Jared seemed to be avoiding both Kurt and Blaine. Whenever they would meet each other’s eyes in the hallways, Jared would immediately dash the opposite way. Blaine felt horrible for how he had reacted to talking to Jared the last time they were together and just wanted to apologize, but the young boy was making it very difficult to find him. Eventually one afternoon after school both Blaine and Kurt were enjoying their daily coffees at the Lima Bean (a habit they both agreed that they really needed to kick if they wanted enough money for even a shack in New York next year) when Jared walked through the doors. Before he had the chance to even think about turning around, Blaine and Kurt were surrounding him.

“Hey Jared! What’s up?” Blaine smiled brightly at the confused looking boy. Jared’s eyes darted around, as if looking for a way to escape, and widened when he saw Kurt smiling just as brightly as Blaine.

“Um hey guys. I just wanted to get a coffee and then I will get out of the way.” Jared slowly made his way towards the counter, trying to ignore the two people following him, one in a very puppy-like manner, the other in a much more modelesque way. Jared quickly ordered his coffee and was surprised by how quickly it seemed to be ready. None of the boys spoke as they waited but as soon as Jared attempted to leave Kurt and Blaine began to wrangle him over to their table.

“Don’t be silly Jared! Come and join us. We just got here as well.” Blaine smiled and led Jared over to the table, pulling out the middle chair for him before plopping down happily in his own. Jared warily sat down, confused as to why Kurt and Blaine were treating him like this.

“So Jared. What have you been up to?” Kurt quietly took a sip of his mocha, his glasz eyes staring into Jared’s. Kurt looked over and couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow when he saw Blaine’s huge smile. He gently nudged his foot against Blaine’s leg (well maybe more than gently as Blaine jumped and glared at Kurt) before mouthing at him to calm down.

“Just school. I’m glad midterms are over, so I’m relaxing before we have to start worrying about finals” He shrugged and fiddled with his coffee, “What about you guys?”

“Oh nothing too much. Pretty much the same actually” Blaine answered, gesturing to both him and Kurt. “Planning out what we are going to do next year, looking at apartments and stuff.” He shrugged. “I actually wanted to talk to you about what happened last time we talked” Jared glanced over at Kurt, confused and Blaine followed his eyes before chuckling slightly, “Oh I told Kurt about it don't worry”

Jared looked down at the table and fiddled with his coffee cup. “Don’t worry about it Blaine” He mumbled. Seeing that the younger boy looked very self-conscious, Kurt stood up and motioned to the side of the coffee shop.

“If you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go to the restroom real quick and then I have to make a phone call. I’ll be back in a few minutes” He squeezed Blaine’s shoulder as he turned around and then headed back to the area that the restrooms were hidden. Blaine smiled gratefully at his boyfriend’s back, glad that he gave them some privacy. He could see how uncomfortable Jared was talking in front of Kurt so hopefully Jared would open up to him now.

“Jared. I am sorry for running out like that. It just got so overwhelming when you described what you walked into. I will continue to be sorry for the rest of my life for making you see that and having to deal with such a huge loss.” Blaine looked across the table and saw that Jared was still not looking at him. He sighed and leaned back in his chair. “I really do want to talk to you and get to know you. I know you need someone to talk about Anthony with and honestly I could use someone too. So you would be doing me a huge favor by talking to me about him and stuff” His voice got softer at the end of the sentence causing Jared to finally look up at him.

“I would really like that Blaine and last time was my fault anyways. I was the one who started describing what it looked like and everything. But I would really appreciate it if you would still meet up with me every once in a while to talk about him?“ Jared’s eyes bore into Blaine’s, searching for an answer. Blaine could have sworn he saw something else lingering in the background but shook it off as him being paranoid.

“That would be great Jared. Thank you. How about we meet up here after school tomorrow? I promise not to run out this time” Both Blaine and Jared chuckled at the comment and Jared nodded. At that moment Kurt returned from the back of the store and smiled at them both as he sat down.

“Sorry that took me so long. My dad kept asking about what he was allowed to make for dinner. You would think a man his age would be able to figure out a simple flowchart.” His eyes twinkled in amusement as he talked about his father.

“Kurt I wasn’t able to figure out that flowchart either. I can’t blame your dad for being confused!” Blaine bumped his boyfriends shoulder and laughed, while Jared just watched awkwardly.

“I need to go” Jared stood abruptly, almost knocking his chair over. “I’ll see you tomorrow Blaine” He turned and quickly made his way out the door and to his car. Blaine and Kurt watched him leave with confused looks on their faces.

“Well that was sudden…” Kurt stated before he turned to face his boyfriend completely. “You are going to meet up with him tomorrow then?” he questioned, smiling slightly.

“Yeah that’s the plan. We are going to come here after school. I hope you don’t mind?” Blaine was worried since they would normally go to the Lima Bean or each other’s houses after school to spend some more time with each other.

“Honey! Of course I don’t mind! It will be good for both of you! Please just remember to text me if you get uncomfortable or anything. Or even call me. I will just be doing homework or something so you won’t be interrupting anything important.” Kurt subtly squeezed Blaine’s hand before nodding towards the door. “My dad wanted to make sure that you were coming to dinner as well so that he would have an ally or something like that.” He rolled his eyes fondly as Blaine nodded and stood up. They made their way out the coffee shop and Kurt quickly drove them home.

“Dad! We’re back! Did you figure it out yet?” Kurt called as he closed the door and he and Blaine took off their light jackets. He took Blaine’s hand quickly, smiling since they were now in a safe zone and could be as couple-like as they wanted.

“Kiddo this thing is more confusing than the spreadsheets at work and you know what a hard time I have with those!” Burt walked out of the kitchen, an apron tied around his body. Blaine laughed when he saw the flour and other ingredients covering the older man’s body. “Don’t laugh at me! I would love to see you try following this thing” Burt pointed a wooden spoon at Blaine who raised his hands in mock surrender.

“Sorry sir!” Blaine managed to get out since he started laughing harder once Burt attempted to threaten him. “I would be doing even worse than you if I were trying to read that thing”

“Yeah well you better get used to it. You know your apartment in New York is going to be covered in them” Burt pointed out, smirking. Blaine’s eyes widened and he turned to Kurt who was looking at him with an eyebrow raised. It was Burt’s turn to laugh when he saw Blaine pale slightly.

“Kurt… Baby… We don’t really need to have spreadsheets all over the apartment right? I won’t understand any of it. They are too complex and impressive for me” Burt scoffed when he heard the compliment that was slipped into the statement. Kurt just crossed his arms and raised his eyebrows up even higher. Blaine gulped and ducked his head, accepting defeat.

“Kurt you better keep this one. You aren’t going to find another that will listen to you this well.” Burt chuckled and Blaine couldn’t help but blush.

“Don’t worry Dad. I’m not planning on letting him go ever” Kurt’s glared turned to a bright smile as he looked over at his blushing boyfriend. Blaine looked up and smiled back, his cheeks and neck still red. Kurt leaned down and quickly kissed him causing Burt to smile at them both. Kurt turned back to his dad and rolled his eyes. “I’m guessing that I don’t want to even look at the kitchen right now so I’m just going to order some food.” His dad looked hopeful, “This is just this one time dad because I don’t even have the patience right now to deal with that” He gestured towards the kitchen with his free hand. “So I’m going to order some low-sodium Thai food and then Blaine and I are going to go upstairs”

Burt made a face as the low-sodium part but knew that he should be happy that he was getting something that didn’t taste like cardboard. “Okay I guess I will go clean up then. Door open boys!” He called as soon as Blaine and Kurt started to rush upstairs. Looking around it seemed that Carole and Finn were out for their weekly mother-son dinner date so they would be alone while they waited.

Walking into Kurt’s room they closed the door partway, but not enough that Burt would get mad at them. Deciding that they both needed a relaxing day they cuddled together on the bed and put in a movie. They cuddled and occasionally kissed, just happy to be together until Burt called them down for dinner.