A/N I'm so happy you all love this story, I'm almost sad it is almost over. I just have two chapters left after this one, I think. And maybe an epilogue, not sure yet. We'll see.
I had a bit of a problem writing this chapter. You see, they did a song in season 5 that I REALLY love, but I always thought it would have been better as a duet between Kurt and Santana, and I was going to make it a duet for them in this chapter, but I also wanted to have Kurt and Blaine do a duet, but I couldn't decide what song they should do, so I kept debating with myself on which duet to write, so...
Sectionals
"Okay, listen up! I have an idea for a duet for sectionals, and this time I thought we'd really change things up. Kurt, would you come up here please?"
Kurt smiled at Blaine and stood, walking over to the piano next to Mr. Schue, taking the sheet music from him. His eyes lit up when he saw the song. "Really Mr. Schue? This is awesome! Who will I be singing with?"
"Well, that's my dilemma." He smiled at Kurt. "There are two people who I think would be a good match for you. So I'm going to have a sing off between the two of them, and the rest of the class will chose between them. I want you to rehearse with both of them, and we'll hear you sing with one of them on Wednesday, and the other on Friday. So, Santana, Blaine, here's your music."
They flipped a coin to see which of them would sing first. Blaine won. They spent the next two days practicing. They also sang some, too.
Their duet on Wednesday was fun, and everyone seemed to like it.
After rehearsing with Santana for two days, they performed on Friday. Even Blaine had to admit that when the two of them did the song, it was truly beautiful. So it was decided that Kurt and Santana would do the duet at sectionals.
There were a few arguments about what the other two songs would be. It was Blaine who suggested that the girls should do a song as they had at Regionals as they had the year before. They liked that idea, especially since each of them would get a solo. That just left the group song. Oddly enough, it was Ms. Pillsbury who came up with the idea, but once it was suggested, everyone agreed it was brilliant.
The next few weeks was a blur of rehearsals for Sectionals, mixed with the usual drama. Kurt and Blaine had been invited by Nick and Jeff to their Sectionals, despite the fact that they could end up competing against them at Regionals.
They went to support their friends. The Warblers performance was amazing. They did Uptown Girl, with Nick taking the lead, along with some guy neither of them recognized. After that, Jeff sang lead on Little Deuce Coupe, which had the audience on their feet. They finished off with Misery. Both Blaine and Kurt clapped and shouted enthusiastically.
The other two groups were good, but seemed to lack the energy of the Warblers, who ended up winning. After the competition, Kurt, Blaine, Nick and Jeff went out to dinner together.
They were laughing at Jeff, who kept breaking into a surfer dude persona. Nick punched him in the arm good naturedly. "I'm never taking you with me to visit my cousin ever again. He's a bad influence on you. You went surfing once, and wiped out, but now you seem to think you are the big Kahuna or something."
Kurt was trying to stifle his giggles, and Blaine was 'coughing' into his handkerchief. Suddenly the Warbler they had seen earlier was standing beside the table. "Hello, guys. Who's your friend?"
He was eyeing Blaine like he was some kind of sweet treat he wanted to eat, and completely ignoring Kurt. Both Nick and Jeff looked annoyed and tried not to roll their eyes. It was Nick who spoke, while Jeff gripped his water glass as if he wished it was the new comer's neck. "Sebastian Smythe, this is Blaine Anderson and his Boyfriend, Kurt Hummel. Now go away, our food is coming and none of us want to lose our appetites listening to you make an absolute ass out of yourself spewing your egotistical bullshit over someone who isn't interested."
"Whatever, you're just jealous that Blondie over there kissed me."
Nick stood up and got into the taller boy's face. "First off, he was drunk and you took advantage of that, and second, how are the family jewels? It sure sounded like you hit G10 when he kneed the crap out of you. And third, if you think that hurt, just try and make a move on Blaine. You don't want to piss of their friends. No one would ever find your body."
Kurt didn't even try to hide the smirk on his face. He knew Nick was referring to New Directions. The other couple had been adopted by the group after that trip to the fair with Santana and Brit. They learned very quickly how protective the group was of Kurt, and through him Blaine and his friends.
As if on cue, Puck appeared at their table. "Is there a problem here, Hummel?"
Kurt was surprised to see the familiar Mohawk. They were more than an hour out of Lima, but just smiled. "Just some delusional punk thinking he could make a move on my boyfriend in front of me."
"Is that so? Well now, I have a bit of a problem with that. You see, Kurt and Blaine are friends of mine, and I don't like seeing them upset. So I suggest you find the exit, fast, meerkat."
Sebastian huffed and walked away. Once he left, Kurt and Blaine laughed. "Thanks Puck! What are you doing here?"
The self proclaimed sex-shark actually looked a little sheepish. "Uh, I have a date with this girl, but she didn't want anyone from school to see us together."
Kurt looked surprised. "Really? Why?"
"Um, well, she's not the type of girl I usually go for, and since I kind of have a bad boy reputation, she didn't want people to think she'd go out with a guy like me."
"Now I'm really am intrigued. Who is she?"
"That would be me, but if you tell anyone, I'll break you in half."
Kurt and Blaine turned at the voice to see the captain of the wrestling team and the first girl to win a state wrestling championship.
"Zizes? I never thought you'd agree to go anywhere near a guy like Puck. I figured you'd have higher standards."
"Normally I do, but I got tired of him begging me to go out with him. I figured if I gave him a pity date he'd leave me alone."
Kurt and Blaine laughed and Puck just rolled his eyes. He and the big boned girl said goodnight as the boys' food was served.
As they began to eat, Kurt noticed that the blond Warbler wasn't acting like himself. "Jeff? Everything ok?"
He shrugged. Nick patted his shoulder. "It's ok, babe. We talked about this, it wasn't your fault, he took advantage of the situation. It's not like you asked him to kiss you."
Kurt reached out and took the other boy's hand, realizing the two of them had something in common. "Hey, I've been there, remember? You can't blame yourself. It will tear you up inside."
Jeff sighed, and smiled at Kurt. "Thanks. I just hate that guy. I reported it of course. It's considered sexual harassment under Dalton's policies. He was suspended for a week, and could have been kicked out of the Warblers, but since we had several members graduate and a few who moved away, we needed him for our twelfth. Usually we have more than enough for competition. We really need to recruit more before Regionals."
They ate in silence for a few minutes, and then Blaine asked Nick if they'd seen the previews for the new Star Trek movie yet. Conversation resumed, and soon they were laughing again.
…
A week later, Jeff and Nick sat in the audience to cheer on their friends. They sat politely through the first two clubs to perform, but it was obvious that the first group was woefully inexperienced in competition, while the second were just trying too hard.
The two Warblers clapped enthusiastically when New Directions were announced.
The girls took the stage wearing black dresses with red sashes, and sang What Doesn't Kill you. Their performance was flawless, and the audience loved it. Then the lights went down, except a spotlight on Santana. Soft music began to play, and the beautiful Latina moved forward towards the front of the stage as she began to sing.
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Kurt joined her from the right of the stage. He wore black jeans and a black button down short sleeve shirt and a red tie. He took the lead on the chorus.
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be (Santana: Hee!)
And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
They harmonized on the next verse
For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be, hee! (Kurt: Ooh!)
Santanasang the next part, with Kurt echoing her.
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
There will be an answer
Let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be, hee!
Harmonized again through the chorus.
Ooooh
Ooooh
Ahhhh!
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be, hee!
And then Kurt took the lead with Santana echoing him.
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow
Let it be
I wake up to the sound of music,
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be, hee!
And again in harmony.
Let it be ( Santana: Let it be)
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Oh, there will be an answer
Let it be (Kurt: Hee!)
Let it be Let it be
Let it be (Santana: Yeah, let it be)(Kurt: Oh, whoa!)
There will be an answer
Let it be, hee (Kurt: Let it be, let it be!)
Let it be, let it be (Kurt: Oh!)
Let it be, yeah, let it be (Kurt: Oh, Oh!)
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be, hee
The audience rose to there feet, clapping and cheering. Santana hugged Kurt quickly before taking his tie and rushing off stage to change as quickly as possible, leaving Kurt center stage. Once the audience sat back down, the final song began.
Kurt:
It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M (M-M-M-M)
Just put your paws up, 'Cause you were born this way baby
Mercedes, Tina, and Blaine joined him on stage. The girls had changed into black jeans with black button down blouses. As they danced, the two girls grabbed Kurt's shirt and appeared to rip it off, revealing a white Tshirt with the words LIKES BOYS written on it.
Tina:
My mamma told me when I was young
We are all born superstars
She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on
In the glass of her boudoir
More members of New Directions joined them on stage, the boys all wearing the same jeans and black shirts as Kurt, and the girls all having changed into similar garb. As they moved around the stage, Tina and Mercedes opened their blouses to reveal their Tshirts. Mercedes' read NO WEAVE, while Tina's said BROWN EYES.
Mercedes:
"There's nothing wrong with lovin' who you are,"
She said, "Cause he made you perfect, babe"
So, hold your head up, girl
More Tshirts were revealed:
Sam: TROUTY MOUTH
Blaine: CURLY HAIR
Quinn: LUCY CABOOSIE
Rachel: NOSE
Mercedes with Tina:
And you'll go far
Listen to me when I say
Mercedes with New Directions:
I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track
Baby, I was born this way
Puck: I'M WITH STUPID \/
Brit: I'M WITH STOOPID ^
Santana: LEBANEESE
Mike: CAN'T SING
Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself, and you're set
I'm on the right track
Baby, I was born this way (New Directions: Born this way)
Finn: CAN'T DANCE
Artie: FOUR EYES
Tina with New Directions:
Ooo, there ain't no other way
Baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way (New Directions: Born this way)
Ooo, there ain't no other way
Baby, I was born this way
Right track, baby
I was born this way
Kurt:
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Tina:
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Mercedes:
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Kurt:
Don't be! (Don't be, don't be, don't be)
Tina (with New Directions):
Give yourself prudence
And love your friends
Subway kid, rejoice your truth
(In the religion of the insecure
I must be myself, respect my youth)
Mercedes with New Directions:
A different lover is not a sin
Believe capital H-I-M
Mercedes with Tina:
I love my life I love this record and mi amore vole fe yah
Mercedes with New Directions:
I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track
Baby, I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself, and you're set
I'm on the right track
Baby, I was born this way (New Directions: Born this way)
Tina with New Directions:
Ooo there ain't no other way
Baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way (New Directions: Born this way)
Ooo there ain't no other way
Baby, I was born this way
Right track, baby
I was born this way
Tina:
Way-ay-ay (Kurt: Don't be, don't be, don't be)
Way-ay-ay
Kurt (with New Directions):
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Whether you're broke or evergreen,
You're black, white, beige, chola descent
(You're Lebanese, you're orient)
Whether life's disabilities
Left you outcast, bullied, or teased
Rejoice, and love yourself today
'Cause, baby, you were born this way
Mercedes with Tina and New Directions:
No matter gay, straight, or bi
Lesbian, transgendered life
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born to survive
No matter black, white or beige
Chola or orient made
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born to be brave
New Directions:
I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
Mercedes with New Directions:
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
New Directions:
Don't hide yourself in regret
Mercedes and New Directions:
Just love yourself, and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way (New Directions: born this way)
Tina with New Directions (Mercedes):
Ooo there ain't no other way (Ooo there ain't no)
Baby, I was born this way (Baby, I was)
Baby, I was born this way (Baby, I was born this way)
Ooo there ain't no other way
Baby, I was born this way (Baby, I was)
Right track
Baby, I was born this way
I was born this way, hey! (hey!)
Mercedes with Tina and New Directions:
I was born this way, hey! (hey!)
Tina with New Directions:
I'm on the right track, baby
Mercedes with Tina and New Directions:
I was born this way, hey!
Tina and New Directions:
I was born this way, hey!
Mercedes with Tina and New Directions:
I was born this way, hey! (Mercedes: hey!)
I was born this way, hey!
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way, hey!
The cheers were deafening when the song ended.
