AN: Big shout out to my awesome friend Lindsey who was awesome enough to beta this for me!
Only You
Chapter 10
"Blaine, what is going on?"
"Kiss me."
"Not until you tell me what is wrong!"
Blaine sighed and leaned back into his chair and he glared at Kurt sitting across from him. They had barely talked during school that day which wasn't unusual since it was not one of the afternoons with after school Glee club practice. And since people were still eyeing Blaine and Kurt when they were around each other because of that damn photo, they only talked briefly in the hall between classes. It was difficult because most of the time he wanted nothing more than to hold Kurt's hand, or kiss him. But of course he would start an even bigger riot if that happened, and then he really would have to come out to the media whether he wanted to or not.
All day long Blaine had been feeling incredibly guilty about what his team had decided for him. Now he would have to talk to Kurt about it and he really wasn't looking forward to the conversation. The entire day Blaine had acted like he was too busy to talk to Kurt and even avoided him a few times. Kurt was of course extremely perceptive and smart so he picked up on Blaine's behavior immediately. Which is why Kurt invited him over after school.
"Look Blaine," Kurt said, looking at him sternly. "I know we haven't known each other long, but I would think that we would at least be honest with each other. You can tell me what's wrong right now or you can leave."
Blaine sighed, but Kurt had said the right thing and it gave him the courage he needed to speak. "I am being forced to leave glee."
"What?" Kurt asked, confused. "Why?"
"I had a meeting with my team yesterday and they said that being in glee club is bad for my image and they pretty much demanded that I quit," Blaine replied.
"Did you tell them how much we need you?" Kurt asked. "You should be able to choose what to do in your spare time."
"Don't you get it, Kurt?" Blaine said. "My fans see me as a bad boy, and they don't sing in glee club."
"But that's not the real you, Blaine," Kurt retorted. "Why can't you just be yourself?"
"Because if I were myself then my career would be over!" Blaine snapped.
Kurt was silent, trying not to let his frustration overcome his senses. He could understand what Blaine was saying but that didn't mean he liked it in the least. Blaine was far too willing to just let his team walk all over him, and Kurt wasn't sure he liked that person.
"The real you is amazing," Kurt said softly. "I think people would be amazed with the real you, gay and dapper and all. I think you are making a huge mistake by being the person that they think you should be."
"You don't get to make that decision for me," Blaine replied sadly. "The life of a celebrity is not for everyone and if I can't keep up then I might as well give up."
"Well then," Kurt said, coming to a decision. "I think you should leave."
"Kurt," Blaine protested.
"Just leave," Kurt said, turning away from him before he let his tears start to fall.
"Kurt, where is Blaine?"
Kurt sighed and looked up to see that it was Rachel who had asked the question. The rest of the New Directions were also watching, they were apparently interested in the answer too.
"He's not coming," Kurt replied. "He is quitting glee."
"What?!" Rachel exclaimed. "But we need him for sectionals, he was going to help us win!"
"Are you saying we can't win without Blaine?" Kurt asked. "I think we can with or without him."
"Kurt's right, we don't need any pop star to win sections," Santana added. "We got this."
"Why is he leaving us though?" Rachel asked.
"His manager made him quit," Kurt replied.
"And he didn't have the balls to tell us that himself?" Puck asked, clearly irritated.
"Leave him alone," Kurt snapped. "He is going through a lot right now."
"Oh the poor celebrity," Puck mocked. "I feel so bad for him."
"Stop it!" Kurt replied, growing angrier by the second.
"Seriously Kurt, the way you defend him makes it sound like you have a crush," Quinn noted.
"We are friends, and that is all," Kurt said. "He is straight and I'm SO not going down that road again."
"Well tell your friend that next time he needs to man up and tell us himself," Puck muttered.
"I'm not dealing with this today," Kurt said, finally reaching the end of his limit. "I think I'm skipping this practice, thank you very much."
And with that Kurt grabbed his bag and walked out of the room, not daring to make eye contact with anyone on his way out. He passed by a confused Mr. Schuester who was walking in just as he was leaving, but he ignored the teacher all the same. He walked straight down the hallway calmly before he turned and leaned up against one of the lockers. He rubbed his temples in a futile attempt to get rid of his sudden headache.
"I heard what you said in there."
Kurt jerked his head up to see Blaine approaching him in the otherwise empty hall.
"It is going to take them awhile to forgive you for that," he said.
Blaine frowned, "I know. But honestly I'm less worried about them right now and more worried about what you think."
"I think that you shouldn't let yourself be controlled by them, that you are being stifled by their stupid requests," Kurt replied.
"You are absolutely right," Blaine agreed. "But at the moment I'm stuck. I'm afraid of letting the real me out because I have no idea what it would do to my reputation."
Kurt sighed, but didn't say anything.
"It is like coming out of the closet, but not just letting people know that I like boys but also that the person they all think I am is just a shadow of the person that I really am. And to be honest Kurt, I'm not sure if I'm ready for that at the moment. I hope that I will be soon, and I like to think that there will be a chance for me to let the world know the truth. But I don't know," Blaine explained. "And the truth is that I really like you Kurt, that I like you more than any other boy I've ever met. I don't want to lose you or whatever it is that we have."
Kurt was quiet for a moment as he tried to process everything. Blaine honestly looked miserable and there was something in his eyes that reminded Kurt strongly of a puppy who had just made a mess on the carpet.
"I don't want to lose you either," Kurt said honestly. "I haven't known you for that long but you are already my best friend. But Blaine I don't want to be your little secret forever, I won't lie about my relationship with you forever. Please don't make me wait that long."
"I will do my best Kurt," Blaine said. "For you."
Kurt smiled and didn't pull away and Blaine wrapped his arms around him for a hug, and he didn't resist when Blaine kissed him softly.
Blaine pulled away reluctantly a moment later. "There is another thing I need to tell you."
"What is that?" Kurt asked.
"My team also asked me to do some local gigs ever other weekend while I'm in Ohio. Apparently they thing I need to keep people interested or something. But anyway, I wanted to ask if you would come to my first concert in Toledo this Saturday. I have a backstage pass with your name on it."
"Are you asking me on a date?" Kurt teased.
"I think I am," Blaine said. "So what do you say Mr. Hummel?"
Kurt kissed him.
AN: Well I'm back at last, and let me just say that I have so much inspiration for writing rock star Blaine now that I've seen Darren in action. Those who went to his concerts could probably relate but there were definitely times when he let his Blaine show. And by the way Darren practically melted my mind when he called me baby, and now I just can't see Blaine calling Kurt that in fanfics without having an internal freakout. By the way was anyone else able to see Starkid perform Twisted? I was there and it was epic! I will say also that I have spent the last several weeks getting ahead on chapters with this and all my other Klaine fics, so the next update is guaranteed to not take long, and since today is my Birthday I decided to put this up today!
Also if anyone is looking to join a fun, and laid back Darren Facebook group then look up Darren's Awesome Misfits, we have 200+ members and we are always ready to welcome new people!