AN: Here's the next chapter to our loveable, yet odd and rare Blainecedes pairing! I wanted to dedicate this chapter to a special reader, whose reviews really caught my attention and made me smile :D -See?..AbiSnocom this chapter is for you! Enjoy everyone and don't forget to leave me a review and PS if anyone is writing a Blainecedes I would be MORE than happy to read it, this pairing seems to be growing on me... :D Thanks again everyone! I apologize for spelling errors.

Chapter ten: Maybe

Kurt was sitting among the other Warblers, listening to the list of people sing for emptied spot in the group. One of the members was kicked out after being caught drinking on campus. He was nearly thrown out of the school for being reckless and stringing his boxers on one of the main statues in the court yard.

Even though Kurt was beside friends, his mind was miles away. He kept glancing over at Blaine who was sitting behind a massive Oakwood desk, his head resting on the palm of his hands. A faraway look in his eyes as he gazed somewhere above the rest of the members. He had been acting strangely ever since the skiing incident and Kurt didn't know why.

After Kurt had apologized profusely for being so out of character, Blaine just waved it all way and said that there was no need to apologize. When you really think about it, Blaine had been acting strange ever since the night BEFORE the ski trip with all the other guys.

Instead of going out to the pizza parlors with everyone on Fridays, he stayed in the dorm rooms, laying on his bed and staring up at the ceiling. When everyone wanted to go to catch a late night movie in the lounge area, he'd wander off on the campus; hands in his coat pockets all bundled up like he was preparing for a winter storm.

For a long while Kurt had thought that Blaine might just be a bit of a loner, but he hadn't been since the day he and Mercedes had hung out at the park. Kurt shook his head.

He couldn't even think of that.

Thinking about Mercedes and Blaine… together? No way.

Wasn't Mercedes supposed to be his best friend? She would have spilled if anything had happened; besides we don't need to announce that Blaine plays for the other team. Kurt sighed, gathering up his books as the group was dismissed. He filed out into the hallway along with the other Warblers who were chatting avidly about something Kurt didn't understand. Instead of disappearing into the masses, Kurt waited outside of the door for Blaine.

When he staggered out, Kurt caught his shoulder and ushered him away from the crowds. "We need to talk," he said in a low voice, steering Blaine down an empty hallway.

They came to a stop beside a darkened classroom, their backs facing the brilliant deep brown archway that conjoined their hallway and the next. A wilted plant stood beside the large wall of windows, its leaves nearly covering the turquoise pot it was planted in.

"What's up?" Blaine asked, fixing his tie and casting a nervous glance into the depths of the darkened open classroom door.

Kurt shifted his books so that they sat on one hip as he gazed at this crush. For once, his face wasn't entirely serious and focused as it used to be. His eyes were glowing a very nice hazel against his pale skin, his hair was fixed up in the usual way but looked a little more disheveled as if a pair of hands had been run through it more than once.

His uniform was pressed to perfection and his shoes were shiny enough that the sun would envy them.

"What's Up?" Kurt repeated sounding a little bit more incredulous than he had wanted to. "What's up? Shouldn't I be asking you that question?" Kurt inclined his head so that Blaine couldn't focus on anything but him.

That was another habit Blaine had picked up over the last few days, not making any eye contact with Kurt whatsoever.

"Why would you need to ask me that question?" Blaine took a small step backwards.

"Because you've been a space cadet these last few days? Roaming off on your own, staying alone in your dorm, acting like no one in the room is there but yourself" Kurt ticked off things on his hand. Blaine cleared his throat, once again reaching to adjust his tie.

Kurt felt a little bruised by the fact that Blaine wasn't really taking in any of this conversation, he had expected a full blown confession to happen right on the spot. Weren't they at least friends? Friends told each other about things that were bothering them…. right?

"I just want to know what's going on with you" Kurt's voice came out small. He scrubbed at his forehead, trying to rid himself of the thoughts that were in his head. How could Kurt go on knowing that Blaine wasn't right there with him? If he weren't at least happy, how could Kurt be happy?

"There's nothing going on" Blaine said hurriedly, he thrust a hand through his hair. It was something he always did when he was nervous.

"Look, Blaine you're one of my best friends here. Without you I wouldn't have made the transition into this school alive. David would have shred me to pieces before I could lay a finger on the front lawn outside! I just want to know what you're keeping from me…" Blaine opened his mouth but Kurt interjected "Don't even bother saying that nothing is wrong, because I know you better than that"

Blaine shook his head, staring down at his shoes before looking Kurt in the eye.

"I've got a secret, but its been really hard to keep it" he whispered.

Kurt smiled, which made Blaine rub at his neck as he offered up a tiny grin.

"Everyone's got 'em" Kurt prodded, motioning with one hand for Blaine to continue.

"Its something I shouldn't tell you…. At least not right now"

Kurt frowned opening his mouth to speak but Blaine held up a hand, silencing him. "Don't you even worry about it…All you need to know is that I'm happy, more than happy actually" Blaine hooked his arm around Kurt's shoulder and they walked back down the hall.

Kurt wasn't at all satisfied with Blaine's answer, but he supposed it would do for right now. "You ready for our next performance?" Blaine asked, ending the awkward silence, dutifully changing the subject to something lighter on the minds of both men.

Kurt smiled and nodded.

"Maybe this time, I'll actually get a solo," he muttered without a trace of bitterness.

Blaine squeezed his shoulder, "Maybe"

AN: Well, there ya go. The next chapter will be up soon! Stay tuned!

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