What If?

                        Chapter 2 – Let's Talk About It

 After skyping for over an hour Blaine begins to end their conversation.

“I'm glad you got to New York City safe and sound Kurt. I am sure you and Rachael will enjoy yourselves looking for an apartment tomorrow and I really don't want to end this conversation, but I have a test in World History tomorrow and I need to study for it. I'll see you tomorrow and I hope you and Rachael are successful in your apartment search. I love you Kurt.” Blaine says as he looks at the screen to see Kurt.

“I love you too Blaine and I know you will do great on your test. Talk to you tomorrow.” Kurt says as he ends their skype date.

Blaine takes out a calendar and crosses out today's date. “One day closer Kurt, we are one day closer.” Blaine says to himself as he puts the calendar away and starts studying.

At lunch the next day Blaine sees the other students laughing and talking with their friends. Blaine sits alone at the end of the table when Artie rolls up and asks. “What are you thinking about Blaine, you look like you are off in another world?” Artie asks his friend. “Artie, I've decided that I am no longer going to sit around and feel lonely. I am going to make my presence in this school known and let it mean something. So I am going to go and sign up to be in most of the clubs in this school. See you later Artie.” Blaine says as he rushes out of the cafeteria and heads to the club bulletin board. Blaine starts signing his name and joins many of the clubs on the board. He even decides to run for Senior Class President. Blaine smiles when he finishes happy with his decision and can't wait to tell Kurt tonight.

The boys are both excited as they skype wanting to share about their day. Kurt tells Blaine all about the loft that he and Rachael will be sharing in Bushwick.

 “It's this huge empty space and I am going to love transforming it into our place.”  

“With your taste Kurt I am sure it will look fantastic. I can't wait to see it. Hey           

  Kurt, guess what I did today at school?

“Come on Kurt or we will be late to the play.” Rachael yells loud enough that even  

  Blaine can hear her.

“I guess you need to go to Kurt.” Blaine says disappointed.

I'm sorry Blaine I really want to hear about your day.”

“Kurt, come on! Say goodnight you can talk to Blaine tomorrow.” She shouts exasperated as she comes into view and looks at Blaine directly. “Hi Blaine, bye Blaine” Rachael says as she ends their Skype date by closing Kurt's laptop. “Come on.” She tells Kurt as she grabs his hand and leads him out. Blaine closes his laptop saddened since he didn't get the chance to tell Kurt about his decision to run for Senior Class President. “I'll tell him tomorrow. I can't wait to see his face when I tell him.” Blaine thinks to himself.

The next few days finds Blaine busy with Sam since he decided that Sam would be his running mate. The two boys are in Blaine's room making posters and discussing their answers to possible debate questions when Blaine's phone starts playing Kurt's ringtone. “Hi Kurt what's up?” Blaine asks. “I can't make our skype date tonight because Rachael needs my help preparing for her performance at NYADA tonight. I thought we could talk now since school is over for the day.” Kurt explained. “I would love to talk to you but I am busy with Sam right now. We are making posters for our campaign and practicing for tomorrow's debate.” Blaine tells Kurt while Sam keeps working. “What election Blaine?” Kurt asks puzzled by the information Blaine just told him. “I am running for Senior Class President and Sam is my Vice President.” Blaine tells Kurt excitedly. “When did this happen and why didn't you tell me about it?” Kurt asks surprised. “I was going to tell you the night Rachael ended our skype date. Then something else always came up or we got off on to different subjects. I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier I should have. Listen Kurt, I need to go and help Sam with these posters because he has to leave soon. We can continue this conversation tomorrow night when we have our skype date.” Blaine suggests. “Okay, but I am disappointed you didn't tell me earlier.” Kurt says as he pushes the end button. Blaine feels bad he hurt Kurt's feelings. A few minutes later Blaine's phone beeps. It's a text from Kurt. “Forgot to say I love you. Talk to you tomorrow.” “K” Blaine reads the text then rubs his face with his hand felling confused.

After the Presidential debate Blaine was concerned because he didn't think it went too well. He just wanted to hear Kurt's reassuring voice. He looks at his watch to see what time it is. Blaine figures that Kurt should be at the loft so he calls him. Kurt's phone vibrates in his pocket. He ignores the call because he is having lunch with his new co-workers. This morning he was hired by vogue.com and was thrilled to be accepted by the others. Blaine leaves a message. “Hi Kurt, give me a call when you get a chance. I just need to hear your voice. Love you.” Blaine puts his phone in his pocket as he heads to class. After glee club practice Blaine leaves with Sam and they walk to the student's parking lot. “Are you ready for tomorrow's election Blaine? Just think, you may be the first gay kid ever to be Senior Class President at McKinley. This is going to make a big difference around here.” Sam says happy to be a part of this history breaking event. “You alright Blaine, you seem a little down.” Sam observes. “I'm fine Sam. I'm just missing Kurt right now.” Blaine says as he gets in his car and heads home looking forward to skyping with Kurt tonight.

 “Come on Kurt, we have to go out and celebrate your new job. We are going shopping and then we can get a bite to eat.” Rachael tells Kurt. “Okay, but I have to be back here by 9 o'clock for my skype date with Blaine. I want to tell him about my good news. “Okay, I promise you we will be back in time for your skype date. But we won't be here if we don't get going.” Rachael says itching to leave.

Blaine gets home in time to eat dinner with his parent's. “The election is tomorrow right Blaine?” His Mother Susan asks. “Yes it is.” Blaine replies. “You seem overly quiet son, is there a problem we can help you with?” John his Father wonders. “No, I'm just nervous about the election and I'm just missing Kurt. We haven't talked as much lately because we've both been busy.” Blaine explains to his Father. After they finish their dinner and clean up the kitchen Blaine's parents go to their study to complete some work they need to finish. Blaine goes to his room and calls Kurt needing to hear his voice.

After Kurt and Rachael finish shopping they stop at “Celebration” which is a bar grill type of restaurant that they both like. It's quite loud there today since they have live music playing. Kurt's phone vibrates and he sees it is from Blaine. “Hey Blaine, why are you calling, we are skyping later this evening?” Kurt yells so Blaine can hear him. “Where are you Kurt? I can hardly hear you.” Blaine asks. “Blaine I can hardly hear you so I will talk to you tonight.” Kurt says and ends the call. Blaine sits in his room unhappy while he hears his boyfriend having a great time in what sounded like a bar somewhere. Blaine feels his eyes fill with moister and an ache in his heart as he begins to worry that he may be losing his boyfriend. “Stop it Blaine! You told him to go to New York City and experience the city up close and personal. You can't get angry at him if he is doing just that.” Blaine thinks to himself as he starts to feel guilty about his concern.

It's 9 o'clock and Blaine is sitting in front of his laptop waiting for Kurt to log on to the internet. At 9:15 Blaine starts scribbling Kurt's name on a piece of paper. At 9:30 he gets out his World History book and starts reading the Chapter that was assigned. At 9:45 he changes into his pajamas as his anger starts to get stronger. At 10 o'clock Blaine logs off and closes his laptop, turning off his computer. He goes downstairs to the kitchen and gets a snack to eat hoping food will make the pain to go away. John walks into the kitchen sensing Blaine seems different. “Would you like to start a chess match Blaine?” His Father asks hoping Blaine would talk to him. Blaine starts a game of chess with his Father but soon realizes he can't concentrate on the game anymore. He suggests that they continue the match tomorrow and his Father agrees. By 11 o'clock Blaine is lying in his bed staring at the ceiling with tears in his eyes and a hurt expression on his face when he hears his phone beep. He ignores his phone knowing it is Kurt texting. He simply closes his eyes tightly forcing tears to roll down his face.

The next morning Blaine is up early and has showered and dressed for school when he finally picks up his phone and reads Kurt's texts.

“Blaine, I am sorry I missed our skype date. Please go online so I can explain.” “K”

“Blaine I know you are upset with me. Please call I need to talk to you. Please let me                

  explain.” “K”

“I guess you don't want to talk to me. Worried about my boyfriend?” “K”

“Blaine, don't do this to me. You're not a child.” “K”

“Be that way. Call me when you grow up.” “K”

After reading the texts Blaine says to himself. “I guess I haven't grown up Kurt.” Blaine puts his phone in his pocket and heads to school. The school is abuzz as people are voting for their class Presidents. Blaine and Sam are waiting anxiously in the choir room rehearsing with the glee club when the announcement they have been waiting for begins. “I would like to announce the results of today's election.” The administrator says. Each class winners are announced when the boys hear. Finally the Senior Class President is, drum roll please, Blaine Anderson. The choir room is filled with cheers and hugs as Blaine and Sam are thrilled to have won the election but Blaine's smile is not as bright as it usually is, but no one notices. Everyone goes to the school sponsored election celebration party in the school gym. Many people comment to Blaine about how proud Kurt must be, assuming Blaine would have told him right away or I bet Kurt wishes he was here. Each comment causes the pain in his heart to get worse.  “Blaine, cheer up you won!” Sam says as they clink their plastic cups of punch together. “I am happy Sam.” Blaine says as he tries to act like he is happy. But inside his gut he is worried that he is in danger of losing the only position he really wants, the position of Kurt's boyfriend.