Tuesday Night before the first day of school

To Blaine:

I miss u!

To Kurt:

I miss u 2. 3

To Blaine:

Got a surprise.

To Kurt:

I'm with the Warblers. It better B a clean surprise!

To Blaine:

Gutter! I got a few things 4 the house. I didn't go crazy

To Kurt:

Are we Broke?

To Blaine:

I promised u I wouldn't use it all.

To Kurt:

As long as u had fun?

To Blaine:

I did. I only spent $200. u will love it!

To Kurt:

Of course I will. U have impeccable taste. Why do u think I'm with u?

To Blaine:

Cuz my impeccable taste decided U were perfect for me..

To Kurt:

My point baby! We r going to ?

To Blaine:

K. Call me before u go to sleep… Please?

To Kurt:

Of course. I could never go to sleep without talking to u.

Kurt smiled so brightly. He knew Blaine wanted to have fun with the Warblers and his friends before he moved to Lima. Being over an hour away would give him little time to visit. Plus, the curriculum at Dalton was rigorous and soon his friends would be very busy studying.

To Blaine:

TY!

To Kurt:

4 wat?

To Blaine:

4 loving me

To Kurt:

TY! 4 loving me back

To Blaine:

K..ttyl

To Kurt:

Miss U..ttyl!

Kurt set his phone down and smiled. He glanced around his room. Most of it wasn't even ready to go. Kurt had been packing his armoire while waiting for the embroidering to complete. He had his desk and armoire packed but needed to still do his bookshelf, closet and bathroom. It would be strange tomorrow when he came home from school. Kurt thought he was being silly because he missed Blaine already and it was only six or seven hours that he'd been gone. Kurt decided to throw himself into finishing the towels and window coverings.

At eleven o'clock, Burt peeked in Kurt's room. He had been working on the towels and some fabric all night. He didn't even realize Kurt went to sleep. Burt wandered in to his son's room and stood admiring how much Kurt had accomplished in a few hours. Kurt had talent. The material looked like it was pinned into some type of drapery and the towels were folded perfectly with the embroidery showing. Kurt had even packed up his sewing machine knowing that the desk would not be there tomorrow.

Burt was so proud in this moment. Kurt was sound asleep. He must have worked so hard on this. Blaine meant so much to him and really, Blaine meant so much to this family. What he did for Kurt could never be repaid in money. He made Kurt strong and even more importantly, he made Kurt happy. Since Blaine came into his life, Kurt was happy for the first time in his life. Burt took a finger and traced the letters on the towels and tears came to his eyes. His boy.. Elizabeth's boy.. Not a boy anymore, a man.

Burt walked up to Kurt and just looked at his son sleeping so soundly. He was wearing one of Blaine's tee shirts and he was curled in a ball hugging one pillow and a pillow behind his back. He had to smile because Kurt even missed Blaine in his sleep. He must be so used to Blaine curling around his back keeping him warm and safe. Tomorrow this room would be empty. It would be so strange to not have the furniture there.

"Dad?" Burt heard a sleepy voice and saw Kurt turn toward him stretching out a little.

"Hey Kid. Looks like you got a lot done."

"I did. Can I use the kitchen table to finish up tomorrow? I want to have them done by the time Blaine gets here for the weekend."

"Sure. Maybe we'll go out to dinner since the first day of school will change our schedules. I'm sure Carole wouldn't mind going out."

Kurt saw the tears in his eyes. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah. I am. I just thought I wouldn't have to say good-bye to you until you left for college."

"I'm sorry Dad. Will you be okay with me being gone? I'm just around the corner."

"Don't be sorry Kurt. I am sad for myself, but so excited for you. You are getting to start your life with the man you love and I am just so proud that you both have been so mature and taking responsibility. I couldn't have asked for a better son-in-law than Blaine Anderson."

"Plus you can get Patriot tickets." Kurt smiled trying to make his dad smile with a joke.

Kurt chuckled. "I am definitely cashing in on those if they go to the Super Bowl."

"I think JR was talking about a special room or something that they always sit in. It's the owner's room. We could probably do that. I want to do that with you dad."

"Football? Kurt, you don't have to…"

"No. Just being with you is worth it because I know I won't be here too long after graduation. Any time I can spend with you would be worth it."

Burt paused because he had to catch his breath after what Kurt said. Kurt could be self-centered sometimes, but he was always so good at showing his love, though not always in the nicest ways. Memories of all the food Kurt wouldn't let him have.

Burt nodded toward the desk of fabric. "The towels look nice. Dalton colors?"

"Yeah. I feel bad that he left there for me. He was a huge part of that school and he was so popular and loved there."

"Kurt. Don't feel bad. Has Blaine said anything about regretting it?"

"No. Actually the opposite. He is too good for me Dad. He might figure that out someday and I'll need this room back."

"Kurt, don't underestimate Blaine. He is doing this because he knows that he wants to be with you. I see it in his eyes when he looks at you. That boy loves you Kurt. Just promise me to keep loving him back. Don't let your head get in the way." But stood up. "You need to get back to sleep. First day of school tomorrow. Are these for the windows? Burt pointed as he walked by."

"Yeah. I just have to sew tomorrow. I pinned everything. I want to try to get them up before Blaine gets to the condo on Friday. Do you think you could help me?"

"I would really like to help Kurt. Do you have everything you need to put them up?"

"No, but Blaine gave me his credit card to buy things."

Burt shook his head. "He'll never say no to you, will he?"

"Huh?"

"Nothing. I'm not going to get in the middle of this one. Just don't go crazy with it."

"Blaine is going to meet with the Warblers after school on Friday and then we are going to spend our first night in the condo. With a bed." Kurt realized what he said. "Not like that dad. Last night was spent sleeping on the floor and my back was in knots this morning. It will be nice to have a bed."

"Okay.. Kurt." Burt walked toward the door. "Good night."

"Good night dad."

Kurt woke to the sound of Katy Perry singing Teenage Dream. Grabbing his phone he let out a raspy sound. "Hi Baby."

"Hey you! Did I wake you?"

"Yeah, but that's okay, I need to get up and start getting ready anyway. You know I've got this thing called the first day of school." Kurt smiled.

"I just woke up too. I needed to hear your voice love."

"I'm glad."

"You should go get ready since I woke you up. Don't look too good. I wouldn't want to lose you to some other guy on the first day of school."

"I only have eyes for you Blaine." Kurt chuckled at the words. "Oh. You can't go in the condo before I finish what I'm working on."

"You don't need to surprise me with anything but you."

"But I want to surprise you with some things. I've been working so hard on them."

"Okay. I promise baby. I won't go in."

"Thank you. I'm going to get ready for school." Kurt sounded sad again. "I wish I was starting with you."

"Soon Baby. Try to have a good day and avoid all slushies."

"I hope the Neanderthals grew up over the summer, but I guess that's wishful thinking."

Kurt was headed to school. First Day as a senior. He was dreading it, but he knew it had to be done. He texted Blaine one last time before going in the school.

To Blaine:

Here goes nothing. I'll miss u every minute.

To Kurt:

Try to have a good day. I'll miss you too Baby. Together soon, okay?

To Blaine:

I know. You have a good day too. Ttyl

To Kurt:

Love U

To Blaine:

Love you more

This was it. His senior year. Blaine and Kurt were going to finish all their college applications this weekend and next weekend they would be visiting all of the schools they applied to. Kurt made his way to his locker and surprisingly nothing had happened when he walked in the doors. Maybe this year would be better.

"Hey Kurt!"

"Cedes. Are we locker buddies again?"

"Looks like it. Homeroom.. You ready?" Mercedes was ready to get to class. "What classes did you sign up for?"

"The usual. I've got French, Glee, Calculus, Government and Honors English. Oh yeah, I took a foods class too. I'm sure I won't learn anything worthwhile, but it was going to be an easy one."

"I took that one too." Kurt was falling into the regular school day. It's like they were juniors, but they weren't anymore. "Let's go. I hope we have some classes together this year."

"We'll find out in homeroom I guess." Mercedes nodded as they walked into Homeroom.

The day went on and Kurt had Calculus and English with Rachel. They were the first two classes of the day and then Kurt had French and lunch with all the Glee kids and then Glee. Kurt looked forward to seeing everyone today. "Hello there Porcelain. I trust you had a banner summer with the pack of females in blue blazers and the losers club of McKinley High."

"Good afternoon Miss Sylvester." Kurt didn't even turn around to look at her because, no doubt she was in a warm up outfit and ready to spew out the standard slurs that she perfected in every waking moment of her existence. "Thank you for asking. I did have a nice summer break." Kurt didn't make an attempt to respond further. He made his way to the Glee table.

"Kurt, I have no idea how you survive on that lunch." Finn had food mounded on his tray while Kurt had a small salad."

"This is how I keep my body in good shape Finn." Kurt started to poke at his salad. Someday, you'll be old and fat and I will look like I'm 30 because of my diet!" The entire table laughed. The brothers had become infinitely closer over the summer. Kurt smiled at Finn and received a smile back. This is what they did. It worked for them. They were different people with different goals and it was okay because Finn accepted Kurt and loved him like a blood related brother. Kurt loved Finn because he was sometimes just a big kid that reminded him that things should be fun and simple.

"I have Palmer for Government. Anyone else have him?" Kurt was not happy. He had heard bad things about Mr. Palmer being tough and playing favorites, mainly the football player type of guy.

"Kurt, I have that class with you Bro. I think Puck is in that one too." Finn responded with a smile on face.

"Finn. You will be doing your own homework in that class." Kurt was a straight 'A' student and didn't have time to do Finn's homework.

"Will you help me after you get into college?" Finn gave Kurt a desperate look.

Kurt smiled smugly. "Don't worry Finn, both you and Noah are welcome to come over and study."

Rachel threw her two cents in. "Or you mean copy your homework. Finn, you can do this. You're so smart. You just don't realize it." Finn smiled brightly and leaned in to kiss Rachel. Kurt watched longing to be able to kiss the lips he hadn't seen for 24 hours.

The bell rang and everyone got up and proceeded to their favorite class of the day.

Mr. Shotts looked up to see Blaine Anderson. "Of course, Mr. Anderson. Considering that I'll lose the pleasure of your company for the remainder of the year, I would be happy to give you some time right now." He leaned back in his chair while Blaine sat in the chair on the other side of his desk. "Shouldn't you be in class right now? I understand that you aren't going to be a student at this fine institution for much longer, but you aren't the type to skip class so you must be here to talk about something else." He nodded to Blaine to start.

"Thank you Mr. Shotts. I'm not in class because I've decided not to prolong my stay here past Friday. I have decided to transfer to McKinley on Monday instead. Can you help me facilitate this change?"

"Well, considering that you wouldn't get anything done here in the first two weeks, I think I can call to make the arrangements." He raised his eyebrows. "This person is really important you isn't he?"

"Yes sir, he is. He's everything to me."

"I see. Can we talk about college Blaine?"

"Yes sir. I've decided to apply to Columbia on early decision. My application is just about complete."

"What major did you state and who were your recommendations?"

"I stated my major to be journalism and Dean Royce, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Brant wrote my recommendations."

"Excellent. You will be sure to get in with those impeccable recommendations."

"And. Mr. Shotts? I don't plan on attending class this week, but I'll be helping the Warblers with their auditions. Do you think that would be okay?"

"I think considering the circumstances, yes. I will notify your instructors. I'll send a note to your Dorm when I have everything settled with McKinley." Mr. Shotts sat forward. "You'll have to let me know about this Miss Pillsbury? She sounds like a very caring person."

"Actually, I already know her very well. She traveled with us to Europe this summer. She accompanied the Music Director from McKinley."

"Then you should feel comfortable talking to her about your college plans."

"Yes, I should be okay." Blaine stood and held his hand out to shake Mr. Shotts hand for probably the last time. "Thank you for everything sir."

"It's been a pleasure Mr. Anderson."

Blaine stood. "I'm sorry guys, but you don't need me to win. You guys are incredible and you'll be great this year. Thank you for letting me sit in on your auditions since as of Monday I'll be gone." The Warblers had looks of confusion.

Jeff took the respected and well used gavel and pounded. "Order guys! Blaine, I thought we had another week with you."

"I decided to leave on Monday since Kurt knows now and my furniture is moved as of today. I'll really miss you guys. But, expect to see me at Sectionals." Blaine paused and looked at all the Warblers faces, some he knew well, some he knew not so well, but they were his brothers in a different way. "And Jeff, I can't believe you got Wes to leave the gavel." Everyone laughed and it lightened mood immediately. "Okay. Who's our first Audition?"

"Okay, Gentlemen. Our first audition is Matthew Jewson."

Trent opened the door. "Matthew Jewson." He came in and sang Misery by Maroon 5. The Warblers clapped. He was no Blaine Anderson, but probably good enough. The Warblers all had clipboards to write in comments for each singer. They would talk very briefly, but the comments were then passed to the counsel before the next person was called in.

"Next is Ethan Carter." Trent opened the door and called him. Blaine looked up from the clipboard and smiled when he found it was Ethan. He smiled at Ethan who looked scared. That seemed to calm him down considerably. Jeff welcomed him in. "Hello Ethan. What do you plan to sing for us today?"

"I'm going to sing Realize by Colbie Caillat." Blaine's eyebrows were in thought about this song.

Take time to realize
That your warmth is crashing down on in
Take time to realize that I am on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you

But I can't spell it out for you
No, it's never gonna be that simple
No, I can't spell it out for you

Blaine sat there stunned and just stared at Ethan, then looked to Jeff and Nick. Was Ethan singing to him? Jeff looked bewildered at that moment too and shrugged at Blaine. It sure sounded like Ethan was singing to him. Not to mention that Ethan's eyes were primarily trained on Blaine with only occasional looks to the rest of the Warblers.

If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other now

Take time to realize, oh, oh, I'm on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you
Take time to realize, this all can pass you by
Didn't I tell you

But I can't spell it out for you
No, it's never gonna be that simple
No, I can't spell it out for you

If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other

I think the entire room was pretty clear on who this song was for now. Blaine looked down trying not to give any indication to Ethan. He wanted to be there for Ethan, but he couldn't have a boy that he didn't love pining after him. Ethan didn't really love him or want him. Ethan didn't even know Blaine. Blaine had been the first person he met at Dalton and maybe the first other gay person Ethan had met. Of course, he would develop feelings.

But, it's not all the same, no, it's never the same
If you don't feel it to, if you meet me half way
If you would meet me half way
It could be the same for you

If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other and we'll never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder

Blaine looked sadly at Ethan because he knew he would have to break his heart. Ethan really had a crush on him. Now Blaine dreaded the conversation that he would have to have with Ethan after this.

Just realize what I just realized
If you just realize what I just realized
Ooh, ooh

Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now, yeah
Realize, realize, realize, realize, oh

Ethan smiled as the Warblers clapped and he bowed giving one last look to Blaine and leaving the room. The door closed and the talk started.

"Blaine. He is in love with you. What are you going to do?" Jeff questioned.

"Nothing Jeff. I love Kurt. I'm going to have to have a talk with him. He doesn't even know me. I'm leaving Friday and he won't see me every day so he'll get over me." Blaine shook his head. "I feel bad that he has a crush on me. Why don't we talk about his singing."

"Agreed. Thoughts?"

"I liked the song choice aside from him singing to me. His voice is higher and he can take on some of the parts that I would have sung in harmony. With some practice, I think he would be good." Blaine shrugged and a few other Warblers spoke up both in favor of him.

The rest of tryouts continued and the Warblers convened for the night. Blaine wanted to get to his room to talk to Kurt. He would have to visit with Ethan after dinner. He would talk to him in the chairs in the common area near the dorm rooms. This would keep it public.

Nick followed after Blaine. "Blaine. Can I talk to you?"

"Sure Nick."

"You need to be firm with Ethan. I'm not trying to tell you what to do, but that look on his face was so much like the look you had when you realized you were in love with Kurt."

"The difference, Nick, is that I knew Kurt and we were best friends before we got together. We were friends even after he confided that he was interested in me and I didn't reciprocate it. I can't let Ethan go along thinking that there's hope."

"Are you sure there's no hope for him?" Blaine crooked his eyebrows and finally understood why Nick was having this conversation. Nick was worried that Blaine was possibly settling for his first love also.

"Nick. I know why you're asking this. I love Kurt. It wasn't a crush for me and it's not for Kurt. Maybe it could have been at one time, but after everything we've been through, no way."

Nick took a deep breath. "I just want to make sure that you aren't considering."

"I appreciate it Nick, I really do. With Kurt, it's more than just love." Blaine looked Kurt square in the eyes. "Kurt does more than that for me. We complement each other. I'm better when he's at my side or even just knowing that he's supporting me. We fight and we make up but our belief in each other goes so far beyond anything I've ever felt. We resolve problems together. Europe did that for us. It also made me realize that I'm totally lost when I can't look into his eyes and know that there's someone out there that understands me and loves me unconditionally."

"I know Blaine. I just…"

Blaine cut him off and put his hand on Kurt's shoulder. "Don't. It's okay Nick. We get this a lot from people and answer it. If there's anything that I am completely sure about, it's Kurt." Blaine turned away to head back to his room. He paused and turned. "Nick, will you and Jeff come get me for dinner? I need to call Kurt before we head down."

"Sure."

Blaine got to his room and hit speed dial.

"Hi Baby. I missed you so much!" Kurt was clearly waiting for Blaine to call. Kurt picked it up even before Blaine heard the first ring on his side.

"I missed you so much. You have no idea." Blaine smiled so wide.

Ethan had followed Nick and Blaine and heard the conversation and felt his heartbreak. Blaine wouldn't even give him a chance. Now he stood just outside Blaine's open dorm door. It seemed common for everyone to keep their doors open when they weren't studying or sleeping so it was easy to listen.

"I was dying for you to call. How was school?"

"Boring. Thought of you most of the day." Blaine didn't do anything all day since he didn't go to class. "How was school for you? I hope no slushies."

"No slushies all day."

"That's great. Did they stop or did no one see you today?"

"I think it was lucky. I don't think anyone saw me today."

"I wish I could see you today Baby. It's been so long since we spent any time apart. I feel like a part of me is missing."

"I love you too Blaine." Kurt smiled as he envisioned Blaine with him. "How did Warbler auditions go? Did anyone sing an epic dramatic song?"

"Only you could get away with it Babe." Blaine chuckled at the memory. "Ethan tried out today."

Ethan heard his name and perked up. He wondered why Blaine would tell Kurt about his try out. What does that mean?

Kurt tried not to let his jealousy show. He knew he had nothing to worry about, but it was so hard when he couldn't just look at Blaine to confirm that he loved him still. "Oh? How was he?"

"He was okay. Not really a lead singer but with the Warblers, he could pick up most of the higher harmonies. You know the ones." Blaine led him to Kurt's own harmonies.

"Is he a countertenor?"

"No, he's not even close to your range, but good enough I think."

"Oh." Kurt was starting to lose his battle over the jealousy.

"Kurt. I know that tone. I love you so much. Promise me you won't get upset?"

"I promise. It so hard when you date the sexiest man alive." Though Kurt knew this was serious, he appreciated Blaine being straightforward and tried to lighten his load by joking a bit.

"He sang a song to me Kurt."

"What? Why? I guess I don't understand Blaine."

"I think Ethan thinks he's in love with me. I think he has a crush on me." Blaine worried about Kurt's reaction and was surprised by what happened next.

"First, you belong to me. Second, you belong to me. Third, you belong to me. Fourth…" Kurt paused. "You own me. You own my heart forever Blaine." Kurt's chest swelled at the love he put behind the last words. He was trying so hard to not be the jealous fianc�e. It was harder to be this way when Blaine was so far away. "I'm just kidding Blaine. You know what I mean right?"

"You're not kidding. You're right. You do own me. Every bit of me. My heart, my body, my mind. It's all yours Kurt. Only you."

Ethan heard all this and he really didn't understand how someone Blaine's age could be saying these things to anyone. How could Blaine be in love with someone already? It just didn't register with Ethan. Ethan heard footsteps on the staircase and decided he should move before he got caught eavesdropping. He started back toward his room and ran in to Jeff and Nick. "Hi!"

Jeff waved. "Hey Ethan. You did a nice job today." As he walked by. Nick and Jeff looked at each other. It seemed stranger for Ethan to be on this side of the hall when his room was the other way. As they neared Blaine's room they got the end of the conversation.

"Okay Kurt. I love you. I'll talk to you later tonight." Jeff and Nick rounded the corner.

"Your boy crush was eavesdropping we think."

"What do you mean?"

"Jeff means as we were headed this way, Ethan was walking the other way."

"Why would he even be down this way? His room is the other way?"

Jeff gave Blaine a look. "Duh.. To spy on you or eavesdrop on you. You didn't say anything about him did you?"

"Nothing bad. Just that he tried out for the Warblers."

"Then it was all you and Kurt talk right?"

"Of course."

"So whispering of sweet nothings." Nick took Jeff's hand as Jeff fanned his face and pretended to be swooned by Nick. "I love you Kurt.. you're my everything.

Blaine laughed as he pushed the boys out of the room. "Whatever. Let's go eat."