Kurt enjoyed his weekend back in Lima. He kept his phone close to him hoping that maybe Blaine’s family would call but nothing. The hope he had that they would call was slowly dying and but then he finally decided that it make take a bit longer.

Kurt arrived back at the airport to be meet by Blaine who was over excited about his return and practically jumped on him when he saw him walk into the arrivals hall. Kurt suddenly felt some lips on his, his first thought was to try and get this person off him but as his eyes adjusted to see who it was he went into the kiss.

“Blaine” He whispered against the lips before letting go of his bag and placing his arms around his boyfriend’s neck.  

“I’ve missed you so much.” Blaine whispered back before moving his head back to look Kurt in the eyes. He moved his hands from Kurt’s hips before moving them up to move a piece of hair that had fallen over Kurt’s eyes. 

“We should go somewhere more private.” Kurt said as he lost himself in Blaine’s eyes. 

“Yes, yes we should.”

They finally made it back to the apartment building but something stopped them going in. 

“I don’t want to go back just yet.” Kurt said as he grabbed the other boys hand and tangled their fingers together. 

“What?” 

“I just, I don’t know. I guess because I’ve been stuck in a flying metal tin for hours I just want to enjoy the fresh air.” Kurt shrugged.

“I totally understand. You know what we will drop off your stuff and then I will take you out for dinner.” Blaine said as he grabbed hold of the handle to the case. 

“Sounds like a plan.” Kurt said as he felt the hand that was attached to Blaine let go and now was around his waist pulling him closer. They made their way into the apartment building both grinning like idiots but they didn’t care, they just felt so happy. They had only been away from each other for a few days but to both of them it felt like years. While there were away they chatted on the phone when they could but that wasn’t the same and Kurt was cussing himself for not taking his laptop with him to skype. They finally made it into the apartment both laughing as they went in. A warm breeze hit them both as they entered the living area. 

“I don’t actually fancy dinner now.” Kurt said as he slipped off his jacket his jacket and let it fall on the floor.

The day of the opening finally arrived. The alarm woke them both up. Blaine turned to Kurt who had his arm around him. 

“Wake up sleepy head” Blaine said as he adjusted himself before playing with Kurt’s hair. 

“What time is it?” Kurt asked keeping his eyes closed and moving himself closer to Blaine and using his chest as a pillow. 

“5:30” Blaine said as he lent Kurt get more comfortable.

“To early” Kurt moaned. 

“It’s a big day today plus I have some things to sort out before the show.” 

“No stay in bed, get up in hour” 

“I have to go Kurt” Blaine laughed as he kissed the top of his boyfriends head and started trying to move him but Kurt was having none of it. Once he was moved he suddenly reattached himself onto him but this time much tighter.

“Oh so you going to be like this. What can I do to convince you to let me get up?”   

“Umm well where should I start?” Kurt laughed now finally opening his eyes and letting them adjust to the light. 

“Kurt” Blaine laughed as they both looked at each before kissing. Suddenly Kurt’s phone started bleeping making both of them jump as Kurt quickly got up and ran over to the table that was holding it. 

“Oh so you get up now” Blaine laughed as he slowly got himself out the bed and walked over to the cupboard pulling out a towel. 

“Sorry I’m waiting for something important.”

“Really, What?” 

“Can’t say, not yet anyways.” Kurt said as he placed the phone back down and walked up to Blaine. 

“Tease” Blaine replied as he quickly jumped away from Kurt and ran to the door of the bathroom hiding behind it. 

“Hey” 

“You were to slow anyways I need to get ready.” Blaine said as he winked at him and slowly closed the door. Kurt had decided to take his suit with him to the theatre and get changed there and to go down there in some lose jeans and a white t-shirt. He quickly packed his bag and placed his suit in the bag to keep it clean. After sorting it all out he went to the kitchen and made some coffee for them.

The morning went by pretty fast and Blaine started to feel nervous. Kurt could tell and he tried his best to help him but nothing would work. 

“Are you ok?” Kurt asked as he help Blaine sort out his dressing room. 

“Yeah just nervous I guess..... Actually there is something I need to tell you, I’ve been planning it for a while and I really need to tell you as it’s important and I mean I was going to tell you a bit closer to the time but I don’t think that’s a good idea now.” 

“Tell me what?” Asked Kurt as he started to get worried, suddenly he had images of Tom in his head. Wait was he going to tell him they were breaking up? Blaine pulled Kurt over to the sofa that was located at the other side of the room. Once they had both sat down Blaine grabbed Kurt’s hands.

“I’m not going on that stage tonight...” Blaine said as he looked at Kurt’s fingers that were tangled in between his. 

“What do you mean you’re not going on stage?” Kurt said as he cupped the bottom of Blaine’s chin and lifted his face up so there eyes could meet. 

“I mean you’re going on instead of me.” Blaine said as he took a gasp of air and waited for a shocked Kurt to answer. 

“Me?” 

“Yes you are the understudy” 

“But I can’t it’s opening night, it’s your night not mine. I can’t take this away from you.” 

“Yes, yes you can. I’ve already had mine and now it’s your turn.” 

“But what if I mess up, forget the lines, fall over on stage and break a leg?” 

“You won’t you know the show back to front. I’ve watched you during rehearses and your amazing Kurt. They are going to love you just like I do.”

“I can’t Blaine, I mean all your fans they will hate me.” 

“No they won’t and if they do well they will have to come through me.” 

“But they brought tickets just to see you.” 

“I know, I will sort something out but I will tell them the reason for not going on stage is because of my ribs and they should understand. But you are going on stage tonight.” 

“I love you so much”

“I love you more.” Blaine said as he moved forward to kiss Kurt who slowly looked away for a second. 

“I have something to tell you to.” Kurt said as he pulled out his mobile. 

“What is it?” 

“While I was in Lima, well before I went back I did a bit of research and umm I found out where your parents lived and I visited them while I was there.” Kurt said as he felt a tug as Blaine suddenly let go and got up off the sofa walking over to the door and placing his forehead against the door. 

“You shouldn’t have done that” Blaine whispered. 

“I know but I spoke to your mother, she misses you and so does your father.”

“I don’t believe you.” 

“Please just listen...when I visited he told me about the time when you broke your arm. He said he had blocked the images out so it made him missing you hurt less.”

“He doesn’t miss me and I don’t miss them.” 

“Blaine I know that’s a lie.” Kurt had found a picture hidden away a few days back in drawer when he was looking for pair of scissors. It was of him and his family.

 “I’ve seen the picture you have hidden. I wasn’t going through your stuff believe me.” Kurt said as he got up and walked up to Blaine who he could hear crying. He grabbed his hand and pulled him towards him and slowly pulled him into a hug letting Blaine lean his head into Kurt’s shoulder. He could hear Blaine trying to stop himself but failing badly. 

“They are here tonight Blaine. I invited them.” 

“What?” Whimpered Blaine 

“I told them to come to the show. Even if they didn’t see you afterwards that they should come down and support you.” 

“You...you did this for me?” 

“Yes. I love you so much but I could see you weren’t all there like something was missing and I found what it was. It was your family.” Said Kurt as Blaine slowly pulled away wiping his nose on the end of his sleeve. 

“How...how do you know they are here?” 

“You know that important text I received this morning that was them.” 

“What did I do to deserve you?” Blaine laughed. 

“I’m asking myself the same question.” Kurt said as he wiped the tears off Blaine’s face. 

“They are outside in the lobby if you want to see them.” Kurt said as he grabbed hold of Blaine’s hand, who was now starting to shake, he looked a bit like an animal caught in headlights. 

“I...I...” 

“I’ll be there right beside you holding your hand. I promise” Kurt said as he pressed a kiss on Blaine’s cheek. 

“Thank you.” They slowly made their way to the lobby with Blaine keeping his head down letting Kurt lead the way. Kurt hadn’t let go of his hand once and he was glad he hadn’t. Kurt’s hand were so warm and it brought a little comfort to Blaine who was petrified, he felt like a lamb being taken to his death. He wished so much in that moment that he was as brave as Kurt, he didn’t even know his parents or how they would react yet he still went down there for him. They finally made it to a set of doors which on the other side was the lobby. He stopped for a second trying to catch his breath. 

“I can do this” He whispered to himself as he watched Kurt slowly pull open the door with his free hand. He suddenly felt the urge to his behind Kurt like he was 5 again. Kurt slowly turned around. 

“You can do this.” Blaine slowly reappeared behind Kurt to a see a couple who were smartly dressed both looking just as scared as he was.

“Blaine” The women’s voice said.

“Mom” Blaine replied, part of him wanted to let go of Kurt’s hand and run up to her and hug her but he just couldn’t force himself. 

“Dad” Blaine said as he looked back down at the floor trying not to make any eye contact with his father. 

“Son” Albert said as he slowly walked over to the two boys followed by his wife. Blaine slowly started to back away but Kurt stopped him as he slowly placed his free hand on his shoulder squeezing it slightly.

“It’s okay” Kurt whispered. He suddenly felt his hand become free as he watched Blaine slowly walk up to his mother. He stopped just dead in front of her eyeing her up and down before slowly placing his arms out for her to hug him. Kurt could only watch as he saw mother and son reunited for the first time in years. 

“I’ve missed you so much” Mary said as she cradled her son in her arms. 

“I’ve missed you too....both of you.” Said Blaine as he felt an arm come from behind him to see his father now joining in on the hug. 

“Please forgive me” Said Albert as he let go of the group and wiped his own eyes. Blaine slowly let go of his mother and stood face to face with his father. The last time he did this his father was telling him about how he didn’t love his son anymore. 

“I’ve missed you so much Dad” 

“Me to son” Said Albert as he went up and hugged his son. 

“I can’t wait to see you on that stage tonight, Blaine.” Said Mary. 

“Actually I’m not going on tonight, I...well Kurt is going on. I’ve watched him grow and become a better performer and well it’s his turn in the spotlight.” 

“I told him he should go on” Butted in Kurt. 

“No I’ve had my turn now it’s your chance to show the world what you’re made of and I will be sitting in that audience cheering for you.” Kurt said goodbye to Blaine for the final time before he headed to the dressing room. He actually didn’t feel as nervous as he thought he would be maybe it was because of the reunion that had happened early that evening. He slowly got himself ready for the show running his lines in his head and checking his dance moves one last time. He quickly checked his phone one last time to see Blaine had left a message on his phone ‘Break a Leg xxx’ it simply said. He smiled to himself before sending a thank you text back to him. He only had one wish and that was his family and Rachel to be sitting in the audience but he knew that wouldn’t happen now, it was too late. 

“5 minutes Kurt” Said a voice behind the door. He took a deep breath before leaving the dressing room for the last time.