Blaine stared at himself in the mirror adjusting his yellow polka dot bowtie.
"Perfect."
He assessed his outfit in the mirror. He was finally ready to go back to school after his eye surgery. He was interrupted a light knock at the door.
"Mister Blaine, are you ready?"
Gerard his family's driver was waiting with the Bentley keys in hand. Blaine turned to face him,
"Morning Gerard, Thanks for the offer but…" He reached for his own station wagon keys, "I thought I would drive myself to school today."
Gerard hesitated, "I'm sorry Mister Blaine, but strict orders from your father… "
He held the keys in his hand up. Blaine started to protest but stopped himself, Blaine's family had Gerard working for them since Blaine was a baby. He was practically part of the family in Blaine's eyes, Blaine had a deep respect for him having put up with his father all these years never once raising his voice.
"Sure Gerard, just give me a second to get my hair into place." Blaine said.
Gerard smiled softly, "Not a hair out of place Mister Blaine, dapper as always. I will be out front whenever you are ready. And as usual, park half a block away from the school? "
Blaine smiled, "Of course, thanks Gerard."
Gerard left shutting the door quietly behind him. Blaine turned back to the mirror, his hair was perfect. He took a deep breath. He picked up his phone and sent a quick text to Kurt,
Gerard taking me to school today be there at 730. Love you.
His phone vibrated on the dresser next to him. That was fast he thought. He picked it up, a text message. But it wasn't from Kurt, it was from Sebastian.
Heard you're headed back to school today. Mybe we can talk after. Me and the other guys would rather apologize in person. Sebastian
Blaine's stomach dropped a little. He had not thought about Sebastian in the past week at all. Kurt had filled him in on the last day of Michael week, and the Warblers joining in with the New Directions in song. He was proud that Kurt had taken the high road, knowing that Kurt wanted to get even with Sebastian.
Blaine grabbed his bag and ignored the text He would think about Sebastian later. His phone vibrated again, this time from Kurt.
Okay. Excited that you're coming back today! Glee club surprise ;) Meet you around the block. Love you too.
He got in the back seat of the car. Gerard adjusted the rearview mirror and chuckled.
"Ahh, Mister Blaine I thought you were deciding to take another day off." Blaine looked out of the window and rested his head on his hand.
"Hmm, doesn't sound like too bad of an idea." He said.
Gerard started the car and reached to turn up the radio. Blaine looked out the window again and sighed. He pulled out his phone and his recent test messages. He tapped Sebastian's name.
Hey, I have practice with ND after school until four thirty. We can meet after. Blaine
Blaine hesitated, then hit send. He knew it was risky but if anything the Warblers apology meant more to him then Sebastian. Less than thirty seconds later his phone vibrated.
Kool. I'll let the guys know. Hope your eye is better, hate to see a good looking guy go to waste. ;) Sebastian
Blaine's mouth hung open a little. Gerard interrupted his thoughts "Here you are Mister Blaine, exactly one block from McKinley."
Blaine's head snapped up. He saw Kurt in the distance biting his lip impatiently. He put his phone away. "Thanks Gerard for the ride." He opened the door.
"Be here at four thirty?" Gerard said to Blaine. Blaine hesitated, "Actually can you pick me up at Dalton at six? Kurt and Finn will drive me there after school. "
Gerard looked at Kurt who waved excitedly. He chuckled, "Sure, tell Mister Kurt I said hello." Gerard waved to him.
Blaine smiled, "Okay, thanks Gerard see you later." He shut the door and Gerard drove away.
Kurt trotted up to him and hugged him almost knocking Blaine over. Blaine couldn't help but laugh. "Hey you." He said.
Kurt looked around and kissed him hard against the mouth. Blaine felt lightheaded. Kurt pulled away. "You know that's so much easier without an eye patch!"
Blaine smiled. Kurt laced his fingers through his. "It has been unbearable while you have been gone. I missed you!"
Blaine kissed Kurt softly. "I missed you too. But we are going to be late if we don't hurry." Kurt sighed. "If I wasn't directly on NYADA's radar I would say let's skip so I can have you all too myself today."
Kurt couldn't help but smile at the thought of NYADA. Blaine laughed. "Well it's a good thing you ARE on their radar!"
They took off towards the direction of school. Once close enough, Blaine started to release Kurt's hand. Kurt let go reluctantly. "What's wrong?" Blaine asked him.
Kurt was frustrated. "I just HATE that we can't…"
Blaine squeezed his shoulder. "I know, I know. Someday we will though." Kurt's face brightened and he smiled. He pulled Blaine towards the choir room.
"C'mon, I still have your surprise!"
In the choir room everyone cheered when Blaine walked in, they were all wearing eye patches. Blaine couldn't help but laugh. They serenaded him with a song too.
Soon the morning bell rang and the kids started off towards their classes. Kurt turned to Blaine and sighed. "Well I'll see you at lunch. Hope you liked your surprise!"
Blaine smiled and squeezed his hand, "I did very much," He kissed Kurt on the temple, "Thank You." Kurt blushed and walked off to his first period.
Blaine's first few classes went by as usual. His non glee club friends were happy to have him back and even one of his teachers welcomed him. Besides that no one seemed to notice his absence. He met up with Kurt and the girls of New Directions for lunch. He sat next to Kurt who seemed a little stand offish. Better yet he seemed downright pissed.
"What's wrong?" Blaine asked his boyfriend. "Rachel!" Kurt said gritting his teeth.
Kurt then turned to Mercedes to talk about her newest dilemma with Sam and Shane. Blaine licked his lips and furrowed his eyebrows together. "Okay," he thought. "I'll go eat with the guys."
The guys of New Directions usually ate on the bleachers during lunch, sometimes Blaine joined them. He got up from the bench and Kurt grabbed his arm. He had a worried look on his face.
"Where are you going!" Kurt exclaimed. Blaine froze taken aback by Kurt's panic. "Um… I…think I'm going to get sit with the guys."
Kurt released him arm, " Sorry, Rachel was just being annoying earlier." Kurt stood up from the table with Blaine and dropped his voice, "She's claiming she's engaged!" Kurt gasped.
Even Blaine was taken aback. "I know right!" Kurt said. "That's why I was so annoyed earlier."
"When did all this happen?" Blaine said.
"Oh God! It's so complicated!" Kurt said. "I can tell you after glee club, we can go to the Lima Bean, it's my turn to pay anyway."
Blaine hesitated, "I cant."
Kurt eyed him suspiciously. "Why not? It's your first day back and you're going to go home after glee? We always have coffee on Wednesdays."
Blaine cursed himself quietly forgetting this was their coffee day. "I know...it's just..."
The bell rang ending lunch. "I have to go I forgot my book in my locker," Blaine called not finishing his answer for Kurt.
As he walked away he breathed a sigh of relief, at least he didn't lie to Kurt. The rest of the day passed quickly and besides a few elbows from Kurt glee club flowed smoothly too.
Kurt caught up with Blaine after, "Are you coming over at least tonight? I barely saw you at lunch today and glee club we sang most of the time. I miss you."
" I might..." Blaine immediately felt guilty, "I have to catch the bus...to my doctor appointment."
"The bus!" Kurt exclaimed, "Blaine! The bus is filthy! Hello Finn will drop you off."
"No" Blaine exclaimed. "I mean its better if I bus it, I'm supposed to meet my parents there and if they see me driving around with you, well you know."
Kurt sighed. "Your right, well at least call me when you get there to know you're safe."
" I will" Blaine smiled at him. They kissed and Blaine started walking towards the bus stop.
Thirty minutes later he arrived at Dalton greeted by all his old friends. The Warblers and Sebastian sang him a song apologizing. They all were sincere about it, Blaine couldn't help but feel at ease. Just around five fifteen most of the Warblers had cleared out. Before Blaine realized it was just him and Sebastian.
"Look I know we sang to you but I am personally sorry." Sebastian said to Blaine. "Hey don't look so uptight," Sebastian said laughing.
Blaine frowned. "I really should go..." He reached for his bag and Sebastian's hand fell on his.
"Look Blaine. I get it..." Sebastian stared at him. "You're scared."
Blaine was confused. "What? What would I be afraid of."
Sebastian took a cautious step forward, "You're afraid that you might actually feel something for me."
Blaine looked away and protested, "Sebastian I am with Kurt!"
Sebastian cut him off, "And yet you didn't tell him you were here, and you haven't left…"
Blaine was too shocked to answer so Sebastian continued. "I mean Kurt was here, when you were the only gay guy, so you settled. Now I'm here and its different."
"That's not true..." Blaine whispered. Sebastian came closer so that they were only inches apart.
"Then don't kiss me..."
And before Blaine could register, Sebastian's mouth found his. It was unfamiliar and didn't feel right. "It felt…it felt…" Blaine couldn't think. Seconds passed before he realized he was kissing Sebastian back. Blaine snapped back to reality and pushed Sebastian hard.
He was angry, "What…is…wrong…with…you!" He snapped. "I am with Kurt and you KNOW that!"
Sebastian smirked, "Hey buddy I'm just trying to help clear things up for you. And just to let you know it was kind of a letdown, For once I feel bad for Kurt he doesn't have much to work with."
Before Blaine knew it he was in Sebastian's face, "You asshole…you planned this."
Sebastian laughed, "Well you see I kind of did…and I planned this."
He motioned to the corner of the room where a freshman Dalton student appeared, very nervous.
Sebastian looked at Blaine again, "Well that slushy incident was meant for Kurt, and you got in the way. So I have my friend James over here," he motioned to the freshman. "Take a little picture of our kiss and James, may I do the honors."
Before Blaine could believe it, Sebastian took the phone. He fiddled with it for a moment. "There " he told Blaine," now Kurt has a little copy of our little afternoon."
Blaine felt lightheaded and sick. "No" he whispered. He blindly got his bag and hurried out the room. Luckily Gerard was early.
"Hello Mister Blaine…"
Blaine cut him off. "Gerard I need to get to Kurt's house immediately."
Gerard sensed the panic in the boy's voice and did not think twice before starting the car. Blaine checked his phone, nothing. They soon arrived at Kurt's house before he knew it. Blaine practically ran to the front door. He knocked twice. Kurt opened the door. He had tears in his eyes.
"Kurt I am so sorry..." Blaine did not expect his reaction.