So... guess what I'm doing? Yeah, I'm starting another story.

One, I'm an idiot for doing this and two, I'm an idiot for telling you all. But that's just me. It won't be published for quite some time because once Kiss is finished which is happening fairly soon (I just made three people cry by saying that) I want to direct my focus to Straight Camp and Stalker for awhile. But the reason I tell you all now is as a warning. This story is going to be depressing. Self harm, suicidal thoughts and talk, substance abuse, swearing... yeah. It's an angst fest, that's for sure. I hope some of you will read it anyway.

From Nani CW: Okay, Kurt and Blaine are out hanging with the Warblers (specifically Wes and David) somewhere outside of campus where they run into Wes and David's girl friends and the girl friends automatically assume that Kurt is Blaine's boyfriend because of Wes and David. And you can take it from there!

Now, my regulars know I usually use Jessica and Melanie as the girlfriends for these two. But I hate Melanie and I wanted someone to be supportive of the two.

Girlfriends

"Please remind me again why I'm coming?"

"Because Jessica misses you and Sophie has never met you and really wants to."

"And why am I coming?"

"Because we are not good at being dragged clothes shopping. We always say the wrong things."

Kurt and Blaine shrugged in unison. "Works for me," Kurt said, buckling his seatbelt and rifling through his bag for his sunglasses. "I'll never pass up shopping."

"And I'm just glad you finally dropped Melanie," Blaine added. "That girl was so not good for you, or any of us."

David glanced at him through the mirror, making Kurt wince. Living with a father who worked in a car shop meant he had very strict rules about driving and keeping ones eyes on the road at all times was a must. "What did she do to you?"

"Made us have to listen to you whine all the time," Wes explained. "Face it, you were never really happy with her. You were whipped, and not in a good way. I just wish you had been the one to break it off, but at least Sophie is good for you."

"We've only been together for a few weeks," David said, slowing for the lights. "How do you know she's good for me?"

Kurt raised an eyebrow, Blaine mirroring his action. "Because you're so happy," Kurt said, the other two boys nodding their agreement. "Every time you get back from a date with her, you're always smiling."

"And the fact that she wants to meet me when you said you told her that I'm gay," Blaine added in. "Melanie's homophobia was always just lingering below the surface, at least Kurt and I can feel comfortable being ourselves around Sophie. I hope."

That was something Kurt hadn't thought about, but it made sense. Usually Blaine had to be threatened and bribed to go shopping with anybody, so his strange almost-enthusiasm had had Kurt wondering what was going on. And it wasn't that Blaine was an attention-seeker or anything, but Kurt knew the boy loved positive reinforcement, to know that he was accepted and cared about.

Kurt only wished he could give Blaine that love he desired, but until Blaine made it clear what he wanted, Kurt wasn't going to put his heart on the line like that. For now he would just love Blaine like a friend and spend every day trying to get a little bit closer to him. And hopefully one day Blaine would work out what he wanted - and hopefully that day would be soon because Kurt was starting to get just a little bit sick of waiting on a possibility that might never come. That was one area where Blaine melded straight back into your average teenage guy - articulating his feelings was a weak point at best.

But as David pulled into the parking lot, Kurt couldn't bring himself to think of anything but the day ahead. Shopping was one of his favorite pastimes, no matter the company he was in, and Kurt would be damned if he didn't visit all of his stores while he was there. He knew Jessica was an avid shopper - if this Sophie was anything the same then the three would get along perfectly.

The two girls were waiting out the front, Jessica wrapping herself in Wes's arms and kissing him without preamble. David and Sophie were more restrained with a simple kiss on the cheek and their hands linking together and Kurt had to smile, elbowing Blaine a little who was also watching on. David finally remembered the two boys were there and turned to face them. "Soph, this is Kurt and Blaine."

"It's absolutely lovely to meet you!" The girl was almost gushing but Kurt knew it was sincere. As she hugged Blaine, Kurt took a moment to appreciate the girl David had managed to land. Gorgeous skin, long brown hair and fashion sense that Kurt instantly approved of - the kind of girl Kurt would easily date if he were interested in girls.

Except Kurt was kind of interested in boys and happened to be very interested in the one right next -

Sophie hugged him at that point, thankfully derailing Kurt's train of thought and taking him into safer territory. Forcing his mind back to the task at hand - and that wasn't difficult at all when it came to shopping - Kurt hugged the girl back before pulling away to take her in properly. Well dressed, that's a plus.

"Good to meet you too," Kurt said, watching as her hand slipped back into David's seemingly without thought. So far she seemed lovely and exactly what David needed, but only time would tell. At least she gave a much better first impression than Melanie ever had, at least according to what Blaine and Wes had told him.

Jessica grabbed Kurt's hand, tugging him in the direction of the shops. "Come on, I got paid yesterday and my wardrobe is severely lacking in summer outfits."

"It's spring," Kurt heard David mutter and had to hide a smirk at how woefully uniformed boys were about how clothing worked. Except himself, but Kurt knew he was a wonderful exception to the rule.

Kurt could tell it was going to be a great day - well, great for half the group at least. While the guys were obviously happy enough to be with their girlfriends, Kurt could see the glazed over expressions cross their faces the second they were dragged into the first store. He had to admire their discipline though - there wasn't a word of complaint to be heard, not even from Blaine who had nothing at all forcing him to be there. After all, it wasn't like they were dating so Blaine could really do whatever he liked. Yet, he was still there, walking beside Kurt like there was nothing else he'd rather do than be bored in a clothing store.

Kurt really needed to stop falling in love with this boy.

"I don't know what I think about this season's trends," Jessica admitted as she flicked through a rack of maxi-dresses. "And leopard print is back again."

Sophie nodded, wrinkling her nose. "I've never been able to wear it and never wanted to. And I just hate the jumpsuits."

"I hear you, ladies." Kurt pulled out one of the shorter dresses and held it up in Jessica's direction experimentally. "With your skin tone and hair colour, I think you could pull this off. Probably with a few accessories."

Jessica took the dress and examined it. "Are you sure? I mean, I'll try it on but I've never worn anything quite like it before."

Kurt had to laugh when he glanced over at the other three boys. Blaine was at least attempting to be interested in what they were saying but David was poking the mannequin experimentally while Wes looked like he was falling asleep where he was standing. "Guys, why don't you go order lunch or something?" Kurt suggested gently. "It'll take awhile judging by that crowd and we should be done by then."

David sighed in relief before glancing at his girlfriend. "You don't mind?"

Sophie waved a hand. "Go. I can tell you're bored."

Wes was already pulling his wallet out and kissing Jessica on the cheek. "What do you want to eat?"

David was asking the same of Sophie and Kurt glanced to Blaine involuntarily who smirked. "The usual?" Kurt nodded, pulling out his wallet to cover it and Blaine shook his head. "Don't even. You'll regret it when you need the money for the seventeenth scarf you invariably find and 'need' later." Kurt hit him and a laughing Blaine disappeared with the other two boys as Kurt rolled his eyes and returned to shopping.

"So, how long have you two been dating?"

Kurt continued perusing the racks, letting the girls talk. It was only when the silence dragged on that he looked up and noticed they were both staring at him. "I'm sorry?"

"You and Blaine," Jessica explained. "How long have you been together?"

Oh.

Kurt knew he had to tread carefully - with the guys, if he said he wasn't dating someone then they simply left it at that. Girls always seemed to feel the need to probe at it, to find out why they weren't dating and how he felt. "We actually aren't together," Kurt tried tentatively.

"Why not?" Jessica demanded immediately and Kurt resisted the urge to wince. "Clearly you like him."

"What makes you think that?"

Bad question. The two girls looked at each other, smirking. "Well," Sophie began carefully, placing the dress she was holding back on the rack and turning to Kurt fully. "To start with, you apparently always spend time together. David tells me you're always going out for coffee, watching movies, singing songs together…"

"And?"

Jessica shook her head. "Kurt, I've seen you watching him so many times when you think he isn't looking, when you think nobody's looking and you get this look on your face and honey, you are so smitten."

Kurt felt a blush creeping up his face and knew it was giving him away. "Even if I did, and I'm not saying I do," he added quickly, even though it was pointless. "If I did like Blaine, it doesn't matter. He doesn't like me back. We're just friends and that's all we're going to be."

"But you make the most gorgeous couple," Sophie told him matter-of-factly. "You're pretty much perfect for each other and David told me that most of Dalton are just waiting on you two to get your acts together and figure out that you'd be great together. I've only just met you and I can see it as clear as anything."

"It's not about figuring out how good we'd be together," Kurt said patiently, trying not to think about whether he and Blaine would actually be that perfect together. "It's about the fact that I like Blaine and Blaine -"

"Is crazy about you."

Kurt closed his eyes, willing his brain to stop playing tricks on him. But nothing could imagine up the hand resting on his shoulder, the hand that was so unmistakably Blaine's. Just like the voice had been, the voice that had said…

Blaine's crazy about you.

Kurt couldn't move, not even when Blaine moved to stand in front of him, both hands resting on his shoulders. "Kurt? Look at me?"

"You can't mean that," Kurt found himself saying even as he opened his eyes to stare at Blaine. "You've never shown the slightest interest in me, you said you didn't -"

"Because I never honestly thought about it like that until these two painted that picture," Blaine explained and Kurt was floored by the emotion dancing in his eyes. "I mean, I've thought about it in passing, especially after Valentine's Day, but never really as something that could happen. And now that it could… Kurt, I can't not let it… not unless you don't want -"

Kurt finally got the semblance of mind to do something. The fact that 'something' happened to be leaning in and kissing Blaine was probably the smartest move Kurt had made in a long time, especially since Blaine was now the one too stunned to move.

Although, that might not be positive.

Pulling away quickly, Kurt stared at Blaine whose eyes were shut. "I'm sorry, I should have asked, I shouldn't have just -"

"I'd kiss you again but I'm fully aware of where we are," Blaine interrupted softly, his eyes finally opening. "But as soon as we get out of here, I'm kissing you properly."

Kurt raised an eyebrow. "Okay. Just let me buy a few more things."

Judging by Blaine's groan, he had realized just how long that would take, and Kurt had to smirk as he turned back to the girls.

Whether Blaine was aware of it or not, this was called payback. Because Kurt Hummel didn't like waiting.

MusicalEscape:

"HEY! HEY KURT!"

*sigh* "Yes Finn?"

"How 'bout all of ND wears kilts to prom, to show our support of you? We could totally start a new trend!"

"Finn... *mutters* Sometimes I wonder about you, and if you really are straight..."