Be Brave for Me: Prologue

Blaine was glad that The Warblers went second in the sectionals completion. It was a good thing for Kurt. Blaine was sure that seeing New Directions perform before The Warblers would probably upset him. Blaine was glad that his old school and Dalton were located a long way away. He did not even have to worry about crossing their path at sectionals or even regionals.

Blaine had been afraid when he saw Kurt talking to a member of McKinley's Glee club. He had pulled him as quickly as possible, hoping that the meeting between Kurt and an old friend wouldn't be upsetting. It seemed that these days, Blaine's entire mind was focused on protecting Kurt. Now that Kurt had joined him at Dalton, Blaine just wanted him to be safe and happy. It had been hard for Blaine to conform to the Warbler's different approach to show choir. He wanted to help Kurt be happy at Dalton. He didn't want to be left, especially since he was developing feelings for the boy. He hadn't felt that way in awhile.

"And Now: McKinley High School's New Directions!"

The music swelled throughout the auditorium. Blaine knew the song from the first two chords. He reached over and gave Kurt's knee a tight supportive squeeze. Kurt turned his head towards the back curtains. Blaine wondered why he would do that, after all the stage was in the front.

"I've had the time of my life, I've never felt this way before. "

The voice was familiar. Actually, it was way too familiar. Blaine finally knew why Kurt's head was turned. The dueting couple was entering through the back curtains. Blaine guessed this was the normal way the club started its competitions. Blaine finally willed himself to turn his head. There he was, Sam Evans. He seemed a bit taller. His hair was now blonde. Blaine assumed he was trying to create a new appearance for his school. Blaine wondered what he had thought while the Warblers were performing. Did it upset him at all?

Blaine became very aware of the fact that hi hand had not left Kurt's knee. He let it rest there. He leaned back in the plush seat and let himself remember, the sound of Sam's voice as a soundtrack.