Kurt felt a hand grab his arm before he was pulled into the girls bathroom.
"Have fun last night?" Rachel asked.
"Yeah," Kurt replied, relieved it was only the girls from glee.
"On your own?" Quinn asked.
"Yeah."
"What did you do?" Tina asked.
"Watched American Idol."
"All night?" Santana asked.
"They were reruns."
"That doesn't explain the hickeys," Mercedes said.
"What?" Kurt asked, confused.
The night before, valentines day, Sebastian had gotten a little carried away with 'Not giving' Kurt marks. But Kurt got his revenge, and not somewhere Sebastian could easily cover.
"You have loads of hickeys," Mercedes stated.
"They're not hickeys. They are just bruises. I must've had a lot of nightmares last night."
It was known thing that whenever Kurt had nightmares he would give himself bruises and would easily forget about them.
The girls nodded, in understandment.
"Well, let's get to glee. Regionals this Thursday, girls," Kurt smiled.
Brittany linked her arms around Kurt's, "Will we win, Kurtie?"
"I don't know, Britt. But with lots of practice we will."
Kurt and the girls walked to the choir room, chatting about their Sunday. Kurt got a surprise when he entered. Nick and Jeff were standing at the side, awkwardly, getting stared at by the boys who had already entered.
"Nick, Jeff? What's going on?" Kurt asked.
"We tried to call you, but it just went straight to voicemail," Nick said.
"Just tell me what's happened."
"He kinda needs you. He's at his place, not his dorm," Jeff replied.
"Kurt, who are they?" Sam asked, as Kurt made to leave.
"I knew Jeff in middle school before he moved to Westerville," Kurt answered. "I've gotten to know the Warblers very well. I even made one tell them all why he always covers his arms. The same person I've got to go see now. Tell Mr Schue it's a family problem or something."
The three walked out of the choir room, to the car park.
"He's lying to us," Quinn said.
"How do you know?" Finn asked.
"You didn't see it in his eyes?" Mike asked.
Finn shook his head.
XxXxXxXxXx
Kurt sighed, flexing his fingers on the steering wheel.
What aren't they telling me? Kurt asked himself.
He pulled up outside Sebastian's house. He locked his car before going to the door and ringing the doorbell. A young girl, around the age of fourteen, answered the door.
"Oh, hey Kurt," the girl smiled, but it was obvious she had been crying.
"Hey Summer. Is Sebastian here?" Kurt asked.
"Summer, who's at the door?" he heard Sebastian shout.
"He's in the living room," Summer smiled at Kurt. "It's your boyfriend."
Kurt entered the Smythe household before entering the living room. He saw Sebastian sitting on the couch, with his baby brother and sister either side of him.
"Kurtie!" Saffron shouted, escaping from the grasp of Sebastian to run into Kurt's arms.
"Hey Saff."
"Summer, could you take the twins upstairs for me whilst I talk to Kurt, please?" Sebastian asked, a weak smile on his face.
"Yeah, sure Seb," Summer said, taking Saffron and Seth's hands.
The three walked up the stairs.
"What's happened, 'Bas?" Kurt asked, sitting next to Sebastian.
"He tried to kill her, Kurt. A-and I wasn't here."
"Who tried to kill her, 'Bas?"
"Dad…He tried to kill mom."
It was known to Kurt and most of the Warblers that Sebastian's dad was an abusive drunk. He hit anyone in his sight, that is why Sebastian stays at Dalton or at one of Warbler's when he can, Summer stays at Crawford and the twins are usually round a friends. But not much could be helped with Sebastian's mother. Brianna Smythe was a lovely person, who always stuck by her family. But when it came to her husband, she was scared.
Kurt wrapped his arms around his boyfriends shaking form.
"I-is-is she…?" Kurt asked.
Sebastian shook his head, "But he is."
Kurt looked shocked as Sebastian said that.
XxXxXxXxXx
"Where is he, guys?" Mr Schue asked.
"It's just family problems, Mr Schue. He will be in school tomorrow," Mercedes said.
"If it's family problems then why is Finn here? Stop lying, guys," Mr Schue was starting to get angry now.
"We don't know, Mr Schue. A couple of the Warblers, the ones we're competing against, came in and told him something about one of their friends needing Kurt. He then left," Tina said.
"Do you know their names? The names of these Warblers? The ones that came in and the one that needs Kurt?"
"The two that came in were called Nick and Jeff. But that's all we know."
Mr Schue walked into his office, finding the number for Dalton and ringing it.
XxXxXxXxXx
"You should be in school!" Sebastian stated suddenly, sitting up.
"No, I should be here with you, making sure you all getting decent meals," Kurt said, putting his hands on Sebastian's shoulders.
"But-"
"No buts, Sebastian."
Sighing, Sebastian sat back, nuzzling into Kurt's side.
XxXxXxXxXx
Regionals. Brilliant. New Directions versus Warblers versus Shining Stars. The New Directions were scared, but none of them knew why. They were going last so they got to see the other two show choirs perform before them. Shining Stars had just finished singing and Kurt sat up straighter, interested. The Warblers walked out, taking their positions.
(Nick) I'm gonna pick up the pieces
And build a Lego House
If things go wrong we can knock it down
Kurt frowned, he couldn't see Sebastian anywhere on that stage.
(Jeff) My three words have two meanings
There's one thing on my mind
It's all for you
(David) And it's dark in a cold December, but I've got you to keep me warm
You're broken I will mend you and I'll keep you sheltered from the storm that's raging on now
(Sebastian) I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
Sebastian walked out onto the stage, smiling as he sang.
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
(Trent) I'm gonna paint you by numbers
And colour you in
If things go right we can frame it and put you on a wall
(Nick and Jeff) And it's so hard to say it but I've been here before
Now I'll surrender up my heart
And swap it fro yours
(All) I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
(Sebastian and Trent) Don't hold me down
I think my braces are breaking, and it's more than I can take
(David) And it's dark in a cold December, but I've got you to keep me warm
You're broken I will mend you and I'll keep you sheltered from the storm that's raging on now
(All) I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now (x2)
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done I will love you better now
The Warblers took new places for their second song.
(Trent) Some night I stay up cashing in my bad luck
Some nights I call it a draw
Some nights I wish that my lips could build a castle
Some nights I wish they'd just falls off
(All) But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for oh
What do I stand for? What do I stand for?
Most nights, I don't know anymore…
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa oh oh
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa oh oh
(Sebastian) This is it, boys, this is war - what are we waiting for?
Why don't we break the rules already?
I was never one to believe the hype - save that for the black and white
I try twice as hard and I'm half as liked, but here they come again to jack my style
(Jeff) And that's alright; I found a martyr in my bed tonight
She stops my bones from wondering just who I am, who I am, who I am
Oh, who am I? Mmm…mmm…
(All) Well, some nights I wish that this all would end
'Cause I could use some friends for a change
And some nights I'm still scared you'll forget me all again
Some nights I always win, I always win
But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
Oh Lord, I'm still not sure what I stand for, oh
What do I stand for? What do I stand for?
Most nights I don't know…(oh, come on)
(David) So this is it. I sold my soul for this?
Washed my hands of that for this?
I miss my mom and dad for this? (Come on)
No. When I see stars, when I see, when I see stars, that's all they are
When I hear songs, they sound like this one, some come on.
Oh, come on. Oh, come on. Oh, come on!
(Nick) Well that is it guys, that is all - five minutes in and I'm bored again
Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands
This one is not for the folks at home;
Sorry to leave, mom, I had to go
Who the fuck wants to die alone all dried up in the desert sun?
(All) My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she call 'love'
When I look into my nephew's eyes…
Man, you wouldn't believe the most amazing things that can come from…
Some terrible lies… ah…
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh oh
Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whoa, oh oh
The other night, you wouldn't believe the dream I just had about you
I called you up, but we'd both agree
It's for the best you didn't listen
It's for the best we get our distance… oh…
It's for the best you didn't listen
It's for the best we get our distance… oh…
The crowd erupted into cheers, including the New Directions, who were now standing in the wings. The Warblers walked off the stage, Sebastian, Nick and Jeff all smiled at Kurt who returned it. The New Directions walked out onto the stage, facing the audience. The music started.
(Finn) Much as you blame yourself, you can't be blamed for the way that you feel
Had no example of a love, that was even remotely real
How can you understand something that you never had
Ooh baby if you let me, I can help you out with all of that
(Boys) Girl let me love you
And I will love you
Until you learn to love yourself
Girl let me love you
And all of your trouble
Don't be afraid, girl let me help
Girl let me love you
And I will love you
Until you learn to love yourself
Girl let me love you
A heart of numbness, gets brought to life
I'll take you there
(Girls) Boy let me love you
Boy let me love you baby, oh
Boy let me love you
Boy let me love you baby
Boy let me love you
Let me love you, let me love you, oh
(Rachel) I can see the pain behind your eyes
It's been there for quite a while
I just wanna be the one to remind what it is to smile
I would like to show you what true love can really do
(All) Girl let me love you
And I will love you
Until you learn to love yourself
Girl let me love you
And all your trouble
Don't be afraid, girl let me help
Girl let me love you
And I will love you
Until you learn to love yourself
Girl let me love you
A heart numbness, gets brought to life
I'll take you there
Girl let me love you baby
Girl let me love you
Let me love you, let me love you baby
Girl let me love you
Girl let me love you baby
Girl let me love you
Let me love you, girl let me love you baby
The New Directions took their new places before the song started.
(Sam) On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's deja vu
But I thought this can't be true
Cause you moved to west L.A or New York or Santa Fe
Or where ever to get away from me
(Kurt) Oh but that one night
Was more than just right
I didn't leave you cause I was all through
Oh I was overwhelmed and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
(All) Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me
The way you do me
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
(Quinn) Oh the other side of a downward spiral
My love for you went viral
And I loved you every mile you drove away
But now here you are again
So let's skip the 'how you been'
And get down to the 'more than friends' at last
(Santana) Oh but that one night
Is still the highlight
I didn't leave you until I came to
Oh I was overwhelmed and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
(All) Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me
The way you do me
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
(Puck) Please believe that when I leave
There's nothing up my sleeve but love for you
And a little time to get my head together too
(Mercedes) Oh the other side of a street I knew
Stood a boy that looked like you
I guess that's déjà vu
But I thought this can't be true
Cause
(All) Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me
The way you do me
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
The New Directions walked off the stage as the crowd cheered. Kurt was first to enter the choir room, where he found Sebastian standing in the centre.
"Hey baby," Sebastian smiled. "I loved your song choices."
"I liked yours too," Kurt returned the smile as he walked up to Sebastian, placing a soft kiss on his lips. "You looked happy out on the stage."
"I was happy. I knew you, Summer, Saffron, Seth and my mom were all out in the audience."
"And we always will be, 'Bas," Kurt smiled before kissing Sebastian again.
Sebastian returned the kiss, wrapping his arms around Kurt's waist. Kurt wrapped his arms around Sebastian's neck. There was cough from behind them and Kurt jumped.
"Care to explain, Kurt, about why you are fraternizing with the enemy?" Rachel asked.
"Oh piss off, Rachel!" Kurt said, making everyone pull looks of horror. Kurt never cursed.
"But, still. Kurt, why are you kissing the meerkat?" Santana asked.
"Because he's my boyfriend," Kurt answered.
"No he isn't. You have told us several times in the past few weeks that you don't have a boyfriend," Brittany said, laughing.
"He was lying to us, Britt," Mike said.
"B-but, why? We wouldn't hurt you, Kurtie. You know that," Brittany started to pout.
"I know you wouldn't Britt, but Rachel has already proven why I didn't tell you," Kurt said, feeling guilty. "Anyway, we can continue this Q and A session afterwards, we need to find out who the winner is."
Sebastian and Kurt walked past the New Directions back to the auditorium where they soon followed.
All three groups were stood on stage, everyone clutching each others hands in their own choirs. They were all desperate for this.
"In third place we have….the Shining Stars!"
The Shining Stars took their trophy before walking off the stage.
"And in joint first place we have the Warblers and the New Directions!"
No one knew how that had happened but they were grateful. They had gotten through.
XxXxXxXxXx
"So why are we here, Kurt?" Finn asked, as he sat across Kurt and Sebastian.
The New Directions and the Warblers were in BreadstiX after a deal Kurt and Sebastian had made. If the New Directions won, Sebastian would pay for them all to have dinner at BreadstiX, if the Warblers won, Kurt would pay for them all instead.
"Me and 'Bas had a bet," Kurt replied.
"If you guys won, I was paying for dinner. If we won, Kurt was paying for dinner. Seeing as we both won, we're splitting the bill," Sebastian explained.
"That's what he says now. In a bit he's going to say he's going to pay the whole bill and then he will see the bill and we're going to split it again."
"Hey look, don't be a smart arse," Sebastian said, kissing Kurt's cheek.
"But it happens every time we go out," Kurt stated.
"So, Kurt. Going to explain to us how this happened?" Puck asked, interested.
"Well you know some of the story. I knew Jeff long before middle school. We had been talking a lot through facebook before he told me I would see him again soon. We then started to meet up a lot and sometimes he would bring some of the Warblers and that's how I met Sebastian, Nick, David and Trent."
"And you got together…how?"
"It was just a progression over time. It was like one moment we were laughing as good friends and then we were kissing."
"Cute," Quinn commented.
Everyone looked at her, confused.
"Oh come on. How many times have we gone out with someone yet we hardly know anything about them? They actually got to know each other before they started to make-out," Quinn explained.
Songs used;
Legohouse by Ed Sheeran
Some Nights by Fun (also covered by Glee Cast in Season 4)
Let Me Love You (Till You Learn To Love Yourself) by Ne-yo
Drive By by Train
Authors Note; So the thing with Kurt giving himself bruises and then forgetting about any nightmares? That actually happens to me outside of this fan fiction world. Also, thank you for the reviews!