“Is there something wrong, Blaine?” Wes asked him after a late Warbler rehearsal on Thursday. “I know this week is hectic and if you need a break just say. We can’t compete without our lead singer.”

“No, no, I’m fine. It has nothing to do with the Warblers,” Blaine said gathering his stuff from the room where the rehearsal was held.

“Is it your family? I thought that things were kind of normal with them, because you – “

“No, there’s nothing wrong with them,” Blaine cut him short. “There’s…hmm…well…there is this boy,” he stuttered searching for words. Wes was his best friend, but Blaine wasn’t sure if he would be up for such conversation.

Wes swallowed. He had no problems with Blaine being gay, they were best friends but they never had a talk like this. “Do you want to talk about that?” he finally asked. Blaine always listened to his problems with girls, so the least Wes could do was to listen to Blaine this time.

“There’s nothing much to say, but… yeah, I could try that,” Blaine said feeling a bit braver.

They arrived at the coffee shop about 20 minutes later and sat at one of the round tables. Blaine told Wes everything about seeing Kurt that Saturday night, how he came back two weeks later, how Elise pushed him to go and talk to the boy. At that Wes laughed.

“Listen to your little sister, Blaine! Looks like she has more brain than you. You like him; he apparently likes you, too. Stop acting like a schoolgirl and go for it!” Wes stated when Blaine had stopped talking.

“That’s the problem, Wes! I don’t know if I want him like that!” Blaine exclaimed. “I don’t want to get hurt again,” he finished quietly.

Wes sighed and looked at the table. He didn’t know whole story about Blaine’s past, just that Blaine was bullied at his old school so he was forced to leave. But apparently there was more to that.

“Blaine, I have no idea how these things work for two boys and I understand that I’m not a great help here. I also don’t understand what goes on in your head and maybe it’s not my business, but you’re being really stupid right now. Whatever happened with you in the past is over. It’s okay if you don’t want a relationship at this moment, but don’t forbid yourself to become at least friends with him.”

Blaine stayed quiet for a moment. “God, I really feel like a schoolgirl,” he chuckled feeling a bit better. “Thanks, Wes. I know this conversation was awkward for you, so I really appreciate your help.”

“Just don’t shut people out, Blaine. The Warblers are always there for you and you have Elise, too,” Wes smiled. “Now let’s go, we still have math test tomorrow. Better start studying.”

On that evening Blaine Anderson decided that he would try his best to become friends with Kurt. What will happen after that, only time will tell.

***

Week went quite hectic for Kurt, too. They had Glee rehearsals every day and even there were only three days left until the Sectionals, they hadn’t found the right song. Only thing certain was that Rachel will be singing it. As usual.

“What are you so happy about?” Mercedes asked when they where walking out of the school on Wednesday evening.

“I’m simply excited. Can’t I be happy? In addition, I have a good feeling about the Sectionals,” Kurt beamed.

“You lost your solo to Rachel again and you’re still happy about the Sectionals? Who are you and what have you done with my Kurt?” Mercedes asked in fake horror. “There must be something else you’re not telling me. Come on, Kurt, you’re my best friend!”

After a short moment of inner conflict Kurt finally spoke, “Do you want to come over to my house? It’s not a conversation for a car park.”

“Oh my God, it’s about a boy!” Mercedes squealed making Kurt laugh.

After a short time they both pulled up in front of Kurt’s home. His dad’s and Carole’s cars weren’t that meant they were still working. Finn was at Rachel’s so Kurt and Mercedes had house for themselves.

Kurt locked the front door open and went inside inviting Mercedes, too.

“Do you like something to drink?” he offered.

“No, thank you, I’m too excited!” the girl couldn’t control her bright smile.

“Okay, then I’ll make myself some tea,” Kurt said walking in the kitchen and his friend followed him.

When they finally sat down at the table Mercedes didn’t break her gaze on Kurt, who was starting to feel uncomfortable.

“What are you waiting for? Spill it!” the girl urged him.

“Do you remember that night in Westerville when we went to coffee shop with Alisha?” Kurt started, looking at Mercedes who nodded, “Then you probably remember that boy who was playing piano, too.”

“Oh my God! I knew you liked him. I saw that! Are you two – �

�No, we’re not!” Kurt immediately cut her off. �And don’t interrupt me, please,” he addend before continuing. �I couldn’t get him out of my mind after that night, so it became to much for me and I drove to Westerville hoping to see and hear him one more time. Something like getting him out of my system.”

“And did you meet him?” Mercedes couldn’t stop herself from asking and earned a glare from Kurt.

“Yes, and we even talked a bit. He brought me coffee. Well, actually it was on the house, but that doesn’t change the fact. And he actually doesn’t have a girlfriend, the girl was his sister. And it turned out he sings in the Warblers and asked me if we could meet each other at the Sectionals,” Kurt finished hurriedly becoming more and more excited himself.

Mercedes was staring at him with her mouth open. “You went to see that gorgeous boy and didn’t tell anything to me?!” she slowly asked.
“I felt like a stalker. And I didn’t plan on seeing him ever again. Like I said I just wanted to get this out of my system,” Kurt explained.

“Is he gay, too?”

“I don’t know. He invited me for a coffee and then asked to meet again, but I don’t want to jump in any conclusions,” boy replied unsurely.

“Oh, Kurt!” Mercedes jumped on her feet and walked around the kitchen table to hug Kurt. He hugged the girl back feeling incredibly thankful for having a friend like her in his life.