Chapter 17: Closure
Kurt froze in Aiden's arms. He just stared at Blaine. Could he have heard the conversation? If he did, Kurt was screwed. He slowly walked away from Aiden and towards Blaine.
"I was talking about my voice. Yeah I think I'm catching a cold." Kurt mimicked a cough. Blaine gave Kurt his 'You're not fooling me' look.
"Kurt come on, do you think I was born yesterday?" he asked. Kurt was confused. So Blaine didn't know about the baby. Aiden put his hand on Kurt's shoulder. He knew that had to tell Blaine.
"Look, Blaine I have something to tell you..." Kurt began, but was interrupted by Eli barging in.
"Blaine, are you okay?" he asked. He looked at Kurt and scoffed.
"Yeah I'm fine. I wanted to check on Kurt." Blaine replied. Kurt instantly felt defensive.
"Go to hell Blaine!" he shouted as he grabbed his bag and left the bathroom. Aiden knew that it was the mood swings. He gave Blaine a sympathetic look and rushed after Kurt.
"Something's not right." Blaine said. Eli just grimaced. Blaine was right, and he had to find out what it was.
KAKAKAKAKAKA
Kurt began a quick pace down the hallway. Aiden just walked behind him to give him space. Kurt got to the locker room and paced back and forth. Aiden looked around to make sure the ghost was clear before speaking.
"Well was that was close." He chuckled. Kurt glared at him. "Sorry."
"No, it's my fault. It's just being around him drives me insane. And then Eli shows up. I hate that smug son of a bitch." Kurt said as he leaned up against the lockers.
"What's next?" Aiden asked.
"I don't know. I mean, I want to tell him the truth. But I can't, not after what he did to me."
"Kurt, you can't keep a secret like this from him. In a few weeks you'll have a very noticeable bump. I don't think you'll be able to hide that." Aiden said.
"Well you mister don't know me at all." Kurt smiled and walked towards him. "I'm a fashion guru; I know exactly how to keep this a secret." Kurt said and grabbed Aiden's hand leaving the locker room.
KAKAKAKAKAKA
Kurt decided to do some retail therapy. He loved his shopping and the fact that baby clothes kept catching his eye didn't help.
"Aww aren't these adorable?" he asked. Aiden just smiled and looked at the onesie. A little old lady happened to walk by and smiled at them.
"You two seem like a lovely couple. But don't you think you're too young to adopt kids?" she asked.
"Oh! We're not together, um these clothes…uh…well you see…"Kurt stammered out.
"These happen to be for my sister's baby shower." Aiden said politely. The little old lady smiled and handed Kurt a little pair of shoes.
"If it's a boy, these baby shoes got great reviews." She said and then left. Kurt released a breath that he didn't even know he was holding.
"Thanks Aiden." He said.
"No problem. I know that this is hard for you. But Adam and I are here whenever you need us." Aiden said as he wrapped his arm around Kurt. Kurt's smile quickly disappeared when he saw Blaine and Eli heading in their direction.
"Oh great." Kurt said. He thought he was nauseous before, now it just got worse.
"Hey guys." Blaine beamed holding Eli's hand. Eli just smirked at Kurt uneasiness.
"Hey Blair." Aiden said.
"It's Blaine." Blaine corrected.
"Whatever, you ready to go Kurt?" Aiden asked. Kurt looked puzzled for a moment. He looked at Blaine who was looking at the pair of baby shoes in his hands.
"What's with the baby gear?" Eli asked.
"Uh, just thinking about the future. Maybe one day I'll have to buy these for my child." Kurt chuckled nervously. Eli raised an eyebrow.
"Well we better get going. That ice cream isn't going to buy itself." Aiden said and walked Kurt out of the store.
"I can't thank you enough for helping me. I just get choked up when I see them. It makes me sick." Kurt said.
"I think I know what you need to do." Aiden said and guided him to the ice cream parlor. Before they left they noticed something wrong with Blaine.
"What's wrong babe?" Eli asked.
"I don't know, I feel nauseous." He said. Kurt looked at Aiden.
"You've got to be kidding me."
KAKAKAKAKA
A few hours later Kurt and Aiden entered a building. Aiden made sure that Kurt kept his eyes closed.
"Okay open them." Aiden said. Kurt opened his eyes to see McKinley's auditorium.
"Wow, I'm back in hell." Kurt said as he walked up on stage. Aiden followed him and sat down on the piano bench.
"Look, I know you're hurting, but don't let that overwhelm you. It's not good for the baby." He said.
"I know, it's just…I'm lost. I desperately want to get over him. But I can't. And Eli…" another weird flash of memory in his mind made him slouch on the piano.
"Are you okay?" Aiden asked. Kurt leaned up and looked at him.
"Yeah I'm fine. It's just every time I think of Eli-zard I get this weird flashback. I can't make out the surroundings, but I know its day time."
"Well we'll have Adam check that out for you next week okay?" Aiden said.
"Sure." Kurt replied as he played a quick tune on the piano.
"You know singing about things always helped me. Maybe you should sing something too. Just sing about how you feel and how you don't want to feel like that anymore. It'll help." Kurt looked at Aiden and began to sing.
You chose to surrender
the best thing that's happened to you
What were you missing?
Were you just tripping?
Running away from your fear
was the best you could do
You made this decision
You chose our division
Kurt imagined seeing Blaine and Eli out in the audience. He sort of felt bad again, but then felt stronger.
And I have no regrets
I wish you the very best
In all that you do
Kurt felt that it was time to let go. He wouldn't spend the rest of his junior year in pain and suffering.
Congratulations
Now you are free
You have earned your degree
Yeah, you graduated
This is your last separation from me
There'll be no more trying again
No more coming back
No more forgiving you
No more thinking that somehow the sum will be different
By using Division
Kurt remembered all the pain and anguish that Blaine and Eli caused him. He wanted peace and a way to just forget about them both.
Half of your friends would attend before they ever knew
Why they are going
To this party I'm throwing
They would be thinking that I would be pleading to you
To get back together
Well how about never?
He thought about Blaine wanting to get back together and of the possibility. Could he really go back to someone that hurt him so badly? Absolutely not. Even if this baby was his.
You're gonna miss me, bad
So funny I had to laugh
You did this to you
Yeah you did
Congratulations
Now you are free
You have earned your degree
Yeah, you graduated
This is your last separation from me
There'll be no more trying again
No more coming back
No more forgiving you
No more thinking that somehow the sum will be different
By using Division
It would seem like no matter what happened Kurt would just see Blaine for what he did. He lied and betrayed him more than once. He couldn't get involved like that again.
Congratulations
You've graduated
You finally got your degree
in your last separation from me
Congratulations
You've graduated
To being alone by yourself
Let me throw you a party, farewell
Farewell, farewell, farewell, farewell well well well ...
It was time to let it go. The 'Klaine' ship has sailed. And he jumped off a long time ago.
Congratulations, yeah yeah yeah
He felt so relieved. He didn't feel as angry as he used too. Aiden was right, singing did help him out.
"Thanks Aiden, I feel a lot better now." Kurt said.
"I knew you would." Aiden said.
"Aiden you don't think that Blaine's you know?" Kurt asked.
"I honestly don't know. If it gets worse, I'll have him go to Adam."
"You can do that?"
"Of course. I can manipulate to you know." Aiden chuckled. "Now let's get you home so we can look for some more closure songs. It'll make you feel even better". Kurt grabbed his hand again and left the school together.
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Sam and Rory were in the back of the bar getting ready. It would be Rory's third day on the job. So far he's done quite well. A lot of tips went to him because of his school boy appearance.
"Man you're killing it out there. The people love you." Sam said as he fastened his fireman jacket.
"I know. It really is a great job. Um, Sam?" Rory asked.
"Yeah?"
"Do you like stripping?"
"Well, not really. But it helps out when necessary." Sam said as he exited the room. Rory sighed.
"I need to get more money. The trip is coming up soon." His shoulders slouched and he went to serve drinks.
After a few hours a man addressed him.
"Hey what's a cutie like you doing serving drinks? Shouldn't you be up there?" he pointed to the stage. "Or back there?" he pointed backstage.
"Uh no. I p-prefer to be serving drinks actually." Rory said as he grabbed another round. He went to walk away, the stranger stopped him.
"But I'm sure you'd make more money in that backroom." The guy who looked about 27 licked his lips.
"Yeah not really interested in that. Excuse me." Rory said and side stepped the guy. He gave the customers their drinks and returned to the counter. The guy was still there.
"I'd give you a lot of cash to take you back to that room." He said.
"Like I said before, not interested." Rory said and went to take someone else's order. When he was finished he noticed that the man was gone. He let out a relieved breath. He walked back to the back after a few hours and went to get changed.
"Tonight wasn't bad. It could've been better, but I'll keep trying." He said to himself.
"I can help with that." A familiar voice said. Rory turned to see that guy that kept pestering him.
"H-how did you get back here?" he asked. The man came closer.
"That's not important. What is important though is that you need money. If I can get into those cute little Irish shorts of yours, you could get the exact amount that you need." He said. Who was this guy and why did he look familiar?
"Is there something wrong here?" Sam asked as he came in the door. Oh thank god for Sam Evans.
"No, not at all. Just propositioning my friend here." He said and stared at Rory.
"Well I'll take what you're offering. He doesn't do that stuff. But I do." Sam said.
"Hmm, maybe I could use you instead. Your abs look delicious. But if I do this, then you have to do whatever I want for a week. And I have a lot of demands." The guy smirked.
"Whatever you want. Just leave my friend alone." Sam said.
"As you wish. See you soon." He said and left.
"Sam what have you done?" Rory asked.
"Saved a friend. It's no problem really." Sam chuckled.
"Yes it is. I finally realize where I know that guy from." Rory said.
"Really and where would that be?"
"He's works at the Lima Police Department. You've made a hookup date with a junior cop." Rory deadpanned.
"Oh shit." Sam exclaimed.
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A few days later Mr. Shue wanted to do an assignment on closure. He felt that a lot of unresolved issues were circling the glee club.
"I just feel that there's a lot of tension between you guys." Mr. Shue looked at Kurt and Blaine.
"Well I for one…" Rachel began, but Santana interrupted.
"Give it a rest hobbit. I want to hear this." She said. Kurt held Aiden's hand and stood up. He knew that this had to be done. Blaine was with Eli and he hated it. But he needed to accept it and hope that there was a guy out there that could make him feel good someday.
"Well, I guess you all know of the issues that have happened lately. But I felt that this song would help me. I need to find closure. So…yeah." Kurt said as he grabbed the microphone. Aiden just smiled from his seat.
Yesterday I spotted you
Hanging out with someone new
Come on dude, I can't believe who
Kurt looked at Blaine and rolled his eyes like, 'Seriously Eli of all people'.
Did it hurt? Oh yes it hurt
But not as much as I thought it would
Guess it's time for me to move on
I'm getting closer (closer, close)
Closer to closure (closer to closure)
Everyday's closer (closer, close)
Closer to closure (closer to closure)
Kurt grabbed the microphone off the stand and started walking around the room high fiving everyone.
I finally took your pictures down
And all that other stuff I found
Hidden somewhere in my closet
I used to wear your shirt to bed
But now it's in the trash instead
I don't want to be reminded. No, no.
Kurt took something out of his pocket. Blaine's eyes widened in shock. It was the bubble gum wrapper ring he had given him for Christmas. Kurt dropped it in his lap as he continued to sing.
I'm getting closer (closer, close)
Closer to closure (closer to closure)
Everyday's closer (closer, close)
Closer to closure (closer to closure)
I saw you today taking my breath away
But then you opened your mouth without thinking
And then I recalled why I ended it all
And it makes me feel good about leaving (leaving)
Mmm...
Everyday everyday everyday
Everyday everyday everyday everyday
I'm getting closer
I'm getting closer (closer, close)
Closer to closure (closer to closure)
Everyday's closer (closer, close)
Closer to closure (closer to closure)
How's your life been?
H-h-how's life?
How's your life with?
H-h-h-him?
The song ended and Aiden rushed up to give Kurt a hug. After all he was very proud of him. Kurt felt proud too. He was finally letting Blaine go. Of course he wouldn't kick him out of his life forever because of the baby. But he'd make sure Eli was no part of their child's life.
As everyone clapped and applauded Eli felt furious. He loved the fact that Kurt was miserable. But now he seems…happy? Oh no that can't last. And it sure as hell won't be with Aiden.
"Damn dude you look pissed." Sebastian said.
"It's always calm before the storm." Eli murmured and left.
"That was strange." Sebastian said. It almost seemed like his anger was directed towards Kurt. No, that isn't right. Is it? Sebastian saw Karofsky and headed towards him.
"Have you noticed that Eli has been acting strange lately?" he asked.
"No more than usual." Dave said as he put his books in his locker.
"I hate to say this but, something seems off about him."
"You're just now figuring that out?" Dave asked.
"I don't know maybe I'm just tired form all the lacrosse practice. See ya later." He said as he left.
"Yeah Seb, your friend is a total psycho and I'm gonna prove it." Dave said as he left the building, not knowing that someone overheard everything he said.
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That night a gloved hand moved a mouse on the computer transferring files form a digital camera. Once the files were transferred. The person emailed then to their phone. They smiled as they looked at the picture of a boy kissing another boy in plain sight at a bar. Then there was one of them coming out of the bathroom.
The person looked up who they wanted to send the picture to and selected them. They typed out a quick message and hit send. They then grabbed a glass of Merlot and toasted another gloved hand.
"This should be good." One of the hooded figures said.
"Indeed it will. Indeed it will." The other hooded figure chuckled.
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Dave was looking something up on the internet. He had to find something on Eli. Anything really. He just didn't trust the guy. He knows he had something to do with Kurt's accident. Blaine's too oblivious to know anything.
He was just about start reading an article on a brutal beating when his phone beeped. Dave reached down and grabbed it. He didn't like what he saw.
'You out me. I 'out' you!
J.
Underneath the message was a photo of Dave and some guy he met at Scandals. If that photo or any others get leaked his life would be over.
A/N: I'm baaaaaack! I know it's been a minute since I updated but I'm back. And man was that a lot to write. So Kurt seems to be moving on quite nicely or is he? And what about Kurt's flashbacks? What do they mean? Will Aiden glue the pieces of Kurt back together? We'll see. Oh and Blaine? Could he be expecting too? And Sam and Rory. Oh poor boys, Sam what have you done? And Dave poor Dave, so close to the truth only to be derailed. And what was that article about? Keep reading and reviewing to find out. Also check out my new story Forever Night. It's gonna be good. And another Author's Rant will be up soon. Still putting in a lot of points.
Songs were 'Division and Closure' by the wonderful Aly and AJ. It took me a while to figure out which songs to use. But I did. Check out my YouTube videos on my page too. Another Klaine one will be up soon.
Next time on DLS: Blaine goes to the doctor and receives shocking news. Dave and Sebastian work together to find someone else's secret. Dave's secret is exposed. Kurt's secret gets out and he doesn't get the reaction that he's hoping to get.