Hi

So, I've been absolutely awful at posting anything once again, but hopefully you'll forgive me!

This is part of the 'Siblings' au, based on a couple of things.

Basically, Kurt and Rory are brothers (this idea started because Damian and Chris look really similar) and Blaine and Rachel are siblings (this idea is one that was around on tumblr for a while, and again is due to the similarity between them appearance-wise)

Cameron from Glee Project is also in this, as are some of the other TGP cast. His character, Christian, is based on the idea, again floating around on tumblr, that if he'd made it onto Glee, he'd be a Warbler.

These combined AUs gave me all sorts of ideas and out of that this was born.

I know, it's short- I've separated the chapters so that the start is less confusing until you (and I) get our heads around the siblings!

This time, I promise I will actually post as promised. The next chapter is already written and almost ready to go!

As always, favourite and alert, but PLEASE REVIEW. Even if you think it's absolutely awful!

Without further ado

WELCOME TO THE SIBLING!'VERSE

Kurt! I've been thinking about our setlist for sectionals and I think I've found the perfect songs for Glee clut b to sing this year. It showcases my talents as both a singer and dramatic actress perfectly. Let's just say that the audience will be amazed. A romantic duet between me and Finn, after all we're the power couple of the club, and then our usual group number with me as lead, of course...' Kurt Hummel grimaced as he answered the phone to hear Rachel Berry's exuberant, overly chirpy voice on the other end of the line. Whilst he loved his best friend and fellow diva and would normally be more than happy to spend time talking with her about music and glee club, he really didn't have time for one of Rachel's self-obsessed ranting sessions today. He had more important things to do, so he quickly stopped her, saying 'Rach, as fabulous as that sounds, I really can't talk now. It's getting late and I need to do my skincare routine. Can we talk tomorrow?'

'Of course. I have to go now anyway, I just called to tell you not to worry and that I, as usual, have selflessly sacrificed a great deal of my own time in order to ensure the success of the club. We'll talk more tomorrow' As the tone sounded on his phone signalling that Rachel had hung up, Kurt quickly flicked his attention back to what he'd been doing before the phone call- his laptop- which was sitting there with Skype open and ready. Sure enough, a minute or so later the familiar ringing of an incoming call blasted through his room. A big smile on his face, Kurt quickly clicked the 'Answer With Video', his grin growing as a face appeared, looking half asleep. A face extremely similar to Kurt's own, with the same electric blue-grey eyes, pale skin and naturally bouncy chestnut hair- the face of his younger brother Rory. Waving at the camera on his laptop, Kurt was worried- Rory looked really really tired. He recognised the dark patches under the eyes and the detached expression on his brother's face and tried not to think about what that meant. His heart now beating faster, Kurt raised his eyebrows 'Ror, no offence but you don't look so good. Have you slept in the past week? Is everything OK?'

''m fine Kurt. Just tired…You don't look so great y'rself' Rory smiled sleepily, running his hand through his hair absently. Kurt didn't miss the fact that his brother didn't make direct eye contact with him, and decided that he needed to figure out what was going on.

'I can look after myself Rory, don't worry. How are things over there?' Kurt's voice as he spoke to his brother was completely different to his normal voice- his true voice had a slight Irish lilt to it and lacked its customary sarcastic edge. His expression, too, softened as he spoke.

'It's OK. They still don't like me all that much, even after all this time. Especially because of mammy' Rory could feel tears threatening to spill over his eyes but fought them back- he was determined that his older brother wouldn't see him cry. Kurt was already worried enough about him as it is.

'Rory, what are they doing? And don't you dare lie to me. You're a crummy liar, so don't even try'

'Ok, OK. You win. It's just name calling, nothing too serious. The worst part is that I never know where they are, where they're gonna be next. That's what's scares me the most.'

'I told you, don't lie. That bruise on your arm wasn't there last time we spoke, Rory. How long has this been going on?'

'Fine. That's from a locker shove, last week. It's only been going on for a couple weeks, Kurt. Don't freak.'

'Rory, we need to do something about this. You can't just let them hurt you like that. Do you have any idea why they've started this?'

'What can you do? There's an ocean between us, Kurt. As for a reason...Let's just say they recently found out a secret about me which has tipped them over the edge.' Rory's voice shook slightly as he said this, his vision flashing with burly, built jocks and ice-cold slushies and the sharp slash of the metal lockers as they cut into his back.

His memories were, thankfully, cut short by Kurt's voice, even more concerned now

'Oh, Rory. Why didn't you tell me about this sooner? How'd they all find out?'

'One of the jerks on the football team overheard me talking to Caroline two weeks ago and decided that it would be fun to tell everyone and ruin my life. The shoving started the day after and hasn't stopped since. I don't know what to do, Kurt' with every sentence, Kurt could see his younger brother's facade breaking apart, leaving the hurt, confused 15 year old boy that Rory really was.

'Does Mum know?' Kurt asked softly, knowing that it would be a touchy subject.

'Are you kiddin' me? I can't tell her, about either thing. You know how she is!' Rory almost laughed at his brother's too-innocent way of viewing the world. That was one thing that Rory always admired about Kurt- even though he'd been put through so much, Kurt never gave up faith in kindness, faith in humanity. Even when he had every right to, he never did.

'I have an idea. I know you're going to hate to do this but...have you got enough suitcases handy to pack your stuff up quickly?' Kurt's tone now was hopeful, and excited. The sort of tone that usually indicated that he was about to suggest something crazy or dangerous or both- usually both.

'I'm not going to run away, Kurt. I can't. I have nowhere to go. I can't ask CC's mother to take me in' Rory said, already guessing what his brother was thinking.

'Hopefully you won't have to, but just be ready in case you do'

'You want me to tell her?'

'Yes. You need to be honest about yourself, Rory...'

'But what if she chucks me out? Yes, I'll have my things, but where would I go? I don't exactly have people who could take me in here, not for a long time. I need a roof over my head, Kurt'

'Isn't it obvious? Rory, if she throws you out, here's what I want you to do. Get your stuff, get out of the house, go to CCs and then call me on Skype. I'll talk to dad, then we'll see what we can do about getting you a plane ticket here'

'You're serious?'

'Yeah, Rory'

'Of course! If she kicks me out, Dad'll have no problem getting custody over both of us, if she even tries to get me back after this' Rory looked happier then Kurt had seen him so far at the thought- if it wasn't for the fact that their mother had trapped Burt legally when it came to Rory's custody, he'd have moved in with his brother and father a long time ago. Now it looked like he might get that chance.

'Alright Rory, guess you better start packing. I won't leave, OK?'

'Thank you, Kurt. So much' Rory smiled and Kurt watched him quickly drag out a bunch of small suitcases from his closet and proceed to pack the entire contents of his bedroom into them. It almost reduced Kurt to tears when he saw Rory pick up a small picture frame on his bedside table and, when Rory went to pack it, turned it over to show the picture. It was one of the two of them, at around 7 or 8- the first time Kurt and Burt had gone to visit Rory. It was a nice autumn day and they were both completely decked out in bright green and white outfits, and Rory had slung his arms around Kurt's neck for a piggyback. So when Burt managed to get his camera out to capture the moment, he'd caught both of them laughing, eyes sparkling and brilliantly blue as they stared at the camera. It had been, and remained to this day, Kurt's favourite memory of the entire trip and he was touched that Rory kept a copy of that photo in his room. It made him feel much closer to Rory as he looked over at the matching photo that sat on his own bedside table. He almost missed it when Rory pressed a kiss to the photo before placing it, carefully wrapped in several t-shirts, into one of his suitcases.

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