CHAPTER 52 – SECRETS AND LIES
It was almost midnight when Blake's phone rang. He'd only been home for about half an hour. He and Lily spent the evening at the Anderson household taking care of Kallie. Earlier in the day, she received a call from Michael telling her that he had to be honest with himself about things and accept the fact that as much as he liked her they would never be more than friends. Lily chose to stay the night. Blake went to talk to Michael but he wasn't home. He'd just fallen asleep when the phone began to play Raise Your Glass and he picked it up to see that Sam was calling.
"Aren't you still in New York?" he asked.
"We are, but we've kind of got an issue. Did you know that Nick was cheating on Sebastian because none of us did, but evidently Sebastian found out and now he's acting weird," Sam rambled.
"I didn't know about it, but I haven't talked to Nick in a couple of days. He's been hanging out with Michael a lot. I could talk to him tomorrow . . ." a realization hit Blake like a ton of bricks. He knew exactly what was going on and he had to admit that he was really hurt by it.
"Guessing based totally on your silence do you think this has something to do with Michael?" Sam questioned.
"I'd be willing to bet on it, Sam," Blake confirmed.
"But I thought that you and he were kind of hooking up," Sam treaded lightly on the subject.
"We did," Blake said softly and Sam could tell there was hurt behind that answer. "I guess I wasn't ready to do as much as he wanted so he went to someone that would. That's pretty messed up."
"I didn't mean to get you in this. We're just trying to figure out what's wrong with Sebastian. I feel kind of responsible because we had a fight," Sam explained.
"About what? You two never fight," Blake pointed out.
"Not usually, but he's been flirting with me a lot and it really started to get to me and I pushed him away and I know I hurt him," Sam said.
"Was that before or after he knew about Nick cheating?" Blake made an assumption in his head and Sam picked up on it.
"Blake, you're a genius I can't believe I didn't pick up on that. He's wants to make Nick mad. It doesn't make it right but it is an explanation," Sam realized.
"So what now?" Blake sat up in his bed and reached for the sweatpants on the floor and put them on and then reached for a sweatshirt and his shoes.
"If you find out anything about Nick for sure let me know. I'll text you when I have an update on Sebastian. If I don't hear from you, I'll just come over to your house when we get home from New York Monday night," Sam suggested.
"Sounds good. I'm going to walk over to Nick's house. It's just two doors down and see if he's home. Maybe we can talk," Blake stated to Sam, but he had a very different agenda on his mind.
"Great. Let me know how that goes," Sam said before saying goodbye and hanging up.
Blake snuck out of his bedroom and saw his dad sitting up in the living room reading.
"Where are you going, son?" he asked.
"Nick just called. He sounded upset. I was just going to run down to his house, make sure he's okay and then come back. It that okay?" Blake hoped his father would let him.
"Sure son. Just don't be gone longer than a half hour. I'll be going to bed soon. I'm going to wait on you to lock up."
"Thanks dad," Blake said before walking out the door.
As he walked, he thought back to the night that set all of this in motion. It was two nights after New Directions won Sectionals and Michael called in on a bet that he and Blake made before the competition.
FLASHBACK
Michael lay on top of Blake. Both boys were shirtless and on Michael's bed. His mother was at work again and they knew they wouldn't be bothered. Music was playing softly in the background as they just looked into each other's eyes, felt each other's skin, and kissed. Blake had never seen Michael happier than he was in this moment.
"Do you know how much I've loved just being with you this past week? I know we haven't done anything more than kiss, but you've got to know that I've wanted this for such a long time," Michael confessed.
Blake rolled sideways just enough so that both boys were on their sides and he could prop up on his arm. Michael immediately started to kiss his hard bicep.
"I do, Mikey. I've got to admit that I never thought I'd like kissing a guy, but it's you which makes it different," he traced Michael's lips with his thumb. "Your lips are so soft, and I love that they get puffy after we've kissed for a while. I like holding your hand while we kiss."
"You like grabbing my ass while we kiss and don't even try and deny it," Michael snickered knowing he was right.
"You're right, I do. It's a trick I learned from you though," Blake raised his eyebrow playfully.
"True. There are other tricks I want to teach you too," Michael flirted as his hand went south and palmed Blake's crotch.
"There's no need to rush though, Mikey, I mean I think we are really enjoying ourselves," Blake tried to slow him down.
"You made the bet not me," Michael reminded him. "You said that if we won sectionals we could do more than kiss. So I'm ready to take you up on that offer."
"What is it exactly that you want to do?" he asked.
"I want to taste you, Blake. Now get your sexy ass up and strip for me," Michael winked.
"Fine," Blake rolled his eyes and stood up and pulled his athletic shorts down to the ground. He stood there is grey boxer briefs. Michael returned the favor and took off his shorts to reveal plaid boxers.
"Same time?" Blake suggested.
"Blake, it's not like we've never seen each other naked before. We've played sports together for years," Michael joked.
"But we never planned on touching each other and doing stuff then so this is very different," Blake insisted.
"Okay agreed. 1, 2, 3," Michael said and pulled his boxers down. He looked up and Blake had done the same. Michael got lost in the beauty of his best friend's naked form. "You're right, Blake. It is very different knowing I'm about to touch you."
"You look good," Blake said smiling and walking over to Michael. He wrapped his arms around him and his hands rested on the small of his back right above Michael's ass. The boys took a minute to take in the other's body.
"You're beautiful, Blake. I gotta admit, I never thought I'd see you with a hard dick. It's really sexy," Michael said as he wrapped his hand around Blake's penis for the first time. Blake inhaled quickly at the intimate touch, but he soon reopened his eyes and looked into Michael's before leaning down for another kiss.
Michael, feeling adventurous, pushed Blake down on the bed and looked at his best friend with the muscular physique lying there for him to conquer. He didn't ask for permission, he just leaned down between Blake's legs and tasted him. He rolled his tongue around the big head and then licked down each side. He loved that Blake kept his balls smooth so that he could put them completely in his mouth. He listened to the noises that Blake made as he tried to stay in control and not let go of his inhibitions. Michael looked up Blake's body to his face. His abs flexed and he could make out the outline of each one. It was so damn sexy. His eyes were clinched shut and soon he felt Blake's pelvis begin to gyrate and push his dick into Michael's mouth. Blake was giving in to his lust and Michael loved that. He let his best friend face fuck him for several minutes before taking back the control. He jerked him off and kept the head of his dick in his mouth licking it in a continuous circle. Blake screamed out a guttural roar that soon gave Michael the present he was waiting for. He tasted Blake's cum for the first time. Somehow it was exactly as he imagined.
He crawled back up to lie next to Blake whose body still shook from the orgasm. Michael put his arms around him and held him until he settled down. When that happened, Blake hooked his chin with a finger and pulled his lips up for a kiss.
"Thank you, Mikey. That was amazing," he complimented.
"You're very welcome," Michael smiled. "Now it's your turn."
Michael started to move up hoping that Blake would give him a blow job but Blake stopped him.
"I'm not ready to do that yet," Blake's apology was completely in his eyes. "I want to take care of you, but I can't do that. Not yet anyway."
"That's fine," Michael started to get up from the bed hurt. "I guess I should have seen that coming."
"Don't be like that," Blake grabbed his arm and jerked him back to the bed. He manhandled his best friend into a position where he could be in complete control. Michael found himself sitting in between Blake's spread legs, his back to Blake's chest. He could feel Blake's dick nestled next to his ass, and Blake's strong arms had a death grip on his body holding him completely still. Then, he whispered into Michael's ear, "I said I wasn't ready to suck you. That doesn't mean I'm not going to take care of you. I'll always take care of you. You're my Mikey."
Michael felt a shiver run through his entire body as Blake whispered his thoughts. His voice was so strong and steady. He wanted Blake to take total advantage of him yet at the same time he'd never felt more safe than with Blake's arms around him. He felt one of Blake's hands slowly rub down his chest, over his abs until it found its target and firmly wrapped itself around its prey.
"Whose boy are you Mikey?" Blake asked as he nibbled on Michael's earlobe.
"Yours," Michael moaned as he tried to squirm and push himself into Blake's hand. He was jacking him off but the speed was so slow it drove him crazy.
"I can't hear you, Mikey? Whose boy are you?" Blake asked again.
"I'm yours Blake. I always have been. I'm yours just please finish me off. I'm losing it here," Michael begged.
"Kiss me then. Kiss me until you're done," Blake ordered. Michael turned his head and the two boys kissed as Blake increased his speed. Then he increased it again. Michael practically cried in pleasure through their kisses.
"Cum for me, Mikey. Right now," Blake demanded and Michael delivered. Blake held on as his best friend's body shook from top to bottom. He watched as the biggest load he'd ever seen covered his hand, Michael's abs, chest, and even some on his face. It was quite impressive.
Blake let go of his dick and wrapped his arms around Michael and held him tight. "Still think I was going to leave you hanging?"
"No, never. That was amazing, Blake," Michael, completely overcome with the ecstasy he felt inside him at that moment asked Blake to stay over so they could actually sleep together. Blake agreed. He had to admit to himself that he really loved holding Michael as they drifted off, but right before his eyes closed. He heard Michael say one last thing.
"I love you, Blake."
PRESENT DAY
Blake then remembered the next morning. On the way to school, Blake told him they couldn't do anything again until he was truthful with Lily about what they did. Michael didn't like that because he didn't want to tell Kallie yet, but knowing that Blake was his ultimate prize he agreed.
So Blake told Lily. She didn't like it, but she admitted she knew it was coming. She told Blake that he needed to figure out what he wanted but that she would never give up on him and still wanted to be with him. So after school, Blake found Michael but what his best friend said surprised him. He told him not to worry about it that he'd had a lot of fun, but that he'd decided to stay with Kallie instead of being with Blake.
Blake was stunned. Here, he had given Michael a chance by basically trying all new things he never imagined he would and now Michael was dumping him. It just didn't make any sense until now.
Because now he was standing outside of Nick's bedroom window looking inside and he saw the proof. Nick was fucking him doggie style on the bed. He chose Nick over Blake because of the fact Blake wasn't ready to do everything with him.
Blake felt crushed and he turned around to walk home. He pulled out his phone, dialed Sam's number and when he answered he said, "We were right Nick's cheating with Michael. Tell Sebastian to call me. I know how he feels."
-GLEE-
"What did Blake say?" Blaine asked.
"We were right. It's Michael," Sam told the others.
Rachel and Tina were the only ones still there with them. Santana, Sunshine, and Lindsey headed back to her apartment to get sleep.
"Poor Sebastian," Tina seemed genuinely sad. "Now I completely understand his actions tonight. Not only did Nick betray him, but you and he fighting caused the setback, Sam. I mean, we're friends, and he's friends with Blaine, but you two are like brothers."
Blaine's guilt got worse. He still had not told anyone about Sebastian's ultimatum.
"You're right, Tina. I need to go find him and tell him I'm not mad and that I'm there for him no matter what."
"Do you think that is the best idea? Maybe we should wait until tomorrow when his temper has calmed down," Blaine suggested not wanting to find out what might be waiting for them.
"No, I know Sebastian and he'll be thinking about it all night. He won't be able to sleep and that won't help him with preview weekend tomorrow," Sam explained. "Rachel, would you mind showing me how to get to Brody's room?
"No, it's on the same hall as mine," Rachel told him. "Just come on up with us."
"Sam, we know Brody is going to take care of him. We know that when Sebastian drinks too much he passes out. He probably won't be coherent enough to listen to you. Plus, we actually have to perform tomorrow. We need to get to sleep too," Blake tried to change Sam's mind.
"It will take 15 extra minutes. Plus, if he's too much of a pain for Brody we can take him back to Cooper's suite. He won't care. He's on set all night anyway."
"You should just think about it from Sebastian's point of view," Blaine begged.
"Why are you trying to talk me out of this? You know it's the right thing to do," Sam corrected him. "Rachel, lead the way."
The group walked into NYADA and up to the residence floor Rachel lived on. Everyone in the group, but Sam had been there before.
"It's quiet up here," Sam noted.
"Everyone is getting ready for the showcase tomorrow for the potentials so they're all probably asleep," Rachel told them.
"Brody might be too," Blaine mentioned as Rachel stopped in front of a door and knocked. Brody opened the door wearing only a pair of Andrew Christian Light Blue Fuse Boxerbriefs.
"Hey I have those," Sam realized before getting back to business. "We came to check on Sebastian. Is he here?"
"What took you so long? We've been back over an hour," Brody questioned.
"Sam was playing Super Sleuth trying to figure out what caused Sebastian's change in attitude, Tina explained.
"Well he's taking a shower. I loaned him some clothes. He kind of threw up on his," Brody stated.
"I'm going to check on him," Sam insisted and Blaine knew he couldn't stop him now. Plus, it appeared Sebastian didn't try to seduce Brody so all was well. "Where's the bathroom?"
Rachel pointed him in the right direction and he walked into the bathroom and around to the shower section. He heard someone sniffling.
"Sebastian?" Sam called out and the noise stopped. There was only one shower running so he knew where he was. "Sebastian is that you in there?"
With no response, Sam just risked it and opened the curtain. He saw Sebastian on his knees leaned against the wall obviously in a very bad state. Sam turned off the water and looked down at his friend.
"I'm sorry you're so upset, Sebastian. I figured out what's going on with Nick and I'm so sorry I was mean to you. You didn't deserve it. Let me help."
"Why did I let him do it?" Sebastian asked as Sam helped him stand up.
"You didn't have anything to do with Nick cheating that is on him," Sam assured Sebastian.
"Not Nick . . . me," Sebastian cried.
His use of pronouns confused Sam, but he figured It was the booze working so he let it go.
"Come on, let's get you out of here," he helped a naked Sebastian get up and put clothes on and walked him out the door.
-GLEE-
Blaine used the key card to open the door to the suite as Sam helped Sebastian through the door.
"Get the extra blankets and pillows out of the closet so I can make him a bed on the couch," Sam told Blaine.
He helped Sebastian to the couch and they sat down. Sam didn't even wait. He started with the question that had been on his mind the entire way over.
"Sebastian, did you and Brody fuck?"
Sebastian looked at him, laughed out of desperation and just threw his head against the soft backing of the couch.
"I was trying," Sebastian admitted. "Putting all my best moves on him and then I threw up all over his clothes. It was so embarrassing. He was quite the gentleman though he pulled out some of his clothes and took me to the bathroom to shower."
"That would explain why he was in his underwear when we knocked on the door," Sam realized.
"Yeah when he left the shower he said he was going to go change and that he'd meet me back in the shower to make sure I was okay. He's such a nice guy I can't believe that I tried to seduce him."
Blaine walked back around the corner with the blanket and pillows.
"Why did you try to seduce him?" Sam questioned.
Sebastian looked at Blaine. "You didn't tell him, did you?"
Blaine felt cornered. Sam looked at him confused. "What is he talking about?"
Sebastian saw Blaine's worry, and in that moment, made the decision to do the right thing. "I was pissed and angry. I told him that he could either choose to bring me home with the two of you and we could have a three way or I would go home with and seduce the next guy that walked in the bathroom door which ended up being Brody."
"Why didn't you tell me?" Sam asked Blaine.
"He probably didn't expect me to be a moron and do it and I'm sure he didn't want to let a guy into your bedroom that has feelings for you," Sebastian confessed and the elephant in the room was finally open for discussion. "I know I've never told you straight up that's how I feel, but I have told Blaine and promised him that I wouldn't act on it ever so my little diva fit tonight probably took him by surprise. But now that it's out there I guess you should hear the whole story."
Sebastian looked up at Sam with the most innocent eyes Sam had ever seen from him. Then he turned to Blaine. "Blaine, I want to be completely honest with him, but I don't know how you will feel about hearing some of it."
"You know, I think I will just call it a night then and go to sleep. I think you two need to work this out and I trust you both," Blaine decided to do this even though it was absolutely the last thing he wanted to do. He shared eye contact with Sam for several moments of silence and then turned and walked into their bedroom. He went to shut the door but left it cracked. He found himself sitting just inside the door so he could listen in on their conversation.
"I'm scared to tell you this," Sebastian began.
"Why?" Sam wondered.
"You're the only person that's never treated me like the old Sebastian that you used to know. You gave me a fresh start and I can honestly say that you are the first true friend that I've ever had in my life. I'm scared that I'm going to lose that," Sebastian continued.
"I'm not going anywhere. I don't abandon people because of one mistake," Sam informed him.
"Still, you have to know that I didn't have these feelings for you when we first met. I really did mean all those brother comments. I do think of you like a brother, it's just strange now because of the other."
"So when did it change?" Sam asked.
"I don't have an answer for you. Nick and I were having an after-sex conversation and he asked me if I'd ever want to bring anyone else into bed with us again. He wasn't sure of my answer after the three-way during the tour went bad on so many different levels. I told him I wasn't completely against it, but that we had to be completely honest with each other," Sebastian began his explanation. "So he brings up you and Blaine. He brought you into the discussion not me. He said you two would be the ideal partners because you two love each other like he and I did and we could have hot sex but still end the night with our boyfriends."
"I see his thought process. It's perverted but I see it," Sam mentioned.
"Then he asked if I thought Blaine was hot. He said he knew I had a crush on him once upon a time, and I explained to him that while I thought Blaine was very attractive, I'd probably be more into you than him because we were so close. He then told me why he thought Blaine was so hot. It actually goes back to when Blaine confronted him about kissing you back during the summer. He popped a boner and knew then that he wanted to be with guys."
Blaine, listening to the conversation, had to laugh to himself about that one remembering the moment well.
"Then he made the comment that he bet Blaine would be for it because he'd finally get to fuck someone and Nick said he'd let him do it," Sebastian brought up the issue that made Sam uncomfortable. It made Blaine uncomfortable too, but he also couldn't get the idea out of his head. Nick was right. Blaine wanted to top badly, but he had to keep waiting on Sam. "I told Nick never to bring that up in front of you, but it did get me to thinking. I mean if you and Blaine did agree you and I are both strictly tops. Who would do who? That was a topic I couldn't get out of my head and Nick called me on it. He told me to look him in the eyes and tell him that I didn't have feelings for you. I couldn't do it."
"That must have hurt him," Sam tried to think about how Nick felt about all of this.
"It did, and it brought up every issue that we've had. We fought over if he'll ever get to top me. I always blow that one off because, like you, I'm not ready to have that discussion. We argued about Michael again, about me graduating early, about . . . "
"Wait, what!? What do you mean graduating early?" Sam shook his head in surprise.
"Oh yeah, I hadn't told you about that. I haven't told anyone but Nick actually and that's only because he saw me coming out of Ms. Pillsbury's office and wanted to know what was wrong."
Blaine wanted to get up and go back into the room and ask him why he would do something like that. He didn't understand.
"Why do you want to graduate early?" Sam asked for him.
"Lots of reasons. My mom is building us a new house, but you want to know where it is? It's in Westerville. She's already talked about me going back to Dalton for senior year and I don't want to do it. Plus, she is quitting her job at the shelter after Christmas to move to New York and take over as CEO of my father's companies. I'd be living there by myself. A big 10-bedroom mansion and just me. My mom has just fallen back into the mold she was before my father started beating her. Oh, and I have to move out of our house. In case you didn't know we got a letter from your actual father asking us to move out so that they can sell the property."
"He can't do that. He promised!" Sam insisted.
"It wasn't in the terms of your contract. The letter states that since we no longer need the charity they choose to take the house back and sell it. We'll have to move out during Thanksgiving," Sebastian announced.
"Where will you stay?" Sam asked.
"Cooper's apartment," Blaine interjected. "Sorry, Sebastian, I could hear you guys anyway. Let me talk to Cooper and see if he will let you sublet his apartment. I mean especially if it's only for half a year, I'm sure he would do it."
"That would put me across the hall from Sam all the time. Are you sure you want to do that?" Sebastian questioned.
"Sam, do me a favor and just kiss Sebastian," Blaine asked.
"What?!" both boys asked in response.
"Blaine are you crazy?" Sam asked.
"What's the difference in you kissing Mike so he can see how he feels and doing it for Sebastian? I have a hunch that the reason Sebastian loves you so much is because you are the only person he has ever been able to count on in his entire life. Just humor me and kiss him," Blaine insisted.
"Wait, you kissed Mike? That is so hot! Did he like it?" Sebastian asked.
"How does that matter right now?" Sam bellowed.
Sam and Sebastian turned and looked into each other's eyes.
"Are we really going to do this? Like right now?" Sebastian seemed surprised.
"Let's just get it over with," Sam suggested.
Blaine watched in anticipation as the two boys leaned in to each other and slowly their lips touched. For a moment, Blaine thought he'd made a huge mistake because, to him, it looked really hot. Then Sebastian started laughing. Sam started laughing.
"Dude, that was so damn weird," Sam laughed.
"No kidding, I guess I really do think of you as my brother because that's what it felt like. I felt like I was kissing my brother," Sebastian said.
Both boys just laughed out of complete relief. Then they looked at Blaine.
"Are you okay, baby?" Sam asked moving over next to him.
"I think my heart stopped for a moment. I'm okay now," Blaine assured him.
"Well now I really need to tell you the rest of the story," Sebastian went back. "Because when Nick started asking me why I would want to graduate early and leave him behind when we could have another year together, he put the puzzle pieces of our conversation together and made the assumption that I wanted to leave early to be with you, Sam."
"We still haven't established how it's possible?" Blaine pointed out.
"Because I did two summer sessions at Dalton because I didn't want to go home. The only credits I would be missing at the end of this year are my senior English and Senior Government. She said that she could transfer me into an English class instead of me taking study hall and I could take government online with Mr. Schue tutoring me. I just have to decide before spring semester if I really want to do it."
"What about college applications?" Blaine asked.
"No offense, but I can already tell that NYADA isn't for me. But I do like the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Ms. Pillsbury helped me apply there and I applied for early admittance to UCLA. I think I'm definitely a California boy at heart," Sebastian stated.
"I applied to both of those as well," Sam said.
"Ms. Pillsbury told me that too. It would be fun going somewhere away from home and not having to be alone," Sebastian determined.
Blaine's heartstrings tugged. The idea that Sam and Sebastian might go to another college without him made him sad. He decided to change the subject.
"How does your conversation about college lead to Nick cheating on you though?"
"Because he slammed the door saying that I should be worried because he may find someone that will give him what I won't," Sebastian stated.
"Enter Michael into the equation," Sam added a puzzle piece.
"Yeah, he breaks my cousin's heart and helps Nick cheat," Blaine fumed over how he treated Kallie. If for no other reason than he knew that the kid was going to do it.
"Kallie wasn't the only person that Michael has hurt, Blaine," Sam hoped he'd understand without having to give Blake's secret away.
Blaine looked at him with confusion.
"Blake," Sebastian shook his head like he didn't understand how Blaine could know this. "He and Blake finally hooked up, but Michael dropped Blake for Nick."
"Poor guy," Blaine realized.
"Well we can't fix that until we get home," Sam figured. "Of course, Sebastian you need to decide if you want it fixed."
"With Nick? I honestly don't know. Maybe this is where I need to be now so that the decision would be easier. Now I don't have anything holding me to McKinley for another year," Sebastian realized.
"What about Sunshine? Lindsey? What about New Directions?" Blaine asked.
"New Directions will be fine without me. Artie will be back. Everyone will listen to him. Sunshine, Lindsey, and Lily will be killer female captains, and you two have been training Blake to take Sam's spot for months. He'll be good at it too. They will be fine without me," Sebastian proclaimed. He looked at his watch. Damn, do you know what time it is? We have to be back at NYADA in like six hours."
"We should go to bed then," Sam stood up and grabbed Blaine's hand. "Are you going to be okay out here alone?" Sam asked.
"Are you inviting me in?" Sebastian winked.
Sam shook his head knowing he'd opened himself up for that joke. "Goodnight Sebastian."
"Hey, do one of you have an iPod I can borrow?" Sebastian asked.
"Yeah, why?" Blaine wanted to know.
"So I don't have to listen to you two having sex tonight," he smiled his huge Sebastian smile at the fact that he'd made both boys blush before walking to into bed.
Sebastian lay down and covered himself with the blanket remembering how amazing Brody looked in his underwear and the secret kiss they'd shared but swore not to tell anyone about.
-GLEE-
The second day of NYADA preview consisted of several groups from across the school performing. Everyone watched Brody's dance number. It was a good thing that Rachel and Sebastian weren't sitting next to each other because they might have noticed how much the other person was staring. The only person that did notice was Blaine. His eyes kept going back and forth between Sebastian and Brody especially when Brody finished and returned to the group. Several of the girls hugged him and Sebastian put his arm around him in a half hug. He knew exactly what Sebastian's look was but what surprised him was how Brody looked at his friend.
"What's wrong?" Sam asked him.
"Nothing," Blaine smiled at his man. "I must have just zoned out there."
"Thinking about the song we've got to do?" Sam half smiled because he thought he knew exactly what Blaine was thinking about.
"Yeah, why don't we go practice? I know where the rooms are. We should be able to use one," Blaine suggested.
The boys got up and headed out telling the others what they were going to do.
"Oh, let me help! I'm pretty good at that. Blaine can attest from the summer camp," Rachel insisted and came with them.
Sebastian walked out of the auditorium during the break and went across to the concession stand and bought a cup of coffee.
"I heard about you and Nick," he turned around at the sound of Tina's voice. "I guess you and I both have bad luck when it comes to boys."
"I guess so," Sebastian offered to buy her a cup of coffee as well. She took him up on the offer.
"Mmm, not the Lima Bean but it will do," she smiled. "So since I'm taking your side in this break up, tell me how you are doing?"
"Surprisingly okay," Sebastian admitted. "I told the guys last night, but I've decided to graduate a year early and go to college when you guys do."
"That's a surprise. Have you told Sunshine yet? She will be upset," Tina reminded him.
"No I haven't told her yet. Can you keep it between us? I thought I'd tell her and Lindsey when we returned to Lima. We have practice with Mr. Schue when we get there on Monday. I can't believe he's already starting on Regionals," Sebastian shook his head.
"It's because we're hitting Vocal Adrenaline and because he feels guilty he's going to be gone for two weeks for his honeymoon. He's stressing which is something we'll let Sam handle. What I'm concerned with is how will you handle seeing Nick on Monday?" she wondered.
"I don't know if everyone back home knows about it. I'm going to just be myself and work on getting out of school this year. Who knows? Maybe I'll be in New York with all of you next year," Sebastian suggested.
"Just do me one favor," Tina requested.
"Okay, what?"
"Don't go back to him this time. Find yourself. I think you and I both need to do that. You because you always have walls up and Nick kind of became your wall, and me because I always based my self-worth on boyfriends and others around me. I think we both need to just be ourselves and we can hold each other accountable for that," Tina decided.
"Umm, won't Sam be mad that I'm taking his best Asian away from him?" Sebastian worried.
"Nothing is going to change between us that hasn't already changed because he spends every waking second with Blaine. Besides, he has Santana and Lindsey and I can just alternate between the two of you when we get bored," her smiled and laughter at the last statement made Sebastian laugh as well.
"Just use me and send me on my way," he laughed.
"Kinda like your old hook ups at Scandals," she winked.
Sebastian had no return statement. Tina zinged him with a comment he had no retort for.
"Ha! I finally got you!" Tina seemed so proud of herself.
They both heard someone playing the guitar behind them. They turned and recognized him and his friends from the Riff-Off the day before.
"Hey, you're Bill, right? One of Brody's friends?" Sebastian asked. "Kind of interesting that you are playing that song."
"Well we were eavesdropping on your conversation and thought it fit," he laughed.
"Keep playing it then. What do you say, Sebastian? How about a little duet?" Tina offered.
"I thought you'd never ask."
(We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together by Taylor Swift)
(performed by Tina Cohen-Chang and Sebastian Smythe)
(Julia Sheer and Jess Moskaluke version on YouTube)
TINA: I remember when we broke up, the first time. Saying this is it, I've had enough, 'cause like we haven't seen each other in a month when you, said you, needed space, what?
SEBASTIAN: Then you come around again and say, baby, I miss you and I swear I'm gonna change, trust me, remember how that lasted for a day, I say, I hate you, we break up, you call me, I love you.
Santana, Lindsey, Sunshine, and Brody walk out of the auditorium when they hear their voices. The impromptu duo has gathered a small audience in the lobby.
TINA: Oooh we called it off again last night but Oooh,
SEBASTIAN: This time I'm telling you, I'm telling you
BOTH: We are never ever ever getting back together. We are never ever ever getting back together. You go talk to your friends talk to my friends talk to me. But we are never ever ever ever
TINA: Getting back together.
SEBASTIAN: I'm really gonna miss you picking fights and me, falling for it screaming that I'm right. And you will hide away and find your piece of mind, with some indie record that's much cooler than mine. Oooh you called me up again tonight but oooh,
TINA: This time I'm telling you, I'm telling you.
BOTH: We are never ever ever getting back together. We are never ever ever getting back together. You go talk to your friends talk to my friends talk to me. But we are never ever ever ever
TINA: Getting Back together.
SEBASTIAN: Getting back together.
TINA: I used to think, that we, were forever ever, and I used to say never say never.
SEBASTIAN: (talking) So he confronts me and says I can't believe you're leaving me at home.
TINA: (talking) I know, and all mine does is decide between whether he likes boys or girls
Tina looks over and sees Sunshine standing there a little hurt by the comment.
TINA; (talking) Oh don't worry you can have him. We are never dating again.
SEBASTIAN: No!
BOTH: BOTH: We are never ever ever getting back together. We are never ever ever getting back together. You go talk to your friends talk to my friends talk to me. But we are never ever ever ever ever
TINA: Getting back together
SEBASTIAN: Getting back together
BOTH: You go talk to your friends talk to my friends talk to me, but we are never ever ever ever getting back together.
The crowd that formed around them applauded and then all went their separate ways.
"That was great, Sebastian! I don't think we've ever gotten to sing just the two of us. It was really enjoyable," Tina smiled.
"Agreed," Sebastian said but pointed passed her. "But I think you have a fire to put out with your Asian bestie over there."
Tina looked and saw that Sunshine genuinely looked hurt by her comment. She walked over to her and put her hand on her shoulder.
"I'm sorry; I shouldn't have made it personal. I didn't mean to upset you not after we fixed so many things," Tina apologized.
"I just need to understand that even though we've dated the same guy, we really dated two different people. Tyler's not the same guy you dated, Tina," Sunshine defended her man.
"Okay, I'll give you that. If you agree to the fact that he was a crappy boyfriend to me," Tina bartered.
"I can do that," Sunshine smiled meekly.
"Then let's put this behind us. No boy is worth messing up our friendship," Tina held out her hand to shake on it. Instead Sunshine pulled her in for a hug.
Further across the lobby of NYADA, Santana saw Lindsey pacing while on the phone. She got closer so she could do what she does best, eavesdrop.
"No, I'm not upset, it's just tiring. The curriculum here is pretty rigorous, but they have a really high rate of their students moving on to successful careers . . . Jeff, that's sweet. I miss you too. We'll actually be at Glee rehearsal tomorrow afternoon. We'll be a little late but we'll be there."
Her phone beeped and she saw that Santana was watching her at the same time she saw the call was from Nick Duval.
"Hey, Jeff, wait just a second, I have another call," Lindsey said. She put him on hold and answered the other call. "Nick, this is a surprise."
"Um, Lindsey this isn't Nick. It's still Jeff."
The look on her face told Santana everything she needed to know.
"Oh no, you didn't?!" Santana wanted to laugh but knew the girl was freaking out. She took the phone from Lindsey.
"Hey, Jeff, your girlfriend is going to have to call you back. We have a show to get to and we need to talk to the others first. Got to go, bye."
She hung up the phone and looked at Lindsey. "I just bought you 24 hours to figure out how to cover up the fact that you're dating two best friends."
"I am not!" Lindsey defended herself. "That's exactly what I'm trying NOT to do."
"Like it or not you are emotionally invested in both guys. For all intensive purposes you are dating both of them. I hate to point out the bad news but that's it. You've got to pick and you need to do it before you get home," Santana warned her.
Near the large full length windows, Sebastian finished his coffee and looked out onto the streets of New York. He really liked the idea of living here in just a few months.
"Hey, Sebastian, are you feeling better this morning?" Brody asked him.
"If that's your very endearing way of checking on me and testing the waters to see if I'm going to try and jump your bones again then yes I am more of myself today," Sebastian declared.
"Good, and your secret is safe with me. I understand what it's like to have your heart broken, and don't worry, you're not the first gay guy that's tried to get in my pants and probably not the last," Brody tried to lighten the mood.
"I think we can pretty much bet on that," Sebastian said while admiring his muscles again. "By the way, I'm really sorry for how I acted last night. I tried to go back to my old ways but that's just not me anymore, but I am sorry I kind of stuck my tongue down your throat. I do remember that correctly don't I?"
"Yeah," Brody laughed. "And don't worry about it. I've done crazier things than that while drunk and at least you're a good kisser."
"Thanks," Sebastian blushed.
"We should head back in. It's the last session and your friends are singing the final song since Blaine is the first member of next year's freshmen class," Brody remarked.
Sebastian threw his coffee cup away and followed Brody back inside. It surprised him how great Brody made him feel with just a few words.
-GLEE-
"Wait, I just want to say one thing before you two go out there."
Blaine and Sam stopped and turned back to Rachel Berry who actually looked a little timid at this statement.
"What is it, Rachel?" Blaine asked.
"I just . . . I want you both to know how proud of you I am," she began and the sincerity in her voice took them both by surprise. "You two haven't even been together six months yet and already you are the strongest couple I know. You've had so many trials and tribulations along the way and it's just made your bond stronger. It's actually comforting to those of us that have tried to find love and been slapped in the face to see you to succeed at it. I just want you to know that I love you both and having you here with me next year will be like having a piece of home and family here at NYADA. That means so much."
Blaine hugged his best friend. "Thank you so much, Rachel. I can't wait to be here either."
"You are a total sweetie," Sam said as he took his turn hugging Miss Berry. As he looked up he saw Ella Stone walking in with a gentleman that he didn't recognize. "Hey, will you two excuse me for a second."
Blaine and Rachel turned and looked recognizing Ella and understood Sam switching gears. Sam walked over to her.
"Ella, you didn't have to come over just to here Blaine and me, but that's really sweet of you," he said.
"Are you kidding? I love watching you perform and you with that hottie boyfriend of yours makes it even better. Plus I was just hanging out with my good friend, Daniel. I told him about you two and he suggested we come watch so here we are," Ella told him.
"Well I hope you like it," Sam smiled. "I should get back to Blaine. We go on next."
Sam returned to Blaine and Rachel when Daniel turned and spoke to Ella.
"You didn't tell him who I am and what I do," he pointed out inquisitively.
"I wanted you to see the real Sam not the shy version that shows up when he feels like he has to impress someone. What do you think about him?" she asked.
"He's even more attractive in person than on the billboard. I'd definitely be interested in taking some of his pictures back to the office and pitching him to the boss. Tommy is definitely looking for a new fresh face for his summer campaign," Daniel informed her.
"Well you can tell Mr. Hilfiger to stop looking because I think you've found him," Ella said with confidence. "Shall we go inside?"
"We shall," he smiled.
Ella and Daniel slipped into the back of the auditorium as a keyboard, a stool and two mike stands were moved on stage. They watched as Sam and Blaine walked out together. Blaine whispered something to Sam that made him smile and the boys sat down, Blaine behind the keyboard and Sam on the stool with a guitar.
The screen behind them showed images of Blaine performing during the summer program including the interview when he referred to Mr. Manipulator and Mr. Perfect.
"Hello, everyone, my name is Blaine Anderson. I am the first member of next year's freshmen class because I won NYADA's summer program contest which gave me admission into this amazing school. For those of you out there that are juniors you should definitely apply. It was one of the best experiences of my life," he turned and smiled at Sam. "In that video you just watched that still has me blushing, you heard me refer to Mr. Perfect, the guy that made me feel like everything in the world was just as it should be. Well this is him sitting next to me, Mr. Sam Evans, who is also applying to NYADA. We're going to sing for you now."
"They look so good up there," Lindsey leaned over to Sunshine.
"I'm just anxious to hear what song they picked to describe their relationship," she returned.
(As Long As You Love Me by Justin Bieber)
(performed by Blaine Anderson and Sam Evans)
(based on youtube version by Alex Goot)
BOTH: As long as you love me . . .
SAM: ohhh ohhh
BOTH: As long as you love me . . .
BLAINE: Mmm ohh
BOTH: As long as you love me . . .
BLAINE: We're under pressure
BOTH: Seven billion people in the world
BLAINE: Trying to fit in. Keep it together
BOTH: A smile on your face even though your heart is frowning.
SAM: But hey now you know now we both know
BOTH: It's a cruel world.
SAM: But I will
BOTH: Take my chances.
Sam made eye contact with Sebastian. His friend sat there totally proud of him and Blaine. Tina was the same way. Santana gave him a goofy thumbs up that made him smile.
BOTH: As long as you love me we could be starving, we could be homeless, we could be broke. As long as you love me I'll be your platinum, I'll be your silver, I'll be your gold. As long as you love . . . love me. As long as you love . . . love me.
SAM: I'll be your soldier.
BOTH: Fighting every second of the day
SAM: for your dreams, love. I'll be your whole world.
BOTH: You can be my Destiny's Child on the scene girl.
BLAINE: So don't stress
SAM: Don't stress
BLAINE: and don't cry
SAM: Don't cry.
BLAINE: We don't need
BOTH: No wings to fly. Just take my hand.
"They are really good. Sam really shines on stage," Daniel whispered to Ella.
"In a photoshoot too," she added.
BOTH: As long as you love me we could be starving, we could be homeless, we could be broke. As long as you love me I'll be your platinum, I'll be your silver, I'll be your gold. As long as you love . . . love me. As long as you love . . . love me.
BLAINE: As long as you love me. Ohhhhhh.
SAM: As long as you love me. Ohhhhh.
BOTH: As long as you love . . . love me. As long as you love . . . love me. As long as you love . . . love me. As long as you love . . . love me. As long as you love me.
Everyone in the audience loved the number and several members of the faculty came on stage at the end of the number. Carmen Tibideaux spoke to everyone, thanking them for coming to preview and told them they looked forward to seeing their applications. As they walked off stage she spoke to the boys.
"That was definitely the best high school performance of the day. Did you two come up with that arrangement on your own?" she asked.
"Yes ma'am," Blaine told her. "Sam and I play music a lot because we both love it so much."
"It shows. I'd buy that version of the song. Not so much the Bieber's version. Here I have something for you."
She handed Blaine an envelope. "You know how we are here about performances. Everything is a competition. I think you and your friends will enjoy these."
She walked off before they could say anything else. Blaine opened it and inside was 10 tickets to see The Newsies on Broadway.
-GLEE-
That night, after the show, Blaine and Sam walked back into the hotel room with Cooper.
"It was absolutely phenomenal. I just can't believe how amazing the show was," Blaine was on cloud nine as he gravitated to the large window overlooking New York City.
"It was a great show," Cooper added. "I have to get to bed though. I've got a 5:00 am call time."
"We'll we even see you tomorrow before we leave?" Sam asked.
"Probably not," Cooper realized. "But Christmas isn't that far away. I'm not coming to the wedding, but I'll come back to Lima to exchange gifts with my family. The three of us can hang out some then. How does that sound?"
"Great. Thanks for letting us stay in your awesome suite, Cooper," Sam walked over and hugged the man. This surprised Cooper. He looked over to Blaine who was not surprised at all. In fact, it made him incredibly happy to see it. Cooper returned the hug.
"You're very welcome. I'm glad we got to spend a few days together," Cooper added.
Blaine walked over to his brother and hugged him. "I'm going to miss you brother."
"Like I said I'll be home for Christmas," Cooper reminded him.
"Still, I think I've gotten used to you being around," Blaine told him.
"That's what the phone is for, Blaine," Cooper laughed. "You two should get some rest. You've got a long day ahead of you tomorrow."
The three guys headed to their respective bedrooms. Cooper went to sleep, but Blaine and Sam were too wired to sleep.
"I love seeing you this excited about something," Sam said to Blaine. "You have been on a natural high since we left the theatre."
"That's what I'm going to be doing, Sam. I don't care how long it takes. I know that I am going to be on that stage one day," Blaine testified.
"I don't doubt that at all," Sam smiled loving the way Blaine was so passionate about his future. "And I'll be in the front row on your opening night to support you."
"How did you like it?" Blaine asked as the two boys stripped down to their underwear and lay down on the bed.
"I liked it. I loved watching you love it," Sam wrapped his arms around Blaine.
"Are you tired?" Blaine grinned.
"Not really?" Sam answered and Blaine rolled over on top of his boyfriend.
"Got any ideas of what we could do to amuse ourselves?" Blaine raised an eyebrow.
"I've kind of had an idea since we got here I'd love to experience," Sam grinned.
"Please tell me it involves sex and that window because I've been thinking about it since we've been here," Blaine hoped.
Sam didn't answer he just used his incredibly strong abdominal muscles to sit up so that he and Blaine were face to face. Blaine moved his legs around so that he could wrap them around Sam's back. Then Sam stopped.
"Answer me one question first."
"Okay, what?" Blaine wondered.
"What's the real reason you didn't tell me about Sebastian's ultimatum last night? I know he was covering for you," Sam laid it out on the line.
"Honestly, I did and didn't want him with us. I did because the idea of you and him together is hot. The idea of you watching him and me is hot, but then the question is what happens next. It scared me to think that one night of fun could mess us up," Blaine said.
"Did you think I would pick him?" Sam questioned.
"No . . . I don't know," Blaine whispered.
"The idea made you jealous didn't it?" Sam smirked.
"Incredibly. I don't want to share you with anyone," Blaine said leaning in for another kiss.
"That's the hottest thing you've said to me all day, Mr. Anderson," Sam picked up Blaine by both ass cheeks and maneuvered the two of them until they were standing next to the bed. "What are you waiting for, Blaine? You don't want me to stick in dry do you?"
Blaine got the message and removed his underwear and then Sam's. Sam was already hard and it looked like he'd already been enjoying their interaction. Blaine looked up at him from his knees and licked the head.
"That is literally the sexiest you have ever looked, baby," Sam rubbed his hand through the gel-free hair of Blaine Anderson. Sam loved that he was slowly convincing him to get rid of it. He was down to one bowtie a week so it was an ongoing process.
"If you think I look good, you should see what I'm looking at from this vantage point," Blaine put Sam back in his mouth making the blonde moan out.
This continued until Sam couldn't take it anymore and he picked Blaine up off the ground and pushed him up against the glass window and entered him from behind. He pressed his body against Blaine's and the smaller boy could hear his boyfriend breathing into his ear.
"If you ever think I would leave you for Sebastian or anyone else, remember this moment because that will never happen. I'll never break up with you Blaine, I promise," Sam turned Blaine's neck so that he could capture his lips with his.
-GLEE-
The next morning was the Be A Star Rally. Students from several schools were bussed into NYADA for the Rally. Sam, Blaine and all their friends, as well aa the faculty and students in the school had a tremendous morning. Now it was the end of the festivities. Sam spoke to a group of students about being themselves and the great thing that he'd done is he had his guitar with him the entire time. Not only did it make him feel more confident to have it with him, he would use it to play music and basically created a sing along for the kids which they loved being a part of. It made them feel more part of the action.
For the first time in such a long time, Blaine noticed that Sam didn't constantly look at him for assurance or support. He was doing this on his own. His confidence grew with each of these appearances.
"He's doing great!" Santana walked up to him. Rachel came up to his other side.
"Yeah, he's great with the kids," Rachel realized.
"It reminds him of Stevie and Stacey," Blaine pointed out. "He misses them."
"Well maybe we should do something about that," Rachel suggested.
"Like what?" Blaine asked.
"Leave that to us. Berry and I have become a pretty good duo when it comes to being sneaky," Santana insisted.
"Don't remind me. I remember what the three of us did the last time we were here," Blaine remembered.
Bringing up their revenge on Kurt made things awkward until Santana burst out in laughter.
"Santana, it's not funny. We can make fun of Kurt. Not anymore, it's wrong!" Rachel defended him.
"Oh can it Berry. I'm not making fun of Kurt, I'm remembering all those pictures he had on his computer. I'm just wondering how many of them were accurate to the boys."
"Sam's is," Blaine smiled before walking off.
Santana and Rachel both looked at each other and then pulled out their phones at the same time. Santana stopped and looked at Rachel. "Wait did you save those pictures too?"
"Of course not," Rachel smiled. "I just happen to be looking up something randomly at this very moment just like you are."
Santana went back to her phone. Both girls pulled up the picture and their eyes widened.
"Damn!" Santana said out loud.
"Blaine is a lucky boy," Rachel added.
"You can say that again," Santana said looking over at her blonde haired best friend.
Blaine, knowing that he'd started something comical walked away and over to Sebastian.
"Where are the girls?" he asked.
"They're all playing with kids. Not exactly my forte," Sebastian admitted.
"Mine either," Blaine agreed. "So are you ready to go home? In just a few hours we'll be back at McKinley, back at Glee rehearsal, back to Nick and Michael."
"I think I get your point, Blaine," Sebastian scoffed. "I don't know how I'm going to react, but I don't think there's hope for Nick and I at least not right now, and I'm a little sad about that but I'll be okay."
"I know you will, Seb. I just worry about you," Blaine half hugged him.
"Careful, Anderson. I might think that you actually care," Sebastian smiled.
"I think we're passed that point," Blaine laughed.
Out of the corner of his eye, Sebastian saw Brody enter the room. When they made eye contact, Brody made a motion with his head indicating that Sebastian should follow him.
"If you'll excuse me, Blaine, I'm going to get something to drink," Sebastian walked down the hallway he'd seen Brody exit down.
"That boy of yours is doing great!" Blaine saw Ella Stone move into the position next to him.
"This is his element. Just let him be himself and you get magic every single time," Blaine said.
"Good to know," she smiled. "And don't worry; I won't be bothering you guys again until after Christmas. I think you've earned the vacation."
"Thank you, Ella, and thank you for taking care of him the way you do. He's been taken advantage of so many times, but he trusts you so don't let him down okay?" Blaine demanded.
"I promise," she smiled and Blaine felt like he could trust her.
"Sam, can I ask you a question?" Blaine heard a little girl ask him from the audience.
"Sure, what's your name sweetie?" Sam asked.
"It's Stacy," she smiled.
Blaine and Ella both froze at the name. Their eyes directed straight to his face. They could see he'd frozen. Blaine looked across and saw that Santana, Rachel, Sunshine, Tina, and Lindsey all had the same heightened expression.
"My sister's name is Stacy. She's just as beautiful as you are. What's your question?"
"You've talked to us this morning about how we should never give up on our dreams and always go after them so I'm wondering what your dream is? What are you not going to give up on?"
"That's a great question," Sam nodded. "I love music. I've actually been writing my own songs since my school group toured earlier this year. I want to make my own album and tour it hopefully."
"Wow, that's awesome! Can we hear one of your songs?" the little girl asked.
Sam looked around the room at the people in charge. He made eye contact with Ella and she gave her approval.
"Sure, Stacy, I'd love to sing one for you guys. I tell you what why don't I sing one of the songs I wrote for someone who is very important to me. Would you like to hear that?"
She nodded her head with her approval.
(Let Loose by Corey Gray)
-make sure you look it up on youtube it's awesome!
(performed by Sam Evans)
SAM: Can I have a little time to tell you about the long hard days and lonely nights that I have gone without. All I want and all I need is someone who fits the show. I can't believe you're here and I'm about to let loose.
Blaine looked over and Ella was filming the performance on her phone. He remembered when Sam did this for Mercedes last year and how it helped her career. He wondered if she was planning to do the same thing.
SAM: I know it's new but I won't budge. Let's take a chance and try our luck. Your heart was meant for me to find. Show me yours and I'll show you mine.
"Is it just me or do you get the feeling we're watching one of those 'I was there when' moments they use for E! True Hollywood Stories," Lindsey whispered to Sunshine.
SAM: People think I'm crazy and I know that I am. I'll be crazy as I have to be for you to hold my hand. Darlin' darlin' please believe me when the time comes around I'll get the chance to show you what I am all about. Stumble down and get back up. Tasting ground reminds me of the soul I need but cannot find. Show me yours and I'll show you Mi-i-ine.
"Our little Sammy is all grown up," Santana realized.
"Yeah, he may beat all of us to the big show," Rachel didn't know how she felt about that.
SAM: I know it's new but I won't budge. Let's take a chance and try our luck. Your heart was meant for me to fine. Show me yours and I'll show you mine . . . Just show me your and I'll show you mine.
Sam finished the final chord to the song and the kids jumped up and clapped for him. The little girl, Stacy, ran up to him and gave him a hug which was followed by several others. The media took several pictures. This was a complete success.
-GLEE-
"Guys, guys! That was all wrong!" Mr. Schuester yelled at the members of New Directions that were at rehearsal. The students coming back from New York would be back shortly, but Will seemed to be having a much harder time than normal getting them to concentrate. "What is going on with you guys today? It's like you can't even concentrate on basic steps."
"Mr. Schuester, could we maybe practice the ballad that we worked on. We want to show that to the others when they get back," Lily asked him. In the absence of the captains, she and Blake took the initiative to step up and be the team leaders.
"Show us what?" Sam asked as he and the others walked into the McKinley auditorium.
The relief in Mr. Schuester's face told the older students everything they needed to know about how rehearsal was going.
"They have a number they want you to see. Evidently there is something going on I don't know about," he said hoping they would fill him in.
"Don't worry, Mr. Schue. We'll take care of it," Tina told him
"Fine, I'll hold you to that. New Directions, places for The Scientist," he called out.
"I love that song," Sam said.
"Well I don't think it's supposed to be this haunting," Will told him. "But something is going on that has everyone is a bad mood. Just watch for yourselves."
The six who had just returned to McKinley stood behind Mr. Schuester's booth and watched as eight dimly lit spotlights appeared on stage. You could not tell who was standing under each one. The rest of the choir was silhouetted behind them.
(The Scientist by Coldplay – Glee Version)
(performed by New Directions)
BLAKE: Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry, you don't know how lovely you are. I had to find you, tell you I need you, tell you I set you apart.
MICHAEL: Tell me your secrets, and ask me your questions, oh, let's go back to the start. Runnin' in circles, comin' up tails, heads on the science apart.
KALLIE: Nobody said it was easy
"Well there's one reason the song is awkward," Sebastian pointed out.
Blake/Michael: It's such a shame for us to part.
KALLIE: Nobody said it was easy,
Blake/Michael: No one ever said it would be this hard. Oh, take me back to the start.
Tina grabbed Sebastian's hand and wrapped hers through his when Nick appeared next to Michael.
NICK: I was just guessing, at numbers and figures, pulling the puzzles apart.
Sunshine grabbed Lindsey's hand when Tyler appeared.
TYLER: Questions of science, science and progress, do not speak as loud as my heart.
Lindsey's breath caught in her throat as she saw the two boys vying for her affections.
Duval/Jeff: But tell me you love me, come back and haunt me, oh, when I rush to the start.
Blake/Lily: Runnin' in circles, chasin' our tails, comin' back as we are
ALL: Nobody said it was easy.
Blake/Lily: Oh, it's such a shame for us to part.
ALL: Nobody said it would be easy.
Blake/Lily: No one ever said it would be so hard.
LILY: I'm going back to the start.
As the entire choir lit up in full view singing a killer set of harmonies and Lily sang her heart out on the fill-ins, the six members of the group all had the same revelation at the same time. The ones singing weren't the only ones with their secrets and lies hanging over them. Each of them had kept something from the others over the weekend that could change things forever.
For Tina, the fact that she had been texting back and forth with Mike all weekend even though she made the vow with Sebastian.
For Sunshine, it was the text from Tyler she got when the plane landed. It only said to words. "We're over."
For Lindsey it was obvious. She had two great guys that both loved her and by the way they looked at each other during this song and then at her, she believed her secret might be out in the open.
Sebastian couldn't stop thinking about his secret. He was actually smitten. When he followed Brody they went all the way back up to his room and Brody kissed him. It was sweet and innocent. The boy with the body told him he hoped he came back to New York soon. But he knew it was wrong. First the age difference between them and second, he was Rachel's boyfriend. Could he really betray her like that.
Blaine looked at the text on his phone that he wasn't willing to show anyone. Brody texted him saying he thought Sebastian was harmless. Blaine texted back saying only four words. "Take him home them." He was scared to death that Sebastian could take Sam away from him. He'd do anything to protect Sam and their relationship, but he didn't feel good about it. In fact, it turned his stomach every time he thought about it. He tried to listen to the end of the song as he deleted the messages.
Blake/Lily: Nobody said it was easy.
"Okay that was better," Mr. Schuester stated as the song finished. Now let's work on the first Regionals number now that we have everyone here,"
"I'm going to run to the bathroom real quick," Sam said not waiting for an answer. He walked into the hallway and tried to catch his breath.
He couldn't help but think about the secret he was keeping from everyone. No one was there when Carmen Tibideaux asked him to follow her. No one heard her say how talented he was. No one, not even Blaine, saw her hand him the thick manila envelope that contained his acceptance into NYADA for the next year. But most importantly, no one saw him hide it underneath his guitar in its case.
Because he told no one because he'd figured out one thing this weekend and he knew it would not be a popular decision.
Sam did not want to go to NYADA.
