Dave Karofsky

It’s like super quiet, who opened up The Academy’s torture dungeon and threw everyone inside? Whenever things are quiet like this, a whole bunch of either cool or terrifying shit usually pops off unexpectedly. 

@tgaimportant​

It has been pretty quiet lately, you’re right babe. But, maybe it’s the break everyone needed. I think it’s nice, a little bit of a cleaner before we move into whatever will come next. Don’t stress about it, it’s all fine. Just like you. 

I’ve been spending most of my time in the mark-free zone, we’re kidding ourselves if we think this school hasn’t always needed a safe space. These spontaneous concerts are very tempting, applause for that too. I’ve still got a few of those songs stuck in my head. 

@tgaimportant​

I’ve never been a big concert guy, but I have to say, I’m really enjoying this too. Things have been really fun lately, and it’s nice to see everyone coming together for good things. I really can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next! What about you though Elliot? Have you been doing okay?

Tension rose within Elliott as he tried to settle with what he was intending to try to do. Then Dave came in closer and touched him, imploring him to not betray himself like that and that was all that it took for him to buckle because as tough and strong as he could be this was one area that he had no strength. He let out a long breath and rested against Dave, holding his boyfriend as he closed his eyes with his head against the other man’s chest. When all was said and done, he took a few breaths and leaned up to kiss the other man’s cheek. “I hope that’s the truth. Let me know what I can do. I just wanna help. I know that there are a zillion reasons to think about all of the stuff I don’t do lately. I’m okay. I love supporting my brother but also I can’t wait for this to be over. All the stuff happening on campus is just offputting. You know who else will be down there.”

When Elliott relaxed against him, Dave raised his arms to wrap around his boyfriend, his lips finding the other’s forehead to leave his own kiss there. “It’s okay, babe. It’s alright. I’ve got you.” He leand into Elliott when that kiss was placed on his cheek, squeezing his figure a little before relaxing again. “It’s the truth, El. I’m okay. This is okay. I know you do, and I love you for it. You’re always the biggest help I could ask for, and more than I deserve. Hey...I don’t want you to think like that, alright? It’s all okay. Things are tough right now for a lot of reasons, and there are more important things to focus on. Like how you’re doing with everything. I’m proud of you for stepping up, and for everything you’ve done for him lately. Him, and everyone else. You’re the best, you just keep adding to the list of reasons why. I’m sorry that I haven’t been as present as I should have been, to support you with everything. But I’m here, I’m always here, and I’m not going anywhere. I know. I know he will be. But you know what? That’s not what we’re going to focus on. We’re going to focus on you, and on me, and on us, and on having the best time possible, and on getting the most out of this possible. We’re going to focus on that. I’ll be there with you, and no matter what he wants to try and pull, we both know he’s not getting through me. He can’t touch you, baby. I promise you that.”

“But it did snap you outta that.” Elliott had always hated the marks and now he was beyond traumatized with no work done to help him through what he’d gone through and his worst bully actively poking him and anyone else that looked meek on top of largely public punishments, but it was easy for the Anderson to read between the lines in what Dave said and didn’t say. His gentle approach forgone, he stepped back and clasped his hands behind his back. “Come on. Kneel. What do you mean, not feeling the best? We’ll talk about me after you because I’m fine and you look like your cat ran away. So don’t make me order you twice.” He hated the harshness too but that’s what most people seemed to want and do and it was definitely what he was used to. Besides, Dave had said maybe to the harsh way he’d worded things before so harsh was likely what he wanted. “I can’t do anything if you won’t tell me anything.”  

Dave shrugged, though before he could say much of anything else, Elliott had shifted into something he hadn’t seen over the course of their nearly 5 month relationship. His boyfriend’s tone took him aback, and while everything in him screamed that he should obey, that he should kneel, that he should do exactly what he was told to do, he forced himself to hold back. Eyebrows furrowing, Dave stepped forward, holding his hands out to reach for his boyfriend. “El...No. Stop. Please.” A pained look crossed his face, his eyes pleading as he crossed the distance between them. “This isn’t you. That isn’t you. I know it’s not. In fact, it’s so far from you, it’s almost uncomfortable.” Dave shook his head, placing one of his hands on Elliott’s shoulder. “I know I managed to make you feel like this is what you had to do. Wat you had to ay, and how you had to be. But please...Don’t. I’ll talk to you. I’m just tired. My body feel s a little heavy, and I’ve got a headache. That’s all. I’ll take something, and I’ll be okay. Other than that, everything is great. I love you, I loved spending the day with you. I can’t wait to sped the day with you tomorrow too. Now, will you tell me what you’re feeling?”

Elliott smiled back, not stupid enough to be fully fooled by a forced smile. Sighing, he dropped his hands to Dave’s shoulders. “Do I have to say ‘drop to your knees and talk to me or I’ll punish you’ to get you to talk to me?”

Of course Dave hadn’t been foolish enough to believe Elliott would fall for what he was doing. Still, his own anxiety prevented him from doing anything else. Sighing, his face dropped along with his shoulders, and he let out a quick breath before responding. “No, I guess not. Maybe. I don’t know. I’m sorry, El. I’m just not feeling the best right now. I’m alright though, babe. And I really do want to know how you’re feeling. Will you talk to me?”

@tgadavekarofsky: Thanks El. That’s so sweet of you. I’m fine I…I’m fine. How are you feeling, sweetheart?

Shaking his head, Elliott approached Dave and held his face by the cheeks. “Hey you with the pretty face, talk to me.”

When Elliott approached, Dave allowed his face to be taken easily, forcing a smile to his lips. “Hey, you with the prettIER face. You didn’t tell me how you’re feeling.”

How are you feeling?

I love you, and you should know you'll both always have it. My support, I mean. Blaine too, if he needed it.

Due to some required re-workings, the pairings list for the retreat has been updated. Parker St. James will no longer be participating, and Fletcher Hudson has requested to be paired with Astrid Porter. As it stands, Marley Rose has agreed to take on both Carson Clarington and Jamie Huggins as partners. 

Interesting. I’m sorry, Darrean. I know that’s tough. Things will still be great though, I promise. You’ve done an amazing job with all of this, no one else could have pulled any of this off the way you did. 

From the looks of things, I’ve dropped in at a very interesting time. I’m trying to get all caught up, but while I do I saw nothing wrong with introducing myself. I’m Nick Andros, and I’m a Dominant. I’m from Arkansas originally, but I’ve traveled to a lot of different states, and most recently was going to school in Colorado. I’m here now though, and it’s really neat to be here! I don’t remember ever seeing a place this nice, wow! I’m really excited to get involved, meet new people, and make new friends, so if you’re looking for anything like that, let me know! @tgaimportant​

Welcome to campus Sir! I’m Dave Karofsky, Switch! It looks like you’ve been all over the place! Glad to have you here with us! I’m always interested in making new friends, if you ever want to hang just let me know!

Wow, many new people to meet in what seems like so little time! So let me just hit y’all with a quick introduction for those that are new or probably passed me in the hallways in years past. Hi there, I’m Fletcher Hudson. Youngest of the Hudson kids, Lesbian, formerly a Dominate mark, recently changed to Switch mark — I write for the school newspaper which is something I’m very proud of, and always welcome to interview interesting people. So, if that’s you, please share! But uh— sorry about the ramble; happy to be surrounded by beautiful Sirs, Misses and Mxs. 

@tgaimportant​

Hey Fletcher. It’s good to see you again. Dave Karofsky, former Dominant turned Switch, so it looks like we’ve got seats on the same train. I hope things are going well for you! 

Listen up, everyone out there on a ride with the post-apocalyptic Magic School Bus. I’m hungry and didn’t feel like carrying my own food in, so the first person to bring me a meal and some Snickers ice cream for dessert wins absolutely nothing. The name’s Zizes, and if you don’t already know I’m a Dominant and you can find me at McKinley. Let’s not get things twisted, consider this a warning: I’m an equal opportunity hater. I’m not at McKinley because of what side I took, I’m here because of the chaos I cause. I don’t care who you are. You say the wrong thing, you’re gonna get hit. Act right and you won’t.

You just got Zized.

@tgaimportant​

There’s a face I thought I’d never see again. Welcome back, Miss. It’s weird right? Me calling you that? I came out of things remarked as a Switch though, so, I guess it makes sense. Anyway, it’s good to see you. From the looks of things you haven’t changed a bit, and if you ask me that’s pretty damn great. Are you doing okay? 

‘Kay, so at the risk of bein’ called out as a ruffian again, I gotta say that I seen a lotta interest in fightin’ recently and a lotta people that look like it might do some good for. So I’m gonna see what we got as far as a fight club, and I’m gonna try to Captain it. Then we can all learn some kickass moves and have some fun, so anyone’s that’s into that should let me know. For the rest’a you party people, what’s up? If I ain’t met ya yet, my name’s Sodapop Curtis. I’m a Dominant from Tulsa, I worked at a gas station before this place and make a mean breakfast. 

@tgaimportant​

Dude, I can’t say this is a bad idea! Actually, I think it’s a pretty damn good one! Where do I sign up, Captain? 

back on campus

Kinda feels like I never left.  For those of you I don’t know- I’m Bellamy Fabray.  Hi. 

@tgaimportant​

Hey Bellamy! Dave Karofsky, former Dominant, now a Switch, and boyfriend to the incredible Elliott Anderson. I hope you had a good trip!

To the track and field team: It is snowing. Based on the fact that I don’t want to see any of you spraining anything from falls on ice, we will be meeting every morning in the gymnasium instead. If you don’t already know, you’ll find it attached to the administration building. To everyone else… I don’t really have anything to say to you until this nonsense is done and over with.

@tgaimportant​

Thanks for the update on Track, Sir. I’ll see you in the Gym. 

This has been a wild week, and it’s not even over yet. Is everyone faring okay? It looks like the majority of people have found others to talk to and work through this with. At least communication is happening. I’m excited for the coming weekend too. I wonder if this will last, and I wonder if we’ll ever figure out what’s going on here. Anyway, I’m just relaxing for the minute, if anyone needs anything you can let me know though. 

@tgaimportant​

PM: Hey Darrean. Maybe it’s not my place, I don’t want to overstep any boundaries or anything, but...Are you alright?