A/N: Hey guys. This is the next chapter of RaF. I hope that you enjoy the read.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own: Glee, any characters, places from it, Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton or anything else you may find in the real world.
ProTIP: The song is written as a song. The lyrics are NOT dialogue.
"I'll go Mr. Schue." Blaine spoke up. Will nodded and jumped off the edge of the stage. Blaine climbed the stairs at the side and took to center stage. He looked out at his former glee mates and sighed. "Finn was such a great guy." he said finally. "When Kurt and I first started our relationship, I was still at Dalton you know, so I would go over to the Hudson-Hummel house to visit. One afternoon, Kurt and I had gotten there about the same time as Finn and when we all got inside this song was blasting. Finn just smiled, closed his eyes and began to sing along. I remember it as clear as day.
"Who's listening to music that loud?" Blaine asked as Kurt shut the front door.
"Hmm, let's see that's Eric Clapton." Kurt said. "That would be my dad; plus Carol's not here, he can play it as loud as he wants."
"Cool." Blaine said following Finn into the living room. Finn sang along and Blaine joined in. It was fun.
"That was awesome, dude!" Finn said excitedly when the song ended. "It's too bad you don't go to McKinley. We could use you in glee club."
"Thanks. You have a great voice too." Blaine said beaming.
"I guess. Well, I've gotta do this Spanish homework. Catch ya later." the tall teen said with a boyish grin before he left the room.
"It was a simple as that." Blaine said. "Standing right there in the living room of the Hudson-Hummel house, Finn and I sang our first duet. I'll never forgot it. I'd like to dedicate it to him." he said. Blaine walked over to the band, whispered something then returned to center stage.
The music began and Kurt pulled his handkerchief out of his pocket.
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?
Blaine crooned, as he fought back tears.
I must be strong
And carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Blaine watched his friends hold on to each other as he continued to sing along with the band.
Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven?
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven?
I'll find my way
Through night and day
'Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven
Blaine sang softly as he swayed to the music.
Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knees
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please
Blaine belted out, tears pouring down his face. He squeezed his eyes closed and all he could see was the memory of him and Finn jamming in the living room.
Beyond the door
There's peace, I'm sure
And I know there'll be no more
Tears in heaven
Blaine wiped his eyes and avoided the eyes of his friends as the band played. It wasn't necessary to look at them to know that each and every one of them was feeling exactly what he was feeling.
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?
He crooned again softly.
I must be strong
And carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Blaine finished. He wiped this eyes again and forced himself to look out at his friends. They were all crying. Blaine gave Rachel a small smile and blew her a kiss before he exited the stage.
When he returned to the floor, he and Rachel embraced for a long moment.
"He would have loved that." she whispered in his ear. Blaine pulled her closer and began to cry again.
