The rest of the week was an odd one for Kurt. After talking with Blaine Monday night, things changed between them. They didn't talk as much but were almost always around one another. They would share shy soft smiles throughout the day and cuddle to sleep at night. On more than one occasion, Blaine would look at Kurt intently; almost as if he was contemplating on whether or not to tell him something. Kurt wasn't doing much better either; he spent the week trying to convince himself out of liking Blaine but couldn't help but melt whenever Blaine smiled at him. None of the Warblers questioned the odd behavior between the two boys because they already knew. They knew that Blaine had feelings for Kurt but was too afraid to say anything and they knew that Kurt had feelings for Blaine but his shyness prevented him from admitting it. It wasn't just Kurt and Blaine that were acting slightly off during the week, it was Beatz as well. Beatz refused to let Kurt believe that he wasn't worth being loved so he took every opportunity he had to tell Kurt that he was awesome or amazing or something to that equivalent. He didn't care who was around at the time; he continuously complimented Kurt and it was starting to get on his nerves.

"You really need to stop telling me that I'm amazing, Beatz." Kurt complained to him Friday evening after Warbler rehearsal.

"Why? It's not like I'm not telling the truth." Beatz replied smiling.

"Because it's annoying! The guys are going to start thinking that we're dating or something." Kurt said irritably.

"No they won't." Beatz assured him. "They know I'm straight."

"Are you sure you're straight? You've been complimenting me all week; that's not exactly straight behavior." Kurt quipped just as he sat down on one of the couches in the common room.

"I'm just stating facts, Kurt." Beatz shrugged as he sat down in a chair.

"They aren't facts, they're opinions." Kurt said firmly.

"We are not having this argument again. Don't make me tell the guys." Beatz warned him.

"You wouldn't dare!" Kurt said quickly.

"No?" Beatz questioned him.

"No. You wouldn't tell them anything because you don't want to break my trust." Kurt said confidently.

"Is that so?" Beatz asked with a raised eyebrow. "Because I'm pretty sure I would tell. It's called tough love."

"You better not." Kurt warned him just as Nick, David, and Blaine entered the common room.

"And if I do?" Beatz asked curiously.

"Then...then I won't talk to you anymore." Kurt said crossing his arms.

"I think I can live with that." Beatz shrugged.

"Live with what?" Blaine asked as he sat down next to Kurt. David and Nick sat in the other two chairs looking at Beatz curiously.

"I could live with Kurt not talking to me." Beatz said with a mischievous smile.

"And why would Kurt not talk to you?" Nick asked confused.

Kurt shot Beatz a look that would prevent anyone else from saying something; since it was Beatz however, it didn't work.

"He won't talk to me if I tell you guys that I think he's crazy for thinking that he's incapable of being loved by someone because of his past." Beatz said glancing back and forth between Kurt and Blaine.

"Beatz." Kurt hissed, looking down at his lap in embarrassment.

"Kurt, is that true?" David asked. "Do you really think that no one would love you because of something that wasn't your fault?"

"Oh yeah, that's the other thing. He seems to think that he's at fault for what that asshole did to him." Beatz said pointedly.

"I'm never telling you anything." Kurt said under his breath.

Beatz simply shrugged and smiled at him. He knew that Kurt was upset with him but he knew that it was necessary. Kurt refused to believe him when he told him how great he really was so he figured he'd believe it if Blaine said it.

"Kurt." Blaine said softly, lifting Kurt's face so he would look at him. "You can't really believe that." When Kurt didn't answer and tears welled up in his eyes, Blaine knew that he did indeed believe it. "Kurt, listen to me. You did nothing wrong. It is not your fault that stupid jackass did what he did. More importantly, you are more than capable of being loved. Don't you ever think that you aren't good enough. You are amazing; truly amazing." Blaine seemed to forget that Beatz, David, and Nick were there; as soon as he started telling Kurt how amazing he was, his feelings for Kurt seemed to spill over, making him rant about all the things he loved about him. "You're witty, smart, caring, and funny. You're so much stronger than you think you are and you are beautiful. You're the most beautiful boy I've ever met; any guy would be lucky to be with you. Don't you dare think that you aren't good enough, Kurt. Trust me, you are."

There was a part of Kurt that truly felt like Blaine was lying to him; the sincerity and honesty in Blaine's eyes however pushed the negativity aside. Kurt wasn't thinking much at that point; he was too lost in his emotions to think straight. Before he knew what he was doing, he leaned over to Blaine and kissed him. Blaine hesitated for only a second before cupping Kurt's face to return the kiss. There were so many questions in the kiss but there was also an undeniable tenderness that made both boys dizzy. Beatz, Nick, and David just sat there gaping at the two boys. They all felt like they were intruding on something private but they were in too much shock to move. Suddenly realizing what he had done, Kurt quickly pulled away from the kiss. Blaine's eyes stayed locked with Kurt's; both boys in too much shock at what just happened to do anything.

"Hey, Kurt." Thad called out from the hallway. "There's someone here to see you."

"Thanks, Thad." Kurt said finally breaking eye contact with Blaine. He didn't know how to react to what just happened so instead he got up from his seat and made his way to the front.

Blaine, who was still in a daze, watched Kurt walk away, touching his lips with his fingertips, and blushing at the memory.

"Hellooo, Earth to Blaine." Nick said, snapping him out his daze.

"Did he just..."

"Kiss you? Um, yeah." Beatz said smirking.

"But...he...I...what?"

"Very eloquent Blaine." David teased.

Blaine couldn't believe it. Kurt had kissed him and it felt incredible. What did it mean though? Does he like me? He did kiss me but what if he regrets it? What if he was just caught up in the moment? God, that kiss was...wow. Blaine suddenly got an unusual chill, making him feel like there was something wrong.

"Hey, Thad. Who's here to see Kurt?" Blaine asked him suddenly.

"I don't know; some football player from his old school. He said he was a friend of his." Thad said shrugging.

Blaine glanced at Beatz, David, and Nick, all whom were wearing the same worried expression.

"It couldn't be him...right? I mean, his step-brother and that Mohawk guy are on the football team; it could be one of them." David said unsurely.

"Maybe we should check, just in case." Beatz said firmly.

"Yeah, I think that's a good idea." Blaine replied nervously as they all got up from where they were sitting to walk to the front.

Kurt was making his way to the front to see whoever it was that was there for him, still in a daze over what happened. I kissed Blaine. Holy crap! I kissed Blaine...and he kissed me back. Oh my God! What am I going to do? Oh my GOD! I can't believe I did that!  Kurt was too wrapped up in his thoughts to notice the burly football player standing at the front watching him intently. He continued to walk without being aware of his surroundings, and walked straight into the boy.

"Sor-Karofsky!" Kurt's jaw dropped when he looked up to see Karofsky staring at him. "Wha-what are you doing here?!"

Karofsky smiled dangerously at him, taking a step forward making Kurt take a step back. Karofsky kept stepping towards Kurt while Kurt kept walking back; Kurt felt the wall behind him, forcing him to stop.

"You should tell Puckerman to be careful about what he says in the locker room. Once I heard him say you went to an all boy prep-school it wasn't hard to find you. I bet you love it here; this school is probably full of little queers like you." Karofsky said in a low edgy voice.

"And you." Kurt spat back before he could stop himself.

"What did you just say?!" Karofsky snarled.

"Hey! Get away from him!"

Karofsky turned around to see Blaine, Beatz, David, and Nick angrily walking towards him. He quickly turned back to Kurt who had subconsciously started shaking. "Got your own body guards now? How pathetic."

"I said get away from him!" Blaine stepped in between Karofsky and Kurt, pushing the overgrown football player away.

"Awe, the little fairy princess has a boyfriend. I bet you two vomit rainbows and unicorns all over this gay ass school!" Karofsky said angrily.

Beatz grabbed Karofsky by the back of the shirt and slammed him into the wall.

"Andrew, don't!" David said quickly.

"Yeah, Andrew, don't." Karofsky said mockingly.

"You must have a fucking death wish coming here!" Beatz snarled at Karofsky.

"Andrew." Nick said firmly.

"If you ever come near him again, I will make your life a living fucking hell!" Beatz said angrily.

"Is that a threat preppy?" Karofsky said egging him on.

"No, it's a fucking promise!" Beatz replied.

"Andrew, let him go." David said from a few feet away.

Beatz kept his eyes narrowed on Karofsky but let him go. Karofsky returned Beatz' glare before turning his head to sneer at Kurt and quickly exited the school. A few seconds after Karofsky was gone, Kurt's knees gave out from under him, falling quickly to the floor. Blaine instantly bent down next to him, wrapped his arms around Kurt to hold him, and shushed him comfortingly as Kurt sobbed into his chest. Nick and David sat down on either side of Kurt while Beatz paced back and forth in the corridor. They didn't know what was going through Kurt's mind but they didn't need to. All they needed to know was that their friend was going through something traumatic and they would do whatever they could to help Kurt find his way.