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“Absolutely adorable. He has that boy next door innocence that makes him so attractive. Also those pecs and abs. If things go according to plan, you’ll be one lucky man.” She winked at him hoping he would understand what she was trying to imply. Besides he always looked comfortable around Kurt even more so than with her. She didn’t judge him but things were just too clear for all of this to be a misunderstanding. “Maybe he just needs a little push to the right direction.” Rachel felt so much better once Kurt clarified the situation. He cared about her so much and she truly respected that.

“I’d do anything for my bestie.” She nodded with her head, trying to make Kurt understand she didn’t mind getting her hands dirty to get all the details about his newest crush. Of course she also noticed a couple of NYADA students were interested in him because he had an amazing physique. “If it doesn’t work out, I could always introduce you to some of my classmates who find you quite attractive and easy on the eyes. I’m sure Sam will continue to be our roommate either way. He is a charming boy and he can be quite helpful when he wants to.” She didn’t want to lose Sam so fast especially cause she had never seen her best friend so happy and so comfortable while flirting. Rachel crossed her fingers hoping that their judgment was accurate. “Your crush isn’t silly, you dummy. Love is an important matter.”

“He really does.” Kurt blushed at the thought of getting to be with someone like Sam. He never thought he could be so lucky as to possibly find someone like him that he could spend his life with. Or at least part of his life, depending on what happened. At the same time, looking back on past failed crushes, Kurt also knew he had to be careful with his feelings. There was no telling how Sam would respond to how he was around him. “How would that happen? And maybe it does. I can’t wait to find out.” He said softly.

“Thank you, and the same goes for you. I hope you find someone too if this works out for me.” He squeezed her hand and smiled. It made Kurt feel good that she was willing to do this for him, and if he was honest, he would love to see her as happy as he might be in the future. There had to be someone out there who could tame Rachel Berry, if that was at all possible. “I’ll make sure to give you a list of what I like in a man,” He said with a laugh, and secretly hoped she wouldn’t have to do that. His heart rapidly beat in his chest when she mentioned love. “Let’s start with like at the moment,” He suggested with a smile. Sipping his coffee, Kurt let out a content sigh. “What do you say after this, we go rent a movie and force Sam into one of our movie nights?” If it meant spending more time with the blond, then Kurt was all for it.

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Rachel listened carefully to Kurt’s anecdote. Just like she imagined Sam was either one of those typical closet cases that were so far in the closet they were in Narnia or a straight man with fluid sexuality. “Is he blind? That was some straightforward flirting. I mean unless he never got hit on before then he is probably more oblivious than an elementary school boy.” Of course Rachel was a bit offended that Sam could think of her as some kind of crazy lady but she also knew that she tended to be very intimidating. Her classmates would point that out all the time. It was the only way to grab people’s attention. She needed to shout or else no one would hear her. A diva never apologized for doing what she thought was right. “Well, he needs to get used to it cause I’m not going to change for a man to respect me. I’m Rachel Barbra Berry. Future broadway celebrity.”

She squeezed her best friend’s hand tight as excitement took control of her body. Her best friend was so close to finding a boyfriend if only that tennessean man would just stop playing dumb. “Why would he ask that if he wasn’t interested?” She remarked as she stared deeply into Kurt’s eyes. “He wants you. I’m just the perfect excuse whenever he wants to change the subject. We’ve only lived with him for a couple of days and I already got him figured out.” She was so proud of herself but she desperately needed to have a talk with Sam. He seemed like such a sweetheart but he was blond after all and clarifications needed to be made. “Let me chat with him. I’ll see if I can solve the mystery that is his sexuality.”

“He does seem a bit naive, but very sweet, doesn’t he?” Sam was unlike any guy he had ever met before. He didn’t mind being around Kurt despite the fact that he liked guys and he was so comfortable around them. These were the things that made Kurt wondered, but he tried to focus on just being a good roommate. “Don’t worry, Rachel, I don’t think he’s the type of person who would ever made you change. And he said he would get used to it, so you are good. No one puts Rachel Berry in a corner.” He said with a wide smile, hoping he had made her feel better.

He knew as soon as Rachel found out the story, she would get excited, and his intuition was solidified when she declared what she did next. Sighing softly, but still squeezing her hand, Kurt had to smile at the girl. She really wanted this to work out for him and to be honest, Kurt was hoping that they could find out what was up with Sam so he would know for sure if he should be getting his hopes up or if he should focus on finding a guy at NYADA. That Adam guy was pretty cute. “Are you sure? I don’t want to put you out.” However, Kurt knew she would likely to do this whether he said yes or no. “Then again, the idea would be good, so that way I could move on if he really wasn’t interested. He’s a good roommate and I don’t want to lose him just because of some silly crush.” He admitted, staring at Rachel with an almost defeated expression.

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Rachel had a simple mindset, she was always first and everyone else was second or a hundred and twelve or whatever. She was an only child and her parents went through a divorce while she was having fun with Kurt in New York, so it was the least she could do to not feel completely miserable. Besides her talent was more than enough to grab the attention of her peers, something she was very fond of.

“Oh, so that is your secret for having a perfect butt.” She said as she slapped Kurt’s butt slightly before they took a seat. “And I miss my partner in crime more than you’d ever imagine.” She admitted, smiling with great joy while she stroked his fingers softly. Kurt was her heart. The one person who brought her back to earth when she felt like she was above everyone else. He was truly the kindest and most inspiring person she ever met so she was more than excited to help him find his ideal man.

“Yes, that is unquestionably possible. Especially when a boy keeps sending mix signals and you assume he is fascinated with your charm but he might actually just be friendly. It’s a pretty common case, actually.” Sam was a completely closet case in Rachel’s eyes. Judging by the last interaction between Kurt and Sam that she witnessed with her own eyes, he bowed out when he saw the girl coming. “Did he tell you something that made you think otherwise? Maybe he is just timid and doesn’t know how to approach you.” Of course that was just pure speculation, but they didn’t know much about the blond other than the things he shared during the interview.

“Hey!” Kurt responded with a laugh when Rachel lightly hit him. She really was the only one who could get away with doing something like that to him. They had such a close relationship that Kurt didn’t mind it. “I didn’t get this butt by sitting around, I worked hard.” he said, shaking his ass a little bit before laughing. “I miss you too.” He turned his fingers over so he could squeeze her hand. Rachel really was his other half and she always managed to give him advice he never knew he needed.

Listening to Rachel, Kurt thought about the moment he had with Sam. How Sam had touched his knee, but he kept sending weird vibes. “Well, he said he was oblivious to the fact that I was flirting with him. He didn’t seem to mind. I guess he was thrown off by how...emphatic you were about giving us time to get to know one another. It’s nothing bad, you just have a huge personality and it takes some getting used to.” Kurt never wanted to offend his friend, although sometimes she did have a tendency to scare people.

The next thing Kurt had to do was tell her what happened next. “Well, after assuring me that I hadn’t done anything to freak me out, he randomly asked if I had a boyfriend. I said no and then he asked if you had a boyfriend. I teased him about being interested in you and all he did was talk about not keeping me up and that he thought I would need my beauty sleep and he seemed to know it was important to me.” The entire conversation had thrown it off and he desperately wanted Rachel’s opinion on it. “What do you think all that could have been about?

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The first night with their new roommate had been magical and different for the best friends. A few days passed and there were no signs of the man being a serial killer or someone trying to steal their money. Rachel found Sam to be incredibly cute and funny, but she also noticed a different facet whenever he talked to her bestie, an awkward kinda flirty one. A plan emerged on her brain. She would do all that she could to help Kurt get together with Sam. Of course there were a few doubts about Sam’s sexuality but it seemed like there was some kind of natural attraction between those two.

Of course she had plenty of other concerns in NYADA. Such as being the best student with the best grades on every class. She craved for the spotlight but she also didn’t want to do it all on her own. Kurt was such a vital part of her life and she wanted to help him as much as possible, after she finished helping herself, of course.

When Kurt invited her to grab some coffee after class, she was more than happy to accept. Her sixth sense (not to be confused with the horror movie with the same name) told her that the boy was looking for advice and she was more than happy to give him some guidance. “The caramel macchiato is to die for, babe. You should try it next time.” Rachel said as she took a sip of her coffee, pointing out at a free table near one of the huge windows. “So…to what do I owe the pleasure?” She asked in a teasing tone before taking a seat. “Are you having ‘boy problems’ or did you just missed my presence and wanted to make up for it?”

The one thing that Kurt often looked for was a friend he could talk to about what was going on in his life. Sure, he had Rachel when she was available, but he knew she had a tendency to focus on her own dreams and needs. Of course that was more than okay, but sometimes Kurt just needed someone to pay attention and make sure he was alright. But once Rachel said yes to his invite, Kurt felt good because it meant he would be able to have some time devoted to what was going on with himself.

Kurt really did enjoy having a new roommate in Sam. The other boy was funny and kind, although it was difficult to be around him sometimes since Kurt felt like he was developing a slight crush on Sam. And considering the confusing conversation they had that first night, Kurt had yet to be able to figure him out. Sam didn’t really specify one way or another if he was gay or straight, which left Kurt wondering how he should approach things with Sam.

“I know what you’re saying, I just can’t say no to the grande non-fat mocha.” He said before taking a sip and following her to the table. He chuckled and sat down, placing his bag in between his legs. “Of course I miss your presence when you’re too busy with other things,” He teased her lightly as he set his coffee down. “I never got a chance to talk to you about the conversation I had with Sam after dinner the first night he was here.” He said, thinking about the events of that night. “Is it possible to have boy problems when you don’t even know if the other person would be interested in you?”

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It was a few days after the first night with Sam in the apartment. Kurt was doing his best to be civil and not turn into a blubbering idiot whenever Sam was around. He also hadn’t really talked to Rachel about everything that happened when Sam came to hit room to talk. But now, Kurt was just ready to get the words out and talk to his friend. Maybe Rachel would be able to help him out.

So one morning, Kurt talked to Rachel about getting some coffee after they were finished with class. She agreed so once they got through their lesson for the morning, they walked to the local Starbucks to order a couple coffees. He didn’t completely know where to start, so he mainly focused on his coffee while Rachel ordered hers.

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[Damnit, that’s not what he meant, Sam thought to himself, while also mentally slapping himself. However, the male did not protest as he was afraid Kurt would only ask more questions if he stated he wasn’t interested in Rachel. The blond just hoped that Rachel didn’t get more intense and on top of him, if Kurt really does talk to her and suggest he might be interested. Hopefully, she won’t even think about it. Unknowing what to really say, Sam stood up from the bed.] I shouldn’t keep you up any longer. I’m sure you need your beauty sleep. I mean, not that you need it. Just that I know it’s important to you. Goodnight. [Sam quickly finished and left, as he didn’t want to make himself look more like an idiot than he already did.]

[When Sam didn’t say anything, Kurt felt like he had confirmation on what Sam was asking. However, he was still really confused about the entire exchange and he honestly had no idea how to react to any of it.] Oh...okay. [He just looked at Sam as he left, biting his lip.] Goodnight. [He continued to stare at the door before he stood up to remove his robe and went to sleep, still feeling more confused than ever about his new roommate.]

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Oh, yes, right… I forgot. I didn’t really think that you were flirting, but thanks for letting me know. [Sam felt a little blush upon his cheeks as they felt a little warm. He bit his lower lip and suddenly realized how strange he might have sounded by asking Kurt such a question. When the other asked him why he had asked, for a moment the blond hesitated.] … Oh, I was just wondering. Does Rachel have one? [He added, hoping that asking about Rachel would ease Kurt possibly being suspicious of his intentions. However, Sam wasn’t necessarily sure of his intentions. It just came out.]

It’s alright. I’m just happy I hadn’t made you completely freaked out. [He said honestly before looking at Sam with a startled gaze. Why was he now asking about Rachel? Was he interested in her or something?] No, she doesn’t. I;ll be sure she knows your interested though. [He said with a chuckle, trying to get rid of the slight unease he had about what this meant. Maybe he’d have to deal with seeing a hook up between his two roommates, but he could live with it. He didn’t have a chance anyway.]

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Yes, I’ll make sandwiches for you guys. Hope you got plenty of cold cuts, because I really love sandwiches, especially with a lot of meat. And I do not think I can mess up chips too. [Sam joked, with a little smirk as he looked over at the other young man.] So, do you have a boyfriend? [He asked, suddenly and was unsure of why it came out of his mouth, but it did and it was too late to take it back.]

We have plenty of cold cuts, don’t worry. And chips should be safe since they are already bagged. [He laughed before looking at Sam in surprise. Of all the things Sam could have asked him, that was the last thing that Kurt pictured. He really didn’t think that Sam would ever ask him something like that.] No, I don’t. I probably wouldn’t be so flirty around another guy if I had a boyfriend in the picture. [He pointed out. The question had come out of nowhere and as far as he could figure, Sam wasn’t interested in guys.] Why do you ask?

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Yes, the first day was quite interesting. I can’t wait for more to come. [Sam went onto say, as he lightly rubbed the other male’s knee before pulling his hand away, and resting his hands in his lap.] You two both seem like very good people. So, I’m lucky to have found you two. So, far everyone in New York hasn’t seemed as bright and happy as you two. Guess you have to not be around here to be grateful and happy to be here. [He joked, with a little smile.] I’d offer to cook breakfast in the morning since you cooked dinner, but I don’t think you want the apartment to burn down.

[Kurt breathed a mental sigh of relief. He was happy that Sam wasn’t scared off by them enough to want to leave. He settled his own hands into his lap and gave his new roommate a smile.] That’s good. And yes, New York does have its fair share of interesting characters. [He waved his hand and shook his head.] Don’t worry about it, Sam. Maybe you can make sandwiches for lunch. I don’t think you can ruin cold cuts. [He joked with a laugh.]

Conversation || Hevans F2F

No, don’t worry about it. I’m not running away. [Sam reassured the other young male with a little smile, before putting his hand on Kurt’s knee, before stroking it as a way to comfort him in a way and reassure him he wasn’t going anywhere. However, he didn’t know what to say about the question of them being together, or the question of him being gay, or not. For a moment, they gazed into each others eyes, as Sam was unsure of how to move this conversation forward.]

Good. [The hand on his knee sent a shiver up Kurt’s spine and he bit his lip. For a moment all was quiet and all he could focus on was the fact that this incredibly beautiful young man was sitting here in his room. If this were a dream, he’d refuse to wake up. Clearing his throat, Kurt spoke to get rid of the silence,[ So, how do you like living here so far? I know it’s only been a day, but...I hope we’ve made your first day go well.

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[The blond was taken back by Kurt’s statement for a moment and tried to process it before shaking his head.] You’re not. Not that I’m bragging… But girls look all the time. Does that make them predatory? No. Just because you’re a dude doesn’t mean it makes things different. I didn’t see it that way at all… I didn’t even see you being interested. So, don’t worry about that with me. You fooled me. [Sam managed a little chuckle.] And I figured that about Rachel, that’s why I said I’ll just try to get used to it. Does she think I’m cute? Cause I don’t know if she does, but she comes off that way.

Thanks. Most guys wouldn’t be cool with a guy outwardly being flirty. [Now that he knew that Sam wasn’t offended, Kurt was now curious if there was a chance Sam liked guys. However, it wasn’t a question he wanted to ask because they were roommates and he didn’t want to ruin that.] Yes, I think she does, and I think she was, uh, thinking it was possible something might happen between us. I don’t know why, but she just wants to see me happy, but it’s not like you’re gay. And besides, it would make the whole roommates thing complicated even if you were. [Kurt realized he was rambling and he groaned.] I’m sorry. You’re probably wishing you never responded to our roommate ad now.

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Oh… I didn’t think you were… I didn’t know… You were getting carried away, or that you thought I was cute. [Sam bit his lower lip and looked down for a moment, trying to hide his blush. The young man felt as if he probably sounded like a babbling idiot, but honestly, he didn’t expect Kurt to say what he just said to him.] You didn’t offend me… Just Rachel is, I guess the right word to say is… Intense? [He questioned, as he looked up at Kurt.] I just felt embarrassed and didn’t know what to say, so I went. It had nothing to do with you. You just be you. Rachel on the other hand… Well, maybe I’ll get used to her eventually.

Oh, well...good. I wouldn’t want to scare you off or think that I am being...a predatory gay or something like that, as our resident high school drug dealer and former theater coach would say. [He realized he was getting off topic and smiled slightly.] You’ll get used to her, I’m sorry she got so intense for you. I can ask her to tone it down, but that would be like telling an elephant not to trumpet. [He said genuinely.]

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[Once showering and drying himself off as best as he could, Sam put on his boxer briefs. However, after realizing it might be a little strange wearing the same underwear Kurt had seen earlier, the blond slipped on some pajama Spiderman shorts. Hopefully, it eased a little bit of the possibly tension between the two of them. Going into the other male’s room, Sam lightly knocked before stepping inside.] Hey. [He spoke softly, as he walked into his room and sat upon the brunette’s bed.] I’m sorry I suddenly left earlier… Rachel can be kind of… You know. I mean, you guys might be similar, but you’re different and you definitely know what I mean by her being a little– I probably make no sense. Either way, I felt embarrassed earlier, because of what she said and I just wanted to go into my room. I could sense you were kind of upset that I left.

[Kurt turned when he heard the knock on the door and just about died. Of course Sam would show up in nothing but Spiderman pajama shorts. Now he wouldn’t be able to get that image out of his mind. Listening to Sam’s apology, Kurt realized they both had been on different wavelengths. He thought Sam was avoiding him because of how he was acting. Sighing relief, Kurt took a seat beside Sam on the bed.] It’s alright, Sam. I do know how Rachel can be, trust me. I wasn’t upset with you, I...I was upset with myself. I felt like I was getting carried away...I guess being in the presence of a very cute guy will do that to someone. [He blushed before shaking his head.] I was worried I had offended you.

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[Kurt sat in his room, looking at the mirror on his vanity as he finished cleaning off his skin. He was already in his pajamas and put on a robe so he would look decent to some extent. Sam had said he wanted to talk later, so he was staying up so they could talk. The moment between them had caused a lot of tension and Kurt wanted to apologize to his new roommate. Dinner hadn’t seemed tense for long and it didn’t look like Sam wanted to up and leave, but it didn’t mean Kurt didn’t want to work things out with him. The waiting game was just really difficult.]

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[Rachel kept babbling about Broadway but she was glad that Sam didn’t whine and seemed to be genuinely interested in assisting to a play.] Then it’s settled. We’re taking you see a musical soon. You’re going to have so much fun. [Her disgusted expression on her face said it all when Kurt mentioned the disaster that was ‘Spiderman: TODD’] Don’t even mention that play. We shall forget that existed. Hopefully it won’t get a revival. [She looked at the boys and excused herself but before she left, she handed Sam her plate and headed to her chambers.] I’m completely sorry that I cannot help you clean those dishes but I have a large moisturizing routine and if I don’t start soon, I won’t be able to take my beauty sleep and you boys don’t want to see me with huge bags under my eyes.

[Sam couldn’t help to smirk as Rachel seemed to be in a hurry to leave the two of them to do the dishes. He grabbed a hold of Kurt’s plate as Kurt offered it to him.] Only if you wish to. I wouldn’t want to interrupt your routine as well. [The blond went onto say, as he stacked the plates on top of another, before putting the silverware on top and began to head into the direction of the kitchen.] But if you do not want to don’t fall asleep just yet, cause I… Kind of want to talk tonight. [The young man added before disappearing into the kitchen.]