Glancing to his side he noticed the worried expression spread across David's face as he looked into the display windows of the jewelry shop they had stopped in front of. Earlier he had mentioned that he had no idea what to get Mercedes for their anniversary claiming he didn't think anything could show how much he loved the girl.

"David, I'm sure whatever you choose Mercedes will love it." Blaine said, patting his friends shoulder.

"Yeah, I've never known a girl who turned down Jewelry or other shiny things." Wes admitted, pulling his phone from his pocket as it buzzed with a new text.

"But this has to be amazing!" David exclaimed, turning away from the display with a disgruntled sigh. "It has to be something that really shows how much I care for her."

Jeff and Nick stood beside Kurt, the blonds arm wrapped around Nick's waist as the shorter warbler's head rested on his shoulder. Kurt had to admit that he was surprised how they just ignored the looks sent their way as they walked through the mall. Nick seemed to cling to Jeff but the other junior didn't seem to mind in the slightest. In fact Kurt had caught the blond deliberately kissing the other's cheek as they passed by a few of the nastier expressions some people wore. No one had signaled them out like the older couple in the coffee shop which Kurt was sure they were thankful for.

The group began to move forward again as Kurt continued to think. The light argument between Wes and David was easy to ignore, letting him concentrate on his two friends. They were brave, braver than most of the people Kurt knew which amazed him further. The longing looks they gave each other made Kurt yearn for someone to do the same with. His heart ached as he looked down to his shoes as he continued to walk. Who would even want someone like him? He was nothing short of a pathetic person who was scared of his own shadow and could hardly speak in full sentences. He was ready to accept the fact that he would probably die a lonely old man that people only remembered as the 'weird' kid from high school.

A warm hand grasping his pulled him from his thoughts as he lifted his head to be met with hazel colored eyes. The warm flutters returned to his stomach as Blaine sent him a smile. He noticed now that they had stopped in front of another store where David was looking through the glass walls, eagerly searching for something that would fit his description of perfect. Blaine lifted one thick eyebrow in his direction, making him bite his bottom lip to keep in a giggle that threatened to fall out.

"Are you alright, you've been really quiet since we left the coffee shop." Blaine whispered softly so the others wouldn't hear. He was worried that maybe Kurt was still ticked off about the whole confrontation earlier.

Kurt felt the corner of his lift into a smile as he realized Blaine had been worrying about him all this time. Though it was hard for him to understand why the prefect would care, he still couldn't stop the warmth in his belly from spreading throughout the rest of his body as they stood there looking into each others eyes. "I'm okay, just tired from my first day." Kurt whispered back finally, his smile growing wider as he felt Blaine's large hand squeeze around his.

"Would you like me to drive you back then?" Blaine asked, knowing how exhausting the first day of a new school could be. "I really wouldn't mind." he added when Kurt tilted his head slightly as if he was thinking over his answer.

Was Blaine really offering to drive him back just because he was tired? Why was this boy so nice to him? He didn't understand the way those bright smiles and beautiful eyes made him feel each time they were turned on him. Perhaps Blaine was just trying to make the newest student at Dalton feel welcome, or maybe Blaine really did care about him in a way he wished he did. "No, I'll be fine, thank you though." he said softly as he continued to look at Blaine in slight awe.

Blaine smiled again, relieved that their outing together wouldn't be shortened. The way Kurt was looking at him made his heart beat faster in his chest and the world around them to dim. It was like no one else was even around them as they continued to stare at one another. The loud shouts and chatter of the mall seemed to fade away, the only sound left was the soft breath Kurt suddenly let escape his lips. As cheesy as he thought it was, it was like nothing else mattered at the moment as he held the junior's hand. Could Kurt be feeling the same things he was, or was his thoughts just wishful thinking? He silently pleaded that wasn't the case. He knew in that instant that he would do anything to have Kurt, but would the other want him back?

Kurt finally turned his head from the intense staring match that he and Blaine seemed to be having when he heard David's voice near hysterics. The world seemed to un-pause then, all the loud noises and laughter suddenly penetrating the heavy silence that had seemed to wrap around himself and the other warbler. He felt another squeeze from Blaine's hand and couldn't help another smile from crossing his lips.

"You've been dating the girl for like a year and still don't know what to get her for your anniversary?"

"Two years, and no, I'm completely lost Wes."

"You're a really bad boyfriend."

"Shut up, Jeff."

"Maybe if you haven't already bought the girl all the other expensive things you give her, it wouldn't be so hard?" Nick added with a small grin.

David sent Nick a dark look. "Please, like Jeff doesn't over do it too." he grumbled walking towards the next little shop with a heavy sigh.

Nick couldn't argue with that and just stood up on his toes to place a kiss on Jeff's cheek, smiling when the blond smirked in return. "Speaking of anniversaries…Isn't ours coming up in a few months?" he asked, sighing as he felt Jeff's hand slide across his butt.

"Yup, but you see unlike David, I have something planned well before the week before hand." Jeff quipped, laughing when the older warbler sent him a threatening look.

Nick laughed with a shake of his head. "Of course you do." he said with another happy sigh, gracing Jeff's lips with a gentle kiss before moving away from the blond to walk next to Kurt. He noticed the taller teen's hand was in Blaine's and the way his pale cheeks were flushed slightly. He glanced at the senior and had to hold in a laugh at the goofy grin across his face.

An hour and a half later David let out a tired groan as he contemplated banging his head against the nearest wall. How was this so hard? He looked towards his friends, not failing to see the amused looks they sent his way. Kurt's face seemed sympathetic though as he straightened up before asking the junior's opinion, besides the others wouldn't give him the right answer if he asked them so he may as well as the newest addition of the group. "Kurt what do you think Mercedes would like?"

Kurt blinked in surprise after David had asked for his opinion. Why would he want his input for a gift? It wasn't like he knew Mercedes that well and he had never been in a relationship before. His advice would probably sound stupid and uninteresting but with the way David was looking at him he couldn't not say something. 'Well I…" he trailed off and squeezed Blaine's hand nervously, not noticing the adoring look the curly haired prefect sent his way afterwards as he tried to gather his thoughts. "You say you've already gotten her a lot of things so maybe you could just do something simple." he finally said, surprised when David actually seemed to consider his suggestion.

"Like what?" David asked, rubbing his chin in thought. He had never tried simple before. He always taken Mercedes out to fancy restaurants and given her expensive gifts to express his love.

"Maybe you could make a picnic and go stargazing, or maybe you can cook her dinner and invite her over to watch a movie?" Kurt said without thinking. He mentally scolded himself for watching too many romantic movies and shook his head. "No I mean…well just do something sweet that shows her you still love her…" he said softly, looking away with a flushed face.

"That's really romantic, Kurt." Blaine said quietly, a surprised look crossing his face when Kurt's shoulders slumped slightly.

"That's actually a really good idea." David said with an amused smile. "I bet Mercedes would really like one of those." he said happily, turning around to walk back towards the entrance of the mall. The others followed after a few moments, Wes catching up to walk beside David.

"Can you even cook?" Wes asked, grinning when David shrugged in return.

"It can't be that hard, right?" David asked as they continued to walk. Sure he had never cooked anything in his life besides the microwavable ramen cups, but he was sure that even he could follow a cookbook's instructions.

Wes laughed loudly and shook his head. "I wish you luck my friend." Wes said with another smile. He glanced back to the others, grinning when he saw that Blaine and Kurt were still holding hands. Maybe Blaine had finally found the right person after all. His only concern was if Kurt would return the other prefects affection or not. The way he was smiling and bushing made him believe he would.

Nick watched Kurt closely, having no desire to distract the junior from Blaine who was talking quietly with him. The two of them seemed to be getting closer, something that Nick feared. What if Kurt wasn't interested in Blaine the way the hazel eyed senior obviously was with him? Was Kurt scared of telling the prefect to back off, or did he really enjoy his company the way he looked like he was? A soft laugh left Kurt, causing a smile to grace his own lips. Maybe Kurt wasn't as scared as he thought he was…

"So….do you like the kind of ideas you gave David?" Blaine asked as they walked across the large parking lot, still hand in hand with Kurt.

Kurt licked his lips nervously before nodding towards Blaine. He looked away before he began to speak. "I've always thought that showing your love through simple, thoughtful things was very romantic." he whispered, glancing back at Blaine. "Sure expensive dinners and other things are nice but to me it just seems too complicated." he continued, allowing Nick to climb in the back seat once they had reached Blaine's mustang. He pushed the seat back in place before sliding in as well and closing his door.

Kurt waited until the car pulled out of the parking lot to speak up again. "Why can't people show their love by dancing in the rain together, or sitting in front of a fire?" he spoke softly, not noticing how Blaine, and even the two in the back seat listened closely. Sighing he leaned back against the leather seat before talking again. "Maybe that kind of romance doesn't really exist…"

"It does Kurt, you just haven't found the right person that turns it into reality." Blaine said softly, reaching over to place his hand on Kurt's leg. "I swear to you someone out there will show you all of that and more if you let them." he added, mentally screaming in joy in the fact that Kurt liked most of the same things he did. How did this boy get even more amazing by each passing day?

Kurt felt the warm hand upon his leg and looked down at it as he processed Blaine's words. Did the warbler really mean what he said? Could someone actually like him enough to show him these things? Kurt looked at Blaine's face as the senior continued to drive, concentrating on the road as the radio played softly in the background. He looked out the windshield again before placing his own hand on top of Blaine's, face flushing once again when he felt the other's hand squeeze his leg in return.

Nick leaned against Jeff as Blaine and Kurt spoke to each other, having to listen carefully not to miss any of the soft spoken words. He hadn't really pegged Kurt as a hopeless romantic, but now that he knew it added a whole new level of adoration he felt for his friend. Maybe Blaine would be able to get Kurt to open up even more if he had the courage to take on Kurt's baggage. As that thought swirled around his head his face fell. He had to tell Blaine, especially if the prefect wanted to get closer to Kurt. How could he tell him the other's biggest secret? Should he tell Kurt that he knew, or would that just push him further away?

Kurt smiled when he heard Blaine's voice singing with the newest p!nk song playing on the radio. As he sat there with his hand on top of the senior's he couldn't help but hope that Blaine would be the one to turn his hopes into reality. It was at that moment that he realized that he was falling for the warbler after only knowing him for four days. The thought should of caused him more panic and worry but it only caused his stomach to flutter again. Was it okay to feel this way about Blaine? Would he laugh to his face if he ever got the courage to tell him and never speak to him again? Maybe it would gross him out and cause him never to look in his direction again? Blaine laughed suddenly, squeezing Kurt's leg again as Jeff continued to tell his joke.

Kurt decided he didn't want to think about that at the moment. He just wanted to continue feeling the way he felt now. He never wanted the strange warm tingles to leave him when Blaine grabbed his hand or smiled that bright smile he was beginning to fall in love with. He wanted all this to always feel the same way, even if nothing else ever came out of it other than friendship. The thing was that he knew he was falling for Blaine, and he was falling hard.

Nothing had ever felt so right.

Preview:"What about Pavarotti?"

"It's just a stupid bird! I'll pick him up after class, so hurry up before we are late!"