Chapter 7: Making Nice

The rest of the weekend passed much too slowly for Kurt's liking. Blaine felt horrible for what happened, and no matter how many times Kurt reassured him it wasn't his fault, Blaine wouldn't listen. And he also wouldn't touch Kurt anymore.

But they'd planned to talk to Sebastian as soon as they could on Monday.

Sunday ended up being a lazy day for Kurt. It was a day to relax and work everything out in his mind. He planned what he would say to Sebastian; how he would convince him to end this already. And he tried to keep sane.

He took a bath and read magazines. He ate light meals and watched television. He took a day off from everything. It wasn't until right before bed he felt the itch to see Sebastian again. But he pushed it off. He'd see him soon enough.

And then it was Monday morning, Kurt got up and got ready for school as fast as he could. He was going to meet Blaine there and they were going to plan a little and then confront Sebastian.

It had now been one week since the bond. And Kurt wanted out.

Kurt spotted Blaine first, as he entered the school. They greeted each other then stood there awkwardly, staring at each other. It was weird to know they couldn't touch intimately anymore without Kurt being in pain. And now, Blaine seemed hesitant to touch him at all.

Kurt grabbed Blaine's hand, and held on tight even when Blaine tried to pull it away.

"I don't want to hurt you," Blaine said.

"You're not. We're just holding hands," Kurt replied.

Kurt couldn't care less if anyone saw them now. Blaine was so hesitant to touch him that Kurt would take whatever he could get.

They walked to Sebastian's locker and waited for him there. This was way more important than their classes, and if Sebastian's disdain for McKinley academics meant anything, he wouldn't care if he skipped either.

"So do you know what you want to say to him?" Blaine asked.

Kurt nodded. He'd planned out an entire speech.

"How about you?" Kurt asked

"Yeah. I have an idea." Blaine responded.

They waited until they saw Sebastian walking into the school. Kurt was getting more used to the feeling of relief and contentment that settled over him as Sebastian neared.

"Kurt, Blaine. To what do I owe this welcoming committee?"

"We need to talk," Kurt said.

"That phrase? Really? Are we breaking up?" Sebastian asked, putting on a fake pout.

"Cut the crap, Sebastian, come on," Blaine said and stormed off to the empty science room again.

Kurt shared a glance with Sebastian and gave him a small shove to get him moving.

"Wow, no need to be pushy. I'm walking!" Sebastian said.

They got to the room and once inside, they closed the door, locking it. What they should have done the first time around.

One week. It had been one week. In this exact room. And everything was different.

"So what're we talking about?" Sebastian asked.

"This has to stop, Sebastian. I can't do this anymore. I want out," Kurt said.

"Out? Of what?" Sebastian said, his voice still cocky.

"This! This bond! Blaine and I can't be together like this! You've ruined everything!" Kurt exclaimed.

"What? Why can't you be together? Seems like you were together last night, if you know what I mean," Sebastian said with a wink.

Kurt had to take a deep breath to hold back the retort.

"Together, as in, in the same room," Blaine scoffed.

Sebastian looked between them confused.

"What are you talking about? I felt you two. What did you do last night if you didn't have sex?" Sebastian asked.

Kurt heaved a sigh. "We tried. We did. But we couldn't do it."

"Why not?" Sebastian asked. "Get too excited and come too early?"

"Sebastian! Enough! We couldn't do it… because every time I touched Kurt, he was in immense pain. It physically pains him to be with me," Blaine said.

He sounded defeated once again and Kurt's heart broke for him.

"Blaine, no," Kurt started.

"He bit through the pain, but as soon as I touched him… touched his dick… he was in agony. I've never seen anyone in that much pain before," Blaine said.

Sebastian was silent. He looked between the two of them again. Kurt and Blaine hadn't meant to share this much information, and this wasn't following their prepared speeches, but Sebastian didn't look like he would use it against them. It was his fault anyway.

"I felt that… the immense pain… and then you two stopped. But I thought… I thought that was you two having sex. But you didn't even get that far," Sebastian trailed off, looking thoughtful.

Kurt blushed. Why were they telling him this?

"No, we didn't," Kurt said.

Blaine frowned and looked at Sebastian.

"You have to fix this. You ruined this for us. So it has to end," Blaine said.

"End?" Sebastian asked, looking up.

"We have to break the bond. I know I don't know your reason for it yet, and I know my Dad says it's a good one and we should stay in the bond, but I don't think I can. This bond is forcing me away from Blaine. And I need him," Kurt said.

Blaine smiled at him and lightly grasped his hand.

Sebastian looked at their hands then shook his head vehemently.

"You can't break it. Not now, it's too soon. Just give me some time. I'll explain everything. I will! I just need time," Sebastian let out.

"Time? For what? This is getting ridiculous! It's been a week and I've let you go without telling me why you did this. But it's enough! I'm sick of this and I want out! So I'm going to break this bond, whether you want to or not. Though I'm told if you agree, it will be much easier on the both of us," Kurt said.

"You can't!" Sebastian yelled. He looked completely panicked now. "You can't do that! I need this! Just give me some time, please, I promise. Until the end of the week at least! If I can't… if it's not enough…"

Sebastian looked like he was being hunted. His eyes flicked this way and that, never really focussing on anything, and he actually looked scared for once.

Kurt glanced at Blaine, unsure of what to do. They had planned to be unwavering. No matter what Sebastian told them, they wouldn't give in. They would break the bond. But now… it must be something big.

"Kurt, please. Your Dad told you to stay in the bond. Don't you trust him? Can't you do this one thing for me? Please? I'll…. I'll make it up to you, I will. I'll fix this. I'll find a way for you and Blaine to be together. Just give me some time," Sebastian pleaded.

Kurt shared a glance with Blaine again. He really didn't want to give Sebastian time. But he looked so panicked, and something inside Kurt told him to trust him.

"I… okay. You have until the end of the week. Then we're breaking this bond, okay?"

Blaine looked incredulous and started sputtering. "What? Kurt? But our plan…"

Sebastian let out a sigh of relief. "Thank you. You won't regret this. Just let me help you guys out, I promise I'll make this worth your while."

"It better be. Because you've ruined everything else," Blaine frowned.

Sebastian nodded shortly and tried to force a smile on his face but failed.

"I'll make it up to both of you. I know I messed everything up. Don't worry, I won't get in between you two," Sebastian said.

"Fine," Blaine scowled. He didn't look happy.

Kurt wasn't happy either, but he didn't know what else to do. The way Sebastian panicked affected him somehow. It reminded him of himself. When things went wrong.

"Okay, well, we better get to class," Kurt said, getting up slowly.

"Yeah, wouldn't want to be late to that," Sebastian said, but his voice seemed flat.

Kurt squeezed Blaine's hand and they started out the door.

"Coming?" Kurt asked, turning around to face Sebastian.

"I'll be out in a moment," Sebastian responded.

Kurt nodded and he and Blaine walked out of the room. From inside they heard a soft, "Fuck."

Kurt and Blaine walked in silence back to their lockers before Blaine turned on Kurt.

"What was that about? I thought we had a plan?" Blaine asked.

"I know, we did. But... didn't you hear him in there? His voice? The way he was acting? He didn't seem like himself….It's just a couple more days, Blaine. We can do it," Kurt said.

"Yeah. Acting. What if he was acting? He's already got you, Kurt. I'm losing you, and Sebastian has you. You're falling for him, aren't you," Blaine said.

"Don't be ridiculous, Blaine!" Kurt exclaimed.

Blaine just shrugged.

"What did I tell you the other night? I love you, okay?" Kurt said.

"Right. Yeah, I love you too. I'm just frustrated, and I'm trying to help you out, but you just helped Sebastian instead," Blaine said.

"I know. And I really hope that wasn't because of the bond," Kurt said.

Blaine paused but said, "No. He did look kind of pathetic in there. I probably would have caved soon if you hadn't."

Kurt smiled back softly. "Yeah, well… I guess there's not much more we can do until the end of the week. But then… we're going to break this bond."

Blaine nodded. "Yeah. I can't wait."


The rest of the day passed without much concern. Kurt saw Sebastian briefly throughout the day but he basically left them alone.

Kurt went home and tried to think about what was so important for Sebastian to make them stay in the bond but he kept coming up empty handed.

The next morning, Kurt headed to school, ready to see Blaine again. He really hoped Sebastian was ready to break the bond. Kurt went to his locker, ready to get his stuff for the day and forget about everything else.

Kurt opened his locker and stared inside. The first thing he saw was a bouquet of tulips. Kurt smiled at them. It must have been Blaine apologizing for the other night. Kurt had the greatest boyfriend ever.

"Hey," Kurt heard.

Kurt turned around and saw Blaine standing there.

"Hi. Thanks for the flowers, they're amazing," Kurt said.

"Flowers?" Blaine asked. "You got flowers?"

"Yes… didn't you give them to me?" Kurt asked.

"No… I got flowers too," Blaine said.

"What? But I didn't send you any," Kurt said softly.

They looked at each other. Who was sending them both flowers? And had both their locker combinations?

It was strange, but the two passed it off and decided to figure it out later. But then things got even stranger. There was a new notebook set on Kurt's desk in his first class. And then there were chocolates waiting for him in his next. Kurt was confused at the beginning but then he chanced a glance at Sebastian. He was looking the other way, but was clearly smiling.

"Sebastian?" Kurt asked.

"Hmm?" Sebastian responded.

"Did you give me these? And the flowers this morning?" Kurt asked.

"Yup. You like them?" Sebastian asked.

Oh. It was Sebastian. Of course.

"Why are you giving me these?"

"Because. I screwed up your life. So, I'm trying to fix it," Sebastian said.

Kurt scoffed. "You think buying me things is going to fix this?"

"No. I know it won't. But maybe this is me apologizing. I can buy you whatever you want, every day," Sebastian said.

"Yeah, well you can't buy my love," Kurt said.

Sebastian rolled his eyes. "The Beatles?"

"I like the Beatles."

"I'm just trying to be nice."

"Well, stop. It's weird," Kurt responded. He turned back to the front of the class.

"I'm not just buying it for you."

Kurt turned back to Sebastian.

"Blaine too."

"Oh," Kurt responded. So Sebastian was sucking up to the both of them.

The rest of the day went by, Kurt finding little things from Sebastian the whole time.

The next day it got weirder. Sebastian met him at his car. Finn got out and stood watching the two of them.

"Heard some guys talking. Wanted to make sure you're safe."

"I can take care of myself. I've been here longer than you, I think I know what I'm doing," Kurt responded.

"Just saying."

"I'm fine, go away," Kurt said.

"Fine," Sebastian said, and then started running in the other direction calling, "Blaine! Hey, Blaine!"

Finn looked at Kurt from beside him. "I still don't trust him."

"Me either, Finn," Kurt responded.

Kurt went through his classes, suspicious of Sebastian. He kept giving him gifts and Kurt wondered if Sebastian thought that would actually convince Kurt to stay in the bond.

At the next Glee practice, Kurt thought he'd finally have a break. Mr. Schue was droning on about the next lesson they had, something about unity. Kurt was leaning against Blaine's shoulder, his head tilted toward him. After reassuring Blaine it didn't hurt, Blaine leaned back against him as well, their heads touching.

It was nice, to be close like this in a public setting. Of course, it was only Glee club. And Blaine seemed to keep going between wanting to be with Kurt no matter what, and wanting to stay away until after they broke the bond, so he didn't hurt him. So Kurt was taking whatever closeness he could get.

A few minutes into practice, there was some humming coming from the halls. Kurt and Blaine exchanged glances and a few others looked curious. The humming got louder, and Kurt could detect some other noises in there too. Beatboxing. Harmonies.

His eyes widened. This wasn't what he thought it was… was it?

The entire Glee club looked around for the source of the noise, and then a bunch of uniform clad Warblers strode into the room, led by Sebastian.

"Oh my god," Kurt mumbled, looking horrified.

"He isn't going to..." Blaine trailed off.

"He is," Kurt responded.

And then Sebastian started singing.

Kurt knew he recognized the song right when Sebastian started singing. The Beatles of course. We Can Work It Out. But Kurt had no idea how this song was going to make him feel any better. If anything it was a little condescending from Sebastian's point of view.

We can work it out? Like this was something to work out? There wouldn't even be a situation like this if it wasn't for Sebastian himself.

And try to see it his way? Well, maybe Kurt could if Sebastian would tell him what his way was!

And he had the gall to talk about love in this song. And life is short? Sure is, if Kurt was being tied to Sebastian. Kurt would probably end up killing him.

Kurt chanced a glance at Blaine who looked furious. Yeah, Kurt was too. The rest of the Glee club looked astonished.

No one said anything until the Warblers finished singing and then Sebastian was standing in front of them, a cocky smile on his face.

"Well, what did you think?"

"Let me at him," Blaine said and tried to get out of his chair, only for Finn and Puck to hold him back. Attacking Sebastian would only hurt Kurt.

"Are you kidding me?" Kurt asked. His voice was deadly calm, and the Warblers around Sebastian shifted uneasily.

"I thought it got my message across. Maybe if you stop focusing on yourself and try to talk to me we could work it out. Plus, you like the Beatles, right?" Sebastian said.

The Glee clubs waited with baited breath for Kurt's response.

"Stop focusing on myself? Maybe I could if you would tell me why you did this! Why did you bond with me?" Kurt exclaimed.

The Warblers looked wide eyed and shifted more. Kurt turned to them.

"You guys know."

"Yeah, we know," David said softly.

"David," Blaine said weakly.

"I'm sorry, Blaine! I'm sorry for what he did! We didn't know he was going to do it!" David said.

"Then what do you know?" Blaine asked.

"They know why," Kurt said softly.

Everyone turned to the Warblers who nodded slightly and avoided their eyes.

"Why? I thought you guys were our friends," Blaine said.

"We are, it's just… complicated," Trent added.

Sebastian shrugged in front of them. He looked relieved that no one was spilling his reason.

"You told them. You told them why you did this but you won't tell me?" Kurt asked.

"I didn't tell them," Sebastian said shortly.

"Look, we know Sebastian's been away from Dalton for a while, and he was going to do something like this, but we didn't think it would be with you," Jeff said.

"Jeff!" Sebastian exclaimed. He looked furious.

"Sorry! I didn't say anything!" Jeff exclaimed.

"Great. You've got them protecting you as well. Tell me now," Kurt said, his voice deadly serious.

"I… you said… you'd give me until the end of the week," Sebastian said.

"Kurt you don't have to put up with this bullshit," Finn threw out.

New Directions moved closer to surround Kurt and Blaine, while the Warblers still stood with Sebastian.

"You know, this is why you aren't allowed in our Glee club. You've been nothing but a nuisance and now you've brought the Warblers in to spy," Rachel said.

"We're not spying," David said.

"What is it with Warblers and doing backup for ridiculously inappropriate songs? You know what? I don't care anymore. If you aren't telling me why you did this, I'm leaving," Kurt said.

Kurt got up out of his chair, and stormed right at the Warblers, heading toward the door. The Warbles shuffled out of the way, muttering apologies as Kurt went. He liked to think they were his friends, but he was starting to see that he had less people on his side than he thought.

Kurt could hear someone following him and saw Blaine behind him. From inside the room, they could hear shouting from both groups and also Mr. Schuester, who seemed to be trying to mediate finally.

Kurt continued to walk until he was outside and took a deep breath.

"I hate him! I hate him so much! And he thinks he can just storm into Glee club and sing a stupid song and everything will be fine? Who does he think he is?"

"I know, I can't believe that! Work it out," Blaine scoffed.

They stared at each other for a moment and Kurt could feel his lip quiver. He didn't want to cry again.

"Blaine," Kurt said and grabbed Blaine into an embrace.

"Shh," Blaine said, holding onto him. There wasn't much more they could do.

"Come on, let's go," Blaine said.

"Go where?" Kurt asked.

"Doesn't matter," Blaine said.

They ended up going for a drive and crashing at Blaine's house, spending the night watching movies and eating cheesecake.

The next day was no better. Sebastian was sucking up even more now that he upset everyone the other day. There were more flowers, and somehow Kurt and Blaine's homework had been miraculously done.

And then he sat with them at lunch and offered to buy them food. It was getting strange. And Kurt didn't want it anymore.

Kurt and Blaine were trying to stay together as much as they could. The weirder Sebastian acted, the more Kurt was sure they'd break the bond by the end of the week. And then Kurt could go back to being with Blaine and everything would be okay again.

Sebastian acting nice like this, or trying to bribe them into liking him at least, was quite strange. Kurt would prefer him to act like himself. Maybe then he wouldn't feel like they were in the twilight zone.

Finally, on Friday, Kurt was ready for all of this to be over and done with. Just one more day and they could break the bond. Besides supplying them with endless gifts, Sebastian hadn't done much to deter them.

Kurt found a cup of coffee from the Lima Bean on his desk that morning. When he saw Blaine later, he found he also had some coffee. And Sebastian was acting even weirder today. He pulled out their chairs for them at lunch. He complimented Kurt on his new hat. And he said he liked Blaine's jeans.

Kurt didn't know if those were actual compliments or if Sebastian was still fishing for them to like him.

So when the day ended, and they were closer to the weekend, Kurt was ecstatic. This would all be over in no time.

And then Sebastian was walking up to him. He looked a bit sheepish.

"My parents want you over for dinner. Everyone. You, your parents, Finn."

"Sounds more like a demand than an offer," Kurt replied.

This was the last thing he wanted. Maybe this was Sebastian's big plan to make Kurt stay in the bond. Meet the parents. Have the parents say something to him. But no, Kurt wasn't going to back down this time. He and Blaine have plans. They're not going to let Sebastian ruin all of them.

"Look, they're driving me insane with wanting to meet you. Just come over. I promise it'll just be dinner. Okay?"

"Don't know why they care. They do know we're breaking this bond, right?"

"Yeah, they do. But we're bonded right now and they want to meet you. Just give them that. Okay? If anything else, just do me this one small favour," Sebastian said.

"Fine."

Kurt had no idea why he agreed so easily. But the word just came out. And now he was stuck.

"Okay. Tonight. 6 o clock. Don't be late. I'll text you the address. And wear something a little nicer. My parents tend to dress up," Sebastian said and then strolled down the hallway the other way.

Kurt scowled as Sebastian walked away. Was this another reason for the presents all week? To butter him up for his parents? Either way, Kurt was pissed at Sebastian.

Sebastian wouldn't tell him why he did this. He wouldn't let him break the bond willingly. And now, Kurt had to meet the parents. This was going to be fun.


So.. I have a feeling Sebastian's running out of time to tell Kurt what's going on… don't you? I wonder what will happen in the next chapter…you think he'll tell him? Gosh… I'm mean. But the next chapter is the one I'm sure you've all been waiting for…. And we get to meet Sebastian's parents!

And this is a good question, so to archedeyebrow who asked "With the whole bonding thing... would the bonded person feel the women in labour ?" No, they wouldn't. The feeling each other's pain is more to alert the other person to their bonded's pain. For instance, if they were hurt somewhere, the pain would let them know they needed help. Or Kurt's pain when he makes out with Blaine alerts Sebastian to the fact that he's cheating. But with something like childbirth, the bonded pair expects it. It's not something the bond has to alert them to. They may be able to share the pain, make the pain of childbirth less for the mother, but it wouldn't be the same thing. Although, some men in today's society do have sympathy pains for their pregnant wives. So anything's possible, even in real life.

Anyway, thanks for the reviews and let me know what you think!

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