Kurt awoke to a pounding in his head. What is making that much noise at, he looked at the clock, 4:30am!? He walked across his bedroom and toward the source of the noise, the shower. Not just the shower, but the screeching that was coming out of it.

"Rachel!" Kurt pounded the door with both fists. "Rachel shut up! It's 4:30 and some of us need to sleep!" He kept pounding until the water turned off and the door handle opened to reveal Rachel in her bath robe.

"Sorry, I thought I was being quiet but I really need to practice. My finale is next week and I feel underprepared."

"I get it but come on, I need to sleep still." Kurt sighed and went to the kitchen to make coffee.

"So how was your date last night?" Rachel called out from her room as she dressed.

"Not a date" he yelled back, "He has a boyfriend actually. We're friends. I think. We didn't really talk about it."

"Oh. I think I've seen him before. He looks really familiar." Rachel walked out of her room in a plaid skirt and black blouse.

"You have seen him before. He was the lead singer of The Warblers back in high school."

"OH! That's right! He was very cute. I thought about asking him out but I didn't want to socialize with the enemy." Kurt laughed at this, "The enemy? We didn't even compete against them!"

"Still, every show choir that you're not in, is your enemy." They drank their coffee as Rachel continued, "He's still very cute."

Kurt eyed her suspiciously. "Rach you're dating my brother."

"Oh Kurt like I would ever do anything to ruin my relationship with Finn! I can look still." She winked as she returned to her room. Kurt smiled at her and thought about how one day she would be his sister in law. He was sure of it.

He went into his room and pulled out his laptop. Instantly 3 new messages showed up for him, all from his online best friend.

Warbler15

Sorry about not getting back to you last night! I was asleep and woke up around 2am. I've been working on that stupid graduation speech, but more difficult than I expected. I should have it done at the end of the week. The truth is, I'm stuck. I don't really know what to say that will appeal to the entire student body. Maybe I should rap.

Warbler15

I'm so sorry to hear about that. It was probably not meant to be. I think we all go through a point in our lives where it seems like we've taken a huge leap forward just to see there are about a thousand leaps still left to take. It takes time for things to work out. Obviously we have to put effort into our dreams but sometimes you have to let things work themselves out. You're an incredibly interesting, funny, quick witted, intelligent, extremely sassy, and beautiful person…even if you're lying to me and are a troll. You have a bright personality and I have no doubt that one day you'll find that true love you're looking for. Don't ever give up on it. Ever.

Warbler15

To tell you the truth, I went through my own mini crisis yesterday. I guess it was written in the stars for us to have a bad day on the same day. Someone noticed me. He talked to me and he was incredible. Do you ever feel conflicted or torn between two people? Here's this incredibly attractive and funny guy who's amazing and you've only known him for one day. Then there's this person you've made an emotional connection with who understands you and is like you're best friend. I'm completely torn.

Kurt read all three messages twice. He couldn't stop smiling at the second message. It was so sweet and such a Warbler15 thing to say, if that made any sense. He thought mystery man was flirting with him again. That is until he read that dreaded third message. First Blaine and now this. Was there a gay meet and great Kurt didn't know about? Why did everyone suddenly have boyfriends? And mystery man had two guys! Great, how was Kurt supposed to compete with that? Blaine and mystery man probably had lives outside classes and the internet though. They probably met people and got to know them and date… God, Kurt needed to get out more and find a real life person stat. Starting now, less internet, less staring at Blaine, less thinking about cheating ex-boyfriend, and more finding the perfect man! Yes, this was a resolution and if he could do it by graduation, all the better.

Fashionista8

Take your time with the speech. I'll be here to read it whenever you think it's ready. Thank you so much for your sweet words, it really cheered me up. And it's a nice message to wake up to. My roommate woke me up at 4:30am today so I'm in desperate need of coffee for the rest of the day!

Wow, seems like you're a hot item right now ;) Personally, as you know, my only line of reference in the realm of romance is being cheated on so I wish I could help but I don't know. If you want my brutal honest opinion, ditch the looker, go for the guy you have a connection with. That's what will last. Looks fade and it might have been a fluke that the two of you got along that one day. The guy you have a connection with will be there through thick and thin. That's who you should focus on. But that's just one opinion of your internet friend you've never met.

Kurt logged off and headed to class wearing his newest Alexander McQueen shirt and tight black pants with laced up boots. One of the benefits of working at Vogue was that his boss often let him model clothes. He felt good, he looked good, and today was day one of his search for Mr. Right.

His first class was a dull waste of time. Not one cute boy. Not one. His next class showed some promise but most of the guys were friends with his cheating ex, who will forever remain nameless because Kurt hates him. He would not date an ex's friend. The next class was a class Kurt knew he was popular in. Lots of guys came onto him but Kurt never felt like he would want to actually date any of them. The again, there was Elliot. He was the definition of punk rock with his bad boy attitude but he was a sweetheart. He too was a music major and wanted to make it in the big leagues. Kurt decided to give it a try.

"Hey Elliot."

"Kurt! Ready for end of the semester finales?" Elliot always had a smile on his face and Kurt definitely thought he was attractive.

"Mostly, give or take. I was actually wondering if maybe you'd want to go out for dinner this Friday night." Kurt was shocked at his own forwardness but knew he had to try.

"Wow, that sounds amazing," His smile grew as he touched Kurt's shoulder, "I'd love to. Wait, you meant as in a date right?" Kurt laughed and nodded yes. "Awesome! Let's meet at the North end of campus near the fountain at 8 on Friday?" Kurt nodded again and turned to walk away before he could let his brain catch up with what he'd done. He was excited for his date but at the same time, it felt like a burden. As if he was going through the motions of something and his heart wasn't really in it. Was it then wrong to drag Elliot into this? He seemed so excited? It's one date though, it could be harmless and Kurt could let him down easy at the end of the night if his feelings didn't change.

Kurt's last class of the day was with Blaine. He decided to sit with Rachel this time and observe Blaine from the back. Even the back of his head was attractive. Suddenly Kurt understood what Warbler15 had been saying. Blaine was gorgeous to look at and they had a great time together. However, the connection Kurt felt with mystery man was much greater. If Kurt had to decide between the two…well he wasn't sure how to decide. It would probably be his internet Warbler. They had known each other longer and he knew more things about Kurt than Blaine ever would. Not to mention that Blaine had a boyfriend. Still, in the words of Rachel Berry, he could still look right?

Throughout class, Kurt had noticed Blaine look around the room a few times. Could he be looking for me? That was Kurt's ego and hopes and wishes dreaming. At the end of class Kurt looked back in Blaine's direction and they made eye contact. Kurt felt trapped and couldn't look away yet he maintained his composure. He narrowed his eyes at Blaine and walked out of the room. Blaine's eyes were much too intense. They were like looking directly into the sun. You had to squint to keep from going blind.

While Kurt and his friends were eating dinner that night, Kurt spotted Blaine again. He was sitting alone with a book. The Lord of the Flies. Strange book for a strange guy, made sense. Once again they made eye contact and Kurt had to look away. He continued to ignore Blaine and felt relief when Blaine finally started looking away first. This continued until Friday. Once again, they found themselves eye to eye in class and Kurt broke away first. He had to get ready for dinner with Elliot. He was just about the round the corner when a strong hand grabbed him by the elbow and turned him around.

"What's your problem with me? Did I cross some line I didn't know about?" Blaine's voice was so angry and yet leveled that it hurt. His eyes were wide and pleading. Kurt was a bit scared by Blaine's outburst but more than that, he wanted to wipe away the hurt on Blaine's face.

"Of course no Blaine, why do you ask-"

"Don't play dumb with me. You've been avoiding me since coffee. I thought we could be friends. I actually opened up to you! You have no idea how hard that is for me." Blaine was restraining his voice to not outright yell at Kurt.

"Blaine- I –um. I'm sorry. I didn't know I was hurting you feelings." Kurt looked down at his shoes which were suddenly so very interesting.

"I just don't get what I did wrong?"

"Blaine, maybe you should just go back to your boyfriend and we can just be classmates again." Kurt didn't know why these words were coming out of his mouth. It felt like on Mean Girls when the word vomit just wouldn't stop. Kurt was taking out his frustrations on Blaine who had done nothing wrong yet he couldn't explain.

Blaine stared at him wide eyed for a while before responding. "Fine. Made my choice a lot easier." He mumbled that last part under his breath as he walked away and Kurt didn't hear. He just stood there and stared. Why he did that? Well, even Kurt couldn't tell you.

He was supposed to be figuring out what to wear for his date with Elliot but all Kurt could do was replay that conversation with Blaine. He needed to apologize and let Blaine know that he hadn't done anything wrong. He would write a letter and explain everything. That was the cowards way out but Kurt was much better at writing than talking.

The date with Elliot was amazing. They went to dinner and talked and Kurt felt electric when Elliot held his hand as they walked back to campus. They made out in front of Kurt's door for a good 15 minutes. Surprisingly, Kurt was the one to ask Elliot for a second date. It felt right. The Blaine fiasco was a disaster and Kurt would be lucky if Blaine ever spoke to him again. Warbler15 was some distant utopia of Kurt's wildest dreams of Price Charming. He was exactly what Kurt wanted. Except he wasn't real. He was on the internet. They had never even met. Kurt needed someone to hold his hand and snuggle with him while watching movies. As much as Kurt loved talking with mystery man, he needed a physical man to be at his side. He needed the real thing, not a dream. And so Elliot would have to do. He was incredible and funny. Elliot and Kurt would work.

That night before going to bed, Kurt did something he hadn't done all week. He pulled out his laptop and signed in to see 14 unread messages. All from Warbler15. Kurt was trying to stop their 'friendship' because he was in too deep. He had feelings for that Warbler and the last thing Kurt needed was heartbreak on top of everything else. Warbler15 had told him that he was basically dating someone else and the last thing Kurt wanted to read was about how happy the Warbler was with whatever guy. The longest they had gone without talking to each other after they became friends was 2 nights. And that was because Kurt's building had lost power. So Kurt decided to read the messages and in return send a finale goodbye message to end the torture. They would never meet. They had tried but always talked themselves out of it. It was never going to happen and Kurt needed to let it go.

Warbler15

I'm glad I was able to cheer you up :) Your roommate sounds… challenging. I'm not a morning person really but I am a heavy sleeper so that's handy!

Hot item? Pshhh as if! Haha, but really I appreciate the advice. I feel the same way honestly. I would pick a person I have a connection with over a guy I met who happened to be the most attractive man I've ever seen. Let me tell you, HE was definitely no troll ;)

He's been a bit standoff-ish lately though. To tell you the truth, he might be mad at me but I'm not totally sure why. Either way, I'll have you to keep me company. Why does it feel like we're in different time zones lately? I haven't actually messaged you while you were online in a week. Let's plan a night?

Warbler15

You're probably busy with classes and such but let me know about a setting aside a night to chat :) –your internet friend xx

Warbler15

I saw this girl wearing a turtleneck sweater and actual turtle hat. I kind of liked it… I was really scared to tell you because I was sure you'd yell at me –xxx

Warbler15

Fashionistaaaaa, I miss you, where are you. Not to sound 12, but let's hang out!

P.S. I bought a turtle hat.

Warbler15

Today was just terrible. I saw the guy again, the hot guy, and he just avoids me like I have the plague. I don't even know why. I think I'm losing both the hot guy and the connection guy to be honest.

Warbler15

It's been 3 nights since we've talked and I know there's no rule for how many times we message each other but I'm just checking in to make sure you're okay. You can talk to me about anything you know? I won't judge you. Ever. –x

Warbler15

So this is night 4 and I think I'm spamming you. I'd really love to talk to you. I've been having a bad week and could use some expert internet advice from you. :)

Warbler15

I think I'm about to make a bad decision because you haven't been giving me advice and I don't know what to do. I saw a caterpillar today which was cool.

Warbler15

My school has the weirdest people. I saw a girl singing in the quad today. All alone. No one around her and no one she was singing to. I mean she was probably practicing and she had a beautiful voice, but it was strange.

Warbler15

This is the longest we've gone without talking in 4 months and I know it seems strange but I feel like a tradition was broken. I'm sorry for spamming you. You're probably going through something and don't have time for this anymore, whatever this was. I hope your dad is okay. You told me about his heart attack a while back. I hope your whole family is okay. If you are going through something, I'm here to talk. Always. –x

Warbler15

I might be being dramatic but I really hope you're okay. It's been a week since I've hear from you. If you get this message please message me back tonight. If you don't, I'll take the hint and leave you alone. –x

P.S. Please talk to me. You're one of my best friends.

Warbler15

I'll take this as a sign. I'm going to miss you. You were my one true anchor my senior year. I would literally be lost without you. I'm never going to forget you and I'll always be a message away if you ever want to talk. I'm sorry if I did anything to offend you.

Warbler15

I'll miss you.

Warbler15

Your Warbler friend. –xoxo

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