"We don't care if they are nice," Rachel huffed while Finn looked shock that Sam had told him off. "We care about how they sounded, what did they sing?"
"Don't know," Sam shrugged. "Kurt and another guy, Nick, caught me before I could see anything. Kurt took me aside and chatted to me so we missed the performance. "
"Damn," Finn growled and Rachel looked pissed.

"You didn't get anything?" Rachel screeched. She rolled her eyes and walked off in a huff. "Fine. I'll guess we'll have to use someone else. Wait. You said that you ran into Kurt. Finn, you could get close to Kurt and get him to tell you about the Warblers," Rachel grinned.
"That won't work," Sam said and Rachel rounded on him again.
"And why is that?" She questioned.
"Because I told them that you would do that and that you would probably send someone else to spy on them," Sam shrugged.

"What the hell dude?" Finn snapped. "Why would you do that?"
"Because I didn't want to spy in the first place," Sam said. "and because I believe we can win without cheating."
"Sam's right," Mercedes Jones said, speaking up and everyone looked to her. "I was against this spyin' in the first place. You should be ashamed of yourselves, especially you Finn. Your jeopardizing friendship with your future step-brother."

"He's not my step brother,' Finn said. "Mum and Burt aren't even talking about marriage."
"So? You said they were happy," Mercedes said.
"Didn't you learn anything from when you sent Sunshine to a crack house?" Tina asked, shaking her head. "You have problems."
"Excuse me for making sure that we have the best chance to getting to Nationals," Rachel huffed, waving her hands dramatically.

"Oh please," Santana drawled. "It would have worked if you hadn't of sent trouty mouth."
Sam glared at her and Quinn rolled her eyes.
"Your plans are stupid Rachel," Quinn sniffed.
"They're not stupid," Finn said quietly. Quinn glared while Rachel sent him a blinding smile.

"Sam's right," Artie said, speaking up. "We can beat the Warbler's, without cheating."
Mike nodded beside Artie.
"As captain, I make decisions," Rachel said.
"Can it man hands," Santana drawled. "If we voted, everyone would vote you out."
Rachel glared at Santana.

Mercedes and Tina rolled their eyes at each other.
"That girl is insane," Mercedes said.
"I know," Tina agreed.
Rachel was cut off from her rant by Will Schuster who came in, waving papers around.
"Alright! Guys, today I have our set list," Will grinned.

After Glee, Mercedes and Tina headed out of the school and to the parking lot.
"Tina, Mercedes!" Sam called and they both turned around.
"What's up Sam?" Mercedes asked as he reached them.
"Sorry. I just...Finn was heading my way and I knew he was mad about the whole spying thing and telling him off about Kurt," Sam panted.

"I still can't believe they made you do that," Tina said, shaking her head.
"Kurt was really good about the whole thing," Sam smiled.
"He sound like a nice guy," Mercedes said.
"Yeah he is and it's really disappointing that Finn treated him like crap," Sam sighed.

"Come on. We're heading to the Lima Bean for coffee. Come with," Mercedes said. Sam grinned and headed with them.
The three of them headed into the crowded Lima Bean.
"Why don't you girls get a table while I go get us coffee," Sam suggested.
Tina and Mercedes stated their orders and hurried to collect an open table. Sam joined them five minutes later with three coffees.

"Do you think Rachel is going to plan something else?" Tina asked, looking worried.
"If she does, I'm leaving Glee club," Mercedes said. "That girl is way out of line."
"Not just Rachel," Tina added.
"Yeah, but they've always been like that," Mercedes said. "Glee club was supposed to be fun. To fit in and make friends."

The three fell silent. Mercedes looked around and watched as two boys walked in. They were laughing, looking happy. One was taller than the other and Mercedes didn't miss the subtle kiss they shared. They joined the line and ordered coffee. When the two of them had gotten their coffee, they looked around for a spare table. The taller boys glaze landed on Mercedes table and he frowned. He nudged the other boy, took his hand and dragged him over.
"Sam?" Kurt asked. Sam look up and smiled.

"Hey Kurt!" Sam grinned.
The boy beside Kurt gave him a little nudge.
"Oh right. Sam, this is my boyfriend Blaine. Blaine this is Sam, they spy," Kurt grinned.
"Nice to meet you Sam," Blaine grinned, shaking Sam's hand.
"You too Blaine. This here is Mercedes and Tina. They're in Glee club to," Sam said.

"Nice to meet you ladies," Kurt grinned.
"Your Kurt," Tina asked, eye wide.
"Yes," Kurt said slowly, sharing an unsure glance with Blaine.
"Don't look so worried," Mercedes beamed. "You've just been gossip in Glee today."
"Great," Kurt said dryly and Blaine frowned.

"Don't worry," Sam assured Kurt. "I told Finn off. Mercedes too, for being horrible about you and planning to use you to get info."
Kurt looked to Mercedes with wide eyes.
"You don't even know me," Kurt said, stunned.
"So? Finn shouldn't be using people like that," Mercedes said.

"Thank you, Mercedes," Blaine said, squeezing Kurt's hand. "Not many people would do that for us."
"I got your back," Mercedes said. "Come, sit with us. I want to know where you got that fabulous scarf."
Kurt grinned and they took a seat.
Tina and Mercedes grinned when Kurt launched into his story about seeing the scarf in Vogue and spent hours looking for it and fawning over it.

"OK, you have to us shopping," Tina said. "You have amazing taste."
"Nobody knows fashion like Kurt," Blaine grinned lovingly at Kurt.
"You two are adorable," Mercedes said. "How have we not met before?"
"I don't know, but we have been missing out," Blaine grinned.
"How long have you two been together?" Sam asked.

"We've been best friends since we were five and boyfriends for the last three years," Kurt answered.
"That's so not fair," Mercedes moaned. "I want that."
Both boy grinned.
"Maybe we'll pick something in the mall," Kurt grinned and they laughed.
While the girls talked about fashion with Kurt, Sam and Blaine talked about the movie Avatar.

"I'm sorry guys," Blaine said, after having chatted for an hour. "Kurt and I have to get home."
"Damn," Mercedes said and pulled out her phone. "Here, type your number in."
Kurt took the phone and punched in their numbers before handing it back.
"I'll be texting you for that shopping trip," Mercedes said and Kurt smiled.
"I would really like that," Kurt smiled.
Blaine wrapped an around Kurt and Tina noticed how easy it looked. It was familiar to them and they seemed so in love.

"Sam, the boys at Dalton are having an Avatar night. Your welcome to join us," Blaine said.
"That would be great," Sam grinned. The two boys waved goodbye and headed out together. They watched as Blaine opened the door for Kurt who smiled beautifully in return and they were gone.
"OK, Kurt is totally sweet," Mercedes said.
"Why does Finn have a problem with him?" Tina asked.

"Who knows," Sam shrugged and they got up, leaving the Lima Bean too.
Mercedes Jones was going to give him a piece of her mind then next time she saw him.

Kurt and Blaine jumped in the car and headed to Kurt's house together.
"New shopping partner," Kurt clapped his hands with glee and Blaine laughed.
"Try not to break them," Blaine teased.
"Please. Those girls have fashion sense and could keep up. You boys are so slow," Kurt grinned.
"Not all of us are vivid shopping animals such as yourself," Blaine grinned.

"That's for sure," Kurt rolled his eyes.
They pulled up to the Hummel home and humped out. Burt's car was already in the garage so they knew he was home.
"Hey kids," Burt said.
"Hey dad," Kurt said, giving his dad a quick kiss on the cheek.

"What's got him in a good mood?" Burt asked Blaine as he watched Kurt dance around the kitchen, fixing them all a snack.

"He made some new shopping buddies," Blaine said with a smile.
"From Dalton?" Burt asked.
"No," Blaine said, shaking his head. "From Finn's school."
"Oh," Burt said, surprised. "They in Glee with Finn?"
"Yeah," Blaine said.

"That's good," Burt smiled. "maybe Finn could get them together and you could all go out. Get to know each other better."
"Yeah," Blaine said. "That sounds like a good idea."
Blaine hadn't told Burt about Finn's behaviour but Burt had a really good idea. If they could get together, maybe they could find out what Finn's deal was and fix it.

Kurt came bounding up and handed a healthy snack to Blaine who accepted it with a grin.
"Alright guys. Homework first, fun later. I'll be in the garage," Burt said, heading out side.
"Did you hear what your dad said," Blaine asked as they headed to the living room.
"Yeah," Kurt said.
"I think it's a good idea," Blaine said. "If we find the problem, we could fix it and you could get a long."

"What if the problem is me?" Kurt asked. "My sexuality. He didn't exactly tell that Puck guy off for calling me a fag."
"Don't use that word," Blaine growled and Kurt nodded.
"Sorry," Kurt apologized.

"Besides, we don't know that he's homophobic," Blaine said.
"I just... I really want this to work Blaine," Kurt said, looking pleadingly into his boyfriends eyes. "I really want my dad to be happy."
"I know you do. We all do," Blaine said, wrapping an arm around Kurt and pulling him into his lap.
Kurt ran his hands through Blaine's hair, un-gelling his curls as he did. "We just need to talk to Finn, before we do anything or make any judgements."

Kurt smiled and pressed his lips to Blaine, kissing him sweetly.
"Your amazing," Kurt smiled.
Blaine stroked Kurt's jaw line and smiled softly.
"When do you think we should meet with him?" Kurt asked. The thing was, Kurt and Blaine were a package deal. You got one, you automatically got the other.

"Soon. This weekend maybe. Get everything out of the way so that we can all move forward," Blaine smiled.
"Sounds perfect," Kurt beamed.
"Good. Now, let's do our homework so that we can have fun," Blaine said.
"Project runway?" Kurt asked, excited.

"Sounds good," Blaine grinned.
Kurt grabbed their bags and brought them to the couch. The spread out on the floor and started working on their homework together, gently teasing each other as they worked.

Burt came wondering in and smiled as he saw his two boys working on their homework. He did see Blaine as son...or at least a son in law. Blaine had always been there for Kurt and Kurt for Blaine. Burt believed they were soul mates. They just clicked, like Elizabeth and himself had. Like he hoped that Carol and himself were.
"You guys finished?" Burt asked.
"Yep," Kurt grinned, throwing his pen down and sitting up.

"Good. I was thinking we could go out for dinner or something," Burt said. "With Annie and Edward."
"I call mum and dad," Blaine said, pulling out his phone.
"Mind if we invite Carol and Finn?" Burt asked
"Of course not," Kurt smiled.

Looks like he would be talking to Finn sooner than expected. Blaine looked to Kurt and smiled, nodding once. This would be good. While Carol was introduced to Annie and Edward, they could talk to Finn about what was going on.
It was a short conversation and Blaine hung up.
"Mum and dad will be there," Blaine said, sitting up too.

"I'll ring Carol," Burt grunted and headed to the kitchen for the phone.
"Finn and Carol are coming?" Blaine asked.
"Yeah," Kurt said. "Guess we can find out sooner rather than late," Kurt said with a nervous smile.
"Don't worry," Blaine said, hauling himself off the floor and taking Kurt's hands. "I'll be with you the whole time."

Kurt grinned and pulled Blaine into another kiss.
They kissed for a while, Blaine deepening it, arms wrapped around each other.

Burt coughed and they pulled away. Apparently he's off the phone.
"Carol and Finn are coming," Burt said. Both boys nodded.
"I'll be outside again," Burt said, shaking his head and both boys laughed.