Rachel and Kurt looked at one another, "A tie?"

"Yes a tie folks," the emcee said and then smiled at the two bands, "And we actually do have a rule about ties even though his is the first in our history. The final two bands will have a sudden death. In this sudden death the bands may choose to sing a song they have sung before or a completely different one. The best band wins."

The audience was loving the feud going on between the bands.

"We will give the bands just fifteen minutes to make their decisions," the emcee said with a grin, "Or you know, one of you can always forfeit."

Both of the bands looked at one another, still shocked about what had just happened. The other bands left the stage, leaving the final two bands, one on each side of the stage.

Stereo Outcast was on stage right, while Modern Dreamin was on stage left.

Kurt turned to Rachel, "They have to beat a lame band with the name Modern Dreamin, I mean come on."

"Youre telling me," Rachel rolled her eyes as she yelled back. "I dont know what song they are going to sing."

"They might sing Stutter," Kurt shrugged, "That song went over well last night."

"They could," Rachel nodded, "But knowing my brother, they are going to pull something out of nothing. We will have to wait and see."

Stereo Outcast was on the stage looking shocked. None of them said anything for a minute, until Derby couldnt take the silence, "So are we getting food anytime soon cause Im already starving."

"Derby!" Blaine yelled at him, "We need to pick a freaking song to sing for our lives right now."

"Calm down," Maddie said as Kyle grabbed on to Blaines arm, "We just need to go through our songs and pick our best one. Now should we do a song we already sung?"
"I dont think we should," Kyle said, "I mean people would be expecting something we havent done yet."

"Hes right," Blaine said pacing back and forth.

The emcee picked up the microphone, "And Modern Dreamin has chosen their song. We just need to hear from Stereo Outcast."

Blaine groaned and let his hand run along his hair. He tried not to mess with the gel holding his hair down. "This is freaking insane." He stopped pacing, "The new song."

"You said we werent ready yet," Derby said quickly, "Thats what you said just a few hours ago."

Maddie shrugged, "It is a good song. I mean it would put us in the right direction."

"I have to agree," Kyle said in agreement with his girlfriend.

Blaine gave Derby a look, "Come on man. If any of you get lost, just look to me and I will get you right back on track. Just like all those times when we were first getting started and doing shows in the basements of New York."

"Fine, but if I get lost during the song I blame you, since I havent been able to actually practice any of it on my own drum kit yet," Derby held his hands up.

"Im sure youll do fine," Blaine patted him on his shoulder.

The emcee walked over to them, "You kids ready?"

"Yes," the all said in unison.

"Great," the emcee walked back over to his microphone, "Alright folks our bands have chosen their songs. We will now do a coin toss to determine who will be challenged to sing first."

The emcee pulled a coin from his pocket, and flipped the coin in the air, "Call it!"

"Heads!"

"Tails!"

The coin was caught and the camera watched it as it landed in the emcees hands, he quickly removed his hands to reveal that it was tails. He turned towards Modern Dreamin, "Would you like to go first or second?"

"First," the lead singer smiled.

Blaine couldnt have been happier. They needed to go over the words to the new song quickly. Stereo Outcast left the stage quickly and went to hide in a corner discussing their song choice.

Rachel pulled out her phone and quickly started to text her brother. "What are you doing?" Kurt asked.

"Hang on," Rachel said to him and when he texted back, she let out a groan. She showed the phone to Kurt.

To Blaine (9:46 PM): What song are you doing?

From Blaine (9:47 PM): Its a surprise. Just tell Kurt to listen to the song.

To Blaine (9:47 PM): Fine.

"Why does he want me to listen to the song?" Kurt asked her. Rachel just shrugged her shoulders.

Modern Dreamin took the stage and sang their song. It was a slower rock ballad. Both Rachel and Kurt had to admit they were good.

The emcee came back, "Alright and now for Stereo Outcast!"

The audience starting cheering as Stereo Outcast took the stage. The emcee clapped Blaine on the back. They hooked up their instruments and were testing the volumes for the tech guys.

When the tech guy gave them a thumbs up, Blaine went up to the microphone. "Hello again everyone!"

Everyone screamed in the audience and Blaine made his hands in a lowering volume motion.

"I know how excited everyone is," Blaine laughed, "But I just wanted to sort of dedicate this song to someone. I met this amazing someone awhile ago, but only recently got to know them. I started writing this song a couple of days ago when we started out on this journey and we finished it last night. I know its crazy to choose a song we just wrote, but it means a lot."

Kurt looked up at Blaine and then suddenly he was staring right back.

"I hope they listen and just you know," Blaine shrugged and grinned, "Have fun. Just remember we are Stereo Outcast and we are here to bring the dynamite!"

Blaine and Kyle looked at one another to start playing the first few chords. Maddie and Derby joined in after a few bars, Blaine began to sing.

I can feel your heart beat as we intertwine
Like the beat of a million drums marching in line
Everything is spinning
Just in perfect time
Yeah the music is finally coming alive

Everyone in the audience started to clap along with the song. Kurt was listening to the song just as Blaine asked and as he listened his head was beginning to get dizzy. Rachel was giggling as she recorded the performance.

The way your hair just dances through the breeze
Any place youre goings where I wanna be
And I know without you Id be incomplete
I want it, I need it, Im begging you please

You do it
You do it
You do it to me

Blaine sang along and then glanced down at Kurt who was staring at him. He gave him a grin as he sang the chorus.

Theres something bout the way you sleep
When youre lying next to me
I dont know how you do your thing, no
But you do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

You do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

You do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

You do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

Rachel knew exactly what her brother was doing and she honestly couldnt believe it. Course singing was always his way of expressing his feelings. She just grabbed Kurts arm and they danced.

You can feel me tossing and turning
Tell me Ill be alright
And the flame from a million sparks has to ignite
And the world of our hearts starts to collide
Yeah, the fire is finally burning tonight

Kurt blushed at the next few lines in the song. He assumed the song was for him, since Blaine was looking straight at him. He had never had a song written about him before and that made him blush even more.

I like it when your screaming woah-oh
(Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Backseat youre pinning me down
(Oh-oh-oh-oh)
I can feel your eyes and they undressing me
I want it, I need it, Im begging you please

You do it
You do it
You do it to me

Blaine sent a wink towards Kurt before he started to sing again and jumping up a down getting the crowd excited.

Theres something bout the way you sleep
When youre lying next to me
I dont know how you do your thing, no
But you do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

You do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

You do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

You do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

Stereo Outcast was dancing on the stage, getting the audience hyped up.

The way you walk
The way you talk
The way you groove
Youre not afraid to move
The way you shake
Shake it down
Mix it up

You know theres something bout the
Way you live
Way you laugh
Way you love
Youre not afraid to woo!
The way you kiss
Lick your lips
Twist your hair

Blaine started singing with just Kyle playing the keyboard.

You know theres something bout the way you sleep
When youre lying next to me
I dont know how you do your thing

The beat picked back up and everyone was dancing around again. Stereo Outcast became aware of how much fun they were having and honestly didnt care if they won tonight or not. The experience was worth it.

Theres something bout the way you sleep
When your lying next to me
I dont know how you do your thing no,
But you do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

You do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

You do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

You do it
You do it
You do it to me, yeah

Kurt couldnt believe it that Blaine was singing this song to him and almost everyone knew it. He just danced with Rachel as Stereo Outcast sang having fun. He was so glad he agreed to go on this trip.

The way you walk
The way you talk
The way you groove
Youre not afraid to move
The way you shake
Shake it down
Mix it up

You know theres something bout the
Way you live
Way you laugh
Way you love
Youre not afraid to woo!
The way you kiss
Lick your lips
Twist your hair
You do it to me.

The last notes hung in the air and Stereo Outcast looked into the crowd. They were screaming and clapping.

The emcee ran on the stage and laughed, "Well my my my, I do believe that Stereo Outcast did bring the dynamite."

Modern Dreamin glared as they got on stage to wait with Stereo Outcast.

"We have an amazing competition right now," the emcee said with a smile. "And while our judges deliberate, I was going to tell you a story."

Kurt and Rachel ignored the emcees story and started to furiously type to update everyone on the Stereo Outcast blog.

"And thats how my brother ended up with his dog." The judges finally took the stage and handed the emcee the envelope with the winner. The emcee showed the envelope to everything, "In this envelope we have the winner of Band Slam."

Stereo Outcast all held hands with one another as they waited for the emcee to read the winner. Kurt and Rachel were holding hands in front of the stage.

The emcee grinned, "Lets just get down to it shall we," he ripped open the envelope and the entre room went silent. "And the winner of LAs 2012 Band Slam competition is…"

There was a massive drum roll, from someone on the drum kit and everyone on the floor stomping their feet.

"Stereo Outcast!"

"Oh my god!" Rachel shouted, "They won!"

"They won!" Kurt yelled back at her.

Derby started jumping up and down and grabbed onto Blaines shoulders. Maddie and Kyle kissed one another before. They all went in for a group hug. The emcee moved them to the front of the stage and they were presented with some kind of trophy.

Blaine looked into the audience and saw Kurt and Rachel still jumping up and down. He ran over, "Come on."

Rachel looked at Kurt and squealed as her brother helped her on stage. Blaine then held his hand out for Kurt.

Kurt took Blaines hand and he pulled him up on the stage. He had to grab onto Blaines arm, so he didnt fall. He looked up and was staring into Blaines hazel eyes.

Blaine smiled and pulled Kurt over to the rest of them. They were jumping up and down with excitement.

There was another party that night on the shore, but this time Stereo Outcast and friends were the guests of honor. They were walking around and people were just handing them free stuff.

"Dude!" Derby said excitedly, "This is what it must be like for Bon Jovi."

Maddie let out a laugh, "I think you need to think a bit smaller."

"Weezer?" Kyle offered.

"Sure," Blaine patted his shoulder, "Now run along young one and discover!"

Kyle just let out a whoop and ran off. "I should go watch him," Kyle said as he followed his friend.

Maddie turned to Rachel, "I think we should hit up those shirt shops because you are rolling with royalty tonight."

Rachel grinned, "Oh yes. Want to come Kurt?"

Kurt was about to yes, but then he realized if he said no, then he and Blaine would be alone. Well as alone as two people can be on a shore boardwalk crowded with people. "Actually I was looking at another booth over there."

Rachel gave him a look as she knew exactly what he was doing, "Well then Blaine better go with you so you dont lost and what not." She pushed her brother over towards Kurt, "Now be safe!" Maddie and Rachel walked away.

Blaine just smiled, "My sister."

"I know," Kurt said to him. "Did you really mean it?"

"What?" Blaine yelled because he couldnt hear Kurt.

Kurt looked around and spotted a small opening, he reached down taking Blaines hand in his. At any other time, he would have been far to embarrassed to take Blaines hand to pull him, but he wanted to hear what Blaine had to say.

They were on the shore, just as they were last night. Walking silently on the sand, Kurt didnt know what to say though.

"Its a beautiful night," Blaine sighed and squeezed Kurts hand.

Kurt didnt realize they were still holding hands, but neither of the boys let go. "Yep," Kurt nodded his head as they walked.

"And yeah I did."

Kurt stopped walking and stared at Blaine, who stopped walking since Kurt stopped. "Really?"

Blaine let out a laugh, "I pretty much spilled my guts into that song."

"But…" Kurt finally let go of Blaines hand. He was confused now. Not only was the song about him, but Blaine was actually attracted to him. It was all too much for him right now.

"Wait," Blaine stepped closer to him and grabbed onto Kurts arms to hold them down at his sides, "I know some of the lyrics were a bit much."

Kurt lifted an eyebrow and blushed at the memory of the lyrics, "You think?"

"But it is how I feel," Blaine moved one of his hands to touch Kurts cheek, "I still cant believe you are the same kid that was growing up just a few blocks away from me."

"Like I said yesterday, I am sort of forgettable," Kurt shrugged.

"No way," Blaine grinned, "You arent forgettable. I just tend to suck at the whole looking without really seeing thing."

"What?" Kurt asked confused.

Blaine laughed, "Maddie always tells me when I am looking Im not going to be able to see whats going on right in front of my eyes. And I totally know what she means."

"So where does that leave us?" Kurt asked him.

"Well," Blaine said, "I am attracted to you and if the lyrics in the song are correct then you are attracted to me."

Kurt let out a laugh, "You are cheesy."

"I tend to be," Blaine said with a smile.

"I like cheesy," Kurt leaned in closer. There lips were almost touching, "But then again," he turned and started to run away.

Blaine laughed as he started to chase Kurt, "Get over here!"

Kurt giggled as he wished he had taken off his shoes, and then he suddenly felt Blaine grab his waist. They fell over backward with Kurt landing in Blaines lap. They were both panting. "So Peter, you ready to go to Neverland?" Kurt asked him with a grin.

Blaine looked at him for a moment. No one had ever said anything to him like that. "And you thought I was cheesy."

Kurt hit his shoulder, "Way to ruin the moment."

"What moment?" Blaine asked with a mischievous grin.

"This one," Kurt whispered and then leaned in pressing their lips together. He didnt pull away, but his heart did start to race faster. Kurt moved his arms and wrapped them around Blaines neck pulling him closer.

Blaines tongue was suddenly licking at his lower lip and Kurt opened his mouth slowly letting Blaine in. Since Kurt had never been kissed like this, he just let Blaine lead, once he got the hang of it, he started to kiss back.

Blaine pulled away and they just stared into one another eyes. "I think we are going to have to head back soon."

"Probably," Kurt said with his voice a bit scratchy than before. "Or…"

"Or, I like or," Blaine said pulled Kurt down into another kiss. Blaines ringtone started to go off. He pulled away and dug in his pockets, "What?"
Kurt giggled as he leaned his head on Blaines shoulder.

"Really?" Blaine hummed and then his smile widened, "Shit yeah. Well be there in five." He hung up and shoved his phone back in his pocket.

"Whats going on?" Kurt asked him.

"They want us to sing another song," Blaine said excitedly, "Oh man this is amazing."

"What song are you going to sing?" Kurt asked him.

Blaine grinned, "Well just have to let the music do the talking," he couldnt help but keep his smile on his face.

The pair stood up and brushed the sand off their clothes. They walked back to the boardwalk hand in hand. Making their way to the stage, they were pulled up by Kyle and Derby who were talking a mile a minute about everything.

"Boys!" Blaine shouted, "It must be the music."

Maddie just smiled at him, "Youre good. Here Kurt," she handed him a tambourine.

"Whats this for?" Kurt asked as he held the instrument up.

Rachel was holding a shaker, "We are part of Stereo Outcast for the time being, come on," she pulled him over to the open microphone. She had quickly filled Kurt in about what they were doing, with the woahs and oos in the background and their instruments.

Kyle handed Blaine his guitar, which they had gotten while Blaine and Kurt were down at the shore. "This is our night dude."

"Hell yeah," Blaine fist pumped into the air and went over to the front microphone. "Well hello there L.A.!"

The crowd was screaming back at him. This wasnt for a contest, it wasnt for the fame, or the money. This was about the music. About music connecting people and letting people know they have a place in this world. Music was a universal language everyone understands. And that is why it was Blaines favorite language.

"Derby give me a beat!" Blaine shouted.

Derby clacked his drum sticks together, shouting, "One, two, three!" The music started and it became that language everyone understands. Kurt and Rachel were clapping their hands, and everyone in the crowd joined in.

Oh my god
Did that just really happen?
Man this night is getting weird

Im freaking out
And everybodys clapping
Did my clothes just disappear?

Blaine just laughed as he started to sing to everyone who would listen.

Its like Im looking in the mirror at someone else
Stole my best friends girl now Im going to hell
Howling at the moon, no Im not myself
And I cant believe it

Living up the night with the walking dead,
Whos this monster in my bed?
By five in the morning Ill forget.

Stereo Outcast started to jump up and down on the stage, which caused everyone on the boardwalk to jump.

Im gonna lose it
Jump off the roof screaming, "I can fly!"
Dare me to do it
Whats taking over my brain tonight?

Must be the music
Must be the music.

This DJ sucks
And I aint going no where till he plays my favorite song
Give me a shot and
Let me blow your speakers with "You shook me all night long"

Blaine made a hip swivel motion as he tossed a look over to Kurt, who just gave him his own hip roll. He turned back around to continue singing hoping no one noticed their small moment.

And I just spilled my drink
And sold my soul
Lit the house on fire
Gonna rock and roll
Everybody look out cause Ive lost control
And I kinda like it.

Living up the night with the walking dead,
Whos this creeping in my bed?
When the sun comes up I wont regret.

Maddie laughed as she strummed her bass. Derby pounded on his drums. Kyle was playing the keyboards adding the effects into the song. Kurt and Rachel were at one of the back microphones playing off each other.

Im gonna lose it
Jump off the roof screaming, "I can fly!"
Dare me to do it
Whats taking over my brain tonight?

Must be the music
Must be the music.
Im gonna lose it
Must be the music.

Must be the music,
Thats got me shaking like an addict
Dude, flyin so high Im gonna need a parachute
When I come down,
When I come down.

Kurt and Rachel ran to the front of the stage and started to clap, with everyone joining in. They had ditched the instruments they were holding since it was more fun to sing with the band members. Rachel stood next to Maddie, while Kurt was next to Blaine and they were smiling at one another.

Must be the music
Im gonna lose it
Jump off the roof screaming, "I can fly!"
Dare me to do it,
Whats taking over my brain tonight?

Must be the music
Must be the music.

Im gonna lose it
Must be the music.

Suddenly all of the music dropped off except the for clapping and Blaine sang the last verse.

Oh my god
Did that just really happen?
Man this night is getting weird.

Stereo Outcast let the cheers wash over them as they stood on the stage. Blaine wrapped an arm around Kurt and laughed, "You were amazing," he said into his ear.

Kurt leaned in, "Wishing you could fly, huh?" He pulled back and laughed.

The band took their final bow and they left the stage. As they were approached by a few people, a man in a dress shirt approached them first. "Hey, Im Dennis Santos," he held out his hand.

"Its nice to meet you," Blaine shook his hand. He shook everyones hand after that. "Um, what can we do for you?"

"I liked your sound," Dennis smiled, "It was a mix of some pop, punk, and little bit of you."

"Thank you," Kyle said to him, "We tend to think we have a pretty well oiled machine working together."

"And that is what I like to hear," Dennis said as he pulled a card from his pocket, "I am with a record company, you may have heard of them, Splash Records."

Derby hit Blaine on the arm, "Dude, he is with Splash Records."

"I heard," Blaine glared at him, "Im sorry, but what was it that you needed?"
"I liked how you sounded and your look could be a bit updated, but I like it all," Dennis said, "How about we talk about you getting in at our company?"

Everyone was shocked. This is what Stereo Outcast had been waiting for, a big break, someone to notice them and sign them to a record company.

Kurts heart instantly felt like it fell, Blaines dreams were coming true. Not that he wasnt happy for them, he was thrilled, but if they signed this deal the group would probably have to move to California. And that probably meant he had zero chance with Blaine. But then someone spoke up.

"No," Blaine shook his head.

"What do you mean no," Derby said with wide eyes, "I think he is just a bit high on music energy."

Blaine gave a laugh, "No Derby, I mean it. We cant do this, not now."

"Im with you," Maddie said as she let out a sigh of relief, "I want to finish school and is it really so bad with the gigs we have now?"
Kyle nodded, "I agree, I think were okay."

Derby groaned, "Fine, Im happy too. I want to finish school and give up a million dollar record deal."

Dennis looked at the group in front of him, "Are you sure? I can give you time to think about it?"
"No, theyre sure," Rachel said stepping in front of them.

"And who are you?" Dennis asked her.

"I am the bands co-manager," Rachel pointed to herself, "Now my clients are celebrating a very large win right now and would prefer to not be disturbed."

"I like the style kid," Dennis said as he shook Rachels hand. He handed her a card, "Just in case."

Rachel took the card and stared at it, "Well see." Dennis walked off and Rachel held up the card, "I think you should frame it."

"Why?" Derby asked her.

"Its like your first step towards everything," Rachel smiled at him.

Blaine nodded, "I agree, and you can have the honors little sister."

"Thank you," Rachel smiled.

"And there is something else that is the first step towards everything," Blaine said rocking on his feet.

Kurt turned to face him, "Whats that?"

Blaine grinned, "Like you dont know," he then pulled Kurt closer to him and pressed their lips together.

"Woah!" Derby took a step back, "Do you see this!" He then he noticed none of his other friends were as shocked, "Wait, what did I miss?"

Blaine leaned his head on Kurts shoulder, "Told ya dude, you sleep like a log."

"What did you do while I was sleeping?" Derby said taking a step back.

"Oh you know stuff," Kurt gave him a smile.

"I am not sitting next to either of you on the ride home," Derby called out.