Love Don't Cost a Thing [Day 11: Green]
Blaine knew it was only a matter of time before Sam asked about the money he would find in his back pocket.
Sam 8:37pm
Dude what the hell is this?
Blaine 8:38pm
What’s what?
Sam 8:40pm
‘checking my spy skills’ my ass. literally.
Blaine 8:41pm
Sam just take it it’s only $50
Sam 8:42pm
Yeah which is $50 more than I need
Blaine 8:45pm
Cmon dude I know it’s hard for your family to make ends meet right now. I saw you taking pasta from the cafeteria just take the money and feed your family
Sam 8:47pm
I don’t take charity
Blaine 8:49pm
It’s not charity it’s an investigator
Sam 8:49pm
?
Blaine 8:49pm
*Investment, stupid autocorrect
Sam 8:56pm
Open the window.
“What…?” Sam knocks on the window. Blaine hurries it open and helps the boy into his room.
“What are you doing?”
“I wanna know the same thing.”
“This is why I didn’t tell you about it, I knew you’d refuse.”
“Yeah because I don’t like being in someone’s debt.”
“You’re not, Sam, it’s a gift.”
“This isn’t your problem.”
“Yes it is! You’re my best friend; of course I’m gonna help you out!”
Sam sighs. “You’re not taking ‘no’, are you…”
Blaine grins and puts his hand on Sam’s shoulder. “Would you if the situation were reversed?”
Sam puts his hand over Blaine’s. “No, I guess not. Thanks, dude.”
They each hold the smile for a second too long, because suddenly Sam’s lips are on Blaine’s and his hands are making their way to Blaine’s body. It takes Blaine a few moments to process what’s happening, but when he does he pushes himself off of Sam.
“What’s wrong?” Sam asks, confusion and a little fear clouding his face.
“You don’t have to do that.”
“I want to.”
“No, you don’t. It’s fine. Just, keep the money and go home, Sam.”
“Dude, c’mon, that’s not why I did it.”
“Look, I’m sorry about what I said last year, I don’t actually blame you for doing what you had to in Kentucky, but I also don’t expect anything from you.”
“Blaine, that’s not-“
“Go home.” The look on his face is final, if his voice isn’t entirely convinced. Sam climbs back out the window. Not two minutes later Blaine receives another text.
Sam 9:05pm
New deal: when I get the money I’ll pay you back for this TEMPORARY loan, and afterwards we’ll see what happens
Blaine 9:06pm
It’s really okay don’t mention it
Sam 9:07pm
Can’t get rid of me that easily ;P
The next day, Schu is out sick, and Sam convinces Blaine to go along with ‘Guilty Pleasures’ week, at the end of which Blaine admits he likes Sam, and Sam gives him the fifty dollars, a macaroni self-portrait, and a kiss on the lips.
“My family’s fine,” he whispers.
“Wait, so the macaroni was-“
“for my non-musical guilty pleasure. Well one of them. I guess we both had some truths to air out.”
Suddenly the kisses don’t feel so guilty.