He waited patiently knowing Blaine was probably getting into what he calls his funky socks so he can clean the place before his friend comes. He tried to describe them to Kurt last night when Kurt asked why he never heard him walking around the apartment.

"Yeah, me too,"

When Kurt came back to the apartment he let himself in quietly knowing Nick would be seeing Blaine today. He sat down next to the wall and he knew he shouldn't eavesdrop but he was curious about Blaine. After talking to him right till they both fell asleep last night it was as though he had known Blaine for years. He didn't want to get attached to someone he barely knew like he had with Finn back in his high school days, but at the same time, his dad was right. How long did he want to be lonely for?

"It's not getting any better," He heard a voice which didn't sound like Blaine who he assumed to be Nick.

"I told you I talked to someone yesterday," Kurt's heart fluttered at the idea that Blaine could be talking about him.

"Yeah, someone you don't even see. Why don't you meet this guy? Make a friend, you know other than me,"

"I don't want to screw this up Nick,"

Why would Blaine think that?

"You won't screw anything up by becoming his friend; By the sounds of it he could use another friend too. He's new in New York, and you haven't even had a chance to see the city yet, this could be good for you,"

Yep he liked Nick.

"How do you know I won't screw it up?"

"Have you told Kurt the whole story yet?"

Wait there was more to the stalking? Okay maybe Kurt shouldn't be listening but he couldn't pull himself away either.

"No, but I want too,"

"Good, well that's something. I know you won't screw it up. You may have forgotten who you are Blaine Anderson, you might be scared but I still remember the strong courageous Warbler who took on all the competitions, if you'd stop hiding away in this small apartment you could do so much more with that talent of yours, do you know how many Christmas performances they have for Acapella groups? I could give you a number of how many we missed. I keep kicking myself that I didn't just dragged you out of this place, but I didn't want to force you. We could be stars Blaine, but we need a leader, and I know all the other Warblers still want to sing,"

"That was high school Nick. This is reality. I like my job, and the Warblers are all separated anyway,"

"Selling EP albums on Itunes is not going to let you survive in New York Blaine. You'd be better off in Lima. Don't be so sure - Did you know practically everyone moved to New York when they heard this was where you were heading after high school?"

"Hey people love my Eps…especially the Disney covers, wait really? All of the Warblers are in New York? Even Trent? He said he didn't have enough money to travel,"

"Yes Blaine, that was 6 years ago. Things change after 6 years. Trent moved here after working 4 years in fast food restaurants back home, and he's now working in a theatre company that he hates because he has to keep picking up popcorn everywhere and he also has the fun job of cleaning toilets, he says at least in fast food they let him take food home,"

"What about David? I thought he wanted to be a chef,"

"David is a chef. He works in a restaurant downtown and has told me many times he'd do anything to get out of it, the pay is crap and they have such disgusting language, he can't stand it but he can't see himself singing by himself, he thought of making a duo with Wes, but Wes and David always argue about the song choices. Jeff works at the GAP with Thad in case you were wondering,"

"Oh my god they really are all here aren't they?"

"We miss you man, and nobody has seen Sebastian. Last we heard he moved back to France to finish collage. We promised each other if anyone got sight of him we'd let you know. I was waiting to surprise you one day, but like I said - You're not getting better. I bet if you got back into the spirit everyone in the Warblers would reunite and we could sell our own album and I've known you longer than when Sebastian was around. Blaine, I hate seeing you like this. You used to be so confident, so sure of yourself, you were a leader Blaine, now you're hiding yourself away. You promised me last time I came visit you'd at least try and get out of the apartment, can we make this a goal for end of this month? Can we at least do a catch up with the Warblers if you don't meet Kurt?"

Did Blaine want to meet him? What was Blaine's story?

"Can they come to the apartment first? I don't want to go anywhere just yet, but I do miss them,"

Kurt heard Nick sigh heavily. "I guess that's a start, fine I'll let the other guys know we're doing a catch up here. Can we arrange this for next week?"

"He should be back by now, I wonder if he's okay," Blaine added

"Who?"

"Kurt, he said he was just going for coffee,"

"You're smitten,"

"I'm just worried, you know that guy that harassed me the first time I moved here, he threatened Kurt yesterday,"

"That guy should have moved out years ago. The owner isn't homophobic, I'm surprised they haven't done anything about him yet, but you're worried about him aren't you,"

"It sounds like he's gone through a lot Nick, yeah I'm worried. He's nice,"

"I haven't seen you worked up over someone since…"

"Don't even say it,"

"Blaine. I wasn't talking about Sebastian I was actually talking about the guy from the GAP store,"

Blaine groaned "That's even worse"

Nick laughed and Kurt couldn't help but smile at the bantering. He definitely sounded like his Rachel. I wonder if he's single? If he could sing like he said Rachel might actually like this guy.

Then again he probably had a beard with long braids and wore a moustache.

"Do you know Jeremiah got his job back when a new owner took over and he hit on Jeff?"

"He didn't"

"Oh but he did,"

"How did Jeff react?"

"Jeff took him out for coffee"

"Jeff is gay?! I should have known,"

"Jeff is bi Blaine. There's so much you have to catch up on,"

"It appears so. Hey Nick?"

"Yeah?"

"Thank you for looking out for me all those years. I know I was a wreck,"

"That's what friends are for but you're welcome Blaine, you're still kind of a wreck, but maybe one day you'll see the light and the fog will be lifted,"

"Disney metaphor. You know the way to a nerd's heart,"

"I try. I'll come back next week with the others!"

"I'm actually looking forward to that,"

"Bye Blainers,"

"Bye Nicky,"

Kurt had been trying to quietly walk back to the front door so he could reopen it and pretend to close it but he slipped and made a surprised yelp.

"Kurt?"

Kurt jumped in surprise. "Yeah?"

"Are you okay? Did you just fall over?"

"Yeah, but I'm okay,"

"I didn't even hear you come in,"

Kurt felt he couldn't lie to Blaine, it would be mean after last night when Blaine trusted him.

"Sorry I didn't mean to eavesdrop, I was trying to be quiet,"

"You succeeded. Are you sure you're okay? Did you sprain an ankle or something?"

Kurt smiled "Nah I'm fine thank you. How was the catch up with Nick?"

He heard a sigh "Good. Turns out all my former high school friends are in the city and want to catch up,"

"That's great! You must miss them. I know I miss my friends. Rachel's the only one that's able to keep in touch, they're all spread out in the country,"

"Nick's right,"

"Hm?"

"I don't know if you heard, but he questioned what I was hiding for. I must seem so stupid,"

"No you don't," Kurt bit his bottom lip and then decided to tell him about Karofsky.

After he was done explaining how Karofsky moved schools but then stopped hiding himself in the closet Blaine was silent for a while.

"I had no idea,"

"I'm not here to compare situations and make my life seem so much more harder, we all got our own struggles, but Blaine what I'm trying to say is – I don't blame you for hiding. Your putting your safety first. It's terrifying being gay in a small minded world,"

"Thank you for saying so,"

"No problem, hey Blaine?"

"Yeah?"

"This is going to sound so weird," Well here goes. "Shoot, nothing can be weirder than this situation," Blaine had a point.

He had been thinking about this all last night and he felt like he had to give it a chance.

"I like what you said about us being in a relationship whether or not we liked it, and I think we could be good for each other. I know we've only known each other for a week but you don't like meeting people, and I don't like sexual interaction. Do you think we could…perhaps be a couple, like as it is?"

"Like a pen pal behind walls that can talk?"

"Well yeah…I guess but more like a relationship,"

"Kurt?"

"What do you think? I know it probably sounds stupid, but I've been thinking about what my dad said, and I don't want to be single forever and I like you, and I know this is weird but-"

Blaine laughed. "You know it's cute when you're nervous. Just stop talking for a minute. I think I'd like nothing more than to be a couple with you. So when the Warblers come over can …do you think I can introduce you to them?"

"In person?"

"I was thinking just like this, if that's okay. I want to take babysteps in getting back to the real world,"

"I can work with that...would it be okay if I bring Rachel over too? Is Nick single? I think Rachel would like him"

"Deal, and yes he is. Funny you said that, he's been on the market for a while and I forgot to tease him about it,"

"Will you let me listen to your EPs?

"So long as you send me articles on what you're writing about, did I hear correctly you work in fashion?"

"Yeah, I work for Vogue, I manage all their advertisements online, and I get to put a word or two about what should be updated in the fashion department,"

"You've got to be kidding me?"

"I never kid about fashion,"

"I've been reading those magazines since highschool. You work for Isabelle Wright?!"

"The one and only,"

"Oh My GOD. Kurt I think this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship,"