A/N: Ok, first off, I changed my name to match my tumblr url. Secondly, there is a song in this chapter, so the lines that are "like this" are sung by Blaine, the lines that are "like this" are sung by Hermione, and the lines that are "like this" are sung by both Hermione and Blaine. And thirdly, here are my replies to the lovely reviews I've received:
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~Chapter 5~
Previously: "I hope she can't sing." Santana scoffed. Leave it to the dwarf to bring up music. As she listened to everyone else's comments, she noticed that Quinn hadn't said anything and was simply staring at the British girl as she and Kurt walked out of the choir room. Santana, too, focused on the wavy-haired brunette and rolled her eyes. She was just a girl, there was nothing special about her.
Hermione walked outside and smiled when she saw Blaine standing outside of his car. He waved enthusiastically as she approached him before giving the slightly taller girl a hug.
"Hey there," he said cheerfully, looking her over. "Um, Hermione, why is your hair damp and why are you wearing a football jersey?"
"Oh, well, I got three of those—what did you call them?—slushy facials?" When he nodded, she explained. "I defended this guy today who was getting picked on for being gay and this was my punishment."
"Wow, how very noble of you," he teased. "Well, c'mon then, let's get out of here." They hopped into his car and drove off. After a few moments of Blaine dancing to Katy Perry's latest number, Hermione turned the radio down, her curiosity getting the best of her.
"Sooo, where to?" She inquired suspiciously.
"It was going to be a surprise, buuuut I'm taking you back to my school so you can watch my a capella group perform and then I thought we'd go grab a bite to eat," he told her shyly. Hermione beamed and grabbed his hand.
"That sounds great, Blaine," she informed him truthfully. "I'd love to see you perform!"
"Awesome! I had to pull some serious strings to get them to allow a girl in to see us rehearse, but it'll be totally worth it."
"I'm sure it will be," she laughed. "Oh! I saw McKinley's glee club today. I wish I could join…"
"Why don't you?"
"I haven't performed in front of anyone in a couple years. I guess I stopped when things got really bad in London."
"Huh? The only things I heard about what was going on in London were a string of terrorist attacks and kidnappings. Were you a victim of that?" He asked her softly. She sighed and met his concerned gaze.
"Several people I knew were, yes. I'd rather not get into it now, but eventually, I promise you, I will. It's just a little hard to talk about."
"It's ok. I dealt with some stuff at my old school that's hard to talk about, so I completely understand. I just want you to know that I'm always here if you ever need someone to talk to."
"Thanks, Blaine. The same goes for you too, you know," she smiled. "Oh, wow, is this your school?"
"Yep! Welcome to Dalton Academy, Hermione!"
"It's beautiful," she whispered in awe. "It reminds me a lot of my old boarding school actually."
"Ah, so you are familiar with the whole uniform thing. I wondered why you didn't say anything about it," he chuckled.
"Oh, yes. Although, I must say that our uniforms were so much better."
"Uh huh. Well, you'll have to show me some time," he informed her playfully. The girl with brown eyes nodded and climbed out of the car, following Blaine closely.
"If you weren't gay, Mr. Anderson, I'd think you were hitting on me," the British girl suggested scandalously, causing the boy to laugh and ruffle her hair.
As they entered a large room, Hermione came face-to-face with a group of young men dressed exactly like her friend. She moved behind Blaine until he pushed her in front of him.
"Guys, this is Hermione Granger. Hermione, meet the Warblers." They greeted the young woman warmly as she replied with a friendly smile and wave of her own. "Alright, Hermione, take a seat," he told her as he stood in front of the group. After a few of the Warblers sang the introductory notes, Blaine began the lyrics.
"Now as the summer fades, I let you slip away.
You say I'm not your type, but I can make you sway.
It makes you burn to learn, you're not the only one.
I'd let you be if you put down your blazing gun."
Blaine was about to continue, but Hermione stood up warily and joined in.
"Now you've gone somewhere else, far away.
I don't know if I will find you.
But you feel my breath, on your neck,
Can't believe I'm right behind you."
After she sang the first verse, she moved to sit back down, but everyone in the group looked at her in shock and motioned for her to continue singing for the rest of the performance.
"'Cause you keep me coming back for more,
And I feel a little better than I did before."
"And if I never see your face again, I don't mind."
"'Cause we got so much further than I thought we'd get tonight."
"Sometimes you move so well, it's hard not to give in."
"I'm lost, I can't tell where you end and I begin."
The two friends couldn't help but smirk at the lines they were singing to each other as they danced around the room.
"It makes you burn to learn I'm with another man."
"I wonder if he's half the lover that I am.
Now you've gone somewhere else, far away.
I don't know if I will find you.
But you feel my breath, on your neck,
Can't believe I'm right behind you."
"'Cause you keep me coming back for more,
And I feel a little better than I did before."
"If I never see your face again, I don't mind."
"'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight."
"Baby, baby, please believe me.
Find it in your heart to reach me.
Promise not to leave me behind."
Blaine got down on his knees and clasped his hands together as he finished up the verse. Hermione rolled her eyes in response before pulling him up and running her fingers through his hair as she began singing the next part.
"Take me down, but take it easy.
Make me think, but don't deceive me.
Torture me by taking your time.
'Cause you keep me coming back for more,
And I feel a little better than I did before."
"If I never see your face again, I don't mind.
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight."
As they finished, the entire group surrounded Hermione and patted her on the back.
"That was amazing, Hermione!" Blaine praised, causing the girl to blush.
"It was nothing. You guys are wonderful. Sorry for jumping in there, but I couldn't resist. I love that song way too much," she laughed, throwing an arm around her dark-haired friend.
"It's totally cool," one of the young men informed her. "My name's Wes and I'm sure all of us would love to sing with you again." The rest of the Warblers nodded enthusiastically to prove their point.
"Wicked," she replied with an animated smile.
"Alright, guys, well, I owe this lovely lady some dinner. So, I'll see you all tomorrow!" The performers waved goodbye to the other two and went back to rehearsing.
"You ok?" Blaine asked her as they drove to a Mexican restaurant.
"Yeah, I don't know how to feel right now though," Hermione chuckled uncomfortably.
"You should be happy," he suggested, grabbing her hand. "You looked so carefree when you were performing. I'm not saying you should join the New Directions, but don't force yourself to stop doing what you clearly love to do."
"I'm really glad I met you, Blaine Anderson," she told him honestly, squeezing his hand. "You truly are remarkable." The boy turned a light shade of pink as he pulled into the restaurant and helped Hermione get out of the car.
"Well, from what I've seen so far, I'm nothing compared to you, Hermione Granger."
A/N, part II: I hope you enjoyed it. Please don't be shy! I love any feedback y'all can offer!
Song is "If I Never See Your Face Again" by Maroon 5, feat. Rihanna.