Summary: Blaine puts on a "memorable" performance, shocking his friends with two special guests. Sebastian isn't surprised but is later shocked by information he wasn't supposed to find out.

Notes: Song lyrics have been changed to fit the storyline.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Blaine Anderson.

While Sebastian knew the gist of Blaine's (and to some extent, Sam's) plan, he hadn't been included in the details. Not because he was deliberately excluded but because he decided time to cool-off was more important. The fight over Blaine not telling him he took the plea deal had been ugly. Things were said (technically yelled) that couldn't be taken back. It got to the point he wondered if it was even going to be necessary to explain to the guys at Dalton the ridiculous Sebreak was a misunderstanding.

As the spotlight followed Carmen to her seat, he was bumped as a person rushed into an empty seat between him and Brody. "Why, hello" the woman drawled as Sebastian felt her undress him with her eyes. "I'm Cassie July. And you are?"

"Blaine's boyfriend." At least for now.

When a piano began to play in the darkness, Sebastian was pulled back as he recognized the tune. It was his favorite of Blaine's unfinished works. Whenever he'd ask about lyrics, Blaine would say he was waiting for them to find him. He never said that with other songs. With other songs he could sit for an hour and obsess over a single word.

This one was special

Blaine began to sing but the spotlight was on a dancer. Sebastian looked over his shoulder and smiled, thankful there was enough light to watch Puck realize the dancer Jake.

Tell me somethin' good
Like you're happy in this modern world
Or do you need more?
Is there somethin' else you're searchin' for?

Jake's movements were mesmerizing, especially to Sebastian. They were an intricate interpretation of the lyrics which were basically his words from their fight.

But I'm all in

Though in good times I find myself
Longing…for change
Cuz in the bad times I fear myself

The use of I'm All In tying the two sections together was everything Sebastian needed to breathe again. They had promised each other I'm In when they became boyfriends. Sometimes it was impossible to believe that was less than 6 months ago.

The spotlight left Jake and focused on a girl repeating the dance he had just finished. It was Santana's turn to be surprised.

Tell me something, boy
Like you tired of tryin' to fill that void
Or do you need more?
Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore?

But I'm all in

Though in good times I find myself
Longing…for change
Cuz in the bad times I fear myself

The tempo changed dramatically with the addition of a back-up band while uplighting intensified the effect of Jake and Brittany beginning to dance together. Blaine remained in the shadows but his presence was undeniable. He was orchestrating a visual interpretation of the song.

I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in
I'll never meet the ground
Crash through the surface, where they can't hurt us
We're far from the shallow now

The rest of the routine was a blur. At one point, Blaine hit and held a note so perfect (in Sebastian's opinion), it earned him a standing ovation. Although, to be fair, at the same time Jake threw Brittany in the air then did a back flip before catching her.

The Warblers had some serious work to do on their dance moves before Nationals.

When the song ended, everyone rose for another ovation. Sebastian found himself staring at a handkerchief. "Blaine hoped you would need this" Sam leaned in to say so he could be heard over the cheers. "You still mad at him, Dude?"

It was only then Sebastian noticed his tears. He wondered if Sam knew the whole story but it wasn't the time to ask. "Yes, but I'm also 10 times more in love with him. We'll be fine, Sam. I promise."

The ovation continued until Carmen was standing next to Blaine, who was deflecting the audience's praise toward Jake and Brittany. "Mr. Anderson, you promised me a memorable performance and you did not disappoint. Can you share with us your motivation behind this arrangement?"

"Time, or lack thereof, played a big part. I didn't finish the song until late last night…"

The rumbling in the crowd was quashed by Carmen's glare. "Last night?"

"I've had the music for a while but the lyrics only found me yesterday." Blaine tentatively looked over at Sebastian who mouthed I'm In. The interaction was brief, but reassuring.

"And the dance?"

Oh yeah, Carmen's talking. "Was the memorable part, didn't you all think so?" Blaine asked the audience who again broke out in applause. "I'm kind of known for being over the top…"

Despite being warned about distractions, Sebastian and the others began to laugh uncontrollably. Upon catching their breath, they decided to let the audience in on what they found so funny.

Sebastian: Kind of over the top, B? The Senior Warblers locked you in the office because you wouldn't stop adding to our Regionals routine.

Santana: You had me arrange for the Cheerios and band with full horn section on your first day at McKinley so you could make a, and I quote, proper entrance. Although, blowing up the piano was my idea.

Sam: You flew my 7 year-old twin siblings here for their birthday and had a Cinderella party for my sister at Vogue then took my brother to Yankee Stadium where he got to throw out the first pitch

David: You couldn't rehearse during your Sophomore year without jumping on furniture. You broke not one, but two, 100 year-old tables.

Jean-Baptiste: You hacked a show choir website when you felt the Warblers weren't getting enough attention.

Jake: At McKinley, you were in like 20 clubs and would run around the school in a super-hero outfit with a cape.

Brittany: You wouldn't go to Prom last year because of the no hair gel rule.

"Ok, I'll own up to everything but I draw the line at the hair gel" Blaine said as he protectively patted down his curls. While he had weened himself from the gel helmet he had been known for, the reminder of Broccoli Head was unsettling. "Even you, JB? We met an hour ago."

When Chandler introduced Jean-Baptiste, Blaine knew instantly the other show choir captain would fit in with his group of friends. He hoped there would be no hard feelings when the Warblers crushed Throat Explosion at Nationals. "My apologizes, Madame Tibideaux. I would understand if you choose to throw out my supposedly supportive friends and boyfriend."

The audience was eating up the banter. Well, not Kurt or his mentor. At least Adam had the sense to hide his annoyance.

"I'll let it pass…this time." The tone was full on Madame Carmen Tibideaux but there was a twinkle in her eye only Blaine was close enough to notice. "Please continue."

"My thought process was simple. If a big, over the top, number was expected, do the opposite. The surprise itself would be memorable. However, I don't think I would have gone with the dance if Britt and Jake weren't here. While this is a school full of talented dancers, I could say Remember that one routine where we… and these two would know what I was looking for."

"I wondered why you did not use your mentor, Brody Weston, as he is one of the best dancers here."

"While he's my mentor, he's also Sam Evans' and Sam is actually auditioning. Brody did do me a huge favor by asking the incredible Miss Cassie July to assist. I cannot thank her enough for taking my vision and choreographing a routine beyond my wildest dreams."

When Cassie stood and headed up front, Brody did the same. The friend he had asked to keep an eye on her said he spent most of the time reminding her Jake was only 16 years old. Fortunately, she went straight to Brittany. "I'm keeping this one and I want the other one when he frees the shackles of high school.

Cassie might have said the words but Carmen could see Blaine pulling the strings. "Fine, I'll consider this their auditions. Brittany, welcome to NYADA. Jake, we'll speak later. Now, please clear the area so we can prepare for the scheduled auditions." Cassie and Carmen walked together while Brody escorted the other three toward a side door. Puck looked at Sebastian who pulled on his jacket. Oh yeah, they had to change out of their performance clothes.

Carmen's assistant seemingly appeared out of nowhere. "There will be a 10-minute intermission to give everyone time to prepare. When we return, Mr. Thomas will audition first followed by Mr. Hummel."

In the staging area, Brody and Jake stepped aside to give an overwhelmed Brittany a moment with Blaine. "Did you do this on purpose?"

Blaine did. Sebastian wasn't wrong about his need to fill the void, more like the guilt, of cutting himself off from his Dalton friends by going overboard for his McKinley friends. "Yes, I did this on purpose but you left me no choice because you were so frickin' stubborn."

"I can't…"

"Yes, you can. The YouTube channel is a mess right now and I'm going to need more than one Fondue for Two a week. I know I'm being totally selfish but I need you here in NYC to help me. " Blaine could tell he was wearing her down but he also knew there were two things keeping her from saying yes. "Britt, NYADA knows if you accept, you'll need academic help. The majority of your classes would be performance based anyway. And before you say you can't afford it, I've got that covered."

"I've told you a hundred times, I'm not letting you pay for me to go to college."

"I'm not. I told the people at the DFC Memorial Scholarship fund about you and they're offering to pay for 4 years at NYADA or any other university you choose to attend. However, I'm paying you for the extra Fondue for Two spots. That's non-negotiable whether you decide to go to NYADA or not. Just say you'll talk to Santana, your parents and Lord Tubbington about this."

Brittany doubted the DFC Memorial Scholarship was a real thing but would worry about that later. She wrapped her arms around Blaine's shoulders and held on tight. The embrace, combined with the one Blaine was returning, were the only things keeping her upright. "I love you, Blaine Warbler."

"I love you, Britt."

"Brittany, you were amazing out there."

Blaine tried not to react when her nails dug into his back prior to turning around. She was not happy the moment had been ruined. "I don't want to hear it, Kurt."

"Britt…"

"I gave you a chance when no one else would."

"I know…"

"Stop interrupting me! I'm not done!" Brody heard the outburst and sent Jake to find Cooper's guys. Blaine took Brittany's hand in his, hoping she'd get the clue to calm down.

She didn't

"You were mean to Santana. You were mean to Sam. You were mean to Sebby!"

Blaine let out a snort attempting to stifle a laugh. "Sebby?"

"Sugar said I could call him Sebby too." Blaine was going to ask if Sebastian had agreed but Brittany's focus was back on Kurt. "Why are you being so mean, Kurt? You told me you wanted me to help you be a unicorn again."

"Is everything ok, Blaine?" Jake had returned with Vincent. Daniel stayed back to prevent Sebastian or any of the others from coming back.

"We're good." He squeezed Brittany's hand to get her attention. "Go with Brody so you and Jake can get changed. Hurry, the auditions will start soon." The three did go, only after the guarantee Vincent would stay.

Adam came running in from wherever he had been. "Kurt, let's go. Nothing will come from you having words with Blaine."

"Listen to your mentor, Kurt." Blaine knew he should walk away, but what fun would that be? Kurt had to have something to say on Carmen's account of the previous year.

"What the hell was that story, Blaine?"

Damn, he loved it when he was right. "Story?"

"The one where you were a woefully underused performer."

"Is this where you go into a rant about my being an Alpha Gay? That's pathetic…and unimaginative. Bit of advice, stop worrying about me and concentrate on your audition." Blaine took a step closer and softly added "After all, isn't Burt taking the blame for what you did to Bas so you can get your life back on track?"

"You son-of-a…"

"Careful Kurt, lose your temper and Carmen will have you hauled out of here before you ever perform." He stepped back and nodded to Adam. "Good luck with him. You'll need it."

"This isn't over Blaine."

Blaine dropped his head and let out an over-exaggerated sigh. He really had tried to walk away. "Kurt, you have no idea how over this actually is and you have no one to blame but yourself."

Adam grabbed ahold of Kurt's arm to stop him from following Blaine. The big, scary guy blocking his path should have been enough of a deterrent, but Kurt's rage was obviously interfering with common sense. "You must calm down. Being upset with Blaine is not the state of mind to be in as you prepare for the most important audition you have ever had. Must I remind you, if you fail to impress Madame Tibideaux you will not be offered a third chance?"

While these interactions were happening in the staging area, the Round Room was abuzz with chatter of Blaine's performance. In the Evans/Anderson section, Sam, Puck, David and Chandler were laughing at Jean-Baptiste's dislike of his new nick-name, JB. Sebastian was sitting a few rows back from where they were gathered, next to a puddle of blubbering goo.

"Did you know?" Santana asked him, wiping her eyes with a second handkerchief Blaine had given Sam just in case.

"About Britt and Jake dancing in B's performance? Yes. That it would be…" He waved his arms toward the front in a grand gesture "…all that? No clue. Your girl was amazing."

"My girl is always amazing. But Cassie July and…?" Sebastian's patented evil grin had Santana shaking her head. "There's more, isn't there?"

"Maybe, but here." He pulled an envelope out of his jacket pocket. "Blaine felt bad he monopolized Britt's time."

"Holy shit!" Santana blurted louder than she should have when she pulled out the contents. "Dear Evan Hanson tickets? Are these the ones you asked Blaine's godmother for?"

"Yes" Sebastian stated firmly but with a noticeable hint of sadness. "B and I have to get together with Trent and the rest of the guys this evening. We're going to go see the matinee on Saturday instead, before flying back to Westerville."

"Ok, I was going to be all Elsa in Frozen and Let It Go, but this is about whatever happened in that car yesterday, isn't it? If there's a problem with that YouTube channel you've got to tell me. Britt moved Fondue for Two there."

"Didn't B tell you once, if you can't except not knowing then walk away and there would be no hard feelings?"

Santana wanted to be snarky and say no, he hadn't said that…he just gave her a look that made her blood run cold. However, that was before she was Blaine's best girl. Before he was the most important person in her life outside of Brittany and her family…and some days she questioned her family. Oh, what the hell? "The cold never bothered me anyway."

"Good." Sebastian leaned in and kissed her cheek. "How did you know I asked B's godmother for the tickets?"

"Abby, Ms. Wintour's assistant who went through hell to get them, she managed the Study Date Boyfriend shoot you did Tuesday. She had been cursing your name until she saw how jaw-dropping handsome you are. Her words."

Sebastian mock his offense then pulled a business card out of his wallet. "I've been supposed to give you this all day."

"Your sister's business card? I don't get it."

"She wants you to teach her how to go all Lima Heights on someone's ass. Idiot, she wants to steal you away from Vogue to work for her at Baby Dior."

It was a good thing she was sitting "Why?"

For the first time in a while Sebastian let out a genuine laugh. "You really don't realize what you did, do you? Sierra saw some of the initial Teen Vogue mock-ups from Tuesday. She went on and on and on, waxing poetically how fresh your ideas were and how she still can't believe you're an intern. Santana, I think when we're done here you should give her a call. Or call Nichole. Sierra hired her as her personal assistant, at least until Nichole works out whatever she quit Harvard for."

Santana continued to stare at the card until… "Wait, Nichole is at Baby Dior right now where the Warblers are getting tuxedo fittings? And when I say Warblers, I mean Jeff the guy she dumped because she got the hots for Trouty."

"I'm beginning to think that has become his full name…Jeff, the guy Nichole dumped because she developed feelings for Sam." Out of the corner of his eye Sebastian spotted someone he had wanted to talk to. "If you'll excuse me, I…"

"Seb, can I have a moment? Sorry, Tana."

"No problem, just know he's not going to say anything."

Santana left to join the others so Sebastian motioned to Puck to sit next to him. "I'm going to tell you what I told Lopez. Yes, I knew about Jake…yes, Blaine has a few more tricks up his sleeve…no, I'm not telling you."

"Yeah, I guessed that."

Puck was obviously uncomfortable and Sebastian was pretty sure he knew why. "Hey Man, I know I came down hard on you about Brody…"

"No, you were right to call me out. It's…" Puck made sure no one was in earshot. "I'm not supposed to say anything but you and me have been cool."

"We are cool. You sending me pictures of Julien from Paris every day is the evidence I'm using to prove I don't need Daniel following me around when I move to NYC. I really appreciate you doing that. Speaking of those pictures, whose been sending them to me while you've been here?"

"That's what I'm not supposed to tell you. Like I could seriously get fired and I like Paris, a lot, and Dmitri and the other guys have been telling me stories for my screen play that make The Godfather look like a Disney film and…"

"Hey, I won't say anything."

Puck eyes lit up when Jake came back into the Round Room with Blaine, Brittany and Brody. "I owe Blaine a lot, but him putting Jake in that number…at NYADA…in front of Madame Carmen Tibideaux? He changed my brother's life and I can never repay him. What I can do is give you information I was uncomfortable keeping from you in the first place. The guy taking the pictures is my new, well, mine and Finn's new partner. Your dad hired him."

Huh? "My dad and not Cooper?"

"That's what I was told. Seb, this new guy…it's Hunter, Hunter Clarington."

Sebastian felt as if all the air had been knocked out of his lungs and Blaine could tell from across the room something was wrong. He practically ran over then sat in the seat Puck cleared for him. "Bas, what's wrong?"

"You remember yesterday when I said you had to stop taking things into your own hands?"

"Yes"

"When I said you had to stop with all the consequences shit?"

"Yes"

"When you said you had a consequence set for Gayface you were holding back because my dad was handling Burt's legal case?"

"Yes"

Sebastian finally lifted his eyes and Blaine saw pain…raw, unbridled pain. "I was wrong. Unleash the hounds, B. Old Sebastian is back and he's done giving a fuck."

Ladies and Gentlemen, please take your seats. It's time to begin.

Notes:

The rumored "Sebreak" took place in Chapters 36 & 37

Kurt referred to Blaine as Broccoli Head in Episode 3x19 Prom-asaurus

In Chapter 34, Sebastian agreed to have a "protection detail" (Daniel) while going to college in NYC. A decision he has regretted.

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