A/N: I actually have Kurt singing in this chapter haha. Pay attention to the lyrics I think they're somewhat relevant. Also Santana is the hardest person to write for, her and Puck and Rory(who we haven't seen much of) Glee's on in the states tommorow but being in the UK I'm going to have to wait till wednesday so sigh so excited tho, my family already want to kill me haha. Anyway, enough about me, onto the chapter...
Kurt had his arms folded on the table in front of him; his chin resting lightly upon them as he rolled a silver bolt back and forth across the table, his blue eyes tracing it's every movement. He sang quietly to himself 'Let's run away and don't ever look back, don't ever look back...'
Burt and Mr Schue sat in front of him, talking campaign strategies. They were in Burt's workshop and Mr Schue had decided to pay Burt a visit having just come up with the perfect idea that just couldn't wait.
Burt wiped his hands free of grease as he talked excitedly with Kurt's teacher. They were going to crush Sue and keep the arts going, the very thing that had kept Kurt happy through his hard times. Kurt smiled at the thought of this. He loved his dad more than anything and after that heart attack he had been worried about Burt taking up the stress of this campaign because without Burt, Kurt would be alone. Yet seeing his dad smiling and really getting into this, Kurt just felt warm and good inside.
"Kurt? What's wrong kiddo you haven't said a word. Usually you're up and telling us we're not doing something right." Burt stopped talking to look at his son, Mr Schue also noticing Kurt's lack of involvement.
"Maybe it's because there's nothing wrong with it." Kurt shrugged half heartedly.
"What's wrong Kurt?" Burt asked.
"Nothing."
Burt wasn't buying any of it. "Look Kurt, I know there's something wrong, you haven't mentioned what suit I should wear, or the colour scheme or speeches."
Mr Schue nodded. "You're dad's right Kurt, you haven't been yourself all week, sorry if you don't want me getting involved." Mr Schue said the last bit to Burt.
"On one occasion I would say you're prying into my territory but since you've just said he's been like this all week..."
"Look, dad, Mr Schue, I'm fine, really." Kurt sat up, annoyed.
"You're on the defensive Kurt, there's definitely something wrong." Burt insisted.
Kurt sighed. "What does it mean when someone breaks up with you, then kisses you after seeing you with another guy then ignores you the next day at school?"
Burt and Mr Schue exchanged glances. "Has Blaine done something?"
"No dad, it's equally my fault but... he's just so... I don't know what's going on anymore." Kurt ran a hand through his hair, frustrated.
"Has this anything to do with Sebastian?" Mr Schue hit the nail on the head as per usual.
"Who's Sebastian?" Burt frowned.
"Just this guy who got between me and Blaine and then completely confused him into breaking up with me. Then he sits there and flirts with Blaine in front of me." Kurt explained.
"Does Blaine like him back?" Burt knew that Kurt had split from Blaine; there wasn't much that got past Burt in the way of Kurt's life.
"As a friend? I don't know, he just lets Sebastian do it, and it hurts dad. That time I was sick and he came round, he almost kissed me but just stopped mid way. Then he got angry when I was with Dave," Kurt ignored the narrowed eyes from his dad at the mention of Karofsky's name. "And then he really did kiss me and after that he said it was a mistake and he didn't want to hurt me. He's been ignoring me ever since. I can't help but feel that last kiss had told him he no longer loves me."
Burt looked at Kurt thoughtfully. "If he's playing you around like that Kurt you need to tell him stop. I liked Blaine, he's a good kid and I know he has some attachment to you but you need to tell him where you stand with him."
"Wise words Burt." Mr Schue agreed. "Kurt, it's up to you to sort this out. Maybe through song?"
Kurt laughed, "Why is everything with you 'through song'?"
"Because, when you can't find the right words it's possible someone else has, and Blaine will have to listen to you." Mr Schue reasoned.
"You've always expressed yourself through the Glee club Kurt." Burt nodded.
Kurt stood up, hugging himself lightly. "I'll think about it."
Finn was on his way to football practice, Rory insisting he came along to watch real Americans practicing an American sport. Finn had tried to tell Rory no, but frankly Finn wasn't very good when it came to tactfully getting rid of people.
As they turned the corner Finn noticed Sebastian and Blaine talking to each other and was just about to call out when he was grabbed from behind.
Rory twirled around on the spot for a while, calling out Finn's name until he too was dragged backwards and round the corner.
"Shut it Irish before I spin your head round so fast you actually turn leprechaun green." Santana hissed as Rory was about to start talking.
"Mercedes, Brittany, Santana? What's going on I thought you guys didn't want anything to do with us New Directions guys." Finn frowned.
"This is about something bigger than competition Finn, this is about Kurt." Mercedes explained.
"Why what's going on?" Finn said confused.
"Sebastian is a spy for the elves and is trying to recruit Kurt into his evil elf army." Brittany offered.
"Okaaaay, what's the real reason?" Finn turned back to Mercedes.
"There's something up with that guy and I don't like it at all, he's doing something to Kurt and we need to find out what it is. Well me and Brittany do, Santana couldn't care less." Mercedes jerked a thumb at Santana.
"Hey, he's part of group dork, and who says I don't want to? I'm game if it means following hobbit hotness and sexy back prep school over there." Santana crossed her arms lifting her chin up aggressively.
"Listen guys, Sebastian is an alright guy, Kurt told me he didn't like him before but when you see them together they seem to act fine around each other. I think you're just overreacting. The guys solid, trust me." Finn said.
"Shhh, they're coming." Mercedes pulled Finn and Rory back as they all went into hiding, trying to listen into Blaine's and Sebastian's conversation.
"So, what will it take to get your sexy self in my personal space?" Sebastian winked at Blaine.
"I'm guessing you want to go get a coffee later, because whenever you ask me something along those lines it always ends with, 'let's go get coffee later.'" Blaine said opening his locker and placing his books inside.
Sebastian leant against the lockers beside him, his arms crossed and a smile plastered on his face. "You know me so well."
"Listen Sebastian, I'm flattered, really, but I'm not really in the mood for coffee today." Blaine shut his locker and both he and Sebastian began walking away again.
Mercedes, Santana, Brittany and now a slightly more interested Finn and totally clueless Rory followed, trying to keep the perfect distance to stay as hidden as possible.
"Is this still about Kurt?" Sebastian frowned. "C'mon, you've got to move on; his idea of sexy was a slapping routine over the phone! You're not together anymore and even he said it didn't matter if he was with Karofsky and that you weren't together anymore anyway. That's his invitation for you to date other people."
Blaine's next words were drowned out as a group of girls walked past the mixed group of the Trouble Tones and New Directions. Santana said something in Spanish and Brittany mentioned something about evil elf magic.
When the group finally caught up, Blaine had walked off and Sebastian seemed to have spotted someone he knew and chased after them. The group of his own personal stalkers followed him all the way to the boy's toilets before stopping outside.
"Don't look at us; do we look like boys to you?" Mercedes motioned to Finn and Rory for them to follow Sebastian in.
Finn hesitated.
"What's wrong with you? Sudden realisation you weren't the sexuality you thought you were?" Santana snapped.
"I've been through that once." Brittany admitted.
"I don't know dude, maybe this isn't such a good idea." Finn rubbed the back of his head awkwardly.
Rory, on the other hand, was more than happy to walk straight into the toilets. Anything to gain acknowledgment from Brittany. Finn looked a bit shocked, 'Rory, wait' falling out of his mouth as he came in after him.
As they entered the toilets they found Kurt and Sebastian talking to each other. They seemed to be friendly enough and Sebastian smiled, saying goodbye pretending to just about notice Rory and Finn.
"Hey guys." He said before exiting the room.
Finn looked at Kurt and for a split second he saw anger, maybe fear, flash across Kurt's face but then as quickly as it had been there, the emotion had vanished and Kurt was back to smiling. He said goodbye to Finn, mentioning he was cooking dinner that night so Finn better be home in time before he left.
Mercedes was right, something was wrong here.
"Expressing yourself." Mr Schue scribbled the words across the white board, underlining it three times.
"Mr Schue, I for one think that we've probably done something similar to this before and that this will just be another way for Rachel to make her head even larger than it already is." Quinn said instantly, getting a few mumbled agreements from the others.
"Listen guys, I've noticed that a few of you aren't saying what's really on your minds right now and through song you can get all the lost words out in the open." Mr Schue argued.
Kurt shakily put up a hand. "Mr Schue, I believe I've found something I'd like to... express." Kurt had been thinking about what Mr Schue had said all night and, though Kurt didn't want to admit it, Mr Schue was right.
"Okay Kurt, go ahead, the floor's all yours."
Blaine watched as Kurt walked into the middle of the choir room. He saw Kurt briefly glance his way. Was it Blaine or did Kurt seem slightly more nervous than usual?
Kurt nodded at Puck, who stood up and picked up one of the acoustic guitars and began to play, the band that seemed to be permanently attached to the choir room, filling in the gaps.
Kurt took a deep breath in, and began to sing.
You're not sure that you love me
But you're not sure enough to let me go
Baby it ain't fair you know
To just keep me hangin' 'round
Kurt looked at Blaine, his expression soft but sad. It didn't take the rest of the Glee club long to realise who the song was aimed at.
You say you don't wanna hurt me
Don't want to see my tears
So why are you still standing here
Just watching me drown
Finn stood up, taking his place at the drums and beginning a soft beat to accompany the background.
And it's alright, yeah I'll be fine
Don't worry 'bout this heart of mine
Just take your love and hit the road
There's nothing you can do or say
You're gonna break my heart anyway
So just leave the pieces when you go
Puck instantly swapped his acoustic guitar for a base as Kurt began to move freely around the room and Finn added more drum to the background.
You can drag out the heartache
Baby you can make it quick
Really get it over with
And just let me move on
Kurt took a place beside Tina and Rachel as they began to harmonise with him, their voices blending into the background, layering Kurt's words.
Don't concern yourself
With this mess you've left for me
I can clean it up, you see
Just as long as you're gone
And it's alright, yeah I'll be fine
Don't worry 'bout this heart of mine
Just take your love and hit the road
There's nothing you can do or say
You're gonna break my heart anyway
So just leave the pieces when you go
Kurt stood up and positioned himself in front of Blaine, staring deeply into his eyes as he sung the words he had so desperately wanted to tell him for such a long time, reaching out a hand to him as he did so.
You not making up your mind
Is killing me and wasting time
I need so much more than that
Kurt pulled his hand away, walking backwards but never taking his eyes from Blaine's.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...
The music faded out leaving only the acoustic guitar playing and Kurt's voice filling up the room, and still his eyes never left Blaine's.
And it's alright, yeah I'll be fine
Don't worry 'bout this heart of mine
Just take your love and hit the road
Kurt finally broke eye contact as the music kicked in again.
There's nothing you can do or say
You're gonna break my heart anyway
So just leave the pieces when you go
Leave the pieces when you go
Oh, yeah
Leave the pieces when you go
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Leave the pieces when you go
Kurt's voice trailed off, the music slowly dying down as everyone applauded. Blaine just stared at Kurt. He found he couldn't take his eyes off him as Kurt's own eyes seemed to fill with tears which were short lived as Kurt blinked them away.
"Thank you." Kurt bowed slightly before taking his seat again.
Yay! Finn now knows, sort of... the song is 'leave the pieces' by the Wreckers. I heard this ages ago and was like hmmm I might just write it in. What will be Blaine's reaction now he realises how Kurt feels? What was Sebastian talking about to Kurt in the toilets? What was Blaine's reply to Sebastian :O so many questions.
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