Jan. 11, 2013, 2:42 p.m.
Another Time, Another Place: Chapter 18~It's Showtime~
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~It's Showtime~
As soon as Blaine finally conquered his flu and he was fully recovered, his and Kurt's preparations for their concerted were back in full swing, to the point where it felt like they were back to the basics when Blaine had helped Kurt with his weekly song assignments. The main difference was they were working together and he and Kurt managed to actually practice their duet together until they had it down to perfection. When it came to their solos that meant they'd have to spend time apart but as the end of the summer loomed near, both teens agreed it would be good to wean themselves off one another a bit. As the final weeks past Blaine was confident his own set lit of songs was set and ready and he could barely wait. Or rather he could, he was torn, he wanted time to move and not move, or certain aspects of it to. Funny how lately everything, positive or negative, went back to him and Kurt and how much time they could spend together. Moving onto more amusing aspects was his best option, like how he was far more excited about his and Kurt's concert than any competition the Warblers had done, which said a lot about just how much he had come to love Kurt, to the point where it was rather intense. That fact didn't alarm him, they were still in the honeymoon phase, the dopey start were everything was magical and new. Now it was time for another momentous day, at least for him and Kurt, their concert for two. That of course signalled that the start of their junior year of high school was only two weeks away. But Blaine was determined not to let it affect him and he knew who to call upon to do so.
“So Kurt, I was wondering... is there any sort of dress code for tonight? By some miracle we totally forgot about finalizing what we'd wear. Knowing you, Kurt, how is that even possible?” Blaine asked Kurt over the phone in the morning.
Kurt made a scoffing noise at the accusation, “I thought we could surprise each other, what, now you can't make any wardrobe decisions without my input? You know that's risky with me... there have been times I've resisted handing you a clothing schedule.” Kurt admitted.
“Well as much as I love a good surprise I was hoping we could at least match tonight, on some level.” Blaine suggested.
“You sure know how to earn brownie points, Blaine. You know I can't resist that suggestion... so yes let's make this a bit classy why don't we? I say we maybe go with a black and white theme? The two opposite shades complement each other very well. Also considering my love for all things vintage and black and white photography...” Kurt suggested, getting right on board with the idea.
“I love it, I'm glad I asked about the dress code.” Blaine replied with excitement.
“Me too.” Kurt agreed.
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In the afternoon Kurt had the pleasure of driving himself and his boyfriend to William McKinley High and it was quite a parallel to last year. The summer before Kurt's sophomore year had been daunting and Kurt would have to be dragged kicking and screaming to go to the school before the start of term. Okay, that was a little over dramatic but back then Kurt had still been in the closet, had no real friends and no outlet to express himself. Now the future was much brighter and Kurt knew while the main reason was because of his own actions, the dapper young man beside him in the passenger's seat was due some credit too. Kurt parked his car in his usual spot in the student lot, climbed out of the driver' s seat and came to meet Blaine halfway in front of the vehicle. Giddy grins were exchanged and both of them had no desire to hide their excitement.
Kurt noticed right away the curious yet amused look his boyfriend was giving him, that said without the need for words, 'I know you're up to something and I love that.' and Blaine's assumption was indeed correct. “So I bet you're wondering why we're here so early?” Kurt offered.
Blaine glanced at his watch and then looked back to Kurt with a flirtatious nod, “I had noticed we're here two hours early. What I'm really wondering is are we gonna need that much set up time for the concert... or... did you schedule in some 'recreation time.' beforehand?” Blaine admitted, the look he gave Kurt made it very clear which option he hoped it would be.
Kurt shook his head at Blaine affectionately, “Oh you, I can never pull the wool over your eyes. We're here early because I thought I'd give you a tour of McKinley first. I got permission to do so, since some staff will be around. Hopefully the idea' s not too much of a let down.” Kurt explained.
“Of course I want to see your school, Kurt!” Blaine shouted and launched himself at Kurt for a tackling hug.
The way Blaine was going on, it was like Kurt had invited him to see Buckingham palace or something, and the reaction was typically Blaine Anderson. Kurt laughed and patted Blaine's back in response. “I believe you!” he giggled. Kurt pulled out of Blaine's embrace, only to take hold of his hand and they both looked at the school before them. “But I still should warn you, this will be nothing impressive. McKinley's a public school, remember?” Kurt commented.
“You say that like it's a bad thing: sure Dalton might have more money, a more enforced bullying policy and I wish that last point was something all schools had. You don't know how many times I wish I went here, with you... I mean we're having this concert together because of that in a way.” Blaine pointed out.
Kurt raised a curious eyebrow, he didn't know the full story behind why Blaine had left his first school to go to Dalton. He had some clues and Kurt was fine to wait until Blaine was ready to tell him the whole story. But he knew Blaine had been beaten up and that fact made him surprised Blaine was still so pro public school. “So even after transferring, part of you wishes you still went to a public school?” Kurt asked softly.
Blaine nodded, “Yes, for a lot of reasons... most of which have nothing to do with you. I mean I love Dalton and being a Warbler. Going there at the time seemed like my best option and still think it was. But I still ran... and hearing all about the New Directions and how you're like a family...” Blaine began to explain.
“...a family that is quite dysfunctional and has a lot of drama...” Kurt had to interrupt to make clear.
“I realize that, but you can't deny how much you've all grown and bonded together.” Blaine interjected.
“That is true, amazingly.” Kurt confirmed.
“Anyway, in closing, yes: high school is hell no matter what type you're enrolled in, but it's something we all have to go through.” Blaine finished.
Kurt nodded in agreement and began to lead Blaine through the student's parking-lot and towards the main building of the school. “That's very astute and mature of you to say, cutie.” Kurt declared.
“Are you surprised?” Blaine teased.
“Knowing you, Blaine, no, I'm not surprised in the least.” Kurt sassed.
Kurt's steps began to slow down as they crossed by a memorable spot for Kurt, one that was not happy. Proof of another thing that had changed as he glanced at a dumpster Kurt knew all too well from his freshman and sophomore year. Sure Kurt still got slushied and slammed into lockers and maybe he'd even be tossed inside the familiar black metal pit again one day. The main difference would be it wouldn't be Finn and Puck leading the attack anymore.
It didn't take Kurt coming to a full stop for Blaine to get a feeling Kurt was somewhere else for a moment. “Hey, where did you go?” he asked softly.
Kurt's little trance was broken from the sound of Blaine's pleasing voice and he smiled softly. “Oh nowhere, I was just reminiscing...” Kurt began and when he saw Blaine's look for him to elaborate he found no urge not to. “I used to get tossed into this dumpster all the time, by Finn and Puck and their football cronies. I was just thinking how much has changed in the last year... it's like I'm a totally different person now.” Kurt began to mutter.
“Or maybe you're just the person you always were, only now you're able to bring that side of you to the surface?” Blaine offered.
“A poetic answer that's bordering becoming sappy? I love it.” Kurt gushed.
Blaine's warm look of love only began to grow as he reached out and offered his hand to Kurt, who took it and they continued towards their destination. Neither one of them felt the need to comment on how they could be holding hands, sure there were no students but still was a little thrilling. Which considering how tame the PDA was, the couple wasn't sure if they should be impressed or embarrassed. They chose to be neither and ignored anything along that lines as Kurt set to starting Blaine's tour of Kurt's school.
The instant the pair stepped into the building Kurt began his little commentary, explaining and pointing out every room, making witty and sassy comments and telling little stories from his days in those hallways that make Blaine keep bursting into laughter. As Blaine listened to Kurt as he babbled on his heart eyes were quite strong and his imagination was beginning to run wild. Picturing himself walking down the hallway with Kurt, meeting each other after their classes were done, going to glee club together. Being a rock-star instead of an underdog might be the more desired position at school, but Blaine still found himself wanting to be at McKinley with Kurt more and more as the days went by.
This time it was Blaine's inner monologue to be ended when Kurt stopped in place again, this time being in front of a row of lockers. “Is this where your locker is?” Blaine asked.
Kurt nodded, “But that's not why I brought you here.” Kurt answered. He placed his hands on Blaine's shoulders and moved him to stand in one key spot. “There, you're now standing in the exact spot where I came out, where I told Mercedes I was gay, and it was the first time I said it out loud.” Kurt explained with a small smile.
“How did you feel in that moment, when you told her?” Blaine asked.
“Scared, impulsive, brave... worried and anxious but above all, relieved. When Mercedes just smiled at me and gave me nothing but support I'd never thought I'd get that sort of reaction when I told someone I was gay for the first time.” Kurt breathed.
“Did you ever worry about how your dad might react?” Blaine questioned.
Kurt came to lean his back against a locker, “I think I always knew my dad would love me and I certainly hoped it would go well. That didn't make it any easier to come out to him but when he just hugged me and said he loved me, it made it all worth while.”
Blaine couldn't help but give a longing glance, his own coming out to his dad hadn't been great but it also hadn't been horrible. He didn't want to get all emotional right now so he put that all aside. “Can you show me the choir room now?” he pleaded.
“Oh, you wanna go to the place where it's all happening, sure.” Kurt complied as he took hold of Blaine's arm and pulled him forward. Once the pair stepped through the doorway and into the choir room Blaine felt like he could sense the residue from the musical performances sung in there. He walked around and saw the funny textured wall behind the chairs, the piano and the white board.
“And here it is, the infamous choir room where all the many exciting, musical and often excruciating events of Glee club take place.” Kurt commented as he watched Blaine explore the room.
“I can picture it now... So Kurt, could you even pick a favourite performance you've sang in here this year?” Blaine asked playfully.
Kurt smirked, “Hands down 'House is Not a Home', Blaine. Where I sort of... pictured you sitting right there, watching me serenade you.” Kurt admitted bashfully.
Blaine walked over to the said chair and took a seat, resting his chin on his hands, beaming up at Kurt with adoration and love. “Like this?”
Kurt laughed and came over to Blaine, leaning down to bring their faces very close together and he felt his heart begin to race. “Yes... and now I find myself wanting to do what I couldn't do then...” Kurt admitted as he began to stare at Blaine's inviting lips.
Blaine' s smile had started out warm and tender but it soon turned into a devious one as he reached out to touch Kurt's face. “ Let me...” He murmured and pulled Kurt in for a daring and long kiss.
It didn't take much or that long for Kurt to fully get into the intoxicating embrace, since he had been the one to bring it up first anyway. Considering how many times he had been forced to watch the couples in glee, all hetero, kiss and carry on in that room had to count for something. After sharing a number of blissful kisses Kurt stopped himself and moved his head back a bit. “Blaine, wait...” Kurt muttered.
Alarm flashed on Blaine's face as his head began to clear, had he gone too far? Panic surged through him at the very idea. “I'm sorry if I read you wrong, I just assumed you'd want to...” Blaine began to sputter off in defence.
Kurt felt guilty now and he kissed Blaine's lips again to calm his nerves, “I wanted you to kiss me Blaine, so relax, I just thought... why don't we make the most of it?” Kurt admitted as he felt so out of character even though he was loving the rush it brought him.
Before Blaine would allow his mind to come up with the countless possibilities Kurt's comment could lead to, he decided to find out and save him the trouble. “Such as...” he asked.
“Well unlike Dalton we don't have any couches in here... but we do have a piano.” Kurt explained.
Blaine's eyes lit up and he shot up off the chair and began to push Kurt towards the said instrument, Kurt laughing away by his antics. “Kurt, you had me at piano.” he chuckled.
Not planning to actually climb up upon the piano, Kurt quieted his stress and his adventurous side was back and renewed. Kurt proved this when he guided Blaine to the piano, pushing his boyfriend's back against the edge of the smooth black surface and brought their mouths together once more. Blaine was all gun-ho to have a little impromptu kiss-a-thon in the choir room and those kisses proved to be very rewarding for the both of them.
“I can't believe I'm actually making out with my boyfriend in the choir room.” Kurt breathed.
“Now you know how I felt when we were at Dalton.” Blaine chuckled merrily.
“Isn't it the best?” Kurt commented.
“What about our concert?”
“Oh, yeah... right... I guess we should stop.” Kurt muttered and after sharing one long final kiss they stood back up and recovered from their little act of bravery. Kurt reached up to touch his hair to make sure it was still in place and he noticed Blaine beaming away at him and Kurt's own face matched his boyfriend' s quickly.
“Well that's one thing off my bucket list!” Blaine declared.
“You have one too?” Kurt asked with surprise.
“Now I really wanna see your list, Kurt.”
“Oh no... I think it's still far too early into our relationship to share something like that...” Kurt sputtered off in alarm, some his items were quite embarrassing and he wanted to spare himself the humiliation for as long as possible.
“To the auditorium next, I suppose?” Blaine began.
Kurt nodded and arm in arm once more the teenage couple headed off down the hallways, not minding that they were empty and void of students. It simply made them feel like they really were the only two people off in their own little romantic world. Considering whenever they were alone together, which was most of the time, or a fair amount, so far they hadn't tired of each others company.
“I was wondering, why didn't you have us bring anything along for the show today? While we did both agree on not letting us go too overboard with props... the idea of you not having any is quite surprising.” Blaine pointed out as he walked alongside Kurt.
Kurt brought them to the doors of the auditorium, lead them inside and Kurt waited as Blaine found out the answer for himself. Blaine instantly looked towards the stage to see their setting was already ready and decorated for this musical event.
Blaine laughed in amusement, sometimes he wasn't able to anticipate Kurt but than meant he got fun surprises. “Of course, why didn't I think of that? Coming here beforehand to set everything up is so you, Kurt.”
“I gotta keep some mystery going, right?” Kurt sassed.
Since there was no prep work needed to be done and Kurt and Blaine were already dressed for their concert, that only left deciding who would go up first. Instead of spending far too much time offering the honour to each other to the point of arguing, they decided to leave the decision to fate. Fate being in the form of the good old coin toss.
“Okay I'll flip while you call.” Blaine said as he brought out a coin from his pocket and got it ready to launch.
“Tails.” Kurt chimed.
Blaine flipped the coin up in the air, caught it as it came back down and placed his on the back of his hand, Kurt leaned in to see the reveal. Both of them smirked as they saw the coin had landed tails side up and Blaine shook his head with a grin. “Why am I not surprised?” he chuckled.
“The fates are finally being kind to me, about time.” Kurt mumbled.
“Hey I don't find the prospect of getting to see you sing first as disappointing either.” Blaine added.
Kurt gave Blaine a witty smile, the type he knew his boyfriend loved best and set off to the next detail of their concert: seating arrangement. After much consideration they decided on sitting in the third row, so they wouldn't have to crane their necks up to get a perfectly level view. Before Blaine took his seat of honour right in the middle of the third row, he set to setting up the camera on a tripod two rows higher. As he got the angle and zoom right, Kurt spent the time setting the mic up and going through a few vocal warms up to get his voice ready.
“This almost feels like I'm getting ready for my first concert.” Kurt called out to Blaine with excitement.
“Even when the place is empty?” Blaine teased back.
“Don't you have any imagination!” Kurt threw back.
As much as they enjoyed their uncanny habit of breaking into playful banter no matter where they were, they very much wanted to get on to singing.
“I'm gonna hit record, okay?” Blaine asked.
Kurt nodded from the stage, they would have a lot of fun editing the footage later to make a real concerted event. “Yes, go ahead.” Kurt confirmed. Kurt watched Blaine do so and scurry back down to his assigned seat and when he was sitting and giving Blaine his complete attention Kurt took a deep breath. “Alright, let's get the musical festivities started why don't we? These first three songs are ones I sang in glee club this year. Each number has a different meaning for me but the one thing they have in common is I want to share each one of them with you.” Kurt began.
Blaine already found himself smiling at Kurt with his love easy to see even before he had sung a single note but he didn't mind and neither did Kurt. The first song was one Kurt had already told him about of course: his diva off with Rachel singing “Defying Gravity”, the one which at the end Kurt had threw the song and messed up the high F on purpose, choosing his father over a possible win. They had still been friends when Kurt had shared the tale but Blaine had been just as moved and touched back then than he was now. Blaine knew he was biased but by the end of the song, where Kurt got a chance to hit the final high note perfectly, he thought Rachel would have probably lost. The second song wasn't in the right order but Kurt had admitted before that had been intentional, so the second song Blaine got to watch was Bad Romance. Blaine didn't mind that Kurt hadn't worn his Gaga outfit for the number either, he rocked the song just as well. The reactions to each song Kurt brought in him were fun to note as well. Defying Gravity brought feelings of pride, being moved by his strength and determination, because of how Kurt had fought to keep the world from pushing him down time and time again, head always held high. Bad Romance brought up feelings of lust and desire, his physical and yes, sexual attraction for Kurt lit a blaze. Kurt emoted so much power and raw bordering sexual energy through the number, to the point Blaine had to reign his libido in check. The final number was Kurt's favourite as he had mentioned before, 'A House is not a Home', and Blaine found his breath being stolen away. Love, pure and unadultered love, that was what he felt in a nutshell from the song. Kurt sang it to him and Blaine had never felt more loved than in that spell bounding moment. Blaine knew that when Kurt had sung the number for glee club that had been the moment when Kurt knew he loved him. Kurt had confessed that the night after they had told they loved each other. The fact that Blaine had realized his own love when Kurt had sung Rose’s turn said a lot about their relationship. Blaine had believed for a long time how much simpler it was to express feelings through music and that opinion hadn't changed. What had become different was all it had taken was falling in love with someone like Kurt to make saying actual words be just as simple, or as near possible for Blaine. By the end of those first three songs and the three emotional reactions weren't risking an emotional breakdown for once, even a good one. No, Blaine wanted to do nothing but sing and soon he'd get his chance. The instant Kurt finished the last line of the third song he was amazed to see he wasn't crying but he wasn't about to be subdued in his reaction. Leaping out of his chair Blaine began to clap frantically at Kurt and his face was stunned. “Bravo, Kurt, wow that was... just... I'm so glad I got to see those performances.” Blaine praised.
Kurt himself did end up shedding a tear at the end of the song, how could he not when during the whole set of songs Blaine kept looking at him with so much adoration? Kurt sniffed and wiped the tear streaming down his face away and broke into joyful laughter, taking a bow. Glad to get a break before his next set of songs would begin, he almost skipped down the stairs and into the audience.
Blaine met Kurt at the end of the third aisle and they came rushing at each other and broke into a fierce hug. Try as they might it was hard to stick to their plan to wait until the concert was over to really go into expressing everything they had felt during each song.
“Kurt, you are so... man, where's a thesaurus when you need one?” Blaine cried out.
“You're so freaking adorable.” Kurt gushed as he stole a quick kiss.
“It's not gonna be easy to follow that...” Blaine whined.
Kurt gave Blaine's shoulder an encouraging massage, “You'll do fine.” he assured.
Blaine nodded and made his own way up the stage and the mic and his gaze instantly went to Kurt down in the audience dead centre and right in his eye-line. “Right, So um I had a bit more songs to go through to come up with only three...” Blaine began.
“Way to brag, rock star.” Kurt teased.
“Tone down the bitterness, handsome. I'll just get to singing now, then, enjoy.” Blaine scoffed, albeit playfully and Kurt was appreciating the obvious charade.
Now in the same place Blaine had been earlier, it was Kurt's turn to be treated to a musical experience in the form of Blaine Anderson. The first song made Kurt all fluttery and swooning from Blaine's rendition of 'Pick U Up' by Adam Lambert. If Kurt wasn't already dating the young man on stage he would have had no trouble in being picked up by him at all. Somehow Blaine managed to be sexy and romantic at the same time with the number and that was one of the many reasons it had been so easy to fall in love with the guy. When Blaine started to sing the second song, the romantic side took over and got in the lead. Blaine sat down on the nearby chair and let his heart out and protected so much emotion during his rendition of 'Scared of Lonely' by Beyonce, and Kurt was literally at a loss for words. He too had been scared of being forever alone in his youth, most of the times Kurt just let himself get bitter and resentful. But sometimes, when he was alone in his room at night, lying in bed when he couldn't sleep, he allowed his real fear to come out. Kurt's somber mood was lifted when Blaine shouted out the chorus like a true diva and Kurt thought Beyonce would have been quite impressed, at least Kurt was and that was an understatement. As if by magic Blaine had somehow anticipated Kurt would need a moral pick me up by this point, he threw himself into his third solo, 'Just Dance' by David Bowie., during which Kurt laughed with looks of love at Blaine's dance moves and overall enthusiasm he knew Blaine had during every performance he did. Kurt didn't even find the lack of Warblers singing a cappella back up for any of the songs really note worthy. Blaine's talent blazed through as he projected his voice through the empty room.
“Good lord you are a sensory overload at times, Blaine.” Kurt muttered in amazement as he watched Blaine in awe. When Blaine was finished he didn't even consider keeping quiet. “C'est magnifique, cutie! You are an enigma!” Kurt shouted as he clapped and cheered.
Blaine followed Kurt's lead from before and took a gracious bow after receiving such high praise and to his delight Kurt beat him to come down the stage by rushing up to him and barely stopped himself from toppling over.
“Seriously, your talent holds no bounds, Blaine.” Kurt gushed, deciding to prove it the best way with a passionate kiss.
“I wasn't THAT good, Kurt.” Blaine replied with a laugh when the finished the kiss.
“I beg to differ, all good to continue?” Kurt asked.
“Yep! I'm good if you are.” Blaine replied with excitement.
With only four songs between them to sing before the end number would take place, the couple got back into the swing of things. Blaine headed back down to his seat and waited anxiously to see what Kurt's last two songs would be. Unlike the first three, Blaine didn't know which songs Kurt decided to sing before the one Blaine requested, 'Kiss My Sass'.
Though proving Kurt could be unpredictable at times, when the first mystery was revealed all Blaine could do was grin like a dopey fool.
“Yes I went there and chose a Broadway song, I can't help loving what I love.” Kurt scoffed playfully.
“That's sort of our life motto anyway.” Blaine pointed out.
“Now it's time to sing about my dreams, that hopefully might become a reality one fateful day.” Kurt began but before Blaine could ask his boyfriend what he meant, Kurt simply started the music and broke out into a whole hearten version of 'When I Get My Name In Lights' from the musical The Boy from Oz. The humour and playfulness Kurt showed during the song was a real treat for Blaine to watch and he began to giggle and laugh away. Yes Kurt had endless amounts of sex appeal but it was also equally true how adorably cute he could be. As Blaine watched Kurt dance and sing and break out into a high kick routine Blaine really felt like was watching an actual Broadway show. The song was short but sweet and over way before Blaine wanted it to be. But then Blaine became totally unprepared for the next song, something not predictable in the least but the result, sent shivers down Blaine's spine. Kurt was singing 'Starlight' by Muse and the result was breathtaking. Blaine's mouth fell open as he became entranced, like he was put under a spell. Feeling numb from the spectacle, Blaine didn't begin to cry though he was certainly moved. Matthew Bellamy's voice was hard to match and there were few, if any, who could compare and while others might not think Kurt had reached his level, none of them were there to argue with Blaine's judgement, though at present he wouldn't have been able to say anything to object.
Kurt ended up closing his eyes through the end of the number, bringing forth everything he had inside to sing his heart out. By the end he knew he hadn't fully captured Muse's brilliance but he hoped his effort to do so had at least been noticed. He had expected Blaine to start cheering or at least clapping like he had usually done. Instead he heard nothing but silence and as he opened his eyes to find out why, his heart began to ache. Blaine face showed the sheer emotional struggle he was going through. Kurt knew that look, he had experienced that same look himself and the cause countless times. Trying to keep yourself together when you were so emotionally overwhelmed you didn't have the energy to up heave, by crying or otherwise. “Blaine...” Kurt moaned with love.
Blaine gave Kurt a helpless look, “You're... I don't care if I use the word too much... amazing, Kurt. I hope my reaction here says it all.” Blaine called out as his voice felt strained.
Kurt's eyes got all big and he pursed his lips together, “Blaine, you are so sweet. I had no idea I'd cause you react like this. I'm sorry but try to pull yourself together...” Kurt coaxed gently.
“I'll sure try.” Blaine sighed.
“Because remember Blaine, your song choice is next and that's when I'll be bringing sassy back.” Kurt declared.
That little reminded did the trick and Blaine was once the boss of his emotions and he perked up immediately and he began to smirk. “Sass me one, handsome.” Blaine said, not caring if the statement made little sense, or none at all.
Kurt went all out rocking to the music when 'Kiss My Sass' began and he threw himself into the song and his reward was hearing Blaine laughter over the music. This song was even more unexpected than 'Starlight' and Kurt simply chose to embrace the mix up and he sang, it all being for Blaine. Sure the song held little if no context but then not every musical number he did needed to have meaning in his life. That's what acting was all about and Kurt was proving his case pretty well at the moment with the whole bad boy with attitude he was putting on the stage at present.
Blaine decided to have a bit fun when Kurt ended up doing the rap number by himself and he squealed and screamed like he was some crazed groupie. Kurt was ready for the game and started to break out with sexy and taunting dance moves and Blaine's legs where making him rise out of the stairs and up onto the stage without him paying little notice. All his focus was on the sassy young man on stage and when Kurt sang the last time of 'And I am taking you home' Blaine shuddered as Kurt showed his rare and new aggressive side and they broke out into hard making out right then and there.
When they at last tore themselves off of each other they were both panting away and looking equally giddy.
“Should we edit that part out?” Blaine asked with a cheeky grin.
“I dunno, maybe we should make two versions, one for our friends and family and then one unedited version just for us.” Kurt whispered.
“I like that idea.” Blaine agreed, his voice all low and throaty.
Kurt laughed as he kept a safe distance from Blaine, as he still very much wanted to hear Blaine's remaining three songs still. “So the question is, did I manage your song choice okay?” he pressed.
“Kurt, I think you brought sassy back so much it's never going anywhere ever again.” Blaine replied with a laugh.
“Then my mission's accomplished, how splendid.” Kurt chimed, with that last compliment Kurt lowered himself down on the stage, threw his legs over the edge and somehow managed to jump down without falling on his ass. With his balance in tact Kurt simply took a seat right in the front row and fluttered his eyes up at Blaine flirtatiously. “Ready when you are, cutie.” he said.
Blaine proved he could pick a song out of his usual repertoire as well and took a cue from his boyfriend and ended up singing none other than Lady Gaga, the song choice turning out to be 'So Happy I Could Die' and Blaine's dreamy vocals matched the melody to near perfection. Kurt tilted his head to the side as he let out a content sigh, oh he could spend all day watching his boyfriend sing. Music was so entwined with their relationship and that shared love was one of the reasons they had fell in sync with each so easily. Having things in common with your significant other was all well and good but when it reached such deep and meaningful levels, it meant so much more than mere compatibility. When the song ended Kurt was proud he'd kept himself together and only hoped Blaine's set-list was as varied as his own would be. “You sure showed your inner monster, Blaine.” he called our with praise.
“I try.” Blaine sassed, trying his best to mimic Kurt with the declaration. It worked and his reward was to see Kurt laugh at him and he continued onto the next number. “Okay I had to sing at least one Broadway number too...” Blaine began.
“We're a match made in heaven!” Kurt called out.
“No argument there, now I almost thought to change the pronouns to be more fitting but I decided against it. You'll see what I mean soon enough.” Blaine said before Kurt could ask what he meant.
As soon as the jazzy music began Blaine suddenly transformed completely into Link from the movie version of Broadway show Hairspray when he started to sing 'Ladies Choice'. The whole look, heart-throb image, even his gelled hair matched the time period and the end result was Kurt couldn't resist himself. As soon as the moment arrived, Kurt stood up and just as Tracey had done in the film, walked up on stage and strut his stuff doing her exact dance steps. So when Blaine shouted out 'yeah' that was no act and the couple broke out into an adorable dance routine that to anyone must of looked like they had rehearsed for weeks.
Little did the pair of performers know that they in fact did have observers now, only being so wrapped up with each other they hadn't noticed four suspicious figures sneak into auditorium back when Blaine had still been singing Lady Gaga. By the time 'Ladies Choice' had started Finn, Tina, Rachel and Mercedes were at the top of the seats in their stake out location trying to spy on the clueless teens on stage and hopefully not get noticed. Not that there was much danger of that happening at the moment, as currently Blaine and Kurt only had eyes for each other.
“I can't believe I let you talk me into doing this.” Finn whispered to them.
“Shh! They'll hear us.” Rachel whispered back.
“I dunno, they seem pretty focused...” Mercedes began, when Kurt came to join Blaine on the stage the girls let out a small squeal.
“Blaine's really good...” Tina commented as they watched them.
“I know, right! The first time I heard him sing I immediately though that New Directions has other competition to worry about besides Vocal Adrenaline now!” Rachel muttered quickly in reply.
“Man, they are so cute.” Mercedes commented as she watched the two dance together as Blaine continued to sing.
“It's too bad he's not in our Glee club.” Finn replied, all the girls turned to look at him. “What?” he asked.
Oblivious to the onlookers they had attracted, when the song ended Kurt and Blaine had ended up in each others arms. They laughed together happily and after staring into each others eyes for a moment Kurt remembered there was still one more solo to do and it was a dozy.
“I want to hear you sing my song choice Blaine, even if it kills me.” Kurt declared.
“Don't be so dramatic.” Blaine teased.
Kurt rolled his eyes and moved one of the chairs near Blaine a short distance away and took a graceful seat, crossing his leg over the other. “I wanna see you up close and I came prepared.” Kurt explained and he reached down to pick up the box of tissues that had been on the floor under the chair. “Because we both know I'm not going to make it through the song without sobbing.” Kurt added.
“Then I'll try to be the emotionally grounded one for the both of us.” Blaine offered. He wasn't doing too good of a job when he brought his own chair and placed it a few feet from Kurt, turning it around so he sat backwards on it with his arms draped over the back. Music filled the whole venue up and Kurt's eyes never left Blaine' s face as he began to serenade Kurt with 'World that We Live in' by the Killers.
Blaine's rendition of the song was everything Kurt had dreamed it would be and more, to where just as he had guessed he was crying by the second verse. They were happy tears, tears of joy in gratitude that despite living in a world that could be cruel and harsh at times, sometimes you could catch a break now and then. Blaine didn't move when he sang, simply putting all of his remaining energy in his vocal performance and the result touched Kurt to his core.
“Wow he is really really good.” Mercedes muttered in awe from their hiding spot.
“I dunno if we should be watching this.” Finn again brought up to the girls.
“It's too late now.” Rachel replied.
“This is so romantic.” Tina added in a dreamy tone.
As much as Kurt was content that he was sharing a private moment with his beloved boyfriend, he began to picture the rest of the New Directions sitting around him, all equally spell bound. Up until now Kurt hadn't allowed himself to say, let alone think of what had been tugging the back of his mind. He wanted Blaine to transfer to McKinley, he didn't want him to be in the Warblers, who were an opposing teen. All Kurt hoped for was that he and Blaine were going to the same school, were on the same team and got to spend even more time together. It was selfish and petty but since Kurt was merely thinking and not telling Blaine, he'd allow his low moment. Really how could wanting to be near such a wonderful boy be a bad thing? Having such an epiphany didn't mean Kurt had any intention of trying to convince Blaine to change schools, as that would of been going to far. Instead Kurt brought himself back to the present and as Blaine gazed at him, singing away he realized his currently life was nothing to complain about.
When Blaine finished Kurt stood up from his chair, his legs a little unsteady as he bridged the small gap between him and Blaine. He knelt down and without any warming launched his mouth on Blaine's and smashed their lips together and kissed him with all his pent up passion. As if he needed to show Blaine how much love was in his being at that moment through his lips. Their tight embrace had small outbreaks of laughter and happy tears by they couldn't keep themselves off each other for long. Since the solo portion of the concert was over they both figured there was no harm in taking a little intermission before they did they duet. If anything their current state sure would help them sing their hearts out to one another, as long as their lower regions didn't come into play.
By this point Finn was starting to feel uncomfortable, considering they were spying and clearly by the steamy show Kurt and Blaine were putting on for him and his ladies in crime they were none the wiser to their hiding audience. “Oh, god...” Finn muttered as he finally couldn't take it anymore and looked away. Only to glance from the concern of his eyes to see that Rachel, Mercedes and Tina didn't follow his lead, instead they were solely focused on the stage. “Dude..” Finn hissed in protest.
“What? It's not our fault that they're... oh lord.” Mercedes began, but she stopped when things somehow got even hotter.
“We should go.” Tina began to admit.
“Before they really give us a show to see.” Mercedes agreed.
“I have a better idea!” Rachel interjected and to everyone's horror, she suddenly stood up, walked clear into view and began to clap very loudly.
“What the hell are you doing?” Mercedes hissed, now panicking as much as Finn had a second ago.
But it was too late, and Rachel continued to make her way to the stage, still clapping.
“Rachel, don't!” Finn shouted out but Finn's attempts to save their fates ended up only making things worse and Blaine and Kurt heard the desperate cry loud and clear.
Startled to the point of jumping at the sudden outburst, Kurt sprang away from Blaine in panic, fearing a teacher or member of the faculty had discovered their compromising position. When he looked up to see Rachel Berry still clapping away like her arrival was expected, Kurt was glad that he could actually express his true reaction to seeing her there.
“Rachel?” Kurt shouted with surprise and barely controlled rage, she had been doing so well at redeeming herself lately, only to do this. “How did you... why are you-? What the hell?” Kurt sputtered off in alarm.
Until all became clear when he saw Mercedes, Tina and Finn get up from their own hiding spots and one look at the male culprit and his guilty expression and Kurt had his answer for all three questions. “FINN!” Kurt yelled out!
“I know I'm sorry! I didn't mean to tell her... it just kind of slipped out.” Finn said in reply.
Blaine was being quite silent by this point, he was equally surprised and embarrassed by finding out they had company. Considering how friendly they had been getting a moment ago, while Blaine was miffed he was fine to let Kurt handle the situation. “I can't believe you guys just watched us make out like that.” Blaine muttered with a tired groan.
“How long have you been here?” Kurt demanded.
“Just since Blaine was halfway through So Happy I Could Die, I swear.” Mercedes assured.
“Well that's far less embarrassing then.” Blaine whispered to Kurt with a sheepish grin.
“Not really, we saved the most steamy part for last.” Kurt whispered back with a weak look. But there was no denying it, they had been spied upon and Kurt wasn't sure if he had the energy to get really enraged and give them all a firm talking to. Instead he just gave up and tried to live with the aftermath but he wouldn't let them off completely, Kurt had his limits. “I can't believe you guys snuck in here.” he groaned in annoyance.
“Not cool guys.” Blaine added in as he narrowed his eyes.
Rachel kept making her way over to the boys on stage and didn't back down form their intense gaze. “It was my idea of course, once Finn ended up telling me by accident about your cute little concert I knew we had to crash it. I mean can you blame us? It's not our fault if you allowed yourself to get all unprofessional...” Rachel began to explain.
“We thought we were alone, Rachel.” Kurt said very loudly in defence.
“Well all the making out side, your performances were brilliant, Blaine.” Rachel praised.
“Thank you, Rachel.” Blaine replied, still wanting to be polite and even he knew how illustrious receiving praise from one Rachel Berry was.
“We really didn't mean any harm.” Tina began.
“Our curiosity just got the better of us.” Mercedes added joining in.
Kurt looked at the girls three grinning and hopeful faces and the still apparent guilt on Finn's and he decided letting bygones be bygones was the better option. “Fine, you're all forgiven.” he announced.
Blaine agreed completely with Kurt's judgement and he was happy things had remained peaceful and he knew just how to keep that trend going. “Actually Kurt, it might be nice to have an audience for our duet.” Blaine pointed out.
“That's true.” Kurt admitted with a cute smile when he looked over at Blaine. When he looked back at their four unexpected guests his expression hardened a bit but not by much. “Okay you're allow to stay for our last song.” Kurt said.
The girls excited cheers lifted Kurt's spirits and Blaine laughed along and his infectious charm was hard to resist and honestly Kurt didn't try to fight it. He preferred to be happy and his friends, despite their many differences and moments of drama, did make him joyful most of the time. So as soon as they were seated in the middle of the second row he turned to Blaine, who winked at him. They didn't need to tell each other their plans, it was time to show just how adorable and romantic Kurt Hummel and Blaine Anderson could be.
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you
You'd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you
Pardon the way that I stare
There's nothing else to compare
The sight of you leaves me weak
There are no words left to speak
So if you feel like I feel
Please let me know that it's real
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you
I love you baby and if it's quite all right
I need you baby to warm the lonely nights
I love you baby, trust in me when I say
Oh pretty baby, don't bring me down I pray
Oh pretty baby, now that I've found you stay
And let me love you baby, let me love you
During the musical number Kurt and Blaine put extra effort since they now had an adoring audience and it didn't take much for their natural chemistry to shine through. The song was the perfect example of their playful banter and loving relationship. Their voices combined to form perfect harmony and when one of them took on the vocals the other simply danced away with obvious heart eyes. Kurt reached out to stroke Blaine's back during his turn and Blaine did a little soft shoe routine to entertain the masses. Showing his Warbler side, Blaine even went so far as to climb up on the piano and jump off of it a moment later almost falling into Kurt's arms to help to steady his descent.
“You guys are seriously too cute!” Mercedes called out to them.
The musically inclined duo took the words to heart and for the last verse sang together side by side with their arms around each others shoulders. Belting out the last world with all their might and at the end they stepped forward to take their bows like they were one person. The pair got the chance to see their friends stand up and begin to clap and cheer and they felt on high at that moment, like they were floating on air.
“Splendid boys, your chemistry is almost equal to Finn and I's.” Rachel chimed.
“That was great guys!” Tina cheered.
“Like you two need more proof you're charming already, but you still nailed it.” Mercedes declared.
“It was awesome!” Finn shouted, now that Kurt no longer appeared to be mad at him.
Blaine rewarded the four teens before them with one of his quint-essential charming smiles and he watched beside of Kurt as they made their way up onto the stage. “Thanks ladies, thanks Finn. I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves.” Blaine said graciously.
“Even if you guys did sneak in uninvited.” Kurt had to add playfully.
“Who's up for a post concert celebration at Breadsticks?” Blaine asked them all.
“Oh that's an excellent idea, Blaine.” Kurt agreed. When he saw the rest of the group cheer in unison he gave them all an evil grin. “Good, that's settled then. But of course you'll all help with the clean up first. It's the least you could do, all things considered, and it will get us to dinner sooner.” Kurt chimed innocently.
“Fine, fine, we'll contest to that.” Mercedes muttered with a chuckle.
As Blaine and Kurt joined in and did their own share of putting away the evidence of their concert Blaine came back with the video camera and leaned over to give Kurt a quick kiss on the cheek. “I can't wait to check the footage out later.” he admitted.
“Me too, even if we had a change of plans...” Kurt agreed.
“Hey, stuff like this keeps things exciting.”
“I'm not arguing with you there, cutie. If anything this was the perfect ending to one eventful summer. I'm sorry it has to end...” Kurt whispered to Blaine.
Blaine simply nodded, there was still two weeks remaining of summer vacation but Blaine knew firsthand those fourteen days would rush by very quickly. He'd miss the time he'd been able to spend with Kurt and no matter how much he loved being a Warbler, he loved Kurt more. But after getting a little glimpse of it since meeting Kurt, Blaine was also beginning to feel another type of longing. Maybe just maybe after all this time of running, he might be able to back track. Or maybe not, maybe things would simply stay the same and looking over the later end of the past year, that wasn't something to dread.
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So tickled with the song from "The Boy From Oz". I was lucky enough to see it at the Imperial Theater in NY with Hugh Jackman! Wonderful show. Wonderful story! I am enjoying it very much. Was this a hint that Blaine might be coming to McKinley? Please continue...
The second I heard the song (I have it on one of my John Barrowwman cds) I knew Kurt needed to sing this! Thanks! I'm so glad you like it. Hmmmm........ it might just of been a hint. I think the title for the next chapter will answer that for you. Just a week till that. But oh don't worry I am continuing. (psst I actually ahead by quite a few chapters ;) Just revamping them and giving them to my beta to read). But I am doing all of season 2 so lots to come! ;D