Dancing with Another Man

Set during season 2, will be part canon and part AU.

After transferring to Dalton Academy, Kurt Hummel develops feelings for Blaine Anderson. The boys have quickly become best friends but Kurt wants more. Blaine finally realizes what he wants but will a series of mishaps (namely the events of Silly Love Songs, BIOTA and Sexy) keep things from working out…does happily ever after truly happen?

Standard disclaimers apply…don't own Glee or its characters, make no money etc…

Chapter 1

"Hey Boo! So what happened? Spill the details!" Kurt Hummel grinned, sitting back against the headrest of the bed to get comfortable as he heard the voice of one of his best friends Mercedes Jones coming through the phone demanding details.

"'Cedes, it was crazy!" Kurt giggled. "We went to The Gap and the 'love' song we sang was "When I Get You Alone" by Robin Thicke."

"Really?" Wo-o-o-w." Mercedes joined in the laughing.

"Yea! Anyway, the guy -Jeremiah" (Kurt didn't, absolutely didn't sputter out his name) "had terrible hair and ran around the store trying to avoid Blaine serenading him. I waited with Blaine when it was over and he came out he told Blaine he had gotten fired and that they had only went to get coffee twice and that he would get arrested for dating Blaine because he's underage. Blaine was humiliated, I felt really bad for him. That's why I stayed with him, I figured something like this may happen."

"Oh, Boo, I feel so bad for him! I'm sure he'll get over it though. Maybe that's not such a bad thing for you now?" Mercedes almost made the question into a statement.

Kurt sighed, "I don't know 'Cedes. I'm sure Blaine doesn't think of me in that way. I 'm just his friend. I mean, yea we spend tons of time together here at school, homework and studying and we watch movies and sing. He's never done or said anything that shows he wants to change that. We decided last weekend it was all in my head, remember?" Kurt's feelings for Blaine had been discussed in detail during the 'girls' night they had the previous weekend with their friend Rachel Berry. The girls had convinced Kurt he should attend the 'Gap Attack" as it was so named to 'scope out the competition'. "And besides," Kurt continued "why would he involve the entire Glee Club to serenade the guy he claimed he was 'in love' with if he had feelings for someone else?"

"I dunno, Boo" Mercedes answered finally after a few moments of silence. "If you really want to know, you can always talk to him and ask him."

"No!" Kurt's loud response was quick to interrupt. "I mean, that has the potential to mess up our friendship. If he doesn't feel the same way he could be uncomfortable and end our friendship. He's important to me, Mercedes. He understands things that others don't, and he's been there for me since we met. I don't want to lose his friendship, I'd rather have that than nothing at all."

"I know, and I'm glad you have someone like that in your life." Mercedes was honestly glad Kurt had met Blaine. She knew some of his being bullied (even worse that the other members of the Glee Club) before he transferred to Dalton after having his life threatened. Kurt had changed, he was happier and more open. She missed her best gossip and shopping buddy terribly but she knew Dalton was the best place for him. "So, what are you going to do then?"

"Mmhhhmm. I honestly don't know. It's a kind of damned if you do, damned if you don't situation you know. Say something and risk everything if it goes badly or don't say anything and keep wanting what I can't have and eventually watch as he gets it with someone else."

"I don't know what to tell you. You're right about there not being an easy answer. But I do think you should talk to him. I've seen you two together and I think your friendship would be okay, whether it becomes more or not." Kurt heard shifting on Mercedes' end and her talking to someone on the other end of the phone. "Hey, sorry to rush off but we are heading out to dinner soon and I need to freshen up."

"Okay, thank you, 'Cedes. Text me later!"

Mercedes laughed "Sure thing, Boo! Bye!"

"Bye!" Kurt ended the call and threw his phone on the bed and flopped back down on the pillow. His mind was whirling, images of what happened earlier replaying with Mercedes' words now mixing in. "Uughh" he grunted, but his thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. "It's open" he called, knowing who would be behind it.

"Hey Kurt" Blaine poked his head in as he opened the door as he stepped in.

"Hi, Blaine. How are you?" Kurt sat up as Blaine closed the door behind him.

"I'm okay. Just don't want to think about it, ya know. Are you up for dinner?" Blaine sat on the end of the bed not far from Kurt.

"Sure, dinner sounds great! Want to grab coffee tomorrow before I head to Lima, we can talk then?" Kurt slid to the edge of the bed and grabbed his blazer, his shirt and tie were still on because he knew dinner was still to come.

Blaine nodded, "Okay, coffee sounds good." he got up and followed Kurt to the door as he made sure he had his keys, wallet and phone and they headed out to the cafeteria.

Once inside the cafeteria and having selected their food, Kurt and Blaine joined fellow Warblers at their usual table.

"Hey guys" Nick smiled, he was seated next to Jeff. Trent was seated beside Jeff while David and Wes sat on the other side of the table where Kurt and Blaine sat.

"Nick" Blaine nodded and conversation and laughter flowed easily as the boys ate. "Hey" Blaine leaned it to Kurt "have you finished your calc homework yet?"

"Ew, not yet, Kurt scrunched his nose. "Have you?"

Blaine grinned at how adorable Kurt looked 'wait, what no!' He forced that thought out of his head. He shook his head "Nope, not yet. We can do it after dinner."

Kurt smiled "Yes, please. It's terrible. I can speak French, read and write any essay easily but can't do calc for anything!"

Blaine let his arm fall to Kurt's shoulder. "It's tragic!" sending both boys into giggles. Neither noticed the eyes of the two senior Warblers watch them and then meet with knowing looks.

Dinner finished up and the two headed to Blaine's room to get his books but wound up studying in Kurt's room because he didn't have a roommate due to his late transfer in.

With ten minutes left until curfew, Blaine gathered up his things to head back to his own room. "See you at breakfast in the morning before classes?"

"Sure" Kurt replied "thanks for your help with calc. I just might pass now" he chuckled.

"No problem, you'll do fine." Blaine grew serious just before he reached for the door knob. "And thank you for being there today, Kurt. It meant a lot to me."

Kurt knew Blaine was embarrassed by the outcome of his serenade, and that he was glad only Kurt had hung around afterwards and he would get over it in time. "Hey, glad I was able to be there."

Blaine nodded "Goodnight" he said quietly as he opened the door.

"Goodnight" Kurt replied as he closed and locked the door to go take care of his pre-bedtime rituals.