Epilogue
After few weeks, when they were getting ready for Nationals, and Mr. Shuester was just picking the new assignment for this week, Kurt stepped into the choir room like nothing ever happened. His hair was slightly messed up in Hummel's chic, and the Dalton uniform was gone. The fact was, he picked outfit he was wearing at the moment for the last week and changed his mind like three times on the way to perfection.
For a second everyone sat in terrifying silence and shock, except for Sam, who was smiling, and Kurt, who was obviously pleased with their reaction.
- Oh My God – someone said finally.
- Kurt… - Mercedes started, but the boy didn't let her speak.
- Mr. Shue, if I may – he started, ignoring the fact teacher stared at him as shocked as the rest of New Directions. – I have this number which is waiting to be performed for like a half of the year, and I feel that it can't wait any longer. Not sure if it's right audition song, though, but I may sing something else afterwards.
Will just smiled and joined student's little game.
- Fine, Kurt, show us what you've got – he said and sat with the rest. – Just curious, since when it has waited?
- Duets competition – boy answered shortly. - Sam? – Kurt looked at him, and so did the rest. Blond just picked up his guitar and came down as Kurt moved two seats for them.
Boys sat down and Evans started to play. Some of the boys seemed confused about this, and some of the girls already understood the whole situation and waited with excitement for the first true slash duet in glee club.
Hummel took a deep breath and started to sing.
I can tell by the way you look at me
You need to be mine
We could sit watch the stars all night till they
Disappear into the sky
Sam joined him.
I am yours
And I know that you're mine
You're worth waiting for
You're worth waiting for
At this moment boys looked at each other and no one in the room had any doubts that they mean every word of this song.
Be my only, be my only, be my only…
Your hand in mine
I swear love speeds up time
And wind blows southern skies
Like a lullaby
Wasn't hard to fall
Your love's a wrecking ball
Kurt stood up, continuing. Sam kept his eyes on Hummel as he walked around him. Like there was nobody else in the room. Like he was his only.
Watch your hands move along my face, they trace all the lines I've lived.
Dark-haired boy looked into Evan's eyes. Next two verses Sam sang alone.
It isn't hard to love your scars 'cause that's
Everywhere you've been
Rachel observed them with her hands under her chin, smiling, obviously moved, as they sung chorus again.
You're the one I'll compare all the others to, like sunny weather
You're the one that I'll always come back to, forever
None of that was awkward or weird. Even if the glee members weren't used to anything like this, everything seemed completely natural. Kurt sat back on his place.
Be my only, be my only, be my only
Your hand in mine
I swear love speeds up time
And wind blows southern skies
Like a lullaby
The good, the bad, I take it all
Your love's a wrecking ball
There was a short, enthusiastic applause, but Finn stopped it by saying:
- Okay, so I'm pissed. Why did you keep it as a secret? We live together and I didn't notice anything! And Burt and Mom never told me you're coming back.
- I asked them not to. Everyone would find out in like 20 minutes, and you can only make wonderful first impression once – Kurt explained. – Couldn't not use that opportunity.
- Does that mean Dalton is over? – asked Mercedes.
- For good.
- And you guys are… dating? – Puck raised his eyebrows slightly.
- I don't know – shrugged Kurt, and looked at Sam. – Are we?
- Seems to me like we were – answered Evans, and looked at Puck. – So, yeah.
- Since when? – asked Finn.
Boys looked at each other.
- May be Regionals considered as a official start? – wondered Kurt.
- Wow, there's a plenty gay jokes coming up – said Santana.
- It's actually funny that girl who mentions that is currently with Brittany – Sam put down his guitar.
In answer girls just held pinkies, smiling.
Rachel stood up and gave Kurt big hug.
- It's good to have you back home, buddy.
Then suddenly everyone wanted to hug Kurt, like some mascot. And as he looked at their faces, he had to admit, that Rachel was right.
He was home.