Chapter 2 is up!
Can't….sleep!
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As Blaine was driving with Kurt to McKinley High, he looked at Kurt hesitantly and took his hand. "Are you sure you want to go back there?" His eyes were filled with worry. "...Even if it's just for a second, I can't let anything happen to you."
He could see that Kurt looked like he had a mix of emotions. That could've been from Pavarotti's funeral, which they had just come from, but he knew that it had something to do with Karofsky.
Kurt looked over and smiled the most adorable smile he had ever seen and squeezed his hand. "I'm positive. Nothing can bring me down right now. I'm with you and that's all that matters to me."
The rest of the drive was silent, but it was nice, up until "Teenage Dream" came on the radio. Blaine laughed and sang along with Katy Perry, rubbing affectionate circles on Kurt's hand as he did so.
Kurt leaned over and pressed his lips to Blaine's cheek. "How I deserved someone as amazing as you, I'll never figure out. But I'm not one to complain."
"I was going to say the same to you." Blaine smiled, and noticed that Kurt was crying. "Whoa, hey….don't cry, what's the matter?" Kurt looked back at him. "Thank you."
"For what?" Blaine chuckled as he said it.
"For, you know….everything. For helping me get through bullying – for the most part –; for being there when I needed you to be; for taking me under your wing; for understanding when I first told you that I was transferring; for being a friend when I needed one, and a mentor when I needed guidance; but most of all," he hiccupped, "…for just being with me."
Blaine's eyes softened. "You shouldn't thank me; you deserve every bit of good fortune that comes your way, Kurt. Every. Last. Bit." He punctuated each word with a kiss on Kurt's hand.
Kurt had never been so grateful for anything else in his life.
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When they walked into McKinley, Kurt led Blaine through the halls silently, telling him to be quiet.
It was after school, and Glee club was going on, Kurt remembered. He wanted to surprise them.
When they reached the choir room, no one seemed to notice them. Mr. Schuester was currently out of the room, so they were all having their own conversation.
"So do you think that Kurt's, like...dating him now?" Kurt rolled his eyes at his best friend. He loved Mercedes, but she could be pushy. He gave Blaine a 'right-on-time' look, and wiggled his eyebrows. "They looked awful friendly when they were performing at Regionals..." She smirked.
"Well why don't you just ask him?" Kurt said casually, smirking and examining his fingernails as he leaned up against the doorway with his arms crossed. He laughed, shoulders slightly shaking, when he heard a "Kurt!" erupt from the crowd.
"Dolphin!" Brittany practically screamed, and threw herself into Kurt's arms, wrapping her legs around his waist.
Kurt caught her and held her up by her thighs, leaning into her embrace and laughing. "Hey, Boo."
Brittany poked her head up from where her chin rested on Kurt's shoulder and looked in the doorway. "Hey Blaine!" He gave a small wave from where he was standing, smiling largely.
Mercedes only smirked deeper. "Well...if you both heard my question..."
Kurt rolled his eyes again, dropping Brittany gently, kissing her on the cheek. She smiled and walked over to Artie.
Kurt motioned with his finger for Blaine to come closer, trying to keep a straight face. When Blaine came over, slightly confused at what Kurt was getting at, Kurt grabbed him by the tie and kissed him feverishly.
When he pulled away, Blaine laughed lightly and shook his head.
Kurt smiled and crossed his arms again. "Does that answer your question, Mercedes?"
All of the girls squealed. They launched themselves at Kurt, knocking him to the ground. Kurt laughed and took them all in a tight embrace. Rachel helped him up and hugged him.
"Hello, Rachel." He said with a soft smile.
"Kurt." She gave a small nod, and kissed him lightly on the cheek.
When she pulled away, they all noticed a single tear falling down his face. They all asked him if he was OK, and he nodded. "It's just...it's only that I just now realized how much I've missed you all." A stream of tears fell down his face as the girls chorused an "Aww..."
He wiped his eyes and laughed slightly. "Now where are the men of the group?" He put his hands on his hips, and the girls moved out of his way, revealing the boys. He saw Finn first.
"Hey, bro." He gave Finn a small hug.
He looked at Kurt cautiously. "You – uh….sure?" He cleared his throat. "About Blaine, I mean."
Kurt looked up at him with loving eyes. "Aww….are you trying to be all 'big-brother' and protect me?" Finn smiled, but glanced up at Blaine. Kurt gave him a soft smile. "I'm positive, Finn. Thank you."
He looked over Finn's shoulder, and saw Puck standing behind him, and he was smiling as well. "Hummel, you finally got some." Kurt scoffed. "I'm impressed, dude."
"Really? 'Cause my life just revolves around impressing you, Noah." Kurt said sarcastically, batting his eyelashes and clasping his hands together in a mocking fashion.
"Kurt, for the last time, my name is Puck." He was still smiling, though. He hugged Kurt with one arm as the countertenor wrapped his arms around his torso.
Kurt nodded to Sam and Mike before hugging them both at the same time, with one arm each, and high-fived Artie, wiggling their fingers as they pulled away, and resulting in laughter from both of them.
"Kurt?" He heard a voice from behind him.
He turned, smiling. He knew that voice. "Mr. Schuester!" He went over and hugged him as well. What could he say? He's a hugger.
He looked pointedly at Blaine. "Is he someone special now?" Kurt smiled and grabbed Blaine's hand, tugging him to his side. "Yes." He pecked Blaine on the cheek. Blaine blushed at what Kurt said next. "Very special."