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Standing in front of his mother's grave, the small eight year old wiped the tears from his eyes. His mom was gone and she was never going to come back.

"Kurt."

The small eight year old boy looked up and saw his father holding out his one hand, while in the other arm was a small bundle. The bundle started to squirm slightly.

"You ready to go bud?" Burt asked him.

Kurt gave a small nod as he reached out and touched the grave, "I love you," he whispered. He then reached up for his dad's hand and squeezed it.

Burt gave a small squeeze back, "How about we get something to eat? I know Lilly here is getting hungry."

Kurt scowled. Lilly was why his mom was gone. He loved the idea of having a sister, but then she made his mom die. He didn't like her anymore.

"Don't give her that look," Burt warned him, "Come on Kurt."

Walking next to his dad, Kurt thought for a moment. He got in the car and buckled up while his dad placed Lilly in her car seat, buckling her in carefully.

That night Burt walked into Kurt's room and sat on his bed. "I know this hasn't been easy on you Kurt. But I need you to remember not to blame your sister for any of this."

Kurt pulled his blanket over his head. It was his sister's fault. If it wasn't for his sister, his mom would be here tucking him in for the night.

"Kurt, please look at me," Burt pleaded.

Finally pulling the blankets off, Kurt sat up and saw his father. His dad had red-rimmed eyes as if he had been crying. His dad never cried. He instantly felt bad for how he felt.

"We are family and always will be," Burt said, "We will always have each other now too. Don't ever give up on me or her, got it?"

"Yeah," Kurt nodded his head as he realized his dad was right.

Burt leaned over and kissed Kurt on the head, "Remember if you have a nightmare you can just come see me."

"I will," Kurt gave a nod as he slid back down underneath the covers and closed his eyes. Leaving him for the night, Burt left the door opened just a crack just in case.

During the night, Kurt bolted up out of bed from another nightmare. Running and opening his door, he started to run down the hallway, but he stopped.

Lifting his hand, Kurt turned the doorknob and walked into the room. He slowly went over to the crib and saw his sister lying awake. "Hi."

Lilly looked over at him and made her cooing noises while kicking her legs.

"I'm sorry," Kurt said leaning on the bars of the crib. "I know it's not your fault. I just miss Mommy."

Reaching her hand out, Lilly tried to touch Kurt's face.

Kurt reached through the bars and took his sister's hand. "I love you and Daddy told me we are a family. And we will always have each other. I promise to always look after you."

Lilly kicked her feet again and waved her arms around babbling like babies do.

"Me too," Kurt gave her a small smile, something he hasn't done in days.

The fact was Kurt hadn't realized that years later he would have to follow through on his promise. He felt as if he was in the situation he was all those years ago, but it wasn't him looking for his father's hand, it was his sister looking of his.

"Come on Lilly," Kurt held out his hand for his sister to take.

Lilly used her scarf and wiped her eyes, "Is he really gone?" she looked up at her brother.

Kurt gave her a nod. His sister was practically a copy of their mother, except her eyes. She had their dad's eyes.

"I don't want him to go," Lilly said starting to cry.

Kurt kneeled down next to his sister, "I know you don't want to Lils, but sometimes people are taken away from us. We will get through this, I know we will."

Lilly sniffed and looked at her brother, "Why?"

"Why what?" Kurt asked her.

"Why did they take away mommy and daddy?" Lilly said as she started to cry harder.

Kurt wrapped his arms around his sister and held her close. "I don't know Lilly, I honestly don't know."

The siblings were forced to move to Michigan with their uncle and aunt, but neither of them felt like they belonged there. Kurt never felt safe and seeing his sister being treated as if she didn't matter bothered him so much.

Looking up schools online, Kurt researched and found a private school district. The district had a zero tolerance for bullying. He read about scholarships for the school, one for him and his sister.

Also, it wasn't McKinley. Kurt had shut off all contact with them. He couldn't stand to talk them. He didn't want their sympathy anymore. So he vowed to find a new school in a new city.

Kurt had signed up and then he had to wait. Working at a local restaurant during the day and his uncle's bar during the night, he saved up his money for the entire summer.

Of course, he wasn't suppose to be working at a bar since he was only eighteen years old, but his uncle let him wash tables and hand out food. He wasn't allowed to touch the alcohol.

Lilly was trying her best staying at home and watching Kurt work so much worried her. On the rare days Kurt had off, they would pile in the Navigator and go somewhere. Her favorite place was the beach.

When the mail came one day, Kurt jumped up as his aunt glared at him and handed him his envelopes. Tearing open the envelopes Kurt jumped up and down. He made a plan, it took two weeks.

One night when the family was sitting around, Kurt set his fork down, "I think I want to move back to Ohio."

His uncle Gregory glared at him, "Well we aren't moving there."

"I know," Kurt said, "I meant just Lilly and I."

Lilly picked her head up and looked at him. "Really?"

"Out of the question," Aunt Stacy shook her head, "You can go, but that girl stays here."

"That girl has a name," Kurt glared at his aunt, "And I am not leaving without Lilly. I researched some schools online and we were both accepted in the Cornerstone Private Schools."

Uncle Gregory gave him a look, "And where is that?"

"In Westerville," Kurt said to them, "It's a couple of hours away from Lima."

"No," Aunt Stacy said again, "You are not leaving. How would you even afford it?"

Kurt gritted his teeth, "Not that it's any of your business, but I have been saving my money for years, and this summer I have been saving every penny."

"Your dad couldn't even give you anything," Uncle Gregory snorted a laugh, "Him and that stupid garage he had."

"Don't talk about my dad like that," Kurt slammed his fist on the table, "And my dad did his best. It isn't fair that we lost our mom and now we lost our dad. I want to make sure that my sister grows up happy, which means being as far away from you both as possible."

"Fine," Uncle Gregory said.

Aunt Stacy stared at her husband, "I'm sorry, what did you say to him?"

"I said fine," Uncle Gregory stood up and walked over to Kurt, "You will come running back here soon enough." He walked out of the room and their Aunt Stacy soon followed.

Lilly got off her chair and pulled on Kurt's sleeve, "Are we leaving?"

"Yeah," Kurt smiled at her, "We are." He hugged his ten year old sister and wished she hadn't gone through everything she has.

The following two weeks had Kurt busy. He was busy working and packing. Lilly tried to help as much as she could. The night before they were leaving had Kurt sitting on the floor organizing his clothes in one of the boxes and Lilly sitting on his bed.

"Do you think the kids at school will like me?" Lilly asked him.

Kurt smiled and patted the floor next to him, "Come here kiddo."

Lilly slipped off his bed and sat down next to him, "Okay."

"I know they will like," Kurt grinned, "You want to know why?"

"Why is that?" Lilly asked him.

Kurt wrapped an arm around her, "Because you are Lilly Hummel and you're parents were Burt and Elizabeth Hummel. Plus you have me as a brother."

Lilly laughed, "I guess so. Am I really going to have to wear a uniform?"

"Yeah," Kurt nodded, "I wanted a school where we would both feel safe. They have a no bully policy and it's enforced."

"Wow," Lilly said with wide eyes, "Does that mean no more mean boys will pick on you?"

Kurt sighed. He hadn't realized his sister knew about all of that. But she was ten years old and had quite the impressive mind. "I hope they won't, and you will probably be able to get back on a piano."

"Really?" Lilly asked excitedly, "I miss playing so much."

"Why don't you take a shower and then I'll toss the last of the boxes in the car," Kurt said to his sister, "I'll be in to tuck you in."

"I don't need to be tucked in," Lilly said crossing her arms over her chest.

"Right sorry," Kurt let out a laugh, "Just go and I'll be in to say good night soon."

The next day, the siblings woke up early and climbed in to the Navigator. Their aunt and uncle didn't bother waking up and saying goodbye. Kurt couldn't careless. He started driving towards Ohio and was happy to finally return.

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Kurt sighed as he looked at the stack of bills in front of him. He ran a hand through his hair, which is only something he did when he was frustrated. They had been living at the little apartment for two weeks, but he just got the first load of bills and he was feeling overwhelmed.

Since they moved out of his aunt and uncle's house their lives have been flipped. Kurt had found a job at a restaurant, but he knew it wouldn't pay enough for them to survive. And he almost spent all of the money he had saved up over the summer on the apartment.

Even though they both had scholarships for the schools, they had to buy the uniforms. Kurt took Lilly to one of the nearest thrift stores and they found two pairs of pants for himself, two skirts for Lilly, and then a few white shirts for the both of them. They had to order blazers for the both of them and needed to have at least two. It took quite a lot of money out of the budget.

Along with the scholarships, the school district offered help for families, which Kurt signed up for immediately. Being that he was now nineteen, he was a guardian of his sister. It was his aunt and uncle's idea, and that was the one thing Kurt was happy about.

Kurt refused to think about going back to his aunt and uncle. He could do this, and he was going to prove to them that he could.

"Kurt."

Looking up from his mess at the table, Kurt saw his sister, "Hey, I thought you were sleeping."

"I can't sleep," Lilly walked over and sat down in the chair next to him, "I'm worried about tomorrow. What are you doing?"

"Just some boring adult stuff," Kurt smiled at her, "What are you worried about?"

"I don't know," Lilly shrugged, "What if I get lost?"

Kurt moved his chair so he was facing his sister, "Remember we took that tour the other day, just go to your class and if you get lost just ask any teacher. They are all going to be nice."

"I guess so," Lilly said.

"Chin up kiddo," Kurt smiled, "And remember I'm just going to be as nervous as you. You have your music book packed?"

"Yep," Lilly nodded her head excitedly.

"Good," Kurt kissed the top of her head, "Why don't you try and get some sleep. We both need to be up bright and early."

Lilly kissed Kurt on the cheek, "Okay, night night."

"Good night Lilly," Kurt said as he watched his sister walk down the hall to there room.

Kurt looked back down at the bills, "Alright here we go."

The alarm started going off much sooner than Kurt was hoping. He sat up on the couch were he had passed out. Rubbing the sleep out of his eyes, he stood up and stretched his arms above his head.

Walking down the hall, he opened the door to the room they shared. Kurt knew it probably wasn't ideal to share a room with his sister, but they could only afford a one bedroom apartment.

They had a bunk bed in the room to give them more room. Lilly was on the top bunk and Kurt was on the bottom. There was a large dresser in the room, they each had three drawers each and the closet was full of clothes.

Their hall closet held more clothes and extra stuff they had. Kurt had their warmer clothes in there. Course now with the school uniforms he knew his outfits would make fewer appearances.

"Hey kiddo," Kurt said shaking his sister a little, "Time to wake up."

Lilly rolled over, "Already?"

"I know, come on," Kurt smiled, "I'm going to shower, how about you make us some breakfast."

"Alright," Lilly sat up and rubbed her eyes.

Kurt rolled his eyes at their likeness when they woke up. It's how their dad always woke up and Burt was always so proud of it.

After Kurt was out of the shower he walked into the kitchen and found his sister with two bowls of cereal poured and two glasses of juice. "You are awesome."

Lilly let out a giggle, "I just made breakfast."

"And that's why," Kurt shrugged. They sat down and ate their breakfast. Looking up at the clock, Kurt realized they were going to be late if they didn't hurry, "Need to get dressed. I have to drop you off at the before school program, since I start an hour before you."

"I know," Lilly sighed, "And you'll be there after school?"

"Of course I will," Kurt said to her, "Now go get dressed and then we'll do your hair. What were you thinking today?"

Lilly thought for a moment, "How about two braids."

"I like that," Kurt said, "Off you go. If you need help, just call."

"I think I got it," Lilly said as she ran off to her room.

Kurt had ironed their clothes last night and they were hanging up waiting. He had his hanging on the hall closet door. Changing into the uniform was different. Clothes were an escape for him, to be someone else. Not anymore.

Adding a broach on the blazer had him feel a bit better. He adjusted his tie and gave a smile. It was odd to say the least.

"Hey Lilly, how are you doing?" Kurt asked yelling down the hall.

"I'm fine," Lilly said and then there was a noise as if she fell.

Kurt knocked on the door, "Are you sure you're alright."

The door opened and Lilly was standing there wearing her uniform. "Yep, just fell over putting a sock on."

"You have dad's coordination," Kurt stifled a laugh.

"Stop it," Lilly whined, "We are going to be late." They went into the bathroom and Kurt braided his sister's hair into two braids in the back.

Kurt nodded, "You are one beautiful ten year old girl." He kissed her on the head and watched his sister blush. They walked into the living room and Kurt grabbed his bag.

Lilly picked up her backpack and put it on her back. "They are going to serve lunch there?" she asked her brother.

"Yep," Kurt nodded, "It's quite the school. Just remember your manners."

"I will," Lilly grinned up at him.

Kurt patted her head, "Let's go then." They left the apartment and walked out to the car. Lilly climbed in the back of the Navigator, Kurt shut it behind her. He hopped into the front seat and put the key in the ignition to turn on the car.

"Can we listen to that mix you made for me?" Lilly asked from the back seat.

"Sure we can," Kurt pulled the CD out from the holder. He had made a CD of pop songs played on a piano. He put the CD in the player and it started playing.

From the mirror, Kurt could see his sister's fingers start to move. He loved when his sister played the piano. The talent was something she inherited from their mother. Kurt played a little, but not like his sister.

Kurt drove to the school. The large sign read Brighton Academy School for Children. It was the name of their kindergarten through eighth grade building. Kurt pulled into the driveway then parked in spot, "Well here we are."

"Okay," Lilly said not moving from her spot.

"I think you have to unbuckle kiddo," Kurt said opening his door and getting out of the car. He opened his sister's door and gave her a smile.

Lilly reached over and unbuckled her seatbelt. She climbed out of the car and grabbed her backpack. Kurt held out his hand and she took it. "I'm ready."

"Alright then," Kurt said as they started to walk towards the building. The office was through the front doors. "Good morning."

"Good morning dears," the secretary smiled at them, her name plaque read Mrs. Sky, "Oh, you are Lilly Hummel correct?"

"I am," Lilly nodded her head.

"Well hello, I am Mrs. Sky," the woman smiled, "I believe you two are looking for morning program?"

Kurt nodded, "Yes we are."

"I will show you exactly where to go," Mrs. Sky stood up and then showed them around the school again. "And every morning you will just walk right in here. I will let you say goodbye." She left the siblings alone walking back to the office.

Kurt kneeled down and put a hand on his sister's shoulder, "Are you going to be okay kiddo?"

Lilly nodded her head, "Yeah. I think I'm still a little nervous."

"You are going to be great," Kurt smiled at her. "I bet you are going to be the most amazing fourth grader in that class."

"Okay," Lilly stood up a little straighter, "I'm ready."

"Great," Kurt said kissing the top of her head, "Remember I will be picking you up right after school." He led her inside the room and one of the aids walked over to help her get acquainted.

Kurt felt a bit reluctant to leave his sister, but he had to get to school himself. He jumped into his car and drove to the high school. The large sign on the school read Dalton Academy for Boys.

Grabbing his bag and getting out the car, Kurt ran to the front doors. He still had to check into the office and turn in a few more papers. He went to the office and handed the woman the papers he needed too.

Kurt looked at his schedule and he didn't have a tour like his sister so he was bound to get lost. Turning in a circle Kurt let out a groan, "Crap."

"Do you need help?"

Turning around, Kurt saw a guy wearing the same uniform as him. He had his blonde hair swept across his forehead. "Um, I think so."

"The name is Jeff," he held out his hand to Kurt.

Kurt shook Jeff's hand, "Kurt."

"Where are you headed?" Jeff asked him.

Looking at his schedule, Kurt read where he was suppose to go. "I guess its Calculus with Gibson?"

"Damn," Jeff said and then his head turned to the side, "Oh you're that new kid Kurt Hummel."

Kurt was shocked he knew who he was, but he nodded, "I guess I am."

"News travels fast here. And either you aren't or you are," Jeff said with a laugh.

"I mean I am then," Kurt said, "Could you just help me find my class."

"Sure sorry," Jeff said with a smile, "Just head down this hall, follow the tile floor all the way down and it's the second classroom on your left."

Kurt let out a breath, "Okay thanks. I should get going."

"Yeah, see you later Kurt," Jeff waved.

Walking down the hall quickly, Kurt followed the tile floor just as Jeff instructed and he turned into the second classroom on the left. He was thankful that the guy didn't tease the new kid by giving him the wrong directions.

Kurt wasn't sure where to sit, but it seemed most of the boys were sitting anywhere they wanted. He took a seat that was in the second row just a few seats into the classroom.

The first bell rang and all of the boys found their seats. Mrs. Gibson stood in front of the class, "Good morning boys."

"Good morning Mrs. Gibson."

Mrs. Gibson clapped her hands, "I know you are all excited to start your senior year, so we shall get right down to business. I hope everyone is in the right class, Calculus," she held up the book.

Kurt looked at his teacher and gave a smile. He was actually happy to be in a class that wasn't French.

Mrs. Gibson handed out their books and she started teaching right away. All of the boys in the class started taking notes following along.

The bell rang signaling the end of class and all of the boys filed out quickly. Kurt was a bit slower as he put his books away.

"You are the new student, Kurt Hummel?" Mrs. Gibson asked him.

Kurt nodded, "Yeah, I am."

"Well welcome to Dalton," Mrs. Gibson smiled at him, "I hope you enjoy it here Kurt."

"I am already," Kurt smiled at her. He walked out of the classroom and headed towards his next one. Luckily his next class was French and he easily found the room.

Walking in, the teacher was standing by the door asking them all questions in French. Kurt answered flawlessly and smiled as he took a seat.

Mrs. Andrews was an amazing teacher Kurt found. He loved how she talked to them in French and it wasn't all worksheets like his past schools.

Kurt left French excited for what would be next. He had AP Chemistry next, and wasn't sure if he would enjoy it, but he figured since the scholarship paid for the class he was going to take advantage of it.

"Hey Kurt right?" Turning his head, Kurt saw a dark skinned boy, standing a just an inch or two taller than him, giving him one of those thousand watt smiles, "Jeff told me about you."

"Oh yeah that's me," Kurt nodded his head.

"My name is David," he held out his hand.

Kurt shook David's hand and was honestly surprised by all of the manners these guys had. "Nice to meet you."

"You just looked a bit lost," David said to him.

"Maybe a little," Kurt said with a shrug, "First day and all at a new school."

"Sure sure," David nodded, "Have a seat. We are still missing someone though. He had important business to take care of."

"Right, important business," a tall boy with spiky blonde hair said, "Hey, the name is Flint."

Kurt gave a small wave and then sat down in one of the empty chairs.

"I'm Wes," an Asian boy held out his hand to him. Kurt shook the offered hand and gave him a nod.

Mr. Saunders clapped his hands together, "Alright, find your seats boys. Now is the time we get down to business." He passed out the syllabus and talked for awhile.

Kurt was fine until he heard the words come out of the teacher's mouth, "Pair up with someone for your lab partner, remember you will be with this person for the whole year so choose wisely."

Immediately all of the boys jumped up and started tagging one another. Kurt sighed knowing this is how it would go down. He would get stuck with the one person who didn't have a partner.

After five minutes, the teacher smiled, "Who doesn't have a partner?"

Kurt slowly raised his hand up.

"Perfect, you will be paired with our missing person," Mr. Saunders smiled, "I imagine Mr. Anderson will grace us with his presence tomorrow."

"He'll be here Mr. S," Flint said.

David nodded his head, "Just enjoying those days of sunshine."

Mr. Saunders laughed, "Thanks boys. And since I know you are all getting homework in your other classes, I think it's only fair if you get some from me too."

All of the boys in the class groaned as they copied the homework down. Kurt was honestly wondering if his lab partner was even going to pull his own weight. The bell rang and it was time for lunch.

Kurt checked his phone to make sure his sister hadn't called him. He had to pay for a pre-paid phone since he couldn't afford a contract one. It wasn't the fanciest phone, but it helped him get the job done.

Walking through the line for lunch, Kurt hoped his sister was having a good day. He had his tray full of food and then he looked around. Picking a table he thought many people wouldn't sit at, he sat down.

"Hey Kurt, why are you sitting so all alone over here," Jeff said smiling at him.

Kurt was about to say something, but then all of a sudden the table was full. Some of the boys from his class earlier were now sitting at his table. He just pushed around the food on his tray.

"Not hungry?" Wes asked him.

Kurt hadn't even realized who was sitting next to him, "Just worried about some things." He said hoping that would cover it without explaining much.

"I wouldn't worry about it," Wes patted him on the shoulder, "Besides if any of these guys give you a hard time just let me know."

"Just cause he has the gavel, he thinks he has all of the power," Nick, who had brunette hair styled messily on his head, said.

Wes gave him a look, "Don't talk about the gavel like that."

"He named it you know," Nick waved a hand, "Worst decision ever was handing him that thing."

"What did he name it?" Kurt asked him.

Nick smiled, "That you will have to ask him."

After lunch, all of the school had a twenty minute break to do what they wanted. Kurt took a walk of the grounds and went through his list of things to do for the rest of the week.

Kurt looked at his schedule and it read that he had History next. The classroom was easier to find than the other ones. He learned quite earlier on that most of the classes had the same students in them.

They invited him over to sit with them. Kurt was happy they were so willing to be his friend, but they didn't really talk to him. He was worried they wouldn't like him.

The bell rang and all of the boys seemed to scatter. Kurt had an Independent Reading class, basically it was a class where each student reads three novels in the semester and writes a paper for each one. The class had different grades in and Kurt sat next to a boy named Trent.

Kurt's last class of the day was photography. He wasn't sure why he decided to take the class, but it seemed to be one of the only options that didn't require extra money that his scholarship didn't cover.

The class seemed interesting. The teacher, Mr. Miles, was quite enthusiastic about photos and cameras. Kurt didn't recognize anyone in the class, but he didn't mind.

With the last bell, Kurt got ready to go and was one of the first to his car. He took off back towards the elementary school he had dropped his sister off that morning.

Kurt was told to head to the office and sign his sister out. He signed her out and then waited in the fourth and fifth grade wing.

"You go to Dalton?" one of the mom's asked him.

Looking down at his uniform, Kurt nodded his head, "Yeah I do."

"That's sweet of you to pick up your sister from school," the mom said.

"Oh yeah," Kurt nodded his head again.

"I bet your parents truly appreciate it," the mom said.

Kurt gave another nod, "Sure."

The kids started running out and Kurt saw his sister coming towards him. "Kurt!" Lilly yelled and wrapped her arms around Kurt's leg.

"Did you have a good first day?" Kurt asked her.

"I did," Lilly jumped up, "We get our own locker and I had my first piano class. The teacher said I was amazing."

Kurt hugged his sister, "I'm so glad you had a good day."

"Did you have a good day?" Lilly asked him as she took Kurt's hand and they started walking towards the car.

"I guess I did," Kurt said, "I mean I think I made a few friends."

"I made friends," Lilly said excitedly, "I sit next to Cara and she said I could I come to her birthday party."

Kurt gave his sister a smile, "That's great kiddo."

"Can we have my favorite dinner tonight?" Lilly asked her brother.

"I think we can," Kurt said as he opened the door, "Only if my assistant can help make it."

Lilly jumped into the car, "I can make it. I can make it."

"Well what do you know," Kurt laughed, "How about we head to the store and pick up some ingredients."

"Okay," Lilly said.

The siblings went to the store and picked up the ingredients for Lilly's favorite dinner. They got back to the apartment and Kurt was glad he didn't have work that afternoon.

"I got changed," Lilly said as she skipped down the hall.

Kurt looked up at his sister, "Great, so now would my assistant like to put down the first layer of noodles?"

"Yes, please!" Lilly went to stand next to her brother.

Kurt laughed, "You are getting to tall."

"I am growing just as I should," Lilly said to him.

"Sure you are," Kurt said as he tickled her side.

The next day went smoother than the first had. They weren't late, Lilly was so excited to go to school and Kurt knew where his classes were.

Kurt walked into Chemistry and he realized that his lab partner wasn't here again. They were supposed to be going over the supplies in their lab kits.

David nudged his shoulder, "Your lab partner didn't bail. He just missed his plane this morning."

"Oh okay," Kurt nodded as he wrote down that he had his full set of test tubes.

Wes smiled, "He'll also do his work, trust us."

Kurt just kept to his work and answered all of the questions on the paper. He signed his name and then left the other space blank for his absent lab partner.

When Kurt got into lunch, he was already exhausted from his morning. He looked around and realized none of the guys he saw in his classes were around. They sat with him yesterday, but it didn't look like they were coming today.

The bell rang and then they had their twenty minutes of free time. Kurt was walking down a staircase when suddenly it seemed everyone was racing to get somewhere.

Kurt reached down and tapped one of the boys on the shoulder. But then the boy turned around and Kurt forgot what he was about to ask him.

The guy just looked up at him.

"Sorry, um, can I ask you a question I'm new here," Kurt finally said.

"My name is Blaine," he held his hand out to shake.

Kurt reached out and shook the hand, "Kurt." He wondered where all of the boys at this school learned their manners. "So what exactly is going on?"

"The Warblers," Blaine said with a smile. "Once in awhile they have an impromptu performance in the senior commons. It tends to shut the school down for awhile."

Kurt was amazed because he remembered that Warblers was the Glee club. "Wait, so the Glee club here is actually cool?"

"The Warblers are like rock stars," Blaine said sounding excited. "Come on," he reached out and grabbed Kurt's hand, "I know a shortcut."

Kurt was about to say something, but then Blaine was pulling him along. He took him down a hallway he hadn't been before. Blaine turned a corner and then opened two large doors.

Kurt's eyes widened as he watched boys moving furniture and everyone waiting excitedly. "Wow, I wonder when the slushies are coming."

Blaine gave him a look, "I don't know about that, but now if you'll excuse me." He tossed his bag to one of the guys standing around and he went to the group of boys.

Kurt watched as Blaine and some of the guys from his classes started to sing.

Before you met me, I was alright
But things were kinda heavy, you brought me to life
Now every February you'll be my valentine, valentine

Kurt smiled as he watched the Warblers dance around. And then he realized that Blaine was singing to him.

Let's go all the way tonight
No regrets, just love
We can dance until we die
You and I, we'll be young forever

You make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream
The way you turn me on, I can't sleep
Let's runaway and don't ever look back
Don't ever look back

The Warblers jumped in place and Blaine gave Kurt a smile.

Let's go all the way tonight
No regrets, just love
We can dance until we die
You and I, we'll be young forever

You make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream
The way you turn me on, I can't sleep
Let's runaway and don't ever look back
Don't ever look back

I might get your heart racing in my skin-tight jeans
Be your teenage dream tonight

Blaine bounced in place and pointed at Kurt. He started singing again.

Yeah, you make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream
The way you turn me on, I can't sleep
Let's runaway and don't ever look back
Don't ever look back

My heart stops when you look at me
Just one touch, now baby I believe
This is real, so take a chance
And don't ever look back, don't ever look back

I might get your heart racing in my skin-tight jeans
Be your teenage dream tonight
Let you put your hands on me in my skin-tight jeans
Be your teenage dream tonight

When the Warblers finished everyone in the room started clapping loudly. They gave a bow.

Kurt honestly couldn't believe what he just saw. He couldn't believe that the Glee club was cool and no one was bullied here.

"So what did you think new kid?" Jeff asked him.

"You guys were amazing," Kurt exclaimed. He looked in the background and saw the boys all giving Blaine's pats on the back.

Nick laughed, "Yeah, that's because of our amazing lead," he pointed to Blaine over his shoulder.

Kurt just gave a nod and soon the boys were asked to move on to their classes. Walking into History wasn't any different from before. He sat down in his seat and buried his head in the book. Taking notes as the teacher talked.

During Independent Reading, Kurt sat down next to Trent once again. They began reading their chosen books and worked independently.

When Kurt walked into class, he noticed that someone was sitting in the seat beside the one he sat in yesterday. He took his seat as quietly as possible, hoping to not make a scene.

"Kurt right?"

Turning his head, Kurt cleared his throat, "Yeah that's me."

"I'm sorry for skipping yesterday and this morning," Blaine said, "I'm not usually late like that, but I was in California visiting my brother and he made me miss my flight and the earliest flight I could get was one this morning."

"Um, that's fine," Kurt said a bit confused why he was telling him all of this information.

Blaine let out a laugh, "Crap, see I'm your lab partner. The guys told me we were partners and I felt bad for bailing on you."

Kurt held out his hand, "Oh its fine. I mean you were visiting your brother."

"Eh, still," Blaine shrugged, "I mean do you have any annoying siblings?"

"I have my younger sister," Kurt said, "But she is far from annoying."

"Well that's good," Blaine said and then the teacher interrupted their conversation.

Kurt wanted to keep talking to Blaine, but Mr. Miles started talking about cameras with film are still better than digital.

The final bell rang and Kurt was hastily putting his things away. "In a hurry?" Blaine asked him.

"Oh, I have to be on time to pick up my sister from school," Kurt said as he tossed his satchel over his shoulder. "It was nice meeting you Blaine." He walked out the door quickly and left before Blaine could say anything else.

Kurt drove to Brighten Academy and parked in a spot. He went inside the school waiting for his sister again.

Lilly ran towards him again, just as happy as she was yesterday. "You'll never guess what I did today in school."

"What did you do in school today?" Kurt asked his sister with a smile trying not to laugh.

"You have to guess," Lilly said as she pulled Kurt through the parking lot.

"Did you find an elephant in the library?" Kurt asked her.

Lilly laughed, "No. Guess again."

Kurt brought his hand up to his chin and tapped his finger, "Let's see did make friends with the penguins in cafeteria's freezer?"

"You are bad at guessing," Lilly laughed again, "No, I learned that chord I was having trouble with all summer on the piano."

"Oh silly me," Kurt said as he hit his head with his hand.

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