FRIENDS

Author's Note: Hi everyone! Thanks to everyone who reviewed this fic. It really meant a lot to me. And since everyone wanted me to continue writing this story, then continue I shall! I do hope you'll all enjoy this fic as I continue on with Sebastian and Kurt's foray into the world of unconventional friendship.

Disclaimer: I don't own Glee, Ryan Murphy does. If I did, I'd make Kurt and Sebastian fall in love with each. Oh, and I'm not making any money off of this either. If you sue me, you'll be sorely disappointed since I'm broke. :D

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"I can't believe you grew up in Ohio, but you've never been to Goodale Park!" Sebastian exclaimed as they stepped out of the car. Kurt faced his companion with an embarrassed smile as he watched the taller boy approach him.

"Well, I've never really explored Columbus much when I come here. For me, Columbus was just another part of the place that never stopped holding me back," Kurt admitted sheepishly. "I was too in love with New York and because of that mindset, I never really looked around in my own state for places that may actually be just as accepting as New York."

Sebastian nodded in acknowledgement. They started walking off towards the park's entrance. "Well, Columbus is pretty accepting of people like us. There are still a few of those who would love to shove us back in the closet, but a good majority are very welcoming, while the other just doesn't care, as long as you're not, like, stealing from them or something."

Kurt smiled as he walked side by side with Sebastian through the lush green surroundings of Goodale Park. "Not so different from New York."

Sebastian walked ahead a little, turned, then started walking backwards. Kurt giggled as he watched Sebastian keep his pace moderate so the two of them can continue talking. "Yeah, it's not so different, but much, much less polluted," the taller boy quipped with a grin.

Kurt chuckled at the comment and quickened his pace a little so that he was in step with Sebastian once again.

"Come on, I want to show you my favorite spot," Sebastian said as he grabbed Kurt's arm and tugged him along. They strolled down a path that seemed to lead to the center of the park with Sebastian's hand around Kurt's wrist the entire time. They walked for a few more minutes until Kurt saw a beautiful pond with a solitary, unoccupied bench beside it, and a panoramic view of the Columbus skyline at dusk.

"Wow," Kurt whispered as his wide eyes took in the sight before him.

"Pretty amazing, huh?" Sebastian said with a proud grin gracing his face.

"I never knew a place like this existed in Ohio," Kurt gushed as he half walked, half skipped to the bench. He sat down and turned to motion for Sebastian to sit with him. The green-eyed boy chuckled in response and sat beside him. They stayed like that for a few minutes, just enjoying the peaceful surroundings and companionable silence that seemed to envelope them at that moment.

Kurt sighed. It wasn't a happy sigh, but it sounded a lot less depressing than how his sighs sounded since he found out about Dave and Blaine. He turned to face Sebastian a little and gave him a soft smile.

"Thank you," Kurt said softly. He watched as Sebastian wrinkled his nose at him.

"For what?"

Kurt shrugged in response before facing the Columbus skyline once again. "For saving me from making a complete fool of myself at the Lima Bean. For taking me here." Kurt paused for a few seconds and faced Sebastian again. "For being a good friend."

Sebastian returned Kurt's smile with one of his own as he placed a hand on top of Kurt's. "You're welcome," he replied, giving Kurt's hand a gentle squeeze. He pulled his hand back and faced the skyline as well.

The two boys fell silent for a few minutes once again until Sebastian broke it with a soft chuckle.

Kurt turned his head to face Sebastian again and gave the boy a confused smile. "What?"

Sebastian stretched his arms above his head and laced his finger together so he can cradle it comfortably. "Who would have thought that we'd be able to spend more than two minutes without wanting to throttle each other, huh?"

Kurt chuckled as well before facing forward once again. "Yeah…we're a pair of unconventional friends, aren't we?" Sebastian nodded in response before they fell silent once again. The taller boy placed his hands on his thighs now, and seemed fidgety.

After another few minutes, Sebastian broke the silence again. "We're friends now, aren't we Kurt? Unconventional, I know, but we are friends, right?" he asked, his voice taking on a tone that Kurt was very familiar with: Sebastian sounded insecure.

Kurt stared at Sebastian for a few seconds and decided to make the first move. "Give me your phone," he murmured while reaching into his coat's pocket for his own. A puzzled Sebastian unlocked and handed Kurt his phone.

Kurt snorted when he took the phone from Sebastian. "Trust you to have the latest and most high-end phone in the market," he mumbled as he opened the contacts app and started typing his name and his phone number. Once he was done, he rang his own phone using Sebastian's. He saved the number in his phone and pocketed it.

"Friends have each other's numbers so that when they need the other, they're merely a call or a text away," Kurt said as he handed Sebastian his phone back. Sebastian pocketed it and smiled at Kurt.

"Can I tell you a secret?" Sebastian asked with a slightly pained expression on his face. Kurt nodded, his heart thumping a little at the look on Sebastian's face. There was hurt in those bright emerald eyes that was so subtle, if Kurt weren't used to seeing the same in his own eyes, he probably would've missed it completely.

"I don't think I've ever had a friend before," Sebastian admitted quietly.

The confession made Kurt's heart clench. The thought of someone – anyone – not having a friend was just too difficult to fathom. He had been surrounded by friends since he joined the glee club, and even the Warblers became his friends during his short stint at Dalton. Hell, even Azimio had friends, and Gaga knows how much Kurt loathes the big oaf.

Kurt did the only thing that he knew to do. He bumped his shoulder against Sebastian's and smiled at him again. "Well, you have one now, Smythe. You're not going to get rid of me that easily anymore."

Sebastian grinned at Kurt's words. He patted Kurt's knee amiably before standing up. "Come on, Hummel, let's get you back to Lima."