Hey! I couldn't come up with a clever greeting, so just hey!

Another short chapter sorry! But The Next one if already longer and I'm only like halfway through so... ya!

I'm on March break for this week! That makes me very happy! :D I lost a lot of music when I moved my iTunes stuff to my laptop, including all my Darren Criss and my Karmin stuff! That makes me sad! :( Enough about my life...

I don't know why but this chapter came out in a lot of really short bits! :/ Don't ask why! Also I had a lot of typos while editing so if I missed any, APOLOGIES! ... I'm sorry... i had too much sugar... meep

ON WITH THE CHAPTER! ba da da dum...

Never Been Kissed

After last week Blaine had considered quitting the New Directions but Kurt had convinced him not to. He probably wasn't that hard to convince, between his admiration for the boy and his love of preforming he would've been back in the club very soon. He loved spending time with Kurt, the disaster after Rocky Horror had made him a lot less nervous about talking to him and they had gone out for coffee a few times since. Blaine was pretty sure the outings weren't "dates" and they definitely weren't "boyfriends" but being friends with Kurt was actually a lot better than admiring from afar contrary to his prior belief.

"Hey!" he said approaching the very boy on his mind.

"Hey, how's it going?" Kurt asked cheerfully.

"Great!" Blaine said enthusiastically. "You still okay to go grab coffee after school? He asked with a grin.

"Of course, I'm looking forward to it." Kurt answered with a smile. It was genuine even if he wasn't as excited as Blaine.

"Awesome! I just got the latest issue of Vogue and I saw-" his sentence was cut off by a violent hand shoving him into the lockers and sending a shooting pain through his shoulder and his arm. He was paralysed with fear and couldn't even look to see who had done it. It was just like back at his first school only this time he could hear Kurt hit the locker beside him, that made it even worse. Memories of being beaten and Lucas enduring much the same beside him flashed through his head. He stood there, shaking with a combination of fear and rage.

"Blaine!" Kurt's voice brought him back to the present. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine, sorry." Blaine muttered, his cheerful mood ruined.

"Don't apologize. Karofsky's a moron, I really want to give him a piece of my mind and I just know I'm this close to snapping!" Kurt said holding up his fingers about half an inch apart.

"Yeah, I get it." Blaine said nodding his head in understanding. "Come on let's head to glee club."

Blaine and Kurt were last to walk into glee rehearsal, still a bit shaken on Blaine's part from their brief encounter with the lockers.

"All right guys let's get down to business." Mr Shue said once they had taken their seats. "First let's welcome back Noah Puckerman." There were a few cheers as Noah lifted his hands to show he was back. Blaine wasn't sure how he felt about the guy, he was wearing what most people would call "bad boy clothes" he had two black earrings and a Mohawk to go along with his very large muscles. At first glance he didn't seem like the type of person who would be in a show choir. "Puck, I hope your time in juvie has taught you a lesson about right and wrong." the teacher addressed the boy.

"Are you kidding me?" he said "I ruled that place, all I did was crack schools and lift weights all day."

"Wow what a catch can't believe I ever let you go." Quinn muttered sarcastically from behind Blaine, he realized this must be Puck the famous baby daddy.

"And now drum roll Finn," Mr. Shue said dramatically as Finn tapped on a book. "Because I have in my hand our competition for sectionals next month." Blaine perked up a bit at this news, he was really interested to see who they'd have to sing against.

"First, the acappela choir from the all boys academy in Westerville the Dalton Academy Warblers." this really surprised Blaine. He had no idea that his old school would be his competition, he'd have to call Wes and David later to talk about it.

"Okay, hold up like a million awesome gay jokes just popped into my head!" Santana just with a smirk. Blaine turned to give her a disproving look.

"That was my old school." he said defensively.

"Case and point." she said with a small chuckle. He was surprised at how mean she was being when just over a week ago she claimed she was his friend.

"This is perfect Blaine was lead singer so now we have all their secrets. We are so going to beat them at sectionals!" Rachel gushed.

"Is that true Blaine?" Mr. Shue asked a bit surprised.

"Yeah I was the lead soloist but I left to early to know anything useful." he said sheepishly.

"Okay well, our other team to beat is The Hipsters, a first year club from the Warren Township continuing education program. Now they are a group composed entirely of elderly people getting their high school GED's." Mr. Shue explained.

"Is that even legal?" Rachel questioned.

"How are we supposed to compete against a bunch of adorable old people?" Mercedes asked.

"Are you kidding? Brittle bones." Puck answered. "You give one of those old ladies a good lug pat on the rear it'll shatter her pelvis." Blaine was surprised by how many people seemed to agree with his insane idea.

"Moving on," the choir director said. "Since it got you so jazzed about sectionals last year I want to make this week our annual boys versus girls tournament." Now this seemed interesting, Blaine was intrigued to learn more about this tournament. Everyone else seemed to be really excited about it too. "So, split up into two groups and figure out what songs you're going to sing. As Blaine shuffled over to the boys side he noticed Kurt heading towards the girls team. "Kurt, I'm going to say it again, boys team." the teacher said without even turning around. Blaine didn't see how that was fair, Kurt's voice would be much better suited to whatever the girls were going to choose. He was also so surprised at how easily Kurt gave up, he just sulked in the middle of the group as Sam started suggesting an ACDC medley.

"Who does he think he is to call me belligerent and angry, I mean he would push people away too if he had a neanderthal out to get him and he was slammed into the lockers five times a day." Kurt was pacing back and fourth in front of Blaine's locker while Blaine just nodded and listened patiently. "I mean maybe I shouldn't have insulted his lesson plan but this is the second year in a row I'm going to be swaying in the background while Finn sings some classic rock song."

"Do you want me to talk to him, maybe if he has more than one student complain he'll consider doing something different." Blaine suggested.

"Oh no, I doubt that will change anything." Kurt said sadly. "Besides, if it's just the two gay kids who complain people will probably read into it way to far." Blaine wasn't exactly sure what he meant by that but it seemed to make sense.

"So what are you going to do?" Blaine asked.

"The same thing I do every time Rachel gets another solo or people complain about how badly the school treats them when they don't know half of what we've been through." Kurt mumbled.

"Which is?" Blaine prompted, not quite understanding.

"Nothing." Kurt said with a defeated sigh.

"There's got to be something we can do." Blaine said desperately trying to come up with an idea.

"Trust me I've been trying to change the way people think for over a year and although most of the glee kids made amazing progress that doesn't mean they treat me the same as everyone else." Kurt said with a hint of hurt in his voice. "I'm sorry I shouldn't be dumping all this onto you." he said shaking his head.

"No, it's okay. I get it, I'm probably the only one who truly gets it so feel free to dump your problems on me anytime and I'll do everything I can to help." Blaine said with a cheesy smile.

"Thanks Blaine, that means a lot to me." Kurt said returning the smile. Blaine felt a blush creeping up his neck , he quickly broke eye contact with the other boy. Still, he couldn't forget everything Kurt had said and he couldn't help but feel he needed to make a change.

"Mr. Shue can I talk to you?" Blaine asked as he walked into the Spanish teacher's office.

"Sure thing Blaine, what's up?" the man replied.

"Well I'm not so sure I understand this boys vs. girls thing." he said not sure how to start the conversation.

"What do you mean? What's not to get?" Mr. Shuester asked.

"Well I mean, I get it but I just don't really think it's very f-fair." Blaine said nervously.

"What is this about?" the teacher asked confused.

"Well you see sir, some people may find it hard to work the same way as others and- and it doesn't seem fair to make people who may not want to work a certain way uh, work that way." Blaine said. It didn't make much sense but he was trying to get the message across to the teacher without giving away any specific reasons or being disrespectful.

"Is this about Kurt?" Well so much for trying to stay away from specifics.

"Okay yes, but he's having a really hard time right now and he feels like he doesn't fit in anywhere. Forcing him to work with the guys means they are going to outnumber him and ignore all his ideas and then he is going to feel even more left out than before." he said, the teacher just stared at him Blaine couldn't tell what he was thinking. "I'm sorry I'll just go." Blaine said and quickly hurried out of the room. Even if the teacher didn't do anything to change the situation, blaine was glad he went and talked to him, maybe it would open his eyes a little.

"Look I'm not tossing the baby out with the bathwater here." Mr. Shue said. He had called an emergency glee meeting saying he was going to make some changes to the competition. Blaine didn't want to take credit but, it totally was all him.

"I've totally done that." Brittany muttered from in front of him. The teacher ignored the girl and continued.

"We're just making a few adjustments. Boys, you are now doing songs traditionally done by girl groups and girls try some classic rock, The Who, The Stones. The more opposite your choice the more points you get!" Blaine saw Kurt give a little excited hop in his chair, he was glad he cheered up.

"Don't worry gentlemen, I have this one under control." he said enthusiastically.

That afternoon Kurt had asked Blaine if they could move their coffee not-a-date so he could prepare mash up ideas. Blaine had happily agreed, he was glad to see Kurt get so excited about something, and okay he had to admit it was kind of adorable. Blaine was pretty interested to see what he had come up with. The next afternoon he was headed to the first guys mash up meeting, he had never actually heard of a mash up before this week and was really interested to see how they worked.

"Now, obviously for this medley to work I'm going to have to sing lead and when you're singing Diana Ross, Bob Mackie-esque feather boas are a must." Kurt said pacing in front of his elaborate display board and twirling his pointing stick like a baton. Blaine was impressed by how much Kurt could organize in just one night.

"Isn't this supposed to be about opposites? I mean you in a sequin gown and feather boa is exactly what you'd expect." Artie said, Blaine glared at him from across the room.

"Okay who said anything about a gown!" Kurt snapped.

"Ah dude, why don't you make yourself useful and go put some rat poison in old folks Jell-O or go visit the garglers." Puck said crossing the room and tossing Finn a foot ball.

"The Warblers." Blaine and Kurt corrected at the same time.

"Whatever, you can wear all the feathers you want. You'll fit right in!" Blaine really didn't like this Puck character, he was rude and offensive.

"It isn't a gay school." Blaine muttered hopelessly before turning to Kurt. "I think your idea is great."

"Of course you would." Puck said with an eye roll.

"And what's that supposed to mean?" Blaine asked trying to stay calm.

"It's just obvious why you would agree with him, I mean, you are boyfriends right?" Puck answered, it didn't sound like he was judging but it still was rude.

"We're just friends Puckerman." Kurt said looking annoyed.

"Okay whatever, then he has a major crush on you." Puck snapped back causing Blaine to blush many shades of red, hopefully Kurt wouldn't notice.

"Oh give it a rest!" Kurt said getting mad.

"Why should I, it's true, he's about as red as a tomato right now!" This caused Blaine to blush even more but he still talked back.

"Who do you think you are?" he said angrily.

"I'm this school's resident bad ass!" Puck yelled proudly.

"Yeah well all I heard about you before you came was that you knocked a chick up, that doesn't seem very bad ass to me!" Blaine yelled back. That wiped the smug look of his face and now he was genuinely angry.

"Listen Punk!" he started to yell but was interrupted by Finn.

"Okay everyone just calm down!" once Finn saw the two boys back off a little he continued, "Kurt your idea is..." he paused looking for words. "interesting, but none of us really feel comfortable doing it so thanks but no thanks."

"Fine." Kurt said grabbing his board and running from the room. Blaine sent one last glare back at the group, most of which had the decency to look guilty, before following him.

He caught up to Kurt just in time to see him throwing his display board into the nearest garbage. He wasn't crying, he was mad. His face was red and his mouth was set it a stern frown. He let out a little yell as he violently chucked the piece of cardboard in the bin.

"Kurt hey, calm down." Blaine said lightly as he placed a comforting hand on Kurt's shoulder. Luckily Kurt took a deep breath and listened to Blaine as he murmured random words of comfort.

"Thanks Blaine." Kurt said.

"No problem, like I said I'm here for you anytime." Blaine said cheerfully. "That Puck guy seems like a real jerk!" he added as an afterthought.

"He's not usually, he just needs time to get off his high horse after being in juvie." Kurt muttered.

"He didn't seem to upset about that." Blaine said with a tone of annoyance.

"No, he prides himself for being a troublemaker." Kurt explained.

"I see." Blaine commented. "None of the other guys seemed to keen on defending you."

"Or you." Kurt said with a glance towards a confused Blaine.

"What?" he asked.

"Puck wasn't acting exactly chummy with you there, you shouldn't have to be the one to always defend us. I would but they would only tease us more." he explained sadly.

"I don't mind. I'm used to sticking up for myself." he said, not really registering the meaning behind his comment.

"You know you've been here for me a lot this past week, just know that I'll do the exact same for you." Kurt said giving him an encouraging smile.

"Thanks Kurt, how about we just forget them for now and grab a coffee?" Blaine suggested with a bold wink.

"It's like you read my mind!" Kurt exclaimed happily.

"Only because it's what I would want." Blaine bantered cheekily. They headed for the coffee shop letting their so called friends figure out what they would do for the mash up competition and surprisingly not caring all that much.

It was luck, or a coincidence, or some strange fate that made Blaine forget his science book in English. He wouldn't have heard the yelling had been organized as usual, he wouldn't have been there to help, that scared him terribly. He was walking back from English when it happened, it was lunch and he was taking his merry time, which is why he could hear the yelling.

"Do not push me Hummel." he stopped, that didn't sound good. Looking around it seemed no one else noticed what must be going on in the locker room, he quickly back tracked listening to Kurt's voice as he hurried to get to him.

"You going to hit me? Do it." No Kurt! Blaine thought. Don't make the situation worse. Blaine started into a full on sprint, almost there now.

"Don't push me!" whoever else he was arguing with growled dangerously.

"Hit me because it's not going to change who I am. You can't punch the gay out of me anymore than I can punch the ignoramus out of you!" Please Kurt, don't do anything stupid! I'll be there in two seconds. Blaine's heart was pounding and his breath was heavy but he was just steps from the locker room.

"Get out of my face!"

"HEY!" Blaine yelled entering the doorway and stepping in between Kurt and the bully.

"Who are you?" the bully asked still fuming.

"I'm his friend and if you lay a finger on him I swear I'll get the whole Dalton Fight Club to go after you!" Blaine growled, trying to be intimidating which was proving difficult considering he was several inches shorter than the bully who was wearing a Letterman jacket. The football player rolled his eyes.

"Whatever homo." he muttered before storming out of the room. Blaine took a deep breath to control his anger before he turned to Kurt with a small smile.

"Thanks." Kurt muttered, not sure what else to do.

"No problem." Blaine shrugged. "I said I was there for you. I really didn't want to see you get hurt."

"That was really nice, I don't know what he would have done had you not been here." Kurt said looking relieved. "It was probably a stupid idea to get him all wound up like that." he muttered sadly.

"It's not your fault he's an idiot Kurt." Blaine said with a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "I thought it was really courageous of you to stand up to him like that!"

"Yeah well I did say I was close to snapping." Kurt said lightly.

"That you did." Blaine said with a small chuckle. They sat in silence for a few more moments before Kurt spoke up again.

"Do you want to go grab lunch? My treat." he asked.

"That sounds awesome except I'm totally paying." Blaine warned.

"Oh no!" Kurt laughed. "You bought my coffee last time." he argued getting up.

"So?" Blaine said with a shrug.

"You're impossible." Kurt said shaking his head fondly and turning to leave but before he could Blaine pulled him into a hug. "Um Blaine? You okay?" Kurt asked awkwardly patting the shorter boy on the back.

"I'm just really glad you're alright." Blaine said into his shoulder relishing the feeling of Kurt in his arms for one more second before letting go and glancing at his feet awkwardly. "So lunch?" he asked with a chuckle.

"To lunch!" Kurt agreed giving him a smile Blaine had never seen before. They'd get through whatever came their way, together.

I really hope I made the right decision there! :P

I also wouldn't mind ideas! I have literally nothing planned for after "Comeback" and I'm not sure what to do with the Christmas episode so if you can think of something that'd be awesome! :D If you have no ideas that's cool too...

Also here is you're promo for the next episode as promised! :)

The Substitute

"So what are your plans tonight because-"

"ACHOO!" Blaine stopped mid sentence as he felt little droplets of snot splatter all over his face. He stood for a couple of minutes in disbelief, he knew there was no way he wasn't going to get sick. See, Blaine's immune system was like a sponge. It soaked up every germ causing him to get sick quite often. It wasn't a big deal at Dalton where he could just head back to his dorm if he wasn't feeling well, but now he was going to have to tough it out for the whole day or miss out on a lot of work.

"Are you okay?" Kurt asked.

"Yeah, I just got sneezed on." he said trying to laugh it off.

Okaaaaaaay! Was this chapter weird? It felt weird. What! You're weird! ... yeah, I'm weird! :P

Reviews? I only got one last chapter. Not that I'm complaining, I still love all you wonderful readers! :)