"Rachel you can't stay mad at him forever, it's been two days." Finn said.

Rachel sat with her arms crossed on the futon like a giant three year old who was just told "No." She scowled at Kurt who lazily watched from the door. He knew Rachel would eventually get over herself to some extent so he wasn't too worried.

"Finn, he told me that we were auditioning together and then he goes around behind my back and asks Blaine."

"Yeah, I'm not really seeing the major problem." Finn muttered, "Can't you just be happy for Kurt?"

Kurt stepped forward no longer desiring to hear Rachel's voice grate any further on his nerves. "May I? Thank you. Rachel, I'm sorry I didn't tell you right away. But this is a chance for me to spend more time with Blaine and right now I'm taking every chance I get." He went over and sat down on the edge of the futon. "We aren't competing for solos anymore, we don't have to hate each other."

Rachel relaxed her shoulders and pursed her lips at Kurt. Three year old. "I-I suppose I did over react just a little bit."

Kurt rolled his eyes, "A little bit. Really?"

"Okay, a lot. I'm sorry Kurt. I am happy for you and Blaine he's a really great singer. And I meant what I said, I do think he can be my Fiyero once I secure the part of Elphaba." She smiled oh so sure of herself.

Kurt scoffed and they hugged. The chorus to "Somewhere Only We Know" steadily grew louder echoing throughout the room.

A text from Blaine.

You still owe me one song. –B

"Is that Blaine?" Rachel asked bouncing back from her childlike attitude. "What does he want?"

"What are you twelve?" Kurt shook his head in disbelief and moved out of her reach.

You owe me one half of a sugar cookie. ; )

Send.

*So if we have a minute why don't we go-*

Cookie for a song. Deal? -B

Kurt's back was turned. Rachel was gesturing for Finn to use his extreme height to tower over and take a look at the conversation. Finn shook his head and the two proceeded to have an argument via charades.

I thought that was already the deal? Your voice and the cookie.

Send.

*So if we have a minute why don't we go-*

Hey! guess who is going to be in town this weekend only! -M

Kurt did a double take. It took him twenty minute for him to realize that the text hadn't come from Blaine. A little disappointed at first but when it sank in who was texting, Kurt turned and held his phone up. Rachel and Finn froze mid charade. Kurt didn't bother to address the matter.

"Did he ask you out?" Rachel squeaked.

"No. But I have other news. A certain someone we know is going to be visiting this weekend. Her name starts with a Mer and ends with a Cedes."

Rachel and Finn both smiled.

"Oh I am thinking sleep over, my dorm." Rachel said and she burst into ideas for them to show Mercedes around campus, and preparing to sing her song for the Wicked audition. And while Rachel was talking just to hear herself talk like usual, another text came through.

Trade off then. I'll bring the cookie and my voice if you bring yours. Tomorrow our spot at 1 -B

Our spot. Kurt felt a shiver go down his spine. He quickly dialed Mercedes and bounced on the balls of his waiting for her to answer.

"Mercedes, I have news."

"Does it have to do with how excited you are to see me tomorrow?" She asked.

"Yes. Sort of." Kurt confessed. "Are you ready for it? I met a boy."

Mercedes screamed on the other end. "Kurt that's great!"

Kurt smiled although Mercedes couldn't see it. "His name is Blaine. And I bring him up, not only because my best friend should know but because he wants to meet me tomorrow in the afternoon. Would you hate me if I went to meet him? Rachel is sure to have an extensive detailed schedule for you two."

There was silence on the other end for a few moments. Kurt held his breath.

"Kurt it's fine. Just as long as I can see you tomorrow night."

"Are you sure?"

"Go. Seriously."

Kurt muttered about a dozen thank yous and noticed Rachel gesturing for Kurt to hand her the phone. He sighed, "Hold on Mercedes, I think Rachel wants to talk to you."

"Kurt. No, no wait! Make up an excuse, I really can't de-Rachel hey!"

Blaine was already waiting by the time Kurt got there. He held up the usual brown bag with the cookie safely tucked inside. Kurt jogged over and bounced with excitement. Blaine laughed.

"I have the perfect song for us to sing together. After giving it a lot of thought I finally came up with one. But before that, I think we had a deal." Kurt beamed.

Blaine took a seat where Kurt had been a few days before. Behind the student union was usually dead to begin with but because it was Saturday, everyone was recovering from hangovers they acquired the night before, or students did what they did best act like hermits on the days when getting out of bed before three wasn't necessary. Most of campus was calm and silent.

Kurt rocked forward on the balls of his feet. "I spent a lot of time mulling over what song I would sing. And after much debate I narrowed it down to three and from there to one."

"Kurt." Blaine said, "I'm sure what you sing will be great."

Kurt nodded. He took a deep breath and started his rendition of "Blackbird" by The Beatles.

"Blackbird singing in the dead of night. Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arise."

Kurt noticed Blaine's expression when he reached the chorus. It was hard to read. He looked almost pensive, extremely critical. Kurt had no idea what it might mean.

"Blackbird fly. Blackbird fly. Into the light of the darkblack night."

The entire time Kurt worried about the look on Blaine's face. He was hardly smiling. What if he hated it? Kurt stayed focused.

"You were only waiting for this moment to arise. You were only waiting for this moment to arise."

He took a deep breath and waited, smiling at Blaine.

Blaine applauded.

"I'm sorry it wasn't as upbeat as the one you did." Kurt said.

Blaine pulled out the cookie, broke it down the middle and held it out to Kurt. "That was beautiful, Kurt. I can see why you got into NYADA."

Kurt bit off the edge of the cookie. "They'll just have to go on without me."

"So about the song we're going to do for the audition." Blaine said in a business like manner.

Kurt nearly choked on the cookie in his mouth. He got so excited and had forgotten to swallow. He took a moment to rid his mouth of the food. "Okay so I was thinking, feel free to jump in and provide suggestions, 'As Long as You're Mine.' Rachel was right the other day, you'd be great Fiyero."

Blaine made a face that said he didn't agree but that he didn't want to come right out and say it. Kurt tilted his head and the smile on his face wavered. "What?"

"It's a good song, and it is from the musical but we have a chance to step outside the musical and show them what we're really capable of right? Why don't we pick a song they wouldn't be expecting?"

It was a fair suggestion and it wasn't like Kurt didn't have a back up. A week ago when Kurt had been imagining what Blaine sounded like when he sang he pictured them singing "Candles". And although Kurt wouldn't give the actual reason for the song selection, based on how weird the situation was it didn't stop him from suggesting it. Blaine thought it over and a steady smile stretched his face. He was so cute when he smiled-when he did anything really.

"I like it. It's not a duet though." Blaine noted.

Kurt brushed the crumbs from his fingers, "I think we can work around that. You said you're good at covers."

"I did."

"Good it's settled then. When do you want to start practicing?"

Blaine checked his watch. Kurt thought that Blaine was going to make an excuse and have to dash off again. Class was no reason to leave this time. If anything it would be because of those friends. Kurt still disliked that Penny girl and he barely spoke to her. Sometimes people gave off bad first impressions and on occasion first impressions were right.

"Why don't we get lunch and then we can get to work on it after?" Blaine asked.

They moved inside the student union, which was significantly less crowded than during the week. While they bought their food, Kurt a salad and Blaine a greasy and sloppy burger, they discussed how they would split the song up into a duet. Kurt tossed out ideas for outfits. Blaine tried to get Kurt to keep it simple and not too flashy.

"I'm not saying costumes but I think something beyond what we normally wear. We have to get their attention, without coming off too showy." Kurt said stabbing his salad.

"No, I know what you mean. I think we could coordinate and we'll be fine. Besides, you already dress so…you stand out. I don't mean that in a bad way." Blaine said quickly.

"Oh look who is talking Mr. Bowtie." Kurt said teasingly.

Blaine popped a fry into his mouth. "Bowties are cool."

"I never said they weren't. I'm just saying you don't see people wear them all the time. You know, before I knew your name I used to call you Mr. Bowtie in my head." Kurt confessed.

This made Blaine laugh. He sucked on the straw of his lemonade. "Creative."

Kurt felt a little foolish for telling Blaine that but there was no sign that Blaine considered it strange. They ate in silence for a few minutes. Blaine set his half eaten burger aside, "Did Rachel end up forgiving you?"

Kurt picked at the remains of his salad deciding if he wanted to risk e colie. He had already come this far but the lettuce at the bottom was very sketchy. He looked up to Blaine, "What? Oh yes. She just had an over reaction."

Blaine cleaned his hands off and placed them in his lap. "Good. I'd hate to be the one who came between friends."

Kurt scoffed, "Please, Rachel is a born drama queen. I've learned to deal with it over the years."

"Did she apply to NYADA? Sorry, if I keep bringing up a sour topic. I'm just really impressed. I would never have had the guts to apply there." Blaine was so modest and humble.

Kurt frowned a little he leaned in closer and lowered his voice. Rachel wasn't anywhere nearby but he couldn't risk it. "She didn't get in." Kurt sat back completely giving up on his salad.

"Don't tell her I told you." Kurt added. "She applied with me but she didn't make it in. If Finn hadn't been there with her the entire week after she didn't get accepted, I'm pretty sure she would of killed herself. No lie. Rachel is talented, very very talented don't tell her I said that either. All of that will just go to her already enormous ego. But she just didn't make it."

"That sucks. She didn't hate you for making it in?" Blaine asked.

Kurt was quiet trying to find the best answer he could. "She was jealous at first. Probably hated me for a little bit, but as you can see I decided not to go. She may have hated me more for that."

"I don't see how anyone could hate you." Blaine said suddenly. "You're so open and out there. You have a good heart Kurt."

Kurt stared at Blaine trying to figure him out. He didn't believe everything Blaine thought about him. If he was so open then Kurt would have no problem telling Blaine that he was in love with him. Kurt took a sip of his diet coke.

"Blaine, can I be honest with you?" Kurt asked after minute. His hands were shaking a little.

Blaine stared back innocently. "Yeah of course Kurt."

Kurt licked his lips and the butterflies in his stomach fluttered around insanely. He took a deep breath and smiled, "Blaine I-"

"Hey babe." A boy with feathered brown hair appeared over Blaine's shoulder. He leaned over and kissed Blaine on the lips.

The butterflies in Kurt's stomach melted into a sick sour feeling. He stared open mouthed at the strange boy kissing Blaine. Blaine pulled back and there was a quiver on his lips and in his voice.

"W-what are you doing here?" Blaine asked genuinely surprised.

The boy looked up and caught sight of Kurt and they locked eyes. The boy had a smile on his face but Kurt could read it as instant hatred toward him. Kurt did his best to look calm and not at all heartbroken or confused.

"I had to meet my study group but they didn't show up. And I'm just about to leave and see this guy and I'm like hey, I know him. But not him." he directed at Kurt.

Kurt stuck his hand out, "Kurt Hummel."

"Uh yeah, this is Kurt. He's a friend." Blaine said he was still stammering a little. His face was red, embarrassed by something. And Kurt wasn't sure if it was the kiss or if he was embarrassed by Kurt.

The word friend hurt more than it should have. It stung Kurt like lemon juice in a paper cut.

The boy eyed Kurt's hand but didn't take it. He sat down next to Blaine linking arms with him. They kept eye contact and Kurt withdrew his hand. Blaine cleared his throat, "Kurt, this is my boyfriend. Sebastian."

Kurt tightened his jaw and struggled to keep his emotions from taking over. Sebastian scooted closer to Kurt signifying that Blaine was his and not Kurt's. The smirky condescending look on Sebastian's face made Kurt angry.

"It's nice to meet you." Kurt said in a reserved tone.

Things became awkward after that if they weren't already to begin with. Kurt crumpled his napkins and put them inside of his salad bowl.

"How do you know Blaine?" Sebastian asked with that sickly false sweet smile.

Blaine cut Kurt off, "We have class together."

"I was asking Kurt." Sebastian said.

Kurt fought the urge to gouge Sebastian's pretty boy eyes out of his head. He glanced to Blaine thoroughly upset with him. "Like Blaine said, we have a class together."

Sebastian nodded an air of arrogance about him. He was high on himself and he looked like a giant douche. This was another situation where first impressions were right.

"Fun." Sebastian replied. He turned to Blaine and kissed him again. Kurt blinked and a tear fell. He was quick the dry it. He cleared his throat.

"I hate to break up the happy couple, so I'm going to go. I have to meet a friend anyway. Thanks for lunch Blaine, see you in class. And it was nice meeting you Sebastian."

Sebastian's eyes narrowed on Kurt. "Oh, I'm glad I met you."

Without waiting for Blaine to say anything Kurt picked up his garbage and walked away his head held high but in false pretenses. Keep it together Kurt, don't let anyone see you cry. He thought. Kurt hardly made it to Rachel's dorm before tears were pouring down his face.