Blaine sat at the kitchen table early in the morning. He was tired and mad at himself for his behavior the previous evening. He couldn't even bring himself to make a cup of coffee because coffee reminded him of Kurt and he wouldn't be able to enjoy it knowing his boyfriend was home, probably wondering what he had done to set Blaine on fire like that.

Truth be told, he hadn't done anything wrong. He always supported Blaine and stood by his side no matter what. He'd even given up on a great opportunity just so Blaine could have his chance to shine. Shit, Anderson, what was wrong with you yesterday?! Blaine groaned and buried his head into his hands, remembering very clearly the day when Kurt handed him what was supposed to be his.

Everybody was talking about it. The news spread all over the NYADA student body in matter of minutes. There was a buzz going on, bets taken on who would be amongst the chosen and Blaine didn't really care about any of it. He knew Kurt was in. If June Dolloway was coming to see the best seniors perform, then Kurt was at the top of the list.

There was a big mystery clouding the persona of June Dolloway. People either loved her or hated her. She was very outspoken and it was easy to get into a conflict with her. Either way, she was the best when it came to giving a chance to young artists.

Blaine was very excited that day. The official list of performers wasn't going up until the next morning but from the happy faces on a few seniors he passed by during the day, he could tell they already knew. He texted Kurt to find out if his boyfriend was on the list but Kurt was very busy and his response was short - We'll talk about it when we meet for coffee. xo

Blaine got to the NYADA coffee shop with thirty minutes to spare. He took out his notebook and started writing down ideas of what Kurt could show to June to impress her. He wanted to be ready if his boyfriend asked for his opinion. He was at the end of the third page of songs Kurt had mastered when his phone rang.

"Hi!" He picked the call up with his trademark enthusiasm. "I'm waiting for you at NYADA coffee. Where are you?"

"On my way. Can we meet somewhere else, though? You know, less NYADA?"

"Oh...Sure? What do you have in mind?"

"I'm hungry. Maybe the snack bar two blocks from campus?"

"Okay. I'll be there. Kurt, is everything alright?"

"Yeah. Why wouldn't be? See you soon, baby. Bye."

"Bye." Blaine ended the call, confused.

He rushed out of the coffee shop, down the street and around the corner. It didn't take long to get into the snack bar Kurt was referring to. Blaine stepped inside, looking around. It was late afternoon but it was almost empty in there. His boyfriend was sitting at a table at the far end of the room, a burger and fries in front of him. He wasn't eating though. He just sat there, staring out the window, clearly deep in his thoughts. Blaine approached him carefully, making sure he was in Kurt's view when he greeted him.

"Hi," Blaine said softly, smiling at Kurt who immediately stood up and leaned across the table to give Blaine a kiss.

"Hi," Kurt greeted back, sitting down. Blaine took a seat opposite him and watched Kurt as he pushed his plate forward.

"Do you want some?" He asked.

"No. Thanks. I'm not hungry. Why aren't you eating?"

"I've done something, and I should have probably consulted with you first," Kurt told him instead of answering his question. "I hope you won't get mad at me."

"What have you done?" Blaine asked curiously.

"Carmen called me into her office first thing this morning. She told me about June coming and how I was the first on her mind when it came to performers."

"I knew it!" Blaine smiled broadly, proud of him. "Of course, you were the first one on Carmen's mind. You are the best, Kurt! I'm so happy for you. What are you gonna perform?"

"Nothing," Kurt stated calmly.

"W-what?"

"I'm not performing anything. You are."

"WHAT?!" Blaine exclaimed and Kurt looked around, sending an apologetic look to the older man two tables away who got startled by Blaine's loud question.

"Calm down, baby. No need to disturb others. They are just trying to have a nice meal."

"Don't change the subject, Kurt! What the hell is that supposed to mean? How come you aren't gonna perform for June when you were chosen? And how did I even get into this? I'm only a junior!"

"I don't want to be a part of it...The performance for June."

"Are you crazy? That's the best opportunity a NYADA student can have!"

"I know. That's why I want YOU to have it ."

"What have you done, Kurt?" Blaine hissed and Kurt flinched, casting his eyes down on the burger.

"I don't get along with June. I've met the woman twice but we just didn't click. She is not going to choose me as her new project, I know it. But she could choose you. No. Let me rephrase that. She WILL choose you if you perform."

"How do you know that? How can you be so sure about it? You should at least try it! You're graduating in less than two months, Kurt! This is an opportunity that could help you a lot in your career!"

"I know. But it won't help me because I'm not gonna get it. Don't you understand?"

"No, I really don't!" Blaine huffed and crossed his arms on his chest. "Enlighten me more, because I'm lost in whatever nonsense it is you are talking about."

"June is mostly Broadway. She loves attention and she loves people who are ready to please her. She is also old school. That's why you are the best for her. You won't go against her, you are charming and you can pass for someone from the fifties if you want to. She's gonna love you. You're talented. You were born to be on the stage. One look at you and she'll be in love. I know you didn't want to go for anything that might start your career until you are out of school with a proper education but she won't be coming back next year. If she chooses someone this year, she'll put everything she has into her new 'project' and won't be back at least for two or three years. That's why you need to perform."

"She asked for seniors!"

"I know. But we talked about it with Carmen and she is willing to make an exception. People are probably gonna hate you for this but you can't take others into consideration now. It's your time. Your chance. You have to take it."

"It's a chance you have to take, Kurt!"

"No," Kurt shook his head. "I don't wanna go for Broadway. Not as a performer anyway. Maybe as a playwright, but we'll see about that in the future. Right now I want to focus on my band. She is not going to choose someone with a band. You know that. She's looking for the next big star… a Broadway star. That's you."

"This is ridiculous."

"No, it's not. I don't want that spot. I want you to take it. I want you to go and sweep her off of her feet, Blaine."

"I don't like this, Kurt. How could you not tell me about it first? Do I have a chance to say something about it?" Kurt bit his lower lip, looking guilty.

"I told Carmen you're in. She already put you on the list..."

"Shit, Kurt!"

"Look, I'm sorry, okay? I should have talked to you, I know. But Carmen just layed it on me this morning and all I could think about was how it was a great opportunity for you. I told her I don't want to be a part of it. I also suggested that you should get a chance because you are extremely talented. She agreed and I told her I'm giving you my spot. She wanted to run it by you first but I said it wasn't necessary, that I'll take care of it. I didn't think it would be a problem. Until I realized that I should have talked to you...or let her to talk to you about it... before putting you on the list. I just...I want you to try it. I have no doubts you would make it big without her but this way you wouldn't even have to go for an audition. She can introduce you to people who will hand you roles on the spot. You've worked hard for years, Blaine. This is what you want. This is your dream."

"It used to be your dream, too," Blaine reminded him and Kurt sighed heavily.

"It's not anymore. My band is first now. That's what I wanna do - make a living by playing. We're on the right path. We can make it. We're good. People love our songs. I put years into my band and I'm not leaving now."

"I'm not saying you have to leave. Just take the opportunity you have at hand. People would kill to be on the list. You can't just throw it away."

"Yes, I can. And just for the record, I'm not throwing it away. I'm giving it to you, baby."

"I don't want it! I didn't ask for it! You can't just make decisions for me, Kurt! You put me in a position I don't want to be in. The whole school is going to turn their backs on me. I still have a year to go. Did you think for a minute how this going to play for me? Most of my friends are your friends who are leaving with you. I'm going to be here next year, alone, with people who are going to hate me because I was handed something that wasn't meant for me!"

"Blaine," Kurt started soothingly. "Stop worrying about others. We are in a competitive environment. You know that. Kill or be killed. That's the law. They might hate you but every single one of them wouldn't even bat an eye if they were in your shoes right now. I admit I didn't handle this right. Going behind your back and putting you on the spot wasn't the brightest idea, but if you forget about the circumstances and just look at it as an opportunity, you know it's perfect for you."

"You can't keep going behind my back and deciding things for me, Kurt..." Blaine was upset. He still had his arms crossed on his chest, not even looking at Kurt. He didn't like when people made him their peasant and getting that kind of treatment from Kurt hurt.

"I'm sorry. I did it with your best interest in mind. It's not because I want to be controlling or something. I just want you to shine, you know..."

"I think you should try it."

"No," Kurt responded resolutely.

"You dismissed it too quickly, Kurt. At least sleep on it. If you feel like this in the morning, then I'll take the spot."

"There is no need to wait until morning. I will feel the same about it."

"Kurt!" Blaine warned him, his voice firm. "You basically ordered me what to do today. Don't you think I deserve to have a say in this as well? All I am asking for is to think about it."

"Okay. I will think about it," Kurt resigned with slumped shoulders.

"You're not just saying that, right? To make me shut up?"

"No. I mean it. I will think about it but I need you to promise me not to get upset if I don't change my mind."

"As long as you think it through properly, I'm not going to be upset no matter what your decision is."

"Thank you. I'm really sorry."

"I don't want to be ungrateful. It means a lot that you are willing to give this up for me. I just don't want you to regret it later."

"I could never regret anything that makes you happy. Being her new project is going to make you happy."

"Eat something," Blaine pushed the plate back to him. "You can't make a big decision on an empty stomach."

Blaine met Kurt for breakfast the following morning and the moment he spotted him, he could read on his face what his decision was. It didn't change overnight but Kurt brought the list of pros and cons to show Blaine that he really did think about it. That's how Blaine earned enemies at school but also won June over.