Hey everybody! So this is my first Glee fanfic, so please feel free to tell me how I did, maybe using the little button on the bottom, the review button? Disclaimer; I do not own Glee, Darren Criss or "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by the Beatles. A little warning, this story is very sad, but very Blaine-tastic!
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Blaine walked into the New Directions rehearsal room without his usual confidant, happy step. He had his eyes downcast and he was wringing his hands nervously.
"Hey Blaine!" Kurt called, waving to his boyfriend from his usual seat towards the back. Blaine shot him a weak smile and joined him, grabbing his waiting hand with a squeeze.
"Hey Kurt," he replied, trying to mask the nervous quiver in his voice. The tone didn't go unnoticed though.
"Blaine, what's wrong?" Kurt asked instantly. Blaine smiled slightly at how well Kurt saw past his disguise.
"I'll explain it when everyone gets here," Blaine reassured, patting Kurt on his knee. The rest of the team filed into the room and into their chairs, followed by Mr. Schuester.
"Alright guys, I have a great week planned for us-"he began, but was silenced by Blaine's upraised hand. "Yes, Blaine?" Blaine stepped down to the front of the room, facing his fellow Glee members.
"Well, I was wondering if I could suggest a song we could sing," he began, directing this towards Mr. Shue. The teacher nodded so Blaine sighed and continued. "Well, this Friday is my little sister Lucy's birthday, and I want to make it special. The reason why is, Lucy's been diagnosed with leukemia. The doctor's don't think she'll make it to next year so, I guess that means this is her last birthday," Blaine explained, staring intently at his hands. He was smiling sarcastically, eyes growing wet. He looked up to meet the gaze of his team. They all looked mostly shocked, and saddened. When he looked at Kurt though, he saw that Kurt was angry, sad, and shocked.
"Wow, Blaine, I'm so sorry about your sister," Mr. Shue cut in. "Of course we'll help you with a song." The Glee club all nodded in agreement. "What song do you think you want to perform for her?"
"I was thinking Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. My sister is a huge Beatles fan and her name is Lucy so," he shrugged, than looked to the team leader for further instruction.
"Alright, I'll get some sheet music. Mike, Britney, can you start to choreograph?" Schuester instructed, and the club burst into life.
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"Blaine!" Kurt shouted after his disappearing figure, shoving through the crowd. He finally broke free from the swarm of students and caught up to his boyfriend. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"I didn't tell you for a reason. Kurt, you've had a rough year, I didn't want to worry you with my problems," Blaine ran his hand over his slicked hair in frustration.
"Don't you think I have a right to worry? You're my boyfriend Blaine; I care about what's happening to you, your pain! And this is huge! Major! You have a sister! And she's dyi- sick!" Kurt yelled back. "Blaine, you don't need to close yourself off from me. I'm here for you, and you can tell me anything." Kurt said softly now, placing a hand on Blaine's arm. Blaine covered his hand with his own, staring at the ground.
"I'm handling it as best as I know how," Blaine choked out. "Lucy is my life- besides you. When I came out to my family, my parents basically disowned me. But Lucy, she was there for me. She said she 'loved me no matter if you like boys, girls, or both.' She was only 9 when I told her, but she accepted me when our parents didn't. Then she got sick, and I didn't know what to do. I was so angry at the World, at my parents, at the doctors. But Lucy told me not to be sad. It was her time, and she was ok with that. She is the bravest, smartest, kindest girl I could ever hope to call my sister. But now, I'm losing her." Blaine was whispering by the end, fighting to talk around the lump in her throat. Kurt just watched him with sad eyes. He never knew Blaine had a sister, so how was he supposed to know what Blaine was going through? Because you're his boyfriend, you're supposed to know if he's upset. A voice nagged in the back of Kurt's head. But it was true. How could he not notice something this monumental? Kurt pulled Blaine into a tight hug. Blaine was shaking with silenced sobs. Kurt patted his back gently and rested his head on his shoulder.
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The Glee club were all standing around the auditorium, waiting. Suddenly they all quieted when they heard the doors open and shut. They all watched intently for their guests. Blaine and Lucy entered, Blaine holding her hand in a tight grip. Lucy was smiling brilliantly, lighting up her deep blue eyes. She had a pretty round face, permanently taught with pain. Her cheeks were hallowed and her eyes were ringed with bruises. She was skinny and pale, with a tie dye bandana tied around her head. She looked sick, but happy.
"Hey guys, this is my sister, Lucy," Blaine introduced, smiling widely. Lucy grinned and waved, followed by a chorus of hi's and hello's from the club. "Lucy I'm going to give you your last present now. To your seat of honor." Blaine smirked and pulled her over to a large cushiony chair. She seated herself giggling as Blaine pulled out a fluffy 'Birthday Girl' tiara and placed it over her bandana. Then he backed away to join the club ready to begin. When Blaine reached their ranks the music began.
Kurt watched Lucy during the performance. She watched her brother intently, smiling, laughing excitedly when he sang (which was all of it) and happy tears slid down her face. When the song finished, she ran up to Blaine, laughing. She crashed into him with a huge hug, and he lifted her up and spun in a hug with her, than set her down.
"Oh my god, Blaine! And the New Directions! That was, wow! That was fantastic!" She squealed. Blaine wrapped one arm around her shoulder.
"I'm glad you liked it," He laughed.
"Hey can you get me something to eat? I'm really hungry," Lucy asked, batting her long black eyelashes.
"Oh yeah, of course!" Blaine smiled, patted her shoulder once than practically sprinted out of the auditorium. As soon as he was gone she turned to the club, scanning their faces. She finally picked out Kurt's face.
"You," she pointed her finger at him. "You Kurt?" He nodded and she turned her hand over, palm out, than beckoned him forward. He scrunched his eyebrows but broke forward and followed the girl out of the auditorium into the empty hallway. She sighed, turned around and faced Kurt. She looked sad, and tired, like she's been fighting for too long. But she smiled none the less, openly warm towards the boy.
"You make my brother very happy," she said. Kurt smiled in surprise. "Before he met you, he was so sad. He tried to be there for me, singing to me every night, helping me with homework, the usual. But he was never really with me. But then he met you, and he was different. He smiled so easily, and his eyes were happy again, you know how his eyes get. I was worried that he would lose himself when I die, but he has you now. You can save him from losing me," She stared down Kurt intently, speaking clearly like it was rehearsed. It probably was.
"Lucy, I don't know what to say," Kurt whispered, conflicted. He was happy to hear about Blaine's change when they met, but upset. Upset that he was losing such a great sister.
"Promise me something?" she asked softly, glancing at her feet.
"Anything," Kurt replied steadily.
"Be there for him, when I die. Don't let him lose the light in his eyes. Don't let him forget how happy it makes him to sing, make music. And don't let him forget how to love." Lucy's voice trembled with tears. Not for herself, but for her older brother. Now was her chance, her chance to take care of him.
"Promise," Kurt smiled, than stuck out his pinky. Lucy wrapped her pinky around his, smiling. Her brother would be okay, as long as he had Kurt.
