A Love That Lasts

Chapter 10

The first day of school at Dalton Academy was absolutely terrifying for Kurt. He always knew that if he went to a school that he would be noticed, people would stare at him and talk about him behind his back all because he was the son of the President. It was one of the reasons he had always opted to be home schooled in the past. The one good thing about going to Dalton was the no tolerance for harassment policy, so that at least put his mind to rest that things wouldn’t be as crazy as McKinley had been at times.

Kurt wasn’t completely sure that he liked the fact that he now had to wear a uniform for school either. His entire life he was used to expressing his individuality and his sense of fashion, and at Dalton uniformity was essential. But then Kurt realized that perhaps it was a good thing to blend in the crowd for once, since he would be less recognizable if he looked like everyone else.

From the moment he entered the school, Kurt kept his eyes peeled for Blaine, the real Blaine who he kissed in that mall days ago. He wasn’t exactly sure what he would say to him, but then what do you actually say to the person who has been destined to be your one true love? Coming to Dalton had been a hard decision to make, but if he found his soul mate then Kurt supposed it would be worth the effort.

Despite the maze that Dalton was Kurt found his way to his first period French class, which was easily his best subject. Unfortunately from the moment he opened the door, people turned and stared at him openly. It wasn’t much longer before the whispers started the same way they always did when Kurt went anywhere in public. Kurt ignored them and strode forward to introduce himself to the teacher.

Her eyes widened and she stood up to address the class, “Classe, nous avons un nouvel élève. S'il vous plaît accueillir Kurt Hummel. ”

“Bonjour,” everyone said in unison, and Kurt repeated the sentiment before he made his way to the empty seat in the back of the room.” He couldn’t help it that the entire time he was walking across the room he was looking curiously at the other students. Fortunately he didn’t see Sebastian present, but neither did he see the hazel eyed boy Blaine.

The class passed quickly and Kurt spent the time marking up his syllabus and taking notes. He was so used to studying at his own pace, that it was strange to have new direction from a teacher. And even as focused as he was on the lesson, Kurt could still feel the eyes on him the entire time. When the bell rang, Kurt gratefully threw his book in his bag and tried to hurry from the room as quickly as possible. But he wasn’t fast enough.

“Do you sing Kurt Hummel?”

Kurt turned around just as an Asian teen reached him.

“I do actually,” Kurt admitted.

“I’m Wes and I’m a member of the Warblers’ Council. We want to extend an invitation for you to audition for the Warblers a capella choir.”

Join the Warblers? To be honest show choir had not even entered his mind when he made his plans to switch to Dalton. He couldn’t exactly help the New Directions at Nationals now, but neither did he want to compete against them. And Rachel would throw an absolute fit if he joined the enemy. Plus wasn’t Sebastian lead singer of the Warblers? Kurt honestly wanted to have as little contact with the gold digging meerkat as possible.

“Thank you for the offer,” Kurt said politely. “But I think I will have to decline the offer.”

“I understand,” Wes said, sounding slightly disappointed. “See you around, Kurt.”

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Blaine wasn’t having the best day. From the morning he overslept through his alarm clock this morning, his entire day had been thrown off kilter. It was unfortunate that he had been twenty minutes late to his first class, and even more unfortunate that he was sent down to see the headmaster for a proper scolding about tardiness. This officially ruined his morning and threatened his mood for the rest of the day.

“Hey Blaine,” David said as he slid into the chair next to him in their history classroom.

Blaine made a sound in his throat that could almost be taken for a greeting.

“Did you hear about the need student?” David asked.

Blaine decided to humor his friend, “What new student?”

“They are saying that Kurt Hummel transferred here this morning!” David exclaimed.

Blaine’s eyes widened, “What?!” he spluttered, suddenly feeling as though someone had shot caffeine into his veins.

“Cool right?” David said happily. “A real celebrity, right here at Dalton! Wes said he was going to ask him if he wanted to audition for the Warblers. Blaine, are you alright?”

“I’m fine,” Blaine forced a weak smile. “I just overslept this morning and it messed up my day.”

Blaine wouldn’t admit, couldn’t admit that he was scared shitless of meeting Kurt Hummel. Yes they’d technically met already and even shared a spontaneous first kiss, but Blaine still didn’t really know Kurt. Would Blaine be a big disappointment, would Kurt not like the real him? One of the biggest misconceptions about soul mates is about love. Love isn’t instantaneous; it is built over time like any relationship. What is real with soul mates is their undeniable attraction to one another, the way they are inexplicably drawn to each other, and the bonds they share which is far stronger than with any other relationship.

Blaine never doubted his attraction for Kurt, but now the reality was setting in that their mall meet up was fate and that he would soon see him at Dalton of all places. Alongside the nerves he felt incredibly excited, after all this time he finally had the chance to properly meet the man whose name was written on his palm. Kurt was at Dalton and whether it was because of chance or because Kurt was searching for him, the excitement he felt overwhelmed those of doubt.

Blaine lost his train of thought when David suddenly elbowed him. When he turned to look at his friend for an explanation, he realized that David was looking at something. Or actually someone. The second his eyes landed on the young man who walked through the door, Blaine suddenly felt like his heart stopped and his throat close simultaneously. From his expertly styled brown hair, clear pale skin, and enchanting blue green eyes, it was not hard to recognize Kurt Hummel.

As though in a trance Kurt suddenly locked those magnificent eyes with Blaine’s, and suddenly the sounds of the classroom faded away and it suddenly felt like they were the only ones in the room. It seemed like the stare went on for hours and yet it really had to be a matter of seconds. When Kurt finally broke his gaze to look at the teacher, Blaine finally let out the breath he was holding.

David gave him a strange look, “Are sure you’re ok?”

“Never better,” Blaine said honestly.

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Class was complete torture, Blaine decided as he stared at the clock again trying to will the hands to move with his mind. Kurt was sitting up in the front of the room, and he hadn’t looked back at Blaine once since the class started. It was incredible to be in the same room with his soul mate he decided, but it was torture not to be able to talk to him.

When the bell rang at long last, Blaine sat frozen in his chair. Kurt didn’t appear to be in any hurry to pack up belongings, so when the teacher and the rest of the students left, Blaine walked towards him.

“Kurt?” he said, those his voice sounded strange to him.

Kurt froze and turned to look at Blaine apprehensively. “Blaine is it really you?” he asked.

Blaine walked towards Kurt and stopped when there was a few feet separating them. He undid the button of dress shirt cuff and pulled it back showing the name written across his wrist. Kurt took one long look before he shadowed Blaine’s movements and revealed the name on his wrist. Blaine Anderson. Any lingering doubts Blaine had about Kurt being his one soul mate instantly evaporated.

“I’ve been looking for you forever,” Blaine breathed, stepping closer and brushing a finger across his own name on Kurt’s wrist.

Kurt smiled a smile that melted Blaine’s heart on the spot, and he reach down to stroke Blaine’s mark with one finger as well.

“I know what you mean,” he said gazing fondly at Blaine. And then as if they were magnets their eyes locked, they moved in closer, and then at long last their lips met in a soft kiss shared by soul mates knowing each other for the first time.