Kurt finished his song and ended it with a smile to Blaine into his computer. Blaine smiled back pleasantly. Kurt's voice always made him feel better, except when his woes were about his boyfriend. "So am I good, or am I good. I know I'm going to impress my vocal teacher with that one!" Kurt yelled enthusiastically into the computer.
"Yeah, you were great," Blaine replied absently.
"Are you alright?" Kurt asked, grabbing his glass of water and taking a sip, clearing his throat.
"Yeah, I'm fine," Blaine replied with a smile. Kurt could always tell when something was wrong with Blaine.
"You can tell me, you know," Kurt said, sympathy in his eyes.
"Promise not to get mad?" Blaine asked warily. Kurt nodded. "I think this whole getting into a fancy performing arts school thing may be going to your head," Blaine said. Kurt puzzled this for a moment.
"You don't think I'm talented?" Kurt asked. Blaine couldn't tell if he sounded hurt or offended.
"Kurt, of course I think you're talented. I'm just saying that when you're talking to us mere mortals, you sound like you have a bit of an inflated ego." Blaine could see the hurt in Kurt's eyes. "I just miss the old Kurt. The one who would ask me for an opinion on everything and be scared of his own shadow, let alone a Broadway-caliber vocal coach." Blaine was now the one who sounded sad.
"Blaine, I'm still me. I just wanted you to be impressed with me, that's all. You're always so brave and daring, and I just thought it would be my turn. The truth is, I'm terrified of my vocal coach," Kurt replied. Blaine sighed.
"I'm so sorry, Kurt. And you are the bravest person that I know. You moved to New York, alone, with nothing there for you. That's brave," Blaine replied. Kurt blew him a kiss and Blaine blew one back.
"Will you help me pick out what I'm going to wear for my performance this weekend?" Kurt asked. Blaine nodded enthusiastically. Kurt spent the night modeling all of the clothes in his closet for Blaine, who commented on each in great detail. Blaine was already too familiar with Kurt's extensive wardrobe, but he missed him so dearly that it was the happiest moment of his day to just see him be himself.