Blaine hardly left his room until it was time to go back to school; he told Angela he was sick and no one questioned it. In a way he was sick, he was sick of being hurt and abandoned. Kurt wasn't in a much better state either; he had to pretend everything was fine though so his dad didn't get suspicious if him and Blaine both looked like their worlds had ended regardless of how much it actually felt like it.

Kurt didn't know who reacted worse to the 'breakup' Blaine or Santana.

"Hey Hummel how is the gay sexcapades going?" Santana's voice rung through Kurt's phone speaker.

"Erm, me and Blaine… we're not… well we're not together anymore," Kurt tried to keep his voice from wavering, he didn't want to cry over the phone.

"WHAT?" Kurt had to bring the phone away from his ear as Santana shouted a mixture of English and Spanish words, she demanded to know why or what happened and Kurt explained as best as he could without breaking down.

"Some things just aren't meant to be San, I feel absolutely terrible but I know it was for the best," Kurt sighed.

"Some things aren't meant to be no, but you and Blaine? You are and I think you just threw away the best thing that's ever happened to you Kurt. I saw the way you both were together those times we hung out after I found out and I have never seen two people more made for each other."

Kurt was speechless Santana had never said something so nice to him, why did she care so much?

"You're probably wondering why I care so much," Damn that girl must be a mind reader. "The truth is I don't know either I just know you're an idiot and you're going to regret letting him go boy."

Kurt mumbled something along the lines of 'I already do' but Santana didn't quite catch it. They said their goodbyes and hung up and Kurt finally let himself cry.

Kurt felt the sting of tears again at the memory; he shook them off though. He was driving to school and really didn't want to have to pull over to break down. Blaine had decided to drive himself today which didn't really come as a surprise to Kurt.

Blaine hadn't said much to Kurt since the break up, he had said the odd thing around their parents in order to stop them from asking too many questions; but other than that he completely ignored him, like he was never around when Blaine was. He wouldn't even look at him. He knew he had hurt Blaine, hell, he even felt the same pain it wasn't easy for him either but he knew he had too, how could they fall too deep? When they had no idea if they could even be able to be together? Sure when they left for college something could happen since they weren't living with their parents anymore, but that's not for another 2 years and who knows what would have happened by then.

"Blaine!" Santana called as she spotted the curly haired boy at his locker.

"Yes?" Blaine asked raising an eyebrow, he didn't think she'd talk to him anymore since he was no longer with Kurt.

"I just thought since you and Porcelain are no longer on fucking terms me and you could form some sort of alliance, I feel bad for you in some twisted way that I don't quite understand and noticed the only one you spoke to around here was Hummel," She smirked. "Since that's a no go anymore, what do you say to a Blaintana friendship?"

"You want to be friends… with me?" Blaine suppressed a laugh, Santana was a confusing girl.

"Don't look so surprised short stuff, with your whole bad boy persona you've got going on we'd make a great team," She motioned around her. "Look the whole student body are already cowering in fear."

She was kind of right, Blaine noticed as he surveyed the scene. A lot of McKinley's students were warily watching them with curious but fearful glances as they walked past or stood at their lockers. Blaine smirked, this might be a good idea after all since he wont have to deal with any of the idiots at school on top of what he has to deal with already; Kurt. His heart started to ache as he thought about the boy, nothing had changed in the feelings department; which made things worse. He was still very much in love with one Kurt Hummel and he doubted that would be changing any time soon.

Santana must have noticed the sudden change in mood because she looked sympathetic, as sympathetic as Santana could look. "Look, I know I might not be an expert in the whole 'break up' department because I'm hot stuff and no one would ever want to break up with me," Blaine lightly laughed at her confidence. "But I guess what I'm trying to say is; if you ever need anyone to talk to…"

"I know," Blaine interrupted, trying to make this a little less awkward than it was and Santana smiled gratefully. "I gotta go to class, see you around." Blaine nodded goodbye and walked off to class; the one he'd be sharing with Kurt Hummel, sitting right next to him of course.

"Blaine, how nice of you to join us." Mrs Jones, his French teacher said sarcastically as he sauntered in 10 minutes late. Blaine just mock saluted and sat in the chair next to Kurt; avoiding eye contact at all times.

The teacher had set pair work for the remainder of the class, meaning Blaine and Kurt had to talk. "So erm…" Kurt began not entirely sure how to talk to Blaine anymore, Blaine just continued doodling some sort of dog-cat hybrid and ignored Kurt completely, this of course made Kurt angry. "Excuse me? But we have to do this work together the least you could do it be civil to me." He snapped and Blaine finally looked up with confusion in his eyes which was quickly replaced with his own anger.

"Whatever," Blaine said sitting back.

Kurt felt like shouting but instead whispered so no one else would hear, not that anyone was really going to pay attention. "Honestly? You're going to be like this? You give me the silent treatment since… you know. Now you're going to be a complete douche? Why can't you just unders-"

"Don't, don't you dare and try tell me how to feel or what to do. You don't understand what I'm going through right now so just give it up. You chose for it to be like this not me."

Mrs Jones came up to their desk. "Boys? I'm guessing from the tone of your conversation that you've completed the work, oui?" Kurt wanted to laugh, just because she can add random French words into her English speaking did not mean she qualified as a French teacher; it was worse than Shuester teaching Spanish.

"Je suis désolé" Kurt replied with a smile and Mrs Jones looked slightly confused, "I'm sorry." She nodded and carried on her rounds of inspecting everyone's work.

"Seriously, a French teacher who doesn't know basic French?" Kurt huffed and Blaine started to chuckle before catching himself and abruptly stopping.

"It's okay you know," Kurt said earnestly looking right at Blaine. "I know it's hard but we can be friends?" Kurt still had hope.

Blaine shrugged, "I honestly don't know, we're still step brothers so maybe that's all we should be."

Kurt was about to say something else but stopped when Mrs Jones gave him a warning look; he decided he'd talk to Blaine later.

The rest of school went past quickly and without incident; Kurt half expected to break down crying during some point. However he was incredibly surprised when Santana and Blaine walked into glee club talking and smiling like they were old friends.

"Alright guys, welcome back! I hope you all had a great holiday." Mr Shue clapped his hands in a over enthusiastic way. "Now the assignment this week is 'New Music'." A few excited murmurs were heard around the room. "I know, you're excited. Well I want you all to sing a song which is popular right now or in the past few years."

"I've actually got something right now if it'd be okay Mr Shue," Kurt's head shot around as Blaine walked to the front of the room, Mr Shue nodded and Blaine said something to the band before standing in front of the New Directions.

The music began and Blaine looked at Kurt once before closing his eyes.

Now and then I think of when we were togetherLike when you said you felt so happy you could dieI told myself that you were right for meBut felt so lonely in your companyBut that was love and it's an ache I still remember

Blaine opened his eyes and glanced at Kurt and Kurt saw how much pain was in Blaine's eyes. He wanted nothing more than to run up and kiss him regardless of what anyone thought; but he didn't.

But you didn't have to cut me off

Make it like it never happened and we were nothing

I don't even need your love but you treat me like a stranger and it feels so rough

Kurt felt it would be more fitting for him to sing that part; minus the not needing his love, since it was Blaine who was treating him like a stranger, duets about breaking up aren't really appropriate to be singing with your step brother however.

Blaine carried on singing powerfully, gaining some tears from a few of the female members of the New Directions and even some of the guys looked affected.

Now you're just somebody that I used to know.

He sang those lyrics directly to Kurt.

Kurt waited till he got home before he broke down crying, he considered crying in his car but thought it would be better in the safety of his own bedroom; he was on edge all day and then that song that Blaine sung to him finally broke him.

He must have been crying loud because he didn't notice Blaine coming into the house or even into his room until he felt a hand gently hold his shoulder.

"Kurt?" Blaine sounded broken, guilty even.

"What?" Kurt snapped; he really didn't want to be angry but how could he not? Did Blaine think this was easy for him? Did he think he wanted to break up? Why was Blaine allowed to run around singing angst filled songs and he was meant to sit there and listen because in some fucked up way he apparently deserved it why wasn't he allowed to be sad? Why wasn't he allowed to be angry at how unfair everything was, that he was the only one making mature decisions and being made out to be the bad guy because of them.

Blaine sat down next to Kurt on the bed, "I'm sorry for singing that song, I was just angry."

"Yeah well you're not the only one," Kurt snapped and Blaine nodded.

"I know this isn't an ideal situation for you either, I get that. I guess I've been a little selfish." Blaine looked at Kurt with tearful eyes.

"Blaine what are we doing?" Kurt asked.

"What do you mean?"

"Is this how it's going to be? We're going to keep on hurting each other?"

"Well I didn't mean to-"

"I don't just mean you, I mean I was planning my revenge on the way over here." Blaine laughed at that and Kurt smiled. "But Blaine why can't we at least attempt to be friends? We're living together after all and I know it's not ideal after what… well what we've been through together but I'd rather have you in my life as a friend than not at all." Kurt looked at Blaine sincerely, trying to get the message across that he was serious; he cared about Blaine too much to not have him in his life anymore.

Blaine thought it over for a second before smiling brightly. "Yeah you're right Kurt, we could at least try. I mean it's going to be hard because of my feelings for you and what I hope you felt for me but… I guess I can't live without you either."

Kurt smiled and opened his arms as an invitation for a hug. "Friends?"

"Friends." Blaine smiled and hugged Kurt tightly, inhaling his scent and trying not to cry. This was killing him inside but Kurt had a point, being close to him in anyway was better than none at all.

They broke apart and Blaine saw that Kurt was going to cry too; it must be affecting him just as much then.

"Come on let's go get some dinner, dad and Angela wont be home for a while so I guess we have to fend for ourselves again." Kurt dramatically sighed and Blaine laughed, Kurt was adorable.

"Can you pass me that plastic bowl over there?" Kurt said as he and Blaine started preparing dinner.

"Sure," Blaine grabbed the bowl and passed it to Kurt, Kurt turned around to retrieve it and didn't realise just how close he was to Blaine, their faces merely inches apart.

The bowl hit the ground with a light thud as Blaine closed the gap between him and Kurt, Kurt felt himself melt into the familiar kiss; wrapping his arms around Blaine.