Kurt bit his lip as he approached Blaine. Sure they had been hanging out all the time, and he considered him a friend, but he was nervous. He knew what it sounded like he was asking. A small part of him that he refused to acknowledge told him that it was exactly what it sounded like. Sighing deeply, he glanced around to make sure the coast was clear. He didn't want any interruptions.

"Hey," he said softly, not wanting to startle Blaine. He knew how bad it could be when someone sneaks up on you.

Blaine looked up at him, grinning as he shoved a book inside. "What's up?" he asked, standing and shutting his locker.

Kurt shrugged. "Not much. Um, but there is something I want to ask you."

Blaine nodded, interested. "Shoot."

"I, um..." Kurt muttered, suddenly losing his nerve, drowning in embarrassment as he felt a blush rise up his face. He chanced a look at Blaine, who was starting to look concerned.

"Kurt, whatever it is, it's okay. We're friends. What's up?"

"Well, the Sadie Hawkins Dance is next Friday."

"Yeah?" Blaine asked hesitantly, a look crossing his features. This was a mistake.

"I want wondering if you wanted to go? With me. Like as friends?" he finished nervously.

Blaine looked at him sadly and Kurt just wanted to run away. Instead he took a deep breath and stood his ground. "Kurt..."

He shook his head, looking away, unable to look at Blaine anymore. "I'm sorry, this was stupid."

"Hey," Blaine chided, reaching for his hand. Kurt even surprised himself he let Blaine take it, though it helped that the hallway was deserted. "It's not stupid."

"But you don't want to go."

Blaine rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. "It's not that. It's just...I already have a date."

Kurt felt his stomach plummet. "A date?"

Blaine nodded. "Yeah, um, Colin, you know Colin, right?" Kurt nodded. Everyone knew Colin. "He asked me yesterday."

"That's...."

"Yeah...."

"Well, guess I have a date with Meg Ryan next Friday."

"Hey," Blaine squeezed his hand before dropping it as someone walked around the corner. "You should still come."

Kurt snorted. "I highly doubt I'll find a date."

Blaine shrugged his shoulders. "You don't need one. Just come and you can hang out with me and Colin."

Kurt bit his lip. "I wouldn't want to get in the way of your big night."

Blaine looked uncomfortable. "Yeah, well, I'd rather be going with you." He froze, eyes wide. "I mean,"

Kurt smiled understandingly. "I know."

Blaine looked at him expectantly. "So, you coming?"

Kurt sighed. "Why not. Who knows, it could be fun."

Blaine grinned. "It will be. Trust me."

Kurt smiled softly. "I do."