“I can’t believe you’re a senior this year Kurt!” Dad said as he shook his head, “It only seems like yesterday you were demanding I play tea parties with you and talk like the Queen of England.”

I smiled at those memories, “You secretly loved it Dad.”

Dad grinned at me, “I sure did. You were my adorable baby boy.”

“Oh Dad,” I groaned, shaking my head, “Please don’t start embarrassing me. We’re nearly at Dalton and I really don’t want you to embarrass me in front of my friends.”

“I always embarrass you in front of Blaine. What can’t I embarrass you in front of your friends?” Dad asked, looking at me slyly as he drove into the car park at Dalton Academy.

I rolled my eyes, “Because I actually want to have friends Dad. I don’t want to scare them away with your tales or make me never want to talk to them again as you’ve told them too much information.”

Dad just laughed at me, “Okay son I’ll be good. I won’t embarrass you. I’m just so proud of you. You’re a senior at Dalton Academy and you’ll be going to the college next year. I’m so proud to be your Dad.”

I smiled at my father, trying to blink back any sudden tears, “I’m so proud that you’re my Dad too.”

The car came to a stop and Dad switched the engine off. We both got out of the car and headed towards the boot, ready to unload all of my luggage.

“Kurt!” I heard a familiar voice cry.

I turned to see Jeff running towards me. Before I could do anything, he completely slammed into me and pulled me into a tight hug. I could see my Dad trying to laugh out of the corner of my eye. I hugged back and rolled my eyes as he placed a wet kiss on my cheek.

“How are you? How was your summer? I’ve missed you Kurtsie,” Jeff said while jumping up and down like an excited child.

I couldn’t help but smile at him, “I’m good Jeff. Summer was great. How was yours? I’ve missed you too Jeff.”

Jeff grinned at me, “My summer was great too. Do you want some help with your luggage?”

“Yes please!” Dad suddenly cried, “Kurt brings everything with him, even if he doesn’t need it.”

“Hello again Mr Hummel,” Jeff said, laughing at my Dad’s words, “Well that’s how Kurt is. Come on, I’ll help you take some of this to your dorm.”

I scowled at both my Dad and Jeff, causing them to laugh. We all pick up some of my suitcases and bags and headed towards my dorm. I was so happy I was on my own again this year. As much as I would have liked a roommate, it was better that Blaine and I had a room where we could be by ourselves and do what we wanted. I grinned at the thought of Blaine and I alone in my room for hours. We couldn’t do that in his room as he shared it with Andrew, another senior at Dalton. Eventually we got everything to my room and I started to unpack. Jeff left, saying he was going to have a lie down after helping me but I knew he was either going to play video games or go and annoy people. I suddenly heard Dad’s voice coming from down the corridor and I heard him laughing. I slowly put down the pile of neatly folded clothes and peered out of my room. I saw my Dad hugging someone and when I realised who it was, my heart swelled at the sight of him. I hadn’t seen Blaine in over ten days due to him going on holiday with his parents and brother. Blaine had told me his brother Cooper only came with them as he wanted to see if he would get recognised in another state due to how famous he apparently was. I leaned against the doorframe and folded my arms, smiling at the sight of my boyfriend and my father hugging and talking. I was so happy my family had taken to Blaine so well. They all adored him. I watched as Blaine glanced in the direction of my room and I smiled as his face lit up at the sight of him.

“Kurt!” Blaine exclaimed as he started to run down the corridor towards me.

“Hey you,” I replied, unable to keep the grin of my face.

I quickly moved away from the door as Blaine reached me. He threw his arms around my waist and buried his face in my neck, as I threw my arms around his neck and buried my face in his neck. We clung to each other, revelling in one another’s presence and so happy at the fact we were reunited. After what seemed like forever, Blaine and I moved as we were resting our foreheads together, still clinging to one another.

“I missed you,” Blaine whispered as his breath washed over my face.

“I missed you too,” I breathed, feeling complete now I was reunited with the love of my life.

Blaine leaned in and kissed me softly. I kissed him back, knowing we had to keep it simple as my Dad was most likely watching us and we were in the school corridor. Eventually I pulled apart before pressing a quick kiss to Blaine’s lips.

“I love you,” was the only way I could express how I felt in that moment.

I watched as Blaine’s eyes seemed to glow, “I love you too baby.”

Blaine and I pulled apart but Blaine reached out and entwined our hands together. We turned to look at my Dad who was smiling at us.

“Well it’s clear you two missed one another recently. Your reunion was like you hadn’t seen one another all summer, let alone ten days,” Dad chuckled to himself.

I just rolled my eyes at him but couldn’t stop myself smiling, “Oh Dad we all know that you wanted me and Blaine to get together. You told me yourself that you shipped Klaine.”

Dad just sighed as if he had been caught but smiled at me, “You got me there kiddo. Kurt bud I need to head back to the shop now. I’ve left Finn in charge but who knows what could go on there.”

“Say no more,” I replied, knowing that even though Finn had worked in the shop all summer, there was no telling what he could get up to.

Dad walked over to me and pulled me into a tight hug. I clung to my father, wishing that I could see him every day rather than just at weekends.

“I love you son. Don’t be a stranger. Call or text me as much as possible. I might not be able to reply to texts as I’m rubbish at technology but still do. I’ll miss you kiddo,” Dad told me, looking sad.

I felt like I wanted to burst into tears, “I love you too Dad and I’ll miss you. I promise I won’t be a stranger. You can’t get rid of me that easily.”

Dad smiled sadly at me, “I never want to. Why do you have to grow up? If I had my way you’d be my little boy forever.”

Dad kissed the top of my head before pulling away. I watched as he shook Blaine’s hand before pulling him into a hug.

“You take care of my boy now,” I heard Dad say to Blaine.

“Always Sir,” was Blaine’s reply.

The two separated and Dad started to walk away. Blaine came and stood next to me and grabbed my hand. When he got to the end of the corridor, he turned and waved. Blaine and I waved back; him squeezing my hand. When Dad was out of sight I let out a sigh.

“Hey now, I know you’re gonna miss him but it’ll be okay,” Blaine told me reassuringly.

I smiled sadly at my boyfriend, “I know, I know. It’s just it’s always been me and Dad, just the two of us. I hate the feeling of leaving him and I know I’ll be living in another state next year I just... I just hate this feeling.”

Blaine wrapped his arms around me and kissed my forehead, “I’ll do whatever I can to take away that feeling.”

“You’re perfect,” I replied, closing my eyes and soaking in my boyfriend’s presence.

“You make me perfect,” Blaine whispered back as he placed another kiss to my forehead.

We pulled apart and headed into my room. Blaine sat at the desk chair as I continued to unpack.

“So what’s the plan tomorrow?” I asked, curious about my first day as a senior.

“School starts at eleven but the first lesson is after lunch. The first hour is just going through timetables and an assembly, before we have lunch and then lessons. We also have a Warbler practice in the afternoon,” Blaine informed me, unpacking my stationery on the desk.

“I can’t believe I’m dating someone on the Warbler Council. We’ll definitely win with you leading us. I’m so proud of you,” I smiled at Blaine as I blew him a kiss.

Blaine grabbed the kiss and held it to his heart, “I hope so. I want you to be.”

Blaine and I smiled at one another before I continued to unpack, “I have to admit though, it will be weird without Wes there to bang his gavel. I can’t believe he’s at Harvard.”

“I know. Even though he took that gavel with him, he bought David one to remember him by as I’m sure David will get it out during Warbler practice,” Blaine chuckled, knowing very well that David was planning on doing that.

“Too right he will,” I chuckled as well, knowing how our friend worked, “It will be weird not sitting next to you in practice but I suppose Nick and Jeff can keep me company. It’ll be nice to look at the Warbler Council and see you alongside David and Thad.”

“I’m sorry for that baby. It’ll be weird not sitting next to you or texting but I couldn’t turn down this honour,” Blaine said, sounding apologetic.

I stopped what I was doing and went and sat in Blaine’s lap, wrapping my arms around his neck, “Don’t be sorry. I’m so proud of you. You deserve this Blaine. Plus I’m hoping that if I seduce a member of the Warbler Council, I’ll have more solos.”

“I hope you’re talking about me when you say that,” Blaine teased, raising an eyebrow.

I smiled innocently back at him, “Yeah... sure... I wasn’t talking about Thad at all.”

I shrieked as Blaine started to tickle my sides, “Okay I was talking about you.”

Blaine pressed a kiss to my lips, “And don’t you forget it.”

I smiled at Blaine as I played with his hair, “I’ve finally cleared the bed. How about we christen it as seniors?”

Blaine’s eyes darkened, “That seems like an excellent idea baby.”

“Can you stay over tonight?” I asked, hoping that I could snuggle up with Blaine tonight.

Blaine shook his head, “I can’t baby, I’m so sorry. I have to oversee an audition for the Warblers in the morning and I don’t want to wake you. Plus it won’t look good if I’m caught sneaking out of your room on our first day as being the oldest in the school.”

I stuck out my bottom lip, “Boo you whore.”

Blaine just laughed, “I don’t think quoting ‘Mean Girls’ is going to help your situation.”

I just shrugged, “I might watch that tonight after you leave. Or I might watch the third ‘Harry Potter’ as I know it’s your favourite.”

Blaine suddenly picked me up and basically threw me onto the bed, before pressing his body down on mine, “You wouldn’t watch that without me, would you?”

I pressed a kiss to Blaine’s visible collarbone, “Maybe. Am I convincing you to stay?”

Blaine groaned, “You’ll be the death of me Kurt Hummel!”

(break)

Blaine didn’t stay in the end, no matter how much I begged. He stayed until just before curfew before heading back to his own room. I watched him go before crawling into bed and putting on ‘The Notebook’, only watching my favourite scenes, before falling asleep. I woke up the next morning to my first day as a senior at Dalton Academy. I pressed shuffle on my iPhone and smiled to myself as Katy Perry’s ‘Teenage Dream’ filled the air. I couldn’t believe I had nearly known Blaine for a year and that we had been dating for six months. It was too good to be true. I jumped in the shower before doing my morning moisturising routine. I got dressed into my uniform and made sure my hair was perfect. There was a knock at my door and I opened it to find both Nick and Jeff standing there.

“Morning Kurt,” the two of them said in unison before grinning at one another, “Hey said it at the same time.”

I smiled at them as I stepped out of my room and locked my door, “Hey guys, ready to be seniors?”

Jeff slung his arm round my shoulders, “I was born ready. We are going to rule the school.”

“Oh God I feel like we’re quoting ‘Grease’ and we’re the pink ladies!” Nick laughed, shaking his head at us.

Jeff just snorted, “Well I don’t know about you but I could so rock one of their jackets.”

I rolled my eyes at them, “So breakfast?”

The two of them nodded and we headed towards the dining hall. We headed straight towards the counter to get our breakfast. As it was half past ten, breakfast was more of a brunch so I got a full English breakfast, trying to ignore the voice in my head reminding me of the number of calories. The three of us headed towards the Warbler table and my heart sunk when I realised Blaine wasn’t there. I had already known he wouldn’t be there as he was overseeing the Warbler auditions. He would have also been at my door this morning if he wasn’t busy but I still didn’t like noting his absence. I sat down next to Trent and Jeff sat on my other side. I greeted my fellow Warblers with a grin and discussion about summer filled the room.

Nick cleared his throat, “It looks like we’ll have a new addition to the Warblers by practice. I heard the guy singing this morning on his way to his audition and he sounded good.”

I raised my eyebrow, “I reckon people want to join the Warblers due to the fact it’s a highly respected glee club... then they meet us all and wonder what they’ve gotten themselves into.”

Everyone laughed at my words. I glanced round at everyone, wondering how a new member would fit into our family. I knew I would be accepting as the Warblers had welcomed me with open arms when I had transferred.

“It will be weird without Wes here this year,” Nick pondered before grinning widely, “Yes! I’m sad Wes has gone and all but it means the Warblers can actually do ‘Uptown Girl’ by Billy Joel this year! Oh this is glorious!”

“I bet Wes has instructed David, Thad and Blaine not to let you do it,” Trent laughed, knowing there was a possibility that was true.

“Nothing can stop me! I will ensure the Warblers do that song this year! I will not let Wes stop my dream from coming true,” Nick cried passionately, stabbing a piece of bacon at the same time with his knife.

Jeff looked puzzled, “I thought your dream was to sing ‘Barbie Girl’ with the Warblers?”

Nick shook his head, “Dreams change Jeff. That was my old dream and this is my new dream. However I still think it would be totally awesome if we sang ‘Barbie Girl’.”

I just rolled my eyes at his words before continuing with my breakfast. I was really looking forward to my first day as a senior. I hoped my senior year would be magical with Blaine by my side. I still couldn’t believe that I known Blaine for nearly a year and we had been dating for six months. This time last year I was a junior at McKinley but now I was at Dalton. It was sad to think this was my last first day in high school as next year I would hopefully be in New York at college with Blaine by my side. That was the plan.

Eventually the bell rang, signifying the end of breakfast. We all tidied up our plates before heading to the assembly hall for the welcome back talk. I was sitting between Cameron and Richard but was trying to spot my boyfriend. I couldn’t see him anyway. The Headmaster stood up on the stage and began to talk, informing us about what was expected of us and what was happening during the school year. It came to the part where the new captains of clubs were introduced and I sat up straighter, knowing I would see Blaine. When the Headmaster called Blaine’s name, I beamed at the stage, feeling so proud of my boyfriend. I watched as Blaine made his way back to his seat and I saw he was sitting with David, Thad and an unfamiliar boy who kind of reminded me of a meerkat. I guessed he was the new addition to the Warblers and I would meet him formally in practice. When we were dismissed from assembly, we headed towards our homeroom to collect our timetables for that year. I saw that I had French and History this afternoon, two of my favourite subjects. As it was a nice day, I suggested that we sit outside and enjoy the weather before lessons. Everyone agreed but I was disheartened to realise that Blaine had vanished again, meaning I wouldn’t see him before practice. I hoped that my senior year wouldn’t be lonely as Blaine was never there due to being a member of the Warbler Council.

(break)

At half past three, Mr Gilbert finally dismissed us from the History lesson, reminding us that the essay on Queen Elizabeth I was due in the following week. I quickly shoved my books into the satchel and left the room with Luke, discussing the essay we had to write. I had wondered why Blaine wasn’t in the class as he loved History but I was sure I would find out later on. I entered the senior common room and spotted Blaine sitting in between David and Thad at the Warbler Council table. It would be extremely weird not cuddling up to Blaine during rehearsal. I smirked at the fact David had a gavel in front of him. I saw Blaine look in my direction out of the corner of my eye so I turned to look at him. Blaine’s face lit up and he winked at me. I smiled back, before winking at him as well. I sat down on my usual sofa but instead of my boyfriend, I had Nick and Jeff next to me. Cameron also came and sat next to me. I glanced at Blaine and noticed it seemed like he was frowning at Cameron. I smiled softly at Blaine, knowing he wished he was next to me.

David banged the gavel on the table, “Good afternoon Warblers and welcome back. I trust you all had a good summer. Now as most of you know, former Council member Warbler Wes has left us for the bright lights of Harvard to study law. He has been replaced by our leading soloist, Warbler Blaine.”

Everyone applauded and Blaine grinned, lapping up everyone’s attention and thrilled they were happy for him.

“I see you Wes left you something David!” Flint yelled out, causing us all to laugh.

David laughed as well, “Yes as you can see I have my own gavel. Wes wanted to leave something behind to remind us of him but didn’t want to actually part with his gavel. Instead he bought me my own one and has told me to use it wisely.”

Everyone laughed at David’s words, knowing that completely sounded like something Wes would say.

“And now we would like to introduce a new addition to the Warblers,” Blaine said, gesturing at the unfamiliar boy, “Everyone this is Sebastian Smythe. He’s a senior and has just moved here from Paris.”

Everyone smiled at the new boy but I noticed he was just smirking at us. There was just something about him but I couldn’t put my finger on it. He seemed to be looking down at us, as if we weren’t worthy enough to be in his presence. I knew I shouldn’t judge someone before I got to know them but he wasn’t exactly helping himself.

Thad cleared his throat, “Welcome Sebastian. Now Warblers, we have been asked to perform at the assembly for new parents next Friday. We are singing four songs so of course we are holding auditions for soloists. Raise your hands if you are interested?”

Immediately my hand went up. I glanced around to see the majority of the Warblers had their hands up, including the new guy. I mentally scowled. If he got a solo before me, I would be fuming.

Nick suddenly stood up, “We need to sing ‘Uptown Girl’! It’ll be brilliant and the audience would love it.”

“I think we should let Nick do this. He’s been going on about it all day and driving us crazy,” I piped out, causing my fellow Warblers to laugh.

Nick reached across Jeff and held out his fist. I laughed and fist bumped him back, knowing he probably ignored the part where I said he was driving us crazy.

“Nick we look forward to your audition of ‘Uptown Girl’,” David said with a smile, “I’ve written down the names of all of those who want to audition. You will audition tomorrow in front of the rest of the Warblers during the morning practice.”

The rest of the meeting went by quickly and soon David was banging the gavel and dismissing the Warblers. I was chatting with Nick, Jeff and Cameron at the end of practice before I turned and glanced in Blaine’s direction. To my surprise he wasn’t there. My eyes quickly darted around the room and to my horror I saw him walking out of the common room with the new boy Sebastian. They were chatting and laughing together as they left. I felt as if I had gone completely numb. Blaine hadn’t said anything to me, he had just left. Jeff seemed to notice what had happened as he quickly excused us from Nick and Cameron.

“Hey are you okay?” Jeff said, looking concerned, “I’m sure there is a perfectly good explanation for this.”

I let out a deep breath, “I’m sure there is. I’ve just felt so distant from all day and I know he’s on the Warbler Council, but it would have taken him five seconds to tell me he’d see me later.”

Jeff smiled sadly at me, “Come on, let’s go and get a coffee. I’ll pay?”

I smiled at Jeff and nodded. We left the common room and headed towards the little coffee shop Dalton had. I immediately thought of my first time in there, when I had thought Wes, David and Blaine were going to beat me up for spying. Before we could walk through the door, Jeff stuck his arm out so it hit my chest and pushed me back. Before I could yell at him, he frantically shook his head and gestured inside. I peered round the door and I nearly gasped when I saw Blaine and Sebastian sitting having coffee together. I pulled away and leaned against the wall, not knowing what we had stumbled upon.

I heard Blaine’s voice first, “Wow Paris sounds amazing. You’re just so out there. It’s amazing and inspiring.”

I felt like my heart was trying to force its way out of my chest. I could barely breathe.

Sebastian chuckled, “Well your whole bashful schoolboy thing is... superhot. The uniform certainly makes it work.”

I was terrified to hear what Blaine’s response would be. I felt Jeff grab my hand and I gripped his back, needing the comfort.

“I’m just wearing the same uniform as everyone,” was Blaine’s reply.

I let my head fall back until it hit the wall and closed my eyes. Blaine wasn’t telling this meerkat to stop. I felt Jeff squeeze my hand.

“Blaine you’re sex on a stick and you sing like a dream,” I heard Sebastian say, sounding like he was smirking.

I heard Blaine sigh, “Look Sebastian I have a boyfriend.”

I opened my eyes at his words. He had finally told this slime ball that he had a boyfriend.

“Doesn’t bother me if it doesn’t bother you,” Smythe replied, making me want to punch him so hard in the face. I had my fist in my mouth to stop me from screaming.

“No... I really care about him,” Blaine said, sounding awkward.

I heard Sebastian chuckle, “He doesn’t need to know.”

I caught Jeff’s eye and he motioned for me to go in. I nodded at Jeff and let go of his hand. I took a deep breath and entered the coffee shop.

As I walked over I heard Blaine say, “I never want to mess my thing up with him in anyway. He’s really great.”

This was my moment, “Who’s really great?”

Both of their heads swivelled so quickly in my direction I would have laughed if I wasn’t so angry. Blaine looked really guilty whereas Sebastian was looking me up and down with a smirk on his face.

“You are!” Blaine stammered out, looking terrified, “Kurt this is Sebastian, the new Warbler, and Sebastian, this is my boyfriend Kurt, who I was just telling you about.”

I held out my hand and spoke in a sarcastic and bitchy manner, “Pleasure.”

Sebastian took my hand before smirking, “Well you clearly have a hard luck case of the gay face.”

I dropped Sebastian’s hand and raised my eyebrow, before smiling sweetly at him, “And you smell like Craigslist.”

“Guys stop it!” Blaine demanded, sounding annoyed.

I had never been so angry before. Blaine had just this guy insult me and hadn’t said anything, but had told us both off when I had insulted him back.

“I better head to my dorm. I’ll see you tomorrow to continue our tour Blaine and for when I win that solo,” Sebastian smirked before winking at me, “Take care of that Warbler Kurt.”

I waited until Sebastian had left the room before I turned on Blaine, “What. The. Hell. Was. That!?”

Blaine looked confused, “What?”

I let out an exasperated sigh and threw my hands into my air, “You just let him flirt with you and you flirted back. ‘Oh you’re so amazing and inspiring’. Excuse me while I go and vomit!”

Blaine glared at me, “Excuse me for wanting to help the new guy fit in. You didn’t have to be so rude!”

I just gaped at Blaine before yelling, “I was rude!? He was flirting with you, basically asking you to cheat on me and saying I didn’t have to know. He probably thought that it was okay as you were fucking flirting back with him! He insulted me! He told me I had a hard luck case of the gay face! Of course I’m gonna be rude back to him!”

Blaine stood up and grabbed my arm, “Calm down Kurt! There’s no need to yell.”

I pulled my arm out his grasp and took a step back, “No need to yell! You were flirting with that fucking meerkat. He told you that you were a superhot bashful schoolboy and you did nothing to stop him. You just let him degrade our relationship by saying I don’t have to know if the two of you hook up behind my back. You let that imbecile insult me and sat by and did nothing. When I insulted him, you told us to stop. Did you enjoy his attention? Did you like his flirting and him telling you that you were sex on a stick and sing like a dream? Are you annoyed that I came in? Is it because he’s the new Warbler? I’m no longer the newest Warbler so you’ve moved on!”

Blaine was frantically shaking his head, “No Kurt! I swear to you it’s nothing like that. I admit I enjoyed the attention but I didn’t mean to flirt back! I’m sorry I didn’t stick up for you and I didn’t tell him to stop okay.”

“Is that where you’ve been all day? You’ve been with him?” I demanded, already knowing the answer.

Blaine nodded, “I was asked to show him around and look after him, especially since he’s a new member of the Warblers. I was allowed to miss classes today as Sebastian needed to be shown around and eased into life at Dalton.”

“He’s seventeen Blaine, not seven! You don’t need to look after him. Thanks for letting me know by the way. You just never turned up. You would go insane if I didn’t tell you where I had been all day,” I exclaimed, feeling so angry I wanted to scream.

“Oh for God’s sake Kurt! Stop being jealous!” Blaine yelled right in my face.

I gaped at him for a moment before yelling back, “Jealous!? You’re having a go at me for being jealous! May I remind you that you got mad at me for saying that some movie actors were hot and you got mad at me because apparently I hugged my friend Sam for too long! I have every fucking right to be angry and jealous here! You’re letting some sleazy guy flirt with you and you’re flirting back and encouraging him. You’ve just said you’ve been with him all day but you only just told him that you have a boyfriend that you ‘care’ for. That makes us sound less serious than we are! You didn’t tell him we were in love; you make it sound like we’ve just got together! So don’t you have a go at me when I have every right to be pissed off! You know what Blaine Devon Anderson... go find that meerkat as I certainly don’t want to be around you! Thanks for a brilliant first day as a senior!”

With that, I turned on my heel and stormed out of the coffee shop. I broke into a sprint when I reached the hallway, wanting the comfort of my dorm. I suddenly heard my name being called.

“Kurt! Kurt!” I glanced behind me to see it was Jeff and immediately slowed down, coming to a stop.

“Oh Kurt I’m sorry. I heard everything,” Jeff said, looking concerned, “Blaine’s an idiot. Do you want me to stay over tonight? Or you can come and stay in mine and Nick’s room? We’ll do whatever you want.”

I smiled sadly at my friend, “It’s okay Jeff. I just want to be on my own tonight. Plus I need to prepare my solo for tomorrow.”

Jeff pulled me into a hug and I hugged him back, willing myself not to break down and cry. I didn’t know what this meant for Blaine and I, but right at that moment I didn’t want to see him. I pulled away from Jeff and told him I’d see him for breakfast as I didn’t want to go to dinner. Jeff nodded before squeezing my arm and heading down the corridor. I continued walking to my room and quickly made my way inside, locking the door. I didn’t want to see anyone. I pulled my blazer off and hung it up. I kicked off my shoes and laid down on my bed. I pulled my phone out of my pocket and scrolled through my playlists. I always had one prepared for potential auditions for solos. I pressed play on the first song and Adele’s voice filled the room. I sighed and grabbed my pillow, clutching it to me. I couldn’t stop the tears as Adele continued to sing. Damn her for being so amazing and being the heartbreak superstar. I remembered ‘The Notebook’ was still sitting in my portable DVD player so I pulled that onto my bed and pressed play. I knew that it would make me cry but I really needed to let it all out. I draped my blanket over me and snuggled into my pillow as Noah and Allie came onto the screen.

At half past seven there was a knock on my door. I didn’t say anything as I didn’t know who it was.

“Kurt?” It was Blaine, “Kurt baby?”

The door handle rattled as Blaine was attempting to open the door. I was so grateful I had locked it as I didn’t want to see Blaine like this.

“Kurt please let me in. I’m sorry baby, I’m so sorry. You need to come to dinner,” Blaine called through the door, sounding desperate.

“I’m not hungry Blaine. I’m just tired,” I called back, wanting him to leave me alone. I was in an emotional state and didn’t want to talk to him.

I heard Blaine let out something that sounded like a sob, “Oh Kurt please let me in. We need to talk.”

“Not now Blaine,” I cried, my voice breaking, “I just want to be left alone. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

Blaine definitely let out a sob, “I’m so sorry Kurt. I’ll let you get some rest. I love you.”

“I love you too,” I whispered, tears falling again.

I knew Blaine was still outside but after a minute or two I heard him walk away. I turned my attention back to the screen, sobbing my heart out at the scene where Noah and Allie are fighting and he drives off. My iPhone was still playing and suddenly a song filled the air. I sat up and stared at my phone as the music continued to play. It was perfect. I knew exactly what I was going to be singing for my audition.

(break)

I was sat on the sofa with Jeff and Trent watching Nick sing ‘Uptown Girl’. He was really good and it really suited his voice. I completely understood why he was so desperate to sing it. I could see Blaine looking at me out of the corner of my eye but I couldn’t look at him for fear of crying. We all applauded when Nick finished and Sebastian was up next. He sang ‘Want You Back’ but didn’t look at Blaine once to my surprise. I still refused to applaud at the end, hating how cocky and obnoxious this boy was. The first thing he had said to me was an insult just because I was Blaine’s boyfriend.

David banged his gavel, “Oh God I’m becoming Wes. Thank you for that Sebastian. Up next is the one and only Kurt Hummel.”

I stood up and made my way to the front. I turned around and faced everyone. I suddenly felt extremely nervous.

“Hey everyone,” I said, causing a few people to chuckle, “I’m going to perform a song that I’ve loved since I was six. But um... I think for the first time in my life I finally understand what it means.”

I took a deep breath and opened my mouth to sing, “Someone to hold you too close.”

I glanced up and looked around the room, “Someone to hurt you too deep.

I saw Jeff out of the corner of my eye looking at me sadly, “Someone to sit in your chair, to ruin your sleep.”

I could feel the tears building up in my eyes, “Someone to need you too much, someone to crowd you with love, someone to force you to care, someone to make you come through, who’ll always be there, as frightened of you, of being alive, of being alive...”

I closed my eyes, unable to stop a tear trailing down my face, “Somebody hold me too close, somebody hurt me too deep, somebody sit in my chair and ruin my sleep, and make me aware of being alive, make me alive, make me alive...”

I let my arms spread out as the tears continued to fall, “Make me confused, mock me with praise, let me be used, vary my days...”

I brought my hands to my chest, feeling my body shaking slightly, “But alone is alone, not alive...”

I let my arms fall to my side and closed my eyes as another tear fell down my cheek, “Somebody crowd me with love, somebody force me to care, somebody let me come through, I’ll always be there, as frightened as you, to help us survive, being alive, being alive...”

I let my arms fall backwards as I tipped my head to the side, rolled my eyes and closed my eyes, singing the final words of the song, “Being alive...”

There was silence as I finished. I felt scared to open my eyes but when I did, every Warbler was staring at me with their mouths open. Suddenly there was an uproar and everyone was on their feet applauding, giving me a standing ovation. I didn’t know what to do so I just stood there watching them, feeling the tears still lingering on my cheeks. Everyone was still cheering but I just wanted to run away and hide. I made my way back to my seat and was immediately hugged by Jeff, Nick and Trent. I turned away to see the three Council members were standing and applauding. I noticed Blaine looked like he was crying as well. Eventually everyone stopped applauding and settled down.

“Wow Kurt,” David said with a smile on his face, “That was brilliant. It was absolutely breathtaking. Well done our endearing spy. Now Warblers, that is the end of rehearsal. We’ll meet back here tomorrow to discuss the results. Good job to all those who auditioned. Practice dismissed.”

I had a few Warblers come up to me and tell me how amazing and emotional my song was. I smiled weakly back at them, feeling drained even though it was only lunch time. I stood up and went to follow my friends but my path was blocked by Blaine.

“Baby,” he whispered, sounding broken, “That was amazing.”

“Thank you,” I whispered back, unable to raise my voice above that level, “That performance has drained me though.”

Blaine chuckled softly, “You and me both. However it was just so beautiful and emotional. You’re amazing Kurt.”

“Thank you,” I once again stammered out.

Blaine sniffed as he tried to hold back more tears, “Please can we talk? I hate this distance between us and I know I caused it but God Kurt, I miss you so much.”

I let out a sob, “Blaine...”

Blaine shook his head, “Please Kurt, let me get this out. After you left yesterday, I was so shocked about what had happened. I ran after you but bumped into Jeff who told me to give you some space. He told me what a complete idiot I was and if I continued to act like that, I would... I would lose you. I went to see Sebastian...”

I let out a sob at that but Blaine shook his head, “No Kurt! No for that! Never for that! I went to see him to tell him that he would have to find someone else to give him a tour of the school. I told him that I was head over heels in love with Kurt Hummel and that he was my soul mate. Sebastian tried to make a joke, saying about first loves never last but I told him he was wrong. I told him to stop the flirting. I told him I would never be interested and that the only person I wanted to flirt with me or wanted attention from was you. I also told me that you do not have a case of the gay face and if he ever dares to insult you again, I would make him wish he had never been born. I’m so sorry baby. You’re it for me. You’re my forever and I will love you until my dying day.”

I couldn’t repress my sobs any longer, “You actually said that to him?”

Blaine nodded eagerly, “I promise you baby. I told him that he will never come between us.”

I couldn’t help myself. I flung myself at Blaine and wrapped my arms around his neck. Blaine hugged to him, holding me to him tightly. I pulled back slightly and kissed Blaine fully on the lips, pouring all my emotions into the kiss. Blaine kissed back eagerly, deepening the kiss and pouring all his love into the kiss.

“Well isn’t this a sight for sore eyes?” said an annoyingly familiar voice.

Blaine and I pulled away to see Sebastian standing there looking bored.

“What do you want?” Blaine asked, sounding annoyed.

Sebastian looked at me, “I apologise for what I said and did. You still remind me of a young Betty White but I do apologise. I’ve also been warned by all the Warblers not to screw up your relationship because they will hunt me down. I don’t want to be hated by everyone in the new school so I apologise.”

Before either of us could say anything, Sebastian walked away and out of the senior common room. Blaine and I looked at one another in shock but just smiled at one another.

Blaine pressed another kiss to my lips, “I love you Kurt Hummel.”

“And I love you too Blaine Anderson, come what may,” I whispered to my boyfriend, knowing that he would be around for a long time.