The Life and Times of Kurt Hummel
Season 4, Episode 11: NOT THAT SIMPLE ANYMORE
11/22- Kurt is shocked when Blaine reveals he is still in love with him, creating tension between the pair. Also, Kurt is enraged when his position at Vogue is put under threat, especially when he discovers who his job rival is.
It was well into the New Year when everything changed for Kurt.
Things were going fine for him and all was comfortable in his life. He and Blaine were as close as they had ever been, and staying friends had certainly helped the process. It reminded him of the good old days when they were friends for a year before getting together. Kurt was really enjoying being single for now, and felt that it really was repairing the fractured relationship the last year had created between him and Blaine. Getting back together was at the back of his mind.
That all changed when Blaine sat Kurt down on a tranquil Tuesday morning while everyone else was at college, work or on a photoshoot in Sam's case.
"...I just need to get something off my chest." Blaine said seriously.
"Blaine, please tell me you haven't had a drink." Kurt said.
"No, of course not. I'm fine now Kurt, honestly." Blaine said.
"Then what it is because you're scaring me?"
"It's not a bad thing. At least I don't think so." Blaine said.
"Well then, go on..."
It took a while for Blaine to speak.
"I'm still in love with you. I never stopped loving you."
Kurt stared at the boy in silence.
-THE LIFE AND TIMES OF KURT HUMMEL-
The tension in the room was unbearable. Everyone was sat in silence at the end of their long, busy days after Kurt had told them all about what Blaine had said. Kurt got up and went into his room and everyone watched him go before looking slyly at Blaine, who also proceeded to go into his room.
Rachel looked at Sam as soon as Blaine's door slammed shut.
"You get Blaine, I'll talk to Kurt." Rachel said and the two moved away, leaving Santana alone. She looked at the milkshake in her hand.
"Just you and me, buddy."
...
Rachel walked into Kurt's room and saw her friend sat in silence on his bed. She took a seat next to him.
"Why is this a bad thing?" Rachel asked.
"It's not; that's not what I'm saying. It's just that things were going so well between us BECAUSE we were being friends, and that's all. And now this is brought all up again and we haven't spoken to each other since. I just now that we're gonna slip through each other's fingers just as we get close again. Don't you remember the good old days when things were much simpler? I miss those days." Kurt said.
"Me too. But life would be boring if it was simple all the time. You have to appreciate the added drama Blaine's confession has brought to our current situation. I do have to admit though, you do sound displeased by all this. You love Blaine, right?" Rachel asked.
"Of course I do! I just think that now isn't the time to get back together, but he seems to think the opposite. I don't want to rush into things again too quick for him to feel pressured and start drinking again. The problem is I don't think I'm gonna know when the time is right."
"You will. You'll feel it in your heart." Rachel smiled and hugged Kurt, who smiled.
...
Late at night, Kurt was lying in bed when his door slowly opened and Blaine entered looking white as a sheet.
"Hi." Blaine said quietly.
"Hi."
"I'm sorry; I shouldn't have said what I said. It's too soon, I know it is." Blaine said, sitting by Kurt as he sat up.
"Don't worry. Let's just put it behind us. When the time is right we'll both know it. I promise." Kurt smiled. Blaine smiled back and went to leave.
"Blaine, wait." Kurt said and got out of bed before hugging Blaine.
"I do love you." Kurt whispered.
"I know." Blaine replied.
And with that, they parted.
Blaine returned to bed and closed his eyes with one thought running through his head.
One day.
In their sleep, the two boys sang quietly to themselves as they dreamt. Kurt sang softly.
"Open up your mind and let me step inside
Rest your weary head and let your heart decide."
Blaine sang.
"It's so easy when you know the rules
It's so easy all you have to do
Is fall in love."
The two boys sang softly.
"Play the game
Everybody play the game of love."
Blaine sang again.
"When you're feeling down and your resistance is low
Light another cigarette and let yourself go
This is your life
Don't play hard to get
It's a free world
All you have to do is fall in love
Play the game, everybody play the game of love."
Kurt sang.
"My game of love has just begun
Love runs from head down to my toes
My love is pumping through my veins
Driving me insane."
The boys sang together.
"Come, come, come, play the game
This is your life – don't play hard to get
It's a free world all you have to do is fall in love
Play the game, everybody play the game of love
Play the game."
...
Kurt walked into Isabelle's office at Vogue the next morning cautiously. He had received an e-mail from her that morning to meet her in her office before starting his duties.
"Hey, Kurt. I want you to hear this from me. Things just got a little bit more complicated, but I want you to know I had no say in this." Isabelle said.
"What?" A worried Kurt asked.
"There will be another intern working with us over the next few months, and after that we have to decide which one and only one can continue to work here." Isabelle explained.
"What? But I got here first!" Kurt said, shocked.
"I know, and I will vote for you no matter what at the end of all this, but the board of directors were very impressed with this guy's work. He came to them asking for an internship and they accepted. He's also aware that he's in competition with you." Isabelle added.
"I can't believe this...all this hard work could be for nothing."
"Kurt, I'm sure you'll be okay. When your competition calls himself Starchild there shouldn't be much to worry about!" Isabelle laughed. Kurt's confusion soon turned to rage.
"Wait...Elliott Gilbert is my rival?" Kurt asked angrily.
"You know him? Oh dear, this is awkward." Isabelle said. Kurt furiously stormed out.
...
Kurt opened the apartment door and immediately hugged Mercedes as she entered.
"I got the first train as soon as you called. I can't believe Vogue are doing this to you!" Mercedes stated.
"I know." Kurt said as there was a knock on the door.
"It's open." Kurt said, and the door slid open and Elliott walked in.
"Hey, Kurt. I suppose you heard about Vogue and I just wanna say-" Elliott began.
"Enough. All I want to know is why." Kurt demanded.
"You mentioned it at our last band rehearsal and I love Vogue and I signed up. I didn't know it would be a competition, but I could really use the money." Elliott said.
"This is betrayal. You're so lucky that I need you in the band otherwise you'd be out faster than you could say Starchild." Kurt slammed.
"Are you threatening me?" Elliott asked.
"Yeah, he is." Mercedes said, folding her arms.
"Oh, I'm sorry Beyoncé wannabe-but-never-will-be, I was talking to Kurt. You know, the guy next to you with the mouth just a little bit smaller than yours." Elliott snapped.
"Back off! That's my friend. And it is so on, Elliott. I'll show them that I'm better for Vogue than you could ever be." Kurt said.
"Bring it on. By the way Kurt, I don't know how you got into Vogue if you're always wearing things like that monstrosity." Elliott said and stormed out, leaving Kurt and Mercedes offended.
"...Starchild's a stupid name!" Mercedes shouted after him.
...
Mercedes played her iPod and talked to Kurt as the music began.
"This is just the inspirational song you need to get into the fighting mood." Mercedes said and Kurt started to sing.
"Look at me
Look at me
I am changing
Trying every way I can
I am changing
I'll be better than I am
I'm trying to find a way to understand
But I need you, I need you
I need a hand."
Mercedes joined in. "I am changing
Seeing everything so clear."
The two sang together. "I am changing All of my life I've been a fool (Yeah) Walking down that wrong road
I'm gonna start right now, right here
I'm hoping (Ooh) to work it out (Yeaah)
And I know that I can
But I need you
I need a hand
Who said I could do it all alone (Ooh, oh yeah!)
How many good friends have I already lost (Ooh, oh, oh)
How many dark nights have I known
There was nothing I could find
All those years of darkness
Can make a person blind."
Mercedes sang alone. "But now I can see..."
The two friends sang together again, joining hands. "(I am) changing
Trying every way I can
(I am) changing."
Kurt sang with Mercedes backing him up. "I will be better than I am ([Better than I am)"
The two sang together again. "But I need a friend That would be just fine (Hey!) Because this time I am
To help me start all over again, oh
I know it's gonna work out (This time) (Hey!)
(This time) I am
I am changing
I'll get my life together now
(Oooh! I am) changing
(Yes, I know how)
I'm gonna start again
(I'm gonna leave my past behind)
I'll change my life
(I'll make a vow and)
Nothing's gonna stop
Me
Now!"
The song ended just as everyone returned home from their days.
"Mercedes? What are you doing here?" Blaine asked.
"I'm supporting Kurt with something." Mercedes replied.
"Something's coming." Kurt added.
"What?" Sam asked.
"War..." Kurt began.
"...and I'm gonna win."
...
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF KURT HUMMEL
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Tuesday 15th July 2014
A/N: Thanks for reading guys! Hope you've enjoyed the season so far! So, what's coming up in Season 4 Part 2? I'll give you four words:
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