"Sure," Blaine said, following Trent out as though everything was normal, as if he hadn't just been freaking out.

Kurt watched as he began to leave. Then words spilled, nearly unintentionally, out of his mouth.

"There are a few seats by us… You know, if you don't want to sit by the other Warblers."

"Kurt, I appreciate it, really, but you're the last thing I need to think about right now. I'm sure Trent and I will find some seats," Blaine said. He didn't sound angry or mean.

Actually, he sounded sad. Then he turned and walked back, ignoring Kurt's open mouth. Trent shot him an almost apologetic look as he left.

Kurt swallowed, feeling a bit of betrayal hit him. He didn't know why. After all, they weren't dating. In fact, he and Blaine could hardly be called friends.

So why did Kurt hurt so badly when he walked away?

"C'mon, Kurt," Rachel said quietly. "We have to go back to our seats."

Mechanically, Kurt nodded, still lost in thought.

"I can't believe Hunter hit him," Rachel whispered harshly as they walked. "I would never hit someone over a performance they tried their best in, and I'm obsessed with winning!"

"I know, Rachel," Kurt said. "That must have really hurt Blaine. You could see it in his eyes."

"And in what he said," Rachel added. "He really did think of the Warblers as his family, didn't he? Even at McKinley."

"That's why it hurt him so badly when they hurt him," Kurt said. "He pretended it didn't, but I heard him crying at his house, and when I went into his room, all of his pictures of the Warblers were torn up and in his trash."

"That's so sad," Rachel said as they slipped into their seats right as the group was finishing. Kurt could see Blaine and Trent sitting a few rows in front of them.

They weren't anywhere near the other Warblers.

"I think Blaine thought the Warblers would accept him when no one else seemed too. He needed their companionship, and their betrayal hurt him."

"I don't understand why they accepted him so quickly before and won't now. I know Hunter and Sebastian changed them, but I don't think two people could change a group so much."

"Rachel, remember: Blaine was a freshman when he transferred. Most of the guys Blaine knew are gone now. Even Wes, who was his best friend there, has graduated. Trent and David are two of the guys who accepted him, and they obviously stuck with him."

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Blaine slid into his seat next to Trent.

"So, Blaine," Trent said, sounding a bit awkward. "Why was Kurt there? I thought you two weren't talking…"

"We weren't," Blaine said. "I don't know why he was there. Honestly, I don't even want to deal with that right now."

"Blaine, don't push him away," Trent said. "You can't push everyone away from you." For a moment, Blaine was really annoyed.

After all, who was Trent to tell him what to do? Trent was never even close to Kurt, and he didn't even know the full story behind their breakup.

He was only Blaine's friend, meaning he couldn't tell Blaine what to do.

But looking at Trent's face, he knew that Trent wasn't 'telling' him to do anything. He was only concerned because he was Blaine's friend, and Blaine mattered to him.

Blaine calmed down, a small smile gracing his face. Trent truly was a good friend. Blaine thought

"I know, and I'm sure Kurt and I will talk eventually. But not now. I'm not ready for that yet."

Before he was finished speaking, the New Directions were introduced, and suddenly, Blaine heard Tina start the song. He smiled as he heard her. Tina had always wanted a solo for competition. He should have been expecting it, honestly, as she was now a senior.

Now, however, he realized that he had almost been expecting the old New Directions; the New Directions he had competed against as a Warbler before he had transferred.

When he was part of the old Warblers.

Before they were corrupted by Sebastian and Hunter.

Blaine was still smiling. After all, Tina was pretty nice. She was pretty close to a friend for him. His eyes found Marley, dancing in the back. She still looked thin, but she was definitely less pale.

He was glad. Tina must have talked to her. She had looked borderline ready to collapse at Dalton. That was not healthy, and he didn't want her to get hurt.

Honestly, he didn't know why he wanted to help Marley. Maybe because she was so nice and naïve, and he didn't want that to be broken.

He didn't want her to be hurt by life. Blaine shook his head, trying to concentrate on the song again. It was almost finished.

He watched as they all struck a pose at the end of Gangam Style. Then he felt eyes on his back, staring.

Curious, he turned his head, looking for who was staring at him.

It was Kurt. In the background, as he and Kurt's eyes met, he heard the New Directions start their second song.

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Kurt stared at Blaine, meeting his eyes as Blaine looked back.

When life leaves you high and dry
I'll be at your door tonight

Blaine stared at Kurt somberly, and Kurt kept his gaze, refusing to look away.

If you need help, if you need help.
I'll shut down the city lights,

Blaine's eyes seemed to convey an unspoken message to Kurt. They looked like they had when Kurt admitted to the bullying at his school. It seemed so long ago, but that image of Blaine was burnt into his memory. Blaine was offering to help.

I'll lie, cheat, I'll beg and bribe
To make you well, to make you well.

Now, Kurt tried to convey his own message. He did cheat, and it still hurt.

When enemies are at your door

Kurt's eyes flickered to the Warblers and back, but Blaine didn't seem to see that.

I'll carry you away from war

Blaine, again, seemed to be offering to help. Kurt didn't know what he wanted to help; what he wanted to make better.

If you need help, if you need help.
Your hope dangling by a string

Kurt hoped they could get together again. He still loved Blaine, and truthfully, he thought Blaine still loved him, too.

I'll share in your suffering
To make you well, to make you well.

Blaine's eyes softened, looking even lighter and more beautiful. Kurt realized that Blaine hadn't wanted to hurt him.

Give me reasons to believe
That you would do the same for me.

Now, Blaine's eyes turned hard. Kurt swallowed hard. He knew he wasn't blameless for seeming like he had no time for Blaine. Kurt had ignored the love of his life for too long.

And I would do it for you, for you.

Only you.

Baby, I'm not moving on

Both were frozen in place, in time. Both knew the truth.

I love you long after you're gone.

Love you forever.

For you, for you.
You would never sleep alone.

Kurt smiled as he remembered their nights together. Blaine was perfect. He had always been perfect, but even perfection could make mistakes.

I love you long after you're gone
And long after you're gone, gone, gone.

Kurt saw the clear question in Blaine's eyes. Are you gone, they asked?

When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you

Kurt nodded to the words, hoping Blaine understood what he was agreeing to. He knew Blaine did. After all, Blaine knew him very well. They were best friends.

Put you on your feet, you on your feet.
And if your well is empty
Not a thing will prevent me.

Now, Blaine nodded to Kurt.

Tell me what you need, what do you need?

I surrender honestly.
You've always done the same for me.

Kurt knew Blaine was honest. He didn't try to hide the cheating. Blaine had confessed almost immediately.

So I would do it for you, for you.
Baby, I'm not moving on,

Blaine turned and, ignoring Trent's question, walked from the audience, towards Kurt.

I love you long after you're gone.
For you, for you.
You would never sleep alone.

Kurt also stood, ignoring Rachel's voice, following Blaine's lead.

I love you long after you're gone
And long after you're gone, gone, gone.

"We're not gone," Kurt breathed, and he knew it was true. They had hope. Blaine met Kurt in the back of the audience.

You're my back bone.

Suddenly, they were embracing, each holding the other up, protecting the other.

You're my cornerstone.
You're my crutch when my legs stop moving.

Blaine tilted his head up to look in Kurt's eyes. He smiled gently.

You're my head start.
You're my rugged heart.

Kurt smiled back, feeling his heart beating loudly in his chest and feeling Blaine's against his own body.

You're the pulse that I've always needed.

Their pulses met each other beat for beat, going at the same rhythm, playing the same song.

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.

Kurt pulled Blaine tighter, not needing words.

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.
Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.

Blaine was tightening his grip on Kurt, holding on as if he was a life-line.

Like a drum my heart never stops beating...

"Never," Blaine breathed.

For you, for you.
Baby, I'm not moving on.

"I love you, Blaine."

I love you long after you're gone.
For you, for you.
You would never sleep alone.

"I love you, too."

I love you long after you're gone.
For you, for you.
Baby, I'm not moving on,

Blaine looked up again, staring into Kurt's beautiful eyes. His own were swimming with tears.

I love you long after you're gone.
For you, for you.
You would never sleep alone.
I love you long, long after you're gone.

Kurt felt his own eyes tearing up. He couldn't believe that he was here, with Blaine. Together

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.
Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.
Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating.
Like a drum my heart never stops beating for you.

Kurt almost wanted to laugh because he felt so… so amazing. It was so perfect.

And long after you're gone, gone, gone.
I love you long after you're gone, gone, gone.

"We're not gone," Kurt whispered and leaned down, placing his lips on Blaine's gently. Blaine responded immediately, and Kurt felt the sparks run through him.

He'd missed them so much.

He'd missed Blaine so much.

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Hey, guys! Sorry for the late update today! I was sooo busy! My school starts in two days! Yay, sophomore year! I'm taking my first AP class, and a ton of honours as usual, so I'm going to be really busy.

Please review! Did you like it? What about my song choice? I chose the second song by typing in popular pop songs and looking for lyrics for one that seemed to fit my idea. It's "Gone, Gone, Gone" by Philip Philips (I don't own it.)

I've never actually heard the song as I do not listen to pop at all. I'm sorry if it doesn't fit or isn't a good song.

Thanks to all my old reviewers!

Disclaimer: I do not own Glee. If I did, the cast would be made up of the Starkids and Jon cozart (who you should look up on youtube under the channel name "paint.")