Chapter 59: The Game

"Well, Sam and I were talking about this game we heard about..." Kurt started.

"Babe, I doubt they'll be interested." Sam cut in. "Remember, my cousin said this game could get awkward and out of hand."

"True," Kurt said, slumping his shoulders, acting downcast.

"What's the game?" Rachel asked, her interest piqued.

"It's kinda a kissing game, like spin the bottle." Sam said.

"And a bit like Secret Santa." Kurt added.

"What does that mean, yo?" Artie asked, slightly confused.

"We were told everyone writes their name on a piece of paper, then someone puts them in a bowl or hat." Kurt said.

"Everyone reaches in and picks a name, keeping it to themselves, like Secret Santa." Sam said.

"Then, one person is blindfolded, and the person that has your name has to kiss you." Kurt went on. "The person that kisses you sits back in their place, and you get to take the blindfold off, and you have to guess who kissed you."

"That doesn't sound too hard." Mike said.

"Yeah, but there's a catch." Sam spoke out.

"What's the catch?" Brittany questioned.

"While blindfolded, you're only allowed to use your lips. No hands from either party are allowed to be used, or it might give it away."

"Oh, please." Santana scoffed. "Your lips alone would give you away, Trouty-Mouth."

"Nevertheless," Kurt said. "Sam's right. You guys probably aren't interested. Especially since the guys may have to kiss guys."

"I'm cool with it." Mike shrugged.

"Yeah, we're all friends here." Artie agreed.

"Can't we swap names?" Finn said, slightly uncomfortable.

"Finn, if we don't swap with Secret Santa, why would we swap now?" Quinn said.

"Well-" Finn said.

"Finn Hudson, if I end up picking one of the girls' names and have to kiss her, you can do the same with one of the guys." Rachel snapped.

"I guess so." Finn finally agreed.

"Anyone else up for it?" Kurt asked.

"I'm in." Mercedes said.

"Yeah, might as well." Puck said coolly, like it wasn't a big deal.

"I'll do it." Quinn nodded.

"Santana and I will join." Brittany said, as Santana rolled her eyes.

"If Mike's doing it, I will too." Tina spoke.

"So, we're in agreement that everyone is playing?" Sam said.

Everyone nodded.

"Okay, then." Kurt got up to get some paper, and cutting it into pieces, handing it and some pens around to everyone. "Write down your names and hand me the papers."

Everyone did as asked, writing down their names, and passing them to Kurt. Kurt scanned through to make sure everyone's name was there.

"Okay, everyone's name is here, I'm just going to put then in something, and then we can start." Kurt walked to his closet and pulled out a fedora. He folded the papers and placed them in the hat. He made sure to fold Puck's name a certain way so he could pick it easily.

"Okay, let's start." Kurt shook the hat and placed his hand in, quickly finding the one with Puck's name.

"Next?" Kurt asked.

"Pass it over, Porcelain." Santana waved him over. She stuck her hand in and withdrew a paper.

Kurt walked around the room, and everyone chose until Brittany took the last paper.

"Alright, moment of truth." Sam said. "Everyone read their paper, don't say who you chose."

Everyone unfolded their slips of paper, and Kurt played along, raising his eyebrows as if surprised at the name he picked.

"Everyone got their person?" Kurt asked.

The kids nodded. Kurt was about to get a sleep mask from his side table to start the game, but the doorbell rang.

"That's the pizza." Sam said. "Kurt, let's go get it. Everyone can eat before we start the game."

"Good idea." Kurt nodded, heading for his wallet, then following Sam upstairs.

Once they were gone, Rachel spoke.

"Am I the only one that noticed they were both in pajamas?" She asked.

"Guess Trouty's staying the night." Santana smirked. "Think things will get dirty once we all leave?"

"Oh, God!" Finn said, slapping his hand over his face.