May 2, 2013, 1:20 p.m.
Repeat after me: Chapter 2
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Annoyed by the fact that his Monday morning alarm clock stopped him from kissing the cute barista senseless in his dream, Kurt waltzed into the hallway of his school.
Stalking straight to his locker he turned around when he caught sight of flashy, flowery, pink boots as the owner of said boots approached the locker next to his.
"Hi Kurt."-Aidan greeted but the usual spark in his voice was almost completely gone.
Kurt turned to look at him and smiled approvingly at the boys outfit consisting of dark gray, sinfully skinny jeans, a tight black v-neck shirt, black vest and his trademark pink boots.
He was even more flamboyant then Kurt but boy did he pull it off.
"Hey sweetie. You look amazing today."-Kurt offered his sincere compliment frowning when the cute sophomore huffed in annoyance and threw his book into the locker mumbling something Kurt couldn't understand.
"Sorry, I didn't catch that."-he said and Aidan turned to him slumping his back against his locker.
"I said everybody noticed that but the one I wanted to impress. I hate Mondays."-he said in a small voice and Kurt smiled at him sympathetically.
"Don't we all? But come on, I had no idea you were trying to impress someone. Who is it?"-Kurt asked as he picked up his stuff and shut his locker, leaning against it and staring at the smaller boy intently as he bugged his eyes and shook his head refusing to reveal the name of his crush.
There was no denying he was beautiful.
He was shorter than Kurt, with a lithe body, honey blonde messy hair and piercing green eyes. Kurt smiled when he thought about how much bigger Dave was than the boy and how cute it would make them look when they stood next to each other.
Snapping himself out of his scheming he turned his gaze back to his friend who was blushing like crazy and staring at someone behind him.
Kurt chanced a glance and saw Dave laughing with a few of their friends at the end of the hall.
A smirk pulled at his lips and he wrapped his arm around Aidan's shoulders.
"Fine don't tell me. But he's clearly an idiot if he doesn't notice you. Speaking of idiots I just remembered. I don't think I introduced you to my best friend."-he said as he pulled Aidan after him.
"Kurt I already know Mercedes. We're in glee together, remember."-the boy teased and Kurt smacked the back of his head.
"I am laughing on the inside. I promise."-Kurt drawled as he walked even closer to where Dave was standing feeling the tension rise in Aidan's shoulders as he figured out just who Kurt's best friend was.
"Kurt...I...I can't...David..."
"What about David? I know he looks scary but I've trained him well don't worry."-Kurt acted stupid as he watched Aidan wring his fingers together and stare at his friend in awe.
"I...I can't go there and meet him."-he finally said turning away from the jock.
"Why not? I just thought you could use a few new friends since you're new here and all that."-Kurt continued with his act as if he had no idea that the younger man drooled at the sight of his friend.
"He's...oh this is embarrassing."-the smaller boy sighed and covered his face with his hands.
"He's what Aidan?"-Kurt prompted.
"You suck for making me say this. He's the guy I've been trying to get to notice me. Unsuccessfully. And I'm not good with hiding my emotions so if we go near him, he'll know. And then I'll die, Kurt. I will die."-he said passionately and Kurt rolled his eyes at him.
"It's good that you're not overreacting, Drama Queen."-he said sarcastically and Aidan glared at him, resembling an annoyed puppy in all his cute, pouting glory.
"Shut up. I hate you. Please don't say anything to him."-he pleaded and Kurt pretended to think about it before smirking.
"I'm still gonna introduce you. Hey Dave!"-he called out and Dave's head whipped towards him as his eyes bugged when he saw who was standing next to Kurt.
His petite, pink booted cutie looking all scared and nervous.
Excusing himself from a couple of his teammates he made his way to the boys not breaking eye contact with Aidan for one minute missing the way he grabbed Kurt's arm and dug his nails into the back of his palm.
"Okay kitty retreat the claws. No harming Kurt Hummel."-he pealed the nervous hand off of him and looked at Aidan who was staring wide eyed at Dave coming closer to them.
"Kurt he's coming over. He'll find out and then he'll make fun of me."-Aidan wailed miserably and Kurt shook his head and smiled as David came to a stop right in front of them, towering over the small sophomore whose messy hair barely reached the underside of his chin.
"Hey Kurt. What's up?"-he asked, mentally high fiving himself for managing to sound cool and collected.
Unlike Aidan who seemed skittish and ready to bolt the scene.
"I just wanted to properly introduce the two of you. Aidan this is David, my best friend. Dave, this is Aidan. He's the new kid in glee I told you about."-he said acting as if he had no idea David was head over heels in love with the small tenor.
David winked at Kurt gratefully, finally realizing what his friend was doing.
He was giving him the perfect chance to talk to the boy he longed for since the second he saw him.
And he would die before messing it up because he knew he might not get another shot like this.
"Hi Aidan, it's really nice to meet you. Kurt's told me a lot about you."-he extended his hand and almost collapsed when Aidan timidly reached out with his own and slid it into his.
His palm was tiny like the rest of him, warm and so soft it made his head spin.
"Nice to meet you. And he talks about you a lot too."-Aidan said as he fought his blush and reveled in the feeling of his hand being held in the jock's.
He chanced a glance upwards and saw Dave staring at him intently, his eyes making him shiver and he found himself nearly paralyzed.
God he is hot, Aidan thought as he held Dave's hand showing no intention of letting go...ever again.
He wanted to twirl so that that strong, muscled arm would wrap around him and hold him close forever.
He wanted to curl himself in the bigger boy's lap and rest his head on his shoulder and feel protected and cared for.
He also wanted to stop acting like a love sick fool, so he cast an apologetic glance and pulled his hand back, twining his fingers and blushing like mad as he looked at the floor.
Dave looked at Kurt who was smirked proudly and mouthed "he likes you back" before taking his phone out of his bag and yelling exaggeratedly.
"Oh look...I have three new emails on my page. I should go and see who needs my help. But you two should talk. Get to know each other."-he said as he backed away from them.
Aidan bugged his eyes feeling like he was going to faint at any moment.
He had no idea what to say or how to act.
All he knew was that he was gonna kill Kurt Hummel the first chance he got.
David stood frozen in place at his friend's statement.
Aidan liked him back?
Aidan could be his by the end of the day if he did it right this time?
Aidan could be his boyfriend?
Really?
All of his anger towards Kurt left him as he took a deep breath and decided he could do this.
He could be brave and tell the smaller boy how he felt.
He could lay his heart on the line and offer it to the younger boy.
And maybe Aidan will accept it.
Maybe he'll offer his own in return.
"Do you want to take a walk with me?"-he asked and gasped when those emerald eyes snapped up wide and surprised.
"Oh...um...I'd like to...but you don't have to stay if you want to go back to your friends...I mean..."-his rant was cut off by that broad palm grasping his again and pulling him towards the exit gently.
"Let's go outside okay?"-Dave asked all of a sudden feeling a lot bolder and confident.
As if sensing the change in the air Aidan relaxed and turned back to his usual talkative self as they walked across the school yard and sat on a small bench under a tree.
They talked about everything, Dave confessing that he would love to play professional football and Aidan revealing that despite his artsy self he really wanted to be a lawyer.
He also mentioned that football uniforms were hot. And that made Dave puff out his chest proudly.
School forgotten they talked and laughed and little by little Aidan inched closer to Dave, feeling the chill air seeping through his thin clothes.
"Are you cold?"-Dave asked feeling the light tremble of the petite body next to him.
"Just a bit, don't worry. I forgot my jacket in my locker."-he shrugged and smiled gently.
Dave stood up and pulled Aidan to stand next to him.
He slid his Letterman's jacket off his shoulders and wrapped his arms around the artist dropping the heavy jacket onto his shoulders and pulling the ends together around him.
He looked so small, wrapped in the too big item that David had to chuckle a little and without even thinking he raised his hand and stroked Aidan's cheek with the back of his palm.
Wrapped in warmth and the smell of the boy he liked Aidan almost jumped in surprise when that broad palm touched his cheek.
Swaying on his feet he brought his palms up and rested them on Dave's chest to keep himself from falling.
Tilting his head up he looked into brown eyes of the boy who held him so gently and he wished with all he had that Dave would just lean in and take his first kiss.
"Aidan?"-Dave decided to just jump in and say how he felt.
It seemed like the perfect moment.
They were alone, Aidan was small and cute and wrapped in his jacket and his arms and there was nothing holding him back.
No time like the present right?
"Yes?"-Aidan breathed out quietly.
"I need to tell you something."-Dave said lifting his hand and brushing a lock of blonde hair out of Aidan's eyes.
"Oh...um...okay."-the artist lost his ability to talk because of the gentleness Dave was treating him with.
"I don't really have Kurt's ability to be all fancy with my words so I'll just go ahead and say it and then you can decide what to do okay?"-he asked nervously.
"Sure. Go ahead."-Aidan smiled timidly and David locked his eyes with his.
"The first thing I saw when you moved here were these stupid pink boots of yours."-he started and Aidan pulled away appalled.
"Hey I..."
"No please just let me finish. Like I said they made me look at who was wearing them. And the first second I saw you...I knew that I'd want you forever. I...I haven't felt like this about anyone before. And I know that I'm probably not what you wanted out of someone you would consider being your boyfriend but I promise I'll be good to you. If you'll have me...I...I promise I'll be the best boyfriend you could ever wish for."-he said in a rush feeling like someone cut him open and left him vulnerable for the whole world to see.
On the other side Aidan stood frozen, looking at him with wide, green eyes, misted with tears.
"You...you want to be my boyfriend?"-he asked with a surprise in his voice.
How was this his life?
How was the school's hottest guy standing in front of him, holding him and asking him to be his?
"If you'll have me."-Dave said nervously and Aidan smirked mischievously.
"I don't know...you did insult my boots. They feel sad now."-he said pouting teasingly and Dave tightened his hold on his waist.
"Hmmm...well what would make them happy. Name it and I'll do it."-he said holding the boy closer.
"I think they want you to kiss me."-he winked at him.
"Do they now?"
"Yup...pretty sure they do."
"Well I guess I should do as they ask."-he breathed as he cupped Aidan's cheek and leaned down barely brushing his lips with his own.
He felt the body in his arms tremble and he hugged him tighter, molding their lips together and kissing his perfection for the first time.
Aidan gasped into the kiss, feeling his head spin.
His first kiss...and it was perfect.
Soft and sweet and gentle and it was as if Dave knew he was new to all of that he kept it light and tender.
Just a silky touch of skin upon his own making his heart jump and his mind cloud over as he brought his hands up and around Dave's neck, giving himself completely.
From inside the school Kurt peeked through the window and smiled as he caught a glance of flowery pink boots perched on top of black converse sneakers as their owners stood close to each other and kissed.
An email alert pinged from his pocket and Kurt pulled out his phone to check what's going on.
There was an email on his page marked with a bold red, exclamation mark.
Mercedes thought his site should provide a way for his clients to inform him that it was an urgent matter and that he should attend to it immediately.
Clicking the email open he saw Blaine's name and his heart lurched into his stomach with dread.
How could he help the boy he pinned after, win another boy?
How could he survive getting paid for making someone else happy with the boy he was in love with?
For the first time since the page was made Kurt wished he had never done it.
He wished he had said no to Mercedes and continued helping people he knew without getting himself into this mess.
But he was a professional.
He guaranteed his clients his help and he wasn't gonna let his personal problems get in the way.
Sighing he thumbed the email open and started reading.
From: bwarbler
Subject: URGENT !
Okay I have a problem. A huge problem. I heard him talking about some guy. And I think he may be into that guy. So I have to act fast. I'll see him Thursday. Do you think you can help me by then? Please? I'll pay you whatever just please...I really need a chance with him.
Running a hand over his face Kurt slumped back into the chair he was sitting in and cursed his own cowardly self for not approaching Blaine the minute he laid eyes on him.
Before Blaine saw the other guy.
Before Blaine fell for the other guy.
Before Blaine asked for his help to get the other guy.
But he was too late.
He forgot to take his own advice and he struck out.
He was too late and there was no use of being petty and refusing to help Blaine.
He wanted him happy.
Even if it was with someone else.
To: bwarbler
Subject: Re: URGENT !
Okay calm down.
I can make trees tap dance by Thursday. Remind me...what do we know about this guy of yours?
He sent the email and sat in his class waiting for a reply trying to come up with a few ideas.
From: bwarbler
Subject: description
He's around my age maybe a year younger (I'm 19). He's gorgeous, funny, seems confident, I don't really know that much...I just see him at least twice a week and I can't stop thinking about him. I can't even imagine missing out on the opportunity to try and win him over.
I know this isn't really helping but anything you come up with will help since I'm hopeless.
Kurt re-read the email a few times blinded by jealousy.
The guy Blaine was talking about seemed perfect and he was about to get himself a perfect boyfriend.
To: bwarbler
Subject: plan
Okay well...if he seems confident then we're gold because it means he won't be put off if you decide to go with something a bit flashy and big.
I mean you want him to notice you right?
From: bwarbler
Subject: Re: plan
Well I want him to fall madly in love with me but sure...noticing me is still better then what I have now...which is him having no clue I exist.
Kurt actually chuckled at this darkly because yeah...welcome to his world of being in love and unnoticed.
To: bwarbler
Subject: Re: Re: plan
Okay let's get him to notice you and then you can worry about him falling for you after that okay?
So...do you have any idea what you want me to do? A speech, plan a date for you? Something else entirely?
From: bwarbler
Subject: shrug
I honestly have no idea. Whatever you come up with will probably be better than me stuttering and tripping over my feet because of him anyway.
Kurt chuckled at this because he could totally see Blaine in his cute bowties, blushing and ducking his head cutely.
Only in his head he was doing it because of him...not some faceless, confident idiot who Kurt hated purely on principle.
God how he wanted to be him.
To: bwarbler
Subject: Re: shrug
Okay. Well here's what I thought.
Since you've told me you can sing and play the guitar how would you feel about serenading him somewhere?
From: bwarbler
Subject: yay
I'm really okay with singing. It's what I'm good at so I guess it's the least scary option.
If I can find that one perfect song it'd be perfect.
Kurt smiled winningly and together they spent the next few hours emailing lyrics to each other quickly dismissing each and every one of them.
None of the songs seemed good enough, cute enough, playful enough.
Some were too gloom, some to suggestive, some openly dirty and some not clear enough.
From: bwarbler
Subject: defeat
I give up. I'll never find the perfect song for him
Kurt frowned biting his lip.
There was a song...by a relatively unknown artist.
It was a cute, vibrant, playful, guitar accompanied song that he had found a few days after he first saw Blaine.
It spoke to him.
It called out to him.
And he wanted nothing more than to play it to him and have him hear all that he felt about him.
But Blaine loved someone else.
And if this was his one chance to make him happy then he would take it.
Scrolling through the music on his phone he found the cute little tune and attached it to the email.
If this was the only way Blaine would ever hear the song Kurt will take it.
He sent the song and drifted off into a world where Blaine knew the words were dedicated to him.
The phone vibrated and Kurt snapped out of his thoughts picking it up and opening the email.
There was only one sentence and it made Kurt smile and hurt at the same time.
From: bwarbler
Subject: Re: song
It's flawless.