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Kurt honestly was floating as he walked. At school, whenever he saw Blaine, they would always smile at one another driving their friends insane. Kurt felt like he could fall for Blaine and he didn't want to get up.

It seemed Sebastian's punishment wasn't as harsh as Kurt was hoping. He was put on probation from the Warblers for a week. Blaine told Kurt that it was enough and kissed him, so Kurt didn't really mind much anymore.

Kurt felt bad leaving Lilly with Blaine since they were dating now, but Blaine told him not worry about it.

School seemed to be working out fine for now and work just fell in to place. Kurt realized his sister's birthday was coming up and he needed to figure out what to get her. He was talking to Blaine one day during a free period. They were sitting on the couch, with Kurt leaning on Blaine and Blaine's arm wrapped around Kurt.

"So you want to get her something special?" Blaine asked him.

Kurt nodded his head, "She is turning eleven and it just seems like such an impressionable age."

"I suppose, its means you're almost a teenager," Blaine shrugged.

Kurt let out a groan and hit Blaine's chest, "Don't say that. I can't even think about that now."

"Are you that worried about it?" Blaine said with concern.

"I don't think so, I mean I guess I should but she is a great girl," Kurt said thinking out loud, "That's why I want to do something great for her birthday."

Blaine kissed his temple, "You'll think of something perfect."

"Well don't you two look all cute and stuff," Jeff walked in and sat on one of the chairs.

Kurt just smiled and then felt his phone start to vibrate in his pocket. "Oh that's mine," he left Blaine's warm embrace and pulled his phone out. He hit the talk button and heard Rufus on the other end.

Blaine turned back to Jeff, "So Wes planning extra practices?"

"I think so," Jeff shrugged, "He knows Kurt needs to know in advance, so I think he will talk about it today."

Kurt hung up his phone, "Crap."

"What's wrong?" Blaine asked him.

"That was Rufus, they need to come in right after school," Kurt groaned, "I wasn't suppose to work tonight."

Blaine moved closer to him, "We can figure this out, is Lilly getting picked up by Clara today?"

"No," Kurt shook his head, "I was suppose to pick her up."

"You put me on your emergency card right?" Blaine asked Kurt, who nodded his head, "Then I will pick her up and then you go to work, just pick her up at mine afterwards."

"I can't ask you to do that," Kurt said to him.

Blaine leaned in and kissed him, "I want to do it. And you can think about her present a bit more."

"You are amazing," Kurt leaned his forehead on Blaine's with their noses touching.

Jeff just smiled as he watched them. He couldn't imagine his friends deserving anything better. He cleared his throat and stood up, "Well I should get going. Nick mentioned something about a high score on Fruit Ninja."

Kurt sat there for a moment and then he had an idea, "Oh my god."

"What is it?" Blaine asked him.

"I think I know what to give Lilly for her birthday," Kurt said smiling, "Quick question though, will you come with me?"

"I'd probably travel anywhere with you," Blaine laughed.

"Great," Kurt said as he looked at the time, "We need to move now."

"But I was comfy," Blaine said as he leaned on Kurt, "Yes very comfy."

"Come on you," Kurt said standing up and helping Blaine up. "I will let you in on my plans and then you can help me tell Wes I am not going to make it practice tonight with only two weeks until Regionals."

Blaine winced, "Why me?" Kurt just laughed as he pulled Blaine out of the room and to their class.

Kurt had to make a few phone calls for his sister's gift, but he eventually got everything in place. Her birthday was on a Tuesday, but since they both had school and work, they couldn't celebrate until the weekend. Kurt had specifically cleared his schedule for Saturday and made his plans.

The alarm went off at four in the morning and he realized Blaine was arriving in half an hour. He ran a hand through his hair and realized he had come home going straight to bed without even changing out of work clothes.

Kurt got out of bed and quickly showered, as quickly as one could with hair like his. He made sure to apply his facial creams swiftly and then he went to wake up Lilly.

"Hey kiddo, time to wake up," Kurt said poking her side.

Lilly groaned and rolled over.

"Don't you want your birthday present?" Kurt asked her

Lilly then groaned again and Kurt heard a knock at the door. "Who is that?" she asked in a sleepy voice.

"Why don't you go answer the door," Kurt smiled at her.

Lilly slowly got out of bed and went to the door. She opened it and squealed, "Blaine!"

"Hey Miss Lilly," Blaine hugged her, "Happy Birthday again!"

Laughing as she let go, Lilly looked in Blaine's hands, "Are those for me?"

"Maybe," Blaine grinned, "But I think Kurt's present is first."

"Yep," Kurt nodded, "Now get dressed and brush your hair please. Quick, hop like a bunny."

Lilly went back into her room and chose an outfit to wear for the day.

Blaine walked over and gave Kurt a kiss, "Good morning."

"Morning," Kurt smiled and kissed Blaine again, "You ready?"

"I should be asking you that," Blaine said to him.

Kurt stood there for a moment, "I think I am ready." Blaine gave his hand a reassuring squeeze.

Lilly came out five minutes later dressed in one of her favorite sundresses Blaine's mother had gotten her for her birthday. "Well don't you look beautiful," Blaine said as he twirled her.

"Thank you very much," Lilly said giving a small bow.

"Now check list, cooler?" Kurt asked.

"Check," Blaine nodded his head.

"Camera?"

"Check."

"Birthday girl?"

Lilly giggled, "Check."

"Alright, let's head out," Kurt said and Lilly looked up at him with a questioning glance, "Surprise remember, don't tell her a thing Blaine."

"I would never," Blaine said pretending to be offended, "Why Mr. Hummel, who do you think I am."

Kurt gave him a look, "Mr. Anderson why don't you grab that bag and then we'll go."

"Fine fine," Blaine waved a hand.

They locked up the apartment and climbed inside Kurt's car. The one thing he was glad to still have. It wasn't much, but it was his and his dad did give it to him. "All buckled?"

"Yep."

"Yes."

"Then we are off," Kurt said as he started driving down the road, "I almost forgot does anyone have to use the bathroom?"

"No," Lilly shook her head.

"Are you sure kiddo?" Kurt asked her. Lilly just shook her head again. "Alright, we are going to be driving for a bit."

It turned out halfway to their destination Lilly did have to use the bathroom, but then so did Blaine. He blamed it on the coffee he drank. Lilly would bother the two of them constantly about where they were going but neither said a word. She eventually fell asleep.

Kurt took the familiar exit off the highway and he suddenly felt an overwhelming sensation. He pulled over on the side of the road and began to breathe heavily.

Suddenly he felt someone take his hand and rubbing it soothingly. Kurt looked and saw Blaine's hand wrapped around his own. He then smiled and looked over at Blaine.

"Courage," Blaine whispered.

"Thank you," Kurt said in a quiet voice back. He started driving down the road again. He told Blaine to wake his sister up now though.

"Hey Lilly, time to get up," Blaine said shaking her from his seat. "Good morning sunshine."

"Where are we?" Lilly asked rubbing her eyes. And then something clicked as Kurt drove. She didn't ask anymore. She just stared out her window and watched as the other cars passed.

Kurt finally turned down a road with many houses and he went deeper into the subdivision. Then he turned into a driveway and parked the car.

Lilly had her face pressed against the window and looked in awe.

The Hummel household was still standing tall. No one had moved in and it looked roughly the same. The lawn was cut and a For Sale sign was on the lawn. The shutter that Kurt had broken when he was six wasn't broken anymore. And the flower bushes their mom had once planted were now gone.

"Ready kiddo?" Kurt asked her finally finding his voice. Lilly didn't say anything, but nodded her head.

The trio got out of the car and walked up the sidewalk. Blaine stayed a step behind wanting the siblings to have their moment. He took out the Polaroid camera he had brought and took a picture of them.

Lilly reached for a door knob and gave Kurt a glance, he nodded, so she turned it. The door opened the same way it always had, with a squeak on the last few inches.

The furniture was gone, but it was the same place. Kurt saw the same color painted walls it was before they left.

Blaine stepped inside behind him and shut the door behind him.

Kurt walked into the once living room and looked around. He imagined everything and how it used to be. "When I was little, I would sit right here and have tea parties."

"Why?" Lilly asked him.

"Because Mommy could see me from the kitchen or the living room," Kurt smiled at the memory.

"Oh," Lilly said taking a few steps in the kitchen, "Remember when Daddy made us pancakes and he used baking soda instead of baking powder."

Kurt laughed at the memory, "Yeah, flat pancakes the amazing new sensation."

Lilly grabbed Kurt's hand and leaned on him. Kurt squeezed her hand back to let her know he was still there.

Blaine held up the camera and took a picture of the siblings. They were so different, but were entirely the same. He smiled as he looked at the picture on the camera.

"Look at this," Lilly ran over to the back door, "This is where Daddy would always come in from work."

"Yeah, I would yell at him to make sure he took off his boots before he came in the house," Kurt smiled at the memory.

Lilly turned to Blaine, "Kurt would be making dinner and Daddy would come home teasing him about how he always tried to cook healthy but we would eat an entire container of ice cream afterwards."

Blaine let out a laugh and saw Kurt even laughing, "I like that story. I know how much Kurt likes his dessert."

"Can we go see our rooms?" Lilly asked Kurt.

"Sure," Kurt gave a nod, he turned to Blaine, "When Lilly got old enough there wasn't enough room for both of us, so I took the basement and she got my old room."

"Oh," Blaine nodded as he followed Kurt down the hallway.

Lilly opened the door and smiled, "This was my room."

The room was small, but it was painted a light pink color and Blaine could feel that it once held the small girl.

"My bed was here," Lilly ran around the room, "And I had my table here where Kurt and I would have our tea parties."

Blaine looked over at Kurt who just gave a shrug. "It was something my dad did for me."

"It sounds like it would have been fun," Blaine said reaching over and taking Kurt's hand.

"Can we look at your old room now?" Lilly asked Kurt.

Kurt gave a silent nod as they walked out of Lilly's old room and went back through the kitchen. She opened the door leading to the basement and they all walked down the stairs.

The walls weren't changed down here either. The floor was now hardwood instead of the carpet Burt had put in per Kurt's suggestion.

"We would come down here and watch movies all of the time," Kurt laughed, "My bed was over here and the small television was right across."

They both sat down on the ground and imagined their time together. Kurt looked over and saw Blaine taking another picture of them. He gave him a smile and Blaine smiled back.

"My favorite movie to watch was The Wizard of Oz," Lilly smiled.

"I haven't seen that one," Blaine said sitting beside her.

Kurt's eyes widened and he looked over at him, "You have never seen The Wizard of Oz before?"

"No, I can't say that I have," Blaine shrugged.

Kurt stared at his boyfriend, "But you're gay and you talk about liking Wicked."

Blaine laughed, "Well my parents were never that into movies and my older brother wasn't really the musical type. And yes Wicked is lovely, but I like other ones better."

"You have to watch it with us," Lilly pulled on Blaine's arm, "Can we watch it tonight Kurt?"

"Sure, if that's what you want birthday girl," Kurt kissed her on the head. He was so thankful for Blaine, but he needed to watch The Wizard of Oz before anything else happened.

Blaine laughed as Lilly jumped up again to start dancing around the room. Kurt watched her and smiled at the memories he had of her running down the stairs to tell him dinner is ready or Burt was home from work.

They all walked back up the stairs and Blaine saw Kurt once again look down the hallway. "Is your dad's room down there?"

Kurt just gave a nod, "I'll be right back," he wrapped his arms around himself and walked down the hall. He put his hand on the doorknob and turned it. The door swung open just as it always did.

Suddenly feeling someone take his hand, Kurt looked over and saw Blaine giving him a smile. He took a step inside and he could still remember it all. Running into this parent's room on Christmas morning or when he had a nightmare after his mom had died.

Kurt didn't know he was crying until Blaine wrapped his arms around him. He put his head on Blaine's shoulders and he just cried.

Blaine lowered them, so they were sitting on the ground with Kurt leaning on him. Letting him cry, Blaine just held him.

As they were curled together, Lilly eventually joined them and sat down in Blaine's lap. Kurt reached over and was absentmindedly playing with Blaine's hair. He sighed, "Thank you."

Blaine turned his head and kissed Kurt's forehead, "I should be thanking you."

Lilly looked up at them, "Thank you for my birthday present," she said to Kurt.

"Anytime kiddo," Kurt smiled at her.

"I think it's time to pick up someone's ice cream cake and apparently watch The Wizard of Oz because I just have to watch it," Blaine teased as squeezed Lilly in his lap.

Lilly let out a laugh and Kurt smiled at them. He was so happy to have found someone like Blaine. He loved his sister and him, well he thought Blaine loved him. They hadn't been dating all that long, but he could feel himself starting to have those feelings, so Blaine must feel the same way right?

Eventually they left after Kurt took numerous pictures with the digital camera. He was going to get a collage photo frame for them to hang up as memories.

The trio went out for lunch at Breadstix because Kurt told Blaine they came here so often he had to go one more time with him. Lilly reminded him as they ate that the breadsticks weren't even that good. Kurt just laughed and agreed with her.

Later on, they drove back to Westerville. Blaine went into the store while Kurt and Lilly waited in the car to pick up the ice cream cake. They went back to the Hummel's apartment and celebrated Lilly's birthday.

After they had ice cream cake, they all curled up on the couch and Lilly put in The Wizard of Oz. They watched it until the end and then Blaine wouldn't stop talking about it.

"How have I never seen that before," Blaine exclaimed as he looked over at Kurt and Lilly, who were trying not to laugh so hard they fall off the couch. "That was incredible, I am sorry that I haven't. And I'm not even sure who I am saying sorry too."

Blaine said he wanted to cook dinner for Kurt and Lilly, so they watched as he set to work. He was mixing something in a pot when he looked over at Kurt, "Do I have something on my face?"

Kurt shook his head and walked over to him wrapping his arms around his middle, "No, I just like looking at you."

"It's my birthday," Lilly whined, "Do you have to all mushy?"

"All mushy huh?" Kurt lifted an eyebrow, "That means I should be calling him my sugar muffin."

"Or telling Kurt he is just cute as a button," Blaine tapped Kurt's nose making him laugh.

Lilly groaned, "Stop it. You can do that when I go to bed."

Blaine just laughed as he continued with making dinner. When he finished he set the dish on the table, "I give you my grandmother's famous fried chicken and rice, careful though it's mighty spicy." He added the end with a southern accent.

Kurt looked at the food, "It looks good."

"Can we eat now?" Lilly asked him.

"Dig in," Blaine said with a nod as he sat down.

They ate dinner and told Blaine stories that they had thought of while being at the house today. After dinner, they had second helpings of ice cream cake and watched The Aristocats and Oliver and Company because Lilly and Blaine said you have to watch them together.

Finally, Kurt was sitting on the couch looking at the pictures Blaine had taken that day. Blaine was putting Lilly in bed for the night. Kurt wasn't against it, but it was strange to him.

Blaine plopped down on the couch next to him, "Hey." He curled into Kurt's side and looked at the pictures with him.

"Wow," Kurt looked at the picture of him and his sister sitting on the floor of his old bedroom, "I really like that one."

"It was a golden opportunity," Blaine grinned, "I think Lilly took a few of us too."

"She did," Kurt smiled as he looked at the pictures of himself and Blaine. They weren't all that bad either, a few of them they were holding hands and he loved the one of him and Blaine outside sitting on the old swing set that they had yet to take down. His head then went to his thoughts from earlier on today.

Blaine turned in his arms slightly, "You are thinking a bit too loud."

"Sorry," Kurt said trying to shake his thoughts from his head.

"Don't apologize," Blaine smiled as Kurt set the camera down and Blaine took his hand, "Now tell me what's on your mind."

"It's going to sound silly," Kurt said to him.

Blaine shook his head, "Nothing sounds silly when you say it."

"I was just thinking today," Kurt sighed.

"Well that does sound silly," Blaine teased him.

Kurt hit him on the arm, "I'm trying to be serious here."

"Sorry," Blaine pressed a kiss to Kurt's palm, "Go ahead."

"It's just that we haven't known each other very long, but I think I started falling for you the moment I met you," Kurt said to him, "And it just took you a while to get there too. But we haven't been dating all that long, although these have probably been the best last few weeks of my life."

"I would concur with your findings," Blaine gave a nod, "But what are you trying to say?"

Kurt motioned Blaine to sit up and he took his hands, "What I am trying to say to you, Mr. Anderson is that I think I'm falling in love with you."

Blaine blushed and looked down, "I think I'm falling in love with you too Mr. Hummel."

Kurt leaned in and pressed their lips together. He gently pushed Blaine down onto the couch as they kissed. Blaine wrapped his arms around Kurt's neck and deepened the kiss.

They stayed like that for about half hour and Kurt eventually laid his head on Blaine's chest with Blaine running his hand through his hair. Kurt had his arms wrapped around Blaine and he sighed not wanting to move, "You probably have to get going soon."

"I probably should," Blaine smiled, but he didn't want to move either.

Kurt turned his head to press his face into Blaine's chest, "How do you always smell so good."

Blaine laughed which made Kurt's head move. Kurt eventually tilted his head up with his chin resting on Blaine's chest. He reached up and rubbed over the spot where his shirt made a mark on Kurt's cheek, "You are adorable so I don't know."

"How am I adorable?" Kurt scrunched his face, "I've gotten many compliments, but adorable hasn't been one."

"I think your sister brings out your adorable qualities," Blaine said trying to shrug, but it was hard while lying down with another person on top of you.

"I guess I should write that down," Kurt smiled. He lifted his hand and started to draw patterns in Blaine's shirt, "I love you."

"I love you too," Blaine said to him as if it was the simplest thing in the world.

Kurt crawled up Blaine's body again to start kissing him, "You are stuck here that's it."

Blaine let out a laugh, "My parents are expecting me home. We are going out tomorrow."

"Do you have too?" Kurt whined teasingly.

"Adorable," Blaine grinned.

Kurt just laughed and let his head fall between Blaine and couch. Blaine took that opportunity to kissing his neck and then he let his tongue out to lick. Kurt let out a groan, "Blaine, that isn't helping you."

"I don't know," Blaine said to him, "I am quite enjoying it."

Kurt picked his body up, "Fine you win, but I hope you tell your parents about how much I enjoy the fact they let me keep you the whole day."

"Oh I will tell them," Blaine wiggled underneath Kurt. Eventually Kurt did get up and helped Blaine up. They made their way over to the door slowly stealing kissing as they went and finally Blaine left. Kurt fell asleep with the biggest smile on his face that night.

Kurt really wanted to take Blaine out on a date, but they were insanely busy with the Warblers lately even having weekend practice. He felt bad, but Blaine told him not to worry about it.

Lilly was excited about going to see her big brother on the stage for Regionals. She was going to have to be on the side of the stage with them while they performed because Kurt couldn't find anyone to watch her.

The Warblers gave Kurt a chance for a solo, but instead of a solo, they offered him a duet with Blaine. Kurt couldn't wait to sing in front of everyone with Blaine.

They were currently on the bus on the way to Regionals when Blaine reached over and took Kurt's hand, "Are you going to be okay?"

Kurt knew what Blaine was referring too. He was referring to the fact that Kurt was about to talk to all of his old friends and confront them. It was his decision he made and Blaine talked him through it.

"I'm okay because you're here," Kurt leaned over and kissed him lightly on the cheek.

"I love you," Blaine whispered to him.

Kurt smiled, "I love you too."

"You are right Lilly," Nick said making a face, "They do get mushy."

Kurt couldn't help but roll his eyes and Blaine just smiled. "Oh Miss Lilly you are probably my favorite," Blaine said to her.

"Hey I thought I was your favorite," Jeff said peeking his head over one of the seats.

"Sounds like you are in trouble Mr. Anderson," Kurt teased. Blaine just smiled and they went on with the rest of their trip.

When they finally arrived at the school, Kurt was glad it wasn't at McKinley. He wasn't sure if he was ready for that, but he really did want to talk to his friends. The Warblers exited the bus and went into their designated room.

Kurt sat in one of the chairs and Thad was talking to him about something when he saw Sebastian out of the corner of his eye. They really haven't talked at all since he called him out at the movie theater. But right now Kurt's mind weighed heavily with talking to his old friends.

"Hey Thad," Blaine appeared, "The counsel called an emergency meeting."

"Oh thanks," Thad said getting up and walking over to Wes and David.

Kurt lifted an eyebrow, "Were you serious?"

"Actually I was," Blaine smiled and he looked over at Jeff and Nick keeping Lilly company. "You ready?"

"Yeah," Kurt nodded as he stood up. "I just hope they don't hate me."

Blaine shook his head and took Kurt's hand, "No one could ever hate you."

"Thanks, but I knew a few people who did," Kurt said. He then felt Blaine's grip tighten and he could feel his nerves disappear at Blaine's touch. But he wanted to do this on his own. It was something he had to do on his own. "I'm going to go, I'll be back soon."

"I'll miss you," Blaine said giving him a quick kiss, "Can't wait to sing that duet with you tonight."

Kurt smiled at him as he let go of his hand and slipped out of the room. He walked down the hall into the next room. He knocked on the door three times.

The door opened and Quinn was standing there, "Well look who is here," she said giving him a smile.

All of the New Directions looked up from what they were doing and over at Kurt standing in the doorway. He gave a small wave, "Hi."

Rachel was the first to walk over to him. At first Kurt thought she was going yell at him, but she didn't. Her arms wrapped around him and squeezed him, "Hi."

Kurt knew he couldn't cry, the blotchiness would show on the stage. So he let go of Rachel, "I think I owe all of you an explanation."

"We would sort of like one," Finn shrugged.

"I...to tell you the truth I don't know how to start this," Kurt said as he looked at all of his old friends. "But this is what I want to say. When my dad died, I thought my life was worthless, meaningless. I realized that quickly it wasn't, I still had Lilly and we were better together. We moved in with my aunt and uncle, and to tell you all the truth it was awful. I wanted out."

"Why didn't you call one of us?" Mercedes asked him, "Any of us would have come to get the both of you."

Kurt shrugged, "I think my pride was to big. And I worked saving my money, researching like crazy, and I moved here. I found the Cornerstone Schools with a no bully policy, something I have felt the effects of. I was so thankful my sister and I got our scholarships."

"After we moved into our tiny apartment, I thought about calling you all up," Kurt sighed, "But I couldn't. Blame my pride again, but I didn't want you all to see me how I was then. I was weak and found myself pathetic. And then I met Blaine."

"Who is Blaine?" Rachel asked him.

Kurt gave a smile, "Blaine is my best friend. He helped me so much and I am so grateful for him. I never thought I would meet someone like him ever. He is great with Lilly and he is amazing himself."

"Sounds like more than a friend," Puck said wiggling his eyebrows. Tina hit his arm and he gave her a face.

"Actually, he is my boyfriend," Kurt said with a blush, "It took time, but I think we both needed it. We are happy and Lilly is happy, I just wanted to make sure you were all alright with everything."

Santana stood up and stared at him, "Lady Hummel get over here and hug me so I can congratulate you on getting some action."

Kurt couldn't help but laugh and fall into her arms.

"And we need to meet this kid," Mercedes said to him as she was next to hug. She wrapped her arms around him, "I need to tell him if he hurts you then I am taking him out."

"We are in love 'Cedes, I sure hope he knows that if does something to hurt me I will take him out," Kurt said to her.

Rachel hugged him tight, "I can't believe everything that has happened." Then she looked at him, "Wait, why are you wearing your uniform?"

"I'm in the Warblers now," Kurt said with a smile, "I know it's kind of weird to be competing with all of you, but I needed it. Plus I am singing a duet with Blaine, so I would really love if you guys cheered us on because it's better than nothing."

"With an amazing voice like yours, that audience is going to be on their feet," Mercedes said waving a hand.

Kurt hugged all of the New Directions and then stopped at Finn. Finn had taken Kurt and Lilly's disappearance the hardest since their parents were dating at the time. He thought that he, Kurt, and Lilly were getting along so well, but then they were just gone.

"I need you to promise to not disappear again," Finn said to him.

Kurt gave a nod, "I promise," he held out a hand to shake, but Finn pulled him in for a hug.

Eventually Kurt had to go after he received everyone's phone numbers. He knew his phone would blow up with messages if he gave them his number. Making his way back to the Warblers room, he was smiling again.

Blaine watched as Kurt walked back in to the room and he walked towards him. "I take it they still like you."

"Mr. Anderson who couldn't like me?" Kurt said hitting his arm playfully, "Now I have a message that said we need to bring it tonight."

"We will," Blaine said to him, "I know we will."

The New Directions were first tonight, followed by a glee club from Illinois, and the Warblers were closing. The Warblers, plus Lilly, were sitting in the audience and listening as the emcee greeted everyone. He then introduced the New Directions and they took the stage.

Kurt and Lilly clapped for their friends. Blaine was happy that Kurt had talked to them and it went well. Kurt had been nervous about it ever since he started talking to Blaine about it.

Blaine knew from the way Kurt would talk about his friends sometimes though, they wouldn't turn their back on him. He understood that if Kurt wanted he would go to them. They had grown so close over the past few months and he still finds out amazing things about Kurt.

Kurt reached over and squeezed Blaine's hand, "Aren't they great?"

"They are," Blaine nodded his head.

Lilly then stood up as she watched Artie roll to the front of the stage and he began to sing. Kurt knew that his sister always loved when Artie sang.

They clapped again when the New Directions finished their set. Kurt and Lilly stood up and applauded for them. Blaine followed the siblings and clapped along.

The Warblers then had to shuffle back into the small room to wait until their cue. They ran into the New Directions and Kurt almost fell over when Rachel hugged him.

Lilly pulled on Kurt's hand, "Can I sit with them?"

Kurt looked up at Finn, "Do you mind?"

"Never," Finn smiled brightly, "Come on kid, we need to head off to our seats."

Lilly went off happily with them and some of the Warblers asked Blaine what was going on, but he just told them they would talk later. They all met in the room and practiced their scales.

When they were called to the stage, Kurt took a hold of Blaine's hand. Blaine had to laugh at the gesture, "Are you nervous Kurt?"

Kurt looked at him, "Not going to make fun of me?"

"Adorable," Blaine said with a smile, "I told you."

"Fine," Kurt waved a hand, "And yes."

"Don't worry," Blaine moved his hands so they were rubbing Kurt's shoulders, "You are going to be amazing and we are going to kick some serious ass out there."

"That's quite a big venture Mr. Anderson," Kurt leaned in, "Think you will be able to follow through?"

"I sure hope that's not an innuendo," Jeff said from behind him.

Kurt's face fell and he glared at his friend, "Oh my god."

Blaine just looked down and shook his head, "Jeff, no. Why don't you get in line and help out Trent with the moves he thinks he forgot but didn't."

"On it chief," Jeff gave a salute and walked off.

"Sometimes I think you have more power than the counsel," Kurt said as he leaned on Blaine's shoulder.

Blaine grinned, "Oh I do, hence why we are about to go on that stage and rock a song together. But don't tell them that," he winked. "Ready?" he held out his hand.

Kurt reached over and took Blaine's hand, "With you I think I'm ready for anything."

The Warblers walked on the stage and sang their first two songs which Blaine led them through. Then Kurt stepped out of the line and to the front. He looked over and Blaine was giving him one his smiles. The music started to play and Kurt opened his mouth to sing.

When we're born into this world
We don't really get to say
Little boys and little girls handed the brand new families
There comes a time in life
When we finally get to choose
And I choose you, I choose you

Blaine smiled and took over for the next verse. They danced with one another and sending each other looks that were more than just simple glances.

We can't give our two cents
Of how tall we want to be
We don't get an opinion
On our ethnicity
But the one we spend our life with
That we get to choose
And I choose, I choose you

Kurt and Blaine sang the chorus together with the Warblers backing them up with beats and singing along. The audience started to clap along with them.

I choose you, to be by my side
I choose you, to hold me at night
It's the biggest decision I'm about to get right
I choose you, I choose you

Blaine danced around Kurt as he sang the first part of the verse.

Everybody has one,
A choice they get to make
Half human half heaven
That decides the family tree

Kurt smiled as he took over for Blaine and sang the rest of the chorus.

Now we all pick the branches
That then becomes the roots
I choose you, I choose you

Once again, Kurt and Blaine sang the chorus together. They started chase each other through the other Warblers playing off of one another.

I choose you, to be by my side
I choose you, to hold me at night
It's the biggest decision I'm about to get right
I choose you, I choose you

Kurt started to sing the song as he teased Blaine with the words in the song.

I was worried I would not know what to do
If I was in these shoes
Standing here it's clearer than the sky is blue
That I choose you

Blaine couldn't help but smile as he started to sing taking over where Kurt left off.

I choose you
With so little we control, thank god it's in the rules
We get to choose, and I choose you

Kurt took Blaine's hand as they sang the last chorus together. The words could not have been truer for the couple.

I choose you, to be by my side
I choose you, to hold me at night
It's the biggest decision I'm about to get right
I choose you
I choose you

When the Warblers finished a thunderous applause was heard. Kurt looked out at the audience and spotted his sister easily. She was standing up and clapping so hard.

Blaine reached over and took Kurt's hand. The group bowed and walked off the stage. "You were magnificent."

"As were you," Kurt smiled at him.

"I'm glad I chose you," Blaine said to him.

Kurt couldn't help but laugh at Blaine's sappiness, "I'm glad I chose you too, you goofball."

Lilly came running over to them and Kurt hugged her tight. "You were amazing," she said to him.

"Thank you," Kurt said to her, "I think knowing you were in that audience made everything better."

"I do what I can," Lilly gave a shrug. Kurt and Blaine both laughed.

Soon all of the Glee clubs were called onto the stage for the results. Each group was holding hands and they were finally reading the third place winner, which happened to be the school from Illinois.

Kurt looked over at his friends and smiled. He honestly didn't care if they won or not. Everything in his life was working out and while winning would be amazing, he didn't think his life would fall apart if they lost.

But then Lilly and Blaine were bouncing up and down. Kurt turned to them and looked at them with a confused face.

"We won," Blaine said wrapping his arms around Kurt's neck, "We did it!"

Kurt hugged him back and celebrated with the Warblers, feeling that maybe winning was something to just top off the cake.

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