A/N: I think this is my longest chapter yet guys! Personally I think I could have written it a bit better, but I just didn't have the patience. So again I would like to thank for whoever has reviews, favorited, or followed this story-it means a lot to me. OH! And next chapter is going to be Blaine's pov for sure! I'm excited for this one guys, lol. Unfortunately I don't think it will be up till maybe Wednesday due to some busy days. We will see how things go. So let me know what you think of this chapter in a review! It would make my day. Enjoy!
Chapter Six 'How To Fake A Relationship Without Even Trying'
Rachel called Blaine and set up the dinner, and of course he thought it would just be the two of them. I was feeling fine with all of this until I saw Blaine on Friday for our acting class.
As usual we were exercise partners, and everything was fine. There was no weirdness. He even apologized for ditching me Wednesday.
"No problem. I was just a bit surprised. I didn't even know that you knew April."
He shrugged. "Sometimes things just happen, you know?"
That was great line, I had to remember to use it later on him. As soon as I thought that I started feeling guilty. No matter what he did to me, was it really wise enough to stoop down to such a level? Blaine was my friend-I couldn't help but love him, despite everything. I wasn't this person, I had to call it off.
"No! Kurt, come on! Don't back down! You know you want to do this. Don't let his alarming good looks and ridiculous charm fool you again!" Rachel ranted.
"We're still talking about me, right?"
"Not funny. Besides I'm all dressed up for you-if you ditch me I'll only be looking awesome for Blaine!"
I was quiet on the phone for a moment, mulling it over. Finally I sighed to myself and said to her, genuinely interested. "You got all dressed up for me?"
"Don't flatter yourself. I get dressed up for all my fake boyfriends."
I smiled slightly. "Fine, we'll do this. I'll pick you up in an hour."
"Oh, but I was just going to take a ta- never mind. I'll be ready."
So at six o'clock Rachel and I sat in the restaurant, waiting for Blaine, and if I do say so myself, we looked fantastic. Rachel was wearing a deep red dress that fell just above her knees and daring six inch heels that matched the dress perfectly. I was in a black Armani knockoff suit with a red tie that was as close to Rachel's red as possible. We may have gone a bit overboard, but it was fun to dress up (well, more than I usually do).
Blaine arrived five minutes later. "I'm sorry I'm late I-" That's when he noticed me. He paused mid sentence and slowly sank into his chair across from us. It seemed as if he was trying to figure out my presence without asking. After a moment longer he just gave up and said in a casual tone, "Kurt, I didn't know you were going to be here."
I exchanged a glance with Rachel and she nodded encouragingly. "Blaine, we invited you here-"
"Rachel invited me."
"Because we have something we have to tell you."
I looked back at Rachel and motioned with my head it was her turn.
Blaine looked at us expectantly. "Well?" He picked up a glass of water that was sitting at the table and took a sip.
"Kurt and I are dating. Have been dating. Almost two weeks now." Rachel blurted out as if she couldn't contain her enthusiasm any longer.
Apparently Blaine wasn't prepared for this revelation, because he swallowed to quickly and ended up choking on his water. Instinct took over and I jumped up and patted him on his back.
"Cough it out!"
He did and then looked up at me with an expression I couldn't really identify. I quickly removed my hands from his body.
"You are what?"
"Dating." I said hesitantly as I sat back down. Under the table Rachel squeezed my hand reassuringly.
"Dating." He stared at me for a moment looking rather perplexed. "But I thought that... you... I thought you were..." He couldn't seem to find the words he was looking for. He looked so cute and confused and yet I couldn't help but feel a little happy at his expense.
"Were what, Blaine?"
"Nothing. Never mind. When did this happen? I didn't even know you guys exchanged numbers."
"Well, Blaine, sometimes things just happen." As soon as those words left Rachel's mouth I was glad she had said it and not me. He switched his gaze to her and ended up nodding slowly.
"Right. I understand it's just... wait. What am I saying?" A smile lit up his face and I couldn't tell if it was genuine or not. "My two best friends are dating!"
"I'm one of your best friends?" I asked the same time Rachel said, "I told you he would be happy for us!" Thankfully she was louder and drowned me out.
"Of course I'm happy! We can go on double dates now!"
"Yes! With April."
I watched this exchange feeling queasy-the fact that Rachel and I were dating seemed to have no affect on him at all! I knew our plan would come to ruin! Or, at least that's what I thought then.
Halfway through the dinner Rachel excused herself to the restroom. I watched her leave and couldn't help feeling a bit anxious to be left alone with Blaine. I turned to him slowly and picked up my fork to shove food around. He was staring at me with that strange expression again-the one I couldn't decipher.
"So..."
"Kurt, can I talk to you. Seriously? I know we joke around a lot, but this is serious."
Could it be that Rachel's plan was working?
"Of course."
He leaned in over the table. "Rachel has been my best friend since seventh grade. Our relationship is complicated, but I love her like a sister. We've always told each other everything, but this..." He gestured to me. "I heard nothing."
I sat still, I could barely hear myself breathing. I could tell he wasn't finished yet, so I didn't say speak.
"Which, I guess I can respect. Just... don't break her heart, okay."
Like you did? I thought I had just said that in my mind, apparently not.
His face clouded and he swallowed hard. "Kurt-"
I suddenly did not want to hear what he had to say-especially since I assumed he was just going to yell at me. I would have. So I quickly cut him off.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean that! That was rude of me, I'm sorry!"
A whisper of a smile was found on Blaine's lips, "Oh, Kurt,yes you did, you meant every word and your right. And... if there is any guy deserving of her, it's you."
It felt as if he could see straight through our facade.
We then fell into an awkward silence as we waited for Rachel to return. Then he spoke again,
"So, I guess we'll have to end our Wednesday and Friday outings."
"Why?!" Panic couldn't help but find it's way to my voice.
"Well, we'll both be busy with our... girlfriends..."
"Oh. Well, Friday's yeah... but we can still hangout Wednesdays! Everyone needs a little... bro time." I couldn't believe those words actually escaped my lips without a follow up giggle. I looked at Blaine and was surprised to see his facial expression seemed relieved.
"Sounds good. Hey, this Wednesday-the park?" He said just as Rachel returned to her seat.
"Miss me?"
"Of course." I said, absently reaching over and letting my finger tips dance across her arm. I saw Blaine staring at my hand out of the corner of my eye and caught his gaze. He smiled, but I couldn't tell if it was real or not. I smiled back and I wasn't even sure about mine.
"So what were my boys talking about?"
"Just making plans for the two of us to hang out on Wednesday." Blaine supplied.
"Coffee." She said knowingly.
"Um, no, the park."
Rachel frowned slightly and raised her eyebrows. "The park?"
"Yeah." He answered, not looking at her.
I rose my eyebrows at and looked between them not quite understanding what was going on.
"Are you bringing a dog?" Rachel asked.
"No."
"A child?"
"No."
"Hmm." Rachel looked at me now with a smirk, and I could tell this would be a topic we would topic about later.
The rest of the dinner went as planned with no surprises. Until the very end. I had to return to my dorm because I had a paper due online the next morning and I was only halfway through it. So Blaine was going to take Rachel home.
The three of us walked out of the restaurant together and as we were to part ways Rachel and I came together for a hug and 'call me later'. But as we were pulling apart something unexpected happened. Without any discussion, not even a single word, we brought our bodies back together and then we kissed. It was longer than a quick goodbye kiss you give to a friend, but shorter than a full on kiss you give your girlfriend when you say hello, and unpredictable all the same.
It felt strange, I had only kissed a girl one other time and that was back in tenth grade. It was pepperminty and soft-not horrible, but it just didn't feel right.
I think the kiss surprised all three of us, because no one said a thing. Rachel and I let go of each other and I went to my car and they went to Blaine's without another word being said.
"You are positive you're gay?" Rachel said on the phone the next day.
"Yes, sorry."
"Darn. Because that may just have been a fluke, but it was a good kiss, Kurt Hummel."
"Thank you...?"
"Things aren't going to be awkward between us now, are they?"
"No. It was an accident, we are both sorry-"
"I'm not."
"I'm sorry and it won't happen again."
"It won't?"
"No."
"Darn."
"Rachel, you're being weird and as your FBF I feel I have the right to tell you."
"Sorry, I just love hearing you freak out and I can just imagine you're puzzled face, you know, when your nose turns up and your eyebrows seem to disappear."
"I have no clue what you're talking about."
Rachel laughed and I smiled on my end. "Okay, all jokes aside, what's up with Blaine going to the park with you? I can never get him to go with me. He says parks are for old people, kids, and dogs."
I didn't reply, I just blushed and smiled to myself.
"Oh, Kurt. Blaine's always been a bit of a puzzle, but now I have so many pieces that don't fir and I don't know what to do with them. I'm sorry."
"Sorry for what?"
"I'm sorry if this doesn't work out. You and Blaine, you compliment each other and I hope he wakes up in time to see it."
