Summary: Blaine goes to the New Directions meeting by himself but recruits two allies to help with his plan to end his relationship with Kurt.

Soul Mates Handbook Chapter 5: Public Displays of Affection (PDAs)

Others within up to a 100ft radius have reported emotional responses to Public Displays of Affection (PDAs) between a match. It is important to note, especially in this case, PDAs do not only mean physical contact such as hand holding, hugging and/ or kissing.

The first thing Blaine noticed was he was the last person to arrive to the so-called emergency New Directions meeting. He could feel his heart racing and his mark began to itch under the brace. It's only hormones he kept reminding himself and Sebastian, Santana and Brittany were hiding outside the door, ready to rush in if he gave the signal.

He could do this…No, he couldn't. This was a mistake. He should be back at Dalton with Sebastian.

"Blaine!" It was Kurt waving him over. Crap! There was no going back now.

Over lunch he, Sebastian and the girls had come up with a plan. Everyone agreed Blaine going in to the meeting alone was a disaster waiting to happen and reluctantly concluded he needed someone on the inside. Artie was the logical choice since Blaine had to explain the wrist brace anyway. Then after further discussion they decided to add Mike. Santana was worried about Tina but Blaine was sure they could trust him.

Fortunately, Artie and Mike were sitting together and Tina was on the other side of the room with Quinn. Blaine acknowledged Kurt but headed toward Artie and Mike instead. When he was halfway to them, Artie saw the brace "What the hell, Blaine?"

"I…" he stopped his explanation when he felt an arm across the back of his shoulders. How had he not seen Kurt come over? "Kurt, do you mind? I need to talk to Artie."

But instead of leaving, Kurt tightened his grip. "Oh Sweetie, I was afraid the pain might be too much for you." He then turned to Artie and Mike to explain his version of what was happening. "Blaine sprained his wrist and is in terrible pain." Blaine gave Artie and Mike a subtle shake of his head and hoped they would catch his clue. "Artie, I want you to know I am prepared to go on as Tony, after we adjust the costumes of course. Maybe I should run down to the auditorium and stop the work on the Officer Krupke uniform? I'm sure Blaine would be a trooper and take over since it's such a small role. Won't you, Blaine?"

Blaine could see the panic in Artie's (and Mike's) eyes. What was he supposed to do? This was such a mess and it was all his fault…No! No it's not. "Kurt, let me talk to Artie alone. Please."

"Alright, I'll have Finn and Rachel, I mean Mr. Schue, get this meeting started so we can take care of everything. Come on, Mike."

"No, Mike could you stay?"

Both Artie and Mike were surprised, but Kurt was put off by the request. "You said you needed to speak with Artie, Blaine. Why does Mike have to stay? I don't understand what's left to discuss anyway. You and I will just switch roles. It's not a big deal. Blaine…" Kurt's rant ended when Finn called for him. He let out an overdramatic huff but left, allowing Blaine to focus on his wide-eyed friends.

"Sorry about that but I assure you I have no problems performing tonight."

Relief visibly washed over Artie. "Thank god. But Blaine, why do I think there's more to this than Kurt attempting a last-minute end run to take Tony from you?"

"Because there is." This time Blaine made sure no one was around and showed them his soul mark.

"Is that what I think it is?" Mike whispered as Blaine refastened his brace.

"Yes, and I need your help." Blaine had been uncomfortable with the idea of telling anyone else about him and Sebastian. He knew every time they did there was a greater chance of their secret coming out. But as he gave the newest members of what Jeff called Team Seblaine an abbreviated account of his past 24 hours, Blaine knew bringing Artie and Mike in was the right thing to do.

Sebastian wasn't so sure. "I should be in there. Blaine needs me."

His agitation was getting worse by the minute. Even Brittany holding his hand wasn't working. "Sebby, if Blaine gives the signal for us to go in you have to be calm." The thought of not being able to help Blaine was enough to at least stop Sebastian's nervous pacing. "Tana, I'm going to show Sebby where the restroom is so he can splash some cold water on his face."

"But…"

Santana didn't want to admit she had the same feeling as when she took scissors to Kurt's costume. However, if she acted out no one would think twice. Sebastian acting out? That wouldn't end well. "If I'm not right here when you get back, go in…but only if you're calm enough to not physically attack anyone. The last thing either you or Blaine need right now is for your secret to come out because someone saw your soul mark when the cops slapped handcuffs on you."

"I know" Sebastian reluctantly agreed, especially since his father, the attorney, was still in DC. "It's just, this is the longest Blaine and I have been apart since we found each other…Not like that" was his answer to Santana's eyebrow wiggle. "We only slept in each other's arms."

"And you will again tonight" Brittany reassured him as she began leading him down the hallway. They were lucky there was no school so there wasn't anyone to question Sebastian's presence.

When they reached the restroom, Sebastian couldn't help but notice one of Kurt's campaign posters. "Ok, I cannot believe I'm asking this but Hummel's a unicorn? Doesn't that mean he has magic and can maybe pick up on either Blaine's or my pheromones?"

"I'm pretty sure Kurt doesn't know. He was around both of you for a long time at the Lima Bean and didn't say anything."

"But he could tell there was a connection between us."

"Well, duh." She rolled her eyes at him like it was the most obvious thing in the world, and it probably was. They'd have to keep the heart-eyes (Trent's name for the way he and Blaine looked at each other) under control for the time being. "Anyway, after how mean Kurt was to you, I think I was wrong."

"He's not a unicorn?"

"No, he's a jack-ass."

While Sebastian was splashing water on his face, Blaine was waiting for questions from Artie and Mike. They most likely had hundreds but all were keenly aware there was not enough time to go into detail. Basic information would have to suffice for the time being.

"So, your hormones? Is that why you couldn't tell Kurt off when he was saying that stuff about him playing Tony?" Mike asked.

"Yeah. We think my natural instinct is to protect Kurt and try to make him happy so…"

Artie cut him off when he saw the others staring over at them. "We've got it. Hopefully, between the three of us we can get Kurt so agitated he'll break-up with you since you can't bring yourself to break-up with him. But Blaine, are you sure you can go after Finn?"

"Oh, that won't be a problem."

When they rejoined the group, Blaine stayed with Artie and Mike instead of sitting by Kurt. It didn't go unnoticed but before anyone could say anything, Mike asked "Did you guys come up with any solutions to get new members?"

"A couple" Finn said to Mike then turned his attention to Blaine. "But, I'm sure we'd be a lot further if we would have had everyone's input."

Blaine let out a huff which caught everyone's attention "Like you would have listened to anything we had to say."

"Blaine!" Kurt and Rachel scolded him in unison, but he got a feeling of silent satisfaction when no one else stepped forward and actually appeared to agree with him.

"I've got to agree with Blaine." Artie tried to sound impartial but couldn't. They had all commented more than once on Finn's attitude toward Blaine since his transfer. Hell, Santana had flat-out accused him of being jealous of Blaine's talent. That and Finn having this meeting today (and Mr. Schue letting it happen) and really pissed him off. "And what was so important this had to be done today?"

Mr. Schue began to speak but Rachel jumped in to defend her boyfriend's honor. "It's important because Sectionals are in 2 weeks and we're short 2 people. Finn had the wonderful idea of going to Kentucky and try to convince Sam to comeback. Then if worse comes to worse we can get one of the band members to sway in the background to make 12."

The longer the conversation drug on, the harder it was for Blaine to focus on what he needed to do. Kurt had been so upset when he was mean to Finn…

Mike saw Blaine's resolve begin to crumble. "Wait!" he called out, interrupting Artie and Rachel. "Blaine, didn't you say you had a friend…Sebastian, right…who was thinking of coming to McKinley? Does he sing?"

Blaine couldn't hold back his smile at both the mention of Sebastian and the relief in knowing his trust in Mike was justified. "Yes, he's even here in the building. I'll just go get him."

"No!" Kurt yelled, glaring at Blaine.

"Why not?" Poor Rory wasn't use to the New Directions crazy yet.

But the others were.

"Yeah, why not, Hummel?" Puck asked.

"I thought we were desperate for new members" Quinn added.

Again, Rachel cut-in when Mr. Schue attempted to take control "We are, but Artie was right and we should be concentrating on the play right now."

Finn couldn't believe Rachel was siding against him but then he saw Kurt's face. He had never seen Kurt that mad…not even when he accidently spilled fruit punch on his favorite pair of white jeans. "Yeah, sure, let's wait until next week."

"Why? So, your girlfriend can find a new crack house to send me to?"

Evidently, Sebastian got tired of waiting but Blaine didn't care. Just seeing his soulmate put everything back in balance for him. "Everyone, this is Sebastian."

TBC