Chapter 11

"You're so beautiful Kurt," Blaine whispered as they parted, looking deep into his eyes than they widened as he realised he would be late for his gig tonight at a bar across town. "I need to go," he said, panicked. He started to dash around the apartment, picking up keys and his jacket.

"You're coming with me, right?" Blaine said, "I mean now you're here, you can't go again." Kurt laughed.

"No I definitely don't want to leave you, this week has been torture enough."

"Sorry," Blaine said, slightly red in the face as they left his apartment, "I thought you'd need your space."

"No, you were right, I just hated it," Kurt said as they walked hand in hand. "It made my decision with James a hell of a lot easier."

"Really?"

"Yeah, I mean if I missed you that much, and it had only been a week, what would it be like if I could never see you again? I knew James would never be enough."

Blaine couldn't really speak, a lump forming in his throat at the thought that he already meant that much to Kurt. He thought he'd imagined it between them, the whirlwind, the passion, he thought maybe Kurt had just been what he needed after his split from Liam. But looking at him now in the autumn evening, auburn leaves floating to the ground, Blaine knew he was so much more.

They arrived at the bar soon after and the warm reception they received by friends of Blaine and the crowd of regulars, made Kurt feel instantly welcomed and warm. He shrugged off his jacket as one of the barmen handed Kurt a drink on the house and he settled at a table with a few of Blaine's friends as Blaine prepared to play.

They asked a few questions about how Kurt had met Blaine and where he worked. They were interested in his job and Kurt politely discussed how he had met Blaine, keeping out the more personal details but they asked about Egypt and wanted to know if he would sing later. They were instantly friendly and nice and Kurt was glad he finally had the opportunity to meet some of Blaine's friends. He felt a bit in the spotlight, especially as Blaine had obviously mentioned him to his friends before, so a few gave him knowing glances. But as Blaine started tinkling on the keys of the piano, preparing to start, their attention and Kurt's was drawn to the impeccably dressed man at the piano, who looked suddenly alive and beautiful to Kurt all over again.

"Hi everyone," Blaine was saying, "I'm feeling in a romantic mood tonight, so hope you are too?" Everyone wolf whistled and Kurt blushed in the knowledge that he might be the reason Blaine was in such a mood.

I've been trapped inside a box
Only drowning in my thoughts
I've been searching for a light
Hoping it will lead me out
I've been climbing up the wall
Screaming someone help me up
Hoping you would hear my calls
Say you will I need you now

Only you can keep me safe
So I'll just stay here in your arms
Holding you goes through the beat
That resonates inside my heart

Blaine sang straight to Kurt and all his friends noticed but Blaine didn't care. He had fallen hard and it had taken a while to realise this could be something more than the beautiful vacation they had shared. He had missed Kurt so much this week, as well as knowing why he needed to give Kurt space but as soon as he had said he needed him, as soon as Blaine knew, he couldn't help but sink and he knew he was done for. He looked like a lovesick puppy as he sang to Kurt but one friend looked worriedly at Kurt as Blaine continued to sing.

Laying still in your embrace
I'ma sleep and you're awake
Place a kiss upon my head
To match the smile on my face
There's not a bridge that I won't cross
To stop me missing you so much
Without you here I am numb
I won't fall to feel your touch

Only you and you alone
Can speak the words I long to hear
Holding you so close
Your whisper sounds like music to my ears

In my sleep, walk with me
We'll sing lullabies
You and I were meant to fly
I'm afraid in case I wake
This dream is where I'll stay
Can't you see, you were meant for me

Only you and you alone
Can speak the words I long to hear
Holding you so close
Your whisper sounds like music to my ears
Only, only, only, only you

Kurt smiled as he ended the song and Blaine blushed that he had revealed so much of himself to the crowd but he soon continued with more love songs as Kurt got another drink at the bar. Unbeknownst to him, someone followed him and as he ordered they nudged his arm with their own.

"Hi Kurt, I'll get this one."

"Oh thanks, erm…"

"Katie."

"Thanks Katie." Kurt and Katie took their drinks back to their table and continued to watch Blaine sing. He did look magnificent tonight and Kurt thought he almost glowed in the dim light over the piano.

"He's amazing, isn't he?" Katie was saying next to him.

"Yeah," Kurt gushed, eyes still locked on Blaine as he sang.

"Do you know much about Liam?" Katie asked. At the mention of Blaine's ex-fiancé Kurt's head snapped to face her inquisitive eyes.

"Just enough I think, I met him at the airport as we were about to board our flight to Egypt."

"It was quite a shock to everyone really," she continued, "That he didn't go through with it, do you know what happened?"

"Not really, no," Kurt said, feeling uncomfortable, "I mean I know that he works really hard and couldn't really commit to Blaine. I think Blaine deserves more than that," Kurt said feigning confidence.

"Deserves you, you mean?" Katie sounded suspicious and Kurt felt under attack. He could vaguely hear Blaine sing another love song and he seemed oblivious to Kurt's conversation. He wondered who this Katie was and how she knew Blaine.

"I don't know, we're just starting out you know. I know he's special," he whispered.

"Oh he is," she said, nodding her head, "He deserves the best. I just don't want to see him get hurt again and maybe Liam will come to his senses when he stops working so hard."

"Maybe," Kurt said unsure, "I won't hurt him though; I think I've been through my own share of that." And at Katie's inquisitive expression he continued with the story of James. He didn't know what possessed him to relay the information about his history to a virtual stranger but he did and once he had finished he felt a sense of relief, like the story had finished, he had closure.

"Wow," Katie was saying, "He sounds a douche."

"Oh he was but that was then, this is now. Why are you checking up on me?"

"Oh," Katie said, eyes wide as if Kurt had revealed a secret and she had never intended to come across so strongly, "I just wanted to make sure you were ok, sorry." She shrugged her shoulders and looked at Blaine, who was still singing.

"It's ok," Kurt said smiling, "It's good that Blaine has such a protective friend, but I don't intend to hurt him."

"Good," she said, smiling warmly.

They continued to drink and Kurt soon got them another one. They settled to pleasant chat about songs they liked and Katie's job as a restaurant waitress. Kurt made her laugh as they discussed their mutual love of reality TV shows and Kurt laughed at old stories of drunk Blaine. It was as they were laughing after a few more drinks that Blaine found them after his set had finished and as he sat down he looked across at the two of them and his eyebrows rose in concern.

"You look like you've been setting the worlds to right," he said, "What have I missed?" He looked worried.

"Everything and nothing," Katie assured him, smiling. "This one's a keeper Blaine, he meets my approval."

Kurt smiled at being accepted but not even his wide smile could match Blaine's grin at this sudden knowledge.

"Wow, what did you say?" Blaine asked Kurt, "This one's hard to impress."

"Oh just the usual," he said, waving off the praise and laughing.

"Well we need to leave now," Blaine said, standing up to see Kurt's surprised expression.

"Why?"

"I have a surprise and it's all been sorted. I went to the toilet earlier and booked in the favour, we can't let them down."

Kurt looked curious but Katie only smiled.

"Have fun boys," she said finishing her own drink and waving them off.

As they left the bar, the cold chill of the evening swept over Kurt's warm face and he tucked his hands in the pockets of his jacket. Blaine placed his own hand in the remaining space and Kurt smiled as they continued to walk, Blaine leading them to Central Park.

"What are we doing here?" Kurt asked smiling.

"It'll be here in a minute," Blaine said looking around anxiously, waiting for something and sure enough it arrived. Kurt turned to face a horse drawn carriage that was approaching them.

"Wow, I've never been on one of these," Kurt said smiling.

"Excellent, well I know you didn't fancy a camel so I thought you were the kind of person that liked to see the sights in style. Your carriage awaits kind sir," he said, helping Kurt up the step to the carriage as he sat beside him.

They were given a blanket to cover their legs and Kurt took in the view of the park in all its glory as they rode their way through. The trees looked so beautiful losing their golden leaves in the autumn air and Kurt felt Blaine slip his hand in his and as he sighed in pleasure at the views ahead of them, he placed his head on Blaine's shoulder.

"I forget the beauty that I live with," Kurt whispered, "New York is definitely home."

"Home is where the heart is," Blaine said simply as he looked at Kurt's pale face in the moonlight. Kurt opened his eyes to find Blaine's eyes exploring his face and as he eyes settled on Kurt's lips, he came closer and placed his warm lips against Kurt's and sighed. This was definitely home.

xXx

"I don't think anything you do now will ever top that," Kurt said laughing as they walked towards Blaine's apartment.

"Oh we'll just see about that," Blaine said smiling as he leant in to kiss Kurt's cheek.

As they entered the apartment, Kurt realised this was the first time he had set foot inside and he took a look around as Blaine put the coffee pot on. It was strange how the place looked mostly like Blaine with the odd piece of furniture that had been Liam's choice, style over comfort and Blaine came up behind him as he was looking at some photo frames. He wrapped his arms around Kurt and placed his chin on his shoulder.

"What do you think?"

"It's nice," Kurt replied.

"Nice?" Blaine said, leaning his face away to gauge Kurt's expression.

"I think it will look better when it's completely yours."

"Yeah," Blaine said as he looked around, "Liam plans on picking up the rest of his furniture in a few weeks, then I can get other stuff that suits me better I suppose."

"The pieces I can tell are yours are beautiful," Kurt whispered, "You're beautiful." He captured Blaine's lips in his own, his bottom lip sucking on Blaine's top lip and Blaine smiled into the kiss. He turned him in his arms and stroked his cheek as he continued to kiss Kurt, then kissed along his jaw and nibbled at his neck, leading Kurt backwards to the wall. Kurt only placed his head against the wall allowing Blaine better access and he sighed in pleasure. He had such a sense of coming home, he closed his eyes in bliss as he felt along Blaine's back where his muscles were moving as he stroked Kurt's sides.

"I've missed this," Blaine whispered, "Missed you."

"Me too," Kurt whispered in return and Blaine suddenly parted from him so he could take Kurt's hand to lead him to his bedroom. Kurt smiled as Blaine looked timidly behind him to check Kurt was following and as Blaine took off his shirt and scooted up the bed, Kurt stood by the door. His hands hesitated by the hem of his sweater and as Blaine watched he took it off revealing his shirt underneath. Kurt became nervous under Blaine's scrutiny but he started to unbutton his shirt as Blaine continued to stare and his mouth practically watered at the sight of his pink nipples already taut with anticipation and Blaine imagined licking them, as his eyes trailed down to the light dusting of hair leading to the waistband of his jeans. He removed his own tight jeans as Kurt started to remove his pants. Kurt had to shimmy his hips to get out of his skinny jeans and Blaine watched with eager eyes. Kurt was wearing black tight boxers and the outline of his erection was clear under the thin cotton. Blaine let out a whimper and thrust up his hips unconsciously.

Kurt walked slowly to the bed, Blaine now desperate to touch and feel and Kurt lay sideways facing the gorgeous man in the bed next to him. Blaine followed the contours of his body with his fingers but his eyes never left Kurt's face. Kurt could feel the colour rise in his cheeks but he smiled in pleasure as Blaine stroked along his soft pale skin and started to kiss his neck. They both whimpered in pleasure, the teasing touches and kisses never quite enough but so much more than the passionate encounters in Egypt where they had rushed and enjoyed.

"Can I?" Blaine asked as he tugged on the top of Kurt's underwear and he only nodded as they were removed. Kurt removed Blaine's and at the sight of this man fully naked laying next to him he wrapped his leg around Blaine's waist bringing him closer and pressing their erections together, intensifying the pleasure and making both throw their heads back in a moan.

Blaine started to travel down Kurt's exposed body, kissing and sucking in places he had never allowed himself to explore before. He sucked a pink nipple into his mouth as Kurt keened in pleasure, arching his back and groaning. He licked and sucked a bruise on one of his hip bones and as Kurt's pleasure mounted, he groaned louder and lower.

"I can't wait anymore Blaine," he whined, eyes scrunched tight to ward off the growing pleasure and Blaine smiled in adoration at this beautiful man coming undone beneath him.

"What do you want baby?" Blaine said lowly and Kurt noticed it was the first time he had used such an endearment.

"You…" he gasped, "Inside of me…"

Blaine rummaged in his bedside drawer for lube and upon finding it, slicked his fingers then traced his hole with one digit as Kurt writhed and came apart again underneath him. Blaine lightly stroked himself in pleasure as he watched and inserted one finger, then two.

"Kurt, you're so fucking gorgeous like this…" he panted, feeling so incredibly hard, it almost hurt. He worked him open and as he started to brush against the nub inside him, Kurt opened his eyes wide and moaned loudly.

"Oh god, right there! Please…"

Blaine sheathed himself and lined himself up by Kurt's entrance and entered, pausing and holding onto Kurt's hips so hard he thought he might leave bruises. Kurt nodded and Blaine started to thrust lightly and peppered his neck with kisses as Kurt continued to moan beneath him.

"I don't know how long I can last…" Kurt whined, wanting to prolong this pleasure for as long as possible and the sight of this beautiful man underneath him, made Blaine moan again. He shifted his angle slightly and Kurt practically screamed in pleasure at the direct contact to his prostate. Their hands found each other and Blaine placed them either side of Kurt's head, intertwining their fingers. He could feel himself hitting Kurt's prostate with every thrust and Kurt looked completely undone and debauched, his chest and cheeks flushed. The coiling heat in his stomach started to build and Kurt clenched around Blaine, making him groan and almost bite his shoulder in pleasure.

"Blaine – oh god, I'm gonna…"

Blaine's breath hit him hot and wet against his neck as he started to thrust even harder and Kurt's orgasm hit him hard, Blaine coming soon after, throbbing, pulsing. They shook against each other, their fingers still intertwined and clenched hard, trying to make the pleasure last as long as possible. Then Blaine landed softly on Kurt, breathless, boneless and completely sated. Kurt kissed Blaine's temple gently as Blaine gingerly removed himself and wobbled to the bathroom to get a cloth. He placed the warm cloth against Kurt's stomach cleaning the mess and smiling, his eyes betraying such emotion, Kurt almost felt like crying.

After they were cleaned up, Blaine returned to the bed, lying next to Kurt and stroking nonsensical patterns on his upper arm. Kurt closed his eyes in pleasure and sighed.

"Will you stay?" Blaine asked and Kurt was reminded of their time in Egypt, where Blaine had asked the same question, so timid and unsure.

"Of course," Kurt said smiling, "There's nowhere else I'd rather be." And he was tugged closer to Blaine, lying on his chest and feeling his firm muscles underneath.