It wasn't too long after lunch that Blaine walked into the choir room, greeted by several inquisitive grins. He recognized Rachel almost immediately and she grinned at him before jumping up and dragging him towards one of the empty chairs. Looking up, Blaine saw the director smiling at him as well. His nerves sunk in and he fought not to cocoon himself like he tended to do in these situations. It was safe to say that Blaine was a little awkward around people; Years of dealing with his dad had made him sensitive to every word and gesture so he was always worried when he was in large groups. He felt a lump forming in his throat. "Hello there," they director said. He had thick curls and a wide grin that was almost off-putting if you couldn't see the kindness in his eyes.

   "My name's Mr.Shue. You are..?" Blaine realized he was being addressed. "Uh..Blaine Anderson." He smiled sheepishly at the teacher and at the few who were staring at him before he shook hands with Mr.Shue. "Well, Blaine, I hope you've got something prepared to sing for us today." Blaine nodded, stood, and made his way to the front of the room. Handing a small stack of sheet music to the piano man and several band members, Blaine turned his back to the crowd. He whispered to himself under his breath while the first beats of the song played. "You've got this. You're a star Blaine Warbler." He spun around and opened his mouth, the first few notes spilling out in melodic bliss. Several grins spread across the faces staring at him.

Na na na na na na na na na na na na

Na na na na na na na na na na na na

I guess I just lost my husband,

I don't know where he went,

He looked to either side of him and gestured to the pretty Asian girl and blonde cheerleader to come and join him. Wrapping his arms around their shoulders he pantomimed being drunk as he sang the next few lines.

So I'm gonna drink my money,

I'm not gonna pay his rent,

He spun the two girls out and back in, dipping them both before bringing them up and singing to the eager crowd again.

I got a brand new attitude and

I'm gonna wear it tonight,

I wanna get in trouble,

I wanna start a fight,

na na na na na na na I wanna start a fight,

na na na na na na na I wanna start a fight.

The Glee Club began to fill in with harmonies as he belted out the chorus, parading around the room and putting on a powerful performance.

So, so what

I'm still a rock star,

I got my rock moves,

He hopped on top of the piano, head banging even though his gelled hair went nowhere.

And I don't need you,

And guess what,

He jumped down and slid across the floor arms opening wide as he landed on his knees in front of a group of girls, all three of which were dancing manically to the beat.

I'm having more fun,

And now that we're done,

I'm gonna show you tonight,

I'm alright,

I'm just fine,

And you're a tool,

So, so what,

I am a rock star,

I got my rock moves,

And I don't want you tonight.

Blaine  headed back towards the front of the room, each pound of the drum punctuated with a footstep.

You weren't there,

You never were,

You want it all,

But that's not fair,

I gave you life,

I gave my all,

You weren't there,

You let me fall.

He fainted dramatically before springing up again and landing into a group of boys who had taken up back up singing for him. The minute the small guitar solo ended the several boys all began head banging in unison. Throwing almost there entire bodies into it, all the while Blaine belted out the last t chorus. He made his way to the very front of the room as the song neared it's end.

No, no, no, no

I don't want you tonight,

You weren't there,

I'm gonna show you tonight,

Blaine stood up and walked back toward the chairs in the room, smirk on his face as the class once again took their seats. They continued to harmonize as he maneuvered his way through the chairs singing until he reached his own.

I'm alright,

And you're a tool,

So, so what,

I am a rock star,

I got my rock moves,

And I don't want you tonight!

He plopped down into his chair as he sang the final line.

Ba da dada dada

The class erupted in cheers and applause and Mr.Shue came over and clapped him on the back. "Welcome to the New Directions Blaine!" the teen grinned at his new teacher and stood up to begin rehearsing with the rest of the group.

~o0o~

  Kurt stood by his locker anxious and waiting for Blaine to appear. The hallways were almost totally empty in the afternoon's rush to get home. It was Friday after all. To his joy and dismay any moment now his friend would show up and they would head towards the locker room where his tormentor waited for him. No doubt with an ass whooping in tow as well. Despite the agony heading his way, he watched Blaine walked up to him, excited grin on his face. The taller boys' heart swelled when he saw Blaine but he kept a good poker face, and asked why the boy was so happy.

   "I got into Glee Club! They loved the song Kurt! Thank you for helping me pick it!" Blaine pulled Kurt in for a tight hug, grin as wide as it could be. Before he pulled away, slipping his game face on. "Right, so, Karofsky. You sure you want to go through with meeting him today? We could always hide you at my place for a while...we have frozen pizza and The Lion King on DVD." Kurt giggled and considered the idea; he wanted nothing more than to go hang out with Blaine that day. Instead of facing whatever waited for him behind the door of the boys' locker room.  The pale skinned boy opened his mouth to reply, just as Karofsky came parading down the hall.

   The burly boy walked past the two boys leaning against the locker without saying a word, simply shooting a menacing glance at Kurt...to remind him of their date. Kurt sighed and nodded, and the boys waited until Karofsky disappeared into the locker room before following him into it.  Blaine stood in the tornado shelter between the doors that led into the locker room. He would wait until he heard trouble before going in to help Kurt. He sent his friend in with a silent pat on the back and watched as the slim boy walked into the locker room. Swinging door shutting with a quiet slam behind him.

 "Glad to see you decided to join me Lady face." Kurt grimaced at the nickname, and tried to pull out of Karofsky's grip. Karofsky had a hand wrapped around Kurt's wrist in a vice grip, almost completely cutting off his circulation. "Tell me," he whispered leaning in, his breath misting over Kurt's face. "Did you miss me?" His lips smashed against Kurt's lips with bruising force and the smaller by comparison boy cried out in pain. Muffled by the giant's lips against his own; Blaine heard it and waited to make sure it really was what he thought. His suspicions were confirmed when he heard a body being rammed into a locker. Blaine burst through the door and took in the scene in front of him.

  Kurt was pressed against a locker, a hand over his mouth and one working on his belt buckle. His panicked blue eyes met Blaine's for only a moment before the smaller boy leapt onto Karofsky's back. He tugged the boys head backwards, knocking him off balance and causing him to release Kurt. Blaine remained latched onto Karofsky's back and landed onto solid punch into the curve of his neck before he was thrown off. The tenor bounced on the hard ground and slid next to Kurt. Both boys stared terrified up at Karofsky, who was ignoring the large bruise forming on his neck.

   There was no football practice today, Coach Beiste had caught the bug that had been floating around the school and called it off. Only the three of them and the janitor on the second floor of the school were left. No one to help them, the two exchanged quick glances before turning their eyes back to Karofsky.  The bully suddenly had an evil glint in his eye that made Kurt's stomach turn in nausea.