It was the night before the play and Kurt, Hailey and Blaine were wrapped up in blankets in the living room of their shared flat, watching movies and drinking really bad wine.

“I love this movie.”

Kurt was staring at the screen, transfixed as Heath Ledger ran around singing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”.

“I can totally understand that Kat couldn’t resist him. I mean, come on, if someone sings for you like that..”

Both Blaine and Hailey giggled and Kurt threw one of the many pillows at them.

“Come on, I’m serious. And not just because I love Heath Ledger. That is such a romantic gesture. We’re at a dramatic arts school, I’m seriously disappointed that I haven’t seen such a display of affection yet.”

Hailey laughed some more and pushed Blaine’s shoulder. “Our little GAP attack boy would probably tell you that it is way too risky to embarrass yourself like that.”

Kurt oooh-ed. “Right, I had forgotten about that. Seriously, Blaine, you should not be embarrassed because of this. It’s a romantic gesture. If he didn’t appreciate it, he’s an idiot.”

Blaine scrunched up his nose but looked pleased. “Thank you. I still think I should not have chosen his work place for that. And, you know, some people don’t like it if you make a spectacle out of things.”

Kurt shook his head and pointed at the screen. “Whoever tells me that they wouldn’t like to be serenated like that is lying. Seriously. Especially anyone here at NYADA. We’re all attention whores, let’s face it.”

The three looked at each other and started to laugh again, giddy with the excitement of what was to come and all the cheesecake and wine they’d had.

“While we’re on the topic, Kurt Hummel, has no one ever serenated you?”

Hailey looked at him, waggling her eyebrows and Kurt laughed and blushed.

“Not really. I mean, the first time I met Adam he took me to Adam’s Apples rehearsal and they performed for me. But I’m not sure I would count “Baby Got Back” as a serenade.”

Blaine choked on his wine while Hailey threw back her head, laughing out loud.

“Oh. My. God. That’s the best thing I’ve heard from you yet.”

Kurt stuck out his tongue at her, but he was grinning broadly.

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A couple of hours later, they were lying on their backs, Breakfast at Tiffany’s playing in the background. Blaine had left the room to get them some tea so that they wouldn’t ruin their voices with the wine they’d consumed before.

“You know, with all the wine and everything, I have decided it’s a good idea to tell you this, Kurt. Blaine told me this afternoon that he’s decided to sleep with James tomorrow after the after-party.”

Kurt’s head shot up from where he’d been comfortably snuggled into three different pillows.

“WHAT?” When Hailey only sniggered, he shook her shoulders. “WHY? Why would he do that?”

“Why would who do what?”

Of course this would be the moment when Blaine came back, carrying a tray with their tea.

“Why would you sleep with James?”

And okay, maybe Kurt wouldn’t have asked that if he had been completely sober. Or if he hadn’t been so shocked.

Blaine froze, eyes shooting to Hailey’s, who let out a little “ooops”.

Kurt looked at Blaine and just- couldn’t understand.

“I didn’t even know you were dating.”

Blaine finally made his way over, setting down the tray.

“They aren’t”, Hailey added helpfully and Blaine rolled his eyes at her. “Thanks, Hailey, I think that’s enough meddling in my personal life.”

Hailey shrugged, unconcerned. “I just want what’s best for you, Blainito. And I think that Kurt is a good friend, a level-headed friend, who might have some advice on the matter.”

She shrugged some more and grabbed one of the tea cups.

Blaine sighed and finally looked at Kurt, who was still staring, uncomprehending.

“It’s not a big deal”, he finally offered.

Kurt bristled. “Right. So what Hailey said yesterday isn’t true? You’re not a virgin?”

The look on Blaine’s face was enough of an answer.

“Blaine. I just, I don’t understand. Why would you sleep with James? Why would you sleep with anyone you’re not dating? Don’t you want to have someone who serenades you Heath-Ledger style first?”

Blaine chuckled at that, but it sounded a bit pained.

“I don’t.. that is what happens in the movies, maybe. But real life isn’t like that. In real life, I won’t even have a chance to date the guys I would want to date inexperienced as I am. I just- want to get it over with.”

Kurt was incredulous. “Do you even- get it over with? Do you even get how bad that sounds? And what kind of douche wouldn’t date you because you haven’t had sex yet? Do you really think it will make you a better boyfriend-candidate to sleep with a random sleazy guy at some party?”

He hated that Blaine’s eyes were tearing up but-

Kurt thought so much of Blaine. He liked it so much that he wasn’t just screwing around with everyone, that he seemed to be waiting for someone to love. He had thought they had that in common. It hurt more than he wanted to admit that he had been wrong about that.

“Wow, Kurt, don’t hold back, tell me how you really feel.” Cutting sarcasm wasn’t a good look on Blaine. Especially not since he seemed more hurt than angry.

“What I do with my life, who I sleep with or not is none of your business. Who do you think you are to judge me for it?”

Kurt rolled his eyes, in defensive mode as soon as he felt attacked.

“It is none of my business. But you are my friend. And I don’t want you to hurt yourself. And I really don’t know you well if this is who you are. I can’t believe that you would say that being a virgin makes you less dateable. That’s just- I really hope you’ve thought about this.”

Hailey was watching both of them with wide eyes, apparently surprised how her little comment had played out.

“I think- I think I want to go home. I’ll just get dressed.”

With that, he stood, walked over to his bag and hoped his own hurt wasn’t as transparent as it felt.