Blaine knew dating Kurt would be trouble. But how beautiful that trouble was. They'd been dating for a week now. He had already properly introduced him to his fellow Warblers. 'This is Kurt Hummel. Most of you know him from classes you share and because of that not-worth-mentioning encounter in Bathroom 5. He has just transferred from McKinley High in Lima'

He was still trying to make him audition for the Warblers, but Kurt thought he wasn't ready. Blaine thought otherwise, he knew he had the audition in the sack. The council was looking for a countertenor after all, so Kurt would be the perfect addition to the group. He was lost in his thoughts of his boyfriend singing when Wes spoke.

'Blaine, can I talk to you?' Wes said, giving Blaine a worried look.

Blaine nodded and exited the common room where they were practicing.

'Don't you have something to tell me?' Wes enquired. Blaine felt bad for having to hide this huge thing from his best friend, his brother. 'Kurt's worth it. Kurt's worth it' Blaine kept repeating in his mind. 'You are in the clouds, more than distracted. You've disconnected from earth' Blaine relaxed thinking Wes hadn't noticed the reason for his obvious distraction. 'I've seen you around, being super friendly with Kurt. Not that I'm complaining, it's just that the last time we talked you were pissed and Trent told me these last few days you've been from cursing the day Kurt decided to transfer here to talk non-stop about him. What changed?' Wes was really worried and Blaine could tell. He didn't know what gave him away, as far as he recalls, in front of his friends they behaved as if they were close but not super-boyfriend-style-closeness.

Blaine would stare at Kurt in Biology, Algebra, E&B, Politics, Art History and AP English. Luckily he could share all this classes with him; they usually sat within a few benches from each other so as not to be caught. Wes was with them in Politics and AP English; Jeff was in Biology and E Trent was also in Biology and in AP English. 'We are surrounded' Kurt said as they entered their first AP English class. Blaine laughed at the thought. They had Algebra and Art History for themselves; they would sit together and scrabble in each other's notebooks little messages or smiley faces.

At first Blaine was sure he would fail the class having Kurt sitting next to him, staring at him with his big eyes, which today were green. He couldn't take his eyes away from Kurt's lips as he asked Mr. Phillip what Steiner magma was.

He suddenly remembered Wes was waiting for his answer.

'I've decided to give this kid a chance. I mean he's not that bad' Blaine was trying to cover it up. 'I talked to him this morning and met a side of Kurt that didn't know even existed. He's interesting, you should see how his eyebrows move whenever he smiles or laughs or the way he grabs his coffee, surrounding the cup with both hands or how his hair shines when the sunlight hits him-'

'Oh My! My Blainey's got a crush!'

'Wh-what? No!'

'Oh, this is so sweet! The Warblers are going to flip when they find out!' Wes cried.

Blaine hit him in the shoulder.

'Wes, this is serious. Stop it. I don't have a crush on K-Kurt'

'Then why did you stutter when you said his name? Oh Blaine, it's not wrong, you know? Kurt is… cute. And he seems like a good kid. You both deserve a chance.'

'Wes, nothing's happening between Kurt and me. And please, don't go running and screaming to the guys. Just… please.'

'I know something's going on between you two, but you sound serious and worried, so I won't tell a soul. You know you can tell me anything right? We are bro-bros!'

Blaine chuckled and lifted his head. At that time, Kurt appeared out of nowhere in the hallway where they were standing. Apparently the bell had rung.

'Hi Wes' he said. 'Hi Blaine' Kurt blushed and lowered his gaze.

'Hey Kurt, how're you doing?' Wes asked.

'Fine, tired, but fine. Are you guys talking? I was leaving anyway' Kurt started walking but Blaine grabbed his arm.

'Stay. Wes was about to leave, right Wes?' he asked his best friend pleadingly.

'Yeah, the grades don't go up by themselves! Good seeing you Kurt, hope you'll make it to the auditions tomorrow! Blaine, talk to you later, okay?' and he left. Blaine sighed.

'Hello you' he said, moving a little forward so as to be two inches away from Kurt, without raising any suspicions from the students who were rapidly filling the hallway.
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Kurt was a mess. Weirdly, he enjoyed being like this. It meant that being with Blaine was real. That what happened just a week ago, was real. He hated lying to his friends, but he knew there was one person who had to know.

'Hi! Oh- Hi Carole! is my Dad around? I kind of need to talk to him right now' he asked, against the phone. He had tried Burt's mobile but it appeared to be turned off, so he called the tire shop.

'Hi sweetie! Is everything okay? You sound… happy'

'Yes, as a matter of fact I am. But I just have to tell him something, no biggie'

'No problem, hold on just a bit. BURT! BURT! KURT'S ON THE PHONE! YES HONEY KURT! Kurt, here's your dad. I miss you and love you, honey!' and she passed the phone to his father.

'Kiddo! I've missed your voice these last few days! I didn't want to call you, because I know you are studying hard, but I still remember how great last Friday's special dinner was' Kurt could tell his father was smiling.

'Hi dad! Yes! I had a blast. I miss you guys'

'You- you had a blast?. Blast. Not a word I thought I would hear from my son's mouth. Who are you and what have you done to my kid?' Burt asked, giggling.

'It's me dad, maybe a slightly happier version of myself. I have an announcement to make. But you have to promise me you won't tell Carole or Finn… You may tell Carole but you have to make sure she doesn't tell Finn'

'What's with all the secrecy, Kurt? You are worrying me!'

'I've met someone. He's name is Blaine. And he… ehm… he is Rachel's twin brother' Burt remained silent. 'Dad? Are you there?'

'I need to ask you something. You are a hundred percent sure he is gay?'

'Of course Dad!' He thought Burt's question was weird, he had told him he met someone. He had had crushes before, on guys who turned out to be straight. Finn, Sam. He was surprised by his dad yelling through the phone.

'I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU SON!'. Kurt laughed, joy quickly filling his heart. 'I understand all the secrecy. I won't tell anyone. But I think you should talk with Rachel, tell her how you feel'

'I've tried but she does not like it' he told Burt all about the phone call with Rachel.

'I personally think Rachel's reasons are silly, but what can I tell you? I'm not encouraging you to hide this from everyone, but if you want to keep this as a secret you can count on me. I love you Kurt, and I want you to be happy. Can we meet him? I mean you can tell him you are inviting him as a friend'

'Invite him as a friend? What are you talking about dad? We've been dating for a week!'

'You are dating him?' Kurt laughed, but Burt didn't. Burt clearly hadn't understood the meaning of "meeting someone"

'Ehm, when I said I met someone I referred I'm falling for someone'. He suddenly realized that. He was falling for Blaine.

'I'm happy Kurt, I really am, but I don't want you to get hurt. You know, kids these days… it's all about other things… you know.. se- '

'Oh no! You are not giving me THE talk, at least not over the phone. Can I bring him for dinner on Friday?' Kurt's excitement was building up rather quickly.

'Yeah! Tell him I've got a shotgun in the basement… and I know how to use it'

'You have to be kidding me!' he laughed. 'Okay, Friday it is. Thank you dad, really. It's very important for me that you understand and embrace this.'

'As I said before, I love you and I want to you to live fully'

'I got to go, I have AP English'. The class started in fifteen minutes, but he needed time to prepare himself as he shared this class with Blaine, his boyfriend. 'Talk to you later, love you!'

'Love you too, bud. Take care!'. Kurt turned his phone off and checked himself in the mirror. He looked stunning, even though he was using non-designer clothes. He grabbed his stuff and walked out of his room.

He was immersed in his thoughts as he caught a glimpse of Blaine in the hallway, talking to Wes.

As he was approaching he heard Wes say: 'I know something's going on between you two, but you sound serious and worried, so I won't tell a soul. You know you can tell me anything right? We are bro-bros!'

He said hi to both boys but excused himself, as he understood they were talking about something private. He felt a gentle squeeze on his left arm and Blaine asked him to stay. Wes left, leaving them alone.

'Hello you' Blaine said, two inches away from Kurt.

'How are you?' he was holding up his urge to grab his boyfriend's face and kiss him until their lips hurt.

'I'm far much better now that you are with me.'

'You say that to every boy you meet?' Kurt teased.

'Only to the beautiful ones'. Both boys blushed.

'You have a way with words, Mr. Anderson' Kurt knew the effect this nickname had on Blaine. He tried to use it as much as he could; he loved watching Blaine's reaction as if he was trying not to jump over Kurt.

'May I accompany you to your next class, Mr. Hummel?'

'Well, of course you may, Sir'. They made their way to AP English walking as close as they could, their hands brushing every step of the way.

'Would you do me the honor to sit beside me?' Blaine asked him. He loved Dapper Blaine.

'Let me think about it.' There wasn't even a second between the two phrases. 'I would love to' he said, gently squeezing Blaine's hand. His heart was beating a hundred miles per hour. He was happy. He was in love.