Chapter 10

Blaine cried silent tears on his way back to New York. Sam was worried sick because Blaine hadn't answered any questions Sam had asked him. But enough was enough. He couldn't watch his best friend suffer this much.

"OK, this needs to stop right now! Tell me what the fuck happened. You told me the other day you were doing great with that Kurt guy. So? Tell papa your sorrows." Sam said and patted Blaine's thigh.

Blaine sniffled and wiped the tears out of his eyes. "Well it's a really long story and I'm not sure I can tell it without weeping like crazy. It's just that it was great between us. I'm in love with him, Sam. I know it's fucking early in our... well in our former relationship, but anyway. We saw each other every day for what... 5 weeks or so. We were on dates every day, told each other everything about ourselves. From kindergarten to college, from parents to relationships, from favorite movies to least favorite characteristics in a person. When I think about it, it feels like we were dating for ages. Well, doesn't matter anymore. His ex showed up yesterday...”

Blaine told Sam the incidents of the last 2 days while tapping his hands on his thighs. He looked out of his window and sighed.

"Wow, bro. I didn't expect such a drama. I have no words right now. I'm so sorry. He seemed like a really great guy from what you told me before." Sam shook his head and glanced over at Blaine.

"Actually, he is. I have no idea what changed yesterday. And the messages didn't really sound like him. He never called me baby when I think about it..." Blaine groaned and banged his head against the window. "Fuck. I want him back, Sam. Maybe I should have stayed and talked to him. I'm such an idiot."

Sam shot him an 'are you fucking kidding me right now?' look and asked "Are you crazy? Gosh, Blaine, you are so impulsive. Maybe you should think about this for a couple of days. Talk to Cooper and decide then, what to do. And if he really is back together with his ex, maybe you should just accept it and move on."

"Yeah, you're right of course. I'll get settled back at home and will sleep over a decision before making a fool of myself. Thanks for being my bestie, Sam. I love you, man!" Blaine said and grabbed Sam's knee.

"Of course, bro. Always. Oh, I know I asked you already, but will you be my best man?" Sam asked shyly and Blaine grinned.

"Fuck, did she really say yes???" Blaine laughed out loud. "Of course I'm your best man. Can't wait to get that honor. I'm so happy for both of you, Sam!" Blaine cooed and hugged him as best as he could inside the car, while Sam was driving.

"Thank you! I'm freaking happy right now. Everything is great between us and Jamie loves her engagement ring. She can't stop admiring it and showing it to everyone who wants to see it. Even strangers, oh my gosh... We don't have a date set yet, but we might marry before Christmas. Jamie loves Christmas weddings. And do you want to hear some news of the other freaks?”

Blaine nodded. “Sure. Tell me all the drama from home. I'm sure there will be some.”

“Indeed, there is. Trent and Thad eloped to Las Vegas. These fuckers are already married and didn't say a thing to us. Nobody was invited. And you know what their answer was? They didn't want to wait for an appointment in New York." Sam shook his head again.

"Gosh, they were rash. But I'm so happy for them. What about the rest of the gang?" Blaine asked.

"Well, Tina is pregnant. She told us last week. It's a risk pregnancy so she had to quit dancing in the studio immediately. They are desperately looking for dancers and teachers. Otherwise, they'll have to close the studio. Well, let's not go there yet. They still have a bit of time to find some people."

"Oh wow, Tina is pregnant? This is so awesome for them. I know Tina wanted to become a mom early, so that she would still be young for her second child. What about Brit? Did they ask her to join the team, when she's done with her Broadway show? That would be perfect, actually. And she's a dance goddess. OK, what else?" Blaine smiled and sat back comfortably in his seat, already crossing the busy streets of New York City.

"Yes, actually Mike and Tina already talked with Brit. She will be done with her show in a couple of weeks and will join them directly afterwards. What else, let's see... Jacky and Sandra are back together. AGAIN. Gosh these girls drive me crazy. They love and they hate each other with a passion, that is really unbelievable. Huh, we'll have to wait and see what happens next with these two." Sam coughed and smirked at Blaine.

"Lindsay and Mark... Well there is honestly nothing positive I can say. Lindsay is over her depression of losing Mark and currently fucking every guy who is looking her way. I've never seen her like that. Mark is not really answering texts or calls from us. I've seen him passing while grocery shopping, but he didn't say anything. I have no idea what's wrong, but I won't pressure him to anything. If he doesn't want to have contact right now, it's his loss. Anyway. Back to you. Did you enjoy your time over there apart from the last two days?" Sam asked cautiously and kept his gaze on the street.

Blaine sighed. “Yes, I did. You know, mom and dad were great and we had so much fun together as a family. They had to get back early because dad was needed at work, but it was fine. And they will visit me in New York for Thanksgiving. Cooper has been Cooper. You know him. Womanizer first class. Every day a new conquest. The staff was nice and I made some friends or acquaintances. Nick and Jeff, two handsome guys from the dance staff. Totally handsy these two and a really cute couple. Santana is another girl from the dance staff and Kurt's friend. She's kinda bitchy and sassy, but I think she has her heart in the right place. And she's funny and has no fucking respect of privacy. You have no idea how often she made sexual gestures or kissing noises or something like that. God, that was embarrassing sometimes. And she was kind of dating Brit. But.. yeah. It was a great time.” Blaine gulped and lowered his gaze.

Sam nodded understandingly and patted Blaine's knee again.

Shortly after, they arrived at Blaine's apartment building and Sam parked in front of it to unload Blaine's luggage from the trunk.

“I'll see you tomorrow, Blaine. The guys can't wait to see you again so we're coming over for brunch. Don't think about preparing something, we bring all the needed stuff. Just try to relax today and talk to Cooper, tell him that you're home safe.” Sam pulled Blaine into his arms and patted his back. “Everything will work out, bro. Have faith.”

“Thanks, Sam. For everything.” Blaine replied and squeezed Sam tightly.

“No problem. See you tomorrow.” Sam waved his goodbye and drove towards his own place.

Blaine pulled his luggage toward the entrance of his apartment building and pressed the button on the elevator to get to his floor. When he finally entered his apartment, he left his suitcases in the hallway and slumped onto his couch, totally exhausted.

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When Santana's and Kurt's tears ran dry, they looked at each other.

“You know that I am incredibly mad at you right now, right? I really want to strangle you and I don't support or understand your actions. Hell no! I have no idea what has gotten into you. That was really mean and evil, even for your standards. But you are the only person who can make this right again. You need to tell Cooper and Blaine what you did. Cooper didn't let me say a thing when I visited him and I think Adam might have deleted Blaine's contact information from my phone while I was in the bathroom to shower after work. I told him exactly what I thought of him and to be gone from my place and the resort when I come out of the bathroom. So for now I have no chance to make both listen to me. Start with Cooper and tell him your story. I won't go with you because he would for sure yell at me again. Maybe you can tell him that I'd like to meet him to talk things over when you're done.” Kurt inhaled deeply and stood from the couch. “I'll be at my place, when you're ready with Cooper.”

Kurt took one last look of Santana and left her room.

Santana sighed heavily, went over to the bathroom and splashed some water in her face. Mentally preparing herself for anything that would happen from now on.

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Cooper was still fuming after Kurt's visit. How could he even ask to see Blaine after what he had done. Saying that he didn't do anything. Right...

Just when he wanted to call Blaine, there was a knock on his door. Cooper opened and was stunned to find this Santana girl on his porch. They hadn't really talked at all before, so he assumed she was coming on behalf of Kurt.

“If you are here to talk about Kurt, spare your breath. I don't want to hear it.” Cooper mumbled and waited for her reply.

“No, actually I'm here to tell you my story in all this mess. Because all this drama is my fault.” Santana pressed her lips together and looked guiltily into Cooper's face.

Cooper shut his eyes for a moment. “Come in, then. I'll listen and you'd better tell me e-ve-ry-thing.”

Santana crossed the threshold and Cooper invited her to sit on the couch. She told him everything that she had told Kurt. From Brittany's departure, to how she planned the whole thing, everything she did and all the coincidences that played into her plan. After finishing, she was crying again and Cooper sat there, shell shocked and speechless. As soon as he had himself under control again, he exhaled audibly.

“So what you're trying to tell me here is that Kurt never got back with his ex and he thought that Blaine was cheating on him with this Jordan guy?” Cooper asked incredulous and shook his head.

Santana nodded and rubbed her palms over her thighs.

“Holy fucking shit! You created a whole lot of unnecessary drama here.” Cooper cursed and started pacing the room.

“I know and I'm so incredibly sorry!” Santana said a bit surer now and her normal attitude came back slowly.

“As you should be! Fuck, girl... how old are you? 12?” Cooper grumbled.

Santana stood from the couch putting her hands on her hips. “Listen here, Hobbit's brother. I said that I'm sorry. I know I fucked everything up and I want to fix this mess, but there is no need for you to insult me, are we clear?” Santana barked out and shot Cooper an annoyed look.

“Whoa, calm down and put your claws back, kitty. You will fix this! How do you want to do this? Do you want me to talk to Blaine first and explain him that all this shit was your doing and nothing happened between this Adam and Kurt or do you want to drive over to New York and tell him this in person?” Cooper glared at Santana.

“Well, for a start you can tell him the basics right now on the phone to prevent him from crying any more or doing a stupid thing like hooking up with a stranger or something like that. Tomorrow first thing in the morning, I'll grab Kurt and we will drive to New York and I will tell Blaine all this in his face. After that, the boys will make out like crazy and have sex in the middle of Blaine's living room. After that, I will come back here. Good with you?” Santana asked with a sly grin on her face.

“Yep, go ahead. Give me your phone.” He held his hand out to her and Santana put her phone onto his outstretched palm.

“I'll put my number in and Blaine's. Then I'll call my phone to get yours, OK?” Cooper asked and tapped on the display.

“Sure, sure.” Santana nodded and waited impatiently for Cooper to be done. “OK, so I'll go over to Kurt again, tell him what we discussed and you'll call Blaine?”

“Exactly. When I'm done, I'll come over to Kurt's and I will apologize to him for my behavior. Can you two take the day off tomorrow? Better two days if possible.” Cooper asked excitedly and roamed through the room.

“Yeah, I guess so. We didn't take any days off so far so I think that wouldn't be a problem. But not more than two days.” Santana stated and walked towards the door. “If we're done here, I'd like to go over to Kurt now and calm his nerves. I bet he's pacing his place like a lion and ruining his hair.”

Without a further glance back, she left the place and hurried back to Kurt.

Cooper was still shaking his head at the current events. What a mess. It was time to get everything back on track now and dialed Blaine's number.

“Hey, Coop.” Blaine's tired voice greeted him.

“Hey, baby bro. Listen. I have so much to tell you.” He started but was interrupted by Blaine.

“If you want to tell me you saw Kurt and Adam, I don't want to hear this.” Blaine said with a bitter undertone.

“No! Listen. All this shit was a fucking conspiracy. Santana was actually the one who made this whole mess. And additionally, fucking coincidences played in there too.” Cooper rushed out.

“What the hell are you talking about, Coop?” Blaine was irritated and held his breath.

Cooper told Blaine the most important parts of Santana's side of the story and after ending his speech, he waited patiently for Blaine's questions. There was no noise coming from Blaine's side.

“Blaine? Blaine...? Are you unconscious? Shall I call 911? Bro? You're scaring me, here...” Cooper rushed into the phone.

Cooper could hear Blaine sucking in a loud breath. “Um, no. I'm conscious. I'm just a little shocked here. So you are telling me everything is good? Kurt still wants me?” Blaine asked with a force of hope in his voice.

“I'm saying exactly this, little bro.” Cooper grinned and chuckled.

“I'm coming back.” Blaine said and Cooper could hear movement on Blaine's side.

“No! Stay put. Santana will come over to New York tomorrow and will tell you the whole thing in person. Please don't do something stupid now and let her explain herself. You can officially be mad at her. She knows that she fucked up your relationship. After her speech, you can come back here with her or whatever. OK? Please just trust me this one time.” Cooper begged and crossed his fingers, hoping Blaine wouldn't cross his plans.

“OK, I'll stay here tomorrow and will come back with her as soon as she's done. I need to talk to Kurt.” Blaine promised.

“Yes I know, Blaine. Give it tomorrow and then you'll have all the time for great make-up sex.” Cooper giggled.

“Haha, you are so funny, idiot. I just want to hug him and kiss him and talk to him.” Blaine gushed and his voice was trembling with emotions.

“You will do that. So do you want to kill Santana yourself or can I have the honor?” Cooper smirked.

“Let me hear her motives first. Then I will decide who is going to cut her throat.” Blaine rubbed his face and sighed again. “Did she say when she will be over? And will you give her my address or do I need to call her first?”

“No need, she gets all the information from me and I think she will be at your place around 10am. Is that good with you?” Cooper asked.

“Yes, my friends will be over for brunch around midday, so I guess we will be done by then. If not, she might meet the crazy gang.” Blaine smirked. “Hmm might actually be funny if she has to deal with Sam and the others. We'll see what will happen.”

“I'd like to see that. Take pictures or videos, Blainey. Might be blackmail material.”

“Will do, Coop. We'll see each other tomorrow in the eve, I think. I'll call you when we are on our way back.” Blaine said and shuffled around in his apartment.

“Yes, we'll talk tomorrow. Take care, bro.” Cooper stated and hung up.

“OK, let's get into apologizing mode.” Cooper mumbled to himself and grabbed his key to get over to Kurt's place.

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Kurt and Santana had already got the permission to take two days off from tomorrow. Kurt packed a small overnight bag while Santana told him what she had discussed with Cooper. Kurt was excited. His nerves and his body were vibrating. Then there was the awaited knock on the door.

“Tana, can you please open the door? I need to get my skin products. Thank you.” Kurt hurried around his place.

Santana opened the door to let Cooper inside.

“So Aragorn, what is your masterplan regarding the two lovebirds?”

Cooper shot her an incredulous look. “Can you say something else beside your Lord of the Rings references? Where's Kurt?”

“Coming.” Kurt shouted from his bathroom and a moment later he stood across from Cooper and crossed his arms over his chest defensively.

“I'm so sorry, Kurt. I didn't know but I should have given you a chance to explain yourself. Well mostly thanks to our lovely Santana over there, but I am sorry for all this mess.” Cooper opened his arms wide to hug Kurt.

Kurt hesitated for a second, but then he surrendered and let Cooper hug him tightly.

“Yeah yeah, I will make amends for what I caused, as soon as the sickeningly sweet boys are back together.” Santana rolled her eyes at the men next to her.

“Well, we never broke up officially, so I don't think we need to 'get back together'. But I appreciate your apology, Cooper.” Kurt grinned and punched him on the arm.

“Good. That makes me happy and let me say that my dorky brother was already planning to come back here immediately when I told him the truth. He can't wait to see you. But don't forget to talk about the next steps regarding your work and your plans when you're over there. You need to figure out how you want to keep this relationship going, if you want to stay together.” Cooper wiggled his finger at Kurt and smiled.

“That we do. And we will. We will figure it out.” Kurt said with an undoubtedly look on his face, grinning like a fool...