Kurts POV

"Just go and talk to him! It's not that difficult", Rachel says for the 3rd time now. After that massive applause I told her about my feelings or my discovery how she'd called it. She listened without interrupting which is surprisingly sensitive considering it's Rachel I'm talking about. "Even though I shouldn't encourage a relationship between two glee clubs"-dramatic pause-"I'll accompany you if that's easier"

"Rachel, what if he doesn't like me? What if it doesn't work out the way I imagined in my head the past 5 minutes?"

"But what if it does?"

"It's too much of a risk. I don't want to make a fool out of myself - I did that already"

"Kurt, you don't understand it, do you? All great songs are written about pain, about being rejected - and that's just a part you'll have to go through as well if you want to reach greater highness. "

"You're one to talk." I grumble though I know she's right. She looks at me eagerly and I sigh. "Okay, you won." She screams and takes my hand. "Perfect."

My heart starts beating faster as we reach him until it beats with the speed of light when we're standing right in front of him. His puppy eyes blink weirdly at our sight.

Oh god. He looks at us waiting but I simply cannot open my mouth. No, no, no, no, this is going entirely wrong!While I'm thinking about the best ways to disappear or to just simply fade away into the air Rachel takes the initiative.

"Hi, Warbler. We're Rachel Berry and Kurt Hummel, McKinley High." I raise my hand awkwardly "I'm Kurt" I say sheepishly. Rachel and puppy eyes make a face but then he politely shakes my hand which was still awkwardly raised.

"Thought so", he says smiling. "Blaine Anderson"

Blaine. Blaine Hummel. Kurt Anderson.

Not knowing what to say I'm really grateful Rachel accompanied me. "You guys were pretty good. Too boybandish for the Regionals if you ask me and your voice was not firm enough during the bridge, still better than expected." "Um, thank you, I guess, Rachel." Rachel smiles "You're welcome- It may not be in my nature to help the competition yet I couldn't help comment these eye catching flaws-"

"Competition? So you're part of McKinley's Glee club?" "Yes, the both of us are" she says nodding. "Wow, I didn't even know McKinley had a Glee club … Never heard of you guys" he says, inappropriately enough. "You will", I hear myself saying and to my surprise puppy eyes - Blaine smiles. "I'm certain I will. You seem fun" My heart stops. I seem fun. There he said it.

Okay, maybe he was referring to me and Rachel. Impulsively I pluck up all courage "Actually, I am fun" I want to say as we're interrupted by another guy putting his hands on Blaine's eyes. "Guess who!" That guys says. I cannot help but notice that he's tall and handsome, clear blue eyes and brown hair, lighter than Blaine's. He may be wearing the same Dalton Academy uniform yet the way he wears it is different. He's more self confident as if to say Hey, I'm sexy and I know it. If clothes had emotions this one would be happy to be worn by me.

"I have no idea, give me a clue!" Blaine laughs. I share a look with Rachel which she replies by looking equally confused. Okay, these two are more intimate than just mere friends, aren't they? I mean, they aren't … My heart pains. Hummel, don't stress out they're probably just friends. As to prove me wrong that guy bends over, still having his hands on Blaine's eyes and kisses him full on the lips.

That's it.

I feel a sharp pain in my body. My heart feels really light and the weight on my shoulders doubles. I clench my fists. Maybe they aren't exclusive. I mean, they could be friends with benefits? Shall I ask? What am I even so worked up about? It's just a simple, natural question. Ugh, come on, Kurt say it.

Say it.

"Boyfriends?" Wait, that's not my voice. Rachel looks at that guy challengingly. "Um, what please?"

"Are you Blaine's boyfriend?" she repeats looking into his eyes. "Yes, I obviously am. Sebastian Smythe, pleased to meet you. I didn't know Blaine had so impolite friends" Before Rachel can beat him up I interfere even though it hurts like hell "Well, isn't that precious?"

"Is it? Ah, yes, it is, indeed!" Rachel puts on an obvious fake smile. To break the tension I clear my throat and Blaine says" Well, I've just met them. They're part of McKinley's Glee club" "I'm the captain", Rachel corrects. "They were just um you could say complimenting me on our performance"

"Wait, McKinley High? Seriously, that bunch of uneducated idiots has a glee club?" Only Blaine's rolling eyes and Rachel's upsetting squeal make me believe that he actually said what I just heard. "How dare you?" Rachel shouts.

"So what, do you want to disagree?" "Sebastian, cut it out" Blaine whispers. "Yes, we do have a glee club and we're actually a thousand - if not more-times better than you." Sebastian makes a noise. "Well, if you seriously believe that you're more stupid than you look. Which I thought would be impossible" he hisses with a side look to me. "Sebastian, do you always have to-" I shake my head unbelievingly.

"No, it's okay, Blaine. We won't lower ourselves to that level. Great performance, I hope we'll see you "

I take a protesting Rachel's hand and lead her to the exit. "I can't believe that guy. We're going to destroy them at Regionals." "How do you even know they'll take part?" "Oh, please, just look at them! Look at them!"

As I turn around to look at them I almost crush with none other than Blaine.

"Hey, Kurt, was it?" I nod. "I'm really sorry for Sebastian and his behaviour" "You should be" Rachel mutters. "I really am. And I think what you did was really cool, Kurt. He's just weirdly jealous saying you had a crush on me which he could see by the way you're looking at me whatsoever." he laughs. My heart stops. God, after this day I'll probably need some treatment.

"Ridiculous, isn't it?" Rachel squeezes my hand. "Absurd", I agree.

Wow.

Saying it out loud almost hurt as much as thinking it. "We should really hang out together soon. Do you guys wanna, I don't know, drink a coffee the other day?" "With or without your boyfriend?" Rachel demands. "Without him, of course." She shrugs. "It's okay with me. Kurt?" "Sure." "Thank you", he smiles, really relieved and I can't help but think how cute that is.

"I'll give you guys my number."