Blaine was torn between minding his own business when it came to Cooper and Kurts relationship and gently reminding Cooper that his pairing with Kurt was a permanent thing and maybe he should treat Kurt better. In the end he went with the gentle reminding.

"Kurt is really great Cooper, I dont understand why you wont give him a chance." He said sitting on Coopers bed… well Kurt and Coopers bed as Cooper packed for his trip to L.A.

"I am giving him a chance!" Cooper said as he tossed things into his bag.

"Come on, we both know that isnt true. Youve hardly even been home since he moved in. I don't even see you anymore, Have you two even had a serious conversation?"

"About what?" Cooper said looking up from picking out which ties to pack.

"About anything Coop."

"Listen, hes great. I get it I do. And hey, he is totally hot so thats a plus."

Blaine squirmed a little on the bed, Coopers declaration of Kurt hotness making him feel weird for some reason.

"But Im not going to just bare my soul to the kid, I dont even know him."

Blaine groaned. "Oh my god! Cooper, thats exactly what I mean. You need to get to know him!"

Cooper didnt answer but instead went to the dresser to grab some slacks.

"Cooper." Blaine said sternly. "I know this isnt what you wanted, I understand that and Im sorry things had to happen this way, but Coop…" He paused. "Cooper!"

Cooper finally stopped and turned to look at Blaine.

"Kurt is a part of our lives now. I mean he isnt going to go away if you ignore him. And this isnt his fault. He was thrown into this marriage just like you were. Cut him some slack."

Cooper sighed and sat down next to Blaine on the bed running a hand through his hair. "Okay, okay. I know youre right I guess I could… ask him out? Like on a date or something?"

Blaine smiled. "Thats a perfect idea."

"When I get back from California then. Kurt and Cooper Hummel-Anderson will go on their first date. Happy?"

"Yes." Blaine said and nodded, but his stomach felt a little tight.

Kurt seemed really down after Cooper left for L.A. so Blaine decided to do something he hoped would cheer Kurt up. Throw a party. Blaine started school again in a week and Kurt was starting correspondence classes with Ohio State Community College.

Blaine thought it might be a fun idea to have a pre-school year party. A chance for the Warblers to spend some time together and for Kurt to meet some new people. Blaine thought he was probably lonely with Rachel in New York and his friend Mercedes in L.A.

He ran the idea by Kurt who seemed to like it. The Warblers had changed a lot since Blaine had first joined. His two best friends Wes and David had graduated already and moved on to college, they were still in contact some, but it wasnt the same. And then the previous year Nick and Jeff had graduated as well.

Now Blaine was on the Warbler Council along with his friends Trent and Jeff and with Sebastian Smyth who had joined the warblers last year. Well, the council wasnt official until the school years started and the group voted, but everyone pretty much knew who would be on it this year. It would be Blaines second year and Trent and Sebastians first.

Trent and Kurt seemed to hit it off first thing, in fact Kurt got along with all of the Warblers really well. Blaine had ordered a bunch of pizza and set up his karaoke machine and the party was in full swing. Kurt and Trent were up in front hopping up and down and singing "Misery Business".

It was the first time Blaine had heard Kurt sing for real and even though Kurt was obviously just messing around and having a good time Blaine could tell his voice was amazing. Not a surprise really, he did get into NYADA.

Blaine couldnt keep his eyes off of Kurt, with the karaoke songs blaring it hadnt taken Kurt very long to loosen up. Blaine had never seen him so relaxed and free spirited. It was almost intoxicating to watch.

Blaine was pulled away from the duet though when the door bell rang. He got up to answer it to find Sebastian standing there, his usual smirk on his face and a box of beer on his hand.

"Hey there handsome." He said and strode into the house. He paused for a minute listening to the song from the other room before holding up beer. "Karaoke? Really? Seems like I brought this just in time."

"Howd you even get alcohol?" Blaine asked shutting the door behind him.

"Oh please." Sebastian said stepping into Blaines space and raking his eyes over him. "I have my ways."

Blaine just rolled his eyes and pushed Sebastian back a little. "Can we not? I was hoping maybe this year I wouldnt have to constantly fend off your advances."

"I was hoping that too." Sebastian said and winked. "The best way to do that is just to say yes."

"No." Blaine retorted and took the beer from him walking to the kitchen, Sebastian followed him grabbing one of the beers as Blaine sat them out and handing one to Blaine.

"No thanks."

"Fine. Suit yourself." He said taking a swig. "So, wheres the twink?"

Blaines clenched his fist and took a breath. He was usually better about not letting Sebastian get under his skin, it must be the summer apart, Blaines skin wasnt a thick.

"Hes not a twink."

"Oh come on, Cooper gets a shiny new teenaged husband. What? Are you telling me is his a dog?”

"Sebastian just... dont."

"Dont what babe?"

"Dont be yourself okay? Kurt is great. Hes… amazing. Dont make him feel uncomfortable."

"Amazing?" Sebastian said lifting his eyebrows.

"Just… be nice."

Sebastian waved his hand in the air and took another sip of beer. "Fine, fine."

Sebastian followed Blaine back to the party announcing there was beer in the kitchen and a bunch of the Warblers whooped and went to get some. Blaine watched as Sebastian set his eyes on Kurt and sneered. He walked up to him and held out his hand.

"You must be Kurt. Im Sebastian."

"Hey!" Kurt said out of breath a little from the song he and Trent had just finished. He shook Sebastians hand.

"So youre the hubby, huh? Coopers Lifemate?"

"Yeah, um... thats me."

Sebastian nodded and then leaned forward to speak under his breath. "So how is Cooper in bed? He always struck me as a good fuck."

Kurts eyes widened and his face turned red, Blaine grabbed Sebastians arm and pulled him away. Shooting Kurt and apologetic look.

"Sebastian." He hissed as they moved away from Kurt. "I said not to… ugh! Cant you be normal?"

Sebastian laughed. "What fun is normal? Besides I was just being friendly." He leaned close to Blaine and smiled seductively. "Are you jealous? I mean your brothers a hunk, but youre sex on a stick. I do you over Cooper any day."

Sebastians hand moved slowly down Blaines side to rest on his hip and Blaine quickly moved it off, shaking his head and walking away.

Kurt stood still as Blaine pulled Sebastian away from him. He was still a little in shock that a complete stranger would ask him that. What was wrong with this Sebastian guy?

He watched as he and Blaine spoke and then as Sebastian leaned into Blaines space his hand traveling down Blaines body. Oh god, they werent together were they? Blaine didnt mention having a boyfriend and Sebastian didnt seem like the kind of persona sweet guy like Blaine would go for.

Kurt was relieved when he saw Blaine pointedly remove Sebastians hand from his waist. He smiled a little as Blaine left Sebastian and walked back towards him. He couldnt help but notice Sebastians eyes all over Blaine though as he walked away. Okay it was official; Kurt did not like this Sebastian character.

"Sorry about that." Blaine said as he came to lean against the couch next to Kurt. "Seb can be…"

"Crass? Rude? Annoying?" Kurt supplied.

Blaine lifted his eyebrows and then laughed. "Oh god, you already dont like him."

"Whats to like?"

"He isnt all that bad."

Kurt felt suddenly nervous. "You two arent… I mean are you dating or together? Or…"

"No! Uh, no way. He keeps asking, but no. Lets just say Sebastian and I are looking for different things."

Kurt glanced over to where Sebastian was already flirting with another one of the Warblers.

"Sebastian wants a quick lay." Kurt said surprised at his own boldness.

"Thats for sure."

"And what do you want Blaine Anderson?" Kurt said and nudged him with his shoulder.

Blaine smiled and then glanced down at the ground bashfully. "I guess I want… romance. I want a relationship. I want love." He glanced up at Kurt with wide golden eyes. "That sounds dumb."

"No. No it doesnt." Kurt said with a smile as his heart fluttered oddly in his chest. "Thats what I want too."

Blaines smile brightened but then faltered a little. "With Cooper."

"Cooper?" Kurt blinked. "Yes, of course, with Cooper. Ive always wanted that for my Lifemate and me. I mean I thought I would be a little older and in New York, but… you dont get to chose those things."

Blaine nodded. "I hope I dont get matched until I move to New York."

"Youre moving to New York?" Kurt said surprised.

"I mean, yeah, I think. Im applying to NYU and Columbia. But also to USC and UCLA. I want to go to New York, but it would be weird to be that far from Cooper."

"Because Cooper will be in California." Kurt said and looked away from Blaine.

"I mean… um… I dont know. That was his plan but…"

"Its okay Blaine. I know Cooper and I have some big issues to work out."

Kurt was silent for a moment before he spoke again steering the subject away from Cooper. "Ive been meaning to ask. Youre 18 right?"

"Yes."

"And you are starting your senior year of High School?"

"Oh yeah, that." Blaine said. "I, uh…" He rubbed the back of his neck nervously. "I lost a year. No not lost a year. But I had to repeat my sophomore year."

"Oh." Kurt said surprised, Blaine didnt seem like the kind to be held back.

"I use to go to Central." Blaine said. "Westerville Central High? Some… bad things happened there and I transferred to Dalton."

"Some bad things?" Kurt asked softly concerned about the look of pain and something like fear that had come across Blaines usually cheerful face.

"There was this Sadie Hawkins dance and I wanted to go, have a normal high school experience." Blaine sighed. "I ask this guy to go with me, he was the only other out guy at school. The dance itself was fine, but… um… afterwards."

Kurt watched as Blaines eyes got a distance look to them and he reached out for Blaines hand rubbing his thumb over it. Blaine smile a little and continued.

"We were in the parking lot waiting for Cooper to pick us up when some guys came and… well they beat the crap out of us."

Kurts breath caught in his throat.

"Greg, my friend, was hurt but not too badly. I spent the next few months in the hospital and then physical therapy. Cooper wouldnt let me go back there. I restarted my sophomore year at Dalton. They have a zero tolerance bulling policy."

Kurt swallowed and licked his lips leaning forward. He didnt know what to say, his heart hurt for his friend. He noticed that Blaine seemed to be looking at his lips and Kurt glanced down at Blaines his heart skipping a beat.

Neither of them got the chance to say anything else though as one of the Warblers came up excitedly.

"Kurt! Trent just said youre part of New Directions? You have to tell us about Nationals, we Warblers are determined to make it there this year."

Kurt glanced at Blaine who just smiled and nodded along with his friend. "Its a good thing you arent in New Directions this year." He said. "Because this the year of the Warbler."

Kurt noticed Sebastian watching Blaine from across the room, but ignored him and smiled at Blaines enthusiasm about the Warblers. He was happy to talk about show choirs, but he couldnt help the little tug on his heart at seeing Blaine look so sad like he had a moment ago... He just wanted Blaine to be happy. In fact he was surprised by his sudden powerful desire to make Blaine smile.