Blaine ran as fast as he could, not even really paying attention to where he was going. He didn't even realize he was by the Grand Staircase until Kurt jumped into his arms, sobbing as he buried his face in the curly haired teen's neck.

"Why?!" was all he was able to gasp as Kurt pulled back, arms looped loosely around his waist. "Kurt you -- Why?"

More tears rolled down Kurt's pale skin.

He had to say it -- he'd been pretty sure he was falling hard for Blaine, and if they --

No matter what happened to them tonight, Blaine deserved to know.

"I love you." he croaked, and before he knew what was happening, before he could take it back, say he was terrified of Blaine dying without knowing --

Blaine's lips crashed frantically against his, hands coming up to gently cup his face, and was he crying too?

Finally, Kurt broke the kiss, and let Blaine hold him as he whispered,

"I love you too. It seems crazy -- only a few days -- but I do, Kurt."

The brunette looked at him helplessly.

"What now?"

Blaine thought about it for a moment.

"The stern." he said finally. "We go for the stern and hope to God we find another lifeboat along the way."

---

Sebastian's hands curled into fists.

Nothing he ever did just worked.

A hand clamped around his shoulder and he looked up to see Puck staring at him.

"Get to a boat," he said simply. "I'll take care of it."

His hand curled around the gun under his jacket.

Sebastian nodded, and turned, disappearing into the crowd.

Puck headed toward the stern.

---
Cooper was getting sick of the way the officers weren't letting passengers into the boats. Dave crossed his arms beside him, glaring at the man in charge.

"D'you think the gun's actually loaded?" he muttered.

Cooper shrugged.

Just then they were pushed forward as someone tried to cut through to get into the lifeboat.

The gun went off and Dave collapsed, blood rapidly staining the white lifebelt he was wearing.

"No!"

---

Blaine tugged Kurt through the crowd, trying to find the safest route possible. It was sort of impossible to do with them being shoved back and forth, and Kurt nearly getting knocked to the floor a few times

When he heard Kurt cry out, his heart nearly stopped as he slid to a halt and turned.

Puck had been following them. He had a gun, and it was pointed right at Kurt.