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Chapter 2
When Kurt woke up the next morning, he had a massive headache and a vague memory of throwing up once or twice throughout the night. The party and how he got home were a complete blur. He heard a buzzing that he prayed would stop so he fumbled around till he located his phone. Rachel was calling and he really did not think he could tolerate her voice right now. He silenced his phone and then noticed he had one missed message.
Sexy Smythe (9:58): We still on for coffee? 11:30?
What the hell was he reading? And who the hell made a contact named Sexy Smythe? Wait… Smythe… Sebastian… Oh shit. It suddenly came back to him, memories from last night flooding in. He didn't do anything… bad with him did he? No. Luckily, his mind began piecing together little bits. He started talking to Sebastian. He made him sit down because he was getting dizzy. He called Blaine… Oh shit he called Blaine. Hopefully he didn't say anything too terrible before Sebastian took the phone away. Oh yeah Sebastian stopped him from being an idiot. He was being… well, nice. Things were still fuzzy but he's pretty sure that Sebastian didn't make fun of him for being drunk or take a video of him for blackmail. That was uncharacteristic of him. Yes, Sebastian was actually tolerable last night. He listened to him vent about Blaine and they talked about school and he helped him make sure he got a cab to take him home.
Sexy Smythe (10:25): Helloooo? Did you drown in your own vomit? Because that doesn't seem like a Kurt Hummel approved way to die.
Right, they had made plans to get together and have coffee. This wasn't a date was it? Because even if he was being oddly nice, Kurt was 99% sure that he was not Sebastian Smythe's type. Besides, he didn't want that to be the case anyways… right? No, there was no way in hell Kurt was thinking about that any longer.
Kurt (10:27): Yes, coffee. No, vomit.
Sexy Smythe (10:28): Haha ok. See you in an hour.
Was he actually going to do this? Kurt never thought he would be friendly with Sebastian Smythe, but like he decided last night, maybe things needed to change in his life. Blaine was no longer his boyfriend and right now trying to be friends with him was out of the picture because it would be way too difficult on him. So maybe the possibility of gaining a new friend wasn't so bad. Even if it was the last person on earth he thought he'd become friends with. He quickly changed the contact info to just say Sebastian and began getting ready.
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Kurt arrived at the café they agreed upon 5 minutes early. It would have been 10 but he felt disgusting and took extra time showering and trying to get the bad taste of alcohol and vomit out of his mouth. Sebastian wasn't there yet so he got in line to order his coffee. No way was he going to wait for Sebastian to show up and possibly offer to pay for his coffee. Not that that was something he'd think Sebastian would be too inclined to do anyways. He didn't seem like the type. But he wasn't taking chances.
By the time he got his mocha and sat down at a table, Sebastian was entering the café. He spotted Kurt and waved and Kurt responded with an awkward smile. Sebastian gestured that he was going to get his coffee so Kurt just sat back and thought about how weird this all was. What were they going to talk about? What all did they talk about while he was drunk? He was sure he must have divulged far too many things that sober Kurt would never tell Sebastian. He should really figure out what all happened last night. As Sebastian approached the table, one more thought ran through his head. What was Sebastian's motive?
"Hey Kurt. How ya feeling? Something like death I presume." Sebastian said as he took a seat across from Kurt.
"Only a slight resemblance to death actually. Sorry to disappoint." At this Sebastian laughed and yep this was all still really weird for Kurt. He cut to the chase. "So… why am I here? With you? Getting friendly coffee?"
Sebastian laughed again at this and Kurt really wished he'd stop doing that. "Because I thought you may need some caffeine to cure your hangover and you might as well get some with me because we are friends now and that's what friends do."
Kurt stared at Sebastian blankly. "Um… what? What makes you so sure we are friends? What the hell happened last night that I don't remember?" Kurt needed him to clear things up and fast before he gave into the idea that he was actually in the twilight zone.
"Oh nothing my dear Kurt, we just bonded, chit chatted, I made sure you didn't throw up, made sure you didn't curse out Blaine, and when things like that happen between people, you almost have to become friends. Also I just don't know many people here yet besides the small group of friends I have at NYU and I've hooked up with all of them at least once so I'm not sure I can actually call them friends." Sebastian looked completely serious as if this wasn't the most hilarious thing Kurt had ever heard.
"So let me get this straight... you need me to be your friend?"
"Well I don't need you jeez, it's more like I want to add you to the list of people I hang out with."
"But- ok I am still very confused. Why?"
Sebastian sighed and put his coffee down on the table. "Look. Kurt. I'm sorry for how I treated you in high school, I really am. And like I told you last night, when I started college I thought it was time I stop acting like an immature ass and start trying to be a decent human being. I know, shocker. But after everything that's happened in that past year I've realized I really do need to grow up a bit. Ya know, stop bashing people for no reason, stop sleeping around… as much. Not gonna lie, I haven't completely changed my ways. I don't think anyone can do that. But I'm trying to be… better."
Kurt looked at the sincerity in Sebastian's eyes and realized he was telling the truth. He actually wanted to try to be a nicer person. "I don't think there is a way for a person to just become better. I think maybe you have something good inside of you and you just haven't fully tapped into it yet. I am very impressed though. I knew you said you wanted to change after Karofsky but I didn't really see the truth in it will now. I think you are being quite mature about it."
"Thanks." Sebastian sipped his coffee, not sure what else to say. There was a short silence between them. Kurt kind of wished he'd return to the happy jokester Sebastian that had been in his presence seconds ago rather than this awkward and quiet one. "Now. Tell me what the hell happened last night because I'm only getting bits and pieces."
Luckily, Sebastian laughed again. "Okay, the tale of the drunken Kurt Hummel. Where should I begin?"
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After they both finished their coffees and exchanged a good amount of conversation about the party and general aspects of NYU, they decided to call it a day and meet up some other time for coffee and a walk around Central Park. In any other situation, Kurt would've labeled it as a date. But this was Sebastian, the boy who he disliked and exchanged criticizing banter with in high school and who now wanted to try being friends with him. Kurt didn't hate talking to Sebastian, which was a little surprising. They vented about their classes and talked about which professors to avoid. Kurt learned that Sebastian wanted to go to Columbia for law school after he graduated. He told Sebastian that he was in Tisch (of course you are) and was interning at (how cliché of you).
The pair started hanging out more and more. They got coffee, did homework, even went to the movies (no college parties, Kurt wasn't ready for that). Eventually Kurt stopped worrying about whether whatever they did together was a date. They were actually becoming friends. As time went on, the idea of having Sebastian Smythe as friend became less weird.
The first time they went to Kurt's apartment to study together was awkward, thanks to one Rachel Berry.
"Kurt, I just don't see why you have to bring whatever… thing you and Sebastian are doing into our apartment!"
"Rachel, what the hell are you even saying? That thing we will be doing is studying."
"You know exactly what I mean. You hanging out with Sebastian all of a sudden- it's unsettling."
"The only thing unsettling in this apartment is the very thin curtain separating you and Brody from my ears!"
"Oh no, do not change the subject! I don't think it's smart, you hanging out with Sebastian. Are you- are you at least being safe?"
Kurt could not believe his ears. "What on earth- Rachel, I am not sleeping with Sebastian!"
"Who's sleeping with Sebastian?" Sebastian was suddenly standing in their apartment, apparently opening the door without either of them noticing. "Sorry. Unlocked." He gestured back to the door.
"Sebastian! N- nothing, let's just get settled and start studying for midterms. Do you want some coffee? Tea?" He asked as he headed towards the kitchen area.
"How very homely of you. I'll take a coffee. You know how I like it." And at that Sebastian deliberately winked at Rachel who made a face of disgust and stomped to her room. "So, Berry giving you a hard time?"
Kurt poured the coffee that had been brewing into two mugs. "Yeah, she just… isn't used to this yet."
"You say it like we're dating or something," Sebastian said with a smirk. "What's wrong with an innocent friendship?"
"That's exactly it, she doesn't think it's innocent." Kurt stirred the drinks he prepared and walked over to the couch where Sebastian was now making himself comfortable, placing the mugs on the table.
"Well I suppose that's understandable." Kurt gave him a confused look until he continued. "I mean we all know how not innocent you are," Sebastian chuckled as Kurt smacked him on the arm.
"I'm being serious! I don't know why my friends can't just accept that I am allowed to make new friends."
"Aw, so we really are friends! It's so great to hear you say it!" Sebastian mocked, earning him another smack. "Alright alright! Well maybe we just need to show them how much better we are at being friends then they are with you. Then they'll realize that I am a wonderful human being."
"You're modesty, it kills me." Kurt deadpanned.
"I'll revive you later. Right now I need to study." Sebastian grabbed a book and opened it, smiling. Kurt was starting to like seeing that smile.
