Kurt looked over at his suitcase again. He and Rachel had gone shopping and they picked out new clothes and swimsuits for the trip. They had made an entire weekend out of it all.

He had packed his belongings and everything had its place. He was excited his parents had let him come, even with being eighteen years old and going to New York in the fall.

The door bell rang and Kurt ran down the hall to get to the door first. He opened the door and standing there was Blaine wearing a pair of black fitted pants, red button short sleeved shirt with a bowtie and black suspenders. He used to look dorky with them, but right now it was really hot. Kurt sucked in his breath, "Hi."

"Hey," Blaine smiled taking off his yellow sunglasses, "Got everything packed?"

"Yeah," Kurt nodded, still not trusting himself to speak more then a few words.

"Awesome," Blaine nodded, "Do you need any help?"

"I think I got it," Kurt said and waved his hand, "You want to come in?"

"Sure," Blaine nodded as he finally stepped inside.

Finn walked out into the living room and ran his hand through his hair, "Why are you up so early?"

"Im leaving today Finn," Kurt said, "We went over this last night, dont you remember? Thats why we had our family dinner early this week too."

"Oh right," Finn nodded slowly, "Hey Blaine."

"Hi," Blaine smiled and waved at him.

"Ill just grab my suitcase," Kurt said pointing down the hallway. "Just stay here."

"Aw man, are you saying I cant see your bedroom?" Blaine teased.

Kurt blushed and shrugged, "I suppose you can come if you want."

Blaine let out a laugh, "Nah, thats okay. Ill just wait here."

Kurt disappeared to run down to his room. Carole walked out, "Finn said you were here, how are you doing this morning?"

"Good," Blaine smiled at her, "I have to say we finally finished your cakes last night and they were still delicious."

"Well thank you sweetie," Carole smiled, "Burt! Blaine is here to pick up Kurt."

Burt walked into the living room from the kitchen, "Hi Blaine."

"Hi Mr. H," Blaine said, "Just waiting for Kurt to come with his suitcase."

"Right, hope you made enough space in there," Burt said with a laugh, "I cant imagine how much Kurt would pack for just a week long trip."

Blaine smiled, "I know, Rachel prepped me on Kurts travel habits."

Kurt pulled his large suitcase into the living room, "Im not that bad Dad."

"Sure," Burt said as he sat down in his chair, "Like you had to bring three bags with you when we went to Toledo for that one weekend."

"I had to pack that much," Kurt said putting a hand on his hip, "We werent sure where we were going to eat."

"We would probably eat just where we normally eat," Burt said.

Kurt gave his dad a look, "You know what I mean. And Rachel gave me suitcase specifications."

Blaine laughed and put a hand over his heart, "Thats my sister."

The door opened and Rachel came in holding a small video recorder which was indeed pink and had sparkle rhinestones all over it, a few were even in the shape of the letter R, "And now my brother is taking forever getting Kurt," she held up the camera to face Kurt, "Look at you only one suitcase."

Kurt looked into the camera, "You are not doing this entire trip are you?"

"Maybe," Rachel smiled and then turned the camera on Blaine, "And what are you most excited about for this trip?"

"I think besides the whole playing in front of a thousand people," Blaine put his hand under his chin, "Well we have this plan on the last day we are in Cali to drive to the beach and just spend the entire day there."

Rachel squealed, "That sounds like its going to be my favorite part."

"Thanks Rachel," Blaine gave a look glaring over at his sister.

"Not that Im not excited over the joy of going to this Band Slam thingy with you and your friends," Rachel smiled. Blaine stared at his sister as he lifted an eyebrow.

Kurt laughed, "Alright you two, lets shake a leg and get going or else were going to have to lock the siblings in a room and wait for them to work out there differences."

Rachel slapped Kurt on the arm playfully, "Hey, we only had to do that once."

"As I recall, we had to do it more then once," Blaine laughed he turned to Burt and Carole, "That was our dads way of fixing our problems."

"Now we know what to do when you and Finn start fighting," Burt said to Kurt.

"Ha ha, very funny Dad," Kurt said as he rolled his eyes, "Come on, we should hit the road before it gets too late and you two give my dad anymore ideas."

Blaine walked over and picked up Kurts suitcase, "Geez Kurt, did you pack your bed in here?"

Kurts eyes went wide as he watched Blaine walk out of the house with his suitcase, he had found it quite heavy, but Blaine could lift it with no problems. And his muscles flexed. Crap, Kurt thought to himself as Rachel grabbed his arm pulling him outside. He is Rachels brother, Kurt repeated to himself over and over again.

Derby, Madison, and Kyle were waiting outside the van arguing about something. "Oh hey there Kurt," Maddie said giving a wave.

"Hi," Kurt smiled at her, "What are you talking about?"

"Its arguing and its who gets to drive first," Blaine said from the back of the van, "Now lets see," he was looking where to put Kurts suitcase.

Kurt walked to the back and stood next to Blaine, "Now for six people this seems incredibly light. I guess the instruments take up more room than I thought."

"Thats because all I need is two pairs of underwear, two shirts, and a pair of shorts," Derby smiled, "I know Blaine doesnt mind sharing his toothbrush," he said as he put an arm around Blaines shoulders.

Blaine pushed Derbys arm off, "Hell no. Here," he took two smaller suitcases to make room and slide Kurts suitcase in place.

Kurt bit his bottom lip as Blaine once again picked up his suitcase. Rachels brother, he said to himself, Rachels brother.

Blaine slid the other two back in place, "Perfect, hope you dont need anything from there?"

"Nah," Kurt shook his head, "I have all my emergency things in my bag here," he patted his messenger back that he was holding.

"Good plan," Blaine said with a wink, "I cant imagine how much fun it will be to open that up." Kurt hoped Blaine winking at him could be an occurrence that happened quite often.

"We will have to eventually," Maddie said to him, "While I love the idea of road tripping, I will want to change my clothes at least once on this little escapade before we make it all the way to California."

"She has a point," Kyle shrugged his shoulders.

"Well I know that," Blaine said, "But someone else can put them back in there. Oh and just so everyone knows we do indeed have snacks packed away in random spots through out the van. Its more fun like that, a search and eat. And no worries Kurt, Rachel filled us in on what you like when we went shopping last night."

"If you could call what we did shopping," Kyle commented, "It was more like a grab and dine." Maddie elbowed him in the side.

"Thank you," Kurt smiled over at Rachel, who gave him a smile back.

Rachel then grinned into her camera, "Are we ready to party?" She then pointed it to everyone else.

"Ask me after noon," Derby said as he flipped off the camera.

Rachel gave him a look, "Dont do that." She moved the camera away from him, "What about you Kyle?"

"Oh yes, party hard," Kyle said as he fist pumped the air.

Maddie gave him a look, "No sweetie, no."

Rachel then turned the camera to Kurt, "What about you?"

"Are you really going to keep this up the entire trip?" Kurt asked her again.

"Blaine?" Rachel turned to her brother.

Blaine laughed, "So excited Rachel, you have no idea. And now we need to get in this party wagon," he jumped up with his hands on Derbys shoulders, "To Cali we go!" he shouted. Derby let out a groan and pushed his friend away.

Burt, Carole, and a sleepy Finn walked out, "Hey, you need to give your old man a hug before you go."

Kurt smiled, "Of course Dad," he said as he made his way over to Burt and gave him a hug.

Rachel and Finn were now saying goodbye to each other. "And why they do that," Carole said tossing her head towards her son and his girlfriend, "I need a hug too."

Kurt laughed, "Of course," he said reaching out his arms and giving Carole a hug goodbye too.

Rachel gave Finn one last kiss goodbye. "Come on Rach, we need to leave," Blaine said as he reached inside the van and honked the horn.

Rachel sent him a glare, "Fine, oh heartless brother of mine."

"Right," Blaine said and then clapped his hands, "Im driving first, who wants to be—"

"SHOTGUN!" Derby shouted as he walked around the car and hopped into the passenger side seat.

"Glad we got that situated," Blaine laughed, "Where did you two want to sit?"

"Well take the back," Maddie said grabbing Kyles hand and pulling him inside the van.

"No funny business," Blaine said, "I guess you two will get the middle."

"Yay!" Rachel said as he jumped inside.

Kurt followed Rachel inside and Blaine shut the door. "See you later Mr. and Mrs. H, bye Finn," he gave them a wave and climbed into the van.

"Take care of them," Burt said patting Blaines arm.

Blaine smiled, "I will." As Burt and Carole walked away, Blaine turned around to face everyone, "Alright rules for the van are as follows. Number one Kyle you arent allowed to take your shoes off."

"Hey!"

"Just saying, and number two, we may eat the snacks, but dont make a pig of yourself," Blaine turned towards Derby.

"What?"

"And finally number three, does anyone have to go to bathroom? This question will be asked once in a while, or else you will have to go on the side of the road. Number four driver picks the music passengers shut their cake hole," he smiled, "And number five, well there is no number five, I just like that number," he laughed as he turned on his iPod and Katy Perry started blasting through the speakers.

A collective groan came from everyone except Kurt, who didnt have any knowledge of Blaines obsessive-ness with Top 40 songs. Rachel turned her camera towards herself, "First six hour shift and we are stuck with my brothers playlist."

"You complain as if you know exactly what I put on his playlist," Blaine smiled as he started the van and pulled out of Kurts driveway.

The first two hours went by uneventful. They had already opened the snacks and started eating almost everything. And then there was Rachel, who kept shoving her camera in everyones face asking them what they are excited yet again, because apparently Blaine is the only one who gave an honest answer.

"What are you going to do with that?" Kurt finally asked looking up from his phone.

"Im going to make a documentary," Rachel said, "So if I drag you off to the side for a comment, just humor me."

Kurt smiled, "Sure. But where did you get the camera?"

"Artie found it for me," Rachel smiled and then showed him the side, "See I added my own Rachel Berry touch."

Kurt nodded, "I like it."

"You should," Rachel teased, "How about you tell me one thing you are looking forward to on this trip besides the whole getting out of the house?"

"Sun, beach, music, no Finn," Kurt offered.

Rachel stared at him, "Really?"

"Hey, you want to live with him, be my guest," Kurt shrugged, "Have you seen his dirty clothes piles? I have to remind him to do his laundry otherwise it just sits there."

"See this is why I am so glad I have a gay brother," Rachel smiled, "No offense to Kyle and Derby."

Derby turned around, "None taken. Just wait until you smell my feet in two days."

"Um, doesnt that offend Kurt and I more and worse?" Blaine asked looking in the mirror.

"Yes, yes it does," Kurt nodded his head and he looked over at his friend.

Rachel made a face and noticed her camera was gone, "Hey," she looked over and Kurt had the camera pointed on her, "What are you doing?"

"Well arent you part of this trip too?" Kurt smiled at her.

"Yes, but what are you doing now?" Rachel said watching as Kurt was fiddling with the camera and angling it different ways.

Kurt laughed, "This is fun," he turned it towards the front, "You should totally make a music video while were in California for Stereo Outcast."

"Hey, would you do that?" Blaine asked turning around look at Rachel for a moment, "Just record some stuff and well put a song to it later." He turned back around and adjusted the van to driving straight through the lines once again.

"You can use any footage I have," Rachel shrugged, "I dont mind. I mean I am making this for when I am star and people can look back on this as a moment when I was discovering myself," she said as she pointed to herself. "And I will credit you guys as being there as well," she added quickly.

"That is mighty swell of you," Kyle said from the back.

Maddie had her head on Kyles shoulder, "What school did you even get into?"

Rachel turned around, "I was accepted at the American Music and Dance Academy in New York for musical theatre," she squealed excitedly.

"Wow," Maddie said with wide eyes, "AMDA thats huge. Blaine you didnt tell us about that?"

Blaine shrugged from his seat, "Well I told you she got into a school in New York."

"Not just any school," Rachel said crossing her arms over her chest.

"Sorry, its an art school in New York," Blaine snorted a laugh.

"Well good for you Mr. Julliard recipient," Rachel said sticking her tongue out.

"What does she mean Julliard recipient?" Derby asked.

Rachel answered first, "It means he auditioned and got in, but then turned it down. I dont know what was going through his brain."

"Holy shit," Kyle said from his seat in the back, "Why didnt you ever tell us you almost went to Julliard?"

"Didnt seem important," Blaine said, "Enough about that crap, what about you Kurt? I think Rachel told me, but Ive been a busy and sometimes she can go on and on with her conversations."

"Understandable," Kurt said with a smile, "I am going to Parsons for fashion design."

"Wow," Derby said with wide eyes, "And I thought getting in NYU was an awesome thing."

"It is," Blaine said to him, "Dont let anyone tell you otherwise. I mean Im going for my B.A. in Music with a major of Composition and Theory."

"Yeah, he is going with the boring stuff," Kyle said, "Im on track for just my B.A. in music."

"Same," Derby said with a nod.

"Im at NYU for Art History," Maddie said with a shrug, "I wanted something different."

"Thats definitely different from other musicians Ive known," Kurt said.

"Dude, Im still not over this Julliard thing," Derby said shaking Blaines arm, "For what?"

"Piano," Blaine said through gritted teeth, "It doesnt matter anymore alright. Im happy where I am."

"They will still take him," Rachel said, "They told him if he ever changed his mind their front door is open, thats how good he is."

"Thank you Rachel," Blaine said as he glared at his sister through the rearview mirror.

"Well anything is better then what Matt is going in to," Maddie said.

Kurt swallowed there his name came up again, Blaines boyfriend, Matt. He hasnt even met the guy and he already doesnt like him. "What is he going in to?" he found himself asking out loud.

"Get this," Kyle said hitting his arm, "Computer Science and Mathematics."

"Really dude?" Blaine asked looking at him in the rearview mirror now.

"What," Kyle shrugged, "You have to admit, its kind of lame."

"It is lame," Derby said poking Blaines side.

"Stop it," Blaine said pushing Derbys hand away, "So what if its not anything with music. I mean if there wasnt people in that business we wouldnt have the equipment we have today. It sort of has to do with music."

"It doesnt have to be with music. Dont kid your Blaine," Derby groaned, "Its just how lame he is. You know how lame he is."

"Matt isnt lame," Blaine rolled his eyes, "He just doesnt like to party like you guys."

"Whatever and you mean us," Derby said giving Blaine a swat of his hand, "I know you havent been answering his calls for the past week we had been in Ohio. Care to shed some light on that?"

Maddie jumped in her seat, "You havent talked to him in a week? Does this have anything to do with that screaming competition you had with your phone the other day?"

"Guys," Blaine whined, "This is supposed to be fun, not pick on Blaine the whole time."

"Hes right," Rachel sighed, "Now I think we can all agree that we dont like Matt." She clapped her hands and earned her another glare from her brother, "Moving on to a more exciting topic, I wanted your opinion on what song I should sing my first day of school."

Kurt groans and sinks deeper in his seat knowing what was next. The others had no idea, besides Blaine of course.

About an hour went by and Kurt couldnt take it, "Rachel! Please stop because you love me."

"Fine," Rachel huffed, "Its not everyday you have people in a closed off area that havent heard you sing before."

"And I have heard these over a hundred times already," Kurt groaned.

Maddie reached up and patted him on the shoulder, "You should really try living with Kyle. When he gets talking about video games he doesnt shut up."

Kurt looked at her over his shoulder, "Thank you for understanding my pain."

"Hey," Rachel said, "I will have you know that we agreed to be there for each other for this."

"Yes we did," Kurt nodded, "But I think after hearing you sing Dont Rain on My Parade for the two hundredth time my brain will over load."

"I know the feeling," Blaine laughed from the drivers seat.

A while later, Blaine and Kyle switched seats, and Kyle took over driving. Kyle spotted the sign out of the corner of his eye, "Rest area!" he announced. "Who has to pee?"

"I do," Kurt said.

Maddie raised her hand, "I do too."

"Okay, here we go," Kyle said as he moved over to the far right lane. He pulled into the rest area and everyone piled out.

Blaines phone started ringing as soon as he stepped out of the van, Rachel rolled her eyes, "Answer that," she grabbed Kurts hand, "Come on, I really have to go."

Kurt looked over this shoulder watching as Blaine ran a hand along his hair and finally held the phone up to his ear. "You do realize I cant go in the girls room here."

"I know," Rachel said as they walked into the rest area building, "I just cant believe him lately."

Kurt rolled his eyes. He honestly didnt want to think about Blaines boyfriend. He walked into the guys bathroom with Derby and Kyle. They all went to the bathroom and Kurt walked over to wash his hands.

"Dude, do you really think Matt and Blaine would break up?" Derby asked Kyle.

Kyle shrugged, "No clue. What do you think Kurt, not that we are you know only asking because you are gay, but you know."

Kurt looked at them, "I really dont know," he said as he dried off his hands, "I dont know his boyfriend or Blaine all that well."

"Really?" Derby asked him, "You grew just a few miles away from each other though and youre Rachels friend."

"I wasnt Rachels friend until the middle of junior year," Kurt explained, "Besides Blaine went to Dalton. Which I did attend for a few months, but he was older and already graduated."

"Thats right," Kyle nodded, "Well I hope they can work this out, even though we tease the crap out of him, we know he is some-what happy with him."

"No he isnt," Derby said.

"Who isnt?" Blaine asked as he walked in.

"Oh nothing," Derby shrugged, "I was just letting Kurt in on the secrets of landing a man."

"And how would you…you know what," Blaine shook his head with a laugh, "Never mind. You guys can head back to van if you want."

"Alright," Kyle said as they walked out and found Rachel and Maddie talking while standing near the vending machines.

"Kurrrrt," Rachel whined.

"Rachel," Kurt teased back.

"I left my wallet in the car," Rachel pointed to the vending machine, "And you know how much I love those animal crackers, because you cant get them just anywhere. So please Kurt, please."

Kurt rolled his eyes, "Geez, Finn must just give in within the first few seconds because I dont know how he could stand that," he pulled his wallet out from his back pocket and handed Rachel a dollar.

"Thank you," Rachel kissed him on the cheek and put the money in the machine.

"Why did you do that?" Maddie asked, "She tried begging me, but I wouldnt budge."

Kurt looked at Maddie, "Because she would start singing—"

"That animal crackers song that Shirley Temple sang," Blaine said finishing Kurts sentence appearing at his side.

Kurt nodded, "And trust me, that just gets annoying fast."

"Boy speaks the truth," Blaine smiled.

"Anyone else want anything while were here?" Kyle asked.

"You buying?" Derby smirked.

Kyle gave him a look, "Sorry," he put an arm around Maddie, "You want anything while were here sweetheart?"

Maddie laughed, "Sure, Ill take a Pepsi, but no Mountain Dew for you."

"But I want Mountain Dew," Kyle whined.

"Why cant he have Mountain Dew?" Rachel asked as she opened her bag of animal crackers.

Kyle grumbled and walked away, "Fine, Ill just a get a Pepsi too."

Maddie turned towards Rachel, "He cant handle the all the liquid," she giggled, "It makes him have to use the bathroom way to much."

Kurt smiled, "Oh geez, Im going to get a Diet Coke, you want anything else Rachel?"

"Nah, Im fine with whats in the car," Rachel said as she ate another animal cracker.

Blaine grinned at Kurt, "You dont have to do that for her."

"I dont mind," Kurt shrugged, "She is my best friend and I wouldnt be here without her."

Blaine bumped their shoulders together, "Well then you are a might fine fellow Kurt Hummel." Kurt looked down and blushed.

The group finally made it back on the road. Kyle was still driving with Maddie sitting next to him in the front.

Blaine was sitting in the back with Rachel, because she refused to sit next to Derby. And thats how Kurt was now sitting next to Derby in the middle section.

Blaine had grabbed his guitar and started playing a few chords. "Who wants to take the late driving shift tonight?"

"Ill do it," Kurt said, "Im a night owl anyways. Rachel can keep my company."

"What if I want to sleep," Rachel said making a face.

Kurt waved a hand, "Youll be fine. Weve stayed up late plenty of times."

Rachel rolled her eyes, "Fine, but I at least get two hours of sleep during this allotted time."

"Whatever," Kurt sighed looking back down at his magazine, "Just know that I still have dirt on you."

"Like you would use it," Rachel said, "I have just as much on you."

"Not true," Kurt shook his head, "I am an open book."

"Sure you are," Rachel smiled.

Blaine looked over at his sister, "I hate to break it to you sis, but I can only imagine what he knows that I dont."

"Trust me," Rachel waved her hand, "I cant even talk to him about Finn even though he had a crush on him when we were sophomores."

"Rachel!" Kurt turned too look at her.

"I thought you said you were an open book," Rachel said sticking her tongue out at him.

"But you dont have to talk about that," Kurt huffed.

Derby nodded and patted Kurts shoulder, "We all one time or other feel weird things for our siblings."

Kurt stared at him, "We werent even brothers yet and our parents were dating either. Plus it doesnt matter," he huffed again, "Geez. You liked him to and then we were incredibly mean towards one another. I think weve moved on from that."

"True," Rachel nodded, "Thats what made us bond."

"What the fact that you liked the same guy?" Blaine asked confused.

"No," Rachel shook her head, "We both are such individuals. I mean no one in the Glee club is in bigger competition then Kurt and I."

"True that," Kurt said as he settled back in his seat.

Blaine just chuckled, "At Dalton they just gave me the solos."

Rachel grabbed Kurts magazine from his hands, "Hey!" She rolled it up and hit her brother on the head with it. After she handed it back to Kurt, "Dont rip it," he said inspecting the magazine.

"Thank you dear sister of mine," Blaine smirked as he rubbed his head.

"Just be quiet you," Rachel said.

The hours seemed to pass just as slow as the first few. Kyle had finally hit his limit on driving around 8:30, so Kurt took over with Rachel sitting next him. Blaine had moved to the middle giving Kyle and Maddie the back. Derby stayed in his seat that he was already occupying.

Kurt plugged his own iPod in, hitting shuffle on the entire thing and letting it play quietly because everyone claimed they were tired. Rachel was looking at the magazine Kurt had earlier, "Ooo, did you see this?" she held up the magazine for him to see.

Kurt looked over, "Oh yeah, hence why I flag the page."

Rachel saw the small post it note near the crease, "Right, its handsome. Like business yet you could change it up and make ready for the night life."

"I imagine we wont have much of a night life," Kurt glanced over at his friend. "With our first semester it might be best to just you know do our work."

"That is true," Rachel agreed, "I mean we are going to have to meet everyone in our year and make friendships we are going to keep for a lifetime."

"You sound like an infomercial," Kurt said laughing.

"You never know," Rachel shrugged, "Besides I know everyone in the Glee club wont forget each other."

"Yeah," Kurt agreed, "Course we may have to drag Puck back and everyone once and while."

Rachel laughed, "So true. Hey, by the off chance, did Finn talk to you about that preposition I had?"

"Not going to happen," Kurt sighed.

"But Kurt," Rachel whined putting the magazine down, "If we find a little two room apartment, then we can three-zies. And it will be magnificent."

"Not going to happen," Kurt repeated, "You and Finn have been together for a while now and I know what you do. I am not in the house while you do it, thank you by the way. And plan to keep it that way. This isnt up for discussion."

Blaine leaned forward, "If you are referring to the obvious relations between my sister and Gigantor, again just saying, then I agree with you."

"Shut up Blaine," Rachel groaned.

"What?" Blaine shrugged, "I cant blame a guy who doesnt want to share an apartment with you while you get some."

Kurt rolled his eyes, "Thats not the only reason you know."

"I know," Rachel said crossing her arms over her chest, "I just dont understand why you dont want to. I mean we could save money on future loans."

"Still not going to happen," Kurt said waving his hand, "I will get a dorm room or something with some other people, its honestly not a big deal."

"Thats how I met Kyle," Blaine said, "We were roommates and then I met Derby and Maddie through him."

Rachel turned around, "You arent helping."

"I already said I wouldnt want to live in the same place as you," Blaine said to his sister, "What if the situation was flip flopped Rach. Would you want to be living in the same apartment as Kurt and his boyfriend?"

Kurt felt his cheeks heat up, he liked the way Blaine said boyfriend.

Rachel sighed, "I dont know, that didnt even cross my mind. And I dont mean anything by that Kurt."

"Its fine," Kurt said as he drove along the road.

Blaine realized his sisters stance wasnt going to change, "Hey look at that, the clock is wrong."

"Huh?" Kurt asked.

"The clock on the car," Blaine pointed to the dash, "My phone changed over when we switched, but the car didnt. Its actually an hour behind."

"Thats going to drive me nuts," Kurt said with a laugh.

"Ill change it for you," Rachel reached over, "That is if I knew how."

"Just leave it," Kurt said moving Rachels hands away. "You can sleep now if you want. I dont mind."

"Thank you Kurt," Rachel smiled as she snuggled up in her seat and fell asleep almost instantly.

Kurt noticed Blaine stopped talking too. They were all asleep while he was driving on the highway.