That was the real reason why he was there. He was waiting for someone. Waiting for Santana Lopez. She finally came in on the Sunday, at around four pm.

Kurt waited a little longer, watching her from a few tables away. When she was finally on her own, Kurt walked over, slowly. As he sat opposite her, he caught a glimpse of the piece of parchment she was doodling on. There was an inked in name in the corner that she had drawn little hearts around.

Brittany.

Well that cleared up Kurt's doubts on what the 'B' stood for.

Santana glared at him and scribbled over it when she saw him, scowling angrily.

"What do you want, Gryffindor!" She sneered.

"A favour." Kurt replied simply, ignoring her tone.

"Why would I help you?"

"Because I'm the only person who thinks this house rivalry is bullshit and because I can help you in return."

Santana raised an eyebrow. "How can you help me?"

"Brittany Pierce."

"What about her?"

"I know you like her."

"That's bullshit! Just because you're a homo, doesn't mean I am too!" Her tone was more defensive than accusing. "Who told you this shit anyway? Was it Smythe? 'Cause I swear to god I'll tell everyone about that time I walked in on him jacking off and saw how small his penis is, if he told you!"

Kurt raises his hands in defence. "Whoa. Okay, firstly, I don't believe in outing people. Secondly, I'm friends with her and I can talk to her for you. She'll be easy to persuade to talk to you. Thirdly,I'll only do it if you help me. And fourthly, how small?"

Santana sighs as she crumples up the parchment.

"You want me to stop Seb to stop pursuing Anderson… and tiny."

Kurt scoffs. "Yeah, that's what I want."

"Look, Smythe is a nightmare. When he wants something, he won't stop until he gets it. And if someone gets in his way… let's just say he has a pretty brutal wrath. Trying to get that whore away from your gel-obsessed virgin is going to be practically impossible."

Kurt frowned, immediately disheartened.

"But, when do I ever back down from a challenge?"

Kurt smiled, thankful.

"Porcelain, I believe you have yourself a deal." She held out her hand, and Kurt smiled as he shook it.

~X~

"Hey Blaine." Kurt said as he joined up with him and Brittany again for Herbology the next morning.

"Hey Kurt." He replied, smiling brightly as usual. But his eyes were more curious today, and he was looking at Kurt intensely.

"Is something wrong, Blaine?" Kurt asked, worried, his eyes flicking to the Fanged Geranium that was sat at their working station.

"No. Everything's fine… I was just… I was in the library last night and I saw you and some Slytherin girl talking… I just… it looked weird." Blaine blushed slightly and ducked his head. He was curious, sure, but he was stumbling over his words. Something that happened more often than not when he was around Kurt.

"We were just talking, Blaine. She's doing me a favour." Blaine looked back up, more curious than ever.

"A Slytherin? And how do you know she's trustworthy enough to do that?"

"Because I'm doing something for her in return."

Blaine raised an eyebrow. Kurt shot a side glance at Brittany before leaning in to whisper into his ear. "She likes Brittany."

When Kurt pulled away, Blaine looked shocked. 'Like… like like?' he mouthed. Kurt nodded.

"But…"

"Don't worry. She's nice. Plus, the only reason she hangs out with Sebastian is because they both have dirt on each other. She doesn't want anyone to know about her. But I figured it out and she's actually really sweet. She only acts like a slut because she's trying to hide. She really likes Britt and I personally think they'd be cute together."

Blaine sighs, thinking over and biting his lip. Kurt smiled, because Blaine looked absolutely adorable doing that.

"What's she doing for you?" He asked after a while.

"Well-"

"OW!" Then turned to Brittany as she yelped in pain. She was cradling one hand in her over, scowling at the Fanged Geranium as tears fell from her eyes.

"Shit, Britt are you okay?" Blaine asked, taking her hand and looking it over. She had been bitten by the plant. Kurt waited for a minutes while Professor Sprout came over to check it out. It was only a minor bite and Brittany had already stopped crying.

When they were alone again, Blaine repeated the question to Kurt.

"It doesn't matter. It's silly."

"Kurt."

"Fine." Kurt said, unable to resist the puppy dog eyes Blaine was pulling. "She's trying to get Sebastian to lay off. I know he's really pissing you off."

Blaine remained silent for a minute, speechless.

"I… You… You'd try and get her a date just so she'd try to get Sebastian to leave me alone? Why… why would you do that?"

"I'm not completely heartless Blaine." Blaine smiled, shaking his head. "I like you. And Sebastian is a prick-"

Kurt was cut off as he was suddenly engulfed into a hug. Kurt blinked a few times, before hugging back tightly. This was the first time they'd ever hugged. And Blaine realized that and soon pulled away, blushing deeply.

"You didn't have to do that… Sebastian isn't that bad…" He murmured, still blushing.

"I wanted to." Blaine smiled once more.

They spent the rest of Herbology in silence, making sure Brittany didn't get bit again. When the lesson ended, they started walking to Ancient Runes together. Blaine was the one to break the silence.

"So… There's a Hogsmeade trip coming up…" Blaine stated, his eyes in the floor.

"I'm aware." Kurt replied, his lips twitching into a smile, his cheeks flushing a little.

"And I… well… I was going to go with Brittany and Sugar… but… Sugar um… Sugar is behind on homework and is getting help from a Ravenclaw that day… and maybe we could persuade Britt to hang out with Sam… Because urm… I would really like to… go with... you. Not like… as a date or anything…"

Kurt's heart fell a little at the end… but who was he to pass up an offer like this?

"Sure, Blaine… I'd love to."

Blaine's nervous smile turned into a grin. "Awesome."

~X~

The air was chilly as Blaine and Kurt made their way to Hogsmeade. It was getting close to winter and the weather was getting colder. They had wrapped up warmly, their scarves covering most of their faces. They went straight to The Three Broomsticks and relished in the warmth. They got a small round table to themselves and a couple of butterbeers. They took off their hats, scarves and coats and started sipping at their drinks.

"This is nice. We don't usually hang out outside of classes. It's really cool." Blaine mentioned, looking down at his mug.

"Yeah…" Kurt murmured back, smiling.

They kept a conversation flowing, just talking about anything. When they'd finished their butterbeer, Blaine got up to get them some more. He came back, whisper-singing a song as he sat down, handing Kurt his drink.

"…You have a nice voice…" Blaine blushed, stopping. "…What song was it?" Kurt asked, leaning forwards in his seat.

"Urm… it's a muggle song." Kurt's brow furrowed.

"You're half-blood?"

Blaine shook his head. "Muggle born. Plus, I think their music is a lot better than the stuff we get here." Kurt laughed.

"I know. I'm half blood and even though my dad doesn't listen to the best music, it gives me a chance to look through the other muggle stuff."

Blaine smiled and they continued to talk animatedly. Once they were done with their drinks and paid they threw back on their coats, scarves and hats and ventured back outside. They walked around for a while, still talking. They went to Honeydukes and spent quite a few galleons on sweets and then continued to walk around while eating them. Then they went and browsed at Zonko's where Blaine bought a few things that he found funny.

When they finally start walking the trek back to Hogwarts, Kurt was exhausted. He'd had fun just hanging out with Blaine without being interrupted by anyone. It was nice. And he hoped to do it again soon.