The day after the Halloween party, Blaine buys some chicken soup and a fresh fruit salad from the corner deli. He visits Elliott, who is in bed with blankets piled over him. When Blaine takes his temperature, he's relieved that it's almost back to normal. When he goes to the kitchen to heat up the soup, he spots a few containers of chicken soup in the fridge, and a bag from the Spotlight Diner. Blaine rubs the back of his neck at the evidence that he and Elliott are not exclusive at all.

The next week flashes by with late nights cramming for midterm exams. There hasn't been a spare second to spend with Elliot, and Blaine is relieved. As much as he has enjoyed spending time and making out with Elliott, it doesn't feel right anymore. At all.

Blaine has come to the realization that Elliott doesn't do anything other than casual relationships. Guys like him like to live in the moment and not be weighed down by a real boyfriend. Blaine can't fault Elliott - he's been totally up front with him from the start. He has made it perfectly clear that they aren't exclusive.

Blaine doesn't want to be with Elliott anymore.

After talking with Kurt at the Halloween party, he realizes that there really are gay guys in New York City who are romantics. He doesn't need to settle for anything less. So what if he's met the perfect guy for him, but he's already taken? There is bound to be another. New York City is filled with gay guys.

Blaine hugs the spare pillow tighter, imagining it's the hopelessly romantic guy, who is looking for him… wanting him. Okay, he's really imagining it's Kurt, but he can't help it. Kurt is kind and smart and a whole lot of gorgeous.

He rolls over in bed to grab his phone from the night table. Before he loses his resolve, he sends a message.

Hey, Elliott. I need to talk to you ASAP. When are you free? - Blaine

While waiting for a response, he gets out of bed and heads to the bathroom for a shower. When he returns, he checks his phone, and there is one new message for him.

Meet me at Spotlight Diner at 2 for lunch. 1650 Broadway - Elliott

Blaine has a few hours before he needs to leave, so he practices what to say to Elliott. What do you say when you're breaking up with someone when you weren't really in a relationship in the first place? He doesn't want to be dramatic about it, but he doesn't want to break things off by text either. No, he's a gentleman, and he's going to do it the right way. He's not going to make it awkward being in the same study group together.

He googles 'how to break up with someone you're not officially dating' and finds useful advice. In the end, he discounts the one-liners - "It's not you; it's me" and "Our lives are going in different directions" don't sound sincere. Instead, Blaine decides to speak from the heart. He's looking for more in a relationship than a casual arrangement.

Blaine arrives at the Spotlight Diner at 1:45 and decides to grab them a table. When he enters the diner, he feels as if he's back in time to the 1950s. The retro diner is kitted out with a counter with stools and plenty of tables and booths. He asks the hostess for a booth for two because he wants the privacy to speak openly and honestly with Elliott.

Once he's seated, he glances around to see if Elliott has arrived yet. His eyes bug out when he sees Kurt and Rachel in the servers' area, whispering to each other. Oh my god, I'm going to have this really awkward conversation with Elliott, and my crush is right here!

Blaine's palms start sweating when he sees Catwoman in a waitress outfit as well. She gives Kurt two menus and pushes him out on the floor… and, oh my god… Kurt is walking right towards him!

"Hey, Blaine. Are you stalking me or something? How did you know I work here?"

"I-I didn't know. I'm meeting someone, and he's the one who suggested to meet here. I wouldn't stalk anyone. Besides, I thought you work at Vogue."

Kurt smiles and his body relaxes. "You're far too gentlemanly to stalk anybody. My unpaid internship is at Vogue, but this job pays the bills."

"It sounds like you have a busy life."

Kurt nods. "It's crazy busy. Here are the menus. I won't tell you the specials because they've been made from last weekend's leftovers. Can I get you something to drink?"

"A glass of water, please."

Blaine nervously waits for Elliott, ripping the paper napkin into tiny pieces. He pretends to look at the main entrance, but he's really gazing at Kurt, who makes a polyester uniform look good, fantastic even. When his phone vibrates, he swipes to read the message.

Track problems on the subway. We aren't moving at all. Can we meet at Starbucks on campus at 4 instead? - Elliott.

Blaine tosses the phone on the table in a huff. No, he doesn't want to wait a couple hours to do this. He wants to break things off right now.

"Bad news?"

Blaine looks up to see Kurt refilling his water glass. "It seems this isn't my day. My friend is stuck on the subway, and he isn't going to meet me here after all."

Kurt looks at the discarded menus on the table. "Can you trust me with your order?"

Blaine's tummy rumbles at the mention of food because he hasn't had anything to eat yet today. He simply nods. After Kurt leaves his table, the waitresses burst out into a song and dance number. He's impressed with their version of "Hard Day's Night", and that Rachel can certainly sing. When the song is over, Kurt places a cup of tomato soup, a grilled cheese sandwich, and a strawberry milkshake on his table.

"I don't know about you, but comfort food always helps me get over bad news more quickly."

Blaine licks his lips at these offerings. "It's exactly what I wanted to eat, though I didn't even know it."

"I have a break in fifteen minutes. Will you stay until then?"

"Wild horses couldn't drag me away,' Blaine replies. Oh god, did that come off as too eager? Too cheesy? What on earth am I doing?

By the time Blaine has finished his lunch, Kurt arrives at the table with two mugs of coffee. When Kurt sets a mug before him, Blaine notices that his black drip coffee has cinnamon sprinkled on top. "You know my coffee order?"

Kurt blushes, and Blaine finds it adorable. "I noticed when we were at the coffee shop."

Blaine glances at Kurt's lips, which look so soft...plump...and kissable... and... No. He can't think of kissing Kurt. Not now.

They each take a sip of coffee. "Do you want to talk about it?" Kurt asks.

Blaine decides to be honest with Kurt once again. "I've thought a lot about that conversation we had at the Halloween party. It made me realize that I'm compromising myself by being in a casual relationship. It's not what I want at all. I was planning to tell the guy that today."

"I think it's great that you're telling him what you need. Do you think he'll want to make it exclusive?"

Blaine shakes his head. "Nope. He's not that kind of guy."

Kurt places his hand on top of Blaine's, and Blaine feels sparks through his fingers. "Then he's not worth your time. There are plenty of guys out there who want a loving relationship. Any guy you're with should treat you like you matter... because you do."

Blaine stares into Kurt's blue eyes. He gulps, trying to take in what Kurt has just said. No one has ever told him that he matters before. He tries to think of how to respond to Kurt, but he can't find the right words. He would love to throw himself into Kurt's arms and beg him to be his boyfriend, but he's afraid that would scare Kurt off. Forever.

With a sudden crackle and some high-pitched feedback, the speaker system announces, "Attention, diners. We're opening the stage for anyone who wants to perform while our staff are serving you."

Blaine flexes his fingers. Music has always been a way for him to calm down and release his emotions. It's always been an important part of his life, which is why he decided to pursue a musical theater career. When he thinks of a song that expresses perfectly how he feels, he walks onto the stage and sits down at the piano.

Ooh
For the way you changed my plans
For being the perfect distraction
For the way you took the idea that I have
Of everything that I wanted to have
And made me see there was something missing,
Oh, yeah

Blaine notices that the diner is silent, and everyone is staring at him. He doesn't care. He closes his eyes, hoping that Kurt realizes that the song is for him.

Who knew that I could be
Whoa oh, oh
So unexpectedly
Whoa oh, oh
Undeniably
Happier
Sitting with you right here, right here next to me

'Cause you're the best thing
I never knew I needed
Said I needed
Whoa oh, oh
So when you were here
I said I had no idea
I had no idea

When the last notes are played, Blaine hears a roar of applause. He opens his eyes to find the one person whose reaction matters. He smiles brightly when he sees Kurt jumping and clapping, with tears in his eyes.

When Blaine returns to the table, Kurt wraps his strong arms around him and hugs him tightly. Blaine feels his body melting into Kurt's embrace, and he takes in the heavenly scent of coffee and something unique that he wants to memorize. Blaine clutches Kurt's back, and he can't help feel that this is where he belongs, in the arms of such a wonderful man. When Kurt pulls back, Blaine reluctantly drops his arms. He doesn't want the moment to end. Ever.

"That was beautiful, Blaine. You moved me with that Disney song."

Blaine preens at the compliment. "You didn't think it was cheesy?"

"I live for cheesy," Kurt laughs.

When they sit down, Blaine takes a sip of coffee. "You must have a beautiful voice. I want to hear you sing one day."

Blaine's heartfelt request goes unanswered when an angry-looking man walks purposely over to the table. "Your break was over ten minutes ago. Get yourself to table 12. They've been waiting for ages."

Blaine raises his eyebrows at the manager's tone. No one should talk to his Kurt like that. Kurt gives Blaine an apologetic look as he slides out of the booth. Blaine waves with his fingers as Kurt dashes away.

Blaine takes the last sip of coffee, and decides it's probably time to leave, even if he'd rather spend the rest of the afternoon watching Kurt work. He smiles when he sees the waitress coming towards him with a bill in her hand.

"I don't know if you remember me, but we met at Dani's Halloween party."

"Of course I remember you, Rachel. I would never forget meeting a soon-to-be Broadway star."

Rachel smiles brightly and claps her hands. "Yeah! You do remember me. I enjoyed talking to you at the party."

"Me too, Rachel." When the waitress lingers at the table, Blaine smiles at her, wondering what she really wants.

Rachel sits down across from him in the booth and leans forward. "A group of us are going to a piano bar on Friday night. Some friends have formed a band, and they're playing their first gig. Would you like to join us?"

Blaine thinks about it carefully. Rachel hasn't specifically mentioned Kurt, so he probably won't be there, but it could be a good opportunity to meet new people. It does sound like fun, but he doesn't want to lead Rachel on. "Are you asking me out on a date?"

Rachel giggles. "Why would I want to ask a gay guy out on a date?"

"How do you know I'm gay?"

"I've got two dads. My gaydar is excellent! No, I enjoyed talking to you at the party."

"In that case, I'll be there. You've got to give me the deets."

"Gunther is giving me dirty looks because I'm spending too much time at your table. Give me your phone, and I'll send myself a text to send you the details later."

Blaine hands her his phone, and he watches Rachel punch in numbers. When she returns his phone, she asks, "I'll see you Friday, then?"

"Definitely," Blaine assures her.

Blaine leaves enough money on the table to cover the bill and provide Kurt with a generous tip. Now that he has seen Kurt again, his resolve to speak with Elliott is even stronger.

Author's note: The song that Blaine sings is "Never Knew I Needed" from The Princess and the Frog. It's performed by Ne-Yo, and it's now my favorite Disney song.