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It wasn’t until third period the next day that Kurt saw Blaine. He confidently marched up to Blaine’s locker and patted him on the shoulder. Blaine turned around; again he had that same flash of fear in his eyes before realizing that it was just Kurt. Kurt wondered what made him this way, what made Blaine so jumpy?

“So I talked to Mr. Schuester, he runs glee club.” Kurt announced. “He wants you to stop by the choir room after school today to audition, everyone gets in, but he just likes to get an idea of what you sound like.”

“Uh yeah Kurt I meant to talk to you about that, I don’t think I’m going to audition.”

Kurt’s heart sank; he should have known something like this would happen. Blaine definitely realized that auditioning for glee club was a one way ticket to getting slushied. “What why? Was it something I said?”

Blaine paled, he quickly back tracked. “No absolutely not! But, it’s my dad; he uh doesn’t really want me to audition.”

“Why not?”

“My dad’s not completely okay with me being gay. I mean he just ignores the fact, but to him auditioning for a singing group is like announcing my sexuality.” Blaine almost looked ashamed.

“Blaine, maybe you should just join glee club and not tell him…” Kurt hated the idea that Blaine wouldn’t be doing something he enjoyed, especially since he was an amazing singer. Blaine worried his lip between his bottom teeth.

“Do you think that would work?”

“Sure, we rehearse after school every day; just tell him you joined the academic team or something.” Kurt was trying not to sound desperate, he really liked Blaine, and he wanted to figure him out. He seemed so shielded; Kurt wanted to be the one who knew him best, he wanted a friendship, maybe more.

“Okay, okay I think I’ll do that.” Blaine looked a little livelier, perhaps he felt free knowing he was going against his dads back to do something that mattered to him. “Uh can you walk me to the choir room after school? I don’t know anyone in there or even where it is.”

A smile touched Kurt’s lips. “Of course. I’ll meet you at your locker after last period.”

Blaine grinned, grabbed his books and waved. The two boys parted ways and went to their next class. Kurt was practically buzzing with excitement. He didn’t know what song Blaine was going to sing and he was longing to hear that voice again the voice that was full of so much emotion and could tell a story alone. And his eyes, oh his eyes, those eyes were so soulful and Kurt wanted to just stare into them for hours. Kurt tried to focus, but French class wasn’t exactly a challenge for him. His thoughts were constantly being drawn to the mysterious boy with hair he just wanted to run his fingers through.

After last period Kurt met Blaine at his locker, Blaine looked upset.

“Blaine, is everything okay?”

“Hm, what?” It didn’t seem like Blaine even realized Kurt was talking to him.

“Uh yeah, you look a little upset.”

Blaine rubbed his jaw and turned towards Kurt.

“Do you ever feel like it’s not worth it?” Blaine’s eyes were lost, he was far way, trapped in memories.

“What? What are you talking about?” Kurt was seriously confused.

“Never mind, can we go to the choir room?”

“Are you sure? If you want you can tell Schue you have to get settled in here and audition later on in the week.”

“No, no, it’s fine let’s just do this now.”

“Okay, if you’re sure.” Kurt nudged Blaine and the two boys started down the hallway. They approached the choir room and Blaine seemed to calm down, his eyes looked clearer and he had a bit more color in his cheeks.

“Hey Kurt!” Finn shouted out to him. “Is this the new boy you were telling us about?”

“Yup, guys this is Blaine, Blaine, this is everybody else, we can do introductions later.”

Different members of the glee club shouted out to Blaine. Brittany leaned over to Santana and whispered:

“Is that another dolphin?”

Santana patted Brittany on the leg and told her she’d explain it all later. Blaine cracked his knuckles and walked over to Brad, he told him what song he was going to sing and Kurt took a seat next to Mercedes. Brad started playing the selected song; Blaine took a deep soothing breath, and began to sing

The day breaks, your mind aches
You find that all his words of kindness linger on
When he no longer needs you

He wakes up, He makes up
He takes his time and doesn't feel he has to hurry
He no longer needs you

And in his eyes you see nothing
No sign of love behind his tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years

You want him, you need him
And yet you don't believe him when his says his love is dead
You think he needs you

You stay home, he goes out
He says that long ago he knew someone but now he's gone
He doesn't need him

Your day breaks, your mind aches
There will be times when all the things he said will fill your head
You won't forget him

And in his eyes you see nothing
No sign of love behind his tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years

The room was silent for a moment, Blaine opened his eyes and looked nervous, but then the room exploded in applause. Everyone ignored the fact that he changed the words to apply to a boy, they didn’t care that Blaine seemed really anxious, they only heard his voice. His voice told a story that couldn’t be expressed with words. Once Blaine heard the applause his face lit up, it was obvious to everyone in the room that he was relieved, Kurt smiled broadly. Schue clapped Blaine on the back and welcomed him into the club. Blaine took a seat next to Kurt who squeezed his knee; they smiled at each other and Kurt had to remind himself that he couldn’t overdo it with Blaine. Rehearsal was short, it was only the beginning of the year and they hadn’t even picked songs for sectionals yet. As they walked out Blaine approached Kurt:

“Hey Kurt do you think you could drive me home? I don’t really want to walk, I’m still not familiar with the streets and whatnot.”

“Yeah of course, I just have to make a few stops on my way home, do you mind?”

“No not at all.” Blaine actually looked relieved that he wouldn’t be going straight home. “Whatever you need to know I’ll just tag along.”

“Sounds good, come on.”

They walked to Kurt’s car, Kurt wondered if this would be a usual thing; the two of them, going on rides together, getting closer and more comfortable with each other. It was hard for Kurt to keep in mind that they just met, he didn’t want to overdo anything, but it was obvious to everyone that they hit it off.

Kurt turned the radio on and the two of them started belting out the words to whatever pop song was on. Neither of them actually liked the music, but it was catchy and they were both feeling good after glee club. Kurt pulled into the Lima Bean. “My stepmom really likes these cookies they make, it’s her birthday so I figured I’d grab some for her.”

“Awesome, I need a cup of coffee anyway.”

Kurt laughed “Same, always feeding my caffeine addiction, I’ll order the cookies, can you just grab me a grande non-fat mocha? I’ll pay you back.”

“Sure, and no don’t worry about it, my treat.”

Kurt blushed, and hurried over to the glass case to get the cookies Carole liked. They met at a table and settled down to enjoy their drinks.

“So Blaine Anderson, tell me about you.”

“What exactly do you want to know?”

“Anything, where did you move from? Tell me about your friends at your old school, I want to get to know you” Kurt said this in a very cheery manner, trying not to seem like he was prying.

“Okay, well I moved from Manchester, and well as regards to friends, I um didn’t really have too many. As I’m sure you’re aware, people in Ohio aren’t the most accepting. I came out my sophomore year, and progressively lost most of my friends that year.”

“Oh, I’m sorry.” Kurt was taken aback by Blaine’s openness. “Everyone always kind of knew I was gay, as you can tell I’m pretty flamboyant.” Kurt gestured down at his highly fashionable, but slightly unusual outfit.

Blaine grinned up at Kurt over their coffees, but quickly became somber again. “Well I tried to hide it, but that wasn’t something that I felt like doing anymore, I was just too tired.”

Speaking of tired, Blaine looked pretty tired at the moment. He had slight bags under his eyes and every breath he took seemed like it took a lot of effort.

“Blaine, I know we don’t know each other too well.” Kurt said honestly. “But you seem upset, and you don’t have to tell me anything, but just know that I’m here if you do want to talk.”

“Thanks Kurt, I appreciate that, I really do, I probably just have to get used to Lima, and it’s hard to start over, especially when people think they know everything about you when they only know a small portion of you.” Blaine pulled at his sleeves and crossed his arms. He seemed to fold in on himself.

“Trust me, I get it. But I promise you, the kids in glee club never judge, most of them have deep issues themselves, you don’t have to worry when you’re there. And honestly, being with them makes you forget about all the other crap that happens outside of the choir room.”

“I hope so; I could use people like that.”
They’d finished their coffees, and tried to get back the high they were on after the successful audition. Although Blaine clearly had some deep rooted issues, Kurt felt like he was getting somewhere with him. Maybe Blaine would open up to him, maybe he would be the one to fix him.

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:/ I hope that wasn’t rubbish. Please review, I’d love to know what you all think, if it’s worth continuing

Blaine’s audition song: For No One by the Beatles