"Why do you think Rachel was so easily willing to forgive me/" Blaine asked, as he strolled through Central Park. Snow was falling steadily, like it had been all day, and the park was fairly empty.

"Didnt she tell you? You said she was trying to stay calm for the babys sake. I mean, I cant you imagine how hard it must be to handle that much stress, especially during a pregnancy," Kurt walked next to him, holding a cup of coffee tightly to his chest, doing his best to keep himself warm against the cool temperatures..

"I know, and I definitely understand that, because I feel terrible for causing her this much pain, but its just weird to me. She was hurt in the worst possible way, and after a couple weeks of silence shes just over it," Blaine took a sip from his own cup, letting out a long sigh. "Am I missing something here?"/

"Blaine, I know sometimes Rachel Berry can be selfish and only want whats best for her, but you have to understand that shes in a new position. Everyone changes when they become  a parent," Kurt grabbed his arm to stop him. Staring into his eyes, Kurt said, "Youve changed. Your concern for that baby proves that youre not the person I met in the coffee shop."

"Im not?" Blaine asked, startled. He hadnt noticed a change.

Kurt shook his head, "All you cared about was your stupid plan to finish medical school, marry Rachel, and live your life in misery, because you were too scared to tell her the truth."

"I guess youre right," Blaine nodded, thinking back to how different things had changed in the last few months. His life had completely turned upside down since Kurt came in to the picture.

"And now youve come clean to Rachel. You set her free to live he own life, and find someone she can love fully, and youre still taking responsibility for your actions and your child," Kurts hand moved down his arm and grabbed his hand, entwining their fingers. "I have to admit that Ive been slightly jealous of that baby, because I told you before its a roadblock for us, but I really am glad that youre doing the mature thing and not abandoning Rachel. even though shes angry with me, shes still my best friend, and I would hate to see her alone like that."

"So you think, like me, shes just being responsible," Blaine concluded.

"Yeah, I do," Kurt smiled. "I think being a mother is one of the most life-changing things for a woman, especially when shes carrying the child and has to do everything in her power to keep it safe from harm, and that includes taking care of herself."

"Yeah, I guess youre right," Blaine nodded. "Im honestly just glad she has taken this seriously enough to know that its more than just our relationship on the line. Its this babys entire future."

"Youll make good parents, no matter what happens," Kurt said. He tugged on Blaines hand and began pulling him along the path again. "I have faith in both of you."

"You know, that means a lot coming from you, especially since youve only known me for five months," Blaine nudged him with his elbow.

Kurt laughed, "its hard to believe weve known each other for five months."

Blaines heart fluttered, like it did every time he heard Kurts pure laugh. He said, "Thats because we have put each other through a ton of shit in those five months. Seriously, Im amazed youve dealt with me for this long,"

Kurt stopped in his tracks, as he grabbed Blaines jacket and pulled him close. "At this point, I wouldnt give you up for the world. Ive fought for you too hard to let you go."

"I feel the same way," Blaine whispered. He leaned in and gently pressed his lips to Kurts soft lips. Kurt let out a soft whimper, deepening the kiss. He wrapped his arms around Blaines shoulders, and Blaines hands found Kurts waist.

After a long kiss, Kurt pulled back and stared at him. "Blaine?" He whispered.

"Hmm?" Blaine hummed, leaning in for another kiss. He forgot how truly magnetic Kurt felt. It had been so long since they had kissed like that, his desire to do it again was overwhelming.

"Are we sure about this?" Kurt pulled back.

"Are you okay?" Blaine asked seriously, noticing the fear in his eyes. He kept forgetting that Kurt still seemed to be sensitive when it came to being too close to Blaine. It was like he was afraid Dylan would come after him or something, which Blaine related to the fight in the apartment the week before. He had to remind himself to be cautious with Kurt.

He slowly nodded, biting his lip nervously, After a pause, he replied, "I think so. I mean, I still feel like an open wound, but kissing you doesnt hurt as much as I thought it would."

"So youd do it again?" Blaine smiled. He had tried to be gentle with Kurts feelings, but the desire to kiss Kurt again had consumed him entirely. If he could just kep Kurts mood light, none of this would have to end.

"Blaine," Kurt said firmly. "We were supposed to take this slow, remember?"

"Yeah, sorry. That was my idea," Blaine apologized. He smiled at Kurt weakly. "I guess Ill have to take your mind off it." He bent down, scooping up a pile of snow next to the walkway. He tossed it at Kurt, hitting his shoulder.

"Blaine Anderson, I swear you are five," Kurt brushed the snow off his coat.

"Five and three quarters, actually, my birthday is in a month," Blaine laughed, throwing another snowball at him. This time, it hit him on the side of his cheek.

"Thats it," Kurt bent down to throw his own snow pile at Blaine!s chest.

Blaine dodged out of the way, laughing. "You missed! Ha ha!"

"Blaine!" Kurt called, running down the path after him.

"Come on," Blaine called, picking up more snow, rolling it into a ball and tossing it behind him.

"Hey!" Kurt hollered. Blaine turned to face him, still laughing. He grinned at Kurt, whos perfectly styled hair was now dripping with snow. He had dropped his cup of coffee in surprise and crossed his arms over his chest.

"Are you going to survive?" Blaine stepped closer to him.

Poking a finger in Blaines chest, he hissed, "You crossed a line messing up my hair, Doctor Anderson." Kurt placed both hands on Blaines chest and pushed him into the snow bank behind him, causing Blaines coffee to fly from his hand, landing somewhere nearby. Kurt then straddled his legs and began tossing snow on him.

"Ahhh! Damn it, Kurt, thats cold!" Blaine laughed. He grabbed the collar of Kurts jacket and pulled him down on top of him. "If I have to be cold, so do you."

"Hey, this fight was your idea," Kurt smiled. "You wanted to distract me from kissing you."

"Did it work?" Blaine asked.

"Not a chance," Kurt smiled. He bent his head down and kissed Blaine again. He moved his lips down to Blaines neck and mumbled, "Nothing could distract me from kissing you."

"Could this cold snow stop you from kissing me long enough to let me stand up before my body freezes?" Blaine asked, feeling like his whole body was turning numb..

"Oh yeah," Kurt climbed off him, took his hands and pulled Blaine to his feet. "Come on, somewhere in that mess, we lost our warm coffee. Because I made you cold, Ill buy you a new drink."

"Thanks," Blaine gave Kurt a soft peck on the cheek. This was an improvement in Kurts mood after the fiasco at Dylans apartment the other day. Sure he was finally settling in to the crowded apartment they were all staying in and he had been civil. But now that he had kissed Blaine and broken another barrier, Blaine could only hope that things would continue to improve.

Squeezing his hand tightly, Rachel took several deep breaths, rubbing her stomach with her free hand. She stared at her stomach with wide, fearful eyes, occasionally whispering something to the baby.

"Are you nervous?" Blaine asked, watching her in wonder. It was so fascinating for him to see the relationship she already had with her unborn child. His unborn child. 

"Definitely. Im always nervous before an ultrasound. Im so afraid that Ill find out somethings wrong, and itll be my fault for not taking care of myself well enough," she frowned.

"Im sure itll be fine... Are you still hoping for a boy?" He rubbed his thumb on the back of her hand.

"Yeah," she smiled. "I mean, Ill be happy either way." She turned in her seat to face him, "are you nervous?"

He nodded, "Yeah." Blaine had only been with Rachel to the ultrasound the week after he had found out she was pregnant. It had been pretty realistic, just hearing the babys heart beat. But learning the sex of the baby was also something huge. He could finally know if he was having a son or daughter.

"I think the baby gets pre-ultrasound jitters too. My stomach feels like its in knots," she pouted. She continued to rub her belly. She whispered, "its okay, little guy. Were going to be fine."

"Have you tried singing to it?" Blaine asked.

"No," she glanced up at him. "Should I?"

"Try it. Maybe your voice will calm it down," Blaine hinted.

She glanced around the empty waiting room, "Okay..." she took a deep breath. She began softly singing, "Twinkle, twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are." She paused, scrunching up her face. "I feel so silly."

"Dont. Its beautiful," he reassured her. Blaine had always loved Rachels voice, and he knew the baby would to. He placed his hand on her belly and closed his eyes, while she continued to sing.

When she finished, she laughed, "Did you feel that?"

"Yeah," Blaine said, as the baby started kicking.

Her eyes filled with tears, "Thank you, Blaine. I dont feel so nervous anymore."

"Rachel Berry," a nurse appeared in the doorway. She waited, while Blaine helped Rachel out of her chair. "How are you doing?" She smiled at them.

"Fine," Rachel sighed.

Blaine sat patiently, while the nurse got Rachel settled in.

After what felt like forever, they were looking at the ultrasound. Blaine was once again overwhelmed at the image of his child before him. He couldnt believe this was really his son or daughter.

"Heres the babys head..." they were shown the image of the baby. Blaine stared at it intently, feeling like hed never be able to look away. He was so in love.

"Everything looks good," she said. "Do you want to know what youre having?"

"Yes," Rachel and Blaine said in unison.

She smiled, "Youre having a girl."

His heart skipped a beat. A daughter. Blaine was going to have a daughter. He felt tears form in his eyes. Squeezing Rachels hand, he looked down at her and smiled.

"A girl," she whispered, as her own tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Im so happy," Blaine said quietly. He leaned over and kissed Rachels forehead. "Were having a girl."

Blaine had thought that the sex wouldnt matter to him. But now that he knew he was having a daughter, he couldnt imagine having a boy. He was so thrilled, he couldnt stand it.

When He helped Rachel off the table, he pulled her into a hug, rubbing her back. "I love you."

"I.. I love you too, Blaine. Thank you for coming with me," she pulled away, wiping her eyes.

Blaine place a hand on her stomach and whispered, "and I love you, baby girl."

"I knew it!" Savannah beamed. "I told you it was going to be a girl."

"You said you hoped it was a girl," Blaine told her that Friday morning.

"Yeah, well, I still knew Id be right. Just like I know youll take my advice and name her Rose," she replied, finishing up the touches on her picture of Sleeping Beauty  "Here, this can be for Rose," she handed it to him..

Blaine chuckled, taking the picture from her, "Honey, Rachel and I have to discuss baby names. Thats a big deal. There are so many names to choose from."

"Yeah, but youll think about it, right?" She asked.

"Sure. Ill think about it," he said.

"Have you talked about it at all?" Kurt asked beside him. He had come to visit Savannah with Blaine. "I mean, are you going to make that decision together? If you dont, that girl might name your baby Barbra,"

"Not yet," he shook his head. "Weve got time though. "

"Hell listen to me. He always does," Savannah winked.

"Hey now," Blaine pointed at her. "I cant help that you give me these puppy eyes that make my heart - Yeah, those eyes," Blaine jumped from his seat. "Do you see that? She thinks she can win me over. She always does this."

"Ill keep that in mind when I need something," Kurt said and Savannah giggled.

"Thanks, Savannah," Blaine shook his head.

"We should get going. I have to get to work," Kurt looked at his watch. He rose from his chair and said, "It was nice seeing you again. And thanks for teaching me that trick to use on Blaine."

"Yeah," Savannah frowned. "Come back soon, okay?"

"Will do," Kurt gave her a hug.

"See you," Blaine hugged her, kissing her cheek. "Ill keep you posted on that baby name list." He folded up the picture she gave him and tucked it in his coat pocket.

He followed Kurt out the door and paused when he saw Kurt standing there with his hands on his hips, a determined look on his face. "What?" Blaine asked.

"Have you been to the nursery yet?" Kurt asked.

"No, have you?" Blaine raised an eyebrow.

"Actually, yes. I brought Savannah one day, because I wanted to check it out." He took Blaines hand and said, "Come on, you should see it. I think youll like it."

They rode the elevator down to the nursery, where Kurt led Blaine over to a window in the wall. "There!s so many," Blaine whispered, admiring the small infants before him..

"I know," Kurt replied.

Blaine scanned the room. Several rows of cradles lay before him, each holding a baby. "Theyre so small," he concluded. His eyes found a small girl, swaddled in a blanket, sleeping peacefully not far from the window. She looked so helpless, so innocent. Blaine thought of his own little girl, even smaller than this, even more helpless. His eyes filled with tears and he whispered, "I dont know if I can be responsible for someone so small."

"Sure, you can," Kurt placed a hand on his shoulder.

"What if I mess up? This little girl is relying on every choice I make, and Im not very good at making wise choices," he said, continuing to stare at the little girl before him. How could he be that responsible for a human being?

"I know it seems impossible now, but once shes here, youll adapt. Shell be your little princess and youll just know whats right for her," Kurt replied, squeezing his shoulder.

"How do you know?" Blaine tore his eyes away from the baby and found Kurt.

"Because the moment you walked into that room with Savannah, everything about you changed. Your tension, your posture, and your attitude. Youre different. You have a way with kids, Blaine, and the moment you hold your little girl in your arms, your outlook on life will change. Your decisions wont just be about you anymore," Kurt reassured him, and somehow it seemed convincing coming from him.

"You really think so?" Blaine asked, feeling a wave of gratitude toward the man beside him.

"I dont think, I know," Kurt smiled.

Blaine leaned over and kissed his cheek, He then rested his head on Kurts shoulder and let his eyes wander back to the little girl he had found before. He softly said, "I love that you notice every little detail... Thank you."

Kurt blushed, "Dont mention it."

"Are you awake?" Kurt whispered from beside him on the couch later that night..

"Yes," Blaine moaned next to him, opening his eyes. He felt so tired, but he shook his head, forcing himself to wake up a little more. "I was almost asleep though.".

"Can I ask you a question?"

"You just asked two," Blaine buried his face into Kurts chest, smiling.

"Shut up," Kurt said.

"Okay, Im sorry. Ask your question," Blaine propped himself on his elbow, trying to make out Kurts face against the moonlight. He could only make out an outline, but it was enough.

"Are you scared to be a parent?" Kurt asked. "I dont mean, like, at the hospital, when you said you cant make good decisions, but where the rest of your future sits."

"Because I dont have a sure plan?" Blaine guessed.

"Yeah, I remember when we first met, and you swore that you couldnt survive without a plan," Kurt said, running his finger along Blaines jawline., sending a chill down his spine.

"That part definitely scares me," he admitted. It was the first time Blaine had admitted this to anyone. "I hope to still finish medical school and everything. I just dont know what Im going to do before that happens. Can we financially support the baby?"

"You wont be around her all the time though. Its not like living with the baby," Kurt replied. "Im sure youll be able to work and finish school  without too much of a problem."

"Actually," Blaine hesitated. "Its too crowded here, and I thought about asking Rachel if I could move back in, just to help out with the baby and everything. Shell need an extra pair of hands at first."

"Oh," Kurts hand fell.

"What?" Blaine groaned, knowing where this was going.

"Its just that... You two are sort of, like, together again, you know? I just dont want to see you fall back into your old habit. You dont have to spend your life with Rachel," Kurt said firmly.

Blaine grabbed his hand, "I know."

"Im serious, Blaine," Kurt said shortly.

"So am I. Trust me, this is strictly baby business. I wont stay there forever. If I find a partner, I cant cling to Rachel," Blaine ran his thumb across Kurts knuckles."Its just temporary. We cant stay here forever."

"Hmm," Kurt hummed.

"What?" Blaine snapped. He knew Kurt wouldnt be pleased with his answer, but this was still his decision, and he had already made up his mind. He just had to get Rachels approval.

"Well, if you find this partner, how would he feel about... this? I mean, our very unusual platonic friendship," Kurt said, moving their linked hands into Blaines face. "We cant keep this up forever either."

Blaine smiled, "Kurt?"

"Yes?"

"I was sort of hoping, when your heart is ready, that you would be my partner," Blaine kissed the back of his hand. He couldnt believe that Kurt was still trying to play this so cool.

"I - What?" Kurt jumped slightly.

"Kurt, come on," Blaine sat up, staring at him through the dark. "We sleep on this couch every night. We hold hands. We kiss... sometimes. Weve both admitted we have feelings for each other. Hell, weve even had sex."

"Yeah..." Kurt slowly nodded.

"I know its hard coming out of a relationship, but I like you, Kurt. I know Ive told you before that I love you, and I didnt know if that meant as a friend or more but..." Blaine placed one arm on the other side of Kurts body. Bending down to lean over him, Blaine said, "I do know that I truly care about you, and I cant imagine my life without you, and maybe that does mean I love you. Theres so many different types of love that I dont know. But I do know that I want you. I want to be with you and call you mine, and I dont ever want to lose what we have. I want this, right here in this moment, to last forever."

"I care about you too," Kurt whispered.

"Cant that be enough?" Blaine asked.

"What about the baby?" he frowned..

"Werent you the one who insisted I couldnt put my entire future on hold for her?" Blaine said. "I still need a life outside of Rachel and the baby, and I want that life to be with you."

"Blaine," Kurt whispered, cupping Blaines cheek in his hand. his thumb gently brushed Blaines cool skin, and he stared into Blaines eyes with a nervous expression. "What happened to taking it slow?"

"I said, when youre ready," Blaine reminded him.

"And until then, youll just wait for me to be totally ready?" Kurt asked. "You dont want to have some other plan made for the future? Maybe youll change your mind."

"I want you to be my future, Kurt Hummel," Blaine whispered.

Craning his neck forward, Kurt met his lips, placing his hands on Blaines hips, he pulled Blaine on top of him. "I dont know what the future holds, but I do know that I want you to be my right now," he said, before deepening this kiss.

"Ill be your now and always, as long as youll let me," Blaine placed his hands in Kurts hair, as Kurt let out a pleasant moan. "I want to be yours, and I want to give myself to you."

"I accept," Kurt said, reaching for the bottom of Blaines shirt and pulling it over his head. Kurt kissed him again and said, "I think Im ready to take that step with you."

"Are you sure?" Blaine asked. "What about Dylan? Are you ready to let go of him?"

"Blaine, Ive been with you for five months. Sooner or later, Im going to have to fully let Dylan go, and the only way I think I can do that is to move forward with you," Kurt said.

"So does that mean youll be mine?" Blaine asked hopefully.

"Always," Kurt whispered.