Chapter Fourteen

Blaine and Kurt, as if to punish themselves for their rash decision the night before, had actually agreed to spend the whole day apart for December 26th. Though both boys knew there was no real cause for concern. Let without anything to do, Kurt called up Rachel and luckily for him she turned out to be free and willing to spend the day with her 'best gay' as she affectionately had called him. For once Kurt was counting on Rachel's noisy ways and how she would surely ask about what had happened with him and Blaine the night before. Which Rachel knew had happened thanks to Blaine's phone-call earlier that same day.

Usually whenever Kurt joined in on any juicy gossip with his lady friends, all the dirty stuff were about other people. So having a chance to talk about his sex life (now that he had one) was something he was slowly opening up to.

Kurt was currently in Rachel's bedroom, giving her a make over like he had way back in their sophomore year. Oh how times had changed for the once rivals, who knew that Rachel would become his closet friend over the next three years. Kurt was focused on shaping Rachel eyebrows into perfection with a set tweezers, and found that the mundane task helped quiet his mind.

"This sure brings me back-, owe!" Rachel began, stopping when Kurt plucked an eyebrow a little too hard.

"Sorry, but your talking makes it hard to be gentle," Kurt chimed.

Rachel kept her mouth shut for the remainder of the job, giving her a chance to study her friend for a bit. Kurt looked stressed and trying far too hide to it from her. Once Kurt was finally content with his handy-work he put his make-up kit away. Rachel saw her chance to talk to Kurt about whatever was bothering when he came to sit next to her on the bed. The fact that Kurt himself wasn't saying anything at all, either to stall or bring the issue up himself made her slightly worried.

"Kurt, you know you can talk to me about anything right?" Rachel told him gently.

Kurt eyed her warily, that comment go end up going in so many ways. "Got something on your mind, Rachel?" he questioned.

"No, but I think it's clear that you do..." Rachel observed.

Kurt sighed. He supposed it was harder to hide what was going on with him and Blaine than he originally assumed. He still had no regrets about how far they had gone on Christmas and he wasn't actually trying to avoid Blaine. But he was becoming unsure about how fast the physical side of their relationship was progressing, unintentionally as well. "Can I ask you a question... about sex?" Kurt asked awkwardly.

"Of course," Rachel said softly without a moment's hesitation.

Kurt took a deep breath, "How did you... deal with your urges? Once you and Finn started having sex, or before then actually? There must have been times were one of you were more in the mood than the other. So how did you deal with it?" Kurt asked her.

Rachel took a moment to go through the first round of questions, who was relieved that Kurt stopped before asking any more. "It certainly was something new for the both of us... and far from easy... at least where my urges were concerned. I know everyone thinks guys are the ones who think about sex all the time, but girl can too. It's just... when we think about it then we're usually thinking not just about the physical act... but the emotional as well. I knew I wanted to have sex with Finn, so it was just the matter of when. Obviously Finn was ready to do it long before me but he still waited until I was ready. Because he loved me. Of course there were still plenty of awkward moments, before and after we did it. Ones where we had to stop ourselves from going to far and for a number of reasons, but we got through it all in the end," Rachel told him.

Kurt could relate to some of what Rachel was telling him, but not all of it. Kurt wasn't 100% sure if he and Blaine were both equally patient when it came to waiting. But he did trust Blaine and they certainly cared for one another, even if no confessions of love had been given yet. "When you finally did it... did you ever worry that you'd started having sex too soon?" Kurt asked her next.

"No, I don't think we rushed into things. My original reason for deciding to loose my virginity might not have been very mature..." Rachel began, meaning the whole issue about her ability to pull off her role of Maria in West Side Story. "But in the end... I don't regret it. It hurt a little but Finn was gentle with me and while the mechanics of it weren't amazing, it's still a memory that I will never forget. I felt so connected to Finn... so close to him, so loved..." Rachel said dreamily as her gaze started to glaze off.

Kurt hadn't considered how talking about Finn and their relationship would be difficult for Rachel now that they had broken up. "Rachel, I appreciate what you're doing for me... but you can stop if it's too difficult to continue," he offered softly.

Rachel shook her head with a smile as she snuggled up to Kurt and rested her head on his shoulder. "No, I think talking about it will help me as well. Besides, it's clear you need to talk about it Kurt... so why don't you tell me what's going on," Rachel coaxed.

"It's nothing really... nothing bad has happened or anything. It's just... things with Blaine got a little out of hand last-night... and it's not the first time that's happened..." Kurt started to admit.

"And yet to me, you look almost scared... are you, Kurt?"

Kurt let out a deep breath, "Yes... a little... but not of Blaine, because I trust him completely. It's just... things are moving so fast between us. It's getting to the point where whenever we're alone... I can barely hold back the urge to throw myself at him. But I don't want my sexual attraction to Blaine to become stronger that what I feel emotionally towards him. I refuse to help support the outdated clique that all gay men want is sex. I've tried to focus on acting all cute and romantic with him and that usually works... but... I still find myself wanting to jump Blaine's bones half the time," he admitted reluctantly.

"Kurt, there's nothing wrong with you wanting to have sex with your boyfriend," Rachel pointed out.

"I know, but that doesn't make dealing with it everything he's causing in me any easier. When I'm with Blaine in person... everything I feel for him, both the physical and the emotional... feels so intense and concentrated. I'm so happy that Blaine and I found one another and I never want to turn away from him... but right now... I'm finding it hard to face him..." Kurt confessed.

"Are you willing to tell me what happened?"

"Blaine hasn't called to tell you?"

"No, we don't know each other well enough for that I think."

Kurt let out a deep sigh; the task would fall to him then. "Last-night Blaine and I met up and... Ending up doing frontage. I know it's nothing huge, at least not for most teenagers our age but for me it was. We didn't plan on it but when it was happening I sure as hell didn't want to stop myself and neither did Blaine..."

"Have you talked to Blaine about it afterwards at least?"

"We touched on it slightly..." Kurt admitted.

"What about boundaries?"

Kurt squirmed, "We did talk about those before yesterday but after what happened... it clearly wasn't enough."

"Now you listen to me, Kurt, fears and regrets when it comes to relationships will happen. This is totally natural..." Rachel began.

There was no need for Rachel to tell him that, because he knew it already. "But it doesn't help any of my current problems," Kurt countered.

"Well if you already have all the answers, then you should know what you need to do next," Rachel sassed.

Kurt had walked right into that one, so there was no use in making any comeback remarks. "Talk to Blaine?"

"You see, you're not so clueless after all," Rachel replied sweetly as she kissed Kurt on his cheek.
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Finding the time to talk with Blaine during the busy holiday season was easier said than done though. But for once it wasn't due to location conflicts; their jam-packed schedules were to blame. Only Kurt knew this was a conversation that he couldn't have over Skype. Left with a slight conundrum, Kurt wasn't doing a good job at hiding his unease, which mean Blaine was bound to pick up on his mood.

Sure enough, as soon as the couple started the planned Skype date Blaine noticed the difference in Kurt. He'd originally planned to get Kurt's opinion on what he was planning to wear for dinner that night, but that could wait. "Kurt, I know something's bothering you... and it's not like you to hide things from me. So would you please tell me before I start to worry that I'm the reason..." Blaine coaxed.

Kurt couldn't take Blaine's look of concern for another second, even when deep down he was hoping this would happen. "I'm just a little..." Kurt began; pausing when he didn't know what word to use that wouldn't alarm Blaine. "... concerned I suppose, about us wanting to be more bold when it comes to our physical relationship," he explained.

There was something in Kurt's voice, or maybe it was the way Kurt was looking at Blaine, that kept him from becoming scared that he'd done something wrong. "Are you having second thoughts about yesterday night?" Blaine asked softly.

Kurt shook his head, "You were there Blaine, so you should remember how I was right there with you, grinding away..." he struggled. Where was his usual knack for conversation? "We need to talk about this in person... can you come over?" Kurt requested.

"Of course, I'll be right over," Blaine said as he got up from his bed. "See you soon," he quickly added before closing his laptop so he could head off.

The wait for Blaine to arrive was short but Kurt barely survived and soon as he met his boyfriend at the door the tension between the pair was noted. But they powered through, and headed up to Kurt's room to start their much needed heart to heart. As they walked hand in hand both knew there was no risk of breaking up.

Blaine followed Kurt to his bed but sat down a small distance away to ensure there would be no distractions. Kurt's refusal to make eye contact with Blaine for more than a minuet meant he was guilty over something. Even when Kurt was remaining silent, Blaine had a feeling he knew what it was about. "You're afraid," Blaine said, it wasn't a question.

Kurt looked directly at Blaine, "I am," he confirmed.

Blaine didn't need to Kurt to specify that he wasn't afraid of him, as he knew the fact already. "Kurt, so I am... a lot of things about being in a relationship scare me. I'm afraid that no matter how hard I try... I'm going to hurt you somehow... either physically or... emotionally. That for all our attempts to resist the temptation, we'll end up giving into the pressure to act on our desire for one another. I worry that I might fold under the pressure and do something I could regret. I'm scared over how much you mean to me and as we become closer... soon I won't be able to live without you..." Blaine explained in a quiet voice. "I know it's still to soon but we both know what we're heading towards; saying I love you... having sex... it's all in the future and I don't think either are that far off," Blaine finished.

Kurt fought the urge to hug Blaine, because he knew their discussion was far from over. "I guess fear like this is normal. But since neither of us has been in a relationship before... we didn't realize. Or I sure hope that's the cause," Kurt deduced.

Blaine smiled lovingly at Kurt. "I'd like to think it is..." he said in agreement.

"What happened yesterday made me realize just how much my wanting to experience intimacy with you is affecting me, Blaine. I think the route of the problem is this; even after we've talked about physical boundaries and not going to far... I still don't know what I even want. One second I swear I've convinced myself that we should wait... and yet on another level I worry if I'm over-thinking and putting to much pressure on us in consequence. Sex doesn't need to be so complex, plenty of people do it and don't over-analyze the act..." Kurt began.

"But they're not us Kurt, we both know this isn't just about the physical... at least... not completely," Blaine interrupted to add his own opinion.

Kurt smiled as he quickly nodded in agreement. "Up until I met you... I never really cared much about the mechanics of intercourse. In my nativity I thought that it made me more superior than the rest of my age demographic. That it could make what we have more special because we could wait... but... now I see where I went wrong. We may be gay but we're still teenage boys, who we fall in love with... or find physically attractive doesn't mean everything will be different for us," Kurt finished.

While it was true that usually Blaine and Kurt were of one mind, Blaine didn't agree with every detail that Kurt had just told him. "If it's alright with you... could you take a breather for a while Kurt? I want to add my own conclusions into this discussion," Blaine explained.

"Go right ahead," Kurt said in reply.

"I don't want to think that... my wanting to fuck you, to use a blunt phrase... is something bad or wrong. Sexual desire and physical attraction usually goes hand in hand with forming romantic attachments. I'm hoping if we can accept that we won't always have total control or know what to do... then some of the fear we're experiencing will lesson. Or at least we won't feel so guilty about it. Facing any truth, whatever it might be, is hard at first but if it's the right decision... then it's worth the struggles. Last-night happened, we could have stop ourselves if we'd really wanted to but we didn't. We kept going and seeing how I helped you feel that pleasurable, just like we did over Skype that one time... it was such a rush. Not to mention how incredible my own orgasm felt, which was all thanks to you, Kurt," Blaine admitted without a hint of shame.

"It really was amazing," Kurt confirmed.

"What I think that means at times our bodies might know what we want more than we will. Our brain and penis' aren't going to agree all the time either. Wow... hearing that out-loud sounds so stupid..." Blaine said with an embarrassing groan.

It was hard for Kurt not to giggle but he refused to be the sort of person who laughed whenever a dirty word was uttered. "While it probably was a stupid thing to do... both regions sure co-operated last-night and the results were... fun... to say the very least," Kurt said in a playful tone.

"And hot," Blaine added while he smirked at Kurt.

Kurt laughed; happy for the much needed break in tension. "I can't tell if our talk is making me feel any less confused," he admitted.

It was no use, Blaine couldn't contain himself any longer and he reached out to Kurt, who happily complied and soon they were tightly wrapped in each others arms. Kurt kissed Blaine but they both stopped themselves when it reached a certain point and the fact filled the boys with pride.

"You see, we're not so bad off when it comes to our teenage hormones," Blaine pointed out.

Kurt now realized when it came to knowing when and when not to act on their physical desires there was no easy answer. All he could do was face it one day at a time and talk to Blaine whenever the need arose. "Tempted to curb a guess of when we'll end up loosing our virginity Blaine..." Kurt asked teasingly, hoping the joke wasn't uncalled for.

"Kurt! That is not the answer!"

"What is then?"

"I have no idea, does there even need to be one?"

Kurt laughed, "I guess what we can take from our conversation is that I guess sometimes there doesn't." ____________________________________________________________________________

"Think you can face my parents tonight still?" Blaine asked later that afternoon. The playfulness in his voice showed he was more teasing than trying to be serious with the question.

Already Kurt knew their talk before had lifted some of the heavy weight off and it showed in his current confident state. "Oh I'm ready for it Honeybee, just you wait and see. I'm going to charm them both so much they won't know what hit them," Kurt said in a determined voice.

"I can hardly wait to see that!" Blaine chuckled.

"Won't be long now, when should I head over?"

"Um... in about an hour?"

"Good, then I have just enough time to finalize what I'm going to wear tonight."

"Can I help with that?"

"Of course you can, Honeybee. Now should I undress where you can't see..." Kurt began to offer as he teasingly stepped out of view for a second.

Blaine knew Kurt was just having a bit of fun so he rolled his eyes in reply. "Just go ahead and take your clothes off where you are. I'll worry about keeping myself from getting too excited," he scoffed, albeit sarcastically.

Kurt set to undressing, making no attempts to put on a good show and the mundane task brought no stirrings of desire in either boys. Proving how they weren't always hard up for each other, as they had implied. Now stripped down to his undergarments, Kurt gave Blaine a quick wink before setting to the task at hand. "Naturally I have a number of ideas, so let me show you the main ones," Kurt offered as he walked over to his closet.

Blaine waited patiently as Kurt set to bringing out a large array of jacket, sweaters, shirt and even pants for Blaine to look at and give his feedback on. Right from the start Blaine always enjoyed that aspect in their relationship a great deal. He loved being able to help his boyfriend with something people would see as being trivial. But for Kurt, in which fashion was something very near and dear to his heart, it wasn't so small of a gesture. Just the fact that Kurt not only wanted his opinion but also valued and appreciated his feedback meant the world to him.

As it was an extra special event that night it took the boys far longer than usual to come up with the winning combination. They'd even argued a bit between the two final outfits and it the end and to no one's surprise, Kurt had the final say. But considering he'd be the one wearing the outfit that was to be expected.

"Well that's a big step done... what are you planning to wear, Honeybee?" Kurt asked as he ran a lint brush over his jacket to ensure he'd look flawless.

Blaine smirked at Kurt; good thing he had anticipated this. So his answer was to walk over to his closet and bring out his choice for the evening. He watched as Kurt got closer to his computer screen and his boyfriend's keen attention for detail was downright adorable to him.

"Hmm... might I make a suggestion?" Kurt said.

"You know you want to no matter what I may say," Blaine teased.

"I'm starting to think you know me too well, Blaine"

"Not true, there will be tons of times when you'll keep surprising me, Kurt," Blaine interjected.

Kurt pursed his lips together as he began to shake his head. While it was true that Blaine could be very sexy when push came to shove and quite literally. The fact still remained that he was cute beyond compare and no matter how he looked or made Kurt feel, the result was the same. That most of the time what Kurt wanted to do was kiss those loveable lips of his. _____________________________________________________________________________

By Kurt's persona judgement, his first official dinner at the Anderson house was going rather well; just, as he and Blaine had hoped. Kurt made sure to nod and smile in all the right places and engaged Blaine and his parents in light and suitable conversation. The food was delicious and the over-all atmosphere felt lighter than he had originally anticipated. It seemed that Blaine and his father's first attempts to mend some of their differences was working and that made the evening run smoother. Kurt could tell that showing Brandon and Jennifer just how much the young couple enjoyed each others company was a good idea too.

It wasn't until towards the end of the evening that something unpredictable occurred.

"You know boys... Brandon and I have been talking. You both have an early flight tomorrow so it might be easier if Blaine were to spend the night at Kurt's house," Jennifer suggested, slipping the suggestion into their conversation without warning.

Caught totally off guard, Blaine's fork slipped out of his hand, bounced off the table and fell onto the floor. Blaine used the moment to bend down and retrieve it so he could hide the now dumbstruck expression on his face. When he reappeared and put the fork back on the table, he noticed how Kurt looked like his bewildered twin. "Seriously? You don't mind?" Blaine questioned.

Brandon surprised his son further by answering his son's query himself. "It would avoid the chance of another awkward wake up if you were to oversleep again," he explained.

"That's very kind of you to offer... but I'm not sure how my dad will react to the idea, or my step-mom even," Kurt finally said when he could manage to say something in reply.

"They're both fine with it," Jennifer replied.

"You talked to Kurt's parents?" Blaine blurted out.

"Try not to act so surprise Blaine, your father and I were already semi-familiar with them before you and Kurt met. When you have car trouble there's no better place to go than Hummel's tire and lube shop. Not to mention that Burt's also a member of the senate, so he's well known in Lima," Jennifer explained. "Carole works at the hospital front desk as well so I've run into her a few times during my yearly check ups," she added.

"After Jennifer and I talked about it, we both agreed it would be better to run the idea by Burt ourselves. He quickly agreed and of course Blaine won't be sleeping in Kurt's bedroom," Brandon went onto explain.

Blaine was more than fine with that rule. "I'm good with sleeping on the couch," Blaine said. "Staying over will really save us a lot of time. Thanks Mom, Dad, this means a lot to me... to us," Blaine added with a warm smile.

Kurt needed no further convincing and was just as on board with the idea as Blaine. "Well... I guess that's that then, thank you," he simply replied.

"Are you packed and ready, Blaine?" his mother questioned.

Blaine nodded. "Yes, I have been since the morning. But I guess this means I'll have to go add one more change of clothes," he added with a wide grin.
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Later that evening Blaine found himself stretched out on the couch after being given a pillow and thick comforter. Kurt had gone the distance to make sure he would be quite comfortable for the night, especially when at the moment the boyfriend's were snuggled up together. Kurt's back was pressed close against the front of Blaine's chest as they both sat in a half lying position. Blaine's arms were also tightly wrapped around Kurt's own shoulders and arms. Cuddling together in romantic bliss as they watched 'It's a Wonderful Life' on DVD. It didn't even matter if the side of Kurt's head partially blocked the television screen, because Blaine didn't feel inclined to move.

"You know... I could get use to this," Blaine admitted dreamily.

They both had enough sense than to try their luck and somehow sleep in the same spot that night. But that didn't mean they were about to deny themselves some nighttime cuddling at least. Both Kurt's alarm in his bedroom and the one on Blaine's phone was already set to the correct wake up time as well. So there was no fear either of them oversleeping and having to race off for their flight in panic.

Kurt laughed in agreement. "I've said it before, but you sure make a comfy cushion to lie on, Blaine," he cooed.

"I'll be ready for you baby, whether it's to catch your fall or to cuddle together on a couch," Blaine replied with a chuckle.

"I sure hope I won't take anymore tumbles for a while though," Kurt sassed. "Not unless we're both falling onto a bed in a fit of passion..." Kurt whispered in Blaine's ear.

Only Blaine didn't become flustered from the racy comment even if Kurt's saucy tone was turning him on. Considering where they were meant that keeping up the dirty caught could get them into trouble if they were caught in the act. "I'm glad we can still make flirty hot remarks to each other without it feeling weird," Blaine admitted.

"Well it would be no fun at all if we didn't," Kurt sassed.

He never wanted this moment to stop, but then Blaine realized if time stood still then they'd never make it to New York. So if the minuets could at least inch by and seemingly to go on forever whenever he was with Kurt then Blaine would be content enough with that.

"Can we do this when we're at your apartment?" Blaine requested.

Kurt knew that Blaine was referring to cuddling and his first response was turning his head to kiss Blaine lightly on the mouth. "I'd like that and it would be practical anyway... because New York is going to be cold. So I expect for there to be a large need for warm cuddles in bed and on the couch... though even if it was the middle of summer I'd still want to keep you close," Kurt admitted.

Blaine sat up enough so he could kiss Kurt though he kept the caress short and sweet. "I can't believe we have a whole week together, alone, in your apartment," Blaine with a sigh.

Thanks to their talk before, Kurt wasn't thinking how that unchaperoned time together could lead to awkward sexual tension. He could also tell that Blaine's current eagerness had more to do with getting a chance to be in Kurt's world. Kurt was equally excited and he couldn't wait to show his boyfriend around Manhattan. Where he would get to re-experience seeing it all for the first time through his boyfriend's eyes. Kurt could just picture it; Blaine and him going ice skating and walking through central park hand in hand. Then they'd go back to the apartment and well, not everything Kurt was imagining was exactly G-rated. But he was no longer afraid that he and Blaine wouldn't be able to keep enough physical boundaries in place. There was a good chance they would break under the strain but Kurt wasn't worried. He trusted Blaine and that what they had was something special. So Kurt had every intention to enjoy Blaine's stay to the fullest, whatever that might entail. "I'm just so relieved when you leave New York I'll get to go back to Ohio with you," Kurt confessed.

"I still don't know how I'm going to let you go on that train in two weeks," Blaine admitted with a sad sigh.

But Kurt was having none of that, as that tearful day was still weeks away. "Blaine, please don't ruin the romantic mood... at least not yet," he chided, albeit playfully.

It wasn't like Blaine wanted to become depressed anyway, and he had something better in mind. Blaine started to kiss the back of Kurt's neck as he trailed his hands down Kurt's side, which caused him to shudder from the teasing touch. Kurt retaliated by kissing Blaine hard on the mouth and pulled at him as they both started to make out.

But when Blaine's hands got a little too busy he ended up ticking Kurt enough so his body flinched and that stopped their fun.

"Hey! That was a low blow," Kurt whined.

Blaine had no time to feel guilty though, not when Kurt decided to get even and launched his own tickle attack in response. Neither boy felt like stopping, not even when Kurt went so far to pin Blaine down on the couch and took turns between kissing and tickling his boyfriend's body.

"Good lord, Kurt, what are you trying to do to me?" Blaine said through his near hysteric laughter. He soon realized the only way Blaine could get Kurt to stop, at least without asking him to outright, was to divert his attention with a different activity. Since Blaine didn't want the kissing aspect of their current activities to stop he powered through until the right moment arose. When it came, right when Kurt's head was coming back up from kissing Blaine's neck, he attacked. Launching forward to catch Kurt lips with his own, kissing him passionately. Only the ploy ended up working far better than he would have thought. Blaine hadn't considered how easily they could switch from innocent to dangerously hot in a blink of an eye. But even with the temperature rising, Blaine and Kurt managed to keep themselves from crossing any major lines. So as they slowed their pace to allow their kisses to become more tender and less urgent, neither found the need to stop completely.

Little did they know that an unknown third party had recently arrived and did not agree with their decision. Burt was currently standing at the back of the couch, bug-eyed from what he saw and he cleared his throat lightly. "Okay, I think it's time you two said goodnight and went to bed," he declared in a firm voice.

The couple heard the obvious warning in Burt's voice loud and clear and had no urge to test his patience anymore. Kurt got up off of the couch and Blaine in a quick movement and made no excuses for the compromised position he'd just been caught in. Kurt doubted he was the first teenage boy whose dad had found him making out on a couch, even when it was with a boy. "Right, sorry about that dad... um... goodnight Blaine," Kurt said. "I'll see you both in the morning," Kurt added before scurrying off in retreat.

Blaine wasn't finding the idea to sit there while Burt eyed him warily very fun and he tried not to smile too much. "I guess I should hit the hay as well..." Blaine told him sheepishly.

Burt wasn't angry with Blaine, not when his son was just as guilty and they were teenagers. But that still didn't mean he'd allow that short of shenanigans to happen right under his very nose. Even if Kurt had already moved off for college and would have plenty of chances to be alone with Blaine over the next week. Burt trusted him son and he liked Blaine, so he didn't want to make a big deal or start off on one of his famous Burt Hummel talks. "Goodnight Blaine," Burt simply said to Blaine in reply.
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"Thanks for driving Blaine and I to the airport Fin, it's greatly appreciated," Kurt told his stepbrother in the morning.

True to their promise, the couple had woken up right on time and by some amazing feat; getting Finn up to drive them had gone easily as well. Which meant that the three young men had time to spare and could enjoy a leisurely drive to the airport.

"I keep telling you it's no big deal Kurt, though when I said yes I didn't know how early I'd be getting up," Finn said in reply.

"We wanted to get to Bushwick at an early hour so Blaine and I can share the day together there," Kurt explained.

"I really excited to see Manhattan for the first time in the flesh! Any idea what the weather's like?" Blaine asked from behind, since of course he'd graciously offered to sit in the back seat alone.

Kurt brought out his phone and searched for a weather site to find an answer to Blaine's question. "Hmm... let me see here... oh good... it's not snowing there at the moment. So there's no danger that our flight could be delayed or cancelled. But this could be interesting..." Kurt muttered as he scrolled through the information on the screen of his cell.

"What could?" Finn asked before Blaine could.

Kurt frowned. "There might be a nasty storm coming up in a few days... but when are weather conditions ever correct? So I doubt there's any real rise for concern, it's just another ploy for New Yorkers to go stock up on food supplies I bet," Kurt dismissed. "It's not like New York is on the other side of the globe. I'm so glad it's a short flight," Kurt said.

"That's funny because I often find myself acting like Ohio is half way across the world from New York," Blaine admitted.

Kurt pursed his lips together lovingly as he turned around in the passenger seat to look at Blaine. "I know what you mean Blaine, it's never close enough for me either," he cooed. It was still too far away to attempt to drive to see one another on the weekends. "In other ways it feels that far as well... because when I first moved there... talk about culture shock!"

"Big difference?" Blaine asked with a grin.

Kurt nodded. "Yes, though nothing was really major... but I still noticed the difference. I think what that means is... I truly feel like I've found the place I'm meant to live in. The only real downside is I'm no longer the best dressed at school," Kurt explained.

"Uh Kurt, no offence but I dunno if you ever were at McKinley either," Finn admitted.

Kurt rolled his eyes at Finn and chose not to comment on his accusation and thus support his outlandish claims. "I think the biggest thing I had to get used to was going out so late at night... at least around my neighbourhood. Bushwick as you know is in Brooklyn and well... it's not the fanciest part of town when it comes to New York. But I guess that suits me because what it lacks in location is made up in charm. Or that's at least the case for Rachel's and I's apartment," Kurt rambled.

"Aren't you worried you might get robbed while you're gone?" Finn asked.

"That's why whenever Rachel and I are gone for more than the weekend, I leave my couture in a storage facility. Keeping it safely locked away from prying hands. When it comes to everything else, I doubt any robbers would find my vintage playbill collection very enticing. But we did invest with a heavy bolt and lock for our front door since you were last there Finn, just to be safe, " Kurt explained.

Blaine didn't mind having to take a literal back seat as he listened to Kurt and Finn talk to each other. Because he'd soon have Kurt all to himself and where he could hog his boyfriend's attention to his heart content during their week together. Well, almost a week since Rachel would come back tomorrow but just for the one day. As much as he wanted his 'Kurt time' Blaine was looking forward to finally getting to meet her for real.

"So what do you guys plan to do this week?" Finn asked the pair.

"What won't we do!" Kurt exclaimed, only to be forced to hear Blaine and Finn start snickering with laughter. "Oh grow up, you two! I didn't mean... ugh," Kurt sputtered with humiliation. "Don't even count on any lip action from now on, Blaine," Kurt grumbled under his breath.

Blaine headed the warning, even when they both knew it was a total bluff said in fun. But just to be careful both Blaine and Finn chose to let up on Kurt and the remainder of their drive went by without any conflict. By the time they'd reached the airport Kurt actually found himself sorry to say goodbye to Finn so soon.

Once their luggage was brought out of the trunk and there was nothing left but for Kurt and Blaine to go, Kurt walked up to Finn first. "I'll see you in a week Finn and I'm really looking forward to helping you out with the New Directions," Kurt said.

"As much as you're looking forward to being with him?" Finn asked Kurt as he cocked his head towards Blaine.

Kurt rolled his eyes. "Oh please, there's no comparison," he scoffed.

Blaine chose that moment to reappear and true to his friendly nature, he didn't hesitate to approach Finn to give his own goodbye. "It was nice meeting you Finn and thanks for the ride."

Finn took Blaine's offered hand and shook it while Kurt used the time to go through his itinerary one last time. "No problem, it's nice to see that Kurt's founds such a great guy. I guess I'll head off and leave you two to start your adventure. I'll see you both in Lima when you get back."

Blaine and Kurt both waved goodbye at Finn and as got back inside his car and drove off.

Alone once again, Kurt turned to smile at Blaine. "I guess that's out cue, come on Honeybee, our adventure awaits," he chimed.
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As it turned out even something as boring as waiting to board a plan could be very enjoyable when one had the right company. Not that Blaine had been on many plan rides in his life so far and sadly last year the Warblers hadn't even made it to Nationals. But what that meant was Blaine would be experiencing New York for the first time when he was with Kurt. Blaine had been dreaming about coming to live in the Big Apple long before he'd met Kurt as well. It just seemed like the natural plant to go since Blaine wanted to be a performer. He almost felt that Manhattan was calling to him and Kurt could very well be a sign that he was meant to be there. But such a romantic notion was probably more than a little farfetched.

"So how does it feel to be able to wait for our flight in such a leisurely manner?" Blaine asked his boyfriend playfully.

Kurt stretched in his seat and let out a loud yawn. "Hmm, well it's sure less hectic but that means there's no thrill of the chase. But I can't complain because I'd rather we save our energy for when we're in my apartment... alone..." Kurt admitted as he flashed Blaine a saucy look.

Blaine narrowed his eyes at Kurt. "You can be so evil at times," he hissed but the accusation wasn't said in a negative tone.

"Feel free to join in on the subject, Honeybee," Kurt urged teasingly.

"Alright... I should warn you that the second we step foot in the apartment I'm making out with you," Blaine whispered.

"And where, pray tell, do you plan to kiss me first?"

"Do you mean on your body or where in the apartment?"

"Let's say I meant both, just for the hell of it," Kurt purred.

"What if my answer is the same for both questions?" Blaine replied.

Kurt laughed, "That doesn't even make any sense but I'm still enjoying this... immensely."

"So am I and it's sure a fun way to pass time," Blaine agreed.

But eventually the couple had to put a halt to their playful banter when it was time to board their plane. Since it was during the holidays they weren't able to get a window seat but Blaine and Kurt were content with getting to sit beside each other. But the teenage couple was still surrounded on all sides so they decided against resuming their steamy talk from before. There would be plenty time for that soon enough so they could wait.

During one of their quiet breaks, Kurt got a text message and he smiled as he brought out his phone to read the message. It was from Rachel of course and for once her tendency to butt in on Kurt's personal life wasn't anything to make a huff over.

Did you guys get on your flight okay?

Yes, we were very punctual this time.

I'm impressed

But that might have something to do with how Blaine spent the night at my place.

What?!!

On the couch in the den, before you get all bouncy. Was our parents idea, amazingly. Guess they trust us.

What's Blaine up to right now?

To answer her query, Kurt glanced over to his right to see Blaine was bopping his head away to whatever music he was listening to on his phone. Kurt smiled and poked him in the shoulder to get his attention. Straight away Blaine removed one ear-bud and furrowed his brow at Kurt curiously.

"What?" Blaine asked.

Kurt held up his phone and pointed to the text messages displayed upon the screen of his phone. "Rachel, we're texting. She asked what you're doing," he explained.

Blaine's reaction to learning this was to take Kurt's phone from his hand so he could tell Rachel himself.

This is Blaine, I was listening to music. Now I'm typing to you.

Kurt tells me you stayed over?

He did, did he? Well I bet he told you nothing happened too. I was on the couch.

At least that won't need to happen at the loft.

Do you think Kurt will make me sleep on the couch there?

Why don't you ask him?

Blaine turned to look over Kurt's way to discover that his boyfriend was quietly reading a magazine. As much as he wanted to bring the subject up, Blaine decided he'd save it for later for when there weren't have people around them within earshot. Blaine wasn't too worried about what his sleeping arrangements would be at the loft. Since Kurt hadn't brought it up himself he had just assumed they'd be sleeping in his bed. But if Kurt asked him to sleep on the couch he would do so without any complaint. Though deep down he would be a little disappointed of course but again, he doubted it would happen.

I'll ask him about that later. So you're coming back tomorrow right?

Yes, just for one day, till my dads arrive. I can't wait to meet you Blaine!

I know me too and this time there won't be any flights or drunken boyfriends to get in the way.

Just a possible jealous boyfriend who won't like me stealing you.

I'm already stolen Rachel, so all you can do is borrow my attention from Kurt for a bit. r32;

Why do I get the feeling I'm going to see a lot of cuteness tomorrow.

Because you've already seen Kurt's side of our relationship to get an idea? r32;

Oh Blaine, I think we're going to be fast friends

Me too, think of the songs we can sing!
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Thanks to the short flight, it wasn't long before Blaine and Kurt had touched down on New York ground and were now making their way through the compact crowds of people. So far Blaine's first look at the Empire State was walking through a long tunnel like hallway that would lead to the arrival area of the airport. Blaine suddenly got the feeling he was being watched and he noticed Kurt kept glancing at him.

When the narrow space suddenly panned out into a massive area, Kurt got the moment he was waiting for and Blaine did not disappoint.

Blaine came to a stop, gaping at the scene before him. He had never seen so many people in one place before. The airport was packed full of travellers who were coming and going with their own agendas to focus see to. Eventually Blaine pulled his attention away from the busy on goings in front of him to notice Kurt was beaming at him. "What?" he asked innocently.

"Can't I admire my dashing boyfriend?" Kurt asked playfully.

Blaine rolled his eyes, though his smile showed he was quite smitten with his equally handsome boyfriend. "Right... I know you're watching for my reactions... because you get to see what you looked like when you first visited here," Blaine sassed.

Kurt smiled back and the couple was on the move again, ready to start their time together and savour every wonderful moment of the next week. There were so many first sights for Blaine to see and he couldn't wait to start the process. "Come on, it's time for you to experience your first trip to a NYC baggage claim," Kurt urged as he hurried off with Blaine in tow.

Since neither Blaine nor Kurt had a ton of cause to spare, they decided against taking a cap from the airport and dared to take the subway instead. Since it was still early in the morning, the trip felt quite leisurely despite the hectic atmosphere caused by the morning rush. Though when they actually made it to the subway trains that could easily change in the blink of an eye.

Currently Blaine was too focused on gazing up at the scenery before him; tall building which seemed to go on forever, massive billboards and people flooding the sidewalks. Blaine was instantly awestruck when the reality hit him that he was acting standing in Manhattan. He had made it. Blaine was in New York. "Wow... I don't know how... but being here... feels so... right," Blaine silently muttered.

Kurt felt the familiar urge of wanting to kiss his boyfriend and he realized there was no reason to hold himself back. PDA was still a tricky thing to get the hang of but for once he decided to give into his emotions and go for it. Kurt leaned forward and gave him a quick peck on the lips as a test run and he also didn't want to catch Blaine too off guard as well.

Blaine was instantly snapped out of his trance by the kiss and he showed how on board he was with the idea by going back for more. The couple's second kiss in New York was short but sweet and yet it was still a very magical moment.

"Did that feel right as well?" Kurt asked in a cute voice.

"You darn right it did, Kurt! In fact... I feel like singing a song right now in celebration!" Blaine exclaimed.

The idea was tempting but Kurt wasn't sure if he could manage but that didn't stop him from having a bit of fun. "What song did you have in mind?" Kurt asked.

"Hmm, well off the top of the head there's I'll Cover You from Rent... and it's sure cold enough out here for that to work. But then, I'm not sure if I could handle singing the line 'be my lover' to you and keep it together," Blaine confessed. "I'd probably start blushing like the dickens," he added with a grin.

Kurt shook his head affectionately; he knew Blaine was intentionally using old fashion phrases because he knew how Kurt thought it was adorable. "Why don't we save that for another day, sometime in the unseen future?" he suggested.

Blaine nodded. "Do you have any song ideas of your own perchance?"

"I know just the thing... come on Honeybee, follow my lead," Kurt directed as he started off down the road as he started to hum.

Blaine hurried to catch up after his boyfriend while his giddy smile never left his face as he did. Kurt continued to hum a tune that Blaine instantly recognized and even started to dance down the road as he went. Then, Kurt stopped to turn to look back at Blaine and he gave a quick wink before he finally opened his mouth to sing.

Start Spreadin' the news
I'm leavin' today
I want to be part of it
New York, New York

As soon as Kurt finished singing the first verse he gestured with his hand for Blaine to take over, who was happy to oblige. Blaine skipped towards Kurt, who had switched back to humming as Blaine started the second verse.

These Vagabond Shoes
Are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it
New York, New York

As the young couple danced away along down the street, they ignored the stares of the confused onlookers as they joined their voices together for the next part.

I wanna wake up in a city that doesn't sleep
And find I'm king of the hill

Top of the heap
These little town
Blues
Are melting away
I'll make a brand new start of it
In old New York!

Kurt went a bit overboard as he belted out the last note, like a well seasoned Broadway start and Blaine laughed at the spectacle before him. Once again when Kurt signalled for Blaine to sing on his own again he caught on straight away.


If I can make it there
I'll make it anywhere
It's up to you

Blaine's eyes never left Kurt's as he sang the words and he bumped his shoulder against Kurt's during the word 'you', which caused his boyfriend to giggle. It was the most perfect way Blaine could think of to celebrate his finally making it to the Big Apple. As the pair continued down the sidewalk, off in their own little romantic musical, Blaine sure felt like he was on top of the world.

New York, New York!