Kurt and Rachel were waiting in the audience, while Stereo Outcast was backstage anxiously waiting for the results.

The guy walked onto stage who had been the emcee for the evening, "Well hello all!"

The entire audience yelled in appreciation of the emcee coming back to the stage.

"I know you are all ready to hear the big winners, but lets give a round of applause to all of our bands that performed here today," the emcee said clapping his hands.

Everyone in the audience in turn shouted out and cheered.

"Weve had twenty amazing bands perform for us today, and our judges have chosen our top five bands and let me tell you, we have some underdogs in this bunch." The emcee adjusted his tie, "Now before I announce the winners we just wanted to let everyone know that all of the bands that performed on this stage today were amazing and lets hear it again for all of them!"

The audience roared and let the emcee hear them.

"Fine fine," the emcee smiled, "Now on with the winners for tonight." A woman walked on the stage and handed him an envelope. "Look at that I get all the pretty ladies to hand me things."

The audience laughed, while Rachel and Kurt just gave each other a look and both rolled their eyes.

"Now then," the emcee slowly opened the envelope. "Our first band in our top five is…" there was a drumroll in the back ground. "Flammable Ocean right here from San Diego, California!"

Flammable Ocean ran to be on stage. They were jumping up on one another.

Kurt scowled at them, "What kind of name is Flammable Ocean, it doesnt make any sense."

"My thoughts," Rachel nodded in agreement.

"And our second band making our top five is…" another drum roll, "Blue Donkey from Oregon!"

"Come on, what is with these names," Rachel groaned.

Kurt let out a laugh, "I know right."

"Our third band in the top five will be," the emcee opened the envelope, "Modern Dreamin from New York!"

"Hey its the dude who called them out," Kurt said pointing to the band now on stage.

Rachel nodded her head, "Dont worry, well beat them."

"I know you are all getting antsy out there," the emcee said, "Lets see who our fourth band is." He ripped open the envelope and pulled out the paper, "Captain Disaster and the Remedy from New Jersey!"

Rachel and Kurt locked hands, "Only one spot left."

"And the fifth and final band moving on to the show tomorrow will be," the emcee opened the envelope, "Stereo Outcast from New York!"

Blaine and the rest of the gang ran onstage excitedly with all the other bands, along with Kurt and Rachel screaming from where they were in the crowd.

"There we have it everyone!" The emcee smiled, "These five bands will battle it out tomorrow with two songs of their choosing and then we will have our winners!"

The audience all cheered and the bands on stage were giving one another looks as if saying they were going down.

"Dont forget that down by the shore tonight there is a party going on, so have fun and be safe," the emcee smiled, "We will see you all tomorrow!"

Kurt and Rachel went back out in the hall and waited for their friends. When they saw them, they all hugged and congratulated them on their win.

"I say we go down by the shore and have some fun," Derby smiled.

"I think its fine as long as we dont stay out to late," Blaine warned him, "We have the gig tomorrow and I dont think it would be a good idea to stay out late."

Derby shrugged, "Come on dudes, its going to be amazing."

Rachel lifted an eyebrow, "I dont think I will be joining you. I have some stuff I want to do." She then looked over at Kurt.

"Well I…Ill go, you know just to check it out," Kurt gave her a small smile as if apologizing.

"Actually since we are in California, I was going to take Maddie out," Kyle grinned taking her hand, "You know we dont drive across the country every day."

Derby just grinned, "Alright, I get the two non-partiers of the group."

Kurt lifted an eyebrow, "Im sorry, youve never been to one of the famous Rachel Berry House Party Train Wreck Extravaganzas," he grinned.

Blaine looked over at his sister, "What?"

Rachel just patted his shoulder, "You know what big brother, better that you dont know what happened. But I can say that, we Glee clubbers sure do know how to party." Rachel and Kurt broke out into giggles.

"Here," Blaine dug around in his pockets, "You can drop us at the hotel and then you two can go out on your date." He handed the keys over to Kyle.

Stereo Outcast gathered their instruments and piled them in the back of the van for tomorrow. Kyle and Maddie dropped off Blaine, Derby, Kurt and Rachel at the hotel. Rachel went inside with a bag of fast food and went to relax.

Derby, Blaine, and Kurt started to walk towards the shore since it wasnt far away from the hotel. Derby was practically running almost five feet ahead of the other two.

"Its pretty awesome you guys won," Kurt said as he shoved his hands in his pockets.

"Yeah," Blaine said giving a smile, "To be honest, I was a bit worried."

Kurt laughed, "Did you see yourselves? You were amazing and trust me since that is coming from me and Rachel."

Blaine looked over at him, "You know, you really have changed since I last saw you."

"Well considering I was at least three inches shorter and still had the baby fat on my face," Kurt shrugged, "I would say I have changed."

"Oh come on," Blaine said hitting him with his elbow, "I dont just mean you know physically, but youre more confident and you talk way more."

"I always talked a lot," Kurt shrugged, "I was just afraid to talk to you."

Blaine stopped for a moment, before he started to walk again, "You were afraid to talk to me?"

Kurt nodded his head and looked forward, "You were Rachel Berrys older brother. I mean Rachel was more than enough for me at the time, and then there was you. Finn mentioned seeing you a few times, so those were the weekends I wouldnt go over there."

"I can understand that," Blaine agreed, "I mean I grew up with my sister. She can be a handful. Course my dads say the same thing about me."

"Sure thing Mr. Julliard," Kurt rolled his eyes.

"Rachel told you?" Blaine asked him.

Kurt shook his head, "No, she wont tell a soul. I mean Derby even tried to bribed her."

"Its kind of a long story," Blaine sighed, "Or not I guess," he turned and looked up at the sky.

"Dont worry about it," Kurt said to him in a quiet voice, "When youre ready youll tell."

"Thanks," Blaine said, "You know they still want me. I get these emails at the start of every semester."

Kurt then poked Blaine with his elbow, "I guess they just know what they are missing."

Blaine gave a laugh and then realized they arrived at the party. There were people everywhere on the boardwalk. Derby was already gone hanging with some of the other bands.

"I dont know if I should drink anything," Kurt made a face as he watched people chugging beers.

Blaine smiled, "Yeah, Im with you. So about these parties my sister would have?"

"They were firecrackers," Kurt said to him, "We only had like one or two though. And I didnt even drink at the first one. But they were fun. I mean we didnt drink and drive or anything like that. It was just a fun weekend, where we the Glee clubs wondered what it would be like to be one of the popular kids."

"You know sometimes its not all its cracked up to be," Blaine said to him. Kurt gave him a look, "I know like I would know, but before I came out in middle school I was quite high on the food chain. I realize how stupid I was since I was sort of the bully then, but I grew up and out of it."

"I tend to think thats why we have bullies," Kurt said.

Blaine gave him a confused look, "What do you mean?" he asked as they passed a group laughing loudly while one of the guys was doing some dance moves but ended up falling down.

Kurt shrugged, "I mean those who are bullied tend to bully back. Its just something Ive thought about."

"You think a lot about that stuff?" Blaine asked.

"I guess," Kurt sighed, "But enough of this heavy stuff, we are suppose to celebrating your win, so lets celebrate. How about we find some drinks that arent laced with alcohol?"

"Sounds good," Blaine laughed as they walked towards one of the booths opened.

They looked at their options as a guy came to them, "What will it be boys?" he then gave Blaine a playful wink.

Kurt couldnt help but clench his fists, but then he let them go. He has a boyfriend, he repeated in his head over and over again.

"Kurt," Blaine waved a hand in Kurts face.

"Huh?" Kurt looked at him.

Blaine gave him a gentle smile, "I asked what you wanted. Im getting a cola. Ill buy?"
"Sure," Kurt turned towards the guy, "A diet coke is fine."

"Wonderful," the guy smiled giving Blaine another look and turned around to get their drinks.

Blaine just shook his head and dug his wallet out of his back pocket, "One would be surprised that gays are so open now, but then you walk into another state and its like three steps back." He pulled out a ten dollar bill.

"Here you are boys," the guy handed them cans of soda.

"Thanks," Blaine smiled at him, he slapped the money on the counter and took the drinks. He handed Kurt his, "Here you go baby."

Kurt instantly went red, "Erm, thanks."

The guy then scoffed as he walked away to get Blaines change. He threw it in his hand and walked away to help another customer.

"Come on," Blaine nodded in the other direction. He noticed that Kurt was silent and looking down, "Was that okay? Im sorry I wasnt thinking, I just wanted that guy to lay off."

"No its fine," Kurt said quickly, "I mean Ive done it with Rachel a few times, but it was my first time doing it with a guy or you know."

Blaine smiled, "Yeah, come on. I wanted to introduce you to a band I met tonight."

Kurt felt Blaine grab his hand and they started shuffling through the crowd. He felt his face flush again. Blaine took him around and then he finally stopped in front of a group of people.

"This is Kurt who I mentioned earlier," Blaine told him, "Kurt this is the group the Rainbow Soldiers."

Kurts eyes widened, "You guys are the ones who marched in that parade."

"We did," the lead singer smiled and shook Kurts hand, "Im Davie and these are my buds, Carl, Kevin, and Stash."

"Sup man," Stash nodded his head.

"You were like the heroes of the LGBT world," Kurt said excitedly.

Kevin let out a laugh, "Well thanks. We are happy it made so many people aware."

Blaine started having a conversation with Carl and Davie. Kurt talked with Kevin and Stash for a little while.

"This dude can hit a high F," Kevin told Davie, "Have you ever thought of joining a band?"

Blaine put an arm around Kurt, "If he ever wants to join a band, I know which one he will join," he laughed.

Kurt gave a shy smile and looked down, "Sorry, but I think I will stay out of the band world. I am much happier in the musical genre."

"That takes balls man," Davies said to him, "But crap, we gotta go. Congrats on your win dude." And they were gone.

"Oh my god!" Kurt squealed, "I cant believe I met the Rainbow Soldiers."

"I know," Blaine smiled, "I know you would appreciate meeting them. I think you mentioned them that one night when you were driving and we talked."

"I did," Kurt nodded. He was surprised Blaine paid such close of attention when they talked.

Blaine looked around, "Want to walk on the shore for a bit? Its a bit smoky up here."

"Sure," Kurt agreed and felt Blaine take his hand again. They finished their drinks and tossed them into the recycle container.

Blaine led them off the boardwalk and by the water. "Its the ocean," Kurt said with sparkling eyes.

"Yep," Blaine said with a sigh, "Kind of strange that everything has gone down here."

"What do you mean?" Kurt asked him.

Blaine shrugged, "I just mean everything. I mean all the shit that went down in the past few days its kind of insane."

"I suppose," Kurt said, "Is something wrong?"

"I broke up with my boyfriend," Blaine said to him but his face was unreadable to Kurt.

Kurts eyes widened, "You did?"

"I did," Blaine nodded.

Kurt wasnt sure what to say, "Are you sad about it?"

"Not really," Blaine looked forward avoiding looking at one thing, "I think in the end Im more disappointed."

Kurt was confused. He had never had a boyfriend himself, so he figured thats what it was. And yet, he felt as if it was something else. "Did you feel like the relationship was what you needed at the time?"
"I guess," Blaine said, "I mean I hadnt dated in awhile, since I was sort of depressed from my last boyfriend, but I think he was safe and what I needed at the time."

"But you grew apart again?" Kurt asked him.

Blaine nodded, "I think we did or we never really were right for each other. He was always so serious and then every time we were fooling around he refused to turn the lights on. I swear he called me the wrong name once too."

Kurt instantly blushed, "Oh."

"Sorry," Blaine said quickly noticing Kurts discomfort, "I forgot who Im talking too. Not that I feel that I have watch myself around you, but with Derby and Kyle its more open. I mean I know when they get laid and honestly I would rather not know, especially since one of them is dating one of my best friends."

"Now you know how I feel about Rachel and Finn dating," Kurt said to him.

Blaine laughed, "Oh I forgot about that. Has either of them asked you for advice on the other one?"
"All the time," Kurt said with a laugh, "Once Finn actually asked me what Rachels favorite color was."

"Thats nothing," Blaine said to him, "This one time Kyle asked me if I thought it was okay to take Maddie to a bachelor party. His brother was getting married. And I told him no, but he asked anyways."

"I can just imagine the face Maddie made," Kurt said with a giggle.

"Youre telling me," Blaine rolled his eyes, "She then went to me and complained. Those are a blast, hearing both sides of dumb argument."

"I know," Kurt smiled at him.

Blaine stopped walking and Kurt followed as he sat down in the sand. He took off his shoes and letting his toes wiggle in the sand, "I sort of miss nature living in New York sometimes."

"I can see that," Kurt said as he then took off his own shoes. "Make sure you tell no one of this," he let his own feet touch the sandy beach.

"I promise, your first steps in the sands of the great Pacific Ocean will be my secret," Blaine teased him.

Kurt bumped their shoulders together and then he realized how close they were sitting. They were silent and watched the moon reflecting on the water.

"What are you most looking forward too when you move to New York?" Blaine asked him as he lay down in the sand.

Kurt thought for a moment, "Freedom."

"Really?" Blaine asked surprised.

"Yeah, I think so," Kurt looked over and saw Blaine lying down. "You know you are going to get sand everywhere."

Blaine laughed, "Then I wont feel as sandy when someone is there with sand in their pants too." He sat up a bit and then tried to pull Kurt down next to him.

"No way," Kurt said shaking his head and scooting away from Blaine, "I am not laying down in that sand with my clothes on."

"Come on," Blaine sat up all of the way and reached for Kurt, "Just a lay down with me."

"Not gonna happen Babs," Kurt stuck out his tongue knowing Blaine didnt like the nickname his friends had given him.

Blaine laughed, "Oh now youre in for it." Kurts eyes widened and he stood up starting to run away. Blaine followed and started chasing him.

Kurt ran in circles, "What are you doing?" he laughed.

Blaine finally pounced on him making them both fall to the ground laughing. Somehow they ended up with Kurt lying on top of Blaine chest to chest. They both looked in one another eyes.

Kurt realized what was going to happen just as it was happening. He was leaning his head down and Blaine met him half way, their lips finally coming together. When Kurt registered what was happening he stopped. "Oh my god," he ran over to grab his shoes, "Im sorry. Im so sorry."

"Hey," Blaine stood up quickly following Kurt, "Whats wrong?"

"I just kissed you," Kurt said telling himself not to cry, "God, I have to go. You have fun with Derby."

Blaine reached for Kurts hand, "Kurt, Im letting you go when you are obviously upset."

"I just need to go," Kurt pleaded, tears were already clouding his vision, "Please let me go."

Blaine dropped Kurts hand and he watched as Kurt turned around walking away from him. He didnt understand why Kurt was so upset. He had kissed him back, it wasnt just Kurt.

Kurt kept walking and finally the tears started to fall down his face. He went to running and he ran back towards the hotel. He opened the door and wiped the tears off his face.

Hitting the button on the elevator, Kurt tried to make himself stop the crying. He had just kissed Blaine, whom he thought was falling for. And he was Rachels brother. And he was older, at least two years older. Why would he ever want to be with someone like himself?

When Kurt got to the room, he took the key out of his wallet and opened the door. Rachel was on the bed with her laptop open and she was typing. She looked over at Kurt and she instantly went into best friend mode.

"Who do I have kill?" Rachel asked setting her laptop down.

Kurt let out a laugh, "No one. I think Im just exhausted. Im going to shower and then sleep since we have another long day tomorrow." He walked over to his suitcase and looked for a pair of pajamas to wear.

Rachel appeared at his side, "Are you sure? We can go out and get some ice cream if you want?"
"No," Kurt shook his head, "Im just tired." He took his things into the bathroom and shut the door.

Rachel knew her best friend better than that. He was upset obviously, but wouldnt tell her. She reached for her phone and started to text her brother.

To Blaine (11:47 PM): What the hell did you do?

From Blaine (11:48 PM): I am looking for Derby. Can we talk later?

To Blaine (11:48 PM): Fine. But I am not happy.

She threw her phone down on the bed. Looking into Kurts eyes the moment she saw him staring at her brother, she knew. And Kurt wouldnt tell her about his crush, so she just treated it as if she didnt know. But then something strange happened, her brother seemed to be crushing back.

Rachel paced the room, she wasnt expecting that from her brother. Blaine has always been quite vocal about who he liked, hence the Warblers GAP Attack when he was high school, but this was Kurt.

On the other hand, Kurt was quite shy about his crushes. The whole Finn thing threw her off at first, but in the end they worked it out. And since they have been friends, Kurts never really been able to have a real crush on a guy.

Knowing about the one boy from Sheets and Things, but he turned out to be not quite what Kurt was expecting. Rachel felt bad, but they were off to New York next year and they were both looking forward to that.

Kurt stepped out of the bathroom freshly cleaned and his face looking less blotchy. "I think Im going to sleep now."

"Sure," Rachel said moving her stuff out of the way and letting Kurt climb under the covers. "Do you need anything?"
"I dont think so," Kurt shook his head as he turned to face away from Rachel.

"Ill turn the lights down for you," Rachel turned off the main light and turned on the light beside the bed. She settled back down on the bed and went back online waiting for her brother to return.

The door to the other room opened, and Rachel ran into the other room finding her brother dragging Derby into the room.

"Can you help?" Blaine asked her.

Rachel walked over and put an arm around the half unconscious Derby, "What did you two do?"

"Well after Kurt left, I went looking for this one," Blaine tossed him on the bed.

Derby let out a snore and rolled over on the bed grabbing one of the pillows to hold in his arms.

"Right about that," Rachel said tapping her chin, "Care to explain what happened?"

Blaine rocked on his feet, "Its sort of not what I was expecting. Is he alright though?"

"Kurt will be fine," Rachel crossed her arms over her chest, "But you on the other hand, I need answers from."

"We kissed."

"WHAT!"

"Shhhh," Blaine held out his hands and pulled his sister into the bathroom, "Dont yell about it."

Rachel pulled away from her brother, "What do you mean you kissed?"

"We just did," Blaine said to him, "We were having a nice time and talking. And then we were running around in the sand and I tackled him, but then he somehow landed on top and…"

"I dont need to know all of the details," Rachel said to him.

"Right, anyways," Blaine sighed as he sat down on the lid of the toilet, "We just kissed and then he freaked out. He left before I could talk to him."

"Hes probably conflicted," Rachel said.

Blaine stared at his sister, "What do you know?"

Rachel shook her head, "Nothing. He hasnt told me anything."

"So this is one of your hunches?" Blaine asked her with a raised eyebrow.

"Just sit down person who kisses people," Rachel said trying to discipline her brother.

Blaine just sighed, "Just tell me hes alright? He seemed quite upset."

"Of course he is upset," Rachel started to raise her voice, "God, you two are more annoying than Finn and I."

"What are you talking about?" Blaine asked her.

"Nothing, dont worry about," Rachel shook her head, "Just talk to him in the morning and tell him exactly what you were thinking. One thing Kurt hates is when people arent telling him the truth."

Blaine nodded his head slowly, "I will. I just hope he actually listens."

"Like I said," Rachel started to walk out the doorway, "Just tell the truth and Kurt will listen." She turned around and made her way back into the other room.

Staying in the bathroom to think, Blaine was now pacing back and forth. He didnt know what he honestly thought about the kiss. It was nice and warm, and Blaine enjoyed it. But it all happened so fast, Blaine wasnt sure about anything at the moment.

Feeling inspired, Blaine went back into the room and started playing chords on his guitar. He was writing down lyrics as they flew from his brain. He didnt hear the door open as he worked.

"Dude, what are you doing?"

Blaine turned and saw Kyle and Maddie watching him. He pulled them both down to the bed. "Good youre back. We need to finish this song."

"Um, Blaine, are you alright?" Maddie said touching his arm, "Honey you look like you could use some sleep."

Blaine shook his head, "No, the song. I just feel it, please." He reached over and smacked Derby with a pillow again, "Wake up dude."

"No," Derby turned over, "Sleep now."

"Blaine, how about we get some sleep and if you want to finish the song in the morning we can," Maddie said to him.

"I cant," Blaine said, "I tried, and I wont be able to sleep until I talk to Kurt."

Kyle and Maddie exchanged looks, "What happened with Kurt?" Kyle asked his friend.

"Not right now," Blaine said, "This song needs to be finished."

Maddie sighed and then she looked down at the lyrics Blaine had worked on. Kyle looked over her shoulder reading them, "Wow."

"These are really good," Kyle looked at Blaine. "Dude, we need to finish this song."

"Thank you," Blaine laughed, "Come on. It just needs a few more words here and I think a different chord here."

Maddie then sat on top of Derby, "If we are up, you have to be up too."

Derby let out a groan as he sat up, "Fine, but I get food."

"Sure," Blaine said, "Lets get going."