Warbling In A New Direction Chapter 5, a glee fanfic

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The next two days had passed with an ever growing tension in Glee. Every time Blaine opened his mouth to speak one of the members would stand and announce they were ready with their assignment for the week. For the first time in the history of New Directions not only had every member done the assignment but they were prepared to sing! Mr. Schuester was so happy he had canceled both the not-so-pop quiz he gave every Thursday and the test he'd planned for Friday.

It was however inevitable that they would finish. Finally blaine was able to stand and get his chance to do what he needed, take center stage and make a spectacle.

"As you all know, this week has been difficult. Things have changed and I've hurt someone I care for deeply. I never wanted to or meant to. We've always been able to express ourselves here, and nothing I say seems to come out right but when I sing I know I can get across how I truly feel." Speech completed Kurt and Blaine both took deep breaths both for entirely different reasons. Blaine for his opening lyrics, Kurt to steel himself for the impending attempt at emotional manipulation and likely humiliation.

The piano music filled the air and a few members gasped in shock. Surely, not!

Help, I have done it again
I have been here many times before
Hurt myself again today
And the worst part is there's no one else to blame

A restraining hand landed on Sam's knee to stop him moving as Kurt's fingers dug in warningly. The only outward sign that he was even listening. Kurt's mask never fell or altered, even his eyes stayed cold as he watched Blaine.

Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up
And breathe me

Ouch I have lost myself again
Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found,
Yeah I think that I might break
I've lost myself again and I feel unsafe

The varying looks that the short singer was receiving from the various members of New Directions was almost enough to make Sebastian laugh, but the situation was simply too ridiculous. Was Blaine actually singing a song about how much him breaking up with Kurt was hurting HIM? Even Sebastian who was admittedly a cold hearted bastard of boy knew this was in seriously bad taste.

Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up
And breathe me

Kurt would love to say he was surprised but really he'd not expected an apology song, perhaps something about always loving him despite their parting or something else to make himself look good. But the level of narcissistic self indulgence was just fucking underwhelming. He waited until Blaine finished belting his song out, ending by dragging out the lyrics of the last chorus and scrunching his body and face up like he was doing a toddler's potty dance.

There was no applause from the New Direction's side of the class and only a smattering from the Warbler's as they too felt Blaine-the-Inappropriate had struck again. Wesley had gone as far as to hide his face in his hands, feeling humiliated for his friend. The public school alums all turned to Kurt waiting to see what their renewed Ice Prince would do.

Shaking his head Kurt stood and met Mr. Schue's eyes daring him to say a single word. Shrinking in fear, the teacher did nothing but clear his throat and settle on his stool. A clear indication that the floor was all Kurt's now that Blaine had vacated it.

"Because I just knew this was coming I considered and weighed my options carefully as to what I could say to help you, Blaine, understand exactly where we stand. So listen very carefully because nothing could be more fitting than what I am about to sing." With a bright smile and glittering eyes he turned and popped his iPod into the deck scrolling to the right song.

Sebastian sat up, that look fuck that was a good look on Hummel. That was the look he missed, it was the look he got when he knew he was about to win. When Sebastian had made a misstep in one of their back and forths. His head cocked to the side as an upbeat song began and the Warblers gasped various levels of horror crossing their faces.

The power lines went out
And I am all alone
But I don't really care at all
Not answering my phone
All the games you played
The promises you made
Couldn't finish what you started
Only darkness still remains

"Oh my God, is he really singing this?" Thad whispered voice entirely scandalized and Trent just nodded. Lower Sam and Puck were actually falling on each other laughing silently.

Lost sight
Couldn't see
When it was you and me

Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright

Blaine's jaw was so wide open he could catch flies. And Sebastian finally turned to the one source he could always count on for gossip. He prodded Jeff who was grinning with maniacal glee as he watched Kurt. "Why is everyone freaking out?"

Looking at Sebastian his joy at being able to tell this bit of news to someone who didn't yet understand thrilling him as much as Kurt doing it. "This was a ballad duet he and Blaine sang at competition right after they started dating. First song as a couple." The blond turned back all but bouncing in his chair.

Been black and blue before
There's no need to explain
I am not the jaded kind
Playback's such a waste

There was no soft sweet ballad with Kurt's angelic pitch, not this time the song was faster, angrier, nothing about this song said balled to Sebastian. The way the words had just been said with an unflinching look of pleasure sure as hell didn't say love.

You're invisible
Invisible to me
My wish is coming true
Erase the memory of your face

In fact if the malicious grin on Kurt's face said anything at all, it was closer to 'fuck you' then 'love you', not that Seb could blame the slender male. The reactions his little display was garnering were almost as entertaining as Kurt at this point.

Lost sight
Couldn't see
When it was you and me

Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright

The two cheerleaders had jumped up to dance behind Hummel and sing back up, while others swayed or hummed and sang along. Fairly easy to tell which team New Directions was going to side with. What genuinely surprised the Smythe heir was the obvious divide amongst the Warblers.

One day
You will wake up
With nothing but your 'sorry's
And someday
You will get back
Everything you gave me

Nick and Jeff had been a given for Team Kurt but many had always seemed to side with Blaine on all things. He was after all their Demi-God or something. He'd seen some altars, it was scary, really. However there were looks on some faces that made him wonder just how this was all going to really play out.

Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out
Looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright

The song closed and for a beat there was silence. Perfectly manicured brows rose staring expectantly at a sputtering Blaine Anderson. Holding a hand up, effectively halting the beginning applause as well as silencing Blaine. Kurt cleared his throat, "This, is done, Blaine. No more, I don't want a song or an apology, or to even hear about it ever, ever again. Right now I don't even want to know you. In fact I'd rather share gym class with Rick 'the stick' than spend one more minute in a room with you. For the sake of Glee however, I am willing to put it all aside but you will not approach me, sing to me, or... or bother me in any way until I am ready to deal with you. Is that clear?"

Spinning on his heel without even waiting for Blaine's agreement, Kurt snatched up his ipod and returned to his seat, smacking the still snickering boys he sat with, Puck and Sam, on the shoulders. Hissing at them, which only made both laugh out loud finally, sending the other three; Artie, Finn and even Mike, into similar states.

"Oh my God, Kurt! That was EPIC!" Artie finally broke in. "I kinda forgot just how ruthless you are. Even with, ya know, you being all 'hall-way' you (Artie's way of not saying Ice Bitch Kurt) again but damn Boy, I am officially scared of Kurt Hummel once more."

Smirking, Kurt stood and took a bow, before regaining perfect posture. "I have always aimed to strike fear into the hearts of those beneath me." Sitting and crossing his legs as the Warblers who began snickering and laughing this time.

"Very nice, Song Bird." Wesley shook his head. "After that little display I'm sure you'll have lots of offers." He shook his head with a wide smile, and Sebastian's mouth fell open at the same time Puck and Artie's did. Holy shit, what Kurt said was totally dirty and now a Warbler was openly calling him out on it and blatantly flirting with him.

Pouting a little Kurt cocked his head to the side, much as he was wont to do with Sam. "It bothers me a little that you think I need such a display to get offers, Wesley." He practically purred the name. Then his face was once more blank and he started collecting his things. "I'm done for the day." He looked at Sam, "You riding with Finn or me?"

Sam shouldered his backpack, still blinking in shock at the exchange between the older Warbler and his Sweetheart. He was just not used to seeing what he had come to think of as his secret part of Kurt outside of their home so Sam just nodded and began following Kurt not thinking about anything else. On the way out he couldn't stop himself from looking back at Wesley Warbler. The guy had a nickname for Kurt too. Time for a talk, this was not going to be easy... getting information from Kurt when he didn't want to give information usually required lots of pouting, pampering, and some sort of bribery was always helpful.

Bouncing up, Tina and Rachel grabbed Kurt on either side, forcibly dragging him back. "Wait! No! Kurt you can't leave yet."

"Now, Kurt, I love a good storm out as much as the next Diva, but..." She takes a dramatic breath. "The New Directions have something we want to say to you." Smiling brightly she adds. "In song of course!" Now bouncing excitedly as others join her in front of where they've trapped Kurt in the front row.

'In song, of course.' Jeff whispers to Nick, who sickers back. While they adore Kurt and really most of the New Directions the two boys still found Rachel Barry a hard pill to swallow. "That girl is a freaking Loony Tune." The blonde hissed to Sebastian before the music started up. The entirety of the other glee club harmonizing before their jazz band kicked in.

Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh

Stepping forward Rachel crooned as the others began to snap and sway behind her.

Remember make believe in you
All the things WE said we'd do
We wouldn't hurt you, like the world did us
Keep you safe, We'd keep you sweet

Stepping back she felt her shoulders lift and bit her lip, tearing up already. Kurt watched his own eyes tearing when Finn stepped up to sing his own verse.

Everything that We went through,
We're grateful you won't have to do
We know that you will have to fall
We can't hide you from it all

Stepping back to the group their voices grew as they joined together for the chorus each watching and smiling at their male Diva.

But take the best of what we've got
And you know no matter what
Before you walk away, you know you can
Run, run, run,
Back to our arms, back to our arms
Run, run, run, back to our arms and they will hold you down

Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh (They Will Hold You Down)
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh (They Will Hold You Down)
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh (They Will Hold You Down)

Tugging Quinn with him, Puck swayed a little before looking over at Kurt; his own voice low and raspy.

See, here's the bloody, bloody truth
You will hurt and you will lose

Quinn grinned and cocked a brow at Kurt, tongue poking out before picked up the lines;

We've got scars you won't believe
Wear them proudly on our sleeve

The soulful tones of Santana filled the room as she stole in, wrapping arms around Kurt and sitting down next to him.

We hope you'll have the sense to know
That sadness comes and sadness goes

Her bright counterpart perched on her Dolphin's lap, turning Kurt's face to her and she beamed nodding along,

Love so hard and play life loud
It's the only thing to give a damn about

The two cheerleaders let themselves be pulled back to the core of the New Directions as the chorus picked back up.

Mercedes grinned leaning over and kissing her Boo, shaking her head and giving him a rueful smile.

All this time we swear we'll never waste it
All your smiles we're always gonna save them
Put it in the back of our mind
Whenever we're away from you

When she stepped back, Tina and Mike were swaying together to add their own voices to the message. The Asian girls voice stronger, showing how far she'd come from when they'd started. (Something Kurt only just realised.)

All this time we swear we'll never waste it
All your smiles we're always gonna save them
Put it in the back of our mind
Whenever we're away from you

As another chorus of the song rang out, Kurt furiously wiped at his eyes, not wanting to cry.

Standing he picked up the verse deciding it was his. Quickly moving forward into the enveloping hugs of his friends, his glee club, his safe place.

Run, run, run
Back to your arms, back to your arms
Run, run, run
Back your arms and they will hold me

They all sang together various tears and laughter interrupting the song, which Mr. Schuester was even involved in, the Warbler's now noticed.

Whoa, whoa, whoa
Back to our arms, back to our arms

Sam tugged Kurt over, sitting him in Artie's lap and the two boys took their own turns singing as Mercedes and Santana tag teamed the soulful back up in the Pink track.

All this time we swear we'll never waste it
All your smiles we're always gonna save them
Put it in the back of our mind
Whenever we're away from you

Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh

All this time we swear we'll never waste it
All your smiles we're always gonna save them
Put it in the back of our mind
Whenever we're away from you

Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh

The track ended and the jazz band was high fiving and cheering themselves while New Directions cried and hugged and generally 'had a moment'. "It's like watching some sort of night time drama, isn't it?" Thad whispered eyes wide and slightly terrified. This was definitely not respectable behavior.

"Who does that? They just took over a club meeting and did whatever they wanted." Wesley was blinking. While he had to admit he had enjoyed himself this afternoon there was definitely a lack of structure and it stemmed from the leadership in his opinion.

With a snort Nick stood and headed down to the throng of high schoolers. "I'd learn to get used to it guys. This is a light day for them. Their first year was practically Washington worthy with all the scandals and drama. Who knows what is in store for us."