Disclaimer: The song belongs to the amazingly talented Darren Criss and the characters belong to the creators of Glee. I own nothing.
Author's Note: Just to clear this up, these are the right lyrics to the song if anyone thinks they're not (*hint hint* my anonymous reviewer). This is the actual Darren Criss version of the song, not the version they used in "A Very Potter Sequel" where they changed the original lyrics.
This story takes place during the summer after the episode "New York".
Stutter
Kurt sat in his bedroom, starring at his cell phone screen.
Remember that time,
When you wouldn't talk to me,
You wouldn't talk to me, all night.
His boyfriend, Blaine, hadn't responded to any of his messages, including the most recent "Are you mad at me?" text. Ever since Kurt left Dalton, Blaine had become increasingly distant.
Remember that song,
and all the words we'd sing.
Well here's a song I sing, all right.
Thinking about Dalton reminded Kurt of all the happy memories he had from there. He remembered all the duets they sang together, their first kiss, the first time they said "I love you."
Remember that way,
How you'd never lie to me,
'cause you'd never lie to me, no way.
Recently, whenever he tried to make plans with Blaine, Blaine would make up some stupid excuse that Kurt knew wasn't true.
You could be faking it.
But why do you gotta be like that,
I don't like the way you act around me.
Kurt didn't know why Blaine was acting like this, but he knew he didn't like Blaine's new attitude.
So baby, come on, come on.
Oh, don't you tell me no, 'cause there you go again
You're ten out of ten,
Sorry, did I just s-stutter?
Won't tell you what you know, but there you go again,
You were never my friend,
You were never my, you were never my lover.
His phone finally lit up with a response. "No." It was simple, straight to the point. Kurt couldn't help but think, though. The Blaine he knew was perfect, but this Blaine... This new Blaine wasn't his friend, and he definitely wasn't his boyfriend.
Remember that night,
When I saw you standing there,
Dark eyes, dark hair, it's just you.
He remembered his first time meeting Blaine, and listening to him sing "Teenage Dream". He was mesmerized watching Blaine sing. His cute hair-do and the way he squints when he sings just made Kurt like him more.
Remember the way,
That you were way out of line,
And I was way out of time, for you.
He thought about the advice Blaine gave him that day...
And I got your number, right next to your name.
But it ain't nothing, no, it ain't enough.
... and how they exchanged phone numbers...
I got your word, I know, but that's all I'll get...
Trying to forget, your kind of love...
...and the text Blaine sent him, "COURAGE - - - Blaine"...
So baby, come on, come on.
...and he thought, "Come on Blaine, I know this isn't like you."
Oh don't you tell me no, 'cause there you go again
You're ten out of ten,
Sorry, did I just s-stutter?
Won't tell you what you know,but there you go again,
You were never my friend,
You were never my, you were never my lover.
But Blaine had done this again and again, and this time Kurt was going to be the one to say no. Blaine may have been perfect, but he wasn't perfect for Kurt. He called Blaine and told him to meet him for coffee the next day. Blaine was already there when Kurt walked in so Kurt just sat down across from him. He told Blaine that he didn't know what was going on with him lately, and he wasn't even sure if Blaine knew either. He said Blaine had changed, and he didn't want to be friends or lovers with this new Blaine.
I know you could be better,
You don't have to waste my time,
It's not like I need you more than I need me and mine,
Kurt got up and walked out of the cafe with tears streaming down his face. He knew deep down, the Blaine he loved was still there, but he couldn't waste his time trying to find him. He needed to concentrate on himself and his family and friends.
And I know that you want it
Trying to get you on it,
Baby we could fuck the rights, turn around and wrong it.
Spare me your convictions, the promises you keep,
I've got a better proposition, and the friction that you need.
Kurt heard Blaine running after him calling his name, so he turned around. Kurt knew that even if Blaine didn't realize it, he wanted this to happen. Blaine began to protest but Kurt stopped him. He told Blaine that deep down, Blaine knew that this was right. He asked Blaine not to argue with him. Kurt knew that this was better for both of them.
Don't you tell me that, you don't want to.
Don't you tell me that, you don't want to.
Kurt looked down at his feet and took a deep breath. Then, he looked back up at Blaine. He said, "Don't you tell me that you don't want this, too", then he turned and walked away without looking back.
Oh don't you tell me no, 'cause there you go again
You're ten out of ten,
Sorry did I just s-stutter?
Won't tell you what you know, this is the end.
You were never my friend,
You were never my, you were never my lover.
Author's Note: Hey guys this is my first fanfic so if you see any mistakes or anything please help me out and let me know.
Also, I have an alternate ending to this story that is completely different so review if you want me to post that as a second chapter.
Brownie points to anyone who recognizes the reference to the last show of the Glee Live! tour. If you haven't seen it search "Glee Live Dublin" on Youtube. Trust me, you'll want to see this.