And Also There Were Some Other Plots Or Something.

[rionaleonhart]

GLEE. OH, GLEE. GLEE GLEE GLEE.



I've been so excited about this episode, because I actually watched the clip of Blaine singing 'Teenage Dream' to Kurt a couple of days ago and oh oh ♥. Blaine is so confident and charming and Kurt is so charmed. Never before have I developed a 'ship before one of the participants actually showed up in canon!

I love how wholeheartedly Kurt falls in love. Someone shows him a bit of kindness and attention, and he is just smitten. LOOK AT HIM. IN THAT VIDEO. HE IS SO CUTE. SO SO SO CUTE. I CANNOT COPE WITH HOW CUTE HE IS. IT MAKES ME FEEL ODD. And in the episode itself! Looking at Blaine's text and being unable to hide his smile! Putting a (framed!) picture of Blaine up in his locker! KURT HOW ARE YOU SO ADORABLE.

Seriously, I can't stop smiling. (Please do not break Kurt's heart, Blaine! Kurt's heart has been broken too many times already.)

I really like Blaine, too. He just seems like a lovely, lovely guy. I think he's exactly what Kurt needs.


Something I scribbled down after seeing the clip and before the actual episode, because I couldn't get the scenario out of my head:

Here is how I want Kurt's first kiss to go down:

He and Blaine are sitting on the side of a bed. (There's to be no actual sex on this occasion, but of course Kurt doesn't know that, and the bed is there as a constant frightening-thrilling possibility in the back of his mind.) They've been talking, and there's a lull in the conversation, and Kurt becomes aware that they're sitting so close their legs are touching. Blaine is looking at him, and he puts a hand on Kurt's cheek, and when Kurt realises where this is going he can't tell whether the sudden twisting-dropping sensation in his stomach is excitement or fear.

Blaine is very close.

"I have no idea what I'm doing," Kurt says, quietly.

And Blaine tells him that it's fine, he doesn't have any expectations of him, except not in those words because that sounds awful, and then he kisses him.

AND THEN KURT SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY FOR HALF AN HOUR, BECAUSE IF THAT'S WHAT I DID AFTER MY FIRST KISS HE CAN BLOODY WELL DO IT TOO.

Having now seen the episode, I can say that, well, Kurt probably did shake after his first kiss, poor boy. Blaine would have been much more comforting. (Kurt's reaction to the kiss was perfect. I was really impressed by Chris Colfer in this episode.)

In summary: I am 'shipping it so hard, guys. KURT. BLAINE. BE BOYFRIENDS, I BEG YOU.

Comments

[amy-wolf.livejournal.com]

I think I've figured out why I was so keen on having you watch Blackpool.

Not because of David Tennant (although watching him in that is a nice change after Doctor Who), but because it combines 'teenage boy having sexual identity issues' and musicals. Which are things you like, so I thought it might be a peanut butter and chocolate thing.

Then again, it might be more of a broccoli and chocolate thing (my mom's two favorite foods, although even she admits she wouldn't want them together).

[misskass.livejournal.com]

Can I just keyboard mash and flail madly at you? This episode was a perfect Kurt episode, screw every other storyline ever. That scene after the kiss was so real that Kurt's shock was bleeding out of my screen and into my body. =C God he's good.

[rionaleonhart]

Please do flail madly! His shock really was beautifully done. Oh, Kurt, come here and let me give you a hug.

[sarkastic.livejournal.com]

Ugh me too. This episode was amazing. Kuuuurt. I just want him to be happy. I too was incredibly impressed with Chris Colfer in this episode - he played that forces kiss scene perfectly.

[rionaleonhart]

I just want him to be happy.

Oh, me too. I'm so glad he met Blaine! Having Blaine to support him is something actually going right for once in Kurt's life, and it's wonderful to see that.

[calamitysxchild.livejournal.com]

Kurt is my favorite character on TV right now. It's got to be because of both the actor and the challenges the writers are putting the character through. both make him utterly fascinating to me!!

[rionaleonhart]

I love Glee as a whole, but Kurt's storylines are always my favourite. Chris Colfer is just so great to watch.

[culf.livejournal.com]

Kurt is amazing!
I knew there were rumours that Karofsky would be struggling with his sexuality, I just didn't expect there to be a kiss like that. I wonder if he has an actual crush, or if it was a case of "Oh shit, I'm gay, but this other guy is too."

Blaine is such a cutie, and I sort of want Kurt to transfer, just because I want him to be happy, surrounded by people who care and don't make his life a living hell.

Oh, and I have to say, I really like Beast as well. I felt terrible for her when Will told her why everyone were acting strangely, and I sort of believed Puck meant it when he said she had a nice smile.

Puck and Artie helping each other out! Puck showing some minor depth of character! I can't wait for them hanging out and being friends! Even if they're both jerks a lot of the time.

[rionaleonhart]

I took it to be a crush that he didn't really know what to do with, but who knows?

Kurt transferring would probably be a really good thing for Kurt himself, but I selfishly don't want him to because it would reduce his screentime. At least he's got Blaine as support now.

Coach Bieste breaks my heart. (And, yes, Puck was rather lovely. I need to rewatch the first series now that I've come to appreciate his character more.)

[saaski-moql.livejournal.com]

I am not even a fan/watcher of glee, but you were so excited in this that I went and watched the episode on hulu. LKAHFSD:LFG SINGING AND BEING SMITTEN AND oh poor Kurt (but you are right, his reactions and facial expressions are pretty excellent).

(He is an adorable endearing spy. It is so cute. I too, now have the wish for him to be happy and I don't even know what's going on.)

KURT. BLAINE. LISTEN TO RIONA AND BE BOYFRIENDS.

I think you should write more of them right now please.

[rionaleonhart]

Eeee, I'm glad you found Kurt endearing! He was so cute in this episode. And he's never had a boyfriend, and he's so unhappy, and please develop into a romantic relationship, Kurt-Blaine friendship; Kurt really needs it.

[saaski-moql.livejournal.com]

I really did get all that just from this episode (the being unhappy never having a boyfriend being unhappy part). Also that he's kind of pissy, probably not helped by the whole being-unhappy thing.