Author's Comments: So, I've finally got around to actually writing a new not-so-short drabble! Yay me! I decided for this round to go with a canon couple, and a popular one at that: Klaine. I'm not exactly a big shipper of Klaine and hell, I'm not even a big shipper of any canon couple. However, I thought you Klainers would appreciate this. There's even some added scenes from episode New York (2x22), including the Zonberry (Sunshine/Rachel) interaction in the bathroom and the Unholy Trinity scene. Anyway, enjoy and leave lots of reviews and suggestions! Also, you may notice that The Hipsters are present for the Regionals competition instead of Aural Intensity. That was on purpose. I just didn't like the that group.
Featured Characters: Kurt Hummel (as Rachel Berry), Blaine Anderson (as Finn Hudson), Thad (as Quinn Fabray), Nick (as Santana Lopez), Jeff (as Brittany Pierce), Rachel Berry (as Sunshine Corazon), Sebastian Smythe (as Jesse St. James), Trent (as Mercedes Jones)
Featured Pairings: Kurt/Blaine, implied!Thad/Blaine, unrequited!Sebastian/Blaine
Two
Kurt & Blaine (as Finn & Rachel)
"The Kiss That Missed"
It was Regionals time. Kurt Hummel didn't know whether to squeal with excitement or vomit uncontrollably. Either option was tempting considering all the events that had happened these past few days. Blaine Anderson, the guy Kurt had been crushing on forever, had finally broke it off with fellow Warbler Thad, and at a funeral of all places. They had only been dating this year, but they were completely smitten until the Warbler mascot Pavarotti died and Kurt had sang an emotional rendition of The Beatles classic Blackbird. And that was when Blaine realized his true feelings were with Blaine.
By the time Kurt had been done bejeweling Pavarotti's extra-fabulous casket, Blaine was sticking his tongue down his throat and Kurt found himself in a hard place. While the thought of being with Blaine was nice and just in general of having a boyfriend was something Kurt had wanted for so long, he knew that it wasn't meant to last. Blaine had his goals and his dreams, and neither coincided with Kurt's goals and dreams. Kurt was destined for New York and Broadway and his name in lights. He knew he had to focus on the goal. And that is why after the hot make-out session, he decided that it was best that they didn't date.
Nevertheless, Blaine broke-up with Thad the next day after the Warblers buried Pavarotti and the Warblers were then off to Regionals.
Emotions were high and never one to give up, Blaine proposed that he and Kurt sing a duet to the head Warbler council, to which the council had voted "yes," 2 to 1. Thad was, of course, the sole vote against the idea. And so, Kurt and Blaine were to sing a duet with each other. Candles by Hey Monday, which was rather ironic since that was a break-up song.
Thad was still moping around about his break-up with Blaine. He kept complaining about it all throughout the night to whomever would listen. It got to the point where someone had to confront him over it. And as if someone upstairs had heard Kurt's plea, somebody did confront him: Nick and Jeff. They pulled him into the hallway where the other Warblers, who were already getting seated, couldn't hear them.
"Dude, what's going on with you?" Nick asked, "Everyone's already prepping for the competition."
"I think I'm going to tell the Dean that Kurt and Blaine were the ones who got us reported for the Gap Attack." Thad smirked.
"You can't do that," said Jeff sadly, "He'll have to suspend them."
"... and then there goes our chances at Regionals," Thad said to himself, "Darn!"
"You know what? We get it," Nick started, slowly losing his temper, "You're pissed about Blaine dumping your sweet ass. Get over it."
"I DON'T WANT TO GET OVER IT, OKAY?" shouted Thad.
"The only person you're sabotaging here is yourself," said Nick bluntly.
"I DON'T CARE ABOUT SOME STUPID SHOW CHOIR COMPETITION!"
"Well, you should," Nick scolded, "Because this is the one chance we have to actually feel good about ourselves."
Thad leaned back against the wall and unceremoniously slid down to the floor, feeling defeated. "We were supposed to be the popular guys," he said, choking up. "So why can't we have our dreams come true? He has love. Wes has it. Even David's hooking up." Thad let a few tears sneak down his face. "I just want somebody to love me."
Nick and Jeff then sat on either side of Thad and laid comforting hands on his shoulders.
"I think I know how to make you feel better," Nick started.
"I'm fine, Nick, but I'm not in the mood for a threesome."
"No, no, I'm not talking about that," Nick replied awkwardly, "I'm talking about a new hairstyle."
"Yes, totally," Jeff agreed, smiling brightly.
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Thad, Nick and Jeff returned to the audience and took their seat with The Warblers. The competition had started and the judges were being introduced. The judges for today were local news anchor Rod Remington, Tea Party member (and all-around bigot) Tammy Jean Albertson, and the sassy but classy Sister Mary Constance. The first show choir, The Hipsters, which were a bunch of senior citizens going back to school to get their GEDs, were up first and put up a surprisingly good performance, singing The Living Years by Mike & The Mechanics. Kurt felt extremely nervous watching them, as it was his choir against these guys and the New Directions, his old glee club and friends. This was definitely not going to be easy.
The Hipsters
Every generation blames the one before
And all of their frustrations come beating on your door
I know that I'm a prisoner to all my Father held so dear
I know that I'm a hostage to all his hopes and fears
"They're really good," Trent whispered to Kurt, who only grew more nervous and sick.
"I'm going to the bathroom," he said as he got up.
Kurt made his way down the hall and towards the bathroom. Not really caring about his gender, Kurt unashamedly entered the girls' bathroom to wash-up and maybe splash some water in his face to cool his nerves. As he walked in he immediately heard the faint sounds of someone wretching in one of the stalls.
"Santana?" Kurt asked. He knew how much the fiery Latina loved to keep her body skinny.
When the door opened, out popped Kurt's good friend Rachel Berry, much to his surprise. "Rachel?"
"Kurt?" she said, shocked. "What are you doing in the girls' bathroom?"
Kurt made a face. "Have you seen a boys' public bathroom? It's like they don't even know how to aim. Or flush!"
Rachel walked towards the sink and started washing her hands, and Kurt could tell the girl looked very distressed.
"Rachel, what's wrong?" Kurt asked, "Why were you throwing up? You don't have an eating disorder, right?"
Rachel shuddered, looking as if she was ready to cry. "I'm just nervous."
"Since when do you get nervous?"
Rachel weakly looked up at her friend. "It's Finn."
Kurt rolled his eyes. "Finn again?"
"Quinn told me she and Finn are officially dating," the girl choked out, "And she said that I'm holding on to a fairytale romance and that I'll never get anything right."
"Oh, screw Quinn, she's a bitch," Kurt huffed, "You have to go out there and sing. You have a gift. Something that those losers at Vocal Adrenaline would kill for."
"I can't," Rachel squeaked, "I'm gonna barf all over the stage."
"If you feel like you're gonna throw up, just look at me and I'll help you through it."
"Why?" the smaller girl asked, raising an eyebrow, "Don't you wanna win?"
Kurt smiled warmly. "Guys like us have to stick together." Kurt walked over to her and wrapped his arms around his friend, "I'm gonna hug you now."
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Rachel Berry stood by herself as the curtains were pulled back, still nervous as ever. She stared back at the crowd like a deer caught in headlights and suddenly the feeling of vomiting was coming back. She scanned the crowd until she could see her friend Kurt with the other Warblers and smiled when she saw him giver her a thumbs up.
"What are you doing?" Blaine whispered to Kurt after seeing the exchange.
"I'm making something right," the countertenor replied as Rachel started her performance.
Rachel
What have I done
I wish I could run
Away from this ship going under
Just trying to help
Hurt everyone else
Now I feel the weight of the world
Is on my shoulders
Much to his surprise, Rachel and the New Directions had sung original songs. A risky move, but a risk that was worth it because their performance was nothing short of excellent. After Rachel's emotional ballad, the New Directions ended their performance with a catchy and cheesy original number about their trials as the "losers" in their school. The crowd, of course, loved it, and Kurt soon found himself behind the curtains, prepping for their performance. Despite his talk with Jeff and Nick, Thad had decided that he was going sit this one out so he could have time to himself. Wes and David understood, and decided to give Thad's harmonies to Jeff who was more than excited at the thought.
Kurt stood at the end of the stage opposite of Blaine's spot as the two exchanged looks to each other. Blaine had been acting extremely agitated and Kurt had this sneaking suspicion that a lot of it had to do with Kurt rejecting Blaine following Pavarotti's funeral and his break-up with Thad.
Kurt looked back over at Blaine, only to see him walking towards him. Hesitantly, he met Blaine halfway and smiled.
"You put together an amazing arrangement, Blaine," he said "I didn't know you had it in you."
"Who cares about the arrangement?" Blaine shook his head, "What I don't understand is... all you've ever wanted is for us to be together and I'm basically standing here, begging for you, and suddenly you're not interested."
Kurt bit his lip. "I am interested. More than interested," he admitted, "This is my dream. Singing and going to New York. I'm not going to let anyone or anything keep me from it.
Blaine looked away, unable to take the idea of not having Kurt. "I'm sorry, Blaine," Kurt continued, "I love you but... there's nothing you can say or do that's gonna change my mind about it."
Blaine could do nothing but nod his head, though Kurt knew he did not accept the answer. The emcee's voice then came to announce the Dalton Academy Warblers and Kurt gulped with anticipation as the Warblers began to harmonize.
Kurt
The power lines went out
And I am all alone
But I don't really care, at all
Not answering my phone
Blaine
All the games you played
The promises you made
Couldn't finish what you started
Only darkness still remains
As Thad watched from the audience, someone decided to take a seat right next to him and was shocked and displeased to see Sebastian Smythe, an ex-suitor of Blaine's. This definitely didn't brighten Thad's mood.
"Couldn't stay away," Sebastian smirked slyly.
"The show or Blaine?" Thad quipped, almost bitterly. Sebastian gave him a look, but returned to the performance.
Kurt
Blow the candles out (Blaine: The candles out)
Looks like a solo tonight (Blaine: Solo tonight)
Kurt and Blaine
But I think I'll be alright
And then it happened. They had both been exchanging longing glances at each other. And Kurt certainly didn't expect this to happen, but somehow his lips had found themselves getting acquainted with Blaine's and he couldn't help himself but return the gesture. Especially with a little tongue action. The kiss had only lasted a few seconds, but they were no doubt the best few seconds of Kurt's life. They seperated momentarily, staring into each others' eyes.
"Was that scripted?" Sebastian asked Thad, whose eyes looked like they were going to pop out of his skull.
The whole audience was filled with an awkward silence and the Warblers continued their performance with a Blaine solo featuring P!nk's amazingly catchy tune, Raise Your Glass.
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The Warblers all stood backstage waiting for the results. Kurt again felt nervous, like he was ready to projectile vomit all over. He looked up at Blaine, who was looking at Kurt with the most loving smile ever as if he was mesmerized.
"I think we were good."
"I think we were amazing. The kiss was... interesting."
"Yeah, I'm calling it the Kiss of the Century."
"You're wrong, Kurt," came the voice of Sebastian Smythe, "That kiss was unprofessional." Kurt and Blaine looked at him in shock, wondering why he'd show up here of all places. Considering the bad blood between he and Kurt when fighting for Blaine's attentions earlier in the year, the smirky meerkat was certainly not a welcome visitor. "It was too personal and intense. The judges won't like it. They'll consider it common and vulgar and it'll cost you Regionals."
Sebastian then looked up at Blaine, shamelessly eyeing his body up and down. "Hi, Blaine. You look amazing and you sounded great. You just shouldn't have kissed him." Sebastian looked at Kurt with a face of disgust.
"Why are you here, Sebastian?" Blaine said, exasperated.
"For you."
"Back off, Sebastian," Kurt snarled, "You're just jealous. Jealous of what we have and what we shared with the entire audience," he bragged "Because it was shared between two people who love each other. It was the Lady Gaga of kisses. It came with its own meat dress. Right, Blaine?"
Before Blaine could answer, Wes came in and announced that the judges have come to a decision. The Warblers piled on stage, Thad included, and readied themselves for the results. The mayor's drunk wife came on and made a rather awkward and inappropriate opening speech that really had nothing to do with the competition before opening the letter.
"And the winners of the 2011 Midwest Regional Championship is..." she trailed off as she struggled to regain vision to look at the name. "The McKinley High New Directions!"
Kurt's former glee club all screamed in excitement. He could do nothing but be happy for them, because they were his friends and their dream of going to Nationals was coming true. He only wished he could go with them. The Warblers were definitely disappointed, and they had to endure the bragging Sebastian Smythe telling them "I told you so," a million times.
Nevertheless, none of it mattered because the kiss only solidified one thing: Kurt and Blaine's love for each other. They got to the bus, holding each others' hands, proud and unashamed. They were finally together.
Author's Comments: I think I'm going to have a system. Odd chapters featuring crackships and even chapters featuring canon couples. Though this could change in the future. Anyway, leave some suggestions. I'd love to hear what you'd like to see! It can be any pairing and any couple situation. Don't be shy! :)
Featured Songs:
"The Living Years" by Mike & The Mechanics. Sung by The Hipsters.
"Get It Right" by Glee. Sung by Rachel.
"Candles" by Hey Monday. Sung by Kurt and Blaine.
