Chapter 1:
I’m sitting in my history class with Mr. Zenger when I hear from Wes and David beside me, “Blaine, wake up dude.” I surely wasn’t paying any attention to today’s lesson. We had a two week break coming up in a couple of days, and I was so excited to rest, and enjoy my break, especially since we didn’t have any projects due. Nick and Jeff, my two best buddies were going on a trip to the Bahamas without me. Frankly I was pissed that they didn’t invite me to go. So much for best buds right! I heard the class bell ring in the distance. Time for the Wonderful Warbler rehearsal.
“Blaine,” Wes said, “you coming.”
“Ugh yeah I’ll be there in a sec.” I was still groggy from lack of sleep last night. I threw my belongings in a bag and ran to catch up with Wes and David. “David, man, you gotta help me. I have no idea what we learned in class today except that it was on some old presidents.” They both laughed.
“Ah Blaine, the life of a person who studies too much, and doesn’t sleep. How do you do it?”
“I have no idea!” I said, “actually I do. Lots or caffeine.”
“Well some of the Warblers are going into town for some pizza after rehearsal, and you’re coming.”
“NOOO I’m not,” I said. “I have Mrs. G’s Spanish Test tomorrow, and I barely started studying.”
“Now we both know that is a lie,” said Wes. “You probably studied more than half the people in your class.”
“True,” I said. “But just saying half of the people in my class are asleep during class and don’t study for tests, so I would sure hope I studied more than them.” Wes and David broke out in a laughing fit. “Stop laughing at me.”
“Oh Blainey..” said David.
“But you’ll still come with the Warblers tonight right?” asked Wes.
“Fine, but only if you buy me my first slice. Just kidding”
Warbler rehearsal went by pretty fast. We discussed our song selection for Regionals. We decided upon Hey Soul Sister, Raise Your Glass, and Misery. I had lots of say because you know I’m lead singer and captain of the Warblers, also because my father is one of the main contributors to Dalton so that never hurt. I went back to my dorm to pick out an outfit for tonight nothing fancy, just a pair of Capri jeans, blue and white Sperry’s, a black short sleeve shirt and a white bow tie. I made sure my hair was gelled back and walked to Wes’s room to meet up with the boys. We waited for Nick who was the last to arrive, then got in Wes’s car and drove to a hotspot in town, Mario’s pizza house, about 12 blocks from Dalton. I had two slices of delicious white pizza, and a coke. We sat at a big booth in the back of the shop. David talked about his new girlfriend Lea. He said that he had met her at the food court at the mall, and how they were constantly texting each other. Boy I couldn’t wait to have a boyfriend; someone who I could talk to, and text, and kiss whenever I wanted too. Unfortunately all of the guys at Dalton that are gay are either taken or ugly. I looked at my phone to check the time and it read 10:17. “Shit guys I gotta get back. Still have to study for that test TOMORROW.”
“You want me to drive you back.”
“Nah guys, I’ll walk. It’s only like 12 blocks. I could use the exercise anyway.”
“Alright, Be Safe.”
“Thanks Wes.” I waved good-bye to the group before stepping out into the barely lit street. I could see the outline of Dalton in the distance. I was so stressed about tomorrow’s test that I didn’t even notice that I walked right into someone sending their books flying. “Oh my god, I’m so sorry,” I said.
“It’s okay,” the voice in front of me said. I picked up the books and when I looked up I saw the most beautiful boy I have ever seen. “Are you hurt?” I ask. “I’m so stressed about a test tomorrow, I wasn’t paying attention to where I was walking.”
“I’m fine really. I’m Kurt.” The boy offers his hand which I gladly take. It’s ice cold, but I figure since it’s pretty cold outside that it’s nothing.
“I’m Blaine, nice to meet you.” I turn to leave but Kurt rushes to catch up to me.
“Where are you going,” he asks.
“Just to Dalton. Why?”
“Well I’m gonna walk with you to make sure you don’t crash into anyone else.”
“Thanks, but that’s not necessary.” I said.
“C’mon, I want to. You seem very nice, and I want to get to know you better. Besides it’s not like I have anything better to do.”
“Okay,” I said with a laugh. Now Kurt was taller than me with perfectly coiffed hair, with skin white as a ghost, and the deepest sapphire eyes I had ever seen. His clothes looked like they had just come out of a fashion magazine. “So Kurt, tell me a little about yourself. How old are you?”
“17.”
“What school do you go to?”
“Well I went to McKinley, but I left so now I’m homeschooled.”
“Do you have any brothers or sisters?”
“Yeah, I have a brother, Finn. He’s really into football, and I’m more into fashion, but we both were in Glee Club.”
“Oh cool! So am I. I’m the lead singer of the Warblers. That’s Dalton’s Glee Club.”
“I figured.” We were both laughing at this point. Kurt had a very good sense of humor, really similar to mine. I had never met anyone who had this much in common with me. I mean the Warblers were cool and all, and they were great friends, but we never really had anything in common except singing. Kurt and I got talking and before we knew it we were at Dalton. I didn’t even notice until Kurt said, “Ugh Blaine, we’re kinda at Dalton.”
“Oh that went by really fast. Um Kurt would you mind if I got your number?”
“Not at all. Give me your phone.” We exchanged phone numbers and said our goodbyes.
“Well I had fun tonight Kurt. I’m really glad I bumped into you. I mean not actually hitting you but…”
“I know what you mean. I had a blast. I haven’t met anyone with as much in common with me since at my old school. I would like to see you again. Text me tomorrow.” And by the time I put the key into the lock for my dorm room he was gone. Wow Kurt is amazing! I went into my dorm, got ready for bed, and went to sleep.