“Lets keep it down back there,” Burt Hummel said for the fourth time, wondering why he had offered to drive five teenagers to a party two hours away. He needed to have his head examined.

“Aww, but Mr. Hummel...you wont let us have the radio on, we have to do something,” Rachel whined. She was the ringleader for this game of slug-bug and Burt knew it. No amount of fluttering eyelashes and demure blushing was going to tell him otherwise. He looked in the rear-view mirror to make sure Puck hadnt gone back to making out with Lauren, and Finn wasnt trying to feel Rachel up. He glanced beside himself to see Artie was turned sideways in his seat, chatting with Lauren. Lucky for Burt, he was going to spend the three hours of the party visiting an old friend in Columbus.

“All right, you win. Go ahead and sing, but please, please keep it low. Okay?”

“Yes, Mr. Hummel,” they all said and he laughed. He didnt believe a single one of them.

“Were almost there,” Burt said, relieved to be passing the last cross street before he reached the Anderson house. He drove up behind the house, keeping distance between his car and the pool yard. This was supposed to be a surprise. It looked like all of the Warblers were already here – he could see boys in swim trunks by the side of the pool.

They waited for the two other cars to catch up – Mercedes was driving her fathers van and Tina and Mike were coming, too. As they drove in, Burt got out to find Blaine.

“Hi, Mr Hummel,” Blaine said, coming from around the house, dressed in swim trunks and a Hawaiian shirt.

“Blaine. How is it going?” he asked, grinning as he heard Kurts voice out by the barbeque telling someone named Jeff to get his paws out of the dessert.

Blaine laughed. “I think its going fine. Everyone here?”

Burt smiled. Yep. Im just going to go hide in the ivy so I can get pictures of Kurts face when everyone walks in.” He turned and gave the rowdy bunch of kids the motion to go join the party.

Blaine and Burt stepped around to a place by the fence where they could get clear shots of Kurt. The first person he noticed was Brittany as she put her arms around him and kissed his cheek.

He did the best double take in history, his startled face perfect in the photo. Burt tried not to laugh as he took another when Mercedes walked over with Sam. As soon as he said hello, Kurt figured out what was going on and his eye searched for Blaine while all of his friends from the New Directions came to say hello and hug him.

By the time Kurt had spied his father and Blaine, his eyes were wet and the smile was about to break his face. So many of his friends were milling around him, everyone jockeying for position to talk to him. He spoke to each person, giving back hugs and slapped shoulders, grinning at each one.

He finally directed them to the pool house and they all went to change into beachware. Kurt made a bee-line to the fence to see his father and Blaine.

“How long have you had this planned?” he demanded, his smile trying to break through.

“Since the last day you were pouting in your bed after New York. I called your father and he suggested this,” Blaine said, taking Kurts hand – as much to stop him from slapping him as to just hold it.

“But...how did you know I was going to ask for a barbeque?” Kurt asked, looking a bit bewildered.

“I didnt, that was just a happy coincidence. I thought as long as you were planning a party, I might just as well take advantage of that and add a few more people. Are you happy?” Blaine asked, beginning to look a bit worried.

“Ecstatic!” he said, hugging Blaine through the fence, then turning to his dad.

“Im so happy – Dad, this was so nice of you. Thank you,” Kurt said, holding on to his dad now.

“Im glad. Well, Im going over to Columbus to visit a pal of mine and Ill be back here about six. Sound okay?”

“Sure, Dad. Ill see you then.”

*

“Puck! You cant put me in the pool! I have to take my leg off...it cant get wet,” Kurt tried to convince his friend. Blaine and Finn showed up in time to stop Puck and Blaine took Kurt to the changing rooms to help him get ready.

“None of the New Directions have ever seen me without the prosthesis,” Kurt said, turning shy all of a sudden.

“Dont let it bother you. You know from the Warblers that when theyve seen you once theyll tend to forget it. Ill get you out to the pool and stay with you until youre ready to get out, okay?” Blaine offered. He knew some of those guys could be real jerks, but he was fairly certain that they wouldnt pick on Kurt. If they did, they would have one hell of a time getting past the Warblers and Kurts girls. The thought made him smile, to think of all the people who loved Kurt.

“Hey, whats making you so happy, Bee?”

“I was thinking about last time I helped you get your swim trunks on,” Blaine made up on the spur of the moment. Kurt giggled.

“That is not happening this time. Put it back in your trousers, mister,” he kidded.

“Okay, Beau. No funny business,” he quoted Burt Hummel.

Blaine carried Kurt to the pool, setting him down near the shallow end and jumped in first. He took Kurts waist and pulled him into the water before anyone noticed. Sebastian came right over.

“Hey, Hummel. Wanna race?” Seb asked. Kurt glared.

“I just want a rematch since your horse outran mine at practice last week,” he teased. Then gave Kurt a fake punch to his shoulder and turned back to watch Jeff walk along the diving board and jump into the pool. He was goofing around like usual and fell before he was ready, resulting in a huge belly-flop. As he splashed everyone around him, he gave an awful shout, his stomach feeling as if it had come out his throat. He groaned loudly, curling into a ball and slowly sinking in the water.

Eight or ten people dove into the deep end of the pool, all intent on saving Jeff, but Sebastian got there first. He grabbed Jeff by the hair and pulled him to the surface, trading his grip for a better one around Jeffs torso. Several other people were there, all with their hands out to help and Jeff was quickly brought out of the pool and set on the cement. Sebastian listened to his breath and heartbeat and realized he was okay, just a bit dazed.

“Jeff, doll...speak to me, honey, please, darling,” Seb pleaded. Jeff turned on his side and threw up half a gallon of water, then just laid there, panting before he threw up again. Sebastian was beside himself with worry as he kissed Jeffs cheek, ran his hand over his shoulder, and pleaded with him to be okay.

“Let my brother through,” Blaine said in an authoritative voice. His friends moved back, letting Cooper in.

“I saw it from the balcony, has he said anything?” Coop asked.

“No...please, Cooper....please...” Seb asked, not even sure of what he was asking for.

Cooper asked everyone to move back and give them some air. He listened to Jeffs heart by placing his ear to his chest, then listened to him breathe. He sat Jeff up a little, asking how many times he had thrown up water. Finally he asked Jeff to speak.

“Im okay, just winded. My stomach hurts a little,” he said, his hands holding his red belly where the water hit him.

“I think youre going to be fine, Jeff. Better rest for a while though. How about we carry you into the pool house and set you up in the lounge there – you can lie back on a sofa and watch some television until you feel better?” Cooper asked. Jeff nodded.

Cooper started to lift the thin boy, but Sebastian put a hand to his shoulder.

“Ill take him. I can stay with him until he feels better, okay?” It sounded like a question, but Coop could tell it wasnt. So, Sebastian and Jeff? They could make a good couple. Cooper smiled at Seb.

“Sure, let me know if he gets sick again, or call me if he needs anything. Probably better for him not to eat anything for an hour or so – until his tummy settles down. Let me know if he gets dizzy, too. Ill be in the house, just send someone to get me if you need to,” Coop told Sebastian. Seb nodded, murmuring his thanks. He picked Jeff up, holding him gently, and walked to the pool house. Blaine was by his side, showing him where to set Jeff down, getting him a blanket and the remote. He put a hand on Sebs arm and felt him shaking.

“Hey, are you all right? Youre trembling all over,” Blaine asked, worried about Sebastian.

“Yeah, just scared for Jeff. I know hes okay, but it did frighten me for a few minutes. Ill be fine,” he tried to brush off Blaines inquiry.

“Theres room enough for you to snuggle next to him, Seb,” Blaine observed.

“I dont want everyone to know...” he started to say.

“Oh, Seb. That boat has sailed. Dont you remember calling him all those names out by the pool? Honey, doll, darling? I think they all know.”

“Oh, my god...I guess I did say all that. Oh, well, I dont mind people knowing, I just wanted to protect him,” Seb admitted.

“I think it will be okay. You said his parents will be gone all summer? By that time everyone will have forgotten. Now, though, I think Jeff needs you,” Blaine said, nodding at the blond boy who was holding his arms out to his boyfriend. Seb laid down next to Jeff, tugging him close as Blaine spread the blanket over his two friends. He leaned down and kissed the top of Jeffs head.

“Im glad youre okay, Jeff,” he whispered, then put a hand to his shoulder for a moment and left them to watch the television.

Back outside, Blaine hurried to the pool, looking for Kurt.

A big splash of water followed by a wet hand gripping his ankle gave Kurt away and Blaine laughed, jumping into the pool beside his boyfriend.

“Jeff okay?” Kurt asked.

“Yes. Cooper said he was just winded. He swallowed a lot of pool water, but that shouldnt hurt him. He just needs to rest. Hes on the sofa in there cuddled up with Sebastian, so I think hes being looked after,” Blaine grinned and Kurt chuckled.

“I think I need to get out of the pool, if you could give me a hand, Bee?” Kurt asked. He didnt want to get prune fingers and he was feeling a little vulnerable in the pool. Blaine helped him out and to the pool house to change and put his prosthesis back on.

About an hour later, Kurt called everyone to the table. He had made all kinds of food, from chicken to steaks to ribs on the grill and every kind of salad you could imagine. As Kurt looked around, he could see that the kids from McKinley had mixed with the Warblers and everyone appeared to be having a good time. Blaine came over and stood next to Kurt, pulling him close and giving him a gentle kiss.

“I think our party is a success, Beau,” he smiled, thrilled that Kurt was having a good time. He had worried a little, thinking about the two groups of their friends and whether they would get along. It seemed he had worried for nothing.

A while after everyone had eaten, Brittany walked over to Blaine and Kurt. “Kurt, youre party is fun,” Brittany said, throwing her arms around the boy. “Thank you for having your dad invite me,” she smiled, finding Kurts hand to hold. “Where is your horse?”

“Shes over at the stables. Do you want to meet her?” Kurt asked, glad she had asked. He loved showing off the wonderful gift his Bee had given him.

“Oh, can I?” Brit said, her eyes twinkling. “I love horses.”

“Sure. Its a short walk over,” Kurt grinned. He turned to the rest of the people there. “Anyone else want to walk over and see my horse?”

Several people wanted to and soon they were walking under the trees along the path to the stables.

“Shhhh....its okay, girl. Just a few people who want to meet you,” Kurt comforted Misty. She wasnt used to having so many people all wanting to pet her at once. “Give her some room, she is a little shy. Cmon, baby, come say hello,” Kurt crooned to the gray horse. He grabbed her halter, bringing her head close and giving her a kiss on the nose. He handed a carrot to Brittany and the girl held it out to Misty, who took it and began crunching it between her huge teeth. She hung her head over the stall door and sniffed at Brittany, then sneezed on her, spraying her with little droplets. Brit giggled and put her hand on Mistys jaw.

“Arent you a pretty girl?” she said, rubbing her cheek on the horses cheek. “Can she come out and play?”

Kurt snapped a lead onto her halter and opened the stall door, leading the horse out into the main part of the barn. He walked outside to the corral, opening the gate and letting her into the arena, unsnapping the lead rope.

Misty stood still for a few minutes, swishing her tail and hanging her head over Kurts shoulder. Blaine followed just behind Kurt with his horse, Aurora. Once the two horses were together in the enclosure, they took off, running around the edge of the fence, kicking up their heels. All of Kurts friends that had come to see his horse climbed up on the fence, sitting and watching the two horses gambol together.

“Will she let me ride her?” Brittney asked.

“I dont know, maybe. I can go get her saddle if you want to try,” Kurt said reluctantly. He didnt want this to turn into a pony ride with all the people there. Misty was high-strung and Kurt doubted she would tolerate so many people. Before he could say anything more, Brit had jumped down from her perch on the fence and approached Misty. She held out her hand, whispering something that didnt sound like actual words as she came closer and closer to Misty.

The horse stamped her foot, shook her mane and stepped back. She kept her eye on Brit, shaking her mane once more, her ears laid back on her neck. Just as Kurt was going to warn Brit, the horse took off, running around the edge of the corral again. She stopped suddenly and looked over her shoulder at Brittany. The girl had not moved, she just stood still, whispering whatever it was softly.

After a few more minutes – as all of the people watching held their collective breath – Misty turned back around and walked over to Brit, putting her chin in Brits outstretched hand. She patted the horses neck and walked to her side, leaned against her, and then took hold of the mane and jumped on her back.

Misty pranced a little, her ears twitching back to try and determine who was sitting on her. Brittany leaned forward and talked to her, patting her neck and rubbing her whithers. She held on with her thighs and kicked her flank gently. Misty walked around the corral, stepping carefully as she carried a rider without a saddle for the first time. Brittanys smile could probably be seen from space.

Kurt grinned. He looked back at Blaine, whose arms were holding him, and their look said everything. They remembered that day in Lima when they ran into Brittany and Kurt had said she was good with any kind of animal and he wished she could come and meet Misty.

Kurt allowed Brittany to ride Misty for a while, while Blaine boosted him up to ride behind him on Aurora and they rode over to the polo field and back.

After she dismounted and they led the horses to their stalls to be rubbed down, Brittany came over to throw her arms around Kurt.

“Thank you, my best unicorn. I loved getting to know Misty. I know she loves you – and I love you, too.”

Kurt hugged her back, always confused about Brit and how much of the world she understood. He thought it probably didnt matter, she was the kindest person with the biggest heart of anyone he had ever met. He couldnt help but love her.

It was getting well into evening when those who has gone to the stable sauntered back to the pool yard. There wasnt anyone in the pool and it looked as if they all had marshmallows on sticks getting brown over the grill.

“Hey, Hummel, are you staying at Dalton next year?” Puck asked.

“Yes, I think so. Im trying out for some stuff – and Im already a member of the Warblers,” Kurt answered.

“How hard is it to sing a capella?” Santana asked.

“Not too bad once youre used to it,” he said. The questions went on for a while, Kurt getting tired of answering the same things over and over as new people joined the small group.

“Dont you miss us?” Brittany asked, a sad look on her face.

“Yes, I do. But being able to walk down a hallway without being kicked down the stairs has its advantages, dont you think?” Kurt said, beginning to get a little snippy. Blaine moved closer to him on the wicker seat on the patio where he was sitting.

“Plus, he gets to be with me everyday,” Blaine smiled, placing a less-than-chaste kiss on Kurts lips.

“And that is the best part,” Kurt echoed, putting his arms around Blaine to kiss him back.

*

“Whos ready to get back to Lima?” Burt asked as he rounded the side of the house and walked back to the patio. He was smiling, having had a good afternoon with an old friend. He came over and sat down in the chair across from Kurt and Blaine.

“How was the party?”

“We had a great time. Thank you, Dad, for making it the best party ever,” Kurt grinned. He was tired, but still happy from seeing all of his friends.

“Its time to go, I need to get these kids back home. Will I see you two next weekend?”

“Yeah, Dad. Wed be glad to drive over, right, Bee?” Kurt said, looking over at Blaine.

“Maybe Kurt and I can cook supper for you and Carole?,” Blaine offered.

“Ill be expecting you by noon then?” Burt confirmed.

“Well be there.”

Burt rounded up all the Lima kids and everyone said goodbye to Kurt, the girls kissing and hugging him, the guys giving him a half-hug or a pat on the shoulder. Kurt walked them to their cars, blinking back a few tears as they all settled down for the ride home. He waved goodbye, leaning on Blaines side for support as they left.

“Oh, Blaine...that was the best surprise ever,” Kurt sighed, laying his head on Bees shoulder.

“Better than going to New York? Better than Misty?” Blaine teased.

“Argh! No, not better than either of those, silly. But I loved that you invited them to cheer me up,” he smiled, standing straight up and taking Blaines hand to walk back to the party.

The Warblers left soon after the kids from Lima and Kurt was so tired he thought about falling asleep in the pool house. He and Blaine had cleaned up the barbeque things with help from their friends earlier and were just putting the last of the pool toys away in the storage closet in the pool house.

Kurt bumped Blaines arm, a finger on his lips to ask for quiet. He nodded through the doorway to the lounge. There were Sebastian and Jeff, curled around each other and fast asleep.

“I hate to wake them, but we better. I need to lock the doors,” Blaine said.

“They look so sweet. Who knew Snarky Smythe could look so innocent?” Kurt laughed quietly.

“Hey, Jeff, Seb....time to wake up guys,” Kurt said, touching their arms and shaking gently. Seb opened his eyes and jumped, sitting up immediately.

“Jeff? Are you okay, doll?” he asked, searching with his hands for the edge of the blanket to pull it back.

Jeff blinked a few times and smiled at Sebastian.

“Im fine, Sebbie. Never better. Youre cuddly to sleep with,” he flirted, then stopped when he saw they had an audience. “Oh...Bee, Kurt. Is the party over?”

“Yeah, everyone else went home. Are you feeling better, Jeff?” Blaine asked.

“Yeah, I am. My belly hurts a little - but just the skin. Otherwise Im fine. Just hungry,” Jeff confessed.

“There are plenty of leftovers from the grill. I packed enough for you guys for supper tonight if youd like to take them with you,” Kurt said.

“Sure would!” Jeff enthused. He loved to eat and had been sorry he slept through the meal.

“Do you want to change?” Seb asked him. Sebastian was pulling his jeans out of the duffel bag they had brought with them.

“Nah, Ill just pull on my hoodie and Im fine. Im still a little tired,” he said, leaning on Seb when he sat back down beside Jeff.

“Thanks for inviting us,” Jeff said as they walked out to Sebs car.

“Thanks for providing the entertainment,” Blaine teased him. Jeff rolled his eyes and punched him in the shoulder.

“Are we practicing tomorrow?” Seb asked.

“Yeah, all the guys will be there around nine. See you then,” Kurt smiled. They waved as Seb and Jeff drove away.

“Hey, want to go sit in the hot tub for a while?” Blaine asked.

“Sounds wonderful,” Kurt agreed.

*

“Fall is just around the corner, Bee. Do you think Ill be good enough to join the polo team?” Kurt asked, leaning back against his boyfriend in the heated water of the hot tub. Cooper and Susan had left to go dancing and Coop said he would be home in the morning, so they boys had the house to themselves.

“Yes, I do. You have practiced all summer long and you have such a good rapport with Misty, I think youll get in with no trouble, Beau,” Blaine told him.

Blaine leaned forward a bit, switching the knob to increase the jets in the tub.

“MMMmmmmm, that feels good,” Kurt said, shifting a bit to his left to get the full impact of the water jets across his lower back.

“I know something else that might feel good,” Blaine said, kissing Kurts neck. “Want to feel it?”
Kurt looked over his shoulder at Blaine and rolled his eyes. “Really? How did I know you were going to say that?”

“You dont know what Im going to say, Beau.”

“Mmmm Hmmm...” Kurt hummed.

“Okay – what?”

Kurt didnt answer, instead he turned in the warm water and spread his thighs, slipping them over Blaines legs to sit on his lap facing him. He maneuvered his body closer until he could feel Blaines chest in full contact with his, then put his arms around Blaines neck. Blaines hands went immediately to Kurts back, running his fingers down Kurts spine and back up. They were sitting in the deeper end of the hot tub, the water up to their shoulders.

Kurt moved forward, his nose rubbing against Blaines for a moment before their lips touched. His kiss was gently inviting, tender and warm as he asked for more, his tongue soft against Blaines as if just this kiss – this contact – was enough for Kurt. His fingers were combing through Blaines curls, slowly rubbing against his scalp. It was reminiscent of his mothers attempts to calm him when he was little and the action made him feel loved by Kurt.

Kurt continued to kiss his boyfriend and although their bodies were naked and twined together in the swirling water, the kiss was everything. Kurt pulled back, taking a deep breath before kissing Blaines forehead and his temple, his cheek and chin, humming his desire as he let his tongue out just enough to lick Blaines bottom lip once again.

It seemed quite a bit later, though in reality it was only a few minutes, when Kurts kisses made their way down to Blaines neck. Bee was humming his contentment as Kurt kissed along under his ear - then ran his hand along his shoulders as a shiver skittered across Blaines skin, so hot it almost left scorch marks behind.

“Kurt...I love you, so, so much,” Blaine whispered into his skin, taking another big breath and tugging Kurt even closer. The heat from Kurts body that felt so familiar was slightly different in the water, maybe it was the slick way they would glide over each other, or maybe it was just the general feeling of joy at being alone together – but Blaine couldnt remember ever feeling this close, this in love, this desperate to have Kurt as his own.

While Blaine was a fairly popular student at the school, he had never had a boyfriend before. Hed kissed his share of boys over the past few years, even gone so far as to touch their bodies quickly in hidden corners at parties, but there had been no special boy, none to call his own. It didnt really bother him too much until he met Kurt and discovered the amazing feelings that came with giving himself to another person. It was as if his whole world narrowed down to Kurt and everything else was blurred and unimportant. He felt himself filling with pride when Kurt said his name, he couldnt imagine his life without Kurt in it.

“Blaine.....oh, baby, I love you, too. I want you so much, I want you for the rest of my life,” he whispered into Blaines ear as he drew his tongue down his neck once again. Each word curled around Blaines heart, spurring him to act, to do something to show his love to Kurt.

Easing his hands once more down Kurts back, he reached further down, cupping his cheeks before moving back up his spine. Kurt sighed, then a quiet moan escaped his mouth as Blaine rubbed, stroked his way down Kurts back once again.

“Mmmm, that feels nice, Bee,” Kurt said, “Dont stop.”

“Of course not, I can be here for you as long as you like,” Blaine promised, feeling a tingle as Kurts very hard erection pushed against his belly where Kurt was sitting so close. A slight shift and he could feel Kurts erection against his own. Blaine put his arms around his boyfriend, hugging him and feeling him sigh again, relaxing into Blaines body. Kurt could feel how aroused Blaine was, too. Blaines fingers followed the muscles, playing along Kurts back. He cupped that perfect ass once again, his fingers delving into the warm crease between his cheeks.

“Kurt?” Blaines voice was inquisitive and Kurt smiled into his shoulder. “Is that...silicon lube?”

Kurt didnt say anything, just waited as Blaine searched further, moaning as Blaines fingers found the warm entrance and pushing past the sphincter muscle. Blaines whole body was suddenly at attention, every nerve on edge, his blood rushing to fortify his insanely hard cock.

“Kurt? Did you prep yourself while I was clearing the dishes and locking up?”

Kurt smiled, kissing Blaine deep and dirty, his hips jerking forward to thrust his cock against Blaines body.

“Yes...was that okay?” Kurt whispered, his lips close to Blaines ear.

“Oh, yes...oh....yessss,” Blaine moaned. He kissed Kurt once more, then took Kurt by his waist, removed him from his lap and helped him to lean over the edge of the tub on the cushioned seat. He checked to see that his boyfriend was comfortable, but all Kurt could say was, “Now...please, Bee - you dont have to wait, baby, Im all ready.”

Those simple words pushed Blaine to the very brink, his whole body tingling with sparks as he stroked his hands down Kurts back once again, pulling his cheeks apart to gain access. He was as gentle as he could be, slow and tender, sliding into Kurts body. They were exactly where they wanted to be - as close as two people could get to each other, laying his chest against Kurts back and wrapping his arms around his lover.

“Blaine.....oh, harder, please,....” Kurt said, barely coherent as he groaned out his pleasure. Blaine couldnt have held back if hed tried. Here was Kurt, the most beautiful person he had ever seen, had ever known, and Kurt was all his – body and soul. How he managed to walk around every day, every minute and not have an erection was something that he could not explain. Kurt was everything to him.

“Dont stop, Bee....please, Im fine, I want you...oh, harder, baby,” Kurt moaned even louder.

Blaines body caught up with his mind and pushed itself harder, thrusting harder, groaning as he thrust over and over. “Wait...I...I ..oh, Blaine....I need...” Kurt tried to get his point across, but it was lost in the moment. His mouth refused to articulate his need.

Instead, Kurts hand found Blaines and grabbed it, bringing it around to reach Kurts cock. Blaine took it in hand by instinct, stroking hard and fast. He prayed that he could catch up, but then quit thinking at all as he felt his orgasm building. Changing angle to make it better for Kurt, he caught his breath as Kurt let out such a loud groan it shook his body.

“Oh, my god, Blaine....oh, that is so good, right there, now harder!”

Blaine could do nothing but comply, his brain not responding to him any more, just working on animal instinct. He thrust one more time, feeling Kurt as his body convulsed in his own orgasm, squeezing down on Blaines cock and bringing such pleasure it rolled down his body like a thunderstorm. He couldnt have slowed it or stopped it – the heat was almost too much as semen filled his shaft before bursting into Kurt as Blaine shook and held on as tightly as he could.

After getting his breath back and checking on Kurt, Blaine laid back in the hot tub, closed eyes disguising his overwhelming emotions. After a moment to get himself under control, he took Kurt by the waist one more time, sitting down in the hot tub and helping Kurt to join him, sitting on his lap. He had his arms tightly around Kurt and his face buried in his neck. Blaine continued to tremble for a few more minutes, Kurt rubbing a calming hand on the back of his neck. Blaine finally stopped shaking and lifted his eyes to Kurt.

“Oh, Beau, my love....that was...oh, like nothing else Ive ever felt. Thank you,” he said, holding Kurt tighter. Kurt just continued to kiss his temple, his cheek, waiting for Blaine to pull himself together, proud and grateful that Blaine could be so vulnerable with him, could trust him so much.

“You were every bit as wonderful, Babe...tremendous, awesome, magnificent. We are nothing by ourselves, Bee, I think we were always meant to be together, dont you?” Kurt asked in breathy whispers as he held on, nestled close in his boyfriends arms.

“Thank you, Beau. I love you, too. Lets dry off and head back to the house. Im tired and I think you must be, too. Weve had a full day, havent we?”

Kurt turned his head to kiss Blaines neck, then got out of the hot tub. They turned off the jets and heater, got dressed and ran back to the carriage house – tripping up the stairs as fast as Kurts prosthesis could carry him. Blaine was right behind, smiling so wide he almost split his face open. They tumbled, giggling, into their bed – the momentum rolling them across and almost off the other side.

“Hey, I cant have you break a leg, Beau – you couldnt practice on Misty if youre back in hospital!”

Kurt just giggled more.

“So, you really think I can do it? Play on the Dalton Polo team?”

“Of course you can, were going to be the best team in the league next year. Were going to be champions, Babe,” Blaine reassured his boyfriend, unbuttoning his shirt as they settled down. In no time, they were dressed for bed and cuddling under the sheets, anticipating another summer day tomorrow.

“Goodnight, Bee,” Kurt whispered, laying his head on Blaines chest and wrapping his arms around his waist.

“Sweet dreams, Beau.”