Summary: Kurt Hummel, Blaine Anderson, Rachel Berry, Nick Duvall, Jeff Sterling, and Elliott Gilbert make up Pamela Lansbury, a rock/pop band that hit it big after their first single was featured on popular tv-show Sing. A little over two years later the band is still dealing with the pressures of fame, their differing dreams, their fans, "shippers", and finding love.

Author's note: I am very slowly getting away from my writer's block only to be slammed by what seems a million things to do. But I guess that's the holidays, coming to the end of the semester at school, and working retail...so it's only to be expected. This gal cannot wait for winter break.

As a warning...there is some drug use in this chapter.

Chapter Twenty

TheCooperAnderson: Just saw my little brother at Staples Center #PLtour #taughthimeverythingheknows #proudbigbrother

JeffSterling: It was an amazing night tonight. #PLtour

KurtHummel: Thanks for indulging me MercedesJones. We killed it tonight. #PLtour

WesMontgomery: hearing the cheers of the fans makes me remember the job is more than worth it. #lovemyboys #PLtour #themanagerlife

NickDuval: is trying to figure out how to smuggle MercedesJones into luggage when we leave L.A. #MercedesshouldbeinPL #PLtour

Starchild: WesMontgomery we appreciate everything you do for us, Wes.

BlaineAnderson: Thank you so much, everyone, tonight was a fantastic night. #PLtour

KurtEHummel: Lost my right shoe, but that doesn't diminish from how amazing our fans are. Thank you. #PLtour #thislegisover #buthistourisnot #PLfansarethebestfans

BlaineAnderson: Thank you, San Diego. #PLtour

Starchild: KurtEHummel how do you lose a shoe? #perplexed

JeffSterling: Hahahahahaha Starchild KurtEHummel #Kurtlosthisshoe

KurtEHummel: …high kick. #nomorequestions

NickDuval: but you were wearing boots? KurtEHummel

It was a fun night for Pamela Lansbury last night. Not only did they play a killer show in San Diego, but they had Mercedes Jones join them for not one, but two songs. Their night continued on as the band, Mercedes, and numerous people from their entourage joined them in celebrating at an L.A. club hours later. They were having so much fun that Kurt Hummel lost a shoe, and Elliott Gilbert was dancing on a table. However, the most shocking thing to happen last night occurred just outside the club where Nick Duvall and Jeff Sterling were spotted with a friend passing a joint back and forth. The only one not having a wild night was Blaine Anderson who was seen conversing with manager Wes Montgomery and nursing a drink. Pictures from last night can be seen below.

AndersonHummel: So they're having a little bit of fun, no need to report on it.

Blainers: I love how they only mention Nick and Jeff smoking weed but not Elliott because he looks like he's really high in the pictures of them leaving.

Klaine5eva: I really want to know what happened to Kurt's shoe.

HummelAnderson: Who is that with Nick and Jeff anyway?

"It isn't exactly good press," David said, "pictures of Jeff and Nick with Dani smoking pot are all over the internet. Santana is furious with Dani since apparently she's the source of all of it."

Wes who had been trying to enjoy at least his morning coffee in the balcony of his hotel room let out a sigh. "Does it change anything?" he asked.

"No," David admitted, "but they do have young fans. It's not the best thing to have out there about them but releasing any kind of statement would be stupid too."

"Then we do nothing," Wes said, "I'm sure Santana will yell at all of them."

"True," David said, "they're just so frustrating when they do things like this."

Wes took a sip from his cooling coffee. "That's the job," he said, "never thought I'd have this job but I have to say that I like this better than the prospect of being a lawyer."

"Making you more money too," David added.

Wes laughed. He had never imagined that deciding to take a year off school to help Blaine would turn into this, into being the manager of a successful band that was only just growing in popularity.

"And probably not the idea my parents had when they sent me to Dalton," Wes said.

"And it's exactly what my dad wanted for me," David said.

It was easy to forget sometimes how David was only involved because he had followed in his father's footsteps and getting a degree in Communications had been the natural step to then working at his dad's PR firm.

"Life is full of surprises," Wes said, "and so are Nick and Jeff. Getting high at the front instead of the back, what were they thinking?"

"They weren't," David said.

"Paul won't like it," Wes said, suddenly remembering that he had a meeting with Paul that afternoon.

Nearly everything on the world tour was finalized, but there were still a few minor details to deal with, and even more details when it came to the album recording, but more to do with the music video that they wanted to film for the first single which had yet to be determined.

"I'm sure he won't," David said, "but it isn't a big deal. This is California. It was bound to happen."

Wes laughed, but shook his head. "Maybe he won't care," he said, "but on another note Sebastian is still trying to keep his job."

"Does it matter now?" David asked, "I mean aside from the essential crew everyone is allowed to take time off until the tour starts back up."

"Sebastian is technically essential crew," Wes said, "and since I need Whit back they really will need him. I just don't like that Dani is involved in this drug stuff when we wanted her for his job. I also just feel bad."

David nodded and then he stood up. "You know," he said, "he brought it on himself."

Wes shrugged his shoulders. "It doesn't exactly surprise me," he said, "but we went about this the wrong way. Helping him out was all well and good but he didn't even want the job to begin with and he's been keeping out of trouble because he knows we can fire him now. I just don't know if it'd be right to do it now."

Wes wished that he'd never listened to David and hired Sebastian. Even if Sebastian had started just doing his job and not getting in the way lately, it didn't change that he was still not wanted as a manager by anyone in the band.

"Whit is going with them for the rest of the tour though, isn't she? She's signed the contract for the world tour even."

Wes stared at David for a while. "What are you getting at?" he asked.

"Well," David said and he stood up, walking closer to the railing of the balcony, "Sebastian is basically a glorified assistant at this point so why couldn't Whit just pick up his responsibilities alongside Dani who could be appointed their official tour manager. Santana is likely to want to stick around too if Dani's going with them and that frees up Sebastian to be your assistant. I think he'll be alright with going back to New York."

It was an idea. Wes didn't know how he felt about having Sebastian as his assistant, but he would probably do a better job than all the temps he'd had to deal with since the tour started. Whit was by far the most organized and prepared person he knew beside himself, but it was very possible that she would be far more useful on tour with the band than by his side.

"Just an idea," David said, turning to face him again, "it could solve a few issues."

"It could," Wes said with a nod. He finished the last of his coffee and stood up.

"Sorry I'm late," Mercedes said, moving her hair out of her face before she sat down.

"No worries," Kurt said with a smile, "I was a bit late myself."

Mercedes looked pointedly at him. "Blaine keep you busy?"

Kurt felt his cheeks warm up and he shook his head. "We, um, we haven't exactly gone that far yet."

"What?" Mercedes asked, loudly.

"Sush," Kurt said as the waiter approached them.

He asked Mercedes if she wanted anything to drink and then walked away with her order for sparkling water.

"No," Mercedes said, "you have got to be joking. Have the two of you really done nothing at all past making out?"

Kurt knew he was still blushing.

"When would we have had time?" he asked, "on the bus when we were travelling, or at the venues in the dressing rooms? I know it feels like we've been together a while probably because we've always been a bit attached at the hip, but it's so recent and new and I think – no, I know I want it to be special. It's Blaine."

"Aww," Mercedes said and reached over to cover his hand on the table, "I swear the two of you are the cutest things ever."

Kurt laughed and rolled his eyes. "And, hey, I never judged you for wanting to get married first."

"I'm not judging," Mercedes said, "I just know you."

Kurt rolled his eyes. "I am hardly a lothario."

"No, you're not, but you've never been exactly shy about sex – about enjoying it."

Kurt didn't have a chance to answer because the waiter returned with Mercedes' drink. "Are you ready to order yet or shall I give you a few more minutes?"

"A bit more time, thank you," Kurt said and picked up the menu.

When the waiter returned, they both ordered their food and Kurt hoped that the topic of his sex life could be put away for something else.

"So have you talked to Rachel?" Mercedes asked.

"Not since the last time I saw her," Kurt said, "I was still a bit mad, you know, after everything. Of course, she was right which makes it even worse."

"She misses you," Mercedes said, "she asked about you and about Blaine. I think she knows you guys are together. I didn't say anything but it easy to tell since we actually know you. You're not exactly subtle."

Kurt shifted his napkin on his lap. "We're not trying to be," he said.

Truthfully, Kurt had been too busy with the tour and Blaine and just everything else to really stop to think about Rachel. He'd realized though, after that interviewer had brought Rachel up, that he wasn't as angry with her anymore. In a small way, he thought she might have actually helped get him and Blaine together.

"Anyway," Mercedes said, "she just wishes you'd call her. Her premiere is just next week, you know, she's super nervous about it."

"She'll be fine," Kurt said, "she always is."

"She'll need you to tell her that. You're her best friend, Kurt, and I think you should also tell her about you and Blaine before it comes out to the public."

Kurt had considered that. While he and Blaine had both called up their families to let them know and of course the news had spread to the families of the rest of the boys in the band, they hadn't really gone out of their way to let any of their friends know about the new development. Rachel had been the least of Kurt's worries about it.

"Yeah, maybe," Kurt said, "but enough about Rachel. How are you and Sam? Is he doing alright with his modeling?"

Mercedes laughed good naturedly. "He's doing alright," she said, "he still thinks he wants to do something other than modeling but so far he's just going with the shoots he's getting. Artie and I were trying to convince him to try acting. He's not crazy well known as a model or anything, but he's really funny and just his impressions are amazing and of course Artie would help out with contacts. His agent thinks it's a good idea too."

"That seems like something that would suit him," Kurt said.

"Did I tell you that we convinced Artie to shoot the music video for the song we're doing together. It's going to be my second single. He has the time between whatever indie film he's trying to put together."

"That's amazing. I haven't seen Artie in a while."

"He's very busy," Mercedes said.

Kurt laughed but nodded. It was strange in a way that so many people from high school had gone out and followed their passions and actually made something of themselves in the business that they wanted to be a part of. Kurt was happy and impressed by every single one of them.

Catching up with Mercedes took up the rest of his afternoon as they reminisced about high school and New Directions and filled each other in on everything they might have missed while living on opposite coasts.

"You're welcome to join us for dinner tonight," Kurt added when they separated.

"I have a date with Sam," Mercedes said, "but maybe another night."

Kurt kissed her on the cheek. "Please do, I need to show off the house I'm thinking of buying."

Spotted yesterday afternoon Kurt Hummel from Pamela Lansbury, lunching with Mercedes Jones. The two singers will be collaborating on a secret song for Ms. Jones' new album alongside the rest of Pamela Lansbury. The two friends seemed to be catching up. Missing from the lunch is Mercedes Jones' husband, Sam Evans whose face and body can be seen on a few Calvin Klein adverts. Also missing is Kurt Hummel's rumored boyfriend and band mate, Blaine Anderson. And here we were hoping for a double date. Pictures of Hummel and Jones can be seen at this [link]

Klaine5eva: "rumored boyfriend" ! AHHHH

PLfan: Just think, in a few years the "rumored" bit will be cut out…and maybe it'll be "husband" instead of boyfriend.

Mercedesisthequeen: I love this friendship so much. Kurt looks so happy with Mercedes.

AndersonHummel: does everyone and their mother think that Kurt and Blaine are dating?

"Little Brother!"

Blaine let out a loud groan and then he turned. Cooper Anderson stood before him wearing a huge grin, arms open. Blaine reluctantly hugged him and then stepped back.

"Squirt, how are you? Boyfriend treating you well? You know, I really should have the older brother talk with Kurt. Make it clear he isn't to hurt you, or at least to let him know he should use a lot of lube."

"Cooper!"

Cooper laughed. "Only teasing. You know I like Kurt more than you. Don't hurt him, please."

"Idiot," Blaine muttered and then let his brother throw an arm around his shoulders.

"Elliott let me in, said you were trying to bake something," Cooper told him.

Blaine nodded. "Felt like making cookies. I haven't had the chance in a while and since we're not really getting into working on the album until tomorrow I figured I'd make some today and bring some to the studio."

"Ah," Cooper said, "so I choose the perfect time to come over. Nice house, by the way."

"Yeah?" Blaine asked. He moved away from Cooper and back to the ingredients he'd finished gathering, "Kurt's trying to see if he can buy it. He fell in love with it."

"Aww, already buying a house together?"

"Kurt is buying the house," Blaine said, "not we."

Cooper nodded. "Yeah, but you two are basically it, right? He's all you've ever wanted and all of that jazz. Marriage. Babies. The whole thing. You see that with him?"

Blaine rolled his eyes but he nodded slightly. It was difficult to admit how much he could see his and Kurt's future unfolding before him, and yet he couldn't deny that it was what he wanted desperately.

"I better be the best man," Cooper said, "that's all I'm saying."

"We'll see," Blaine said.

When Kurt arrived an hour or so later, Blaine had cookies in the oven and the first batch cooling. Cooper had wandered off to play some sort of video game with Nick and Jeff when the two of them arrived and he got bored of Blaine.

"Hey," Kurt said, "are those cookies I smell?"

"Good nose," Blaine said with a grin.

Kurt dropped his stuff on a counter and walked towards Blaine, slipping into an embrace as naturally as anything.

"I missed you, you know," Kurt said, "Mercedes says hi."

"I'll come along next time," Blaine said, "but I knew you wanted some time with her."

"I did," Kurt admitted.

"Did you enjoy the gossip?"

"I did."

Blaine laughed and let Kurt pull him into a kiss, relishing still the fact that he had this. And because of everything Cooper had said earlier, he couldn't help but let himself imagine how nice it would be if this house could become their home. The thought of Kurt arriving home to him or vice versa was flooring and so very welcome in his mind. He needed it to be reality.

Author's Note: So before my computer malfunctioned and deleted a few scenes I'd written I had actually written the whole scene with Nick, Jeff, and Elliott high but I just couldn't quite capture what I did the first time on a second attempt that I decided not to bother with it.

And I should also explain why I decided to throw that in here. Mostly it's because this is the music industry and they are in California and because that is just something that they will be around. I actually do not condone the use of drugs including pot when it is not for medical reasons...but there's a plot reason that I needed this for which will become apparent when we get to that bit of the story.

On another note Cooper Anderson made it into the story! I dearly love Matt Bomer and Cooper Anderson so I'll hopefully have an excuse to write him into it again soon.

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Hope you all enjoyed this and thank you for reading.