Let's Play Pretend - chapter 7

[anxioussquirrel]

A/N: Because I've been an ass and somehow in all this chaos and excitement of preparing this story for posting I forgot to officially thank our amazing beta- and test-readers (I've fixed the story notes now but man, I'm so embarrassed. I'm sorry!):

nachochang, tchrgleek, sleepdeprivedmind, honeysuckle-pink - THANK YOU so, so much for your help,

Comments

[punkkitten2113]

I know I said the VDay chapter was my favorite overall, but this is one of my favorite chapters for portraying intimacy. Not just between Blaine and Kurt, but Rachel and Kurt, and Rachel and Blaine. The ways that each enfold and intertwine with each other immediately draws me in, and then the soft wonder with which Blaine is finally beholding Kurt and what that means moves me greatly.

[whosgotyou]

Poor Kurt it broke my heart to think of his "father" trying so hard to change him. The gradually change in his demeanor showed just how troubled he is. At least he had his new found relationship with Blaine as something to look forward too. It interesting that Rachel mentioned that she was only being used as a buffer. I wonder if she ever truly had feeling for Blaine.

[such_a_steph]

It's so odd to see Kurt without the unconditional love and support of Burt. It's like a topsy turvy Glee where he is accepted at school, but forced to hide in his own home :( I hope escape is possible after graduation.

[mugglegato]

Wow, so much in this chapter. It's so sad to see the environment they are living in. I can only hope that Kurt plans on going on his own as soon as he graduates. And a part of me is sad that Rachel is backing off, but the chemistry is clearly there between Kurt and Blaine, and not really with Rachel, so it's for the best. Love this story! <3