Nov. 19, 2016, 6 p.m.
America's newest sensation: Chapter 5: the first live show
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Longest chapter ever! I wrote on this for 3 days and Im kind of glad with the end result. I hope you guys have as much fun reading it :) Please let me know what you think! Lots of love xoxo
Oh and before I forget. The amazing songs I used were:
- Group song: Nick Jonas with Chains
- Warblers song: Locker away from Adam Levine ft R.kelly
- Kurt song: Tory Kelly with Unbreakable smile
A soft knock on the door, got Kurt out of his nap. He sat up on the bed and started rubbing his eyes, not really knowing when or how he had fallen asleep.
He heard the door open slowly before he watched the black curls peek behind the corner.
“Oh, you are awake,” Blaine said as he threw the door open more before he closed it.
And just like that, the room grew full of tension. Not that good kind of tension with cute glances and coy smiles. No, the full awkward tension where you don't know what to say and where you look at each other, trying not to be obvious and freak the other out.
Blaine let his hand wander through his curls before he walked forward and took a seat on the edge of Kurt's bed.
“Is this how it's going to be from now on? Awkward between the 2 of us,” Blaine wondered while he looked at Kurt.
Kurt let out a sigh, not really knowing what to say.
Blaine shook his head as he leaned his arms on his legs and let his head fall on his arms. “Kurt, you are my best friend and honestly, I don't want to feel awkward when I'm with my best friend.”
He let out a sigh as he looked up again, “I want to be honest with you. You kind of amazed me since the first time we met,” he said with a soft chuckle. “And ever since I started getting to know you, I kept thinking about how amazing you were and how I want to get to know more about you. And I still want to get to know more about you, to be honest.”
Kurt felt a blush spread on his cheeks as he looked in the sincere eyes of Blaine.
“So how about we forget about what happened earlier before my stupid friends disturbed the moment and be us for the time being? Just friends until we figure this out. Because if we ever have that moment again, I want it to be so much more special because you deserve that,” said Blaine softly while his cheeks turned a shade of pink themselves.
Kurt let out a chuckle, “I would love that.”
Blaine grinned happily and held open his arms, “it's no deal unless you hug me.”
So Kurt leaned forward and wrapped his arms a little tighter around Blaine.
“Just so you know, you kind of amaze me too,” added Kurt while he tried to hide his blush against Blaine's shoulder.
He felt how Blaine let out a soft chuckle and hugged him a little tighter. And while Kurt wouldn't admit it, he knew he was secretly hoping that one day Blaine's word may come true.
Kurt was standing in front of the large mirrors in the dance room, carefully doing some of the warm-up exercises he had learned during the boothcamp.
All the other contestants were slowly filling the room, most in groups, having formed friendships mostly with their roommates.
In front of him were Nick, Jeff and Blaine. The 3 of them were making a video for the facebook page, doing crazy moves in front of the mirror.
Kurt couldn't help but put his hand in front of his mouth to try and hold the few chuckles that were trying to escape his mouth.
Blaine turned around when he heard the first giggle escape and smirked at him playfully. His hairy eyebrow shot up as he looked curiously towards him.
Then he waved him over. Kurt shook his head, there was no way he was breakdancing on video. It was just not his thing.
But he should have known better. If he didn't move to them, they would move to him.
Jeff ran towards him, jumping in front of him, having started a new video.
“Our friend, Kurtie, is going to do some moves with us,” he said with a big smile. Then he turned around and put the camera in front of his face, “say hi to everyone.”
Kurt waved as he rolled his eyes playfully, his lips formed in a soft smile, “hi everyone.”
Then he was pulled in front of the mirror, as the guys started doing their moves. Kurt just watched, he knew he wasn't much of that type of dancer.
Blaine noticed though and walked towards him, goofy he went on his knee and held out his hand. “May I have this dance.”
Kurt acted like he swooned and held out his hand.
Before he knew it, he was wrapped in some kind of tango through the room. Giggles escaped his lips as he forgot all about the boys leaning against the mirror and filming them.
Blaine started twirling him around and Kurt may or may not have gotten a little dizzy.
Blaine held halt a little later, wrapping his arms around Kurt, grinning goofy.
He was about to say something when their dance teacher walked into the room, “looks like everyone is warmed up. Let's get this thing started.”
Blaine unwrapped his arms from around Kurt and winked at him once more before he walked towards Nick and Jeff who were waiting for him, obviously grinning and holding their phones in the air.
Kurt rolled his eyes. He knew this was going to be all the gossip already.
He didn't have time to worry more as their dance teacher started clapping her hands together, “I'm going to show you guys your position.”
Kurt walked towards the front, looking at the paper that was hanging on the mirror, showing him he had to come up with his roomies.
Jeff, Nick and Blaine were already standing in position, waving him over and smiling happily.
Kurt walked over towards them and stood next to Blaine.
He watched the dance teacher do her moves over and over, showing them how they had to come up, hold their microphones.
And as Kurt watched her with amazement, wondering if he would ever get it right.
But then he felt Blaine touch his hand and squeeze it. He looked up to see Blaine stare at him with comfort and Kurt knew it would all be ok.
Kurt was standing at the backstage room. Everything was a mess.
People were running around, fixing the last things before they had to go up. Some were already being crying because they were nervous.
Kurt rolled his eyes and took a step aside, letting himself lean against the corner.
Every time he had to go up for a show, he liked to be on his own for a bit and let his mind get some rest.
It was his way to get ready and put his all in the performance.
He closed his eyes, wondering how the week had gone by so fast. It just seemed like yesterday when they had started rehearsing and learning choreographies.
As his mind relaxed, repeating some of the moves he learned, he felt a hand touch his.
“You ok,” he heard the soft voice of Blaine cut through his relaxed state of mind.
Kurt opened his eyes carefully and was met immediately with Blaine's golden ones.
“Yeah, I'm fine. Just trying to block everything out,” he shrugged.
Blaine nodded his head. “It's a bit of a mess in here right?”
Kurt couldn't help but let the soft smile spread over his lips. “Shouldn't you be off with your perfect mess of a group,” he wondered.
Blaine chuckled, “Yeah I should. I just wanted to wish you good luck now that I still have the chance. I don't know if I'll see much of you during the show.”
Kurt nodded as he held open his arms, “good luck hug?”
Blaine was happy to comply and stepped into the hug. “I can't wait to see you steal the show up there,” Blaine said with a smile.
“Flattery will get you everywhere Anderson. Now off you go,” Kurt said with a playful slap on his chest.
Blaine grinned at him once more before he turned around and started walking to Nick and Jeff who were obvious quite as nerves as most of them in the room.
Kurt watched them for a moment, watching them talk together and he couldn't help but wonder how he had gotten such great friends.
He noticed Kyle walk up in the backstage. He clapped his hands loudly together to get everyone's attention.
“Ok guys, this is it. You have to give your best when you are up that stage,” he said as he pointed towards it, “but also don't forget to have fun. Now get up in position for the group number.”
Kurt walked towards the left side of the stage, followed closely by Nick, Jeff and Blaine.
Nick and Jeff gave him a hug as well, “good luck Kurtie,” they both said, still looking quite nervous.
“You guys will do great,” he tried to sooth them. “The fangirls will love you.”
The three of them rolled their eyes playfully.
And then the music started and everything else faded away as the music took over.
First up was the girl group, girl life, who stepped on the stage. Kurt watched them walk playfully on the stage as they held the microphones close to their lips.
With his wine-stained lips, yeah, he's nothing but trouble
Cold to the touch but he's warm as a devil
The guy group one way came up on stage, immediately acting the lyrics towards the girls.
I gave her my heart but she wanted my soul
She takes til I break and I cant get more
Followed by Sebastian, Ming and Roy, who sang together the next verse, singing it a little softer than the original verse.
You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love
But I wouldnt change, no, I wouldnt change this love
The group came together in the middle, doing the choreography they had learned the past week as they sang the next verse all together.
You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love
But I wouldnt change, no, I wouldnt change this love
Tryna break the chains but the chains only break me
(Hey-ey-ey-ey, hey-ey-ey-ey, hey-ey-ey-ey, hey-ey-ey-ey)
Tryna break the chains but the chains only break me
Ashley, Luke and Sarah walked on the stage for the next part as the others kept doing the choreography.
Alone in the night til she knocks on my door
Oh no, wasted again but I cant say no (no)
Mercedes and Luna walked on after, crowd erupting a little louder as Mercedes was one of the top favorites.
Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong
Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong
Gave you my heart but you took my soul
A shiver went down Kurt's back as he heard Mercedes hold the long note perfectly at the end as the others started singing the bridge once more. Meanwhile they were leaded towards the small walk way behind the judges.
They were just in time to sing their verse. Jeff and Nick were the first ones to sing but instead they did what they did usually and started doing their verse somewhere between soft rapping and singing.
Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong
Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong
Gave you my heart but you took my soul
And then the camera's turned towards Blaine and Kurt, who were supposed to sing the next part. The crowd started shouting a little louder but they almost didn't notice when they focused on the camera in front of them.
They sang their verse in a soft harmony. The song having slowed down so they sang the softer part of the song.
You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love
But I wouldnt change, no, I wouldnt change this love
You got me in chains, oohh, baby, you got me in chains for your love
But I wouldnt change, ooh, I wouldnt change this love
And then they did another ooh, giving it their all as they watched Jeff and Nick ran back towards the group, ready to join them for the last upbeat part of the song.
When the note slowly trailed down, they started moving themselves towards the group, playing a little with the camera to end with the whole group.
You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love
But I wouldnt change, no, I wouldnt change this love
You got me in chains, oohh, baby, you got me in chains for your love
But I wouldnt change, ooh, I wouldnt change this love
By the end, all of them were quite breathing heavily but the applause was so worth it.
They all waved to the people out there before they went back to backstage, ready for the most stressful hour of their lives.
Kurt was sitting in the large room where all contestants came together to watch the others. He was already in his clothes, had make-up applied and his hair looked the most styled ever.
A little while before, he had watched his friends ran towards the backstage room.
He had only gotten the time to wave once more and give them thumbs up as he watched them walk away.
They had to be ready and waiting 2 songs before they were up, and luckily, Kurt would be able to watch Blaine, Jeff and Nick perform.
Olly, the presenter of the show came in view and started talking. “Now we have one of our most talked groups. They are with 3, the perfect example of being best friends and are very talented,” he said with a big smile as some girls started sheering.
“Let me introduce you to the warblers,” he said.
Then the screen switched towards their introduction movie. Every person / group was asked to make a small clip where they showed themselves to the fans and a bit of their lives in the houses.
The little clip started with Jeff's eye from close by, “I don't think this thing is working, Nicky,” he said.
Kurt could hear the pout through the screen and couldn't help but chuckle and roll his eyes.
Then there was a slap against his head, probably Blaine. And yes he was right. It definitely was Blaine.
Blaine smiled that bright smile he wore as he was excited. “Hi everyone. We are the warblers. I'm Blaine and these are my crazy best friends, Jeff and Nick.”
Jeff and Nick stood up and wrapped themselves around him, “we know you love us Blainey. You do, don't you?”
Kurt held his hand in front of his eyes, not able to contain his giggles as most of them where. It was just so typical them and they just knew that by the end of the clip, they would have a huge fanbase.
Jeff and Nick positioned themselves so they were still hugging Blaine but could look in the camera. “So now you know us, we are gone show you a little mix of our adventures this week so you can get to know us,” Nick said.
“Enjoy,” grinned Jeff widely before he waved and attacked Blaine once more.
Then the clip changed towards a composition of week clips.
Kurt smiled softly as he watched some of the video of the guys having fun, dancing in front of the mirrors, goofing around during singing classes.
And then the clip came that made him make his mouth fall open. It was the clip of him and Blaine dancing during the group rehearsal.
Some of their group members started laughing at his face. Mercedes giggled next to him, “what, you really expected them to leave you out of this?”
“Wait till I get them,” Kurt said with a smirk.
The screen switched back towards the stage. Kurt leaned forward on his legs and demanded for everyone to be silent, which made some of them roll their eyes.
Blaine walked on the stage, looking beautiful as ever in a black leather jacket and a simple white shirt. His jeans were ripped and he wore some leather booths. On the top of his head, rested a grey beanie where some curls decided to peek under.
Kurt had to admit that he loved the look and his heart might have beat a little faster as he smiled in the camera and looked playfully in it.
If I got locked away
And we lost it all today
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?
If I showed you my flaws
If I couldnt be strong
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?
On his side entered Jeff and Nick, both looking quite the same but subtle different. For example, their shirts had different colors, their shoes were different colors and their jeans. Jeff and Nick didn't wear a beanie as well but topped their jeans with suspenders hanging off at the sides.
Jeff was the first one to start as he flirted with one of their dancers on stage.
Right about now
If I judge for life, man, would you stay by my side?
Or is you gonna say goodbye?
Can you tell me right now?
Nick took over the next verse, goofing around with another dancer.
If I couldnt buy you the fancy things in life
Shawty, would it be alright
Come on show me that you down
Jeff, Nick and Blaine met in the middle. Kurt a little surprised to see Blaine wrap along.
Now tell me would you really ride for me
Baby tell me would you die for me
Would you spend your whole life with me
Would you be there to always hold me down
Tell me would you really cry for me
Baby dont lie to me
If I didnt have anything
I wanna know would you stick around
Blaine took over once more, Jeff and Nick leaning each on one of his shoulder. Jeff even playing a little with Blaine's beanie which Kurt knew he would get an earful for later.
If I got locked away
And we lost it all today
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?
If I showed you my flaws
If I couldnt be strong
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?
Jeff and Nick started rapping the next part together.
Tell me tell me would you want me
Tell me tell me would you call me
If you knew I wasnt balling
Cause I need girl whos always by my side
Tell me tell me do you need me
Tell me tell me do you love me
Or is it just tryna play me
Cause I need a girl to hold me down for life
Blaine was now on the other side of the stage, walking around the table of the judges and trying to touch as many hands as possible. When it was his turn, he turned around and started singing the end verse while walking towards his friends.
If I got locked away
And we lost it all today
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?
If I showed you my flaws
If I couldnt be strong
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?
The crowd went nuts around them. Some were even throwing stuff on the stage.
Jeff took a little teddy at the side of the stage and cuddled it against his chest. A girl in the crowd had probably already swooned by now.
The guys wrapped their arms around each other as they stood in front of the judges.
Nona grinned proudly towards them. “Oh guys, you are amazing! I think the whole place might have swooned a bit. I can see you guys go far. I have so many plans for you,” she said with a strict smile on her face.
Blaine, Jeff and Nick nodded grateful to her, turning towards Michael, who was looking not so pleased.
“You want to convince us you aren't a boyband, yet you show in almost the same outfit. I'm not convinced by this,” he said.
The crowd started booing and Michael held up his hands in the air to shut them down.
“I do want to see more from you guys but I want more surprise next time,” he told them with a curt nod.
Once more the guys nodded. Kurt knew they would take this to heart and try to find something different next time. Kurt had to disagree on the boyband part. They didn't look like one at all.
It was Leona's turn, she smiled happily towards them. “I'm a little upset I'm not a fangirl anymore. I would so be swooning about you guys. You pull the bad boy look off perfectly Blaine,” she said with a playful twinkle in his eyes.
Kurt had to giggle at the small blush on Blaine's cheeks as Jeff and Nick slapped him on his shoulders.
“I have to say I love you guys together. You are so playful to watch and are just made to be on stage. I love the rap, I love the singing. I'm ready to see more,” she said with a happy smile.
Jeff made a thank you sign with his hands as they turned towards Dean who was the last one to speak.
“You had me from minute one guys. Good job and I expect to see a lot from you guys in the next episodes, he added shortly.
Kurt could almost feel the excitement tense through the screen from Jeff who was looking like he was ready to jump out of his skin.
Olly grinned next to them, “looks like you had most of our judges convinced. Do you have one more message for the people watching?”
Blaine nodded, “thank you for your trust in us. This is just too good to be true.”
Jeff took the mic with a big grin, “and don't forget to vote for us,” he added with a wink.
Olly grinned next to them, “a last applause for the warblers everyone.”
Blaine, Jeff and Nick waved towards the crowd as they were walking off the stage.
Kurt was called by Kyle and started walking towards the backstage room. Somewhere in the middle, he crossed paths with Jeff, Nick and Blaine.
Blaine wrapped him in a quick hug and gave him a last whisper of good luck and a peck on the cheek.
Kurt felt his cheek heat up and caught Jeff and Nick grin widely towards him.
He wanted to figure out those smiles but on the other hand he had to focus now.
He walked into the backstage room. Luna was standing on one side of the room, humming under her breath.
So Kurt decided to take a seat on a couch and close his eyes for a moment, drawing everything out until he was in his performance zone.
He tried to zone his nerves out and focus.
He didn't know how long he sat like that but he knew it must have been a while. Before he knew it, he was called towards the side of the stage.
And just like it was easy like that, he zoned out everything else and looked at the crowd from the backstage.
He was going to kill this thing.
Kurt heard his last part of the clip being played. A silly little clip of him and Blaine taking some pictures to put on their Instagram profile while hanging out with Jeff, Nick and Mercedes.
Kurt took one last breath and watched until he got his cue, checking if his ear piece was in one last time before he stepped on stage.
The music immediately being heard into the room as he took straight steps until he was in the middle of the stage
La da da da dee, you're not breaking me
La de da da da da da da da, yeah
Kurt started moving on the stage, doing a few moves with the girls and guys around him until he needed to sing again.
Somebody told me fame is a disease
You start singing the blues when you start seeing the green
But I think its all about what you choose
The way you live your life, depends on you
Kurt sang as he pointed into the camera in front of him.
That's when I realized I wanna make a difference
Change other people's lives, give hope, even for a moment
Use my name for good and change the game I could
Because to make it you think I gotta act a certain way,
Be a little bit insane, live a little, its okay
I guess we have different definitions of living, but you'll twist my words anyway
You'll say that I'm naïve, like I don't have a past,
Youre the one being deceived, I see right behind the mask
Tryna to stir me up and get me mad
I smile because happiness is all I have, so
Kurt did a little twirl as he walked over the stage. He started dancing with the people on stage, smiling widely like he didn't have a care in the world and while playing with the camera, pointing and winking a few times.
La da da da dee, you're not breaking me
La de da da da, ain't got time for ya, singing
La da da da dee, you won't shatter me
La de da da da, got an unbreakable smile
Kurt started singing a little slower. Being happy with the last part he had to sing. He gave his all to the next verse. Looking straight in the camera, hoping some of his bullies were watching.
Call me what you want
A matter of fact
Just say it loud and don't st-stutter
Cause I know who I am, yeah I'm still the same
Just a Ohio boy with big dreams
Thinking maybe they'll let me sing songs about real things
And baby who knows maybe I can sell out shows without taking off my clothes
God made me sexy I dont care if only I know
He did a little jump and started singing the last verse in a soft voice.
So La da da da dee, you're not breaking me
La de da da da, ain't got time for ya
La da da da dee, you won't shatter me
La de da da da, got an unbreakable smile
He pointed with his fingers as he did a smile face and couldn't help but let the relieve fall out in a soft giggle.
The crowd went nuts and Kurt felt himself blush a little. Some of them were even giving him a standing ovation. Just like Leona was giving him in that moment.
Kurt took stand next to Olly who gave him a hand before they turned towards the judges.
Leona took a seat. “Now that's what I call a first live performance.”
Some people started shouting in the crowd.
“I'm so glad I get to take you under my wings this season. Your voice is just amazing, you move amazing and you have a story to tell. I call that a winner,” she grinned.
People started clapping in the crowd, some shouting.
Nona smiled softly towards him. “You blew me off my feet the first time I heard you sing. I'm still very happy to see you got in the live shows. And I'm even more excited to see more from you.”
Kurt nodded with a big grin on his face, already turning towards Dean.
Dean chuckled, “I guess we'll be able to call you our singer with a message by the end of the show, won't we?”
The crowd started cheering.
Dean let out another chuckle, “I think it's good to have someone on the show with a message and with a story to tell. I'm definitely looking forward to see what else you have to tell.”
And then it was time for the most difficult one of the group, Michael.
Michael looked up from his notes. “You have an amazing voice. I'm just not sure if it's what this show is looking for.”
Again booing was heard and Kurt felt a sense of relieve go through him, hearing the others disagree.
Michael rolled his eyes at the booing. “Maybe you can convince me next time by another song choice. Surprise me.”
Kurt took his microphone, knowing he had to speak up to that. “I take the challenge,” he said with a bright grin.
Michael seemed a bit surprised but masked it immediately. “Guess we'll see next time.”
Olly turned towards him with a big grin, “that wasn't so bad was it?”
Kurt started laughing, “No I love being on stage. This opportunity means so much to me and I hope I can have another week of this crazy drama.”
Olly nodded his head politely. “A last applause for Kurt please.”
Kurt waved towards the crowd, smiling towards a girl with a little cardboard that said, go Kurt and started moving of the stage.
He gave one last wave to One way who were standing at the side, ready to take the stage.
Once he was through the hallways, he was met by a huge applause from the others.
Jeff and Nick were the first to stand up and hug him tightly, “guess we both survived the first week.
Kurt chuckled, “not too fast guys. The fans still have to vote.”
Jeff rolled his eyes, “it's in the pocket and you know it.”
They took their seats again, leaning forward and watching curiously towards the screen to watch their contestant one way.
Blaine stood up and hugged him just as tight. “You were amazing out there. You literally take my breath away.”
Kurt blushed against Blaine's cheek. “Thank you. You guys were pretty badass yourself. I have to admit you looked really hot up there,” he added bravely.
Blaine leaned out of the hug, looking curiously to him before a smirk spread on his lips.
Kurt was about to ask what it was about but was already leaded by Blaine's hand towards a loveseat couch.
Blaine tucked him next to him and wrapped his arms around him and Kurt honestly was happy to comply.
It's how they watched the rest of the contestants on stage. Only letting go to applause.
But as the end neared, the nerves started running back through his body and he knew Blaine wouldn't be able to protect him from that.
Kurt walked on the stage as his cue was giving. All contestants had to take their place on the agreed place.
Two of them had to go tonight and the tension was visible on stage because no one wanted to go after getting a taste of what it would be like.
He had given Blaine, Jeff, Nick and Mercedes one last hug before he had gone on stage, standing on the total different side.
He was standing on the left side, next to him were the other 2 guys of his team standing, Luke and Sebastian. Leona was standing behind them, looking quite nervous herself.
Then the group next to them was the girls group which held Mercedes, Luna and Sarah. In front of them stood their coach Dean, smiling widely, obviously proud of his girls.
Next to them stood the group team which was leaded by Nona. In front of her where one way, girl life and the warblers.
The last group was leaded by Michael and was a mix of people. In front of him where Ming, Roy and Ashley.
Kurt was trying to stand still but wanted to hop from one leg on the other.
Olly walked on the stage and stood in front of them. “The votes are in. This envelope holds the votes of you guys, the people. Let's find out who goes through to the next round.”
Olly opened the envelope and started reading. “Ok, this first name to go through is,” he let a little pause as he announced the first name, “Mercedes.”
Kurt started clapping happily as he watched Mercedes hold her hand in front of his mouth and hold back some tears.
Mercedes was hugged by Dean and walked towards the backstage, waving towards the camera.
Olly nodded seeming pleased himself. “The next one to go through is … Roy!”
He kept calling out names until there were 5 more on stage. Kurt hated that he was always by the last ones.
But on the other hand, the warblers were still standing on the stage too, looking nervous themselves and Kurt knew they would go through.
One way, Ming and Luke were still standing on the stage themselves.
Leona squeezed his and Luke's shoulder as support, silently reminding that he had their backs.
Olly looked up after reading the next name. “Ok, the next one to go through are … the warblers!”
People started shouting in the crowd and Blaine, Jeff and Nick let out a big sigh of relieve. They hugged each other and then Nona before they left the stage as well.
Blaine caught his eye as he walked of the stage, giving him a soft smile before he was tugged towards the side by Nick and Jeff.
“2 more to go,” said Olly. “the next one to join the group backstage is .. Luke.”
Luke grinned proudly and wiped his sweaty hands on his pink jeans. He hugged Leona and walked towards the backstage.
And there Kurt was, between the last 3 contestants. He could almost feel Leona struggle to hold her mouth behind her.
He knew she believed in him.
Olly looked up at them. “This is the last name to go through.”
He kept waiting for a long time and then he heard it, “Kurt Hummel.”
Kurt let a tear escape from nerves and wrapped himself around Leona.
Leona let out a soft laugh, “don't worry. They always keep the best for the last.”
Kurt started laughing from emotions, “that's what Blaine told me.”
She let out a soft laugh, “he is right. Go join the group backstage.”
Kurt waved to the camera on last time before he almost ran to the backstage.
He didn't have to look too long because Blaine was already waiting for him, his arms wide open.
Kurt ran into them, wrapping himself around him tightly.
Blaine let his hands rub over his back, “it's ok. You are through to the next round.”
And Kurt let out a few sobs of relieve, letting the realization sink in.
“They would be stupid to let you go and you know that,” whispered Blaine in his ear. “and besides, it's too early to let go of me as your roomie.”
Kurt let out a chuckle at that.
They kept standing like that, hugging each other. But meanwhile they were also wrapped in hugs by Mercedes, Jeff and Nick, telling Kurt how good he had been and that it was just randomly announce.
Kurt kept holding on to Blaine the whole time, the tears luckily having left his body and just enjoying the warmth and trust.
When the goodbye video for the others was announce, they all ran on stage, saying goodbye to their friends.
When Kurt had said goodbye to the two who were leaving, he walked back to Blaine, wrapped his arms once more around him.
“You ok,” asked Blaine as he rubbed his back softly.
“Yeah,” Kurt nodded against his chest. “Just already thinking about the week to come.”
He could feel Blaine almost rolling his eyes. “Let's just take the time tonight to celebrate. Jeff and Nick are planning this amazing party in our room and you and I are going to enjoy it to our fullest.”
Kurt looked up and blinked his eyes towards him, “are you asking me on a date,” he asked playfully.
This time he did see Blaine roll his eyes. “No, when I ask you on a date, it will be a real date with just us and some candles.”
Kurt smiled towards him softly. “Oh so there will be a date.”
Blaine felt himself blush a little, “maybe.”
Kurt just let out a happy sigh and hugged him a little tighter.
They watched the others say goodbye to one way and Ming and some of them crying and others talking to friends of family in the crowd from the side of the stage.
They were so caught up in the scenery that they missed the flash going off on the side of the stage. So caught up, that they didn't know what would be the consequences of one small pic they were about to face sooner or later.