"Shhh… I'm not going anywhere, my love. I am going to hold you until after this all goes away. I'm going to hold you long after this has left our memories. I wish.. I wish that I could turn back time and make it so this never happened. Can you forgive me?" Blaine eyes were welling up with tears.

"You didn't do anything wrong." Kurt let a few stray tears fall down his face as he tried to hide his face. "I trust the good in people too much. I-I feel like it was my fault." Kurt began to sob again.

Blaine took his fingers to angle Kurt's chin up to see his eyes. Blaine refused to let Kurt think any less than himself. Then he carefully wiped the tears away immediately and kissed Kurt on the forehead gently whispering against his skin. "You didn't ask for that. This is not your fault. I should have been with you." Blaine had tears streaming down his face. "Why did I let you go by yourself after seeing what he was like. I was being stupid."

Kurt sighed and more tears fell. "When will you get tired of me Blaine? It would be so much easier for you to find someone else that was stronger and tougher and maybe dressed different and more like you and …"

Blaine's heart was breaking. Kurt actually thought that he would no longer want him. He understood the Kurt was feeling like damaged good. Blaine wanted to kiss him so badly, but knew Kurt would have to initiate it. He couldn't take the first step. There would be a fear of reminding Kurt of being taken advantage of. "Stop it Kurt. I want you. You are everything I've ever dreamed of being with. You are beautiful, kind, intelligent and strong. Your heart is so big that you constantly worry, but I know that it's because you always hope that people are good at heart like yourself." Blaine's face seemed to light up at the mention of anything Kurt. How could he even think any of that was real?

"But, maybe you wouldn't feel so bad if I could take care of myself."

"Kurt, I'm not sure how to get this through your head. From the moment I took your hand in the staircase, you had me. You had all of me. I didn't know it at the time, but I must have known it deep down inside that I would be with you. I don't ever want you to think that you did anything to cause this. You didn't ask him for that. He saw you and thought how beautiful you were and how much he wanted it for himself. Paul just went about it the wrong way." The mention of his name made Blaine grit his teeth in anger again.

"H-He said I asked for it. H-He said I dressed so that it would turn him on." Kurt was starting to really break down now. " I was thinking to myself, I dress nice because I want you to be proud to be with me. Not to do those things to other people. Maybe I am what he called me. A cocktease, but I didn't do it on purpose."

"Kurt. You're not a tease. End of story. Please, baby, calm down." Blaine needed to figure a way to make it right. Kurt seemed to let it go for now. Blaine knew it would be a tough night. Kurt turned still laying on Blaine, almost on his lap, but turned just so that Blaine could cradle him the way he had in the hallway. He was looking up at Blaine with pain in his eyes. "Where are we going?"

"We are going to my summer home. It should be ready for us by the time we get there."

Kurt finally realized where he was. In the back seat of a really, really nice car. "Where did the car come from?" Blaine chuckled. It was the first laugh since the incident.

"I called for this car. I had a special evening for us planned, but this will be special too because we will be at my home and I can share with you some of my childhood, we can talk and I can to hold you all night." Blaine caressed Kurt's arm.

"I'm s-s-sorry." Kurt was crying again. "I ruined your plan." Kurt hoped that he could stop crying. He didn't want it to start annoying Blaine and give him another reason to leave him.

Blaine wrapped his arms around Kurt even tighter as if that were possible. "You didn't ruin anything. As long as we're together…remember? Now rest until we get there." He took Kurt's head and pulled him into him leaning back a little more so that Kurt could be comfortable.

Kurt breathed in everything that was Blaine. The sweat, the cologne. Everything around him was Blaine and that's how he wanted to stay. Safe in a Blaine cocoon. No one could hurt him there. No one else would dare touch him. This was a safe place to be. Kurt nuzzled even more into Blaine's body continuing to breathe in his boyfriends scent to the point of intoxication. He didn't even care that a driver was within reaching distance to them. This is where he belonged and no one else had a right to him but Blaine. In his heart, he knew that Blaine would protect him. How could this have happened.

They came up to a building off the main road. Blaine whispered in Kurt's ear. "Kurt, baby, are you awake?"

"Yes. I was just trying to not think about anything and just not cry anymore."

"We're here baby." Kurt looked out the window to look at the building. Blaine turned to Michel. "Michel, thank you for being quick about the drive. We may need some things tonight. Is it possible that you could drive to our hotel and get some things for us?"

"Absolutely, Mr. Anderson. You did book me for the entire night."

"Okay. I will make a few phone calls and see that they have it ready for you to pick up."

"Mr. Anderson. It's so good to see you again. You've grown up so much since I last saw you. Your Grandfather would be proud."

"Thank you Michel. I wish the circumstances could have been better than this. This was Mr. Hummel's first visit to Paris."

"Mr. Anderson, Mr Hummel seems to be very important to you. Is there anything else that I can do for the two of you?" Michel was wanting to know if the police were being called. Whatever happened sounded like it was unwelcomed by the boy. Michel was truly impressed with Blaine's behavior. "He's lucky to have you Mr. Anderson."

"That's where you've got it a little backwards, Michel. I'm lucky to have him." Blaine half smiled as they walked together with Blaine still holding Kurt tight.

"I will leave for the hotel in just a minute. Is there someone I should be contacting?"

Blaine turned around to answer the question. "Sorry Michel, Mr. Hudson will be bringing the things to you." Blaine grabbed for his phone and hit speed dial 3 as he sat Kurt down on a chair just at the entrance to the complex.

"Finn."

"Blaine, are you okay?"

"Of course, I just hoped you could get Kurt pajamas boxers and something for him to wear tomorrow. The driver of my car, Michel, will pick them up."

"Is Kurt going to be okay? Should I call Burt? I just don't know what to do right now."

"Don't call Burt. That will cause him to either send Kurt home now or fly here himself. Let me help Kurt tonight Finn. If gets worse then yes, we will have to discuss the rest of the trip." Blaine was firm with his decision.

"Well, I guess since you are his…" Finn trailed off because he knew about the promise ring, but nothing was ever formally announced. "You know. Are you guys kind of engaged now. So you would be his… uh.." Finn was squirming. He wanted Blaine to finish his sentence like he often did with Kurt.

Blaine laughed. "I guess, you could say that. We are not technically engaged, but I know that Kurt will be everything I will ever need. In my eyes, Kurt is already my partner for life." They were standing just inside the building finishing this call.

"Yeah! That's what they are called." Finn was so happy that Blaine said it because it was one of those things that would drive you crazy all night if you couldn't figure it out.

"Finn can you just get the stuff ready. I still don't have Kurt in the condo yet. I promise to let you know how he's doing. We just need time. Oh yeah Finn.. Don't forget the carriage I booked for you and Rachel. I know it seems crazy to do something like that after this happened to Kurt, but there is no reason that you shouldn't enjoy yourself and do something nice for Rachel. It's still only 8:00. You can still get her out there to walk around before 9:30."

"I kinda feel like it wouldn't be right." He was skeptical that he would even be good company tonight.

"Kurt would want you to do it. You and I both know that. If he finds out, you may have more than you bargained for with him." Blaine smiled thinking about the many times he had to listen to Kurt go all Diva on someone.

"OK. I'll get his stuff ready first and then I'll go Blaine." Finn smiled. "It might be nice to forget about this evening even for a little while. And Rachel would love it. Now, I get on the Metro right near our hotel and go 2 stops on and get off, right?"

"You know what Finn? I will have my car drop you guys off. That will be even easier and Rachel would love that!"

"Wow Blaine. Thank you so much. Let me get Kurt's stuff and have Rachel get ready." Finn was so happy to be looking forward to something instead of thinking about the bad stuff. This was supposed to be a fun trip.

Blaine called Michel back and advised of yet another change in plans. "Mr. Anderson, it will be my pleasure to help Mr. Hummel's brother. You say his name is Mr. Hudson and the woman is Miss Berry?"

"Yes Michel. They are brothers by marriage. Amazingly, they are closer than blood brothers than I have ever seen."

Finn went to Kurt and Puck's room and knocked on the door. Puck answered quickly. "Hey Puck. Can you help me get some things together for Kurt."

"Sure."

"I don't even know what he needs." Finn looked confused.

"Dude. You guys live in the same house. How do you not know his ritual?" Puck grabbed one of Kurt's smaller bags and looked for his bag of bathroom stuff.

Finn shrugged. "How do you know?"

"One night with the guy and I know he needs all of his lotion stuff, his hair stuff and shower stuff. What else?"

"Blaine said pajamas."

Puck reached into another suitcase and pulled out what he thought Kurt wore last night. "Does he need anything else?"

"yeah. Blaine asked for an outfit for tomorrow." Finn scratched his head as Puck walked over to the wardrobe in the room. He opened the door to see that it was completely full. "What the heck? How long did this take him?"

"Dude, your bro is really good at doing this. It took him like 5 minutes to do this." Puck stood back to survey the choices. "I'm no fashion guru, but I think these jeans with this top and this jacket would look good. You get to grab his boxers" Finn headed down to Rachel's room and knocked on the door.

"Finn? I didn't think you wanted to do anything after all the Kurt stuff."

"Don't be silly. Get your shoes on. We are in Paris. I am taking you out." Rachel's let out a squeal and grabbed her shoes. Finn grabbed her hand and they headed downstairs to meet the car Blaine sent.

"Mr. Hudson? Miss Berry?"

"Uh yes. You must be Michel."

"Yes sir, I'll take Mr. Hummel's think and put them in the trunk." He took the bag from Finn's hand and placed it in the trunk than came back and opened the door for them.

"Finn, what is this all about."

"If I may Mr. Hudson? Mr. Hudson has chosen a special place for you to enjoy your evening."

Rachel was speechless, which was saying something because she is never speechless. They got into the car, and drove off. He let them out near the Eiffel tower on the Seine near steps that led to the Quay. "Finn. This is so romantic. Thank you so much!"

Michel turned to get back in the car. "Enjoy your evening."

"Uh.. Michel?" Finn was clearly confused and not sure whether he was to tip the chauffer or not.

"No need sir, Mr. Anderson will take care of me."

"Oh. Well, can you tell Bla-. Mr. Anderson that I said thank you for taking care of Kurt. Kurt is a very special person. He is the best brother. Oh and thank you for this."

Michel smiled wide. "I will sir."

Back at the Condo

"Come with me Kurt." Blaine took Kurt's hand and led him into the lobby area. "Hello Anna. Is the condo ready?"

"Well hello Mr. Anderson." Anna looked genuinely happy to see him. "We haven't seen you in a long while. You look wonderful. The condo is ready for you."

"Thank you for getting it ready on such short notice."

"It's quite alright. I hope you will be staying with us a while."

"Sorry Anna. Not this time. Please meet Mr. Hummel, my boyfriend." Blaine smiled.

"So very nice to meet you Mr. Hummel."

Kurt gave a sheepish grin and said thank you.

"Here is your key Mr. Anderson. If you need any more preparations, please call me. David will be taking over tonight."

"Thank you. Can you please send Michel up with our things when he gets back?"

"Certainly. Have a good night."

"Thank you." Blaine noticed that Kurt barely said a word. All of this can be very intimidating if you've never been around it. "Come on Baby. We are almost there." Blaine kissed him on the cheek gently. He didn't want to scare Kurt.

Once in the elevator, Blaine put the key into one of the floors and turned it. "You have a special key for the elevator?" Kurt looked very apprehensive about it.

Blaine did not make a big deal of it. "Yeah. Because our place is on the top floor" Kurt looked so small and meek right now. "Don't worry. You should not be thinking about anything right now. Let's just get up to the room so we can talk and clean up."

"I don't have anything with me Blaine."

Blaine cupped Kurt's face in his hands. "And that is why Michel is being sent up. I had him go back to our hotel and get your things."

Finn and Rachel:

"Thank you for bringing me here Finn."

"Well, technically the Warblers did." Finn laughed at his attempt at humor. Rachel smiled but didn't really laugh. Crap, he was supposed to be romantic.

"I have been practicing this song just for you." Finn put his arms around Rachel's waist and put her arms around his neck and was dancing with her.

It's late in the evening; she's wondering what clothes to wear.
She puts on her make-up and brushes her long brown hair.
And then she asks me, "Do I look all right?"
And I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight."

We go to a party and everyone turns to see
This beautiful lady that's walking around with me.
And then she asks me, "Do you feel all right?"
And I say, "Yes, I feel wonderful tonight."

I feel wonderful because I see
The love light in your eyes.
And the wonder of it all
Is that you just don't realize how much I love you.

It's time to go home now and I've got an aching head,
So I give her the car keys and she helps me to bed.
And then I tell her, as I turn out the light,
I say, "My darling, you were wonderful tonight.
Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight."

It was around 9:20 and Finn had already taken Rachel on a walk along the Seine, danced with her along the river and sang her a love song. Rachel thought that the dancing and the walk were unbelievable, but then Finn walked up to a man with a horse drawn carriage. "Charles?"

"Yes. Mr. Hudson?"

"Yes. Mr. Anderson told me to expect you and Miss Berry?" He held open the door and offered Rachel a hand up into the carriage. Finn jumped in too and put his arm around Rachel.