What If?

                    Chapter 22 – Plan B

The next few weeks pass quickly with no contact between Blaine and Kurt. Blaine was completing his last few performances to sold out theaters. He did well and received standing ovations but ever since that night with Kurt his heart hasn't been in it. Blaine just sits in his apartment waiting for the day he can leave and head back to California.

They producers announced the date of his final performance and the tickets were sold out in a few hours. Kurt wanted to buy one but they were sold out before he got the chance. He      e-mailed Blaine to see if he could get him a ticket because he wanted to be there but he never heard back from him. He knows the words he said to Blaine hurt him deeply and regrets ever saying them. Kurt decided to stand outside the back door to the theater waiting for Blaine to come out along with a few hundred others. Blaine finally came out of the theater to loud cheers from the crowd. He stopped and said a few words to his fans. “I want to thank you for your support during this time. You have been great to me and I appreciate it more than I can say. Thank you and I hope to see you again sometime in the future.” Blaine says as he waves to the fans and then walks to his waiting car. Blaine hears a voice calling his name. A voice he would never forget and he looks in the direction it is coming from. He sees Kurt and looks at him with no expression on his face. Kurt motions and mouths ‘call me' to Blaine who just looks down and gets in his car and is driven away along with JC.

JC is already up and dressed in Blaine's apartment and is busy talking on the phone when Blaine walks into the kitchen for some coffee. “Thanks very much and I will tell him.” JC says as Blaine is listening to the conversation. “Pack up Blaine you are heading to London to do a concert for the Royal Family at their charity event. Your plane is leaving in three hours so get a move on it. Blaine gives him a strange look that says are you kidding. “Look Blaine, this will be good for you. It gets you out of town and it will get you to a place without all these memories staring you in the face.” JC urges Blaine as he points to pictures of Kurt. “Okay, I'll go pack just leave me my itinerary and a schedule. How long am I going to be gone?” Blaine asks so he knows how much to pack. “You'll be gone a week and when you get back we will discuss what direction you want your career to go.” JC says as Blaine goes to his room and packs. JC texts Cooper and says Plan B in motion.

Due to the last minute purchase of the ticket Blaine is in coach in the middle of three seats. The plane was boarding and the window seat had an older man going back to London to see some family members. The last few people were boarding when a man hurried in and put his carry on in the overhead bin and sat down with a thud and started saying. “I thought I was going to miss the plane because I got the ticket last minute.” Kurt says quickly as he fastens his seatbelt and finally looks at the person next to him and says. “Blaine? What are you doing?” Kurt asks.

“I'm flying to London to perform at a charity event sponsored by the Royal Family. Why are you flying to London?” Blaine asks Kurt.

“I am going to London to meet the producers who are going to produce the London performances of Get On Board. That's the name of the play that I have the lead for.” Kurt tells Blaine as the plane taxis and begins to take off. “Are you going to be okay sitting next to me or do I need to see if I can change places with someone when the seatbelt sign is turned off?” Kurt asks Blaine who looks at him and shakes his head.

“You must still see me as a child who isn't grown up enough to spend the next seven hours sitting next to you without having a tantrum. I'll just sit here quietly and not bother you and you won't even know I'm here.” Blaine says and then he takes out his earphones and closes his eyes as he listens to music and pretends he is not thinking about Kurt and how much he wants to kiss him and hold him tight.

Kurt rubs his eyes and wonders to himself. “Why did I say that to him? He'll never talk to me if I treat him like that.”

  After an hour or so Kurt looks at Blaine and sees he hasn't moved or changed his position during this time. He was going to say something to him when a flight attendant came by and asked Kurt what he wanted for his meal baked chicken or pasta. Kurt told her pasta. “Do you know what he would like? She asked Kurt and without thinking he told her he'd take the baked chicken. Kurt decided to wait to disturb Blaine until the food came.

By that time Blaine had opened his eyes on his own and was taking his earphones off as his chicken was placed down in front of him. “Thank you Kurt. I heard you make my selection.” Blaine says as he starts to eat his meal.

“You're welcome. I knew you would prefer the baked chicken over the pasta.” Kurt says thinking this is going well I'll start a conversation. “Have you ever been to London before? I've never been and I am a little nervous.” Kurt says quietly.

“I've been to London once with my parents when I was fourteen. It's a nice city to visit. It has a lot of historic places to see if you are going to have time. How long are you going to be in London?” Blaine asks.

“I'm going to be here for a week. What about you?” Kurt asks.

“I'm going to be here for a week also.” Blaine says and then he eats some chicken.

“Since you have been here would you show me the historic sites you are talking about?” Kurt asks hoping Blaine will agree. 

“Kurt, I am sure you can find someone better than me to show you around.” Blaine tells Kurt.

“I guess I could except they won't be the person I want to explore London with and they won't be the person I love with all my heart. I screwed up big time Blaine. I should have talked to you about the offer before I came to the wrong conclusions. I shouldn't have said the things I said to you because you are not a child. You are the man who loves me dearly. You have always wanted the best for me and to follow my dreams. When I was finally honest with myself I realized I truly wanted to take the role. I called Mr. Andrews and he told me JC called him and told him I was going to take the role. I know you called JC and told him to do that. You are always looking out for me. You know me better than I know myself Blaine. I'm sorry for what I said to you and I am sorry I caused you to give up the role on Broadway because you felt you needed to leave New York City. Do you think we could talk and start over and try to rebuild what we had or have I ruined my dream to spend the rest of my life with you?” Kurt asks Blaine as he tears form in his eyes.

“Kurt, I don't know what to say to you because I am so messed up right now that I find it hard to think straight. I love you so much but I am so afraid that if you don't follow your dreams you will end up hating me and then you will end up leaving me and that would kill me Kurt. So I can't let that happen. I have to make sure you follow your dreams. Does that make any sense to you? So I guess you are right when you tell me I am controlling your life. I don't mean to but I feel when I do that I a protecting us but instead I just end up hurting us. So why would you want to be around such a controlling person?” Blaine tries to explain as he finally looks at Kurt's eyes.

“Blaine we need to talk and tell each other our concerns because the truth is we love each other deeply and neither one of us are happy apart so we need to fix this relationship. Without you my life won't be complete. Can we start by you letting me hold your hand?” Kurt asks as he holds out his hand.

Blaine looks at Kurt debating with himself and he decides to give Kurt his hand and he says. “Kurt, I have always loved you and I agree with you that we should talk and I know the perfect place. Kurt, will stay in my hotel room with me and attend my concert? I would also be happy to explore London with you when we are not working.” Blaine informs Kurt.

“I would be thrilled to spend time with you and attend your concert.” Kurt says as smiles appear on their faces. The flight attendant came by and removed their food trays. The rest of the flight the boys watched a movie on Blaine's computer. Before it finished they were asked to put their seatbelts on and get prepared for landing. They landed and quickly got their luggage from the baggage area and found the car that was going to take them to Blaine's hotel. They were mesmerized by London as they rode through the streets of the city and seeing some of the sites they would visit together later. Blaine unlocked the door to the room and they saw a room that was lovely and the view of London from the window that was breath taking. I can't wait to explore this city with you as the two held each other tight. “What should we do first?” Kurt asks Blaine. “I suggest we unpack so our clothes won't look like we slept in them and then let's go out and get some dinner because I am getting hungry.

After unpacking the two let their room hands entwined as they walked down the street looking for a place to eat and begin their first of many conversations they would have in London as they try to figure out their futures.