The Truth Always Comes Out

             Chapter 15: Heading to New York

          This is a great day everyone agrees. Friends of Blaine and Kurt are over for a “Here We Come New York” pool party to say goodbye. Their friends from the New Directions and the Warblers have been at Blaine's house since noon swimming, singing, and having a cookout. Kurt and Blaine are sitting on their towels next to the pool laughing at their friends playing volleyball and splashing in the water. The boys are really enjoying being with their friends and not thinking about the future. “This was a wonderful idea,” Kurt tells Blaine. “It's a good way to say goodbye to all our friends before we head to New York.” “I'm going to miss those guys,” Blaine sadly mentions to Kurt. “Me too, but I'm very happy you will be with me in New York,” Kurt says. They had told their friends they were leaving right after Graduation because they needed to get Blaine's apartment set up. Though, that is true, it is not the real reason. Blaine needs to get to New York to be a bone marrow donor for the brother he never knew he had. “Blaine, Kurt,” Sam yells. “Come on, we're going to have a cannon ball competition. New Directions against the Warblers! The boys get up quickly and run towards the pool and jump in making a huge splash.

          It's early in the morning when the alarm goes off to let Blaine know it was time to rise and shine and head to New York. He turned the alarm off. He was awake already not getting too much sleep last night. He was remembering the past and thinking about the future. They had packed the trailer last night and parked it in Kurt's driveway because Burt was going to use his truck to haul the trailer filled with memories to New York. “Come on Blaine!” his Father yells. His parents are going to drive him over to Kurt's house. They had requested that he spend his last night with them at home. Blaine was happy he did because he enjoyed looking at pictures, reliving memories, and telling stories with his parents. Blaine stops at the door and turns around, and he slowly looks around at his bedroom, his room that holds so many memories. “Goodbye,” he says softly, knowing that when he closes this door he is closing the door on his childhood and his future will begin.

          Blaine races down the stairs with his bag and heads to the kitchen. He grabs a muffin and gulps down some juice while talking to his parents. Finally, they are out of the house headed towards the car. His Father pulls out of the driveway and heads towards Lima. Blaine looks at his home getting smaller and smaller in the distance with a tear in his eye.

          “Time to go,” Burt announces since everything is packed and the sun is up. Kurt gives Carole a hug and gets in the truck. Blaine is taking longer as he says goodbye to his parents. “Call us when you get there,” his Mother says. “I will,” Blaine promises. “I love you and thanks for everything,” he says to his parents as he hugs and kisses them both before he gets into the truck next to Kurt. “Ready?” Kurt asks Blaine. “Ready,” he tells Kurt while he grabs his hand. Burt starts the engine and in seconds they were out of sight. Angela and Tom tell Carole goodbye and head back to their home that will be much too quiet.

          On the highway Burt, Kurt, and Blaine are making great time considering they are hauling a trailer. Kurt and Blaine are reading a Vogue magazine together talking, smiling, and laughing. Burt glances over at them and smiles. “Their dreams are coming true,” and he can't think of two people who deserve it more. They stop to fill the truck up with gas and to get something to eat. As they eat Burt asks, “So what things do you need to do when you get to New York?” “Unpack,” Kurt says sarcastically. Burt chuckles, “Kurt, really, I knew that.” Blaine says, “Once we see the apartment then we'll decide what is needed to furnish it. Then I'll probably let Kurt do his thing.” “Good idea,” Kurt replies. Blaine continues, “I also need to talk to Joey and his doctor to find out the time schedule we will be on for the transplant.” Burt asks, “Have you talked to Joey lately?” Blaine answers, “I talked to him a couple of times since I got back from New York. He was feeling okay just tired. He said they were just waiting on me to get back to New York before they would start prepping him.” Burt says, “I admire you for doing this. Not everyone would under these circumstances.” There food arrived and they began eating when Burt asked, “Could I meet Joey?” Kurt and Blaine looked at each other. “Sure if you want,” Blaine said. “I'll ask him when I talk to him.” “Good, well finish up boys, we need to get going or we'll never get there before dark.” Burt says.

          Kurt and Blaine are so excited they are acting like teenage girls seeing a superstar when they pull up in front of their apartment building. They rushed out of the truck and were soon standing outside the door that says 6A. Blaine takes out his key and inserts it into the lock. He turns it and they hear the click. “You ready?” Blaine asks Kurt. “Ready,” Kurt says as he nods his head yes. Blaine turns the knob and opens the door and takes 2 steps in and stops.