A/N Okay, so a couple people have asked what the significance of the ribbon colors is, and if they mean anything. The answer is...Maaaaaaybeee... As one of my favorite authors always says...Keep reading!

Reviews always welcome!

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Love Lessons

Wednesday Kurt woke up in the shower. Fortunately he hadn't turned the water on, since he was still fully dressed. Rolling his eyes, he got ready for the day.

His present arrived during breakfast again, this time it was an old fashioned calligraphy tipped fountain pen, a navy blue ribbon holding the note du jour.

"You're cute when you are lost in thought, from your Secret Admirer."

Kurt was distracted from his thought by Trent, who almost tripped into the table as he set his tray down. The youngest Warbler had a look of shock on his face.

"Trent? Are you alright?" Kurt asked in concern. He was even more concerned when the younger boy looked at him and blinked as if he just realized there were other people in the world.

"Oh, Kurt. Hey."

The other Warblers seemed to notice something was up with their fellow song bird. Wes frowned. "Trent, are you ill?"

"What? No, of course not."

"Then why do you look shell shocked?" David asked.

"Huh? Oh. Matt just asked me to the dance next week."

Kurt was even more confused. He didn't know anyone named Matt at Dalton. Jeff apparently knew who he was talking about, though.

"Wait, Matt? Matt Fairchild? My Cousin Matt? He's here? He's not supposed to be here till Monday!"

Trent looked at him. "No, he texted me about ten minutes ago."

"Well, what did you reply?" Nick asked.

"I haven't yet!"

"Matt is Jeff's cousin, he's transferring here next week," Blaine said softly next to Kurt. "He and Trent met last summer when the other boy was in town. Matt was still trying to figure out if he was gay or bi or straight, or something else. Guess we can rule out straight."

Kurt nodded in appreciation of the explanation, but was still focused on Trent, who seemed to be on the verge of tears.

"I've never been on a date before," the younger boy admitted. "And I really liked Matt when he was here last summer. He was funny, and kind, and a little insane. But then he said he didn't know what he felt for me, that he didn't know if he was actually attracted to guys. I kind of...I don't know if I could stand being rejected again."

"Well," Kurt said, "you know he must be at least a little interested. He asked you out on a date."

Trent nodded. "True, but he's had two girlfriends since July. What if he's just experimenting?"

Jeff reached out and patted him on the back. "For what it's worth, I think he really likes you. I happen to know for a fact that you were the reason he broke up with Nicole, and I suspect you were the reason he broke up with Brooke."

"Are you sure?"

Jeff smiled. "Yes. Go on, send him a reply!"

When the younger boy still hesitated, Kurt reached out and snagged his phone, bringing up his recent texts. "Hey!" The other boy protested, trying to take back the phone.

Kurt just smirked, and typed up a response, but didn't hit send. "There. It's up to you if you send it."

He handed the phone back to the other boy, who read what he typed. A slow smile crossed his face. "Thanks, Kurt!" The other boy hugged him, and then hit send.

"What did you type?" Blaine asked.

Trent blushed and showed them the message. Ask me again on Monday. -Trent

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Later that afternoon, after classes were done for the day and it was time to head to Warblers' practice, Kurt was warring with himself. On the one hand, he was pretty sure Jeff and Nick were setting him up to sing Whenever You're Away From Me with Blaine, and he knew the two of them would knock it out of the park. But he questioned whether it was a good idea to sing with Blaine, who still didn't seem to notice how Kurt felt about him.

But he couldn't back out now. Could he? He was already auditioning for a solo. Did he need to do a duet with Blaine, or anyone else?

He entered the Warblers' common just as the meeting began. Wes Banged his gavel and called the meeting to order. "We'll start with those wishing to audition for solos. Up first is Warbler Anthony."

Kurt sat through the auditions, impressed by the talent shown. Blaine auditioned with Silly Love Songs, of course. Kurt couldn't help feeling his heart race as the other boy smiled cheekily at him as he sang. Damn, why did Blaine have to do things like that?

Finally it was Kurt's turn. He was a bit flustered, he had to admit, so as the music began, he turned to face the window as he sang.

We walked on the beach beside that old hotel
They're tearing it down now
But it's just as well
I haven't shown you everything a man can do
So stay with me baby
I've got plans for you

Once he felt confident enough not to let his heart show on his sleeve, he turned back around.

This is the time to remember
Cause it will not last forever
These are the days
To hold on to
Cause we won't
Although we'll want to
This is the time
But time is gonna change
You've given me the best of you
And now I need the rest of you

When he finished, he received a round of applause from the rest of the Warblers. There were two more solo auditions afterwards, and then it was time for the duet auditions.

"Looks like we only have one duo auditioning. Everyone else has decided to pull out of consideration." David said, grinning at Kurt, who rolled his eyes, while Blaine looked confused.

"Kurt, Blaine, would you like to take the floor?" Wes said, grinning.

"Uh, I thought I was auditioning with Jeff?" Blaine asked.

The blonde just shrugged. "I asked Kurt to take my part. His voice suits it much better."

Blaine still looked confused, but just shrugged it off as the music began. Blaine began to sing, and it was just like Baby, It's Cold Outside. Blaine flirted and chased Kurt around the room as they sang and tap danced, just like Gene and Olivia in the movie.

Only this time Kurt had to fight back the tears as the song came to an end. Why couldn't Blaine really mean those looks and casual touches? Why did he have to make Kurt fall in love?