Hey, everyone! I'm the author of this tale. I've had the idea for this story in my mind since about December so I'm excited to write this. Hope you all enjoy it. I'm going to try and update as much as possible. But I'm writing another story as well and I'm working two jobs so in any free time, I'll be writing. Anyway, I'll stop talking now and let you enjoy the story.
(Unfortunately, I don't own glee or any of the characters.)
"Blaine, honey? Breakfast is ready. You need to hurry. You don't want to be late!"
Blaine was in his bedroom get everything together for his day when he heard his wife calling for him from downstairs.
"I'll be there in a minute, sweetheart." He called back to her.
Blaine Anderson couldn't be happier. He was so in love with his wife and everyday when his kids ran up to him to greet him, he knew nothing was ever going to replace that. He looked at himself once more in the mirror to make sure he looked appealing enough for today. His black curls were trimmed just enough that you could see his triangular shaped eyebrows underneath. His hazel eyes were popping today due to the shirt he had on. He decided he looked well enough because he grabbed his bag and cellphone from his bed and headed downstairs. When he reached the kitchen, he kissed his kids, Kayla and Benjamin on the heads as he headed to the breakfast his wife set out for him.
"You're taking the kids to school today, right?"
Rachel walked into the kitchen from their food pantry. Blaine couldn't get over how pretty she was. Her long brown hair was curled today and she had on light mascara to accent her brown eyes. She was shorter than Blaine but not by much.
"Yeah. It's my day. And you have your audition anyway. You can't miss that."
Rachel walked over to Blaine and kissed him on the lips.
"Good morning, my love. Are you ready for your audition?" Rachel sat down next to him and reached for a piece of toast.
"I think so. I'm more nervous for this one. I don't know if it's because of how big the movie is supposed to be or because they haven't said who the star is yet. That reminds me, did you get the new headshots for me?"
"Yeah, they're on the counter next to the car keys. Don't be nervous, Blaine. You are the single most talented man I know. You have to get this part. You've worked with many other people. Why should this be any different? Don't get too freaked out. You'll do amazing. I have complete faith in you."
"Have I told you recently that I love you?"
"Yes, but you can always tell me again."
"I love you."
"I love you too."
Blaine and Rachel shared another kiss before Blaine had to leave.
"Kayla? Benjamin?" Blaine spoke as he stood up and collected his things. "Please listen to the teacher today. I don't want to receive another email telling me that you corrected her in class again. Goodbye, everyone. I love you."
Blaine walked to the front door, grabbed his headshots and keys and walked outside. He always smiled and took a deep breath every time he left the house. It was always bright and sunny in Los Angeles, California and that was just the way Blaine liked it. Blaine got into his car and started heading to his audition.
When he wasn't auditioning or acting in small plays, Blaine was a teacher teaching music and theatre at the local college. He had always grown up with a love of music. It had been such a huge part of his life a few years ago and music was what actually helped him meet Rachel. He wasn't expecting to be 30 and married with 2 kids but if that's what life threw at him, he was prepared for what was next.
Driving in the traffic of LA was pretty easy for Blaine so he arrived at his audition before he knew it. He parked and walked into the building, the butterflies rising with each step he took. He didn't know who was supposed to be there at the audition which made him even more nervous. He showed up a little early so he sat down in the waiting room and looked around. He was looking at all of the movie posters they had hanging up to prove how successful their movies could be.
"Blaine Anderson."
Blaine's butterflies suddenly turned to knots as he stood up and stepped toward the casting director. He followed her into a room with a table, 4 chairs and a camera.
"Good morning, Blaine. How are you today?" She asked.
"I'm doing very well. How are you?"
"I'm good, thanks. My name is Emma Christensen and I am the casting director on this film. This is Michael Welch, he's a producer and this is Anthony Johnson, he's also a producer."
Blaine shook hands with everyone as he was introduced to them.
"It's nice to meet all of you. Thank you for meeting with me."
"Well, Blaine" Anthony spoke, "We've seen some of your work in community theatre and we were very impressed. We think you could do very well on this role. Tell me, Blaine. Do you know what the character we want you to audition for is?"
Blaine had known this morning but he was drawing a blank.
"I don't remember, actually. I'm sorry."
"That's okay. We just need to make sure that you understand that the role you are auditioning for is gay and will be having some pretty intense scenes with the male lead."
"I understand that. And I'm fully prepared and willing to do it."
"Alright, Blaine. Well, if you're ready, we'll get started."
Blaine left his audition 10 minutes later feeling pretty lousy. He hadn't done that bad on an audition since high school. What was the point in even trying? The more Blaine tried, the more he failed. He was walking to his car when he heard his phone ringing. It was Rachel.
"Hi, honey." Blaine answered as he got in his car.
"Hey! Did you audition yet?"
"Yeah, I just left."
"How did it go?"
"Not too good. I think this was my worst audition yet."
Blaine pulled out of the parking lot and started heading for the freeway.
"I'm sure you're putting yourself down. I know you were great."
Blaine pulled onto the freeway when he heard his phone buzzing signaling another call.
"Rachel, I have another call. I'll call you back."
Before Rachel could respond, Blaine had hung up and was going to his other call.
"Hello, this is Blaine speaking."
"Oh, good, Blaine. I'm glad I caught you. This is Michael Welch. I just called to let you know that we were really impressed with your audition and we would love for you to come in later for a chemistry reading with another actor and the director. Is there a time that would work for you?"
Blaine froze. He was so shocked he almost lost control of the wheel. He couldn't speak.
"Hello? Blaine?"
"Yeah...I...I'm here. Sorry, I'm just kind of in shock right now. You just said you wanted me to come back in?"
"Yes. That is, if you're still interested?"
"Yeah! Yeah, I'm very interested! I teach until 2:30 today so I can come in at around 3. Is that okay?"
"That's just fine, Blaine. We'll see you at 3."
Blaine heard the phone go dead but he didn't remove it from his ear. He was too shocked to move. It was only when he stopped at a red light that he was finally opened his phone again to call Rachel back.
"Hello?"
"Hey, it's me. I have some great news."
"What?"
"I got a callback!"
"What? Baby, I'm so proud of you! When? What are you going to do?"
"Around 3, right after I get off. They just want me to come in and read with someone else to test the chemistry."
"Blaine, I'm so happy for you! That's amazing! I'm making you your favorite dinner tonight to celebrate."
"Well, don't go overboard. I haven't been cast yet. Oh, I just remembered something."
"What?"
"I don't remember if I told you this but the character I'm auditioning for is gay. Which means, I'll be kissing a guy. Are you okay with that?"
"Of course. Why wouldn't I be? You're acting. It's not that big of a deal."
Blaine relaxed a little bit.
"You're the greatest. I love you."
"I love you too. I'll talk to you after work."
"Okay. Goodbye."
"Goodbye."
Blaine hung up his phone and finished driving to work. Before he knew it, he had arrived at the school and his parking spot. He got out of his car and headed to his classroom.
He was unable to concentrate on the lessons he had planned for the day due to his mind spinning around. He decided to change his lesson plans last minute and have all the students find plays about finding one's true passion for the hour he had them so he could think.
He was trying not to think about it too much. He didn't want to psych himself out. This could be his big break, sure but it could also end badly. Who was the star? Was he going to get the part? Was this all a dream?
"Professor Anderson?"
Blaine was pulled out of his thoughts by the sound of one of his students voices.
"Professor Anderson? We were scheduled to get out 10 minutes ago and some of us have other classes. Do we need to stay?"
"Yeah. Yeah, Tina. You can all leave. Have a great day, everyone."
Blaine couldn't do this all day. He pulled out his laptop and sent an email to all of his students that classes were cancelled today. Once he emailed them and got to his office, he started putting together ideas for activities his classes to do. He didn't get very far before his mind started wandering again. He didn't know how long he was staring at a blank screen on his computer before he came back to reality, noticed the time and left for his audition.
Blaine got to his audition early due to his lack of classes today. He was pacing around the waiting room, completely ignoring all of the other people in the room who were waiting for their chance to audition. He pulled out his phone to text Rachel.
Still waiting to audition. Please don't call me. I'll call you when I'm done. Love you.
It wasn't long until he felt his phone vibrating with Rachel's response.
Keep me posted and let me know when you're done. Break a leg! Love you!
Blaine had just finished reading the text when he heard his name being called again just as it was this morning.
"Blaine?"
Blaine walked over to Emma and shook her hand.
"Hello, Emma. It's lovely to see you again."
"You as well, Blaine. Come on in."
Blaine felt like he was going to pass out because he was so nervous. He followed Emma into the room he was in earlier today but this time, there were more chairs and people. He didn't have much time to look at who the other people were before Emma started talking again.
"You remember Michael and Anthony, right?"
"Of course. It's nice to see you again."
He shook their hands again. Emma spoke once more.
"Blaine, I'd like you to meet the director. This is Noah Puckerman. Call him Puck. Everybody does."
Blaine reached his hand out to take shake hands.
"It's nice to meet you, Puck."
"Likewise."
Blaine turned his attention to man sitting next to Puck who he assumed was to be his co star should he get the part. Blaine almost forgot to shake hands with him just in shock of his beauty. He had light brown hair and skin he could have sworn was made of porcelain. There was so much beauty to his face that Blaine was sure it was carved to perfection from stone. But what Blaine really noticed was the color of his eyes. A blue that had not yet been seen in the world. A blue that Blaine could have sworn was made just to reside in his eyes.
He knew who this man was. He had seen him on TV many times but he had never noticed his beauty until now. He just couldn't stop staring at his elegance and he wasn't sure he wanted to. He felt like he had been looking for this man forever. Blaine didn't know why but he wanted to get to know this man with the beautiful eyes. His thoughts got interrupted when he heard Emma speaking again.
"Blaine, I assume you know who this is. If you get the part, he will be your co star. This is Kurt Hummel."
Tell me what you think of the story so far. I know it's not long but any feedback would help me! I have quiet a bit planned for the story so I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter enough to read the next one!
