Blaine rummaged through the closet and pulled out a pair of dark skinny jeans, a white shirt and a silver vest.
"Where this," Blaine said and handed it to Kurt.
Kurt looked at him amused, raising an eyebrow.
"Since when have you been an expert at fashion?" Kurt asked.

Blaine rested his hands on Kurt's hips and smiled.
"I don't claim to be an expert. That just happens to be one of my favourite out fits on you," Blaine grinned.
Kurt smiled widely and gently pressed his lips to Blaine, sucking gently on Blaine's lower lip. He pulled away and Blaine groaned softly.

"I have to get dressed," Kurt smirked and started pulling on his clothes. Blaine watched with dark eyes and Kurt was continually smirking at him.
Once Kurt had finished getting dressed and did his hair, the two of them headed down stairs. Burt was dressed nicely and Kurt smile proudly at his dad.
"You look handsome dad," Kurt smiled and Burt smiled at his son.

"Thanks kid," Burt said gruffly. "You two ready to get going?"
"Yeah. I was thinking I might drive Kurt and I so Kurt can stay at my place tonight," Blaine said.
"Yeah, no problem," Burt said, grabbing his keys and wallet. Blaine and Kurt made sure they had everything before heading out the door and locking it behind them. Burt pulled out of the driveway and Blaine followed behind in his car.

They drove to Breadsticks and parked in the car park. They could see Annie and Edward's car already there and hurried to get inside. They spotted Annie and Edward at a large table and headed to them, sliding in next to them. Kurt and Blaine sat next to Annie and Edward while Burt sat on the other side, keeping two seats free for Carol and Finn.
"I can't wait to meet Carol," Annie said, smiling brightly and they all chuckled. Annie looked lovely, wearing a casual but stylish dress that Kurt had shown her on one of their many shopping trips.

Five minutes later Carol and Finn came wondering in. Burt got up to greet them and brought them to the table.
"Hi Carol," Annie beamed as soon as Carol took her seat. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you. I'm Annie and this is my husband Edward and you've already met our son Blaine."

"It's so nice to meet you," Carol said, smiling brightly at Annie's enthusiasm. "Burt has told me a lot about you."
Annie winked at Burt who blushed slightly.
"And it's a pleasure to meet you too Finn," Edward said, nodding to the taller teen.
"You too," Finn said, looking anywhere but Kurt and Blaine.

"Well, now that we are all here," Edward said, clapping his hands. "Let's order some drinks."
Blaine grabbed a waitress going passed and they all ordered drinks, Blaine ordering for Kurt who didn't even bat an eyelid.
Finn was surprised and slightly jealous. From what he had seen at the last dinner and now, Blaine was a really good boyfriend. He knew what Kurt liked and knew his moods. He kind of put all other boyfriends to shame.

Finn barely knew Quinn, only really knowing the inside of her mouth which had been thoroughly searched by his tongue.
The waitress came back quickly with their drinks and took their order for their meals and walked away again.
Annie and Edward struck up a conversation with Carol and Burt, leaving the three boys to sit awkwardly.

While they were waiting for their meal, a boy walked passed and looked at their table. He was a huge boy, wearing a lettermen jacket. He was beefy like and looked at Kurt and Blaine who were sitting close together, leaning slightly on each other. Kurt flinched as the boy stared at him with a sneer and Blaine gently squeezed Kurt leg under the table.
The boy looked to Finn and smirked, shaking his head before continuing on.

Kurt heard Finn moan and watched his close his eyes, grimacing.
"Everything OK Finn?" Kurt asked quietly. "Who was that?"
"That," Finn said slowly, opening his eyes and leaning forward. "was a guy on my football team."
"You don't get along?" Blaine asked.
"Since I joined glee not really," Finn said. "My reputation took a hit and now, being seen with you two, it took another hit."

"What?" Kurt asked, confused.
"Look, you scream gay OK," Finn said quietly so the adults didn't overhear them. "and that's fine, but I don't want to be associated with it. I need my reputation and I can't have you two messing it up. I'm on top at school OK. I have the cheerleading girlfriend and I'm on the football team. I'm popular and I'm not going to let anything ruin it, even you."

Kurt leaned back with shock, feeling sick.
"You've been a jerk to Kurt because you care about you reputation?" Blaine asked quietly and angrily. "You don't even know us."
"Yeah well thanks to you too, he's going to tell everyone on the football team that I'm hanging out with two gay kids and they'll tease me and throw slushies at me."

"And we can't have that," Kurt said coldly.
The waitress appeared with a tray of plates and started handing them out. Finn leaned back and as soon the plate was down, he was stuffing his face.
"Whoa, slow down Finn," Burt chuckled. "It's not going anywhere."
Conversation went on a round them but Blaine and Kurt said nothing. Blaine was eating slowly, staring at Finn who wouldn't look at him.

"Kurt," Carol said, frowning. "You haven't touch your meal."
Kurt had been pushing his around with his fork.
"I'm not-I'm not feeling well," Kurt said quietly.
"You OK babe," Blaine asked, putting his fork down.
"No...I think I might be sick. Excuse me," Kurt said. He pushed Blaine out of the way and hurried to the bathroom.

"I'll go make sure he's OK and take him home," Blaine said, getting up.
"Ok dear," Annie said. "We'll see you at home later."
"Enjoy the rest of your evening," Blaine said.
Finn felt guilty as Blaine walked away. He had been rude, he knew that, but they needed to understand. Finn needed his popularity, to make his school life easier. They went to a zero-tolerance for bullying school. Finn did not. It was every man for himself McKinley.

Blaine found Kurt shaking near the bathroom.
"Please take me home," Kurt said quietly. Blaine nodded and winced when Kurt evaded his outstretched hand.

He sighed and headed after Kurt to the car. They slipped in and Blaine drove out of the car park quickly, Kurt slouching in his chair.
They drove in silence for a while, Kurt keeping an eye on Kurt out of the corner of his eye. Blaine knew Kurt well enough to know that Kurt would speak up in his own time.
Kurt didn't disappoint.
"His reputation," Kurt said in a strangled voice. "He's being a jerk because of his reputation."

Blaine shook his head and Kurt didn't say anything again. They pulled into the Anderson's driveway and got out. They strode into the house and straight upstairs to Blaine room.
"I'm used to people hating us Blaine," Kurt hissed angrily, pacing. "But it's the first time anyone has ever been ashamed of us because they are trying to keep their reputation."
Blaine said nothing, just letting get Kurt it out.
"WHY?" Kurt screamed and broke off with a sob. Blaine pulled Kurt into his arms and held him tightly, Kurt shaking against him.

Blaine let his own tears fall, hating that Finn had said those things and that he had made Kurt upset.
"I'm so sorry Kurt," Blaine said.
"You didn't do anything Blaine," Kurt said, pain in his voice. "Are you OK?"
Kurt pulled away, gently wiping his thumb over Blaine's cheeks and wiping the tears away.
"I'm OK," Blaine said. "I'm more worried about you. I saw you flinch around that guy."

Blaine wiped Kurt's tears away and Kurt took in a shaky breath.
"It just...reminded me of our old school," Kurt said. "I'm OK, promise."
Blaine nodded and pulled Kurt back into another hug.
"At least we know why Finn is being like this," Blaine said quietly.
"I don't know if we can fix it Blaine," Kurt said weakly.

Blaine cupped Kurt's face and looked him in the eyes.
"Hey," he said softly. "no matter what, I've got your back Kurt. I'll do everything I can to help with Finn. We're in this together, OK. You are the love of my life and I'll do anything for you."
"I love you so much Blaine," Kurt said, tears shining in eyes. "You know how much I love you."
"I do," Blaine smiled and kissed Kurt.

Kurt threw all his pain and passion into the kiss, moaning as Blaine gripped him tightly, pouring everything he had in to the kiss.

They stumbled back to the bed, Blaine ripping Kurt's vest off and pushing it off. Blaine feel back, sitting on the bed and Kurt straddled him. Kurt continued kissing him and Blaine start undoing Kurt's shirt. When he saw enough skin, he ripped his mouth from Kurt and started sucking a hickey on his beautiful pale skin.
Kurt moaned and threaded his fingers into Blaine curls. Blaine sucked harder, wanting the mark to stay there for days.

Kurt rocked his hips slightly and Blaine bucked up underneath him.
The panted heavily and Kurt brought Blaine's lips back to his.
"We should," Kurt panted, pulling apart. "We should cool down."
"Yeah," Blaine agreed, before sucking Kurt's skin again.
"Blaine," Kurt moaned. "Parents will be home soon."
"I know," Blaine said. With one last hard suck Blaine pulled away, panting.

Kurt slid off Blaine and looked at his chest. He rolled his eyes fondly as he saw the mark and Blaine grinned at him.
"You look flushed enough to be sick," Blaine said.
"Thanks for that," Kurt said.
"Go put your pyjama's on and get in bed," Blaine said. "You know mum will immediately check on you."

Kurt placed a chaste kiss on Blaine lips before heading to his room (the guest room).
Blaine cooled himself down enough and heard a car pull up. Blaine hurriedly changed into his pyjama's and hurried to Kurt's room, leaving the door wide open.
"Quick, get in bed," Blaine said and Kurt slithered under the cover and laid down, closing his eyes.
He evened his breathing and actually looked asleep. Blaine picked up a magazine, flipping it open and pretended to read it.

Annie came up seconds later and popped her head in.
"How he feeling?" Annie whispered.
"Alright," Blaine said quietly. He kissed Kurt's forehead and slipped off the bed. Annie and Blaine headed down stairs.

"How was the rest of dinner?" Blaine asked.
"Good. Carol is lovely and the way she looks at Burt. I think someone's in love," Annie sang.
Blaine smiled.
"That's great. I'm happy for Burt. Carol's awesome."
"She's no Elizabeth but then who is," Annie said sadly. "But Carol is wonderful and I really hope it works out."

"Me too," Blaine said.
"OK, spill," Annie said and Blaine looked surprised. "I know Finn was having trouble with Kurt. Did something happen his evening? Is that why you two left? Finn seemed perfectly at ease once you had left."
Blaine sighed. Nothing ever got past Annie. When Elizabeth had been alive, nothing had gotten past her too.

"Finn's very concerned with his reputation," Blaine said.
"Ahh," Annie said. "He said something."
"Kurt and I are working on it," Blaine said.
"If you need anything or if it gets out of hand," Annie said sternly. "You tell us."
"Of course mum," Blaine said.

Annie kissed her son's forehead and smiled softly at him.
"You should get ready for bed," Annie said. "You have school tomorrow."
"Yes mum!" Blaine saluted and Annie laughed. Blaine climbed the stairs again and peeked into Kurt's room. Blaine smiled when he found that Kurt was actually asleep, curled around his pillow.

Blaine chuckled quietly and headed to his own room, sleeping under the covers and turning out the light. He sighed as he stared into the darkness.
It wasn't fair. He and Kurt had already been through so much and this was just another challenge they were being faced with.
Burt deserved to be happy. Burt needed this. He had been so lonely for so long, just trying to live and Kurt too.

Burt deserved to be happy and it was Carol who made him happy, Blaine could see that. Anyone could see that, they way Burt would smile when Carol was around or when she was mentioned. Couldn't Finn see how happy his mum was? Didn't he want that for her? Didn't she deserve it?
Blaine sighed again and rolled over to get more comfortable.
Blaine hoped everything worked out.