Author's Note: Yay! We have an update!

I'm so sorry It's been so long, but school started back about two weeks ago and I've been settling in, plus I had a bit of a hectic holiday.

But I'm back and writing. I've managed to punch out about 7000 words today. I uploaded an extra chapter of 'Klisses and Cuddles and Fluff, Oh My!' and I uploaded a Kurtofsky one-shot (yes, I ship it. Don't hate on me)

But yeah, here's an extra chapter :)

Hopefully 'Bridges We Burn' will be updated soon as well.

I love you all. Thankyou for sticking with this story. I'm constantly shocked at the feedback I get.

Enjoy :)


Darren waved as Blaine and Kurt drove away from the house. After Darren insisted they stay for breakfast and continued to apologise, they decided it was time to go.

He stood at his door until the car was out of sight, and then turned and stepped back into the apartment building. The elevator ride seemed too quiet. He felt empty, like something was missing.

Because something was missing.

He missed Joey, there was no denying that.

But he also didn't understand what had happened.

Why would Joey do that? Am I not good enough? He thought as the elevator came to a stop.

He walked out and down the hall to apartment. And soon as the door closed behind him he fell to his knees and burst into tears.

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"I tried to call him last night, he wouldn't pick up." Joey said to Lauren, phone pressed between his ear and shoulder as he poured himself a drink.

"I feel terrible, Lauren. I can't eat. I can't sleep. I've almost had a whole carton of Orange juice. I just don't know what to do."

"Well, I think you need to ask yourself why you did it."

"I... I know why. I just... I've never told you guys before. I've never told anyone... When I was in higschool I got picked on a lot. I was a nerd, I never had a girlfriend, I wasn't very attractive, and I was pretty fat... During my Junior year I... I changed. I started having nightmares, I didn't talk to anyone... It was bad. I didn't think it could get any worse, but it did. My mum died, and my dad... Well to put it lightly, he was an asshole. I became really closed off from the world. I lashed out at people, and anything that triggered memories of the bullying changed me. Made me a different person.

I think that's what happened yesterday. I know I had a bad dream, and when I woke up I didn't really feel awake. I honestly don't remember much. I know that when Darren and Blaine got back I snapped out of it, but... I don't know how to explain it. It's like something takes over my body."

There was silence from the other end of the phone.

Joey walked over to the couch and brought his knees to his chest once he had put the glass on the table.

"I... I had no idea." Lauren said, obviously shocked.

"Yeah. Last night I had a terrible dream... it was horrible... and when I woke up I literally couldn't control myself."

"I think you need to tell Darren."

"I want to, he won't listen."

"I'll talk to him for you, okay? I won't say anything about the nightmares... you should tell him about that. I also think you should apologise to Kurt and Blaine."

"Alright. And Lauren?"

"Yeah?"

"Thanks."

She giggled and hung up the phone. He put the phone down on the couch next to him and rested his chin on his knees, both arms wrapping around his legs.

Maybe everything will work out.


Darren was shocked when he heard a knock at the door. He didn't think that anyone would come over today, and he hoped Joey wasn't stupid enough to show up.

His eyes were puffy and red from crying and his hair was a bigger mess than usual, but he just walked over to the door and opened it.

He was surprised to see an annoyed Lauren standing there, hand on hip.

"Don't you answer your phone?" She asked, trying to be firm but failing slightly as she took in Darren's appearance.

"Sorry, it's turned off." He mumbled, stepping out of the way so she could come in.

He walked over to the couch and sat down, trying to flatten his hair and failing.

"So, what brings you here?" He said, trying to sound as composed as possible.

"Well, I spoke to Joey," She paused, as if expecting him to say something. When he didn't, she continued.

"I think you should talk to him."

"And say what?"

She thought for a minute. She hadn't really expected that.

"Maybe you don't need to say anything... Maybe you should just listen to what he has to say. You've known him long enough to know that he wouldn't do something like that without having a damn good reason."

"But I-"

"No buts. Just here him out."

She placed a hand on his shoulder and squeezed reassuringly before getting up and heading towards the door.

"Hey Lauren?" He said, just as she reached the door.

"Yeah?"

"Thanks."

She smiled and left, shutting the door softly behind her.


Kurt and Blaine got back to Westerville alright. Kurt was still a little shaken and he didn't let go of Blaine's hand the whole way there. Blaine was furious. He just didn't understand. Joey seemed so nice... why would he do something like that?

That night they both laid in Blaine's, pressed closely together. Blaine kept placing soft kisses along Kurt's neck and jaw, murmuring I love you's and you're beautiful's.

Kurt just sighed and tried not to cry. He'd brushed his teeth that many times he couldn't count, and he still felt dirty. He wanted to kiss Blaine, to get rid of the feeling. But he couldn't. He wouldn't let Blaine kiss his lips. He was broken and contaminated and Blaine deserved so much more than that.


He woke up the next morning to the feeling of lips on his neck, kissing sloppily and sucking and some places.

He whined and squirmed a little. How long had Blaine been doing that?

"Good morning, beautiful." Blaine smiled and leant in for a kiss, but Kurt moved his head so Blaine would miss and kiss his cheek.

"Kurt? What's wrong?" He asked, sitting up and moving back a little. Concern was heavy in his voice and his eyebrows were knitted together in confusion.

"Nothing's wrong." Kurt said, sitting up and rubbing the sleep from him eyes.

"Why... why won't you let me kiss you?" Blaine asked bluntly.

"I... because. I'm..." And then he broke down, sobs making his body jerk violently.

"Because I'm gross and used and contaminated and broken and..."

Blaine pulled Kurt onto his lap and rocked him back and forth, placing kisses to the top of his head.

"I love you, Kurt. I know you didn't initiate that kiss. You aren't gross or used or contaminated or broken. You are amazing and beautiful and mine. No one is allowed to do that to you. You're mine."

Blaine practically growled the last few words. He squeezed Kurt tighter into him and used a hand to tilt Kurt's chin up.

"Can I kiss you? Please?" Blaine asked.

Kurt just nodded, so Blaine leant in and touched their lips together.

It was sweet and tender, Blaine waiting a while before tentatively letting his tongue sweep over Kurt's bottom lip. Kurt let out a little gasp and opened his mouth to accommodate Blaine's tongue. The stayed that way for a long time, exploring each other's mouths with their tongues.

"I love you." Blaine said when they finally pulled back.

"I love you too." Kurt smiled up at him.

Blaine let go of Kurt so the latter could stretch and then he froze and stared at Kurt's neck.

"What's wrong?" Kurt asked, concerned.

"Nothing, it's just... Sorry." He pointed to Kurt's neck.

Kurt gave him a confused look and walked into the bathroom to look in the mirror.

He let out a horrified squeak and Blaine fell into a fit of hysterics on the bed.

Kurt stormed out of the bathroom and stood at the side of Blaine's bad, furious.

"Blaine. This," he pointed to the purpling spot on his neck. "Is the biggest freaking hickey I have ever seen."

Blaine stood up and stepped in front of Kurt, arms wrapping around his waist.

"I'm sorry." He said, nuzzling into Kurt's neck and placing kitten licks on the mark.

"No you aren't." Kurt said, trying to sound annoyed but sounding incredibly breathless instead.

Blaine made a sound of agreement into Kurt's neck and sucked on the mark, hard.

"Aah." Kurt squirmed.

"Sorry... But I'm really not."

Kurt huffed playfully.

"Come one, don't be like that. Now everyone knows your mine."


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