Chapter 46: Amends
"Sebastian!" I said running after him. Sebastian had walked away after the argument he had with Hunter, not saying a single word or looking back at the crowd that had formed. "Where are you going?" I said stopping him.
"Blaine, you should stay with your friends. I know I'm not going to be much fun for the rest of the night. I need to just be alone for a bit." His voice was low and his eyes were lower. "I'll call you later to say goodnight."
"I thought I was staying at your place tonight." I said reaching out for his hand.
"I'll pick you up in the morning." He said kissing my forehead before placing his hand on my cheek, letting his fingers linger. "I'm not mad at you. It's just that you don't need to be around me when I'm like this." He said, a weak smile on his face.
"Sebastian, please don't leave. Let's have fun tonight with everyone and then we can talk about what happened tonight. I was thinking we could go get an ice cream cone before heading back to your place? It's a beautiful night out. Besides, I want to be here for you but I can't if you just leave."
"That's sweet B, but it's really not something you can help with. I'll be okay." Sebastian squeezed my hand before walking past me. I wasn't sure what to do; should I chase after him, or get through to him some other way.
I knew that he would be upset with me because I always try to fight his battles, but I had to try to do something. I ran towards the parking lot to find Hunter was just reaching his car after the Warblers tried talking to him.
"Hunter!" I said reaching him. "Can we talk?"
"Let me guess. Sebastian sent you instead of being a man and coming to talk to me." Hunter said leaning against the back of his car and crossing his arms.
"No I came on my own. He doesn't know I'm talking with you." Hunter spread his arms in front of him as if to say 'the table is all yours'. "What's going on between you and Sebastian?"
"As far as I'm concerned that isn't any of your concern."
"It is." I said walking closer to him. "Sebastian is my boyfriend, so if something is upsetting him, it upsets me."
"That's cute." He said scoffing. "Why don't you just ask him then."
"Because he won't tell me what's wrong. He never does." I said sighing. "What happened between you two? Why are you fighting?"
"I don't really see why I have to tell you." Hunter said as he turned around making his way to the front of the car.
"Hunter." I said grabbing his arm and forcing him to turn around. "What did you do?" Hunter ripped his arm away and pushed me away full force. He seemed angry, but his gaze was distant.
"It wasn't even my fault. It wasn't my intention." He said, his face suddenly full of remorse. "I didn't know that he would end up in the hospital. I thought it was just a stupid joke."
"Wait a minute." I said, feeling myself becoming angry at what I just heard. "You have something to do with him ending up in the hospital?"
"No!" He said shaking his head. "Well, it wasn't directly my fault. Tyler told me that he was trying to break you two up because he wanted to be with you. It all seemed to perfect; if he broke you two up, I could have Sebastian and he would have you. I was stupid. I know that now, but I swear I didn't know that it would lead up to what it did."
"Hunter." I said grabbing him by the collar. "What do you mean?" I said in between gritted teeth. "Who the hell is Tyler?"
"Tyler is a member of Aural Intensity. Him and I were old friends. He asked me all the places that Sebastian hung out and who he was always with. I didn't understand why at first, but Sebastian told me that a video was made of him that was intended to destroy his father's reputation. Then it all made sense; he didn't want to break you two up, he was using me to help him get back at the Smythe's. I didn't know that Tyler was making a video about him, and I absolutely didn't mean for him to end up in the hospital. I was helping Tyler because I was selfish, but he had his own motives." Hunter seemed as if he was trying to convince himself more than he was trying to convince me. He was looking at the ground, his face full of regret.
"Why would you try to break us up?" I said pushing him away. "What kind of friend are you? Sebastian was right about you. You're not a real friend."
"Please." He said scoffing, regressing back to how he was acting before he confessed what he did. "The only reason I was helping him break you two apart is because I know who you really are Blaine. Everyone loves you, hell, even I had a thing for you when I first met you, but that doesn't give you the right to just toy with someone and dispose of them at whim. You want to know what rock bottom is? It's Sebastian after you two ended your relationship. He was devastated. Torn. And who was there to pick up the pieces? I was. I even swallowed my pride and reached out to you to help him, because I knew I wasn't enough. All I was to him was a quick fuck when he was lonely and missed you. I'm stupid because it was my own fault…I was naïve. But I couldn't help but hope that maybe, just maybe, he would forget you and love me the way I lo-." Hunter said before stopping himself. "But like I said, I'm an idiot."
"You love him, don't you?"
"No." Hunter said, but I knew he was lying. I could tell when he went to visit him at the hospital that Hunter wanted to be more than friends with Sebastian. "How long do you think this fantasy will last? You know how Sebastian is, Blaine. I don't know how long you think that you two will live in this imaginary world, but from how it's going so far, I'm assuming it will be short lived. This rollercoaster you two call a relationship would get even the biggest roller coaster fan sick."
"You know," I said crossing my arms and stepping closer to him so that we were practically chest to chest. I felt for him, I really did, but he wouldn't get in the way of Sebastian and I. We were in love, and no one would come between that. "I understand why you did it. It's messed up that you would do something like that, but I get it. But you have no idea what you're talking about; you don't know everything that Sebastian and I have had to overcome, so don't stand there and pretend you even have the slightest idea."
"Whatever." He said rolling his eyes. "I can't say I care anymore. What you two do doesn't affect me. Now, if there's nothing left for you to say, I'll be leaving now."
"Put him back in the Warblers." I said, commanding more than asking.
"Now, now Blaine. You're no one to tell the captain of the Warblers who should and shouldn't be part of the team." He said smirking. "That was my decision and I'm standing by it. I take fault for what I did, but I'm still captain and he's not on the team."
"You only said it out of spite. You know he deserves to be on that team, and that the team is better because of him. What happened to once a Warbler, always a Warbler?"
"That was more of Sebastian's philosophy." He said opening his car door. "Besides, the only reason he came up with that crap is to try to get you back, and then into your pants."
"You owe it to him." I said stopping him from getting into his car. "After everything you did to him, turning your back on him now and kicking him out of the Warblers would be the lowest of lows."
"Sebastian's happiness doesn't matter to me anymore. I've gotten over it, I know that he'll be with you, and I'm happy for him, and I'm even happy for you." He said looking at me. "But putting myself through having to see him every day and him treating me like his best friend…it's just not something I want to do. I'm done with the both of you. It'll be easier this way."
"I know," I said letting go of him. "But he needs this, Hunter. Even after everything you've done and you've told me, I won't tell you to stay away from him. You have practically every class together. Kicking him out of the Warblers really doesn't make sense because you'll still see him all the time. You're his best friend Hunter, he doesn't just pretend like you are. He genuinely cares about you."
"Doesn't that bother you?" He said taking his eyes off of me after staring at me in silence. "That his best friend is someone who not only tried breaking you apart, but will be with him practically everyday?"
"No." I said, somewhat telling the truth, yet somewhat lying. In all reality, it infuriated me. "I know what you did wasn't malicious. And I know you're a good guy, well, caring at least. That's why I need you to realize what you did was wrong and move on. I know it'll hurt you just as much as it'll hurt him if you guys don't speak."
"For what it's worth," Hunter started, "I am so sorry for what I did. Will you tell Sebastian he's back on the team, I'm sure he'd rather hear it from you than from me. That is if he ever wants to speak to me again."
"No, you can tell him. I'll tell him to call you tonight. And thank you for the apology." I said. Hunter half smiled before getting into his car and closing the door behind him. I took a deep breath before collecting myself and making my way back to the gang who was still probably causing mayhem in the carnival. Knowing that Hunter was part of the reason Sebastian got hurt wasn't going to settle easily.
I had all the reason to be pissed when Hunter confessed to being part of the Aural Intensity guy's scheme, but he did say he was unaware of his true motives. Of course, that still didn't excuse him though, because as far as he was concerned he thought it was to break Blaine and I apart. And to top it all off, I was kicked from the Warblers. Again. As soon as one door opens for one Sebastian Smythe, ten other doors close. I wasn't angry anymore. I wasn't upset. I wasn't anything. I just was. I didn't know what to think, I didn't know what to do, I didn't even know what I did to be honest. As soon as he told me the truth, I felt betrayed and instantly numbed myself to reject everything else he had to say to me. But I still couldn't hate him. He was Hunter. He was my friend. Right?
I opened my eyes when I heard a knock on the door. "Santana, I'm sleeping. Go away."
"It's not Santana." I heard someone say.
"Yeah, and if it was you sure as hell know I wouldn't have knocked." Santana said opening the door, followed by Blaine and Brittany. "Stop being a Debby downer and come to the living room. We brought some Ben and Jerry's and we're going to put a movie on Netflix."
"Hey." I said sitting up, suddenly feeling regret, remembering that I had been dismissive towards Blaine earlier.
"You have five minutes!" Brittany said smiling at me. "Or else I get to choose a movie, and knowing me, it'll probably be about cats."
"Okay, we'll be right out." Blaine said smiling at them before closing the door as they made their way out. "Hi there." He said smiling and coming over to the bed. "Hope you don't mind I decided to show up against your wishes."
"Of course not." I said spreading my legs so that he could sit and lean his back against me. When he sat down, I wrapped my arms around him and rested my head on his shoulder after kissing the back of his neck. "I'm sorry about earlier."
"It's okay." He said sliding his finger in between mine. "I know you needed space. But I didn't want to go home and I figured maybe you wouldn't mind if I still spent the night."
"I'm glad you came actually, I was starting to get lonely."
"I know you too well." Blaine said letting out a small laugh. "Which is why I know you're going to get upset with me for what I'm about to tell you."
"What's up?" I said squeezing his hand.
"When you left I went to talk to Hunter." I moved my head from where it was resting against the side of his face. "He told me everything; about Tyler, wanting to break us up, and inadvertently helping with the video." Blaine got up and turned around, kneeling in front of me. "I know you don't like me getting involved in your problems, but it kind of involved me too. Hunter…" Blaine started before sighing. "He was misguided, but he's a decent guy. He cares about you, and he's your best friend. He told me to tell you you're back on the team, but I told him I'd tell you to call him."
"I don't really want to speak to him Blaine. Thank you for going out of your way to help me, but it wasn't necessary. I don't want to be his friend anymore, not after what he did."
"You sound like Hunter." Blaine said getting off the bed and taking off his clothes. "He said the same thing, but I know its crap coming from both of you. You don't just go from being best friends to being nothing at all. What's done is done, so let's just all move on and get back to the way things were."
"How can I be his friend again after he betrayed me like that? After he tried breaking us apart? I don't blame him for what my dad did or for helping with the video, because I know it wasn't his intention, but the fact that he would do something to jeopardize our happiness…that's why I don't want to talk to, let alone be friends with him anymore." I said standing up.
"In time you'll forgive him. Give him this chance Sebastian. I hope you don't mind I'm wearing your clothes as pajamas." Blaine said as he opened my closet to look for clothes.
"I don't mind." I said wrapping my arms around him from behind and playfully sucking on his ear. "Actually, I do mind. I'd rather see you in nothing."
"We have a movie date to attend to first, remember?" Blaine said putting on his shirt.
"Oh, right." I said putting on some shorts and rolling my eyes. "It's strange that you're asking me to still be friends with the friend who tried to break us apart. Why is that?"
"I know it's better for the long run." Blaine said getting a blanket and a pillow from my bed. "But if it happens again, I won't be as forgiving." Blaine said winking at me, reaching out his hand so that we could join the girls.
"Did you decide on a movie?" I asked when we got to the living room.
"It's between Bring it On and Bring it On All or Nothing."
"I don't think I'll enjoy either of those." I muttered under my breath.
"Definitely the original." Blaine said taking ice cream out of the freezer. "You can't beat that one."
"Agreed." Santana and Brittany said in unison. "You'll just have to suck it up for a while." Santana said when she saw the face I made.
"If I have to." I said lying down on the couch. Blaine came over to sit in between my legs and covered us with a blanket, resting against me and giving me the pillow. Santana and Brittany were snuggled together on the other couch. It was strange picturing this, because never in a million years would I have imagined this to be my life.
We were at a scene where the blonde girl just broke the heart of some dude and was listening to a song he recorded for her, when I realized that everyone around me was crying. Even Blaine was sniffling and trying to hide his tears. I couldn't stop the laugh that escaped my mouth.
"I'm not crying." Blaine said taking another mouthful of ice cream.
"Sure." I said, kissing the side of his head. "I'm guessing that you're also planning on sharing the ice cream too, but I could be wrong."
"Crap." He said handing it to me. "I forgot I was eating this. I'm going to get fat, eat the rest."
"Yeah, so I can get fat instead?" I asked, making him laugh. I took a bite of the ice cream only to find that it was a little too sweet for my liking.
I wasn't paying attention to the screen, to distracted by the man sitting in front of me. "Did you like the movie?" Brittany asked when it was over.
"It wasn't bad actually." I conceded. It was enjoyable. The parts I saw at least.
"What do you guys say to a quick round of monopoly before everyone goes to bed?" Santana said standing up and getting the game.
"Monopoly takes forever." I said, urgently trying to go back to the room so I could have Blaine under me, moaning my name. Blaine laughed, I assume from my length poking at his back.
"It'll be fun." Blaine said sitting up and sliding off the couch onto the floor. I knew he was doing this just to torment me, but what was I supposed to do but wait? After an hour and a half of playing a game that seemed as if it would never end, everyone decided to call it quits.
"I told you it would take forever." I said closing the door behind us as we got into my room.
"Well I didn't mind." Blaine said sliding under the bed covers and patting the spot next to him. "Stop complaining and come over here."
"I'm glad we decided to change our eating habits and go for Mexican instead of Italian at BreadStix." Santana said pulling into the restaurant.
"Agreed. I'm looking forward to eating a huge burrito!" Britt said opening the car door.
"10 bucks says we all get the shits." I said, making them all laugh.
"I love Mexican food!" Blaine said, which was actually news to me. I was unaware of that.
"Hi, can I help you?" The hostess said when we walked in the restaurant.
"We have a reservation for a party of 21." Santana said. "Lopez."
"Right this way." She said getting the menus and taking us to our table. It seemed as if we were the last ones there. It was the entire crew today; Artie, Sam, Tina, Ryder, Marley, Jake, Sugar, Joe, Unique, Kitty, Finn, and the four of us. On top of that, I invited Nick, Jeff, Trent, Thad, and David.
"Hey everyone!" We all said as we were seated. The entire table was already filled with chips and salsa as well as drinks. Everyone was laughing and having a good time by the time we got there; I was skeptical at first about why someone thought it was a good idea to have a dinner with two different glee clubs, but it seemed like it was going well so far. Blaine told me to invite Hunter, but I didn't. A part of me wished he was here sharing with the group while the other part of me reminded me that I hated him.
"Blaine! You'll never guess what this restaurant has!" Tina said when Blaine sat down.
"What is it?" He asked, taking off his coat and the putting on that same bright smile he always gets when he's with his friends.
"A karaoke! And you know what that means!" Tina said, clearly very excited.
"Don't tell me…" He said laughing.
"Karaoke night!" Sugar and Unique said at the same time, letting out a screech that probably wasn't normal.
"So is this Warbler's party really going to be amazing?" Sam asked turning to me. "The guys have been telling me that Warbler parties are legendary."
"Oh, believe me, you have no idea. Just so everyone at this table is warned, every 10 minutes to the party that you're late, it's one shot. An entire hour later and it's an entire mixed drink made by yours truly." I said, an evil look on my face. The only ones who have been to a Warblers party were Santana and Brittany, and it looks like the guys were not going easy on any of the new kids tonight.
"And believe us when we say the last thing you want is one of Sebastian's drinks. He tends to forget that mixed drinks aren't all alcohol." Jeff said, making everyone laugh.
After ordering our food, Marley, Kitty, Jake, Ryder, and Unique decided that they would be the first to perform that night and they made their way onto their stage.
"So how do you get all the alcohol for the party?" Finn asked.
"Same way I get into Scandals."
"He sleeps with the bouncer." Nick coughed under his breath.
"Ha. Ha." I said glaring at him. I reached into my pocket and pulled out my wallet. "Meet Grant Gustin." I said handing Finn my fake ID.
"I need to get me one of these." Finn said analyzing it up and down.
"You look older than 21 anyways." Santana said smirking. "Although with that dopey face you always have on, someone might confuse you for a giant toddler." Santana reached into her purse and pulled out an ID. "It just so happens that Rosario Cruz lives with Grant Gustin." It didn't surprise me that Santana had a fake, but this was the first I was seeing of it.
"I'll make it happen." I said when Finn handed me my ID. "And when you get it, I'll make sure to show you the night life that Lima, Ohio has to offer. Even though many would protest and say it isn't worth being called night life." I smiled when an excited expression came over Finn's face. Santana was right, he could look a little dopey.
"How are you guys doing in the preparation for Nationals?" Joe asked.
"Well, I wouldn't know anymore." I said dipping a chip into the salsa. "Kicked out again, remember?" I said before biting down on the chip.
"Shut up." Thad said rolling his eyes. "Hunter will come around."
"He already did." Blaine said interjecting. "It's someone else that is being stubborn."
"Not this again Sebastian. You're in it for the long run so get used to it." Nick said shrugging his shoulders.
"Anyways, to answer his question, we're doing alright! We haven't decided on songs yet but we've been practicing everyday." Jeff added.
"I wish we could say the same." Sugar said. "There's always drama at my glee club." Everyone in the glee club turned to look at her. "What? It's true!" She said making everyone laugh. Glee club was never…boring to say the least.
When the new kids came back to sit down, it was decided it was the Warblers who wanted a shot at the karaoke.
"Sing something from the Hunger Games soundtrack!" Marley suggested as we got up.
"Spice Girls!" Kitty said, which got a look from all of us. A bunch of guys on stage singing Spice Girls was not something I could look good doing. Well…I could…
"This is about to be very bad for the ego of Nick and Jeff." Trent said as we got up to the stage. Nick and Jeff were waving their hands, soaking in the applause coming from our table. We hadn't even performed yet, and they were soaking in the applause of our friends, so it didn't really count.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, while we know this is a karaoke bar, we'll be changing things up a bit." I started, smiling at the entire restaurant. If there was something I was good at, it was pleasing the crowd. "I introduce to you, the Dalton Academy Warblers." By the time I had finished introducing ourselves, the entire crowd was looking at us. When it came to the Warblers, I was a lot more proud than I let believe. The Warblers were like a well oiled machine; we all somehow knew exactly what we were going to sing and how to harmonize even with no practice. It was time to let the New Directions know that the Warblers were in it to win it this year.
Saying I love you
Is not the words I want to hear from you
It's not that I want you
Not to say, but if you only knew
How easy it would be to show me how you feel
More than words is all you have to do to make it real
Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me
Cause I'd already know
What would you do if my heart was torn in two
More than words to show you feel
That your love for me is real
What would you say if I took those words away
Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying I love you
More than words
Now that I tried to talk to you and make you understand
All you have to do is close your eyes and just reach out your hand
And touch me, hold me close don't ever let me go
More than words is all I ever needed you to show
Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me
Cause I'd already know
What would you do if my heart was torn in two
More than words to show you feel
That your love for me is real
What would you say if I took those words away
Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying I love you
Everyone in the restaurant was clapping for us by the time we were finished, some of them on their feet. I got off the stage only to be stopped by 3 girls, each handing me their numbers. "That's sweet, but not on your team." I said winking at them, instantly making their shoulder slouch in defeat. It was sweet at least. I turned around to see that the guys were busy handling the girls of their own.
"You realize that all the songs you've sung these past few are about pretty much having sex with me right?" I laughed remembering that yesterday we sung Closer in their auditorium.
"True." I said kissing his cheek. "But it's sweeter than just saying it right? I know the way into your heart," I learned in closer to whisper into Blaine's ear. "and your pants," I leaned away from Blaine. "Is through song." I mentally high-fived myself when I saw that shade of red that came across Blaine's cheeks.
"That song was awesome." Britt said, still moving her head back and forth with her eyes closed as if it was still playing. She was pretending to snap her fingers, literally as if she was still living the song. "I'm going to sing it to Lord Tubbington tonight." She said as Santana raised an eyebrow.
"Sorry guys." Nick said when the guys decided to rejoin us. "We couldn't keep the ladies off of us."
"But it looks like we got here just in time." Jeff said rubbing his palms together when he saw the enormous amount of food coming our way.
"Wait, we should pray." Joe said when everyone had their food, even though most of us had already started eating.
"Is he serious?" I whispered into Blaine's ear.
"He's very religious." Blaine said laughing. After a quick prayer from Joe, everyone started eating once again.
By the end of the dinner, we were all in a great mood and ready to party. "Everyone knows the address right? And you all have a way of getting there?" Nick asked after we had all paid.
"Yeah, most of us are carpooling. But before we go, it's time the veteran New Direction members perform." Britt said turning to her friends. "Let's sing!" She said standing up and dragging Blaine with her. Tina, Artie, Sam, Joe, and Sugar all followed her onto the stage. "Hello everyone." Britt said taking center stage. "If you thought that the Warblers were the only one's with talent, think again because you're seeing the cream of the crop right here." She said pointing at herself.
"Does that mean that we suck?" Jake asked raising an eyebrow.
"Yes." Santana said nodding her head as if she was saying a sad truth. "Kidding." She said when she realized everyone looked suddenly looked upset. I imagine it must've been hard for the new kids to integrate into the group after losing so many powerhouse voices last year.
"So, I know you all know this song and you're all going to join in. Here's a hint; first you say" Britt pointed to her friends on the stage who yelled out 'HO', "Then you say," she pointed to them again, and they followed up with 'HEY'. "Simple, right?" Britt said with a smile. Sam, out of who knows where, started stringing a guitar.
Ho Hey
Ho Hey
I've been trying to do it right
I've been living a lonely life
I've been sleeping here instead
I've been sleeping in my bed, sleeping in my bed
So show me family, all the blood that I will bleed
I don't know where I belong
I don't know where I went wrong
I can write a song
I belong with you, you belong with my
You're my sweet heart
I belong with you, you belong with my
You're my sweet
I don't think you're right for him
Think of what might have bee
Took a bus to china town
I'd be standing on canal and bowery
She'd be standing next to me
I belong with you, you belong with my
You're my sweet heart
I belong with you, you belong with my
You're my sweet heart
Love, we need it now
Let's hope for some
Cause oh, we're bleeding out
Ho Hey
Ho Hey
Everyone was on their feet clapping for them, the residual excitement from an entire restaurant sing-along floating in the air.
"And that," Artie said as he made his way towards us. "Is how you bring down the house." He said dusting off his shoulders. Sam high-fived Blaine before Blaine made his way over to me.
"I'm sad you didn't get to standout, but Britt killed it." I said smiling at her.
"I give her that." He said placing a small kiss on my lips before leading us outside. "You guys better watch out at nationals, we got a secret weapon on our hands."
"Aw thanks." Britt said kissing Blaine's cheek as we got into the car.
"I've always said it, you're the most talented person in the glee club." Santana said holding Britt's hand as Britt rested her head on Santana's shoulder. I started the car and made our way to Nicks house. When we got there, it seemed as if the Warblers who didn't go to dinner and even some of the graduated ones were present.
"I'll be right back." I said to Blaine as we stepped inside, not that he would be missing me seeing as all the graduated Warblers were surrounding him already. I made my way into the kitchen to find drinks, but as luck would have it, I would run into the one and only Hunter Clarington.
"Hey, you wouldn't happen to know where the lime is would you?" He said, his face inside the refrigerator.
"Yup, they're right here." I said grabbing the bag of limes. Hunter stood up straight and turned around when he heard my voice. I could tell he hesitated quickly, but Hunter was just as good as I was when it came to keeping composed. Hunter didn't say anything; instead, he stood there staring at me. "What, do I have something on my face?" I said putting the limes down and walking to where the beers were in a tub of ice.
"No." He said, letting out a small laugh. "D-do you want a shot?" Hunter asked after a while of standing there in silence.
"I guess." I said walking over towards him and grabbing the limes. "What is there to drink?"
"Tequila." He said analyzing the bottle in his hands. After he poured it, he handed me mine and I gave him a sliced lime. After licking the salt off of our hands, we both took the shot and sucked on the lime, sending a shiver of slight disgust to travel down my spine.
"Well that was fun." I said putting down the shot glass, feeling my body warming up. I wasn't sure what to say to him, so I figured a few more drinks in me and I would be able to talk to him. "I should get goi-"
"Sebastian…" Hunter said, not looking up at me. "I-"
"It's fine." I said grabbing the beers and trying to make my way out, only to be stopped by his hand gripping my arm.
"You're back on the team." He said letting go of my arm. "I was being irrational yesterday when I told you not to show up on Monday. Sorry." Hunter kept his eyes down, avoiding eye contact with me at all costs.
"Hunter, look at me." I said, putting down the beers and crossing my arm. "Just tell me why you would try to break Blaine and I apart. That's all I want to know. I'm not mad because you helped that douche bag, I'm mad because you tried destroying my happiness."
"Isn't it obvious?" He said sighing and letting out an angry laugh.
"I'm sort of dimwitted when it comes to this." I said placing my hand on his shoulder, putting on a smile to try and calm his uneasiness. "You have to be straight forward with me."
"Sebastian I like you." He said scratching his head and turning slightly red. "Probably more than I should." He said looking at me directly in the eyes.
"Obviously you are." I said rolling my eyes. "It's actually flattering. I mean, I am a good looking guy, so I'd be pretty upset if my best friend didn't have a crush on me."
"That doesn't even make sense." Hunter muttered.
"All I'm saying is that it's normal to be attracted to a fine man such as myself. I don't blame you for that." I said shrugging my shoulders. "But what happened to not being gay?" I asked handing him a cold beer.
"I'm not." He said resting against the counter and cracking open the beer. "It's just you that I seem to have any attraction to."
"Understandable." I said resting against the counter next to him and placing my hand over his shoulder. "One of my many gifts is turning a straight man gay."
"Shut up." Hunter said shaking his head but with a small smile on his face. "So you're not angry?"
"Oh, I'm angry." I said taking my arm off of his shoulder and stepping in front of him. "But I'm forgiving. As long as you respect my relationship and never try to do something like that again, I don't see why we can't go back to the way things were."
"I'm sorry." Hunter said extending his hand out. "Friends?"
"The best of the best." I said taking his hand but bringing him in for a hug. Damn it Sebastian, you're not a hugger! "Just because I love Blaine doesn't mean I don't also love you." I said holding him by the shoulders. "But it's not the same kind of love. Don't get me wrong," I said opening the fridge to see what else there was to drink. "You are crazy sexy, but this heart is already spoken for."
"Well then stop flirting with me at school at the time." He said taking another chug of his beer.
"I don't flirt with you. I tease you, there's a difference." I said grabbing some more beers. "Now let's put this behind us and drink until we pass out." I said raising my beer can to cheer with him.
"I don't want to get that crazy." Hunter said walking towards the doors. "And Sebastian," He said turning around with his hand on the door. "Thank you."
"No problem buddy." I said pinching his cheek and treating him like a little kid. Hunter pretended to be angry, but I could tell he was okay. When we got back outside, it seemed as if everyone was finally there. Since no one was an hour late, it seemed like I wouldn't have to make my special drink for anyone. Bummer. Looks like I'll just have to make myself one.
"There you are." Blaine said walking towards me. "For a second I thought you had made your great escape."
"Oh I tried." I said handing him his beer. "Are all your New Direction friends here?" I asked looking past him to see if I could spot his friends.
"Yeah they're all here. Most of them are outside." He said grabbing my hand. "Let's go dance, apparently Santana is about to sing a song." When we walked towards the crowded living room, a new song came on and I instantly knew what song was coming on. It was one of my favorites, and I was actually looking forward to how Santana would interpret it. The only thing that came up to par with her attractiveness and sass was her talent.
"To be honest if I was straight I'd probably try to get with Santana." Blaine said, as if he was reading my mind. I furrowed my eyebrows, trying to process whether or not he had really just said that, but shrugged it off. Blaine turned around and from the look in his eyes I could see that he already got a few drinks in him before I made my way back.
I dive into frozen waves where the past comes back to life
Fight fear for the selfish pain, it was worth it every time
Hold still right before we crash cause we both know how this ends
The clock ticks and it breaks your glass and I drown in you again
Cause you are the piece of me I wish I didn't need
Chasing relentlessly, still fight and I don't know why
If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love is insanity why are you my clarity?
If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love is insanity why are you my clarity?
Walk on through the a red parade and refuse to make amends
It cuts deep through our ground and makes us forget all common sense
Don't speak as I try to leave cause we both know what we'll choose
If you pull then I'll push too deep then I'll fall right back to you
Cause you are the piece of me I wish I didn't need
Chasing relentlessly, still fight and I don't know why
If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love is insanity why are you my clarity?
Why are you my clarity?
Why are you my remedy?
Why are you my clarity?
Why are you my remedy?
If our love is tragedy why are you remedy?
If our love is insanity why are you my clarity?
Blaine was grinding on me throughout the entire song, moving his hips the way that only he could, knowing full well how crazy it made me. My hands roamed his body, caressing and exploring every inch of him, probably a little too sexual, but hey, it was a party right? One of the upsides of a drunk Blaine is that he lost his bashful schoolboy act and was a lot more carefree, meaning that his lips would be on mine all night long. Blaine wrapped his hand around my head and was craning his neck for a kiss when Sam, Ryder, and Jake showed up, already somewhat belligerent. You spoke too soon Sebastian. Shut up.
"Shots!" Sam said putting his hand over Blaine's shoulder and dragging him away. Blaine looked at me, giving me the sign that he wanted me to follow. When we got to the kitchen, it seemed as if the entire New Directions were there ready to take shots.
"Pour one more for Sebastian." Kitty said, handing Marley the bottle of whatever alcohol it was. I looked over to see the empty tequila bottle lying on its side. It looked like these McKinley kids were going hard tonight.
"Here you go!" Marley said handing me the shot glass that was almost overflowing. Marley's cheeks were bright red, probably flushed from drinking.
"Marley is this your first time drinking?"
"Ye-yeah. Wh-what gave it away?" She said resting her face on my chest. Blaine was standing next to us laughing, clearly enjoying what he was seeing.
"Just a guess." I said trying to help her stand up.
"To the best party ever!" Sam said raising his glass, getting everyone to cheer with him before we all took our shots, followed by the slight regret as it rushed down your throat and warmed your entire body. Before we had all even put down our shot glasses in, a bunch of the guys were walking into the kitchen.
"Whose up for some games!" Jeff said walking in first with red solo cups and Ping-Pong balls in hand. "Let's get beer pong going!" He said tossing Jake the solo cups.
"I want to play flip cup!" Sugar said getting another set of solo cups as Thad and Trent set up another table to have multiple games going.
"Want to play?" I said sliding my hands around Blaine's hips and whispering in his ear.
"Sorry, I was already claimed." Blaine said smiling, his face a little flush. Brittany grabbed his hand and made her way to the other side of the table.
"Looks like that makes us a team." Santana said handing me a Ping-Pong ball. "You ready to teach these amateurs a thing or two?" She said, the desire to win written all over her eyes.
"Let's do this." I chugged the remainder of my beer before taking my first attempt at getting he ball into the cup.
An hour later, and everything was a blur. There were a handful of different games going around us, and Santana and I had been reigning over the beer cup table for 4 games.
"Yup, keep it coming." Santana said waving her fingers as if inviting the next team. "We all know how it's going to end." She said putting up her hand for a high-five, to which I complied, and also to which I completely missed. "Jeez, somebody isn't handling their liquor very well." She said laughing. "Why don't you take a seat? I'm not caring for your ass all night." Santana was one to speak, the entire time she was trying to lecture me she was falling over. I looked around the room to see that Brittany was taking shots with some of the guys, but Blaine was missing.
"Shut up." I said, probably incoherently. I turned around to see Joe and Unique talking with some other girl, although I couldn't remember her name right now. Salt, was it? "Where's Blaine?" I asked realizing that he was nowhere in site.
"Probably dancing with Marley." Joe said, holding herself up on the table. Looks like I wasn't the only one who had a little too much to drink.
"I'm going outside really quick. I need some fresh air." I said handing Santana the ball.
"You can't leave now!" She said throwing the ball into the cup without even looking and bringing her red solo cup to her lips with her other hand. I tried making sense of what was going on, but from what I could tell, everyone was making out with everyone. I stepped outside to see that the party was going on outside as well.
"Hey." I heard someone say. I turned around to see Finn walking over towards me. "What's up?"
"Hey man." I said putting down a red cup that somehow got into my hand. "Enjoying the party?"
"Yeah bro, this is so much fun! Especially since I'm usually the designated driver." He said sitting on the stairs leading to the backyard. "Why are you out here?"
"Just thought I'd get some fresh air." I said sitting down next to him. "You?"
"Same." He said bringing his beer to his lips. "Stars look nice tonight." He said looking at the sky. I could tell that something had him upset. I was never one to listen to someone else's problems, but before I even got a chance to protest he already started his story. "Did you know one of them is named Finn Hudson?" He said letting out a laugh. "I got it for Rachel for Christmas last year." A half smile crept onto his lips when he said the last part.
"Why do you say that so sadly?" I asked, not sure whether or not I was intruding.
"We're not together anymore. I don't even know if she remembers that I told her to look at the stars whenever she felt alone because I'd be up there."
"I'm sure she does." I said letting out a small laugh. "You don't really forget a gift like that."
"Well, now that she has a boyfriend I'm sure she has other things to do." He said looking down at the floor and crushing his beer can.
"I'm sorry Finn." I said awkwardly patting him on the back. I wasn't exactly close to him, but I knew him and Blaine were close. "Is there anything I can do?"
"No." He said smiling and standing up. "Just so you know I approve of you and Blaine together, which means something seeing as Blaine is practically my little brother."
"Thanks Finn, it means a lot." I said standing up, working pretty hard in order to not topple over. "Especially since he used to date your real brother."
"True." He said shrugging. "But I like you two together." He said putting out his fist. I bumped fists with him before we both tried to make our way back inside.
"Hey there stranger." Blaine said as soon as I walked through the door. "I haven't seen that sexy body of yours all night." Blaine walked, actually more like stumbled, his way over to me and brought me down into a sloppy kiss, despite Finn standing right next to us. Finn laughed but excused him and left Blaine and I alone.
"I like this side of you." I said parting my lips from his to catch my breath. "Where have you been?"
"I was catching up with Wes and some of the graduates. Telling stories of the good old days." I'm sure that wasn't a hit at me, but it definitely felt like it. "They think it's weird that I'm dating you after hearing all the rumors about you." Blaine's eyes widened as soon as he said that. Looks like word vomit got the best of him. "But don't worry! That's why it took so long, I was telling them how much of a great guy you are."
"Gee, thanks." I said holding his hand and walking in. "I don't blame them, I guess I never saw this coming either." I said shrugging.
"Why do you say that?" Blaine said looking suddenly hurt.
"Think about it B. From where we were to where we are…it's a pretty big change."
"Yeah, but I wouldn't change anything at all." He said smiling up at me. "Would you?"
"Of course not." I said giving his hand a reassuring squeeze.
"What is Hunter up to? I haven't seen him around."
"Talking with that girl over there." I said pointing in his direction. "Don't worry. Everything was a mistake, he's actually straight." Then I realized that playing jokes on a drunk Blaine probably wasn't a good idea. "He says he's straight, and that I was a one time thing, but I'm pretty sure it's because he's afraid of what his parents will think."
"Aren't we all." Blaine said a little more somber than I would have liked. "Did you guys talk it out?"
"We did." I said nodding my head. "But let's forget about that that. What do you say we get back to the dance? It seems like your friends are having a good time. Is it common for them to mix and match who they make out with?"
"You could say that. and yes, we can go back to the dance floor. Right after Team Seblaine dominates the pong table." Blaine said, his eyes suddenly bright and filled with that ambition I knew he had. But I wasn't about to let 'Team Seblaine' slide.
"Team Seblaine?" I asked raising an eyebrow, taking Sam's shot off the counter while his back was turned and drinking it as Blaine dragged me towards the kitchen.
"It's what the glee club has named us." He said shrugging. Seblaine? Seblaine. "I don't mind it."
"I like it." I said, a half smile making its way onto my lips. Blaine didn't seem to have heard what I said, and part of me was glad he didn't. Looks like I'm team Seblaine.