When Kitty arrived that night, Blaine was still in his room, trying to get into words just how much he felt after reading the last email Kurt sent him. It had felt so personal, and knowing Kurt felt already comfortable enough to share those details about him meant so much to Blaine . He had almost written everything about him and his imaginary world in reply, but then he had thought it was still too early, and there he was, staring at the blank page in front of him, trying to come up with something just as significant, but not too intimate. He was so deep in thought that when his cousin knocked on his door, she startled him.

"Come in!" he said, shutting off the computer.

"Hello, B! Long time no see, huh?" Kitty greeted him with a bright tone, as he entered the room. Blaine hurried to his feet to go hug her. She playfully rolled her eyes at him, but she didn't keep him from doing so and she even held him for a quick moment.

"I missed you." He murmured.

"Since when did you get so sentimental?" She teased him, but Blaine could tell she had missed him too: she just couldn't put down her facade. He let go of her.

"What are you talking about? I've always been affectionate, you're the cold-hearted one."

"Mmh, I think you're right." She smirked. "So, what were you doing, locked up in your room as usual? Aunt Celia told me she already called you twice to get you to help her lay the table."

"I was just.. trying to write back to a friend, and I guess I got lost in the moment."

"That tends to happen an awful lot with you, doesn't it?" Blaine smacked her lightly on the arm, but couldn't deny it was the truth. Kitty was aware of his preference for imaginary friends over real ones, even if she didn't know all the details about his daydreams.

"Actually it has happened less often, lately. I joined my school Glee club and I hang out with some of my choirmates evey now and then. I was shopping at the mall with two of them when you texted me today." He informed her with a bit of pride.

She looked pleasantly surprised.

"That's great then! I mean, Glee club is for losers, but hey, whatever floats your boat." Blaine chuckled. That was his Kitty: always straightforward with everyone, even when it may hurt their feelings. He was used to her attitude, though, and he, as a matter of fact, appreciated it. Sometimes she was exactly what he needed.

"Come on, let's go have dinner." He said, gesturing her to follow him.

The next morning, Kurt woke up with a strong headache and briefly considered skipping class for the day, but in the end he decided against it because he was too dedicated. He knew a long day was waiting for him. While he waited for Kate to get ready so they could go grab breakfast together as usual, he turned on his laptop and checked his inbox. He was beginning to do it everytime he left his apartment and everytime he got back.

Sure enough, he had an email from Blaine.

Hey Kurt,

I know it's pretty late and you probably won't see this until tomorrow, but I've spent the whole day thinking about what to write you in response to your last message. I was very touched by how you decided to open up with me, so I'm gonna try and do the same with you.

I'm actually really scared when it comes to my future. Don't get me wrong, I'm 100 % sure music is what I wanna dedicate my life to, but sometimes I get some doubts, because being so introverted and shy, I'm terrified I won't be able to become a great performer. My parents don't help me either, seeing as they keep telling me I should have a plan B and a career in showbusiness is gonna be really hard to pursue, etc. I just need constant reassurance about my talent, and right now, the only people who are giving me that are Mr. Schue and some of my choirmates. I wish that would be enough.

I don't know exactly what I'm telling you this, but I just want someone that I can talk to without being judged. It seems to me that you could be the perfect person.

I think you made the right decision about the path to follow. I can feel just how passionate you are about fashion from the way you write about it. I really hope you'll become a successful designer someday, and I'm pretty sure you will, even without seeing any of your works (which I would actually love to take a look at, if you're willing to show me). I hope I'm not making the wrong one.

Switching to a lighter subject, my cousin Kitty is here, and I think you need to know a little about her because she plays a really important role in my life. You could say she was my only real friend when I was younger, before she moved away with her family. I love her a lot, and I know I can always count on her, even if her manners can be quite hasty. We're still really close, and I'm always glad to see her when she comes visit (and she does that pretty randomly, if you ask me. I don't really understand how she can get away with skipping school for no reason).

Anyway, we spent a pleasant night. She insisted I had to see The Others, and I wasn't convinced at first, but I have to admit it was great. If you get the chance to watch it, do it, I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. After the movie we talked for about three hours, because I don't really like being on the phone for too long, so even though she calls me often we still had a lot to tell each other since the last time she came. Okay, she actually did most of the talking – once you get her started, it's kind of hard to stop her – but I enjoyed listening to her. I think that's what friendship is about, in the end. Listening.

Wow, that was deep, huh? I guess staying up this late makes me wiser. But now this is becoming lame instead so I better go to bed.

Goodnight Kurt. I hope to hear from you soon.

Blaine

Kurt went to school with a smile on his face.

Author's notes: I didn't make you wait too long for this chapter, did I? During these last days I finally found the time to write and it feels so good. Please keep reviewing, I wanna know what you think of this story. Thank you in advance!