A/N So, I got asked to participate in this years 2017 Fan fiction Christmas Spectacular story exchange, and I was asked to write a story for SenseiGrace. I really hope they like it! She asked for a story about Kurt, with possibly some Blaine or Finn mixed in. I decided to give her all three. I hope she doesn't mind, the story is about Kurt, but mostly from Blaine and Finn's point of view. There will be three chapters.

Merry Christmas all!

P.S. for the music: Kurt/Blaine

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Frankin(teen)cence

Finn had a dilemma. Of course, that wasn't unusual for him. He always seemed to have some kind of drama or confusion going on in his life, but this time it had nothing to do with girls, classes, or personal hygiene. No, this time it had to do with the upcoming Christmas holiday.

It was a week until Christmas, and he had nearly finished all of his shopping. He'd gotten Puck a couple new xbox games, Sam a watch, Mike the latest version of Dance Dance Revolution, and Artie a new pair of driving gloves for pushing his wheel chair.

He'd even done a good job of getting stuff for all the girls. For Santana, he'd gotten a scarf and hat set, a cat brush for Brittany, a cameo brooch for Tina, a pair of earrings for Mercedes, tickets to wrestle mania for Lauren, and a small bottle of perfume for Quinn. He'd even bought a necklace for Rachel, even though they'd had a fight and broken up, and he wasn't sure if he was still going to give it to her.

He'd gotten his mom a birthstone necklace, and a couple of videos for Burt. He'd even found gifts for Mr. Schue and Ms. Pillsbury.

There was just one person left on his list, and he had no clue what to get for them; his stepbrother, Kurt. Finn didn't know the first thing about fashion, and didn't want to buy the wrong thing and have Kurt lecture him about the poor quality or the fact that the color didn't suit him. And he didn't want to just get a gift card, because that was so impersonal. This was their first Christmas together as brothers. He wanted to get him something special.

He thought about getting a subscription to that magazine Kurt was always reading, Vague, or whatever, but apparently the dude already had a lifetime subscription.

He thought about asking Mercedes to help, but he was afraid she'd drag him to the mall for hours on end, and he just couldn't handle that.

He stood in front of the refrigerator, looking for a snack (thinking made him hungry,) when the answer came to him. Kurt's new gay friend, what's his name, the Garbler dude. He'd be able to help him figure out what to get Kurt.

"Hi, honey," Carole said, just getting in from work. "If you're hungry, I'll start dinner in a few minutes."

"Don't worry about it, mom. I have to go out for a while. I'll get something on the way."

"Where are you going?"

"Christmas shopping. Love you!" He gave her a quick hug before grabbing up the keys to his truck and heading out.

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Dalton Academy was even more intimidating at night, decorated for the holidays. The windows were lined with evergreen boughs with pale gold lights interwoven among the branches. More evergreen adorned the doors in the form of two massive wreaths, each with three electric candles flickering more golden light.

Finn hesitated in the foyer, not sure where he should look for the dark haired warbler. He'd finally remembered the boy's name on the drive up here.

"Oh, hey!" He said, spotting a boy in a Dalton blazer walking down the hallway. "Can you tell me where I can find Blaine Anderson?"

"I believe Blaine is in the second floor common room. Go up this stairway and take a left. It will be the fourth door on the right."

"Thanks, dude."

Finn made his way up the stairs and turned left. Before he'd even reached the first door, he could hear music begin to play. By the time he reached the fourth door, he could hear Kurt begin to sing. He peeked around the door jam, but neither boy seemed to notice him as they sang and flirted with each other. And that's exactly what it looked like to Finn, flirting.

I really can't stay (But, baby, it's cold outside)
I've got to go away (But, baby, it's cold outside)
This evening has been (Been hoping that you'd drop in)
So very nice (I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)

My mother will start to worry (Beautiful, what's your hurry?)
My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar)
So really, I'd better scurry (Beautiful, please don't hurry)
But maybe just a half a drink more (Put some records on while I pour)

The neighbors might faint (Baby, it's bad out there)
Say, what's in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)
I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)
To break the spell (I'll take your hat, your hair looks well)

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)
At least I'm gonna say that I tried (What's the sense in hurting my pride?)
I really can't stay (Baby, don't hold out)

Baby

(Oh, but)

It's cold outside

I simply must go (But, baby, it's cold outside)
The answer is no (But, baby, it's cold outside)
This welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in)
So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm)

Finn backed away from the door before the two finished the song. It had looked like the two were about to kiss on a couple of occasions. Were they dating now? He wasn't sure what he thought about that. He knew Kurt had been extremely lonely at McKinley, and he knew the boy had a tendency to develop crushes at the drop of a hat. He just hoped that whatever was going on between the two boys, Kurt didn't get his heart broken again.

Finn wandered down the hall and found an alcove with a window seat, and sat down to wait for Blaine. The boy in question came wondering down the hall a few minutes later.

"Hey, dude!"

Blaine seemed startled to see him there. "It's Finn, isn't it? Kurt's stepbrother?"

"Yeah, listen, I was hoping you could help me out. I can't seem to figure out anything to get Kurt for Christmas, and I was hoping you could give me some suggestions."

"Uh, okay. Let's go in here..." He lead Finn into an empty classroom, which was much cleaner and fancy looking than any classroom at McKinley, "So what were you thinking of getting him?"

"I don't know. He's pretty particular about his clothes, but I'm clueless about that kind of stuff. He already has a subscription to that clothes magazine. He likes musicals, but already owns DVDs of almost everyone ever made, as well as all the soundtracks and cast recordings. I can't afford Gaga concert tickets, and I think they are sold out anyway. I have no clue what else he'd even remotely like."

"Hmm, that does seem to cover most of Kurt's favorite things, except cooking. Maybe some kind of kitchen gadget?"

Finn shook his head. "I want to get him something special. It's our first Christmas as a family. First No L, or whatever. If I got him a kitchen gadget, he'd probably think I just got it for him so he could cook something for me."

They both were quiet for a few minutes as they thought of the possible options. Suddenly Finn began to hum under his breath. It sounded familiar to Blaine, but he couldn't quite place it.

"What song is that?"

"Huh?"

"The song you were just humming, what was it?"

"Oh, it's Just the way you are, by Bruno Mars. I sang it for Kurt at our parents' wed..." The unusually tall teen stopped talking, a look of excitement on his face. "Hey! I know the perfect gift to give Kurt! Thanks, Blaine!" He patted the shorter boy on the shoulder and hurried off, leaving the other boy confused.

As Finn made his way back to his truck, he passed a familiar looking blue car in the parking lot. "Huh, imagine that, someone has the exact same car as Mr. Schue," he thought. He spent the two hour drive back to Lima making plans.