"So what did you find out?" David asked as Thad took his seat.

Blaine looked at his friends, "I don't think this was such a good idea," he said, "I mean he is new and really nice."

"Not much," Thad shrugged, "His files are sealed tight. All I know is that he moved here from out of state, but he did originally live in Ohio."

The Warblers were quite taken with the new kid, Kurt. They had been in school for a month. The group went ahead and started to do there own snooping. It seemed they came up with mostly nothing.

Wes sat down and banged the gavel on the table, "Alright gentlemen we need to get to work. Sectionals are less than two months away and we need to get busy."

"Wes is right," Blaine said, "I think if Kurt wants to talk to us, he will with time."

"But don't you think its strange how he always runs off right when the bell rings after school," Nick said.

Jeff nodded, "Or how he always prints his homework during our break after lunch."

Blaine shook his head and smiled, "Just give him time."

"If you say so," Trent shrugged, "He is very quiet though."

The next day, Blaine sat down in his seat in Chemistry. He looked around and realized Kurt wasn't anywhere to be seen. They had a lab today since it was Wednesday, he wondered where he was.

"Alright class you may get started on Lab 2," Mr. Saunders said clapping his hands and then letting the students go on there way.

Blaine looked at the clock and realized Kurt probably wasn't going to make it today. He went back to the lab station and started to read the lab steps.

The door opened and Blaine looked up to see Kurt walking in. He went straight to Mr. Saunders and handed him a tardy slip. Mr. Saunders told him something that Blaine couldn't hear, but Kurt gave a small smile.

Kurt set his bag down and took his lab book out. He walked to the lab station, "Hi, sorry I'm late."

"It's no problem," Blaine smiled at him.

Opening his lab book, Kurt started to read. "By the way, I missed Calculus because of everything."

"You want to borrow my notes?" Blaine asked.

"That would be great," Kurt nodded, "I really would hate to get behind."

David looked over at the pair, and Blaine gave him a look. "Are you ready to get started?" Blaine asked him.

"Sure," Kurt nodded, "Let's see, first it says we'll need ten grams of sodium chloride."

Blaine reached for a small container, "Salt."

Kurt let out a laugh, "Yeah, I think so."

Watching as Kurt measured the salt. Blaine bit his bottom lip, "Were you late for any reason?"

"My sister," Kurt gave a laugh, "She accidently spilled something on her shirt. And her other shirt was dirty, so we had to get them cleaned. I guess that means we need to buy another shirt."

Blaine gave a nod, "Right, how old is your sister?"

"She is ten," Kurt said sticking his tongue out in his concentration, "What's next?"

"Um, now we need to make salt water," Blaine read off the lab paper.

Kurt went to fill one of the beakers with water. David leaned over his lab table, "Did you find out anything?"

Blaine shook his head, "No, now go away."

"Ready to keep going?" Kurt asked him returning with the beaker filled with water.

"Yeah," Blaine smiled. The two continued on with the lab and were the first ones to complete it. Since they finished early, the pair was allowed to go to lunch earlier.

Kurt stood behind Blaine in line, "How long have you been going to Dalton?"

"Oh, let's see, I transferred here during my freshmen year," Blaine said and then shrugged, "I guess some things are just meant to be."

"Yeah," Kurt sighed. He grabbed a fork and knife setting them on his tray. He was about to turn left, when Blaine gently touched his arm.

"You want to sit with us today?" Blaine asked him.

Kurt looked around, "Well I guess I could."

"We just always see you sitting alone and then running off to the library," Blaine said, "I mean it would be nice if you would sit with us."

"Sure," Kurt gave him a small smile, "I guess that does sound better than sitting alone."

Blaine took Kurt's hand, just as he did before, and led him over to the table. They sat down beside each other. "We don't know much about you, you know."

"No one really asked," Kurt shrugged.

"Well I am now, so you transferred here from another school?" Blaine asked him.

Kurt nodded, "Yeah, I um moved from Michigan. I lived here originally, but we had to move half way through the year last year."

"I'm sorry to hear that," Blaine said, "I know how hard it is to switch schools in the middle of the year."

"My sister was a bit worried about it," Kurt said, "She wasn't sure she would like going to a private school, but I think she is loving it now."

"That's good," Blaine nodded, "It definitely takes some getting used to."

Kurt gave a nod as he stabbed a noodle with his fork, "I had a question though, it's about the Warblers."

"As long as it's not about our Fight Club, then I can answer any question you have," Blaine grinned.

Lifting an eyebrow, Kurt just stared at Blaine, "Right. Just that I used to be in my old school's Glee club, before I moved to Michigan anyways, and I wondered if�""

"Are you asking for a tryout?" Blaine asked him.

Kurt let out a sigh, "Yes."

"Done," Blaine smiled at him, "Don't be so scared to ask, we always welcome newcomers. Course you have to have a good voice."

"I do," Kurt gave a smile of confidence.

The rest of the Warblers soon came and Blaine told them about Kurt wanting to tryout. They agreed that during the free block tomorrow would be perfect. Now Kurt just had to pick a song to sing to them.

Kurt drove to his sister's school trying to think of a song. He walked into the school and waited for his sister to come out.

Lilly appeared and hugged his legs tightly.

Something wasn't right, Kurt knew that immediately. He bent down and wrapped his arms around his sister, "Hey kiddo, what's wrong?"

"I don't want to come back here," Lilly said, but still not showing her face.

Kurt wondered what he should do. Finally he decided they needed to talk, "Come on," he took his sister's hand and took her to the car. He drove to a park and they both got out.

Leading his sister over to the swings, Kurt hopped on one and she got on another. They were both silent for a few minutes. Lilly kicked her feet out a bit to only move back and forth slowly.

"Someone called me names today," Lilly finally said.

"Oh," Kurt looked over at her. He leaned on the chains, "What did they say to you?"

"They were bad words," Lilly said as she reached up and wiped her tears.

"Okay, how about just this once you can say them," Kurt said to her.

Lilly looked over at him, "You won't get mad?"

"No," Kurt shook his head, "Now how about you tell me what happened."

"After lunch, we went to recess," Lilly began her story. "The fourth graders eat with some of the fifth graders and we all go to recess together. I was playing with my friend Cara. We were in the grass doing cartwheels and Cara showed me how to do a hand stand."

"That sounds like fun," Kurt said to his sister.

Lilly nodded, "It was fun, until some boys came over and called us stupid. I said to them that it wasn't nice and we weren't stupid. One of the boys then said to us that we were just a bunch of losers."

"Did you tell anyone?" Kurt found himself asking.

Shaking her head, Lilly sighed, "After that we tried walking away, but then they called us the bad word."

"Honey, I need to know what they said to you," Kurt got off the swing and kneeled down beside his sister.

"They said we were the b word," Lilly said as she started to cry, "Cara said we shouldn't tell anyone because they would just do it more if we told."

Kurt found his fist clenching as he listened to his sister's story. "Here's what is going to happen Lilly, tomorrow morning I am marching straight into that school and telling them what happened. You don't deserve that and should not around that. I hope you know those boys names because I am going to be evil brother on them."

Lilly stood up off the swing, "No, you can't do that. We can't tell."

"Lils, that's not right. No one should be treating you like that," Kurt said to her. "Now tomorrow morning we are going straight to the principal. I have work tomorrow after school, so you will need to head over to Miss Clara's."

"I don't like Miss Clara's," Lilly whined.

"I know, but she watches you out of the kindness of her heart," Kurt said to her as he reached down and played with a bit of her hair, "I love you."

"I love you too," Lilly wrapped her arms around Kurt's neck and she hugged him tightly.

Kurt hugged her back. And keeping his promise the next morning, they came in a few minutes early and Kurt didn't care if he was late for his own school. He told the secretary he needed to speak with the principal.

They were sitting in a pair of chairs outside of the principal's office. The principal called them in and they were introduced.

Mrs. Ball, the principal, didn't seem happy that Kurt and Lilly had come in with troubles they had. Lilly told the principal everything she had told Kurt. She explained what had happened and who the boys were.

Kurt was proud of his sister. He knew it was hard to do this, but it was something he needed to show her. He did not want his sister to have the same school experiences he had.

"I will do everything I can to help you," Mrs. Ball smiled at Lilly. "I hope that you understand that these boys will not get away with this. We have a zero tolerance for bullying and if they ever bother you again, tell an adult."

"I will," Lilly said in a small voice, "I'm sorry."

"Hey don't apologize," Kurt reached over and held Lilly's hand, "You did the right thing telling me. I'm so proud of you."

Lilly gave him a small smile as she squeezed his hand.

"Well I guess you two need to be off," Mrs. Ball stood up and walked them out. "I will call you later Kurt to discuss everything a bit more."

"That's fine," Kurt kneeled down and kissed Lilly on the cheek, "You have a good day and have fun today."

"I will," Lilly said and then turned to run off to her class.

"Here, I know you are late for class," Mrs. Ball turned around and wrote a note, "Hand this to the secretary and you will be excused."

"Thank you," Kurt said to her, he really couldn't afford being late so much.

"You're welcome," Mrs. Ball smiled at him.

Kurt took off and drove to school. They were in the middle of second period, so he handed the note to the secretary happy to get the yellow tardy slip. Yellow tardy slips were excused, while the pink was for unexcused.

Handing the slip to his French teacher, Kurt walked in and sat down at his seat. He got straight to work on the worksheets and worked until the bell rang. Walking into Chemistry he was greeted to Blaine's smiling face.

"You weren't in Calculus this morning," Blaine said with concern, "Is everything alright?"

Kurt let out a sigh, "Yeah, its fine. My sister just had some things to deal with this morning."

"That's nice your part of your sister's life so much," Blaine smiled at him.

"I have to," Kurt said. He then realized what he said and shook his head, "I'm sorry I didn't mean that. I am a mess today."

"Do you want us to reschedule your audition?" Blaine asked him.

Kurt froze, because he had forgotten completely about the audition after lunch. He let his head fall into his hands, "I forgot."

Blaine reached over and touched Kurt's arm, "It's alright. We can change your audition if you want, the guys wouldn't have any protests to it."

Letting out a sigh, Kurt shook his head, "I don't think I can handle being in the Warblers right now. With the move and work, then there's school and everything with my sister, I just can't."

Blaine was about to say something, but Mr. Saunders started class and he sat back in his seat watching as Kurt took notes during class.

Kurt ran out of Chemistry as soon as the bell rang. He didn't want Blaine to ask him anymore questions. He got his lunch and went into the library to eat by himself for the first time in a few weeks. And he was able to work on his paper that was due next week.

Kurt had successfully avoided the Warblers the rest of the day, but forgot when he walked into Photography that Blaine had the class too. Taking his seat, Kurt hoped Blaine wouldn't be there today, but he strolled in just as the bell rang.

Blaine gave Kurt a smile, "Hi."

Kurt just gave him a nod and went back to his notes. He felt bad, but after thinking about everything, he knew it was for the best. They were allowed to have a few minutes at the end to look over some of the pictures.

Blaine tapped Kurt on the shoulder, "I just wanted to let you know that I told the guys everything and they understood." The truth was the Warblers really didn't understand, since Blaine just said Kurt didn't want to audition anymore. He thought that Kurt wouldn't want everyone knowing his business.

"Thanks," Kurt said in a quiet voice, "I'm sorry."

"It's alright," Blaine said to him, "I mean it's not like it's a requirement to be a friend."

Kurt looked at him, "I'm your friend?"

"Course you are," Blaine smiled, "Should I pass you a note know for you to check yes or no?"

Kurt gave him a smile and then ran a hand through his hair, "Sorry that sounded silly."

"It's not silly," Blaine said shaking his head.

"Yeah it is," Kurt found himself blushing now. He couldn't help but actually find Blaine attractive and that was certainly a distraction he didn't need.

Blaine just smiled as he continued with looking over the pictures. They made small talk about them for the rest of class. The bell rang and Kurt gathered his things. "You must be off to get your sister then?"

"Actually I have work, but she wasn't happy when I told her she had to stay with the neighbor tonight," Kurt said with a nod of his head.

"Maybe someday I can meet this girl who has your heart," Blaine said to Kurt.

"I think she would get a kick out of you," Kurt said as he swung his bag over his shoulder, "I guess I'll see you on Monday."

"Hey Kurt," Blaine called before he left the room, "Would you like to swap numbers or I mean you don't have to."

"No, actually that sounds good," Kurt said to him. He took Blaine's notebook wrote down his number. "Here, I um, I don't text often so if it takes awhile for an answer don't worry."

"Okay that's fine," Blaine said taking the notebook back. "I'll try and text you soon, then if you're ever late again I won't worry as much."

"You don't have to worry about me," Kurt waved a hand and then he looked at the clock, "Oh I have to get going. See you later." He ran out of the room and got into his car to drive to work.

Kurt worked at a local diner. He had to wear the annoying red stripped shirt, black tie, black pants, dorky paper hat, and roller skates. He knew he didn't get paid enough for the work he did.

"You're almost late," his coworker, Tanya, smiled at him. Tanya reminded Kurt of some of his old friends from McKinley. She was different and didn't take crap from anyone.

"Almost is the key word," Kurt said as he finished tying his tie. "Any accidents today?"

"Nope," Tanya laughed, "Well Jared almost took a spill, but I saved him." Jared was another waiter who worked at the diner.

"You are most definitely our knight in shining armor," Kurt said to her and kissed her on the cheek.

Tanya tapped him on the head with her pencil, "Uncle Rufus asked about you today, I believe I heard him say the words raise and hours."

"What?" Kurt asked as he looked up from tying the laces on his roller skates.

Tanya was the niece to the owner, Rufus. He was a bigger man and it surprised Kurt he welcomed him with open arms. When Kurt explained his situation to him, Rufus said he would help in anyway possible as he could.

"I only pass along information I see fit," Tanya grinned, "And its Friday night, it's going to be a busy one. Jared just took off right before you got here, hot date or something like that."

The bell rang as she gave him a wink and rolled off to get her table's food.

Kurt tied his apron around his waist and grabbed a pad to write down the orders. He sincerely hoped that Tanya wasn't teasing him. Rolling off Kurt took over Jared's tables and began to work.

The time seemed to pass by quickly since the diner was so busy. Kurt was serving his customers with a smile even if the group of boys who looked to be sophomores and juniors teased him. He served them and then moved on.

At the end of the night Tanya was counting her tips and Kurt piled his own tips in his jar.

"Good night?" Tanya asked with a smile.

"Friday nights are my favorite," Kurt said with a laugh as he hugged his jar, "Now then where is Rufus?"

"I heard my name," Rufus walked into the diner, "Oh Kurt just the person I am looking for."

Kurt smiled, "I heard from a little birdie that is your niece that you wanted to talk to me."

"I have some news," Rufus smiled, "I know you need more money, but I can't swing giving you a raise right now."

"Oh," Kurt's smile fell.

"But, I have good news," Rufus said to him, "You told me that you worked on cars before right?"

"I have," Kurt gave a nod.

Rufus pulled a card out of his pocket, "This is a card for my friend's garage, he needs some help. He said he will give you any hours you need and work with your school schedule."

"Wow," Kurt stared at the small card, "Thank you so much Rufus." He gave him a hug, "You have no idea how much this means to me."

"I understand," Rufus patted him on the shoulder, "Call him tomorrow and don't forget I expect you here bright and early tomorrow."

"You got it," Kurt gave him a wink. He took off his skates and rubbed his feet, they were always sore after rolling around of the skates for a few hours. Finally Kurt was driving home and knocked on his neighbor's door.

Miss Clara opened the door and smiled, "Kurt! Oh good."

Lilly appeared and hugged Kurt's leg tight, "Kurt!"

"I'm glad I'm so welcomed," Kurt let out a laugh as he patted her head, "How about you grab your things and we'll head home." Lilly ran off to collect her things.

"Thanks for your help," Kurt said to Clara, "I don't think I could have pulled this off with out you."

"I have three of my own, I don't mind," Clara let out a laugh. "That reminds me, Owen it's time for you bath."

"Really mom?" an eight year old boy asked.

"Yes, now go," Clara said pointing towards the bathroom. Owen reluctantly walked down the hall to the bathroom. "I think when they hit a certain age it's just all the rebellion."

Kurt just gave a nod, he honestly didn't know. He worried about Lilly growing into a teenager, but right now she seemed fine.

Lilly appeared with her backpack on her back, "Ready to go."

"Great, say goodbye to Miss Clara," Kurt said.

"Bye Miss Clara," Lilly waved and then took Kurt's hand. Clara shut the door after she said goodbye and the pair started to walk up the stairs to their own apartment.

Kurt wanted to ask about how school went today, but he figured he would wait until later. They entered the apartment and Kurt finally sat down on the couch.

Lilly sat beside him and let out a sigh. "How was work?"

Kurt turned his head to face his sister, "Exhausting, how was school?"

"Exhausting," Lilly repeated back.

Kurt could only laugh, "You are ten years old shouldn't school be fun?"

Lilly gave a smile, "You're eighteen shouldn't you be having fun?"

"Touche," Kurt rolled his eyes, "I think it's time for you to get ready for bed. You are coming to work with me tomorrow right?"

"Yep," Lilly nodded her head.

Kurt kicked off his shoes, honestly it was something he didn't use to do, but some things were just too small to matter.

"I'm going to go to bed now," Lilly stood up and walked down the hall.

"Be there to tuck you in," Kurt said to her. He heard the door shut to the bathroom and he sunk further into the couch. Kurt was happy his sister seemed to have a good day. Now he just needed to ask her about it.

A few minutes later, Kurt walked into their room and gave a smile as he saw his sister reading a book. "Good one?"

Lilly lifted the book to look at her brother, "I think so, I mean I haven't put it down yet."

Kurt let out a laugh as he climbed on the first step of the ladder, "So mind if I have a seat?"

Lilly shook her head and moved to sit up.

Climbing up the ladder, Kurt half laid on the bed, "So how did recess go today?"

"Fine," Lilly shrugged her shoulders, "I didn't see those boys again. And none of the other kids treated me different."

"I'm glad," Kurt smiled at her.

"Did you try out for the Warblers?" Lilly asked excitedly.

Kurt shook his head, "No I decided not too. But guess what happened?"

"What?" Lilly asked.

"Rufus got me in at a garage," Kurt said to her, "I can work there and at the diner to make more money, maybe we can eventually get a bigger place after I graduate and work a bit more."

Lilly didn't say anything. She played with one of the pages in her book.

"Hey what's wrong kiddo?" Kurt asked her as he tapped her knee.

"You are going to work more," Lilly said with a tear in her eye, "You work so much now, and you are going to work more?"

"I have too Lils," Kurt explained, "I promise I won't be working all of the time, but we need the money."

"I'm sorry."

"No, don't ever apologize Lilly," Kurt scooted up the bed and laid down beside his sister, "I promise everything will come together. Who knows maybe I will quit the diner eventually and just work at the garage, but for now I need both."

"Okay," Lilly said as she wiped her eyes.

Kurt kissed her head, "You ready to go to sleep?"
"Yeah," Lilly gave a small nod.

Giving her a kiss goodnight and tucking her in, Kurt left the room shutting the door so just a crack so a bit of light would shine in. He made his way into the kitchen and fell into one of the stools. He couldn't believe his sister was worrying about all of this. She shouldn't have too.

Kurt finally pulled his phone from his backpack and noticed he had two new text messages. He didn't recognize the phone number so he accepted the messages.

New message

From: 614-949-4445

4:33:23 PM

Hi, it's Blaine from school. You probably figured that out though.

From: 614-949-4445

4:34:59 PM

Sorry, I just meant its Blaine and hi. Just wanted to send a quick message.

Kurt smiled as he read the messages. They were the first messages he got that weren't about work or from Clara. He couldn't believe he had made a friend here. When he was in Michigan he didn't have any friends.

As he was reading the messages again, another message popped up.

New message

From: 614-949-4445

11:01:35 PM

I know it's late and you are probably asleep, but I wanted to make sure you were still doing okay after today. You seemed off, so I hope you had a good night at work.

Kurt programmed Blaine's number into his contact list and bit his lower lip. He quickly typed out a message and then erased it. Thinking that he was being an idiot, he wrote another message and hit send.

To: Blaine

11:03:51 PM

I'm still awake. I'm okay and I did have a good time at work. Thanks.

From: Blaine

11:05:01 PM

Oh good. I just worried is all. I tend to do that a lot.

To: Blaine

11:06:29 PM

Thanks for worrying, even if you don't have too. I have to get up for the early shift though. So good night.

From: Blaine

11:07:35 PM

Of course, sorry to keep you up. Have a good day at work. Night! : )

Kurt pulled his phone to his chest. Blaine seemed to really care about him. It was worrying and exciting all at the same time. He knew Blaine was gay as well, but every time Kurt has had a crush, anyone had yet to reciprocate.

Setting his phone down, Kurt poured himself a bowl of cereal to eat for his dinner. After he ate, he plugged his phone in to charge and then went to bed. When he closed his eyes he dreamed of having a life where money wasn't a worry and he could just spend his time talking to Blaine.

The next day proved to be a tough one for Kurt. For some reason some of the costumers were just not cooperating today and he was on edge. Pinching his arm, Kurt sighed as he leaned on the counter.

Lilly looked over at her brother, "Are you almost done?"

Looking at the clock, Kurt saw he still had twenty minutes left, "Almost kiddo, still reading your book?"

"Yeah," Lilly nodded her head.

Kurt was thankful they didn't have to wear their skates during the morning shift.

Jared walked by and gave Kurt a reassuring smiling, "Doing great today kid. Saturday mornings are always hell. Hey Jack, I need that order for table nine now."

Jack the cook in the back groaned, "Dude, I am doing the best I can. Kurt tell him that I am doing the best I can."

"He is doing the best he can," Kurt said to Jared and smirked.

Jared reached over to touch Kurt's hair, but he ducked, "Whatever. Do you have my order?"

"Table seven and nine, order up," Jack said as he slid the plates towards them.

"See just a bit of patience," Kurt smiled at Jared.

Jared just grabbed his table's order and walked away. Kurt let out a laugh as he grabbed his own table's order and served them.

Twenty minutes later Tanya walked through the door and Kurt pulled his apron off. "Happy to see me?" Tanya teased.

"You have no idea," Kurt said to her. "Lilly get your things together, we are gone."

"Where are you two headed off to?" Tanya asked as she pulled her hair back into a ponytail.

"We are going to make a picnic for dinner and going to park," Lilly said excitedly.

"We sure are," Kurt let out a sigh, "It's a cheap dinner and she likes it."

Tanya shook her head, "Nonsense, a picnic with one Kurt Hummel and Lilly Hummel sounds amazing. Maybe one day I can come."

"Course you are officially invited one day," Kurt said to her.

Lilly pulled her backpack on her back, "All set."

"Awesome," Kurt loosened his tie a bit as they left and walked to the car. "So a picnic for two then?"

"Yep," Lilly hopped in the car, "Can we make cookies to in the picnic?"

"Kiddo, I think we were thinking the same thing," Kurt smiled as he shut the door and got into the car himself. "All of the ingredients are at home waiting for us."

"Yay," Lilly clapped her hands. "Our chocolate chip cookies are my favorite."

"Mom always knew exactly how much flour to add," Kurt said as he started the car. He looked in the mirror and saw Lilly's face fall. Her face always fell when he talked about Elizabeth. He hoped one day they could finally talk about everything.

Putting in the mix CD Kurt had made for her, they listened to the piano playing all of the way home.

Kurt changed out of his work outfit and found his sister getting out the ingredients for the cookies when he walked out. "So first thing first, we need to..."

"Pre-heat the oven," Lilly said, "But only you can do that."

"Good girl," Kurt smiled at her, and he turned the oven to the right temperature, "What is our second thing to do?"

Lilly thought for a moment, and then Kurt lifted his hands wiggling his fingers, "Wash our hands."

"Correct," Kurt said, "You wash your hands and I'll get the rest of what we need."

"Alright," Lilly said as she walked over to the sink and began washing her hands.

Kurt and Lilly then began to make the cookies. They worked until all of the dough was baked. Packing some of the cookies for their picnic, and putting the rest away, and then made sandwiches and packed snacks.

Driving to the park didn't take long. Kurt grabbed the cooler and blanket for him to sit on. He grabbed his bag they brought their extra things in. Finding a nice open spot with shade from a tree, they both sat down on the blanket to enjoy the fall day.

"Kurt?"

"Hmm?" Kurt asked looking up from his book that he had to read for school.

Lilly sat up, "Can we play a game?"

"What did you have in mind?" Kurt asked her.

"I was thinking," Lilly tapped her chin and then reached over to poke him on the arm, "Tag you're it." She jumped up and ran off.

Kurt looked offended for a moment, then he got up and started to chase his sister. "Get over here Lils."

Lilly giggled as she ran on the grass trying to avoid her brother.

Eventually Kurt caught her, he wrapped his arms around her middle and picked her up, "Got you."

"No fair," Lilly said as she wiggled out his arms.

"I always play fair," Kurt laughed as he breathed harder since he was out of breath.

Suddenly a dog came running over to them. The dog looked to be a Jack Russell Terrier with the markings, size, and color.

Lilly squealed at the sight of the dog, "Look Kurt, it's a doggie."

"I see that," Kurt laughed as he leaned down to pet the dog. "Now who owns you?" he asked as he rubbed the dog's belly.

"Wishbone!"

The dog's ears picked up and he started to run in the direction of the voice. Kurt couldn't believe the sight as he saw the owner of the dog. "Blaine?"

"Kurt!"

Lilly looked between the two of them, "Who are you?"

Blaine smiled down at her, "I'm Blaine. I go to school with Kurt."

"Oh," Lilly said looking at Blaine, "I'm Lilly."

"Well it's nice to finally meet Miss Lilly, Kurt has told me so much about you," Blaine said holding out his hand.

Lilly shook Blaine's hand and then looked down at his dog, "That's your dog?"

"Yeah," Blaine let out a laugh, "I begged my parents for one and well here he is."

"I like the name," Kurt smiled at him.

"I was a fan of the show," Blaine shrugged, "I was eleven when I got him can't blame me for naming him after my hero."

"A dog was your hero?" Kurt asked him.

Lilly scrunched her face, "What is your dog's name?"

"Wishbone," Blaine said excitedly, "It was an old television show. He's lucky his name isn't Arthur."

Kurt couldn't help but laugh. He quickly covered his mouth to hide his smile that he was sure was embarrassing.

"What brings you here tonight?" Blaine asked them.

"We are having a picnic," Lilly said bouncing on her feet.

Blaine smiled down at her, "Wow that's cool."

"I had a long shift and she was good," Kurt gave a shrug.

"We have dessert," Lilly said to Blaine, "Do you want some?"

"Oh I couldn't," Blaine said taking a step back.

Kurt laughed, "It's just some cookies we made and we have more than enough to share."

"Please Blaine," Lilly asked him.

Blaine honestly couldn't say no, "Well you know Wish here loves cookies."

Lilly squealed with delight and grabbed Blaine's hand to pull him over to their blanket on the ground. "Kurt can I have two cookies please?"

"Sure thing kiddo," Kurt sat down on the blanket and pulled out the bag of cookies. He handed two to her, he then looked at Blaine, "Here you are."

Blaine took the napkin with two cookies on it, "Thanks."

Kurt took a couple out for himself and they began to eat.

After taking a bite, Blaine couldn't believe his taste buds, "Wow, those are good. Like really good."

The siblings laughed as they watched Blaine devour the cookie two more bites. "Thanks I suppose," Kurt teased.

"No, these are really good," Blaine said eating the other cookie, "Where did you get these?"

"We made them," Lilly said eating her own cookie, "It was our mom's recipe."

"I need to thank this woman because these are amazing," Blaine as he took one last bite. And that was when he noticed a mood change in the siblings, "I said something wrong didn't I?"

Kurt shook his head, "No, hey Lilly how about you go play on the swings like you wanted to."

"Okay," Lilly jumped up and ran over to the swings.

Blaine looked down, "I'm sorry."

"It's nothing," Kurt said and waved his hand.

"No, I am sorry. I don't know what I said, but I didn't mean any harm," Blaine said to him.

"I know," Kurt touched Blaine's hand, "I promise it's just nothing. So what are you doing at the park on a Saturday night?"

"Taking my dog for a walk," Blaine shrugged, "I don't get too much during the week with school, so I try to do it during the weekend."

Kurt reached over and scratched the dog behind the ear, "Lilly begs for a dog. I always tell her no though, can't fit a dog in our apartment, much less the two of us." He let out a laugh.

Blaine looked over at him confused at his comment. He decided to ignore it for now though. "But I know Wish here likes his walks in the park."

Wishbone curled up on a corner of the blanket and lay down to close his eyes.

"Course apparently he likes his naps too," Blaine let out a laugh, he noticed the book out of the corner of his eye, "Hey are you reading Hero?"

"Huh?" Kurt looked down, "Oh yeah I am."

"I like that one," Blaine said and then blushed, "I'm sort of a super hero kind of guy so it was quite an interesting read."

Kurt nodded his head, "Yeah, I like it. It's different from some of the books I read with a gay kid in them."

Blaine let out a laugh, "You say it so nonchalantly."

"I suppose," Kurt gave a shrug. "It's the first novel for my Independent Reading class."

"Gotcha," Blaine gave a nod, "I'm taking Woman in Literature class this semester."

Kurt looked a bit shocked, "Really?"

"Yep and then I have a Literature in the 1800s class," Blaine said.

"I think I signed up for that one too," Kurt thought out loud, "I'm not sure to tell you the truth."

"That will be fun to have another class together," Blaine said excitedly and then looked down at the bag of cookies.

Kurt smiled, "Do you want another cookie Blaine?"

"I couldn't," Blaine waved a hand.

Smiling, Kurt handed him the bag, "We have over twenty more at home."

Blaine's eyes widened and then pushed Kurt's hand away, "No, I couldn't do that."

"Please do," Kurt said handing the bag over, "I promise we won't miss ten cookies."

"If you insist," Blaine said as he opened the bag and ate a cookie. He fed half of it to Wishbone who opened his eyes in interest when hearing the rustling bag. "Just so you know we missed you sitting with us on Friday."

"I felt bad," Kurt said as he looked up and over at the swings to see Lilly kicking her legs. She was getting higher and higher. "I suppose I shouldn't, but I did."

"Don't worry about them," Blaine said, "Trust me when I say this, those guys were just as sad as me when you didn't come over to sit with us. Course I will admit I may have been a bit more sad."

Kurt smiled at him, "Well I know I'm free on Monday."

"Great, it's a date," Blaine grinned, and then his smile fell, "I mean a date as in time, not like you know one of those kinds of dates."

"I know," Kurt gave a nod and couldn't help but smile at Blaine rambling.

Lilly appeared next to Kurt and wrapped her arms around his neck, "Are you still talking?"

"Actually I think I have to get going," Blaine looked at his watch, "And I do. I need to get home."

"Well we will let you and Wishbone head home," Kurt stood up with Blaine. He leaned down and handed Blaine the bag of cookies, "Can't forget these."

"Never could," Blaine said taking the bag, "Come on Wish. Nice meeting you Miss Lilly and I'll see you on Monday Kurt," he waved as he walked off.

"I like him," Lilly said, "Now will you push me on the swings?"

"Yeah, lead the way kiddo," Kurt said as he followed his sister over to the swings where they both swung until it was dark and Kurt had to carry his sister to the car because she was already falling asleep before they left. It was a great ending to a wonderful day. Kurt fell asleep with a smile on his face.