The next couple of days went by the way too fast and were some of the happiest of Kurts life. Probably the happiest hed been since his mothers death. He spent every day with the Warblers, more oft than not joined by Sam. Quinn broke things of with him for reasons unknown, so he suddenly had a lot of time on his hands and a cheerleader to avoid. This strengthened his bond with the Warblers even more and he became particularly close to Blaine, Nick and Jeff.

Noah, Santana and Brittany hung with them from time to time and even Finn joined them at times, when he got away from Rachel. She was still mad at Kurt and said she wouldnt talk to him before he dropped his new friends. He didnt really mind, it was actually quite refreshing to receive the silent-treatment from her. So she spent all her time either with Finn or with Quinn and Mercedes.

Santana didnt hang with them much anymore, she was too busy with other things. She used 17% of her time being bitchy, 5% on embarrassing Kurt, 3% on embarrassing other people, 6% gagging because of the adorableness of Nick and Jeff and, apparently, Kurt and Blaine and the other 69% hiding away with Brittany. They were quite cute together, though he didnt really understand them. He wasnt the only one, some of the Warblers got confused by them as well, while Brittany and Jeff developed a weird kind of friendship. He understood most of her crazy and actually got her humor. They laughed about things that nobody else understood and confused most of the others several times.

Not that they werent confused themselves at times as well. Brittany got very confused when Kurt got the title of honorable Warbler. Apparently the guys hadnt been kidding about that. "Youre a magical unicorn Kurtie, why would you need to be a bird?"

Luckily Jeff was there to explain, ‘cause Kurt had no idea how to do that. "He wont become a bird Brit-Brit. But he might need some help up in the sky, and since hes one of us now, well always be there to help him." She nodded solemnly at that, happy with his explanation.

Except for the whole honorable Warbler situation nothing really extraordinary happened the following days. Well, except for the fact that Kurt had people to be with all day, every day. People who actually wanted to be with him. The cute boy who held him in his arms every night wasnt exactly usual either. Falling for a guy that actually was gay and not afraid to hug him was a new sensation as well. But, except for that, and the lack of nightmares, there didnt happen anything extraordinary. Before the evening of their fifth day on the boat that is.

*

It was karaoke-night, and Rachel had, of course, used every moment available to show of her talent. It wasnt that she wasnt talented, she was extremely so. But Kurt was tired of her acting like she was so much better than everyone else. It wasnt like she was the best singer in the world, hell she wasnt even the best in their glee-club, she just acted like it. Yes, she had the possibility to get on the Broadway-stage and become a star someday. She wasnt the only one though, and it was just a possibility, not completely certain. He was just so tired of her making such a big deal out of herself and her voice all the time. He told Jeff as much, making him look like he got an amazing idea had just popped into his head and he started whispering in Nicks ear. Soon all the Warblers sat in a low, intense conversation. Kurt looked at them in confusion, wondering what in the world Jeff started. He found out soon enough though as Rachel walked off the stage and Wes took her place.

"Hello everyone. I know this is a karaoke-night, and that acapella traditionally isnt a part of that. But my guys and I are an acapella group, youll have to forgive us. Come on up guys!" The Warblers got up and walked towards the stage, Blaine disappeared from Kurts side, but Nick and Jeff dragged him with them as they got up. "Wha- What are you doing?"

"You have to sing with us Kurt," Nick grinned at him. "I hope you know Animal by Neon Trees."

"Yeah, but..."

"Good, ‘cause you owe Blaine a duet and this is the one he chose." With that he was dragged on stage in front of the Warblers as they started the song.

Na, na, na, na, na...
Na, na, na, na, na...

Blaine came up on the other side and walked towards him as he started singing.

Here we go again
I kinda wanna be more than friends
So take it easy on me
Im afraid youre never satisfied

Blaine grabbed his hand and dragged him to the middle of the stage as Kurt continued the verse.

Here we go again
Were sick like animals, we play pretend
Youre just a cannibal
And Im afraid I wont get out alive
No I wont sleep tonight

Blaine joined in on the last line and their voices mixed together as they sang the chorus.

Oh, oh, I want some more
Oh, oh, what are you waitin for?
Take a bite of my heart tonight
Oh, oh, I want some more
Oh, oh, what are you waitin for?
What are you waitin for?
Say goodbye to my heart tonight

They danced around stage, the Warblers loosening up and joining them as Blaine started the next verse.

Here we are again
I feel the chemicals kickin in
Its gettin heavy and I wanna run and hide
I wanna run and hide

Blaine did an impressive kick and danced around Kurt, stopping behind him and circling his waist with his arms as Kurt started singing.

I do it every time
Youre killin me now

He belted out the last note earning an impressed smile from Blaine, whod moved to his side, as they sang together once more.

And I wont be denied by you
The animal inside of you

Kurt grabbed Blaines tie and dragged him closer, but let go as they started on the chorus.

Oh, oh, I want some more
Oh, oh, what are you waitin for?
Take a bite of my heart tonight
Oh, oh, I want some more
Oh, oh, what are you waitin for?
What are you waitin for?
Say goodbye to my heart tonight

Kurt ended up next to Jeff, who grinned at him and lead him in a few dance moves that brought him back to center stage and Blaine as they finished the song together.

Hush, hush, the world is quiet
Hush, hush, we both cant fight it
Its us that made this mess
Why cant you understand?
Woah, I wont sleep tonight

Oh, oh, I want some more
Oh, oh, what are you waitin for?
Take a bite of my heart tonight
Oh, oh, I want some more
Oh, oh, what are you waitin for?
What are you waitin for?
What are you waitin

Here we go again (Oh oh)
Here we go again (Oh oh)
Here we go again (Oh oh)
Say goodbye to my heart tonight

Oh, oh, I want some more
Oh, oh, what are you waitin for?
What are you waitin for?
Say goodbye to my heart tonight

Blaine winked at him and pulled him into a quick hug as the crowd cheered. They followed the rest of the Warblers off stage and back to their table. Kurt sat down next to David and was squeezed between him and Blaine.

"You have an amazing voice," Kurt said, looking at Blaine. He knew that he had to be good to be the lead singer of the warblers, he just hadnt expected him to be that good.

"Thank you, I try," Blaine smiled at him. "And I think Ill have you sing me to sleep tonight, ‘cause I just cant get enough of yours." Kurt blushed and ducked his head.

"We have to sing together another time," Blaine said, still smiling.

"Yeah," Kurt breathed, looking over at the New Directions. Rachel sat there, clearly angry and trying not to look at him.

"Even if I have to kill Rachel," Blaine whispered in his ear, putting an arm around him. Kurt looked at him for a moment before they burst out laughing.

"What are you two plotting now?" Nick eyed them across the table.

"Nothing, Im just glad I met you guys," Kurt replied and laid his head on Blaines shoulder. Maybe he got too close. Maybe he crossed some boundaries of their friendship. Maybe. But he was so comfortable and Blaine just dragged him even closer and stroked his cheek with a slow, caring touch. So Kurt stayed in place, watching the Warblers and enjoying the murmurs of voices around him. And Blaines warmth, he really enjoyed that.

"Kurt. Kurt. Time to wake up honey." Kurt blinked and looked around him. He was still on the couch in the karaoke-room, his head on Blaines shoulder.

"What happened?" He asked groggily.

"You fell asleep," Blaine said with a smile "I didnt really want to wake you, but her highness Queen Rachel wants a word."

"You woke me for Rachel?"

"Sorry Kurt, but I really think you should talk to her. You can sleep on me as much as you want to afterwards, okay?"

"Fine," Kurt sighed. He really didnt want to talk to her, but who was he to say no when Blaine put it that way? He got up and walked over to the New Directions, stopping in front of Rachel. "You wanted to talk to me?"

"Yeah, come with me." He rolled his eyes, but followed her anyway. She stopped in an empty corner and turned to face him. He gave her his bitch face and waited for her to talk. He expected her to scream and bitch and rant, to just continue being the Rachel that no one really liked. What he didnt expect was for her to say "please dont leave us Kurt" in a small voice.

"I... Wait. What?"

"I know we dont always act like it and I know I get all the solos because Im the best of us."

"Sure."

"But we need you Kurt. I know I can be a bitch some times, but its just ‘cause I dont want to lose you to a group of private school boys."

"First of all Rachel, youre a bitch more oft than not. Secondly, Im not going to leave you. Mostly because I would have to dig deep into my college found if I wanted to go to Dalton and I cant do that ‘cause I need that money for New York, But you have to understand that just because I make friends it doesnt mean that Ill join their glee-club and it certainly doesnt make me a traitor."

"No, it doesnt. Its just that youre so talented. I would know, ‘cause Im very talented too." Kurt laughed. "Good to know that youre still in there Rachel." She gave him a little smile. "So were okay?"

"Yeah, I think we are."

"Good. This doesnt mean that I approve of you, or Sam for that matter, hanging with them. But you deserve to be happy, so Ill try to be okay with it."

"Okay." He didnt really know what to say. Rachel was still herself and this was probably the best he would get from her. "Ill go back now," he said and turned around as she nodded. He walked back to the Warblers and sat down next to Blaine, who pulled him close. "What did Rachel the almighty want?"

"Just to tell me not to leave not to leave New Directions and to apologize for being a bitch. Well, her idea of an apology anyway." Blaine laughed. "I wasnt too evil for waking you up then."

"Hmm, maybe not, but youre still a little evil Anderson."

"You wound my poor soul Kurt."            

"Well, you ruined my sleep. I was really comfortable you know."

"Ive heard that my shoulders make good pillows."

"Idiot," Blaine grinned at him and took his hand in his. "Ill make it up to you."

"Promise?"

"Promise." Blaine squeezed his hand and gave him another sweet smile that Kurt couldnt help but return. He leaned against the Warbler and let out a happy sigh. He looked up and met Santanas eyes, she sat at the New Direction table, playing with Brittanys hair. She grinned at him, winked and blew him a kiss. Then she mouthed something that looked suspiciously like "your rich boy toy." He flushed and turned his head, hiding in the crook of Blaines neck. Stupid Santana. "Youre so adorable Kurt," Richard said with a smile. Kurt groaned. Stupid Santana! "He certainly is," Blaine hummed and kissed the top of his head. Okay, maybe not so stupid Santana. Brilliant Santana actually.