Hello readers! Just so you guys know, this will be set in the 3rd season, and Hunter Clarington came early. It's mostly AU, but some events from the show may find their way here.

Sebastian sat in the Lima Bean, pretending to be focused on his homework. Really he couldn't keep his eyes off the door. He knew Beth would eventually turn up, or at least that's what he hoped. It wasn't just for the Warblers now. This was personal. No-one, boy or girl, ever turned Sebastian down. Well, except Blaine Anderson, but Sebastian didn't count that.

What'd she mean I'd probably poison her? I have never poisoned anyone, and so what if I let her fall, I mean, what does she know? She can't prove I did that on purpose.

Sebastian rolled his eyes at his own thoughts. This was stupid. And all her fault. Sebastian heard some kind of commotion going on at the door, but didn't look up because heard the unmistakable voice of Kurt Hummel. He continued to be very focused on his work.

"Hi Sebastian, what are you working on?'

Sebastian's head jerked up to see Blaine Anderson. Shit. What am I working on? Sebastian looked down at the open text book. "Calculus." He answered.

Blaine nodded. Then just stood there in an awkward silence. The silence gave Sebastian the opportunity to notice that he wasn't feeling annoyed. "Hey, where's Lady Hummel?"

Blaine rolled his eyes. "Kurt," he stressed the name to make sure Sebastian knew that 'lady Hummel' was not an acceptable thing to call him, "Is getting the coffee." He gestured to the counter. Sebastian allowed his eyes to flicker over there. What he saw made his eyes widen. "I know that red hair." He murmured to himself.

"What?" Blaine asked.

Sebastian knitted his eyebrows together and shrugged, pretend he said nothing. He smiled as he saw confusion cross Blaine's face.

"Blaine, why are you talking to meerkat?" Kurt came up to his boyfriend and grabbed his hand, probably to make sure Sebastian knew they were still a couple, and weren't breaking up anytime soon.

Sebastian looked over to Kurt, mocked a smile, and began to reply in a sarcastic way when he saw Beth. His face fell. Of course she'd show up now, right when he was unprepared.

"You guys know each other?" Sebastian asked. , he hoped they'd say no.

"Kinda, she talked to us last week and then we almost ran into each other just a couple minutes ago." Blaine laughed.

So that was the noise at the door. "Walking and reading again?" Sebastian teased.

Beth shrugged. "I'm trying to quit."

Blaine laughed again. "Don't worry; there are worse things to be addicted too."

"What are you addicted to Tomone?" Kurt asked with a reference to the Lion King.

Sebastian shrugged. "What are you addicted to Hummel? Knee length sweaters and pants far too tight for a person like you?"

"Hey, I like Kurt's tight pants." Blaine smiled, probably thinking of how Kurt looked while performing for his NYADA audition.

Beth looked down to the pants Kurt was currently wearing-white skinny jeans.

"I like them also." She told.

Sebastian squinted at her. "He's gay, you know."

Beth shrugged. "Jealous or something?"

"Not even close." Sebastian stood up and grabbed his book off the table. "Well as 'entertaining' as this is…I have to go." He picked up his shoulder and draped one strap over his shoulder.

"I have to go too." Beth said.

She let Sebastian walk ahead a couple feet, but at the door he stopped to turn at her. "Can I walk you to your car?"

"It's a free country." Beth shrugged.

Sebastian smiled. That's more like it. Beth pointed in the general direction of her car and the two started walking that way.

"So, Beth," Sebastian racked his brain for things to say. "Are you finished with that book you were reading the other day?"

"Almost." Beth stayed quiet for a moment or two, and then she stopped walking abruptly. "This is mine." Beth said pointing to a big black truck.

"You drive a truck?' Sebastian said in disbelief.

Beth pushed past him. "Yes, I drive a truck."

"Did the car dealer run out of Mercedes and Ferrari's?"

"Not everyone is a cliché." Beth responded, as she opened her door. "What do you drive? A corvette?"

"A prius."

"Well it's that green of you? I would've never guessed." Beth said back.

Sebastian smiled. "Not everyone is a cliché."

"I guess I'll see you later." Beth shrugged.

Sebastian advanced forward, so close to Beth that she was against her car to preserve her space. Sebastian put his hands out in front of him, leaning on the truck, trapping Beth in her spot. For a moment or two they just stared into each other's eyes. Beth's brown eyes were wide with excitement and fear, while Sebastian had his best smolder on, as if he could peer right past her eyes and into her brain. It made Beth feel pleasantly uncomfortable. Suddenly he leaned in closer towards her and Beth drew a quick breath in as he whispered into her ear, "Do you want to come home with me?"

Beth pushed him away. "Would it have killed you to ask me out to dinner first? Chivalry Mr. Smythe, chivalry." She got in her car and slammed the door.

Sebastian stood frozen in his spot as she backed up. This girl is really cramping my style. He shook his head and walked towards his own car. She's probably a lesbian if she can resist this.

He arrived at Dalton just before 5:00, which was when Warbler rehearsal started. He ran into the choir room with seconds to go. "I'm not late!" He claimed.

"Well you're not punctual either." Hunter snapped.

Sebastian shrugged. "Whatever."

"Where were you?' Hunter asked.

"None of your business mom." Sebastian snapped.

Hunter glared at him. "You shouldn't talk to your mother like that."

"You shouldn't look like that." Sebastian retorted. The Warbler's heads turned back and forth trying to follow the two in their argument as Hunter began going on a rant about respect and he told Sebastian to do push-ups for lacking it. Then Sebastian was refusing to do it, saying this wasn't the "Stupid little Military school" Hunter used to attend which offended Hunter, so he demanded Sebastian do more push-ups.

"No friggin' way." Sebastian crossed his arms.

"Don't be a baby." Hunter yelled.

"I'm not being a baby, you're just mad because I'm not letting you push me around."

"You need to be pushed around; otherwise you'd never do the right thing!" Hunter said.

Sebastian looked a little hurt for a moment before he realized his shield had dropped for a few seconds and he hurried to put it back up, by dropping a couple f-bombs.

"You can't talk to me like that! I am your commanding officer!"

"I can talk to you however the hell I want! I don't remember being drafted in the army so stop acting like we're your soldiers!"

The other Warblers watched the two argue, some in fear, others in amusement, and a couple in annoyance.

"You need to learn some respect Smythe I'm sick and tired of your bullshit! It's your fault the Warblers got a bad reputation with that stunt you pulled with the slushie, and it's your fault our funding is at stake! You literally bring the group down so why don't you do the world a favor and shoot yourself or something!" Hunter barked.

The room went silent. Sebastian had no comment. He was in shock. He couldn't even think of a way to mock Hunter. He swallowed, and blinked a couple times. Finally he retorted.

"You'd miss my impeccable good looks too much." He said, but it was a late comment, which, in theory, meant Hunter won their little battle.

"Not everyone is gay, Smythe." Hunter said with only a bit of venom in his voice. He knew full well that figuratively, he had brought Sebastian to his knees and he need only push him a bit more to get him on the floor.

Sebastian responded by flipping Hunter the finger and turning to go out of the room. Hunter looked over to his group, who remained silent.

"Maybe that was a bit too harsh." Jeff almost whispered. Hunter glared at him.

"What are we standing around for?! We have to rehearse. From the top."

Sebastian laid on his bed, throwing a small rubber ball against the ceiling, catching it and throwing it again.

Whatever. Hunter Clarington is a jackass. If he thinks he won he's sadly mistaken. I get to cut practice now. I didn't even want to come. And Beth, I bet she thought she was just oh so high and mighty, tuning me down today. Well she's not, she's missing out and I'm not. I don't care. I don't care about any of it.

But Sebastian was telling himself lies. Because he did care. He cared a lot.

So… what do you think? What did you like? What didn't you like? Stay tuned for the next chapter!