"I already hate it."

"Blaine"

"Kurt, I'm serious. It's horrible here. It's hot and it's so loud!"

Kurt smiled. "Blaine, come on. It's the first night in your new apartment, just try to go to sleep."

Kurt could practically hear Blaine's pout. "I don't want to sleep here without you."

"I'll be there tomorrow night. I promise, and we'll unpack all your stuff and get you all ready for your first day."

"And christen the apartment?" Blaine sounded so hopeful Kurt almost laughed at him.

"Yes Blaine, we'll fuck on every surface of your new apartment."

"Good. And we'll have to do the same in yours when you get it."

"Sounds like we're gonna be tired."

"It'll be worth it."

Kurt smiled fondly at the phone while picking things up in his room and placing them in various boxes.

"Kurt?"

"Hmm?"

Blaine sighed. "I really miss you."

"Blaine, we promised we wouldn't do this."

"I know, but I really do, and I don't like it and I really, really don't like this apartment. It's too empty."

Kurt laughed. "Blaine, I'm never going to make it to New York if you don't let me finish packing. Just turn on your ipod and your "I miss Kurt" playlist, which I know you made, and lay in the dark. You'll be asleep in no time and then it'll be tomorrow and I'll be there. I'll be there for a whole week, and then we'll spend a whole four days in New York."

"But then-"

"Then we'll be grown ups about this. We aren't going to be doing the long distance thing forever. We will get through this, and we'll be better people for it, understood?"

"Understood."

Kurt smiled. "Good. Now I'm going to go pack up the last off my stuff and go to bed, and you're doing the same. Right?"

Blaine nodded. "Right."

"Goodnight, Blaine. I love you."

"Love you too, Kurt."

Kurt hung up and placed his phone down next to the box on his bed.

He didn't hear Rachel approach his room.

"It'll get easier, you said it yourself."

Kurt spun around and smiled sadly at her. "I know. I just know that he's hurting, and I am too, and I hate it."

Rachel sat herself down gently on Kurt's bed and draped her hands over her expanding stomach. "He's hurting now because he's bored, once he starts work he'll be fine, and once you start working, you'll feel better too."

Kurt smiled. "Looks like impending motherhood is making someone awfully wise." He lifted the box onto the ground and joined her on the bed. "How is my little niece or nephew?"

Rachel grinned at him. "Kicking up a storm and excited to see everyone." She rubbed her stomach again. "I can't believe I'm due right after Christmas."

"I can't believe you're married and pregnant." He smiled. "I know you and Finn are staying here until you can afford to move out, and I know how he can get sometimes so if you need alone space you can always hang out in here. I'm granting you special permission."

"Aww, Kurt." She hugged him and stood up. "Well, I think it's about time for me to get some sleep." She grinned at him. "You may want to consider headphones tonight."

Kurt made a face. "Ew, Rach. Just ew."

She winked at him and went into the other room. Kurt continued packing, blasting his "I Miss Blaine" playlist as loud as possible without waking up his father.

The next day, Blaine got up and headed straight for the airport. Kurt's flight was scheduled to land at noon, but Blaine was too excited to stay at home. He ended up at the airport for 9 AM.

He bought the cheapest ticket he could manage and settled in at the gate Kurt was supposed to come through.

"Oh my god, Blaine is that you?"

Blaine turned his head around in time to see Sam walking towards him. "Oh, wow. Hi Sam."

Sam threw his arms around Blaine. "I've really missed you, what brings you to Toronto?"

Blaine smiled. "I was drafted by the Marlies. So I'm playing in town, how about you?"

Sam grinned. "Looks like we're teammates again."

Blaine nodded. "I uh...I guess so."

Sam sat down next to him. "So did you just get here?"

Blaine shook his head. "I got here yesterday, I'm just waiting for someone."

Sam nodded. "Alright, well I should probably go find my ride. I guess I'll see you in a few days for our first practice. You've still got my number, right?"

Blaine nodded. "Yeah, mine hasn't changed either. Maybe we can uh, grab some coffee or something before."

"Sounds good." Sam stood up and waved. "Bye Blaine."

Blaine watched as he walked away, trying to figure out what he was feeling. He was completely lost in his thoughts when someone stopped in front of him.

"Blaine, how am I supposed to surprise you at your apartment when you come to the airport hours early?"

Blaine's eyes started at his feet and worked their way up until he was smiling at Kurt. He jumped up and wrapped his arms around him. "I thought you'd never get here."

Kurt hugged him. "I can't believe you were gonna sit here and wait for me."

Blaine grinned. "You're worth the wait."