Just to let you know; they'll be some singing in this chapter. Italic is Blaine. Bold is Kurt. Bold Italic is Kurt and Blaine.
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"Hey there lady lips, what a surprise this is..."
Kurt had just walked down a hall and turned a corner before he heard the familiar sound of high heels. Actually two sets of high heels. Ahead of him was a girl wearing tight black mini skirt a white top with a black cotton jacket on top, with a matching checked-black and white scarf around her neck. 'Boy she looks deadly' thought Kurt as he took in the vision of Santana Lopez. Next to her was another girl who was wearing dark blue dress that fell just below her knees, which had prints of yellow flower heads, and a mini jacket to keep her shoulders warm. Yes, the ever so classic Quinn Fabray was in the school. Kurt couldn't speak for a good few seconds. It looked like the girls had just come from a photo-shoot for a magazine for a headline called 'Lima Bitches' And We Know It.'
"Wow, we should put out a bulletin; Missing one New York gay guy, if found please return. No cash reward," laughed Santana as she strutted up to Kurt with her famous don't mess with me walk. 'And it begins.' thought Kurt as he nodded, nicely, to Santana.
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Before Kurt could reply he heard another sound of running heals. "Kurt…" then he felt the weight of Rachel Berry hanging off his arm. "Hey, I missed you. How's it going?" But yet again before he could answer Rachel turned her attention to Kurts companions. "Ah, Quinn.." Rachels yelped in a squeak. 'Wont anyone let me talk?'
Rachel retracted her arm from Kurts and went to hug Quinn. "Ooooh, how are you? Ah, why haven't you used that train ticket I sent you?" asked Rachel as she arched her back to look at Quinns smiling face. "Ah Rachel. See unlike you I go to a real college, which means I have lessons that I need to attend daily and tests I need to complete or else I'll be kicked out of the Yale. The Yale I worked so hard to get into.." Quinn replied sarcastically but still with a grin. Quinn looked over to Rachel and saw her puppy eyes, she gently shook her hair and said, "but don't worry... I will come by next time I'm free. How about spring break. Ok?" Rachel smiled and nodded in excitement then turned her attention to Santana. "Santana. You should come by too, we have plenty of room. Don't we Kurt?"
'Really?' thought Kurt and shrugged his shoulders in agreement as Rachel turned to give him a quick look. "Na, I'm alright at the moment Berry. Don't want to over crowd your small apartment with all my awesomeness." Santana replied with a flick of her hair. "So, moving the conversation along, how many has Fetus Face bribed to get us here?"
"Er, well. Finn told us that he invited us and you two and the others are currently busy. Which is a shame really. I really wanted all of us to reunite." "Well we did reunite a while back but you didn't show," Quinn interrupted. Rachel let go of Quinn and went back to latching onto Kurts arm feeling a little hurt that Quinn would bring it up. 'It's not that I didn't want to come.. I just didn't want to see Finn,' Rachel thought as she lowered her head. After a second she looked over to Kurt, "so, I guess were just waiting for Noah. Wonder where's he's gotten to."
"Noah?" Santana asked with a hint of suspicion. "Since when have you two gotten to first name basis?" Santana continued to ask as she placed a hand on her hip. "Er well.." Rachel hesitated and looked over to Kurt to help answer the question.
"I bet.. she and Noah have had a little rondayvoo at some point.." giggled Quinn as she joined the interrogation and placed her hand lightly on Santanas shoulder. "Maybe he made a special trip to New York just for a little hook-up seeing as he couldn't get any in LA." "Yeah, but why go all the way to New York just to see Berry? There must be plenty of finer asses out there other than 'sticks' here," Santana responded and fingered Rachels figure. Rachel had forgotten how spiteful Quinn and Santana could be, "for your information I already have a guy... and as for Noah.."
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Before Rachel finished her sentence Finn ran up behind Quinn and Santana and greeted the group. Coming from the full choir room he said "hey, guys. Glad you could make it.." Santana and Quinn quickly turned their heads, quickly forgetting about Rachels blathering, and acknowledged Finn. "Hello Finn.." Quinn said sweetly. "Ah, speaking of Fetus Face.. How's it going?" Santana replied in her divaish tone.
As they chatted, Kurt tugged Rachel aside to have a quick word. "How were you going to finish that sentence?" asked Kurt. "I don't know. I think I was going to wing it," Kurt rolled his eyes. "Typical. What have I taught you? Talk before you think." Rachel bit her lip from inside her mouth and looked over to the small chatting group, "sorry, so ok, what's the plan?" she asked in a whispered voice.
"Plan?" "Yeah. Haven't you and Noah talked about how you're going to act?" "Oh, well.. we pretty much said that I'd be calling him Puck again," "Oh.. why?" Kurt titled his head to the side, "because it's easier.. Less questions means less hassle. Especially from those two," Kurt hinted and flicked his head towards Quinn and Santana. Rachel hummed in agreement but then started to look around. "So, do you know where he is?"
Kurt seemed too stiffened for a second but then arched his body towards the nearest locker. "Who knows… not like he tells me anything," Kurt replied in a groan as he crossed his arms. He almost looked like he was about to frown but Rachel noticed his sudden change. She sighed, "ok.. What did he do now?" "What do you mean?" "You two have only been going out for a few weeks... at least from my count," Kurt nodded and let Rachel continue, "but you look like you're about to punch something.. And you can't punch that hard." Kurt resented that remark but let Rachel have it.
Rachel stepped in front of Kurt and rubbed his arm, asking him to talk. Kurt stood up straight and let his arms fall to his side. "We had a bet, before we left New York.. An-d I kinda won. But Noah won't accept that." Kurt sighed and looked over to 'the popular' kids. "I think he, just, didn't want to admit that.. He misses me, as much as I miss him.. Stupid isn't it?" Kurt hung his head and waited for Rachel to answer. She softly smiled and rubbed Kurts arm harder. "Yes.. it is stupid,"
Kurt flung his head up and watched Rachel smile grow to a quite laugh. "It's Puck, Kurt. The guy with a reputation of not showing feelings, you should know that by now." Kurt couldn't help but snort-laugh. She was right. "Just, let him have this one and go back to the way you were."
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"Ah, its seems that our leader wants us.." hinted Rachel as she looked back over to the small group.
She was of course speaking about Finn as she saw him wave them over. Rachel looked back over to Kurt and grabbed his hand. "Come on.. Let's go greet our legacies." Rachel pulled Kurt towards Finn, who directed them to the choir room. "Right this way guys.." "Relax Hudson, we all know where we're heading." Corrected Santana as she walked pass Finn and headed, heals first, to the room.
One by one they entered and looked over to the right and saw, the staring faces, of the new, New Directions.
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They were all there, all.. Well mostly all, looking excited at seeing their superiors once again.
"Alright guys.." Finn shouted as he clapped his hand to get some attention. "We have a few guess here today.. most of you have already know cause.." Finn paused for a moment then teesily announced, "they were previously the original member OF New Direction.." the Glee club started to clap and cheer, "a-nd some of them were here a few months ago. Bu-t please welcome.." Finn twirled his arms around and pointed to the nearby piano.
"Santana Low-pez," Santana waved her hand like royalty and smiled at the applause she received. "Quinn Far-bray," Quinn took a small step forward, curtseyed, then took a step back to a spot next to Santana, who was now leaning on the piano.
"And now.. for the main attractions.." Finn giggly announced and asked for a little drum-roll from the band boys. "Please wel-come. The one and only.." "Thank god.." Santana whispered to Quinn. "Miss Rachel Berry and Mr Kurt Humm-el" Most of the originals whistled and cheered at the introduction as Rachel and Kurt took a bow. "Thank you. Thank you all for this wonderful hospitality." Rachel graciously accepted the cheers and waved back to her adoring public. 'Oh boy..' thought Kurt as he tried not show his 'come on' look.
'Rachel has to be the star..' 'Nothing ever changes..' Quinn and Santana thought as they both looked at eachother, both knowing what the other was thinking.
As Kurt let Rachel have her moment in the old choir rooms spot light.. that wasn't even on. Kurt looked around the smiling faces of the new club. He saw old friends, new friends and people he didn't know. But there sitting near the back row centre, and clapping a little out of sync from the rest, Kurt saw him. Blaine. Kurt tried to look away but every time he did he could feel Blaines eyes on him. He tried his best to ignore it but Kurt couldn't help but feel a small blush coming upon his face.
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As the cheers died down Finn took the opportunity and stepped up front. "Ok, great. Well, there was supposed to be another member.. but I guess he forgot or still asleep," Finn coughed out of slight nerves and quickly looked over to Jake. Finn was hoping Noah would show up but the thought only lasted for a second. He asked the four originals to take a seat.
Quinn and Santana, of course, headed straight to Britney who was sitting near the front on the left. They shared a quick 'welcome home' hug and sat next to each other, with Britney in the middle. Kurt and Rachel took up a pair of seats to the right that sat near some of the newbies. Rachel waved a hello but all Kurt could do was to sit facing forward. He was trying not to look in Blaines direction. 'This is harder than I thought,' thought Kurt as he tried to pay attention to what Finn was going to say. 'I don't want to look around to see if he's looking.. but,' Kurt did. He looked over to his right and saw Blaine look at him with a weak smile. Kurt quickly flicked his head back to the front. "Damm it, that's why people shouldn't look around.'
"Ok, lets gets started. First, I'd like to thank….." As Finn started to introduce the weeks assignment Kurt drowned out his voice and reached into his back pocket to get his phone.
He flicked the screen to unlock and still didn't find any new messages or voice mails. 'Come on Noah.. Where are you?' Kurt was getting worried. He knew Noah was a bit mad at him yesterday but he didn't think he was this mad. 'There's no excuse to not to show up. He can't be that angry at me.. can he?' Kurt began to frown as grip his phone tighter in his hand. For no reason Kurt flicked through his phone and click on his gallery photos. His gallery started with a few photos of him and Rachel. Then him, Rachel and Finn. Him and Finn... then he found some resent ones of him and Noah. One particular photo Noah had taken. Kurt remembered Noah taken the phone away from him one morning and took a picture of them in bed.
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"Noah don't.." Kurt was laying in his bed and he had just woken up 5 minutes ago. "Come on.. I have bed hair. How did you get my phone anyway?"
"Ah, I just went through your pockets to see what you had in them," confessed Noah as he positioned himself next to Kurt, almost cheek to cheek. "You what?" asked Kurt. "Smile," :snap: Noah took a picture.
"Ah, Noah, that had a flash…" moaned Kurt as he tried to get his phone away from Noah. "Why are you doing this?" "Cause it's fun.. Now say Puckman.." "No-ah," growled Kurt but Noah took another photo. :snap: This one showed Noah trying to steal a kiss with Kurt looking like he was in the middle of a yawn.
Kurt reached his hand upwards and finally grabbed his phone back from Noah and threw it on the floor. "Noah. It's 6 in the morning, why are you waking me up with taking picture?" Noah started to snuggle down back under the covers. "Duh, I wasn't expecting you to wake up.." "Noah?" "Alright.." Noah sighed, he couldn't believe he was about to say something this mushy. "I woke up a few minutes ago, went to the john and as I came back I looked over to you. And.. I don't know, I just found you cute. Laying there.. dreaming away. I couldn't find my phone so I searched for yours.. and found 35cents in the process."
Kurt looked sympathetic at Noah, "aw, Noah.." Kurt reached over at a finger on Noahs face gently stroking it. But then he suddenly flicked his nose "don't do creepy things when I'm asleep." Kurt groaned and turned his back to Noah and tried to get back to sleep. As Kurt felt Noah starting to spoon him he couldn't help but smile. 'Stupid Noah… at least wait until I figure comb my hair.' Noah reached his arm around Kurts stomach and hugged him tight. Kurt heard Noah hum and he placed his arm on top of Noahs. "Get some sleep.. we need to get up in an hour." Noah groaned in annoyance but soon fell back asleep with Kurt in his arms.
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Kurt quietly gigged to himself and decided to text Noah. 'Maybe he is still asleep,' thought Kurt as he sent a text simply saying 'ARE YOU HERE YET?' then returned the phone to his back pocket. Afterwards he tried to catch up to what Finn was saying; "weeks lesson is…. Parodies."
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"Parodies."
"Is that like a party?" asked Britney as she twirled her hair around her fingers. Finn licked his lips and tried not to insult his friend. "Ahh, no Britney." Britney seemed disappointed but Finn carried on. "A parody basically means an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. In other words, making music funny." The club awed and giggled at the prospect. "do you mean 'the duck song?" asked Sam with his hand raised up. "Cause.. I find that funny," "you find a signing ape funny," said Santana trying to put Sam in his place.
Finn shook his head and continued the lesson. "Basically, artists take the music of a well-known song and write new lyrics that are considered funny." "Like the eBay song.." Rachel interrupted, trying to help Finn explain his meaning. Most of the students understood what she meant.. but others didn't. "Err, the eBay song?" asked Kitty in a mocking tone, "what's that?"
"You're kidding me?" asked Kurt as he turned to look over at the girl who dares question the eBay song. "You don't know the classic eBay?" he asked. "Er No," replied the cheerleader. "Unlike you, I don't listen to music that was sung in the 1950s.. and unlike you I wasn't born in the 80s" she continued and crossed her legs in a high classed way. "Born in the 80- ah, how old do you think I am?" asked Kurt in a huffed and stood from his chair. He wasn't about to let this cheerleader have the last word. "I don't know.. thirty?"
"Thirty-why you…" Kurt took a few steps forward, so he could see his opponent and took deep breath, "I am only.. what? 4 years older than you. And you call me old," "well aren't you? After all you ARE 4 years older than me.." Kitty replied in her cat way and tossed her hair over her shoulder.
'Why that little..' Kurt was beginning to flush in anger and was about to fight back until Finn stepped in. "Maybe.. Kurt should demonstrate what a Parody is?" hinted Finn as he glared over at Kurt with the eyes of 'Dude, calm down.' Kurt huffed out his built up annoyance but agreed. "Fine.. I'll be glad to," he said and walked up to the centre of the room.
"Ah, wait.." Kurt stopped mid-track and looked over his shoulder to Finn. "as most of you know, some songs do require a few voices to give a certain affect. And this particular song won't sound right with just one voice alone.." Finn was correct, a solo voice won't show the powerfulness of the song. It's meant to be sung as a group. But with the look of most people, none of them knew all the words to the song. "So.. Why don't we have a little treat and bring back one of the best duos in glee."
'Wait, what?' Kurt suddenly thought. Kurt had a bad feeling about what Finn was going to say. "Ladies and gentlemen… may I introduce the great workings of Kurt Hummel and Blaine Anderson.."
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'WHAT?' was the only thing Kurt wanted to scream. 'How could he do this? In front of everyone? I'm going to kill him.. I'm really going to kill him. I'm going to pick up this mic-stand, hit him over the head. Drag him to the parking lot and drive over his head. Yes, that is how I am going to kill him.'
Silence hit the room. Everyone knew of the Blaine cheated on Kurt rumour and they didn't expect Finn to put pressure on it. "Finn I.. I don't think.. this is such a good" Blaine tried to say with a nervous voice. But Finn put a stop to his backing out idea. "Nonsense, come on Blaine get up there.." Blaine hesitated but made his way up to the centre stage.
Kurt started to take in more breaths, 'I can't do this.. not yet,' thought Kurt as he looked over to Rachel for some support. Rachel could only shrug her shoulders and mouth 'you'll be fine' to her frightened friend. "Er Finn.. what are you doing?" Kurt asked, trying not to show his discomfort. He reached out to Finn and grabbed his arm to stop his movement. "I'm trying to teach a class with two of the best singers.." Finn moved closer to Kurt and whisper in his face, "look, I know you two haven't spoken for a while." "Finn I cant.." "But, you two are great.. vocally together. So please, show off that talent you two have. Please," Finn gave a pleading look to Kurt then turned his back to sit in the front row.
"Ah, ok. So, without further ado.. Kurt and Blaine.." a small applause echoed the room as the club waited for the song to start. Kurt quickly stepped to the band to tell them what song they needed to play. He returned to his mic-stand and waited for the music to start.
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:Band plays the music of' I want it that way' by The Backstreet Boys:
Ye-ah.. A used.. pink bathrobe, A rare.. mint snow-globe. A Smurf.. TV tray, I bought on eBay. Tell me why
My house.. is filled with this crap, shows up in bubble wrap, most every day. What I bought on eBay.
Tell me why (I bid on Shatner's old toupee). They had it on eBay.
I'll buy ... your Nik-Nak, Just check ... my feedback. "A++" they all say. They love me on eBay.
Gonna buy (a slightly-damaged golf bag), Gonna buy (some Beanie Babies, new with tag. From some guy) I've never met in Norway. Found him on eBay.
I am the type who is liable to snipe you, with two seconds left to go, whoa
Got or Visa, what ever'll please ya, as long as I've got the dou-gh.
I'll buy.. your tchotchkes, Sell me.. your watch, please.
I'll buy (I'll buy, I'll buy, I'll buy ...), I'm highest bidder…..
(Junk keeps arriving in the mail, from that worldwide garage sale)
(A Dukes Of Hazzard ashtray,Hey! A Dukes Of Hazzard ashtray)
Oh yeah.. (I bought it on eBay)
Wanna buy (a PacMan Fever lunchbox.) Wanna buy (a case off vintage tube socks)
Wanna buy (a Kleenex used by Dr. Dre, use by Dr. Dre.) (Found it on eBay)
Wanna buy (that Farrah Fawcett poster) (Pez dispensers and a toaster)
(Don't know why.. the kind of stuff you'd throw away) (I'll buy on eBay)
What I bought on eBay-y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y
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As Kurt and Blaine sang, everyone started to clap, cheer and even try joining in the song. Kurt and Blaine even started to dance and swinging around to the lyrics. Kurt would sing the high-long parts and Blaine would take the lower tones. For the first time in 5 months they were enjoying each other company.
About half way through the song, Blaine started to take notice of the slight changes Kurt had. He had grown taller, again. His hair had grown. Even his natural looks had become more handsome and 'boy his ass looks good.' Blaine couldn't help but stare at his singing partner as he blared out the beautiful notes and emotion of the song. 'It's like old times. Us, singing, together.. this feels right. I know we're right.. We're right for each other. Kurt Hummel, I am not letting you go. You'll see, I'll have you back in my arms before we part.'
As the song ended, and the cheers and applause echoed the room, Kurt and Blaine stood closer than they previously were. Taking deep gulps of air, trying to catch their breaths after such a upbeat song. Finn stood up from his chair "yeah.. That's what I'm taking about.. whow," Finn shouted and cheered. "See.. this is why you two are the best… well, one of the best." Finn corrected and turned to the club. "Alright guys.. you've got your assignment. Lets see if anyone can top that."
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As everyone started to leave Kurt took notice of one particular student that he couldn't take his eyes off. It wasn't until he had left the room and Blaine took a step in front of him that he turned his head away.
"You did great Kurt.." Kurt was still a little flushed after the performance but smiled weakly back at Blaine. "Thanks.. you, weren't bad yourself." Kurt started to fidget he still wasn't ready to have a full on conversation with Blaine. he felt a little trapped. "You must have had a lot of practice.. You must perform all the time so something like this is nothing for you, huh?" Blaine smiled but shook his head. "Na, performing with you is always a rush.." Kurt smile grew a little and he titled his head forward so he didn't show his blushing face. 'I've forgotten how easily Blaines words can make me feel.. He always knew what to say to make me blush..'
"Listen.. Not to rush anything but I'd really like to talk.." Kurts head shoot upwards at the words of 'to talk.' Meaning Blaine wanted to talk about what happened. "Can we maybe go somewhere? Maybe coffee?.. or, dare I ask, dinner? Sometime?"
Kurt was a little taken-a-back. He hadn't expect Blaine to be this forward. Even after a performance like that, he thought Blaine would just walk off and then ask him later. "Er.." Kurt was lost of words and had to take a second to think. 'What should I say? Yes? No? No. You say no. he doesn't deseve a chance..' But as Kurt thought he looked at Blaine and seen him gives his 'say yes' look. 'Man, I really want to hear his side.. I want to know what I did wrong. Even though people say I didn't do anything. I must of done something wrong.. for Blaine just to do that to me.' Kurt looked down into Blaine eyes and saw the continuing pleading look of want and need. Blaine only wanted one answer.. "Yeah, ok."
Blaine smiled and almost hopped up and down with happiness. "Great.." "But, not right now." Kurt corrected with a held out hand to calm him down. "Maybe.. we could grab a drink in a few days." Blaine nodded and started to walk out the room, backwards. "Yeah.. That's fine. I'll.. a.. text you to get some details.. K.. see ya," Blaine waved and exited the choir room, along with Sam, with a big grin on his face.
Kurt waved him off and saw Rachel approach him. "You ok?" Kurt nodded, "yeah I'm ok.. although I think I just made a date." "Really?" "Yeah. But it's nothing.. don't tell Noah," warned Kurt with his finger pointing at Rachel chest. She nodded, "so what did you think?" asked Kurt. Kurt hadn't performed in a while and he wanted to know, honestly, how it all went. "Kurt.. you were aw-some." He smiled but didn't have a chance to reply cause Rachel started to ramble on. "I mean seeing you two perform again.. Urge, it was like... inspiration. You know? I mean. I know you two are having troubles.." "We've broken up Rach," "but the pas-sion. The emotion of that song, seemed to bring you tow back together." "Actually Finn brought us together, cause.." "I never knew how good an old thing could be. Ahh, I've got to talk to Finn.. oooh, I've got to talk to Finn.." and with that Rachel ran off trying to find Finn who had already exited.
'What passion? It was a song about shopping..? Weird girl.' "Hey Kurt, we're off for lunch. You wanna come?" Santana called to him as she and some of the original glee members exited the room.
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A few minutes later Kurt was now sitting in the lunch hall, along with Rachel, Santana, Quinn, Tina and Artie, just talking about nothing. "So, how is everyone?" asked Artie "Rachel, Kurt how's New York? Been in any upcoming shows?" Rachel giggled. "oh Artie, well actually.." as Rachel began her story of her great life in New York. As she did everyone, in union, were seen to roll their eyes and instantly thought 'here we go.' But, politely, everyone smiled and let her jabber on, "I auditioned for an off-Broadway musical a few weeks ago." Artie smiled at Rachel success, "that's great Rach.. and?" Rachel licked her lips and turned her head away from Artie, "yeah well. I didn't get it.. But it was a huge learning experience." Artie smiled sympathetically and looked over to the next victim.
"So Santana how's Kentucky?" "It's great.. I've taken up golf. Not to put a stamp on the whole lesbian thing. But playing a championship courses, featuring scenic views and the Appalachian Mountain backdrops really relaxes you." Everyone started to laugh as Artie went down the line to Quinn.
However Kurt wasn't paying attention to any of this. He was watching someone else and Tina took notice. "Kurt, you ok?" Without looking at her Kurt hummed, "yeah fine," and continued to look in the other direction. 'You have to talk to him.. Just get him alone for a few minutes..' Just staring at him was driving Kurt crazy, so he did the most rational thing he could think of; he got up from the lunch table and started to walk towards the guy who was a few tables away. Luckily for Kurt the group on said table had started to disperse so he grabbed a seat opposite. "Hey.."
"Hey, what's he doing? He does know who he's talking to right?" asked Artie as he saw Kurt leave the little group. "Who cares, let lady Hummel do what he wants. Anyway Quinn tells us more about this old man you're dating, " asked Santana as she turned herself more towards Quinn.
TBC
Yay. This chapter took longer than I thought. I was working with one thing but then decided to change it. Anyway.. did you catch my little joke about Blaine? I'm working on the next chapter.. thou I might take a little break before I upload it. Keep reviewing. Thank You