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Chapter 7: Sectionals

The weekend ended and the school week started one again. Kurt had been nervous about holding Blaine's hand was they walked into school but Blaine assured him that it would be fine, no one was going to judge them. Kurt squeezed Blaine's hand painfully tight when Wes and David approached them.

"You're holding hands," David gasped. "Finally!"
"Klaine has finally emerged," Wes grinned happily.
'Klaine?' Kurt mouthed, looking confused but was now relaxed knowing that he and Blaine weren't in any danger.
"It's a mix of both Kurt and Blaine. Klaine," David explained.

Kurt was looking at the boys as if they were mentally challenged while Blaine chuckled.
"What a swell use of your time. Kurt and I appreciate it," Blaine teased.
"You're welcome. We all know how horrible you are at picking names," David teased and Blaine blushed.
"That was one time!" Blaine cried.

"Blaine tried to call the school guinea pig slick," Wes explained and Kurt snorted with laughter.
"It was because his fur was all slicked down smoothly," Blaine pouted and watched with amusement as Kurt shook with laughter.
"Oh hush," Blaine said, nudging Kurt. Kurt controlled himself and smiled happily at Blaine.

The bell rang, signalling time for class. Throughout the day, Kurt was surprised that Blaine was so touchy feely and that nobody made any hateful comments at them. In fact, they all seemed pleased that they were together.
At lunch, Kurt sat with the Warbler's like he usually did, joining in the conversation when he could with his gestures.

"Kurt, are you going to come to Sectionals?" Nick asked, smiling gently at Kurt. Nick was happy to see that Kurt was looking better and not that scared little deer he had been when he first arrived. Kurt bit his lip and looked around the table.
"You don't have to come," Blaine said but he did look hopeful.
'I'll come' Kurt mouthed and the boys cheered, causing Kurt to smile.

After school, Blaine was waiting with Kurt as usual for someone to come pick him up, stealing a few kisses.
"Do you want me to come and pick you up for sectionals?" Blaine asked. Kurt shook his head and quickly scribbled down a note.

Finn is in New Directions, the glee club at McKinley. Dad and Carol are going so I will catch a ride with them.

Blaine's eyes widened with surprise.
"I didn't know Finn sung," Blaine commented and Kurt nodded.

He was recruited in...I used to be in glee club...before the incident.

Blaine eyes widen even further and Kurt looked nervous.
"You were?" Blaine asked and Kurt nodded.
"I bet you sounded beautiful," Blaine said and Kurt blushed. "What was your range?"

I could reach the high F

Blaine jaw dropped and he stared at Kurt who shifted.
"No way! You could hit a high F?" Blaine cried and Kurt nodded.
"Kurt...that's amazing," Blaine gushed and Kurt smiled sadly. Blaine caught on immediately and hugged Kurt.
"You're going to get your voice back and then you are going to show me that high F," Blaine whispered in his ear.

A car honked and they pulled away. Burt smiled at the two boys and waited in the car. Kurt said goodbye and jumped in the car, Blaine watching until he was gone before getting into his own car.

The week went quickly, the Warbler's practicing endlessly for sectionals. Kurt occasionally went to the rehearsals and they sounded amazing. It would be a tough competition this year and Kurt was nervous to see who would come out on top.
The day of sectionals, Kurt dressed in his black skin tight jeans, a white shirt and a black vest over the top that had chains and pins on it. He wore his lace up boots and styled his hair to perfection.

Kurt assured Finn that he would be cheering for both New Directions and the Warbler's but would not take sides. Finn pouted but Burt and Carol agreed with Kurt. They headed to the hall where it was being held and got their tickets. Kurt was nervous with all the people around and his eyes darted left and right. Carol and Burt stood protectively around Kurt as they made their way to their seats.

Kurt felt frustrated that he couldn't feel safe in public, that he couldn't be himself without the fear of being hurt or killed. Kurt sat in between Carol and Burt, Burt arm over the back of his chair and resting on Carol's shoulder. Kurt felt guilty for not allowing Burt to sit next to his new wife but it was for his own protection. Burt was insanely protective of Kurt, ever since Karofsky. Kurt wouldn't put it past him for some Neanderthal to try something here.

The lights dimmed and the warning bell sounded.
"And now for our first act in sectionals, please welcome the Hipsters," the commentator drawled and they applauded while stifling their laughter.
Kurt thought, for a group of old citizens, that they were good.

He clapped along with everyone else and gazed around the audience. He could see New Directions in the audience which meant that Dalton Academy was next. Kurt bit his lip and waited nervously.
"And now, please welcome to the stage from Dalton Academy, the Warblers!"
Kurt clapped loudly and brightened when he saw Blaine and his friends on stage.

The audience bobbed along with Soul sister and Kurt mimed the words. Blaine was amazing and so natural on stage.
"He's amazing Kurt, good find," Carol whispered in his ear and Kurt beamed.
When their number was over Kurt clapped loudly and Burt whistled, earning a happy, playful nudge from his son.

Kurt's nerves re-appeared when the Warbler's left the stage. New Directions were up next. Carol patted Kurt's leg soothingly as he jiggled it up and down with nerves.
Kurt was surprised when Sam entered from the back, singing, soon joined by Quinn. Sam caught his eye and gave a little smile. Kurt smiled weakly back in return.

They made their way down the aisle and on to the stage where they were joined by the rest of the group. Kurt was stunned when Santana was up next, singing Valerie. She sounded amazing and Kurt was surprised that she didn't get more solo's (although knowing Rachel she had a lot to do with it).
Kurt clapped loudly with everyone and then came the anxious wait of the results.

With the intermission, Burt said he would grab them something to eat and drink after a firm gesture from Kurt about no junk food. Carol talked with him, talking about the songs that were chosen. Kurt jumped a mile when he felt someone tap his thigh.
"Sorry," Blaine said hastily, looking sheepish. Kurt put a hand to his chest and breathed deeply.
'Hi' Kurt mouthed.
"Sorry," Blaine apologized again. "I shouldn't have snuck up on you."
Kurt shook his head and placed a hand in Blaine's.

"Blaine, sweetie, you were amazing," Carol gushed and Blaine grinned with pride and pleasure.
"Thanks Carol," Blaine said sincerely. Kurt traced his finger along Blaine's palm and grinned at him.
'Amazingly, wonderful' Kurt mouthed and Blaine's grin brightened.
"Thanks Kurt," Blaine grinned and hugged him. "What did you think of New Directions?"

Kurt bit his lip and quickly got out his phone.

I was stunned by their choice of soloists but pleased. They were good.

Blaine read it and smiled.
"Thanks for coming today Kurt," Blaine said quietly, Carol pretending not to be listening. "It means a lot."
'Of course,' Kurt mouthed.

The warning bell sounded again Blaine looked around.
"I have to get back on stage. Will I see you after?" Blaine asked.
Kurt nodded and Blaine grinned. Kurt quickly leant up and kissed Blaine on the lips.
'Good luck,' Kurt mouthed and Blaine grinned back. He squeezed his hand and dashed away.

Burt came back with bottle of water and snacks. Kurt took a sip of his water and waited nervously. They were grouped on stage and they all looked nervous. The hipsters came in third and everyone clapped.
Kurt couldn't breathe as he waited.
"It's a tie. You are both going to the regional's."

Kurt clapped along with everyone and saw that New Directions were stunned but the Warbler's looked thrilled.
Burt, Carol and Kurt waited until the crowd had died down before heading out.
Kurt looked around for Blaine was they waited near the entrance, Kurt wanting to see him and congratulate the Warbler's on their success.

Kurt saw Blaine coming with Wes, David, Nick and Jeff and he grinned. Blaine brightened but Kurt was suddenly distracted by a blur of blonde that was heading directly towards him at an alarming speed.
"DOLPHIN!" Brittany cried and launched herself on to Kurt, wrapping her legs around his waist. Kurt, un-prepared, flinched backwards but caught her. Her force propelled them back and Burt quickly reached out to steady them before they hit the ground.

Brittany smiled beautifully at Kurt and was suddenly kissing every inch of his face.
"I (kiss) miss (kiss) you (kiss) so (kiss) much (kiss)," Brittany cried. Kurt rubbed her back and looked over her shoulder to see Blaine and the other's frozen with shock and confusion.
Kurt looked back to Brittany and smiled.
'I miss you too,' Kurt mouthed and Brittany grinned.

She gently let go of Kurt and settled back down on the ground tucking herself into Kurt's chest.
"Did you see me dancing?" Brittany asked excitedly.
Kurt nodded and smiled. Brittany clapped her hands and hugged Kurt again.
"Artie gave me a magic comb which I lost and then I was really upset and then Artie thought I was cheating on him with Mike but I wasn't and I told him I lost his magic comb but Artie told me it wasn't the comb that was magic it was me," Brittany explained in a rush her eyes alight with excitement.

Kurt caught his father bemused look and the shocked look of his friends but he smiled at Brittany. He had missed her insane babble.
'You were amazing,' Kurt m mouthed and Brittany sighed.
She gently placed her hand on his throat, Kurt flinching a little.
"I miss your voice," Brittany sighed. "Maybe I could ask Karofsky to give it back to you."

Kurt froze and shook his head violently, gripping Brittany tightly on her hand.
"That's sweet of you Brittany," Carol said gently, looking concerned. "But you don't have to."
Brittany nodded and turned back to Kurt.
"Everyone want to see you," Brittany said. "Look, here they come!"

Mwhahaha! Sorry for the cliff hanger! You will get to see Kurt interacting with New Directions and them meeting Blaine and the Warbler's! Please review!