Chapter 7:

Throughout the next week Kurt and Blaine constantly texted back and forth. Kurt couldn't believe he was dating Blaine who was just so perfect. They would talk about school and life and everything in between. Blaine even offered to help tutor Kurt in Calculus and Kurt took that as a chance to invite Blaine to his house. They agreed they would have a study session Saturday and then go out for dinner at night.

It was Friday now and Kurt was cleaning his room and making sure everything looked presentable for when Blaine came over. He had told his dad that he was dating Blaine and his father took it well but made it very clear that he wanted to "have a chat with the boy" before they went to dinner. All Kurt could do was beg his father not to scare Blaine off.

Kurt was currently texting Blaine while organizing his playlist.

Kurt:

What's your favorite song?

Blaine:

Just one!? That's a very serious and personal question

Kurt:

Lol, okay then who's your favorite singer?

Blaine:

Hmm, I feel like I have a couple in mind, can I get back to you? Who's yours?

Kurt:

Sure! My favorite singer depends on my mood. Right now I'm in a Maroon 5 mood.

Blaine:

OMG I love Maroon 5! And, I love Adam Levine! Like LOVE that man. His tattoos are to die for

Kurt:

I didn't take you for a tattoo kind of guy!

Blaine:

Usually I'm not really. Not opposed but it doesn't do anything for me. But Adam rocks it like no one else ;)

Kurt:

Hm, I guess you're right, he is dreamy

Blaine:

Not as dreamy as me ;)

I'm excited to see you tomorrow Kurt.

Kurt was about to reply when the buzzer of their apartment rang for the second time. He was home alone right now as Burt, Carole, and Finn were out picking up take out food. Kurt had declined to go favoring to clean his room instead.

He was about to ignore it again but it might be his parents. It wouldn't be the first time they forgot their phones. Honestly, Kurt was the most responsible in this household.

He went towards the buzzer and asked who it was.

"Hey Kurt! It's Liam."

He almost didn't open the door. And Kurt was mad at himself over the butterflies that filled his stomach. There was a deep seated part of Kurt that still cared about Liam. He wasn't sure if he actually cared about Liam or cared about WHY Liam had left him. He quickly buzzed the door open before he could overthink how he felt.

Kurt opened the door to find Liam standing there.

"Liam. What're you doing here!?'

"Hey Kurt! I was just in the neighborhood, ya know?" He was smiling and trying to act coy but Kurt was mad now.

"What do you want."

"I just wanted to talk. You never texted me for lunch?"

"I've been busy."

"Can I come in?"

Kurt was so tempted to say no and just leave it at that. But again, that nagging feeling overcame him and he motioned Liam in. They sat down on the sofa with Kurt at one end and Liam at the other.

"Listen Kurt, I know you probably don't want to see me and you're probably pissed about how I ended things between us but I really need you to listen to me."

"I'm listening." Kurt decided the best course of action was to get quick answers and get Liam out of his house so he could go back to texting Blaine. Oh My God. BLAINE. He had totally forgotten to reply and his phone was still sitting on his bed. Great, Liam better make this quick.

"Kurt I never wanted to break up with you. My parents told me to break it off with you. They didn't like me having a boyfriend and I tried to tell them no but they threatened to transfer me to a different school and so I decided that if we couldn't be together then at least I'd still be your friend and we could still be at the same school." Liam was now nervously looking over at Kurt.

Kurt was feeling frustrated, "Why didn't you tell me that!? Do you really think I wouldn't have helped you figure out a way we could still be together? But you just left me there feeling so stupid and thinking you didn't want to be with me! Do you even know how long I've been beating myself up over what I did to drive you away?"

"I know! I know. I was just worried you would think I was a coward or something."

"So it was best to jus end it? You never even tried to talk to me after that."

"In all fairness, you were the one who didn't want to stay friends."

"Don't try to blame our break up on me. And why now are you telling me any of this!?"

Kurt hadn't realized that Liam was sitting right next to him now. He was feeling angry and disappointed in the boy he used to be infatuated with.

"Kurt." Liam was barely whispering now, his breath right next to Kurt so he could feel it. "I'm sorry. When I saw you with that guy… I realized what a mistake I made."

At the mention of Blaine, Kurt was pulled into reality and was about to push Liam away when suddenly Liam pulled Kurt into a kiss. He was holding onto Kurt's shoulder and his other hand was griping Kurt's. Kurt was so shocked and then closed his eyes to kiss Liam back. It was so familiar and almost instinct. The kiss lasted for two seconds before Kurt pushed Liam off of him.

"What the hell Liam!" Kurt was enraged and mostly at himself. He wanted to blame Liam but Kurt had kissed back. Even if it was only for a second. He was suddenly feeling nauseous with guilt. What would he even tell Blaine?

"Kurt, I'm sorry but I needed you to know! I need you to know that you and I can still be together. You don't have to settle for that other guy."

Now Kurt was furious. "Settle? I'm not settling for Blaine. And I sure as hell don't want you. Look, I think you should leave." Kurt crossed him arms and stood away from Liam.

"Alright. I'll go but just think about it. About us. We were perfect together. I-I love you Kurt." Without another word he was out the door.

Kurt felt his heart collapse at Liam's confession. Not because he reciprocated Liam's feelings. But because all he could think about was Blaine. And that was proof enough that Kurt was never in love with Liam and never would be.

Kurt ran to his bedroom with unshed tears in his eyes. He reached for his phone and saw 3 texts from Blaine.

Blaine:

Was that coming on too strong? I'm not dreamy. Or smooth.

Blaine:

Kurt?

Blaine:

I'm sorry if I scared you away, I just meant I'm excited for dinner tomorrow night and to just, ya know, hang out.

Kurt now felt even worse for making Blaine worry about unnecessary things wondering if he, Kurt, was excited to see Blaine or not.

Kurt:

Sorry! Had a visitor.

I'm so excited to see you tomorrow Blaine. And you're plenty dreamy.

Kurt had to tell Blaine about Liam. He had to. This was no way to start a relationship. If Blaine even wanted a relationship with Kurt after this. He gathered all his courage and dialed Blaine's phone number.