"Kurt Elizabeth Hummel!"

Kurt hardly glanced up as Rachel burst into his dorm, Finn in tow. He kept his attention on the open textbook.

"Hello, Rachel. Won't you come in?" Kurt grumbled turning the page.

"Don't take that tone with me. You have some explaining to do." Rachel stopped at the edge of his desk. Kurt looked over to Finn on the futon.

"Hey, dude this is between you guys." He grabbed the remote and turned the TV officially tuning out of the conversation.

Kurt had no choice but to deal with a very upset Rachel. "Alright, Ricky. What did I do this time?"

"For starters, why didn't you tell me you were going to audition for NYADA again? Kurt, you know I would have applied again and tried to audition again. I-..I wasn't ready last time, but this time I am and I know they would look past my foul up and accept me this time around."

"Rachel- "

"It's very selfish of you Kurt to not tell me, to hide this from me, your best friends for months. And then there is Blaine. You two are so in love and you're great together and now you want to…to throw that away by leaving for New York next year?"

"Rachel!" Kurt had to raise his voice to be heard over top of her. "I didn't submit the application. Blaine did. He did it without me knowing, as a surprise."

Rachel's mouth hung agape a shocked look on her face. She blinked, "Oh."

"Yeah. You honestly think I wouldn't tell you if I was going to apply for NYADA again? Also, thank you for bringing up my biggest dilemma regarding my final NYADA audition. Leaving Blaine behind." The corners of his mouth turned down and he went back to his text, not reading the words but just staring at the page.

Rachel sat on the edge of Kurt's desk, and ducked her head to try and catch Kurt's gaze.

"Why would Blaine do that? I mean, why would he want you to go to New York?"

"Because he wants to get rid of me?" That was a ridiculous lie and Kurt knew that. He shook his head and corrected himself, "Because he loves me and wants to see me live my dreams."

Rachel took a moment to actually think about it. It registered on her face and Rachel put a hand over her heart and sighed. "Kurt, that's so romantic."

Her attitude had changed in a matter of seconds; it was scary at how easily she could do that.

"Yes. It is. But I just found Blaine, and I don't think I'm ready to leave him yet." Kurt confessed.

Finn had been listening the whole time. He turned put on a reassuring smile, "Maybe Blaine could join you there, isn't he into musicals and stuff too?"

"He is but he missed the late submissions. He'd have to wait another semester at least to apply and then to get accepted. I don't know if he wants to go to NYADA. He wants to stay in Ohio."

Finn scoffed. "That's dumb, no one wants to stay in Ohio."

Rachel tapped Kurt on the shoulder. "Kurt, this is a great opportunity for you. Blaine has your best interest at heart and he wants to see you in New York."

Kurt's brow creased. "So you're saying I should go to the audition and say goodbye to Blaine?"

"No. No, not goodbye. You'll still have skype, and phone calls-"

"Rachel, I appreciate your help but I don't want to leave the best thing about my life behind in Ohio, while I'm off in New York City. It's not fair."

"Just…just tell me that you'll think about it, okay? You won't shoot this down. Yes, I would have loved to auditioned again with you but…you're apparently meant to be there Kurt. You deserve this and Blaine thinks so too. Don't jump to saying no before you've had a chance to think about it." Rachel leaned down and wrapped her arms around Kurt. He rested his head on her arm.

"I promise."

Kurt's phone started to vibrate across his desk. He let go of Rachel and picked it up.

Can you meet me for coffee in an hour? I have to talk to you about something. -B

A lump grew in Kurt's throat and the color must have drained from his face because Rachel noticed and took concern. His text sounded so serious. Kurt hesitated in replying.

Sure thing. Is something wrong?

Send.

"Kurt?"

*vibration*

I just need to talk to you about something. I'll see you there. -B

"Kurt, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, Blaine just wants to meet for coffee." Kurt put on his best brave expression. His mind raced at to what Blaine could have meant and what kind of tone the messages had been sent in. He didn't tell Rachel or Finn about the exact wording, he just silently got up and made his way to the bathroom making sure his appearance was acceptable.

Kurt took a sip of his coffee while his eyes stayed fixed on his planner. He arrived early and tried to take his mind off of the impending conversation by focusing on planning Spring Break. He hummed, and circled a day on the open page. They had about a week and a half until a week of freedom. Kurt was excited at the idea of spending a whole week with Blaine away from school, depending on this next meeting went.

A hand settled on his back causing him to jump in surprise. As he turned to see who was standing behind him, Blaine captured his lips in a tender kiss. Kurt blushed. He pulled back and stared up at Blaine.

"Hey babe," Blaine moved to take the seat across from Kurt. He watched Blaine confused. He wasn't upset or didn't appear to be.

"Hi, what has you in such a good mood?" He asked.

Blaine shrugged a little and reached for Kurt's blueberry muffin. He tore off a tiny corner. "Do I need a reason to be in a good mood? I'm sitting here with my adorable boyfriend, who looks like he is planning something in March. What are doing?"

Kurt smirked a little and pulled the planner closer to him. "Oh nothing, I was just thinking ahead to Spring Break. You know it's coming up soon."

"Yeah, a week and a half right?" Blaine took another piece of the muffin.

"Correct. I was looking at a few cabins around the lake. I know the weather will probably be terrible and it'll feel more like winter break, but the cabins have a fireplace!" Kurt pulled out a couple of pictures, folded and creased. It was easy to see that Kurt had spent a lot of time staring at them. He slid the pictures to Blaine. "We could have a romantic dinner in front of the fireplace, and if the Ohio weather does decide to resemble something close to spring, I figured we could take a boat out on the lake. They have a television and cable too, that way we don't have to miss new episodes of Tabitha's Salon Take Over. I checked into that already. And it's very affordable. My dad already said he'd be willing to help pay for part of it of it comes to that."

Kurt took a deep breath and waited for Blaine to say something. Blaine was still glancing over the photos. He didn't appear to be so sure about this plan of Kurt's. It made Kurt have second thoughts; maybe this was too much for the two of them. He sat back in his chair wanting to say something. It brought Kurt back to the texts Blaine had sent Kurt earlier.

"Kurt this is -"

"It's overdoing it isn't it." Kurt breathed. "I knew it. I mean I bet you don't want to spend an entire week with just me, you'll want to go home and just rest and -"

"Hey, hey." Blaine cut him off. He grabbed his boyfriend's hand. "No. It's wonderful. I figured we'd just spend time at each other's houses. I never thought about getting a cabin."

"It doesn't sound boring does it?"

Blaine looked up and met Kurt's eyes, "Babe, no. I told you it's wonderful. I get to spend a week with you and only you. Do you have any idea how...amazing that is?"

Kurt smiled a little easier. He shrugged his shoulders a little. Blaine stood and leaned over the table kissing Kurt on the lips. "I just hope you can put up with me for a week straight."

He sat back down still picking at Kurt's muffin. Kurt pushed the rest of it over to him. "Are you kidding? 'Course I can." Bits of muffin sprayed from Blaine's mouth.

Kurt closed the planner and put it away back into his book bag. "I have even better news." Kurt began taking the last sip of his coffee. "I get to have this cast taken off next week. For spring break I'll be completely healed."

Blaine smirked, wiping crumbs from the corners of his mouth. The way Blaine was practically stuffing himself with the muffin Kurt could tell Blaine was nervous. His hands were even shaking slightly.

"Why did you want to meet me here? You said you needed to talk to me about something and here I am taking over the entire conversation with Spring Break."

Blaine kept his eyes focused on napkin he was twisting between his fingers. His expression was suddenly more troubled than before.

"M-..my brother called me." His voice soft.

"Cooper." Kurt said. Blaine had only spoke of his brother once back around Christmas time.

"Yeah. He's in town and he wanted to spend the weekend with me…and you." Blaine's eyes shifted up to Kurt's.

"Why me too?"

"He apparently wants to meet you. Will you come?" Blaine asked hopefully.

Kurt bit his bottom lip. "After how well meeting your parents went last time?"

"Please Kurt, I need you there." Blaine reached across the table and took hold of Kurt's hands.

"Judging by your less than enthused reaction to your brother's presence in Ohio, I'm going to assume the two of you don't get along?"

Blaine hesitated. "Cooper and I have never…seen eye to eye. I mean he picked on me for the sole fact that he was my older brother and it was just a role to him. There were times though when Cooper was great, and he's actually stood up for me on a couple occasions with my mom and dad. For the most part he just likes to try and pick out the things that I'm doing wrong."

Kurt locked his fingers with Blaine's, a sign to show that he was here for him.

"Can I tell you something? Finn and I never agree on anything, I swear. And we're not even blood related." Kurt laughed a little seeing Blaine give a faint smile. "I'll be there right beside you. Besides, this meeting can't be as bad as the one with your parents, right?"

Blaine avoided answering that question. "I'll let Cooper know we're both coming. After this weekend we can finalize our plans for Spring Break. I can't wait to spend an entire week with you, no interruptions."

The drive back to Blaine's house was nerve wrecking that Friday afternoon. Kurt kept trying to imagine what Cooper was going to be like. He only had Blaine's bias opinion. Kurt didn't know what to expect. He knew Cooper was some kind of lawyer and he seemed to be the pride of the Anderson family, that a lot of pressure that got placed onto Blaine's shoulders.

There was another car in the driveway as they pulled in. It must have belonged to Cooper. Blaine said his parents were out of town, so it would just be the three of them. Kurt couldn't complain too much. He wasn't sure he wanted to meet Blaine's parents a second time.

"How do you think he'll like me?" Kurt asked as the two of them approached the front door.

"I think he'll love you." Blaine replied.

The house was quiet, elegant as usual. Kurt held his breath walking toward the kitchen and the scent of roasted potatoes and sautéed onions. It was hearty and welcoming, the feel good home scent made Kurt feel easier as they continued through the house.

"Coop?"

"In here little brother." Cooper called out.

Walking into the Anderson kitchen there was a tall man with dark hair standing with his back facing the pair of them over at the stove. When he turned Kurt's heart leapt to his throat. He was surprised to see how handsome Blaine's brother was. It shouldn't have come of much as a shock seeing as how Blaine had a lot of good genes in him. He blinked and flushed as Cooper fixed his gaze on Kurt giving him a corner smile.

"Hey!" Cooper said. He had a white apron tied around his waist. His arms spread wide and he crossed around the island and scooped Blaine into them. Blaine was short but his brother was tall making Blaine look even more like a child in the man's arms.

"Cooper! I-I didn't know you cooked." Blaine laughed after pushing himself out of the hug.

Cooper leaned on the island and observed the mess he had created. Spices, and ingredients were everywhere. "Yeah, I took a cooking class. I got tired of microwave dinners every night huh?" He gently hit Blaine on the stomach with the back of his hand. Before Blaine could say anything his attention went to Kurt, who was still blushing at how handsome Cooper was. And then there were his eyes. Dear God, if this is what Blaine would look like in a couple of years Kurt was completely sold.

"And…this is your new boyfriend?"

New.

"Yeah, Coop this is-"

"Kurt." Cooper finished reaching out his hand and taking Kurt's. He kept eye contact with him. "I follow my brother on facebook. Nice to meet you."

Kurt smiled and returned the handshake. "Nice to meet you too."

Cooper pulled Kurt into a half hug with a laugh. "I like this guy better than the last already. Polite. And he's cute." He winked.

Blaine rolled his eyes and tugged on Kurt's arm to take him back from Cooper. Cooper hardly noticed the possessive act he went back to his food cooking on the stove. "I made lemon chicken, with some roasted red peppers, red potatoes and onions. Hope he isn't vegetarian." Cooper gestured to Kurt.

"No." Kurt spoke up for himself. "I'm not, it all sounds really good. Thank you for inviting us."

Cooper eyed Kurt and laughed in amusement. "I like him. You're lucky squirt."

"D-..Don't call me that." Blaine mumbled.

Kurt glanced over to Blaine. He still didn't look too enthused about his brother. Kurt linked his arm around Blaine's held him close to him.

"Did you two meet at college then?" Cooper asked moving the peppers around on the stove, keeping them from burning.

"Yeah, we had a class together last semester." Blaine said look over to Kurt with a smile. "He couldn't seem to draw my eyes right."

Kurt's ears turned red.

"Art class?"

"No." Kurt cleared his throat. "Biology. Blaine helped me to audition for Wicked, he was actually in it as Fiyero."

"Hmm, see. Musicals are old news." Cooper replied testing a pepper. He spun on the balls of his feet. "Television, movies. That is where it's at."

Blaine laughed a little nervously. "What are you talking about?"

"Okay. I'm going to let you in on a secret little brother." Cooper leaned his elbows on the island. "I got an audition for a guest star role on Law and Order. I got to New York next week! Ha!" Cooper slapped his hand on the island.

"B-but Cooper, what about your job, as an actual lawyer?"

Cooper shrugged his shoulders, "I think that's why they wanted me. Because I've had experience as an actual lawyer! Oh Blaine, this is going to open so many doors for me. Next it's be features, imagine this bone structure all over your television and movie screens across America and select theaters abroad."

Blaine and Kurt exchanged a nervous look. "Why are you doing this?"

"Come on Blaine. A lawyer. Me? That was Dad's dream for me and I played by his rules while I lived here and I went off to college and became a lawyer. But now I want to do something I've always wanted; acting!" He pointed at Blaine. "I learned that in a workshop a month ago. Pointing is the key to a dramatic scene."

"T-that's stupid Coop." Blaine rolled his eyes.

"No, you know I think he has a point." Kurt commented. He couldn't help but be a little transfixed by Cooper and his looks.

"See, he understand." Cooper said. "Blaine, I'm finally getting to do what I love. I didn't have the courage like you to go into music or whatever I wanted when I went to college. Then again, they paid my way for college so I didn't have a choice. But you and your scholarships, you get to make your dreams come true sooner than me."

Cooper walked around and through an arm over Blaine's shoulder.

"What about that girl Dad mentioned, Sarah, the one in Harvard law?"

Cooper laughed and ruffled his fingers through Blaine's hairs, momentarily making a face at the hair gel that collected on his fingers. He went to sink to rinse his hand off. "Sarah Harper? That was a girl in one of my workshop classes, we went out on a few dates. I told Dad a few lies to make him happy." He shrugged.

Blaine sighed, "They keep comparing me to you. It's going to be great to watch their faces when I tell them that their-"

"No. Blaine, you can't tell them." Cooper said with wide eyes. "Not until I know if I got the job. The last thing I need is to fall on my face and for…for him to rub it in my face. You have to keep your trap shut!"

"Okay." Blaine snapped. "I got it. I'll be quiet."

"Why don't we go and set the table?" Kurt suggested picking up a few plates that had been set out.

Blaine locked eyes with Cooper and nodded. "Fine, yeah."

Dinner had actually gone fairly well without too many awkward pauses. It helped that Cooper kept asking Kurt questions leaving Blaine to sit silently. He almost seemed like he was brooding. Kurt went to squeeze his hand but Blaine pulled away. He tried not to show how the gesture hurt him. When they had finished and decided to retire for the night, Kurt gathered his things to take a shower before bed. It would also give Blaine and Cooper alone time. Something that the two of them needed not to mention Kurt was still a little upset with Blaine for being cold and distant with him during dinner.

"So I really like Kurt." Cooper said as he lounged back on the couch. He kicked his feet up onto the coffee table, something neither of them had ever been allowed to do in this house. "He's a lot better than that Sebastian jerk. He tried to act sweet and cute around us but I could tell that little fucker was faking."

"Cooper." Blaine chided.

"What? He always had a bad attitude, and you played right into that whole bad boy thing. I don't know what you ever saw in that guy."

Blaine folded his arms across his chest remaining silent. Cooper's brow creased. "Shit. You're not over him are you?"

"No." Blaine said quickly, maybe a little too quickly. "I love Kurt."

"Yeah, I don't doubt that. But squirt you're sitting here trying to defend an idiot who almost blinded you, with what was it, a snowball? Sick freak." Cooper scoffed.

"He's…he's not a sick freak. Sebastian just…" Blaine trailed off.

"Dear God, you do still have feelings for him or you're thinking that you do."

"I do not!" Blaine said trying not to raise his voice. "We dated for two years and we were friends before then. Sometimes he's on my mind and I feel awful, cause I love Kurt. More than I ever loved Sebastian."

Cooper took out his cell phone and tossed it to Blaine. He caught it. "Okay. We're going to do an exercise, you're going to pretend to call Sebastian and get everything off your chest. Your problem is you're keeping it bottled up and you can't get over him fully because of it."

"Cooper, this is dumb. I'm not going to call Sebastian."

"I said pretend! Come on little brother, use that imagination I know you have. You turned your bed into a pirate ship plenty of times when we were growing up. I'm sure you can handle one tiny imaginary phone call."

Blaine rolled his eyes and put the phone up to his ear. "Okay." he mumbled.

Cooper sat forward on the couch. "Alright Blaine, I need you to put forth all the emotion you can. Pretend you are actually talking to Sebastian. And if you feel nothing after this call than you'll know that you love Kurt no questions."

"But I do love Kurt no questions. Coop, this doesn't make sense."

"Ssh, I'm not here. It's just you and Sebastian the annoying Jamaican crab. And, action."

Kurt wasn't sure where he had put the shampoo and body wash he brought. He thought he might have left it in the car. He kept the shower water running. "Blaine!" He called downstairs. No response. Kurt sighed and wrapped a towel around his body and made his way downstairs. He stopped before the living room hearing Blaine in a seemingly one sided conversation.

"You're such an amazing person even if no one else can see it. Beneath your I don't give a fuck attitude, you've been nothing but sweet to me. You never stopped loving me and I know you always felt the need to protect me. Even after the incident with the snowball, you've been on my mind and I just needed to call and tell you that, I love you Sebastian."

Kurt felt his stomach drop. His hand flew up over his mouth to keep himself from throwing up. Kurt quickly ran upstairs and shut Blaine's door behind him. Hot tears streaming down his face by this point. All of his suspicions about NYADA suddenly fit and made sense. Blaine was still in love with Sebastian and he wanted Kurt to go to New York so he could be with Sebastian the following year. Kurt felt angry. Those four words had tore Kurt's heart from his chest. He wanted to trash Blaine's room and every picture he could see. There was even a picture of Blaine and Sebastian together, smiling taken on swing at the park. Kurt stared at it, his eyes burning. It was always Sebastian and it would always be Sebastian.

Blaine tossed the phone back to Cooper. He sat in silence thinking. Cooper waited only for a few seconds. "Well? How does it feel now that you told Sebastian you loved him?"

A slow but steady smile spread across Blaine's face. "I feel great, n-…not because I love him but because I don't." He laughed a little and sat back relieved. "I mean, that was hard for me to do because in the back of my head I didn't mean a damn word. It was just pretend."

"So you're saying that you're over Sebastian?" Cooper asked with knowing smile.

"I'm saying that, I'm more than a hundred percent positive that from the day I first saw him, I love Kurt and that I always have and always will."