So…..I'M BACCCCCCK…..to anyone still there. I am not going to lie I completely lost my inspiration to write this story—But it is back! I'm really sorry it took me like ten months or so to update. There will not be that big of gap in updates anymore. I guess over the last couple months I have gotten reviews wanting me to write more which made me want to write again. So back to the story!
I DO NOT OWN GLEE OR THE CHARACTERS OR SONG USED IN THIS CHAPTER
Kurt just laid in his boyfriends bed and smiled. He felt so happy. He looked over and saw his naked boyfriend next to him, the sheets covering them from the waist down. Sebastian stared rubbing Kurt's arm.
"How was that for make up sex," Sebastian joked.
"Mind blowing."
"I am really sorry."
"I know."
"So how did you get Rachel to tell you about the lilies."
"I have my ways."
"You blackmailed her didn't you."
"Maybe."
"Seb, she is my friend."
"Fine, I'll apologize to her the next time we talk."
Kurt laughed.
"That's all I ask."
Sebastian started to kiss Kurt again but this time Kurt pulled away.
"I can't. I am going to help Nick, Jeff and Flint rehearse."
"Just a few more minutes? Please."
"That's what you said an hour again. I am going to be late."
"Fine. But I am picking you up for breakfast tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll call you when I get back in my room."
Sebastian checked out his boyfriend as he got out of the bed and got dressed.
'He is so hot and all mine,' Sebastian said, 'I can't wait until we go back to Denmark.'
"Oh, Seb, I almost forgot. My coworker Santana is throwing a party and invited us."
"That sounds like fun. Will you dad let you go?"
"I don't see why not. It is not a bar and I would not be sneaking in. I would just be getting to know my friends and coworkers better and she told me to bring you."
"Will your faithful bodyguard tag along?"
"Sean will probably be there somehow. He is only looking out for me and he has been laying low."
"I'm sure he has had his eyes on you somehow."
"So about the party, will you go with me?"
"Of course. We might actually be able to have fun in this town."
"Thank you, thank you, thank you," Kurt said jumping on the bed and kissing his boyfriend over and over again.
"Kurt, if you want to make it to your rehearsal, you are going to have to stop kissing me because I will not be held responsible for my actions."
Kurt blushed before saying a last goodbye and heading out.
Nick and Jeff were in the rehearsal room when Kurt got there. Nick had his arms around Jeff's waist and kissing his neck. Jeff was leaning into his boyfriends touch and running his hands through his hair. They slightly jumped when they heard the doors open. They looked over and saw Kurt entering the room.
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"We were just waiting for you and Flint to get here," Jeff said with a blush.
"Sorry I'm late."
"Don't worry about it. Flint isn't here yet either," Nick said.
"He will be here," Jeff said.
"I'm sure he will," Nick said, "You are here."
Jeff glared at his boyfriend.
"If you are going to have a bad attitude I don't want to rehearse with you."
Nick looked down at his feet.
"I'm sorry. I just don't like that guy."
Jeff wrapped his arms around his boyfriend.
"You have nothing to worry about. I. LOVE. YOU."
"I know, I love you too."
"Then stop worrying about Flint."
"Okay, but if he ever tries anything you would tell me right."
"Of course, I don't keep secrets from you."
Kurt couldn't help but wonder what secrets Sebastian kept from him.
"So Jeff, I hope I beat Kurt and Nick here—" Flint said as he entered the room but stopped when he saw he was the last to arrive.
"Why," Nick asked.
"Oh, you know so Jeff and I could figure out what song to sing."
"Well if this is going to be a group performance I think we should all get a say," Nick challenged.
"I guess that makes sense, as long as the back-up singers remember they are to stay in the background," Flint responded.
"Okay," Jeff interrupted, "So, songs, at the Lima Bean Flint and I narrowed it down to 'You Belong With Me' by Taylor Swift and 'Good Time' by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen."
"I think we should do 'You Belong With Me,'" Flint said.
"No," Nick said, "You are not singing that song with my boyfriend."
"It would just be a performance," Flint countered.
"No."
"I prefer 'Good Time,'" Jeff said.
"Me too," Nick agreed with his boyfriend.
The three boys turned to Kurt who was just standing there since he didn't really know either song. He had heard them before but didn't know them good enough to perform in front of an audience.
"Well I think 'Good Time' would be fun to sing. But, I don't really know all the words."
"Don't worry, I brought the music sheets with lyrics to help you," Jeff said with a smile as he dug the papers out of his backpack.
Kurt thanked his friend as Nick smirked at Flint who frowned.
"Three against one, majority rules," Nick said.
The melody was easy enough to follow and after a while Kurt had the words and dance moves memorized. The group of four rehearsed for a couple hours until everyone had their parts down. Jeff and Flint sang the main parts in front and Nick and Kurt stayed in the back.
"This is going to be so much fun to sing tomorrow," Jeff said and hugged Flint and Flint returned the hug.
Kurt saw the dark look on Nick's face.
"Calm down, it's just a hug. You don't want to seem to possessive."
"I know," Nick whispered as the two friends let go of each other.
Jeff looked over to his boyfriend.
"Ready Nicky?"
"You bet. So you know Wes is going to be out of the room for the next few hours—" Nick's voice trailed off as the two left the room hand-in-hand.
"He's never going to love me," Flint said aloud as Kurt was leaving.
Kurt sighed before facing the other boy.
"He cares about you."
"As a friend."
"Is that bad?"
"But I have stronger feelings then friendship for him."
"I understand, but Jeff loves Nick. Wouldn't you rather have him as a friend then to chase him out of your life for good?"
Flint nodded.
"Then just try to see him only as a friend. Some friendships can be pretty powerful."
"Oh, like you and Blaine."
"What? No, Blaine and me are not really friends. I mean we get a long better but—"
"But I mean I see how you two look at each other when you think no one is looking. Even after your boyfriend got here I have seen you sending some love struck glances to Blaine."
"No, I think you are mistaken."
"Sure, have a good night Kurt."
Kurt just stood there as Flint walked by him. He was not in love with Blaine. Okay, so he might be the most handsome boy Kurt had ever seen but that meant nothing—right?
The next day Sebastian knew his boyfriend was acting strange. He was silent for all of breakfast and avoided him the rest of the day. Sebastian hoped to talk to Kurt during Warbler rehearsal. He entered the rehearsal room and saw Kurt, Flint, Nick and Jeff getting ready to perform. He knew Kurt was nervous about not messing up so he decided to wait until after. Besides, that party Kurt wanted to go to was tonight so they had lots of time to be together. He had just taken a seat when he felt someone tap him on the shoulder. He turned back and saw Blaine.
"Can I help you?"
"You can drop the attitude. I was just wondering if you knew what was wrong with Kurt."
"No, why? Did he say something?"
"He just seemed off in chemistry today."
"And you figured I did something."
"No, I just, I care about him and wondered if maybe something happened with his family."
"Oh, not that I know of."
Sebastian was about to turn around when the asked Blaine a question.
"Blaine, can you do something for me?"
"Depends. What is it?"
"Just, look out for Kurt at work today. Try to see if you can tell what is bothering him."
"Sure."
Blaine got out of the seat and headed up to take his place in front with the council. Wes started the meeting by banging the gavel.
"This Warbler meeting is now in session. We have many things to discuss but we will be starting with a special performance by Warbler Jeff, Flint, Nick and Kurt. Hopefully this will inspire all of us to start thinking about our upcoming sectionals performance."
The boys took their place as the music started. Nick and Kurt sang the first lines with Flint taking the first verse followed by Jeff.
Whoa-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Woke up on the right side of the bed
What's up with this Prince song inside my head?
Hands up if you're down to get down tonight
'Cause it's always a good time
Slept in all my clothes like I didn't care
Hopped into a cab, take me anywhere
I'm in if you're down to get down tonight
'Cause it's always a good time
Good morning and good night
I'll wake up at twilight
It's gonna be alright
We don't even have to try
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh-oh Whoa-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh-oh Whoa-oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try, it's always a good time.
Freaked out, dropped my phone in the pool again
Checked out of my room, hit the ATM
Let's hang out if you're down to get down tonight
'Cause it's always a good time
Good morning and good night
I'll wake up at twilight
It's gonna be alright
We don't even have to try
It's always a good time.
Whoa-oh-oh-oh Whoa-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh-oh Whoa-oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try, it's always a good time.
Whoa-oh-oh-oh Whoa-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh-oh Whoa-oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try, it's always a good time.
Doesn't matter when
It's always a good time then
Doesn't matter where
It's always a good time there
Doesn't matter when,
It's always a good time then
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh-oh Whoa-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh-oh Whoa-oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try, it's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh-oh Whoa-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Whoa-oh-oh-oh Whoa-oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try, it's always a good time.
The Warblers clapped and gave the performance a standing ovation. Even the council was happy with the performance.
"That is what I am talking about," David said, "We need a high energy performance like that."
"Yes, very well done indeed," Wes applauded them.
"Good—really good," Blaine said not taking his eyes off Kurt.
The rest of the meeting was not as entertaining but some song suggestions were shouted out. The Warblers were the clear favorites for sectionals. The real challenge would be regionals if the New Directions won their sectionals. After the meeting Sebastian took Kurt aside.
"That was amazing."
"I was only in the background."
"I couldn't keep my eyes off of you."
"Well, I think you are biased."
"Did I do something? You have been avoiding me all day."
"No, no , I'm just tired. I still have work and a party to go to."
"If you wanted to skip the party—"
"No, Santana is my friend. I want to go."
"Then I am going to go start getting ready and just call me when you get done with work."
"Okay, see you later."
Sebastian kissed Kurt and headed to the dorms. Kurt was still confused about his feelings. Both Blaine and Sebastian stared at him through the entire performance. The problem was he was most excited about Blaine watching him. He decided he was just going to skip work. He really needed to talk to someone.
Denmark, Europe (Two years ago)
Kurt could not believe it. There on the front page of the paper was Sebastian, his boyfriend, with his hands and tongue all over some guy who was not Kurt. Kurt was heartbroken. His dad said this would happen but he never thought it would. He had trusted Sebastian. Kurt also knew this was not first time his boyfriend had been unfaithfully, but it was the first time there were pictures so Kurt couldn't deny it to himself. He ran out from the kitchen and into his room, slamming the door. He collapsed on his bed and cried.
A few moments later there was a knock on the door.
"I don't want to talk right now," Kurt said.
"You sure kiddo?"
"Dad?"
Kurt got up and opened his door.
"He's an ass."
Kurt smiled.
"That's not the proper language of a king."
"I'm not speaking as a king, I am speaking as a pissed off father.
"It hurts."
"I should have done more to keep him from you."
"No Dad, it is not your fault. But I guess you told me so."
Burt pulled his son into a hug. After a little bit they were interrupted by Kurt's phone. Kurt looked down at the caller i.d.
"Is it him?"
Kurt nodded.
"Do you want me handle it?"
"No, I got it."
Burt gave his son one last pat and smile before heading back downstairs.
Kurt picked up the phone.
"What the hell do you want?"
"So, you have seen the headlines."
"Headlines? No. Photos? Yes."
"Kurt—"
"No Seb—Sebastian, you listen. I know we started dating just to get a rise out of my dad but I thought—I thought we loved each other."
"Well, I never said that."
"I know."
"But look, I didn't mean for last night to happen. I didn't want to hurt you."
"Well you did. And you didn't mean last night to happen? So, some guy made you grind and make-out with you at some stupid club when you were supposed to be with my family and me. I thought you were actually sick. I guess that is my fault for being so naïve. And what about all the other nights? You think I didn't see the marks that I knew were not from me, or glances you gave other guys. I know when you were with other guys. I would call and you would dismiss me quickly or say I was just a friend. But this hurt more than anything else."
"Look, you know I am not a relationship type guy. I need to explore. Besides our relationship was never that serious."
"We slept together. You were my first."
"And sex is sex. You knew my reputation, you used it to rebel against your dad."
"Hold up, I used you, NO, YOU USED ME."
"Whatever, you are clearly to immature to understand the situation."
"To immature to understand that you cheated on me? No I think I have a pretty clear understanding."
"No, to immature to understand what an open relationship is."
"Open relationship? But—you know what fine, go have sex with whoever you want but we are over."
Kurt hung up and threw his phone on the bed. He couldn't stop replaying the conversation he just had. Then he got an idea. If Sebastian could sleep around so could Kurt. He didn't need Sebastian to rebel. He could do it all on his own. He walked over to his closet and found the tightest outfit he could. He was going out tonight.
Kurt was trying to creep down the stairs and out of the palace. He had told his dad he was not hungry so while everyone else was eating no one would notice him leave. Well almost no one.
"Prince Kurt!"
Kurt jumped and looked back.
"Sean? Why are you out here and not attending dinner."
"Burt wanted to make sure you ate and gave me a plate to bring to you."
"Oh, well, I'm not hungry so—"
"Why are you dressed like that? Where are you going?"
"I was just going to take a walk."
"Dressed like that? You look like Sebastian—wait—you are not sneaking out to go see him are you? Didn't you see the paper?"
"No, I am not going to see him. I just am going out."
"You must stay, you promised your father you were going to help him tonight."
"Don't care. I have more important things."
"But—this is important training for when you are King. And you promised Carole and Rachel you would go shopping with her tomorrow. Are you going to be up for that if you are out all night doing god knows what or whom?"
Kurt was caught off guard. He could say anything to his dad and sometimes Finn and Sean but when it came to the new women in his life he just couldn't. Carole had been nothing but accepting of him and was a wonderful step-mom, definitely not like the evil ones in the fairytales. And Rachel was his one of his best friends. While some reports only focused on her non-royal blood family, but Kurt always stood up for her. He didn't want to let them down.
"Look, I will not be out that late. I'll be fine tomorrow. I just want to have fun."
"Okay, I'll go with you."
"What, no. Come on Sean, you know what I mean."
"I don't think that is the proper image the future king should have. Leave the illegal under-age activities to that ex-boyfriend of yours."
"I'm going out."
"I'll tell your father,"
"I don't care," Kurt said before hurrying out the door.
The next morning Sebastian's headlines were old news. If Kurt accomplished one thing, it was getting the media attention back on him. That was why he found himself sitting across a pissed off Burt.
"What the hell did you do?"
Kurt just looked down.
"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT?"
Kurt felt like his head was going to explode.
"Can you please not shout."
Burt just slid the paper across the table to his son. There on the front page was Kurt surrounded by many men.
"I just wanted to have fun."
"Look, I am used to seeing you on this trashy tabloid. But when you are with Sebastian I can at least use it as an excuse of you going out with your boyfriend. This is so much worse. Do you have any idea how much damage this has done? Stories of you drinking and hooking up with random guys. One of those people sold their story for some quick money. You can't see them again."
"Fine, I don't even remember their name—in fact I don't think I even asked for it."
Burt stared at his son in disbelief.
"What have I always told you? You matter and not to throw yourself around."
"I'm not."
"Yes you are. Your mother would be so disappointed in you."
Kurt was speechless. He didn't think his dad would say that. Burt hoped that this would get Kurt to change his behavior—unfortunately it didn't.
Less than a week later Sebastian Smythe was back in Kurt's life and their rocky on-again off-again relationship was back on—for a few months. Kurt started to have a permanent placement on the tabloid front pages, either with Sebastian or some random man. Burt knew something had to be done to get his son back, but he didn't know what.
END FLASHBACK
Kurt knew it was late in Denmark due to the six hour time difference but he had to call his dad. Burt picked up after the first ring.
"Kurt?"
"Hi Dad, I hope I didn't wake you up."
"Nope, just going over some papers. Is everything okay?"
"I think so. I just, really need to talk to you."
"I'm always here to talk."
"So, I sang today at our Warbler meeting."
"And how did you do?"
"Really good. I was just in the background but I remember why I loved singing with mom now."
"I'm glad. I miss hearing you sing."
"I will make sure to do that when I come home."
"I miss you buddy, you know that right."
"Yes, I miss you too. I'm trying dad, I really am."
"I know. Sean has told me how you are making friends and have a job."
"They are amazing friends and having a job isn't that bad."
"So, are there any friends someone who may become more than friends?"
"Dad, I am with Sebastian."
"I know, but I can hope."
"Well, that is actually why I called you. I think that I am starting to have feelings for someone."
"Really? Well what's his name?"
"Blaine."
"Ah, yes, Rachel mentioned him."
"You've got to be kidding me."
"Hey, she was excited that you meet someone new. You know Sebastian is never nice to her."
"Don't try to guilt trip me. I am aware that Sebastian says mean comments about her."
"Kurt, he calls her 'peasant'. Well never around you but Finn, Carole and I have heard him used that word before many times."
"What? I didn't know—I just thought—why wouldn't she tell me?"
"She wants you to be happy so she puts up with it for you. We all put up with him for you. Some better than others. But anyways, tell me about this Blaine."
"Well, first I thought he was the most handsome guy ever but then I thought he was a jerk but know we are friends."
"Why did you think he was a jerk? Did he say something?"
"Well, I would rather not get into the details but I may have said something rude first."
"So you have feelings for Sebastian and this Blaine."
"Yes, and I am so conflicted. I mean Sebastian and I have never had a stable relationship but I care about him and I do love him. I just don't know if he loves me back. And Blaine, the more time I spend with him the more I like him and how badly I would like to just go on a real date. And not a 'Sebastian date' to a club but a real date."
"Well, sounds like an easy choice to me."
"Yes, because you are so not biased."
"Of course not."
The father and son shared a laugh.
"I just, I don't feel like I can be in a real relationship with Blaine. I would have to hide my entire life from him. I can't tell him the truth about me. Once he finds out he would be so hurt that I didn't trust him. I don't want to hurt him. I just-I don't know what to do."
"Why do you have to be with someone," Burt asked.
"What?"
"Why can't to tell Sebastian you want a break but not hurry into another relationship. Maybe you should try staying single."
Kurt never thought about that. Kurt was strong enough to be on his own. Why did he need a boyfriend? Despite his actions when he first arrived at Dalton, he also accomplished a lot. He made friends and got a job. It wasn't after Sebastian got there that he felt like he belonged—it was before.
"Maybe you are right."
"Course I am. Did you need to talk about anything else?"
"Well, there is this party—"
"Kurt, what did I say?"
"No, it's not like that. It is not at a bar and it wasn't Sebastian or my idea. My coworker and friend Santana is throwing a party and she invited Sebastian and me. There are going to be her friends there too. Please?"
"Okay."
"Really? Just like that?"
"Kurt, this is the first time you asked me for permission to go out in years. Besides, I trust you. How many people will be there?"
"Not sure but it sounded like a lot. I will not drink if there is alcohol, I promise. Even if Sebastian drinks I won't."
"So then should I tell Sean to relax and take a night off? It's your call."
"Yes, Blaine should be there. He will make sure nothing bad will happen to me and I will take my phone this time."
"Well than, have fun. Although I do find in interesting that you are trusting Blaine to protect you instead of Sebastian."
"Okay, your point has been made many times. And thanks for trusting me. I'll talk to you later."
"Bye Kurt. I love you."
"Love you too dad."
Kurt hung up and saw he had a few texts from Blaine asking if he was coming into work. Kurt decided to face the music and call Blaine.
"Kurt? Where are you?"
"I'm still at school. Sorry, I don't think I'll make it to work."
"That's okay, I covered for you."
"You did?"
"I could tell you were having an off day so I thought I would give you a break."
"Thank you Blaine."
"No problem. You sound happier."
"I talked to my dad, I feel a little better."
"Everything okay?"
'No,' Kurt thought, 'I think I am falling for you even though I know we could never be together.'
"Yes, I was just wondering if I will see you at Santana's party tonight?"
"I was thinking I would drop by. It will basically be us, I'm guessing you are bringing Sebastian, and her friends from New Directions."
"New Directions? Our possible competition."
"Yeah, but they are really cool and a lot of fun."
"Okay, so I guess I will see you later."
"Yes sir."
"Dork."
"I am taking that as a complement."
"Bye Blaine."
"Bye Kurt."
Kurt was going to start getting ready for the party but first he had to have a talk with his boyfriend.
Denmark, Europe
Burt hung up the phone and saw an annoyed Finn watching him.
"Well, back to work Finn. I need you to help me organize this pile of papers first."
"You didn't tell him."
"Who," Burt said innocently.
"Kurt. I could tell you talked about Sebastian. Why didn't you tell him what we found out about that scumbag."
"Finn, we have to be careful—"
"WHY? If you would tell Kurt that jackass would be out of our lives for good."
"Yes, and Kurt would be more hurt then he ever has been before. He is finally in a good place in Ohio even though Sebastian is there. Besides, I think I talked him into taking a break from him. This may have some serious consequences but nothing I can't deal with."
"But in a few weeks or days Sebastian will buy him something and give him those 'poor me' eyes and tell him some lies and we will be back to that problem being into his life. If we tell him–"
"Finn, just drop it and help me prepare for my meetings tomorrow."
"Fine, but will you excuse me for one moment. I am going to go get something to drink."
"Okay," Burt said before getting back to work.
Finn walked down to the kitchen and took out his phone.
"Hey Rach, did I wake you up?"
"No, I was just about to lay down. What's up? Did Burt tell Kurt?"
"Nope."
"What? Why?"
"I don't know something about not hurting him."
"So what do we do?"
"I want to go ahead with your idea."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, do you still have that scanned copy of the article on your laptop."
"Of course."
"Send it to Kurt."
Finn grabbed some water before heading back up to Burt's office.
What did Sebastian do? Is this the end of Kurt and Sebastian's relationship? You will find out in the next chapter. I also decided to break some things up so despite what I said at the end of last chapter. Santana's party and Kurt and Blaine's study session will be in chapter 9 (which will be up soon, I promise).
Thank you to all who stuck around and to any new readers who have become interested in my story. Also, if you don't like lyrics of songs being placed in chapters please don't stop reading, it will not happen a lot in this story.
Also, I apologize if this chapter sucks or anything, I am still getting back into the groove of this story since it has been so long. I may have had to re-read it a few times just to remember what has already happened so if any details are off I apologize.
But, most importantly, I am back and ready to continue to write this story =)
Please review =)
Next chapter: Fallout from the news Kurt receives about Sebastian, Santana throws a party, Kurt and Blaine study and we find out who gave Burt the idea to send Kurt to Dalton (any guesses?).
