Nov. 19, 2016, 6 p.m.
America's newest sensation: Chapter 13: Quarter finals
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No excuses this time. I didnt feel like writing a lot so here is a new chapter and I hope you guys arent too mad at me. Lots of love xoxo
ps. the song are Olly Murs with you dont know love, Macklemore ft Ryan Lewis with downtown and Walk the moon with shut up and dance
Blaine smiled softly as he watched Kurt walk through the crowd, laughing at something Luna, Luke and Roy were telling him.
It was crazy how much the atmosphere had changed over the past few days.
It was like the tension had left the room and people were slowly starting to come out of their shells.
He was lost in thoughts that he hadn't noticed how the group had come to a stop right in front of them.
It was only when he felt a pair of soft lips on his cheek that he was snapped out of his thoughts.
He smiled softly towards Kurt and leaned forward to press a soft kiss against his lips.
“So this is it right,” he asked the whole group “our last show before we know who is going to go to semi-finals.”
They all nodded. Blaine could feel some of the nerves some were having but he could also see how all of them just wanted to give an amazing show.
“It's weird that this is our last group number for the last of the show,” Kurt said softly as he bit on his lip, “I kind of got used to it.”
Roy grinned, “Let's just make most of it.”
They shared a group hug before everyone went to take his place.
Blaine took a chance and sneaked a look once more towards Kurt. To his relieve, he was looking back at him with a soft smile.
Blaine winked at him before their cue was given and all of them took their place on the pitch black stage.
The music filled the room as a grey spot shined on Luna who started singing along on the melody.
I dont wanna be your lover
I dont wanna be your fool...
Pick me up whenever you want it
Throw me down when you are through
Her spot slowly went out as it started to shine on Roy next to her.
Cause Ive learned more from whats missing
Its about you and not about you
I know I made some bad decisions
But my last one was you...
The spot shifted from Roy towards Luke as he started singing the next verse.
Next to you are those lies, lies, lies
How it feels when love dies, dies, dies
And you told me goodbye, bye, bye
I dont know when its over, when its over
The spot started to shine on all of them as they came together in the middle and gave their all on the bridge.
You dont know love til it tears up your heart
And cuts it and leaves you with scars
Youre still feeling
You dont know love...
You dont know love...
Next up where the warblers who looked over the crowd as they started singing together in harmony.
You say I cant do better
Better than someone like you
What I feel, cant write in a letter
So I wrote this for you
Kurt took the middle in front of the whole group and gave his all in the next verse.
Next to you are those lies, lies, lies
How it feels when love dies, dies, dies
And you told me goodbye, bye, bye
I dont know when its over, when its over
Kurt met back by the group as they all got together, each an arm around the other still while giving their best performance.
You dont know love til it tears up your heart
And cuts it and leaves you with scars
Youre still feeling
You dont know love
You dont know love
You dont know love til it feels like you died when its missing
It leaves you blind with no vision
You dont know love
You dont know love
(You, you, you, you)
You wont ever get no better
(You, you, you, you)
Got a lot more to lose
(You, you, you, you)
You wont ever, ever get it
You dont know love
You dont know love
You dont know love
The music slowly left the room and almost everyone stood up to give them a huge applause. They all bowed once before giving each other a hug and leaving the stage.
Once they were backstage, they all started laughing. No one knew really why but Kurt guessed it was the tension going by.
At this point, everyone was just glad they made it this far. They gave Luna and Luke thumbs up as they went to the backstage room.
Kurt cuddling immediately against Blaine's chest as Jeff and Nick started talking with Roy.
It was strange how the last time they had been there, there had been pieces of a broken television all over the ground.
Now it was like nothing had happened. A brand new television was hanging on the wall and the couches got back in place just like before.
He looked at Blaine who looked like he had gotten the same thought.
Instead of saying a word about it, they just shared a sweet kiss. It was in the past. Now they had to focus on semifinals.
Kurt and the warblers were standing in the backstage room. It was a little double of a feeling because Kurt knew that even though Blaine would see part of his performance, there would be no way he would be able to see his performance.
Blaine pressed a soft kiss on his lips as he was called to go on stage.
Jeff and Nick gave him one last hug before he took off towards the side of the stage.
Kurt checked one last time if everyone was sitting in the right place as he listened to himself on the screen.
They had opted to go for a fun video this week, leaving the mess behind and just focusing on how fun it was to be in america's newest sensation.
Kurt could hear himself giggling as the small fragment was played where Kurt had been hanging out with all of them and they had taking his camera to make videos of all of them doing funny faces.
And then they heard Jeff say, “we are the best.”
Kurt chuckled as his nerves eased away. He heard Olly make his announcement and before he knew it he was standing on the stage.
He was surrounded by many dancers and it was the first time he was going to give a performance like this. Just one for fun and he hoped people would appreciate it and it would show them he could do many things.
The music started filling the room and he heard already some gasps fill the room.
Kurt took stage next to the guy he would be dancing with and hoped they wouldn't messed up. They had made the choice to do different couples. There were girls dancing with girls, guys dancing with guys and guys with girls.
They all started dancing around them as Kurt leaned against the make shift bar and started singing as he motioned for the guy who he would be dancing to, to come closer with his finger.
Oh dont you dare look back
Just keep your eyes on me.
I said youre holding back,
He said shut up and dance with me!
This guy is my destiny
He said oh oh oh
Shut up and dance with me
The guy winked him over and Kurt walked towards him with as much confidence as possible. Getting his best moves up as they had done studying this choreography.
We were victims of the night,
The chemical, physical, kryptonite
Helpless to the bass and faded light
Oh we were born to get together,
Born to get together.
The guy took his arm as he started singing the next line and they started dancing together.
He took my arm,
I dont know how it happened.
We took the floor and he said
They all started dancing together in a fun choreography as Kurt went to the bridge.
Oh dont you dare look back
Just keep your eyes on me.
I said youre holding back,
He said shut up and dance with me!
This guy is my destiny
He said oh oh oh
Shut up and dance with me
Kurt went back to the makeshift bar and started sipping on the supposed to be drink by the bar as he looked for a bit before he needed to sing again.
He acted like he was totally swooning over this guy as he started singing again.
A backless suit and some beat up sneaks,
My discotheque Romeo teenage dream.
I felt it in my chest as he looked at me.
I knew we were born to be together,
Born to be together
He took my arm,
I dont know how it happened.
We took the floor and he said
Kurt went back to the middle and they all went back to the choreography.
Oh dont you dare look back
Just keep your eyes on me.
I said youre holding back,
He said shut up and dance with me!
This guy is my destiny
He said oh oh oh
Shut up and dance with me
The funky in between beat started playing and Kurt gave it his all as he started doing some breakdance moves, something probably no one knew he could. When he was finished, he did a leap around the guys arm before doing a split on the ground with a big grin as he heard some guys groan in the audience.
He went back to a standing position as he started singing the last part.
Deep in his eyes,
I think I see the future.
I realize this is my last chance.
He took my arm,
I dont know how it happened.
We took the floor and he said
h dont you dare look back
Just keep youre eyes on me.
I said your holding back,
She said shut up and dance with me!
This woman is my destiny
She said oh oh oh
Shut up and dance!
Oh dont you dare look back
Just keep your eyes on me.
I said youre holding back,
She said shut up and dance with me!
This woman is my destiny
She said oh oh oh
Shut up and dance with me
Oh oh oh shut up dance with me
Oh oh oh shut up dance with me
Kurt was entirely out of breath as they finished their last moves. At least he hoped it hadn't showed during his performance but he knew it probably hadn't as he had many experience dancing and singing together.
The applause run around the room as Kurt hugged some of the dancers before making his way towards Olly.
“Now that was something entirely different for you, Kurt,” Olly said with a grin.
Kurt smiled, “I got quite a few people asking me to do something funky so I thought tonight would be a good chance to show people I can take on different styles.”
Olly nodded in approval, “let's talk to Michael first.”
Kurt held his breath, this was the toughest man to convince and he knew if he was ok with it, the others would be as well.
“Now that was something different Kurt. I have to say I'm surprised that you would pick something like this. But you showed you could dance and sing at the same time which means you can make it as a performer. Good one, Kurt,” he said with his strict face.
Kurt smiled gratefully as a sigh escaped his lips in relieve.
Next up was Nona. “I have to say the same thing. Excellent performance and I'm glad to see you can sing and dance without getting out of breath. It's something very few are given.”
Kurt grinned, “the joy of being a cheerleader long long ago.”
Nona chuckled, “that explains the split.”
Leona giggled next to her, “I wish I was that bendy. Loved the chance you took, loved the dancing and the singing. You are one of a kind Kurt.”
Last to speak was Dean. “I was surprised by everything of this performance in a good way. I'm curious what you will bring in the semifinals.”
Kurt chuckled, “let's hope I'll get a chance to show it to people.”
He waved one last time before he ran off the backstage, giving Blaine a quick kiss before he went to remove all the things he needed to do his performance.
He hoped it would be quick enough so he would be able to see the last of the performance.
Blaine, Jeff and Nick appeared on the stage as the background started showing them through some streets. As the music started playing, some started squealing because they knew this song.
On the stage stood three cool vintage looking mopeds together with a group of dancers.
Blaine, Jeff and Nick all wore leather jackets, each a different style and in black. Together with some different colored shirts and jeans that were ripped up.
Jeff started the first part as they listened to the music.
I went to the moped store, said, "Fuck it."
Salesmans like "What up, whats your budget?"
And Im like "Honestly, I dont know nothing about mopeds."
He said "I got the one for you, follow me."
Oh its too real
Chromed out mirror, I dont need a windshield
Banana seat, a canopy on two wheels
Eight hundred cash, thats a hell of a deal
Jeff, Nick and Blaine all got together on their mopeds as they started doing the next part together.
Im headed downtown, cruising through the alley
Tip-toeing in the street like Dally
Pulled up, moped to the valley
Whitewalls on the wheels like mayonnaise
Dope, my crew is ill, and all we need is two good wheels
Got gas in the tank, cash in the bank
And a bad little mama with her ass in my face
Imma lick that, stick that, break her off (Kit-Kat)
Snuck her in backstage, you dont need a wristband
Dope
Blaine grinned as he took the next rapping verse. It was something he had trained himself on even more and while he still wasn't as good as Jeff and Nick, he did an amazing job.
Killing the game bout to catch a body
Passed the Harley, Dukie own a Ducati
Timbaland, Khaled, Scott Storch, Birdman
God damn man, everybody got Bugattis
But Imma keep it hella 1987
Head into the dealership and drop a stack and cop a Kawasaki
Im stunting on everybody, hella raw, pass the wasabi
Nick slapped him a high five as they stepped of their mopeds and started doing the next verse.
Im so low that my cajones almost dragging on the concrete
My seat is leather, alright, Im lying, its pleather
But girl, we could still ride together
You dont need an Uber, you dont need a cab
Fuck a bus pass, you got a moped man
She got 1988 Mariah Carey hair
Very rare, mom jeans on her derriere
Throwing up the West Side as we tear in the air
Stop by Pike Place, throwing fish to a player
Blaine started taking the next verse. Taking every breath he could so he could belt out the long noises as perfectly as possible.
Downtown, downtown downtown
Downtown, downtown downtown
she has her arms around your waist
With a balance that could keep us safe
Have you ever felt the warm embrace
Of the leather seat between your legs
downtown
You dont want no beef, boy
Know I run the streets, boy
Better follow me towards
downtown
What you see is what you get girl
Dont ever forget girl
Aint seen nothing yet until youre
Downtown
Next thing they knew, the dancers had split in two groups and standing in front of each other like they were trying not to get in a fight while Nick, Blaine and Jeff rapped the next verse.
Dope
Cut the bullshit
Get off my mullet
Stone washed, so raw
Moped like a bullet
peeyow!
It cant catch me
A po-po cant reprimand me
Im in a B-Boy stance, Im not dancing
I got your girl on the back going tandem
Because Im too damn quick, Im too damn slick
Whole downtown yelling out, "Who that is?"
Nick did the next part as they jumped back on their mopeds while each had a partner on their back doing some tricks.
Its me, the N the I-C the K
Stunting like a French pimp from back in the day
I take her to Pend Oreille and I watch her skate
I mean, water ski, ollie ollie oxen free
Im perusing down fourth and they watching me
I do a handstand, an eagle lands on my seat
Well hello, but baby, the kickstand aint free
Now do you or do you not wanna ride with me
I got one girl, I got two wheels
She a big girl but aint a big deal
I like a big girl, I like em sassy
Going down the backstreet listening to Blackstreet
Running around the whole town
Neighbors yelling at me like, "You need to slow down."
Going thirty-eight, Dan, chill the fuck out
Mow your damn lawn and sit the hell down
By the time Nick had done the next part, they were all standing in front of the crowd and doing the exact same dance like Macklemore did in his music video. They had laughed a lot while learning which had taken them more time but in the end it turned out pretty ok and most fan girls in the front were screaming very loudly at their moves. Jeff meanwhile rapped the part.
If I only had one helmet I would give it to you, give it to you
Cruising down Broadway, girl, what a wonderful view, wonderful view
Theres layers to this shit player, Tiramisu, Tiramisu
Let my coat-tail drag but I aint tearing my suit, tearing my suit
In the end they stood in the front and sang all together. Their arms wrapped around the others as they stood in a half circle. Singing the last part while goofing around a bit.
Downtown, downtown downtown
Downtown, downtown
She has her arms around your waist
With a balance that could keep us safe
downtown
Have you ever felt the warm embrace
downtown
Of the leather seat between your legs
hey-ey-ey-ey, hey-ey-ey-ey
hey-ey-ey-ey, hey-ey-ey-ey
downtown
You dont want no beef, boy
Know I run the streets, boy
Better follow me towards
downtown
What you see is what you get girl
Dont ever forget girl
Aint seen nothing yet until youre
Downtown
You dont want no beef, boy
Know I run the streets, boy
Better follow me towards
downtown
What you see is what you get girl
Dont ever forget girl
Aint seen nothing yet until youre
downtown
Blaine, Jeff and Nick were all out of breath as the music slowly came to an end. They gave each other hugs before they made their way to Olly.
“Looks like this week everyone went all out. You guys got some raps,” Olly grinned.
Jeff high fived him with a grin, “that's what I say.”
Blaine slapped his hand against his face as he heard Nick giggle next to him. Olly started chuckling as he turned towards the judges.
“Let's start with Leona. Tell us Leona, what did you think of this performance,” he asked.
Leone grinned, “You guys killed it. It's going be so tough to choose who is going through this week as we are only with 5 more left. You had some serious bravery to take on this song from Macklemore. It was a killer hit and you guys did perfectly fine. And Jeff and Nick, you guys can rap.”
Jeff grinned from ear to ear as Nick gave him a high five this time.
Michael was the next to speak. “I think this song was very good for you guys. Showed off some of your ranges but also showed you guys can do some dancing. I do think this song had too much rap into it. I think you guys should stick with doing a little rap and more singing.”
Some boohs were heard into the place but Michael just shook his head.
Olly shrugged and gave the word to Nona. “The singing, rapping and dancing worked with this song. I just want to see a little bit more of your own entity in the whole performance and maybe even in changing the song a bit.”
Blaine took the microphone from Olly and smiled politely at her, “I totally understand you but honestly this song is perfect just the way it is.”
Some Macklemore fan in the crowd gave a loud cheer and Blaine couldn't help but laugh at that.
Dean was the last to speak “I loved this performance. Keep it up guys!”
Olly sent them off with a goodbye and with a last wave to the crowd they disappeared in the backstage room.
Kurt was sitting on the couch with his mouth still a little agape. Luna and Luke, who were back in the backstage room as Roy had gone to prepare themselves for their performance, were still smirking next to him.
“Your boy got some moves. He might now want to see the small patch of drool dripping down your chin,” Luna chuckled.
Kurt snapped out of it and looked at Roy, “what did you just say?”
Luna and Luke started laughing rather loudly at Kurt's view. Kurt just looked confused at him.
He didn't even noticed when Blaine, Jeff and Nick came in the room, all of them looking confused as well but Jeff couldn't help but laugh along.
“Which joke did we just miss,” he asked with a grin on his face as he popped down next to Luke. Nick took a seat on the other couch as Blaine took a seat on the lap of his boyfriend.
“Seriously Blaine, I think you killed your boy with your moves,” Luke said while still laughing, “you should have seen his face.”
Jeff started getting excited and was almost jumping up and down on the couch, “did you videotape it? It would be perfect if we go to next round.”
Kurt started panicking the moment Jeff's words left his mouth.
“No I didn't, sadly enough,” Luke said with a shake of his head. Jeff started pouting as Nick slapped him on his head.
Kurt sighed in relieve as he rested his head against Blaine's shoulder.
“You really liked my moves,” Blaine whispered in his ear. Immediately Kurt felt his face turn crimson.
“Maybe a little,” he admitted quietly.
“Good because I loved your moves as well,” Blaine said with a soft smile as he pressed a kiss against his forehead.
Immediately any embarrassment left Kurt's body as he looked at Blaine who was smiling sweetly towards him.
Kurt pressed a soft kiss against his lips before he hooked his chin over Blaine's shoulder.
They sat like that the rest of the show, just enjoying the other performances.
Like Leona said, it was like everyone had put on his killer game. All of them had gotten out and done everything to make their performance their best and so far everyone had killed it.
Except for Luke who had fallen while jumping off one of the constructions on stage for his performance but everything looked ok as he immediately got up.
And before they knew it, they were all standing at the backstage once again.
Ready to know who would be the next to say goodbye to and who would be going to the semifinals.