Kurt and Blaine were enjoying their coffee on Friday a day before Reigonals. They've been together for a week, and it's their little secret right now.

Blaine put his medium drip down and asked "So, how are you holding up?"

Kurt smiled "About Reigonals, or our little secret?" he asked curiously.

He chuckled "Both I supposed."

"Well, the Reigonals thing, nervous as all hell, but excited too. Secret, it's been so hard keeping this from my dad and Mercedes, who is going to kill me for not telling her by the way. But I know it's better this way no distractions. Plus, I know that your parent's aren't going to be home until Sunday, so it's only fair."

He smiled "I'm so lucky to have such a considerate boyfriend. We'll definitely tell Mercedes first, and I'll go with you to make sure no harm comes your way." He winked.

Kurt chuckled. "My hero!"

He held Kurt's hand from across the table. "Don't worry about Reigonals, it'll be okay, and I'll be there beside you." That did comfort Kurt and he put it to the back of his mind and they left the coffee shop.

Blaine dropped Kurt off at his house. "I'll be here around six to pick you up."

Kurt sighed. "Blaine, you don't have to pick me up, I'll get my dad to drive me."��

He laughed "Kurt, it's not that big of a deal."

Kurt looked at him, always the gentleman. "Are you sure Blaine?" He nodded. Kurt shook his head. "Fine But I'm getting coffee!"

He laughed. "Okay, I'm holding you to that!"

Kurt kissed Blaine softly. "Bye, text me later when you get home."��

He nodded him. "Will do." With one last kiss Blaine drove off.

Kurt woke up the next morning at quarter of five so he'd have enough time to shower, get dressed and get coffee. He walked into Finn's room. "Finn, it's 5:30, you told me to wake you."

Finn rolled over. "Thanks man."

Kurt nodded. "I'll be back, I'm getting coffee, you want anything?"��

Finn yawned "Sure, Thanks the usual."

Kurt nodded and turned to leave but turned back. "By the way if you're not up when I get back, I'm pouring your coffee on you."

Finn chuckled. "Okay."

Kurt drove quickly to get the coffee's and returned to find Finn awake and eating a bagel. "Good you're up. Would've hated to waste a perfectly good cup of coffee." Blaine's programmed ringtone came up. "Oh gotta run Finn, see you there?"

He nodded "If not, good luck Kurt." Kurt smiled and gave him a quick hug. They've really gotten close since the wedding.

"Thanks you too." He quietly went into Carole and his dad's room "Dad, I'm leaving."

Burt yawned. "Okay have fun and good luck kiddo. "

Kurt nodded. "Thanks Dad, I love you."

Burt smiled "Love you too kiddo."

Kurt walked out of his house with the coffees and Blaine opened his car door greeting him with a kiss. "Good morning." Kurt handed him the coffee.

He smiled. "You're the best!" Kurt shrugged "I try."

They got into the car and he took his hand. "How are you feeling, nervous?"

Kurt shrugged. "I'm okay."

Blaine gave his hand a reassuring squeeze. Kurt sighed. "What about you? How are you feeling Blaine?"

He smiled at Kurt. "I'm fine, I'm pumped!"

Kurt laughed. "You're so confident. I've always loved that about you."

He shook his head. "Not really, I just have a lot of faith in our team...and in us."

Kurt smiled. "That's basically the same thing." Blaine smiled back.

Blaine felt him self suddenly feel nervous as he pulled into the Dalton Academy parking lot. They got out of the car and joined everyone. Ethan Hall, a junior came over to them and said "It's about time you two!"

"What are you talking about; it's only 7:15."

His twin brother Nathan came over and said. "Oh come on!don't play dumb! We all know you're together! Everyone's talking about it!"

Kurt and Blaine looked at each other. They knew that nobody knew about them being together except for them. Blaine sighed. "Guys, who told you this?"

They simultaneously said "Jake." He face palmed and murmured "He's a dead man."

Kurt took him by the shoulder. "No, Blaine, it's ok! They know might as well not deny it."

He looked at him. "It's not fair to you though,"

Kurt smiled. "It's fine! I can tell them tomorrow."

He kissed Kurt softly. "You're the best boyfriend ever!"

Kurt kissed him back smiling. "I know."

The boys boarded the bus hand in hand. They purposely sat behind Jake, Blaine poked him. "May I help you lovebirds?" asked Jake turning around giving them a sly smile.

Blaine gave him a look that could kill. "You've got a big mouth you know that?"

Jake Laughed. "Seriously?"

They nodded. "Dude, you didn't even need to say anything! We knew just you saying you wanted to do the duet with Kurt. Also the looks you and Kurt give each other during Warbler practice, was a dead give away. So I said nothing!" He stuck out his tongue and turned back around.

Kurt and Blaine sat there dumbfounded. "Damn, I guess we didn't hide it very well did we?" Kurt started laughing shaking his head. Blaine couldn't help but laugh along with him. It was true; they didn't hide it too well. Blaine received a text from Jake.

Said those 3 words yet? ;) ~Jake

No not yet...not like its any of your business anyway! :P~Blaine

Blaine got an idea. "Hey since we basically suck at keeping things a secret why don't you let Mercedes know."��

Kurt smiled. "You're awesome! I've got an idea."

He whispered it in his ear and Blaine laughed "That's horrible...let's do it. Jake, take a picture with Kurt's phone."

Blaine and Kurt kissed and he saved the picture and dialed Mercedes' number. "Hey boo!"she answered in her usual way.

"Hey Mercedes!��I've got something to show you."

She sighed. "Ok?"��

He laughed. "Sending the picture now."

She sighed. "Kurt if this is another hat I'- OH MY GOD!"

Blaine and Kurt laughed. "So you two?!!" She squealed.

Kurt laughed. "Yeah, we're together now."

He heard Mr.Schuester ask "Mercedes, what's wrong?" and her laughing apologizing.

"When did this happen?!" She asked after he composed his laughter.

"A week ago yesterday."

She got quiet then yelled. "KURT MICHEAL HUMMEL!You've been dating him for a week and you didn't tell me?!"

He sighed. Blaine whispered "Give me the phone."

As she went on a rant Blaine took the phone from Kurt. "Mercedes it's Blaine."

She got quiet again and said "Hi."

He sighed. "Listen, Kurt and I made a deal not to tell anyone until my parent's returned tomorrow. However we well, quite frankly suck at it. So you're technically the first person to be told from us." She sighed "Oh...I'm sorry."

He laughed "It's fine. "

Kurt took back the phone. "Mercedes?"

She laughed nervously. "I'm sorry Boo! I'm so happy for you! I won't tell anyone I promise! I'll see you at Reigonals."

Kurt chuckled. "Thanks I appreciate it. See you there."

She sighed "Bye boo love you! Since Blaine's probably there listening, bye Blaine!"

Kurt chuckled "Bye love you too!"

Blaine took the phone. "Bye love you too!"

Kurt sighed. "Better Kurt?" asked Blaine.

He smiled and nodded "Much thank you!" Blaine kissed his forehead.

A few minutes they arrived at the auditorium. Wes, Thad and David checked them in. They waited by the front when Mr. Schuester and the New Directions arrived. Mr. Schue spotted him. "Kurt!"

Kurt turned around and smiled when he heard the familiar voice. "Mr.Schue!" he gave him a hug.

"It's great to see you Kurt! How are you?" He asked.

Kurt glanced at Blaine. "Fantastic, yourself?"

He sighed. "Well I've been good. We miss you in the choir room."

His smile faded a bit. "I miss you guys too."

Mr.Schue smiled. "Well good luck Kurt and you should stop by and visit us sometime."

He nodded. "I'll visit you soon. Good luck to you too."��They hugged and Mr.Schue left.

Blaine smiled. "Friend of yours?"

He smiled. "That's Mr. Schuester, he's the director of New Directions. He was just wishing us luck and wa-"

They were interrupted by a tackle hug from Mercedes. "Oh god!" He laughed. "Hi, Mercedes."

She giggled "I'm so happy for you!" She squealed.

Blaine smiled. "So this is the infamous Mercedes, nice to finally meet you. I'm Blaine Anderson."

He held his hand out to her. She looked at him. "Blaine, you best be good to my boy!"

Kurt sighed. "Mercedes!"

Blaine shook his head. "It's okay Kurt, cares about you that's all. I will don't worry I care for him, deeply."

She smiled. "Good well good luck." She gave him a quick hug and left.

Blaine smiled. "She's a nice girl."

Kurt laughed. "Unless you hurt someone she cares about, she'll kill you"

He laughed. "Well, I don't think we need to worry about that do you?"

Kurt smiled and kissed him. "Nope."

Wes came running "Blaine, Dan's having one of his 'anxiety' attacks"

Blaine sighed. "Fine, be right there."

He looked at Kurt. "Meet you back stage in five."

Kurt nodded. He went to check on his hair which was fine and went backstage. As he got there Aural Intensity was up doing 'Jesus is a friend of mine' Kurt rolled his eyes. "Sue has definitely lost her marbles." He thought to himself. Then he remembered...the judges. "Smart...very smart."

Aural Intensity finished and Kurt's stomach was in knots. Blaine walked over and shook his nerves out. Kurt was nervous as all hell! "Has anyone ever literally died on stage?" Kurt asked as he looked at Blaine.

He looked at Kurt and asked "Are you nervous?"

Kurt looked away quickly "Please don't judge me, this is the first time I've had a solo in front of a competition audience. I've always had this nightmare that I'm going to forget the lyrics or I'm going to sing and nothing comes out."

Blaine smiled at him. Kurt sighed. "Okay you can judge me."

Blaine smiled. "I think it's adorable." He looked at Kurt and smiled. "I think you're adorable and the only people that are going to be dying tonight," He put his hands on Kurt's shoulders." are the people in that audience. Cause you and I are gonna kill this thing!"

Kurt still wasn't convinced, Blaine took his hands. "Kurt, it'll be fine, you have an amazing voice and the audience is going to love you! Come on lets do this!"

Kurt suddenly wasn't as nervous and he got to his place as the lights flickered telling them it was show time.

"And now please welcome from Westerville Ohio, The Dalton Academy Warblers!" The background music started and Kurt's nerves came back be he remembered "Courage" He god off the risers and sang

The power lines went out
And I am all alone
But I don't really care at all
Not answering my phone.

Kurt looked in Blaine's direction as Blaine stepped off the risers smiling at Kurt and sang.

All the games you played
The promises you made
Couldn't finish what you started
Only darkness still remains

Blaine and Kurt smiled he walked as he sang

Lost sight couldn't see
When it was you and me

They smiled as they sang together

Blow the candles out, looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out, looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright.��

"As long as with you."Kurt thought to himself as he sang the last line.

Been black and blue before.
Kurt smiled and sang
There's no need to explain
I am not the jaded kind, playback's such a waste

Kurt didn't notice how much the song related to them until now. They smiled at the audience as they sang.

You're invisible, invisible to me
My wish is coming true erase the memory of your face
Lost sight, couldn't see
When it was you and me
Blow the candles out, looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
But I think I'll be alright

One day you will wake up
With nothing but your sorry's

Blaine looked adoringly at Kurt as he passionately sang

And someday, you will get back

It seemed that they forgot about everyone in the audience and just sang to each other. Kurt joined him.

Everything you gave me!
Blow the candles out, looks like a solo tonight
I'm beginning to see the light
Blow the candles out, looks like a solo tonight
But I think I'll be alright.

They looked at each other as they sang the last line and bowed. Blaine pushed Kurt for his own bow. Kurt returned to the risers as Blaine sang 'Raise Your Glass' after which they all hugged. Kurt looked at Blaine with a look of triumph and relief and love. As the Curtain closed, Blaine pulled Kurt in for a kiss.

They walked to the auditorium and watch and cheered on New Directions. Blaine got a bit nervous when Kurt pointed out they were singing original songs. He knew that it would definitely give them an edge. Kurt noticed His nervousness and took his hand. "It'll be fine! You did amazing!"��

Blaine looked at him. "We were amazing. I'm not all that worried."

They went to the stage when the judges had made their decision. "And now to announce our winner, Lieutenant Governor Steven's wife, Carla Turlington Stevens!"

Kurt smiled at Rachel, who gave him a silent good luck. He was more nervous than ever as Carla took center stage. She said "My husband is verbally abusive and I've been drinking since noon."

There was an awkward silence and Blaine and Kurt just looked at each other. She sighed "I'm bored let's just see who won shall we?"

Kurt wanted to hold Blaine's hand but refrained. "The New Directions! You're all going to Nationals in New York!"��

Kurt and Blaine's hearts sank. They were upset but, they knew that their original songs gave them an edge. Even though he we as upset they didn't win, Kurt couldn't help but feel proud of them and secretly wished he was there with them. He looked at Blaine who gave him a look that said 'We gave it our best shot.'

He walked over to Kurt. "Do you want to go congratulate them with me?"��

Kurt nodded. "I suppose, it's been a while since I've seen everyone."

Blaine took his hand not thinking about it and they walked over. Blaine went to Mr.Schue and shook his hand. "Congratulations, you guys were fantastic."

Mr.Schue smiled. "Thank you, you were great too."

Instead of a handshake, Kurt hugged him and looked at his former Glee Club members and said "You guys were amazing!��I'm so proud of you guys!" They all replied with Thanks.

Rachel smiled at Kurt giving him a hug and said "That song you and Blaine sang was beautiful!"

Quinn agreed "You sing beautifully together."

Blaine and Kurt smiled at them. "Thanks." They all hugged Kurt goodbye.

Blaine and Kurt walked hand in hand back to the bus. Kurt turned and saw some of the New Direction members board their bus waving. He waved back and sighed getting on the bus sitting next to Blaine and looked out the window and watched the yellow bus drive off. "You really miss them don't you?" asked Blaine.

Kurt sighed. "I don, but I'm happy here...with you." Blaine smiled and kissed his cheek as Kurt rested his head on Blaine's shoulder

The mood of the rest of the bus was somber. They had just lost Reigonals, Blaine was sure he had heard some sniffling. He stood up and said "I just want to say how proud of you I am. We didn't win but we had fun doing it am I right?" They all nodded. They got off the bus smiling.

Blaine and Kurt got into Blaine's green car and drove Kurt Home. Blaine smiled. "I honestly don't think I've ever had as much fun singing a song as I did singing with you today at the competition."

Kurt blushed "Me too Blaine."

He smiled "Why do you think that is Kurt?" Kurt smiled. "Hmm...it may because I was doing something I love, alongside the best boyfriend ever."

Blaine smiled "You're adorable you know that?" He kissed his hand.

They pulled up to Kurt's driveway. "Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow." Said Blaine.

Kurt sighed. "Actually I wanted to ask you something."

Blaine looked at him "What is it?"

Kurt sighed "Well, I finished Pavarotti's casket and I was wondering if-"

Blaine smiled "Say no more. Of course I'll help you with it."

Kurt quickly grabbed what he need and returned.

"Where to?" asked Blaine.

"That park two blocks from here." It didn't take them long and they pulled up to a tree.

Blaine grabbed the shovel and dug a hole as Kurt put his bedazzled tombstone that read 'Pavarotti 2010-2011' After he was done. Kurt carefully placed the tiny casket in the hole. He took a small handful of dirt and threw it on the casket and tearfully said "Farewell sweet Prince."

Kurt nodded at Blaine and he started to bury him. "I'm really sorry Kurt, I know this is really upsetting for you."

Kurt cried softly. Blaine stopped momentarily looking at him, "It must remind you of your mom's funeral doesn't it?"

Kurt sniffled. "The casket was a lot bigger. But yes."

He sighed. "It's not just that though, I'm honestly upset we lost at Reigonals. We worked so hard."

Blaine looked at Kurt "Well the competition season may be over, but we'll still perform. We do nursing home shows all the time. And do you know how many Gap's there are in Ohio? TONS!"

Kurt smiled remembering what happened the last time they sang there...it was a disaster. Kurt dropped the single red rose he was holding on the mound of dirt. "Yeah, I just really, really wanted to win."

Blaine looked at Kurt. "You did win, and so did I." Kurt looked up at him. "We got each other out of all this. And I think that beats a lousy trophy don't you think?" Kurt smiled at Blaine and they walked Hand in hand back to the car.