Off Key

[gigi42]

Written for Tumblr's Klaine Advent Challenge (a 100+ word drabble a day)

Prompt #15: Overture

A/N - Takes place during s4e10 (Glee, Actually). Later on Christmas Day.

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He was disappointed. He couldn’t help it.
Blaine had been certain that last night had brought him and Kurt closer together. It had. It definitely had. That much was crystal clear when they were alone. The way Kurt had cuddled into him in bed before Mr Hummel had interrupted, and then as they made a cooked breakfast while Kurt’s father showered. Yes, when they were alone, Kurt’s guard was down. He was happy to let his hand linger on Blaine’s back, or to let a smudge be wiped from his cheek, and definitely to kiss the taste of sweet coffee from Blaine’s lips.

Unfortunately, the same couldn’t be said when Mr Hummel was nearby or watching them. It was then that Kurt seemed to be playing a part, keeping himself at arm’s length. Stilted. Rigid. Uncomfortable.

Being stuck on the sofa with Mr Hummel between them as the game played on was a sad testament to that. Blaine didn’t mind that Kurt’s dad had won their little wager over Kurt’s attention span to sports, or lack thereof. What Blaine did mind was the overture he’d made to Kurt regarding his application to NYADA. It’d been the perfect opportunity for them to be, well, them or, at least, in a more friendly state of being. Sitting stiffly while stuffed full of Christmas dinner and not even being able to catch Kurt’s eye? No, that was not what Blaine has hoped for today.

He was disappointed. He couldn’t help it.

Pulse>>