After their food and drinks had been ordered, and waiting for it to arrive, Blaine and Leo progress into getting to know each other a little better, all the while not realizing that a certain someone's watching them from afar.

"So, why did your parents choose to move to Lima, Ohio of all places? Why not to someplace like New York or Boston or L.A where there are obviously better opportunities in way of jobs and education?" Blaine asks with a shrug of his shoulders, watching as Leo smiles at his question.

"I think it's because they'd had enough of the city-life, and wanted somewhere quiet and out of the way, if you know what I mean. Most people can stand living in a busy, noisy and claustrophobic environment, but not my parents. Not anymore. I don't mind where I live to be honest with you, just as long as I've got a roof over my head, I'm happy."

As the waitress, Sandy her name is, approaches the table with their drinks and informs them their food will be ready soon, Blaine takes a sip of his Diet Coke with ice and asks another question, "So what do your parents do exactly?"

"Well, my Dad's one of the managers for a pharmaceutical company, but don't ask me what it's called 'cos I can never remember it, and my Mum's your stereotypical stay-at-home Mum, but she used to be an actress of the theatre. Mostly West End productions, but she's also been on Broadway a couple of times. She retired when she found out that she was pregnant with me." Leo answers, sipping his Pepsi Max afterwards.

"Wow, that's quite impressive. And is she the reason why you have such a penchant for the fine arts? It's obvious you have a knack for it, plus the fact that you have a phenomenal voice. I actually feel anxious for us facing you and New Directions at Regionals."

"Oh, come on," he replies, waving away his compliment, "Now you're just creeping. I'm only as good as the next guy, and have you ever heard yourself sing? I thought I was gonna melt on the spot when you sang that song in the auditorium. Now that was phenomenal, and the answer to your question is yes. She was my inspiration, well, her, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland and several others I could name from the top of my head." He then proceeds to take another sip of his drink before repeating Blaine's earlier question, "What about your parents? What do they do?"

Blaine leans back in his seat, smiling at Leo, "They're both lawyers, actually. My Dad's a patent attorney, and my Mom's a criminal defense lawyer so you can see how they can manage to pay for me to go to Dalton Academy."

"They're pretty amazing professions. Are you studying to follow in their footsteps or do you plan on doing something just as amazing?" Leo asks, earning a shrug from the Dalton undergraduate, "I don't really know to be honest. I haven't given it much thought to what I might be doing after I graduate."

"I haven't really given it much thought either, so you're not alone there, but I'd like to do theatre work, like Broadway or something like my Mum did. However, they'd have to be mostly musicals 'cos a) I love them and b) they're a dying breed." Leo replies, seeing Blaine nodding in appreciation as he takes another swig of his drink.

Just then Sandy returns with their food; a salad w/ Italian dressing and a side of fries for Leo (he would've ordered something more filling, but he was still full from the lunch his Mum had made for him for school), and another salad, but without dressing, with nothing else for Blaine.

They say their thank you for their food before continuing their conversation, "So, are you living with just your parents or do you have any siblings?" Blaine finds himself asking, tucking into his salad.

"As a matter of fact, I do. I have an older brother, Glenn, but he's currently fighting in Afghanistan and I miss him terribly. Thankfully though, he's coming to stay with us for a week or two in a month's time on leave…one reason being so he can watch me perform at Regionals. He may appear like a "hard nut", but he's a lover of the arts, just like me and our parents." He elucidates, forking a few fries with a bit of salad before sliding it into his mouth, moaning a little at how good it tastes.

Blaine can't help, but feel a little jealous at how great a relationship Leo has with his brother while he has little to no relationship at all with his. You see Blaine's brother, Cooper, is an actor and growing up, Cooper was always competitive toward him, and has always been hyper-critical about his singing and especially about his dancing. It's why their relationship is based on a love-hate perspective. Blaine loves him like a brother always should, but hates the fact that he's always outshone and put down by him. He's somewhat glad that Cooper's now living in California pursuing his "dream".

"I also have an older brother, Cooper. He's an actor, living in California. He's mostly acts in commercials, but he wants to break into films, but with him it just has to be the right one, ya know?"

This earns a small laugh from Leo, "Well, it sounds like he's doing alright for himself. I hope his breakthrough into the film industry goes well for him."

Blaine doesn't say anything. He just nods to make sure that Leo doesn't think he's ignoring him, and then chooses to change the subject, "So, tell me about this Glee Club you were in back in England. I know if I don't ask you about it, I'm gonna learn it all from Rachel eventually," he smiles, but doesn't realize in the slightest that he'd struck a nerve.

The enquiry makes Leo jerk a little in his seat, hoping to God that Blaine doesn't catch it, which thankfully he doesn't. Leo's palms begin to sweat under the table, his heart quickening in his chest as he tries to calm himself down. The disheartening images of what had happened after Regionals last year now fresh in his mind, not wanting to relive them again when he's having such a great time with Blaine. For his sake though, he does his best to push them aside, to forget about them, just until his date with Blaine's finished. He doesn't want him to know about what'd happened after Regionals which had cause Leo to quit "Sensational", and for his parents to move him here, away from such an unfortunate event.

"Leo? Leo, are you alright? You're kinda spaced out there for a minute," he can hear Blaine's voice ask, a smile on his face, but worry evident in his voice which Leo knew he'd put there.

"Yes, I'm fine. It just brought back a lot of fond memories, that's all." As well as some damaging ones, his inner voice adds, Leo choosing to ignore it, and trying to figure out the best way to tell Blaine about being in "Sensational" without bringing in the bad.

"I couldn't imagine you not having fond memories. I bet you with a voice like yours, you were always tasked with the solos, the duets, and leading the others on in group performances, am I right?"

This causes Leo to redden slightly, "Please Blaine, you're giving me way too much credit, and you're only half right. I do admit, even though I was tasked with most of the solos, the others had their moments to shine, and it wasn't always me that lead the others in the group performances. There was also someone else…Jason Phillips." Leo pauses before he utters the name, wondering whether he should tell Blaine more about the guy that caused so much pain in his heart or just leave it at that.

"Oh? I'm guessing by the sound of your voice that this Jason Phillips guy means a lot to you or rather he did."

Having enough of his food, Leo pushes it aside, a soft sigh escaping his lips as he answers Blaine, "He did mean a lot to me, he was my boyfriend after all, but then something happened... Look, I don't want to sound rude or anything, but I really don't want to talk about it. Could we change the subject please?" He adds, just wanting to forget that part of the conversation.

"Of course," Blaine replies, placing his hand upon Leo's for comfort, "It never intended to make you feel uncomfortable."

Just then, as though by a twist of fate, they hear an announcement from one of the staff that now it's past eight o'clock, it's "Karaoke Time" and, seeing as it's Valentine's Day, the category will be love songs from all different genres, and nothing else.

This gives Blaine an idea to lift Leo's spirits.

As always it's Rachel who steps onto the stage first, all smiles and white teeth, and sings an incredible rendition of Katy Perry's "Firework" with back-up help from the girls of Glee (Mercedes, Tina, Santana, Brittany and Lauren).

As you will know, Leo and Rachel had partnered up for this week's Glee assignment, and had choosen Nickelback's "Far Away" so it left out Rachel's rendition of Katy Perry's "Firework" which gave me the opportunity to put it here where I thought it'd be suitable. ;-)

"Come on, you're next," Blaine insists, climbing out of the booth, and grabbing hold of Leo's hand, intent on dragging him, if need be, to the stage to perform his own rendition of a love song. Naturally, Leo pulls away, and kindly declines the offer with the excuse of, "I'm not really in the mood for singing" which Blaine responds with the, "I'm not taking no for an answer" comeback. It works, surprisingly well actually, as Leo gives in and allows Blaine to escort him to the stage. It doesn't help Leo much when his friends from Glee Club are chanting his name, clapping and cheering him on.

"Okay I'll do it, but only if I get to pick the song."

"Sure, just as long as you get that cute little butt up there and show everyone what you're made of," Blaine encourages, loving the fact that he can make Leo blush so easily.

As Leo steps up onto the stage, the cheering and clapping dying down, he stands in front of the karaoke machine, and thanks God that one of his favorite songs is on there.

As the music starts, Leo starts swaying with the beat, a smile on his face as his friends and the other customers start to softly clap along before stopping when Leo begins to sing…

Leo: "Look at the stars,
Look how they shine for you,
And everything you do,
Yeah, they were all yellow.
I came along,
I wrote a song for you,
And all the things you do,
And it was called Yellow."

Leo's keeping constant eye contact with his audience, noticing Blaine sitting at their booth nodding his head along with the beat and that white-toothed grin on his face, causing him to smile back before continuing on…

Leo: "So then I took my turn,
Oh what a thing to have done,
And it was all Yellow.
Your skin,
Oh yeah your skin and bones,
Turn into something beautiful,
You know, you know I love you so,
You know I love you so."

At this part of the song Leo gazes in Sam's direction and, for a split second, time seems to stop as their eyes meet. To those in the room who aren't completely oblivious to this slight interaction would've thought that something's going on with those two, but thankfully everyone's too busy paying attention to Leo's singing than anything else. Well, everyone except Santana that is.

Leo: "I swam across,
I jumped across for you,
Oh what a thing to do.
Cos you were all Yellow,
I drew a line,
I drew a line for you,
Oh what a thing to do,
And it was all Yellow."

When he glances over in Sam's direction, Santana has a gander at the two, and can practically see them having "eye-sex" in front of all these people who are just completely oblivious to the display. Something's definitely going on with those two, what with Sam staring back at Leo with those "lovely-dovey" eyes. She'll have to keep an eye on those two, for Blaine's sake of course.

Leo: "Your skin,
Oh yeah your skin and bones,
Turn into something beautiful,
And you know,
For you I'd bleed myself dry,
For you I'd bleed myself dry.
It's true,
Look how they shine for you,
Look how they shine for you,
Look how they shine for,
Look how they shine for you,
Look how they shine for you,
Look how they shine.

Look at the stars,
Look how they shine for you,
And all the things that you do."

As he sings the last verse, he looks to Blaine to see that he's beaming, and is also the first one to clap and cheer when the song finishes. Leo takes a step forward, and bows to his audience, basking in the admiration that they're giving him. He then returns to his seat with Blaine once they settle down, and their date continues while others step up onto the stage to sing their chosen love song.

Kurt, however, is sitting in between "his girls" (Rachel and Mercedes, if you didn't already know), and steals a quick glance over to their table every so often, secretly wishing that it's him sitting across from Blaine, laughing and touching, and not Leo.

Leo's Solo - Coldplay's "Yellow"

Author's Note: I know it's been a while, but this chapter, believe it or not, has been giving me a headache, and I'm still not sure with the end result, but I've uploaded it anyway.

Also I'd just like to point out that, with everything that's going to be happening with Blaine and Leo in the "episodes" to come, I'm not going to turn Kurt into one of these characters that'll do anything to break this two people up, it's just not his thing.

I admit he's incredibly jealous of Leo for winning Blaine's affection, and he will be experiencing some hostility towards him, but nothing that's going to totally demean his lovable personality (He is one of my favourite characters on the show, as well as Blaine, Sam, Rachel and many others) so watch out for that.

SPOILER ALERT: He will get his happy ending eventually, I assure you ;-)

Hope you've enjoyed this chapter, the next one should be up sooner rather than later, and I'll b seeing u then! Bye!