Summary: A plan is put in place to get Sebastian and Blaine to Dalton after their news spreads.
Notes: It might help to re-read the previous chapter as this is basically a continuation.
Xavier looked at the monitor but didn't recognize anyone on his front porch. However, if he had to guess, the two cheerleaders were Brittany and Santana. That didn't mean he was going to open the door without verifying. "How can I help you?" he asked through the intercom to no one in-particular.
"Mr. Smythe, my name is Will Schuester. I am, or was, Blaine's Glee advisor at McKinley. I have Brittany with me and she's extremely anxious to see Sebastian."
"And the others?"
Santana waved at the camera. "I'm Santana and this is Artie."
From what Xavier understood about Guides, Brittany and Santana's first instincts would be to protect the boys. He hadn't figured out what Blaine meant by Santana and Lima Heights but decided to go ahead and trust. "Please, come in" he said after unlocking the door. Brittany practically knocked him over, running toward the stairs. "Seb's room…" a squeal of Sebby! told him it was pointless to continue. "Guess she found them."
"It's instinctual" Santana told him. "When I first connected with Blaine, I knew he was at the Lima Bean. Britt's connection with Seb is even stronger since Blaine didn't need me for long. At least that's what Jeff thinks." She lifted the bag she was carrying and asked "Which room is it? I have to give this to Blaine."
"Third door on the left. And Santana, Blaine does need you. Finding out Kurt…" Xavier stopped when the guys groaned and Santana got a look in her eyes which revealed everything he wanted to know about Lima Heights. She left without explanation but mumbling That bitch Berry.
"The girl playing Maria, Rachel Berry, is Kurt's best friend…" Before Will could finish, Xavier received a call from Mr. Martin so he excused himself. "Artie, how do you think Blaine's taking the news of Rachel's involvement?"
*CRASH*
"My guess would be not well, although that could have been Sebastian…or Santana." Artie tried to keep it light but he had spent a lot of time with Rachel and Blaine during play rehearsals. He knew how close they had become. The news would be devastating. "Hopefully hearing about the amount of trouble she and Kurt are in will help."
To say Kurt and Rachel were in trouble was a massive understatement.
"I still can't believe you did this" Rachel hissed into Kurt's ear, trying not to be heard by the armed guard watching them.
"I did it to protect Blaine from that…that…person."
"I meant, I can't believe you told the authorities I was the one who told you about Blaine and Sebastian being soul mates!"
Any attempts to be quiet ended when Kurt screamed "You were the one who wanted to blackmail Santana with the information!"
"Don't pretend you did any of this out of love for Blaine, Kurt Hummel. He's about to be one of the most famous people in the world and you wanted to make sure you got your 15 minutes of fame!"
"Shut up!" The guard physically moved each of them to opposite ends of the room, then let out a sigh of relief when he saw reinforcements had arrived. "They're not taking advantage of their right to remain silent."
Xavier's call from Mr. Martin not only got him up to date on what was happening with Kurt and Rachel, but why his visitors from McKinley were there. "So, I understand you have something for me to put on" he said prompting Artie to hand him a football jersey. "I can't believe I didn't notice you were wearing one."
"Well, it probably wasn't what you were focused on" Will said with an understanding smile. "We didn't think that you could have just worn one of Sebastian's blazers."
"Maybe 50 pounds ago" Sebastian joked as he entered the room wearing his Dalton uniform, followed by Santana and Brittany dragging in a protesting Blaine. The levity ended when they saw Xavier's expression. "Dad?"
"I just got off the phone with the OSMMPP. The major news agencies have your name, Blaine, and are outside of your house, McKinley and Dalton. Fortunately, Kurt said Sebastian's last name was Smith, not Smythe, buying us some time."
"My house?"
"Your parents are aware. Blaine, I don't know what this means but your father wanted you to know someone named Cooper is being escorted here by OSMMPP officials with specific orders to not let him speak to anyone." Sebastian ran and caught Blaine as the enormity of the situation had become too much. "Blaine?"
"I'm alright" Blaine smiled up at Sebastian while letting the others know as well. Will and Artie had yet to see the two of them together like this, free to express the love they shared as soul mates. Santana and Brittany went and stood next to them knowing how overwhelming the experience could be.
Sebastian kissed the top of his head and made a mental note of owing the girls a big gift for convincing Blaine to forgo the gel. "Are you sure? I know Cooper can be a lot to deal with."
Blaine nodded then turned to Xavier "You know that Free Credit commercial you can't stand? The guy you call The Annoying Idiot is my brother, Cooper."
"Why didn't you ever say anything about having a famous brother, Blainers?" Santana asked but it was clear she wasn't the only one who wondered.
"It might have had something to do with my ex's fanboy crush…" Blaine froze when he heard yelling from outside the house. "They found us."
Xavier nodded to Will, Artie and the girls who left to give them privacy. "No, that's our escort to Dalton. I'm pretty sure Santana and Brittany filled you boys in on how all hell broke loose in Lima while your phones were shut off. Did they tell you what happened after that?"
"No, B was too busy bitching about having to wear the guy Cheerio uniform."
"It's itchy" Blaine whined while adjusting himself.
"From everything I've been told, Santana called Jeff who called his parents who called the Head Master. A plan was worked out to get you guys into Dalton. There're 6 school buses in front of the house full of students in either McKinley football jerseys, Cheerio uniforms or Warblers."
"How?" Sebastian asked, knowing Blaine was just as confused as he was. "Dalton doesn't have school buses."
"The Warblers were able to get out of Dalton before the media swarmed in and met up with buses outside of town. There won't be as many of them as McKinley kids but enough to throw off any overzealous reporter. Now, don't be alarmed but Mr. Martin said he asked the Governor to activate the National Guard to keep the calm at Dalton once word gets out the two of you are indeed there. Do either of you have any questions before we go?"
"Um…I know this might sound petty with the uh, National Guard being called out and everything, but why do I have to wear a Cheerios uniform?"
"That was my idea, Young Burt Reynolds."
"Coach Sylvester?"
Artie, Santana, Brittany and the recently arrived Jeff stood behind Sue trying not to laugh as she inspected Blaine from head to toe. "Ever since I saw you channeling Mr. Tom It's Not Unusual Jones while dancing with my Cheerios, I had been plotting scenarios to get you on my squad."
"You had?"
"Usted adorable, idiota inconsciente." Santana walked over and smacked Blaine on the ass. "You didn't notice this uniform fit perfectly?" she asked aloud then whispered "And so did the thong? I'm sure Seb will appreciate that one later."
"Santana!"
Blaine's embarrassment was ignored when Will came running in "We really need to get going."
"Dad, can Blaine and I have just one minute please?"
The tone of Sebastian's request was like a slap in the face for the others in the room. Suddenly, standing in front of everyone were two scared 16 year-old boys, not the first same-sex soul mates. In all the planning and scheming of how to get them to Dalton safely, what was most important had been forgotten…Blaine and Sebastian.
"You boys take as long as you need. We'll make it work."
Once they were alone, Sebastian led Blaine to the piano so he could play and settle his nerves. There was no doubt to what he would play.
You and me were always with each other
Before we knew the others was ever there
You and me we belong together
Just like a breath needs the air
They played through You+Me twice before Blaine pulled his hands back and dropped his head onto Sebastian's shoulder. "Can't we just stay here forever?"
"We can. Say the word and I'll get my dad back in here and tell him to send everyone away."
"But they went to so much trouble to make sure we could get to Dalton when it's my fault we're not there in the first place."
Sebastian turned and made Blaine look at him "Listen to me Blaine Anderson-someday Smythe. Yes, initially you went to McKinley to find a way to not hurt Hummel but you also didn't want to let your friends down. And when you realized Hummel was a lost cause, you stayed and gave a brilliant performance. You were at McKinley not out of selfishness but because you have a huge, loving heart. You have to stop beating yourself up for this."
"But…"
"I'm not done. I want you to know I have enough self-esteem to be ok with the fact that the only people out there for me are my dad and Britt. I'm also pretty sure Britt is 50-50."
"What about the Warblers?"
"Let's pretend you didn't ask that question."
"They just don't know you like I do." Blaine pressed their foreheads together, settling in the silence until he smiled and asked "Blaine Anderson-someday Smythe, huh?"
"Someday a place for us" Sebastian gave him a kiss then stood up and held out his hand. "Hold my hand and we're halfway there.."
Blaine took his hand but surprisingly didn't finish the lyric. He didn't need to. There was already a place for them and he was finally ready to start his new life there with his soul mate.
"Sebastian, let's go home."
Soul Mates Handbook 2021
Blaine and Sebastian: Year 10
Hi, everyone. This is Blaine. For the last 10 years Sebastian and I have given a brief
overview of our lives but this year I wanted to do something different. I wanted to give
some advice I believe fits all couples not just soul mates.
Always encourage your partner to follow their dreams
I know it sounds simple but it's not. When Sebastian and I became soul mates, I was convinced
I would never be able to live my dream of performing on Broadway. I didn't think producers, directors,
other actors and audiences would see past "Blaine Anderson-soul mate" and allow me
to become whatever character I was playing. But Sebastian wouldn't let me give up.
In fact, he was the one who found the solution.
For the last 2 years I (under the stage name of Devon Alexander) have been starring as Hedwig in the revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The make-up and costume allowed me the freedom of anonymity. I would like to thank everyone involved in the production who kept my secret for as long as they did.
You guys are amazing.
So, why am I telling you this now? Because I am giving up one dream for another.
Sebastian and I are going to be fathers.
This will be our last annual message for obvious reasons, but if you ever beat the
1 in 3 billion odds and find your soul mark match, we will be there for you.
Good Luck
It took much longer than anticipated, but I enjoyed this version of Seblaine after my initial trepidation with the prompt of soul marks. Thanks to everyone who left a favorite or comment.
Usted adorable, idiota inconsciente: you adorable, oblivious idiot (Google Translates)