A/N: Keep the reviews coming! I think it may or may not be time for Blaine and Rachel's first fight! That may come in the next couple chapters. For now, it's a little bit of a riff. Mostly Blaine's POV, with some Rachel thrown in! Song used: 'Alone' by Heart

Chapter 7

Blaine's POV

I hear the ticking of the clock

I'm laying here the room's pitch dark

I wonder where you are tonight

No answer on the telephone

And the night goes by so very slow

Oh I hope that it won't end though

Alone

I wasn't expecting Rachel home at a certain time, and here it was, two am and she still hadn't come in. I wasn't trying to be controlling, but I can't sleep without Rachel laying next to me. It's like it was when I was with Kurt. When he was auditioning and was out late, I wouldn't sleep until he was there. I picked up my cell phone and dialed her number one more time.

"Hi, it's Rachel. I'm not taking any calls right now. Leave a message, and I'll call you."

"Hey babe. It's me again, it's a little after two and you're still not home. Figured I'd call you and see where you were. Uh, I miss you. Just call me when you can. Love you, so much."

And I lay there for a little bit longer. Suddenly, my cell rang. I looked at it, it was Rachel. I sighed and answered it, knowing what she was going to say.

"Hello?"

"Baby! I'm sorry! I lost track of time! I'm in the taxi now on my way home!"

"Oh. I was expecting you to tell me you'd be all night."

"Silly Blaine! You know I can't function a night without you. I'm literally outside the loft right now. I'll be up in two."

"Okay. Love you."

"What, you're gonna hang up?"

"Well no, but I thought you'd want me to."

Rachel chuckled, and I smiled. Her chuckle seemed tired. I waited and then I heard the lock in the apartment door tumble and I knew she was home. I hung up and got out of bed. I put my slippers on and walked out into the living room. She was standing there looking like she'd looked this morning, except for being exhausted. She looked at me and smiled and I was lost. She walked over to me and kissed me softly.

"Welcome home."

"Rather glad to be home. I hate investor parties. They're stupid. But I understand them."

"I know. I'm just mad I couldn't be there."

"Why not?"

"I would've gotten fired. It would've violated the terms of my contract with the company if I went. So, I had to sit here and be miserable."

Rachel walked into the bedroom with me and removed her heels and went to my dresser and removed one of my t-shirts. Then she walked into the bathroom and I followed her. She slid easily out of her dress and into one of my t-shirts. She turned to look at me and smiled.

"What did you do?"

"Ordered a pizza and watched 'Pretty Woman'"

"Wow. That's a miserable night."

"Oh yeah. It was. You weren't here."

She crawled into bed and I walked over to the bed and got into bed with her. She pulled me close to her, and we slept. There was nothing better than being in bed with Rachel, and I wanted it more and more.

Till now I always got by on my own

I never really cared until I met you

And now it chills me to the bone

How do I get you alone?

How do I get you alone?

A few weeks later, I had a meeting with a few financial backers for the production that my company was working for when I clicked over to my Twitter page. I saw a link that bothered me. I clicked on it, and it brought up a picture of Rachel with Finn. So, I immediately picked up the phone and dialed Rachel's office. I knew that she'd be in the office all day because of meetings for Sunset Boulevard.

"Rachel Berry's office."

"Hey, it's Blaine."

"Hey Blaine…I'll connect you."

I waited and then heard it. She was laughing, and she sounded like she was having a good time. I had big news for her, and I wanted to share it with her, but I wasn't sure of how she'd take the news.

"Rachel Berry."

"Hey."

"Blaine! Hey! What's up?"

"Nothing…so I was wondering if we could have lunch together. I just got some exciting news and I want to share it with you."

"Baby, today's not good for me. I've just gotten these business meetings that I've got to do before I train my replacement."

"Oh. Okay, well I understand. Hey, you and Finn look really cozy on this picture that was sent to me by my friend. So, its cool. You take your time. My news can wait."

"Blaine, you seem upset. Are you okay?"

"Rachel, I'm fine. I just wanted to have lunch with my girlfriend, who over the last two weeks I've seen maybe a total of four times. I got a new job. It pays more and it's closer to the apartment. So, I'm fine."

And I slammed down the phone. I couldn't believe that this was happening to me. Rachel was choosing business over me, and that's fine. I understand that. What I didn't understand was why was she declining lunch. We always had lunch together, no matter what our schedules allowed. I packed up my office and smiled at my now former secretary and smiled at her.

"You're going to do great things over at Webber Productions, Blaine. Just as you've done them here."

"Thanks Alisa. You've been amazing too. Now, kiss Carla and Devon for me."

"I will."

She said, and helped me carry my briefcase and box to the elevator. I pushed the button and turned to look at her one more time.

"If Rachel calls, forward all of her calls to my voicemail."

"Will do."

And I made my way down the elevator and out to my newest destiny. I just kind of hoped when Rachel saw me, she'd be okay with this whole thing. I was not anticipating her reaction when I walked in.

You don't know how long I have wanted

To touch your lips and hold you tight, oh

You don't know how long I have waited

And I was going to tell you tonight

But the secret is still my own

And my love for you is still unknown

Alone

"Ahh, Mr. Anderson. Welcome to Andrew Lloyd Webber productions."

"Thank you. Do I have any meetings lined up today?"

The woman who was to be my new secretary, Angelica looked at the book she had in front of her. She studied it for a few minutes, and smiled back at me. She shook her head and smiled politely.

"No. No meetings scheduled today. Tomorrow morning at nine AM you are scheduled for a meeting with the head of production, and the Production Assistant of Sunset Boulevard. So please, go settle into your office."

"Thank you, Angelica. That will be all for now."

I said, walking into my office. I started setting things up, when I heard a knock on my office door. I walked over to it and threw the lock then opened it. And there was Rachel standing there. She looked shocked to see me there and secretly I was glad.

"Blaine, what are you doing here?"

"This was the good news I was trying to tell you, but you brushed me off. Surprise. I'm the lead financial advisor for Andrew Lloyd Webber productions. But, again, you couldn't meet me for lunch, so it's fine."

"Can I come in? Maybe we can talk about it."

"You know what, Rachel. Not right now. I've got so much to do, and some paperwork to file. Why don't you go run and play with Finn, and I'll stay here and crunch the numbers."

"Blaine, that's not fair."

I closed the door and watched her sit down at my desk. I walked around to the other side of it and sat down across from her. I took out some paperwork and started to fill it out.

"So, this is how it is then?"

"I'm sorry, Rach. How what is?"

"You don't tell me about working at ALW Productions, and now you are ignoring me?"

"Fuck, Rachel. I told you I wanted to tell you my big news, but you blew me off. I tried to tell you. And lately, quite honestly, you haven't been open enough for me. So, you want to come at me, and tell me I'm ignoring you? The shoe is on the other foot now, Rachel."

Rachel looked stunned. She couldn't believe that I'd said this to her. But it was how I felt. I couldn't believe that I had said that to her, but someone had to. She looked at me and sighed.

"You're right. God, Blaine. I'd sworn that I wouldn't let anything come in between us, and that's exactly what I'm doing. I am letting my appearance in 'Sunset Boulevard' come in between us. And Finn. God, how stupid can I be? Look, I'm sorry. Why don't we leave early, go home and order in?"

"That sounds so good. Like, you don't even know how good that sounds. My schedule for today is completely empty."

"I have one more meeting. So why don't you go home, make all the plans, and I'll be there as soon as my meeting is over. We're going to make us work, Blaine. I swear to god, I will."

And I believed her. Because I knew, that she did love me. And I did love her. I do. I want us to work, and we'd make damn sure that we did. But why did it seem like things were on a downward spiral for us?

Till now I always got by on my own

I never really cared until I met you

And now it chills me to the bone

How do I get you alone

How do I get you alone

How do I get you alone

How do I get you alone

Alone, alone

A/N: Okay, so I left it wide open…but I promise. It'll get better! So, read and review!