Chapter 2. Can We Try Again?

Blaine walked down the staircase, his stomach rumbling. He entered the Windsor kitchen, laughing and shaking his head at the scorch mark on the ceiling.
He walked over to the cupboards, grabbing cereal and a bowl.
Then to the cutlery draw, to grab a spoon.
As he poured cereal, the door opened, and in walked Sebastian Smythe.
Blaine smiled briefly at his old boyfriend, and poured the milk that Jeff had probably left out on his cereal.
“Hey Blaine!” Sebastian exclaimed cheerfully, seating himself at the kitchen bench.
Blaine nodded his reply, acknowledging he had heard Sebastian.
“What's wrong?” Sebastian asked.
“Nothing. You?” Blaine mumbled.
“What happened to us Blaine? We used to be so close.”
When Blaine didn't answer, Sebastian continued.
“We dated for a year, Blaine. I can still read you like a book. I know something's up.”
“A). You cheated on me, Seb. B). I know we were close. But you never apologised. C). I remember. One of the best years of my life. And D). Don't worry. I'll be fine; always am.”
Blaine looked Sebastian in the eye; something he hadn't done in 4 months.
Something unexpected happened.
Sebastian took Blaine's hand, which was resting on the bench.
Blaine's heart fluttered.
'No. This is not happening. You are over Sebastian.' Blaine thought frantically.
“Blaine Everett Anderson.” Sebastian said, in a voice he only ever used with Blaine.
“Y-yes S-Sebastian?” Blaine whimpered, almost inaudibly.
“I am truly sorry, for what happened 4 months ago. Believe me, when I realise the full impact of what I had done, I felt like crap. I also know you don't want to talk to me. But you need to know this. I want to try again. It's totally fine if you don't want me. I understand. But I want you to tell me what's going on. I'll even sort it out for you if you want.”
At this, Blaine averted his eyes, and pulled his hand out of Sebastian's.
“I don't know.” Blaine said at last. “The night I found you with Logan, I.. I cried myself to sleep. I cried until there were no more tears. I-”
“Blaine, I've changed. I realised what an ass I was to you- to everyone! You've been through so much, you're so brave. I've missed you so much Blaine, and I'm here, if you ever want to try again.”
Blaine covered his face with his hands, he had no idea what to do. Hell, he wasn't even hungry anymore!
“Can I think about it?”
“Of course! That's all I ask. Take as long as you need.”
Sebastian's stomach rumbled.
Blaine looked mournfully at his cereal, ate a spoonful and gave the rest to Sebastian.
Sebastian smiled gratefully, and started eating.
Blaine never realised how much he had missed Sebastian until he properly thought it over.
And in that moment, if he couldn't have Kurt, at least there was Sebastian.
He noticed the bowl was empty.
“Appetite hasn't changed then?” laughed Blaine.
Sebastian blushed.
It was like nothing had changed.

Blaine ran back up to Kurt, wanting to tell him how he felt before he fell for Sebastian again.
Kurt wasn't seeing Dave 'till lunch, right?
“Kurt, I love- Oh.”
Kurt was kissing Dave.

“Kurt, I love- Oh.”
Kurt pulled away from Dave and turned to his room—mate.
Blaine's eyes filled with tears, and he slammed the door behind him.
“What was that about?” asked Dave, laying down on Kurt's bed, playing with the pattern on the doona.
“Did I do something wrong?” Kurt wondered.
“Babe, you're perfect. You did nothing at all wrong.”
Kurt sighed and nodded, laying down next to Dave.

Blaine had to find Sebastian.
He spotted him walking down a corridor.
Grabbing his wrist, Blaine pulled Sebastian into Warbler hall, which he prayed was empty.
He got his wish.
“Blaine what are you doing-”
Blaine didn't let Sebastian finish.
He pushed Sebastian against the wall and kissed Sebastian hard.
Sebastian started to protest, but then softened, his arms encircling Blaine's waist.
But Blaine wasn't having any of that gentle stuff, oh no.
He started undoing buttons on Sebastian's shirt.
Sebastian pulled away- just enough to talk.
“Not here.” he panted. “Follow me.”
Re-doing his buttons as he ran, Blaine followed, hot on his heels.
They ran upstairs, past Blaine & Kurt's room, and stopped at Sebastian's door.
“Go, go, go!” Sebastian ushered, allowing Blaine entry before letting himself in.
Blaine had never been so glad of Sebastian having a private room in his life.
Sebastian locked the door and threw himself at Blaine.
“I missed you so much.” Blaine panted, as the two fell onto Sebastian's bed.
“I bet I missed you more.” replied Sebastian.