Blaine was at a loss. He and Kurt had never fought over anything, and here he was in bed and looking at Kurt. His Beau had just gotten so angry he had not only shouted, he was on the far side of the bed with his back turned, sobbing into his pillow.

“Kurt?” he coaxed. “Hey, Im sorry. I dont know what I did, but if you tell me Ill make it right,” Blaine begged. He felt the heat come across his cheeks and his eyes stinging with held-back tears.

Kurt refused to speak, trying so hard not to cry. He didnt even know why hed snapped at Blaine. He just wanted to be left alone for a few minutes to pull himself together.

Blaine scooted across the bed and laid what he hoped was a comforting hand on Kurts back, but Kurt jerked away from him.

“Do you want me to leave you alone, Beau?” he asked with trepidation.

“Yes,” came the muffled answer.

Blaine looked down and tried to understand, but he was so puzzled. He got off the bed and got dressed, lingering for a while to see if Kurt would change his mind, but there was no answer from the far side of the bed. Just the muffled sounds of sobbing.

Blaine put on his shoes and found his keys, letting himself out of the dorm room, then out of the building. He wasnt close to any of the other boys in his building, not close enough to go to them with this anyway. They were all friendly, but Blaine wanted someone who understood him, so he walked to the next building, Cranford Hall. He looked at the keys on his ring and pushed one into the lock, quickly slipping down the hall to Trents room. He knocked lightly and entered when he heard Trent.

“Hey, Blainers! To what do I owe this impromptu visit?” he asked. Trent was always cheerful, no matter what, and his demeanor rubbed off on all of his friends. Right now, Blaine could use some smiles.

“Its Kurt. I dont know whats wrong with him. We were just cuddling....and well, you know...and he bit my head off. Hes really angry and I have no idea why. Its scaring me. Hes never been like this – not even at first when he was so scared of us,” Blaine spilled, standing with his arms tightly around his body.

Trent walked over and hugged his friend. He had no idea what was going on with Kurt, but he could feel how lost Blaine was, and he hugged him close by instinct to keep him safe. Its what he would have done with any of his sisters.

“Do you want to tell me what happened? You dont have to, but if it would make you feel better?” Trent offered.

“Yeah..” Blaine accepted the offer. He told Trent what had taken place just a few minutes ago, including his attempt to get Kurt to tell him what was wrong.

Blaine followed his friend over to the sofa, then accepted a Pepsi Trent held out to him.

“Thanks,” he said, but he just let the cold can sit on his knee, his fingers getting cold holding it, unopened.

His phone rang while he was trying to think of what to do.

“Hello? Oh, Mercedes. Yes, but this might not be the best time. …...........I dont know exactly, I think hes mad at me, but Ill be damned if I can figure out why.............no – we were fine! Weve never had a fight............oh, he did? Well, yes..............okay, he and I were...ah, making out and he just got mad and wont speak to me..............no, it didnt make any sense. None at all.............Oh? Why are you here in Westerville? A cousin? …......yeah, if you think so. Yeah, just drive around the main circle and Ill be outside in front of the building. Thanks, Cedes, youre the best.”

Trents eyebrows went up.

“That was Kurts best friend, Mercedes Jones. She is in town to see her cousins and thought shed stop by to visit Kurt. I hope she can make some sort of sense out of him. I dont know what to do,” Blaine sounded lost.

“When you do let her in, youre welcome to come back here to wait. Is there anything else I can do?” Trent offered, hugging Blaine once again.

“No, but thanks. Ill come back as soon as I let her into my dorm,” Blaine said, walking back out to the drive just as a small silver car drove around the circle. It stopped and Mercedes stepped out of the car. She saw him right away and came quickly.

“Hey, Blaine. I dont know whats wrong...he didnt answer when I called him – which is why I called you – but Ill find out. Oh, you look so lost, honey,” Cedes noticed and put her arms around Blaine. She hugged him tight, then followed as he led the way to his dorm room. Letting her in the door, he pointed to the bed and closed the door behind him as he left. She would call when she was done.

~KB~KB~KB~KB~KB~

Blaine went back to wait at Trents room. They played a game of checkers, then one of chess.

“Your mind is not in this, is it?” Trent asked. Hed won both games and that wasnt something that happened very often.

“No, I guess not. How long has Cedes been in there?” Blaine asked.

“About an hour and forty minutes,” Trent answered. He saw Blaines face fall and felt bad for his friend.

“I hope something comes of this, the wait is killing me,” he said.

~KB~KB~KB~KB~KB~

In the dorm room in Candelaria Hall, Mercedes had walked in and went straight to the bed, crawling across to her friend. Kurt jumped and growled out a warning to leave him alone.

“Hey, Boo, its just me,” she said, pulling the covers back to see his face. Kurt was still crying, his eyes red and his face swollen.

“Mercy...I made such a big mistake. I screwed up the best thing that ever happened to me and I dont know how to fix it,” he moaned out.

Mercedes saw that he was not dressed and reached over to pick up his silk pajamas.

“Here, get dressed while I wait by the window, we need to talk,” she said in a demanding tone. “Do you need help with that?”

“No, Im okay. I got a new prosthesis today and its a new kind. Its hard to get used to because it apparently learns what I need and adjusts itself to fit my walking style. My stump hurts from the new pressure,” he admitted as he buttoned his pajama shirt.

“That sounds exciting!” Cedes said, trying to keep the positive vibe. Does Blaine know?” she asked.

“Yeah, he took me to the appointment and stayed with me to help while I tried to walk with it,” Kurt said.

“So, what did you do when you got home?” she asked. She didnt know that Kurt was going to be living here, she just used it subconsciously because she thought Kurt and Blaine were as close as any couple could be.

“We ate on the way – sushi – and then got ready for bed. He wanted to go to bed early since we have classes early tomorrow, and the next thing I knew, we were fighting about nothing!!”

“What did he say to you? she asked.

“We were cuddling, just kissing, and he got a little...ah, hands-on. That isnt anything unusual, Blaine thinks best when he is touching something, manipulating it with his hands. It just happened that I was what he was touching at the time. I went to return the favor and I freaked the fuck out!” Kurt almost shouted, he was so overwrought.

“Did he go too far? Exceed the boundaries you had set?” she asked.

“Not really. We werent doing anything we hadnt done before. I just...oh, shit. This is too hard to talk about,” Kurt said, collapsing on the bed and pulling Blaines pillow closer to his chest as he started a new round of sobbing.

Mercedes scooted close and took her friend into her arms, cuddling him close to her and running her fingers through his hair.

“Do you need to go home, Boo? I can take you home. Maybe some time with your dad might help?” she offered, though she was pretty sure it wouldnt solve his problem. Maybe he needed to just get away.

“No, thank you. I need to fix this. I just got it into my head that...well, first, let me tell you all my news. I told you I got a new prosthetic. That always turns into an emotional day. The prosthetist, Billy, set me up with a prototype that needs to be broken in. It has new technology that will adjust to my walking style and allow me to walk more naturally,” Kurt explained.

“That sounds like good news..?” Mercedes commented.

“Oh, it is, just the time it will take to do that is hard to face. Probably weeks and I have to depend on Blaine to take me to all the appointments. Then the bigger news. I took the entrance exams for Dalton and I passed. They awarded me a full scholarship for the rest of this year and next year,” Kurt said, waiting for his best friend to scream.

“What?” she looked confused. “You...youre not going to McKinley anymore?”

“Nope. Ive been bullied for as long as I can remember, Cedes, and getting mugged in the hallway during class time was the final straw. Im safe here. I have to do this, even though Im going to miss all my friends. You are the one Im going to miss the most, Cedes, but you know Im right in taking this opportunity, right?”

“Yes. I understand. Are you going to come say goodbye to us?” she asked, her lip quivering.

“Of course. Blaine was going to bring me over tomorrow morning to finish up the rest of the transfer paperwork. I really am sorry to lose you...and all the New Directions. Well, most of them anyway. I have to grow up sometime, you know?”

“Yeah. Hows your dad taking this?” Mercedes asked.

“He wants me to be safe. I think he has reservations, and its going to be hard on him, but he wants whats best for me. Well get through it. I hope,” Kurt said sadly. He would have started crying again, but there just werent any tears left.

“Hey, Kurt. You know well all support you in this. I promise I will have your back. We all will, Boo,” she assured him.

He sat there, just leaning against the wall, his eyes closed.

“What is it, honey?” she asked, taking his hand and running her finger over the back of it. She felt how soft his skin was, just like it had always been since she met him when they were in second grade.

“Its too much, Cedes. Just too much all at once. Leaving my dad, leaving the only place Ive ever lived, leaving my friends all behind. I owe you all something, and I dont know how to pay it back. Then theres Blaine. Oh, my heaven and stars! I was so mean to him when all hes ever done is give me everything. He protected me, he found a way for me to get a new prosthesis, he took me into his family and found a way for me to come to Dalton where I would be safe. I owe him more than I can ever, ever pay. I cant keep this up. I keep thinking I can give him something...I know he wants more than Im ready to give him, but I keep thinking thats the only way to pay him back...” Kurt babbled, ready to lose it all together as he thought of the immense debt he was stacking up.

“Oh, no, honey. I know for sure thats NOT what he wants. Oh, Kurt. You should see how his eyes light up when he talks about you. I only had to meet him once and I knew. Hes head over heels in love with you, baby, and people that much in love arent keeping score. No, I saw him just a while ago,” she continued but Kurt interrupted her.

“You...oh, thats how you got in. Did he call you?” Kurt asked.

“No. I was in town at my cousins house and I tried to call you. You wouldnt pick up, so I called him. He begged me to come and make sure you were okay. Boo, hes not looking well. His eyes were the same swollen, red mess that yours are. He told me he didnt want to upset you any more, so he wouldnt come in. He just unlocked the door for me and left,” Mercedes explained.

“Oh, shit. I really messed this up. I was just so....I dont know. I just needed to let something out before I exploded. Its been building since I got beat up at McKinley. I kept saying I was okay, but I wasnt. I was petrified to go back, even if they did put Karofsky in juvie. He has friends. I cannot depend on you guys to babysit me all day every day. I was just so overwhelmed, so scared, so tired....” Kurt put his head into the pillow once again.

“You need Blaine, dont you?” she asked, patting his shoulder.

“I cant burden him with more of my baggage, Cedes. I cant do that to him,” Kurt said, muffled once more in the depths of the pillow.

“I dont believe youre a burden, Boo. I think if you just tell him what you just told me, things will work themselves out. Now, I need to drive back to Lima tonight, so Im going to call Blaine. Dont bite his head off, okay? He needs to hold you and listen to you, and I think that will be best for both of you. Okay?”

“Yeah, youre right. I love you, youre my best friend,” Kurt admitted, putting his arms around her.

“You got that right. Okay, Im off now. Call if you need me, and Ill see you tomorrow?” she asked.
“Yes, Ill be in Glee to say goodbye,” he said, hugging his friend.

Mercedes got up and walked to the door, waving goodbye before she left the building. She called Blaine.

“Hello?” came a voice stained with tears.

“I think if you go back now, hes ready to talk. He was just kind of confused, I think, but he needs you, Blaine. Be good to him, hes one of the good guys, okay?” she said.

“Thank you, Mercedes. Yes, Im on my way. Thank you,” he said again and ran down the hall and across the courtyard. He unlocked the building and was walking in the dorm room in a few minutes.

“Kurt? Beau?” he asked as he came in the door, waiting for a moment for his eyes to adjust to the low light. Only the fireplace was giving light to the room and he saw Kurt, bundled up on the bed in the shadows. He walked closer, slowly so as not to upset Kurt. He had no idea what his boyfriends temper was now.

“Im here, Bee. Can you...can I ask you to come and hold me?” Kurt asked shyly.

“Yes, always,” Blaine said. He climbed on the bed, dropping his sneakers off of his feet before walking across the bed on his hands and knees. He stopped before he touched Kurt, still wondering what had happened.

“Beau? You know I would never ask you to do anything you arent ready for, dont you? If I sounded more...ah...forceful..I didnt mean to. I love you, baby,” he cooed.

“I love you, too, Bee. Im sorry. So sorry,” Kurt said so softly Blaine could hardly hear him.

“I forgive you, baby. I just...I didnt know what I did, but whatever it was, I didnt mean it. Ill do anything to make it up to you,” he said, desperation in his voice. It hurt Kurt to hear that and he wiped a few tears from his face as they rolled down his cheeks. Apparently his body hadnt run out after all.

“No, it was me. I wasnt thinking clearly at all. I was so overwhelmed, so scared and I guess it came out in the worst possible way,” he confessed, holding out his arms for Blaine to come and hug him.

The relief on Blaines face as he rushed to pull Kurt into his embrace made Kurt ashamed. How could he have done this to the boy he was in love with?

“Oh, Bee....I dont know what happened to me. You never deserved that,” Kurt whispered, snuggling into Blaines chest.

“Hey, just cuddle for a while. Well talk when you feel better. For now, I think we just need to hold each other,” Blaine whispered back. After a while, both changed into pajamas and slipped under the covers, holding each other until they fell asleep.

~KB~KB~KB~KB~KB~

Morning dawned cloudy and overcast. Kurts bones ached and he felt hung over, although he didnt have anything potent to drink last night. Yawning and stretching, he turned over to see Blaines side of the bed was empty. He sighed and decided to get up.

“Beau?” Blaines voice came from the hallway as he opened the door to reveal a tray of hot food. He brought it to Kurt, setting the heavy tray on the bed.

“Oh! French toast?” Kurt said, surveying the plates.

“Yes, and grapefruit, scrambled eggs, and sausage. A gift from Trents mother,” Blaine said.

“You were at Trents house?” Kurt asked, trying to work out how long Blaine must have been awake.

“No, his mom works in the dining hall. I went to try to find something to bring back to you and ran into Trent. He asked his mother and here I am!”

“Oh, I didnt know she worked here. This looks so delicious,” he commented as he settled the napkin in his lap and picked up his fork. He looked up as Trent came in carrying another tray.

“Is it okay if I brought someone with me?” Trent asked and both boys said it was fine. Trent turned and pushed the door open. Following him into the dorm room was a shy little girl, her blue eyes wide open and a small but lovely smile on her face.

“Is it okay, Trent?” she asked quietly and came the rest of the way in when Trent nodded.

She came all the way in then, hiding partially behind Trent as her big eyes searched the room. They stopped on Blaine and a grin appeared.

“Oh, Blaine! Trent wouldnt tell me where we were going. How are you? The girl asked.

“Better now that youve come to visit me,” Blaine smiled back at the girl.

“This...oh, this must be Kurt?” she asked.

“Let me introduce you,” Blaine said. “Kurt, this is the youngest of the seven Barnes sisters, Katie. Katie, this is my boyfriend and now roommate, Kurt Hummel.”

“Oh! Youre the one that rode on my horse, Rocking Chair!” she said, covering her mouth, which was still open in surprise, with her hand.

“That was your horse? Thank you for allowing me to ride him. He is a wonderful horse,” Kurt said.

“Hes old. He was the first polo pony my eldest sister, Annie, had when she was 15. Since then weve all learned to ride on him. Annaliese, Susan, Charlotte, Sheila, then Joannie and Janice had to share because theyre twins. Trent had him and gave him to me. I get to keep him forever because Im the youngest,” Katie explained.

“My goodness, what a family you have!” Kurt commented.

“Yeah, too many girls, not enough boys my daddy says,” Katie repeated. No doubt she had heard that sentiment often enough in her life.

“Okay, Katie, sit down on the sofa and eat your breakfast. I need to get you back home so you can get to school on time,” Trent said.

“Its only down the road, I can run from here. I want to meet Kurt and talk to him,” she argued with her brother.

“What school do you go to?” Kurt asked politely.

“Crawford County Day,” she answered, mentioning Daltons sister-school. “Im in seventh grade.”

“Do you like school?” Kurt asked, smiling at the cute little girl.

“I love it. But I wish there were more boys...we get to do stuff with Dalton. At least we get to ride the horses on their field. My sisters can do that now though, its a new rule,” she grinned. “I helped with the petitions because I wanted to play polo with Trent. I can ride as well as he can.”

Trent rolled his eyes. “Cannot,” he said under his breath and Blaine giggled.

“So if I want to learn how to play polo, I just need to ask you?” Kurt winked at Katie.

“Oh! I could teach you!!” she crowed, jumping in place where she was sitting.

Trent laughed and Blaine grinned.

“Sounds like a date to me,” Kurt said and Katies smile got even bigger.

“Ah...Mama doesnt like us to date until were fifteen.”

Trent put an arm around her and pulled her a little closer.

“Kurt is Blaines boyfriend, honey. I think he meant it was a good idea,” Trent whispered to her, and her face fell.

“Oh. Sorry, I misunderstood. Well, Id be happy to go with you anyway,” she said bravely.

“Good. I think were going to be good friends, Katie Barnes,” Kurt said seriously.

Katie started eating her breakfast and they all finished, Trent taking his sister to school and Blaine and Kurt getting ready to leave for Lima.

“She is so cute, makes me want to have a little sister of my own,” Kurt said.

“Yeah, she is a nice kid. All the Barnes girls are nice. You met Susan at Coopers office, remember?”

“She was one of Trents sisters? Well, yeah I see a family resemblance. Its those clear light blue eyes. Do all the sisters have them?”

“To one extent or another. Annies are darker, and Sheilas are really light blue. Otherwise theyre the same. Ive been friends with Trent since I was in preschool – his dad and my mom were partners in her practice when she was an obstetrician. Dr. Barnes is still in practice. My mom delivered all of the Barnes kids,” Blaine explained as they tidied up the dorm and Kurt got dressed to go.

~KB~KB~KB~KB~KB~

The drive to Lima was filled with conversation, mostly small talk to begin with, but it changed to what had happened last night about the time they were halfway to Lima.

“I still am not sure what I did last night, Kurt. Could we talk about it? Not to make you feel bad, but I dont want to make the same mistake twice,” Blaine said.

“It wasnt really something you did. Well, you triggered it, but it was not your fault,” Kurt said, trying to find a way to make himself clear. It was complicated and he wasnt sure how to word it.

“Hey, Beau, just tell me how you felt, what I said or did. I promise to hear you out,” Blaine offered. He was desperate to figure this all out.

“Okay. I think from things youve said that you want us to do more. Sexually. I know I want that, too, but it seems like were doing all of this so fast...and I got scared,” Kurt said quietly.

“Oh...Im so sorry, Beau. I never meant to scare you! I just like being with you, and I love it when were that close, I love it when I get to touch you and even more when you touch me. But I thought you liked it, too.”

“I did..I do like being intimate with you, Bee. I just feel scared when you want to do more because I dont know very much about...what will happen, what its going to feel like. I keep reading that the first time it hurts and Im afraid,” Kurt said so softly that Blaine could hardly hear him. Kurt was looking down and away, his face flushed red and his hands shaky. He was so self-conscious by now, he wasnt sure he could go on with this conversation at all.

Blaine glanced over and saw how upset he was making Kurt, so he pulled off the highway and drove until he found a state park. Parking his Lexus under a canopy of trees, he got out and walked around the car.

“Come for a walk with me?” Blaine asked when he opened Kurts door. He held out a hand and Kurt was quick to take it and allow Blaine to help him out of the car. They started walking slowly down the gravel path under the trees.

“So, last night?” Blaine started, looking at Kurts face.

“I was okay with what we were doing, but when you asked for more I freaked. Im not really sure why I did, though. It seemed like I should agree to whatever you wanted from me because of all the things youve done for me and that scared me,” Kurt said, wanting to get it all out before he froze and couldnt speak.

Blaine didnt say anything, thinking it all through. He felt guilty, as if he had asked for too much from Kurt, as if he had somehow taken advantage of him in some way. That was an unsettling thought and he didnt want to think he had hurt the boy he was falling in love with. They walked a ways further and Blaine guided Kurt over to a bench beside the path.

“You know I will never expect you to do anything youre not ready for or that you dont want to do, dont you?” Blaine asked, watching Kurts face for his reaction.

“Yes, I know you wouldnt. You would never hurt me deliberately,” Kurt admitted. “So I dont really know why I got so upset. I started to cry, and then I couldnt stop. I was embarrassed because I couldnt control it, and I was angry Id thought that...I know that hardly makes sense now – but it did last night for some reason. Mercedes kind of made me see where my thought process was going and reminded me about how much I need you,” Kurt confessed. Blaine held out a hand, but instead of taking it Kurt put his arms around Blaines waist and tugged the taller boy close. Blaine looked at Kurt. It might be that perceptions changed when he was wearing the prosthesis, but Kurt looked like he was just about the same height as Blaine now. Or it might be a growth spurt. Blaines mind went back to Kurt, so close to him.

“I owe you an apology, Bee. Please accept that I was wrong, but I saw that and I want to make amends,” Kurt said.

“I accept, but I dont think you need to apologize. You were genuinely hurt, I could see it in your eyes, Beau, and I never want to put that look back in your eyes again. I love you, and I only want us to be as close as youre comfortable.”

“I want that, too, Bee. Im comfortable with you, I just dont know how it all got jumbled in my head last night,” Kurt sighed. He wriggled closer to Blaine, tucking himself into his boyfriends side and leaning his head so it was pillowed against Blaines chest.

“So, Im thinking that everything hitting you all at once is part of this. You survived a mugging, got injured, lost your prosthesis when the bully kicked it to pieces, trying to kick you along with it. Then you had to go through the process of getting a new one, and changed schools. While you seemed okay with riding Rocky, it was still a new experience and I think it tired you out. Add all of that up and I think you were just overwhelmed with everything, Beau,” Blaine suggested.

“Yeah....I really lived in a sheltered world with my dad. Not that he meant to do that, but after mom died, then my cancer, he tended to hold on pretty tight. Im going to miss being with him every day,” Kurt lamented.

“I know. I will take you home whenever you want to go, Beau. I would feel the same way, I think. Id miss Cooper if I moved too far away. Maybe we can go to Lima on the weekends? Or I can bring you home and your dad can drive you back on Sundays?”

“Thank you, Bee. You are so sweet to me,” Kurt grinned, happy to know he still had the ability to be close to his dad when he needed him.

“So, you are worried that when we get to the place when we both want to be more intimate...ah...youre worried it will hurt?” Blaine asked. Hed had the same worry before he asked his brother. He thought that, being a doctor, Cooper would know. He took weeks to gather his courage, but finally asked.

“Yeah...I mean, I suppose you get used to it? I dont want to be worried, but I cannot imagine doing...that...and it not hurting,” Kurt blushed. His dad had gotten him some pamphlets last year, but it didnt say anything about pain.

“Ill tell you what I heard. You know the first time you ever drank soda pop? The carbonation burned your mouth, didnt it?” Blaine asked.

“Yeah.”

“But after a while, you didnt even think about that burn any more, right? Even if you can think about it and feel the burn in your mouth and down your throat, it doesnt matter any more, right?”

“Yeah, youre right. I never thought about it before, but thats true,” Kurt agreed.

“Well, the first time you have anal sex its going to burn, but then it feels so good you dont feel the burn any more. At least thats what I was told. I guess well find out when we find out,” Blaine said. “I have to confess, Im kind of worried, too, but Im willing to try if its something you want, Beau. Have you ever thought of which position you might want to try?”

“Ah...well, yes. Why, have you?” he looked at Blaines face and saw the pink blush on his cheeks.

“Yeah, sometimes. Which do you want?” Blaine asked. He was fine with either, but wanted Kurt to say first.

“I think Id rather be on bottom the first time,” Kurt said, looking at Blaine to see his reaction. He knew this was just conjecture, they werent planning anything to happen any time soon. Blaine looked surprised.

“Really? I was sure youd say top,” he said, looking puzzled. It was Kurts turn to blush.

“I...I dont think I can top, Blaine. I cant hold my weight on the end of my stump, and Im pretty sure I cant do it with the prosthesis on, so...Im kind of stuck with lying on my back,” he said softly.

“Oh, Beau. Maybe we can ask Billy? There has to be a way to do it. Ill look it up on the internet, maybe I can find some information. Its likely a long way away, so dont let it bother you. Well have to make up our own way of doing it, right?” Blaine tried to cheer Kurt up.

“Yeah. Are you sure youre okay with having me as your first – even with my leg being so ugly?” Kurt asked, but looked down the path and up at the trees. He didnt want to see Blaines face in case he was disgusted.

Blaine slid to the ground and moved in front of Kurt, resting his arms on Kurts knees. He moved close and stroked Kurts right leg, just the thigh above the prosthesis.

“Kurt, I am beyond serious now. Look at me,” he demanded. He cupped Kurts cheek in his hand and turned his boyfriends face to look at him. “I love you, Beau. I love all of you. I have never, even once, thought that your leg, your stump, was anything less than beautiful. Every inch of you is beautiful, Kurt, and I am so, so proud to call you my boyfriend. I could never be ashamed of having you. Ever. Do you believe me?” Blaine asked, holding Kurts face to see his reaction.

Kurt let a few tears run down his cheeks.

“Yes, Blaine. I believe you. Thank you,” he said and pulled Blaine into his embrace. Blaine got back on the bench and took Kurt into his arms. Kurt melted into Blaines side, loving the warmth he felt there. “I love you, Bee. You always know what to say to me to make me feel better.”

“I love you, too, Beau. Now, kiss me because we need to get going if were going to make it to lunch with your dad.”