Blaine gets an answer, which may or may not be a good thing.

Chapter 8 {Conformation and Confusion}

Blaine felt like he was going to explode. Mike had shown something in that moment that brief moment when their faces were inches away when the entire room had gone silent and the only thing Blaine could hear was his own heart pounding and Mike's slow breathes, after that there absolutely nothing from the Asian not even a glint in his eyes.

It didn't bother him that Kurt got paired off with Finn or that he got paired off with Tina, it was bothering him that Mike was being so cryptic.

-It's not like I'm that interested or anything, I just wanna know is all-

-Dude I have no idea what you are talking about-

-You are enjoying this aren't you?-

-Enjoying what?-

-I can see you right now. Either Dave has been saying something really funny for the past five minutes or you are enjoying this.-

-Dave is hilarious. And stop staring I can tell that you are making my girlfriend suspicious.-

Blaine looked up at Tina who was glaring at him and tapping her fingers impatiently.

"I'm sorry, old Dalton buddy." Blaine slipped the phone into his pocket. Not bothering answering Mike's text.

"What are you texting him about?" Tina asked suspiciously.

"He asked how everything was going with me and I told him that I had a bunch of Glee club members hovering over me because they think I am a spy."

After Glee club was over and Tina was done berating him with questions, Blaine fell into step with Kurt and Finn and took the formers hand.

Kurt jumped but smiled with pleasure.

"Can you still come to the party tonight?"

"Of course, I might be a little late though so don't worry about starting the party before me."

Kurt nodded and squeezed Blaine's hand happily.

"Who is going to be there?"

"Everyone in Glee club. Wes and David and a few other Dalton boys."

"I can't wait for the drama Rachel and Tina are going to start." Blaine smirked

His smile quickly fell when he spotted Tina pushing Mike against a locker in a deep kiss. He scowled and shoved his free hand into his pocket.

"Get a room," Finn called out jokingly. Mike surfaced from Tina's lips and looked up, smacking his lips together.

"What?"

"You heard me Mike," Finn said laughing as they walked by.

Blaine didn't look up from his feet until Kurt pulled his hand away.

"God Blaine what is with the death grip?"

"Oh sorry, " Blaine winced.

Stupid Blaine, don't let things like that get to you.

But there was that moment.

Moment or not you are still dating Kurt and he is still dating Tina.

But what if you broke up with Kurt.

I'm not going to leave this perfectly healthy relationship just to be rejected. Kurt is wonderful and faithful. Like I should be. I feel dirty just having bad dreams about Mike.

What if Mike broke up with Tina?

That wouldn't make him any less straight.

Look at me, I am having an argument with myself.

"Hey guys! Wait up." Blaine turned around to see Mike running up to them.

"What's up Mike?" Blaine heard himself say. When he really just wanted to punch the Asian, or kiss him, either one would satisfy.

"I was wondering if I could help you two," Mike pointed to Kurt and Finn. "Needed any help preparing for the party?"

"Um…sure." Finn looked oddly uncomfortable.

"Good, because I don't have a ride there unless I can go with you," Mike laughed awkwardly. "My car is in the shop."

"What about Tina?"

"She can't go, didn't she tell you?" Mike shrugged. Blaine felt hope rush through his chest. Who knows what could happen at a Valentine's Day party. No! Stop that. You are not going to cheat on Kurt. Even if you had the opportunity you wouldn't take it.

"That's too bad."

"Yes it is." To Blaine's pleasure Mike didn't seem that disappointed that his girlfriend wasn't going.

"Listen, Mike thank you for standing up for David today," Kurt said, turning towards Mike.

"It was nothing." Mike's mouth twitched in a tiny smile. Blaine loved it when he had that tiny, mischievous smile on his face. In fact Blaine loved all of Mike's subtle expressions. For example: whenever something shocked him he would blink and tilt his head back a very little bit. Or when something annoyed him he would twitch his thumb back and forth.

Blaine believed he like these subtle expressions because they showed how Mike was really feeling. They were slip ups of his true personality. He would often pull enthusiastic faces but they didn't show who he really was, they only showed everyone what he wanted them to see.

"It wasn't 'nothing' Michael, it took a lot of courage to come out and say that. Especially for you." Blaine didn't look at him when he said that. He was still too distracted by that moment that they shared. He didn't want to look at Mike and not see that expression. Blaine didn't hold his constitution for long because it was hard for him to not be curious.

Mike's tiny smile grew a little bit.

"Well, I guess I understand Dave in a very abstract way." Mike sniffed and looked up at the sky, squinting at the sun. "With this weather the snow will be cleared up by tonight." Blaine caught the obvious hint and didn't question Mike further.

"This is my stop," Blaine said when they reached his car. "I'll see you guys tonight."

Blaine waved goodbye and pulled out his keys.

As he began to open his door he felt someone tap his shoulder. He turned to see Mike, smiling at him.

"Yes?" Blaine tried to sound calm but Mike was standing awfully close to him by now and for the second time that day his eyes showed something different. A sign that he possibly felt what Blaine was feeling, that he might return affections.

"Surprised?" Mike whispered so low that Blaine barely heard it.

Blaine tore his eyes away from the Asian and pulled at his collar nervously. His heart felt like it was up in his throat pounding away at his vocal cords. He could, for the first time, feel Michael's stare.

"I'd be lying," Blaine cleared his throat. "If I said I wasn't."

"Asian poker face." Mike waved a hand in front of his face and the expression changed as he backed away from Blaine. "See you at the party tonight."

Blaine couldn't wait. Forget hairgel tonight. He likes it better when I don't use it.

He was running late, he was too developed in his thoughts that he lost track of time. On his way there he found himself stuck behind a man driving his tractor very slowly. As he trailed behind the man his brain slipped back into the same debate.

Okay, so Michael likes you but he is dating Tina, and you are dating Kurt. Michael is too much of a sweetheart to cheat on his girlfriend. And you like Kurt too much to cheat on him. But isn't it cheating already if we have an understanding? Should I break up with Kurt for Michael? No, everyone would hate us. Fuck. No. I like Kurt, a lot. But I like Mike a lot too. But who do I like more? If I get Kurt to break up with me somehow, but I don't want Kurt to break up with me. I still like him. It's one or the other Blaine. Mike probably knows this. He is probably going to pick Tina so why should I even bother with it.

Blaine pulled up into the drive way to see that everyone was already there. As he walked up the path the door suddenly flung open and Mike was standing there. Blaine had a moment to compose himself before he was noticed.

"Hey Michael, sorry I'm late, I was stuck behind a guy on a tractor the entire way."

"Do you love him Blaine?"

"I don't even know him. Plus tractors are a major turn off for me." Blaine stopped chuckling when he saw the almost terrified look on Mike's face. "What's wrong? What happened?"

"Just….do you love him?"

Oh god, he is going to ask me to break it off with Kurt.

"I don't know Michael, you know how I feel about that word."

"If you ever need anything Blaine," Mike put a hand on Blaine's shoulder. It was then Blaine knew that if Michael kissed him he wouldn't do anything to stop him. "I'm here for you." he pulled him into a hug. Blaine blinked in surprise but quickly return it. He felt incredibly peaceful in Mike's strong arms. He could feel Mike's breath on his neck and shivers crawled up his back.

"Thank you?" Blaine's voice cracked as he clutched onto Mike, he didn't want to let him go. He felt like they fit so perfectly.

"I will always be here," never before had Blaine heard him speak with such conviction. Something terrible must have happened.

"Mike, tell me what is wrong," Blaine pulled away and looked into Michael's eyes. Mike backed away a bit and his eyes shifted about nervously.

"Go inside Blaine," he could see tears building up in Mike's eyes. "Enjoy the party. I-I can't talk about it." Mike rushed past him but Blaine caught his arm.

"Michael?"

Mike spun around and looked him in the eyes. His heart raced as Michael stepped a little closer.

"Blaine," he bit his lips and his hands slid down into Blaine's. "I really like your hair like that." His eyes glazed over and he leaned in. Mike gripped onto his hand tightly but just as quickly let go. He backed away down the steps, staring up at Blaine.

"I can't."

"I know. Neither can I."

"Go to the party Blaine." Michael spun around and walked down the pathway.

He took in a big recovering breathe and placed his hand on the doorknob. He felt like he was about to cry. What have I done to myself? Why did I let my feelings for him get this far? Okay, calm down Anderson. Blaine wiped his eyes, put on a brave face, and walked inside.

He couldn't keep his composure for long when he saw Finn and Kurt standing in the living room arguing with each other about something that Blaine couldn't focus on.

"Someone," his voice was strained. They both looked up at him. Kurt looked terrified and Finn looked pale with guilt. "Someone tell me what happened," he pointed to the door. "What is wrong with Mike?"

"Did he leave?" Kurt said, his scared look vanished and was replaced with worry. "Is he walking?"

"I'll give him a ride," Finn went to get his coat. Kurt placed a hand in front of him to stop him. "Oh right. Not a good idea."

At that moment David walked up the stairs. He was looking uncomfortable and out of his element as he shuffled awkwardly towards them.

"Hey David," Kurt said warmly. "Could you do us a favor?"

Dave only nodded in response.

"Can you catch up with Mike. He pulled a crazy Asian and decided to try and walk home. Do you think you could give him a ride?"

"Yeah sure," David shrugged. "Anything to get me away from-nevermind," He smiled apologetically.

After Dave grabbed his keys and left after Mike, Blaine turned back towards the other two.

"Tell me what's wrong."