Title: Checkmate
Author: hamxcheese
Word Count: 758
Rating: T
Setting: AU after Season 3
Summary: Kurt Hummel was happy. He was in New York with a budding fashion career and a boyfriend that he plans to spend his life with. But it seems that his story is just beginning when he saw those green eyes again.
Disclaimer: We do not own Glee or any of its characters.

Authors' Notes: Sorry for the long wait guys! We wanted to make sure that everything is polished before we post this chapter. We would like to also take this opportunity to thank all of you guys for the support that you're giving us. We promise to do our best! Feel free to check out Spencer, a story about Kurt and Sebastian's kid and family. You can check our profile for the Tumblr account! :)

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Chapter 2: The Quiet Move, A move which does not attack or capture an enemy piece.


Maybe it was the sight of seeing someone from the not so distant past or maybe it was the fact that Sebastian Smythe was acting irritating but something caused Kurt's mood to turn from happy to sullen. Ah yes, this was the supposed green-eyed hottie that grabbed Chandler's attention. For a split second, Kurt wondered if it was truly possible for someone to like Sebastian when his "type" was supposedly Kurt. The designer thought that he was NOTHING like this stupid meerkat but if Chandler's list of guys that I want to "date" included both him and Sebastian, he must be similar to this stupid blond somehow… Or maybe it was just because they were both gay. Kurt really did not know Chandler that well but the boy had good taste in fashion and that might translate to good taste in men.

"Why are you so silent, princess? If I didn't know any better, I'd say that you were checking me out."

Sebastian winked, causing Chandler to let out a chuckle. "I didn't know that you two knew each other. Where have you been hiding him?"

Kurt's resolve faltered as he gripped harder on his coffee cup. "We're not exactly… friends." Sebastian could only shrug in response. With the way that Sebastian was looking at him, he was sure that he wanted to disappear. To say that he was emotionally exhausted was such an understatement. Kurt really did not need to banter with Sebastian now.

Sebastian's eyes narrowed, eying the way Kurt was gripping his coffee cup. Sebastian was many things but he was not insensitive. He may not love hanging around Kurt but he is quite the adversary.

"Oh no! I forgot that I have to prepare something for Music Theory class tomorrow! Walk me back to the dorms, Sebastian?"

"No thank you. I think I'd rather stay here."

Chandler's mood visibly fell as he looked at Sebastian, almost begging him. He was obviously smitten but Sebastian looked as if he wanted to be nowhere near him. Kurt's gaze shifted from one blond to another. He felt like he was stuck between a rock and a hard place. He didn't even want to be in this mess! He was minding his own business- just sketching in peace- when they decided to stay in his table.

"Man, I didn't think he'd leave! I swear, that guy can't take a hint."

"Well, that's one thing that you both have in common."

Ah yes, there was the signature Smythe smirk. Kurt could only tilt his head in amusement. Getting the last say in a conversation with this guy was next to impossible but Kurt enjoyed those moments when he made the stupid meerkat shut up. He knew that insults were bound to come out of his mouth- it was just a matter of how long his lag would last.

"It's weird not seeing you with Berry. Shouldn't you be wailing out Broadway songs and how much you love New York?"

"I didn't get in."

"What?"

"I didn't get in NYADA."

Sebastian's face hardened as he looked at Kurt, looking for traces of deception. Finding none, a frown appeared on his lips. He had heard of the countertenor's audition and he was certain that Blaine was talking about it nonstop on his twitter account. He saw Kurt's performance during Regionals too and he was sure that he was one of the best singers that day. He was sure that with a unique range like his, he was a shoe in for NYADA.

Snatching Kurt's almost empty coffee cup, he stood up, saying nothing else. Kurt's eyes widened, swearing that the cup was still a quarter full. He was about to throw a fit when he saw another paper cup in front of him.

"Drink," Sebastian said simply.

He raised an eyebrow but took a sip anyway, "This is not my coffee order."

"I know. Like I would be caught buying a non-fat mocha."

"But this is hot chocolate."

"With cinnamon," Sebastian added.

"And it's full cream."

"I know," he said, offering Kurt a tentative smile. The countertenor smiled to himself, drinking his hot chocolate silently. He was thankful that Sebastian did not say that he was sorry that Kurt didn't get in or that he should have. For once, Sebastian's reaction was the best one that he received ever since he received that letter.

The former Warblers reveled in each other's presence.


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