A Love That Lasts

Chapter 3

Kurt watched confused as he watched the teen pull off the glove on his hand and showed him the name written there.

Kurt Hummel

Kurt's eyes widened in shock, and for one of the very few times in his life he was absolutely speechless.

"Blaine," he gasped.

The Warbler's mouth twitched curiously and he paused for a second before holding out his hand. "Blaine Anderson, it's nice to finally meet you."

Kurt looked at the man, at Blaine completely dumbfounded. It seemed miraculous that now when he wasn't expecting it he would finally meet his soul mate. And to think that Blaine had been at Dalton all this time, maybe his father did have a point in trying to send him there. He had to admit that Blaine was attractive and he did have a decent singing voice.

As he stared in Blaine's eyes he couldn't help but thinking about those striking hazel eyes that had captivated him a few moments ago. Blaine's eyes were blue and didn't have the same warmth and Kurt didn't feel like these eyes could search into his very soul.

"Kurt smiled realizing he was staring, "You too, I thought we would never meet."

"When I heard you were going to be here I knew this was my chance to finally meet you in person," Blaine replied.

Kurt took a deep breath, "This is all so surreal for me, I really don't know what to do next."

Blaine's eyebrows rose almost mockingly, "Well I can think of a few things we can do."

Kurt blushed, "I…uh,"

"You're sexy when you mumble," Blaine complimented. "Let's start by exchanging phone numbers."

Kurt smiled in relief and nodded, "We can do that."

They switched phones and quickly entered their phone numbers before returning their phones to each other. Kurt looked down at him to see the new contact Blaine Anderson, for some reason just seeing that name on his phone gave him goose bumps.

"Text me," Blaine said, grinning at him widely. "We should go out sometime."

"On a date?" Kurt asked, for some reason the concept seemed shocking. Yes this was his soul mate but for some reason it all felt like things were happening too fast.

"Of course," Blaine winked. "That's what soul mates do, among other things."

Kurt swallowed, feeling distinctly uncomfortable. "A date, sure that would be fine."

"Great," Blaine replied walking forward suddenly invading Kurt's personal space. In an instant Kurt knew that Blaine was going to try and kiss him and Kurt froze not sure how he felt about that.

"Kurt, it is time to leave."

Kurt jumped and moved back quickly to see the secret service officer who'd addressed him. He glanced at Blaine who looked a little annoyed.

"Nice to meet you at last Blaine," Kurt said turning away.

"I'll call you about that date," Blaine replied in a suggestive tone.

Kurt smiled at him and followed the secret service agent out. For some reason he felt in way over his head. Soul mates were supposed to feel like your other half, not like a stranger that kept hitting on you. He knew that it was Blaine, his Blaine but Kurt wondered for the first time if soul mates were all they were cracked up to be. But then perhaps it was just his own inexperience talking, Kurt never had a boyfriend, never went on dates, so how was he supposed to know what it was like.

Blaine was friendly and he was cute, and Kurt felt enough chemistry to know that they were at least compatible on the surface. He knew that things would fall into place as soon as he gave it some time. Soon enough he would probably be head over heels with his soul mate. He wondered what it would be like to go on a date, albeit a date chaperoned by the secret service. Oh God, what was he going to tell his father?

Strangely enough though, the thing that concerned and distracted Kurt the most was those hauntingly beautiful hazel eyes.

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By Monday Blaine was feeling much better and was able to return to class. He still had a cough and his nose was running like crazy, but he could actually talk now without sounding like a frog. Most of the day was spent playing catch up for the one day he missed so Blaine was very preoccupied with school work for most of the day. He was so distracted with algebra equations that he didn't notice when Sebastian sat down in the seat across from him until the boy faked a cough to get his attention.

Blaine looked up, irritated when he realized that it was Sebastian who had interfered with his studying. The other boy looked exuberant, like he was going to burst from excitement if he didn't speak soon.

"Spit it out Sebastian," Blaine grumbled. "I'm busy."

"I just thought you would like to know that I have a date with Kurt Hummel on Friday," Sebastian boasted.

"What?" Blaine spluttered. "How on earth did you get him to agree to that? No, how did you even meet him?"

"I'm offended that you think I'm lacking in persuasion skills, but meeting him was easy. He was backstage after the Warblers' performance."

Blaine's eyes widened it was so unfair. Why did he have to get sick and miss out on meeting Kurt Hummel, his soul mate. He wanted to object to say that Sebastian needed to back off, but of course Sebastian didn't know the truth that he was Kurt's soul mate. After their eyes met at the assembly, Blaine had felt a connection, an invisible string that was pulling them together. Hearing that Sebastian, of all people, was going on a date with Kurt made Blaine's blood boil.

Sebastian apparently didn't notice or didn't care about the glowering look that Blaine was giving him, because he continued to talk. "Kurt was more than willing to date me when we realized that we are soul mates."

Blaine felt all the blood rush from him face. No way! "You're kidding!" He exclaimed.

Sebastian looked offended and pulled off the glove on his hand showing the words across his palm. Kurt Hummel was inscribed there identical to Blaine's mark.

"What about Kurt's mark?" Blaine heard himself ask faintly.

"It says Sebastian Smythe of course," Sebastian said rolling his eyes. "Don't worry Blaine, I never said I was exclusive just because I found my soul mate. I still think you're hot."

Blaine felt like he was going to be sick. "I'm still not interested Sebastian," Blaine replied irritated. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have work to do."

As Sebastian walked away, Blaine couldn't stop the tears from streaming down his face and the heartbreak that threatened to consume him.

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Sebastian couldn't stop the smirk that crept up his face as he left Blaine. Sure he was attracted to Blaine and wanted to get into his pants if nothing else, but Kurt Hummel was a much bigger prize. There was almost teenager more influential than the son of the president, and if Sebastian could date him he would certainly get him own chance at the limelight. And it didn't hurt that Kurt was pretty sexy without even trying.

The crushed look that Blaine had was so pathetic; he looked like someone shot his puppy. Kurt Hummel was Blaine's soul mate unfortunately, and that made him want to gag. It was a lucky thing that Blaine was too sick to sing and Kurt just happened to be backstage. He looked down at the Kurt Hummel written on his hand. People were constantly getting their marks removed and Sebastian's was removed almost as soon as it appeared. He really didn't care about romance and love, so it was a simple decision for him. Having Kurt's name tattooed on his hand was another easy thing to do, and it had worked beautifully.

Suddenly Sebastian felt his phone vibrating in his pocket and he pulled it out and looked at the name grinning widely. Kurt Hummel. Let the games begin.