What If?

         Chapter 14 – A Bump in the Road

On American Idol Blaine has made it to the round where 15 male contestants and 15 female contestants remain. He is thrilled to still be competing and has already begun to prepare for his performance in a few days. All was going well for Blaine though he still felt like something or someone was missing. His life wasn't perfect but he was pursuing his dream.

Kurt is excited because he had been chosen to play the part of Peter in ‘Peter Pan' the NYADA production which he knows is attended by many producers looking for talent. At Vogue.com a fashion designer had requested that Kurt assist him with some of his designs. Even though his dreams were progressing nicely he wished he was sharing his good fortune with Blaine. He would often take his phone out and go through his contacts and stop on Blaine deciding to call him but Kurt always stops, remembering Blaine asked him for some time and he should give Blaine the time he asked for.

It's Wednesday night and time for American Idol. Rachael is in front of the T.V. with a bowl of popcorn, looking forward to watching the show. “Tonight our theme is ‘My Special Song.' The contestants will be singing a song that has a special meaning to them. Let's get started.” Ryan Seacrest says as he steps aside and introduces the first contestant.

Kurt slides open the door and notices Rachael sitting in the living room and he says. “Hi Rachael, I have tons of work to do tonight. I'm going to eat and then head to my area and get started.” Kurt sets his things down on the table. “Why don't you make yourself something to eat and watch American Idol with me while you eat?” She suggests. Kurt takes his plate with some salad, cheese and crackers, and fruit and sits down next to Rachael. “Is anyone any good this season?” Kurt asks. “I don't know because I haven't been able to see the previous episodes but it's down to the best 15 boys and 15 girls. Tonight is the boy's turn. The first three were alright but nothing out of this world good. They watch a few more when Kurt starts to get up and head to his area to start his work when he hears Ryan Seacrest say. “We'll be right back with the next contestant Mr. Blaine Anderson.” Kurt drops his plate on the floor and asks Rachael. “Did he just say Blaine Anderson? Do you think it's my Blaine Anderson? Did you know he was on Rachael? Why wouldn't he tell me?” Kurt picks up his plate and sits back down on the couch waiting for the commercials to end and the show to start up again. “Welcome back, let's talk to Blaine Anderson. Blaine why is this song so special to you?” He asks. “This song is the song a special person heard me sing when we met for the first time. It's called Teenage Dream.” Blaine says and then he starts playing the piano and sings the song. Kurt is watching intently with moist eyes and is in shock at the same time. “It is my Blaine.” Kurt says to himself. When Blaine finishes he listens to the comments. They were all positive and the judges seemed impressed. “It sounds like they really liked his rendition of the song.” Kurt says as he still stares at the television when Rachael asks. “Kurt, are you okay?”  Kurt thinks for a few seconds and answers. “I don't know. I guess I am okay, I'm just surprised. Why didn't he tell me?” Kurt wonders. “I don't know Kurt. He asked for time right?” Rachael says as she rubs Kurt's shoulder. “Hey, after the show finishes we'll have to call and vote for him so he'll be back next week.” She reminds Kurt with a smile. “Yea, sure” Kurt says as he walks back to his area to write in his journal.

“You were great Blaine.” Cooper and JC tell Blaine when he arrives back at the apartment. “Thanks guys, I hope I make it to the next round.” Blaine says as he crosses his fingers. “You asked me to come by Blaine?” JC asks and then they hear a knock at the door. “Yes, I wanted you to meet my assistant in a casual setting.” Blaine says as he answers the door and welcomes the person in and says to JC. “I would like to introduce you to Sam Evans.” Blaine says as the two men shake hands and they all sit down and have a conversation to get to know each other. “I was thrilled when Blaine called and asked me to be his assistant. I am so looking forward to helping my best friend and traveling to different places.” Sam tells the group excited about his new job and future.

Kurt is nervous today because his first performance of Peter Pan is going to be tonight so he had to DVR tonight's episode of American Idol. He'll watch it when he gets home since Blaine is one of the top 20 contestants now. Kurt heard a knock at the door and when he opened the door he saw a man holding a bouquet of red and yellow roses. “I have a delivery for Kurt Hummel.” The man says. “I'm Kurt Hummel.” Kurt tells the man. “Then these are for you.” The man says as he hands the flowers to Kurt while Kurt hands a tip to the delivery man. Kurt smells the roses and opens up the card. Kurt reads the card out loud. “Break a leg as you follow your dreams.” He knows they are from Blaine as he puts the roses in a vase. Kurt smiles and is feeling better since he knows Blaine is thinking about him tonight.

Kurt is being congratulated by numerous people since he was fantastic in the play. He thanks them all and hurries to get home to watch his love on American Idol. Rachael and Kurt are on the couch and ready to watch so Rachael hits the play button. They were judging the other singers and thought Blaine was still the best. “Now let's greet Blaine Anderson. What Beatle song are you singing for us tonight Blaine?” Ryan Seacrest asks. “There are many to choose from but I will be performing ‘Blackbird' Blaine says as Ryan Seacrest leaves and the stage belongs to Blaine. He strums his guitar and begins to sing the song that Kurt was singing when he fell in love with Kurt. Kurt's eyes are filled with tears as the three judges give their comments. Kurt didn't care what they were saying because he was reliving that day that Pavarotti died and he sang Blackbird at Dalton to the Warblers. “You okay Kurt? They said he was wonderful, the best of the night.” Rachael informs Kurt. “I'm good Rachael, just tired after everything that happened today. I'm going to go to bed.” Kurt tells Rachael as he heads to his area and thinks about Blaine and his performance.

Blaine is stoked because he was perfect in his performance. He never hit a bad note or pitchy. He was proud of his performance and the judge's comments. He and Sam are heading back to the apartment to hear what Cooper has to say when the driver stops in the middle of the intersection so he can turn left when suddenly everything goes black after hearing screeching tires.  

Kurt gets up the next morning and makes himself some coffee and breakfast. He takes his bowl of cereal and cup of coffee to the living room to watch Good Morning America. He turns the T.V. on and hears the group talking about the unfortunate accident that American Idol favorite Blaine Anderson was in last evening after the show. Kurt drops his bowl of cereal and cup of coffee when they show a picture of the vehicle Blaine had been riding in. “How could anyone have survived?” Kurt thought.