I don't own Glee.

It started about a few days after Blaine had transferred to McKinley. He avoided Kurt at all costs; sitting with seniors instead of the Glee group, not answering Kurt's calls or messages; not talking to him during Glee practise.

Kurt was worried. He hadn't told Mercedes, but knew that she picked up on it. Rachel did too, and her talk-all-the-time policy was just what Kurt needed. He could pretend to listen, while his mind was free to wander.

At Glee practise on Thursday, Blaine ignored Kurt as usual. Kurt was beginning to get very worried. He didn't even object when Rachel was given a solo for Regionals. She looked at him strangely, but didn't comment.

They went through 'Livin' on a Prayer' mashed with 'Start Me Up', as the girl's mash-up performance had been amazing, and then the practise was over.

Blaine couldn't have been out of there faster. Kurt sighed.

"You really care about him, don't you kid?" said Mercedes.

"Yes, I do," said Kurt.

"You'll work it out," said Rachel cheerfully. "You're made for each other."

Kurt forced a smile on his face and left the choir room.

"You ok, dude?" Finn asked, as Kurt helped him clear up after dinner.

"No," Kurt admitted.

"What's the problem?" Finn asked, as they reached the kitchen.

"Blaine," said Kurt. "He's been avoiding me, and I'm worried about him."

"You'll have to confront him," said Finn. "Ask him what his issues are. You might be able to help."

Kurt half-smiled. "Thanks Finn."

"Anytime bro," said Finn. "Anytime."

Kurt walked up to Blaine's locker. It was just after Glee practise.

"Kurt, you scared me," said Blaine, as he closed the locker door and saw Kurt standing there.

"Why have you been acting so weird?' Kurt asked him.

"I've been busy," said Blaine.

Kurt saw through the lie easily.

"You can talk to me, you know," said Kurt. "I might be able to help. I owe you, anyway."

"Ok," said Blaine, sighing. "I'll drop by your place later."

Blaine was true to his word. He turned up about fifteen minutes after dinner had finished.

Finn knocked on his door.

"It's open!" Kurt called.

"Blaine's here," said Finn, and he stood back so Blaine could go into the room.

Blaine sat down, and there was silence for a moment.

Kurt looked at Blaine.

"What's wrong with you?" he asked him. "You've been really weird. I haven't seen you in ages and …"

"Kurt."

"You've been avoiding me at Glee and you haven't been answering when I ring you and …"

"Kurt."

"You haven't texted me and Wes and David haven't heard from you either and …"

"Kurt!"

Kurt paused in his rant.

Blaine sighed heavily. "A good while ago, I …. I tried to kill myself."

"What?" said Kurt, completely shocked.

It's short, but it's longer than Rachel the matchmaker.

I'd imagine that the bullying Blaine went through was much worse than Kurt's. Blaine had been told about the gay guy in Glee - I think - that Kurt pointed out in the photo album - in Mattress - that committed suicide because he was bullied, and that brought it all back. I agree with the people that say Blaine needs Kurt more than Kurt needs Blaine. They're so lovely together.

Holli-chan: I'm using "these" just for you