The last Warbler meeting of the year ended in a vote on who would be a part of the warbler council next year. Kurt voted for Blaine, Nick and Jeff, while Blaine voted for Kurt, Nick and Jeff, even though they were allowed to vote for themselves, seeing as the vote was anonymous. Once the votes were handed in and counted though, it ended in a four-way tie. Kurt assumed Wes had the whole thing rigged so it would end with that outcome.

So, a new rule was created by Wes, David and Thad, who were all so smug they had to have planned it. All four of them, Kurt, Blaine, Nick and Jeff, were to be the new four-way warbler council. Therefore it had to be them to plan the performance they were due to do for the seniors' Graduation.

Jeff was the one who came up with the song ("It's by the same guys who sung 'Hey There Delilah'"), Nick spent most of his time focusing on how to make it a cappella, Blaine figured out how to make the groups usual dancing keep up with the speed of the music (" The Warblers don't dance, Blaine. They step from side to side…With the exception of Nationals."), while Kurt decided who sung what, and when.

It was safe to say that when they finally did perform "Our Time Now" By "The Plain White T's" at the Graduation, it ran over pretty smoothly. The seniors loved it, and the ex-council knew they had left the Warblers in good hands. They were crying when they went over to say good bye, even though they knew they were going to see most of them over the summer and all of them tonight. Because even though they weren't seniors, they had still been invited to Wes' graduation party, which included the girls from Crawford Country Day that had graduated too.

Kurt and Blaine didn't go for too long, because the music was extremely loud and Wes' house was overcrowded. They said their goodbyes to their friends before going back to Dalton. It was their last night at the school before summer started. Both boys had already packed, but they were unwilling to leave. They weren't guaranteed a room together next year, and they might not be able to see each other much over the summer if Blaine's family goes on holiday again like they do every summer.

But, as it turned out, Blaine's family weren't going because of the divorce. Blaine's father had bought a house in Lima and was thrilled to see Kurt turn up to help them move in properly. A few days in to redecorating the house, Layla finally came home from California only to walk into the living room and find all three of them in the middle of a paint fight, the thick goo flying across the room in different directions. She stood still for a minute, shocked. No one had even noticed her come in. She stood for a minute with the same appalled expression, before that expression became deadpanned, before grinning from ear to ear, shrugging and grabbing her own paintbrush and joining in.

They eventually got around to actually painting the room, after getting more than half the paint they owned on themselves. After that they painted the rest of the rooms and started furnishing the place. Once they were done, they were all really proud of themselves.

Then the divorce came along, and because of the reasons for the divorce, Blaine's dad managed to gain custody of Ryan. But obviously his mother was allowed to see him very often. Blaine was just glad that he'd get to spend most of the summer with Ryan, after spending every second since he came out believing he'd hardly ever get to see him.

Over the course of the summer, Kurt and Blaine spent their time looking after Ryan to give Blaine's dad a break sometimes (Layla did this too), but also doing fun activities like swimming, roller skating, going to the cinema, going to see theatre productions up in Columbus, going on dates, and just fun, sweet things. Kurt also seemed to be getting much better, even better than before, he was a lot more open and wasn't quiet during social situations in groups anymore. And his nightmares were getting fewer and farther apart, which was great news, even though sometimes they'd be really bad, Kurt was grateful that they were rare now.

Kurt met up with Mercedes and Tina some days when Blaine and Layla had days with Ryan, or themselves. It was healthy for them to spend time apart, and Kurt was glad that he spending more time with his old friends, and he was excited when he found out that Mercedes had started bringing Sam along sometimes, and knew almost immediately that the two were dating, insisting that they go on double dates with him and Blaine.

He finally roped them in to the idea one week before school was due to start up again. They went to Breadstix and had a great time, and Mercedes was the one who brought up the topic of school, and if Kurt was going to return to McKinley. He told that he wasn't because even though Karofsky was no longer there because he'd lost his court case and seeing as he was eighteen at the time, he was charged as an adult, and the other jocks were still there. He wouldn't stop being scared if he returned, so he stood by his choice to stay at Dalton, but promised he'd go to visit sometime.

Then she had made a quip about going easy on them at the next completion ("Seriously? We're the ones who came third. Where did New Directions come again?" "Hey! It's Rachel's and Finn's fault! And also Mr. Schue's for never realizing the potential you have. He was really miffed when he found out you guys came third and kept saying he should have used your voice while he had the chance." "Wow, nice to know I'm missed."). While this conversation had passed, Blaine and Sam had got talking, and were striking up quite a friendship. Kurt looked over at them and smiled, glad that Blaine was becoming friends with his old friends.

When they finally went back to school, they got a day to get settled into their newly assigned rooms. Kurt had ended up paired with Jeff, and Blaine with Nick. Even though they were a little disheartened because of their separation, they decided not to switch, because it was always good to spend a little time apart, and Kurt's nightmares aren't as bad as they were, so Kurt didn't actually need Blaine as much as he used to. Plus, it would be good for the whole school, seeing as Nick and Jeff's relationship had… developed highly over the summer. They'd come out to their parents over the summer while on a shared vacation at Nick's parent's lake house. Both sets of parents had supported them fully and allowed them time alone as a couple, which had ended up in… well, sex. And they were loud too, as Kurt had found out on his way past the choir room.

The rooms were bigger than they were last year, seeing as they were now seniors, but they'd always go back to Lima on weekends. And Blaine started crying one weekend when Ryan spoke his first word. 'Baine'. Kurt literally had to pull Blaine into the car to go back to school because they had daily rehearsals for Sectionals as it was coming closer and closer. ("Come on Bane, we have to practice." "But… I'm Bane, Kurt!" "And I'm Batman. Come on.") Kurt had regretted it once they'd gotten back, because Layla had sent them a video of the little tyke. He was saying Baine over and over, and he was seemingly looking around for him. It was the cutest thing either of them had ever seen.

Nick managed to pull the phone away from them and got them to stop aweing and making cute faces, and they managed to rehearse fully. The new members had auditioned a week back into school, and they'd been fairly good, and were already becoming fast friends with everyone else. With the exception of one called Sebastian Smythe. He had already become captain of the lacrosse team, and was making it his mission to be the captain of The Warblers too. And he did that by flirting with every gay member of the Warbler council. Which was all of them.

They had all shunned him of course, with the exception of Kurt. Sebastian had caught him alone in choir room, when he was early to a council meeting, and came onto him them, invading Kurt's personal space and flirting profusely. Kurt could only stand frozen with fear, and then he started shaking. He saved when Blaine, Nick and Jeff came in. Blaine brutally shoved Sebastian off of Kurt and enveloped the latter into a warm hug and muttered comforting words to him while Nick and Jeff angrily put Sebastian in his place. After, the boy did look truly sorry, but Kurt couldn't even make eye contact.

Blaine had stayed with Kurt that night just to make sure he was okay. And Kurt eventually accepted Sebastian's apology once he had calmed down. And Sebastian promised to never overstep again, and since then, he had been extremely nice, but avoided staying in Warbler rehearsals longer than he needed to.

When they finally got to sectionals, they beat the other teams easily. Nick performed a solo for their first number (Uptown Girl), and Kurt and Blaine performed Your Song as a duet, and then a Blaine solo, which was a given considering he'd always been their lead soloist. He sang Beside You by Marianas Trench, with which he totally brought the house down.

Obviously, they won. And they had a small celebration back at Dalton by having a Harry Potter movie marathon all night in Blaine and Nick's dorm. After that, they got to rehearsing for Regionals, adamant that they had to be perfect.

Of course, Christmas fell long before the competition. Kurt and Blaine went back to Lima to spend the holiday with their respective families. They were both thrilled to learn that Layla, who had finished at university and had stayed with her dad to help out with Ryan (Blaine also suspected she stayed so she didn't have to find her own place just yet), had finally gotten herself a job as a teaching assistant at Carmel High. She also informed them that Jesse had become Vocal Adrenaline's new show choir director, which meant The Warbler's only competition wasn't just the New Directions this year.

They both spent Christmas morning at their own homes, and then Kurt's family went over to Blaine's, where the boys exchanged gifts and a few sweet kisses under the mistletoe.

Then they all had dinner, which was all prepared by Layla ("You guys better eat every single bite. I didn't spend all day cooking for nothing!"). The dinner was actually very nice and everyone enjoyed it while cooing at baby Ryan who was getting absolutely covered in food and kept trying to lean over and give messy, slobbery kisses to 'Bane' and 'Kur'.

After dinner they cleaned up Ryan and all settled in the living room, Ryan falling fast asleep in Blaine's arms, and they watched Love, Actually together. Once it ended, everyone scattered. Carole and Layla went to wash up, while Burt, Finn and Daniel went to go discuss football in the garden. Kurt and Blaine stayed in the living room with Ryan, just as the little monster awoke from his nap.

The boys sat on the floor opposite each other, steadying Ryan on his feet and trying to get him to walk. They'd finally given up after a while of no success, and Kurt decided to tickle him. Ryan stopped giggling quickly and started saying 'nwo!' over and over, so Kurt stopped, grinning at him.

Ryan stood on his own, slowly, pouting slightly at Kurt, before turning a little unsteadily and takes a few wobbly steps towards Blaine, to both of their amazements, and their jaws drop just as he flops to the ground and crawls the rest of the way. Blaine holds him, completely stunned as Kurt yells for everyone to hurry and come look.

Ryan had just taken his first steps. Towards Blaine.

Everyone rushed in, worried that something had happened to Ryan, only to be shocked when Kurt tells them that Ryan just took his first steps. They tried to show everyone by Kurt calling for Ryan to come to him, only to be ignored as the child clung to Blaine. So Kurt picked him up and brought him back to where he was sitting, getting an earful of "Nwo! Nwo! Baaane!". Kurt then got him steady on his feet, facing Blaine, who had his arms wide open, and let go. Everyone practically squealed with delight as Ryan took a few unsteady steps towards Blaine again, before crawling once more.

Blaine was now crying. Holding his little brother in his arms and sobbing with happiness.

Once they got back to Dalton, Blaine told everyone it had been the best Christmas of his life, and that he couldn't wait to spend the rest of them with Kurt.

Nothing seemed to be able to put a damper on Blaine's mood, not even when he caught a cold in the middle of January ("I don't care. I'm in love and my boyfriend is perfect and my baby brother is adorable and took his first steps towards me! Not dada, or Laylay, or Kur! But me!" "Whether you care or not, I'm taking your temperature, you crazy cheesball.").

And then Valentine's Day rolled around and Blaine took Kurt on a date to see Moulin Rouge at a community theatre in Columbus, before taking him out for dinner. It was very romantic date which ended with a hot, steamy make out in the car before heading back into Dalton and their dorms. , giving each other a sweet, chaste goodnight kiss.

Then the rehearsals for Regionals got even tougher as the competition loomed closer. It turned out that they were not up against any group they knew well, so they weren't really afraid of losing. Especially with their current set list. Starting with Blaine soloing on Part Of Me, then Nick, Jeff and Trent singing lead on Up All Night, and finally, Blaine and Kurt doing a duet on Sing For Me.

It was the final duet that really blew the judges away. The chemistry that Kurt and Blaine had on stage was practically visible and the judges ate it all up. And they won. Of course.

They were headed to Nationals. Again.

This time they celebrated with another movie marathon, the chosen series being The Lord Of The Rings this time. Blaine had to force Kurt's eyes away from staring too dreamily at Orlando Bloom. Blaine himself thought Orlando was good looking, but he could also say that about Elijah, Viggo, Billy, Dominic and pretty much the whole entire cast. But the best looking by far was Kurt, no doubt about it.

They started planning for Nationals immediately, knowing they'd be against New Directions and Vocal Adrenaline this year. They knew it'd be tough, and they'd have to be at their best to gain first place.

They celebrated Kurt's birthday in March, which was the day Kurt finally got his letter back from applying to NYADA. He opened it alone, not wanting Blaine to know he'd gotten his letter yet, and was thrilled to see he'd gotten an audition. He kept this a secret from Blaine, knowing his boyfriend had applied too. Little did he know, Blaine was hiding the exact same secret.

They found out eventually, after Kurt found Blaine's letter in his blazer pocket. They laughed about it, before seriously discussing song choices. Blaine decided on an acoustic version of Use Somebody, while Kurt chose Being Alive.

When it came around to performing them in front of Carmen Tibiduaex herself, they both thoroughly smashed their songs, and they squealed with delight when they were in private backstage because Carmen had said she was extremely impressed with both of them, even Kurt despite the fact that she wasn't really a fan of his song choice.

And then came Nationals. Both New Directions and Vocal Adrenaline went before them, and after that, the Warblers needed a good pep talk, so Blaine led them all to a green room to give them one.

("Look guys, they weren't that intimidating. We have a much stronger, much better set list than all of them. We can beat them and we will. You guys rule and we do everything with just our voice, of that doesn't scream unique, I don't know what does-" "What about that chicks name? Wasn't that Unique?" "Shut up. What I'm trying to say is… lets go out there and kick some ass!")

The group cheered and filed out of the room and got in their positions on stage, and Kurt peeked out the curtains quickly and grinned when he saw Wes, David and Thad in the audience. He let the group know that there was Warbler Royalty in the audience, and while some were mildly confused, most of them grinned and cheered quietly, and their spirits rose a little more. Then the curtains parted and they began.

Kurt began their set with solo with The Writer, which melted into Sebastian's and one of the other new kid's song, Lights� and then finally their last song Starry Eyed. Blaine sang lead on most of it, with Kurt in some parts, and Nick and Jeff in others.

They were all really proud of themselves once they'd finished and moved backstage and into the greenroom. Wes, David and Thad came in a few minutes later, grinning like crazy and hugging all their friends. They were all really psyched to see who won, and a few were getting antsy and pacing the room.

When they got the list, they found that they were in the final three with New Directions and Vocal Adrenaline. Kurt gripped Blaine's hand in excitement as they walked back on stage. They waved to New Directions and Jesse before waiting nervously for the result.

Everyone was shocked to see Vocal Adrenaline come third, but Jesse seemed fine with it and high fived Blaine when he went to go give the third place trophy to Unique and the rest of Vocal Adrenaline.

As it turned out, The Warblers weren't that sad about coming second, but Kurt and Blaine ran over to celebrate with New Directions for winning, Kurt hugging Mercedes and Blaine practically jumping on Sam. The two had become fast friends over the year, despite the fact the he was the one Quinn had cheated on Blaine with. Speaking of, he and Quinn had buried the hatchet sometime after Christmas. They weren't particularly friends, but they were civil.

Once they got home, all three groups joined together to have a huge celebration party with an open mic. There were many impromptu songs, and there was plenty of alcohol. Kurt and Blaine only got a little tipsy, and ended up falling asleep on each other on a couch.

They got their NYADA letters about a week after, and they sat together on Kurt's bed to open them together. They decided on opening them at the same time, and they did so slowly, nervously. Once they'd read them, they looked at each other expectantly. Both thinking the exact same thing: 'Please let him have gotten in too!'.

They both whispered it quietly at the same time ("I got in."). And then screaming ensued, along with squealing and too tight hugs. They yelled it over their phones to their family and friends and were too excited to stay in one place for too long, and kept bouncing around the room, before deciding to go on a walk. Or a run.

Their Graduation fell a few days after, and the left over Warblers performed To The Sky with Sebastian on lead, and the seniors absolutely love it. Kurt was crying by the end it, especially with hearing his family in the audience. Not just his dad, Carole and Finn. But Blaine's family too. Blaine gripped him in a tight hug and wiped away his tears before offering him a handkerchief.

They spent the summer searching for an apartment, not wanting to have to suffer the dorms for NYADA, knowing everyone would probably be so far up their own arses they probably haven't seen the sun for year. Plus, both their families were supplying them with enough money for it.

New York, here they come.

~X~

"Well, that's everything." Kurt says, coming back into their apartment from emptying all their boxes into a dumpster. They'd just finished unpacking from their move in to their new apartment. Their apartment. In New York.

He goes to the living room, where Blaine is settled on the couch and yawning widely, a content smile resting upon his features as he looked over at him. He pats the space next to him silently and Kurt smiles and sits down, sighing happily to finally have some time to relax. Their day had been pretty hectic with finishing moving in, but Kurt was glad that he finally got to put in the things that made the place truly theirs.

Such as the rows upon rows of photos scattered around the place. The ones from his and Blaine's dorm in Junior year were here, as well as many others that were taken over the last year. Most of them were of Kurt or Blaine or both doing something silly or just looking cute, there were some of them with different members of their families. But Kurt's favourite one by far was the one on his bedside table. It was a photo of Blaine fast asleep on his sofa at home, with Ryan just a few months old lying on Blaine's chest, just as asleep as is big brother, and Blaine's hands were subconsciously holding him up, protecting him from falling. It was just the most adorable photo Kurt had ever laid eyes upon.

"Did you make the bed?" Kurt asks him softly snuggling into is arms.

He nods his reply, hugging Kurt tight against him. They remained in silence for a while, smiling and feeling generally happy. They were so glad to finally be in New York. To finally be somewhere other than small Ohio. And it felt great.

Kurt looks up and kisses Blaine softly on the lips. Blaine grinned and returned the kiss, and they kept kissing long after it turned heated. They ended up with Kurt on his back, and Blaine on top of him, kissing rapidly and messily.

"Blaine-" Kurt said between kisses, breathless but unable to stop. "Blaaaine. Fuck Blaine. I-Mmmm, I need... I think-" His train of thought was halted when Blaine kissed him fiercely, again and again and again. It took Kurt a while to finally regain it. "Blaine... I want – yes – I want to have sex."

The effect of his words was immediate. Blaine stopped and pushed himself up slightly, his eyes wide and searching Kurt's face.

"Kurt, you don't have to feel obligated to do that I can wait it'll be okay-"

"Stop. I don't feel obligated to do anything, honey. I want this."

Blaine was still thoroughly shocked at his confession, and he kept searching his face for signs of doubt. But all he could locate was the deep amount of trust in Kurt's gorgeous eyes, the ones he'd eternally be debating over about whether their colour was blue or green.

"I… you're one hundred per cent sure?" Kurt smiled up at him softly.

"I trust you. Of course I'm sure."

Blaine nods slowly, taking a deep breath of confidence.

"But I have one condition." Kurt said, his eyes not leaving Blaine's.

"Anything." He replied automatically.

"I need to be able to see your face."

"Of course."

Kurt breathed out a sigh of relief and smiles a little wider, a little more nervous. Blaine gets up and helps Kurt of the sofa before slowly leading him to the bedroom. He left the light off, just letting the light from the living leak in through the open door, and pulled out lube and a condom from the drawer beside the bed. Not that he'd been expecting anything like this, but Layla had gotten him the condoms as a joke for his birthday, and he'd never really got around to throwing them away. And the lube was more for himself, for when he was alone. He'd never do anything with himself with Kurt still there, not wanting to make his boyfriend uncomfortable.

They settled down onto the bed gently, lying atop the soft, dark comforter. They started by kissing slowly, softly. It was Kurt who made the first real move by pulling Blaine on top of him and running his hands up his chest. Blaine's heart stuttered in his chest and he stopped kissing momentarily before moving his lips to Kurt's neck as Kurt started undoing the buttons on Blaine's shirt, running his hands along the planes of Blaine's chest when he'd gotten them all open.

Blaine stifles a groan at the touch, and slowly – like, snail pace slow – started to get rid of Kurt's shirt, allowing him sufficient time to back out.

"As sweet and loving as this speed is, honey, I'm starting to wonder if you're more nervous than me." Kurt whispers, and Blaine freezes his movements.

"I…"

"If I'm uncomfortable, I'll tell you and we'll stop. I promise."

Blaine nods and kisses his lips softly and then starts being a little quicker. They eventually manage to get rid of all their clothing with the exception of their boxer-briefs. Blaine watched Kurt's face for any slightest hints of doubt.

Kurt chanced a swift glance in between them and gulped heavily when he saw Blaine thick member straining against his underwear, and felt his stomach fill to the brim with butterflies. Butterflies on crack.

But he couldn't be sure whether or not that was excitement or nerves.

"Underwear… needs to be off." He muttered breathlessly, his eyes glued to Blaine's last piece of clothing.

Blaine felt a blush rise to his cheeks, just from the dark look in Kurt's eyes. He ever so slowly pulled of his own boxer-briefs, letting out a low grunt as his hard on was freed from its confinement.

He felt a tiny bit on display with the amount of staring that Kurt was doing, the boys lips parted slightly, but it didn't bother Blaine that much. He hooked his fingers at the waistband of Kurt's underwear and Kurt finally looked back up to Blaine's face. Blaine pecked his lips sweetly before looking in between them himself as he pulled Kurt's boxer-briefs down.

Kurt blushed heavily and kept his eyes trained on Blaine's face as he looked, feeling slightly inadequate- He let out a long, low groan as Blaine rolled his hips downwards, rubbing their cocks together, creating sweet, delicious friction.

"Fuck…" Kurt whispered, letting his head fall back into the pillows as Blaine continued to roll his hips. Kurt's back arched in response, searching out more friction, needing it.

Suddenly Blaine was gone, having moved to lie on his side beside him, breathing heavily, his eyes dark. Kurt whined with want, already missing Blaine's touch. Blaine didn't say anything for a minute or so, and brushed a few hairs out of Kurt's eyes as he watched the boy calm down quickly.

"That… That was so hot." Kurt muttered, his mouth parted a little as he looked at Blaine. "Why… Why'd you stop?"

"Because you would have come, just from that."

He blushes. "Sorry…"

"Don't be. It's okay, sweetie. That was… really hot. But… How do you want to do this?" Kurt looks at him, trying to ignore his throbbing hard on to think for just one minute.

"Uh... I want to bottom."

"Kurt, if it makes you uncomfortable, I can bottom. I don't mind-"

"Blaine, please. If I don't bottom right now, I'll have a fear of doing so for the rest of my life-"

"That's not so bad-"

"Blaine. Erase the last parts of him from my memory. Please."

Blaine couldn't refuse something like that, and moved and sat on his knees between Kurt's legs. Kurt watched him pick up the lube and pour a lot more than a generous amount on his fingers. He lowered his hand and Kurt spread his legs automatically, keeping his eyes locked on Blaine.

He felt Blaine's finger at his entrance and gasped at how cold his hand was. Kurt felt Blaine circle his hole a few times before slowly pushing in, and Kurt felt his breath catch in his throat. Blaine kept his finger still, letting Kurt get used to it. The boy was look at Blaine with soft, wide eyes, feeling a hot flush rise to his cheeks once more.

He liked it.

It only took a slight nod from Kurt to Blaine to start moving his finger, stretching him. Kurt moaned softly, wanting more as his hips responded to Blaine's movements, aching every time Blaine slipped all the way out.

Kurt kept his eyes open, firmly locked on Blaine's face, mouth falling open and barely stuttering out the word 'more' hotly before Blaine added another finger, being completely gentle the whole time, caring for him, making him comfortable.

Kurt whimpered as Blaine begun to really stretch him. He watched Blaine with hot, wide eyes as Blaine concentrated on his fingers, angling them differently with each push, crooking them, almost as if he was looking for something.

"Blaine, what are yo-HOLY FUCKING SHIT!" He moaned loudly and threw his head back. "Wha-Ohhhfuck. What was that!?" He panted, honestly confused but so hot and flustered, as he felt his untouched cock throb with need. Blaine grins, glad that he's looked this up plenty of times over the last year and a half and that he knows how to try and bring pleasure to Kurt, who apparently had no idea.

"That would be your prostate, Kurt." Blaine informed him as Kurt picked his back up, his eyelids heavy as he looked at Blaine. "Does it feel good, sweetie?"

He nods, breathless and clenching the sheets of their freshly made bed in his fists. "M-More. Please."

"Anything for you." He leans down and kisses Kurt's lips longingly as he carefully added another finger, wanting to be extra careful with the prepping.

He could feel Kurt breathing quickly, especially as he ran his fingers along Kurt's long shaft, smiling against his neck as he pumped his fingers in and out faster.

"Blaine… Blaine I'm gonna-"

Blaine stopped all movements after those three words, pulling his hand away from Kurt's throbbing dick, but his other staying firmly still in Kurt's hole. Kurt whimpered, his hips raising slightly, looking for the lost friction.

"Kurt… Answer me honestly, okay?"

Kurt nods, still searching, holding back a soft grunt.

"Are you ready? One hundred per cent ready?"

He waited until Kurt had come down a little and could open his eyes a little more and look up into Blaine's. "Blaine, I trust you with my life. I'm ready, I swear."

Blaine nodded and kisses him softly before sitting back on his knees again, pulling his fingers out of Kurt, who whimpered at the loss. He grabbed the condom and slowly slid it over himself, closing his eyes as he felt a little pleasure at finally touching himself. He lubed up his dick quickly before lining himself up.

Kurt breathed in steadily, resting his head against the pillow with his eyes closed, waiting nervously; his fists tighten against the bed sheets, and his heart thumps against his chest faster. He felt Blaine then, just the tip of him, brushing against his entrance. His knuckles turned white with how hard he was gripping the sheets, but then he felt one of Blaine's hands on his chest, rubbing up and down soothingly.

"Relax, honey."

His soft, gentle voice was enough to ease some of Kurt's nerves, and he let go of the sheets. Blaine seemed to take this as a sign and started to slowly push in.

Kurt's eyes flew open, his jaw dropped and he looked at Blaine with wide eyes, panicking slightly at the intrusion. It was larger than Blaine's fingers and he couldn't lie and say it didn't bring back... those memories.

But his surroundings were different. He was on his back, on a warm, soft bed. No cold, hard bricks in sight. He wasn't in pain. And the noises of New York leaked through the window. Blaine. Blaine was there. His Blaine. His boyfriend who he loved and trusted.

He was safe, this was consensual. That happened two years ago and it was not going to ruin this moment. It wasn't.

He smiles up at Blaine once he was fully sheathed inside of Kurt, feeling full and… happy. It didn't hurt as much as… then. Blaine had stilled to allow Kurt to get comfortable, and he was watching Kurt, smiling, but also making sure he was okay.

"Move." Kurt croaked out. "Please."

And Blaine did, pulling out slowly and pushing back in and Kurt moaned at the feeling of Blaine moving in and out of him, gaining speed slowly. And suddenly, when Blaine leaned down to kiss him, the angle changed and Blaine was hitting his prostate again.

Before Blaine's lips even touched his own, Kurt let out a long, desperate moan. Blaine grinned at the reaction and rested his forehead against Kurt's and thrust a little harder as Kurt wrapped his legs around his hips, his arms gripping Blaine's shoulders instead of the sheets now.

They gained speed as they thrust together, both of them moaning hotly, panting into each other's ears, whispering I love you, or Blaine, or Kurt. They worked as one to give as well as gain pleasure, their hips moving quickly.

Kurt thought everything about this moment was perfect. Blaine was perfect.

Blaine was marvelling at Kurt's beauty, the way he moved his hips, the way his sweat glistened and rolled down his long neck, the way he kept his bright blue eyes wide in wonder, amazement, love and trust. Blaine's heart felt ready to explode, because it seemed to just keep expanding as his endless love for Kurt grew.

"Blaine, Blaine I'm gonna-"

"Love you. Please. Come for me, Kurt." He reached down to grip Kurt's cock to stroke him through it. Kurt whimpered before moaning as he came, his hips bucking harshly as he exploded over Blaine's hand and their chests.

Blaine groaned at the sight of Kurt as he came, his back arching and his eyes rolling back and his mouth open, the sight alone was enough to push Blaine to the edge, and he came long and hard into the condom, a high pitched moan escaping his lips.

They both panted heavily against each other as they came down from their highs, before Blaine kissed his way from Kurt's ear to his lips softly. "I love you, Kurt." He whispered.

"I love you too. So much."

Blaine smiled and kissed Kurt again. "No regrets?"

"None. That was amazing, Blaine."

Blaine nods and grins, before slowly pulling out and getting off the bed. He took off the condom, tied it up, and threw it away, before going into the bathroom and getting some wipes. He went back and cleaned himself and Kurt up, happy to see Kurt already nodding off.

Blaine slipped underwear on Kurt, and then himself before he got under the comforter too, wrapping his arms Kurt lovingly, spooning him, something that now felt like a second nature to them both, and kissing the back of his head. Kurt smiled contentedly, before letting himself fall asleep, allowing the sweet dreams to engulf him. Blaine smiled too, finally allowing himself to relax, no longer having to worry. He kissed Kurt once more before dropping to sleep himself.

~X~

Kurt awoke the next morning, after a beautiful nightmare-less night, with the sun blazing through the window, both of them having forgotten to close the curtains last night. Kurt smiled softly. He could see through the window from his spot on the bed, and all he could see was a busy, early morning in New York City. He felt warm, bare arms wrapped around him, the familiar, comforting feel of Blaine spooning him.

Everything just felt so natural, even if it was all new. It was like that here and now, in New York with Blaine Anderson, was where he was meant to be. That it was meant to be his home.

He could still feel Blaine from last night, the warm ache burning lightly in his lower back. It was a comforting feel, with no intense pain. And it was wonderful to feel like every piece of that dreadful night was behind him completely now. And he could be happy. At last.

"Good morning, sleepy head." Blaine whispered into his ear, before kissing the back of his head tenderly.

"How did you know I was awake?" He yawns, and Blaine smiles.

"Kurt, I've slept in the same bed as you for the nearly two years now, I know what you sound like when you wake up… Plus, you're a really loud thinker."

Kurt grins and rolls around in Blaine's arms to see his face, blinking to push the sleepiness out of his eyes.

"Last night," He starts, blushing a little. "Was a-"

Kurt was cut off as Blaine rolled onto his back, pulling Kurt on top of him. He reached up and brushed a few strands of hair from Kurt's forehead.

"…You're beautiful." He whispered; getting the exact effect he wanted as Kurt blushed. "And, I want to say something, and I want you listen, no interruptions, okay?"

Kurt nods. "Okay."

"Promise?" Blaine asks, smiling.

"I promise."

"Good." He takes a nervous, stutter breath before looking up at Kurt confidently. "I… I have known you for… almost two years now. And yeah we started off a little rocky, and we've definitely had some rough times, and there's no denying there'll be fights in the future, because there always is. But that's what being in love is about. Couples fight, because they care, because they want to stay together. But I know for sure that we won't turn out like those couples that fight too much, because those couples eventually fall out of love, but I know I'm going to love you until the day I die. I want to spend all of my time with you, to love you, to cherish you…" he stops for a breath, blushing slightly, "I want to be there for you, every single second. To make you breakfast and coffee every morning because you're too tired. To surprise you with romantic dinners, or trips to anywhere you like. To hold you when you're upset. To compliment you on your stunning outfits. To spend hours on end watching countless Disney movies, or chick flicks, or rom-coms, or whatever the hell suits your fancy at the time. And believe me, I was going to wait for the right moment, it's not just because of how wonderful last night was.

"In short, I want to be with you for the rest of my life. And I asked your dad weeks ago about this question that I'm about to ask. And I explained to him that I'm no rush. He gave me his blessing, surprisingly. But Kurt, when I ask you, know that it's not an immediate thing. I really do want to wait until after we graduate NYADA. I just want everyone to know that I love you more than anything else in this world. For you to be able to show off that someone knows just how truly amazing and beautiful you are.

"Kurt Hummel," Blaine begins, a flush beginning to rise to his cheeks as he pulls a small, velvet box from under the pillow, only just hearing Kurt's quiet intake of breath. "Will you do me the honour of marrying me?" He flipped open the box to reveal the white gold engagement ring to Kurt.

Kurt's eyes were wet with unshed tears, his lips quivering as his whole frame began to shake. Blaine waited with bated breath; rubbing Kurt's back consolingly, hoping Kurt wasn't completely overwhelmed.

It was a few minutes before Kurt blinked away his tears and let out a shaky breath, and then nodded. He kept nodding until he finally managed to get a word out of his mouth. "Y-yes. Yes for God's sake I'll marry you!"

Blaine let a laugh of relief, as a few rogue tear fell down his cheek. His kissed Kurt in a messy, sweet, hot kiss before pulling out the ring as Kurt offered him his left hand. Blaine smiled and slipped it onto his ring finger, before they both marvelled at it, at the beauty but also the meaning. The physical sign of how strong their love was.