We see a whole lot more of Sam's prospective this chapter. Let me know how I go!
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Chapter 6:
An Awkward Date
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Sam
Dude, you gotta promise yourself something.
You've got to keep your cool.
No awkward moments.
No missed opportunities.
Tonight, it's on.
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Kurt
This is it, Kurt.
Your big moment.
This beats being on the cover Vogue any day.
Plus, that's bound to happen eventually.
...but this!
This is the stuff of dreams!
Going out with Sam Evans...
The Sam Evans.
This, my diva, is the stuff of dreams.
Those really perfect dreams where everything you ever wished for comes true and you never want to wake up...until your friend Alarm Clock reminds you that you have a very specific moisturising routine to upkeep.
I love those dreams...and I love him.
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Friday,
Hudson-Hummel Household,
6:30 PM
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Sam
*knock knock knock*
Three.
My lucky number.
I'm not a superstitious kind of guy.
...but tonight, I need all the luck I can get.
Still no answer.
*knock knock*
Five's lucky too, right?
Wait.
I did knock five times, didn't I?
Five? Yeah, I've heard good things about that number.
It sounds lucky too, doesn't it?
Five.
Oh no.
He's answered the door.
'Hi, Kurt.'
He looks...good.
...he always looks good.
But tonight...yeah, tonight.
Tonight I can actually stare at him without being accused of not having feelings that are purely friendly.
Well, I don't...but that's not the point.
The point is that the most amazing person I have ever set my eyes on is standing right in front of me.
...and he's mine.
Wait. His dad is there, too.
'Hello, um, hi Sam. It's nice to see you again.'
'Hello, Mr Hummel.'
'So, I hope you two have a good time...and, like I said before, no...um, no funny business.'
'Of course, sir.'
Good.
He's going away.
Now, I'm free to stare at Kurt again.
Cool.
'So, you want to head out or...'
'Oh, yeah. Totally.'
Great.
You've already embarrassed yourself and the date hasn't even started yet.
Kurt's walking out.
Follow him.
'So, where are we going?'
'It's a surprise.'
He's going to love this!
I know he is.
Get in the car, Sam.
Big-headedness won't get you anywhere.
Big-headedness?
Is that even a word?
Or, is there a proper term?
Wait.
Who the hell cares!
Just shut up and be charming...and stuff.
He's getting in the passenger seat.
So, I'm driving?
Of course you're driving.
Idiot.
Just turn the key and put the car in drive...
Oh, god.
You know how to drive.
Just do it, for crying out loud.
Good.
'So, should I be worried?'
What's that supposed to mean?
'Oh, right. Um. No! There's nothing to worry about.'
He's so cute when he is worried.
'You're not taking me to see Avatar, are you?'
...maybe.
'Uh, would you like that?'
Say yes, say yes, say yes, say...
'Yeah, I guess. I've never really seen it and I'd like to see what the fuss is all about.'
He's smiling.
He's so perfect.
'Well, then. Avatar it is! I've seen it like one hundred times but...'
'Oh, if you don't want to see it again, that's...'
'No, no. It's cool. I want to. Plus, seeing it with you would be...nice.'
He's giggling.
That's so cute.
Oh.
Damn it.
He's stopped.
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Kurt
Dear Guinness Book of Records,
I've giggled fifty times in the past week.
From Kurt Hummel, most awkward person in these United States.
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Sam
We've arrived.
Thank God.
That had to be the most awkward car ride of my life...and that includes that time when I almost ran over my dad and had to drive him home.
'So, you want to go in?'
'Yeah. Yeah, course.'
Smooth, Sam.
Real smooth.
Don't sit in the back, Sam.
He'll get the wrong idea...or is that the idea you want him to get?
Sam. First date.
Not tenth date.
First.
'So, you want to sit in the back or...'
Wait, why did he ask me that?
Does he want to sit in the back?
'Wherever you want to sit.'
Don't sound too eager, Sam.
'Oh.'
Wait...the back will sound too eager...and the front will sound too 'Christian' so...
'Yeah, um, the middle?'
'Okay.'
Nice one, Sam.
Follow him down the stairs.
I've always wondered why the steps in cinemas are so big.
Do they want you to trip over?
That would be awkward.
Just sit down, Sam.
Just sit. Down.
...and let nature take its course.
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Kurt
This movie's really weird.
I still don't get why they're blue.
...and what's with those flying horse things?
I can see Sam's enjoying it.
Whenever he laughs or jumps or turns to look over at me, I try to do the same.
I can see he's buying it.
Wait.
Hold your flying horse things.
Is that his arm...around my shoulder?
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Sam
It's time to make your move, Sam.
...and, whatever you do, do not do the old 'yawn' and 'stretch' move.
It's just dumb.
...and predictable.
It's like pulling off a band-aid.
Just do it.
See?
It's easy.
Wait!
He's stiffening up.
Retreat, Sam!
Retreat!
Good.
He's smiling at me again.
Thank the Lord above.
Breathe.
Just breathe.
Wait.
He's leaning towards you.
Is that his...
Is that his head on my shoulder?
Yeah.
Yeah, it is.
Okay, Sam.
This is your moment.
You promised yourself...no more missed opportunities.
This, my friend, is the biggest opportunity you've had enough.
Sam, it's time.
This is the moment you've been waiting for ever since you set eyes on him.
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Kurt
What's he doing?
He isn't...
He shouldn't.
He...
Sam is kissing me.
He's gentle...but sweet.
...and it feels so good.
He's pulling away.
He's smiling.
'Hi.'
'Hi, Sam.'
Yes.
Hi.
Finally.
This time, there are no awkward interruptions or awkward silences.
Not even the whole cinema throwing popcorn at us can ruin it.
This moment is perfect.
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Sorry, Kurt. Things can't stay perfect forever...or can they?
Tune in next time to find out!
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