Once again thank you for all the wonderful reviews! They really keep me going.
perchance to wake: Yes, that is exactly what Loretta thinks. She's a bitch, what can I say? And yes, Gabriel is very gracious, he's lowering himself. He's a very interesting character. I have a love/hate relation with those two people. I'm really mad at Loretta right now so she's been sentenced to the corner.
xsilvershadowx: Soon very soon. I'm getting impatient too
Cori-Ackles: I know right, I love Robin Hood Men in Tights and so does Zach. Actually he likes anything Mel Brooks. Nikel should love Zach, but Nikel, for now it seems, is straight. Sad face.
My-Facade: The cereal or the cheer squad? I kind of want the cereal.
aridnie: Yes I can. He gets lots of hugs right now. My poor baby.
MusicalEscape: You'd think since I ship them too they'd be together by now but…Nikel's straight, darn him. Maybe he'll turn hetro-flexible, who knows. Never really thought about it but I ship a lot of slash couples too…hmm…
wolf of infinity: Though her past is explained it really doesn't justify her actions which Zach will point out. We get bitchy Zach!
SeptemberLoveStory: Zach is my baby but I'm willing to share. Even though he's not happy with me right now over this chapter.
houseofnightfan1: Not really, I do want to clarify that. Gabriel doesn't like Kurt exactly. He just respects someone who stands up to him and is intrigued by him. He's not in love with Kurt or anything but he is a bit confused on his feelings. He's pushing the lingering feelings he feels for Nathan onto Kurt.
So this chapter is in two parts. I already have part 2 written and it should be out within a week. It just needs to go through editing. You will all want to kill me by the end of this chapter.
One little thing: Does anyone else find it ironic that New Direction was split up because they didn't want Sugar in their glee club so her father funded a new one for her. There was all this drama and she ended up in New Direction anyways? I just had to laugh.
Disclaimer: I don't own Glee, the song 'Daddy' by Jewel or 'I have a dream' by Abba from the musical Mamma Mia. I just own my OC's
Shattered part 1:
But I'm good without ya
Yeah I'm good without you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
How many times can I break til I shatter?
It was Monday and Kurt was sitting around the breakfast table looking around anxiously every couple of minutes. Nobody's seen Zach since Wednesday night, his parents calling the school saying he was out sick all of Thursday and Friday. Kurt had gone home for the weekend and when he arrived back Sunday night -since his usual Monday therapy session had been cancelled for the week- Zach wasn't there. He was really hoping the blond would be at school today. Kurt wasn't sure when he became so attached to the blond idiot but after how upset Zach was on Wednesday he really wanted to see him and make sure he was okay.
"I'm sure he'll be back today." Blaine whispered, from his seat next to Kurt. Kurt turned to him and nodded slightly, still tense. Blaine put his hand on Kurt's arm, "Hey, calm down. I'm sure everything's fine."
Both boys turned to look at Nikel who was on the other end of the table picking at his breakfast, not looking the least bit enthusiastic. Apparently Zach's been ignoring all his texts and phone calls. He's been ignoring everybody's actually but the fact he won't even answer Nikel startled everyone. Jonathon was cracking jokes he had died, since Zach never ignored his best friend. Those jokes were met with venomous glares from the dark haired R.A, who wasn't amused.
"No Zach again?" Jonathon asked, frowning, "Did he transfer?"
"Shut up Jonathon." Nikel snapped, pushing his food away.
"I'm just saying this is the third day he's missed, I feel we should look into other options rather than he's been sick for 5 days."
"Seriously, Jonathon, shut up before I use you for Rugby practice."
"Ruck him." Wes yelled out.
Nikel shook his head, "I don't think you know what that means."
Wes snorted, "Who do I look like, Zach? I don't listen to you for hours talking about Rugby and watching games with you."
Nikel went quiet after that. Zach did learn all he could about the sport just because he knew how much it meant to Nikel and watched to be able to talk about it with him. He also attended all his games. Just like he attended all of Zach's soccer games, it was something they did.
When breakfast ended without the hyper active boy showing up the group left to go to class with heavy hearts. Kurt waved good bye to Blaine before heading towards his first class.
"Hey wait up." A voice called out. Kurt stopped and hid a grimace when Gabriel approached him.
"What do you want?" He tried to put some venom in his voice but he was mostly scared. What if Gabriel decided to get some payback for what happened the last time they met?
He flinched when Gabriel raised his hand. The boy took a step back and put his hands up defensively, "Sorry I wasn't going to hit you or anything. I just wanted to apologize for my rude behavior since your arrival."
Kurt was not expecting that, "Come again?"
"Look I don't normally do apologies but my behavior towards you was extreme and I'm sorry. I'd like to make it up to you."
"I have to get to class." Kurt said the first thing that came into his head, hurrying away from the larger boy. Gabriel intense stare had started to make him uncomfortable. He didn't even want to know what Gabriel had planned to 'make it up to him' it was probably something humiliating. He didn't trust the stuck-up bastard.
The rest of Kurt's morning was spent between confusion over Gabriel's behavior and frustration over Zach not texting him back. By the time Blaine met up with him to head to lunch Kurt was ready to scream. He really wanted to tell Blaine about Gabriel's apparent apology, but decided he'd wait until after school. Less people eavesdropping on them and he didn't quite believe it happened either. He headed towards their usual table and actually broke out into a grin to see Zach sitting there.
"Good to see you grace us with your presence." Blaine teased, sitting on the other side of Kurt who took the seat right next to the blond.
"I was sick; didn't you hear?" He replied, picking at his food.
"So sick you couldn't answer your phone?"
"Whatever, I'm back now. Did I miss anything?" Kurt had never heard Zach sound so bitter before.
"Warbler practice is today because Crawford is coming to visit." Blaine said, Zach groaning at the meaning behind the statement. Loretta would be there.
"Where were you this morning?" Kurt asked, interrupting whatever Zach was going to say about practice.
Zach bit his lip, forgetting about practice for the moment, "I didn't want to go to first period." He stopped before he said 'because Nikel would be there.'
"Oh." Was the only reply they could come up with.
Sammy sat down then. He looked at Zach, gave him a slight nod and started eating. The best quality of Sammy was he didn't really pry.
"Where the hell have you been, Z?" Nikel snapped sitting down as well.
Zach gave him a blank stare, "I've been sick. Seriously, did nobody get the memo?"
"We need to talk about what happened Wednesday."
"I don't think there's anything left to say. I summed it up quite nice then. Fuck your little bitch of a girlfriend and fuck your friendship. I don't need either train wreck."
"What the hell, Zach, what is your problem? You've been acting like a psycho for a while now. Just tell me. Grow a pair already."
"It doesn't matter!"
"Obviously it does."
Zach slammed both of his hands down on the table causing the rest of the occupants to jump, "I don't need this shit right now." He stood up to leave.
"We need to talk after school, Zach."
Zach glared at Nikel, "I have Warbler practice." He replied stubbornly.
"After practice then," Nikel was not going to let this go.
"Loretta will be here with Crawford, are you sure I'm worthy of your time?"
"Zach…"
Zach stormed out of the cafeteria without second glance. Kurt jumped up after him and ran to catch up, Blaine behind him. Nikel stayed at the table, watching his best friend walk away from him shocked.
"Now you fucked up." He shot a look at Sammy who just shrugged, before adding "I call them as I sees them." before returning to his lunch.
Groaning he slammed his head down on the table. Why was it so hard to talk to his best friend right now?
Kurt chased after Zach the best he could but lost him down Daltons twisting hallways that all look the same. He finally stopped, Blaine catching up to him, breathing heavy.
"How do you run so fast?"
Kurt wrapped an arm around his ribs that were throbbing. Even though they were healed up he wasn't supposed to be running quite yet, "Need to be fast to avoid bullies." That was out of his mouth before he really thought about it, "Sorry."
"Hey, it's just me, Blaine, no need to apologize for the truth." Kurt looked away from Blaine's sincere expression.
"Where did Zach go?" He didn't want to talk about his past again right now.
Blaine bit his lip, thinking, "Well…the Warbler hall is around here. Let's check there."
Together they entered the room the Warblers used for practice and meetings to find Zach sitting in one of the plush chairs in the corner, staring out the window. If he heard them come in he didn't show it. Blaine and Kurt looked at one another, not sure how to proceed.
Finally Blaine approached Zach not noticing Kurt went to the other side of the room. He smiled sadly at the piano, remember when he was younger his mother teaching him to play. He practically had to beg his father to let him continue his lessons after her death.
"Hey Zach," Blaine greeted, kneeling next to the chair Zach was sitting now. The boy didn't move to acknowledge him. He sighed, "You can't stay in here all day." Not even a blink.
Feeling hopeless, he turned to look at Kurt to see if he wanted to try. He found Kurt sitting at the piano, his fingers lightly brushing over the keys not making a sound. He looked completely lost in thought. Blaine watched, enthralled, as determination suddenly could be seen in Kurt's eyes. Fingers moving they began to press down on keys and music began to play. Zach shifted as well at the sound to watch.
"I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything
If you see the wonder of a fairy tale
You can take the future even if you fail
I believe in angels"
His voice was wavering, obviously nervous. When he lifted his fingers he could see the faintest tremble in them. Still, he powered on. It was a song his mother always sang.
"Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I'll cross the stream, I have a dream"
Blaine stood up and walked over to Kurt. The boy looked and Blaine joined him, their voices melding together.
"I have a dream, a fantasy
To help me through reality
And my destination makes it worth the while
Pushing through the darkness still another mile
I believe in angels
"Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I'll cross the stream, I have a dream
I'll cross the stream"
Blaine stopped singing letting Kurt finish the verse on his own.
"I have a dream"
"Your voice is amazing." Blaine breathed, smiling widely at the boy.
"I could say the same about yours." Kurt was still shaking. It had been quite a while since the last time he sung. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath to calm himself.
"I can't sing like that." Kurt stiffened at Blaine's comment.
"Next thing you know you'll be wearing tight pants, listening to musicals, and singing about your feelings in a girlie voice."
"It's girlie." He mumbled, trying to shake the memory away.
"You're really good." The both looked over to see Zach approaching them, smiling softly, "A countertenor, I should've known with your voice. Thank you for singing for me, Kurt, it means a lot."
"I know it doesn't fix anything but…my mom use to sing that to me before she died." Kurt whispered, "I just thought…I don't know."
"It was great." Zach replied, before sighing, collapsing on the piano bench next to Kurt, "I'm being stupid, aren't I?"
Blaine sat down on the other side of Kurt, leaving the boy squished in the middle.
"You're not stupid Zach; you've just hit your breaking point. Can you get past this and have your best friend or is this the end for you two?"
Zach bowed his head at Kurt's words, "I thought I was fine being the best friend. He's known Loretta for a long time, longer than he's known me. I always known he wouldn't…feel the same, but I can't watch him get married to her. Buying her a promise ring, he might as well make it an engagement ring. I can't watch it, I just can't. I was listening to O.A.R on my way to school and all I could think of is how many times I can break 'til I shatter."
"It's your choice, you need to decide for yourself what you need; I just hope you don't regret it."
Kurt stood up and patted Zach's shoulder, "See you later Zach."
The boys left to go to their afternoon classes, leaving Zach in the choir room with his thoughts. They couldn't help him make this decision.
Kurt was walking through the school to get to the dormitory after classes were out for the day. He just entered the main entrance to the school when he saw Loretta and the rest of the Crawford Glee club standing there. Allina trying unsuccessfully to get the groups attention back on her.
"Troubles?" Wes asked, coming into the area. Blaine, Thad, and David were behind him.
Allina smiled, "You could say that."
"Welcome girls." They slowly calmed down, "Thank you for coming to Dalton. If you'll follow me, we'll get started."
Allina stared at him, "How do you do that?"
"I have to deal with Zach being in the Warblers enough said."
"And he has a gavel shoved up his ass."
"Shut it, David."
Blaine approached Kurt then and smiled, "Do you want to come and listen? We could use your feedback as well."
"Sure."
Grabbing Kurt's hand he ran to catch up with the group that already left for the Warbler hall. Running slightly behind him, Kurt blushed at the contact. They entered the room and Blaine pulled away to join the Warblers. Uncertain where to go, Kurt wandered over to the where the Crawford girls were and gratefully took a seat next to Allina when she motioned him to. Though he didn't really know her well, he knew Sammy and did not want to be anywhere near Loretta. Thinking of the girl, his eyes sought her out only to find her leaning against a wall, glaring at Zach. Apparently her date night with Nikel was all kinds of awkward thanks to the huge blow out he caused.
"Attention everyone," Wes called out for order, "Attent-Zach get off the piano…Attention everyone! There, quiet. I'd like to thank our sister school, Crawford Day's, glee club for coming to Dalton to listen to us sing and give us some feedback. As you know we'll be heading off to Regionals after the holiday season and we want to be prepared. We had tied with New Directions at Sectionals and I'm sure only one of us will walk away victors at Regionals. Without further ado, let's begin."
The Warblers ran through songs such as 'Bills, Bills, Bills', 'Misery', and 'Silly Love Songs'. Kurt was quiet throughout while the girls gave some ideas after each song. He observed them and made many mental notes. He couldn't help but notice that Blaine led every song; the same with at Sectionals he sang lead on 'Hey, Soul Sister'. While New Direction was usually led by Rachel and Finn, others had their verses to sing as well. The Warblers didn't really dance, they stood and shuffled. Their performance, while vocally was great, visually was rather boring.
It was getting close to dinner time when the girls left except Allina and Loretta who were heading back later, obviously wanting to see their boyfriends. After David, Thad and Wes saw the girls out they returned and all eyes focused on Kurt.
"So what did you think, Kurt? You were very quiet."
"Vocally you guys are amazing. You have a very powerful sound and our A Cappella is flawless."
"I hear a 'but' in there." Zach joked.
"Blaine, you have an amazing voice though relying on one voice for all solo's gets repetitive and expected. Also you don't do any dancing besides a slight shuffle back and forth across the stage. While your vocals are good they don't make up for the lack of visual appeal. You perform in your uniforms so you don't have any costumes to help you out. You guys need to move around, dance. You saw New Direction at Sectionals right? They were all over the stage and it kept peoples interest. It can get boring listening to a group on stage not doing anything, but stand there or walk back and forth."
"Wow, I've never heard you talk so much." David teased though he was writing everything Kurt said down much like he did with the girls. Kurt blushed at the comment.
"I have to agree with Kurt, dancing would really improve our chances."
"You just want to break dance, Zach and we can't subject people to that."
"Nobody asked you David."
"It's better than when he did that weird disco dance." Thad spoke up.
"Yeah that was horrifying."
"I thought I just got over those nightmares." Jonathon added.
Zach stuck out his tongue, "You guys suck! You totally don't understand or appreciate real dancing."
Kurt sat back and watched them argue. He stunned to find they took his ideas seriously. Well as seriously as one could with Zach in the room. He was, also, pleased to see Zach starting to act like his old self again. He listened as the boys brought up old embarrassing stories and bickered with each other. It was nothing like New Directions. There was no malice behind it, just gentle teasing between people who've known each other for a long time. It was so…different.
"Wes." Kurt's voice was barely above a whisper, but the boy heard and turned to the other.
"Anything else to add, Kurt?"
Kurt bit his lip. He was glad the other boys continued to talk and weren't paying attention to him, "Is it-is it too late to join the Warblers? I'd…like to try."
"Sure Kurt. I'll set up a meeting with the council if you'd like try out tomorrow. It isn't a practice day but that way you won't have to audition before the whole group."
"Thank you."
"Okay, you miscreants, practice is over. Go away now." David yelled out.
Blaine and Zach walked over to Kurt as the mass group of boys left.
"What were you talking to Wes about?"
"Just final thoughts." Kurt replied. He didn't want them to get worked up over him maybe joining.
The three left the practice hall and headed towards the dormitory.
"So are you planning on going to Finn's game tomorrow night?" Blaine asked as they walked.
"Yeah, I guess. You're coming right?"
Blaine smiled at Kurt, "Of course, wouldn't miss it."
Zach snorted and Kurt turned to him, "Do you want to come as well?"
"As awesome as that sounds, no. I don't like football, playing or watching. You two have fun though."
"Well Blaine it looks like it's just you and me. And my Dad and stepmom, of course."
Kurt didn't notice the way Blaine's smile became more strained with the realization that he would be meeting Kurt's parents, but Zach sure did and snickered. His laugh died when they reached the main entrance of the school to see Nikel, who was waiting with Loretta.
"Zach we need to talk."
Kurt and Blaine stood next to the blond not sure what he had decided in regards to his best friend. Zach sighed and to their surprise, nodded in agreement.
"Fine, but does Loretta have to stick around?"
"I'm his girlfriend you little-"
"Loretta." Nikel scolded before she could finish, "Please leave us alone. I really need to talk to Zach."
She huffed, "Fine, I'll be in the common's room at Warwick."
Blaine sighed, "We'll go with her."
Grabbing Kurt's hand without a second thought they followed Loretta who stomped away towards the dorms. They all entered the dormitory and Loretta immediately plopped down on the couch, arms crossed.
Blaine rolled his eyes but followed the girl, "You might as well get comfortable; they'll probably take a while."
"Whatever, I shouldn't have left Nikel with that stupid boyfriend stealer. He was supposed to listen to me sing my piece for acceptance week in glee."
Blaine rolled his eyes, "We can listen if you want to practice."
"Do you have a guitar?"
"Zach does." Kurt replied leaving to retrieve the item. When he returned she immediately grabbed it from him.
Kurt opened his mouth to protest but she cut him off, "I won't break Zach's precious guitar. It was a gift from him grandmother."
The boys stared at her surprised that she knew that. She ignored them though and began to strum the guitar. She moved with the beat, as if almost in a trance. They weren't sure what they were expecting with the idea of acceptance week but what was sung wasn't it.
"My bones are tired, Daddy
I don't get enough sleep
I don't eat as good as I could, Daddy
What's that say about me?
"Sometimes I sleep past noon, Daddy
Drink lots of black coffee
Yes, I left the refrigerator door half open, Daddy.
What's that say about me?
The look in Loretta's eyes was that of pure hatred, but she stayed steady with her guitar strumming. Her voice was eerie as it weaved in and out of verses.
"Sometimes I want to rip out your throat, Daddy
For all those things you said that were mean.
Gonna make you just as vulnerable as I was, Daddy
What's that say about me?
"You know, sometimes I want to bash in your teeth, Daddy.
Gonna use your tongue as a stamp
I'm gonna rip your heart out the way you did mine, Daddy
Go ahead and psycho-analyze that.
"'Cause I'm your creation, I'm your love, Daddy.
Grew up to be and do all those sick things you said I'd do"
"I'm sloppy, what's that say about you?
I'm messy, what's that say about you?
My bones are tired, Daddy"
"What exactly does that have you do with acceptance?" Blaine asked first.
Loretta rolled her eyes, "Not acceptance like that, acceptance of something from your past. I accepted I had a deadbeat for a father. The best thing he ever did was get in that car accident."
Nikel needed to get back soon because this was getting really awkward and the two had no idea what to do.
While the boys were busy with Loretta, Nikel and Zach were trying to deal with each other.
The two friends stared at one another waiting for the other to start. It seemed neither wanted to make the first move.
Zach finally scoffed, "Are you going to talk or just waste my time? Dinner's starting soon and I'm kinda getting hungry."
"I know you and Loretta don't really get along but where the hell did all this come from? I've been dating Loretta for almost two years, Zach, and it's never been this bad between us. You're suddenly this completely other person and I don't understand."
"Saying we don't really get along is like saying the ocean is kinda big. We don't get along, at all. She's a stuck up bitch who takes you for granted. She only wants you to hang out with her and nobody else."
"You know her past, Zach."
"It doesn't excuse her! Her father being an ass doesn't excuse her to be the same."
"I believe beating your child is a little more than ass behavior, Zach. That's not it though. You guys were fine with each other the first couple of times we hung out. Then we all went to Jamie's for that stupid dinner his parents put on, after that you two were constantly at each other throats."
Zach didn't say anything. How could he forget that dinner? They were 16, Loretta 15; Nikel and Loretta had only been dating for a month, though they've known each other longer than that. It was the third time they were around each other and it was the last birthday party Nikel had been invited to for Jamie.
It was the usual: the parents were ignoring the children, Jamie was being a brat; Gabriel spent the whole time acting like Nathan was the only one in the room, Zach and Nikel argued about video games while Loretta laughed along. It was fine given the circumstances until Jamie made a comment about Zach acting like a love sick puppy around Nikel. Nikel, of course, ignored his cousin and laughed it off. Loretta, though, started paying attention and found some truth to Jamie's offhand comment. It all went downhill from there especially after she approached Zach on the subject and everything came falling out.
He wasn't about to say anything to Nikel about it though, "What can I say? Your girlfriend is a jealous little bitch who gets way too possessive. I don't know what you want from Nikel. You're my best friend and lately, you run every time she calls. I get it, she lives a drunken aunt who sometimes forgets she's not her mother, but she could dorm at Crawford. She chooses not to, she chooses to put herself in that situation so she can keep you on leash helping her out. You're just too good of a person to see that."
"What kind of a guy would I be if I don't accept her faults as well as her talents? I've known her since I was 11, and I'll never forget that scared little girl who was bruised and beaten. The look in her eyes from someone who has seen too much too young and barely survived a car accident her drunken father caused. I can't just walk away from her, Zach, I do love her, but I don't want to lose you either. You've become very important to me. You are my best friend, Z."
Zach closed his eyes, "Did you give Loretta that promise ring yet?"
"Not yet."
"But you're planning on it."
"I am."
Zach nodded, "You're making a mistake. She's going to make you miserable one day."
"That's not your decision."
Zach opened his eyes and stared at Nikel, "Fair enough. Do you promise not to constantly push me aside for her though? We're supposed to be friends but you're constantly bailing on me to do stupid shit with her."
"Deal."
They shared a brief smile and started back towards the dorms, Nikel bumped Zach's shoulder; "I missed you, you know."
Zach pushed back, "I missed you too."
"Dinner then Call of Duty marathon?"
"Well I have three days' worth of homework to catch up on but…I think I can hold off on it."
"Awesome. Z? There's something else you're not telling me isn't there?"
"Can we not talk about it right now? I think we had enough heart to hearts to last us for months."
"Fine, you'll tell me eventually."
"That's what everyone keeps saying."
They entered the dorms to see Blaine and Kurt on one couch, Loretta on the other completely silent.
"Why does the bitch have my guitar?"
"Zach…" Nikel sighed.
"Fine...why does the female dog have my guitar?"
"That's…better?"
"Chill out, Blondie, I was just playing a song for Blaine and Kurt. Nikel was supposed to listen to it, but since he was sorting out your issues, it didn't happen. I have to head back to Crawford Nikel." She stood up and approached him, "I'll see you soon."
"Sure, I'll call you tonight."
She leaned over and gave him a quick kiss on the lips before heading out.
Zach was silent for a moment before he couldn't help it any longer, "You've had your rabies shot right Nikel?"
"Zach!"
"I couldn't help it."
He rolled his eyes, "You guys ready for dinner?"
"You guys go ahead, I'll catch up. I need to put Zach's guitar away and call my dad. I have to tell him that Blaine and I are going to Finn's game tomorrow." Kurt picked up said guitar.
"We can wait for you." Blaine insisted.
"Don't worry about it. Just go, I'll be there soon."
Reluctantly the boys left and Kurt was able to get his necessary chores done. His dad sounded please that he was going to the game if not a little concerned. Kurt knew the risk of going back to that school even for a night. Not just the physical with the whole football team there but the mental. He felt, though, that he had to do this. He couldn't move on with this looming over him.
He was so deep in thought as he headed towards the cafeteria he didn't even notice Gabriel until he was right beside him.
"What do you want, Gabriel?"
"I told you I want to show you that I'm sorry." He replied.
"I'm not interested."
"Just hear me out," He grabbed Kurt's arm gently and stopped him; "I just want to get coffee. We can talk and you can get to know me better. We'll be in a public place; you can even drive yourself so you can get out if you want to."
"I'm not supposed to drive." He mumbled.
"Then you can either ride with me or get a ride from one of your friends. Either way, will you please get coffee with me tonight after dinner?"
He looked so earnest, Kurt sighed, "Fine, but only coffee. And I'm only going because it's my weakness."
"Thank you. I'll meet you at the front entrance in an hour if that's okay?"
"Sure." Gabriel smiled at him before walking away. Biting his lip, he headed into the cafeteria, more nervous than ever. The boys will not be happy to hear about this.
Yep that's where it's ending. I'll be hiding behind...this Zach. You can't throw things at me, you'll hurt Zach!
So here are a few previews of the next chapter just to keep people happy…or more angry with me…Enjoy, read at your own risk.
Number 1:
"So what else did you guys talk about?" There was that tone again. It almost sounded like jealousy but that couldn't it be it.
"Nathan."
Blaine stopped, "Really?"
"Why do you sound so surprised?"
"Gabriel doesn't talk about Nathan. I haven't heard him say a thing about what happened since I've been here."
Number 2:
Kurt stayed up for a long time after Zach went to sleep. He was nervous about tomorrow. He wasn't ready, how could he be? Maybe he should just bag it, but Blaine looked so excited to be going with him. Damn, he really liked Blaine; he didn't want to have another panic attack in front of him. Damn…he liked Blaine.
Number 3:
Blaine stood up and reached out his hand for Kurt to take, "No you're not. You're beautiful." He helped the other boy to his feet, "I'd like to be given the chance to show you how beautiful you are every day if you'll let me."
"Blaine?"