♫✧ blaine devon anderson.twenty-two. aries. new yorker at heart, currently back in lima. broadway actor. songwriter. drama teacher. pianist. cat dad. impromptu-performer. bow tie enthusiast. coffee aficionado. single. gay. hopeless romantic.
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i've been writing blaine for 10+ years now, and mostly in au groups lately, so i'm excited to write him in a semi-canon setting again! i prefer dash & text interactions, but that doesn't mean i'm not open to f2f threads at all (i just tend to be a little slow with them and don't like to keep people waiting forever, so i prefer other types of interactions, or shorter f2f threads). i'm open to all kinds of connections, so feel free to message me anytime! looking forward to writing with you guys ♡
BASIC INFO
FULL NAME — blaine devon anderson
ETYMOLOGY — blaine — anglicized version of the old irish word blá which translates to yellow; devon — gender-neutral name of british, irish, and french origin, meaning black, bard, poet, divine person; anderson — scottish/scandinavian surname, meaning son of andrew/anders
NICKNAMES — bee, blaine warbler (formerly), bitesize (santana), feel free to come up with your own!
GENDER & PRONOUNS — cis man, he/him
SEXUAL & ROMANTIC ORIENTATION — homosexual / homoromantic
D.O.B. | AGE — april 5th / 22 years old
ZODIAC SIGN — aries
PLACE OF BIRTH — westerville, ohio
PREVIOUS RESIDENCE — new york city
PREVIOUS EDUCATION — graduate of the new york academy of the dramatic arts (musical theatre major, songwriting minor),
PREVIOUS OCCUPATION — college student, drama day camp counselor, tiktok content creator (covers and original songs), broadway actor (starred as jd in heathers)
CURRENT OCCUPATION — drama director at william mckinley high school (part-time), drama teacher at encore (summer/weekend classes for children aged 6-12)
ETHNICITY — filipino, iranian
NATIONALITY — american
SPOKEN LANGAUGES — english, tagalog, some spanish, some italian & some french
PARENTS — antonio anderson, pam anderson (née shahbazian)
SIBLINGS | BIRTH ORDER — cooper anderson (older half-brother)
OFFSPRING — n/a
PETS —freddie purrcury (maine coon cat)
HOBBIES — musical theatre, songwriting, playing piano/guitar/violin, singing, dancing, yoga, watching movies/reality television/sports, reading, listening to music, (stress-)baking, cooking, tennis
PERSONALITY & DESCRIPTION
CORE TRAITS — passionate, driven, empathetic, a perfectionist, a people pleaser, inpulsive
HOW WOULD THEY DESCRIBE THEMSELVES — tbd.
HOW DO OTHERS SEE THEM — tbd.
WHAT DOES YOUR CHARACTER WANT TO DO WITH THEIR LIFE — tbd.
STYLE & AESTHETIC
AESTHETIC — neatly ordered sheet music, a steaming cup of coffee, an encouraging smile, leather-bound journals filled with lyrics, a playbill collection, fresh-cut flowers on a grand piano, small handwritten notes, vintage vinyl, a well-worn messenger bag, a glowing karaoke neon sign, fruity cocktails
PINTEREST/CAARD — coming soon!
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
STYLE — harry styles meets classic preppy. think lots of blazers in all kinds of colors, polished loafers, pearls with polos, bold prints, occasionally a matching subtle nail polish, and of course his signature bow ties — though he doesn't wear those with every single outfit anymore. hair that's similar to blaine's s2 hair, but embracing the curls just a tiny bit more.
SIGNATURE SCENT — armani stronger with you intensely (vanilla, pink pepper, cinnamon & amber)
CURRENT PLOTS & CONNECTIONS
BRITTANY PIERCE — tbd.
FINN HUDSON — tbd.
KURT HUMMEL — ex-boyfriend, currenty friend, occasional hookup
MARLEY ROSE — neighbor, friend, songwriting and music buddies
NOAH PUCKERMAN — tbd.
QUINN FABRAY — friend, occasionally babysits beth
SANTANA LOPEZ — friend, occasional couch crasher, h, gay club partners in crime, wingman and wingwoman
"someone checking me out doesn't automatically mean they're into guys." kurt points out, giving the coffee another sip, but he's still not quite satisfied. "it's not like this would be the first time someone confused me for a girl with short hair." not even the first time this month, technically, and it was only the second day. "it'd be different if he was drooling over you." or... would it? blaine was just a visually pleasing person in general, someone finding him attractive was hardly unusual. a third sip only continues to yield underwhelming results, and, with a sigh, kurt gives up, putting the lid back on. "you get us a table, i'm going to go ask when the queer people are scheduled, so we can plan accordingly next time."
blaine just shakes his head, adding extra cream to his coffee in the hopes that it will make it drinkable, before putting the lid back on. "well, either way, he's clearly into you, which could make him at least a tiny bit queer," he points out with a grin, as he sets his cup on a nearby table and turns back around again to face kurt. "maybe ask for some free biscotti while you're at it. that wouldn't hurt, right? i'm almost tempted to tell them to put us on on that schedule, because we'd probably do a much better job," he jokes, as he sits down. "we've all got to make sacrifices."
Well that I definitely can understand, it's funny how sometimes it actually can be too quiet when you're used to something more noisy. I guess you can get rewired that way or something? But I hope you'll get used to it again soon.
Thank you! And I'm glad to see you're back too, are you here for a while? Thank you, oh it's been a big adjustment but that's okay though. Mostly, yup. Wow, that's kind of sad then, but I can't imagine him just skipping town or anything, he must have a reason not to be running the club. That or I've been gone a lot longer than I thought. I guess it's possible, I haven't heard anything yet though either. I should try to reach out to him, but yeah please do! Let me know for sure.
That's definitely masochistic, but the one thing you can't argue with is the results she'd get, whether it was the Cheerios or whatever else she decided to take over.
Yup, so I lost my taste for it for the most part. At least until I got back to the Lima Bean here. Family and friends for sure, and other than that I think what I really missed was just when things were simpler. Or at least felt simpler, even if it didn't feel like it all the time back then.
thanks, finn! funny how our brains work sometimes, right? all that city noise used to keep me up at night when i first moved to new york, and now i apparently need it to sleep.
i am! i sort of left new york on a whim, so i'm not sure yet how long i'll be staying, to be honest. all i know is that i desperately needed a change of scenery, so i'll be here for the foreseeable future. thank you! how about you? are you planning to stick around?
and yeah, i agree — it isn't like him to just abandon the glee club without a good reason. when i stopped by mckinley the other day, ms. pillsbury's name tag was still on her office door, so i figure they can't be far. or maybe they forgot to take it down. it's mckinley, after all, so who knows. please let me know if you manage to get in touch with him though!
exactly. she's terrifying (not that i'd ever admit that to her face), but she sure knows what she's doing.
i don't blame you at all. i think i'd just give up on coffee altogether if instant was the only type i'd have access to, as much of a challenge as that would be. and that makes sense. i hope that being back here will help you find that feeling again, of things being or at least feeling simpler.
instead of masc for masc it'd be... what? gentleman for gentleman? cleanly for cleanly?
i'll take what i can get. i've dealt with worse. alone. having a sidekick might not be so bad. ;)
i'm just hoping they were actually good, and not just lima good. our palettes have changed, now that we've been exposed to the finer things in life. believe it or not, i have even higher standards now.
it's a plan. i'll get started on a playlist to provide some ambiance during our conversation. ...and i'll even put some of your faves on there too. i'm feeling generous.
you're very welcome, and i'm very aware, but the reminder is appreciated. you know, i think it just might.
i was thinking personal hygiene for personal hygiene, but i kind of like the sound of gentleman for gentleman. it could work, right?
and you know i'm always happy to be your sidekick!
yeah... you've got a good point there. i don't think i've had one here since graduation. i suppose we can always dip them in our coffee if they're only half decent. and i certainly don't blame you for having even higher standards now, because i've got them too. new york really spoiled us, which i hadn't really realised until now.
i'm honored! luckily, i think we've got plenty of faves in common, so it shouldn't be too hard.
and speaking of generous — you could even distract yourself with the thought of the cheesecake i may or may not bring on thursday, if those lima bean pastries aren't enough. though i might feel bad sneaking it past your dad... can i bring anything, by the way? dessert? healthy snacks? non-alcoholic beer?
Thank you, Blaine! Same to you! I am too; it feels serendipitous. I've been doing alright, thank you. It's a little chaotic around here, as I'm not used to a house filled with anyone besides myself and my mom, but it's kind of a nice distraction. How have you been? Yes, please? Whenever you're free, I'll be there! That's amazing that you were able to snag a place without too much trouble. Hopefully that means it's upscale for Lima standards. Do you need any help with moving? I think that's my plan, at least for now, though I do like the idea of making it my own for a bit. I know I have twinkle lights in one of them somewhere. Definitely regretting my lack of labeling right now though.
thank you! i'm so glad to hear that! i can imagine it must be quite an adjustment for you, but i'm glad that it's a positive kind of chaos. i've... been better, to be honest, but i'm okay. better now that i'm here. and while i've been here a lot, this is my first time actually living in lima, so i'm not sure what exactly qualifies as upscale here. but it's not too bad! and that's such a sweet offer, thank you! most of the heavy lifting is done, so it's just a matter of unpacking now. i really appreciate it, though!
oh, definitely put up those twinkle lights! they always make a place feel like home. and please let me know if you need help finding them, or if i can help you with anything else. i wouldn't mind a distraction from staring at my own half-empty boxes. any chance you're free tomorrow for that coffee?
Definitely not me. It's different from LA for sure, but in the best way. I've slept like a baby since I got back. Of course, I was basically an insomniac in California. I'm sorry that you're struggling to sleep though, Blaine. I hope the app works! Feel free to stop by anytime you'd like though. I'm currently sharing with my mom and our soon-to-be Brady Bunch, so it's pretty lively here!
I have not heard that about the director, but ooh, tea! You know, I may know someone that would be an excellent person to fill that roll... wink wink, nudge nudge. (And no, I don't mean me.)
I would be shocked if she doesn't still teach it. I can't imagine her giving up a chance to bark orders at anyone.
well, i'm glad to hear that at least one of us is sleeping well and that you're finally getting the rest you deserve! it sounds like it was long overdue. i’m sure i'll adjust soon enough. my brain's just gotten a little too used to all the city noise, i think. thank you, though, marley. and i heard the wonderful news from your mom today — i'm so happy for her! and i still can't believe we're neighbors! please know that my door's always open for you too.
you would make a really good director, actually, you know? you're... talking about me, right? do you really think so? i'd be lying if i said i haven't considered it.
you've definitely got a point there. i have this theory that she doesn't sleep at all and just lives on whatever she puts into those massive protein shakes that keeps her awake. so she probably has plenty of time in her day to do exactly that.
...and then, most likely, just get right back into bed in those same pajamas. god, i just physically shuddered at the thought. why are people so gross? i would think it's a straight thing, but my time in the dating world has taught me otherwise, unfortunately. turns out, even in 2025, gay dudes can be classless too. who knew?
maybe. but i'm not getting any hopes up about it. at least i can count on you to keep me sane, though.
that sounds heavenly. just don't tell my dad, especially if that coffee comes with any whipped cream or pastries.
thursday's good! well, any day's good, really. not much going on around here. feel free to spend the night, if the game goes late.
you asked. but since i am such a kind and caring soul, i'll spare you any more details. i'll just have to live with the grisly memories all on my own. sigh.
you and me both. these are the kind of things you shouldn't think about too much if you want to keep a sane mind. it's a tragedy, isn't it? maybe we should mention it in our dating app bios somehow, just to be safe.
one can dream! and i'll always try my best to keep you sane. at the very least, i can promise to complain right along with you, so neither of us has to suffer alone.
but don't worry, i won't say a word to your dad. i do think we've earned ourselves some whipped cream and/or pastries though. maybe a biscotti? those were always pretty good at the lima bean.
perfect! thursday it is, then. and thank you for the offer! i'd love to stay the night. i'm probably not going to see much of you during the game, after all, so it'll give us some time to catch up some more afterwards.
i know, but i didn't think it would be that bad. thank you for your sacrifices, kurt. you're the best. maybe thinking about our future pastries and whipped cream might help distract you from those horrible images.
You got a cat?! Damn, I didn't know you were into pussy. Figured you were more of a hot dog type, but alright. Do I get a picture of your cat? A name drop? Cough it up, bite size, let's go.
well, i am very much into this one, and i've had him for quite a while actually. don't get me wrong, i adore dogs and i used to beg my parents for one all the time as a kid — without any luck. but when i was stuck at home recovering from the whole sadie hawkins situation, my mom was afraid i'd get lonely, so she figured that getting a pet wasn't such a bad idea after all. so that's when i got freddie purrcury, a maine coon — they're basically the dogs of the cat world. he even likes to play fetch. i can absolutely send you a picture, but how about you crash at my place tonight so you can meet him instead? he can be a little shy at first, but once he warms up, he's really affectionate. i think you two would get along well.
I mean, is there anywhere in the world quieter than Ohio? Other than a stray cat or two you're definitely going to get a much more peaceful sleep than New York I'm guessing. That's cool, but does the app have anything that'll make you think it's NYC outside? Lots of cars honking?
Can't complain here at least, it's still an adjustment being back in Lima, but it's a comfortable adjustment at least. Wait... they don't? What happened to Mr. Schue?
You might be the first one to voluntarily walk back into the lair of the beast, dude. Sue can't have changed that much, I'd be afraid that she'd charge you a literal arm and a leg to take those classes.
see, i thought i'd sleep much better here because of how quiet it is, but it seems like the opposite is true. my brain has gotten used to all the noise, i suppose. and it does, actually! it has all kinds of city noises — traffic, sirens and even street musicians!
but hey — welcome back, finn! it's good to see you're back. it must be even more of an adjustment for you, but it sounds like it's been a positive one so far. i have no clue what happened with mr. schue, to be honest! i've just been hearing some rumours that they're looking for a new director. i was kind of hoping you might know more. maybe he's going to coach a glee club at another school? but i'm going to get to the bottom of this, so i'll keep you posted!
i know it might sound bit masochistic of me, but i kind of liked the way she pushed us, you know? i was exhausted after those classes, but in a good way if that makes sense.
oh, i can imagine! was it just instant coffee most of the time? because that sounds rough. was there anything else in particular you found yourself missing about lima? besides your family, of course.
open to: @blaineands
date: tuesday, september 2nd
location: the lima bean
though they'd remained relatively close despite the ending of their romantic relationship, it had been some time since kurt had actually seen blaine in person, and, he had to admit, it was a breath of fresh air. both had been so caught up in the business of their own lives that they hadn't had a chance to get together like this, and there was some much needed business to attend to, starting with- "okay, nope, i was right the first time. that barista is definitely straight." as he takes another sip of his coffee, he winces, before opening the lid to try and fix the drink himself by adding some extra cream and sugar. "no gay guy would make something this flavorless."
blaine lets out what might be the first genuine laugh in days — maybe even weeks. being with kurt is just so easy, the way they slipped back into a rhythm like no time had passed at all, despite not having seen each other in person for quite a while. "are we absolutely sure?" he asks, sneaking another glance at the barista as he shakes a generous amount of cinnamon into his own steaming cup without even bothering to taste it first. "because i could've sworn he was checking you out. maybe he's still just trying to figure out who he is." but after a single sip, he's already peeling the lid back off with a sigh. "okay, you're right. i don't know what this is, but i wouldn't call that a soy latte. god, i miss new york coffee." still, as much as he liked to complain about the bad coffee, being back at the lima bean hit him with a wave of nostalgia that made everything feel a little lighter.
Storm clouds had been a lingering threat all day, giving the transition between summer into fall with the weather on a higher contrast more than usual. Something that was welcomed to the high heat the state had experienced over August, needing to sweep the humidity and corn sweat beneath the rug already so the changing leaves and strong scent of warm spices in the air would call for cozier clothing and warm drinks. The perfect snuggle weather.
Unfortunately for Santana, it decided to rain buckets on her Uber drive from Quinn's place to Scandals. A short few feet from the car to the front door wouldn't have been a problem, if there hadn't been a collecting puddle right in her path and both shoes were ankle deep within seconds, giving little to no time for reaction. Not until it was too late and the driver was already pulling away, leaving her to practically scamper like some idiotic cartoon character the rest of the way.
Hair, outfit, and shoes ruined - she still presses through. Flashing her I.D. to the bouncer with limited kindness expressed before moving inside and digging into her jacket pocket for her phone.
text » bitesize anderson : I'm here. Drenched like a New York rat. It's like I never left.
text » bitesize anderson : where r u tho? you better still be coming
Phone tucked away again, she smooths over her hair to get it out of her face, taking the time to actually take in the view of the club itself.
There was no way it could compare to what she had been spoiled with back in New York. The music was no where near the same level of ear splitting, and the light strobes could be construed as on their last legs with their kicking compared to anything bright and flashy. It made one wonder when the last time the manager had bothered to give this place a modern upgrade to pull cliental in compared to driving them to meet up in shady alley ways and run-of-the-mill gas station restrooms for a quickie.
"Depressing as usual," she can't help but to mutter under her breath while moving to an empty table along the wall, out of the way of the other people dancing to a rendition of another hit by Taylor Swift that she couldn't be bothered to put a name to. At least there were more tables and patrons in sight compared to high school, and the sizing was more spacious to make room for more bodies as needed. That was something - still no upgrade in decor.
Location: Scandals, gay club.
Date: September 2nd, Tuesday evening.
For: Blaine Anderson ( @blaineands )
the undoubted threat of rain outside makes him feel even less like going out tonight. but after moping on his parents' couch for the past two weeks (and then his own for a few nights), he knows it probably wouldn't help to stay in another night — and the last thing he wants to do is let his friend down. not just because they're celebrating her birthday, but because he made a promise.
so he takes his time getting ready and even arrives at scandals a little early, thankful for the umbrella he'd grabbed at the last minute. it doesn't completely save his hair, though, and the second he steps inside, he heads straight to the bathroom to fix it.
as he smooths his curls back into place, he checks if the dab of concealer underneath his eyes is still doing a good enough job to hide the dark circles, and decides he looks good enough. he sure isn't the only one who got hit by the rain on his way in, after all.
he's just about to walk out again when his phone buzzes with santana's texts. instead of texting her back, he slips it into his pocket and leaves the bathroom, scanning the room until his eyes land on her. she's clearly not impressed with the weather either, and blaine can't help but smile as he approaches her.
"it's not exactly new york, is it?" he says as soon as he reaches her, just in time to catch her comment and wasting no time pulling her in for a hug. "it's so good to see you!" he pulls back, gaze flicking down to her soaked shoes, then back up with a grin. "and for the record, you still look amazing, despite the fact that the rain clearly gave you a hard time too."
he sinks into the seat opposite her and takes his time scanning the room, that same wave of nostalgia settling over him that he's felt in so many places in lima these past couple of weeks. "it's still very... uniquely scandals, isn't it? it hasn't changed much, but i guess that's part of the charm."
sadly, that's not surprising. the people of lima seem to consider putting on literally anything other than pajamas as "dressed up". i'd say we should start some sort of movement, but i know it'd never get off the ground. ha. you would think, but my wardrobe only seems to piss people off around here. jealousy is a disease.
i think that counts. even if you're not exactly new to me. i guess we'll just have to catch up together. ...or, more accurately, fall back together. seems to me like the two of us are already ahead. at least for ohio.
i'll tell him. i'm sure he'd love if you came over to watch a game sometime. honestly, i'd love it too, because it'd mean i wouldn't have to.
do you remember the era of bieber's saggy diaper pants?
and at least half of them can't even be bothered to get their version of "dressed up" and just walk around in said pajamas. and as much as i love the idea of a movement, i'm afraid you're right — it wouldn't exactly take lima by storm. but maybe, with time, they'll put the jealousy aside and finally realise there's nothing wrong with making an effort. even if it's just a little bit.
well, i'm really glad that you're here, and that i won't have to face all of the catching up by myself. we should go grab a coffee, share what we've heard so far!
thank you. i'd love to come over! how about thursday, for the cowboys vs. eagles game?
okay, you know what? never mind. i think i've heard enough. yikes.
is anyone else having a hard time getting used to how quiet ohio is? i knew that moving back would be a bit of a culture shock, but i wasn't expecting that, of all things, the quiet would be what keeps me up at night. thankfully, central lima isn't as bad as westerville, where i spent my first two weeks back, but it's not exactly new york city either. fingers crossed the ambient sounds app i just downloaded does the trick tonight.
on another note, i also have two very important questions. actually, make that three, because first and foremost, i'd like to ask how everyone's doing! how have you been? what have you guys been up to? and has anyone else heard the rumour that the new directions apparently don't have a glee club director right now? asking for a friend...
and while we're on the topic of mckinley — does anyone know if coach sylvester still has time in her now apparently very busy schedule to teach aerobics? i hate to admit it, but i kind of liked those classes.
... anyway, thanks for coming to my ted talk. i promise i'll be more concise once i actually sleep and don't need an ungodly amount of caffeine anymore.
Should I even bother unpacking my boxes for now or just use them as furniture and dig out the necessities until I have my own place? Any bets on how long that could last? The idea of having to pack them all up (again) and haul them to a new place (again) in probably a few months makes me want to cry.
Oh, and if you didn't already know, the rumors are true. I know they spread like wildfire around here, but I'm back! You know it's a very small town when people know the business of even lil' old me.
But anyway, how is everyone?? I'm super excited to catch up and see all your faces!
welcome back marley! how have you been? i'm so glad we decided to return to lima around the same time! talk about perfect timing. we should definitely grab a coffee and catch up soon. honestly, finding my own place here was even easier than i expected (although it is a little on the expensive side by lima standards), but i have no idea if i just got lucky. still, i think i'd just dig out the necessities until you find your own place if i were you. maybe put up a few personal touches so it feels like yours, and leave the rest packed?
