I was going to upload this earlier but I got really lazy. Yeah, sorry for that. When school starts I will upload quickly because when I have lots of work to do, I work more, and when I have less things to do, well I do nothing.
But here it is the next chapter.
And I do not own Glee, unfortunately :( !
P.S.: The bold sentences are still Blaine's thoughts, unlesss if they are between []. If they are, it means they are text messages and the name in the end of the text, is the name of the person who sent it. But you probably already know that. I'll stop talking now. Bye :)
-Blaine, are you gay?
Needless to say, that caught Blaine in surprise.
He entered the room, closed the door behind him and sat next to his sister.
-Why do you say that?
-It's just that,... The way you looked at Kurt-
-He reminded me of someone I knew. It's just that.
She will know it's a lie.
-I know that's not true - they were making eye contact now - and maybe if that's true, there are other things that you do that make me think if you are actually straight.
-Rachel...
-And you told me before you leave - Rachel interrupted - that you were confused. Blaine, I'm not going to judge you and you know that. I just want you to trust me and tell me what's going on.
The boy didn't know what to say.
I'm not gay. I can't be. I just thought Kurt was nice and pretty. Anyone, no matter how straight they are, could recognize that. Besides, being gay would screw my reputation at school. I'm straight and I have Quinn to prove it.
-I'm not gay, Rachel. I have Quinn and I-
-You don't want to be with her. You don't feel anything for her.
If it was anyone else saying this, Blaine would deny, but it was his sister and she knew him better than anyone. She could read him like a book and she would know if he was lying.
-Am I that obvious?
-Don't worry. You're not. But I'm your sister. I can read you like a book.
Told you.
-Earlier today, when you were screaming at me and Quinn you told us that you liked us both and you never told me that you liked me. - Blaine was attentively listening to Rachel - You always say that you love me, so that means you don't love her.
-Yeah, maybe I don't love her, - Blaine broke the eye contact and raised his voice - but that doesn't make me gay.
-Blaine, calm down please. I'm just saying that no matter who you are I will always support you. There's no need to scream.
The older brother calmed himself down.
-I know. And I'm sorry. You are right, I don't love her.
-So why are you with her?
-I don't know. I just... I don't know.
-What about Kurt?
Kurt.
-What about him?
-Do you like him?
-Sis, we already talked about this. I'm straight and...
'Oh, yeah' (Misery by Maroon 5)
Blaine's ring tone interrupted the boy.
-I really need to take this, Rach.
-Sure. But this conversation isn't over...
Rachel step out of the room and Blaine accepted the phone call.
-Yes, Quinn?
...
During dinner both teens were telling their parents about the first day of classes.
-And I also met a really nice guy today.
-Is he a possible boyfriend, Miss Rachel?
The girl laughed
-No, dad. He is g...
Blaine quickly kicked his sister and she remembered their father's hate for homosexuals.
-Not my type. He is not my type...
-Oh, I see. Hey, Blaine, I have good news for you. Your car is fixed. I'm going to get him after dinner. You are coming with me, right?
Finally, no more rides with Quinn. - Rachel thought but didn't spoke up.
-Let him rest, Arthur. I'll go with you. - the siblings' mother spoke - The first day of school is always very long. He is probably tired.
The man nodded.
After dinner, when their parents left to bring Blaine's car back home, both teens were in the couch in the living room. Rachel was watching some old episodes of America's Next Top Model and Blaine was playing games with his iPhone.
-Blaine, do you remember when I said our conversation wasn't over? - the boy nodded - I'm not going to force you to talk. When you need me, I'll be there.
The boy gave his sister a slight nod and a warm smile.
-I know.
Some minutes of comfortable silence passed before Rachel spoke again.
-Blaine, I think you want to see this. Tyra is freaking out!
The boy looked at the TV while his fingers were playing in his cell phone's screen. When his phone vibrated Blaine almost jumped from the shock.
[What? –Kurt]
That was when Blaine realized he unintentionally texted Kurt saying 'wxungk'.
Screw you, destiny.
[Mistake, sorry. I didn't mean to text you. But now that we are talking, do you need a ride to school tomorrow? –Blaine]
[No, that's ok. I walk. It's not that far anyway. And besides that, I think your girlfriend doesn't like me very much.-Kurt ]
Girlfriend. It sounded so wrong.
[Don't worry about her. Tomorrow I'll be the one driving. My car is back from the shop. –Blaine]
[Thanks Blaine :) What time do I need to be ready? –Kurt]
The older boy's eyes were locked in his iPhone.
What's with that silly smile? - Rachel asked.
Blaine got back to reality and looked at his sister.
-Nothing, sis.
-Yeah, right.
[7:20 sounds a good hour to me (: -Blaine]
[I'll be ready. Well, I'm going sleep. Good night, Blaine. Sleep tight. –Kurt]
[Good night, Kurt. See you tomorrow ;) –Blaine]
-Well Blainey, I think I'm going to sleep. You stay here?
-Yes, I'll wait for mom and dad. Oh, and tomorrow we are going to give Kurt a ride to school.
His sister gave him a look of doubt and nodded.
-Ok.
-So, you are the boy who is picking my son to go to school?
-Yes, sir. – Blaine was frightened talking to him. Burt Hummel could be a really scary man.
-Where do you know him from?
-From… school.´
-And that girl in the car? Is she your girlfriend?
-No sir, that's my sister.
-Ok. And…
-Dad, I asked you not to scare him.
Kurt was in the top of the stairs and when Blaine saw him, instantly relaxed a bit.
-I'm not scaring you, am I? – Burt gave Blaine a very threatening look.
-No, sir. Never. – Blaine told him more nervous and scared than ever.
-See Kurt? I told you I wasn't going to scare him. –The man looked now at his son.
-Yeah, yeah. Don't you have work to do?
When Kurt disappeared into the kitchen, Burt looked at the older teen in the eyes and pointed at him in a way that made Blaine heart sped up of how scared he was.
-Make sure my son is safe.
Blaine quickly nodded.
-Yes, sir. Don't worry, sir. I will, sir.
Burt stepped out of the door, entered his truck and drove off. When Kurt, a few seconds later, met Blaine at the front door, the older boy's eyes were wide open.
-Blaine,… are you okay?
-Your dad, he is a... a really nice man.
Kurt laughed a little.
-Don't worry. He would never hurt you.
When Blaine felt Kurt's hand resting in his shoulder, he instantly relaxed.
-So, ready to go? - Rachel asked from the passenger's sit of the car. Kurt gave the girl a slight wave while Blaine answered.
-Yep, let's go.
During the ride, the three teens were chatting.
-Hey, Rachel, do you think I can still audition for Glee Club?
-Of course! Today after classes, ok?
-Ok. I have the perfect song that totally describes my life. Kurt you will be there to support me, right?
-Of course.
In the morning break, Blaine was walking in the hallway with Quinn when he saw his sister next to Kurt. Both teens looked scared and Blaine hurried to see what was going on in there. When Quinn felt Blaine sped up she was confused.
-What the hell is going on, Blaine?!
-Just wait here, ok? - Blaine told Quinn before he started running towards Rachel.
The older teen step in front of Kurt and Rachel, opening his arms to protect the two teens behind him and facing Karofsky.
-What do you want, Dave?
-Oh, nothing. Just having fun, you know?
When Blaine realized that the bully was grabbing a slushie in his hand, he put his finger in the taller boy's chest, pointing at him, and gave him a threatening look.
-If a single drop of that slushie touches my sister, you are a dead man, Karofsky!
-Don't worry, Anderson. This is not for her, especially now that she looks kind of hot. This is for the lady man next to her.
Blaine looked behind him and instantly understood what was happening.
OMG. Kurt. I have to protect him. I have to protect Kurt. I promised Mr. Hummel I was going to keep Kurt safe. It's Kurt. He doesn't deserve it. I have to protect Kurt. Kurt is perfection.
-If you do anything to Kurt I'll make sure I'll kill you with my own hands. -Blaine said in a threatening tone.
-Calm down, shorty. Didn't you understand that he is a faggo...
-DON'T YOU EVEN DARE TO SAY THAT WORD. - Blaine interrupted Dave - And you have a problem with him just because he is gay? Disgusting!
The bully has a shocked face with a small smile.
-Well, well, well, is your new friend turning you gay, too, Mr. Anderson?
-What if I am gay? You would like that, wouldn't you? But don't worry; you don't have a chance with me either ways.
When Karofsky was going to punch Blaine, Azimio hold him back and started saying it wasn't worth it. When Dave finally gave up and walked away, Blaine turned away to face the younger teens he has just protected.
-Are you two alrig...
Blaine was interrupted by Kurt, who caught him in a tight embrace. When the older teen heard Kurt crying in the hug, he quickly grabbed him by his waist pulling him closer by one hand and caressing the younger boy's hair with the other.
-Shh, Kurt. It's ok. Don't worry. I will always be here to protect you.
Always.
-Can someone please explain me what the hell is going on in here? -Quinn said louder than it was needed.
-Quinn, can you please go and hang out with the Cherios? - Blaine asked her softly.
-Are you really going to leave me just to help these losers?
Blaine, who still was in the same position with Kurt, was starting to get frustrated.
-Calm down, ok? And this people you call losers are some of my best friends!
When Kurt heard the last sentence instantly hugged Blaine with more strength and the older boy gave him a soft kiss in the hair. Both girls, Rachel and Quinn, were shocked by that kiss, but Quinn was the one talking.
-Blaine, I don't know what happened to you today that you are all queer and stuff and I honestly don't care. Just be normal tomorrow or this will end up badly.
Quinn walked away and Blaine quickly forgot everything she said.
-Shh, Kurt. It's ok. I've got you.
The rest of the day, Blaine was alone. He had lunch with a few guys that were with him in the football team, but he didn't even talk to them. In the hallways he just walked until he reached the classroom and stayed there. But that all changed when the heard the ring bell after his last class.
Glee Club audition.
When he left his classroom he went straight to the auditorium. He went to the stage and looked at the chairs. Nobody was there yet.
I have to do this right. This is my last chance to get in the Glee Club. This is my last chance to prove to some people that I'm way more than a spoiled jock. This is my last chance to impress Kurt.
A couple of minutes later, Mr. Schue entered the auditorium followed by the Glee Club members who occupied the first and seconds rows. Blaine saw everyone was sited and immediately started talking.
-Hi everyone. My name is Blaine Anderson and I'm going to audition to Glee Club. I'm going to perform a song I wrote, both music and lyrics. I hope you like it.
Blaine was smiling to the people watching him and he was going to turn around toward the piano, but instead Mr. Schue started talking.
-So, you created the all music?
-That's right. – Mr. Schue smiled – Now if I may.
Both Rachel and Kurt started cheering for the boy and he felt more confident.
Blaine turned around, sat next to the piano and started playing.
It was a beautiful melody and the fact that Blaine invented anything so amazing let Rachel opened mouthed. But the real surprise to everyone was the lyrics and the voice of this boy.
I've been alone
Surrounded by darkness
I've seen how heartless
The world can be
I've seen you crying
You felt like it's hopeless
I'll always do my best
To make you see
Baby, you're not alone
Cause you're here with me
And nothing's ever gonna bring us down
Cause nothing can keep me from lovin' you
And you know it's true
It don't matter what'll come to be
Our love is all we need to make it through
Now I know it ain't easy
But it ain't hard trying
Every time I see you smiling
And I feel you so close to me
Tell me
Baby, you're not alone
Cause you're here with me
And nothing's ever gonna bring us down
Cause nothing can keep me from lovin' you
And you know it's true
It don't matter what'll come to be
Our love is all we need to make it through
I still have trouble
I trip and stumble
Trying to make sense of things sometimes
I look for reasons
But I don't need em
All I need is to look in your eyes
And I realize
Baby I'm not alone
Cause you're here with me
And nothing's ever gonna take us down
Cause nothing can keep me from lovin' you
And you know it's true
It don't matter what'll come to be
Our love is all we need to make it through
Cause you're here with me
And nothing's ever gonna bring us down
Cause nothing, nothing, nothing can keep me from lovin' you
And you know it's true
It don't matter what'll come to be
You know our love is all we need
Our love is all we need to make it through
When Blaine finished, his sister quickly ran to the stage and hugged him.
-I'm so proud of you, Blaine!
-So Rachel, - Mr. Schuester began - I can figure that you liked him to join Glee. What do you think Kurt?
When Blaine realized Kurt was about to give an opinion about him, he stared at the boy and started to heard him very attentively.
-I... I don't even know what to say. - Blaine started to get nervous about what Kurt could say next - That was... wau. Honestly, I LOVED it. It was truly amazing.
-Well Blaine, if the rest of the club agrees, I think you are in.
When everyone nodded, Blaine gave his sister a big smile.
-Come on guys, let's go back to the choir room.
Once inside the room, Blaine met everyone. Rachel, Kurt, Tina, Artie, Mercedes, Sam, Mike and now him. They were only eight, but they were all nice.
-Ok, guys. The assignment for this week is duets. Not love or friendship duets, but duets of songs that really help people. High school is a very difficult period of your life and some of you may have your self-esteem down. I want songs that help you to be more confident. Now let's make the groups.
-You're with me, girl. - Mercedes instantly said grabbing Rachel's hand.
-I'm with Mike. - Tina said happy.
Sam made an impression of someone Blaine couldn't recognize, saying he was with Artie.
The only two people left were Kurt and Blaine. When they both realized that, Blaine gave Kurt a huge smile with a 'yes?' face. Kurt looked at him and laughed just a little bit, but enough for Blaine to realize he did it. When Kurt nodded, Blaine pushed his chair even closer to Kurt's one and happily said to Mr. Schue that they were a group.
The rest of the time in the Glee Club was spent by hearing Rachel and Mercedes doing a diva-off. They ended up tied which made both happy.
Later in the ride back home, Rachel was thrilled that her brother was now in Glee Club.
-We are going to have so much fun! But I also need to say that me and 'Cedes are going to kick your ass in the duets competitions.
-You wish that, don't you? – Kurt teased, what made Blaine smile.
A couple of minutes later they arrived at Kurt's house.
-Bye Kurt, see you tomorrow.
-Bye Rachel.
Kurt, already outside the car, gave Blaine a small wave and the older boy replied with a smile and wink.
When the siblings reached their house, Rachel went to the kitchen to grab both of them a snack, while Blaine sat on the couch. He unlocked his cellphone and started texting.
[Did you arrive home ok? –Blaine]
[Do you mean since the porch until the inside of my house (: ? Yes, I did. –Kurt]
[What? I worry about you? –Blaine]
At the moment the message was sent, Rachel entered the living room.
-Here it is. – she put a trail on the coffee table in front of the couch.
-Thanks, Rachel.
-Can I ask you something, Blaine? - Rachel said nervously - I kind of need an older brother advice...
-Yeah, sure.
-So, there is this guy I kind of like but the biggest type of contact we ever had was he staring at me while I got slushied...
-While you got slushied...? This crush is going on for how long?
-Since last year...
-And who is he?
-His name is Finn.
Blaine shoke in his peanut butter toast when he heard the name.
-Finn? Like in Finn Hudson?
-Yep. And I'm guessing you know him...
-I do... and he kind of hates me...
-Wha- why?
-Well, when we were both freshman, we used to be really close. Almost best friends and one day we decided to try for the football team together. There was only one place available which was the quarterback one. I got it, and... and the rest is story...
When the girl was going to open her mouth to speak, Blaine's phone buzzed and the boy continued talking.
-I'll check that later. But like I was saying, he hates me, there isn't much I can do for your relationship with him, but you know that I'll always be there for you, right?
The girl nodded and gave her brother a warm smile.
-Thanks Blaine. Well, I'm going to do some homework. See you later.
Rachel kissed her brother in the forehead and started walking towards the stairs, in direction to her room and Blaine checked his phone.
[I still have to thank you about today. I mean that slushie story. Seriously Blaine, thank you so much. I just don't want to get back to be threatened and scared every single day. -Kurt ]
[Don't worry about that. I'm going to protect you as long as I can (: and besides, now that we have a duet competition to win, we can't be worried about slushies... –Blaine]
[Can I call you? –Blaine]
[Yes... –Kurt]
After receiving the last message, Blaine started to get a little nervous. He didn't know why he wanted to call Kurt, but he just texted that and before he realized the message was sent. Now, if he didn't do it, it would just be strange so, he dialed Kurt's number and called him.
-Hey Blaine!
-Hey Kurt, so - the older boy cleaned his throat - I was thinking, if we want to win the competition we have to practice. Tomorrow Rach is going to Mercedes' house, so I was wondering if you- ah- if you wanted to, you know, come over and stuff. - Blaine was so nervous it was ridiculous - I mean, to practice... For the competition. But it's ok if you don't I won't get-
-I'll go Blaine. After school? – Kurt interrupted.
-Ahh, yeah, yeah.
-Cool. Do you have any song in mind?
-N-not really. You?
-No, but I'll work on that and we will find the perfect song.
When the younger boy didn't get a response, he continued talking.
-So, are you better with Quinn, now?
-W-what do you mean?
-This morning she was upset after what you did to protect me and Rachel...
Oh, that...
-We still are upset. But you know what? Forget it. She can be a really cold person, sometimes.
-Ok. Hope you two work things out.
After a few seconds of silence, Kurt talked again.
-The song you auditioned for Glee with was amazing.
-Thank you, Kurt. It was a song that... Well, it means so much to me... Things were really heavy for me...
-W-what do you mean? When?
-I talk to you tomorrow about it, ok? It's a long story...
-Yeah, ok. But if you are uncomfortable talking about it you don't need to tell me.
-I do need to tell you. I think it's time to talk to someone about this.
-Does it mean you never talked to no one about it? Not even Rachel?
-No, not even her. It's that I was so confused and I only started to accept it a short time ago.
-Well Blaine, I have homework to do but I talk to you later, ok?
-Yeah, sure. Talk to you later.
After Kurt hang up Blaine stared at his phone and smiled.
Kurt is amazing.
Perfection.
He had homework to make, too but he couldn't focus on European History of the XX century, so instead he turned on his computer and went to Facebook.
He saw his notifications. Nothing important. Some new likes on his photos or status and he tagged in some photos Puck posted from the football game they played before the classes started.
Zero new messages and no one interesting to talk to online.
While he was checking some videos on YouTube, he received a new friend request. Mercedes Jones. He instantly remembered her from Glee Club and without hesitating accepted the request. He saw in her profile some photos of her and Tina and sent this last girl a request, too. He did that to almost all people in Glee. Like he was already Facebook friends with his sister, the only one in Glee he wasn't was Kurt. Yet. He saw the boy tagged in the new profile photo of Rachel and quickly went to his Facebook and sent him a request.
For now it was enough and again he tried to focus on his homework.
Dinner time quickly arrived and Rachel was telling her parents everything about Blaine joining Glee and the duet competition.
-So, tomorrow after school I'll be ate Mercedes' practicing, ok?
-Ok, sweetie. - their mom answered.
-And I'll bring a friend here, if that's ok. He is my partner at this competition and we need to practice.
When both parents agreed with Blaine's friend coming over the subject of the conversation changed to something that was on the news.
After dinner the four of them were resting in the living room.
-Well, I think I'm going to sleep. Goodnight everybody.
Rachel got up from the couch and was approaching the stairs when her father's voice stopped her.
-Aren't you going to give your old man a goodbye kiss? After all we aren't going to see each other in the next week.
What?!
-Oh, sorry dad. I forgot about the trip.
Oh, the trip.
-No problem sweetie.
Rachel gave her father a kiss and a hug.
-I'm gonna miss you so much, daddy. Enjoy Dubai!
-Goodnight Rachel. I'm gonna miss you too.
When Rachel closed the door of her room, Blaine also got up from the couch and said goodbyes to his parents, wishing his father a good trip.
When Blaine got back to his room, he thought of going to Facebook to see if anyone already accepted his friend request, but he was tired and he knew lots of people would try to talk to him before he could turn off the chat. Being popular sucked sometimes.
Instead he just brushed his teeth, toke a quick shower and went to bed. He was tired. He just wanted to sleep. And he did sleep. More than he should.
Next day would be a very long day. Longer than Blaine could imagine.
So, next chapter we will probably find out some things about Blaine. We will know the story behind the song and we will also know some more things about his friends and his past. I'll try to upload it faster than this one.
For Rachel, I thought of Finchel, but I can put her with anyone you want. Just tell me who you ship and they will be together. I also wanted to know who are your ships for Sam and Mercedes. Brittana will also be in this story, such as Tike.
The song I used was 'Not Alone' by Darren Criss.
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