Blaine sat as straight as possible in the leather chair, his right foot bouncing up and down nervously as he braced himself to answer questions he wasnt ready to answer. But when Daltons headmaster asked, you answered whether you wanted to or not.

"I overheard him talking about taking advantage of another student, sir."

"Which student?"

"Kurt Hummel."

"Arent they dating?"

Blaine shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "Yes."

"So tell me exactly what he said to cause you to attack him like you did."

"Im not sure I can, sir."

"Mr Anderson, if you dont want to get expelled, I suggest you explain yourself. You understand Dalton has a no bullying and absolutely no fighting policy for a reason. Everyone is supposed to feel safe here."

"I know, and thats why I did what I did. I was trying to protect Kurt."

"How does you beating up his boyfriend protect him?" Blaine sat silently, looking down at his hands that were clasped together in his lap. "Mr Anderson." The voice demanded attention, so Blaine looked up at the Headmaster.

"Sir?"

"You are a good kid, Mr Anderson, and I really need to hear what happened to cause you to attack Mr Hummels boyfriend. Ive heard others talking..." Blaines eyes widened. He knew what people thought. And sure, he was jealous. Kurt was his best friend. Sure, said the voice in his head. Only your best friend.

But thats not why he attacked Jeremy. It was more complicated than that. But he wasnt sure if he could tell the Headmaster. He didnt want to embarrass Kurt. But, if he didnt tell, Jeremy would run right back into Kurts arms and Blaine would be expelled, leaving Kurt all alone, with no protection. No contest. He had to tell.

He took a deep breath and began. "I was at the library doing research for a paper, and I started getting a headache, so I want into the back corner and sat down where it was dark."

"Why didnt you go back to your room?"

"I really needed to finish my paper and just wanted a minute or two of the dark and quiet. I do it occasionally and it usually helps."

The headmaster nodded. "Continue."

"I was sitting there when I heard voices. I tried to ignore them, but them I heard Jeremys voice say something about Kurt, and it peaked my curiosity."

"Why is that, Mr Anderson?"

"Well, Kurts my best friend, and..." He mumbled something that the headmaster couldnt hear.

"Please speak up."

He sighed. "I said that Ive never trusted Jeremy. Kurts so sweet and innocent and Jeremy..." He let his sentence trail off, knowing the headmaster would understand.

"Ok, but that doesnt explain why you attacked him."

"I heard what he was planning to do to Kurt."

"What do you mean, what he was planning to do to him?" The headmaster asked.

Blaine shifted in his seat again. He knew he had to tell Mr Reins what happened, but it was so hard to talk about Kurt like that. Even though he was just repeating what hed heard Jeremy say.

Blaine took a deep breath. "He said that after Friday, Kurt wouldnt be such a frigid bitch anymore." Blaine spit out, as of the words physically hurt him to say.

"Mr Anderson." The headmaster said, a warning tone in his voice.

"Im sorry, sir. Im just repeating word for word what Jeremy said."

"And how do you remember exactly what he said?"

Blaine shuddered. "Because its ingrained in my memory, sir."

Mr Reins watched as Blaines body physically shook in anger at what Mr Bayers had said. He had seen how close Mr Anderson and Mr Hummel had become since Mr Hummels transfer. He also knew that both boys had deeper feeling for each other than they were willing to admit. Just because he acted like a hard-ass, didnt mean he didnt care about his students. And he knew love when he saw it.

Hed like to say he was surprised when hes heard about the fight, but he was dealing with teenage boys and hormones. What did surprise him was that Mr Anderson had done the attacking. He knew there was more to the story, and he intended to find out what.

He was starting to see things a little clearer and was hoping he was wrong, but seeing Blaines reaction cinched it.

"Was that all you heard?"

"Isnt that enough?" Blaine said angrily.

"Its important, but I also think there was something else you are not telling me." He prompted.

Blaine sighed. "He said he got some stuff from his friend Sam to help loosen Kurt up. The disdain in Blaines voice was evident.

"Alcohol?"

"No sir." Blaine waited and let that settle in Mr Reins mind. "He said once he slipped some of it into Kurt drink, hed..." Blaine stopped, his stomach clinching. Hes started at sweat and his hands were now holding the chair under him.

"Go on."

"I - I dont think I can, sir." Blaines voice shook and he looked on the verge of tears.

"Please, Blaine." The boy looked up because the headmaster never used first names. He saw that Mr Reins eyes had softened and he was watching him encouragingly.

Blaine sighed and cleared his throat. "He said that hed, quote, fuck that sweet ass all night, because the ice queen wouldnt be able to fight back this time." By the time hed finished talking, tears had began running down Blaines face.

The sudden gasp from Mr Reins surprised Blaine. He figured it was because hed used bad language again, but when he looked up, he knew that wasnt the reason. The headmaster had his hand clasped over his mouth and his eyes were on the moist side.

Hed known Mr Bayers was a troublemaker, but he had no idea he was capable of that. But he also knew that Mr Anderson was not a liar.

When he regained his composure, he asked, "Did you hear anything else?"

"No sir. That was when I jumped up and attacked Jeremy, sir." Blaine unsuccessfully tried to keep his voice from shaking.

"I understand, Mr Anderson, and thank you for your honesty. Now, please go see the nurse and have her take a look at that eye."

"Yes sir." The young boy got up and moved toward the door, stopping when he reached for the knob. He turned back and opened his mouth to ask what happened now, but was interrupted by Mr Reins.

"I believe you Mr Anderson. And dont worry, Ill take care of everything." He saw Blaines shoulder sag in relief and offered a small smile as he disappeared through the door.