Homecoming
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Blaine Anderson frowned at the girl standing in front of him. She was a beautiful African American girl dressed in a Dalton uniform that surprisingly looked great on her. He wasn't sure that he had heard her right.
"Join the Warblers?" he asked, reaching out to clutch his door. "I don't know."
"Mr. Anderson," she said quickly taking a step forward. "Music is all I've ever wanted to do. It's in my bones. I love it. Dalton has one of the best glee clubs around, and I would love to be a part of it."
"First, we are the best, and we are going to prove that at Sectionals coming up," Blaine gloated, smiling brightly. "And second, I don't know."
"Don't you think that it would be a change from the all boy performances you guys already do? I've done some researching, and the Warblers haven't had a countertenor since Kurt Hummel transferred back to McKinley years ago. I can hit all the high notes."
Blaine nodded, shutting his door and leaning against it. "We have some really good vocal ranges with the guys in the group right now. You may not have seen it, but they performed 'Sing' by Ed Sheeran last week. Our lead Warbler can really hit some high notes."
"But, Mr. Anderson you have to see the benefits of having a girl join.
"I'm not sure how the group will react to it, Jane." He sighed and looked down. "You see, the Warblers have a code, and they don't overthrow a rule for anything."
"I know, but this really important to me. I'm a good singer. I transferred here to be a part of the glee club, and I just have to get in. My dad is expecting me to figure out a way on the team, and I'll stop at nothing."
The dedication was there, and Blaine could see the benefits, but there were also cons to the situation. He was torn. "I'll tell you what, I'll think about it. I can't make any promises, but I will seriously think through everything and get back to you."
"I won't let you down, Mr. Anderson. Please just give me a shot. You won't regret it!"
Blaine nodded and opened his door again. "It's not a yes, Jane. I'm not sure what the answer will be. Not only do I have to approve, but the Warblers' will have to get together and overturn the no girl rule before you can join."
"All I ask is that you think about it. I'll sing, dance, do whatever to prove myself."
He held his hands up. "Not now. I'll let you know, okay?"
"Thank you so much!"
Blaine climbed into his car and waved to her before pulling away. The idea seemed so foreign to him of a girl in the Warblers. It just couldn't happen, could it? How would it change the dynamics of the group? Was it worth the trouble? He thought about it his whole way to Lima, running late for his dinner with Mr. Schue, Sam, Rachel, and Kurt.
"Rachel," Kurt sighed as they knocked on Mr. Schue's door. "Why didn't you tell me Blaine was coming? I would have worn tighter pants. If there's one thing that boy can't resist, it's my ass in tight pants."
"He's right," Sam spoke from behind them. "Blaine can't resist ass, especially Kurt's."
"I didn't think you'd come," she shot at him, glaring back at Sam. "And this is a business meeting for our glee clubs."
"Well then why am I here?" the blond asked sounding completely confused.
"You're here to be the in-between guy. You see you are on all of our sides. Blaine is your best friend. Mr. Schue is your mentor. And Kurt and I are your friends and coworkers. We need you here."
Kurt rolled his eyes before the doo was opened and Mr. Schue smiled at them all. "Mr. Schue!"
"Hey, Kurt," his old teacher greeted him, holding his arms out for a hug. Kurt had missed the man since leaving for New York, so it was nice to catch up.
They all settled in the living room with Kurt and Rachel on the couch while Sam took the car. Mr. Schue disappeared into the kitchen to finish dinner while Rachel continued talking. "This is important for us to get settled out. We want to be mature about the whole competition thing."
"Oh god, we don't need another Vocal Adrenaline and Warblers feud. I've had enough of those in my high school career." Kurt shuttered at the thought. "Those were stressful."
"Well, don't you guys need like a team to compete?" Sam asked reaching forward to eat some of the appetizers Mr. Schue had left them with. "You have no members which was worse than when Mr. Schue started the glee club. Didn't he have like five?"
"Okay, Sam," Rachel snapped. She sent him her patent Rachel Berry glare before sitting back and crossing her legs. "We will get there, okay? It's just the beginning."
"McKinley has changed," Kurt spoke up. "We'll be able to get people to join."
"It hasn't changed that much." Rachel shuttered. "I was slushied today." At that moment Mr. Schue came in, standing across from them. "Becky Jackson's back, and she tossed one right in my face! I mean, honestly, I forgot how cold those slushies are. They chill you to the bone."
Kurt could agree, the memory not so pretty in his mind. Mr. Schue reached down to pick up the plate. "I'm so sorry that happened, Rachel. All right, guys. Dinner is served."
The three of them got up, following him into the dining room while Rachel continued talking. "You know what though? It didn't really bother me. It's like I felt good being an underdog again. Like I was getting back to my McKinley roots."
Kurt didn't agree with her unfortunately. He swore if he were slushied while at McKinley for the time being, he'd kill whoever threw it in his face. He didn't spend a pretty penny on his wardrobe for it to be ruined by food dye.
"Well after getting slushied in the face, well I guess Becky did you a solid," Sam said as they all sat down at the table.
" I don't know," Rachel muttered, although she was smile.
"So you two are codirecting then?" Mr. Schue asked the two of them.
"Yes," Kurt answered while Rachel said, "No, not really."
They shared a look, and that kinda stung a little. "Well, I guess we haven't come around to that conversation yet." He folded his napkin on his lap as Rachel continued.
"We are focusing on recruiting right now."
"Oh."
The doorbell rang, and as Mr. Schue hurried after it Rachel said, "Oh, that must be Blaine."
Kurt paused from getting some salad for a millisecond. He had almost forgot the boy was joining them. He turned to listen to the door open before turning back to the table. He couldn't deny that seeing Blaine hurt, because it hurt a lot.
"Hey, everybody," Blaine muttered as he strolled in, Mr. Schue on his heels. He took off his bag. And Kurt cursed him for looking so good in his suit. Kurt was a sucker for suits. "You will not believe the day that I just had. Sorry, I'm late. What did I miss?"
It just didn't feel natural to Kurt. Blaine acted like everything was normal, and that was a stab in the chest. It was like he didn't even matter anymore.
"Uh, not much," Mr. Schue responded, leaning on the table. "Since I have all you guys here, we might as well get started. We have some fierce show choir competition ahead of us, and I think we should lay down some ground rules."
"Yes, like no stealing each other's set list and no spying," Rachel agreed.
"And no poaching," Mr. Schue added.
"And always be supportive and clap no matter what." Sam grinned like that was the best one. Kurt couldn't really find in in him to add. Ever since Blaine got there, he wasn't feeling up to it.
"I actually really, really need everyone's advice," Blaine announced as Mr. Schue sat down. Kurt looked over to him. "I have a huge dilemma. A girl wants to join the Warblers."
"What's the dilemma?" Rachel asked as she scooped out some salad on her plate. Kurt rested his chin on his hands. Leave it to Blaine to over exaggerate.
"You cannot be on the wrong side of history here," Mr. Schue piped in. "I mean, you of all people should know that."
"I know," the younger boy said as he reached over for the salad bowl. "I just think tradition is important too, you know?"
"Well some traditions are meant to be broken," Rachel said.
"You have to let her try out," Kurt spoke up, looking down to the boy. "What's the worst that can happen?"
Blaine kept their gazed locked for a minute before looking down in thought. It took a little while, but he nodded. "You're right. We can't judge her until we see if she is even good."
"Exactly," Rachel said around a mouth full of salad. She swallowed before speaking again. "And if you need me to help her out, I helped Kurt out when he auditioned for the Warblers. I'd be happy to help."
"I was auditioning for a solo, not to be allowed in," Kurt told her. "And let me remind you that I didn't get it thank you very much."
"But it was an incredible solo," Blaine said with a smile. Kurt looked over to him, and his heart hurt. Were they really going to discuss the past right now at the table?
At a long, awkward pause, Sam spoke. "Okay, so let's just get this out of the way. Dudes, I can feel the sexual tension."
"Sam!" Blaine proclaimed, his voice raising two octaves.
Kurt wouldn't look up, feeling his cheeks heat up. Leave it to Sam to embarrass both of them in a matter of minutes.
"What? I'm just saying. You guys sit here and act like nothing happened, when we all know you two still got the hots for each other."
"Sam, Blaine is dating David now," Rachel spoke up. "Kurt and Blaine have talked about this, and everything is fine. They aren't together anymore."
"Well it's dumb." Sam crossed his arms over his chest, glaring at Blaine.
"Okay," Kurt announced. "We're done with that conversation. Mr. Schue, what do you think would be a good way to get some new members to join glee?"
That was it, the topic was changed and Kurt couldn't be happier. He kept his eyes from Blaine's end of the table, although whenever he chanced a glance, Blaine wasn't looking. It was hard to accept that he wasn't the center of Blaine's world now, so he didn't matter. It crushed him.
Dinner lasted longer than Kurt expected, and soon the four graduates were getting ready to leave. Rachel was in a deep conversation with Sam as they walked down the sidewalk in front of Kurt, leaving him and Blaine walking together. He was tired of it being so awkward all the time.
"How are you?" Blaine asked suddenly, turning to look at him.
"Good. I'm fine."
"Look," he said stopping in the middle of the walkway. "I don't want this to be awkward between us, okay? Can't we just be friends?"
The word cringed at the word, but forced a smile and nod. "Friends."
"Great! Because we started out as friends, and I'd really love it if we could have that back."
Kurt swallowed the lump in his throat before nodding. He couldn't be Blaine's friend feeling like his heart was ripped out every time Blaine didn't look at him with that look: The look that made him feel like he was the only person in the world that mattered.
"You ready to go, Kurt?" Rachel called, and Kurt couldn't be more grateful.
"I'll see you around, Kurt," Blaine said. He reached out and squeezed his shoulder before heading over to his car, waving to Sam. That's what they resulted in. They used to say goodbye with a hug and kiss, now all he got was a shoulder squeeze. He couldn't handle it.
He walked over to Rachel's car on autopilot, climbing in and getting buckled.
"You okay?" she asked, reaching over and taking his hand in hers.
"It's never going to get better is it? I'm always going to ache whenever he's around, aren't I?"
"Yeah." She leaned back against her seat. "When Finn and I broke up and he started dating Quinn, that's all I felt."
"How did you get past it?" he asked, feeling his eyes sting.
"I didn't." She looked forward out of the windshield. "I ended up getting him back. I still feel that way every so often now without him here. When you lose the love of your life and there's no way to get them back, you just have to find it in yourself to come to the realization that they are gone, and you'll never have those moments together again. You'll never hear them say how much they love you or feel them hold you."
"I'm sorry." He squeezed her hand, getting her to look over at him. "I'm sitting here complaining about losing Blaine, when you lost Finn and you can't ever see him again."
"It's fine." She smiled and her eyes were a little watery. "If I can't have my happily ever after, I want my best friend to have his. You'll get Blaine back, but let's focus on glee right now, okay?"
"Yeah," he agreed.
She reached forward and hugged him then, and Kurt knew it was because of how heavy the conversation got. They hadn't talked about Finn in a while. It was better like that around Rachel. He squeezed her back before kissing her forehead. Things would get better for both of them; they just had to wait it out.
-1-
Kurt was happy to have all of the old New Directions back. It was one thing to have just him and Rachel trying to recruit members for their new club, but it really helped out a lot having more people searching the school. It was harder than he thought it would be. He thought that since the times had changed, they would have at least a handful of students wanting to join, but they had nothing.
After their failure of a performance in the cafeteria, Kurt left with Santana, Brittany, and Mercedes while the others tried to recruit some more. Kurt just needed a small break, so they were getting coffee.
"So Lady Face," Santana said after they were all sitting down. "What happened to Bowtie McGee?"
"Yeah, Kurt," Mercedes said. "We've been so busy that we haven't gotten any details on anyone's life. I hear he's at Dalton?"
"Warbler Blaine is where he belongs," Brittany spoke with a nod.
This is what he didn't want to have to put up with right now. He had made an effort to not tell anybody what happened just so he didn't have to explain. Now that he lost Blaine to Karofsky, he really didn't want to talk about it.
"He's head coach of the Warblers now," is all that he said. He took a sip of his coffee, wincing when the taste reminded him of Blaine. This place reminded him of Blaine.
"Well no shit, Sherlock," Santana snapped, rolling her eyes. "We've got that much. What happen to the big ole gay wedding that you two were planning when I left New York? I can see that the ring that you so obnoxiously flashed around is gone now."
"No, Kurt and Blaine were like Lord Tubbington's favorite couple." Brittany frowned, a pout forming on her lips.
"We broke things off," Kurt finally told their waiting eyes. "Well, I broke it off. Things just weren't going as I wanted them to. We were fighting nonstop and I just couldn't stand it anymore. He got like super depressed. He came home and got the position at Dalton."
"Wait, you broke up with Blaine?" Mercedes asked. He knew that face all too well. She was shocked and mad.
"Why in the world would you do that?" Santana reached over and smacked his head. "I know first hand that he was the only person on this planet that would put up with you and your annoying self. With your annoying shows and ridiculous crap that you put on you face, no one will every stay."
"Santana," Mercedes warned. She shot her a look because reaching over for Kurt's hand. "What I think she is trying to say is that she just doesn't understand what went wrong."
"Trust me, I didn't know either." He ran his hand through his hair, something that he only does when he's upset. "At least I didn't know and it just happened. I just broke up with him. I wasn't thinking, and I know that."
"Well then just go get him back." Santana waved her hand around as she talked. "It can't be that hard since he has a shrine to you in his closet that he prays to every night."
"What if Kurt doesn't want to get back together with Blaine?" Brittany asked. "I mean he's from another world. Have you seen his eyebrows?"
"Why wouldn't Kurt want to get back together with gel head? They were irreparable. It was absolutely disgusting. You two didn't hear the humpback whale noises that came from his part of the loft when they were getting it on. That's not attractive to anyone."
Kurt's ears burned as he tried to sink underneath the table. Leave it to Santana to make him feel even crappier. Mercedes spoke in his defense. "If Kurt wanted to get Blaine back, he would have already done so."
Santana's gaze fell on him, her eyebrows raised. "So you really think you can get better than Blaine?" It threw Kurt off because it wasn't like her to use actual names. "Because I think that's bullshit. I didn't have to suffer through countless duets between you two for the heck of it. I want a damn wedding and I want it now."
"Kurt and Blaine are getting married!" Brittany proclaimed, eyes widening. "I thought they broke up."
"Britt," Santana cooed, holding her hand. "They aren't getting married. Not yet anyway."
"Are you sure that you've made the right decision, Kurt?" Mercedes then asked, Kurt turning to look at her.
That was when the table fell silent, and Kurt was left with the guilt that had been building up for a week now coming down on his shoulders.
"No, okay?" he asked, sitting up straighter. "No I didn't make the right decision. I understand that, so I don't need you guys harping on it."
"And let me be the one to bring up the fact that if you want Eyebrows back, you can go get him. He's so far up your ass that he-"
"He's seeing someone else."
The table fell silent again, and all mouths dropped open. It was shocking. Kurt was shocked when he found out about it. There was nothing they could do or say to help the situation though.
"Okay, hold up," Santana said leaning forward. "The boy that was chasing your tail for months after cheating on you, the boy that was madly in love that he called all of us here to propose to you, the boy that wanted to get your name tattooed to his chest because you two would always be together is dating someone else?"
Kurt pushed the memories away as they started creeping up on him. He would not allow himself to think about them, not yet. It hurt too much. "He's with someone else. I came here to get him back, and he wouldn't even listen to me."
"Kurt, I'm so sorry," Mercedes said, squeezing his hand. "It'll work out."
"Oh, this is just great," Santana said with a smile. "You screwed yourself over, Kurt. I knew one day that wall that you built would just shatter everything that you've worked hard for. You can't blame Blaine for this because all that boy did was love y-"
"I know!" he proclaimed. He took a deep breath when he noticed he had gotten other people's attention. "I know that I screw up, so I don't need you reminding me about it. I lost the best thing that has ever happened to me and I feel absolutely horrible. There is nothing I can do to get him back now."
"Don't say that." Mercedes scooted her chair closer, and it felt nice that he at least had her support. He didn't know what he expected from Santana.
"Let me guess," the Latina said, pretending to think for a second. "He's dating that weasel face, lanky prep school boy wannabe, rock salt throwing Warbler."
"No, it's not Sebastian Smythe, even though that was my first thought too."
"Well to get that boy over you," she said earnestly, "he has to be some hell of a guy in bed."
Kurt was about to answer her, scolding her for even thinking that Blaine would rush into a physical relationship so fast like that, but he stopped. Blaine was someone that needed affection to survive. That was the type of person that he was. The thought that him and Dave may have already slept together made him want to puke. He was going to be sick. That was until the door chimed open, and in walked the two people in question.
"You've got to be kidding me?" he muttered, feeling jealously flow through him at the way Blaine's hand was locked in a chokehold by David's monstrous fingers.
The girls turned to where he was looking, and Kurt could hear an intake of breath from all three of them.
"Oh hell to the no," Mercedes said instantly, moving to stand up. Kurt held her down. He did not need a scene right now.
Santana turned around slowly, folding her napkin that was on her lap softly on the table. She then scooted her chair back ever so slightly before standing. There was no stopping whatever she had planned, and by her poker face Kurt couldn't even begin to imagine.
He slowly got up, telling the other girls to stay behind as he followed her. He wanted to stay out of sight, but he had to hear what she said. The girl strolled up behind them and tapped Blaine's shoulder slightly, putting on a fake smile as both boys turned around.
"Santana!" Blaine greeted, and his smile lit up his face. He detached his hand from Dave's and stepped forward to hug her, but she held up her finger to stop him.
"Blaine," she greeted to him before turning to Dave. "Karofsky. It's nice to see you both again. Funny I should run into you both here, seeing as this was Kurt and Blaine's spot."
She sent a glare to Blaine then, and he cowered underneath it. "Kurt and I broke up, Santana."
"Oh, I know," she replied with a smile. "I was just wondering how tubby here ended up getting you as his boy toy seeing as he bullied your ex-love of your life right out of his high school and into your arms."
"Kurt and I have discussed what has happened, and it's in the past now," David answered strongly. "We've become friends, and Blaine and I were just talking at first and-"
"I don't want to hear the gory details of this relationship. I'm just going to tell you something important. I want your ears open for this, all right? There's nothing you can do or say that will get Eyebrows to forget about Kurt. It'll always be there, and there's nothing you can do about it. Kurt's always going to be the one he thinks about, so if I were you, I'd give up right now."
"Santana, enough," Blaine said firmly as he gained his ground. "I know that you don't like the fact that we broke up, but I'm with Dave now-"
"Oh please, we can all tell you are going through some crisis, Gel Head. We can all agree that this is just absolutely horrendous to watch. For one, you come up to his man boob, and that's just not pretty. It makes me gag just thinking about it. You made Kurt a better person, and I want you to call this ridiculous thing off and go back to him. He's annoying and whining when he's horny."
"You can think what you want, but we are happy together," Blaine told her.
"I just don't understand one thing. You couldn't stand this idiot, and now you are with him? How is Kurt supposed to feel about that? You're screwing it up, Anderson."
"Kurt screwed it up when he broke things off. I've moved on now, so I wish you could just support me in my decision. I would do the same for you. I did the same for you with Dani in New York. You know, the girl you just left after Britt came around."
"Me and you are very different people. I don't care what others think and you do. Just remember that when you are crawling in bed with his hippopotamus, you could do so much better. I'm not talking about Kurt either. Anyone but him would be better."
"You should go," Blaine instructed, eyes harsh. "It was nice seeing you."
"Can't say the same for you," she said, rolling her eyes. "This relationship won't last much longer. Enjoy it while it lasts."
Kurt couldn't believe what he had witnessed. He snuck around and grabbed the girl's arm and pulled her out the door. He couldn't lie. He was a little happy that he had Santana on his side and not the other way around. She was terrifying when she wanted to be.
"Santana-"
"Don't you scold me, Hummel," she told him, holding up her hand. "I was just trying to-"
Kurt hugged her. He couldn't help it. He hugged her and felt a little relieved when she didn't push him away, so instead she hugged him back. "Thank you."
"You don't have to thank me." She pulled back and crossed her arms over her chest. "That wasn't me helping you. It was me trying to save the world. I swear if you don't fix things between you two soon, the world will be emotionally scarred from seeing them together. It's frightening."
"I know," he agreed. "I'm going to get him back. I just need some time to focus on what I'm going to do. I love him so much, and seeing him with David is just…"
He shuttered, and she gagged. "You can be controlling, high maintenance, judgy, and just flat out annoying, but with him you are somewhat tolerable. If you get him back, it'll help all of us. Figure out what you can do to win him back. It can't be hard. He'd drop his pants for a classic serenade."
"I don't think it's going to be that easy," he muttered. "I really screwed everything up."
"So fix it, and fix it soon." The door opened and Mercedes and Brittany came out quickly. "Before I have to bitch slap you every time you start mopping about not having him."
Kurt nodded and they all took off. Santana was right. He was going to have to figure out a way to get Blaine back, or nothing would ever change. He just wished that he didn't have to worry about the glee club as well. Nothing could happen until he and Rachel had that running smoothly. Who knew how long that was going to take?
-2-
Blaine was absolutely embarrassed at what went down at the Lima Bean between Santana and him and Dave. It was uncalled for and just rude. He knew that she was a character, but she really said some hurtful things towards Dave, and that's where Blaine drew the line. He walked away from her, because that was really the only thing to do.
It did leave him thinking a little about what she did say. Of course things were going to be different with him and Dave than things were between him and Kurt. That's the way it always is with different relationships, but there were things that he and Dave didn't do that he loved doing with Kurt. He loved singing show tunes together, but Dave couldn't hold a note to save his life. He also enjoyed watching musicals, but Dave was into action thrillers. There was also the intimacy, but they didn't talk about that quite yet.
He missed Kurt, he really did, but they were through. Kurt may want him back, but that's not going to change anything. He is happy with David. Besides, he had the Warblers to think about. Kurt was just another old friend that he could catch up with when Sectionals were over. He tried to make himself believe that, so he kept pushing for Jane to get in the Warblers. It gave him something to do to keep his mind off of things.
It was looking good, her performance was great, and Blaine really had thought that the group was going to decide to let her in that was until he got their verdict. He couldn't have been more disappointed and upset about it.
The group left the room, leaving Blaine to do the dirty work. He walked closer to the girl. She looked so hopeful and nervous. He had to break her heart.
"The Warbler Council voted against you," he told her after a moment of silence. All hope faded from her face. It was devastating. "They saw how talented you are, but they're a brotherhood and they want to keep it that way.
She sat down, defeated. "What am I gonna tell my dad?"
"You are gonna tell him we are not giving up on you, because I am going straight to the Dalton Board of Directors and telling them that I am not interested in coaching the Warblers if you're not one of them."
"So you're going to threaten to resign so I can join a club where nobody wants me?" she asked, making him sound crazy.
"Yeah, yeah because this is wrong." He moved to sit down next to her, his emotions getting the better of him. "This is wrong, and sometimes if you want to make change, you gotta make a little noise. I can fix this. I just need a little time."
She sighed and nodded. "Okay."
"I am so sorry, Jane." He wrapped her in a side hug and squeezed her. "It's going to be okay. I promise."
This was more of the distraction that he needed to block his own feelings and concerns for what's going on in his life. He had to fix this before he could even begin to work on that, which he was somewhat grateful for. Everything was just a mess right now.
-3-
Things were starting to look up for glee. They had their first member, and he was an awesome one. It was a start, and Kurt couldn't be happier. He led Roderick into the auditorium to find Rachel before their first official glee club meeting. When he moved through the curtain he found her.
"Oh, there she is. Come on! You don't want to be late for the first official glee club meeting." She didn't answer from her spot at the piano on the stage. "You okay?"
"Yeah, I was just thinking about Mr. Schue," she said. "About how he did it. About how he turned nothing into what we became. As individuals. As a team. As best friends."
"Well we can't recreate what we had, but we have to be open to finding something new, or different, or better!" he told her pointing to Roderick.
"So why don't we just have the meeting in here?" Roderick asked. "Since I am the only member."
"First of all," she said standing. "We have to have the first meeting in the choir room. It's tradition." Kurt mouthed 'tradition' to the boy. "And second of all, you are not the only member. Someone new joined yesterday."
"Wait who?" Kurt asked in disbelief. He didn't know she managed to pull that one off.
The door opened to the side stage, and Kurt saw Blaine. "I cannot believe you did this! We sat down. We made rules. No poaching!"
"It's not poaching," Rachel defended quietly. "She came to me. And besides, what did you expect me to do? I mean, say no? Jane asked me not to say anything until the transfer papers were through."
"I just spent the last two days threatening to quit my job in order to convince everyone to let her in, and as soon as I did she tells me she's leaving to join your team? I was humiliated!"
"Blaine, you have a full team!" Kurt tried to reason. He knew this first hand. "And God know how many of the students of Dalton would kill to join!
"Don't act all cool and loving about this, Kurt. I'm sure you're very happy about all of this. I wouldn't be surprised you've made all of this happen after seeing me with Dave."
Kurt's mouth dropped open. He couldn't believe that Blaine had the audacity to say something so hurtful and cruel. He'd never do anything like this to intentionally hurt Blaine.
"Uh, maybe I should just go," Roderick spoke up from behind them.
"NO!" all three coaches said turning to him.
"No, stay," Blaine told him. "Stay and see what kind of people your coaches are." Kurt had to try not to roll his eyes. Blaine could be so overdramatic. "This whole friendly competition thing, it's over."
With that he turned and left. Kurt didn't see that coming, especially from his Blaine. Scratch that, Blaine wasn't his anymore. With glee there came drama. They would just have to get over it. It just may be harder to deal with now as coaches than as students.
Watching Mason and Madison try out with the song 'Home', it really felt like the glee club was beginning to feel like home again. Kurt hadn't felt this way for a good year, and it was just so good to be back. They all went back to the choir room to get their things for the bonfire for Homecoming. Sam of course had his guitar on him, so he started playing the melody to the song they had just heard.
Now Homecoming was pretty big at McKinley, so the students could get away with pretty much anything they wanted, so when Kurt, Sam, and Rachel grabbed their things and headed out the door, the golf cart, driven by Puck, that was waiting for them wasn't questioned. They hopped on as Rachel started singing the song.
Hey!
Alabama, Arkansas
I do love my Ma and Pa
Not the way that I do love you
Kurt leaned over the seat, smiling ear to ear. This was the first time he had finally just let everything go for a second and just enjoyed what he was doing at the present time. Performing was the one thing that always cheered him up.
Hey!
Well, holy moly, me, oh, my
You're the apple of my eye
Girl, I've never loved one like you
They did a quick change into the school's colors so Sue wouldn't punish them before heading outside where the performance would continue by Santana and Brittany, hand in hand.
Ho!
Man, oh, man, you're my best friend
I'll scream it to the nothingness
There ain't nothing that I need
Kurt and Rachel ran out behind Tina and Artie as they were singing the next verse. It was fun, and it didn't matter who was listening or who even cared. It was just them with their friends. It really was like their own little glee homecoming. They greeted Mercedes at the gate and went in.
Well, hot and heavy pumpkin pie
Chocolate candy, my, oh, my
There ain't nothing please me more than you
All the glee club gathered around, singing together with no shame at all. The old New Directions and the new New Directions, it didn't matter. This was their home.
Home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
The football team ran out, tearing through a banner and around the campfire towards Sue. That's when she picked up her bullhorn and yelled, "You think this is hard? Try having sex with Michael Bolton, and not fall in love! That's hard!"
Ho, ho, ho, ho
Everyone just sat there in stunned silence. No one really understood Sue that much. They all passes around sparklers after as Puck and Santana started singing again to get rid of the awkward silence.
La, la, la, la
Take me home
(Daddy) (Momma)
I'm coming home
Ho!
Everyone shrugged, and Rachel and Kurt turned towards the newbies. It was their time to shine. And plus, they weren't in glee club until they just sang in the middle of a crowded place for fun. Mason took the plunge started singing first. He really had no shame.
Hey!
I'll follow you into the park
Through the jungle, through the dark
Girl, I've never loved one like you
Madison took up the next verse. Whatever her brother could do, she could do too. They were really a good addition to the club because no fear was a big plus. They were also talented as well.
Hey!
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Alleyways and payphone calls
I've been everywhere with you (Hey, that's true)
Artie took the next part, singing like he knew this song in his sleep. It gave the other two New Direction members to get ready for their time to shine. They were really a great team, new and old.
Hey!
Laugh until we think we'll die
Barefoot on a summer night
Never could be sweeter than with you
Jane stepped up and sang the next verse, confidence pouring out of her voice. She was perfect for the club. Her talent was incredible, and it really surprised Kurt. Roderick, still a little shy joined her after a minute.
Hey!
And in the streets we run afree
Like it's only
You and me
Geez, you're something to see
They all got up and started dancing around, singing and just having a great time together. The newbies joined after a second of hesitation, running over. Fireworks started going off, and it was an incredible ending, surprising everyone.
Hey, hey
Hey, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Hey, home, let me come home
Home is when I'm alone with you
Kurt was having a great time that was until he saw the truck bed out of the corner of his eye. He stopped; looking to see Dave and Blaine sitting there all cozied up next to one another. The celebration stopped for him, and Rachel saw it too.
Alabama, Arkansas
I do love my Ma and Pa
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Blaine glanced over, and they locked eyes. For a second, Kurt thought he felt something there. It may just be wishful thinking, but there was longing in Blaine's eyes. He didn't look as happy as Kurt remembered him looking when they were together. Hope bubbled in his chest a second.
Dave had his arm around Blaine, and he said something with a laugh. Blaine smiled softly before looking to where his boyfriend was pointing. It was rejection at its finest for Kurt. His bubble of hope popped.
It made him realize something. His home isn't at McKinley or in New York or in Lima. His home is wherever Blaine is. Blaine is his home, and nothing would ever change that. No matter how much he tried to convince himself different, Blaine was home. He may not ever feel at home again, and it was terrifying.
Moving on was something that Kurt thought he was good at, but this one time he wasn't going to. He wouldn't move on. He was going to hold onto the glimmer of hope that Blaine would be his home again. He'd get that back, and once he did he'd never let it go. Blaine may not realize it, or he might just be trying to move on, it didn't matter because Kurt was going to get him back. You needed a place where you felt like you were at home.
He may be totally alone in this battle, or he may have Rachel that understands, it didn't matter. He never gave up a fight. Even if it looked like there was no way he'd be able to win Blaine back, he'd do it. Just so he could have his home back, just so he could have his Blaine back.
Home is when I'm alone with you
A/N: Hey guys! Sorry this chapter is so late! I promise that it won't be this long between unless something happens. I just really wasn't inspired by anything for this episode to write much. That means that I felt that there weren't that many places to add anything, so I did what I could. I hope you like it.
Homecoming was very cute! I loved the episode. Here are my thoughts on the newbies- Roderick: He is precious! I really love how they went outside the box to find a new look for the group! Jane: She's okay. She is a great performer, but there's nothing that exciting about her. Mason and Madison: Sharpay and Ryan! They are adorable and so weird, but it works! Overall I'm really happy with the casting. If these newbies had been introduced instead of the old ones, Season 4-5 would have been so much better!
I'm ready for Kurt and Blaine to be back together though. Seeing them apart is so depressing, especially in the next episode! :(
I am planning on doing shout outs! So review and tell me what you think, and I'll shout you out! ;) Thanks to KatyCatGleek1694, lizziemarie0529, ksgleeov12, RachelLittle201, nomorecandles, IM-A-WARBLER, Nightingale63,Yv, Guest, raindropsandroses1, Alicia, and charlotte23! You guys are awesome! Thanks for the support! I'd love to hear from everyone, so please take time to tell me what you thought!
Also one more thing: I am not planning on talking about any of the current spoilers or lack of there of. I haven't seen much; so watching the episodes without any clue on what happens is really nice. Since it's the final season, I think we should all be surprised, and it's good that there isn't much out there. So don't fear when reading my Author Notes!
Thanks you guys for the support!
Final Note: How great is Glee with Heather, Diana, and Mark back? I love them SO much!
-Chelsea