As Kurt sat at his desk reading A Tale of Two Cities his mind drifted back to the previous night. He had finally brought Blaine over to meet his family and everything had gone off without a hitch. Carol thought Blaine was absolutely adorable and, to Kurt’s embarrassment, told him that multiple times. Burt said he was happy that he was respectful and well mannered, but Blaine’s knowledge of football certainly didn’t go unnoticed. Finn hadn’t been there but he had already met Blaine about a week ago and they got along fine. All in all it was a good night.

Today was Kurt and Blaine’s one month anniversary. Kurt stood, giving up on his book, and walked over to the mirror. As he began to do his hair he thought about how lucky he was. Blaine was everything he had ever wanted and to his surprise Blaine seemed to like him just as much. As the doorbell rang Kurt grabbed his phone and ran down to answer it. When he opened the door Blaine leaned in and gave Kurt a chaste kiss on the lips.

“Happy anniversary.”

“Happy anniversary to you too.” Kurt replied smiling brightly.

“You kids be careful now, and have him home by midnight.” Burt had appeared behind Kurt.

Blaine quickly stepped away looking a little flustered.

“Yes sir. Thanks again for dinner last night.”

“Oh, honey, we loved having you. You’re welcome any time.” Carol had come to the door too and was standing next to Burt.

Kurt was thoroughly embarrassed by the arrival of both parents and was eager to leave.

“Thanks Mrs. Hummel!” Blaine replied.

“Alright well we’re leaving now.” Kurt said as he practically dragged Blaine from his house.

As they walked to the car Kurt asked Blaine for about the thousandth time where they were going.

“Kurt,” Blaine said, clearly exasperated. “What part of surprise don’t you understand?”

“Humph!” Kurt didn’t like surprises much and Blaine knew this.

Once they got into the car Blaine reached into the back and grabbed an old, spotted tie.

“Oh God Blaine! You don’t expect me to wear that do you?” said an appalled Kurt.

“Well not around your neck…” Blaine trailed off and leaned over attempting secure the tie around Kurt’s eyes.

“No! No way. Not going to happen. This is where I draw the line.” Kurt yelled pushing the tie away.

“Pretty please.” Blaine said giving Kurt puppy eyes.

He sighed. “Fine.” Kurt couldn’t resist the puppy eyes.

Once Kurt was blind folded they got on their way and it wasn’t long before Blaine was parking. As they got out of the car Kurt began to remove the tie but Blaine stopped him.

“Not quite yet!” he practically sang.

Blaine led Kurt through the park gate and to the middle of a grassy field. As he removed the blindfold Kurt gasped. Blaine had set out a picnic dinner for them to eat while watching the sunset.

“I know romance isn’t really my thing but I really wanted this night to be special. I hope you like it.” Blaine said a little uncertainly.

Kurt flung himself into Blaine’s arms and whispered, “I love it.”

Once the sun set the two boys lied down side by side and gazed up at the stars. The night was warm but the cool breeze kept it from being uncomfortable. Their fingers were intertwined and Kurt’s head was resting lightly on Blaine’s shoulder.

“This is perfect you know? Just being here with you, it’s the happiest I’ve been in a long time. Maybe even ever.” Blaine looked at Kurt as he spoke his gaze gave Kurt chills.

Kurt looked at this boy, this boy he had only known for a month, and was overcome with emotion. Blaine was right when he said this was perfect. Kurt couldn’t imagine anywhere he would rather be then right here, with Blaine.

“I was just thinking the same thing.” Kurt said with a smile and he snuggled even closer to Blaine.

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“Blaine!” Kurt said with a disapproving shake of his head.

The curly haired boy was throwing popcorn up in the air and attempting to catch it in his mouth.

“You’re making a mess.”

Blaine stuck out his tongue at Kurt and gave him a look that clearly said party pooper. Before he could make another attempt with the popcorn his phone rang.

“Hello?” he answered.

“Oh, hi dad.” Blaine said, his eyebrows furrowing.

After a long pause he said, “Well Kurt and I kind of have plans to get Chinese tonight…”

After another pause he began, “I know dad-” but was cut off.

“Let me call you back.” he said finally and hung up.

Throughout the conversation Kurt had been trying to make it seem as if he was watching TV but had actually been listening in. He turned to Blaine and raised an eyebrow, willing him to explain. Blaine hesitated.

“My dad wants me to eat dinner with the family tonight. Some of his work colleagues are coming over and he wants to put on the appearance that we are a happy little family.”

“So are you saying that you aren’t a happy family?” Kurt asked. He knew Blaine and his father weren’t very close but he didn’t know much more than that. Blaine wasn’t keen to talk about it and Kurt knew not to push him anymore.

Blaine chuckled darkly. “You could say that.” For a moment Blaine’s eyes flashed with something that Kurt couldn’t quite identify. Desire? Desire to be close with his father? No, Kurt thought. Anger maybe? But what would be the cause? But as Kurt looked up the flash was gone and he began to wonder if he imagined the whole thing.

“Well I think you should go.” Kurt didn’t want to be the cause of any more tension between Blaine and his dad.

“Really? Thank you Kurt!” Blaine looked relieved. “I’d much rather go out with you but it means a lot to my dad. We will do Chinese real soon, I promise.”

Blaine got up and gave Kurt a quick kiss before starting towards the door. Just before he walked out he turned back to Kurt.

“No matter what happens, I just want you to remember how much I care about you okay?”

“I-umm… Okay?” Kurt didn’t quite know how to respond. This didn’t sound good to Kurt and he wondered if Blaine knew something he didn’t.

“Good. Bye Kurt!” and suddenly Kurt was alone trying to figure out what had just happened.

&&&

Kurt was just sitting down to have some pizza with Finn when his phone rang.

“Hey Mercedes”

“Hi Kurt, um where are you?” She sounded distracted.

“I’m just at home. Why? What’s wrong?” Kurt asked.

“Are you and Blaine doing anything tonight?” Mercedes asked ignoring Kurt’s questions.

“No he’s having dinner with his family. Seriously what is going on?” Kurt asked again more pointedly. He was becoming very nervous.

“I think you better come over.” Mercedes said in defeat.

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“But- but no. That’s impossible!” Kurt simply would not believe what Mercedes was telling him. “It must have just been someone who looked like him.” He insisted.

“Kurt, I’m sorry, but it was him.”

Mercedes had just finished telling Kurt that she had seen Blaine and Rachel at breadsticks on what appeared to be a date.

“But he’s gay! They were probably just having dinner as friends. I mean I go places with you and I’m not cheating. People can be friends.” Kurt said forcing himself to stay calm.

“If they were just friends then why did he lie and say he was having dinner with his family? And why has he never mentioned that he knew Rachel? I’m sorry Kurt but it just doesn’t add up.” she said with sadness in her voice.

Kurt’s head was reeling. He couldn’t think straight, he didn’t know what to believe. “Well did it look like a date? How were they acting?” he finally asked.

“Well I only watched them for about five minutes before they left.” Mercedes admitted. “But it didn’t look good. They were talking and laughing and then, well, he paid for her.”

Kurt swallowed and fought back tears. Blaine is cheating on me. The idea hit him like a ton of bricks.

“But I could be wrong you know.” Mercedes said uncertainly. “You will need to ask him for sure to find out. Don’t do anything drastic okay?”

Kurt shook his head. “I can’t ask him. I just can’t. But I know who I can talk to.”

Mercedes shot him a confused look as he took out his phone.

“Hello this is Rachel Berry speaking.”

“Hi Rachel, it’s Kurt.”

“Oh, hi Kurt! This is deffinently a surprise. How’s your summer been?” Rachel said in an extremely cheery voice.

“Fine. I just called because I was wondering what you did tonight.” Kurt said quickly. He was in no mood for idle chit chat.

“Funny you should ask! I have had the most wonderful evening. See I had a date tonight, a date with Blaine Anderson! You know, the lead for the Warblers. He’s not of course as good as me but his voice is nothing to scoff at. Blaine was sweet, funny, and a complete gentleman. He took me to breadsticks and- Kurt, are you still there?” she seemed to sense that Kurt was no longer listening.

Kurt had stopped processing the conversation as soon as she said Blaine Anderson. He dropped the phone and sat down on Mercedes’ bed.

“Kurt…” she said tentatively.

They could still here Rachel talking and Mercedes walked over and picked up the phone.

“Kurt can you hear me? Are you still there? Do you-” Rachel began but Mercedes hung up.

Kurt was still sitting numbly on the bed staring at his feet. He looked up at Mercedes and said, “He’s cheating on me. He’s cheating on me with Rachel Berry.”