Chapter 3

"Ok, you really need to eat something. Hanna, give her your cookie."
"You give her your cookie. Im hungry."

Blaine rolled over on the bed and stared at the TV screen. Everyone had fallen asleep but him and Cooper who was on the floor next to a sprawled out Justin, incredibly enthralled with the current episode of Pretty Little Liars. Blaine wasnt sure why they were even watching it to begin with, but at the mention of hunger and cookies, his stomach growled.

Kurt stretched in his sleep and his hand draped over the small of his boyfriends back. Blaine looked over at him and smiled before looking back at the TV. Kurt was always wild in his sleep, but he was also incredibly beautiful as he slept too. Blaine acknowledged the fact that he was a huge sap for thinking that. Hes beautiful when he sleeps, he said again in his head, smiling like an idiot. It was true, though. Kurt had been beautiful since the very second God merely thought to create him, he was sure of it.

"How is it that your stomach is growling when you ate practically all of the popcorn?" Cooper asked as he listened to the dialogue on screen. Blaine shrugged and sat up, kissing his sleeping boyfriend on the cheek before getting out of the bed.

"Im still growing. You know that."

Cooper only laughed. Blaine ignored him and stepped over Jeff who was sprawled out on an air mattress next to his boyfriend who had kind of fallen onto the floor. All of him except his left arm was on the floor, at least. Blaine thought about putting Nick back onto the air bed when CJ spoke again, saying something about Blaine needing to not eat this late at night. Sure it was like 3 in the morning but it was never too late for another midnight snack.

Diesel had fallen asleep outside the door and Blaine smiled at the growing pup before jogging down the steps. It seemed like Mikey spent more time in Diesels bed than Diesel did. When he got downstairs, Blaine shook his head having noticed that someone left the TV on in the living room. He could already hear his mother going on about the utility bills when she received them. He turned it off and went into the kitchen, scanning the contents of the fridge and singing softly to himself.

He wondered what was on the agenda for today. He knew for sure that Kurt had to help out at his dads Long Beach shop and thought that maybe him and the guys would stop in if they were up for it. Then he remembered that the beach house needed to be decorated for Mikeys birthday party, so hanging out at Burts shop probably wouldnt be a plan that came to fruition. One thing that was certain was David would be going back to his university after Mikeys party on Sunday. It sucked that they didnt get to see him as often, but Blaine intended to make the most of this weekend while they had it.

"The moon may be high
But I cant see a thing in the sky
Cause I only have eyes for you—"

"Are you singing to the leftover pizza again?" Kurt tiredly walked into the kitchen of the beach house and smiled as he took a seat at the counter. "Im starting to feel like the side ho."

Blaine smiled and turned around to see his boyfriend. "Whatre you doing up? Did I wake you?"

Kurt pouted, leaning on the flat surface as Blaine walked over to him. "You got up and I felt cold. And then your brother obnoxiously laughed at something Im sure wasnt as funny as he made it out to be so I decided to come and find you."

Blaine laid a kiss on Kurts cheek again. "Im sorry, babe. We can go back upstairs and cuddle until you fall back to sleep. I just wanted to get something to munch on."

Kurt shook his head no and stood up. "I dont want to go back to sleep. Lets go on a date."

Blaine lifted an eyebrow and stared at the adorable smile on the boys cherry lips. "A date? At 3 in the morning?"

"It can be a five minute date if you want." Kurt took Blaines hand and led him to the sliding glass doors, stepping out onto the deck. "You literally live on the beach. We can take a romantic stroll under the moonlight."

Blaine didnt bring up the fact that they were only in their pajama pants and slippers as Kurt walked him around the pool. "It doesnt have to be a five minute date. Let me go get a blanket and stuff."

Kurt smiled and ran his fingers through his hair, coiffing the messy bed-style up straight. "And maybe a sweater for me? My nipples are already hard. Its freezing."

Blaine winked and laughed as Kurt kicked his butt, retreating back to the sliding glass doors. "Ill be right back cutie."

As he watched Blaine go, Kurt smiled to himself and walked around the patio. He looked up at the skyline of Long Beachs city, and over the beautiful beach that was actually quiet for once. People would often hang out by the shore at this time – the kids of Premium being the major culprits – but tonight it was silent. Kurt didnt complain.

He yawned and thought about how good the nap was. Even though the guys had planned to go back to Jeffs place for their Pretty Little Liars marathon, they somehow ended up at the beach house with a few beers and loud, pointless conversation, stuffing their faces with unhealthy crap and spreading out all over Blaines room in front of the TV. It was good having everyone together again. Kurt missed it. He missed David and how they could talk about pretty much anything, especially clothes, and he missed Justin because he was eye candy and he possessed other amazing qualities. Whatever those qualities were. There had to be something other than his abs, but the abs were definitely amazing quality number one.

Diesel barked from somewhere in the beach house and Kurt turned around, smiling when he saw the puppy standing with his paws against the sliding glass doors. He shook his head and walked over, easing his way inside and bending down to pick him up.

"Whatre you doing up, monster? Huh?" The dog barked and licked his face, making Kurt grimace as he leant his head away. "Weve talked about that."

He walked into the living room for Diesels leash and heard Blaine and Cooper upstairs fussing about something as always. With a smile, Kurt put the purple Dolce & Gabbana leash around the dogs collar and walked him towards the back of the home again.

A breeze from the ocean hit Kurt as soon as he stepped onto the patio and he thought about kicking Blaine for not hurrying up with the sweater. Diesel tried to drag him towards the sand and Kurt laughed, holding the leash tightly. He looked up at the sky and smiled at how beautiful the stars and the moon were. It reminded him of the time hed go Hocking Hills back in Ohio with his father and mother and theyd be able to star gaze, and how much his mother loved it. It seemed that the things Kurt could remember about his mother were limited, but he grasped tightly to the memories he had and smiled whenever he was reminded of her, despite how much he missed her warmth.

The glass doors slid open and then closed and Blaine shook his head, approaching with a backpack full of things slung over one shoulder and his guitar in hand. "Your brother is dumb."

Kurt scoffed. "What did your brother do now?"

"Hes just being an ass wipe. Something about curfew, I stopped listening." Blaine looked down at Diesel who started jumping on him in excitement. "I thought I told you to go back to sleep, boy."

"He wants to hang out with the daddies. Thank you, honey." Kurt smiled as Blaine helped him into one of his old Hollister hoodies, but he didnt bother to zip it up. "So, where to?"

Blaine smoothed out the sweater on Kurts back. "Uh. Lets walk around a bit before we find a spot on the beach. Im legit in the mood for ice cream."

Kurt smiled and began to walk back towards the boardwalk. "I really think youre pregnant, honey. First the extra pickles on your bacon cheeseburger at the diner and now ice cream runs at 3 something AM…"

Blaine shouldered his guitar and smirked, following after him. "I cant wait to give birth to little Zayn Luke Harry Calum Niall Sheeran Anderson-Hummel. Or Anderson-Levine. I dont know if hes yours yet—dont hit me!" Blaine laughed as he ran across the beach to the boardwalk, Kurt and Diesel running after him.

"I hope he comes out with terribly dyed Adam Levine 2K14 hair if thats the case," Kurt said with a laugh, slowing down and shaking his head. "Butt head."

…

The two got to the 7-Eleven and each got Neapolitan ice cream sandwiches. Kurt grimaced as he looked at the Slurpees and had numerous flashbacks as they left the store. He would probably never be able to enjoy a slushy ever.

They held hands and walked through the city in their pajamas, probably getting weird looks from the few who drove by but not caring at all. Kurt ate his ice cream sandwich as Blaine started talking about how he felt the baby kick and how good of a dad Adam Levine would be. The blue eyed boy rolled his eyes and smiled, stopping in the middle of the street to press a kiss to his boyfriends lips. He pulled away eventually after Diesel tugged at the leash a few times, and Blaine smiled, following after them.

"What was that for?"

Kurt turned back and smiled. "Because I love you."

Blaine smiled, watching the two walk as he opened his ice cream sandwich. They neared the beach again and the teen chewed, looking up and seeing the empty skate park. He immediately thought about the competition in November and sighed. David and Justin had mentioned it but Blaine changed the conversation, not wanting to bring attention to the fact that he probably wouldnt be competing.

"We should sneak in. Its been a while since we were here." School kept them pretty busy nowadays. Long gone were the days of summer where a majority of their time was spent at the ramps. Kurt stopped walking and looked over to the park. "You want to?"

Blaine smiled, leaning against the gate. "Youre not afraid well get in trouble? And besides, neither of us has a bicycle or skateboard right now so I dont see the point in being in this type of park."

"So?" Kurt asked as he went over to the entrance and ignored the Park Closes at 10PM sign. He walked in and took Diesels leash off, letting the puppy wander off by himself. He started to walk over to the ramps Blaine frequented but his boyfriend stayed outside of the park, watching him through the fence.

"Whatre you doing, beautiful?"

Kurt walked in his slippers over to the benches he first hung out with Mikey at. "Come on! Its not like this is the first time we ever snuck into a park. And you can participate in a freaking police chase but you cant do this? This is nothing on your list of felonies, sir."

"Ha." Blaine licked his lips and walked in after finishing the ice cream, adjusting the guitar strap over his chest. He listened as Diesel barked from somewhere in one of the skater domes and smiled, going over to his boyfriend. "I just want to know what youre up to, thats all."

"Nothing." Kurt smiled, leaving the benches and going in between the ramps. His hips swayed as he went and Blaine smiled, remembering that spot all too well. He walked over too, placing the bag on the ground and the guitar on top of it. It was really; really dark in between the ramps, but Blaine could make out his boyfriends silhouette as he approached. Kurt had stopped walking, standing completely still in the middle of the path, and he laughed when Blaine placed him against the mass of wooden wall.

"It was a first kiss to tell the kids about, wasnt it?" Blaine asked, smiling as he leant his forehead against Kurts. Then teens blue eyes sparkled as he smiled.

"Im sure little… Zayn Harry Luke –"

"Zayn Luke Harry Calum Niall Sheeran. You dont even know his name—"

"I dont even know if hes my kid," Kurt said with a scoff. He then laughed, but it was interrupted by Blaine who softly kissed him, just for a second, and then pulled away with a smile.

"If I had to choose between listening to music and listening to the sound of your laughter for the rest of my life, guess what Id choose."

Kurt bit his lip into a grin and leant his head back against the ramp. "Im going to go out on a limb and say my laughter, though Id never want you to have to choose between two things you love."

Blaine looked at him softly for a moment and then Kurt leaned forward, capturing his lips in a kiss. It was very reminiscent of their first kiss in this very same spot, though the teasing wasnt there, but it was still just as gentle and made Blaines heart thump in the same way. Blaine slid his hands down to the boys waist underneath the hoodie, playing at the bare skin with his fingertips and deepening it.

Kurt folded his arms over his boyfriends shoulders and drew him closer. He sucked on Blaines top lip and carded his fingers through the bushy afro, smiling into it when Blaine hummed sweetly. There couldnt be anything better than this feeling. It was impossible.

Nothing would make Kurts heart soar the way Blaine Andersons kiss did. Not the bright lights of New York City, not getting into NYADA or meeting his favorite designer. No amount of success. None of it was capable of making Kurt feel the thrill of life in all its glory, and even though all he had was Blaine Andersons kiss, and that he hadnt yet tasted any of the others in the ways he wanted to, he knew that it didnt matter. Kissing Blaine Anderson would always be Kurt Hummels favorite past time, and the thing he most looked forward to when he woke up every single day for the rest of his life.

A few minutes later, Blaine had pulled back, staring deep into the boys blue eyes. He looked wrecked in the sexiest way; red parted lips and lust blown eyes staring dead into his own. Kurt smiled at him and that alone was enough to make him feel weak.

"I love you, Kurt. You dont know how grateful I am that its you I was made for." He smiled, shaking his head as laughing a little almost as if he was trying to process something that he knew he wouldnt be able to. "I know I could search forever and I still wouldnt find a single soul that makes me feel the things that you do. Im crazy about you, love."

Kurt took a deep breath and looked at him. He simply looked at Blaine in the barely there light that somehow worked its way between the ramps in the skate park, focusing on the gorgeous look in those hazel eyes. Blaine was completely his and the fact that Kurt could say that without it being some weird dream or fantasy—the fact that they belonged to each other was something Kurt wasnt sure hedever get used to. He called it Short End of the Stick Syndrome. Hed had it most of his life. Now though, it was like he was suddenly cured. Blaine Anderson had taken away so much of the pain when he showed up, or when Kurt showed up, and pain seemed to be a thing of the past. "Can we go to Vegas right now?" Kurt questioned with a smile. "Sami can be our witness. I just really want to marry you."

Blaine blushed and took his hand, slowly walking them out into the open again. "Is that really how you plan on proposing? Wheres my 90 karat ring? And do you think Im getting married in my PJs? Nuh uh boo boo."

Kurt burst out laughing as Blaine whistled for Diesel. He bent down to grab the things hed left and Kurt watched the dog stumble over. "Youre the romantic one, B. You know that."

Blaine smiled.

"The next time I propose, itll be 100 times better. Promise."

"Im going to be the one to propose though," Blaine said.

Kurt smirked. "Yeah, ok. Youre a natural Jerry Seinfeld arent you?"

"Cuter and funnier," Blaine answered. "But Im being for real. Anyway, are we headed to the beach next or would you like to break and enter? Maybe sell some drugs? We should just continue to build your rap sheet while were at it."

Kurt laughed but otherwise ignored him and left the park, Diesel sniffing and taking his time until Blaine called for him again.

They walked to the beach, not too far from the beach house but not entirely close either. Kurt looked up at the sky as Blaine sang more Sinatra behind him, smiling to himself.

"You know for a city, you can really see the stars pretty well over here in Long Beach. I love New York but you can barely see any of the stars there."

Blaine looked up at the sky at the mention of it and smiled. "Yeah, it is pretty beautiful. I know a lot about the stars and astronomy. Constellations, all of that."

Kurt skipped on the sand, smiling as Diesel chased after him. He bent down to rub his belly and did some baby talk before looking up at his boyfriend. "Since when do you know anything about constellations?"

Blaine made a face, putting his bag down and pulling out the blanket. "What does that mean?"

Kurt smiled and rubbed Diesel behind the ears. "Im just saying that you never talk about the topic so Im wondering if youre bullshitting."

"You know that math and sciences are like the only core subjects Im decent in," Blaine said, sitting down on the blanket. "I take interest in that stuff. You can ask me anything."

Kurt licked his lips and joined him on the blanket, laying his head on Blaines thighs and looking up at him. "Whats the second closest star to us?"

"Proxima Centauri," Blaine said effortlessly. "Cmon. Something harder."

"Well I dont know much about this so its not like Ill know if youre pulling my leg."

Blaine ran his fingers along Kurts chest, bare underneath the unzipped hoodie. "You know me better than anyone, and you know when Im lying."

Kurt smiled and looked up at the sky. "So do you know about mythology and astrology and stuff too? Where are those stars?"

Blaine looked up and pointed. The beach was completely quiet save the two of them, and Diesel walking along the sand watching the waves come in. "That constellation is the Leo. You see that star? Follow my finger… its not as easy to see during this time of year but, the Leo constellation was named such because it actually resembles the lion."

Kurt followed Blaines finger, connecting the stars and smiling. "And those stars are?"

"I know the head is Regulus. I cant remember the others now."

Kurt nodded.

"The constellation is easier to see during spring. And you know, like in the country where there arent as many lights."

"They say Leos are confident, ambitious, loyal, and generous you know," Kurt said proudly. "You picked a good significant other."

Blaine smiled. "Leos are also stubborn."

"And Cancers arent?" Kurt said, laughing as he shoved his boyfriend. Blaine pinched his thigh.

"Were moody and clingy."

"Sounds right… ow!" Kurt laughed, batting Blaines hand away.

"But also dependable and caring," Blaine said proudly. "You know whats fun? The Cancer constellation is between the Leo and the Gemini twins."

Kurt sat up now and looked at the sky. "Can you show me where Cancer is? And whos a Gemini?"

Blaine pointed to the stars in the Cancer constellation. "Its a lot messier than your constellation, but, I guess thats fitting because Im a mess."

Kurt smiled and looked at his boyfriend. "Youre my mess and youre perfect so shut up."

Blaine grinned. Kurt was supposed to say stuff liked that. He wanted the D. "Our relationship is a Gemini. June the 4th, you know? So we have you," Blaine looked at the lion in the sky, "and then me right next to you," then the Cancer, "and beside us is… us. At least to me."

Kurt gave him an odd look.

"The twins. Those two stars are the heads, and the other stars that make up the constellation are actually their bodies. Theyre like stick figures."

Kurt laughed. "I dont see any of this. It just looks like a clutter of beautiful diamonds to me."

Blaine smirked and pulled out his phone. "I didnt want to look at my phone during our date but youre being a bum right now."

"I just dont see it, Im not being a bum!" Kurt laughed, climbing into Blaines lap and looking down at the screen. "Thats the worst picture of me you could have as a lock screen by the way."

"Youre only saying that because youre asleep in it," Blaine went to Safari and searched the Gemini constellation, showing the image to his boyfriend. "Ok. They connected the stars perfectly. Do you see it now?"

Kurt smiled. "Ok. Stick figures holding hands. Its cute," he looked up at the sky and tried to locate the heads of the twins again.

"You see the bright one? Thats Pollux. Next to it is Castor. Im Castor and youre Pollux."

Kurt found both stars and tried to map out the constellation. "Why am I Pollux? It sounds like a disease."

"Because youre the brightest star. But just like the twins were inseparable," Blaine said, making a goofy face. "And I mean individually as the Leo and the Cancer, were certain people. We have our strengths and weaknesses of course, which is expected. But together as the Gemini were pretty fucking unstoppable. Were going to go far together, my love. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise."

Kurt looked Blaine in the eyes until the older teen looked up at the stars again. He smiled. "Now that you know Im a dork, lets sing songs."

Kurt broke into a smile and watched Blaine reach for the guitar he had made for him. "Yeah." He climbed off of his lap and back onto the blanket. "What do you want to sing?"

Blaine started to strum and smiled down at the ring on Kurts finger as the boy touched the bridge of the instrument.

I should ink my skin with your name

Kurt laughed. "You already did. Youre crazy."

"Weve established that."

"And if you think Im not going to do the same someday youre really crazy."

Blaine smiled. "And take my passport out again - And just replace it…"

Kurt took the next part. "See I could do without a tan - On my left hand, - Where my fourth finger meets my knuckle…"

Blaine smiled. "One day. After I propose."

"Doubt youll get to," Kurt said with a smile. "Im going to beat you to it. I did it with the ring pop and Ill do it with the real deal."

Blaine bit his lip, smiling. "Did I tell you I dreamt singing this song to you once?"

Kurt thought for a moment and shook his head no.

"I did. Before we said I love you. You told me you loved me in the dream and I didnt get to say it back and it literally drove me crazy."

Kurt looked at him as he strummed the guitar. "Tell me now."

Blaine smiled. "I love you."

"I love you more," Kurt leant forward and kissed him before he could argue. "And we have to do something about that subconscious of yours."

Blaine chuckled as he looked out over the restless sea. "Yeah."

Kurt lay back on the blanket and looked up at the sky. He looked at the constellations Blaine taught him about and smiled, especially thinking about the twins. He sang over the melody as Diesel came from wherever hed been playing with his chew toy and watched Blaine play as per usual.

"Are the stars out tonight? I dont know if its cloudy or bright, Cause I only have eyes for you, dear…"

Blaine smiled as he got chills from the beautiful voice. "You know the stars are there. Youre looking at them and theyre gorgeous."

Kurt looked at him. "I only see the two of us when I look up there now."

Blaine tried to hide his blush, looking down at Diesel instead. Kurt was everything. He sang next.

"The moon may be high, But I cant see a thing in the sky, Cause I only have eyes for you."

…

"David?"

"No."

"Please?"

"No."

Justin sighed. He crawled forward on the floor and looked around the bedroom. The bed was empty but the sheets were all messy. Kurt and Blaine probably went to mess around in the pool or do something kinky. Cooper was sleeping on the floor; his head propped up on a couple pillows. Justin poked him a couple times to see how out of it the man was before climbing over him. Part of him wondered if Cooper would ever be his brother-in-law. His sister Jasmine never shut up about him, and they seemed to be taking things seriously. He liked them as a couple but he didnt know if he was ready to admit that out loud.

When he got over to the air mattress that Nick and Jeff were sleeping on, Justin shook the blond a few times in attempts to wake him up. He had to plan this smartly—he wanted to go hang out at the diner and to be honest he was having a serious lusting for apple pie. Any time he wanted to get food, he needed to get Jeff on his side. There was strength in numbers and Jeff would always be team Lets Go To The Diner Even Though Its 4 A.M.. Jeff groaned at first but eventually he rolled over and glared at a very shirtless Justin.

"What? What is it?"

Justin moved closer. "I want apple pie. Lets go to Laylas please?"

Jeff rubbed his eyes and Nick started to move around a bit on his side of the bed. "What time is it dude?"

Justin checked the clock on the wall over Blaines BMX posters. "Five to four in the morning. Please? I want a milkshake too. I havent been here in so long. I qualified for the competitions. Take me out of apple pie."

Jeff nodded and sat up. "Ok. Im hungry too."

Jackpot.

"Nicholas," the skater said, rubbing the brunettes back. "Lets get dressed and go to Laylas."

Nick shook his head no. "Well go for breakfast."

"Cmon…" Justin kicked the air mattress and Nick almost fell off. Blaine had put him back on there when he returned upstairs for his guitar and a sweater for Kurt and things, but he was sliding off again. "You have to be fair," Justin continued.

Nick slowly drifted back to sleep. David called out for them to be quiet. Justin rolled his eyes.

"Just the two of us can go, then." Jeff stumbled up and looked at the bed. "I was going to say we could ask Kurt and Blaine but apparently they arent here."

"What if they snuck out to go get food without us?" Justin stood to his feet and looked at Jeff. "I bet you they did. You know Blaine likes hogging him. Ever since Kurt got here."

"If I cant go back to sleep," David began. "Im literally going to murder the both of you."

Justin wondered where his shirt was as he went towards the door. "Im going to pee first. Meet me outside."

Jeff nodded as he looked for his slippers. "Uh huh."

…

As melodies from a beautiful acoustic guitar filled the air, Kurt lay on the beach towel continuing to stare up at the stars. He didnt know how long he and Blaine had been outside; simply enjoying their closeness and the serenity of the beach while they still could, but he loved every second. Even moments like this when they werent saying anything—just existing—were the moments that he would never trade for the world. Kurt took the time to enjoy it while it lasted. The sun would be rising soon and so would the rest of Long Beach. It was bad enough that about 15 minutes ago, Justin and Jeff walked past them being their loud, blond, rambunctious and hungry selves right when Kurt and Blaine were in the middle of kissing. A lot. But this bit of peace theyd settled into now was increasingly beautiful.

Diesel had finally fallen asleep. Blaine smiled at the dog who tucked himself against Kurts body, underneath the teens hoodie to stay warm. He looked down at his boyfriend who would usually have a fit at something like this, but Kurt only looked up at the night sky; encompassed in a sense of calmness. Blaine looked away from his boyfriend and down at his guitar, playing softly.

Their feet were touching at the end of the blanket. Blaine still wore his slippers but Kurt was barefooted, and the younger teen rubbed the sand from the bottom of his foot off onto his boyfriends ankle and shin. Blaine smirked at him, thinking about retaliating, but he let the brown haired boy get away with it. A breeze from the water kissed their skin as a tide came in, and Blaine considered putting on a shirt before thinking that the task would take too much effort.

A few minutes passed, and as Blaine plucked at the strings of his guitar while singing something lovely in Italian, Kurts closed his eyes and reveled in the beautiful voice. For a moment, he thought about everything theyd done on their not-a-five-minute-date and he smiled to himself. He wondered how he had gotten so lucky and hoped that this wasnt a fluke. Even though theyd been joking around with the marriage talk for a while now, Kurt knew for sure that there was an undertone of seriousness that both boys had on the matter. Yes, they were young. Both were only 17 and hadnt been together long enough to take such a conversation seriously, many would say, but despite that each knew with every fiber of their being that they were it for each other.

Foolish. Maybe. Probably definitely. Kurt didnt care. He felt Blaines legs tangling with his own at the bottom of the blanket and opened his eyes, smiling softly as he heard the tune his boyfriend began to play. He recognized the melody of it like youd recognize someone in a lineup, someone you looked dead in the eye after they committed the crime, and he couldnt stop the edges of his lips from curving up into the gentlest smile. "Love of the Loved," he said softly.

Blaine looked down at Kurts face as his boyfriend smiled; his beautiful voice humming along. He began to sing it in Italian. "Ogni volta che guardo nei tuoi occhi, vedo che cè un paradiso bugie, e mentre guardo, vedo lamore della persona amata."

Kurt opened his eyes once more and their eyes met; locking as intensely as they always did. "Youre perfect."

Blaine smiled, breaking the eye contact first. He looked down at his hands on the bridge of the guitar. "Hardly. Im yours, though."

Kurt dropped his eyes to the puppy lying lazily over his ribcage, fast asleep. He smiled and played with the Boxers floppy ears; Diesel not moving a bit. "I wish more than anything that you couldve met her. She wouldve thought the world of you. I know it, Blaine."

Blaine continued to play the old Beatles song, softly like he imagined Kurts mom to sing it. He looked at Kurt and licked his lips. "I did meet her, babe."

Kurt laughed softly. "I mean—I wish she was still here to see that you love me and youre the one Im with. That Im going to be planning my life with you." Kurt looked up, at the stars again. "That when you would come to pick me up for a date, shed be there telling my dad to relax because she know youre amazing."

"You have to trust that she knows. That she knew," Blaine said. He stopped playing for a while and looked out over the city. He remembered going to talk to her in Ohio and looked over to Kurt. "I think that she knows. I think shes proud of you baby. Youre doing great here. Burt is too."

Kurt nodded.

"I know what you mean though, trust me." Blaine shrugged. "I think about my dad as well and if he was still here, I think about how much hed love you, you know." Kurt looked down at the ring on his hand and touched it as Blaine continued. "I had this thing about wanting to make him proud even though I tended to screw up a bit, but I know for sure if he was here and he saw how happy I was, how incredible you are—how you somehow got even more incredible than you were when we were 7…" Kurt laughed at that, blushing. Blaine smiled and strummed the guitar. "Hed be really proud."

Kurt nodded again. "Maybe as proud as I am of you."

Blaine smiled, locking eyes with his boyfriends eyes once more. "I love you."

Kurt smiled, looking back up at the sky. "And I love you, Blaine."

Their conversation ended on a quiet note—the soft lull from guitar playing old Beatles tunes that were never released; just a secret place of nirvana for the two of them humming on the otherwise silent beach. Kurt fell back into his thoughts and Blaine seemed to be lost in his own for a while. He sang softly in English now whenever he came back to himself, and both boys basked in the beauty of what was their own magical space.

Kurts eyes were closed as his thoughts moved on to what the weekend had in store. From there, thoughts of school and all that he needed to get done for the upcoming week plagued his mind. He hated to stress over it and never dared to complain, always trying to remind himself that he couldve been rejected from Pace and in another high school. Even with that, sometimes the reminder of what he had to accomplish in what seemed like small amounts of times tended to feel like carrying the weight of the world. He fidgeted a bit, trying to relax. Hed prioritize and plan and itd be alright. Even spending time with John would be alright. John sucked.

Blaines guitar playing picked up and the older boy had turned on the blanket a bit, facing Kurt now. When the blue eyed teen felt the shift, he looked up at his boyfriend and smiled.

"Are you getting restless?"

Blaine shook his head no but Kurt knew him better than that. "I was going to ask you the same thing. Youre thinking about stuff," he said in an accusing tone that made Kurt smile. "Share."

Kurt shook his head now. "Its nothing baby. Youre really beautiful though."

Blaine blushed and rolled his eyes away, focusing on his guitar again. "You know where we should go for our honeymoon?"

Kurt looked back up at the sky, a small smile on his lips. "Where should we go for our honeymoon?"

Blaine began to play another Ed Sheeran instrumental now. "Dubai."

He didnt miss the confused face his boyfriend made. "Well it wouldnt be my first choice but I would love travelling there. Seeing different places."

Blaine nodded. "Theres a Marvel Theme Park—Marvel Land—opening in Dubai and—"

"Oh my God, Blaine, we are not going to Marvel Land for our honeymoon. How much of a dork are you?!"

"Life is like a hurricane here in Duckburg, race cars, lasers, aeroplanes - its a duck blur—" Blaine bopped his head as he sung and Kurt shook his head, a wide smile on his lips.

"Theres the confirmation. Im in love with a dork."

"Might solve a mystery or rewrite history DUCK TALES ooh ooh every day theyre out there making DUCK TALES ooh ooh—"

"Blaine," Kurt said with a laugh. Blaine played his guitar and sang louder, making Diesel move a bit.

"Tales of daring do bad and good luck tales ooh ooh—"

"Sing the Pokémon theme song."

Blaine smiled at Kurt and nodded. "I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was. To catch them is my real quest, to train them is my caaauuse—"

"Phineas and Ferb," Kurt said next in the midst of his giggling fit.

"Theres 104 days of summer vacation and school comes along just to end it, so the annual problem for our generation is finding a good way to speeend ittt." Blaine stopped dramatically and started strumming his guitar harder. "LIKE MAYBE—"

"The Jetsons."

Blaine laughed. "Meet George Jetson." He did the riffs with his mouth instead of the guitar and they both snorted at the silliness before Kurt sat up, shaking his head and gently easing Diesel onto the blanket beside him.

"I swear youre like an encyclopedia, Blaine."

The elder shrugged. "I know my theme songs. You know whats crazy is that everyone thinks Im this super cool, BMX kid with the money and magazine covers but only you know the real me."

Kurt smiled as he sat forward a little more, moving Diesel from inside his sweater to the blanket. "The real you happens to be all of that. But at the same time youre really dorky and I like that Im the only one that sees this side of you."

Blaine dropped his guitar down and moved closer into his boyfriends side. "Is dorky synonymous with sexy?"

"Not at all."

"Oh, cool," Blaine said, laughing as Kurt climbed into his lap. "Jerk."

"You love me," Kurt told him. "In fact you really, really want to kiss me right now."

"No I dont."

"Yes you do."

"Not even a little.

Kurt laughed. "Are you mad at me?"

"I think we should break up."

Kurt burst out laughing and pushed his boyfriend so that he was lying down. Blaine tried not to smile but as his back hit the blanket, the sound of Kurts sing-song laughter made him feel all warm inside. "I think that you should reconsider that. Were the Gemini twins, remember? We cant break up. Were connected. Im Pollus."

"Pollux," Blaine corrected. He watched as Kurt lay down next to him and wrapped his arm around the boy. "Fine. You dont have to beg. Ill take you back."

Kurt smiled as he moved into Blaines body, snuggling close into the teens side. He kissed the Kurt tattoo on his chest before closing his eyes. "Thank you."

Blaine rubbed up and down his side; fingers trailing beneath the hoodie and teasing his skin. He played at the hip piercings and Kurt smiled. They were quiet again. He knew that it was a bit after 4 by now and they should probably get going. "Youre working with Pops today at the shop, yes?"

Kurt nodded. "I might not, though. I just wanted to earn back the cash from buying Mikeys birthday gift that I spent way, way too much money on."

Blaine smiled. "Why wont you tell me what you got him? I told you what I got him."

"Because its a surprise," Kurt said softly, closing his eyes. "But I may not be able to keep my eyes open if I take a shift today. May not be a good idea around all of those tools and," he trailed off to yawn. "What not."

"Dont go to sleep," Blaine said with a pout. "Please?"

Kurt looked up and Blaine had rolled them over so that the dark haired boy was lying between his legs. "Im not going to sleep. But we should probably get back to the house. Cooper Jr. is probably having a titty attack."

Blaine laughed and looked across the sandy beach. He didnt know if he was ready to leave just yet, but it was pretty late. He placed a kiss to Kurts neck and smiled.

"Do that again," his boyfriend whispered.

Blaine smirked, kissing the same spot. "Youre adorable."

"Mm, again," Kurt said as he bit his lip. Blaine let the kiss linger this time and Kurt smiled. "Would adorable happen to be synonymous for sexy?"

Blaine scoffed. He laughed when Kurt pushed him away, rubbing at his bicep. "Hey, Im kidding. Youre fucking gorgeous and I could stare at you all day and night."

"Uh huh." Kurt leant up and stole another kiss. "How about we go home and watch a movie? I want to see something I havent seen in a long time, you know? Something super corny and ridiculous but funny at the same time."

Blaine sat up and placed his hand on Kurts knee. "We can do that. 17 Again is on Netflix."

Kurt scrunched his face. "With Zac Efron? That wasnt corny, that was fantastic."

"It was corny," Blaine said. "You were blinded by Zac Efron being shirtless to see how corny it was."

Kurt ignored him because that was absolutely true. "What about The Hot Chick? Remember that?"

Blaine started to pack his backpack. "Hm. Is that the one with Rob Schneider?"

"Where the chick turns into a dude and the dude turns into a chick," Kurt told him. "It was a wonderful movie."

"If there was ever any question that I loved you babe, just think about the fact that Im going to watch a valley girl movie with you. That says it all."

Kurt smiled and sat up once more. "It was never a question, Mr. Anderson. My beautiful soulmate. Now get naked."

Blaine zipped his backpack closed and looked up at his boyfriend. He smiled and then wiggled his eyebrows. "I didnt know you had such a kink for sex on the beach. I guess were getting married in Hawaii eh?"

Kurt grinned. "Youre an idiot. But the cutest one Ive ever met. Anyway," Blaine fluffed his hair to get any sand out as Kurt resumed, "youre getting naked so that you can skinny dip."

"Oh my gosh," Blaine said with a laugh, rolling his eyes away.

"You made a deal. Dont renege on your end of the deal." Kurt bit his lip; blue eyes scanning Blaines body.

Blaine stood up and put his hands in the pockets of his pajama pants. "Wow," he said with a laugh. "I cant believe youd make me do this."

"The beach is entirely empty," Kurt told him while he gestured around. Blaine looked around and sighed. "You wont get caught."

"This is the type of shit that happens on TV you know." The dark haired teen began to undo the drawstring. "The smart one goes Oh no one is around and the dumb one, wanting to impress the smart hottie gets naked and does something dumb like skinny dip—"

"Well no one is around," Kurt said, laughing at Blaines dramatic tone.

Blaine smiled, taking another quick look around the beach. He shook his head, not believing that he was about to do this for Kurt. He knew hed do anything for Kurt but… this. Cmon. "I dont know about this, babe. What do I get in return?"

Kurt stood up, careful not to wake up the puppy. "Uh, you get the satisfaction of knowing that you held up your end of the deal, of course. Whats better than that?"

Blaine licked his lips and lowered his pajamas. He had on Spiderman boxers beneath it and Kurt rolled his eyes. Dork.

"Thats not enough for me," Blaine told him.

Kurt folded his arms with a small smirk. "Fine. Ill let you pick the movie."

Blaine stepped out of his shorts and left his Adidas slippers there in the sand. The chill from the ocean made him shift a bit as he stood there in only boxers. "Well I was going to watch The Hot Chick with you regardless."

Kurt smiled. "Fine. What would you like?"

Blaine knew Kurt expected something sexual from the look on his face, and he smiled at the boys sexy smirk. "BMXPress magazine is having a dinner party in my uncles honor in Los Angeles. Therell be this big red carpet event and performances inside before he gets his award. A lot of important people are going to be there."

Kurt hummed and nodded, smiling. "That sounds amazing. Thats great for Donnie."

Blaine nodded too. "Yeah. So will you be my date?"

His boyfriend looked taken aback. Kurts mouth dropped a bit before the words registered and he started to smile; his cheeks a little flustered. He pulled the sweater tighter around him and stepped closer. "Really?"

Blaine started to rub his arms, trying to get warm. "Its a black tie affair. Ill get to show the press that Im serious about you. I think after the Colony interview, people think me being with a guy is a publicity stunt. Anyway." He looked around once more and then lowered his boxers a centimeter. "Will you be my date?"

Kurt wasnt sure why this was throwing him for a loop. Blaine asking him to accompany him to something like this shouldnt be a big deal. Theyd gone to parties together; him showing up on Blaines arms, and it wasnt a big deal. Well, it was kind of a big deal. Blaine went from being a straight playboy of sorts to being with him exclusively and he was proud of that, and Kurt didnt understand it for a while. But this—they were going to something work-related together. Instead of partying with a bunch of juvenile delinquents, Kurt would be on Blaines arm around important people in the industry and the press and media and… this was even worse than teenagers. Kurt didnt know many things that were worse than teenagers. Still, he swallowed the lump in his throat and approached his boyfriend who stood there in his Spidey boxers as if he were asking something extremely simple of Kurt. He took Blaines hands and kissed him on the cheek. The skin was completely smooth, no stubble for the first time in a while. "It would be my honor, handsome."

Blaine smiled and squeezed Kurts hands. He had that happy glint in his eyes that he got when Mikey made him laugh or his favorite song came on the radio in the car. It was genuine and raw, and Kurt loved it. "Great! Its next month."

"Thatll give me time to get the perfect suit," Kurt said with a twirl, smiling at Blaines laugh.

"Everything looks great on you."

"Uh huh." Kurt laughed. He blushed at the way his boyfriend looked at him. Blaine could still make him color like a 13 year old girl. "Now lose the skivvies and get in the Pacific."

Blaine bit his lip into a smirk before dropping his underwear completely. He shook his head as he ran towards the shore, of course after Kurt slapped his ass, and slowed down once his feet touched the water.

"Thats fucking freezing."

"Watch out for sharks!"

Blaine laughed. "Fuck you!"

Kurt smirked, picking up his boyfriends pajama pants and underwear. "I know you wanna!"

Blaine took a few steps back before running at full speed and jumping into the water. Kurt laughed and ran over, carrying a towel from his boyfriends book bag. He shook his head and Blaine shot up from beneath the water, gasping for air. "I cant believe you did that! Youre crazy."

Blaine glared at him; the sun peeking from just over the horizon. "Just give me the fucking towel."

…

Later that day, long after Kurt and Blaine and their white Boxer pup had gotten back to the beach house and recovered from the hypothermia theyd gotten from jumping in the ocean at close to 5 in the morning (well, Kurt didnt voluntarily jump in. Blaine physically dragged him in) while watching corny movies from the early 2000s and falling asleep on the couch, Kurt decided that he should go do a few hours with his father in the shop. It was around 11 in the morning when the two of them woke up and at some point; Justin had fallen asleep on the floor in front of them. It made Blaine think of that time he and Kurt fell asleep on the new boys couch and Justin laid in front of the sofa, dead to the world. Back when he didnt know how much of an impact Kurt would have on his life but he was eager to spend every waking moment finding out. He smiled.

Blaine dropped Kurt off at his place and stuck around for a while as the teen got ready for work. They ate breakfast together and the boy brushed back his curly hair, surprised when Kurt let him get a bite of his Yoplait. He licked the spoon suggestively and smiled at Kurts snort at the action. Earlier in the summer, Kurt thought that was hot. Now, he laughed. Blaine rolled his eyes with a grin he couldnt quite hold back.

They made out for a while before Kurt got onto his motorcycle and Blaine watched him put on his helmet before backing out of the driveway. He promised that hed bring him and Burt lunch later on and Kurt promised that hed get more kisses later on. Fair trade.

Before heading back home, Blaine went to bother his uncle at the shop. Mikey was there. He had just gotten his haircut; blond curls stuck to his head, and Blaine picked him up when he saw him.

"Hows my soon to be birthday boy doing?"

Mikey smiled, hugging him tightly. "Great. What did you get me?"

Blaine said hello to the new employee; a girl he wasnt sure hed seen before, which was rare around these parts. She smiled back at him. "Im not telling you, punk. Youll find out tomorrow."

Mikey sighed. "You people are annoying."

The girl laughed, and Blaine turned to look at her as he put his cousin down. "Hes so cute," she told him; voice light in the large shop.

Her eyes were the color of jade and she had tanned skin with long, dark hair. She wore a tight T-Shirt that had the logo of his uncles sports store on it. Blaine looked around to see that she was the only employee out front and nodded, walking over.

"Hes ok. Im Blaine," he said, holding his hand out.

"I know who you are," the girl told him. "Everyone does. Im Kayla. I just started working here with your uncle."

Blaine nodded and smiled a bit. "Thats awesome. Well, Ill see you around Kayla."

She blushed and looked away, and Blaine tried not to laugh as he walked to the back of the store. He pushed the door open and there was his uncle typing away on the computer. Blaine stepped over Mikey playing with his action figures on the floor and sat next to Don.

"Whats cookin old man?"

Don looked up from his work and pushed his glasses up, smiling when he saw his nephew. "Wheres your sidekick?"

Blaine was already texting him. "Hes the hero and Im the sidekick, thank you very much."

Don mock gagged.

"Hes at work," he said afterwards. "And Cooper has rehearsal today so he drove to Hollywood. The guys are all at the beach house, probably still passed out, but Im going to get them to help out with everything before we do any hanging out." Blaine put his best Im behaving like a mature young man smile on and Don nodded at everything he heard.

"Im glad to hear it."

To Kurt:

What is it about new employees who get hired at Odyssey? Why do they all think Im hot? Irresistible?

"So have you given any more thought to the competition? I need to sign you up. The sponsors are waiting."

Blaine tensed up at the conversation and shook his head no. "Im leaning towards it, though," he lied. He knew he didnt want Kurt upset at him, but he didnt want to let down his fans or his uncle either. He just really didnt want to talk about it.

From Kurt:

Are you giving some new girl… or guy… an orientation? Should I be jealous?

"Good," Uncle Don told him.

Mikey clapped. "Good," he repeated.

Blaine looked at him before going back to his phone.

To Kurt:

Never.

…

"Can we go to Laylas?"

Blaine shrugged at his friends question. "I ate already but I guess I can tag along. Itll have to be quick though. I told Donnie we werent going to hang out until after weve set up for Mikeys birthday party."

"Cant we just send someone to go pick us up some food?" Jeff asked tiredly. He stretched out on the sofa; long legs falling over Blaines lap, and yawned. "David go get us some breakfast from Laylas."

"Is it because Im black? I dont remember my mama naming me Amistad."

"Its because you used to work there," Jeff told him, eyes drifting closed.

Blaine pressed down on the remote control buttons, trying to beat Nick in the car race. "Jeff is racist."

"I want Kurt," Justin said tiredly from the floor. He hadnt yet moved since getting back from the diner for his and Jeffs dessert run.

"We can go see him at work later. I cant promise that Burt wont kick us out as soon as he sees us but I do intend to show face."

"He loves us," David said. "So, hows senior year kiddos?"

Nick rolled his eyes as Blaine blatantly cheated at the video game. "I told my family about Jeff at dinner the other night. In public."

Justin sat up first. Blaine pressed pause on the game. David stopped scratching his back mid-scratch. Jeff nodded as his friends faced him first and then they all turned in almost unison to look at Nick, demanding the rest of the story without saying as much. Nick put the controller down and sighed.

"I dont think either of them were a fan of me saying I was with Jeff or telling them how we are moving to New York after graduation, and I couldnt really read their reaction about Brooklyn but," he trailed off and Blaine looked down. "I dont know. I dont really care either. This is the way it is."

"Good for you," Justin said. Nick didnt see the blond take his shirt off but it had somehow been removed in the past few seconds. "Where are you staying?"

"Im still there but my mom hasnt said much to me. I really havent seen her but once on my way to school yesterday. I just left."

Blaine shook his head. "You know you have us though. My family too, but I know theyll come around."

Jeff looked up at the ceiling. "At least his father isnt distancing himself from the twins or anything. Thats what I was afraid of."

Nick smiled. "Nope. Hes only distancing himself from me."

David stood up and stretched. "I hope you remember how you feel right now and make sure Brooklyn doesnt feel that way because of her dad ever. Lets talk about something else, though. I want you guys to be happy."

Jeff nodded. "Im happy." He looked over at Nick and smiled, and Nick returned it.

"Me too."

Blaine put his controller down and rubbed at the nape of his neck. "High school is ok. Nothing new, really. But Ive been getting into it with these idiots from JFK."

Justin and David perked up as Jeff finally got off the sofa, moving his feet from Blaines lap. He went into the kitchen and got a reminder from Blaine not to touch the yogurt. "Which idiots are these?" David asked as he put his sneakers on.

Blaine ruffled his curls. "Tommy and some other guy. They just say really homophobic things and its like, I want to retaliate but Im in a position where I cant. Ive got good things going for me right now. I dont want to throw it down the drain because they said something ignorant."

All of the boys turned to look at him now. Blaine looked around the room. "What?" he asked.

"Who are you?" Justin teased with a smile.

"He grew up," David said next, nodding his head proudly. "Thats whats up."

Nick sighed. "I hope thats the case. Blaine was pretty short tempered on Main Street the other day."

"They did break my phone screen," he said, shaking his head. "Anyway Im just trying to lay low is all. Its going to be a long school year so. Yeah. Whats up with you two?"

Justin stood up so that he could get ready, deciding to do the food run with his best friend. "Im heading back to Lima for a Homecoming to be Quinns date." He grinned and Nick snorted, Jeff walking back into the room with a leftover slice of pepperoni pizza. "And I may get to meet Beth."

"Dude, thats awesome!" Blaine said with a smile.

"Take pictures." Jeffs mouth was full but he managed to get the command out. "Pace has our first dance coming up too. Should be fun."

David yawned. "You guys should let me know when your recitals and shows and everything are so I can make them. My freshman year has been pretty chill so far. Im only studying and meeting different people. Trying not to party and failing, but I dont want to miss whats going on at home with all of you."

The high schoolers nodded.

"Text us what you want and make sure you pay me back," David told them, following Justin out the door. Blaine stretched out on the sofa and dragged a hand tiredly down his face.

"Care to tell us why you were watching The Hot Chick last night?"

Blaine scoffed at Nicks question. "Why were you guys watching a Pretty Little Liars marathon? Dont judge me."

Jeff laughed. "Kurt made him."

"Like you arent whipped," Blaine said with a smirk. "Leave me alone. Go walk Diesel or something."

Nick bounced up with a smile. "Ill do it. Cmon babe."

Jeff groaned, biting the last of his crust. "Fine."

"See?" Blaine said with a laugh, not even bothering to move when Jeff threw a pillow at him. He was tired. A moment had passed and his friends made their way out of the door. He took a deep breath, listening to the dogs barks subside before reaching for his phone.

From Kurt:

I miss you. :P

From Kurt:

Dad says when you come and bring lunch to get him the smoked chicken and avocado sandwich you got him last time. You never got me a smoked chicken and avocado sandwich. …

From Kurt:

Youre playing favorites.

From Kurt:

I guess you can tell but its pretty quiet at the shop right now. Im going to assume youre asleep and leave you alone. Love you bae. xo

Blaine smiled at the messages and typed out a response.

To Kurt:

I was playing video games with Nick and didnt feel my phone vibrate :(. Ill get dad the sandwich and you one if youd like? I love you. Youre my favorite, baby boy.

From Kurt:

Youre full of it.

Blaine laughed, sitting up and wishing that he could call him. Part of him knew this wasnt healthy. Kurt should be able to go off and do things without constant contact and communication from his boyfriend, but it was difficult for Blaine to not think about his significant other every other second.

"Im pathetic."

To Kurt:

I miss you too for the record. A lot.

From Kurt:

So after we all decorate for Mikeys party, how about we go back to my place? I want you to stay at mine.

From Kurt:

Mikey can too.

To Kurt:

Hm. I dont know if I want to invite him. Whats on the agenda?

From Kurt:

Lol

From Kurt:

Maybe we can invite him after our shower?

Blaine bit his lip into a smile, typing a response.

To Kurt:

Maybe we can.

…

Blaine, Nick, Jeff, Justin, and David had begun the decoration for the next days festivities. The theme was an Iron Man shindig, not that anyone was surprised. Mikeys first words were Iron Man. Mikey ate, slept, and breathed Iron Man. Iron Man was life.

The rumors turned out to be true because Justin and David had really gotten this huge bouncy house and Blaine was way too excited for that. Hed probably spend more time in it than his little cousin, or his little cousins friends. There was no shame in Blaines game.

He spent time blowing up the red and gold balloons with the machine they rented. He watched as Jeff and Justin worked on putting up a banner on the outside of the house near the pool. Nicks iPod was playing and a Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake song was going off. Shane and José wandered over to watch them work and Blaine didnt even bother saying anything to them, instead listening to Shane go on and on with David about the approaching competition. Nick took a call from Ashleigh as the rider stood up, taking the balloons inside. When he returned with various posters to hang up, he tapped José and gestured over to the home. "Can I borrow you for a minute?"

Shane and David glared at him; their faces full of suspicion. Even José looked almost as if hed laugh. Why would he willingly go anywhere with Blaine Anderson? Not in his right mind.

Blaine sighed. "I wanted to talk to you for a moment but if you dont want to, just say no. Its as simple as that, lifeguard."

José looked at Shane and then shrugged, nodding to Blaine. "Alright. Fine."

"If you arent back in 10 minutes, Im calling the cops." Shane folded his arms and looked at his rival, smirking. Blaine rolled his eyes at him, David laughing.

They walked over to the back of the beach house and entered through the sliding doors. Blaine went into the living room as the Dominican teen admired the décor. "Sweet place you have here. Ive never actually been inside. Id always stayed outside when you used to throw those parties."

Blaine smiled at the memories of those parties. "Yeah." He put up one of the huge Iron Man posters and José helped him to tape them. "Those were the days."

"I think I like you a lot better now." He straightened a side and taped it down, Blaine listening to him. "Since Kurt came along. Even if we dont really like each other."

Blaine stepped back and looked at the Latino. "I like me better too. And it isnt that I dont like you, I just love him. Even back then."

José smiled and looked down, nodding his understanding.

"I have a question though, and that was my whole reason for asking you to come in here."

The 18 year old cleared his throat as he pulled at the hem of his t-shirt. "Shoot."

"Well," Blaine began. "I just want to know if you know a guy named Liam? William Myerson but he goes by Liam."

José hummed. "Liam? I think Im familiar. I hung out with a Liam with Ian one night. Only for like an hour though."

Blaine carried the posters to another wall and put up a smaller one now, walking past a cardboard cutout of Iron Man that Jeff swore he saw move earlier. "Just, do yourself a favor and watch out for him. Hes a shady guy."

José stood there, not sure what to make of what he was being told. Blaine looked back at him and held his hand out, expecting the tape. When he was handed it, he took to placing the poster again. "I dont want you to think Im being weird or anything but… and maybe I shouldnt get involved in the first place because I would definitely tell Kurt to stay out of this, but—"

"Kurt knows about whatever this is about?" José questioned, now becoming suspicious. That would mean that the two of them talked about this before Blaine approached him about it, obviously. "What—"

"Relax," Blaine said as he turned around. "Liam works as a TA at our school. He mentioned Ian and Kurt was bothered by it. I thought that Id mention it to you because Kurt really likes you for whatever reason and as a human being with a heart, I wouldnt want to see you hurt, either—especially by an asshole like Ian."

José looked up as Nick walked in with a few bags. He nodded to the boy who looked at the two with bemusement before moving on about his business. José sighed. "I know Ian is an asshole but hes my boyfriend. I dont know what Liam is going on about but I really do trust my boyfriend, as a good boyfriend should."

Blaine nodded. "Thats fair."

"I mean thanks and all. Ill talk to him about it."

"Yeah." Blaine shrugged. "Were about to head to Kurts dads shop though. If you want to come by to my cousins party tomorrow and get something to eat youre welcome to. There wont be liquor or anything…"

José laughed and said thanks. "Ill come by and bring something for the little guy. Thanks."

Blaine nodded and turned back to his work.

…

Burt couldnt help but shake his head as he leant against the wall and watched the scene as it unfolded before him. The teens of Legacy had stumbled into his Long Beach shop about forty five minutes ago, leaving Diesel tied up by reception. All of the customers and their kids had a nice time petting and playing with him as they waited to sign paper work. Blaine brought lunch for him and for Kurt, and Jeff did a good job helping Kurt eat his until Blaine chased him off.

The change of pace happened after Kurt went to finish up an oil change so that the group could get going. Burt did try his best not to laugh at how Blaine looked at his son as he worked in the navy blue jumper he wore, and while he did think about threatening him to keep things in order, he let him be. Kurt got him on his own.

Blaine and Nick each had oil smudged on their faces from Kurt and as his son ran around the shop, looking for a good hiding space while Nick and his curly haired boyfriend chased after him, Burt smiled up at Justin as he came to sit next to him.

"Dont worry. Ill kick ass if they touch Kurt."

"Good man," Burt said, patting his back. "So hows life been treating you Mr. Superstar? You were away for almost a month."

"I was in Seattle for a bit, and upstate. I actually qualified for International competition."

Burt nodded to him. "Thats amazing Justin. When does that start?"

"Not until early next year, so I have time."

Nick rolled his eyes as Blaine forgave Kurt after a kiss. They watched Jeff walk over from where he was with David and an employee of Burts, learning about different parts of the SUV they stood over. Jeff wrapped his arms around Nick and Burt cleared his throat.

"You two definitely have some explaining to do."

Nick and Jeff turned around and the blond smiled, dropping his skateboard and rolling over. Justin smirked at the look on his face as he took a sip of his water. "What is it that you want explained, bestie?"

"When did you two take your heads out of your asses?"

Blaine laughed as he followed behind them, Kurt wiping his hands on a rag as he joined the conversation. "It took them a while."

Nick smiled. "I was resisting at first but we got it together. Did you ever ship us?"

Burt raised an eyebrow. "Ship you where?"

Blaine smiled at Kurts snort behind him. "Oh!" the rider began. "I never told you guys about Mikey, did I?"

David walked over and leant against the wall, Diesel in his arms. "Whats up with Mikey?"

"The other night after you kicked me out," Blaine said looking at a shrugging Burt. "I went to get my uncle to drop me off at home. Mikey was still awake and he told me he asked our friend Dani to be his date to his birthday party so that he could make someone jealous."

The guys nodded.

"So Im asking him to tell me her name, and he tells me its a boy named Neil."

They all looked around the circle at each other. Kurts eyes were wide. "Mikey wanted to make a Neil jealous?"

Blaine nodded and Burt looked at the two of them. "I wanted to say something but I think Id rather see how the two of them are tomorrow because I dont want him just… I dont know."

"Hes turning 5 on Monday," Burt began. "I think at his age, and with him being so bright, hes very heavily influenced by his surroundings."

David nodded as Blaine replied. "I was thinking that. I dont want to put a label on a kid either, anyway."

"He doesnt need one," Burt said. "Let him be little Mikey. He looks up to you like mad, Blaine, and he admires what you and Kurt have. You also have to remember hes around you older guys a lot but you dont want him to grow up too fast. The last thing he should be worried about is making a guy or girl jealous."

Nick smirked. "The men in Blaines family start out very young." The guys laughed and Blaine shrugged as his best friend continued. "If I remember the story correctly, Blaine definitely tried to kidnap your son and take him back to California when he was like 7 years old."

Kurt smiled at the way Blaine pushed Nick away before he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned around and saw one of the guys in his dads shop and smiled. Derrick was transferred from the Los Angeles shop a couple weeks ago and he was super down to earth. They spent down time in the shop hanging together and running their mouths.

Derrick smiled at him and gestured over to the SUV hed been working on. He only had on a grey tank top and his tattooed arms were on display, and the black uniformed pants he worked in that were in much better condition than jumper he brought with him from the LA shop. "I know youre about to leave but can you give me a hand?"

"Sure," Kurt said with a smile. He looked at his friends and then his dad and said hed be right back. Blaine looked up and watched the two of them walk away as they shared small talk.

"So are you going to come to my dance recital, bestie?" Jeff asked, talking to Burt. Blaine tuned out of the chatter and watched his boyfriend across the busy shop. Kurt looked at the guy next to him, listening attentively, and then they started laughing at something before looking underneath the hood.

Burt laughed at something David said before he noticed Blaine glaring at his employee. "Calm down, tiger."

Blaine ignored him, simply watching. He thought about walking over there but instead turned to face his friends.

"I want to go surfing when were done," Justin thought aloud.

"I want to go to Applebees," David said afterwards.

"What about the drive-in theater?" Jeff asked, winking at Nick.

Blaine looked away from them and back over at Kurt. Burt got up, saying something as he went into his office—Diesel following him—and he stood up straight and walked a little closer.

"So you two are pretty serious then?" Derrick asked, pushing long dark hair from in front of his eyes. Kurt nodded and smiled as he worked around beneath the hood, replacing the battery.

"Serious is the word, yes."

Derrick looked up and saw Kurts boyfriend staring at him. He bit his lip and moved closer. "Sucks for me I guess."

Kurt rolled his eyes playfully. "I guess so. But yeah, I fixed it. Im sure you couldve done that yourself…" he glanced up with blue eyes and smiled at Derrick. "But there you go."

He nodded and looked underneath the hood. "Thank you, Kurt. So when are you going to come back? Its too quiet around the shop without you here really."

Kurt leant against the SUV and shrugged. "Im usually really busy but if ever my dad needs me—"

"Hey baby." Blaine smiled at him; one hand on the small of his back. "Im sorry to interrupt but weve gotta get going."

Kurt smiled and turned to him. "Sorry! Were all done here—"

"Derrick," the boy said, holding his hand out. Blaine nodded at him and took it.

"Blaine Anderson."

Derrick smiled. "Kurts boyfriend. Ive heard a lot about you."

"I havent heard anything about you," Blaine said. "Are you new?"

Kurt watched their hands locked in front of him and raised an eyebrow.

"Ive been here for less than a month." Derrick let go and Blaine didnt miss the way the taller teen sized him up. "I like it here a lot."

Kurt linked his hand with Blaines and started to pull him away. "Cmon honey. Bye Derrick!"

Blaine glared at him for another moment before nodding and taking a few steps back. "Goodbye Derrick."

Derrick smiled and nodded, going back to his work.

Kurt waved at the boys of Legacy who gestured outside. He nodded and said hed be right there after changing out of his coveralls. Blaine felt Kurt let go of his hand and watched him gesture to the locker room. "Ill be out in like 5 minutes. I dont know whats gotten into you but stay out of trouble."

Blaine ran his hands through his curls and looked around. "Im going to Dads office, ok?"

Kurt nodded, pulling him close and kissing him. He deepened it until Blaine sighed and relaxed, and let go of the boys t-shirt as he stepped back. Blaines eyes were closed but he opened them and Kurt smiled.

"Ill meet you in there."

Blaine licked his lips and nodded. "Alright, love."

Nick and co. got into the Hummer and started to blast Partition by Beyoncé. Kurt smirked at them before he disappeared into the locker room for his things, and Blaine turned around. He stared at Derrick who pretended to be going through a few tools and watched him for another few seconds before walking into Burts office.

…

Mikeys 5th birthday wasnt until Monday, September 5th, but they were having his birthday party that Sunday. Blaine lay in Kurts bed, staring up at his ceiling as he listened to his boyfriend in the shower, singing along to Rude by Magic! He smiled at the voice and checked the time, knowing that he should get up and get ready, but there was something about Sundays that made him impossibly lazy.

Kurts radio turned off and after a minute or so, he walked out of the bathroom and back into the bedroom. He smiled at Blaine when he saw the teen was awake and walked over; towel around his damp waist.

"Good morning, handsome. Can I make you something to eat?"

Blaine couldnt believe hed fallen asleep last night before wiping the now dried cum off of his abdomen and thighs. He sat up a little and looked at Kurt, smiling. "We can go out if you want."

"I want to stay in." Kurt walked over to the dresser and Blaine licked his lips at the sight of him.

"Then yeah. Why didnt you wake me up to shower with you?"

Kurt smiled. "I did but you refused to budge. Sorry. I was going to give you the best Happy Three Month Anniversary shower oral sex youd ever had."

Blaine stood up, stretching now. He was completely naked and Kurt smirked as he looked at him in the mirror. "Your dad here?"

"Running errands."

"So lets exchange gifts," Blaine said, moving forward and dropping his boyfriends towel. Kurt laughed and nudged him away.

"Go shower and then come down and eat. If youre lucky Ill let you eat me in the kitchen."

Blaine smiled, biting his lip. "If youre lucky, Ill eat you in the kitchen."

Kurt kissed his cheek. "Oh, Im lucky alright."

…

Cooper stood next to his little brother as they all got ready to sing Happy Birthday to Mikey. He could tell what hed been thinking pretty much all afternoon, because hed been thinking the same. Ariels birthday was close to Mikeys and they were really missing her. Cooper wrapped an arm around his little brothers shoulders and smiled.

"You okay?"

Blaine nodded at him. "Im good, CJ. Im good."

"OK everyone!" Aunt Pam gathered the kids and parents around inside the beach house, smiling as Don held his little boy up over his shoulders. Burt smiled as he settled between Blaines mother Clarissa and his girlfriend Amber, waving back at Mikey whod found him in the crowd. "Were going to sing Happy Birthday to Michael and cut the cake. Whos ready for cake?"

The kindergartners went crazy and so did Jeff, jumping up and down in excitement. David held the camera on them and smiled, trying to get Mikeys attention. Kurt was with Blaze, Dani, and Hunter, and some random 5 year old who decided that because Mikey always spoke so highly of Kurt that shed attach herself to his hip. Blaine smiled at them before looking back at his little cousin.

As Cooper held hands with Justins older sister, the room began to belt out the lyrics. Mikey smiled as he held onto Dons curly hair, still sat on top of his dads shoulders.

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Michael
Happy Birthday to You

Everyone clapped loudly and his friends started running around like the kindergarten maniacs they were, shouting for cake, of course until they heard one person had continued singing.

"From good friends and true,
From old friends and new,
May good luck go with you,
And happiness too—oh are we not singing the entire song?" Hunter turned and looked around at everyone. Kurt tried not to laugh and failed, dropping his head. "My bad. Carry on."

"Who even knows the entire song?" Justin asked.

"Cake time!" Don shouted, pulling Mikey down and kissing his cheek. Blaine shook his head and walked over to try and get some order. After all, this was his house, and there were psychotic children being psychos near his Blu-Ray collection. He felt arms wrap around his waist and then smiled, turning around and seeing Kurt.

"You ok, baby?"

Blaine nodded. "Im great. Hey, can I give you your anniversary gift now before one of these delinquents steals it from me? I already caught that Neil kid going through my backpack earlier. Why Mikey had to be into the bad boy type I dont know."

Kurt laughed and nodded. "But you still have to wait for yours. Its linked in with Mikeys gift."

Blaine raised an eyebrow as he pulled something from his pocket. "Ok. Well I hope youll like this. We were talking about your mom and everything recently so I think you will." He opened the small blue box and smiled as he showed Kurt the charm. "Its for your bracelet. The letter E for Elizabeth. I was going to get a beetle charm that would make you think of the song she sang you but I couldnt find a good one."

Kurt was hugging him again and Blaine smiled, wrapping his arms around him. "Thank you, Blaine. Its perfect. And I know shed love you."

Blaine lowered his hands to Kurts waist. "Lets go get some Iron Man cake baby."

…

There was Karaoke. It was the worst idea Donald Kinsella ever had if youd ask Blaine, but everyone else seemed to enjoy it. Currently, they were outside by the pool. The guy in the Iron Man suit they hired to show up and play with the kids had a microphone in hand, on stage along with Justin, Cooper, Hunter, and three of Mikeys friends, all singing She Looks So Perfect. Kurt was dancing with a very pregnant Clarissa and Blaine was laughing, swimming across the pool and getting out. He happened to walk past David whod been trying literally all party long to put the moves on Dani. It seemed that he was getting somewhere at last.

"So we both have the same last name," she said with a smile. "Thats crazy. And youre not yanking my chain right? This isnt some lame attempt by you to break the ice?"

David put his hands in the pockets of his swim trunks as he looked at her. Random people walking along the beach tried to approach the party but Shane and Justin would spray them with water guns. "My name is actually David Thompson. I would not lie to you about that."

She hummed, not knowing if she believed him. "And mine is Danielle Thompson. Interesting."

David nodded. "It is. That means when were married, you dont have to worry about changing your last name."

She laughed, orange soda squirting out her mouth. David bit his lip and laughed as well. "Ew."

"Sorry." She shook her head and looked around. "That was embarrassing. Lucky for you, I like a guy that can make me laugh. But," she stopped and pointed at Mikey who was playing tag around the pool with a few of his friends before jumping in. "Im here on a date with a really cute kid."

David rolled his eyes and looked down at his feet. "I cant be mad at that. Can I at least have your number? So that we can be friends, maybe. UCLA gets lonely."

Dani smiled and looked around the party. The guys on stage ended their song and Kurt dragged his dad to the stage now, the two of them about to duet to Danger Zone. Blaine put his electric guitar on after hooking it up to the amp, and Iron Man fist pumped. "I dont see anything wrong with being friends, David Thompson. If thats even your real name."

"Id show you my ID but its inside in my wallet and I have that year 2000 Kobe Bryant afro going on."

The girl snorted again and David smiled. Kurt and Burt got really into their song and she took his hand.

"Im sure Mikey wouldnt mind if we danced. If you impress me, Ill give you my number. I may even answer when you call."

David laughed now, walking with her over to where some of the kids were jamming out. "Youve got a deal, Dani Thompson."

…

After a very spoiled Michael Kinsella got his gifts, they blew up the bouncy house. Blaine was too emotional to charge at it first. Blaze comforted him as he got his breathing together, and he hugged the older teen back. Kurt shook his head at them.

The thing was, Kurt had gotten Blaine and Mikey TICKETS TO THE LAKERS VERSUS THE CELTICS AT THE STAPLES CENTER ON OPENING NIGHT! It served as the kids birthday gift and Blaines anniversary gift, and both the curly haired boys squeezed the everloving life out of Kurt when they were given the tickets.

Mikey also got some super cool sneakers from Nick and Jeff, Iron Man comic books from Mr. Burt Hummey, a PlayStation 4 game from his Aunt Clarissa, awesome action figures and racecars from the friends in his class, a few books from his teacher, one of those kid ATVs from Blaine and Cooper that got both of the Anderson boys a look from their aunt Pam that pretty much said Were Going to Talk About This, and tons of other awesome gifts from the partygoers. Whatever Neil got him was in a card, so Blaine and Burt couldnt really assess the damage. But before Mikey could go into the bouncy house with his friends and of course, Blaine, Don and Pam said that they had an announcement.

"We waited until the party today to tell Mikey this," Don began, smiling at his wife. Justin walked up behind Kurt and threw an arm over his shoulder; both of them slick from the pool. Mikey was in Blaines arms and he looked at his parents curiously. Both Pam and Don spoke in unison.

"YOURE GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER!"

The mouths at the party dropped. Blaine smiled widely, looking at his little cousin. Mikeys face changed with all the excitement bottled inside from this extremely overwhelming day and tears started to fall down his face as he smiled, burying his entire head in Blaines neck.

"Awww," Jeff said as the party applauded; parents going to say congratulations to the beautiful couple. "Mikey! Youre going to be a big bro, man!"

Blaine laughed as he rubbed the boys back. He knew they were happy tears but he still wanted to make sure his cousin was alright. "Cmon, Mikey. Lets go hug mom and dad, yeah?"

Mikey nodded, pulling his face up and wiping the dampness away. Don held his arms out and the boy jumped into them, squeezing his father tight. He then hugged his mother and she wiped his wet face as a million questions flew from his mouth.

"Is it a boy baby or a girl baby?"

"How did you make it?"

"When will it be here?"

"Will it kick? Can I see?"

"What will it eat? Do I have to share my Lucky Charms?"

"Im so happy we can play games together!"

"Congratulations," Kurt said, squeezing the both of them. Don laughed into the hug and Pam looked at him seriously.

"You are the little Kinsella whisperer, so I hope you know that you will be babysitting come February."

Kurt laughed, nodding his head.

…

At some point in the afternoon, José and Blaine ended up getting attacked by a class full of Kindergarteners inside the bouncy house. Kurt and David considered helping before walking away. They sat at the table with Dani and Hunter and pretended not to see Nick and Jeff making out on the hammock, talking about whatever came up.

Justin laughed at something that mustve been seriously funny as Cooper continued to talk, his arm around Jasmine. She pushed him away and Kurt smiled, grateful that the elder Anderson found someone who made him happy.

"So are you going to the dance?" Hunter asked Kurt. "Or is Blaine not into that stuff?"

Kurt shrugged. "I dont know if Im really into it. I mean, well do prom at the end of the year of course but dances, I dont know."

"Itll be fun," Dani said. "The events that Pace throws are always really cool. You wont regret it."

Kurt hummed as he thought about it. "I guess."

"Do you need a date?" David asked Dani. Kurt smiled at the two of them and then looked away. His eyes found Blaine who was now outside of the bouncy house, being chased by Mikey and a bunch of his—as Blaine called them—demonic friends. Even though he didnt want to admit it, Blaine was having a lot of fun with them and Kurt knew for sure that hed be the best dad one day.

Little Zayn Luke Harry Calum Niall Sheeran Anderson-Hummel or Anderson-Levine would be a very lucky kid.

The group continued to talk as Kurt looked around. He smiled at Clarissa who had now found her way into Coopers conversation, shaking her head at whatever her son said as Justin baby talked her belly. She had a little girl on the way that Blaine had already named, and Kurt was excited for the family. They were so thrilled to meet Melody Anderson.

He was taken away from his thoughts when he saw a man that he knew he should recognize approaching the beach house. He was coming from the direction of the city and had a large box in hand, clearly a present for Mikey, Kurt thought. He squinted, trying to see him better, to remember who he was and why he felt so uncomfortable by his presence when it clicked.

"Shit."

"Ooo!" the girl, Claire said when she heard the curse. Kurt had a hard time ditching the 5 year old but now, he stood up straight and walked off. Hunter tapped her shoulder and looked her in the eye.

"Dont repeat that or I will personally murder Rainbow Dash myself. You hear me?"

Claire nodded. Dani and David stared at him.

"Blaine!" Kurt ran over to him, trying to dodge the children who were so busy climbing on top of the rider and trying to make him fall. Blaine laughed as he did his best to crawl away.

"Whats up, babe?"

"Its Victor."

Blaine tensed at the name. He stood up quickly and Mikey fell off of him, laughing as he tumbled onto Neil. Diesel barked, jumping into the pile of kids. "What?"

Kurt was pale in the face as he pointed to the man approaching. "Victor, Blaine. Should I tell your mom?"

"Stay here." Blaine turned and started walking towards him and Kurt sighed, grabbing his arm.

"Blaine, please dont make a scene in front of the children. Lets just tell your mom—"

Blaine pulled away and walked towards Victor. The man smirked when he saw Blaine coming and Kurt shook his head, running back to alert his father and Blaines mother, Don and Pam too, about what was going on.

"Blaine. I thought for sure youd come to your senses by now. Hes still around—"

"Vic, get the fuck away from our home—"

"I just wanted to give little Mikey a gift—" Victor held the box up and looked down when Blaine slapped it from his hands. Justin walked up behind him; eyes a darkened blue.

"Fuck you and your gift. Leave, Victor."

Victor smiled as he looked down at the gift on the ground. "I need to talk to your mother."

"If he has to tell you to leave again, I can escort you," Justin said clearly, walking in front of his friend. "Now do we have a problem?"

Cooper walked over and Victor could see the anger behind his eyes as he approached. He smiled and picked up the gift.

"Boys, listen—"

"Youve got some nerve showing up here after the hell you put my family through." Cooper pushed Blaine aside and moved in close so that he and Victor were face to face; his blue eyes meeting the brown of the Italians. "Dont be any more of a dummy than you already are, Vic. Leave now."

Kurt walked up with Clarissa, Don, and Burt. Pam, the other parents, and Hunter were ushering the kids back into the party so that theyd be distracted. Dani stood with David and Jose, watching to make sure everything was ok.

"Clarissa." Victor smiled when he saw her and how far along she was, making to move past Cooper but being pushed back when he attempted to. He almost fell into the sand and Burt stood there glaring at him; Kurt by his side. Victor shook his head and held the box in front of him. "I wanted to give this to Mikey for his birthday and to talk to you," he said.

Clarissa shook her head no. "You said everything you needed to say. About my son and his boyfriend and my family."

Burt glared at Victor and the man realized that mustve been Blaines boyfriends father. He looked back at Blaine and licked his lips. "Im sorry."

"I know you are."

"Seriously." Victor shook his head at Blaines darkened face and sighed. "Alright. Whether all of you acknowledge it or not, Im the father to that child," he announced, pointing at Clarissa. "And if you want to keep me from being a father, then I guess I can take you to court and do this the hard way."

Burt and Don turned to look at Clarissa. "Ill see you there. Now youre more than welcome to enjoy the beach but I dont want you anywhere near my property."

Justin stepped forward so that he was side by side with Cooper and Victor nodded, taking a few steps back. "Fine." He left the gift there in the sand and turned around, doing up the top button of his plaid shirt as he walked off. Kurt relaxed tenfold, looking over at Blaine who hadnt moved much at all. Burt shook his head at the man and turned around.

"Come on, everyone. Lets not give him the satisfaction of ruining Mikeys day."

Don nodded, taking his sisters hand. "Stress is the last thing you need, Clarissa. Lets go."

They all turned away and walked back over to the beach house. Kurt stood there with Blaine whose fists were still clutched, and he put his hand on the teens back. "Blaine?"

Blaine closed his eyes. The voice and touch helped him to calm down. He shook his head a bit, taking deep breaths. "Yeah, baby. Im fine."

Kurt wrapped his arms around him. "Do you want to go upstairs? Or maybe we can go for a walk until you calm down a little?"

Blaine turned around and wrapped himself up in Kurt. "Im sorry. Lets go upstairs."

Kurt nodded, kissing him softly. "Alright." He looked up and saw Victor turn back and glance with a smirk before continuing to walk away. He rubbed along his boyfriends back soothingly, despite that. "Alright."