The Life and Times of Kurt Hummel

Season 3, Episode 10: STAND BY ME

10/22- Kurt and Finn attempt to help Blaine through his problems through song with help from Will and the Glee club. Meanwhile, Emma seizes the opportunity of getting Kurt's help for her final wedding preparations.

"I've done this to you. You're damaged because of me."

Kurt's words had stayed with Blaine since the moment they were spoken. Blaine couldn't bring himself to blame Kurt for any of it, so why would Kurt accept responsibility? Blaine's thoughts disappeared as he felt Kurt's sleeping head rest on his shoulder. The two of them were sat in the back of Burt's car with Finn as Burt and Carole drove them back to Lima. They would spend a great Christmas together, and then Kurt's sole intention was to get Blaine better. No matter what the cost.

-THE LIFE AND TIMES OF KURT HUMMEL-

Kurt and Finn sat amongst the Glee club, smiling at all the new faces that has joined the group recently as well as laughing with their old friends. Blaine was sat in the middle and blushed as Will wrote 'SAVING BLAINE' on the board.

"Blaine has been very brave opening up to all of us about some problems he's facing, but this week's assignment is to let him know that we're all here for him and always will be." Will said. Kurt looked at Blaine, his face filled with care and concern.

"And to do that," Will added, "We can do only one thing...sing. I believe Kurt wants to start us off?"

Kurt stood up and rubbed Blaine's back as he walked past him and stood in the middle of the choir room.

"Blaine, you're amazing. You truly are. You saved me more than anyone could ever know, and now it's my turn to return the favour. I want you to remember how amazing you have always been, but without the trouble you're facing now. Remember who you were when we first met, who you were when we first got together...remember the best of times. 'Cause one way or another, we're gonna get you back to being that boy. The boy who shines brighter than the sun, as precious to me as...well, a pearl." Kurt said as the music began. Kurt began to sing, not taking his eyes off of Blaine the whole time.

"She is a pyramid
But with him she's just a grain of sand
This love's too strong like mice and men
Squeezing out the life that should be let it

She was a hurricane
But now she's just a gust a wind
She used to set the sails of a thousand ships
Was a force to be reckoned with

She could be a statue of liberty
She could be a Joan of Arc
But he's scared of the light that's inside of her
So he keeps her in the dark

Oh, she used to be a pearl
Yeah, she used to rule the world
Can't believe she's become a shell of herself
Cause she used to be a pearl

She was unstoppable
Moved fast just like an avalanche
But now she's stuck deep in cement
Wishing that they'd never ever met

She could be a statue of liberty
She could be a Joan of Arc
But he's scared of the light that's inside of her
So he keeps her in the dark

Oh, she used to be a pearl
Yeah, she used to rule the world
Can't believe she's become a shell of herself
Cause she used to be a pearl

Do you know that there's a way out
There's a way out
There's a way out
There's a way out

You don't have to be held down
Be held down
Be held down
Be held down

Cause I used to be shell
Yeah, I let him rule my world
My world, oh yeah

But I woke up and grew strong
And I can still go on
And no one can take my pearl

You don't have to be a shell, no
You're the one that rules your world, oh
You are strong and you'll learn
That you can still go on

And you'll always be a pearl

She is unstoppable."

The song finished and everyone applauded as Blaine wiped tears from his eyes and whispered an almost inaudible 'thank you' to Kurt.

Kurt and Finn were sat on a bench in the McKinley courtyard, soaking up the sun as students ran around everywhere.

"He'll be okay, you know." Finn said.

"I know. In time. You'll look after him, won't you?" Kurt asked.

"Of course I will. I care about him too; I've got Sam to watch him while he's at school. It'll all work out and then you can all be in New York together." Finn said.

"You could come too." Kurt said.

"Nah, New York isn't for me. It's perfect for you guys, though. I still need to find myself here first. Since the whole army idea fell apart I've been kinda lost." Finn admitted.

"I thought you mentioned teaching?"

"Yeah, that's still a possibility. Sometimes I just wish we got, I dunno, like, spoilers for what the future held." Finn said.

"Me too. That would help me sleep easy." Kurt said and Finn laughed in agreement.

"Yeah. I can see it. We'll be neighbours in this awesome village. Me and Rachel are married and have a boy and a girl, and you and Blaine adopt a little boy and get a pet. A Labrador puppy! That's what I want to happen." Finn said. Kurt smiled as he thought of Finn's vision.

"Sounds pretty good to me!" Kurt said.

"KURT!" A familiar voice cried, and the two boys turned around to see Emma there looking worried.

"Hey, Miss Pillsbury. What's up?" Kurt asked.

"Well, I was hoping you could help me out with wedding preparations while you're here, it's just that I'm worried not everything has been sorted and that I've forgotten to send all the invites and that-" Emma began.

"OKAY! I'll help. Let me get something from the car and I'll meet you in your office." Kurt said.

Kurt's 'Big Book of Weddings' lifted Emma's spirits higher than ever before.

"It looks so neat and organised." Emma said, full of satisfaction.

"I keep it nearby in case of emergencies. I started it when I was thirteen and I've been adding to it ever since, especially since I met Blaine. It has a checklist of everything a wedding needs; it's like a Bible for wedding planners." Kurt explained. Emma looked on in awe as Kurt opened the book and flicked through each page, filled with pictures of suits and dresses and flowers and cakes and everything one could possibly imagine.

"This is the best day of my life." Emma said as Kurt handed it to her.

"Well, you keep it for now." Kurt said.

"Really?"

"Really."

"Thank you, Kurt!" Emma squealed and hugged Kurt tight. Kurt smiled.

"I can't wait for the big day!" Kurt said.

Back in Glee club, Finn and Sam (with his guitar in hand) were sat in stools in front of Blaine and the others. Kurt placed his hand over Blaine's.

"So, we know you'd want Kurt to be here all the time but he's busy in New York. But that doesn't mean you're alone." Sam said.

"We've got your back, Blaine, and we want to let you know that we'll stand by you all the way and if you ever need anything, we'll all be here for you." Finn said, and nodded at Kurt, who smiled back. Blaine also gave a slight smile. Blaine was glad to have so much support.

Sam started to play his guitar as the band backed him up. He began to sing as the Glee club hummed in the background.

"When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we see."

Finn then sang.

"No I won't be afraid
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me."

The two boys sang together.

"So darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Stand by me."

Finn sang alone again.

"If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
All the mountains should crumble to the sea."

Sam sang.

"I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me."

The boys sang together again.

"And darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me
Stand by me.

So darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh stand by me, oh won't you stand now, stand
Stand by me."

The song ended and applause filled the room. Blaine hugged Finn and Sam individually and whispered 'thank you' into their ears before looking back at Kurt. Kurt's heart lifted as he saw the hope in Blaine's eyes.

Kurt closed the boot of Burt's car, now filled with his belongings, and walked round the front where Finn and Blaine were stood. Kurt felt more comfortable going back to New York knowing that Blaine was surrounded by people who loved him and wanted to help. He hugged Finn goodbye, and Finn went outside to give Kurt and Blaine privacy.

"I'll text you when I get there." Kurt said.

"...Okay." Blaine said.

After a brief moment, the two boys leaped into each other's arms and held each other tight.

Kurt's phone buzzed as he sat on his train, waking him up. After Burt dropped him off at the station he had got on the train and fallen asleep almost straight away. He opened the text message he had received from Blaine.

I'll be okay. –B

Kurt smiled, truly believing what Blaine had said.

NEXT TIME…

"Things really are looking up."

Every word he said made Kurt dislike him more and more.

"We're paying with love tonight..."

Blaine's heart sunk as the truth sank in.

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