Disclaimer: I do not own Glee, which is funny because I still think the fans are writing it :p

Pairing: Kurt/Blaine [Maybe more to come, I'll see as I write]

Summary: AU Klaine: When fashion elf Kurt gets called upon to track down students from McKinley for The List, many surprises await him in the small town. Can he do his task and explore new love - within two weeks? [A Christmas Klaine Tale]

A/N: I knooooooooooow. It's been a year. No excuses. Just updates now. It will be finished this year. Songs from this chapter include 'Do They Know It's Christmas'

Chapter Seven : High School Finale

The walls were white. Thirty four books on the bookcase. Five light bulbs. Kurt lay on his bed counting things to pass the time when he had to get up and get ready for the last day of the human high school. But his mind wasn't in it today. His lips still tingled like fresh fallen snow, his eyes still stinging from the previous nights crying. A buzz knocked him out of his stupor.

To: New Directions Members

From: Rachel Berry

Hello and good morning everyone. Just a reminder about today's number. I know Mr. Schuester requested what we should wear, but I still have our Christmas cardigans and scarves from last year. Just wear black pants and a white shirt. Thank you. - Rachel Berry *

"Right. I forgot about that today." Kurt groaned into his pillow. He would have to face Blaine today. After they kissed. Another groaned escaped him; that was not something he planned on doing anytime to soon. Stretching, he started his morning routine and picked an outfit to wear: a simple white button-up shirt, a pair of black pants complete with Dr. Martins lace-up boots. Since they were singing a Christmas song today for the school, and had to be in the 'Christmas Spirit', Kurt decided not to cover up his ears today and headed out for his last day.

And he couldn't go to his classes, especially the ones he shared with Blaine. He hid out in the choir room for the day trying not to think about later by playing the piano softly, watching the snow fairies out the window again, just anything to keep him preoccupied. As he was watching the spirits, they suddenly flew away and hid. The reason for their sudden disappearance became apparent as a blond girl came into the alley-way with a bunch of tools around her waist. It was the uniform she was wearing that gave her away. Banging on the window and opening it as far as he could, Kurt yelled out,

"Fabray, what are you doing here?" he demanded. The blond turned around and glanced at Kurt before going back to face the wall.

"In case it has escaped your mind, I am a technician elf. And my name is Quinn. I'm just doing my job before I can go back home." She responded and touched a few bricks on the wall. After hitting the last one, the bricks parted and a black orb came floating out of the wall. Inspecting it for a few seconds, Quinn pulled out a few of her tools and started to work on the orb.

"So what, you came here to fix it? Why couldn't you have come earlier? Or any other T.E. for that matter?" he asked. She paused in her work and turned around again to glance at him. A few steps forward and she was at the window Kurt was looking out. Looking up at him, she remarked,

"Look, I don't know why the old man choose you specifically for this job, but all I care about is getting this done and out of here." And with that she went back to the orb, which was starting to glow faintly under her repairs. Kurt just took a minute to look at her and wonder. Wonder why she was acting this way when she was normally sweet. And then he remembered; a few year back, Quinn had gotten pregnant from a mission.

"He's here, isn't he? The father of Beth?" Kurt concluded. The only sign that Quinn head him was that she dropped her tool accidentally. A moment after, the orb let of a bight light, then was glowing a bright blue. Quinn cleaned up her tools and put the orb back in the wall.

"Kurt," Quinn started, an almost pained look on her face, "I…if you happen to see a man with a Mohawk, can you tell him…I'm sorry. And Beth…has his eyes."

"Of course Quinn." Kurt assured her. A look a relief washed over her and her shoulders seemed to have a weight lifted off of them.

"Thanks you." And then she did something Kurt hadn't seem any other elf do in a long time. Placing her index finger and middle finger against her lips, she kissed them and then placed them over her heart and bowed. It was old and traditional, so not many elves still use it today. Kurt smiled and reciprocated the action.

"See you back home then." Quinn said and left out the alley entrance. As she turned the corner and vanished from sight, sounds of laughter where coming through the doorway to the choir room. Jumping down from the chair, Kurt spun and saw everyone coming in, all decked out in what they thought was 'Christmas Spirit'.

"Oh my…that is quite a look you have." Kurt toned in a dry voice. Artie had flashing lights strapped all around him, Puck had styled his mohawk into what appeared to be devil horns, and Sam and Rory had dressed up as elves, complete with bells and curling slippers. Santana and Brittany came in last, holding pinkies and came over to Kurt.

"How did you get your ears like that, Porcelain?" Santana asked. Brittany spoke up before Kurt could reply,

"I tried to get my ears to look like that once. I went through an entire roll of tape and they still didn't stay as pointy as yours." Kurt just shook his head as Rachel came in with Mr. Schuester, carrying a box of clothes.

"Okay everyone, we only have enough time to warm up and briefly go over any choreography that you can get right. Let's make this one amazing Christmas assembly McKinley High has ever seen!" Mr. Schuester announced enthusiastically. Blaine came over to Kurt ready to talk about what Kurt assumed was yesterday, but Kurt hurried over to Rachel to look in the box and grabbed some of what she was handing out.

"We have to wear these?" Kurt repulsed at the cardigans. Rachel looked up at him from going through the box, and handed him one.

"Yes, you have to wear these. These are part of a long running tradition here in New Directions and -"

"I thought the group only started a year or so ago?" Kurt interrupted, grabbing what she handed him. They were a dark maroon red with two white bands on one arm. And on the left side breast was a giant, gaudy snowflake with two horrendous green pom-poms dangling from it. At least the scarf was a deep, dark green.

"Well, I…" Rachel got flustered trying to come up with a reason, but Kurt just turned around and spotted Puck sitting by himself staring at nothing. Walking over, Puck jumped slightly at the movement Kurt caused.

"What's up?" Puck asked. Kurt gave him a look over and then hesitantly asked,

"Do you know a Quinn?" Pucks jaw dropped and he almost fell out of the chair. Snapping his mouth shut he scooted his chair closer to Kurt.

"You know Quinn? How is she doing? Is she…? Is the baby…?" Puck stuttered, unsure of what to ask, "Are you…" Here he pointed to his ears, then to all of Kurt in general, "One like her too?" he got out. Smiling at him, Kurt replied,

"Yes. If you are asking if these beauties are real. She told me to tell you that she's sorry and Beth has your eyes." Kurt relayed the message the female elf told him earlier. At the statement, Puck's eyes got wet with emotion.

"Beth. She had a girl. I have a daughter." he whispered. Awkwardly, Kurt put his hand on his should in a form of comfort.

"Come on. Let's sing this for her then." Kurt encouraged. Puck nodded and got up, rubbing at his eyes then slapping Kurt on the back.

"Thanks man." he said. With that said and done, they joined the others once more and as a group, everyone headed towards the auditorium.

"Kurt." a voice called softly from behind him. Turning slightly, Kurt saw Blaine jog a bit to catch up to where Kurt was walking. Remembering yesterdays kiss, Kurt turned slightly red. "Please Kurt. What's wrong? Did I do something wrong? I...I'm sorry for yesterday if that's what is bothering you." Blaine whimpered softly. Taking a chance to look at him, Kurt felt guilty for ignoring Blaine like he did.

"I… it's not that I didn't like it. It's complicated to explain." Kurt whispered back, and on a whim reached out and grabbed Blaines hands. Jumping slightly at the contact, Blaine took the hand that was in his and squeezed slightly. Looking from their hands to Kurt's face Blaine smiled slightly.

"Then come to coffee with me tonight or tomorrow? Please?" He begged. Now that they were off to the side of the stage in the auditorium Kurt turned fully to Blaine and gave his reply.

"One coffee then. Non-fat grande mocha actually." Kurt smirked mischievously. Blaine's face lit up at Kurt's acceptance of coffee and quickly darted forward to give Kurt a quick kiss on the cheek.

"I'm sorry. That was instinct," Blaine's face pulled in a frown slightly, "You're cold. Are you okay?" he asked, worried. Kurt frowned a bit at that and felt his forehead.

"I feel okay. Maybe from being outside? I'm not sure." Kurt replied at Mr. Schuester called them into places. With a hurry, Kurt set up the iPad so it could scan the audience during their performance and got into place across the stage opposite of Blaine. The principle gave a very monotone speech all the while introducing the New Directions. The music started to softly play and the lights lit up Finn who was standing center stage.

It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid

At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade

Santana walked over to where Finn was standing and joined in

And in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy!

Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time

Rachel snuck up behind Finn and covered his eyes in surprise, then spun around to stand in front of him.

But say a prayer - pray for the other ones

Oh, atChristmas time it's hard, but when you're having fun

Kurt took a deep breath and sort of skipped to join the others along with Blaine, who came from the opposite side. As they sang their lines, they did a small shuffle and Blaine spun Kurt in a circle

There's a world outside your window and it's a world of dreaded fear

Brittany came running out pushing Artie in front of her,

Where the only waters flowing is the bitter sting of tears

Puck and Tina came in from opposite sides as well and did a small, quick waltz in front of the group that was in the middle,

And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom

Tina then belt out the next line before everyone else joined in for the chorus, where Santana echoed behind everyone beautifully from her spot beside Brittany,

Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you

And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time

[This Christmas time, no]

The greatest gift they'll get this year is life

[Is life]

Where nothing ever grows

[Nothing ever grows]

No rain or rivers flow

Do they know it's Christmas time at all?

Here's to you

[Raise your glass for everyone ]

Here's to them

[Underneath that burning sun ]

Do they know it's Christmas time at all?

Feed the world

Let them know it's Christmas time and

Feed the world

Let them know it's Christmas time and

Feed the world

Let them know it's Christmas time and

Feed the world

Let them know it's Christmas time .

As the final notes died off, the auditorium was silent until one person started cheering, which then followed a domino chain reaction until the whole room was exploding with cheers and applause. The group standing on the stage had grins as far as they could grin. Some were hugging, somewhere clapping and jumping up and down. Kurt looked at Blaine, both their cheeks were red from hugging each other. Maybe, just maybe, it is okay to be with this human.

A human who would give him happiness.