Aug. 13, 2012, 9:39 a.m.
A Blinding Burn: Chapter 20
E - Words: 3,202 - Last Updated: Aug 13, 2012 Story: Complete - Chapters: 21/21 - Created: May 30, 2012 - Updated: Aug 13, 2012 1,455 0 4 0 0
Blaine was in the middle of the closet, down on one knee, a little blue box in his hand. “Babe, I don't think you have to worry too much about it.” He teased, smiling widely. Kurt covered his mouth, not knowing what to do with himself. “Kurt, I love you. I'm sorry that it took forever to say it, but I do. I love you so much.” Blaine began, tears in his eyes and a beautiful ache in his chest. He was so excited. “We're starting this amazing life together and I know that there is no one in this entire world I would rather share this with.” Kurt tried his best to stop the sob escaping from his lips but at this point he could not care less. “Kurt Hummel, will you do me the incredible honor of becoming my husband?” Blaine asked, tears streaming down his cheek as he laughed with excitement. Kurt nodded as he covered his mouth again, looking just as ridiculous and emotional as Blaine.
“I will... I really, really will Blaine!” Kurt finally spoke up, seeing the insanely huge smile that broke out on his now fianc�’s face. “Really?” Blaine asked in disbelief, still in dream mode. Kurt nodded excitedly. “Of course silly!” He giggled, getting down to Blaine's level, holding his face between his hands. “I love you so much Blaine Anderson.” Kurt whispered, their noses snuggling affectionately. “I love you too.” Blaine answered leaning in for a soft kiss, Kurt wrapped his arms around his fianc�’s neck. They slid their lips apart slowly, opening their eyes with goofy smiles, laughing. “Before I forget the most important part...” Blaine mumbled, opening the box, taking the ring into his hand. Kurt gasped, watching as it was slid onto his finger. “This is beautiful... and it’s Tiffany! You really do know me well.” He murmured happily, biting his lip as he admired the ring. “Only the best for my fianc�.” Blaine told him quietly, kissing his hand. “But Blaine that's expensive, when and how did you do this?” Kurt wondered, staring down at the ring, touching it gently. “Let’s just say that after the hospital my dad has been a little more… Open about us.” Blaine explained, watching as Kurt's eyebrows knitted together in confusion. “He offered to pay a portion of the price as a peace offering. Rachel helped me pick it out. She said you had your eyes on that one when she and Finn went to pick out their wedding bands.” He continued, smiling fondly at the ring, looking back up to Kurt. “You are a piece of work...” Kurt muttered with a smirk. “An amazing piece of work that I'm going to be marrying.” He added with a shake of his head, glancing up to the adorable smile his fianc� donned. “You better believe it.” Blaine shot back with a wink, pressing a sound kiss to Kurt's lips. “God... We're getting married! You're going to be my husband.” He mentioned, almost as if it was a dream, that it wasn't real but a figment of his imagination. “I'm so happy right now.” Blaine added in a whisper, biting his lip. “You make me happy… I love you.” Kurt told him proudly, pecking his lips. “I love you too Kurt.”
Their foreheads pressed together, the two of them with cheesy smiles on their faces. “We need to call everyone now... This should be fun.” Kurt mumbled, comfortably sitting in Blaine's lap. “We should tell our parents first. Then Rachel, Finn and Cooper.” Blaine suggested, watching as Kurt's eyes widened. “Of course we should! My dad would kill me if he wasn't the first to know! Then we'll call your parents.” Kurt reasoned, watching as Blaine nodded in agreement. “I want to tell your mom and dad though!” He added excitedly, glad that Mr. Anderson was coming around. It was very nice that he paid for some of the ring. “Are you sure?” Blaine asked, seeming a little uneasy about it. Even after three months of his dad being accepting, it was still nerve racking. Kurt nodded happily, running a hand through Blaine's hair, smiling widely. “Of course! And you can tell my parents.” He assured, running his fingers down Blaine's cheek, watching him smile softly. “So old fashioned... I love it.” Blaine said, taking Kurt's hand into his own, kissing his ring finger.
“Blaine… Did you ask my dad’s permission?” Kurt wondered, watching as his fianc� took his phone out, getting ready to make the calls. Blaine gasped. “Why Kurt Hummel, you don't think that a proper gentleman like myself would ask yo' father for yo' hand in marriage?” He asked with a fake southern accent making Kurt giggle wildly, hugging him. “You are such a dork!” Kurt mumbled, resting his chin on Blaine's shoulder. “Yeah, but I'm the dork that's marrying you.” Blaine retorted with a proud smile, the two of them laughing softly. “And I'm very thankful for that... You make all my dreams come true.” Kurt told him quietly, kissing his cheek. Blaine smiled, kissing his forehead. “Honey, you sound like a cheesy Disney commercial... But you made all my dreams come true as well... You make me the happiest man alive.” He admitted, breaking out into yet another goofy smile. Kurt chuckled, playing with the hair at the nape of Blaine's neck, biting his lip. “Well how about this... Instead of sitting in my old closet we can go to our new apartment and maybe... I don't know, christen it?” He asked, watching as Blaine's eyes darkened with a smirk on his face. “On one condition...” Blaine started seriously, his eyes narrowing wickedly. “I carry you in bridal style.” Kurt made a thinking face, hand cupping his chin. “I think I can agree to that...” Blaine ran a hand through Kurt's hair, caressing his cheek sweetly. “We're really doing this, aren't we? Moving in together, getting married.” He thought aloud, still not hitting him. “This is real. I wouldn't have it any other way.” Kurt whispered smiling as Blaine cupped his face. “Thank you for saying yes.” Blaine mumbled, leaning in close. “I love you.” He added, smiling as Kurt pecked his lips quickly. “Thank you for asking... I love you too.” He said before kissing his fianc� slowly, letting the feeling sink in.
The boys took a seat on their mattress that lay in the middle of their new bedroom. He cleared his throat as he heard his voice greet him on the other end of the phone. “Um hello Mr. Hummel.” Blaine mumbled, his nerves getting the best of him. “Did he say yes?” Burt asked a little excitedly, making the boys chuckle. “Listen kid I'll call him and talk to him for you, he can get stubborn as hell sometimes!” He claimed, making Blaine laugh lightly, Kurt giving him a playful glare. “Burt…” Blaine muttered, hoping Burt stops talking long enough to hear the news. “I'm sorry Blaine. Continue.” Clearing his throat again Blaine let out a breath, a smile on his face as he glanced over at Kurt. “Your son has agreed to become an Anderson…” Burt howled loudly in excitement making the boys burst out into laughter, Blaine pulling the phone away from his ear. “Yes! That's great my boy! Welcome to the family Blaine!” Kurt's father spoke after his little celebration. “Thank you sir.” Blaine said quietly, taking Kurt's hand into his, giving it a squeeze.
“He finally asked?!” Carole asked in the background, making the boys giggle. “Hi Carole!” Blaine greeted, deciding to just put them on speaker instead of having Kurt listen in. “Yeah, Finn owes me twenty bucks!” Burt told her, laughing. “Oh let me talk to my son in law!” Carole pushed, making Blaine smile warmly. “Wait a second... You guys were betting on me?” He asked, before he forgot, a little concerned. Did no one have faith in him? “He bet you guys would get engaged by the end of the year, but I bet the end of the month.” Burt explained nonchalantly, making Blaine frown as Kurt tried to hold back a giggle. “That's real comforting... Thanks.” Blaine grumbled, rolling his eyes fondly at his new family. Carole scoffed. “Don't listen to him honey, he just wanted to make a quick twenty since he made the bet after you came over.” She assured, being her motherly self. “I'm so happy for the both of you.” She added sweetly, the boys looking at one another, happy as well. “I just remember seeing Kurt at mine and Burt’s wedding and…” Carole held back tears, sighing dreamily. “I wanted so much for him, to have a chance of his own and here you are. You've made him so happy. The happiest I've seen him.” She added, sniffling. “Please, please know and honor that.” Blaine nodded even though she couldn't see him. “Oh Carole... No don't cry! Of course I will!” He promised, Kurt resting his head on Blaine's shoulder, smiling peacefully. “Don't worry bud, I'm tearing up too. We aren't sad, we're happy for the both of you!” Burt told him, chuckling through his tears, glad his son was getting his moment. “I am too... And he's happy as well!” Blaine said, practically in tears of his own, glad he was so accepted. “I can confirm that!” Kurt spoke into the phone, giggling.
Carole squealed excitedly when Kurt spoke, not knowing he was there the whole time. “I want a picture of the ring! I heard it’s from Tiffany!” She exclaimed, making the boys laugh loudly. “Kurt, do you want your wedding book that you've been saving up?” Burst asked over his wife's claims to see the ring. “Kurt is sending a picture now and does request the wedding book, please.” Blaine said for his fianc� as he went to get his own phone. “Oh my gosh! that ring is stunning!” Carole gasped, making Kurt smile with pride as he looked down at the ring again for the millionth time. Burt whistled loudly. “Wow, Blaine it’s a beautiful ring. It reminds me of...” They could hear the tears that threatened, Mr. Hummel's throat choking up. “The ring I gave Kurt's mother.” Burt croaked out, Blaine smiling widely. “Oh dad...” Kurt whispered, covering his mouth. “It's almost an exact replica… I should have known you would pick a ring that looked like it. You always loved it as a kid.” Burt explained, chuckling slightly at his son. Kurt frowned, his eyebrows pulling together in confusion. “I didn't know about the ring dad... Blaine picked it himself.” He pointed out, looking over at Blaine with a raised eyebrow. Burt chuckled, shaking his head. “Blaine must have seen it when he came to ask me to marry you... He asked about it.” He recalled, sighing happily. Blaine looked to Kurt, nodding in confirmation. “I did. I wanted Kurt to have something to remind him of his mom since she can't be there.”
“Oh my God, Blaine!” Carole said quietly, on the verge of tears again. “Thank you kid... That is by far the best idea I've ever heard.” Burt told him sincerely, lucky that this is the man marrying his son. “Thank you for giving me permission sir. None of this would have happened without you saying yes first.” Blaine explained petting Kurt's hair as his head lay on his chest. Burt chuckled. “Blaine... Did you really think I was going to say no?” He asked, making Kurt look up at his fianc�, giving him a wink. “Well. No.” Blaine muttered, smiling smugly. “Next to Carole over here, I'm probably the biggest fan of you two.” Burt added, all of them laughing together. “Well we're thankful for that. Thank you, we love you guys.” Kurt grinned up at Blaine, touching his face gently, puckering his lips cutely. “Love you too. We all have to get together for a Sunday dinner with Finn and Rachel. Blaine's parents and brother are more than welcome to come.” Burt suggested, needing to see his kids soon. It's been too long in his opinion. “We'll fly in soon. Promise. They will be getting a call after we hang up with you guys.” Blaine said with a sigh, still nervous about how that conversation will go. Even though things have been good, it’s still a little unpredictable. At least in his mind. “Are you two having an engagement party?” Carole wondered, hearing Kurt scoff before her question was even done. “Of course we are!” He insisted, making her giggle. “You will be helping me plan it mom! I'll tell you all about it when we come to see you!” Kurt added, hearing her gasp, probably due to the fact he said mom. “Well I've got to get going; I have an important meeting to attend. I love you both.” Burt declared, not wanting to have the conversation go into 'party TLC mode.' “Alright, goodbye you two! Have a nice day and we'll let you know when we can fly in! Love you guys!” Blaine told them happily, knowing now that one phone call was down and they had quite a few more to go.
Kurt took the phone from Blaine after he hung up, looking for Mr. Anderson's number and holding it to his ear as it dialed. “This is David Anderson, how may I help you?” He answered after the first ring, sounding like he had no clue who called. “Hello Mr. Anderson. It's Kurt Hummel.” Blaine smiled at his fianc�, kissing his cheek at how cute and shy he was being. “Oh Kurt! Hello, I didn't know it was you, how have you been? How's Blaine, is he okay?” David asked, his tone changing, sounding friendlier than when he answered. “I've been very well, thank you. And Blaine is totally fine, don't worry!” Kurt assured, glad that Blaine's relationship with his dad was getting better. They talk more since the hospital incident. “Hi dad.” Blaine said into the phone, clicking the speaker button before getting out of bed to change. “Hi son. Did you ask him?” David wondered, a smile in his voice. Kurt giggled, smiling proudly over at Blaine. “That's what we called about... I said yes!” He revealed, picturing Mr. Anderson nodding his head in approval with a smile on his face. “That's great son. I'm very proud of you.” Blaine looked back from the box he was digging through, grinning. His dad was proud of him.
“Did you like the ring Kurt?” Mr. Anderson asked, hearing the absolute excitement in Kurt's tone. “I loved it. Thank you so much for helping out, it means a lot to the both of us.” Kurt told him sincerely, feeling Blaine come up behind him, pressing a kiss to his cheek. “Thank you dad.” He spoke into the receiver, cuddling in close behind his fianc�. “Well, it was the least I could do for the two of you. You both deserve all the happiness in the world. I'm sorry for the way I acted before.” Kurt sighed happily; he never thought he'd see the day of an accepting Mr. Anderson. It was comforting. “Stop apologizing David. We're past it. We accepted it.” He assured, listening to some ruffling from the Anderson side of the phone. “He said yes?!” Jacklyn yelled, the boys laughing. “Yes! Finally! Cooper owes me twenty bucks!” Blaine's mouth opened in shock. “Mom! You were in on it too? Are you kidding me? Were you all in a bet or something?” Jacklyn giggled at her son. “Finn and Cooper were against Burt and I. Parents won!” She celebrated; Kurt looked over at Blaine with a smirk, caressing his face as he pouted. “My son is getting married!” She continued, sighing, her celebration high fading. “Yes, and you guys get to have a third son.” Blaine told them, leaning into Kurt's touch, pecking his lips. “Wouldn't have it any other way, I'm happy for you two. If you need any help, anything at all, you call me.” Mr. Anderson said in a father like manor, making the boys smile fondly. “Kurt, honey, I have the names and numbers to the best wedding planners, caterers, DJs, and halls in the tri-state area!” Jacklyn added, Kurt's jaw unhinging. His dream wedding may be a reality with the help of Blaine's mom. “Thanks you guys, we'll be sure to keep in touch.” Blaine told them, wanting his alone time with Kurt already.
“When's the date?” Kurt nudged Blaine off, sitting up and taking the phone back. “Jesus sweetheart, the two just got engaged!” David said before Kurt could answer, making him hold back a laugh. “Oh hush you, knowing them they probably discussed it way before getting engaged.” Jacklyn guessed, not even knowing the half of it. “You know us too well Jacklyn... It's Valentine's day next year.” Kurt informed, biting his lip at the thought of it. It was so close, yet so far away. “See honey, told you.” Jacklyn told her husband smugly. “Alright you two we have a lot more people to call so we will be talking to you later.” Blaine cut in, getting back to his spot, straddling Kurt's lap. “We're planning a trip to Ohio soon so we'll let you know. Love you guys!” He added, placing the phone on Kurt's chest. “Love you too, take care.” The phone rustled again. “Kurt, you and I will be in constant contact!” Kurt giggled, nudging Blaine to sit up so he could speak into the phone. “Of course Jacklyn! You Carole and I are on the planning committee for the engagement party and reception!” He mentioned, laughing as she screamed of excitement. “Okay Jackie, that's enough, don't you have book club tonight?” David interrupted, Blaine groaned into his hands. Can't they just hang up the damn phone? “Oh that reminds me... They owe me money too!” Kurt laughed loudly, not being able to hold it back any longer. Blaine grabbed the phone, trying to cover his fianc�s mouth at the same time. “Okay, we're going now! Love you. Bye!”
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