A/N: I'm back! Thanks for everyone who left kind message in the last chapter.

Kurt was busy filling out his NYADA application form. He let out another frustrated sigh.

"What's wrong?" Blaine, who was sitting next to him, looked up at him.

"It looks empty. I feel like I have nothing to wow NYADA." Kurt almost wanted to cry.

"Hey, you're doing good. We still have sectionals this week and we're gonna win it." Blaine squeezed Kurt's hand lightly.

They looked at each other with widened eyes for a moment. This was too much like when they were dating. Blaine awkwardly withdrew his hand "I'm sorry..."

"It's…okay. We agreed to stay friends, friends...can do that."

"Right. I think the more we worry about it, the more awkward it is." Blaine nodded.

"Yes..."

"Don't worry about your NYADA application. You have more than enough time to prepare. Besides, you still have back up plans for New York right?"

"Yes, Parsons, Tisch, Columbia, FIT, even Cooper Union. I don't really think I stand a chance for that and they do fine art but they offer full scholarship... no harm trying."

"Kurt, those are amazing schools and you're amazing. You'll get it." Blaine gave him a supportive smile.

"I really hope so."

"I'm gonna go grab a refill. Do you want another coffee?" Blaine shook his empty paper cup.

"Oh yes, please, I really need some coffee."

Blaine smiled and walked away from the table.

"Hey there, Princess." A voice called above Kurt's head and he didn't even have to check to confirm whose voice it was.

"Hello Sebastian." Kurt put down his pen and looked up at the tall blonde.

Sebastian sat down in the seat next to Kurt, "What're you doing?"

"Filling in my application for NYADA."

"I can see that, I mean why are you sitting here all alone?"

"I'm-" Kurt tried to explain but Blaine was back already

"Hey Kurt I got your mocha." Blaine sat down and Sebastian looked at him with an eyebrow raised.

"And what are you doing here...?" Sebastian asked.

"I'm here to h-help Kurt."

"So you two are back together?" It came out bitter and Sebastian hated it.

"We're friends. We wanted to peacefully move on. Drop it Bas." Kurt rolled his eyes.

"Bas?" Blaine was confused.

"It's our thing. You wouldn't get it." Sebastian smirked.

After Sisi's birthday party, Kurt teased Sebastian over texts about how Sienna use nicknames for him and Lucas, and eventually Kurt start calling him Bas just like Sisi.

"You two already have a thing? Are you two-" Before Blaine could finish the question, they said at the same time: "No."

"Okay, just curious. That's all." Blaine gave them an awkward smile.

"Although, Princess here might date a Smythe fairly soon." Sebastian teased lightly.

"It's funny you call Sisi princess with so much love, you manage to say it to me as a cheap insult."

"Oh I can change that, what about ice queen or Casper?"

"I'm surprised a meerkat like you can come up with such difficult words." Kurt gave him a fake surprise look.

"I wonder if Lou is really gay if he has such a big crush on your lady face." Sebastian grinned deviously.

"He is not crushing on me." Kurt blushed with embarrassment.

Seeing Kurt blush just by mentioning his brother's name irritated Sebastian. He felt a stab of pain in his chest but he decided to tease Kurt more.

"You know, he won't shut up about you. It's driving me crazy. It's annoying and very disturbing. Maybe you should date him already so he can stop whining about missing you."

"I gave up, you're impossible. How come your siblings are so nice and cute and you're so annoying and rude?"

"It's my charm." Sebastian grinned.

"I'm glad you don't do relationships, because whoever falls for you must be miserable." Kurt teased.

Sebastian didn't say anything though. He looked at Kurt with a blank face, for a second Kurt thought he crossed a line.

"You're right. Only stupid people like you and Lou want relationships. I just need a good fuck." He winked at Kurt and the brunette let out an irritated sigh and shook his head.

"Well, I should get going then. You two go on with your awkward friendship reunion, and I'll see you at your sectionals. Nick said we're cheering for you two ex-Warblers." With that, Sebastian left the Lima Bean leaving Kurt and Blaine slightly confused and awkward about his comment on their friendship.

Friday, found Sebastian and his brother sitting in the auditorium with the Warblers. Apparently very excited about seeing Kurt's performance and the worst part came about 15 minutes later when he saw Kurt swinging his ass in that nicely fitted white suit and flicking his tongue while singing the word 'Love'. Sebastian felt a major hard on down in his pants and got a bigger turn off when he saw Lucas practically licking his lips nervously and drooling over the sight of Kurt. And of course Lucas was the first one to stand up to cheer for the New Directions.

Oh god did he just groan just looking at Kurt?

Sebastian bit his lips as he remembered what Lucas said the night before. I'm gonna ask Kurt out. I can tell this is not like any other crush, Seb. I really just like seeing him smile. I wanna be the one to make him smile...

Sebastian mentally slapped himself that Lucas, his 15 year old brother (well, soon to be 16), gave more thoughts about relationships than he does. Not that he ever did. He tried, but he just didn't understand. There was so much emotional stuff that scares him. And he really didn't think he could handle it. If Sebastian Smythe hated anything, it's confusion. He hated not being able to understand something. That's why he read so much. "Knowledge is power" was his motto. Being in a relationship was complicated, too many unknown possibilities and he hated it.

The New Directions won, the Warblers met the New Direction backstage. No one really cared about who could and couldn't get to the backstage area once the competition was over.

"Congrats guys! You were awesome!" Nick and Jeff hugged Kurt and Blaine.

After what they knew about the incident at Scandals, Jeff and Nick completely ignored Blaine for a while. Kurt eventually convinced them drop it like he did. They also agreed to keep the secret to the rest of the Warblers and restored the friendship after Blaine swore on his entire collection of bowties and Katy Perry and Pink CDs that he would never drink again until he's 18 and not drink without anyone supervising him until he could manage his drunken issues.

New Directions invited the Warblers to join their after party at Rachel's place. Kurt and Blaine shared an awkward laugh with each other, remembering their first fight as friends happened in that basement; and now they are going back there as friends again. Sebastian didn't understand the inside joke. He didn't like this feeling but he kept his mouth shut.

Sebastian and Lucas did a synchronised eye roll once they saw the giant portrait painting of one Rachel Berry. Seriously that girl had deep seated self-centred problems. Sebastian shot a 'what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-that-midget' look to Kurt, who silently giggled at the look and just slightly shook his head.

It took just about 5 minutes before the whole party started to go wild. New Directions got all the alcohol prepared so they didn't have to break into Mr Berrys' wine cupboard like last time. Of course, Puck was in charge of the alcohol, and when you put Puck and alcohol in one sentence: Shit's about to get real.

Not to Kurt's surprise, most of the straight Warblers were all over Brittany when she started drunk stripping. Santana was shooting death glares and yelling at some of them in Spanish about backing off. Along the way, Thad and Santana went from talking in Spanish to each other to challenging each other to a body-shot off. Nick and Jeff were inseparable, being all lovey dovey, cuddling in the corner. Wes and Rachel started arguing about which one of their choirs was better. (We're gonna kick your asses at Regionals!) Mike and Tina were just like last time, jumping up and down everywhere and kissing sweetly. Blaine was on the mini stage, singing his Katy Perry / Pink improvised mash up songs.

Kurt sighed a little. He is again, sitting here, not drinking. He was actually tempted because it was celebration after all; but he remembered the whole Bambi incident, and he didn't want to act like a fool in front of everyone.

Lucas sat down next to him "Hey, you're not joining the party?"

"Trust me, this is me joining. Far too joining already."

"Oh I sense interesting story behind it. What is it?"

"Well, let's just say I say stupid things while I'm drunk. And I don't like it." Also, I'd randomly make out with hot guys, like your brother.

"It's not that bad, I get all needy when I'm drunk..." Lucas laughed.

"Wait, you drink?" Kurt instantly looked at the drink Lucas is holding.

"It's just orange juice I swear."

Kurt narrowed his eyes a little for a moment "Okay. But you really shouldn't drink. Examples here."

"Relax, mom! I'm not that young."

"You're 15-"

"16 next month."

"Oh December. Best month of the year."

"So I was told." Lucas grinned

"What date?"

"I'm the boxing day baby."

"That's great!"

"Well, Seb just gave me one present. He said it's a birthday and Christmas present, but I think he's just too lazy to pick up two for me." Lucas faked a sad pout

"Awww, I'll get you two presents for birthday and Christmas, okay?"

"Really? Oh you should come to our New Year's Eve party! Since my birthday is on Boxing Day, basically no one comes to my party because they'd be staying with the family and stuff, so I move my birthday party to New Year's Eve. Kill two birds with one stone."

"I'd love to, if that doesn't bother you all. I miss Sisi already."

"Of course you're welcome." Lucas smiled brightly.

Kurt's original plan was staying with his family for Christmas and Blaine's for New Year's Eve, since the second plan was totally ruined right now, he'd love some distraction, and he really did miss Sisi.

Lucas noticed Kurt's empty cup "Do you want a refill? I'm getting some coke."

"Oh, that'd be great, just the soda is fine. Don't spike it."

"Relax..." Lucas laughed and then left.

"Well I see you're getting along with my brother very well." Sebastian's voice came behind Kurt and it almost made him jump.

"Christ, you scared me." Kurt shoved the tall boy's shoulder a little when he sat down next to Kurt.

"What were you talking about?"

"Why? Are you jealous?" Kurt joked lightly.

Sebastian exaggeratedly rolled his eyes "Yeah right I'm so jealous my little brother will get into your pants."

"Not everything about sex."

"Sex is easy."

"Being in a relationship is more than that." Kurt sighed.

"Yeah sure, like troubles, taking care of the other's emotions. Relationships are nasty okay. And people always end up getting hurt so why bother to put in so much."

Kurt looked at him, there's some sort of disappointment, anger burning through him. What an idiot he was, just because Sebastian saved him and they started to form a casual friendship didn't mean he had changed. He was indeed, still the same cocky slut that slept around. And Kurt felt a jealous rage towards him. He didn't understand if he was jealous of the boys who had been fucked by Sebastian nor was he jealous about how little Sebastian cared about relationships so he would never get hurt like he did.

"I hope one day you fall in love, so you'd know what it is feeling hurt." Kurt said coldly.

"Hey! What are you two talking about? Kurt, your soda. Sorry it took me a while. I didn't know where your friend put her drinks." Lucas sat down on Kurt's other side.

Kurt took the drink from Lucas and smiled "Thanks. We were just talking about how your brother might never fall in love. Apparently straight A students can't handle this complicated topic."

Lucas looked at the silent argument exchange between Kurt and Sebastian, and he sat a little closer to Kurt. "Actually, I wanna ask you something."

"Yes?" Kurt arched an eyebrow with curiosity.

"I wonder if you wanna go out with me, maybe on Sunday?"

"Me...?"

"Yea, I mean, it doesn't have to be a date. We can just hang out...I, I really like you Kurt."

Just when Kurt was about to turn down the offer, because he did feel a little awkward with this situation, he felt Sebastian laughing through his nose. Kurt knew what he was about to do was childish but he was pissed at this point so he didn't care. "Sure Lucas, I'll go out with you."

A/N: Let me know what do you think of this chapter. What do you think Sebastian should / would do?

Also, I bet you guys already order or might get The Land of Stories already. I wish you happy reading. Such a great book omg I'm gonna re-read it over and over again until I get my audio CD!