Let's Play Pretend - chapter 8

[anxioussquirrel]

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[punkkitten2113]

"but somewhere in his future there’s probably a big ugly crying fit..."

Me too, Blainers. Me too.

I love the parallel with canon you drew in this chapter. In an alternate universe, Kurt is wooed and loved by everyone, so much that he is elected Prom King.

Yet he still lives in agony and has a ghastly home life.....oh my heart.

[such_a_steph]

This was too perfect! Blaine Anderson is a genius, the way he manoeuvred Puck into creating the perfect cover.

It's so disturbing to see Kurt this way though, at the hands of his parents, rather than school bullies. :(. It feels so hopeless.

[whosgotyou]

You've done a terrific job of showing the parallels with the canon universe. It's disturbing to see how much more traumatizing the abuse is when it's at the hands of the parents. Kurt's so much more well loved in this verse but is constantly miserable.
The way Blaine manipulated Puck was a perfect little touch. It was nice to see Kurt get one moment of pure enjoyment at the prom. Their fascination with death and only this beening their final prom has me slightly worried for what is up next.

[wallelf]

I know anxioussquirrel doesn't want to spoil, but I sure would like a bit of reassurance. I look forward to the updates each evening, but almost dread to read.

[mugglegato]

Great chapter! It was so sad, but the prom was sweet. Boy, their parents give off such a creepy vibe, like they are from a cult or something. I guess could be a strict religous sect or something. I really hope if they have to leave, they find a way to keep in steady contact with Blaine.

And I love the pics this chapter in particular. They've been great so far, but I really loved these.