A/N yay a quick update! That's partially because this chapter's shorter though, but the next one should be longer again. Oh and just so you know, Blaine is a junior like Kurt for this story. Enjoy and please review.
Chapter 2: Questions for Another Day
Kurt woke up Tuesday morning and for a moment just soaked in the moment. For the first time in months, he wasn't terrified to go school. He didn't have anything to be afraid of anymore, well aside from Jeff's pranks and his very large mountain of homework. Eventually Kurt got up and started his usual routine. He took his moisturizers out of his luggage, which he hadn't unpacked yet and went into the bathroom. He methodically applied his skin care, showered, put on his blazer, and styled his hair before going back into the bedroom. By this time Blaine had gotten up and was getting a blazer out of his closet.
"How are you up so early," Blaine groaned tiredly.
"I'm not lazy like you," Kurt joked, checking himself in the mirror, "Perfection takes work Blaine."
The shorter boy laughed, "Yeah I bet you would still look twice as good as me if you didn't do any of that stuff," he said lightly before going into the bathroom. Kurt blushed and stared at the bathroom door in stunned silence for a minute before packing all of his textbooks into his messenger bag. A few minutes later Blaine came back out ready to go, hair gel and all.
"Hey Kurt before I forget, here's my number," Blaine said fishing out a piece of paper, scribbling down his number, and handing the paper to Kurt with a grin, "You know, just in case you ever need me or get lost or something."
"Ready?" he asked, opening the door for Kurt. Kurt nodded and stepped out into the hall with Blaine. The two boys walked down to the dining hall and sat down with the Warblers.
"So have you decided what song you're going to audition with?" Thad asked Kurt as they ate.
"Not yet," Kurt responded nervously, "Usually I like to do Broadway song, but I kind of want to do something different this time."
"Well Broadway is tough. I find it hard to believe that you could possibly measure up to the originals," Trent said coldly. Kurt resisted giving him his famous bitch-please glare, he was trying to make friends after all.
"You should do something crazy," Jeff offered, "You know, like with backflips and cannons. Oh and glitter, glitter's always classy," Kurt stared at the blonde boy at this suggestion, while Nick simply laughed, patting his boyfriend's head fondly.
"No, no cannons. Remember what happened last time," David said with a meaningful look at Thad who ducked his head sheepishly.
"How were we supposed to know Principle Thomas was going to be giving some school board members a tour right there," Jeff said innocently, "Anyways, all hospital fees were taken care of, no harm done,"
"That is unless you count the thousands of dollars worth of harm done," David said exasperatedly.
"I'm sure you'll choose something great," Blaine said reassuringly.
"If you want Blaine's vote all you've got to sing is Katy Perry," Jeff commented.
"Not true," Blaine protested crossing his arms over his chest, "I just appreciate her talent."
"Yeah sure," Nick cut in, "that's why you have every one of her CDs in your room. I pity you Kurt. You have yet to experience Blaine's playlists. He has a playlist for every single one of his moods, even his 'I'm-hungry-but-don't-feel-like-moving' mood."
Kurt raised his eyebrows at Blaine, "Wow Blaine you forgot to mention that when we were talking about how weird you are," he said as the other boys laughed at Blaine's embarrassment, "Is there anything else I might want to know about my new roommate?"
"Well there's his Harry Potter obsession," David offered.
"Don't forget about the evenings he spends working on Disney covers," Thad said.
"Did he tell you about his Avatar the Last Airbender marathons?" Wes asked.
"Okay! That's enough! Let's just go to class now Kurt," said Blaine, who at this point had sunk half way under the table, his face bright red.
"Awww Blaine, you're spoiling all the fun," Kurt laughed, but since they did have to get to class he got up.
Kurt, Jeff, Nick, and Blaine got to class and sat down in the same seats as the day before. About an hour into the period, Kurt's phone started to vibrate, since he was near the back of the class be felt it was safe to pull it out.
So how have your first few days at your new school been - Mercedes
He smiled at thought of his friend and texted back.
Pretty good. Everyone here's a bit weird, but nice - Kurt
We all really miss you. The choir room feels empty without you and your fashion statement ;) - Mercedes
I bet haha the biggest problem about Dalton is the uniform :( I cannot pull of a blazer - Kurt
Well I've got to go save Brittany, I think she's trying to eat a crayon. Talk to you later don't be a stranger - Mercedes
Love you :) - Kurt
Love you too, and you'd better find yourself a man at your new school - Mercedes
Kurt was just about to put his phone away when it vibrated again.
Pay attention silly or I will be forced to make a 'pay-attention-Kurt' playlist for you ;) - Blaine
Kurt turned to Blaine, who was determinedly looking away from him, trying to hide a smirk. Kurt smiled softly, thinking of all of his friends back at McKinley. Then the bell rang and it was time for Kurt to set off for his next class.
When at last the school day was over, Kurt walked through the halls with Blaine. "Sorry Kurt, but I have to go to Warbler practice again today. If you want to come again though, you can," the shorter boy said.
"I'd love to come, but I really do have to unpack all of my stuff," Kurt said, "You know, before I change my mind and ask for a new roommate."
Blaine laughed and punched the other boy's arm gently, "And to think, I thought you were so nice," he teased, before going down the hall to the choir room while Kurt went upstairs.
When Blaine got to the choir room, he sat down beside Nick, and Thad began to talk. The council discussed the choreography for "Hey Soul Sister", but Blaine didn't pay much attention. He couldn't stop thinking about Kurt.
Something about the new kid made him want to talk to him, find out everything about him, wow it sounded a lot creepier that way. Maybe Kurt reminded him of himself, maybe he just liked the new kid, but Blaine had a feeling that Kurt was going to change everything, just when he thought he had everything under control.
Kurt looked at his pile of bags and suitcases he had brought with him to Dalton. He never had gotten the hang of packing light. He had to start somewhere though, so he began assembling his wardrobe. Unfortunately, Dalton's uniforms did not leave much of an opportunity for fashion, but you never know. Kurt hung up his Wicked and West Side Story posters. He managed to organized his books and set up everything but his photographs and memorabilia of his friends before going down to dinner.
When he got down to the dining hall, the Warblers were already there. He sat down next to Blaine, "So how was practice?" Kurt asked.
"Boring," Jeff said as Wes said "Good"
"All we did was talk about choreography," Jeff whined as Wes scowled at him.
"Maybe it would be more exciting if you actually paid attention," Wes shot back.
"Or maybe it would be more exciting if we went with my idea and shot Thad out of a canon covered in glitter during the show," Jeff replied, which lead to a very loud dramatic squabble between the two boys.
"So how was practice," Kurt said turning to Blaine.
"It was alright, I honestly didn't pay much attention," Blaine admitted.
"Why not silly? The competition's next week and your doing both the solos," Kurt scolded lightly.
"I know, I just had a lot on my mind," Blaine said with a sigh.
"Well if you want to get your mind off things you could help me set up my stuff in our dorm," Kurt offered.
"You know what, that actually sounds really nice," Blaine said smiling warmly at the other boy, who blushed.
"What is this! Blaine are you flirting with the new kid?" Jeff asked extremely loudly before Nick slapped a hand over his mouth.
"Watch out Kurt! Don't let him get you with his charming romantic wiles," Jeff said, pulling his boyfriend's hands off his mouth.
"Don't listen to Jeff he's an idiot," Nick said, ignoring the scandalized look on his boyfriend's face.
Kurt laughed as he and Blaine got up to go to their dorm. When the two boys got to their dorm, they began to hang up pictures of the New Directions on the walls. "So you really love these guys," Blaine commented as he hung up a picture of Mercedes, Tina, Kurt, and Rachel on a shopping trip.
"Yeah, I really do," Kurt said glancing at the picture, "It killed me to leave them. The looks on their faces, Blaine, they looked so betrayed"
"That's just because they love you too I'm sure. They probably just hated seeing you go," Blaine reassured him.
"Yeah sometimes I worry they love me too much," Kurt laughed as he hung up a picture of a dolphin Brittany had drawn him.
"Why did you leave them then?" the other boy asked, "If you don't mind me asking,"
"Bullying," Kurt said simply, "The kids at my school wouldn't let me be myself and I can't live like that."
Blaine was sure there was more to the story than that, but Kurt would tell him when he was ready, "Is this your family?" he asked as he hung up a picture of Kurt, Finn, Carole, and Burt from Burt and Carole's wedding.
"Yeah. That was my dad and my step-mom's wedding and that's my step-brother next to them. I actually set them up, my dad hadn't dated in years after my mom died," Kurt explained.
"I'm so sorry Kurt," Blaine said earnestly.
"Thanks," Kurt said with a deep breath, "Carole has really helped me and my dad, it's nice having a mom again."
Kurt gazed at the picture fondly, "That's my step-brother, Finn, and he's a better brother than I could ever have asked for. He's changed so much for my sake. We had some troubles at first, but now he's even stood up to his friends on the football team for me. That's more than I could ever have asked for."
"And then there's my dad," Kurt continued, "He really is the best dad in the world. He accepts me for who I am and has never asked me to change. I'm so grateful to him. You know, when I came out, he said he's known since I was three and had asked for a pair of sensible heels for my birthday," Kurt laughed fondly at the memory, not even realizing he had just told Blaine that he was gay.
"I'm sorry," Kurt said, glancing at Blaine, "I'm sure you didn't want to hear me ramble on about my family."
"No," Blaine said softly, "It was nice,"
Kurt watched Blaine. The curly haired boy was gazing wistfully at the pictures of Kurt's family. Kurt wanted to ask, and one day he would, but for now he let Blaine be. That was a conversation for another day. For now, Kurt was perfectly happy just to decorate his room with his friend.
"By the way," Blaine said quietly, "I love the Wicked poster," he flashed a quick grin at the other boy.
"Yes, you see some people have good taste Blaine. Don't worry though, I haven't given up on you yet, and that's pretty impressive. I gave up on Finn within five minutes of moving into our new house. I mean seriously, he left his cleats in my room! In my room Blaine! I'm still not convinced the smell is gone," Blaine laughed, hanging up the next picture. Yes, everything was just perfect right now.
In the next chapter: Why is Blaine afraid of liking Kurt? Kurt learns more about his newfound friends Jeff and Nick, but what is Nick not telling him? Yay suspense and unanswered questions!
