Blaine was sitting with Tom on their usual spot in the bar. They were waiting for others to join them. Blaine was slightly nervous, because guys didn`t know Tom was coming with him. Nick and Mathew came together and they weren`t very pleased that Blaine wasn`t alone, but they acted as perfect gentlemen and kept giving Blaine piece of their mind on Tuesday morning. They really wasn`t expecting Blaine introducing his boyfriend to them on the day when Kurt was going to be there. Blaine could wait for a little while according to them. It wasn`t like he was dating him for ages.

Lucas sensed something was wrong the moment they entered the bar. Tom was distinctive personality type and it was impossible not to notice him. Lucas immediately knew Blaine was here with his new boyfriend. He had to ask Kurt now because later he could be upset with Blaine and Lucas didn`t want to wait another day. So he stopped Kurt on this track.

“What?” Kurt asked surprised looking at nervous Lucas.

“I…I wanted to talk to you about something earlier. I just didn`t know how to say it.”

“And now you know?” Kurt raised his eyebrow and although Lucas had no idea he knew it had to be done before Kurt would see Blaine with Tom.

“Luke?” Kurt`s answer was a kiss. Just a peck but their friends could see it from a table where they were sitting.

“Kurt, I don`t know how it works so I`m just gonna ask. Will you be my boyfriend?” Lucas was so cute, sweet and insecure it made Kurt laugh. Whole situation was absurd to him. He had come up with so many scenarios how they could get together but none of them was similar to this. Guys by the table were confused. It seemed like Lucas had said some brilliant joke. Kurt calmed down immediately when he saw his horrible expression.

“Are you sure? I mean you`ve never really been into me…”

“I`m sure. I swear. I wasn`t interested because you`re like…out of my league and I never thought we could actually be together but…We are perfect match. We practically read each other mind. We are best friends. It`s good scratch-line for a relationship, isn`t it?“

Kurt remembered what he had told Leah when he had returned from the cabin. It`s all rational with Lucas. No sign of chemistry. Understanding, same values and friendship. If we got together we would create the perfect couple. Apparently, Lucas saw it the same way. What had he to lose? At least he would find out if it`s enough for the relationship. The kiss was fine. Not as mind-blowing as Blaine`s was, but decent. Kurt decided to give it a try.  He wrapped his arms around Lucas and connected their lips one more time. At first it was just lips moving together but soon tongues were included and Kurt had to admit he liked it. Maybe chemistry wasn`t a lost cause between them.

Meanwhile, Blaine was watching them, jealousy getting him hard. Tom couldn`t understand why guys suddenly stopped talking and were taking such an interest in some couple by the door. He didn`t like Blaine`s expression. Something was clearly going on, he had to ask Blaine later. He was more amazed when couple came to their table.

“Hi guys.” Lucas greeted them, holding Kurt`s hand.

“Hi guys? You have to be kidding me Lucas!” Nick looked at him with you - two - have - so - much - to - tell – us sight. Kurt laughed, nudged his shoulder to signal him to move so they could sit.

“Lucas, Kurt, this is Tom.” Blaine interjected. Kurt turned to Tom, sent him sweet smile and shook his hand.

“Nice to meet you, Tom. Hope they were behaving. They can get carried away sometimes.”

Tom was confused even more now. Blaine didn`t tell him anything about someone named Kurt but he was acting like he knew them well. And the way Blaine looked at Kurt was suspicious.

“They are great. I mean, we hadn`t been here long before you came.”

“Yeah. We got there and said a few words and then our attention was brought to you. Care to explain?” Kurt`s innocent reflection gave Mathew an answer of course not.

“So, Tom, tell us something about you.” Kurt changed a topic quickly…

“Is something wrong?” Tom asked Blaine on their way from the bar.

“No. Why?” Blaine didn`t want to lie, but he couldn`t tell him. Not now.

“I don`t know. You were silent. Your mood changed when Kurt and Lucas joined us. Do you have problem with Kurt?” Blaine froze.

“What? No! Why do you think that?”

“Maybe because you never told me there was Kurt among your friends? Or maybe because you didn`t say a word to him tonight?” Blaine cursed Tom`s observing skills. He considered them important for Tom`s job but now they were adverse.

“And what should have I told you about him?”

“That there is an attractive, nice and funny guy named Kurt?” Blaine looked at him with sparkle in his eyes.

“Are you jealous?” He put his hands around Tom`s waist and kissed him.

“No, I`m not. It`s just…You acted really weird around him. Were you dating him?” Blaine took a deep breath. Tom wasn`t going to give up his interrogation so easy.

“We weren`t dating. He was Mathew`s boyfriend. They broke up almost year ago. Now he is with Lucas. And I was acting weird because I couldn`t wait to get out of there so we could be alone.”

“You wanted to go…” Tom noted.

“I know. Guys reproached me for spending every night last week with you.” Tom could relate to it. His colleagues told him the same thing.

“What if we reserved Mondays for friends? We don`t have to be together every day.” Blaine nodded because he liked the idea.

“So you and Kurt never…mmhp” Blaine silenced him with another kiss.

The next morning Blaine was the first one in the office. He stopped counting sleepless night. Tom was amazing, but he wasn`t Kurt. And the thing that bothered him the most was that Kurt was with Lucas now and maybe if Blaine had tried Kurt could have been with him. He was driving himself crazy. He knew the whole situation wasn`t fair to Tom. Blaine had lied to him and he felt bad about it. He should have told Tom the truth. His thoughts were interrupted by Nick`s clear voice.

“Look who`s here! Someone`s alarm worked this morning. And you also managed to get changed. I`m impressed.” Blaine sent him a glare. It wasn`t time for joking.

“We were at my place.” Blaine said and hoped topic was over.

“I wonder where Luke was…” Mathew teased Blaine purposely. He noticed how Blaine had reacted when Kurt and Lucas had come yesterday.

“Yeah, that was something. What a surprise…” Nick joined Mathew`s teasing only to be interrupted by evidently annoyed Blaine.

“Would you guys just shut up and start working? We need to finish this commercial.” Mathew and Nick exchanged meaningful looks and turned on their computers.

A month flew by. Kurt divided his time into Lucas, guys, Leah with girls and work. Two things were worrying him regularly. Blaine – who had been still acting weird around him and Lucas - whom with he still hadn`t found necessary chemistry. It had been four weeks and they hadn`t progressed from kissing. Hell, they hadn`t had at least one proper make out session. Everything was nice and sweet but he hadn`t thought about having sex with Lucas once. Having sex with Blaine was another issue. He was thinking about it permanently. He knew how wrong was that, but he couldn`t find a strength to actually discuss the problem with Lucas. He had tried to talk to girls but they hadn`t helped a bit.  

They were at the bar as every Monday. But Kurt didn`t feel like playing a pool tonight.

“Kurt, I`m disappointed in you. You were supposed to play with me. We could kick their asses.” Nick complained but Kurt didn`t feel like kicking some asses either. Blaine decided to have a pity with Nick and although he didn`t think letting Tom sit alone with Kurt was a good idea he joined Nick by the pool table. Kurt and Tom smiled at each other. They hadn`t had a normal conversation so far. In fact, this was the second time they saw each other.

“So… how are you?” Kurt started safe. This kind of question couldn`t cause any harm.

“Fine. There have been lots of events lately so my job is keeping me busy but Blaine never forgets to remind me to relax sometimes.” Kurt forced a smile.

“Yeah. That`s what boyfriends are for…”

“I wasn`t used to be in a relationship. My last one was a sophomore year of college disaster. Since then I used to just have sex. Blaine made me want something more than that. But don`t tell him. Don`t want him to be cocky.” Tom didn`t know why he was telling all of this to Kurt. He still wasn`t sure if there had been something between the two of them. Tom noticed how Blaine looked at Kurt once again tonight and he really didn`t like it.

“I don`t get the whole pool game thing…” Tom said as he was watching Blaine and Nick doing little victory dance.

“You should try it.”Kurt said and Tom laughed.

“I don`t know how to play it.”

“You`ve been dating Blaine for several weeks and he hasn`t taught you how to play? I mean, he is probably the best teacher in the world. Trust me, if you start under his guidance, you`ll be pro in no time.”

“Really? How do you know?” Tom liked the idea. Blaine could teach him something.

“Mathew had tried for years to teach me, but I was glad when I at least hit the ball, hiding the ball was always coincidence. Then Blaine took me under his wings and in a month I improved my game to the point guys could actually play with me. Tell him to teach you. You`ll like it, I swear.” Kurt smiled at him. Talking to Tom wasn`t too bad so far. 

“Blaine taught you how to play? You barely say a word to each other. I had no idea you were friends…” Kurt froze. He didn`t know how much Tom knew about his situation with Blaine. Hell, how was he supposed to get out of this?

“Well…Let`s just say we used to get along better…”

“Were you like dating? I don`t want to pry but your behavior is strange.”

“I was dating Mathew. Blaine and I…we have some unexplained things…it`s more of misunderstanding I guess. I hope time will heal it.”

Kurt wasn`t sure if his explanation was good enough for Tom so he excused himself and went to restroom. He didn`t want to answer another question.

When Blaine saw Kurt leaving, he came to the table and sat opposite Tom.

“Having fun, baby?” He asked Tom with bright smile.

“You taught Kurt how to play pool?” Blaine`s smile disappeared.

“It had to be tough to teach someone who you hardly speak to…” Blaine wasn`t ready for confrontation. He needed to play this safe.

“It was long ago…and it`s not true I don`t speak to him.” Tom started to be pissed off. He knew Blaine was hiding something.

“Blaine, what happened between you and Kurt? I`m not stupid. I can see it. There is a tension between two of you…”

“Nothing happened. Join guys. We show you how to play, okay? I`m going to take beer. Do you want something?”

“No. Thanks.” Tom responded coldly and went to the pool table. He was upset. Blaine could tell. This whole Kurt thing was ridiculous. How long it would take to stop? What was Kurt`s point anyway? To destroy his relationship? Sort of revenge? Rage was escalating in him and when he jumped to Kurt as he was leaving restroom he took his frustration on him.

“What the hell is wrong with you?” Blaine shouted.

“What?” Kurt didn`t like tone in Blaine`s voice.

“What did you tell him? I mean, was it necessary to tell him?” Blaine was still yelling and God knows Kurt had had patience with him so far but it was about to change.

“Are you crazy? What did I tell to whom?”

“Tom. What did you tell Tom about us?” Now Kurt knew for sure that Tom had no clue about their … how had Blaine called it? Oh, yeah… a fling.

“Nothing!” He snapped back.

“Hardly to believe after that hearing I`ve just gone through.” Kurt was mad and tired. Why was everything his fault? Blaine wasn`t telling the truth and it`s Kurt fault that Blaine`s intelligent boyfriend found their interaction weird?

“Look. If Tom doesn`t know about our fling as you called it then you should think a little bit about it. Maybe it wasn`t just a fling if you have to keep it secret, right? Tom is not dumb. Everybody can see you are acting like jerk around me. What have I done to you to deserve this kind of treatment? I can`t erase what happened. You said you wanted to go back home as friends. And I went for it. Point taken and accepted. We both have boyfriends so why we can`t be friends again? You know what. Doesn`t matter. I can`t imagine you as my friend again. As for Tom, it`s your business, not mine. I didn`t say anything except suggesting him to ask you to be his tutor in pool. I have nothing to explain to you. I have nothing to apologize for.” Kurt passed by him, anger visible in his movement. Blaine could smell his cologne for a brief moment. The same one that had driven him crazy when they were at Wes` cabin. Without thinking he grabbed Kurt`s wrist. Kurt turned around and before he had a chance to say something Blaine`s lips were on his. Kurt shoved him away, sound of slap following.

“Shit, Blaine! What happened to you? I don`t recognize you anymore.” And with that he walked out. Blaine knew he screwed up even more that he`d already done. He was sick and tired of himself. In a matter of seconds he made a decision. Time to make things right and with a bit of luck his friends would accept his apology and stay with him. 

Blaine returned to their table. Kurt and Lucas were on their way out of the bar so he decided to leave asking for their forgiveness to another day. There was other big thing he had to do…

“Tom, can we go now?” Tom nodded, said goodbye to Mathew and Nick and followed Blaine.

“Kurt, what`s wrong? Something is bothering you.” Lucas was concerned. They were sitting in Kurt`s bedroom, Kurt was playing with sleeves of his shirt and he was biting his bottom lip which meant he was deep in his thought.

“Are you attracted to me?” Lucas choked. He didn`t expect this coming.

“What?”

“Do I turn you on?” Silence. Now it was Lucas` time to bite his bottom lip.

“Why are you asking?”

“We`ve been together for month and we haven`t passed the first base yet. I mean, I love you Lucas. You know that. And you are really good kisser, don`t get the wrong impression here…”

“But?” Lucas got the hint. He was thinking about same thing lately too.

“But that`s it. It seems to me like we lack of chemistry. We are perfect for each other but this whole relationship is based on rational decision. We love each other as friends but it`s not enough.” Kurt looked at Lucas searching for any kind of reaction. Lucas sighted.

“You`re right. I mean, you`re hot. But thinking about you sexually is like thinking that way about my little sister.” Kurt laughed. He was glad Lucas felt it alike him.

“Why tonight? Is there a reason you wanted to talk about it now?”

“Yeah, there is.”

“Are you going to tell me?”

“If you promise not to get mad…” Lucas nodded.

“Blaine kissed me tonight.” Lucas eyes doubled their size, his fists clenched.

“You promised not to be mad.” Kurt reminded him before he continued.

“I talked to Tom and he said he couldn`t play pool so I told him to ask Blaine to teach him and I mentioned Blaine had taught me too and he started to be suspicious. I went to restroom and he must have talked to Blaine about it because Blaine found me and yelled at me about it. So I gave him piece of my mind and when I was on my way back to our table, Blaine kissed me. I slapped him.”

“Why are you telling me this?”

“Because he is the reason I want us to end this relationship. Even though the kiss was wrong and lasted just few seconds, I felt like the world stopped turning. You know what I mean?”

“Blaine is an asshole. I don`t want him near you. He`s hurt you enough.” Kurt just smiled. He loved it when Lucas was overprotective. He also knew Lucas didn’t mean that. Despite everything what had happened he still liked Blaine. Kurt would like to know when the old Blaine would be back. At this point he didn`t care if Blaine had a boyfriend or not. He just wanted his friend back. Sweet, caring, selfless Blaine. He knew that person was still under the surface.