I don't know what to say tonight. My first shift alone went pretty good and my manager seemed happy enough when she came in so that's a plus. Hopefully I can get back into normal sleep patterns until next Friday now.

Oh, right. My rec list is a work in progress right now. I should have it up fairly soon though :)

From Total Eclipse of the Sun: When Kurt and Blaine first see each other, as Blaine grabs Kurt's hand Kurt trips a little and falls into Blaines arms and immediately his lips land on Blaines.

Hello earliest kiss!

Fall

Kurt walked slowly down the spiraling staircase, trying to take in everything around him. He had never seen anything quite like it. This isn't a school, it's a museum!

As he pulled off his sunglasses and tried to blend in, Kurt realized that everybody was rushing past him, clearly heading somewhere. He wasn't entirely sure what he was meant to be doing, or even doing here. All he had known was that there was no place for him with the guys at McKinley, so he might as well go check out this school. They knew nothing about their club, after all.

Kurt pushed back the feelings of guilt - he knew full well that it wasn't fair of him to spy - and focused on the task at hand. He wasn't even sure if he'd learn anything, after all he didn't know when Dalton Academy's choir had their practices. But even if he didn't, he at least got the chance to watch a lot of guys walk past.

And he had to admit, there were a lot of good looking guys here at Dalton. Kurt's eyes lingered momentarily on a blonde boy with very nice hair. Then he saw his hand linked with a dark-haired boy and blinked. Wait, they're together? And... nobody's judging them?

The students were still pushing past him, and Kurt really wanted to know what was going on in this school. So, as another boy passed him, Kurt pulled up his courage and called out, "Excuse me?"

The boy turned and Kurt had to stop his eyes from widening. This boy was ... well, hot. Too much gel, yes, but his eyes were stunning and his face was kind, as if he didn't mind being interrupted in the middle of a staircase by some guy he didn't even know. "Um, hi. Can I ask you a question? I'm - I'm new here."

The lie slipped out effortlessly, and the other boy didn't seem to notice anything being off. "My name's Blaine," he said, holding out a hand. Kurt looked at it for a second - really? He really wants to shake my hand? - before taking it.

"Kurt." He looked around for a second, before turning his attention back to Blaine. "So what exactly is going on?"

"The Warblers!" Kurt inwardly cheered. Jackpot! "Every now and then they throw an impromptu performance in the Senior Commons. Tends to shut the school down for awhile."

Blaine appeared to attempt some sort of wink before turning to watch the rest of the students file through the halls. Kurt smirked a little, before realizing what Blaine had said. "So, wait, the Glee club here is kind of cool?"

"The Warblers are like... rockstars."

Kurt knew his shock was written across his face. Rockstars? He wondered idly how it must feel to be in a club where talent is actually recognized, before Blaine was smiling at him again with those perfect teeth and gorgeous eyes...

"Come on, I know a shortcut."

Blaine grabbed his hand, tugging a little. Just as he did, however, a latecomer came rushing down the stairs, bumping into Kurt's shoulder. Kurt tipped, off balance and grabbed at the closest thing to keep him steady - which happened to be Blaine. And then Blaine's face was rushing towards his and somehow, inexplicably, their lips met.

Kurt stilled instantly, feeling Blaine freeze also. Neither moved to break the kiss, however, and after a few seconds Kurt found himself melting. He had only ever kissed Brittany before, and that was rather like getting ones mouth examined thoroughly. But this... this was amazing.

Blaine pulled away a second later, and Kurt opened his eyes - when did that happen? - to see the stunned look on the other boys face, clearly matching his own. "Wow," he breathed out before he could stop himself.

"You could say that, yeah." Blaine blinked at him a couple of times. "I - uh, I guess this is a strange question after that... but are you gay?"

Kurt giggled before he could help himself, slightly hysterically. "I am, yes. You are?"

"Yeah. It would've been awkward if one of us wasn't, wouldn't it?" Blaine ran a hand over his hair absent-mindedly, clearly a whole world away.

There was another moment of silence then a muttered curse from Blaine. "Crap, I'm meant to be in the commons!"

"That Warbler thing? You're one of them?"

Blaine nodded. "Lead, actually. They're probably flipping out wondering where I am."

Kurt raised an eyebrow. This kept getting better and better. "Well, why don't you show me that shortcut you were talking about and - well, we can leave this until later?"

Blaine chuckled, ducking his head slightly. "I think that's an excellent idea. You can also explain the fact that you're clearly not a new kid and definitely had an ulterior motive coming here."

"Damn, you're good." A second later, Kurt realized how the words sounded considering what the two had just done. But Blaine laughed again, tugging at his hand which was still linked to Blaine's.

"I know." And there was definitely a double entendre there, and Blaine seemed perfectly aware of that face. "Come on, let's go."

And running through the halls, holding hands with another gay guy who he had just kissed didn't seem as strange as it should have to Kurt. Something about Blaine's hand in his felt strangely reassuring.

Blaine burst in the doors and a group of boys jumped to their feet, shooting him annoyed looks. The dark-haired boy from the couple that Kurt had seen earlier glanced at Kurt before looking down at their linked hands and nudging his boyfriend. The blonde boy raised an eyebrow, smirking and Kurt couldn't help but smile back.

Blaine quickly released his hand, turning to face him. "Gosh, I stick out like a sore thumb."

"Well next time don't forget your blazer, new kid." Blaine winked again, reaching out to fiddle with Kurt's lapel. Kurt ignored the spike of heat that ran through the place that Blaine's hand was resting as the other boy backed away. The group of boys behind him - who Kurt realized must be the Warblers - began to sing a flawless harmony and Blaine broke in right on cue.

"Before you met me, life was alright

but things were kind of heavy

You brought me to life,"

And as Blaine stared straight at him, Kurt allowed himself to smile. After all, it wasn't every day that a hot guy who played for your team sang to you, and no matter what happened from here, Kurt was planning on taking full advantage of this moment.

The rest of the song went by in a blur, and Kurt knew that the boys would be furious when they realized he had gone to spy but found out nothing of value. Except, of course, that their lead singer's name was Blaine and he was pretty darn gorgeous and had an amazing voice and kissed him...

"Let you put your hands on me in my skintight jeans,

Be your teenage dream tonight!"

The Warblers finished their number to resounding applause and Kurt blinked, realizing a huge grin had split his face. He clapped politely, still staring straight at Blaine who was congratulating the other Warblers around him. He turned, catching Kurt's eye and smiling before crossing the room. "Let's talk."

Blaine led him into a classroom just down the hall, jumping up to sit on the edge of one of the desks. "So, now we work out what to do about this."

Feeling suddenly shy, Kurt shuffled awkwardly. "I - that was my first kiss." As soon as he said it, he felt like a complete idiot. Why on earth would you tell him THAT?

"Same."

Kurt's head shot up to see Blaine smiling at him gently. "It's alright, Kurt. We both know it was an accident, but it all depends what we want to do now."

Come on, be brave. "I have to tell you the truth first," he said quietly. "You were right when you said I had an ulterior motive; I'm here as a spy from McKinley High School. My Glee club sent me."

"I know." Blaine laughed at the expression on his face. "I mean, I didn't know you were from McKinley," he elaborated. "But you're clearly a spy. Your outfit of choice was just one warning bell."

Kurt smiled, ducking his head to examine his clothing. "A bit of a giveaway, yes." He looked back up, confused. "So wait, you don't care that I was spying?"

"The Warblers are the only a capella show choir in the competition. And there's still a few weeks until Sectionals - Teenage Dream is a contender, but knowing our esteemed Council, we'll probably change our mind at least four times before then. At least if anybody steals our songs, we know they can't perform them the way we do." Blaine nudged him lightly with his foot, his expression turning serious. "And I don't think you just came here to spy."

Kurt shook his head. He knew he would normally have been more upset talking about this sort of thing, but his mind was still working through the kiss he had shared with Blaine earlier. "I'm the only person out at my school," he murmured quietly.

"I know how you feel," Blaine said immediately. "I mean, not now, of course, but at my old school. And let me guess, they make your life hell?"

He nodded again, staring down at his feet. "The way I see it, you have a few options, Kurt. I mean, I'd tell you to come here, but tuition is steep and I know it's not an option for everyone. But your other option is to stand up for yourself. Confront them, show them they're wrong."

Kurt stared into his eyes, and knew that Blaine was talking from experience, unlike the rest of the people at McKinley who had no idea what he was up against. And he trusted Blaine. "Okay."

"Now..." Blaine hesitated for a second. "About that kiss." Kurt bit his lip, Blaine noticing instantly. "What are your thoughts?"

"I - I don't know." Yes you do, and you can do this. "I guess... well, it was nice. And it's nice to be able to sit here with someone who understands what it's like and just - just talk."

Blaine smiled and Kurt felt his heart sink in relief. "I completely agree. So, I'll tell you what. How about we swap numbers and we'll... I don't know, do you drink coffee?"

"Of course."

Blaine laughed. "Of course. Well, maybe we could go for coffee in a few days time? We can talk about how things are going for you and, well, just get to know each other?"

And despite everything that was going on at McKinley right now, despite the fact that Kurt knew Karofsky was going to snap any day now, despite knowing that a school like this existed and he couldn't go... Kurt suddenly felt as light as air. The only other time he could remember feeling this way was when he came out to his Dad. "I - I'd like that."

Blaine smiled back at him, and Kurt couldn't stop himself from grinning. You know... he is pretty cute...

And so begins the crush! =D I can't see them getting together this early at all. That said, I've had friends who did it and they were together for a year. But I don't see that with two boys like Kurt and Blaine. This feels much more realistic.

Their speech after Teenage Dream changed, I know. But the timeline has changed, so the events of the future would be different.

*coughs* Because I totally haven't been reading timetravel!Harry Potter fics or anything...

MusicalEscape:

The many threats Blaine Anderson recieved that day:

Mercedes: "If you hurt my boy, I WILL cut a bitch."

Puck: "Hurt my boy and I break your face." *flexes arms*

Burt: *while cleaning shotgun* "Now, don't hurt my son or pressure him into anything. Got it?" *holds gun aloof*

Brittany: *gives picture of squiggles* "Santanna told me to write you a note saying that if you hurt my dolphin I'll make Lord Tubbington attack you. Is this gay Hogwarts? Can you help me learn how to fly? I tried the way Mary Poppins told me, but she's a liar. Do you have any cookies?"