Always and Forever - Book 4

Sadie Hawkins

A/N: So I'm not too sure how to go with this chapter, with the Sadie Hawkins dance basically girls asking guys... 

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Hunter, Blaine, and Sam walked down the hallway together, a mix of tension and curiosity in the air.

"I'm telling you, Sam has been keeping me up all night for weeks," Hunter said, shaking his head with a grin.

"Something weird's going on with the Warblers," Sam chimed in, his voice animated as always when he was deep into one of his theories. "They were doing all those weird flips and superhuman jumps at Sectionals."

"Exactly," Blaine sighed, clearly frustrated. "That's why they won."

"And where was Roundfaced Warbler?" Sam continued, not missing a beat. "You said he was there when you went back to Dalton, but come Sectionals, poof, he's gone."

"So, what are you saying?" Blaine asked, looking at Sam with a mix of curiosity and skepticism.

"I think they cheated at Sectionals," Sam declared confidently. Blaine raised an eyebrow, his skepticism evident.

"Sam, you can't make accusations like that without and kind of evidence," Blaine pointed out, his voice steady. Sam turned to Hunter, hoping for support, but Hunter simply shrugged.

"Well, then, I'll find some evidence," Sam said, stopping abruptly and causing both Hunter and Blaine to halt and look at him. "Hey, babe, do you have any lip balm I can use?"

Hunter checked his pockets with a frown. "Sorry, I don't have any on me."

"Blaine?" Sam asked, turning to his best friend. Blaine's expression showed surprise as he looked between them.

"What?" Blaine asked, clearly puzzled.

"Conspiracy theories make his lips get all chapped," Hunter explained with a chuckle, having heard this excuse more times than he could count.

"Come on, dude, it's not weird," Sam insisted, his voice growing a bit defensive. "We're like brothers."

Blaine hesitated for a moment, clearly conflicted, before finally reaching into his bag and pulling out a chapstick. "Yeah, sure. Here you go," he said, handing it over.

"Thanks," Sam said gratefully, applying the chapstick and then putting the cap back on.

Hunter noticed Blaine's rapt attention on Sam, an unusual look of fascination in his eyes. Deciding it was best to let things be, he said his goodbyes as they reached the History classroom where Blaine's student council meeting would take place. He promised to meet Sam again after his own meeting with the Brainiacs.

Feeling a sudden urge to assert his place, Hunter grabbed Sam by the collar of his shirt and pulled him in for a deep, passionate kiss. It was a clear statement of affection and ownership, a way to remind Blaine of their bond.

When they finally broke apart, Sam's eyes sparkled with mischief. "You know, Hunter, you're not too subtle."

Hunter grinned, his eyes filled with affection. "I know. But sometimes, a little bit of possessiveness is just what the doctor ordered."

As they walked away, Hunter couldn't shake the feeling that he had made a clear mark on their dynamic, and it left him with a satisfied sense of reassurance.

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The Astronomy class had always been one of Hunter's favorites. The room had a quiet, almost magical atmosphere with its model planets suspended from the ceiling, casting gentle, swirling shadows that mimicked a night sky. Today, it had become the Glee Club's temporary meeting spot since they no longer had their choir room.