Kurt doesn't care what Mercedes says. He knows that he and Blaine are going to get their happily ever after together. So he never really officially talked to Blaine about being together but he's going to be sure to make it super obvious. Kurt can see Blaine now, standing by his locker getting whatever he needs for his next class. So beautiful, Kurt thinks.
Kurt runs up to Blaine, and swiftly closes his locker. Blaine jumps back, surprised. He blinks a few times. Blaine is feeling a little too tired today from the lack of sleep he got. Blaine turns slowly to see a grinning Kurt, who doesn't seem to notice that Blaine isn't feeling up to being social.
Blaine doesn't really know what to say. "Um, hi, Kurt…"
"Hello Blaine I made you a bowtie. And I made myself one to match! Aren't they just lovely?" Kurt asks, taking out the candy colored bowties and showing them to Blaine. Kurt's smile stretches wider, and he leans closer while Blaine leans back. Blaine examines them tiredly, confused. He reaches to take his anyway. He squints looking at it closer.
"Thanks Kurt…but why…?"
Kurt rolls his eyes, grin still plastered on his face. He's too delighted with his newfound "relationship" that he doesn't notice the awkward vibe in the air, but Blaine can feel it just fine. Kurt doesn't notice anything these days.
"Silly Blaine, we're dating now! So I also made you this color coded list of when all our dates are. You don't have to worry about planning them because I already thought them all out. I know how much stress you have on yourself with school and everything. This way you don't have to worry about missing them." Kurt tells him, stepping forward.
Blaine freezes; he isn't sure what to do. He doesn't usually have a problem with talking to Kurt, but ever since him and Sam broke up Kurt's been even crazier. Blaine just gulps and takes the chart despite his fear of leading Kurt on. Blaine doesn't like being mean, it's just not who he is.
"Thanks I-I guess…" Blaine replies, clearly uncomfortable, but again Kurt doesn't notice. Then Blaine darts off before Kurt can give him more strange items.
Kurt feels like he did well with his conversation with Blaine today. Of course, Kurt knows that they'll have many more conversations and gift exchanges throughout the day. Kurt leans up against Blaine's locker, and gazes at him dreamily as he runs away. Kurt sighs, whispering, "Perfection."
When Blaine is out of sight he turns back to his locker and puts his hand over the lock. Kurt figures that he knows Blaine so well he might be able to guess his code based on his personality.
Then Mercedes walks up to Kurt, noticing he's not by his own locker, but Blaine's.
"Hey, Kurt, what are you doing?" She asks, approaching him with caution.
Kurt is startled by Mercedes coming towards him. He didn't expect her to come crawling back so fast. He decides he just needs to act like he doesn't care if she's there or not. This is far from the truth, but Mercedes doesn't need to know that, right?
"Oh, it's you Mercedes. If you must know I was just giving Blaine a gift which he gladly accepted. We also had a lovely conversation. Looks like you were wrong about us." Kurt tells her, bragging, happy that Mercedes was oh so wrong.
Mercedes shakes her head as Kurt walks away, nose in the air. She knows she's still right.
-x-x-x-x-
Blaine ran off to the choir room. Now he is playing the piano while Brad Ellis is gone for a short juice break. He moves his fingers across the ivory keys.
Blaine has always loved music ever since he was a child. And the reason he has to practice right now if for his piano recital he has tonight. He's so excited for this one. His brother is coming to see it, and Cooper never comes to see any of his performances. And Blaine can only hope that no one told Kurt about the recital, but knowing Kurt he already knows about it.
It's not that Blaine doesn't like Kurt; it's just that he's a little too much for Blaine to deal with sometimes. Kurt is loud, and Blaine needs peace and quiet every now and then. That's another reason why Blaine comes to the choir room a lot—for peace and quiet. If Kurt would be able to understand the concept of peace and quiet maybe this strange relationship they have going could work out slightly better.
Blaine can't help it; thinking about Kurt makes Blaine incredibly angry. Suddenly, Blaine is filled with much rage. He clenches his fists in attempt to calm himself. He doesn't understand why Kurt can't just leave him the hell alone. He takes a deep breath and unclenches his fists. He just can't understand how anyone could put up with Kurt.
Blaine just needs to push Kurt out of his mind. He needs to focus on the more important things. Like his recital tonight. And how happy Cooper is going to be when he sees him playing up on the stage. And also how happy Blaine is going to be performing for another crowd.
He begins to picture his family and other random faces in a crowd that he would play for. Blaine picks his favorite song to play. He begins to play teenage dream on the piano, getting lost in the rhythm and his dream.
-x-x-x-x-
Blaine is just about to finish up his last song at the piano recital. So far he hasn't noticed if Kurt was here or not. Please don't be here, he plead in his head. But he's trying not to think about Kurt at the moment. He's only trying to think about the music. He still can't help but hope that nothing bad happens.
Somehow, Blaine manages to get through the rest of the song without any slip-ups. He rises from his seat at the piano. He can see Cooper giving him the most proud smile Blaine has ever received. When he accidently lets his eyes linger, he sees Kurt.
Kurt is right smack in the center of the audience. He's jumping up and down and clapping while everyone else is sitting and clapping with control and elegance. But sadly there's Kurt acting like a wild child. And for some reason it seems that Kurt chose this occasion to dress casually.
He has a blue t-shirt on that has words printed on it surrounded my music notes. Blaine leans closer, trying to make out the words. Then he realizes it says "Team Blaine".
Oh, God, Blaine thinks, eyes widening. His cheeks are burning wit embarrassment.
"WOOOO GO BLAINE! I love you Blaine you're so awesome! Isn't he awesome guys?" Kurt screams and shouts. He taps some elderly lady near him on the head and screams to her, "That's my boyfriend!"
Blaine finds that his fists are clenching up again.
Everyone in the room, but Kurt, stopped clapping. They're all just staring at him in confusion and disgust. Kurt is still so oblivious to everything around him. Blaine doesn't understand why he's still cheering with the biggest and happiest smile on his pale face.
Blaine can't stop the tears that well up in his eyes. How could Kurt do this to him? He sees Cooper laughing up a storm. No one's even paying attention to Blaine anymore. He didn't even get a chance to bow. He gives a tiny bow, but no one notices him. They're all giggling at Kurt. Blaine runs off the stage letting the tears slip down his face. No one sees him cry. Not even Kurt.
-x-x-x-x-
Kurt runs outside to meet Blaine once the recital is fully over. It's around nine-thirty so it's pretty dark outside. It's a little humid as well, but Kurt thinks it feels nice. And he's never been more proud of Blaine. Well, this is Kurt's first time going to one of these things, but still.
Kurt jumps up from the step he was sitting on when he spots Blaine coming down from the staircase. Blaine walks past him. Kurt assumes he just didn't see him because it's dark out. Kurt runs up to Blaine and tapping on his back. Blaine stops walking and turns to face Kurt, still trying to contain his anger.
"Blaine, honey, you were so good! You are definitely going to be some famous musician one day! I can feel it, trust me!" Kurt says, hugging him, still smiling like the biggest idiot on the planet.
Blaine doesn't make an effort to hug Kurt back, he just stands there. He has no idea how to reply. He knows that if he opens his mouth he'll say something he'll regret.
Blaine watches as Kurt's smile fads at his lack of enthusiasm.
Kurt wonders why there is no trace of joy on his face. This should be a happy time for him, but he just looks tired and annoyed and… unhappy. This definitely makes Kurt unhappy. Kurt tries to make Blaine's eyes meet his, but Blaine is just staring at the ground.
"Blaine, darling, what's wrong?" Kurt asks, pouting. Kurt gives him a small smile, trying to lighten the mood. Blaine just ignore Kurt's attempt.
"Are…Are you serious? Kurt really?" Blaine asks him, anger boiling in his voice.
"What? What's the matter?" Kurt is still not seeing it.
"You—you just fucking—God, you embarrassed me! You just don't scream and shout during or after a piano recital! It's not a fucking football game! It's a formal event, Kurt!" Blaine growls. He begins to scream hysterically, "God, what in the fuck is wrong with you, seriously!? We are not dating! JUST LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE!"
By now tears are streaming down Kurt's face, and his eyes are wide with hurt and fear.
Blaine is still breathing heavily with rage and anger. He shakes his head staring at the ground. Blaine raises a fist and Kurt takes a step back, hand covering his mouth as more tears fall.
Blaine doesn't hit Kurt though. He just pounds the palm of his hand with his enraged fist. Then he runs his hand through his hair, stressed.
"Just go away Kurt," Blaine whispers.
But Kurt's already gone.
