Aug. 19, 2015, 7 p.m.
the cartoonist who caught my heart: Chapter 26
T - Words: 3,444 - Last Updated: Aug 19, 2015 Story: Complete - Chapters: 30/? - Created: Sep 06, 2014 - Updated: Sep 06, 2014 155 0 0 0 0
Hi guys, a new chapter a day late (I try to update every 2 weeks). It took me 2 evenings to write this which has never happened before me :) I do hope you guys like it. This story is slowly nearing its end and Im not sure yet if Ill make a sequel or give you guys a look in the future in one chapter. If I do write a sequel, it would be life in L.A. with the guys and Santana, Puck and Brittany. What would you guys like? Let me know! Lots of love xoxo
Kurt sat next to his dad in the car. He was a little sulking, missing Blaine already, but glad with the prospect of knowing he would see Blaine soon again.
His dad was humming with a classic Whitney Houston song and Kurt couldn't help but starting to hum and bop his head along.
When the song came to an end, Burt silenced the radio. “So Kurt, how was LA?”
Kurt couldn't help the huge smile from spreading over his face. “It was amazing. I had so much fun with Jeff, Nick, David and Wes, who are Blaine's bandmates and manager. And I had a good time with Blaine too, it was really amazing,” he said dreamily.
Burt started chuckling. “You got it bad son.”
Kurt shrugged, not even trying to deny it.
“So how did Blaine take it when he saw you,” grinned Burt, knowing the kid knew from nothing.
Kurt started giggling next to him. “He squealed. It was cute though. He kept asking if I was real.”
Burt smiled. It seemed like Kurt had find himself someone who really cared about him.
Meanwhile, Kurt was far away with his thoughts as he started playing with the sleeve of his shirt.
They weren't far from the house and he was stalling to tell his dad about his decision for next year.
Burt grinned when he stopped in front of the house. “Home sweet home,” he said as he stepped out of the door and started unloading Kurt's baggage.
Kurt took one of his bags and made his way inside. His bags stayed at the front door. He could unpack later.
He decided a good cooked dinner would be a good idea for a conversation.
He walked to the kitchen and started to make some steak with potatoes as it was almost all that was in the kitchen.
Burt took a seat at the kitchen counter and went with his hand over his bald head. “Now kiddo, I got something to tell you.”
Kurt nodded as he looked curiously at his dad.
“I know things aren't going good with Finn but the past week when you were gone, he came to apologize to Carole and I and we kind of let him back in the house.”
Kurt almost rolled his eyes, knowing Finn probably hadn't meant any of it but he knew how much of a toll it had been on both his dad and Carole when week after week passed without a sign of Finn.
“That's fine dad, as long as I don't have to be in the same room as him 24 7.”
His dad grinned. “I thought so. I just wanted to give you a fair warning and maybe tell you to make some more food because we all know how Finn gets when you say the word food.”
Kurt took some more potatoes and gave them to his dad to start peeling.
They worked like that in silence for a while. Burt peeling the potatoes and Kurt making a nice salad for their meal.
Kurt knew that now would be a perfect time before Carole or Finn would arrive.
“So dad, I kind of have to tell you something too,” he said a little nervously.
Burt looked up at him this time, curiosity all over his face.
“Well, I know you've been asking me about college the past few weeks as graduation is coming closer and closer and I want to tell you I've made a decision.”
Burt nodded, looking happy at his son. “This is amazing! When did this happen?”
“Well,” said Kurt nervously, not knowing how his dad would feel about this. “I wanted to talk about this with Blaine so I kind of waited until I could see him to make my final decision.”
His dad looked a little worried at that but the worry immediately left his face.
“So is he moving to New York with you,” he wondered.
Kurt shook his head, “Not really,” he said as he looked down at the salad. This was the tricky part and he knew it. “Dad, I know you are going to protest but let me finish ok,” he asked as he looked up at his dad who looked curious at him.
Burt made a move with his hand, telling Kurt to go on as he focused on his task.
Kurt took a deep breath. “Dad, over the past year, things have changed so much. I got bullied to the point where I saw almost no outcome, I lost all my friends because I found out they weren't who I thought they were and my stepbrother loathes me. And although I've gone through some bad things during the past year, there were also some good things, like Blaine and his friends. I felt accepted for the first time in a long time. Like I could finally trust someone again. And I'm happy. But with everything I've been going through, I also saw my dreams change. Don't get me wrong, New York will always be some place that has a place in my heart. But along this past year, my heart has fallen in love with another place.”
Burt looked at him with a soft smile. “Not only a place, is it?”
Kurt smiled softly as he felt a blush spread over his cheeks. “Not only with a place. I guess you know what my choice is going to be then?”
Burt nodded. “Never thought I would see you going to L.A. but I guess I should have seen it coming over the past few months.”
Kurt looked at him happily as he saw the understanding in his eyes. “You are ok with it?”
Burt thought for a moment before he nodded. “Yes, I'm ok with it. You look happier since you met him and you made some friends there too. I think you'll be ok.”
Kurt walked over to his dad and wrapped him into a hug. “I'm going to miss you next year.”
“Me too, kiddo. Me too.”
Dinner was a quiet affair. Burt and Kurt sitting on one side and Carole and Finn on the other.
Finn hadn't said a word to Kurt and vice versa. It wasn't had to tell that the atmosphere was tense.
Carole tried to lighten it up, talking with his dad about the car shop and telling a bit about work, but nothing seemed to work.
When dinner, was finished, Kurt was almost relieved that he could run up the stairs and hide in his room, hopeful that Blaine would be online for a little bit of talking.
It would be a long rest of the year, and he knew it.
Kurt was sitting in class when he felt his phone buzz in his pocket.
It had been a few days since he had been home and not much had changed.
His friends still hated him, except for Puck, Brittany and Santana who were all over the moon when they heard about his choice of college and he told him they were going to LA too, which earned a squeal from Kurt in excitement.
And not only at school everything was tense, but also at home, things hadn't changed.
Kurt sighed as he took his phone out of his pocket but immediately smiled as he saw who the text was from.
Hi love, just wanted to tell you that the music video is going to be realized as a surprise for the fans in like an hour. Just wanted to tell you so you knew. Miss you a lot. Love Blaine xoxo
Kurt was biting on his lip to get his smile under control.
Thanks for telling me :) It's a good thing I don't have class the next hour. I miss you too :c Next year is so close yet so far away. Love you Kurt xoxo
He put his phone away when he heard his teacher clear his throat behind him.
The rest of the hour, he could barely concentrate and he almost run out of the classroom when the bell sounded.
He ran off towards the library and took his earbuds out of his bag to immediately plug in with the computer in front of him.
He looked around from the quiet corner he had taken place and saw much to his relieve that it was rather quiet in the library.
He surfed towards Blaine's twitter page and grinned when the YouTube link caught his eye.
Hi guys, we got a surprise for you. Enjoy our new music video fireflies
Kurt clicked the link and watched the music video with his mouth a little open.
It looked amazing and Kurt felt himself get a little hotter when he saw Blaine do his moves in the clip. He looked sexy as hell and he knew everyone would be talking about this soon.
When he came into view, he felt himself blush a little. It was so strange to see yourself like that. But when he saw himself move on the beat with Blaine and the paint all over their faces, he couldn't help but smile a little. They looked in love it this video and he knew it.
He took out his phone when he saw the last part of the video, grinning when he saw Blaine laugh cutely at him and draw the little heart on his face.
I'm so in love with you xoxo
It didn't take long before he got a reply. I guess you saw the music video? Xoxo
Kurt smiled softly as he started replaying the video. I did and you look sexy xoxo
He was just watching Blaine make eye contact with him across the room when he received another text. It's a good thing I found a sexy man for myself then. I wish you were here right now. Call you later, love? Xoxo
Kurt texted him back that he would wait for his call before he started replaying the music video again and again and again until his hour had passed.
It wasn't until the last break that he noticed the looks on him.
He was walking through the hallways as he walked towards cheerios practice when he started to get uncomfortable by them.
A few whispers, a few people pointing and a few stares and he just knew what was up.
He let out a sigh of relieve when he made his way through the door of the changing rooms.
Thank god he could change with the girls and not with all those jocks.
He changed into his cheerios outfit and made his way towards the gym to see almost everyone there already.
Santana and Britt made their way towards him. “So Hummel, why weren't we invited on your trip to hobbit land?”
Kurt grinned at the nickname. “I have no idea what you are talking about.”
“Oh no, don't let me get all lima high on you! I saw your hobbit and you get all wanky in their new music video and somehow I got a feeling that you disappearing from this hell hole has something to do with it,” she said with a smirk.
Kurt shrugged but couldn't contain the smile on his face.
Santana started chuckling. “Don't even deny it Hummel. You went to that hobbit of yours to make little hobbits, didn't you?”
Kurt looked at her with a smirk on his face. “I won't deny or admit.”
Luckily he was saved by Sue, screaming for them to get into position.
He saw Santana look at him and he just knew this wasn't the end of it. At least he was saved for now.
Kurt let out a happy sigh when he finally felt the softness of his bed touch his back.
Cheerio practice had been hell although most of the huge competitions had been out of the way.
And to top that, he hadn't been able to leave school until he had filled in Santana and Britt about all his “hobbit adventures”, like they liked to call them.
The silence didn't last long as his dad called him down the stairs for dinner.
Kurt let out a grunt and stretched his muscles once more before he made his way down the stairs.
The first thing he noticed was the pissed look on Finn's face.
Kurt thought it had something to do with Glee or Rachel and honestly he didn't care.
He took a seat and started putting food on his plate before digging in. He felt starved after that last practice.
At first it was rather quiet. Sometimes Carole would say something and Burt would answer but nothing more.
That was until Finn had eaten everything from his plate and started staring at Kurt.
It gave him an uneasy feeling but he didn't dare to say something about.
At least he didn't dare until at least 5 minutes had passed and Finn kept on staring to him.
He let his fork fall down on his plate and looked up at Finn. “What is it this time,” he said surprisingly calm.
Finn looked suspiciously at him, “oh now you notice me.”
Kurt started to feel frustrated. “Seriously Finn, let it go. I don't want to fight.”
Finn started laughing. “Oh please. So tell me, when did you go to L.A. to get that music video shot with your boy.”
Kurt started frowning, “seriously, this is what it's about? Because I went to my boyfriend and he asked me to be part of his music video?”
“Euh yeah, you are still to egoistic to share,” Finn said obviously.
Kurt rolled his eyes. “Seriously, you never learn Finn.”
Burt let out a deep sigh. “Finn, this isn't any of your business.”
“But Burt, he could have at least asked the glee kids to be a part of that,” he said angrily.
“No,” said Burt sternly, “remember what you told me when I let you back in the house. You wouldn't mingle with Kurt's life. He doesn't owe you guys anything and I don't care what Rachel said about it.”
Finn was quiet immediately and Kurt looked thankful towards his dad.
Burt nodded at him before he looked curiously. “So tell me kiddo, why didn't you tell me and show me that music video yet?”
It was enough to let Finn slam his hands on the table and left the room.
Carole just rolled her eyes and looked at him too expectantly.
Kurt grinned and took out his phone. “I didn't show you guys yet because I didn't know it wouldn't be released today. And I didn't tell you yet because well I had thought about it I guess.”
He loaded the page and turned the screen of his phone for Carole and Burt to see.
Instead of looking at the reaction of his dad and Carole, he started watching the clip over again.
He certainly fell in love with it and didn't grow tired yet about watching it over and over again.
When they reached the end, he took his phone back and locked it again. “So what did you think?”
“I'm proud of you kiddo,” said Burt with a small smile on his face. “Seemed like you did have a good time in L.A.”
Kurt grinned. “Yes, I did.”
Burt waved for him to go upstairs. “You can go and call him, I know you've been waiting for it all day.”
Kurt smirked and hugged his dad once more before he made his way upstairs.
Kurt was nestled on the bed with his laptop on his lap.
He had texted Blaine to ask if he had some time but so far he hadn't received any answer.
He decided to do something with his time and took a pencil and some paper out of his bag.
Kurt went back to the music video and pressed pause at the last view of Blaine with a cute smile on his face as his finger was drawing the end of the heart on his face.
He went to the ask with his mouth a little open and his tongue peeking out of the corner of his mouth.
Concentration was the only thing on his mind.
He had no idea how long he had been working already at his drawing but he was disturbed when a skype call appeared on his screen.
A big smile spread on his face as he accepted the call and he couldn't help but giggle when he saw Blaine come into view with his unruly curls and a big smile on his face. “Good evening love,” Blaine said softly.
Kurt couldn't help but let out a giggle. “Good evening Blaine.”
They stayed like that for a while, just looking at the other with soft smiles before Blaine placed his hand over his chest and blew him a kiss which made Kurt giggle some more. “You dork,” he grinned.
“You love it,” said Blaine simply.
They just talked for a bit, enjoying the company and telling the other about their days.
Blaine had been a little worried when he heard about Finn being back but he trusted Kurt when he told him it would all be ok.
At least, there was still only a little time left before he would be leaving this home.
He felt giddy, knowing he would be waking up next to Blaine soon enough.
Blaine smiled at him softly as he told Blaine about how he showed Burt and Carole the music video and how they had loved it.
“Well they certainly aren't the only ones,” grinned Blaine. “I went on Tumblr a few minutes ago and seriously, it's like a bomb dropped on it.”
Kurt started laughing. “You must be overreacting.”
“Seriously Kurt, I'm not. Everyone was freaking out about this hot guy in it who seemed very loved by the lead singer.”
Kurt looked at Blaine like he was thinking. “Do I know him.”
“Hmm, you certainly do,” Blaine grinned. “He is amazing, talented and very loved here in L.A.”
Kurt laughed. “I guess it's a good thing that soon I'll be in L.A. then.”
“Defined,” grinned Blaine before he let out a huge jawn.
“Someone is tired,” teased Kurt.
“Hmm,” said Blaine. “Still need to shower before bed but I don't feel about leaving yet.”
Kurt smiled softly. “You need your sleep Blaine. Soon, we'll have all the time in the world together.”
Blaine couldn't argue with Kurt so soon they were saying goodbye's with many I love you's before Kurt couldn't stop giggling and Blaine had stuck out his tongue and ended the skype call.
Kurt decided to use the little bit of time before he started his evening ritual by finishing his drawing.
He added the latest points and smiled triumphantly at the end result.
In a spur of the moment, he decided to share it on Tumblr. Immediately he saw people give it hearts and reblogging it.
He decided to scroll down the page and look at a few reactions, happy to see most of them were sweet except a few people who didn't like the looks he was giving Blaine.
Kurt almost fell his eyes roll back as he thought about all the pictures paparazzi had taken and the pictures he had taken with Jeff and Blaine during the week.
It must have been obvious they were together before they even filmed the music video.
With a sigh, he turned off the computer and made his way towards his vanity to start his evening ritual.
It took him half an hour before he was finally ready for bed.
He took his phone of his night table and set his alarm before he took a last look on his Twitter.
A grin spread on his lips when he noticed he had a new notification.
Looks like someone talented took the time to draw a piece of the music video. It happens to be my favorite moment. It said with Kurt tagged and his drawing attached at the bottom.
He knew that Blaine knew it was him. A smile spread on his lips as he favorited the tweet and turned off the app.
He was about to lay his phone on his night table when he received a message.
His phone was unlocked again and he started reading the message. Good night, my sweet talented love. Xoxo Blaine.
Kurt let out a dreamy sigh as he send him good night back before turning off the lights and letting himself fall in a deep dreamful sleep.
Life might not be perfect at the moment, but with Blaine it was pretty dam near.