After the Warbler meeting, Blaine recruited Kurt to take to the small coffee shop within the school. Wes and David, once again, grabbed Artie and did the same.

Blaine handed Kurt his coffee, and sat down across from the boy. As Blaine poured sugar into his drink, he looked over the boy across from him and couldn't help but think how beautiful he was.

Have I lost my mind? I can't have a crush on someone I just met. That's what got me in trouble with Jeremiah and Eli.

Yes, Blaine did sing and dance to a boy he met who worked at a Gap. It was a bad experience but he learned from it. Earlier that year, there was a new transfer student named Eli. Eli was really nice to Blaine and one day he asked Blaine out. They went on a few dates but they both agreed that there was nothing real between them and they broke it off. They were still really good friends though. Blaine normally watched as Eli was with several boyfriends since, but Blaine couldn't bring himself to date again. He wanted to find a boy he really liked, not one to experiment with like most of his friends. He wanted something real, a relationship.

"You were really good," said Kurt, breaking the silence.

"Oh, thanks. I'm glad you think so," Blaine smiled, slightly nervous. Am I seriously getting nervous? He's just a boy, a beautiful boy, but still.

"Can I ask you a question?" Kurt stuttered.

"Of course," Blaine answered, politely.

"Is everyone here gay?" Kurt looked down afraid Blaine was going to get offended and yell at him, but that didn't happen. Instead he heard a soft chuckle and looked up to see Blaine smiling at him kindly.

"No, I mean I am, but this is not a gay school. We just have a no tolerance bullying policy. It's a safe place," Blaine explained. He watched Kurt processed this and started to look upset.

"I take it you're having trouble at your school."

"I was supposed to graduate last year, but the bullying got so bad, I only went to school twice a week," Kurt explained, trying not to cry.

Why am I telling him this? I just met him.

"I know what you're going through," Blaine stated, surprising Kurt, "I used to get taunted at my old school, and I was beaten up several times. It really ticked me off. After a really bad incident, my family sent me here. Now I know that's not an option for everyone, but there are other things you can do. You can choose not to be the victim, Kurt. Stand up to them. Prejudice is just ignorance." By the end of Blaine's speech, Kurt had tears streaming down his face. He couldn't believe that someone as sweet as Blaine had been bullied so viciously. Blaine pulled a pen out of his pocket and jotted something on a napkin passing it to Kurt.

"Here's my number. Call me if you need to talk about anything. You're not alone, Kurt," Blaine took Kurt's hand in his as he reached for the napkin. He looked Kurt in the eye to make sure he understood that he was there to help. Kurt reveled in the feeling of Blaine's hands on his. They were rough but soothing. Kurt pulled away before Blaine was ready to. Blaine sighed, knowing it would take some time for Kurt to open up and accept touches.

"Blainers! This guy is great. Can we keep him?" Was and David came over with their arms slung around an uncomfortable looking Artie.

"No, you guys cannot keep a person," Blaine chuckled Kurt surveyed the boys wondering if they were like Brittany or just having a bit of fun, " But, why don't you guys come to the Warbler sleepover tomorrow night? It'll be so fun, I promise.

"Yeah, sounds cool," Artie said, hoping something would happen if Blaine and Kurt were together a bit longer. "What do you think, Kurt?" Kurt looked startled a bit. He looked at Blaine who nodded at him. Blaine felt like his heart had been dropped down into his stomach. It was obvious by the surprised, disbelieving look on Kurt's face he didn't get invited to many things.

"Sounds cool," said Kurt shyly. Blaine grinned at him.

"Awesome! It starts at six and wear tacky pajamas," David said, before him and Wes skipped off.

"We better get going. My dad will be wondering where I am," Kurt said, standing.

"Okay, it was great to meet you guys. I'll see you out," Blaine smiled. When they got out to the parking lot, Blaine opened Kurt's door for him to which the boy smiled and mumbled a small thanks. Blaine waved good-bye as Kurt pulled out of the parking lot. It wasn't long before they were at Artie's house.

"So, you want to come pick me up at five tomorrow, and we can head over to the Warbler sleepover?" Artie asked, as Kurt dropped him off.

"Yeah, sounds good. See you then," Kurt said, before driving off.

"Why didn't it work?" Artie grumbled, still standing on the side walk where he had gotten out of Kurt's car.

"Just because they met, doesn't mean they are 'together'," Rory showed up behind him suddenly, startling Artie.

"Whoa! Jeez, you could warn a guy! What do you mean they're not 'together'?" Artie asked, clearly annoyed.

"Well, you see the thing is…they have to kiss," Rory said. Artie's eyes widened to comical levels.

"Do you know how long it took them to kiss the last time?! We are going to be stuck in this motherless, gleeless, Mr. Schue insanity, Tina stuttering, Kurt misery, jock jerks, pregnant Becky, librarian Rachel, horrible world forever," Artie ranted, out of breath.

"Sorry, but that's what it's going to take. Kurt can only be truly happy if he is with his true love." With that, Rory faded away and Artie was left standing on his lawn to think about what the boy had said. He knew this was going to take some work, and he walked inside. When he entered his living room, he saw his dad sprawled on the couch fast asleep with a basketball game on the television. Seriously, did the man not have a job?

Artie walked up to his room, wanting to rip down all of the sports stuff on his walls. He missed how things used to be. He used to come home and be greeted by his mother, who always had a good meal on the table, and then his dad would come home from work and they would all talk about their day. That was all over now.

A/N - Sorry this took so long. I probably won't be updating every week like I used to. I got a new writing job (which is awesome!), and I have been drowning in school work. The fact that I am still getting some sleep is a miracle. Thank you for reading and your patience.

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