Blaine woke up the next morning, clutching his closed diary to his chest. There was a little line of drool trailing down his cheek which he quickly wiped away with the back of his hand.

God, he was excited! Today he was going to meet Kurt again. His heart was already fluttering in his chest, wanting to jump out. He smiled, stuffing his diary back under his pillow before getting up and going into the bathroom. He winced when he saw his own reflection in the mirror. ‘Yikes, bedhead, he ruffled his hair and sighed. He wanted to look as "fresh as a daisy" especially for Kurt and he figured that a warm shower would wake him up a bit. He turned to the shower and turned the water on, letting the small bathroom fill with hot steam almost instantly. He yawned loudly and ghosted his fingers over his naked upper body before taking off his sweatpants and boxers in one swift move and hopping in the shower to let the warm stream of water cascade down on him.

He let the water run over him for a few moments before washing his hair with his raspberry scented shampoo and soaping himself in with his vanilla scented body wash after. For an obvious reason he kept on smiling and humming the song Kurt sang yesterday, or at least the bits and pieces he remembered of it.

He got out of the shower about five minutes later, mentally planning his outfit to meet Kurt while wrapping a towel around his waist. He had about two hours before having to go to the gardens. He could easily go out for breakfast but changed his mind because What if Kurt has something planned for us? he wondered aloud, smile creeping around the corners of his mouth.

He got dressed, brushed his teeth and fixed his hair before plopping down on his bed again and looking out of the window to the gardens. He wondered if Kurt was already there, waiting for him to come. He propped his chin on his hand which in its turn was propped up on his elbow and stared at the sun slowly climbing higher at the horizon.

The time passed away slowly, the minutes seemed to get twice as long as they passed by. After staring at the green grass and blue sky in front of him, strumming on his guitar a bit and occasionally picking at some of the paint on the windowsill, he decided to go downstairs. He had ten minutes to spare but Blaine wanted to make a good impression by arriving early.

He walked through the gardens but stopped right before he reached the entrance to the open space. He smoothed out the wrinkles in his light blue button-up and brushed some imaginary dust from his pants before walking towards Kurt in the most casual way possible. Kurt had his back to Blaine so Kurt couldnt see him coming.

Hi, it was barely a whisper but Kurt still turned around, looking at Blaine with a bright smile on his face.

‘Hi, Kurt replied and Blaine stepped closer to him, trying to look past him to glance at the picnic basket at Kurts feet.

Whats that? Blaine pointed to the basket, ‘I told you I didnt want anything special.

‘I just thought Id organize a picnic, Kurt shrugged, ‘Is that illegal?

‘No, its not but I just dont want you to go through too much tro-

‘Will you stop? Kurt asked, ‘It wasnt any trouble, Blaine. Now just help me set things up and then we can start, okay? He handed Blaine a soft fleece blanket from the basket.

Blaine chuckled and grabbed the blanket. Sure, he started unfolding the blanket and laying it out on the grass while watching Kurt. You know that you really didnt have to do all this, right? he nodded towards the picnic basket at Kurts feet.

‘I know, Kurt sighed and looked over his shoulder at Blaine and smiled, ‘I just wanted to do this, Blaine. Believe me, there are no strings attached.

Its not a date, Blaine kept repeating in his head, Its not a date, were just hanging out. Calm yourself, Blainers!

‘I believe you but, Blaine motioned towards the stuff Kurt started laying on the blanket, ‘this is crazy. Its too much.

‘Its not too much, Blaine, Kurt said and stepped closer to Blaine to put his hands on his shoulders so that he was even more taller than Blaine and smiled sweetly at him, ‘Its just enough. Now, stop complaining and just enjoy this.

‘You are so nice, Blaine said, ‘and we only just met yesterday.

‘Maybe I really like you, Kurt said and playfully winked at Blaine, ‘Relax, its just a joke. He chuckled at Blaine, whose eyebrows had shot up so high they wouldve disappeared into his curls if he hadnt gelled them down. Speaking of which: ‘Hey, what happened to your curls?

‘Oh, um, Blaine stuttered, ‘I gelled them down, otherwise I think I look like Borat.

Kurt covered his mouth with his hand, trying to stifle a laugh but failing. ‘Borat? he asked, giggling, ‘Oh Blaine. He got a tupperware container out of the picnic basket, shaking his head while he did so. Blaine could see the box was filled to the brim with different sorts of freshly cut fruits.

‘What? Blaine asked, not able to keep himself from chuckling when hearing Kurt laughing and giggling.

‘You didnt look like Borat to me, Kurt smiled and set the box down in the middle of the blanket.

Blaine furrowed his eyebrows at him. ‘Really? Then what did I look like? He gratefully took the glass of orange juice Kurt offered him not much later.

‘You looked more like those adorable baby sheep who need a haircut, Kurt chuckled and smiled.

‘Gee, thanks, Blaine said and sipped his orange juice.

Kurt laughed at Blaines reaction before gasping. He held out his freshly poured glass of orange juice to Blaine. ‘Can you hold this for a second? he asked and started ruffling through the picnic basket without waiting for an answer.

‘O-kay, Blaine said and watched Kurts face partly disappear into the basket, ‘Are you trying to see if you can fit in there? Because I think it is just a tiny bit too small for you.

Kurt turned his head to look at a smirking Blaine. ‘Im trying to find something, silly.

‘I can see that. Do you need some he-

‘Found it! Kurt retracted his hand from the basket, holding a docking station and an iPod in it, ‘I thought music would be nice, since its so quiet here.

‘Music sounds perfect, Blaine agreed and gave the glass he was holding for Kurt in his right hand back to him.

‘Okay, great, Kurt smiled, ‘I hope you love oldies and show tunes and some older songs because thats really all I have. Im not really a "Top 40" kind of guy.

Blaines smile grew wider. ‘Thats perfectly fine. Old music and show tunes were his Kryptonite. He should start making a list with all the things he and Kurt had in common.

He secretly hoped that would be a long list.

Kurt turned the iPod on and soon music was softly playing in the background. He hummed contently before turning to look at Blaine again. ‘So-

How come Ive never seen you around here? Blaine asked.

Kurt knew this question would come eventually and so he told Blaine what he had been repeating in his head over and over again: I moved here a few weeks ago. I already graduated so I dont have to worry about high school anymore. I just thought Id take a step into the world

‘How about your family? Blaine asked.

‘I didnt want to be a burden for them anymore and Im old enough to stand on my own two legs so... Kurts sentence was left unfinished as he started fiddling with the tiny buckle on his left shoe.

‘You just left them? Blaine asked confused.

‘Him, Kurt corrected, ‘I just left him, my dad. My mother passed away when I was eight. My dads a congressman back home, I couldnt force him to leave his job to come with me to Ohio. Besides, he has a love interest there, hell be okay. Im also applying to go to NYADA and I bet that he doesnt want to sit home alone while Im getting classes.

Blaine almost choked on his orange juice. Oh my god! I want to go to NYADA too! he exclaimed. Another thing to add to the list, Blaine thought.

Really? Kurt asked. Before he died he actually wanted to go there but since none of his friends cared about his love for NYADA before he died he now was thrilled to have someone to talk about it with.

Yeah, I wanna go on Broadway one day. Its my dream. Also, Granny loved Broadway so I want to do it for her too. Maybe we can go together, Blaine said.

I dont know if going together is a good idea, Kurt said, but your grandmother wouldve been so proud of you.

Why would going together not be a good idea? Blaine asked.

I... Kurt sighed and glanced at the basket, desperately trying to find a way to change the subject. Are you hungry? I didnt know what youd like so I took the safe option; peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Is that okay?

Yeah, uh, actually I am. And lucky for you PB&Js are my favorite, Blaine smiled back at Kurt. He was wondering why there was a sudden change in Kurts behaviour. It was like Kurt was putting up walls around him, walls that Blaine had to break down again.

‘PB&Js are everybodys favorite, Kurt said, ‘I swear. He handed Blaine a pre-made sandwich and when Blaine grabbed it, he accidentally touched Kurts hand.

‘Sorry, Blaine mumbled and quickly took the sandwich, looking away from Kurt with blushing cheeks.

‘Its okay, Kurt blushed himself and brushed some hair out of his face.

They ate in silence for the next couple of minutes occasionally chit-chatting a bit and laughing when a bee kept attacking Blaine.

‘I think that bee has a crush on you! Kurt said, hiding his smile behind his hand.

Blaine swatted at the bee, scrunching his face up in disgust. ‘Id much rather appreciate it if a normal gay boy had a crush on me instead of a gay bee, Blaine said, not noticing the way Kurt looked at him bashfully, ‘So, if I dont gel my curls down I look like Borat and if I do, gay bees attack me. Great.

‘You dont look like Borat! Kurt exclaimed, hitting Blaines arm playfully.

‘Oh no, thats right. I looked like a baby sheep to you, Blaine smiled at him before returning to his mission of getting that bee away from his head so that his picnic with Kurt could continue normally. ‘Get off of me! he yelled to the bee and swatted one last time before the continuous buzzing around his head stopped. ‘I got him! Finally! he exclaimed happily but frowned when he saw Kurt desperately trying to stifle a laugh, ‘Whats so funny?

‘Oh, you killed the bee, believe me... But now its stuck in your hair, Kurt said and leaned forward to carefully pluck the dead bee out of Blaines hair, ‘There, all good now. When he lowered his hand, his fingertips brushed Blaines cheek. Not so accidentally, to be honest.

Blaine leaned into the touch but the fingertips were gone sooner than he had wished and Blaine opened his eyes only to stare into Kurts wide and blue ones.

‘Im sorry, that was very inappropriate, Kurt apologized, averting his gaze from Blaines.

‘Its okay, Blaine said, ‘No hard feelings.

Right at that moment the intro to Maroon 5s "She Will Be Loved" started and Kurt sighed. Desperately trying to change to subject, again, he mumbled: ‘This stupid song always comes on, I dont know why its still on that thing. He reached out to the iPod to skip it but Blaine stopped him by grabbing his wrist.

‘No! he said, ‘I mean, leave it on. I kind of love this song.

‘Seriously? Kurt asked, ‘Its so corny.

‘Hey, theres nothing wrong with corny, Blaine smiled.

‘We still barely know each other, Kurt stated after a moment of watching Blaine softly sway along to the song on the spot.

Blaine looked at Kurt with a barely there smile on his face. ‘So what? We can get to know each other better while listening to Maroon 5.

Kurt giggled. ‘Thats very true.

Ask me anything you want, Blaine said, What do you want to know? Shoe size? Favorite candy bar? You name it and Ill tell you.

Kurt snickered. First of all I want to know where youre from, he said.

‘Im a local, Westerville born and raised, Blaine answered, ‘You?

‘Clovis, California, Kurt said and chuckled at Blaines shocked expression, ‘You got a problem with that?

‘No, Blaine said quickly, ‘Must be a big change, huh? From Clovis to this hellhole.

‘Nope, Kurt shook his head, ‘I actually quite like it here. Especially the way Ive been treated here, I feel so welcome.

Blaine looked into Kurts eyes. ‘Thats because you are welcome here, he told him.

‘Thank you, Kurt whispered.

Blaine smiled, ‘I know what its like; not getting accepted. Thats how I ended up here at Dalton.

Kurt looked down at Blaines chest, avoiding Blaines eyes when he asked: ‘How so?

‘Bullies, Blaine shrugged, ‘Two years ago I went to a Sadie Hawkins dance with a guy and while we were waiting for his dad to pick us up, three guys came up to us and beat us into the hospital. And since Dalton has a strict no-bullying policy my parents wanted me to come here and so, here I am.

‘Im sorry, Kurt mumbled and unconsciously started counting the buttons of Blaines button-up.

Blaine shrugged again. ‘Nah, its okay. I feel better here anyway. The only thing that I dont like so much is the fact that there is not a single gay guy here. Speaking of which, what were you doing here yesterday? You said you already graduated so...

‘The peace and quiet around here, Kurt explained, ‘It calms me down. And its not really secured around here so its really easy to break into the property, just saying.

Blaine froze for a moment and looked at Kurt in mock-shock. ‘You broke into our property? He started swaying to the music again. ‘Badass.

Kurt leaned forward to smack Blaines arm playfully. ‘Shut up.

Blaine smiled and put two fingers to the left corner of his mouth and slid them over to the right corner as if to zip his lips together. Then he motioned for Kurt to ask another question.

I also want to know if you have any big dreams, Kurt said, picking a strawberry from the fruit salad he made that morning and started nibbling on it.

Blaine nodded and hummed again before doing the same as Kurt and started nibbling on a grape.

Kurt sighed when he realized what Blaine was doing. You know that you can speak again, right?

Okay, Blaine breathed out, and yes, I have big dreams. As I said before: Broadway. And gay marriage legalization in all fifty states and maybe a career as a kindergarten teacher, just because it sounds fun.

Kurts eyebrows shot up. Wow, youre an ambitious guy!

Weirdly enough, people keep saying that to me, Blaine laughed, And what about you? Any big things you want to achieve?

Yeah. I want to be on Broadway too and maybe Ill write a book? he furrowed his brows when Blaine started laughing, What? "The Memoirs of Kurt Hummel", it would sound pretty awesome.

Of course it would, Blaine said between fits of laughter. God, Blaine sounded so cute like that. But those are awesome dreams to fulfill, he rubbed the back of his neck nervously before asking, What about a lovelife?

Kurt swallowed and gave himself a little time to go over the things he needed to say in his head. Im not so good with commitments, he eventually said, Its hard to maintain a relationship with the same man for a long time. I do try, but it never lasts more than a couple of months. Because of the whole Heaven thing going on, Kurt added quietly in his head.

Oh, Blaine whispered before raising his voice, But I know youll find the love of your life someday. Maybe youll find him in me, Blaine thought, hopefully.

Maybe, Kurt agreed and shrugged, maybe not.

Dont say those things, Kurt, Blaine said with a silvery voice, ‘Youre wonderful from as far as I can see. He covered Kurts hand with his own and squeezed it gently, sending a spark of warmth and love throughout Kurts body, before retracting his hand again.

‘Youre only saying that because you want me to feel better, Kurt shrugged.

‘Maybe, Blaine mimicked Kurt, ‘Or maybe Im saying it because its true.

Kurt blushed and ducked his head.

They stayed there for a long time, making small talk until the sun went down. During the day they had eaten everything Kurt had taken with him and they had laughed over the silliest things. Blaine stared down at his watch. 9:47 pm. ‘Fuck, he muttered.

‘What? Kurt asked confused.

‘Curfew, Blaine said, ‘I have to be upstairs in thirteen minutes, otherwise I could get caught and get detention. He got up, brushing some dirt from his pants. ‘Ill help you clean this up before I go.

‘No, Kurt said firmly, ‘I dont want to get you into trouble. Go, make sure youre on time.

‘But, Blaine started to Kurt quickly shushed him.

‘Youll be late and I dont want that, he said stern, leaving no room for discussion.

‘Can I at least have your number then, before I go? Blaine asked. He quickly retrieved his phone from his pocket and handed it to Kurt who swiftly typed in the digits and gave the phone back to Blaine. ‘Great, Blaine smiled. ‘Ill text you! He yelled while running away from Kurt and towards his dorm.

‘Ill be waiting! Kurt yelled back and started packing the remainder of the stuff hed taken with him before taking off to his apartment, smiling at the thought that Blaines name might be flashing on his phone screen when he came home.

*****

Blaine rushed up the stairs to his dorm as quickly as he rushed down them that morning, meaning that hed almost tripped over his own feet like that morning too. His heart was beating faster than ever but it was not because of the blood pumping through his veins, it was because of Kurt. Kurt was everywhere now; in his thoughts, in his heart, his soul even... He knew it was crazy, feeling like this after only knowing the guy for two days but he couldnt help it. It was like Kurt had found a place in his heart and nestled himself in it, not preparing to leave anytime soon. He knew that Kurt wasnt good with commitments but that wasnt going to stop Blaine.

He walked into his room and fell face forward onto his bed, smiling into his pillow and squirming with happiness. He reached behind him and retrieved his phone from his back pocket. He searched through his contacts and stopped at the name "Kurt". He then went to messages and started typing.

Hey Kurt, its Blaine :) Thank you for the great day, I really enjoyed myself. Maybe we can hang out more, you know, just as friends ;) I really hope we get to meet again. B.

He hit the "send" button and patiently waited for a reply but realized after a couple of minutes that Kurt might not be home yet. So instead he grabbed his diary and started writing.

Dear diary,
Today was amazing! Me and Kurt had a great time, he had even prepared a whole picnic for us! He also brought music along. He even had "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5 which is such a beautiful song, I cant believe Kurt almost wanted to skip it!!! That song now makes me think of him because of what he told me. Kurt told me hes not good with commitments, I just think he hasnt found the right guy yet. But I strongly believe that one day, Kurt will be loved. Maybe by me if he lets me. :) I also learned an important lesson today: BEES ARE ATTRACTED TO RASPBERRY HAIR GEL! Luckily I could kill him before he stung me but it got stuck in my hair tho... Poor thing, if it wasnt dead already because of me hitting it then it wouldve probably drowned in the hair gel :) Kurt helped me get it out of my hair, hes so sweet... He also told me he didnt like it when I gel my hair down. He told me that when I have my curls I kinda look like a baby sheep. Baby sheep are cute, right? I mean, some of them are. So Ill take that as a compliment :)

Blaines phone suddenly buzzed and he practically squealed while unlocking his phone, not even knowing if it was Kurt or not. But sure enough it was a message of Kurt.

Hey! I just got home so sorry it took me a while to reply... Im glad you had a fun day too! Youre right, we should hang out more! What do you say about next Saturday? Same time, same place? K.

Blaine couldnt contain his smile even though there was no one to see it. He grinned from ear to ear, kicking his legs up in excitement. He quickly typed a reply.

Sure! Im already looking forward to it! See you next week then! B.

Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God! He just replied to my text! Were going to meet again next week, Im so excited! I never thought Id meet a guy as cute as Kurt. Hell, I didnt even know guys like Kurt existed! Maybe next week I need to do something, since he organized the whole thing today. Maybe I could bring my guitar with me! Or would that go too far? Maybe I can serenade him or get him to sing a duet maybe! I could learn the chords to "Nans Song" so I can perform it for him...

Blaines phone buzzed again and this time he knew it was Kurt. He unlocked his phone and read the message.

Awesome! See you next week. Goodnight, Blaine. K.

Blaine had the urge to hug his phone close to his chest. He could hear Kurt saying that to him with his honey sweet voice. His fingers danced over the keyboard, forming a short reply.

Goodnight, Kurt

Now Im absolutely sure. I am completely and irrevocably in love with Kurt. He makes me feel like I matter, like I deserve happiness... If this is what happiness feels like then dont ever let it stop. I feel like Im floating.

He closed his diary and shoved it back underneath his pillow before turning onto his back, sighing happily. He slipped under the covers and stared at the ceiling. ‘Sweet dreams, Kurt, he smiled before slipping under the covers and drifting off to sleep, dreaming about Kurt.