Prompt: Dalton has an unexpected school-wide lockdown during Warbler rehearsal and the boys cannot leave.

Character(s): The Warblers

Words: 582

Date: February 27, 2013

RING-RING-RING...RING-RING-RING

"We all know what that means," Wes calls out in his take-charge voice after the triple bell tones sound loudly in the Warbler's lounge.

"That the Dean hates us," comes the snarky response from a group of freshman Warblers huddled together in the back.

"No. That we're on lockdown and can't leave. Clearly the fates are in agreement with me, and we need more time to practice for Regionals." Wes ignores the loud groans from his exhausted Warblers, who have already performed Raise Your Glass twice in the last hour. Taking some pity on them, Wes continues, "Why don't we all take a seat and let Blaine and Kurt practice their duet."

Blow the candles out

Looks like a solo tonight

But I think I'll be alright

Blaine doesn't want to break their connection as they sing the final notes, so as they sit back down on the couch, he reaches out and takes Kurt's hand. If Kurt is at all surprised he doesn't show it. Instead a happy little purr escapes from his throat as he closes all the gaps between his body and Blaine's. He can do that now. Now that they're boyfriends.

Neither boy notices the excited murmurs bouncing around the room. Wes gives everyone a moment to settle down on their own but when that doesn't happen, he happily bangs his gavel to regain control.

"Gentlemen, please quiet down. Warbler Blaine, Warbler Kurt, is there something you'd like to share with us?" Wes asks with a sly smile.

"Um," Blaine is suddenly aware that all the boys are staring at their clasped hands, "Kurt and I are dating."

Kurt holds his breath. He waits for the snide comments and looks of disgust. He waits for the veil of tolerance to drop.

It never does.

In fact, the opposite happens. The boys all start cheering and clapping and congratulating each other, as if it was their own love life that suddenly got some much needed action.

Wes quietly pulls out his planner and then loudly clears his throat, as he flips pages. The boys stop talking immediately.

"And exactly which day did this happen on?" Wes asks in a serious tone.

Blaine looks at Kurt and sees his own confusion mirrored back.

"Tuesday," Kurt offers helpfully.

"Tuesday, Tuesday..." Wes mutters to himself as his fingers skim a page on in his day book. "So that was March 15, and that makes David the winner. Everyone pay up!"

Blaine and Kurt sit in silence as all the Warblers approach David and hand him money. David accepts each bill with a wide grin. It takes them a moment to figure out what's going on, and then it all clicks for Blaine and he starts laughing hysterically.

"Care to share, Blaine?" Kurt whispers with an arched eyebrow.

"They were betting on us. They each picked a date that you and I would finally get our act together and realize our feelings," Blaine smiles sweetly and kisses Kurt's cheek.

"Well, I had my act together a long time ago. I was just waiting for you to catch up," Kurt replies honestly.

"That's because you're smarter than me, Hummel. And better looking. And have better hair. And," Blaine pauses when he sees the happy tears in Kurt's eyes.

"I knew you were worth the wait," Kurt wipes his eyes and snuggles closer to Blaine as the knowledge that his Warbler brothers had been rooting for them all along settles into his heart.

A/N: The song lyrics are from Candles by Hey Monday. It has always been my headcanon that the Warblers knew Klaine would happen even before Kurt and Blaine realized it :)