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It was the Tuesday after Labor Day and Mr. Schue told them he had a "big surprise" when they got back. Rachel and Tina had a bet that he and Emma got married during the long weekend. Finn and Puck thought that Mr. Schue was going to show up in something other than a vest (and boy would that be a surprise!). Mercedes, Artie, and Quinn hoped Mr. Schue was going to bring in that Spanish guy again or maybe Miss Holiday!
Kurt, on the other hand, didn't know and didn't really care. Don't get him wrong, he loved Glee Club but he hadn't been able to get out of this funk that he had been in since his last sleepover with the girls.
They were talking about their relationships. Rachel went on and on about Finn, telling Kurt and Mercedes every minute detail about their last date. Then it was Mercedes turn to gush about Sam, who she explained she wasn't officially dating. But, then, there was Kurt, who had nobody. He swore he was the only gay guy at McKinley, hell, in Lima altogether!
"It's okay, Kurt, I'm sure there's somebody for you." Rachel tried, rubbing her friend's shoulder. But, Kurt didn't want just anyone. He wanted the one. His very own Disney freaking prince. Someone he could sing for. Someone he could hold at night. Someone who would lay around with him on a Sunday when it was raining outside. Someone to be just his. Someone he could belong to.
'Somebody. Just somebody.' He kept thinking for the past 3 days. He needed to settle. He guessed you couldn't be picky when you were gay. You take what you can get.
He walked into the choir room, clutching his bag, wrapped tightly in his warm scarf. Sure, he knew he didn't need it, but it was comforting.
"Alright guys, let's get started, shall we?" Mr. Schue announced as soon as Kurt takes a seat, seeing as he is the last to arrive (fashionably late).
Mr. Schue walked to the white-board, grabbed a black marker before he scribbled in big letters "Surprises".
The whole club squirmed, anxious to know what the big surprise was. Rachel and Finn try to look at Mr. Schue's hand to see if they can spot a ring, since their first guess about the vest proved untrue.
"I know you're all very excited," Mr. Schue began, walking to the door, opening it gently only a few inches, "may I introduce my new teacher's assistant, Blaine Anderson!"
Everyone stood from their seats, walking to the door to see the new mystery guest. Now, this is not what they expected.
Kurt stayed seated, filing his nails with his lips pursed. He told Rachel Mr. Schue wouldn't get married without telling them, she was convinced.
He didn't even bother to look up, even when the guest, this Blaine Anderson, started to introduce himself.
'Somebody. If it's not soon, you'll die alone, and that's just sad.' He thought, a small frown tugging at his lips. He tried to further distract himself with filing his other hand, although his nails were virtually perfect already.
"Hello everybody! My name is Blaine, please just call me that, I would feel so weird if you guys called me mister. I am a transfer senior. I went to Dalton Academy before I came here. Mr. Schue asked me to come help here because at Dalton, as the lead voice, I helped them win Nationals 3 years in a row. I hope to lead you guys to victory. I wanted to start with a song for you guys. Brad, if you will."
It was unmistakable, the first few notes of Radiohead's "No Surprises" began.
He finally let himself look up, quickly packing his nail file and straightening his scarf.
"A heart that's full up like a landfill." His voice, it was smooth and rich. Beautiful, Kurt thought. And Kurt didn't only mean his voice. His face, hair, body, all of it. Beautiful.
Kurt didn't realize he was zoned out until Tina elbowed him in the knee from the row in front of him.
He gave her a look, somewhat annoyed and somewhat surprised.
"Kurt, he's looking at you." Tina whispered, leaning her head on his knee.
"Who, Tina?" He looked around until his eyes met with Blaine's.
"They don't, they don't speak for us." Blaine sang, eyes looking like a promise right at Kurt. Kurt's stomach exploded with butterflies.
The song continued, but Kurt didn't notice, he was lost in Blaine's hazel eyes.
Kurt was first, though, to clap upon his ending notes, a little too energetically.
"So, what do you think of Blaine, huh? It's about time Glee club was introduced to a little Radiohead!" Mr. Schue exclaimed, patting Blaine's back proudly.
"Finally, someone who can keep up with me vocally!" Rachel exclaimed, running over to Blaine wrapping her arms around him. He laughed nervously.
"Okay, guys, I know I don't usually change the assignment, but, Blaine has inspired me, let him inspire us all." Mr. Schue walked to the board, erasing it before writing "New Beginnings" instead in big letters.
"Awesome! I'm really happy that you guys enjoyed it. I hope to get to know all of you better with time. As I said earlier, I am a senior and would be happy to help out all you under classmen with school or personal things. I don't plan on leaving any time soon, so get used to seeing me around." Blaine smiled, shrugging his sweater off before setting it next to the drums, clearly looking for a place to sit permanently.
"Oh! I think the only open spot is next to Kurt at the top there. I usually trade seats with whoever is singing, but if there are two of us, it may be easier just to choose a seat." Mr. Schue chimed in.
Blaine smiled before taking a seat in the spot next to Kurt.
His heart beating like a drum.