Sept. 3, 2015, 7 p.m.
This Is How We Live: One Year Later...
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Since Glee is over now (sobs and rocks back in the forth in the corner), on Tumblr we are celebrating #KlaineFridays so if you head over to my blog: toloveandtomadness then you will find a fic there. I may or may not post it on here, but if you would like to read it go on ahead!
I suppose that is it for now. Have a good day...night...or afternoon wherever you are!
~ JonasGeek
May 26, 2013
"This is going to be totally awesome!" Derby shouted out into the air.
Kurt looked over at Blaine and laughed, "I can see why you are so attached to them."
"They have their moments," Blaine smiled at his boyfriend as they looked on their friends.
"We have our moments do we?" Kyle said as he walked over to his friend and popped a water balloon over his head drenching Blaine and getting Kurt wet in the process.
Blaine shook his head letting the water fall out of his hair, "You are going to—"
"I am going to kill you," Kurt got up and started running after Kyle. He ran over and grabbed the bucket full of water.
Rachel let out a laugh and leaned on her brother, "When will your friends ever learn."
"I dont know," Blaine shrugged, "But I have to ask, are you going to be okay with Finn coming over later?"
"Ill be fine," Rachel nodded her head, "I think it will be good for us to see one another. I have grown and so has he. Besides you shouldnt be worried about me, you should be thinking about your special show you having in Ohio tomorrow."
"Right," Blaine nodded, "I will always remember to check on my sister when I am big bad and famous."
Rachel straightened up, "Well I am certainly going to be just as famous as you."
"HELP!" Kyle yelled out.
Maddie pulled her sunglasses down her nose, "Serves him right." She sighed as she stretched her arms out on the lounge chair she was in.
"Kids!"
Everyone looked at the voice and saw Blaine and Rachels fathers walking out onto the patio.
"Dads!" Blaine shouted running over to them.
Rachel ran over wrapping her arms around, "Daddies!"
"Nice to see you two as well," Leroy laughed, "We didnt think you would all make yourself quite at home as we thought you would."
There was a large splash and everyone looked to see Kyle underwater and Kurt standing above the pool with an evil smile on his face. "Hello Mr. and Mr. Berry."
"Do we want to know?" Hiram asked.
"Probably not," Blaine said watching as his boyfriend walked over to him. "Feel better?"
"Much, thank you," Kurt said kissing Blaine on the cheek.
"Are your parents coming home soon?" Leroy asked Kurt.
Kurt nodded, "Yes, they got on the plane okay from D.C. They should be home soon and Finn is driving over when they get here."
Hiram gave a nod, "Great, we have enough food to feed a small army. Its strange its only been a year since we last did this. I think it should be a tradition now."
"It should," Rachel clapped her hands, "I am going to go check the bands site. I asked a question to win free a shirt and I wonder if anyone got the answer right." She disappeared into the house.
"She is taking this band manager thing seriously," Leroy said.
Kurt gave a nod, "I think at first it was a distraction because of Finn, but I think she truly does like it."
All of a sudden a bucket of water was dumped all over Kurt. He turned around and found Kyle smiling. "Gotcha."
Kurt didnt get mad, he just tensed his arms and stared at Kyle, "You are going to regret that."
Blaine had to admit, he thought it was hilarious Kyle did that. Kurt hated getting wet like that. And he learned that the hard way himself, so he knew Kyle was definitely in trouble in Kurts book.
"Um, Kurt how about we call your folks and see how close they are," Blaine said trying to distract Kurt. He leaned over to whisper in Kurts ears, "And I think you look hot all wet." He pulled Kurts phone out of his bag and walked into the house.
Kurt had a blush on his cheeks. He was glad Rachels dads were busy fiddling with the grill. He slipped inside the house and walked up the stairs to Blaines room, "Blaine?"
Blaine was sitting on his bed with Kurts phone in his hands, "You have to delete this game. I am addicted to it."
Kurt let out a laugh, "I will get on that." He reached over and took his phone out of Blaines hands throwing it in back of them. "Now," he moved and sat down in Blaines lap. He wrapped his arms around Blaines neck, "I believe we are alone for a few moments we should make the best of it," he leaned down and pressed their lips together.
Blaine kissed Kurt back and then heard Kurts ringtone. "Really, now?"
Kurt giggled as he reached behind Blaine, "Its my parents," he stood up and answered his phone, "Hi Dad."
Blaine lay down on his stomach and watched as Kurt talked to his dad. He had a great relationship with his own dads, and he was glad Kurt had the same in his own family. He rolled over onto his back and stared up at the ceiling.
"Sure, bye," Kurt said as he hung up and shoved the phone in his pocket. "My dad said they are about ten minutes away," he pressed a kiss to Blaines forehead, "Do you have another shirt I can borrow?"
"I am beginning to think you like wearing my clothes, because your own clothes are in your house just few streets down," Blaine smirked and looked up to see Kurt smiling down at him, "Go ahead."
"Thank you," Kurt said as he dug around in Blaines suitcase. He pulled off his own wet shirt and put on a dry one. "I just need to fix my hair."
"Your hair looks like fine," Blaine said looking at Kurt upside.
Kurt lifted an eyebrow, "You need to get back downstairs before your friends start to say things."
"They are your friends too you know," Blaine gave Kurt a smile.
"Not when one of them pours an entire bucket of water on me," Kurt said as he walked out of the room towards the bathroom.
Blaine rolled off his bed and went back downstairs joining his friends and family. He walked over and grabbed his soda, taking a long drink.
"Dude, disappearing with your boyfriend at your parents house while they are home isnt a good idea," Derby teased.
"He talked to his dad," Blaine said with a shrug, "And at least I have a boyfriend who will follow me up to my room when my parents are home."
"Never gonna happen man," Derby smiled, "I dont swing that way."
"You are an ass," Blaine shook his head and walked away.
Kurt came out of the house with his hair fixed and wearing one of Blaines shirts. "Carole text me and said they are just a few minutes away. They also need to put their bags away before they head over here."
"Great," Leroy smiled as he was still fiddling with the grill, "I swear this thing will never work when I want it too."
Hiram laughed, "I think its time to buy a new one dear."
"This one works just fine," Leroy said and then yelled out, "Ah ha! See you just need to jiggle the right wire."
Rachel looked over at Kurt, "Why did I ever move away from here?"
"Because we are both two talented and amazing individuals who were born to be stars," Kurt said to her.
"I hope you mean that you will visit more often than you did this past year."
Kurt turned around and saw his dad, "You know I tried Dad."
Carole smiled, "He knows Kurt. He just likes to tease."
Kurt walked over and hugged his father and step-mother. He had missed them. He was only able to visit during Christmas break and Spring Break over the past year. The same with Finn, but with the whole relationship problems with Rachel, it had been difficult.
"Finn should be here soon," Burt said, "Look at you Rachel."
"I love your hair," Carole said touching Rachels hair, "The highlights really make it all pop."
"Thank you," Rachel smiled, "I wanted a fresh start."
Kurt shook his head, "She lost a bet is more like it."
"I already said I lost on purpose," Rachel scoffed.
"Hey, Blaine. Are you taking care of my boy in that big city?" Burt asked him.
"I think its more the other way around to tell you the truth," Blaine laughed, "He has a way with knowing exactly what he wants and getting it. Something I love about him."
Kurt rolled his eyes, "Sucking up to my dad wont earn you any points, but I love that about you."
Carole and Burt exchanged looks and smiled at one another thinking about the same thing. The fact that Kurt found someone that loved him, as much as he loved them was something spectacular to see.
"Alright love birds," Kyle said, "So Mr. B, when are those burgers going to be ready? I am starving."
"Should be done anytime now," Hiram said looking over Leroys shoulder, "Or maybe we will just order some pizzas."
"Nonsense," Leroy said waving his hand to get his husband away, "Now lets get started."
About a half hour later, Finn walked through the gate carrying five boxes of pizza, "Hey everyone!"
"Food!" Derby shouted and ran over taking some of the boxes from Finn. "Good seeing ya dude."
"You too," Finn said as he set the boxes down. "Hey Kurt," he walked over and hugged his brother. "You look like you got taller."
"If he gets any taller he wont be able to fit in Blaines clothes," Derby commented.
Blaine hit his friend on the back of the head, "Is everyone ready to eat?" he asked out loud.
"Dont abuse your friends," Kurt said, "Now as for Kyle though."
Kyles eyes widened and he hid behind Maddie. "For the love of everything, Kyle grow up," Maddie said moving away from her boyfriend. "I swear you are more of a baby than Derby is when he lost your video game tournament."
"Dont go there Mads," Derby said, "Bad place," he shivered.
"You kids are having a show tomorrow here right?" Burt asked them as they sat down in the backyard.
Rachel clapped excitedly, "They do. I have had the whole thing planned for weeks. I put aside a few tickets for our own VIP section though. It is going to be amazing. I got a remarkable deal on the lighting too."
"I didnt know you were doing that for them," Finn said with a strange look on his face.
"I take care of anything behind the scenes," Rachel explained, "It helps that I have knowledge on so many broadways shows and their backgrounds. I think in just a few more years Stereo Outcast could really take off, or maybe sooner."
"We are just fine where we are Rach," Blaine explained to his sister, "But you know having a bigger paycheck would be nice."
Kurt nodded, "Yeah, then he would stop coming over to our place and eating our food."
"I do not," Blaine said acting insulted, "I come over because your cooking is amazing."
"I dont think I consider you eating our peanut butter with your fingers my cooking," Kurt smirked at his boyfriend.
Derby started laughing and couldnt stop. Leroy hit him on the back a few times to help him swallow the piece of pizza in his mouth.
"Would you like to come to our show tomorrow?" Blaine asked Carole and Burt, "My dads are coming."
"That sounds wonderful," Carole said, "Thank you Blaine."
"Some of our friends are coming too," Rachel said, "Puck said he was coming and so did Mercedes. I cant wait for them to see all my hard work." Blaine and Kurt looked at her. "And to see you Kurt, and the band of course."
"Right," Kurt nodded, "The true colors of one Rachel Berry, but we will always love her."
"Rachel the drums sound fine," Blaine said from up on the stage.
"I just want it to be perfect," Rachel said to him. "Now Derby could you drop the beat again."
"Your sister is really bogging us down now," Derby groaned. He played a few more notes and Rachel stopped him giving him a thumbs up.
Kurt walked through the door wearing his Stereo Outcast shirt he designed and backstage access badge. "You have no idea how anxious I am to get the numbers from the show."
"We will worry about the money later," Rachel said, "We need to make the band perfect first. I will be back. I need to check on the lighting on one of the songs."
All of Stereo Outcast groaned in unison. "Dont be sad," Kurt smiled at them. From behind his back he revealed a tray carrying four coffees and a box donuts.
"I love you," Derby jumped up over his drum kit and kissed Kurt on the cheek. He grabbed one of the coffees and stole the box of donuts.
Blaine pulled his guitar off and put it on the stand, "Hey you," he walked over and kissed Kurt on the lips, "Derby kissed my boyfriend before I did, should I be offended?"
"Nah," Kurt laughed, "Its not the first time. I need to go check with the merch table though." He walked away from the stage and into the hall.
Maddie was leaning her on Blaines shoulder, "That boy loves to tease you."
"Derby!" Blaine shouted.
A few hours later, Kurt was busy selling the merchandise at the stand making sure everything runs smoothly. "Hi, what do you need?"
"Can I have the blue shirt?"
"What size?" Kurt yelled over everyone.
"Medium," the girl yelled out.
Kurt quickly went to one of the boxes and dug around until he found a medium of the blue shirt. He laid the shirt out on the counter, "Thats eighteen dollars."
"Thank you," the girl shouted as she threw the money at Kurt and ran off to probably find her friends.
Kurt turned to one of the other workers, "Im going to check backstage, call if you need anything," he pointed to the walkie talkie on his lanyard. He walked through the sea of people, it wasnt a large venue but the fact that his boyfriends band was headlining this was amazing.
"Hey! Hey Kurt!"
Kurt turned around and saw Mercedes and Mike Chang waving at him. He waved towards himself and he hugged the both of them when they came up to him. "I didnt think you could come," he said to Mike.
"Change of plans," Mike shrugged.
"Its great to see you," Kurt yelled, "Come with me, Ill help you get settled in our VIP section."
Kurt showed his friends to the small section they had closed off for their own family and friends. He opened a door which led into the stage area. And off to the side were some of their friends already there.
"Mercedes!" Tina shouted and ran over to her old friend.
"This is pretty cool man," Finn said looking around, "Do they do gigs like this often?"
"Not really," Kurt shook his head, "They mostly open for other bands, but tonight its all about them."
"I got to admit man," Puck said patting Kurt on the back, "Never thought you would be the one to shack up with a rock and roller."
A voice came in over the walkie talkie hanging on Kurts neck. "KURT!"
Kurt touched the button, "Yes Rachel?"
"We are at defcon one now! Why in the world are there still people outside?" Rachel shouted.
Breathing in and out, Kurt touched the button again, "I dont know Rachel. Did you try asking the ticket people?"
"Oh right," Rachel said, "I will ask them."
Kurt sighed as he heard Rachel leave his channel, "I swear that girl is going to go insane. Just imagine if Stereo Outcast does make it bigger."
"Is that your way of saying you dont want us to be bigger?" Blaine asked with a pout on his face.
"Knock it off," Kurt said as he hit Blaine playfully, "And what are you doing out here, Rachel will kill you if she finds you arent exactly where you are suppose to be."
"My dads just showed up with your parents, they wanted to be formally welcomed to the show," Blaine said with a large grin.
"Right, everyone," Kurt shouted over the talking, "This is Blaine, my boyfriend."
"He is kind of on the shorter side," Santana pointed out, "I bet you enjoy that Hummel."
Blaine looked at Kurt, "Um, isnt she?"
"Ignore all of the words that come out of Santanas mouth," Kurt said to his boyfriend.
Rachel voice once again came over Kurts walkie talkie, "Kurt, do not tell me my brother is standing next to you right now."
Kurt lifted the walkie talkie, "Your brother is not standing next to me right now." He paused, "He is standing in front of me."
"Your entire world is going to end Blaine if you dont get back here in less than five minutes!" Rachel shouted.
Blaine smiled and took the walkie talkie, "Yes sister dear. I shall see you soon." He handed the walkie talkie back to Kurt, "I suppose I shall leave now. Wait for me dear," he pulled Kurt in for a kiss before running onto the stage and disappearing into the back.
"I can see why you like him so much," Mercedes said bumping their shoulders together.
"I am crazy about him," Kurt smiled at his friend.
A voice came on the walkie talkie, it was one of the people who was working the front, "We have some older folks here looking for you." "Old! We are not old!"
Kurt laughed when he heard his fathers voice. He clicked the button, "I will be there in a minute." He looked at his friends, "I will be right back." When he walked out into the hall someone stopped him.
"Hey, arent you the one dating the lead singer, Blaine?"
"Yes," Kurt nodded, "And I am extremely busy at the moment."
"Can we get a quick picture with you?" the girl asked.
Kurt looked at them for a moment shocked, "Well sure I guess." He took a picture with the three girls and then went back to meeting his family and Blaines family in the front. "Hey everyone!" Kurt shouted over the yelling, "I will lead you to the VIP section."
Once Kurt dropped the parents off in the VIP section and Burt went on a tangent of saying how he was not old, he finally made his way backstage. He found Rachel running around arguing into her walkie talkie and the band was sitting around waiting.
"Hi Kurt," Maddie waved, "I see you havent lost it like Rachel almost has."
"I think she has," Kyle said and laughed, but then he stopped when Kurt glared at him.
"I need to know your secret Kurt," Maddie said, "I have never seen him this afraid of anyone ever."
Kurt grinned, "Never. Now are you all ready, we are about to let in the crowd. Its kind of crazy out there."
"Is everyone here we invited?" Blaine asked.
"They all made it, even your parents," Kurt said, "And after the security person called my father old, we got him inside."
"That sounds like a death wish," Blaine said with a shiver, "By the way, we havent told Rachel this but we are playing a new song tonight."
Kurts mouth opened, "You have got to be kidding me."
Rachel shouted to everyone, "It is party time! Get into places everyone!"
"Blaine! Rachel is going to take it out on you," Kurt yelled at him.
"Ill deal with my sister when its all done and over," Blaine said, "Now run along and go enjoy your boyfriend shaking it up on the stage."
Kurt shook his head and laughed, "I suppose I should give you a good luck kiss then," he walked up close to Blaine with their lips barely touching. "Then again," he pulled away.
Blaine caught Kurts wrist and turned Kurt into his body. He pressed their lips together in a hard kiss. They both softened the kiss and when Blaine pulled away he grinned, "Thanks."
"Anytime," Kurt said with his head feeling a bit dizzy. He walked back out into the stage area and the room was packed. There were people packed on the floor and on the balcony. He couldnt believe they had so many fans in the area. He made his way over to his friends and family taking his spot next to Mercedes and Santana.
It took another fifteen minutes, but then Rachel appeared on the stage and everyone shouted loudly. They were all used to Rachel now and she was growing her own fan club as well.
"Welcome everyone to Stereo Outcasts first show here in Ohio the birthplace of the lead singer," Rachel smiled, "And me, of course." There was some yells from the audience. "Now I know why you are all here. Are you ready for Stereo Outcast?" she shouted into the crowd.
The audience yelled out in response wanting to see the band.
"Alright, I guess its time," Rachel said with a squeal, "Everyone, STEREO OUTCAST!" She ran off the stage, while the band ran on the stage.
Derby jumped onto his seat in front of the drums while Maddie and Kyle hooked up their guitars. Counting off on his drum sticks, Derby starting pounding on his drums. Blaine appeared sliding out onto the stage starting to play the song. He ran up to the microphone to start singing.
I find a skeleton under your bed
How could you sell me out for a kid like that?
Im doing everything I can to make you jealous
Are you jealous?
Blaine smiled as he jumped up and down singing along to the song. He looked over and tried spotting Kurt, when he found him, he gave him a wink.
Oh are you nervous, like your freshman year
Still cant shake this nightmare
Get me out of your hair
The truth, I know ...
I heard youre talking shit again
Im gonna sleep with all your friends
Its too bad
The boys you do, get back at you
You cant forget the monsters in your bed
Kyle ran over and stood next to Blaine as they played the next verse and joining in when he needed back up.
I put a monster in your bed
Turned out the lights
Tucked him in and said goodnight
I bet you thought Id throw the fight
Oh you just dont know how low I can go
Like (oh, oh, oh)
Youre making me sick, girl (oh, oh)
Maddie was playing on her bass as she stepped towards the crowd and they let out a yell.
I heard youre talking shit again
Im gonna sleep with all your friends
Its too bad
The boys you do, get back at you
You cant forget the monsters in your bed
Well fall out again
Dont ever wanna see you again
Push all my feelings aside
Ill be alright
Wont let your face keep me up all night
Dont wanna start talking again
Cause Ill go crazy again
Why do this to myself?
Do this to myself
Blaine held out his hands as everyone started playing quietly, until Derby started pounding on his drums for the chorus.
I find a skeleton under your bed
How could you sell me out for a kid like that?
Im doing everything I can to make you jealous
I heard youre talking shit again
Im gonna sleep with all your friends
Its too bad
The boys you do, get back at you
You cant forget the monsters in your bed
I heard youre talking shit again (Woah oh oh)
Im gonna sleep with all your friends
Its too bad
The boys you do, get back at you
You cant forget the monsters in your bed (Oh woah oh oh)
(Yeah)
As the song ended, everyone in the audience let out a yell. Their voices were ringing out as they sang along through the set list of songs all night. It was a thrill for everyone in the audience.
Blaine walked up to the microphone, "Hey everyone. Since this is my hometown we wanted to do something special. We are going to be playing a brand new song, right here and now."
Rachel was on the side of the stage and Kurt could have sworn he heard her let out a scream.
Turning his back to the crowd, Blaine played a few notes to make sure his guitar was still in key. He glanced over at Maddie, who gave him a nod, and Kyle, who gave him another nod. He looked into Kyles eyes, who was laughing now. Blaine walked back up the microphone. Everyone was quiet as they were waiting. He moved his guitar to his back and Kyle started playing on the keyboard.
Come on dont say goodnight
With the stars in the sky
Lets wait til tomorrow paints the sun across the night
I see love in your eyes
And if you see it in mine
Lets wait til tomorrow
Dont say good, say good
Please dont say goodnight
All of the instruments started to join in. Blaine grabbed the microphone off the stand and walked to the edge of the stage. He sang the song with all he had.
Check cashed and Im ready for the weekend
Blow it all makin memories with my friends
Two girls on my lap super packed in
Its alright its alright
Plug the iPod in put on A$AP
Hella loud tryna rap
"You cant rap!"
In her work uniform but shes still bad
Its alright its alright
Take a deep breath and dont be shy
Dont you worry about tomorrow cause tomorrow aint tonight just
Kick back let the universe align
The reaction for the new song, made the band rock out more than they thought they would. Rachel off in the wings, still mad, but she honestly really liked the song and was proud of them.
Come on dont say goodnight
With the stars in the sky
Lets wait til tomorrow paints the sun across the night
I see love in your eyes
And if you see it in mine
Lets wait til tomorrow
Dont say good, say good
Please dont say goodnight
Super drunk still sayin that were just buzzed
Last call everybodys gettin paired up
Makin out at the bar call it young love
Its alright its alright
Lets find a bonfire or we can start one
Throw your middle fingers up to a new sun
Cause we aint sober and the partys never over singin
Its alright its alright
Take a deep breath and dont be shy
Dont you worry about tomorrow cause tomorrow aint tonight just
Kick back let the universe align
Blaine started clapping his hands high above his head and everyone in the room starting singing along with the chorus with him.
Come on dont say goodnight
With the stars in the sky
Lets wait til tomorrow paints the sun across the night
I see love in your eyes
And if you see it in mine
Lets wait til tomorrow
Dont say good, say good
Please dont say goodnight
I feel like we could do almost anything
Got my ride and a sweet little MaryJane in those skinny jeans
By my side she gets me high
And I didnt expect this night to go so well
Blaine pulled his guitar around and he started playing the guitar solo in the song. He jumped up on the speaker and played his guitar. When he jumped off and ran to the microphone, the entire band started to sing along with him.
Come on dont say goodnight
With the stars in the sky
Lets wait til tomorrow paints the sun across the night
I see love in your eyes
And if you see it in mine
Lets wait til tomorrow
Dont say good, say good
Please dont say goodnight
When the song ended the entire room burst into cheers and yells. The band all looked at one another excited for another success. "We have a few more songs for you, so hold on to your bobby socks girls and boys I see you out there," Blaine laughed.
When the concert was over, the group in the VIP section went into the back to meet with the band, but they were now being yelled at by Rachel.
"How could you do something so stupid!" Rachel yelled out. "I cant believe you all! And you," she pointed at Blaine, "I know this was all your idea and I—"
Blaine stood up and put his hand over his sisters mouth, "Thank you. I love you too. I think its about time we celebrate. Dont you agree?"
Rachel was glaring at Blaine, but then her eyes soften and she looked at her brother. She gave a small nod.
"I am going to take my hand away now," Blaine said to her, and he gently lowered his hand.
"You are still in trouble for this," Rachel scolded him.
Blaine laughed and hugged her, "The show was amazing thanks to you. Thanks little sis."
"Group hug everyone!" Derby yelled holding his arms out.
The entire group all surrounded one another with a hug. It wasnt the most perfect night, but they had fun and couldnt have asked for anything else.