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Friday was lazy. Outside of running out for coffee, Kurt spent the day working on lists of things to bring with him on the trip. Blaine lounged around on Kurt’s bed all day and watched Kurt go crazy over their packing list. He was in and out of his closet and taking inventory of his moisturizers, clothes, everything. Blaine chuckled several times to himself. “Kurt, 3 weeks Sweetie. Calm down. Come here.” Blaine patted on the bed next to him.

“I just want to make sure that I don’t forget anything. I am so excited. I’m sure you aren’t probably as excited because you have probably been there before.” Kurt looked down almost looked sad because he didn’t want to make Blaine feel guilty that he was rich and had opportunities to go places that Kurt never did.

Blaine took Kurt by the chin and lifted his head up to look at him. “Kurt, I can’t even tell you how excited I am for this. It’s not every day that you get to take a 2 week trip with your boyfriend and no parents around. This will be like the first time for me to see anything. My eyes look at everything differently since you.” Kurt leaned in for a kiss and that ultimately ended the packing list. Kurt laid on the bed with Blaine the rest of the day. They watched movies and talked the rest of the day. Kurt couldn’t imagine a better day. Blaine was not only his soul mate, but his best friend and boyfriend.

It was 5:30 and Carole and Burt were home. Finn came to the door and knocked. “Hey Kurt and Blaine. It’s time for dinner.”

“Thanks Finn. We will be right down.” Kurt took Blaine’s hand and they headed downstairs.

“Hey boys. I feel like I haven’t seen you in days.” Carole seemed sad. “Burt and I had a great dinner last night and the movie was so romantic. Burt didn’t like it that much, but he humored me.”

Burt sat down. “Carole this is great. Boy’s I’m so glad that you guys still remember Friday night dinner. Don’t ever forget this time. Blaine, we consider you family, so don’t forget this. Friday night dinner is sacred.” Burt paused and looked very serious trying to gather his thoughts and how he wanted this to come out. “So, you guys were asleep when we got home last night. You must be tired out.”

Kurt assumed he was talking to him and Blaine. “We are working so hard on the songs and choreography. It’s going to be a little different because we are going to try and mix a few of the songs with the Warblers. We were totally worn out. I didn’t even hear Finn come home last night.”

“Well, you guys were watching a movie when I got home and I didn’t want to bug you.”
“Thanks Finn. I appreciate that.” Blaine and Finn were getting along so well and that made Kurt and Burt happy. More so, Burt seemed to really like Blaine.

All the talk ended as Carole put the lasagna down on the table. “Wow that looks great honey.”

“Carole, it looks delicious and I am starving.” Blaine did look very hungry.

Burt dug in first and Finn didn’t even let him put down the spatula before loading half his plate with lasagna. “Jeez Finn, there are other starving people at the table.” Kurt glanced over at Blaine.

“There is a ton left Kurt. It’s not like you are going eat any of it, Mr. Salad. Blaine is going to eat your share and his share.” Blaine knew as much, as he loaded his plate as full as Finn’s.”

“Blaine, where are you going to put all of this food?” Kurt eyed the huge plateful of food. “Thank God you are the most hyper person I know.”

“Yes. True. I burn lots of calories with my hyperness.” Blaine winked at Kurt. No one noticed.

“Mom, we are going to a party tonight at Rachel’s. It should be fun. The Warblers will be there too. Rach thought it would be a good idea for all us to get to know each other before we spend 14 days traveling together.”

Blaine added, “The Warblers really haven’t had a chance to get to know everyone. So, outside of Kurt, they really don’t know anyone.”

“Yeah.. That’s what Rach said. So anyway. We will all be out late Mom and Burt.”

They were finishing up the meal and Burt turned to Blaine, “Blaine. Can we talk for a minute before you guys leave?” Kurt was nervous. Here it comes. He is going to kill Blaine for sleeping in his room for the last 3 nights. Kurt stood up to go with Blaine. Burt turned to Kurt. “Alone, Kurt.” He smiled at Kurt. Blaine looked scared but went to the living room where the talks always happened.

Blaine sat down and Burt entered after him. “Blaine. I just wanted to talk to you about your sleeping arrangements the last few days.” Blaine had a scared look on his face. “I just want to say that I did check on you two last night and the night before. Now Blaine, I know that I wouldn’t let Rachel sleep in Finn’s room ever, but I have been lax with you and Kurt. I guess it’s because both of you have had such a tough road to get here and will have such a tough road ahead. You and Kurt share a bond that you really don’t see in kids your age. And, I know how much you were there for Kurt when he needed someone. You were the someone he could talk to when he needed a friend and not a Dad. I am grateful that Kurt has you and that you can trust each other because when I see you two together, it makes me happy. I see that trust and faith when you both look at each other, but I still need to ask you something. I realized this last night when I checked on you both. Kurt loves you. I can tell. He wears his heart on his sleeve. So, I know he loves you. So what I want to know, is do you love him?”

“Oh wow, Burt. I didn’t know that you checked up on us, but I want you to know that I love Kurt more than anything on earth.” Blaine paused for a moment to formulate his response. He wanted to make sure Burt knew how much Kurt meant to him. “When I look at Kurt, he takes my breath away. I love that Kurt doesn’t back down when he has his mind set on something. I love his big heart. I love the way he makes me feel like I can do anything. I love how he makes me want to be a better person. I love his sense of humor. I love that I can talk to him about anything and share all my feelings with him without any fears. I love that I love my best friend. I know that you think we are young, but I already know that Kurt is the love of my life. If Kurt doesn’t feel the same for me, I will walk away when he sends me away, but I hope it never happens, because I love Kurt.” Blaine took a deep breath before this final confession. “Kurt is my forever. He means everything to me.” Burt knew that the truth was pouring out of Blaine’s heart. He confirmed what he already saw the night before when they were sleeping in each other’s arms. He saw Blaine look down almost afraid to face him.

“Ok. Ok Blaine. I know son. I get it.” Burt smiled and patted him on the shoulder. “Kurt why don’t you come in so that you can give your boyfriend a hug before he cries.”

“Dad. I love you so much.” Taking Blaine’s hands in his and looking Blaine in the eyes. Those eyes that take his breath away.

“I love you too, Kid. You too Blaine. You take care of my son. And don’t make me regret letting you two sleep in the same room. Finn will be giving me a hard time about it already. I do expect you to behave properly though.” Burt already knew that they were meant for each other.

“Blaine. I love you. You are the most amazing boyfriend on earth.” Kurt closed the distance to Blaine and kissed him immediately reaching his tongue into Blaine’s mouth. He needed to feel the closeness to Blaine. He needed to taste his boyfriend, feel his boyfriend and breathe him in. Blaine had just said the most romantic things Kurt has ever heard. Kurt was crying because he never thought that anyone would say those words about him. “I wish I could really be half of what you said about me.”

“You already are. You don’t even know it, so I’m going to say this to your face.” Blaine cupped Kurt’s face in his hands. “I want you to hear it directly from my mouth. I see my future in your eyes and your words and in who you are. You are everything to me Kurt. I will never leave you unless you ask me to.”

“Sorry to interrupt guys. I’m going to head over to Rachel’s. Are you driving separately?”

“Yeah Finn. Blaine is driving. We’ll see you over there soon.” Kurt turned to Blaine. “Do you think I should change, or am I okay like this?”

“You are wearing my favorite pair of skinny jeans that hug your butt just the right way and I love the way your shirt and jacket cling to your perfect body. So, maybe it’s not fair to ask me what I think right now.” Blaine wrapped his arms around Kurt’s waist and it took all of Kurt’s power not to grab him and drag him upstairs.

Kurt turned away with a smile, grabbing Blaine’s hand from his waist. “ Later Sweetie. We should get going.”