There are something’s that you never come to understand, no matter how old or wise you get. This was something Kurt has never been more sure of in his life. He highly doubt he'd ever find sports interesting in his lifetime, if someone had asked him last year if he'd had agreed to go watch two football games in the same school year, he would have called them crazy. Yet here he was, Kurt Hummel, sitting on the bleachers of McKinley High's football field. How could the idea of watching people run around and injure themselves ever be entertaining? Kurt had no idea. Nor did he have much desire to try to figure it out. But despite how bored he was at the moment, there was an easy answer to why he was torturing himself; Blaine Anderson. Since nothing on the field in front of him was very stimulating to watch, Kurt glanced over at his boyfriend from the corner of his eye. All it took was one look and it was obvious Blaine was actually following the game. His eyes were glued on the field and they darted around as he followed the players. Every once in a while Blaine would flinch or cheer depending on what had happened. Kurt just grinned at his excitement, yes it was very clear to Kurt why he was there. Not even the fact that his step-brother Finn was on the team, not to mention a number of the New Directions, would have made him come to watch the game. Kurt was only too aware that even while he had been 'growing up' some old habits were hard to break.

Blaine finally noticed he was being watched and tore himself away from the game to look over at Kurt and smile lightly. “I'm sorry, this is so boring for you.” Blaine leaned in and whispered to him.

Kurt smirked lightly and touched his knee affectionately, but made sure not to let his hand linger for too long and he pulled away quickly. “Why should you be sorry? It's not like it's your fault I don't like sports. No, if I really didn't want to be here with you, Blaine, I would have just told you no.” Kurt pointed out. Kurt watched Blaine laugh lightly in response and he decided it wouldn't hurt to give sports a try. “So, how's the game going?”

Blaine frowned lightly as he looked back at the field, “Actually, not too good. I mean you can tell Coach Beiste has really helped the guys with the plays and everything. So they should be unstoppable...” Blaine muttered.

“But they're not because...” Kurt continued as he eyed him.

“Look for yourself, I think you'd find out the answer pretty quick.” Blaine answered as pointed to the field.

Kurt decided to humour Blaine and looked back out onto the field. He narrowed his eyes as he scanned the players to locate where Finn was. Not that it was hard to do, because it turned out Blaine's comment was very true. Apparently even sports had their share of drama, Kurt could tell from his viewpoint that Finn and Karofsky were at odds with each other and that was putting it lightly. When the opposing team grabbed the ball right from under Finn's nose and scored the winning goal Kurt leaned over to Blaine. “Okay even I can tell something went wrong there, but what?”

“Karofsky's not doing his job of blocking for Finn.” Blaine answered.

“Well, there's no surprise there.” Kurt replied with a sigh.

“It just sucks... the team could actually be winning if they weren't in threat of breaking out into a fight at every second.”

“And we both know the cause...” Kurt added.

“Glee club.” Blaine muttered with a nod.
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Later that night Blaine and Kurt were having their nightly phone call, but this time it was far earlier than usual. Blaine had been surprised when Kurt had called him two hours before their usual time slot. So he hadn't hesitated to call Kurt out on this. “So are you gonna tell me why you're calling me so early?” Blaine asked him as he came to sit in his chair in the corner of his room.

“Oh yeah right, it's just I can tell that Finn's being affected by how things are heating up in football. So I wanted to try to let him vent it out a bit, because we both know how much that works for us.” Kurt explained.

“Hmmm, I dunno if Finn's really the type to talk about his problems and how they make him feel, Kurt.” Blaine couldn't help but point out.

“Don't I know it, but there's no harm in trying, right? I'm gonna go try to get it out of him later before bed. I figure if he's sleepy he might let something slip in his moment of weakness...”

“Well here's hoping you're right, Kurt.” Blaine replied, “Because I'd love to see our team win for once!”

“You are too cute.” Kurt chuckled. “So Blaine, I'm curious did you ever want to actually play football in high school?” Kurt asked him playfully.

Blaine paused at the question as old memories came back to the surface. “...yeah I did... I tried out for the team in my freshman year. I made it somehow and I was actually pretty decent. I was quick so I was able to get through the blockers and everything. But then it all changed when I came out...” Blaine began.

Kurt made a frustrated face, “Lemme guess your teammates turned on you?” he asked in an annoyed tone.

Blaine nodded even when he knew Kurt couldn't see his face, “Yeah, suddenly things got awkward everywhere... out on the field and especially in the locker room. I was a freak, who, as far as they were concerned, didn't belong to be there. That, and how it was becoming obvious I wasn't getting any taller and things just sort of fell apart from there... so I quit.”

Kurt wished he was with Blaine at that moment so he could comfort him with his touch, “Oh Blaine... I'm so sorry, honey.” Kurt said softly.

Blaine smiled, “Don't be, Kurt, in all honesty I'm glad it happened. It left me to focus on what really mattered to me; music.” Blaine pointed out. “And starting on that road eventually led me to meet you...”

“You're making me want to sing you a love song right now, Blaine.” Kurt said warmly.

“Save it for later, handsome, when we're in the same room together and remember you have a mission to get Finn to talk.” Blaine reminded him.

Kurt glanced at the clock and gave a sigh, “Right, right, I'll call you after if it's not too late.” Kurt told him and after saying their loving goodbyes, Kurt put down his phone and headed downstairs to the kitchen. Kurt figured it would be a good idea to have an excuse to come up to see Finn without making it obvious. Since most straight guys weren't very direct in admitting things, which was silly of course. But even Kurt had to admit he himself only had started to open up so much once he had met Blaine. Once Kurt was armed with a glass of warm milk he headed off to his target's bedroom and he knocked lightly on Finn's bedroom door. Kurt wasn't surprised that he got no response at first, so he knocked again. “Finn's it's me, can I come in?” he called.

“Sure.” Finn finally replied.

Kurt opened the door to see Finn sitting on his bed playing some type of racing video game on his Xbox and Kurt grinned. He greeted Finn with a small smile, “Hey, I um made you a glass of warm milk... I find it helps calm the nerves before bed.” Kurt explained as he brought it over and placed it on Finn's dresser.

“Uh thanks.” Finn muttered, when Kurt didn't make any moves to leave Finn sighed and tossed his controller onto the floor, causing his car to crash into a wall. “Can I help you with something?” Finn asked, trying not to sound rude. After all the crap that had happened with losing the game and his face off with Karofsky in the locker room, Finn was in no mood for company.

“Not really... I mean that sure was an interesting game today huh.” Kurt began as he sat down on the edge of Finn's bed.

“More like it sucked.” Finn blurted out in anger.

Kurt tried to hide his smile, 'That's it Finn, take the bait.' he thought to himself. “Yeah it did, but even I could tell you guys have improved a lot. Despite having guys like Karofsky on the team.”

Finn eyed Kurt for a moment, not sure what he was trying to do. “Uh, I'm actually still pretty tired from the game, Kurt...” he began.

Of course things in life were never that easy for Kurt, so he just nodded and stood up. “Of course, night.” Kurt quickly replied and headed out of the room without another word. When he was back in his own room Kurt groaned in annoyance and brought out his phone to call back Blaine. “If Finn wants to keep his feelings all bottled in that's fine. Doesn't mean I'm going to...” Kurt muttered to himself.
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Blaine had been chatting away with Kurt in the choir room when Artie had wheeled into the room, red from what could only have been a huge slushie attack, just the sight of him shivering in his chair made Blaine's usual strong hold on his buried temper break loose. When Finn got up Blaine glanced at Kurt who gave him a stern nod and the both stood up to join the others. It probably wasn't a smart idea for either of them to get involved. But after how everyone had been there for Kurt when he had needed protection against Karofsky, neither of them were going to just sit by and watch.

But as the group made their way to the door the football team suddenly walked in, making immature comments on their smug faces and Kurt and Blaine simply froze in mid step. Blaine looked over at Kurt who looked like he had just been shot and Blaine stepped in front of him without any hesitation.

Coach Beiste stepped into the room and ordered the football team to sit down and Will urge the New Directions to follow. Blaine glanced at Karofsky for a moment and was relieved to see he was totally ignoring Kurt as he went to sit down. Kurt seemed to notice this as well and followed his lead and silently went to go sit down himself, Blaine following behind him.

It was taking every ounce of strength and control Kurt had in his body to stop himself from bolting out of the room. 'They shouldn't be here.' Kurt thought as his mind began to panic. The choir room was like Kurt's safety net, it was the one sanctuary in the school were they all could be themselves and feel like they belonged. But now for some reason the very bullies that had slushied pretty much everyone in glee club were there, sitting beside them- even if none of them wanted to be there with them- like they were supposed to belong. It was more than Kurt thought he could handle but he refused to let them win, he would prove them all wrong by showing how strong he could be.

Blaine was equally alarmed by the football teams sudden arrival in the choir room. He was worried that with this turn of events, Karofsky would throw their 'little deal' out the window and start harassing Kurt again, maybe even himself this time as well. The urge to hear the teachers explanation made him quiet his mind and force himself to pay attention. But as soon as Will asked them to give a warm welcome to the football team, Blaine's hold began to slip. When he announced that they were joining glee club, he lost it completely and joined in on the loud shouts of protests from everyone in the room. “You can't be serious!” Blaine blurted in shock.

“This is insane!” Kurt yelled beside him.

But their protests only were flat as their voices fell on death ears because of the sheer number of people yelling in the room at that moment. When Finn stood up and made himself heard.

“Mr. Schue, you can't be serious! These are the guys who almost made Kurt transfer!” Finn blurted out as he pointed at them in anger.

Kurt glared at Finn, while he was touched by the gesture he wasn't happy about being singled out so obviously. When no one, even Karofsky dared to even say anything Kurt couldn't stop but give a sigh of relief.

“And there's no way that I am sharing the choir room with a known homophobe.” Rachel added angrily.

“They don't deserve to be here.” Blaine muttered in disgust.

Kurt’s eyes widened in alarm because Blaine was putting himself at risk by saying such things, he wanted to take Blaine's hand to get him to stop, but he knew it wouldn't be safe. But luckily Blaine noticed the subtle look Kurt was giving him and he was relieved to see Blaine force himself to calm down, him having noticed his error in judgement.

As Will began to explain what he and Coach Beiste had in mind all the both of them could do was listen in silence. Kurt was too focused on trying to keep his fear under control, while Blaine was battling a rare outbreak of anger and keeping both those emotions under check was hard enough to deal with.

Blaine had to admit that their idea had some merit, but he found himself doubting that anyone on the football team would dare to be brave enough to change their ignorant minds for it to work. But if there was even a chance that one of them could change for the better then Blaine would try to help show them. Puck and Rachel stood up to perform a song and Blaine just let the music wash over him and make him clear his mind. During the song Kurt looked over at him and his boyfriend’s emotionless look softened ever so slightly.

The first day of the new additions to the New Directions didn't end up going too well when after the song Mr. Schuester and Coach Beiste could barely stop a full wide brawl from breaking out. Kurt and Blaine had taken the eruption of tempers as a chance for them to make a hasty escape out of the room before anyone could notice.

The pair just walked beside each other down the hall in silence, neither one knowing what to say first. Kurt was the first one to break the long silence when he suddenly stopped and turned to look at Blaine, his face full of conflicting emotions. “Let's wait till we're alone to deal with this okay? I don't want anyone to overhear or judge us...” Kurt muttered.

Blaine touched Kurt's shoulder lightly, his love for the amazing boy in front of him meaning far more than any fear of repercussions of the display of affection could result in. “We'll face this together, Kurt, like we always do.” he told him softly.

Kurt could only nod and Blaine dropped his hand, he knew Blaine was right, but he couldn't shake the doubt that was rising in his mind. He said his goodbyes to Blaine and headed to his next class, when his phone got a text message. He brought his phone up and a warm smile filled his face. One single word, that was all it ended up being, but it was a word Kurt immediately took to heart and let it fill him up, so he was ready to face the word again as he stared at the screen.

Courage.
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Only when Kurt was finally alone with Blaine in the safety of his bedroom, wrapped in Blaine's strong arms as they lay on the bed together, could the allow themselves to finally talk about what they were feeling since the afternoon.

“How are we going to face this, Blaine?” Kurt asked him.

Blaine kissed the back of Kurt's neck softly, “Like we always have, Kurt, together.” he answered.

“Easier said than done...” Kurt faltered, but when he heard himself he groaned. “I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't let myself get so wrapped up about this. It's just things were finally starting to get better for me, for us... I just can't believe Mr. Schuester doesn't realize what he's making me face by allowing those Neanderthals in the choir room. I just know that Karofsky won't leave things alone if he has to deal with seeing my 'gay face' in such close proximity every day, and it terrifies me, Blaine. All that courage I had to keep me from running away to Dalton before is slipping away from me.” Kurt told Blaine as he let all his thoughts from the day come out in the open. He tightened his grip on Blaine's arms covering him. “And then I start to feel guilty because once again I'm making things only be about me...”

“Don't you dare, Kurt!” Blaine blurted out. “Sorry, but I am not going to let you start a pity party here. Karofsky threatened your life, Kurt. That is a fact, one that I haven't forgotten and neither should you. Call Mr. Schue out on it if that's what it takes for you to feel safe again! No one should be able to make you feel this unsafe, especially a teacher. There's no shame in not going to glee club for the rest of the week...” Blaine began to suggest.

“No Blaine, not this time, I'm through with running. I refuse to let them make me the victim. If there is even the slightest chance of this stupid idea working, I want to be one of the reasons why. No, I am going to go to the choir room each day with my head held up high. Because who I choose to love is no one’s business and it’s not my problem if they don't agree.” Kurt commented.

Blaine was at a loss for words at how Kurt amazed him on so many occasions with his courage. He simply pulled himself up to sit and let go of Kurt, causing his boyfriend to turn around and look at his face with concern. But all Kurt saw was Blaine's face, looking at him like he was the only other person in the word and Kurt's heart began to beat fast at how it made him feel.

“How are you real? How could I have been so lucky to have found you?” Blaine breathed.

Kurt realized he had begun to cry and laughed awkwardly as he smiled at Blaine and touched his face lovingly. Blaine began to kiss his tears off his cheeks and muttered Kurt's name softly over and over as they embrace each other. Kurt couldn’t find any words to answer Blaine’s question, it would be impossible for him to convey all of his feelings. So instead he simply held onto Blaine and kissed him again and again, until no words were needed at all.
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'Seriously, what does the universe have against me?' Kurt found himself thinking the next day in Glee club. After his talk with Blaine the day before the both of them were determined to stick things out no matter what. But when Mr. Schuester announced they would be doing a half time performance, Kurt found himself begin to falter. But the prospect of doing a medley involving Thriller was too exciting for even Kurt to resist. So when they all started their zombie camp Kurt just let him enjoy himself and forgot all about Karofsky even being there.

That decision to ignore them ended up being severely tested when Azimio made a snide comment about Blaine's dance moves. Kurt glared at him but was surprised when all David did was laugh lightly, not bothering to fully join in on the taunting. Kurt glanced at Blaine who just shrugged to show Kurt he was fine and Kurt swore Blaine was proud about something far deeper.

Blaine had made sure to choose the farthest place from the football team in the room when he and Kurt sat down to work on their zombie makeup. He silently watched Kurt's face as he applied white face paint to Blaine's forehead, his face full of concentration which cause Blaine to smile. He then saw out of the corner of his eye something amazing.

“Kurt look...” Blaine said as he gestured to where Finn was sitting.

Kurt gave him a confused look but followed his eye line to see Karofsky had come up to approach Finn. Alarmed Kurt began to worry that a fight would break up until he noticed for once Karofsky wasn't looking at Finn with hate or making any snide remarks. “I don't believe it...” Kurt muttered in shock.

“Should we dare the dream there might be a breakthrough?” Blaine whispered to Kurt.

Kurt just watched Karofsky walk away and saw Finn's surprised smile for a moment before returning his gaze to Blaine and got back to working on their make-up. “Don't hold your breath.”

Their curiosity about what Finn and David had talked about got the better of Kurt and Blaine so they approached Finn at his locker after class that day to get to the bottom of things

“Karofsky wants to do a warm up number to help get ready and I gotta admit it's a good idea.” Finn began to explain, he noticed Kurt's face fill with concern. “I think he really means it, Kurt...”

“It just seems too easy, Finn.” Kurt warned.

“You guys can join us too if you want.” Finn pointed out.

Blaine saw Kurt hesitate and Blaine shook his head, “Thanks but I'm out... I think it would just give them too much of a chance to provoke us.” he admitted.

“And ruin the chances, however slim them are of actually making peace between you guys on the team.” Kurt added. “So we'll leave this to just be the football players and we shall just be good spectators for this one.” Kurt told Finn with a small smile.
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From their safe view point in the audience among the girls of glee club, Kurt and Blaine watched the guys on stage perform their zombie number and they both had to admit they were good. Kurt glanced at Blaine and smirked in disbelief as he mouthed 'wow' to him. Blaine grinned and returned with a silent 'I know right?' and they continued to watch the impossible take place. The strange pseudo-realism of it all continued even afterwards as the football team strutted their way through the hallways still in their zombie makeup, all united as one.

Kurt watched them pass by without a word and just ended up staring at them with his mouth wide open.“Is it too crazy to say that I'm more surprised by the football team walking together than seeing zombies walk our hallways?” Kurt asked Blaine.

“No it's trippy...” Blaine muttered in agreement. “I just can't believe it.”

Kurt then noticed the hockey team approach them and he rolled his eyes, “I think we're all about to get a reality check here...” Kurt hissed.

Blaine reacted by taking hold of Kurt's hand and pulling them back to a far distance around a corner as they watched the football team get slushied. “If I didn't know what this means I'd almost be happy to see them finally get to see how it feels like...” Blaine commented.

Blaine's comment made Kurt smile lightly before he felt guilty because he knew how this would affect Finn and Mr. Shuester attempt for them to all make amends. Blaine walked along side Kurt to their math class together and began to think that what the New Directions needed was a musical pick me up and he knew just how to deal with it.
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“Well that turned out to be pointless.” Artie muttered as he and the other glee club members on the glee club walked into the choir room later that day.

“Guys what happened?” Will asked them as he along with everyone else saw they had been slushied.

“We got slushied by the hockey team and those wusses bailed on us.” Puck shouted in anger.

“Seriously? They all quit Glee Club?” Will replied in disbelief.

“Are any of us really surprised? This was a doomed plan from the start.” Kurt pointed out.

“And now we don't have a football team anymore to boot.” Sam said sadly.

Finn knew he should have said something in reply to get them all to remain on the positive side, but he had to admit he wasn't up to it. Which only made things worse and he saw Blaine stand up and come down to face them all.

“Guys we can't let this get us down in the dumps! Does it suck? Yes! But let's face it we're used to having to deal with stuff like this every day. So all it took was a slushie to make any progress that had been made go south but it doesn't mean we should throw in the towel all together.” Blaine began to tell them all.

“Blaine’s right, just because they gave up doesn't mean we should follow their lead.” Kurt said in agreement.

“I think what we all need right now is to be reminded once again why we are all here.” Blaine commented.

“Because we're all losers?” Mercedes asked.

Blaine eyed her for a moment and just sighed, “No Mercedes, it's that we all love to sing. That when we're all here together it lets us forget about all the other crap that's out there. Didn't you guys say that glee is supposed to be about joy? So I am going to refresh our memories and let us get back into the swing of things, Beyonce style.” Blaine told them as he gave Mercedes a quick wink.

Kurt just watched as Blaine changed into his performer mode as he brought out a boombox he had hidden behind the piano and pressed play. His song choice ended up actually being a Destiny's Child song, which was Bills Bills Bills. Kurt grinned and instantly began to rap along with the backup vocals and Blaine began to dance around the room. As he passed people by a number of them began to slowly follow his lead and join in.

As if having failed in their attempts to get the football team hadn't been hard enough. Now Finn was forced to watch Blaine yet again take over what should have been his job as leader of the glee club. With his current mood Finn had almost reached his limit but he forced himself to remain calm during the number. Even when everyone got up and circled around Blaine as he sang the last lines of the song.

Kurt joined in on the applause and cheering everyone gave Blaine when he finished the song in excitement. Until he realized Finn had remained seated and looked like he wanted to be anywhere else. He tried to assure himself it was only because he was bummed about the football team but as he saw Finn glare at Blaine for a second, he suddenly wasn't so sure anymore. It seemed there was yet another thing Kurt new he would have to try to pry out of Finn in the future, no matter how many glasses of milk it would end up taking.
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Kurt had been too distracted with worrying over Finn to notice Rachel and Mercedes walk up to him and Blaine at their lockers when class was over. Rachel simply came up and pushed in between them, linking her arms with her own.

“Boys, we need to have a glee club meeting about the turn of events.” Rachel told them both.

“I agree, anyone up for some coffee?” Blaine suggested.

When Mercedes eyed them both quizzically Kurt laughed and took hold of her hand to link with his free arm. “It's where Blaine and I vent most of our problems, come on let's go drown our sorrows in caffeine.” he said and the four of them headed towards the parking lot together.

At the Lima Bean the four of them headed to a nearby table with their drinks in hand, Blaine grabbed a shaker of cinnamon and brought it along. Once seated Kurt couldn't help but chuckle at how cute he looked as he fought to open his drink and began to dip his biscotti in it. “You are too adorable, cutie.” Kurt whispered to Blaine sweetly.

Blaine smiled warmly at Kurt and was about say something playfully in return when they both noticed Mercedes and Rachel where staring at them and they were not happy.

“Okay what's up with you two?” Kurt asked them as he took a sip of his own drink.

“Because I've heard the both of you say how cute we are together all the time.” Blaine pointed out.

“Right! It's not like there's an off button we can just press that shuts my love off for this guy here... even after he just finished a rap number in glee club.” Kurt said playfully, he then noticed Rachel and Mercedes expressions hadn't changed at all. “Guys, we're just kidding around.” he pointed out.

“Yeah well, it's just hard to laugh right now with everything that's been going on at school.” Rachel commented.

“I mean look at us, here we are just sitting here drinking coffee when we should be doing something. Our schools so messed up we can't even keep our own football team together. ” Mercedes told them.

“And right when Mr. Schue and Coach Beiste were so close to getting everyone at the school together.” Rachel added.

“Yet Finn still won't talk to me about this at all, if I hadn't been there too I bet I wouldn't even know about it. I mean we live together, I've started bringing him a glass a warm milk every night just in hopes that we'll have a little lady chat.” Kurt explained.

Blaine pause and put down his drink to look at Kurt playfully, he hadn't heard the full details of how Kurt had tried to get Finn to talk until now. “Warm milk, really?” he teased.

Kurt just stared at him, “It's delicious.”

“Finn's too proud to complain, he feels like he has to be strong for everyone but I know it's just killing him inside.” Rachel began.

“I know what it's like to deal with that.” Blaine muttered.

“Quiet you, Rachel is talking, as you were saying.” Kurt said.

“I just hope Finn realizes that if he and I were still together, I could make him feel a lot better you know-2 Rachel began.

“-Let it go, Rachel.” Kurt cut in, while Blaine gave her a sympathetic smile.

Rachel paused for a moment as she got back to their problem at hand, “I just wish that there was a way that we could help, that's all.”

“Yeah and the worst part is how bummed the other guys are, I mean they already suffer enough abuse by just being in Glee. I really think winning the game could ease some of the pressure, at least for a little while.” Mercedes said in response.

Blaine was already thinking as he listened to them talk, as he munched away on his biscotti. “You know I've been thinking...even though there's only five members on the team left the good news is they really only need four more guys. High school regulations actually let you play a couple guys short if you want to.” Blaine explained.

“My boyfriend, the football fanatic.” Kurt said lovingly.

“Hey I hear you even were on the team for a bit Mr. High kicker...” Blaine told him with a smirk.

Kurt eyes widened and he suddenly grabbed onto Blaine's face and kissed him on the cheek, “Oh my god, Blaine, you're a genius that's it!” Kurt blurted out in excitement.

“Come again?” Mercedes asked confused.

“We all know that coach Beiste put a sign-up sheet for people to join right?” Kurt asked them.

“Yeah she'll probably take anyone at this point...” Rachel began as she lifted her cup to her mouth but she suddenly paused and a made a wicked look in Kurt's direction. “Wait you don't mean...”

“That Blaine and I join up to fill two of those spots? Yes that's exactly what I am saying!” Kurt replied.

“Um Kurt, I dunno if that's a good idea, I'll be the first to admit I'm no football player. If anything if the two of us go out on the field it's like we'd be making a death wish.” Blaine muttered quickly.

“Yes I am aware of that, Blaine, but I also know there's time when ones well-being isn't as important as being a part of the team. So I'm willing to let myself return to the football field in their moment of need.” Kurt told began, he stopped to take hold of Blaine's hand and give it a light squeeze. “But I understand if you don't want to.”

Blaine looked at Kurt and just shook his head, “No you’re right, they really just need the numbers to qualify. Who knows, maybe we'll end up deflecting the other teams attention from them so the guys can actually score better.” Blaine added with a smirk.

“So you guys are really gonna join?” Mercedes asked them.

“Yes we are, Blaine and I love football... well no that's a lie, Blaine loves football, I love scarves.” Kurt admitted with a sheepish smile.

“Which is why I am so buying you a new scarf tonight, Kurt.” Blaine said as he began to massage Kurt's back proudly.
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The next day Kurt, wearing his newly purchased scarf from Blaine, didn't hesitate to add his name on the sign-up sheet with Blaine at his side. After he was done Blaine looked at him and they exchanged a nod in approval as Blaine signed his own name. When they were both done they turned to see Coach Beiste and Mr. Schuester standing in front of them.

“Are you boys sure about this?” Will asked them, his face full of concern.

“Yes Mr. Schue we are, we'll show the bullies of this school what team work is all about.” Blaine replied with a small smile.

Although despite the couple's selfless choice to join the team, they were still two members sort of being able to qualify. A fact that was instantly brought up in glee club that day, when Beiste reaffirmed her choice to not back down on her decisions. After Finn commented that he couldn't believe it was over Rachel suddenly stood up and told them her plan. Kurt couldn't help but beam at her proudly and clapped lightly at their decision. Even when only two more people were needed all the girls ended joining up and Kurt knew his and Blaine's decision to join had been right.
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Kurt stared at himself in front of the mirror in the mens locker room as he eyed himself over in horror. “I never thought I'd see myself wearing this uniform again.” Kurt muttered as he turned to look at Blaine. Who currently had his turned on look and Kurt smirked at him. “Well, at least someone’s enjoying it.” he teased.

“Hey, I can't help it that you look fucking hot right now.” Blaine muttered.

“It's funny how we're both so proper and never swear until we're all hot and bothered.” Kurt commented with a chuckle.

“I guess that's because it's when we finally let ourselves lose control.”

“Which is something we can't let ourselves do right now, Blaine, we have a game to play if you've forgotten.”

“How can I when your dad's even here to watch the game?”

Kurt just continued to chuckle and came over to plant a quick kiss on Blaine's lips before handing him his helmet. “Ready to face this?”

“Oh yeah, let's get in the game!” Blaine replied.

“Well you can, I'm mainly just going to stay to the sides and just do any kicks that might happen.” Kurt commented.

“While I'll just focus on staying alive.” Blaine said.

“Guys, it's Showtime!” Rachel called from outside the locker room.

Kurt and Blaine gave each other encouraging smiles and quickly join the girls to make their grand entrance. So they didn't hesitate to strut, with their helmets balanced on their hips as they headed out on the field, out for everyone to see. Kurt came to look at Finn and the old football members and gave him his most superior look as he joined the others in their huddle.

Blaine cheered alongside Kurt as he got all psyched up as everyone else, bouncing up and down, full of energy. Blaine got into position on the field and began to focus on the game, he knew he wouldn't be much help but he was determined to pull his weight, or at least die trying. He managed to do just that by actually passing the ball from Puck and tossing it to Finn during the game. But even that small victory was shot down when it was clear they were in over their heads and losing fast. Blaine had wanted to dive for the ball when it fumbled but was shoved by one of the opposing team, leaving him helpless to do so. Kurt had reached a similar fate and that lead to Tina taking the ball, only to be tackled hard to the ground. Kurt pulled himself up as quickly as possible and darted to run over, stopping a few feet away from her fallen form. Blaine caught up and hovered beside him and they both gave a sigh of relief when she turned out to be fine.

Kurt was glad to see Finn was finally taking charge of things as he began to set things in motion. Kurt hurried up to him before Finn could leave to get the rest of the girls. “Nice to have you back, team leader.” Kurt said with a smirk.

“It's nice to be back!” Finn called as he ran off the field.

Blaine wouldn't have believed it if he hadn't seem it with his own eyes, when the rest of the football team minus Karofsky ended up returning. It turned out because if they agreed to be in the half time show they were allowed to come back to the team. He and Kurt ended up being allowed to go to the girls dressing room to change into their zombie outfits, just to play it safe and not end up provoking anyone. The fact that the girls had suggested it had made him and Kurt agree. With there no longer being any shortage on players, Kurt and Blaine had happily resigned from the team.

“So our glorious time as a football player ends with every straight boys dream by being among half naked girls.” Kurt said playfully as put on his costume for the number, he refused to wear the football uniform now that they had quit the team.

“The true dream for sure, though it's wasted on us.” Blaine replied with a chuckle. “Come on let's get finished getting all zombie'd up and do what we really want to, sing.”

The music started and everyone began to dance to a cheering crowd full of people and Kurt and Blaine just forgot all the drama and got completely into the performance. Kurt stumbled around doing his best imitation of being undead as he could, when he noticed his parents in the stands and couldn't help but give them a wink. Only the sudden arrival of Karofsky joining in almost made him break his focus and Kurt paused for a moment but quickly recovered, not wanting to bring attention by acknowledging his presence. The song ended and Kurt ran over to give Blaine a big hug and joined in on cheering with the others, still keeping his distance from Karofsky.

Blaine stood next to Kurt as he watched all of the guy’s head back into the locker room, glad for once that things seemed to be going good for them. Kurt had managed to get a pair of pompoms and handed one to Blaine, which he accepted and began to cheer alongside his boyfriend. Joining in when everyone around them started to chant 'brains' in unison to scare the opposing team.

For the first time in his life Kurt found himself so wrapped up in a football game that he truly cared what the outcome was. As he watched Finn and the others out in the field Kurt came to cling to Blaine, forgetting what people might think of their display and held his breath anxiously. The ball snapped forward and was carried across the line, sealing McKinley's win and Kurt began to jump up and down like any dire hard sports fan, Blaine doing the same thing. Rachel came over and hugged the both of them happily and joined in on their excitement, along with the rest of the whole school.

With the game over Burt and Carole made their way down to the field of congratulate them and Carole gave Finn and big hug.

“Congratulations honey! I'm so happy for all of you!” Carole told him.

“That was quite a game, good job out there and I mean all of you.” Burt said.

“Seriously you got Kurt interested in football, that's no easy feat!” Blaine blurted out and everyone laughed.
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Kurt had just finished his skin routine for the night and was going to give Blaine a call when heard a knock on his door. “Come in.” he said.

Finn stepped inside and Kurt noticed he was holding a glass of warm milk and Kurt smiled lightly. “And what's this?” he asked.

“I just wanted to talk a bit, if you're up for it...” Finn began awkwardly.

Kurt nodded and put down his phone, “Sure.” was all he said in reply. Finn came over and handed Kurt the milk and he thanked him, Finn then took a seat on Kurt's bed. Kurt saw he was struggling to find the right words to start talking to him, but Kurt only waited. “What's on your mind.” he offered.

“I talked to Karofsky at the end of school today, I was stupid that I thought him coming back to play yesterday might of meant something. That he might have wanted to join glee club and yah know...” Finn struggled.

“Want to stop being a dick? I'm guessing that didn't go to well?” Kurt asked.

“No, it didn't... I really thought he'd be ready to apologize for what he did to you.”

“Look Finn, I'm fine... Karofsky is still leaving me alone for the most part. It's not your fault if everyone can't be as accepting as you are. I, for one, know he isn't worth your time and effort.” Kurt told Finn.

“So while I appreciate the offer, I am fully aware people like Karofsky just don't change that easily....”

“Yeah, you're right, I'll let you go call Blaine like I know you were planning to.” Finn said as he stood up. “Oh and since you're a big football fan now maybe you won't be so bored when Blaine and I force you to watch a game.” Finn said teasingly as he paused at the doorway.

Kurt narrowed his eyes at Blaine, “Don't make me throw this warm milk at you. Finn.” Kurt warned. Finn simply chuckled lightly as he headed back to his bedroom. Kurt rolled his eyes and looked over at the scarf Blaine had bought him and smiled warmly as he dialled Blaine's number. When he heard Blaine's voice when he answered he grabbed for the scarf and ran his thumb along the smooth fabric.

“So, ready for that love song now?”