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This one is an alternative first meeting.
Prompt December 13th: Midnight
10…
When Blaine graduates from Dalton Academy, his friends Wes and David had already been living in New York for a year, and recently kicked their roommate out for breeding hamsters in his bedroom. They disinfected it thoroughly, so Blaine could move in with them in time for his Freshman year at NYADA.
9…
The two older boys were invited to a supposedly awesome New Year's party, and convinced Blaine to tag along. He didn't expect to recognize anyone, it is a big city after all, so needless to say he was surprised when he noticed HIM there. Kurt Hummel, the most stunning young man in all of New York, and an incredible talented student at NYADA. He's a year over Blaine, so they haven't shared any classes this semester, but Blaine still knows of him. It's difficult not to notice the legend who won Midnight Madness just a few weeks after attending the school, when everyone is talking about him. He'd impressed Madame Tibideaux at the Winter Showcase, and he'd impressed Blaine when he'd surreptitiously watched a combat class through the window.
8…
It was an instant crush.
Ever after, Blaine saw him everywhere. In the halls, in the coffee house on campus, in an auditorium, in the library, even on the subway station.
He hasn't said a word to him, though.
7…
But he's spoken a lot of words about him, to Wes and David. Gushed, really. And of course they understood something was going on when they saw Blaine's reaction, his blush and sudden stutter. Being the amazing friends they are, they solemnly swore to shave Blaine's curls off in his sleep if he didn't man up and introduce himself to Kurt before this year turned into a new year.
6…
Blaine's been tormenting himself throughout the entire night, trying to find the perfect opening sentence. Wes is pointedly and exaggeratedly looking at his wristwatch, and Blaine's hands are buried deep in his pants, clutching his pocket watch.
5…
He still doesn't know what to say, but he doesn't trust his roommates to stay away from his hair. So while the entire room is counting down, he walks across the floor, among couples and pairs, hoping Kurt won't suddenly be smooching with some hot guy.
4…
But there he is, holding a plastic tiara in one hand, a flute in the other, and talking with a girl Blaine recognizes as Rachel Berry. He can't let her stop him, though, so he approaches him carefully, trying to make eye contact.
3…
"Excuse me, but I wanted to introduce myself. I'm Blaine Anderson."
Kurt's eyes light up as if he recognizes him
"There you are! I've been looking for you forever!"
It turns out, Kurt had noticed him too, but not managed to corner him during a hectic school schedule yet.
Blaine didn't see how Rachel grinned knowingly, before walking away.
2…
"I'm Kurt Hummel," he continues with a shy smile, as if he doesn't realize how famous he is in school.
"I'm so glad to finally talk with you," Blaine gushes, and extends a hand to shake. Their hands touch, and they both feel the sparks, they both look oddly at their linked hands, they both look in the other's eyes with awe.
1…
It may be the champagne taking control of his body, but without thinking Blaine lifts Kurt's hand and plants a soft kiss to his knuckles.
Around them, there's a muted chaos of cheers and hurrahs, as the clock strikes midnight.