As Kurt drove to Blaine’s house his head was still buzzing from everything that had happened in the last twenty-four hours. He had spent almost the whole day with Blaine, catching up on everything they had missed in their week apart. Kurt had been having so much fun that he had almost forgotten to be nervous for dinner. But when he got home and called Wes all that had changed. Wes told him what his idea about what was going on with Blaine and it shook Kurt to his core. Child abuse. It made Kurt feel physically ill to think about. Logically thinking though, it made a lot of sense. He was terrified for Blaine, and for himself. Kurt hoped against hope that Mr. Anderson would turn out to be kind and well tempered but judging from Blaine’s description of him and his past experience with the man, things weren’t looking good.

When Kurt reached the house he took a moment to compose himself before ringing the doorbell. Blaine answered the door immediately and ushered Kurt inside. He seemed tense but happy that Kurt had come.

Blaine gave him a quick hug and said, “Dinner isn’t for a couple minutes so we can hang out in my room.”

Kurt followed him upstairs but stopped short at the sight of Blaine’s room. It was so… boring. The room had four white walls and a white carpet. There was a small, neatly made bed in one corner of the room. Blaine’s desk had his computer on it and a couple books but that was all. The walls were bare; there were no posters or pictures. Nothing was on the floor, not even any dirty clothes. If Kurt didn’t know any better, he would have said nobody lived in this room.

Blaine must have seen the shock in Kurt’s eyes because he said, “I know it’s a bit plain. My dad likes me to keep it clean. I don’t spend much time here anyways, I’m almost always in the basement.”

“Wait so your dad controls how you keep your room?” Kurt was shocked. His room had always been his private sanctuary, the place that was all his. Wait, isn’t that a sign of an abusive parent? He thought worriedly. No, no just stop. You’re being paranoid.

Blaine just shrugged and turned away. He sat down on his bed and motioned for Kurt to join him. Kurt sat down and snuggled up to him.

“You’re really nervous.” Blaine said it as a statement instead of a question.

Kurt nodded. “Well when I saw your dad last time he didn’t seem too pleases to meet me.”

“Oh don’t worry he was just surprised.” he responded but Kurt noticed he seemed a little on edge. “I’m positive he’ll like you just fine.” Blaine seemed to be reassuring himself as much as Kurt.

Kurt decided to ease his and Blaine’s nerves by kissing him. The kiss deepened and Kurt pressed Blaine down on the bed so he was straddling him. After a couple seconds Blaine slowly pushed Kurt away.

“As much as I would like to, I really don’t think it would make a good first impression if my dad caught us.”

Kurt blushed a little. He had momentarily forgotten that either of Blaine’s parents could appear at any moment.

Just as the boys had returned to an upright position Blaine’s father walked into the room without knocking. Kurt instinctively moved a couple inches away from Blaine.

“Dinner’s ready.” he said and began to walk away.

“Wait dad. I want to formally introduce you to Kurt.” Blaine waited until his father had turned around before continuing. “Kurt, this is my dad. Dad, this is Kurt.”

“It’s very nice to meet you sir.” Kurt offered his hand and Blaine’s dad reluctantly shook it. Kurt hoped he didn’t remember him from before but he had no such luck.

“I remember you. You were the one that I caught in the basement last month.”

He didn’t say it with anger but it still made Kurt shiver. Blaine’s dad then proceeded downstairs without another word.

“It could have gone worse. At least he didn’t catch us making out.”Blaine whispered to Kurt.

Blaine took Kurt’s hand and they followed him into the hallway. At one point Blaine’s dad looked back and saw them holding hands. He tensed up at the sight but didn’t say anything. When they reached the kitchen Kurt saw Blaine’s mom for the first time. She was a short, thin woman with long, dark hair.

“Mom this is Kurt.” Blaine said.

“Hi Kurt. It’s so nice to finally meet you.”

“It’s great to meet you too!” Kurt replied.

She flashed him a warm smile and finished setting the table. Kurt and Blaine sat on one side and Blaine’s parents on the other.

As they began to eat Kurt said, “This all looks so great Mrs. Anderson.”

“Oh thank you honey. You’re too sweet.”

“The chicken’s a little dry.” Blaine’s dad said gruffly.

“I’m sorry dear.” she apologized looking more nervous than sorry.

They ate in silence for a few minutes before Blaine’s mom spoke.

“So, Kurt, Blaine tells us you’re in the Glee Club at McKinley.”

“Yes, I love it. It’s the only thing I miss about school.” Kurt said laughing.

“He has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard. He can hit a high F.” Blaine said smiling at Kurt.

Kurt blushed but looked pleased

“Wow that’s very impressive.” she said. “I was in my high school’s Glee Club too. Blaine gets all his musical talent from me because his father, I’m afraid, is completely tone deaf.” Blaine’s mom said teasingly and looked at her husband. She stopped laughing though when she saw the expression on his face.

“How is McKinley’s football team shaping up this year?” Blaine’s dad asked Kurt.

Kurt was thrown by the total change in topic and by the fact that he knew nothing about football. “Oh, well, good I think? Honestly I’m not that interested in football. My stepbrother is the quarterback but other than that I don’t pay much attention.” He decided being truthful was better than trying to pretend he was a fan and making a fool out of himself.

“Humph.” Blaine’s dad made a noncommittal noise and went back to eating.

The rest of dinner passed by smoothly. Blaine’s dad didn’t talk much but Kurt chatted with Blaine and his mother throughout the meal. Kurt was delighted that things had gone so well. He had also started to doubt his theory on Blaine’s father. He didn’t seem dangerous at all, just a little uncomfortable with the situation. Then everything changed in an instant. Blaine’s mother had just bought out an apple pie for dessert when Blaine’s father spoke.

“So when is this little experiment of yours going to end?”

Kurt was utterly bewildered. What experiment? When he looked at Blaine he realized Blaine knew just what his father was talking about. He was glaring at his father and there was fury in his eyes.

“I told you, this is not some sort of experiment.” Blaine said through clenched teeth. “I’m gay dad.”

“You don’t know what you want Blaine. You’re only seventeen.” he said dismissively.

“Steve-” Blaine’s mom began but her husband silenced her with a look.

Kurt noticed she didn’t seem surprised by this turn of events so he reasoned it must be a common occurrence. He didn’t know quite what to do so he just awkwardly looked down at his plate.

“I know what I want dad! And what I want is Kurt Hummel!”

Kurt froze. Half of him was touched by the fact that Blaine was saying this and the other half was terrified at what his dad’s reaction would be.

“How dare you talk to me like that in my own house!” he yelled at Blaine. Both Blaine and his father and jumped out of their seats and were standing face to face. He then turned to Kurt and repeated the first words he ever said to him. “Well Kurt, I think you better go.”

Kurt was truthfully a little relieved at an excuse to leave. As he stood up he thanked Blaine’s mom fro dinner. She simply nodded at him while shooting a furtive glance at her husband. Blaine caught up with Kurt right before he reached the front door.

“Kurt I’m so sorry.” Blaine looked like he was about to cry. “I just- I really thought my dad would be okay when he met you. I can’t believe I put you through that. You must hate me.” Now there really were tears in his eyes.

“Blaine.” Kurt murmured and pulled him into a hug. “I don’t hate you. I could never hate you! This isn’t your fault.”

Kurt was really scared for Blaine now. He had obviously made his dad very mad and Kurt wasn’t sure what he would do.

“Why don’t you come over to my place? At least until things cool down.” Kurt didn’t want to leave Blaine alone.

Blaine considered for a moment. “No I should probably stay here, I think my dad wants to talk to me some more. Avoiding him will only make it worse.” He made it sound as if this happened a lot.

Kurt still felt uneasy but there was nothing more he could do.

“Alright but call me later okay?”

“I will.”

“Actually, I’ll just call you.”

Blaine chuckled. “Whatever you want. Bye Kurt.”