What If?

               Chapter 26 – Love Prevails

Blaine is getting out of the hospital elevator and is heading to Kurt's room when he sees the producers of ‘Get On Board' leaving his room looking down at the ground and sad. “What's wrong? Is Kurt alright?” He asks the two men. “He is doing fine. We just had to tell him that we are going to replace him because he will not be able to open the show in Chicago.” The producers inform Blaine. “Wait a minute there, he has worked so hard to get ready. It's not his fault the scaffold collapsed. You are lucky he is not suing you and this is how you treat him.” Blaine complains. “Look, Kurt was our first choice but he won't be ready for opening night. What are we to do?” The producer laments. “What if I replace him until he is able to take over the part?” Blaine asks hoping for a positive reaction. “Would you be willing to do that? They ask Blaine considering the offer. “Yes, as long as Kurt agrees to it.” Blaine tells them. “Let me talk to Kurt and I will get back to you by tomorrow afternoon.” Blaine says and they agree to wait until they hear from Blaine before they do anything. Blaine walks into the room to have a discussion with Kurt while the producers leave.

“Hi Kurt, how are you feeling today?” Blaine asks as he walks over to Kurt's bedside and kisses him on his cheek. “I'm sore and I want to go home. The producers were just here and gave me some bad news. They are going to replace me because I won't be ready to perform when the show opens in Chicago.” Kurt tells Blaine disappointed that his dream has been taken away. “Kurt, I talked to the producers before I came in. They told me they were going to replace you and I told them that replacing you wasn't fair and I gave them an alternative choice to their dilemma. I told them I would take the part until you were ready to come back as long as you agreed to it. They are going to wait until tomorrow afternoon before they make a decision so I can talk to you. That will give you a little time to decide what you want to do.” Blaine explains as Kurt looks at him in disbelief. “You would do that? What if they don't want you to leave or you don't want to leave?” Kurt wonders. “Kurt, I don't want to be in another extended production right now. I want to focus on my music career.” Blaine tells Kurt. “I figure that you should be able to take over by time the London run starts.” Blaine predicts as Kurt smiles. “Okay, let's do it. If you are still offering I will accept.” Kurt says as he hugs Blaine and whispers. “Thank you for doing this for me. I love you.” Kurt says happy his dream is still possible.

The doctor comes in and after examining Kurt he agrees to let Kurt go home to recover. Blaine helps Kurt dress and they head out of the hospital into a waiting taxi. Blaine hands the address to the taxi driver and checks with Kurt to make sure is he feeling okay. As the ride continues Kurt notices that they are not going towards the loft. “Blaine, where are we going? This is not the way to the loft?” Kurt tells Blaine in wonderment. “Kurt, I am not taking you to the loft. I'm taking you to my place so I can take care of you and you can help me rehearse your part. I have come to my senses Kurt. After your accident I realized I could have lost you and I know I wouldn't have survived if you were not at my side. I love you Kurt Hummel and I want you in my life not as friends but as my partner in life. We are going to start living our lives together and working together to make our lives happy. We will work together to make each other's dreams come true if you agree with my revelation that is.” Blaine asks with a smirk on face. Kurt's smile gets bigger and he carefully hugs Blaine and kisses his lips as he says. “You have made my dream come true. You are my Prince Charming Mr. Anderson. I love you very much and I agree to be your partner in life.”

The boys get out of the taxi and head up to Blaine's apartment. Blaine takes out his key and opens the door and Kurt walks in using his crutches. He looks around and sees some of his things from the loft. “What did you do? I can't believe you did this. Did you move me in?” Kurt asks with his eyes wide open. “Yes, I did and I do not plan on moving you back.” Blaine tells Kurt and he helps him sit down on the couch. Kurt pulls him down onto the couch with him and holds him tightly as he kisses Blaine passionately. Kurt pulls away and starts talking. “Blaine, before we do this officially we need to talk for a minute. Are you sure this is what you want and you are doing this for the right reason?” Blaine takes Kurt's hands and says. “Kurt I spent five hours on a plane afraid that I may have lost you. I asked myself would I have been happy with the time we had together.  Would I feel like I had enjoyed and appreciated the time we were together? My answer was no because of me we spent too many days not being together and I have realized that as much as I want to I can't control what happens to us in this world. Your accident woke me up and I realized you are too precious for me to take you for granted and I need to appreciate every day that you and I can be together whether it's a good or a bad day. And when I say together I mean together under the same roof. Do you want to be together Kurt?” Blaine asks. “That is all I have ever wanted Blaine. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.” Kurt says as the boys simply hug and think about what their futures will be like, together.

Kurt and Blaine spend the next few weeks getting Blaine ready for opening night in Chicago by reading lines and practicing songs. Kurt explains to Blaine how he interprets the character and how he thinks the character should be played since this was after all Kurt's part. Blaine learned well and soon they headed to Chicago. Kurt was getting better and stronger every day.  He had even begun to start doing some dance steps. Finally it was opening night and everyone was nervous as they were all hoping for a successful run. Kurt watched from the wings and marveled how wonderful Blaine was. The play ended to a standing ovation and Kurt hugged Blaine as he came off the stage telling him how great he was. They headed back to the hotel for a private celebration as they waited for the reviews to come in.

The next morning the papers were delivered to their hotel room and Kurt quickly started looking for the review. He found it and read out loud. “The star of the show most certainly was Blaine Anderson. His voice made the songs come alive and his portrayal was perfect. Well done Mr. Anderson well done. I highly recommend everyone to go see ‘Get on Board' and you will be glad you got on board.” Kurt had tears in his eyes. “Blaine that was fantastic. They loved it, they loved you.” Kurt says as he hugs Blaine with tears in his eyes. “Thanks Kurt and you will make it even better by time we get to London.” Blaine says as he looks proudly into Kurt's eyes. The weeks flew by as they performed the play in front of sold out audiences every night.

The cast was now on a plane heading to London. They have two weeks to get ready for the London run. Everyone was a little concerned about the change in lead since Blaine had been received so well. Everyone except Blaine who had all the confidence in Kurt and knew he would do well. “I can't wait to see you take the lead Kurt. This part was written for you and everyone will see that once you get to perform it.” Blaine tells Kurt without a shade of doubt.

It is opening night and Kurt is sitting in his dressing room when Blaine walks in with a bouquet of red and yellow roses. “Are you nervous Mr. Hummel?” Blaine asks as he kisses Kurt and gives him the flowers. “I have a stomach filled with butterflies but I am also confident in myself because I know that I am going to kill it tonight.” Kurt explains. “Break a leg Kurt. I'll see you later. Just remember that no matter what happens I love you.” Blaine says as he kisses Kurt on his forehead and leaves to let Kurt get ready for the biggest night in his career.

Bravo! Bravo! Can be heard throughout the theater as the curtain falls for the final time and Kurt runs into Blaine's arms. “I did it Blaine! I did it.” Kurt says proudly to Blaine as he gets congratulations from the cast and producers. “That was fantastic Kurt. I have never done that well.” Blaine tells Kurt. After attending a few parties the loving couple walked around London and sat down at a coffee shop and talked. They talked about the play and taking the play to Broadway. They talked about Blaine writing music, performing music, and completing an album. They talked about their dreams and what they envisioned their future to be like. “Our future looks pretty good if you ask me.” Kurt says as takes a sip of his coffee. “You know what I like best about our future?” Blaine says. “Is the fact I get to spend it with you.” He grabs Kurt's hand and heads out of the café as the sun is starting to rise. They stop and pick up the paper and this time Blaine starts to read the review out loud. “A star was born last night as Kurt Hummel announced to the world I have arrived….