Title: I Knew You Were Trouble: Embrace It
Rating: M for language and smut later on.
Pairing: Seblaine, Ex-Klaine; AnderCohen-Chang, Blam, & Blittany friendship.
Genre: Angst, Friendship to Romance
Warning: SeBlaingst,
Summary: In Which, Kurt broke up with Blaine to prove himself in NY leaving Blaine heartbroken. This is a story of how Sebastian and Blaine became what each other needed without either of them realizing it or having been prepared for it.
A/N: The title is from "The Trouble with Love Is" by Kelly Clarkson. It featured in Love Actually(My favorite Christmas movie. Might even be my favorite period.) **Need to know: Blaine goes back to Dalton for his senior year. It's kinda AU after S3. I refuse to believe Brittany has a GPA of 0.0 so that isn't that case here. She just has a very low GPA. Also I google mapped the distance between Lima and Westerville picked a city between the two (Bellefontaine) and decided that's where Blaine's Parents live. I don't know anything about any of the cities so please excuse that. It's where most of the wealthy parents of Dalton will live as well.** I have much of this story mapped out. I'm pretty insecure about my writing so a lot of times I don't post it, but I love to write and this story won't leave me alone so here it is. It's SeBlaine because I love this pairing more than I ever thought I would. If you aren't into that well you can stop reading dearest. No harm done. Anyways let me know if you like it. Maybe even reblog it?
-Rome
"Blaine!"
Blaine, startled out of his reading, looked up to find his blonde friend rushing towards him. Since he decided to return to Dalton, he had to get used to the work load again, which was why he dedicated the whole day to finishing up his 20 book reading assignment complete with book logs. That being said, the wave of excitement oozing out of his friend's pores and shining in his green eyes was enough for Blaine to know he wasn't going to get anything done. Blaine would normally be annoyed with situations like this—he was a good student and wanted to maintain his 4.0 GPA—but he wasn't annoyed with Sam. It was hard to be upset with him, firstly, and secondly he'd come to more than enjoy Sam's company. He also couldn't deny he needed a break—he could only take so much ofInvisible Man before he wanted to toss the book in the closest fire and explode the place.
"Hey Sam." Blaine greeted, his voice painted with amusement as he watched his friend clumsily clamber into the chair across from him, the commotion causing many of the café's patrons to turn and glare. Blaine had to clamp his mouth shut to keep from laughing when he caught the gaze of an elderly woman glaring so hard her irises disappeared behind the slits her eyelids were making. In becoming best friends with Sam, Blaine learned to embrace the youthful jubilance that exuded from the blonde. Sam was refreshing and everything Blaine needed in a friend after what he'd gone through this summer.
"Dude," a pause for dramatic effect, "Warbler End of Summer Tacky Costume Bash" Sam concluded excitedly reading off his face book app.
Blaine nodded his head and opened his mouth in a silent "A-ha" moment. If there was one thing Sam has become exceedingly enthusiastic about, it was warbler parties. He'd become an honorary Warbler of sorts. (Secretly of course, Artie would wheel over his feet if he found out.) After he demanded the Warblers come together and formally apologize to Blaine upon learning of Blaine's return, Sam became well acquainted with the guys and attended as many parties as he could, given the distance between the two towns.
"I'm not going. You can though. You know that guys well enough, and I know how much you love Warbler parties." Blaine tried to sound as disinterested in the prospect of going to the party as possible. He hasn't really felt up to it all summer not since the "End of the Year" party at the beginning of the summer, and he didn't plan on going to this one either. He hoped Sam would notice his tone and mood change and drop the subject. Sam isn't the most perceptive of guys.
Sam Whined high in his throat, causing Blaine to look at him with a look that could only be perceived as "Really?"
"Dude! We have to go. It's like the last party of this summer" His voice was a touch too loud for the quiet atmosphere and Blaine could sense the other patrons losing their patience with the two boys. He widened his eyes half trying to communicate telepathically with Sam that he was being too loud and half a mixture of shock and disgust at Sam taking hisbiscotti and stuffing pieces of it into his mouth, crumbs falling everywhere. He now had a new appreciation for Kurt's ability to bitch glare Finn into eating like an grown human being; he really needed to stop thinking about Kurt.
Besides, Tina and Brittany want to go too!"
"Sam-"
"Here me out man! You're going to Dalton next year. It's not like we'll have a chance to see each other all the time. We want to have a night of fun with you before the school year starts. Brittany is working hard to get her grades up so she can graduate so she won't have much time for much. Tina's parents are pretty hard on her for her grades too so you know she's going to be busy. Between my job and school there won't be much time to see each other. You have a lot of work and you board at Dalton so you'll be even further away. We just want one night to end this summer on a good note."
"I-Sam-"
"Please bro?" Sam pleaded as he went for Blaine's medium drip. Blaine slapped his hand away and possessively pulled his coffee towards himself. He sighed heavily in defeat. He always felt so guilty when his friends pulled the "You're leaving us, we'll miss you" card. He knew that wasn't their intention but he still felt his insides turn whenever they did it. He knew they understood his need to go back to Dalton after his split with Kurt. He needed to be somewhere that was his. Mckinley was Kurt's not his. He was all too aware what a mistake it was to change schools for a boy especially now. Dalton was his, with his friends and his show choir. It was tainted with memories of Kurt, which he simultaneously loved and hated but it was still his. He needed to find himself and Dalton was going to be where he learned who he was outside of Kurt. It didn't mean Sam, Tina, and Brittany weren't enough to stay, he adored them he just needed to not be in a place that was an everyday reminder that his grand romantic gesture was naïve and borderline idiotic; though he'd probably do it again if he meant another year with Kurt.
So he bit his tongue and didn't tell Sam about how he and Kurt attended the same party, the previous year, happy and in love. He didn't tell him how it would hurt to have a night filled with Kurt touching him, kissing him and loving him fresh in his memory when he was alone this year.
"I'll go just, st-stop wagging your eyebrows." Sam whooped and stuffed some more of Blaine's biscotti into his mouth with a victorious smile. Blaine rolled his eyes at his friend's antics and shoves his school work into his bag. He very obviously wasn't going to get any more work done today.
"I don't think I'll dress up though-"
"What? Come on! You have to!"
I don't have a costu-no I won't be the Neytiri to your Jake Sully. Let it go."
"You have to wear one Blai-"
"Hey Killer. Sam." Both boys jumped as Sebastian plopped down into the empty chair at their table with a cocky smirk and a wink directed at Blaine. After the Warbler apology night the boys were trying their hand at being civil with one another if not friends. Sebastian transitioned nicely into the role, Blaine not so much. It was necessary though; as terms of their apology the Warblers insisted Blaine be co-captains with Sebastian. Blaine tried to refuse but they weren't having it, thus landing Blaine in Sebastian's constant company. Sure Sebastian had toned down about, but given the circumstances and the fact that Sebastian was a cocky bastard like it was in his DNA, Blaine was finding it hard to fully commit.
Blaine sipped his coffee slowly, eying the taller boy from over the rim of his cup. "Smythe" he greeted cordially.
Sebastian smiled warmly at Blaine but quickly replaced it with his trademark smirk. "I assume you're attending the Warbler party, yes? It's at my place so naturally it'll be the best this summer has seen yet." The older boy helped himself to the rest of Blaine's biscotti not bothering to see if either Blaine or Sam were confirming to attending the party; he knew they would. He reached over and snatched up Blaine's coffee before the other boy could stop him, causing Blaine to sputter furiously.
Sebastian paused with the cup on his lips waiting to see what Blaine would do. It took a lot to rile Blaine up but he loved seeing that angry blush on Blaine's face as he fought the urge to give in to Sebastian's little game. Blaine got up and stormed to the till opting to not fall for it. As he walked away he could hear Sam whispering "shouldn't have done that, boy loves his coffee" and Sebastian chuckling.
Blaine visibly calmed when he returned to the table with a new biscotti and hot coffee coursing through him.
"You have to wear a costume Blaine. I simple won't allow you to come in without one. If you show up without one, you'll have to choose from wearing nothing at all or one of my costumes" Sebastian crooned giving Blaine a cheeky smile before breaking out into a grin at Sam's discomfort and Blaine's horrified expression.
Blaine eyed Sebastian with what he hoped came across as a playful judging glance though he was certain it was more judging than playful.
"I think I can find my own costume Sebastian, but uh, yeah."
"Mmfh I'm on it!" Sam said around a mouthful of biscotti he once again stole from Blaine.
Before Blaine could ask what he had it mind his phone rang Lana Del Ray's "Blue jeans."
"He Tina, What's up?"
"Project get Blainey a tacky costume is a go. Meet me at the mall after you guys are done. I'm so glad we're all going Blaine. This is gonna be fun, promise."
"How did Sam-never mind, I'll meet you in thirty Tina." The two exchanged a couple more words before Blaine hung up and turned to the boys in from of him.
"Looks like I won't be need your costume loan Sebastian."
"S'too bad." Sebastian replied coolly. He wanted nothing more than to wipe off the smug look on Blaine's face and replace it preferably with one of debauched desire.
"Yes"
"I can't wear this Tina"
"Yes you can Blaine look at you!"
"I agree with Tina, Blaine Warbler. You look so good; like a sexy baby."
Blaine rolled his eyes as he looked at his reflection. He turned around to look at his barely covered ass in the mirror and shook his head. There was no way he was going to the party like this; especially if this party was being held at Sebastian's house. The taller boy had changed, yes, but he still infuriated Blaine with his overtly sexual comments and his inability to respect boundaries. They were still working on this friendship thing and Blaine only had a little more patience then he did before with the cocky brunette. It definitely wasn't enough to withstand a night filled with sexual advances.
"You're getting it Blaine. You look too good, also we don't have much to choose from and it's between this and the panda."
"It's just so tight Tina, and it barely covers my ass. How is this even tacky?" Blaine grumbled shyly.
"So, you look hot. I'm finding it hard not to have sex with you right now."
Blaine and Tina stared at their friend for a bit but let it go.
"Just slap some briefs under that and call it a night love. Look at you. You're single now, embrace it. Have some fun. You have the body for it; let's make the most of it." Tina reasoned pinching Blaine's ass and causing his cheeks to heat up considerably.
Blaine had to admit he liked how nicely the costume showed of his body. He'd been boxing more this summer to relieve stress and working out with Sam and it showed. Besides, Tina was right, he's single now he should have some fun. Maybe he'd find someone like Kurt encouraged him to do when they broke up.
"I'm in Ohio, Kurt, and I don't want anyone else"
"Just try, okay. I want you to be happy."
Blaine shook his head of that memory and smiled. Maybe he could avoid Sebastian by busying himself with everyone else at the party.
"I'm wearing it" Blaine decided. Tina and Brittany squealed and clapped excitedly. The owner of the shop stared at the trio but said nothing.
It was settled Blaine was going to the party, he was going to embrace his relationship status, and he was going as a sexy Bam-Bam (nix on the Blonde hair)
Part 2 preview:
Blaine walked into his house with the shortest and tightest bottoms he'd ever seen on the boy. He was pretty sure the boy was supposed to be Bam-Bam but he couldnt' be bothered to care what he was. Blaine was all bashful smiles and blushing cheeks; it was infuriating.