BlairPOV-

I firmly believe that some people don't know that they're being an asshole. Because when you point it out to them, they quickly change their tune. Some people know that they are assholes, but will at least try to make an effort not to be one.

Noah Puckerman does not fit either of those categories.

''You know, I'm kinda a stud. And you're definitely a hottie. So do you wanna get outta here or what?''

I don't have time for this.

''First of all, I don't even know who you are. Second of all, that mohawk is so Wannabe-bad-boy that it's not even funny. Third of all, I'm not interested,'' I try to move from under his arm, but he stops me by blocking my exit ,''Move. Please.''

This can't be happening.

''Alright. But you will change your mind. I'll see you around,'' he gives what I assume is supposed to be a flirtatious smile before leaving to join his football buddies, Sam Evans and Finn Hudson.

I let out a breath I hadn't known I was holding, relief filling me quickly. That could have been so much worse.

''Blair!,'' Kate is running towards me, long, brown ponytail swinging behind her ,''Hey! You were great.''

''Thanks. I don't think my legs have ever been this sore before, though,'' I laugh, smile growing wider when she flushes red, ''You need something?''

''Um... yeah. I-''

''Babe!,'' Sabrina wraps an arm around me, pressing a kiss to my cheek as Kate's smile falters.

''Hey. Oh, Kate. You remember Sabrina. She's my-''

''Girlfriend,'' Sabrina looks Kate up and down, ''Nice to meet you.''

''Well,'' i laugh, albeit a bit awkwardly this time,''Not officially. But that's the closest word I can think of.''

''N-nice to see you again,'' Kate nods, playing with the hem of her red, sparkly shirt.

''What did you need, Kate?''

''Just... have a good time. Hope I see you at the dance tomorrow.

She quickly makes her way to where Artie, Tina and Mercedes are waiting for her, leaving me alone with Sabrina.

''Should I drive you home,''Sabrina questions ,''Or do you wanna come back to my place?''

''Yeah,'' I tear my eyes away from Kate's retreating form, ''That sounds nice.''

So I can avoid going home at least for a while longer.

KatePOV-

The one thing I hate about the tradition of the glee club coming over after the football game is hearing all of the details.

No. Not of the game, though I don't enjoy that part either. I hate hearing Noah Puckerman's comments on the Cheerios. He obviously spends more time watching them than watching the game when he's on the bench.

''Dude,'' he tosses Finn a soda ,''Did you see that Blair chick's ass? I'm totally tapping that.''

''Puck, not every girl is stupid enough to sleep with you,'' Quinn smiles sweetly ,''She probably has standards.''

''I got you in bed, didn't I? And you're a freaking prude.''

''Come on, Puck,'' I roll my eyes, setting my nail polish down ,''Leave the poor girl alone.''

''Awww,'' he pretends to pout, making a heart with his hands, ''Does little Katie have a crush?''

''Not cool, man,'' Finn shoves him before smiling at me sheepishly ,''He's kidding. You know that.''

I know that Puck's an idiot, but that doesn't necessarily stop the blush tinting my cheeks.

Because he's right. She's taken, though. Of course she is. And if it's not an open relationship, then she's cheating on this girl with Santana. Either way, I don't have a chance.

Because I'm not that girl.

Although... if that's what she wants, then I can give it to her. If this really is an open relationship, I still have a chance. I just have to be the kind of girl Blair is interested in.

And I know exactly where to start.

''Kate! Who knew you had such a great rack?!''

If there's one thing I can count on, it's Mercedes to make me feel both slightly uncomfortable and more confident in any given moment.

''Thank you. You guys look gorgeous, too,'' I speak slowly, begging the blush to leave my cheeks and make me look less flustered.

''I bet Blair will think the same thing about you,'' Brittany grins, innocently complimenting me.

''Blair's not going. She doesn't do dances,'' Santana drawls, applying mascara ,''So, no. That won't be happening.''

As much as it kilss me to say, I'm glad Blair has a girlfriend. Sabrina's gorgeous, and I'm sure that there's a reason Blair is attracted to such a horrible person.

I'm also almost pretty sure that it's not because she has bigger boobs than I do, because I refuse to think that Blair is like Puck in anyway.

Someday I'll have that. I guess I'm not meant to be with Blair.

And, one day, maybe that won't hurt as much as it does now.

BlairPOV-

''Wait, can we talk,'' I laugh breathlessly as Sabrina presses closer to me, hands unzipping my sweatshirt.

It's the night of the homecoming dance, and I'm spending it with her. The idea of dances no longer appeals to me, and she understands that. Unlike my mom, her eyes don't dim

''Hmmm isn't this what you came over here for,'' her hands move to the waistband of my pajama shorts, ''This is how our sleepovers always end.''

''Can't we just talk for a while? Please?''

I realize our friendship tends to lean a lot towards the sexual side of things, but I still want just this: being together without having to sleep with each other. We weren't always like this.

''Fine,'' Sabrina groans, flopping down next to me ,''What's wrong, babe?''

''What… what is this? Like, I know you've said that we're just having fun, but-''

''Blair, this is sex. Just sex. Yeah, you're my best friend. But I'm not looking for a relationship. They're messy. I don't like the commitment,'' she pushes some hair off of my shoulder, pressing a kiss to the skin, ''I thought I made that clear.''

''Yeah you did. It's just… you know, I was thinking about asking this girl out.''

''Oh,'' Sabrina raises an eyebrow, ''That girl from the game?''

''Kate? She's just a friend. Why?''

''No reason,'' Sabrina shrugs, pulling the covers around herself ,''She just seemed kinda starstruck when she was looking at you. If I didn't know any better, I'd say she has a crush.''

''Right. No one could like me in that way, huh?,'' I feel a pang of regret the moment her eyes soften.

''You know I didn't mean that. I just meant you are so, completely out of her league. You don't like her, do you?''

''I mean, like, shes really pretty and all, but she's just so nosy, like - ''

''She isn't that pretty - ''

''And she keeps asking me if I'm okay all the time - ''

''Im pretty too you know - ''

''And not to worry about this jock pig who keeps trying to get me to have sex with him - ''

''I would beat him up for you - ' '

''And its just like, why do you even care?''

''I care about you - ''

''Like, I dont even know you!''

''Well,'' Sabrina huffs ,''If you like her, I guess. Go for it. Just remember I care about you more than anyone.''

''I know.''

You're the only one I can depend on. I appreciate that.

''Whoever this girl is would have to be an idiot to turn you down,'' she presses her lips to my neck, smirking against overheated skin when I groan ,''So. My parents will be home in about an hour. We should make the most of this.''

With that conversation off of my chest, I roll so I'm straddling her waist, lips pressed against hers. Sleeping with ehr is different than kissing ''The Mack'' or being with Santana. I'm not nervous, I don't hate the way I look with Sabrina. No talking, no judgment.

The closest I've felt to anyone in a long time.

''Mom? Dad,'' I close the door behind me when I walk in on Sunday morning.

Of course, no one's home. Mom's probably at the hospital, and dad is who knows where.

There's a note on the refrigerator, explain everything:

Sarah Blair,

I'll be working a double shift at the hospital, and won't be back until tonight. Your dad's gone to the country club, and should be back in time for dinner. Dinner's in the refrigerator.

Love, mom.

''Of course no one's home. No one's ever home,'' I crumple up the note, tossing it into the trash bin.

It's alright. I've got a lod of homework that will definitely keep me busy. Dad probably won't be home, so I can have dinner by myself.

What's new, though?

KatePOV-

''What's up,'' Finn asks, looking from dad, to Carole to me as I lead them to his locker ,''What's going on?''

''I have absolutely no idea. They had Mr. Schue let me out of class and brought me to you,'' I explain, just as confused.

''We have something to tell you,'' Carole beams before looking at my dad, ''You tell them!''

''No, you.''

This banter goes back and forth, causing Finn to look at me in ever-growing confusion.

''He proposed!,'' Carole nearly squeals, showing off her wedding ring, ''He proposed in the room where you set us up, Kate.''

Ah, yes: my misguided attempt. I assumed if our parents were dating, then Finn and I would hang out, and that would get me closer to Quinn.

Could I have been any more blind or stupid?

''Wow...this just happened,'' Finn looks less enthusiastic.

'We wanted you two to be the first to know. Well, after those kids in that room. Family hug!''

That's so unlike my dad, but this is the happiest that I've seen him in a while. So I'm not complaining.

''This is just what I needed,'' I take Carole's hand, looking at the ring, ''I will take care of it from here. I have so many wedding magazines saved up I think… i think rust and cognac for the colors. Those are colors, Finn. And- and-''

''Nothing too extravagant, Kate. We're using whatever money we have left for the honeymoon,'' my dad cuts in.

''Finn,'' Carole looks at her son ,''You haven't said anything.''

''I… I'm kind of s-stunned,'' he stutters out, still taking in the news.

''Don't worry. I'm already looking for a bigger house. One where you and Kate will both have your own rooms,'' my dad supplies.

Fantastic. Because I don't think I can handle witnessing a Finchel makeout session, even by accident.

Ugh.

''Come on, honey. Be happy for me,'' Carole smiles slightly.

''I am,mom,'' FInn nods with a shy smile.

''Listen, Kate: as the wedding planner, the thing I want you to focus on the most is getting one hell of a good band.''

''Don't worry. I think I've got that covered. You wouldn't even have to spend a dime. Dad, Carole? You two are going to have a glee wedding.''

''Listen up, guys,'' Mr. Schue begins as we all file into the choir room ,''First of all, I'd like to welcome our newest member: Blair Anderson.''

I choke on my water, spinning around to find her sitting on the piano bench, staring at me in amusement.

''You okay there, Kate,'' Tina rubs my back as we all take our seats.

''I'm fine.''

Or as fine as I can be with the fact that a girl I have a massive crush on is sitting not to far away from me for the third time today.

Damn it, what is wrong with me?

''You're one of the Cheerios,'' Rachel looks Blair up and down, scrutinizing her ,''Where's your uniform.''

''Well, I'm not required to wear it all of the time,'' Blair responds coolly, tugging her jacket around herself.

''Mr. Schuster, we've only heard her sing once. Are you sure that she will actually beneficial to us at regionals?''

''Enough, Rachel. She's earned her place in this glee club just like everybody else.''

Rachel sniffs indignantly, pouting as Finn rubs her back in comfort.

''Blair, have a seat. We have a lot to cover.''

To my surprise, instead of sitting next to Santana, Blair plops down next to me.

''Hey,'' she whispers with a wide grin, causing my heartbeat to speed up.

''Hi.''

And here I go, falling again.

With nothing and no one there to catch me.

''Okay, guys. Kate has an announcement,'' Mr. Schue begins, giving me the floor as I saunter towards the front, standing in front of the glee club.

''Well, as you all know, Finn's mom and my dad are dating. This morning, he asked her to marry him!''

There's an excited chatter that makes me instantly less nervous, reminding me that I'm safe with my friends.

''Dad and Carole are trying to save money for their honeymoon. So, I was wondering if you guys would be willing to help provide the music for the ceremony and reception.''

''Kate,'' Rachel chirps ,''I think I speak for everyone when I say that the New Directions never pass up an opportunity to perform.''

If anyone finds her usual antics irritating, no one says anything. Everyone's nodding in agreement, making me wonder why I was scared they'd reject the request in the first place.

At least one thing is going right in my life.

It's two weeks later, the week of the wedding, when I finally get up the courage to do what I've been putting off this whole time. I've gone with Carole to get her dress, with my dad and the boys to get fitted for his tux, to the bakery, the caterer, the florist, and called the church and the banquet hall. I've even assisted Carole in picking out the bridesmaids dresses. The New Directions have been hard at work, perfecting songs and choreography to various songs.

There's just one thing left to do.

''Blair, do you want to got to the wedding with me? Not a-as a date. I know you're dating Sabrina and everything. You could bring her, if you want, I guess. My dad and Carole wouldn't mind. It's just that Mercedes and I are gonna make it a girls night afterward, and you should come. And we were going to my place afterwards. We'd just go as friends, and-''

''Kate. That's cute. And I'd love to. Besides, Sabrina will be out of town.''

''Perfect. We can talk more about it at lunch.''

''Great,'' Blair closes her locker ,''See you then, beautiful.''

My cheeks flush, and I curse myself for always wearing my emotions on my face.

I've got to stop doing that.

''Making plans with your little girlfriend, Hummel,'' Danica falls into step next to me as I stroll down the hallway.

''I want you to stay away from me,'' I do my best to keep the fear from my voice and face, trying not to let her get to me.

''Yeah, yeah. Just listen,'' she waits until we're in the most deserted part of the hallway before speaking again ,''If you tell anyone about that kiss, I will kill you.''

I feel the breath leave me, my stomach drop, my blood run cold.

''Alright.''

She sneers then, shoving me as she turns to leave.

And I walk to class, pretending like I don't feel the pieces of my life falling down around me.

''I feel like I can't breathe. Is that normal?''

It's the day of the wedding, and I think I'm just as nervous as my dad is, if not more. The gels are getting ready in the choir's dressing room while the boys take the nursery.

''I don't know why. The decorations, the dresses, everything's beautiful, Kate. And you look stunning,'' Blair stares at me in the mirror, applying her eyeliner.

If anyone looks stunning here, it's her. She's straightened her hair, letting it fall down her back in a silky, Raven black waterfall, pinned back with a flower. And that dress- it only adds to it. It compliments her skin tone, and makes her eyes an even brighter brown.

I'd also be lying if I said it didn't make her body look insane.

I won't say that out loud, though- I'm sure she's getting enough of that with Puck.

''Thanks. You look gorgeous,'' I continuer to curl my hair, trying to calm my nerves as I do.

With the Danica situation, this wedding couldn't have come at a better time. My dad is still sick, but he's doing so much better. This wedding, knowing he's going to be with the love of his life again... it's all been beneficial to him.

It's also given Finn and I a lot to focus on. He's his mom's ''bridesman of honor'' and I'm my dad ''Best woman''. Unconventional, maybe. But when has normalcy been our thing?

At least one Hummel is having a good week.

''So, I was thinking: do you want to dance with me? At least once,'' Blair looks at me as she slides her shoes on ,''I mean, I know you're good at it.''

''W-w-would Sabrina be okay with that,'' i question, not wanting Blair's girlfriend to be mad at her.

Even if she did ask me to dance, and even if I want to say agree.

''Sabrina doesn't care what I do. Look, Kate, she's not my girlfriend- I'm allowed to dance with other girls. Otherwise whatever it is Santana and I occasionally have going on wouldn't have even happened,'' Blair laughs lightly, ''Don't worry. I'll keep my hands above the waist.''

She slides off of the vanity bench then, heading towards the door to get her bouquet from Mercedes.

While I try to calm my speeding heart.

The wedding ceremony goes off without a hitch, just as I hoped. And the look on dad and Carole's faces as they have their first dance makes every last minute I spent planning worth it.

Could I be anymore of a hopeless romantic.

''And now the brides man of honor will give his speech,'' Mr. Schue announces after Carole and dad take their seats, passing the microphone over to Finn.

''Thanks. For those of you who don't know me, I'm Finn Hudson. I'm not really good at making speeches. Congratulations to my mom and Burt. I know I haven't always been the most supportive of your relationship, but you deserve to be happy, mom. You both do.''

He clears his throat, wiping at his forehead a bit.

''Whenever we got a new couple in the glee club, we always got a couple name: Bartie- Brittany and Artie. Puckcedes- Puck and Mercedes. Finchel- Finn and Rachel. Today, there's a new one- Fate.''

BlairPOV-

''You and me, Kate- we're brother and sister now. I haven't always accepted or been there for you, but I'm here now. Whatever you need. That's what siblings do, yeah?''

Kate nods, wiping at her eyes with a shy smile across her face.

''These past few years haven't been easy for either of us, but especially you. So, I have a little surprise for you. I've been taking dance lessons with Blair, and I got the glee club to put together a number. You're gonna sing it with me.''

Kate whips around to face me, looking as if she may burst into tears at any second.

The opening notes to Bruno Mars' ''Just the Way you Are'' begins, and I swear her mascara is already running.

She keeps it together, though. Well, as much as anyone can when their emotions overwhelm them in public like that.

Honestly, it's just nice to see her genuinely smile for once today.

''Thank you for that,'' she wraps her arms around my neck hesitantly, slowly swaying back and forth with me to the slow song playing over the speakers.

''I didn't really do much. It was simple. He said you got frustrated trying to teach him and your dad at the same time,'' I laugh when she does, effectively lightening the mood.

''Thanks. These past few months have been... shit, for lack of a better word.''

Her expression is dark for a moment, but she quickly regions composure, shifting into a more neutral one.

''Hey, if you need anything, you've got me. I protect my friends.''

''That's good to know,'' she nods ,''Really.''

We dance in comfortable silence, me attempting to ignore the way my stomach tosses and turns.

''Are you seeing anyone, Kate,'' I stare into bright, glass eyes, hoping for affirmation that she's single.

''No. I mean, do you see me,'' she attempts to joke, but I can see the layers of low self-esteem beneath her thin cascade of vanity.

''Yes, and you're insanely hot and smart and nice. What I'm getting at here is this: do you want to go out with me?''

Her eyes widen before she clears her throat, shrugging.

''I'm not like Santana, Blair.''

That throws me for a second before I understand what she means.

''This isn't about sex, Kate This is about you, me, and a movie. Maybe dinner. I want to take you out. And we can take this as slow as you like. So what do you say?''

More Blair and her story in the next chapter :)

Disclaimer- glee belongs to Fox, and Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, and Brad Falchuk.