Can't Help Falling For You
The Secret is Out

Everyonehad gathered around the table in Rachel and Kurt's Buskwick apartment for theirweekly pot roast Monday. Blaine had been persuaded by Sam to attend as hehadn't wanted to go alone, especially since an angry Mercedes would be theretoo, but he had promised Artie he would be there. So here they both were,sitting next to one another, their secret still safely hidden from all theothers. Artie looked relieved that both of them were in attendance, havingdecided to sit around the corner from Blaine. Blaine hadn't been to pot roastMonday since he and Kurt had split up and he hadn't seen Artie for quite awhile. They had both been busy and so catching up with each other had fallen bythe wayside. To be perfectly honest Artie was pretty much the only one he hadmissed who was sitting around the table. Santana had had the sense to statethat she was busy working and would not be there. Probably because she didn'twant to hear Rachel blathering on any more about her new found fame. Blainesighed, placing his head in his right hand and played around with the food onhis plate with a fork in his left. God does Rachel ever stop talking? Blaineknew the answer to the question, which was no. He really wanted to go home andlay in bed with Sam, or have sex. Anything as long as it only involved him andhis gorgeous new blonde bombshell of a boyfriend. He glanced sideways at Sam,who looked about as bored as he felt. His eyes roamed around the table tillthey landed on Kurt, who was giving him longing looks. Oh boy. Looks likeKurt wants something from me. Well tough, he had his chance. It was so timeto go home...

“Soanyway then I told the interviewer that...” Rachel carried on, no one lookinglike they were listening in the slightest. Blaine thought about making excusesfor his and Sam's departure. Maybe he would feign illness or something? Thentell Artie to phone him so they could catch up some other time, without Racheland her constant droning or Kurt's puppy dog eyes.

Kurt,completely ignoring Rachel's incredibly narcissistic tale turned fully toBlaine. Oh jeez, I shouldn't have looked at him. “Blaine can we meet fordinner tomorrow night? There's something I want to talk to you about.” Thechestnut haired boy blurted out over Rachel, who gave him an extremely dirtylook for interrupting her. Blaine's eyes went wide as he thought quickly for anexcuse, any excuse. There was no way he was going to meet up with Kurt alone.He felt Sam stiffen slightly beside him, and he briefly took Sam's hand underthe table, squeezing it comfortingly.

“Um, I'mreally sorry Kurt but... my mother is in town and I'm having dinner with hertomorrow night.” Sam looked across confused as Blaine told Kurt his white lie.Sam and he had booked a table in a restaurant for tomorrow as they wanted to goout on a proper date rather than sit in their bedroom yet again. Hopefully Samwouldn't believe that poorly put together excuse but he couldn't think ofanything else to say. If he had told Kurt, he didn't want to see him to talk itwould have set off a really ugly argument that none of their friends wanted tosee. The lie was the best way out of it for all involved.

Kurt facedropped, looking upset but trying to be understanding. Parents were a big thingto Kurt, he would never stand in the way of anyone seeing their parents. Thatwas why Blaine had picked it. “Oh, well say hello to your mum for me. We'll haveto meet up some other time.”

“Yeah...”Blaine sighed a little in relief at getting out of talking to Kurt, but hestill felt a little ill at ease lying to him directly. He began shufflinguncomfortably in his seat, wishing he were anywhere else. The slight silencethat followed was one of the most awkward situations he had ever been in. Heactually wished for once that Rachel would start gabbing again.

Hewatched as Sam leant over to him, whispering quietly in his ear so no one elseheard. “Dude, I thought we were having dinner tomorrow night?” Blaine gave hima very pointed look and when Sam's mouth formed an 'o' of realisation Blainealmost laughed out loud in amusement. Sam was so innocent and sweet. He alwaysbelieved in whatever anyone said. He loved him so much for that.

“As I wassaying before I was so rudely interrupted...” Rachel began once again andBlaine groaned internally, closing his eyes and rubbing his temples. This wasgoing to be a long night if he couldn't think of a way to leave now...

Blainewas so excited. This was his first proper date with Sam. He had dressed up forthis evening, wearing a new shirt that he had bought for the occasion, a darkgreen that bought out the green in his eyes. Sam had even spruced himself upand Blaine had to admit he looked really good scrubbed up. So much so that hecouldn't keep his eyes off him. Sam was the most beautiful creature he had everseen and he got to spend his life with him. Blaine still felt like it wascrazy. How did he get so lucky?

Theystepped into the restaurant hand in hand, both with huge smiles on their faces.Going over to the waitress they stood waiting to be placed to their seats.

“Reservationunder Anderson.” Blaine told the waitress when she asked for their reservationorder. Leading them to their seats, they ended up in a cosy little corner boothat the back of the restaurant which was intimate and romantic. Perfect for thetwo of them.

“Dude,this place is awesome, how'd you replace it?” Sam asked Blaine as they sat, thewaitress handing them both the menu and leaving them to look over what theywanted to order.

“Oh Icame across it one day when I was going through my 'eating everything I saw'phase.” Blaine explained wryly, giving Sam a beaming smile which Sam returned.The taller boy reached across to take Blaine's hand in his and bought it up tokiss his hand lightly, setting the butterflies in Blaine's stomach afloat.

“Aww, youknow I think you look cute whatever.”

Blainegiggled at Sam's sweet words. His eyes sparkled as he looked lovingly intoSam's baby blues. “Really?”

“Yeah, ofcourse. I'd love you even if you were as big as that dude in that film...Youknow that one where he's like really big and he was eating so much that heexploded...” Sam's arms waved around as he tried to explain this movie toBlaine. Blaine thought it was adorable, even though he had no idea what theblonde was talking about at all.

When Samstopped talking all Blaine could do was look blankly at his new boyfriend.“...No Sam I can't say as I know what you're talking about...”

“Youknow, that film. God, who was it I watched it with? Um, Artie I think.” Blainerolled his eyes. If it was a film with Artie it could be anything that he hadgotten Sam to watch.

“JeezSam, you watched a film Artie chose? Then I probably have no idea what film itis...”

“Ah well,I would love you even if you were the size of a house.” Sam leant over, peckingBlaine on the cheek and he could feel his cheeks getting warm.

“Aww,thank you Sammy, me too vice versa.” Blaine knew Sam was telling him the truth.He loved him for who he was not what he looked like. Looking down at his menuhe realised he could eat what he wanted and didn't need to worry about whetherit was bad for him. Besides he had been exercising regularly and this was aspecial occasion. With delight he looked over the menu, picking out somethinghe knew would be delicious.

SinceBlaine was busy with his mother Mercedes had suggested that they both go outfor dinner instead. She had been replaceing it awkward at home lately what withthe whole Sam thing and Kurt wanted to be supportive. Plus, he was a littledown at not being able to go out with Blaine to talk things over and finallyget back together. They arrived at the restaurant that Blaine had raved about,having made a reservation for it a while back before he knew Blaine would beunavailable. Getting placed at their table for two they were left to peruse themenu at their leisure.

“This issuch a nice place Kurt, really cosy. I'm sorry that it's me and not Blaineyou're having dinner with but I hope I make up for it by being so fabulous.”Mercedes preened and Kurt couldn't help but chuckle at her antics.

“Ofcourse you make up for it! My fabulous best friend. Blaine actually found thisplace. He wanted to bring me here but we never got round to it so...” Kurtshrugged, picking up his menu to look over the choices. A lot of it lookedreally high calorific wise. Typical Blaine then. He couldn't resist cheesythings or chocolate covered desserts. He was never satisfied with a salad. Kurtsighed slightly as he scrutinised the salad options and tried to avoid thepastas and risottos.

“Godeverything looks good on here Kurt.” Mercedes looked up and bit her lip as shesaw Kurt looking slightly disgusted over the menu. God he was such a health nutsometimes. Since she had chosen her meal quite quickly her eyes roamed aroundthe restaurant falling on two familiar bodies in the corner, looking cosy andintimate with one another as they sat gazing into each other’s eyes in anextremely loved up looking manner. Gasping, her eyes went round as saucers. “Ohmy God... Kurt don't you dare turn round.”

“What?”Kurt turned round and to see Blaine and Sam in the corner looking like theywere the only two people in the world. His mouth dropped as his heart twistedinside. Spinning round to face Mercedes again, his face dark with anger, hisnostrils flaring he hissed at his friend. “He told me flat out he was havingdinner with his mother. He looked me straight in the eyes and said that. Whatthe hell is he doing with Sam anyway? I said we were on a break not broken up.”He practically screeched at the end, his face red with rage.

“I am sosorry Kurt, if I had known...” Mercedes tried to console her friend whilst herheart ached with the knowledge of exactly why Sam didn't want to be with herany longer. He was in love with Blaine.

“It's notyour fault Mercedes.” Kurt told her as tears began to form in his eyes from thehurt. “You know this is the second time Blaine's cheated on me. I just... Ican't believe he's doing this to me. Again.” Mercedes took his hand insympathy. She understood exactly how he felt. She felt it too. The betrayal,the hurt. It was almost too much to bear. Out of the corner of her eyes shespotted that the two boys were heading their way and she flung the menu infront of her to hide her face.

“Oh crap,hide, they're coming!” She whispered and Kurt, his face crumpling, similarlyhid behind his menu, watching over the top as the two boys cuddled in themiddle of the restaurant, kissing each other softly. How could Blaine do thisto him? He had given Blaine so much. The tears flew down his face as he watchedthe two of them walk out hand in hand, their hands swinging in between theirbodies. When he heard Blaine giggle at one of Sam's atrocious impressions itfelt like a dagger to his heart. Blaine had never giggled when he had been withhim...

Blainesat in class getting his trainers on for the training session that he was aboutto participate in thinking about last night, it had been the most perfectevening, everything had been just magical, when he felt someone hovering overhim, bursting him out of his daydreaming haze. Smiling, he looked up to seethat it was Kurt and his smile dropped just as suddenly as it came.

“What thehell do you think you are doing?” Kurt barked at him, his arms folded acrosshis chest as he scowled down at Blaine. Furrowing his brow Blaine, bemused byKurt's words, questioned him.

“I begyour pardon?”

“Youheard me, what are you doing with Sam?” His ex-boyfriend shrieked and Blainefelt his eyebrows shoot up at Kurt's accusations. Who the hell did he think hewas anyway? It wasn't any of his business what he did with Sam anyway.

“Excuseme?” Blaine blurted out, feeling the bubbles of anger rise in him.

“Justanswer the question Blaine!”

Pursinghis lips Blaine took a few deep breaths through his nose to try and keep histemper in check. How dare Kurt demand such things from him? “It's none of yourdamn business what Sam and I are doing, we're not together any more Kurt or hadthat titbit of information just seem to fly out of your head this morning?”Blaine spat out standing up to start his stretches, thinking that theconversation was over. Well, as far as he was concerned, it was.

“How has'we're on a break' become 'we're not together any more' Blaine?” Kurt accusedhim and Blaine spun around, his anger spilling out in droves.

“Youbroke up with me months ago and don't you dare deny it Kurt because until aboutthree weeks ago you had completely ignored me, let alone wanted to talk to me.People needing 'space' don't do those things Kurt!”

Kurt'sshifted into his proud and defensive posture. Clearly he thought he had themoral high ground. Well he didn't. He had broken up with him and hurt himbeyond anything he had ever felt before. How dare Kurt suggest he couldn't moveon? He had no right. “You're just saying that to justify the fact that you arecheating on me, yet again! Well here's a newsflash for you we are officiallybroken up as of now.” Kurt pulled the former engagement ring off his finger,one that Blaine didn't even know he was still wearing and flung it full pelt atBlaine, hitting him in the face, causing blood to trickle down Blaine's lefttemple from a small cut. He bought his hand up to try and staunch the flow,following his ex, not wanting Kurt to get the last word.

“Wealready were Kurt and for your information I am the happiest I have been in along time now that I'm with Sam. He makes me feel like I'm the most specialperson in the world which is something you never did.” He bellowed after, thepeople in the room stopping to turn and watch as the slanging match grew toepic proportions.

“Maybebecause you aren't special, Mr 'I Think I'm So Great at Everything'. Well Ihave a newsflash for you. You're a pathetic, small, narrow minded, lying,cheating, ugly man Blaine Devon Anderson! You will never amount to anything andyour relationship with Sam is a joke. Once he's gotten bored of the thrill ofbeing with you he'll dump your ass quicker than Usain Bolt can finish the fiftymetre sprint. He only wants to have a little fun; he doesn't want anythingserious with you. I mean come on Blaine, really? You think you can scoresomeone like that? Please. You must be deluded.” Blaine's mouth hung open atthe hurtful words spilling out of Kurt's mouth. He had always seemed to knowexactly what to say to make Blaine feel like complete crap and this was noexception. “It's all in your head Blaine. The whole relationship is a joke.”The first tear fell as he ran out of the room, his heart ripping apart at thethought of Sam not wanting him, not loving him. What if Kurt was right and Samleft him? He was nothing special after all.

Mercedessat in front of Sam who was playing one of his many video games. “Sam I thinkyou and Blaine need to move out of the apartment.” She told him straight out.She had thought long and hard last night, mulling over what she should do, butshe couldn't let them stay. It was too much for her, the two of them beingtogether. This was her home and she no longer felt comfortable in it. Not whenthey were together, in that way.

“What,why?” Sam inquired looked confused and a little disquieted.

“BecauseKurt and I, we saw you last night in that restaurant with Blaine. Together.Looking very cosy. I can't deal with the thought of the two of you together,under the same roof as me. I can't do it. I can't think about the fact that theman I love is now gay.” Mercedes looked across at Sam, whose face had become anunreadable mask. He was clearly not happy with what she had stated, but she hadto do this for herself, even if that made her selfish.

“I'm notgay Mercedes, I only love Blaine. I didn't set out to love him you know, itjust... happened. It was so slowly I didn't even realise till I was already inway too deep.” He explained quietly, his eyes pleading with her to understand.She did not.

“I'msorry Sam but I'm not changing my mind. This whole thing is completely freakingme out. I can't have the two of you here anymore. I'll give you time to replaceyour own place but once you have, you need to get out.” Not wanting to hear anycomplaints or whining pleas she stood, making her way towards her own room.

“...Ok...”Sam responded so quietly Mercedes wasn't sure she had actually heard anythingat all, or whether her mind was making it up. Whatever it was, she needed themout, whether they liked it or not.

Sam heardthe door slam and the pounding of feet up the stairs. Knowing it was mostdefinitely not Mercedes, who was already upstairs doing God knew what, he knewit had to be Blaine. Remembering Mercedes state that both she and Kurt had seenthem both in the restaurant last night he swore under his breath when herealised that Blaine was probably upset because of something Kurt had said inspite to him. Making his way up to their now shared room, he knocked quietly onthe door to let Blaine know he was entering and went to sit on the bed besidehis gorgeous guy.

“Heyhoney. What did Kurt say to hurt you?” He started stroking Blaine's backcomfortingly as he tried to get out of the dark haired boy what was causing hisdistress.

“He saidthat you could never love me and that this is just a bit of fun for you. Thatwhen you got bored you would leave me and that I deserved that to happen to mebecause I'm a cheating, lying whore!” Blaine sat up, sobbing loudly, floods oftears rolling down his cheeks. Sam's heart clenched in his stomach and he feltthe brief flicker of hate towards the lean, counter tenor.

“Wellnone of that's true sweetheart. I love you and everything you are. Don't youever let Kurt make you think that I don't love you, or that you aren't worthyof me.” Sam sternly told Blaine, who started to slide his arms around Sam'sback and lean his head onto his chest. The next time Sam saw that scrawny assof Kurt's he swore he would kick it all the way into the next week. “Oh honey,I love you so much.” Sam leant his head on top of Blaine's, his love for thegolden eyed boy overpowering all his anger inside.

“I... Il-love you too.” Blaine hiccupped, snuggling into Sam's warm, strong and lovingembrace. Looking up with his large eyes Sam couldn't help but melt at thebeautiful sadness inside.

“You areso beautiful Blaine Devon Anderson.” He pulled Blaine more tightly into hisarms, holding him closely and heard him sigh in contentment as he calmedhimself down. “We, um... We have to move out though. Mercedes doesn't want ushere anymore...” Blaine looking downcast, nodded knowingly. It looked like theywould have to replace their own place, just the two of them.