"Hahaha! Oh Rory, that was a good one."
"I'm glad you caught that." Rory chuckled. "Well I guess I better do what Blaine asked me here to do."
"Okay! Go ahead!"
Rory clears his throat and begins to sing. "Ben, the two of us need look no more We both found what we were looking for With a friend to call my own I'll never be alone And you, my friend will see You've got a friend in me You've got a friend in me Ben, you're always running here and there Here and there You feel you're not wanted anywhere Anywhere If you ever look behind And don't like what you find There's something you should know You've got a place to go You've got a place to go I used to say "I" and "me" Now it's "us", now it's "we" I used to say "I" and "me" Now it's "us", now it's "we""
Kurt can't help but get tears in his eyes. "Rory that was beautiful!"
"Thanks, Kurt!"
"How long are in town for?"
"I am here for a week! My mom's sister lives about 45 minutes from here and since I am break from school right now she asked me if I would like to come and see her and stay for a week. I told her yes that I would love that. So once I got back to Ohio I called and asked him if I could come to the school and see everyone and he said of course. So I will be at McKinley tomorrow. Blaine heard from that was coming into town on Monday and he called me and said he needed a favor. I told him that I would love to help him. So that is how I ended up here singing for you."
"I am so glad you did. I am so glad that you are in town. Tonight is my last night. My plane leaves at ten am tomorrow. But maybe you, me, and Blaine could get breakfast tomorrow morning. It would have to be super early though because Blaine has school. So maybe we could meet at Ihop at like 6:30. How does that sound?"
"That sounds lovely! Oh and before I forget here is a letter to you from Blaine! I hope you enjoy what all he has planned for you."
"Did he tell you everything?"
"Not in detail, but he told me what he had planned! You are going to love it!"
"I sure hope so!"
'Well I should let you read the letter. See you for breakfast tomorrow morning."
"See you!" Kurt gives Rory a hug bye and walks out to a bench and sits down to open the letter and read it.
My lovely best friend,
I love you so much, Kurt! How surprised were you to see Rory? My guess is you were speechless. I knew Rory would perfect to sing this and when I found out he was going to be in town I freaked out a little bit! I even bought him some peanut butter. Haha. The night you showed up at my house to sing this was so special. You had just received your letter from Nyada! I was recovering from a slushie to the eye. You were so lovely that night and looked so beautiful! I was so glad that you, Rachel, and Finn had made it to see me. That was a great surprise. I was sad I missed seeing Ricky Martin when he showed up, but I had to take care of my eye or I would have to be a pirate for the rest of my life. As sexy as that is, I wanted to be able to see you with both of my eyes! So now you need to head to the food court. You are probably going to want to eat something because we may not be eating at all tonight. So I hope that doesn't upset you.
Love,
Your slushie hero
What?! I thought we were going to eat tonight. You always seem to be changing your mind. I'm not mad. I just wish I didn't have my mouth set on Breadstix. Oh well. Off to the food court I must go.
Kurt puts his letter into the bag and heads to the food court. When he gets there he can't decide what to eat. He didn't even realize how hungry he was until his stomach begins to growl. He looks around and notices a few places that sound okay. There is a Subway, Chick-fil-a, Chipotle, Panda Express, and a pizza place. Since he can't eat Breadstix he decides to go with the next best option and chose Chipotle. He gets his food and walks over to a table to sit down and eat. A few minutes into eating Kitty walks up to his table and sits down before Kurt can even say anything.
"Hey, Kurt!" Kitty says all excited.
"Hey, Kitty!" Kurt says back in the same tone. "What are you doing here?"
"Well I am here because someone has to sing Love Shack." She says in a smart ass tone. Then she gets up and yells at some guy that Kurt has no clue where is stationed and music starts. Kitty begins to sing and dance around "The love shack is a little old place Where we can get together Love shack, baby Love shack baby Love shack, that's where it's at Love shack, that's where it's at Huggin' and a kissin', dancin' and a lovin' Wearin' next to nothing, 'cause it's hot as an oven The whole shack shimmies When everybody's movin' around And around and around and around Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin', baby Folks linin' up outside just to get down Everybody's movin', everybody's groovin', baby Funky little shack, funky little shack Hop in my Chrysler, it's as big as a whale And it's about to set sail I got me a car, it seats about 20 So come on and bring your jukebox money The love shack is a little old place little old placeWhere we can get together Love shack, baby A love shack, baby oh oh Love shack, baby, love shack oh oh Love shack, baby, love shack Love shack, baby, love Bang, bang, bang, on the door, baby Knock a little louder Sugar Bang bang bang,on the door, baby I can't hear you Bang, bang On the door, baby Bang, bang On the door Bang, bang On the door, baby Bang, bang You're WHAT? Tiiiiiiiiin roof!, RUSTED. Love shack! Love shack, baby, love shack yeah"
"Hahah! Oh that was awesome! I remember that night like it was yesterday! I didn't Blaine was going to make it and then he showed up last minute and we sang that song along with everyone else!" Kurt tells her.
"I know! Blaine explained it to me when he called me Sunday night." She says in a snarky tone.
"Why did you agree to do this if you seem like you hate it?"
"I did it for Blaine! I guess for you as well. That song brings up alloy of old memories with an ex. I was tired of seeing Blaine so miserable this year so I figured if this would make him happy I would do it!"
"Well I am glad that you did."
"Oh and I have to go because I am meeting someone for dinner, but here is a letter from Blaine to you."
Kurt tells Kitty bye and opens up the letter.
My lover,
That night was really special for us. You made me feel so loved. I love surprising you. Which I am sure you can tell! But anyways you made me so happy that night. We got to spend Valentine's Day together when you weren't even sure if we would. I loved how we ended up at my house after that night. We made it a Valentine's Day to never forget. I loved you so much that night. I love you even more now. So don't go anywhere and finish your dinner because another surprise is awaiting you.
Love,
Your Love Shack mate
Kurt only had a few bites left of his food and he finished eating it just as he heard music start to play. He didn't see anyone yet and was wondering if the guy had started playing it too soon. Then a couple seconds later he sees her. She comes towards him with lots of attitude that only she could bring as she sings "Friday night you and your boys went out to eat Then they hung out But you came home around three, yes you did If six of y'all went out Then four of you were really cheap 'Cause only two of you had dinner I found your credit card receipt It's not right, but it's okay I'm gonna make it anyway Pack your bags, up and leave Don't you dare come running back to me It's not right, but it's okay I'm gonna make it anyway Close the door behind you Leave your key I'd rather be alone Than unhappy Uh uh uh yeah uh I'll pack your bags So you can leave town for a week, yes I am The phone rings And then you look at me You said it was one of your friends Down on 54th Street, boy So why did 2-1-3 Show up on your caller ID? It's not right, but it's okay I'm gonna make it anyway Pack your bags, up and leave Don't you dare come running back to me It's not right, but it's okay I'm gonna make it anyway Close the door behind you Leave your key I'd rather be alone Than unhappy"
Kurt can't help but giggle off and on throughout the entire song because no one could have more attitude singing this than her. The song finally ends and Kurt jumps out of his chair and runs over and gives her a huge hug! "Lauren!" Kurt screams as he grabs her and hugs her tightly.
"Kurt!" She screams back at him.
"I am so freakin happy to see you!" He continues to shout.
"I am so freakin happy to see you!" She shouts back.
They walk over to the table and sit down. "So Blaine chose the only person who has enough attitude to sing that song. He did a good job picking you." Kurt says to her.
"Well thank you! Blaine called me Sunday night and ask me if I would bring my attitude with a song. I thought it was gonna be something for New Directions and when he told me what it was I freaked out. I was like duh of course I would do this for you. Anything to get my favorite couple back together. He was glad I agreed and so yeah here I am."
"Well I am so glad you agreed to this. You really need to come visit me in New York sometime. Maybe one weekend when you are free you can up and see me?"
"I would love that. I am actually free all next week because it is spring break. Maybe I could come up and see you for a couple days during that week?"
"That would be awesome. Blaine is planning on spending the entire week with me. So the three of us could hang out and explore the city! What do say about that?"
"I love that Idea. Maybe I could in on Friday morning and leave sometime Sunday! I could do it as the last of my spring break. I mean if that is okay with you?"
"That would work out perfectly!" Kurt shouts in excitement! "Oh I can't wait!"
"Me either. Before I forget Blaine said to give you this note! Well I have to go, but I'll see you next weekend!"
"See you gorgeous!" Kurt hugs her bye and they agree to make more solid plans closer to time. Kurt sits back down at the table and opens the note.
My sweet Kurt,
I hope you enjoyed that! I knew Lauren would be the perfect person to sing that song. I bet you were super excited to see her. Well anyways I know that was a tough song and a tough moment we went through, so that is why I chose her to sing it. This way she could lighten the mood. I was mad at you that day. Well not mad, just hurt. I mean I didn't understand it. But I do now. Oh what a hypocrite I am. Sometimes I really suck. But enough about that. I love you and can't wait for you to see what else is up my sleeve. So once again stay put!
Love,
Your surprise maker
That really was a bad day. But I am glad that is all over with now! Wonder what you have for me next!
Another couple minutes go by and Kurt hears the music start just as Emma walks around the corner into the food court. She beings to sing "Share my life, take me for what I am 'Cause I'll never change all my colors for you Take my love, I'll never ask for too much Just all that you are and everything that you do. I don't really need to look very much further I don't want to have to go where you don't follow I won't hold it back again, this passion inside I can't run from myself, there's nowhere to hide Don't make me close one more door I don't wanna hurt anymore Stay in my arms if you dare Or must I imagine you there Don't walk away from me I have nothing, nothing, nothing If I don't have you, you, you, you, you You see through, right to the heart of me You break down my walls with the strength of your love I never knew love like I've known it with you Will a memory survive, one I can hold on to I don't really need to look very much further I don't want to have to go where you don't follow I won't hold it back again, this passion inside I can't run from myself, there's nowhere to hide Your love I'll remember forever"
As she sings Kurt has tears rolling down his eyes. He knows he couldn't do anything without Blaine in his life. Emma finishes the song and Kurt claps for her. "You did fantastic!" Kurt tells her all excited.
"Really? I was so nervous." She explains to him.
"Why were you nervous? You did awesome!"
"Thank you! I just wasn't sure how I would sound and stuff. I am glad it turned out okay. I mean I had told Blaine no when he first ask me to sing, but after a few minutes of him begging and giving me the puppy dog eyes in my office Monday morning I couldn't resist and said yes."
"Those eyes are so tempting and so hard to say no too. I am glad you agreed to come and sing because you were wonderful!" Kurt tells her all happy.
"Well I am glad I sounded good on it! But I have to meet Will in a few minutes so I need to go. Here is a letter from Blaine. Enjoy!" She says as she rushes off.
Kurt sits back down at the table again and opens the letter.
My I couldn't live without you boy,
The day you sang me this song as an apology it was all I could do not to cry! You sounded beautiful on it. I knew you were truly sorry for what you had done. You mean the world to me, Kurt. I would never want to hurt you. I never meant to hurt you. I really didn't. You were and are my rock. Without you my life would be nothing. I would be nothing without you. Nothing makes me more happy than spending time with you. You truly are my soul mate and lover for life. Head to the music store. You see understand once you get there.
Love,
Your soul mate
Kurt throws away his tray and heads down the music store to see what Blaine has in store for him there. When he arrives there is music playing. The song is Your love is my love and it makes Kurt smile and giggle. He walks over to the Broadway music section and starts looking through the cds because if he is going to be in there then he must do something to entertain himself. A couple seconds later he comes across a Wicked cd and realizes there is a note taped to it. He pulls it off and opens it up.
Go over to the place where the headphones are and put them on. Skip to track six and just listen.
The note doesn't say anything else at all. The hand writing is obviously Blaine's though. He knew I would get bored and go look through the Broadway music and he knew Wicked would stop in me tracks. That little shit! Oh my God! Wonder what song is going to play.
Kurt walks over to the headphones, puts them on, and skips to track six. He starts laughing as soon as the song begins to play. Then he stops because he realizes that is him singing and it shocks him. This is me singing The Boy Next Door. That little shit! How did he get this? How did he get this here? Oh he is a sneaky one.
The song ends and there is a message at the end of the song. It is Blaine talking. "So there is no note other than one that told you come and listen to this. I bet you are shocked. Man, I would have loved to see your face when you realized that was actually you singing. I bet that was priceless. Yes, I am a sneaky little shit aren't I? haha! Anyways, I know you prolly want this recording so just go and ask the guy for the cd. Tell him Blaine said you could have it. Oh and now you should head to the middle of the mall. There is another surprise awaiting you there! I love you!"
Kurt does what he does best and listens to Blaine and goes and gets the cd from the guy and then heads to the middle of the mall for another surprise. He walks to the middle of the mall and doesn't see anyone. Then all of a sudden he hears someone shouting. "Hey Porcelain! Hey! Over here Porcelain!"
Immediately he realizes it is Sue. He turns and notices Sue across the way. He walks a little bit closer. Unsure of what Sue is going to do because she can be so predictable he doesn't come to close to her. Then she starts to sing "Lalalala The smell of your skin lingers on me now You're probably on your flight back to your home town I need some shelter of my own protection, baby To be with myself and center
Clarity, peace, serenity I hope you know, I hope you know That this has nothing to do with you It's personal, myself and I We've got some straightenin' out to do And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket But I've got to get a move on with my life It's time to be a big girl now And big girls don't cry Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry The path that I'm walkin', I must go alone I must take the baby steps 'til I'm full grown, full grown Fairy tales don't always have a happy ending, do they? And I foresee the dark ahead if I stay I hope you know, I hope you know That this has nothing to with you It's personal, myself and I We've got some straightenin' out to do And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket But I've got to get a move on with my life It's time to be a big girl now And big girls don't cry"
"That was really good." Kurt says when the song finishes.
"You seem surprised." Sue says to him.
"Because I am. I thought you hated me."
"I could never hate you Porcelain!"
"Oh really?"
"Yes really! You are dating my most handsome, Young Burt Reynolds, cheerleader. How could I hate you?"
"For your information we are not dating and I heard what you did with that sign earlier this year. It wasn't completely true and it was rude."
"Oh my God! Can we just forget about the sign? It was a joke. I love Blaine, not all the time, but he is so handsome I feel as if not loving him is against the law. We all know how I am about rules. "
"Yes we do!"
"So I don't get why he is dating you, but I like to see him miserable unless it comes to you. He becomes a whiney little depressed child who has just had candy stolen from them. It is really obnoxious and annoying. So I thought that if I could help get the two of you back together and shut his whiney little ass up then I was all for it. So that is why I am here."
"Well I didn't ask why you were here, but I am glad to know, I guess."
"Oh and I have to go because I am meeting an ex lover to discuss the money he owes me for last weeks meeting, so I have to run, but here is a note from the non-flamboyant you are apparently not dating yet!"
Kurt takes the note, tells Sue bye, and sits down on the bench to read it.
Oh me oh my prom lover,
Haha! I hope Sue wasn't too mean. She agreed to do this to get me to stop whining which I wasn't aware I was doing in the first place, but whatever. So we sang this song right before prom. Neither of us were going to go. So Rachel came up with an anti-prom and it sucked. I was seriously bored out of my mind in that hotel room with everyone. I mean I had ideas of things to do with you, but everyone was there. I mean I wanted to take you and kiss you and mess around with you and then have…Oh God! Shit! I am talking dirty again! Sorry! I just love you so much! Well now head to Brooks Brothers vest section for the next surprise!
Love,
Your prom hunk
I love when he talks dirty! The vest section? I bet is involved in this. Kurt heads to Brooks Brothers and goes straight to the vest section. Where he indeed sees standing a rack of vest.
Mr. Schue nods and the music begins to play as he sings "Watching every motion In my foolish lovers game On this endless ocean Finally lovers know no shame Turning and returning To some secret place inside Watching in slow motion As you turn around and say Take my breath away Take my breath away Watching I keep waiting Still anticipating love Never hesitating To become the fated ones Turning and returning To some secret place to cry Watching in slow motion As you turn to me and say My love Take my breath away Through the hourglass I saw you In time you slipped away When the mirror crashed I called you And turned to hear you say If only for today I am unafraid Take my breath away Take my breath away."
finishes singing and Kurt dries he eyes. "Mr. Schue that was beautiful!"
"Thank you!" He says as he gives Kurt a hug. "Blaine really loves you, Kurt. I mean he really loves you. When he called me I was crying. He explained everything to me. He told me I was the only one besides a couple other people that knew everything that was going to happen. Then he made me swear to keep it a secret. I told him I would never spoil anything. Just remember that he really cares for you and would do anything to have you back in his life again."
"Thank you, . That means a lot coming from you. I am back in his life though."
"But just as his friend, right?"
"Well I mean yes. Well technically yes. But we both know that we are more than that. I mean I guess we are friends with benefits, but I don't like calling it that because we mean more to each other than that. So we are more than friends, but not yet boyfriends. I guess that is what you can say about us." Kurt explains as he blushes and his heart gets all warm.
"You guys are so in love." Mr. Schue says as he shakes his head. "Blaine said to give you this and to give you a hug and tell you that he really loves you."
Kurt takes the note and hugs Mr. Schue as he wipes the couple tears off his face that had somehow leaked their way out of his eyes. He opens the note while leaning against a wall near the rack of vest.
My you take my breath away,
I thought Mr. Schue was the only person who would make any sense to have sing that song to you. I was so worried when you saw my hair all big and busy that you were gonna hate it. I was so nervous to have it that way on the first place I didn't like it at all. I mean it looks ridiculous. Then you said you loved your bushy hair boyfriend and I was like well if he likes it then I better just embrace it and I put on a brave face and decided to leave it. I did that all for you. I mean you really liked them. So much so you have tried to convince me to wear it like that a few other times. You only succeed twice and they were both when we were just staying inside all day. I just look better with the gel and I feel more comfortable with it. I feel more put together. Anyways, that night after prom was so special. Good thing my parents were out of town and we had the house to ourselves. We had a lot of fun. More fun than I was aware was going to be happening. Then the morning after you had to borrow my clothes and luckily I had the mustard yellow pants at my house. You put those on and a shirt from my closet and then went to eat lunch with your dad. Oh man you were lucky you didn't go in there looking like prom the morning after. That would have been awkward. Even though I am sure your dad already knew what went down. Anyways, I could talk about that night forever, but you need to get going. Head outside the door near the parking garage and be ready to be surprised!
Love,
Your bushy haired boyfriend
Kurt can't help but smile and cry as he reads the letter from Blaine. That night was so special for us. I can't wait to see what you have planned. I think this has been my favorite letter so far. You just seem to keep getting more and more in love with me as we go. This has been the best night of my life so far and I haven't even seen you yet. Oh man! Well I guess I better head outside.
Kurt steps out the door and sees a mohawk and begins to freak out!