Chapter 13

The next few weeks passed in an excited flurry for both Kurt and Blaine. Though they knew each other so well, the newness of their relationship now made every touch different and sent thrills down spines. They went on more dates, learning new sides to each other as they wooed and allowed their romantic sides to emerge.

Their physical relationship, however, had not progressed past the handholding and goodnight kisses that they shared. Kurt was perfectly happy to take things at any pace that Blaine decided to set, but he was apparently content to stay just as they were. This precedent was making Kurt weary of appearing to forward now that their relationship had new connotations for every little touch, and Kurt was finding it difficult to pull back from their earlier contact.

When they were just friends, it was easy for Kurt to touch Blaine without it seeming presumptuous in any way, and Kurt had often taken advantage of this despite the fact that he wasnt a very touchy feely person in general. Blaine seemed to take no notice if Kurt put an arm around his shoulders or cuddled up to him, and Kurt had felt Blaines baby bump many times once the baby had started kicking. He loved being able to feel the movement inside Blaine, and it always made Blaine smile when he did it. Now, however, he didnt want to give Blaine the wrong idea, so he kept his distance.

Even with his reservations, Kurt had never been happier in a relationship.

Blaine was hanging out at Kurts apartment on a Saturday and they had just finished lunch when they heard a knock on the door.

"Hang on a second," Kurt said to Blaine, as he went to answer the door, "I wasnt expecting anyone."

He opened the door to reveal Sam, a grin on his face as he said, "Hey, Kurt. Blaines here, isnt he?"

"Um, yes," Kurt responded, moving aside to let Sam in. How did you-?"

"If hes not at his place these days, chances are hes at yours. So you guys wanna hang for a bit?"

"Sam?" Blaines surprise was evident in his voice.

"Hey, man. You havent been around much lately, thought Id drop in and see how everythings going. Hows my godson?" He dropped onto the couch beside Blaine.

Blaine rolled his eyes and said, "Were all good thanks, Sam."

Sam grinned, then turned his attention to Kurt. "So, Kurt, what you been up to lately?"

"Um, just getting back into the rhythm of things at work after my trip," and spending all of my time with my new boyfriend. Kurt didnt want to add that last part though, because the way Blaine was averting his eyes made it clear that he had not mentioned the shift in their relationship to his friend.

So Kurt allowed the conversation to flow comfortably. Sam led the topics with little effort, his natural enthusiasm shining through as he spoke about anything and everything in rapid succession. Blaine was joining in a discussion now, though Kurt couldnt tell you what it was about if he tried because it seemed that Sam and Blaine were speaking in another language, but the way that Blaine was gesturing wildly around before breaking down into giggles had Kurt blind to the world around him.

He was adorable, smiling and laughing with Sam, and then he caught Kurts eye and bit down on his bottom lip shyly and looked away as he realized Kurt was staring, and wow, that was really hot. Kurt was so preoccupied with trying to analyze that look, and his own unexpected reaction to that look, that he missed the confused glances that Sam was casting between them.

"Hey, Kurt, man, are you okay?" he said, giving Kurt a weird look, and Kurt tried to read the expression that was on his own face, before hastily offering Sam a smile.

"Yeah, Im great, why?" Kurt said in a would-be-casual voice.

"Nothing, just-" but then he let out a huge gasp, and his head flipped around to look at Blaine, who kept his expression of nonchalance for about a second before he failed. His cheeks went red and he recoiled a bit, waiting for Sam to put it together.

"Oh my god, you guys are totally doing it! Blaine, why didnt you say something? Im cockblocking and I didnt even know." Sam seemed a bit shocked at that, but recovered enough to raise a hand to high five Blaine, saying, "Nice one, man."

"Sam!" Blaines exclamation was oddly high pitched. "Weve started dating, yes, but were taking it slow, and youre not, um, cockblocking anything."

"Yeah, sure man, I get it," Sam said, winking at him.

Kurt, meanwhile, tried to look unobtrusive and moved backwards to allow their conversation to go on as if he were not there. 

Blaine looked slightly confused at Sams reaction, and after a pause said, "I would have told you sooner, but I didnt know how youd react to me dating again." He looked down at his stomach as if to illustrate his point, but Sam just gave him a fondly long-suffering look and said, "Dude, I think its great. If youre happy, Im happy for you."

Blaines eyes were shining now, but he merely said, "Thanks, Sam."

Sam turned his attention to Kurt next, who smiled nervously. "Dont hurt him, okay? I wont give you the threatening speech, but I can guarantee youll get one from Tina."

Kurt looked wary at that, and Blaine grimaced.

"Right, Sam, um, can you maybe not mention this to Tina just yet? Ill tell her, but she can be a little-" he broke off awkwardly, but Sam gave him a knowing look.

"You got it, man. Ill keep it quiet." He mimed locking his lips with an invisible key, and then stood up and moved towards the door. "I wont keep you two apart any longer," he said dramatically, "Anyway, Ive got places to be, people to see." And with a wave, he shut the door behind him.

"Well." Blaine was looking at Kurt with an expression that clearly said he was trying to hide his smile. "Everyone will know in about an hour."

Kurt was curious though, "Are you okay with that?"

Blaine shrugged as Kurt took the seat beside him and took hold of his hand. "I was worried about their reactions to me dating. I know that some people will question my priorities, but-" he broke off and caught Kurts eye, "You make me really happy. I want those people who care about me to know it."

Kurt showed his appreciation for his words by leaning forwards and pressing hip lips firmly to Blaines. After a few seconds he pulled back again.

"You make me really happy, too."

Blaines answering smile was beautiful. "Im glad, because my friends are quite protective of me, you know."

Kurt grinned. "Well, heres hoping my boyfriend will be protective of me."

"Oh, he is." And with that, Blaine connected their lips once more.