The Consequences of  

                  Your Choices

                Chapter 1 – Telling the Truth

   Blaine quietly walks to the entrance of Kurt's and Rachel's Bushwick loft. He's holding his overnight bag and an enormous bouquet of red roses. He stands motionless as he stares at the large metal door because he is carrying a heavy heart in his chest and it is making it very hard for Blaine to move. He's wishes he could go back in time and make a different choice. He wishes he wasn't even here, even though it's the place where he wants to be so badly. He closes his eyes tightly as he tries to stop the tears from falling. He knows that once he knocks on this sliding door he will be face to face with his boyfriend, the love of his life. Blaine knows that he is the person who is supposed to take care of Kurt and his heart, but instead he will be the person responsible for shattering Kurt's heart into a million pieces. He is going to be responsible for the severe pain Kurt is going to experience because he screwed up royally. He made a wrong choice and will now have to face the consequences of his actions. He can only pray that Kurt will understand and be able to forgive him. Blaine wipes his eyes dry then takes a deep breath. He knocks on the door which starts the ball rolling that will probably end his relationship with Kurt.

   “Come on Finn. It'll be fun. You can even sing.” Kurt explains as he tries to convince Finn to join him and Rachel at the NYADA night spot named Callbacks. While waiting for Finn's answered Kurt is startled when he hears three knocks on their door. “Finn, just go get ready while I answer the door.” Kurt tells Finn as he looks through the peep hole and sees only red roses. He unlocks the door and slides it open and sees in front of him a person holding this huge bouquet of red roses. The person moves the roses to the side and yells “Surprise!” Kurt shouts in a high pitched voice, “Blaine!” He quickly hugs him and says. “I can't believe you are here. I wasn't expecting to see you for two more weeks, though I am not complaining.” Kurt accepts the roses and kisses Blaine on his lips before letting Blaine enter the loft. After greeting Finn and Rachel the four friends sit down and catch up on each other's latest news. An hour later all four friends excitedly head out to Callbacks for an evening together in New York. Blaine decides that he will talk to Kurt later when they are by themselves, but for right now he is going to enjoy this evening with Kurt.

   It is loud at Callbacks as the four friends find some seats close to the piano. Rachel introduces Finn to a classmate named Brody. Rachel and Brody decide to sing a duet while Finn listens intently. Kurt is sitting on a tall bar chair next to Blaine. He is so excited that he and Blaine are in New York together that he can't stop smiling. “We're in New York together Blaine. This is what our future is going to be like when you finally move to New York after you graduate next year.” Kurt says as he is imagines their future together. Blaine listens to Kurt and his heart aches and unfortunately it shows on his face. “Are you okay Blaine? You don't seem to be enjoying yourself.” Kurt asks in a concerned voice. Blaine realizes that he is not covering up his true feelings very well so he quickly comes up with a reasonable excuse. “No, I'm fine Kurt. I'm just a little tired from the flight. I was stuck in the middle of the seats because I bought the ticket so late.” Kurt gently rubs Blaine's back trying to make him feel better as he says. “I'm really glad you are here Blaine.” Rachel and Brody finish their duet and return to the group accepting everyone's praise. They tell Kurt he should go sing because it was so much fun but he declines not wanting to embarrass himself in front of his fellow NYADA students. Blaine on the other hand thinks that it is a wonderful suggestion. He heads to the piano because he knows this may be the final song he ever sings to Kurt. Blaine decides to sing the first song he ever sang to Kurt. He was going to sing Teenage Dream. He saw Kurt's beautiful face looking at him with love and pride so he smiles back at Kurt. Blaine introduces himself and explains that this song is dedicated to the love of his life, Kurt. Blaine presses down on the keys of the piano, beginning their song.

   Blaine begins singing and suddenly Callbacks becomes silent. All the patrons are listening to this stranger sing his love for Kurt. Finn senses that something is wrong though and glances at Kurt to see if he notices. The emotions Blaine is living with are boiling to the surface. They are getting stronger and harder to control as Blaine sings to his love, because on the inside his heart is breaking apart because of his choices. His eyes are tearing up and soon they start to fall. His voice begins to crack and his face turns red. Blaine watches in pain as Kurt's smile drops and disappears from his face. Kurt's face now shows concern, doubt, and worry. Blaine continues playing and he pounds the keys loudly. He starts rushing the lyrics a little now as he's trying to get through this song, needing to finish it before he loses it completely.  All the while he is staring at Kurt and watches as a tear falls down his face. Blaine hits the last note and holds it for a while and the patrons applaud loudly. Blaine simply lowers his head as his tears fall.

   The four friends leave Callbacks, not sure of what is about to happen in their lives. They walk to a park for some fresh air since all four are confused. Finn and Rachel are walking about 50 feet in front of Kurt and Blaine. Finn had noticed a spark between Rachel and Brody when they sang their duet. He is unsure of Rachel's connection to Brody and is feeling uncomfortable in New York like he doesn't belong here. He needs to talk to Rachel. Finn begins to share his thoughts with Rachel and finds out that Brody and Rachel had indeed kissed. Finn tells Rachel that he doesn't fit in New York. They both realize that they have a problem they need to face. Kurt and Blaine are walking slowly and getting further and further behind Finn and Rachel. Kurt has been waiting for Blaine to say something and explain what is going on but he doesn't. Kurt finally speaks. “Are you okay? You have been acting strange ever since you got here.” Blaine realizes this is it. This is the moment when Klaine's world is going to start spinning out of control. They stop walking and Blaine looks at Kurt and finally says. “I've been with someone.” Kurt is in shock and asks. “Was it Sebastian?” Blaine tells him, “No, it wasn't Sebastian.” Kurt wants to know who and Blaine tells him. “It doesn't matter who it was because Kurt, it was just a hookup and it didn't mean anything to me. I needed you and you weren't there. I was lonely Kurt.” Blaine tries to explain but Kurt doesn't buy the excuse. He announces, “I was lonely too and I have had temptations, but I never acted on them because I knew what it meant. It meant something horrible and awful.” With tears streaming down his face Kurt quickly walks away from Blaine, his heart shattered and feeling a hurt that is indescribable. He can't believe what Blaine has just told him. His Blaine would never do that to him. Blaine watches Kurt run from him. Blaine stands in place wondering what to do and he quickly decides. He can't let it end like this. He needs to make Kurt understand that he made a mistake and that he loves him and only him with all his heart. He chases after Kurt wondering if he will ever be able to clean up this mess he made. Blaine continues to follow Kurt through the park, watching him closely making sure he is safe. Kurt eventually heads back to the loft exhausted, both physically and mentally. Blaine decides he needs to give Kurt some time alone at the loft so he can get control of his emotions. Maybe then they can sit down and have a serious heartfelt conversation and find a way to get past this situation. Blaine finds himself staring at the loft door again. This time instead of knocking on the door he lets his back slide down the opposite wall in front of the door. He pulls his knees up as he wraps his arms around his legs. He places his head on his knees and cries openly as he finally begins to feel the full weight of consequences from his choices, as it lands solidly upon his shoulders. As he begins to take responsibility for his actions he also contemplates what he needs to do to get Kurt to forgive him. He knows one thing for sure he will do whatever it takes to have a future and a life with Kurt because a life without Kurt is not an option.