Kurt was sitting on the bed, hopping with excitement as he put the television on the right channel.

Blaine rolled his eyes from the other side of the room as he put on his pajamas. “Are you seriously that excited,” he grinned as he acted like he was questioning his sanity.

Kurt patted on the bed next to him, even though he knew there was little space, “come sit down and watch along with me.”

Blaine looked at him for a moment longer before he walked towards the bed and took a seat next to Kurt.

They were sitting so close that their arms were touching in the middle.

Kurt looked at Blaine from the side of his eye as he made himself comfortable on the bed, almost until they were cuddling.

He started pointing as the start screen came on, “Oh my gosh. I hope people won't hate us.”

Kurt looked at him confused, “why would they hate  you. I know you can sing and I'm sure the fangirls will be all swooning over you.”

Blaine looked back at him with one eyebrow risen, “so is that your way of telling me I'm good-looking?”

Kurt slapped his shoulder playfully, “You'll never know,” he said with a wink as he nestled back in the pillow, missing the way Blaine's face turned into different shades of pink.

When Blaine's performance hadn't been aired around halfway, he started getting itchy.

Kurt carefully took his hand, scared to overdo it but wanting to comfort his friend, “they always keep the best till the end.”

Blaine rolled his eyes, “says the guy who was in the first twenty minutes.”

Kurt just squeezed his hand and kept looking at the screen, really wanting to see what Blaine's group is like.

They had to wait until the end of the show to see Blaine and his friends perform.

Blaine was squeezing Kurt's hand almost painfully as he peeked at the screen through the fingers of the hand that was before his eyes.

Kurt almost chuckled at it if he wasn't mesmerized by Blaine's voice.

He watched how Blaine and Nick started singing together and he listened how their voices blended together perfectly.

In the end, his mouth fell open as Jeff started rapping along. It was definitely unique and it sounded amazing.

When Blaine, Nick and Jeff, who called themselves the warblers, got 4 yesses, he dared to look at Blaine.

Blaine was still hiding behind his hand as he squeezed Kurt's hand, not looking at Kurt.

“That was the best performance ever,” said Kurt quietly.

Blaine carefully took his hand from his face and looked at him questioningly, “you sure. I mean my steps weren't that good and I'm sure my voice wasn't that good in the beginning.”

Kurt couldn't help but chuckle, “Blaine that was amazing! If I wasn't sure before I would know by now that you'll be overwhelmed by female fans.”

Blaine shrugged, “too bad I'm not interested than.”

The tension in the room was heavily hanging in the air as Blaine coughed and let go of Kurt's hand. “I'm going to get ready for bed, ok?”

Kurt nodded, not really finding his voice.

And when he watched Blaine walk away, he knew he was in trouble.

The next morning, Kurt was going mentally through his song once more as he was humming along in the shower.

His mind went back to the past week. It had been everything he had dreamed about but also it had also been very hard.

He had learned new breathing techniques, dance moves and learned to push his voice that little bit more.

But of course his week hadn't only consisted about going to booth camp and passing out in his bed, too tired to stay awake.

He started to become friends slowly with Blaine's group and of course the girls.

It had been a total blast getting together for breakfast and dinner and too share stories and experiences and to know he wasn't suffering alone.

And then there was Blaine who had slowly become his best friend.

He wouldn't have imagined this when he entered the competition but he had finally found a friend with who he could hang out and feel at ease.

Kurt remembered a few night ago where they were just sitting on their beds, Blaine reading a book and Kurt drawing a few sketches in his drawing book.

There was no need to say anything and the silence wasn't uncomfortable. It was quite nice and Kurt had enjoyed feeling the presence of someone else next to him while he could just what he liked to do.

He let out a sigh as he rinsed the shampoo out of his hair and stepped out of the shower.

Today would be the day where he finally would know if he would make it.

His mind went thinking about who his mentor would become from the judges and how far he would be able to make it if he went through today.

But most of all, his mind kept going back to Blaine. What if he went through and Blaine didn't.

It made him stomach turn a little thinking about it, not ready yet to say goodbye to his friend.

He stepped out of the room once he had put on some clothes and watched Blaine put on a hoody.

“You ready for today,” Kurt asked as he took his bag from his bed, double checking if he had everything.

Blaine shrugged, “I wish I could say I was but I'm a little nervous.”

Kurt looked up from where he was sorting through his bag to see Blaine bite his lip between his teeth.

Kurt takes a few steps forward and places a hand on his arm, “Hey, no need to worry. You'll do great. You know I saw your audition yesterday and I totally loved it.”

Blaine placed a hand over Kurt's hand, “Thank you Kurt. Let's do this. I don't want to lose my roomie once we go to the live shows.”

Kurt laughed at that, “oh so You are not going to replace me?”

Blaine almost looked shocked at him, “No way. You are the best roomie and you know it.”

They left the room giggling as they went to search the others at the breakfast the hotel offered.

And for a little while, they seemed to forget that today would be the day.

Kurt was standing in the villa the judges had rented for the judging.

He was doing some voice exercises under his breath as he waited for his turn.

Somewhere in the distance, he heard May sing. He had gotten along quite well with her but he could hear her voice quivering from the nerves and he knew in that moment it would be most likely over for her.

He let out a long breath as he listened to the judges voices. He couldn't make out what they were saying, just the sound of them.

A guy with blond hair was standing by the side, looking on his phone as he listened to the voice that was talking to him through the small earphone in his ear.

The guy looked up after a few minutes and looked at Kurt. “It's your turn.”

Kurt nodded as he swallowed once more and did a small exercise to check one more if his voice was warmed up enough.

And when he was sure his voice was warmed up enough, he stepped out and started making his way through the house towards the judges.

Kurt was standing in front of Leona, Dean, Nona and Michael.

Michael looked up when Kurt took a stand in front of them and nodded his head as he wrote the name on his tiny paper. “Good to see you back, Kurt,” he said.

Kurt nodded his head politely and waited until he got his cue to sing.

Nona looked up and gave a sign that he should start to sing.

This time it was without music so Kurt had to make sure he was singing on the right tempo.

He closed his eyes and started singing, locking everything out.

All her life she has seen
All the meaner side of me
They took away the prophets dream for a profit on the street

Now shes stronger than you know
A heart of steel starts to grow

All his life hes been told
Hell be nothing when hes old
All the kicks and all the blows
He wont ever let it show

Cause hes stronger than you know
A heart of steel starts to grow

When youve been fighting for it all your life
Youve been struggling to make things right
Thats how a superhero learns to fly
(Every day, every hour
Turn the pain into power)

When youve been fighting for it all your life
Youve been working every day and night
Thats how a superhero learns to fly
(Every day, every hour
Turn the pain into power)

All the hurt, all the lies
All the tears that they cry
When the moment is just right
You see fire in their eyes

Cause hes stronger than you know
A heart of steel starts to grow

When youve been fighting for it all your life
Youve been struggling to make things right
Thats how a superhero learns to fly
Every day, every hour
Turn the pain into power

When youve been fighting for it all your life
Youve been working every day and night
Thats how a superhero learns to fly

Kurt let out his breath as he let the last note linger in the air. He had chosen to cut the song a little shorter because to him it seemed better this way.

He opened his eyes to see the judge look at him with an unreadable look in their eyes.

He didn't know what to think and it made his heart skip a beat, thinking it wasn't good enough.

Nona nodded as she looked back at her paper, “thank you Kurt. You'll hear more later.”

Kurt nodded politely as he felt his hands tremble.

He stepped through the house, following another guy who also seemed quite uninterested into what he was doing into the house towards the room where all other contestants were waiting.

He let out a breath and walked towards the open window, letting himself hang out of it a bit as he caught some fresh air as he waited for Blaine to come back.

Kurt had no idea how long he had stood there as he let the fresh air his face. It was only when he felt a hand on his shoulder that he turned around.

His eyes were met with a worried looking Blaine, “you ok?”

Kurt shrugged as he looked back out of the window, “it wasn't good enough.”

Blaine frowned at him, “how do you mean? Did they say something bad?”

Kurt shook his head, “I just saw it in their eyes. It wasn't good enough. I think you should look around already and find a new roomie.”

Blaine looked at him curiously before he wrapped him into a hug.

Kurt let out a surprised gasp as he let himself melt into the touch.

“I'm sure you've done great Kurt. It's just a little longer before we know. You just need to believe more in yourself,” he said as he let his hand rub over Kurt's back.

They stood like that for a little longer until Jeff ran towards them and started trying to cheer Kurt up.

It made Kurt smile a little when Jeff started telling the silliest jokes and laughing at all of them. It was really a great way to distract his mind.

Almost 40 minutes later, they were called back towards the garden.

Everyone had to walk in when the sign was given so they would have a great shot from every contestant.

Kurt waited in the row and when it was his turn, he put on his show mask and started walking towards the row with the other contestants around the pool.

He noticed how Blaine, Jeff and Nick were standing at the end of the row as they were looking in front of them, nerves evident.

Blaine's glance went towards him and he gave him a soft smile before he turned back towards the front.

Kurt let out a rushed breath as he watched the judges take a place in the chairs that were standing by the chairs at the pool.

“Hello everyone, we've seen some good and some less good auditions today,” started Michael. “We've taken our time to take everything in consideration and made a decision.”

Nona nodded beside him, “we've also decided who is going to lead which team.”

Every contestant nodded as they waited to hear their voice.

Leona smiled sweetly towards everyone, “let's get this started ok?”

Everyone nodded once more as some were hopping from one leg to the other and others were starting to fiddle with their fingers.

Dean was the first one to speak up, “my first contestant will be Mercedes.”

Kurt smiled broadly as he clapped along with the others. He knew how good Mercedes was and he knew she would come far in the competition.

Time went on as everyone slowly started to get a place.

The warblers were announced somewhere in the middle and Kurt may have clapped a little louder as he saw them stand behind Nona.

It was when he was standing with the last 11. He looked up towards Leona who was obviously the coach of the boys team.

After her was standing a smirking Sebastian as he looked from Blaine towards Kurt, clearly already hoping he was gone.

Leona smiled sweetly, “my next contestant is someone who amazes me with his voice and the message he seems to send out every time.”

She stayed quiet for a while, trying to create some suspense. “You may join me, Kurt.”

Kurt let his hand go over his mouth as his eyes went wide. He walked towards Leona and gave her a small hug as he took place in the row.

Sebastian didn't look to happy but when he looked at Blaine, he knew at least one of them was happy.

His smiles could have been blinding when he looked at Kurt with little happy lights in his eyes.

When the last name was called, he felt a little bad. He watched the eight people who hadn't made it, go back into the house.

His first suspicions had been right when he May walk away sadly. He hoped they would at least get a chance to say goodbye.

The judges pointed towards the front again as all of them took a place again.

Nona looked towards them with a strict look on her face, “this is it. Time to play is over now and the real work will start. You will all have a few more days to prepare before the real thing is starting.”

Leona nodded next to her, “take your time to rest a little more because the next few weeks, depended on how long  you'll last, will be the toughest. Rest your voice, spend time with your families and make a Facebook page,” she said with a wink.

Michael shook his head on the other side of her, “We'll see you guys into four days. You'll get the further details in your mails in a few days.”

Dean nodded at them, “see you in a few days.”

They all nodded and waved towards them as they walked back in the house.

Immediately when the camera's stopped running, people started getting together.

Kurt ran towards Blaine and wrapped him into a huge in his happiness, “we are going to the live shows,” he said while laughing.

“I told you that you would make it. They always keep the best for the last,” Blaine smiled proudly as he pressed a kiss against his cheeks, “Looks like I will have to decline all the offers I've already gotten to be a roomie.”

Kurt slapped his shoulder playfully, “you are the meanest.”

Blaine shrugged, “I'm also still your best friend,” he said as he let Nick and Jeff wrap Kurt in a hug, telling him that they knew it.

Kurt grinned to himself as he felt another pair arms wrap around him and was met with Mercedes.

When they were done laughing and hugging, Kurt noticed the other contestants walk away.

Mercedes frowned sadly, “think they'll let us say goodbye to May?”

Kurt shrugged, “let's go and see if we get a chance.”

He took Mercedes hand and leaded her in the direction the others were walking to.

Blaine, Jeff and Nick were following close behind, having started a friendship with May as well.

In the end, they did get a chance to say goodbye to May in the hotel and Kurt felt grateful for that.

He wrapped her into a hug and listened as she told them they should do great and she would be there supporting all of them.

They all watched them step into the waiting car and waved at them as they drove away.

Kurt felt how Blaine took his hand and squeezed it as his mind went back, thinking he could be next.

He smiled softly towards Blaine and Blaine smiled softly back.

Knowing that it was now or never to prove themselves and make a name for themselves.

It was a scary thing but they knew that in the end it would be worth it. Even if they didn't win.