«So,» Kurt says after a while. «Where do you want to go?»
«I-I don't know. Somewhere private?» Blaine is obviously nervous and a bit uncomfortable about the situation. He looks at the ground like he is afraid of Kurt.
«I have a suggestion. And you don't have to agree, if you don't feel like it. It is all up to you» Kurt can't believe what he is about to do. This is so not him. He is many things, but spontaneous is not one of them.
«We could go to my place? My dad won't be home for another couple of hours so nobody will disturb us.» Kurt's face turn red and he is almost expecting Blaine to turn away from him and run.
«Ok…I just have to get my bag from the choir room and tell Mr Shue that I have to go.»
This is probably one of his dreams, and he is going to wake up anytime. Kurt waits by the exit while Blaine fetches his bag. This can't be true. Things like this doesn't happen to Kurt Hummel. But just one minute later Blaine is back, bag on his shoulder and a little more confident in his steps.
«So, do you have a car?» Kurt can see that Blaine´s eyes is still red from the crying.
«Oh! I didn't think of that. I don't today actually, it broke down. I took the bus this morning.»
«That's ok. I can drive you home afterwards. I don't mind.»
The drive to the Hummel's house is quiet and a little bit awkward. The boys don't seem to know what to say. They just look at the road and when the other is not watching they sneak a look at each other.
When parked in the driveway Blaine breaks the silence.
«I actually live not very far from here. It is just a five minute walk or something.» Kurt files the information in «The Blaine File» in his brain and says:
«This is were I live. Come on, lets go inside.»
Kurt fumbles with the key before he is able to unlock the front door. He lets Blaine in first and closes the door gently behind them. His heart rate increases by the thought of being so close to Blaine. He mentally slaps himself because this is actually not about himself. He is trying to help someone.
«Just go and sit down in the living room. I'll just go and get us something to drink.»
Blaine nods and turns towards the couch. Kurt enters the kitchen, and have to hold on to the kitchen counter for a bit just to calm himself and try to sort his brain. He takes deep breaths and until he feels calmer.
«So…how old are you?» Kurt asked when his is seated next to Blaine on the couch.
«16 in a couple of months…you?»
«16, so I guess we are the same age then»
«Yes…» There is a tension in the room and they don't seem to know how to break it. After a while in silence Kurt just jumps right to it. He thinks of what B said. «I believe in you, Kurt. Just do it!»
«Eh…do you want to talk about it now? What made you so upset?» Blaine doesn't answer, Kurt can see his whole body stiffens at his words. Kurt just waits patiently, he don't want to push Blaine into talking if he doesn't want to. They are silent for a long time before Kurt can hear Blaine take a deep breath and he starts to talk.
«S-something happened a year ago. I h-had a friend. We were best friends actually. Maybe more…We could have been more…If only…not» Blaine breaks down. The tears are flowing down his cheeks and his whole body is shaking in sobs. Kurt doesn't know what to do. He tentatively lays his hand on the back of Blaine shoulder, hopefully it will be comforting. He can feel the vibrations of Blaine's body through his arm.
«I-I'm s-sorry…» Blaine whispers between the sobs.
«Oh no…don't be sorry. It's ok. Take your time.» Blaine suddenly turns towards Kurt and clings to him. He is letting everything out, and Kurt can only put his arms around him and try to comfort the broken boy. The more Blaine cries, tighter Kurt holds him. For a long time the only thing that can be heard in the living room is Blaine's sobs and Kurt voice whispering comforting words.