2011 - Carole teaches Kurt how to knit (included because the Burt in here is one that I love)

Finding A New Script - rated PG-13 - published 4/15/2011- The story of Kurt and Blaine’s first date. (included because there is more great Burt in here)

The Luckiest - rated NC-17 - published 9/4/2011 - A story about Kurt and Blaine, but there’s a conversation with Burt in Chapter Five that I really love, mostly because I really love him. 

It’s Not Unusual - rated PG-13 - published 9/18/2011 - Burt and Carole have the weirdest kids

Adult Content - rated PG-13 to R - published 10/14/2011 - A crisis hits the Hummel-Hudson household

Kurt Hummel Takes a Bubble Bath #1 - rated G - published 11/3/2011 - What it says on the tin

Closed Door - rated R - published 11/16/2011 - “It hits him like a slap to the face, and it’s the simplest little things that bring it on, but once he sees it he can’t stop seeing it, either.”

Thank you, Burt. I’m going to miss you. I will always wish I had you on speeddial for truly excellent parenting advice. Now go kick ass in Washington, and you’re welcome for dinner anytime.

Burt Hummel is my faaaaa-aaaaaaaaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaaa-aaaaaaavorite *sobs*