On the bus, Dean Royce explained how the first day would go. "Okay everyone, please listen up. Our personal tour guide will be completely at our disposal. He was hired by our benefactor to assist us. Because of him, we are able to afford you free time to explore the city. If you have questions about how to get someplace or when to go, you should consult him."

"Hello! Bonjour! My name is Stephan and I am at your disposal for the entire length of your trip. I want to tell you about how we will be handling this trip."

Blaine and Kurt were seated near the back again. "Are you ready to enjoy Kurt? This is the best way for us to decide where we really want to go back to. I like that they set it up this way. So, we get to at least stay for a while everywhere, but the places we really want to spend more time at, we can do it on our free time."

Stephan began his speech. "We will visit a few of the most famous attractions each day. I promise you to have some free time at each place we visit, but the best part is that if you really want to explore more, you can do it during your free time. I can help you determine transportation or walking distance if you need." Stephan provided everyone with his phone number in case they had trouble finding something at a later time, or if they needed any type of help. Since he was hired solely by Dalton, he was available 24 hours a day and stayed with them at the hotels during their visit. "I work for Mr Payne, who so kindly provided for this trip for all of you, so please do not hesitate to call me as needed."

"No way. This guy is an employee of the guy who paid for this entire trip? That is crazy Blaine. He must be loaded to do this for all of us." Kurt was excited beyond control. Blaine was totally taken by the excitement that he saw in Kurt's eyes. "You're staring." Kurt blushed.

"I can't take my eyes off of you baby. You are so beautiful when you are excited like this." Blaine's grin was huge.

Wes popped his head over the back of the chair. "Who is going to be watching you two? Finn?"

"Wes, that's not fair. Just because Kurt is my brother does not mean that I am in charge this whole trip. As it is, I have to deal with these two trying to get some in the house all the time." Blaine flashed a look and grin at Finn.

"Your imagination is so vivid Finn." Blaine was trying to distract everyone from Finn's comments.

"One word Blaine. Xbox. You bailed on us get dirty with my brother." Finn laughed at the fact that he outed them in front of everyone.

Kurt's diva came out. "Finn Hudson, I would swear that you were jealous of Blaine." He flashed a huge smile to Blaine that earned him a kiss from Blaine, chaste as it was, it was still a kiss from his super gorgeous boyfriend.

"We are going to stop this morning at The Louvre and then Notre Dame Cathedral before we come back to our hotel which happens to be walking distance to Champs Elysee and the Arc De Triomphe. We will be visiting some of the hottest attractions in Paris tomorrow before you perform at a local secondary school here in Paris. Dinner is being provided tonight and tomorrow night, but your third and last night in Paris will be on your own." Blaine knew he would have to spend some money to get what he needed, but he would do anything to make this perfect for Kurt. He soaked in the sight of Kurt who was now looking out the window and listening to the guide. It was time to put his plan into place, starting with a discussion with Puck and then Blaine hoped that Stephan would be able to help him pull this off.

Kurt must have felt a set of eyes on him as he turned to see Blaine staring at him. "Hey. Something wrong?"

"No. On the contrary, something really, really good." Blaine looked a little misty eyed.

Kurt reached out to hold his hand. "Are you going to tell me what it is?"

"My surprise, baby." Blaine gave Kurt the huge grin that always melted Kurt's heart to the point of hurting. "I love you." Blaine leaned in and their lips met, molding perfectly together. Blaine could feel it in his heart that they were perfect for each other and this was the next step for them. It was logical and he hoped that Kurt would agree.

"Should I be excited."

"Definitely. I told you we would make some unbelievable memories this summer and I always keep my promises."

"Then I will be excited." Blaine swore that the blue in Kurt's eyes got bluer in that second.

The bus came to a stop and the guide directed them to remain seated until he came back. "I think they are going to take us to the most popular art pieces here. I hope they give us time. What do you want to go see during our time here?" Blaine had been here before, actually several times. "I have been here before and I have a few favorite places to go, but I want to do whatever you want to do."

Stephan jumped back into the bus at that moment. "Okay as you leave the bus, please take one of these badges and put it around your neck. You will need this the entire time we are in the museum. I will be guiding you to a few items in the museum that are the most popular, then you will have time on your own to explore the museum. We will meet right at this spot to head to our next stop. Chaperones, will you keep the entire group together until we split up?" Stephan stepped off the bus and waited for each person. Dean Royce and Mr Shue were marking off attendance.

Kurt was in awe as they made their way to the entrance of the building. How long had he waited to see this with his own eyes. Rachel and Finn moved toward Kurt. "Dude, this is totally awesome. Kurt, you will have to seriously tell me what we should go see while here. You having fun?"

"Yeah Finn. Did you see that they actually put Blaine in a room across the hall from me?" Blaine saw that Kurt was pre-occupied with his brother at the moment, so he made his way to Puck.

"Puck, I need your help."

Puck let out a laugh. "Blaine, you can't possibly need to get in Kurt's pants yet. We have only been in Paris like 4 hours. Get your hormones under control."

"Funny, Puck. I'm serious. I have something that I need to do." Blaine lagged back behind the group to explain to Puck what he needed help with.

"Dude, that is totally cool! I am on board." Tonight after room check, we can make that work.

"Puck, I owe you for this. I need to get back before Kurt notices I'm talking to you. He will figure something is up." Blaine shook Puck's hand and made it back to where Kurt was. He started a conversation with Wes and David who were right behind Kurt, Rachel and Finn. Kurt had not noticed that he was gone at all.

Stephan advised the group that he would take them to the see the Venus de Milo sculpture, Mona Lisa, Wedding Feast at Cana and Madonna and Child at which time they would be free to explore on their own. They would be given the time to meet at their last stop together.

"Venus de Milo, as sculpture of Aphrodite, was sculpted around 100 BC. It was found on the Greek Isle of Milos which is where it was named from. Discovered in 1820, the sculpture is from marble and is about 6 � feet tall." He went on to explain some of the history of finding the sculpture. They proceeded to see the Mona Lisa. It was really crowded, but none the less extraordinary. It took a while for everyone to get close enough so that they could really see it, but as soon as they made their way, they went to see the 2 paintings as promised by Stephan. "It is 10:30 right now. We have until 12:15 and will be going to restaurant for lunch. So you will have almost 2 hours."

Kurt was antsy by this time. He loved both the Warblers and the New Directions, but wanted to steal some time with Blaine now. "Can we go on our own away from everyone Blaine? I just want to have some time with you here in this unbelievable place."

"Me too." Blaine gave Kurt a quick kiss on the cheek and let Wes and David know that they will meet up at the meeting place later. Blaine and Kurt smiled because a mixed group of Jeff, Nick, Quinn, Mercedes, Lauren and Puck headed off together. It was nice to see that everyone was becoming friends. "Check out the groups."

It made Kurt smile too. "I like that our friends are starting to really become friends. It would be so great if we could actually do things all together instead of with your friends or my friends all the time. They would be our friends." Blaine's chest tightened as he heard what Kurt really meant. He was equating their friends to themselves. They were mixing 2 lives into one and the comfort of doing it was beautiful.

"Where is your heart's desire in the Louvre? I've been here a few times in the past, so I will follow your lead." Blaine surrendered his heart and his hand at the same time.

"Let's go look at all the paintings they used in The da Vinci Code first, then I just want to wander and just see things with you. I don't really care at all as long as I'm with you." Kurt just loved that he was finally in Paris with Blaine. It was more than he ever dreamed of. "I want you so bad Blaine. I'm not sure how much more I can take if we don't get to be alone and I mean alone."

"I'll talk to Puck to see what we can work out." Blaine already knew his plan.

The Louvre was incredible. Kurt got to see the Salon Carre where the movie was created walked all through the Grande Gallerie. They stopped at so many pieces and talked about them. Sometimes Kurt made comments about the religious aspect of all of it, since he was not a religious person, but he wanted to hear Blaine's thoughts. They held hands freely as they moved from room to room. "Let's start heading back, I want to look at the pyramid from underneath and then go outside and look at it." Blaine with map in hand, led Kurt through a maze of rooms. "I hope I get to come back here and discover more of this place. There is so much to look at and we only saw a small piece of it."

Blaine pulled Kurt in for a hug and kissed him on the forehead. With their noses touching, Blaine placed a soft kiss to Kurt's lips. With their eyes closed they could feel each others breath just inches away. "I promise to bring you back here as many times as you want to come back."

They gazed up at the pyramid underneath. It was a sunny day and it was spectacular. Kurt wanted to get pictures outside to remember the time they spent here. When they got outside, Wes and David were there talking to Finn and Rachel. "Finn, take a picture of me and Blaine please and I should get one of you and Rachel after." Blaine ended up getting Finn and Kurt. It seems that this became a gathering place and ended up getting almost all the Warblers and New Directions in a picture together and the groups separately.

"Did you enjoy that?"

"I'd enjoy walking on hot coals as long as I was with you." Kurt could not think of a better place to be.

They had an entire Caf� reserved overlooking the Seine and the Pont Neuf. Everyone broke into groups of 4 to sit and eat. Blaine and Kurt sat with Wes and David. Luckily, they were able to get a table outside to enjoy the day. It was nice to sit and just talk. "So, are you two lovebirds enjoying yourselves?" Wes always knew how to kill a moment.

Blaine remained cool and collected and pretended it didn't bother him. "As a matter of fact Wes, we are enjoying ourselves. Thank you for asking." Kurt blushed. Blaine changed the subject. "Where is practice going to be today?"

"We are practicing in the banquet hall at the hotel. We have it reserved for all 3 days, but we aren't going to practice tomorrow at all. We are practicing this afternoon as soon as we get back to the hotel and then we have dinner. If we don't get it right before dinner, we will have to practice for a while after dinner. It will end up eating into our free time."

Blaine did not like the sound of that considering his plans. Room check was at 11:00 every night. They made room check late to give everyone time to sightsee on their own. "I need to hit the bathroom. I'll be right back." Blaine kissed Kurt on the cheek and headed into the caf�. He was looking for Stephan and found him inside sitting with the Royce's, Mr. Shue and Miss Pillsbury. Blaine asked to speak with Stephan. "I need to get reservations at the Jules Verne and I am willing to pay for them and a window seat."

"That is a tall order… uh…"

"Blaine. Blaine Anderson. I know it is, but I really need them. I suppose I could call in a favor if you can't get me in."

"A favor? If you have a favor Blaine, I highly recommend it at this late in the game. You know that people make reservations months in advance there." Stephan was being completely honest. "However, let me see how far I can get with Mr. Payne's help. May I ask who your parents are in case Mr. Payne would like to know?"

"It's probably more who my grandfather is than my father, Stephan. My father is Jack Anderson Jr. He heads up a law firm in Ohio, but my Grandfather Jack Sr. is works in international law and a few other things he dabbles in. I just would rather not get them involved if I don't have to. Again, I will pay to get this."

"Blaine, give me your number. I will let you know later or tomorrow. You want this for Saturday night right? I think this will take a miracle."

Blaine smiled. "I believe in miracles Stephan." Blaine returned to the table as their food was arriving. "Miss me?"

"Terribly." Kurt was being sarcastic, but Blaine could care less. "What do you want to do for dinner on Saturday? Stephan said we have that night free."

"let's get through lunch and practice. We can talk about it later." Blaine did not let on what he had planned. They all enjoyed their lunch just talking and laughing. Wes was making fun of Jeff who got lost in The Louvre. He was walking along and didn't realize that everyone turned when he kept going straight. He was frantic when they found him.

From 5 tables away Jeff heard everyone making fun of him. "I can't help it that my sense of direction is terrible. Besides, I didn't mistake a woman in a painting for a man. I thought the giveaway would have been her boobs, but maybe you haven't ever seen any."

"Jeff, there are women present." Blaine was trying to quiet everyone down. He stood up and in Blaine's charming way he apologized. "New Directions ladies. I would like to apologize for Warbler Jeff's vulgar mouth. He is obviously not used to being a gentleman around you beautiful ladies."

Kurt smiled because Blaine had always been the charmer. He was so polite. It was how he met Blaine there on the stairs. He nicely stopped to talk to the new kid and offered to show him around. Blaine ended up being more than just a pretty face and a polite and debonair man.

People started milling around in the caf� and outside of it. Taking pictures along the Seine. Blaine and Kurt were walking and Rachel took a picture of them. It was a beautiful picture. They had just been walking hand in hand talking and smiling and Blaine stopped to look directly at Kurt. He had just started to lean forward to kiss Kurt with a huge grin on his face. Kurt was smiling brightly back at Blaine. She snapped the picture and decided that she would save it for something special for them.

The bus made its way back and they all loaded to go to the Notre Dame Cathedral. Stephan shared some facts on the way to get dropped off there. What was most important to mention was that it was a Roman Catholic church and we were to treat it as a church. He reminded that they have regular masses and while there are millions of visitors to the church every year, it is still a place of worship for people. He warned that if we wanted to take the steps to the tower to make sure we had enough time. It was 2:00 and we would need to leave for the hotel at 4:00. If anyone was interested, you could also stroll across one of the bridges to the Latin Quarter or take a walk down along the Seine.

"Let's go in and look at the church, but I really don't want to go up the tower Blaine." Kurt had his sights set on a stroll along the Seine and a visit to the Latin Quarter where they had lots of book shoppes and cafes.

"Good choice, sweetheart. We can come back a little later and take a stroll along the Seine or go to the Latin Quarter. Whichever, or both! We could get some coffee and dessert at a caf� later tonight." Blaine would accommodate anything Kurt wanted to do. This was going to be a big night regardless.

They spent about � hour in the cathedral and then opted to walk along the Seine for a while. "Blaine, Let's go there tonight. Will any of those shops be open? If not, can we try to go over there now?" Blaine laughed because Kurt was excited and it showed in his body and eyes.

"Let's go over to the Latin Quarter." Blaine grabbed Kurt's hand and led him across the bridge. They started to wander through the shops and cafes stopping sometimes to look at something. This is what it was all about to Kurt. This was perfect. They walked together hand in hand and didn't worry about people. The kissed, they held hands, they smiled, they went into stores together.

"Blaine, this was such a great idea. Thank you for inviting us to come with you guys." Kurt's heart was overflowing with love and he could feel that familiar pain in his chest. Blaine recognized this look and immediately pulled Kurt to his waiting lips. He brushed his tongue along Kurt's lower lip and Kurt parted his lips to allow Blaine entry. He was hungry for Blaine's tongue. Blaine sensed that Kurt had a need. It had been since home that they had been able to share a real kiss. Both tongues intertwined in that familiar dance of their tongues each exploring that familiar warmth of the others mouth. Kurt whimpered into the kiss and pulled away. "I want you. I feel like I'm dying inside every moment that I can't touch you Blaine. Why do I feel like this? It actually hurts not to be able to touch every part of you when I want to."

"I know how you feel Baby." Blaine placed his hand over Kurt's heart. "I feel it too. I can't stand not to be able to be alone. I promise we will have some time soon." Kurt had no idea that soon was only hours away.

They made their way back to Notre Dame where people were starting to gather. The bus would be there soon. Attendance was taken and they headed back to the hotel. They would be able to see quite a few more places tomorrow, but right now they needed to practice.

After dinner, which was at an unbelievable restaurant located right on Champs Elysee, Kurt and Blaine decided to go back for a walk on the Seine. It was still only seven o'clock. They had 4 hours to room check. Both boys had a need to be alone. "Kurt, I need to go talk to Wes, David and Thad for minute. I'll be right back and then we can go."

"Go on, I want to chat with Rachel Finn and Mercedes too." Blaine disappeared toward the back of the restaurant.

"Kurt, what do you and Blaine have planned? I think a group of us are going to just walk around here tonight. There are so many things to look at. We were thinking of window browsing." Mercedes knew that might pique Kurt's interest.

"I think we are going to go back to the Latin Quarter and walk along the river. We just want to be alone on our first night."

"Sounds romantic." Rachel was a whore for romance too. Kurt had a few connections with Rachel. First, their love of Finn. Of course a different kind of love, but nonetheless love. Second, they both thought Blaine was an excellent kisser, which he was. Thirdly, the love of broadway musicals. Lastly, romance. "You must tell me how it is. Maybe Finn and I will do that tomorrow, but probably only if you suggest it." Well if that wasn't a hint, Kurt didn't know what was.

Kurt grinned widely. "If it is beautiful, I will make sure that Finn takes you there. Somehow, I would be surprised if it wasn't just out of this world. I'll let you know later, or tomorrow."

Blaine was toward the back of the restaurant. "Wes, David, Thad. Can you come with me?"

"What's up Blaine?" Wes was always the first to speak.

"Nothing. I just need you guys to stand by me when I talk to Stephan. Kurt thinks I am talking to you guys about something."

Thad laughed. "Blaine, I wish I knew you were this romantic before. I would have made sure you were never allowed to date. This stuff you plan makes all the rest of us look so bad."

Wes laughed. "You should have seen him on the plane with Kurt sleeping over the top of him. Blaine is hopelessly in love." Wes, David and Thad laughed loudly at the visual that Wes gave them. "So now what are you doing loverboy?"

"You are welcome to listen, if you so desire. I wouldn't want to make you guys feel bad about how you treat your girlfriends, so listen at your own risk." Blaine proceeded to the table with Stephan and the chaperones. "Hi Stephan, any success?"

"Well, Mr. Anderson, your family name carries amazing weight with it, doesn't it?"

"I didn't intend on using it." Blaine looked on with a bit of annoyance on his face.

"Oh, I didn't use it. All I needed to say to Mr. Payne was that one of the Warblers would like a miracle. How do you suggest I handle it? He asked which Warbler, I responded and within 5 minutes he called me with a special confirmation that you should provide when you get the restaurant elevators." Stephan handed him a piece of paper and then crossed his arms in front of him as if looking for an explanation.

Mr. Shue looked at Blaine in a bit of shock. "Who are your parents?"

Blaine did not have the opportunity to respond. Stephan smirked. "Oh, you mean grandson of the New England Patriot majority owners, grandson Mr Jack Anderson Sr. who is also a principle partner of 'the largest', not just any, but 'the largest' international law firm in the world. Blaine is also son of Mr Jack Anderson, who Blaine says is a lawyer and failed to leave out that he is a partner in one of the largest litigation firms in the US. He is the sole heir to all his grandfather's and father's fortune. So, Mr. Shue, Blaine is really no one special. So not special that Mr. Payne took care of this himself." Stephan was laughing. "You could have expressed how important your family was, you know. It would have made it easier from the beginning.

Mr Shue's mouth hung wide open. "Does Kurt know all of this?"

"Mr. Shue. It's not important. What's important is that I love him and he loves me for who I am, not who my parents are."

"But you know that Kurt is really sensitive about things, Blaine. When are you planning on telling him who you are?"

"Mr. Shue, I am simply Blaine Anderson. My parents don't define who I am. So, I am rich. Who cares?"

Wes leaned in. "Umm, rich doesn't really describe you properly Blaine. Mr. Shue may have a point about letting Kurt in on knowing that you are heir to millions. Or to be more exact hundreds of millions." Wes gave him a knowing look.

Mr. Shue shook his head. "Hundreds of millions? This is kind of important to share with him if you two are serious."

"Listen everyone. I will. I will tell Kurt everything about my family in time. It's just not important to our relationship." Mr. Shue disagreed, but it was not his place to share this secret. "I need to go or Kurt will think something is up. Thank you Stephan and please pass on my thanks to Mr. Payne." Blaine put the whole conversation out of his mind. This was unimportant to who they were as a couple. Kurt didn't need to know about this right now. It wasn't Blaine's money anyway. He was going to make it on his own just like his grandfather did and just like his father did.

Kurt's face lit up as Blaine came into view. "He's baaack." Rachel commented as soon as she saw Kurt's eyes light up. "Kurt, you are so lucky to have found him. Have fun tonight."

"See ya later Bro." Finn, Rachel and Mercedes made their way out of the restaurant.

"Hi, my love." Kurt still blushed whenever Blaine called him that. It always made him feel like the girl in the relationship, which was not far from truth, but Blaine liked boys and he was most definitely all boy in all the right ways. Who cared anyway. It wasn't like he didn't love fashion and reading Vogue magazines.

"I missed you. It felt like you were gone forever. What on earth did you have to talk to the council about."

"Nothing really. Just wanted to be clear on a few things that I was singing." Kurt thought that was strange, because usually they let Blaine have all creative authority. It didn't matter what Blaine's answer was because Kurt really didn't care, he just wanted Blaine here with him. "Let's go, I am going to take you on the Metro." Blaine flashed his trademark grin that melted Kurt.

Kurt wondered how Blaine knew his way around this city so well, but they easily made their way back to Notre Dame Cathedral. From the Metro entrance, Kurt was met with the site of the Cathedral totally lit up. It was more beautiful at night. "Blaine, this is more beautiful at night. It was nice during the day, but there so much more detail to it at night." They made their way to stand in front of it and gaze up. Blaine led them to the riverside.

They continued to walk hand in hand along the Seine. They were in their own world that consisted of only Blaine and Kurt. It was the bubble that they never felt uncomfortable in. They could often lock out the rest of the world in these times. They talked easily about the day and the beauty of Paris. With their fingers entwined together, they could just be Blaine and Kurt. It was nice to finally be totally alone. No friends to interrupt or make comments, even though the comments were out of friendship and love for the couple.

"Blaine, it still feels like a dream to be here with you. A few weeks ago I thought you would be gone and I would be pining away in my bedroom in Lima while you were here doing this."

"Kurt, I told you that I wouldn't leave you this summer. This is our summer. I wouldn't be here without you. I would be back in Lima in your bedroom with you." Blaine smirked. "For some reason, that's sounds more appealing right about now, since it may be totally impossible for us to be alone during this trip."

"Can I ask you something?"

"You know you can ask me anything, right?" Blaine looked very thoughtfully at Kurt. "I promise to never lie to you."

"How do you know Paris so well? I mean, I know that you have been here quite a few times and I know that you family has money, but you seem to know it like you've lived here."

"Technically, I have lived here. My family would spend summers here when I was younger. So, I do have close ties to this city. My grandfather still has a place here."

"So, I know that they are lawyers. They must be really good at what they do to be able to spend summers here. I haven't met them and you say they are always busy or traveling."

"It's funny that you are asking about this now." Blaine got very serious. "Come here. Blaine led them to sit along the water. I love you Kurt. You know, you complete me right?"

"As you complete me." Kurt's eyes were getting misty. He felt like there was going to be a huge confession, like Blaine would never be able to commit to this relationship. Or worse, he is leaving soon. This was not the first time he questioned meeting his parents, he knew they were busy.

"Let me get this out before you say anything. My parents … and grandparents are very busy people." Blaine shook his head and let out a sigh and a laugh.

"You can tell me Blaine." Kurt looked worried.

"Kurt, you are worried. This is really nothing to be worried about."

"As long as you aren't leaving me."

"Not unless you send me away."

"That will never happen."

"Good then here is the deal about my parents. Don't freak out."

"Are they murderers or something? Or Anti Gay rights lawyers?" Blaine had to laugh at that one.

"No, nothing that bad. My parents love me. They know I am gay and they know about you. They struggled a long time ago with accepting me at first, but over time, they realized that they would love me now matter who I loved. They are busy because my dad owns one of the largest litigation firms in the country."

Kurt 's mouth flew open in shock. "Like how large?"

"Like maybe top 3 largest? Which is why they travel so much. The original office of his firm was in New York City. They came to Ohio to oversee the opening of another office, but liked it so much. They thought it would be a good place to raise a family, so they stayed and he ran the firm from there." Blaine took a deep breath before the next confession.

"Okay, so you're really rich." Kurt looked like he was trying to take in all this information like it wasn't a surprise.

"No. My parents are…. And so are my grandparents. My grandparents, or shall I say my grandfather. Well, he was a founding partner and still managing partner of the largest international law firm in the world."

"Oh my God, Blaine. How could you forget something so important to tell me?"

"Well, I didn't forget. I just really didn't think it was important to our relationship. I Love you and you love me. Why should it matter that I have really rich parents.?"

"I'm not sure I can handle much more." Kurt was trying to take in all the information that Blaine was all of a sudden sharing with him.

"One more thing. My grandparents are majority owners of the New England Patriots."

"So you are basically like a really, really, really rich kid. Silver spoons and everything." Kurt looked sad.

"Why are you sad? Yeah I'm rich, but I'm still the same person. I'm Blaine Anderson that loves Kurt Hummel."

Kurt pulled his hand away from Blaine and placed it in his own lap. "How rich Blaine?"

"Does it matter?"

"Yes, apparently it does or you would have told me about all of this before. How rich Blaine?" Kurt sounded resigned.

"I don't know exactly, but definitely hundreds of millions." Kurt looked at Blaine and burst into tears. He stood up and started running. Kurt had no idea where he was going, but he kept running. He had to get away. He couldn't take it any longer. There could only be one reason for Blaine to hide it from him and only one reason he never met Blaine's parents. Kurt found crowds of people around Notre Dame Cathedral and ran straight for them. He needed to get away. He needed to be away from Blaine. He knew he could lose him in the crowd easily.

"Kurt!" Blaine was yelling after him the entire time. "Please wait. Please stop."

Kurt got away and made his way across the river. He had no idea where he was at, but he could see the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre so he just walked toward them. He found a park bench and just sat down. He was finally alone, like he felt he was destined to be. Kurt could finally break down. With his face in his hands he sobbed with big tears dampening his hands. He felt so alone and so lost for the first time since meeting Blaine. How could he let his love for Blaine go? Surely it would have happened sooner or later. Blaine would have to leave him.

Kurt didn't even know where to go. He pulled out his phone to find text messages from Blaine. He ignored them.

Kurt: Finn, can you tell me what our hotel address is?

Finn: Kurt, where are you? Are you guys lost?

Kurt knew he had to lie about it.

Kurt: No, not lost. We are going to take a cab back and need the address.

Finn: Where are you? Maybe I can meet you.

Kurt: Along the Seine between Notre Dame and The Louvre.

Finn: let me find Mr. Shue and I'll get you the address.

15 minutes later, still no response. 'Great' Kurt thought to himself. He may be spending the night here. Alone again. Kurt stared at the river feeling the tears flowing again. His heart hurt so much. Kurt began to clutch at his chest like the air was taken abruptly from him and he started to sob again. How did he get here. Everything was perfect an hour ago and now everything was wrong and it hurt so much. The pain in his chest was unbearable as the tears just kept coming. He tried so hard to make the pain go away, but the pain would not leave. Kurt bent over with his arms around himself trying to make it go away.

Then he felt a hand on his shoulder. A familiar loving hand. "Kurt. Why did you run away from me?" Blaine's eyes were red and Kurt realized why Finn didn't respond. In his haste, he never thought that Blaine would call or text him. "You scared me, baby. I thought you were lost and alone in this city. Please tell me what's wrong." Blaine pushed Kurt over a little and wrapped his arms around Kurt who was still crying. Kurt buried his head into his beloved's neck breathing in his scent hoping, if only for a minute, it would take all the pain away. How could he make it through the rest of the trip or the rest of his life without Blaine being his.

"At least I know why I never met your parents and grandparents. I'm sorry that I am such an embarrassment to you. I'm sure they expect so much more for you Blaine. I can't live up to your family. I'm sorry to be such a disappointing partner for you. Maybe you can find someone more presentable than me." So that was it. Kurt thought he wasn't good enough. He thought that was the reason Blaine had never introduced him to his family.

Blaine had tears in his eyes. "No, Baby. I love you. You are my forever, remember?" Blaine kept his arms tight around Kurt and kissed the top of his head. "That really isn't the reason you haven't met them. They know about you and they really want to meet you. Look at me. Please."

Kurt lifted his head to look at Blaine. Part of him wanted to believe everything he said. "I just… I just feel like I can't live up to your standards. Your parents will hate me. My dad owns a garage. I'm not like you."

"Kurt, you are better than me. You work hard for everything you have. You have a kind heart." Blaine placed his hand on Kurt's chest over his heart. "Your smart, your funny, you have impeccable fashion sense, your beautiful, but most of all, you have my heart. You own it. You didn't buy it, you didn't steal it. You embraced my heart and I gave it to you because I wanted to. My parents know how much you mean to me." Blaine was crying. "You have to believe me, Kurt."

"I want to Blaine. I want to believe you, but how can you love me when you can have anyone you want. I mean anyone for God's sake. You are a multi-millionaire. I don't want anyone, I want you. For forever."

Blaine kissed Kurt tenderly on his forehead, then his nose and put his forehead to Kurt's. Tears were streaming down Blaine's face. "I couldn't breathe when you ran away from me. I can't breathe without you. It's like.. It's like you were taken away from me and my life was sucked away. You can't do that Kurt. Look me in the eyes and tell me what you already know."

Kurt was staring at Blaine and really saw the love in his eyes, but refused to believe it. "It just doesn't make sense Blaine. Now that I know all of this, we don't make sense. I'm so..so common compared to you and your family."

"Kurt, there is nothing common about you. You are the most unique and interesting person I have ever known. Tell me you don't see how much I love you. Tell me and I will let you walk away from me."

"I know you love me Blaine. I feel it when you touch me, I see it in your eyes, I hear it in your voice. But…"

"There are no buts. You are stuck with me." Blaine laughed and that earned a laugh from Kurt. "There is more." Blaine half smiled.

"I don't think I can deal with anymore." Kurt was spent. He felt like he just won a battle.

"Well, I didn't want to be clich�, but here we are sitting in this beautiful city right here along the river. You look so beautiful in the night sky. I hoped the whole time during packing, you wouldn't find this or catch me looking at it." Blaine reached into his pocket to pull out a box in Tiffany blue. "My parents know about you. They want to meet you." Blaine placed the small little Tiffany box in the palm of Kurt's hand.

"What is this?" Kurt was nervous. This can't be an engagement ring. They were too young for that.

Blaine didn't need to get on one knee. He didn't need to sing a song for once. Blaine needed one thing. "Kurt, I promise to be with only you. I want you to know that I want to marry you, but until the time that we can do that, I want you to wear this ring. This is a promise ring that I am giving you to promise to you that I will only love you, be faithful to you and never, ever take you for granted. I want you Kurt. You are the only one I will ever want. I know it and I feel it in every bone in my body and in every breath I take." Blaine took a deep breath. "Please say you'll accept this promise ring and be mine forever."

Tears were streaming down Kurt's face. He slowly untied the pretty white ribbon draped around the beautiful Tiffany Blue box and opened it up. Inside was a titanium and sterling silver ring. Blaine reached in and pulled it out. He held it up to the dim light so that Kurt could see the inscription. B K - For Forever. Kurt gasped at seeing this. "Blaine" He couldn't get anything else out. Blaine took that as a yes and placed it on his right hand ring finger. It fit perfectly.

Blaine looked Kurt in the eyes and took a breath as if to say something. Kurt filled the silence with "I Love You" and sealed it with a kiss.