Chapter 45 - Boston

The New Directions didn't get a break from rehearsing the week of Thanksgiving. Sectionals was only a two weeks away and they still hadn't picked the group numbers yet. The only thing they knew they could work on was the feature number that Blaine and Kurt were singing. That meant more work for Blaine and Kurt than the rest.

"Kurt you need to stop the hip shimmy. It just doesn't work with the song. In fact, it just doesn't work for anything!" Mr. Shue was getting frustrated with Kurt's dancing ability. It was okay when he was in the background, but being upfront he needed to be better. "Blaine, just tone down the facial expressions and try not to squint so much when you sing."

Kurt looked very upset and Blaine was trying to get Kurt to loosen up about the feedback Mr. Shue was giving them. "It's only feedback to make you better Kurt. Don't take it too personally, Babe."

"Easy for you to say 'Mr. I was born to sashay around the stage with moves that can melt men and women alike'. You're perfect and I dance like a bad belly dancer."

"He never said that."

"Kurt, try to dance normal. It's not meant to be a striptease or anything like that. Just stop shaking your hips so much," Mr. Shue repeated.

Kurt gave Blaine a knowing look. "He didn't mean it that way," Blaine repeated.

"He just said I looked like a stripper." Kurt shook his head.

"You can strip for me anytime." Blaine smiled brightly, knowing that it would get Kurt's mind off of it.

"Awww.. you guys. You can't talk about that stuff in front of the whole Glee Club." Finn happened to hear them.

"Why is it that you never pay attention except when we say something suggestive?" Kurt retorted. "I swear you have a secret gay side, Finn." The entire New Directions were laughing.

Kurt and Blaine were finally getting down the dance moves until, "Kurt, you can't do that thing with your shoulders. It makes you look like a terrible belly dancer." Blaine burst into a fit of laughter effectively stopping all dancing progress.

Rachel called out. "Belly dancing is actually something that's really good for your core. I took a belly dancing class a few years ago."

"I hate to say this to you Blaine but, I told you so." Kurt stood with his hands on his hips.

"I can't even picture you as a pre-teen belly dancer." Blaine was just staring at Rachel trying to see it.

"Oh that's completely wrong Blaine. Now I've got a picture in my head of a pre-teen Rachel belly dancing." Kurt was shaking his head in horror as the visual hit him.

"See now that picture has entered the reality part of my head." Blaine shook his head to make it go away. "Kurt, just try to make Mr. Shue happy." Blaine was starting to get tired and it was Tuesday evening. They were now giving up evenings to practice. "We still need to pack and get the wedding stuff together."

"I know. I'm trying Blaine. I'm really trying." Kurt was sweating and he hated to sweat.

They stopped dancing. "Mr. Shue? We need a break. Kurt is getting tired." Blaine ever the gentleman put his hand out to Kurt's shoulder effectively holding him up for a second before seeing his tired blue eyes staring back at him. "You okay?"

Kurt nodded. "I might have to adjust our itineraries for this trip to your grandparents."

"Why?"

"I'm going to be crippled." Kurt was bent over rubbing his thighs. Blaine couldn't think of anything nicer than Kurt bent over. He quickly brought his mind back because Kurt was in pain right now and he shouldn't be thinking about Kurt bent over.

"Mr. Shue, what if we promise to work on it and make it better by the time we come back from Thanksgiving break," The Warbler in Blaine coming out.

Mr. Shue rubbed his for head and thought for a second. "It is the last day of school before break and I've already kept you longer than you expected."

Kurt was hopeful because he was truly tired. "We always get it, Mr. Shue. Finn, Rachel, Blaine and I are leaving for Boston tomorrow and it would be really nice if we could go home and pack." He pleaded with his sad face.

When Mr. Shue looked up, the whole glee club looked pathetic. Was there a class where they taught kids how to manipulate adults. His shoulders softened and he realized that this was a holiday week and they deserved a break. "Okay. Pack it up. Have a great holiday everyone."

Kurt squealed. "Let's go," grabbing Blaine's hand and dragging him down the hall to the door that led to Blaine's car. He yelled over his shoulder as they left. "Finn, be ready early. We'll meet you at the Lima Airport at 9:00 AM sharp"

"This is totally sweet, dude!" Finn was wandering from spot to spot in the jet. "Oh my God, there's a couch back there."

Kurt stood there blushing because that was 'THE' couch, but he tried to look at it like it was no big deal. "Yeah Finn. It's a couch." Blaine glanced at Kurt giving him a look because he was red to his ears blushing.

Finn noticed immediately. "Why are you blushing?" Kurt turned away to put some things down trying to avoid being seen by his brother. "You.. and Him.. Oh my God.. No.. Not in here. Oh my God.."

Rachel cut him off. "Finn, leave it alone."

"But they.. they, you know."

"It's none of your business what they do and where they do it. They are a committed couple that is getting married. Let's keep our eye on what this trip's about."

"But Rachel.. They.. Oh my God, the mile high updates." Finn was blushing to his ears. "I don't think I'm going to sit in there. I think it looks good right here." He sat down that a 4 seater area with a coffee table.

"Finn, Honey, why are you blushing?" Carole walked in and noticed Finn's red face immediately.

"No reason."

"Really?" Carole let it go as she took a seat in the same one Kurt had remembered seeing her in before. It was the same seat she sat in many months ago after the attack and suddenly, it came back to him as he looked around.

"Isn't this cool mom?"

"It's very cool and the flight attendant... what's her name Blaine?"

"Diane. She should be here already. We are taking off in the next 30 minutes and the pilots are finishing the last minute plane check."

"It worried Burt. You'll have to explain to Burt that they have to do it."

"Where is he?" Kurt questioned since his name came up.

"Kurt, Honey, he's out there watching the pilots check out the plane."

"Blaine. Please go get him before he drives the pilots crazy." Blaine nodded and headed out the door.

"So Kurt, are you ready to start planning?" Carole asked as she prepared for the flight. "I can't wait to be there for you, Honey. Sometimes I wish I was around when you were younger when you really needed a mother figure." She stuttered, "Oh.. B-but not to take your moms place."

Kurt smiled at her because it meant a lot to him that she thought about him as if he were her son now. "I know what you mean Carole. You're here now and I need you now. I just need you in a different way."

"I know Sweetie." Carole had tears in her eyes. "Your dad did a wonderful job raising you and I'm very proud to be part of your life, Kurt."

Kurt stood to hug Carole and glanced at Rachel at the same time. Rachel had tears in her eyes. Kurt gave her a teary smile. They were definitely matching in this moment. "I love you Carole and I can't wait to drag you all over Boston to be my mom and help me pick things out."

Carole hugged Kurt tightly. "I can't wait to be there for you whenever you need me."

Suddenly there were more arms than theirs. It was Rachel hugging both of them. "You guys are so cute. I want to be part of this."

Finn groaned. "Oh brother." He just sat there with his arms crossed over his chest waiting for the lovefest to be over.

Blaine returned with Burt. They were welcomed with a sight that they had no idea what to make of. Blaine's face scrunched in question. "Are they okay?" he asked Finn.

Finn nodded with arms still crossed. "Fine.. Just let it go. They should be back to normal in a few more minutes."

"Okay." Blaine waited and sure enough they parted all with tear stained faces.

Kurt turned to see Blaine staring. He made his way straight to him. "I love you Blaine." Kurt kissed him on the lips and then the forehead. "I promise our wedding will be perfect."

Blaine held Kurt close. "As long as we're both there, it'll be perfect."

All 6 of them settled in as Diane continued to take items to stow them. "Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hummel? This will be a standard flight today. Your grandfather requested a limousine for you and your guests to be ready when we land."

The pilot advised everyone to buckle up and they all did as they were told. They enjoyed a champagne toast on the flight and chatted about everything from football to wedding pictures and Boston. Kurt started to think that maybe it wasn't fair to put them all on such a tight schedule, but he reasoned that they would have many trips like this to explore the city.

In flight, Blaine and Kurt excused themselves to the rear of the jet. They settled on the couch to just relax and chat. "I feel like we haven't done this in a long time." Blaine said as he ran his fingers through Kurt's hair. Blaine sat on the end of the couch with Kurt's head resting in his lap. "Do you think you'll get bored of me? I'm really a boring guy."

Kurt laughed loudly. "Are you serious? You are like a puppy on speed." Blaine stuck his lower lip way out. "See puppy face."

"I really am boring. I love music and reading and I'm majoring in Comparative Literature."

"Just because you like boring things doesn't mean you're boring."

"I guess." Kurt reached out and stopped Blaine's hand midstream. "Why are you worried? We complement each other. We like a lot of the same things but we have some different interests. That's how we grow as a couple. We'll learn new things from each other and that's how we keep it interesting."

"I thought sex was the way to keep it interesting." Blaine's hand wandered to Kurt's thigh.

Kurt slapped his hand back. "You would be thinking about that with my parents and brother right there and the door to this room wide open. You can be so childish sometimes."

Blaine grinned. "You love me when I'm a child."

"I do." Kurt reached up and caressed the side of Blaine's face. "I do. I can't wait until I can say those words and it will be official."

"Soon enough, Baby."

"So good to see you Jack. Are you sure we're not going to be too much trouble?" Burt shook Jack's hand as the car driver took his and Carole's luggage.

"Don't be silly Burt. We have plenty of room at our home. JR and Catherine have a small place down the block and they'll just walk over for Thanksgiving."

"If you're sure."

"I wouldn't have it any other way. I am interested to know what you want the arrangements for Finn and his girlfriend. I assumed you wanted them to be in separate rooms." Jack spoke in low tones so that no one else heard.

"Absolutely." They both laughed.

"Perfect. I have the Blaine and Kurt in the basement suite. I thought it would be safe for all of us if they had an area to themselves."

"Yeah. You're probably right about that. I hate to think about it, but yes. I guess that would be best."

Rachel will be in a room upstairs and you'll separate hers and the room we have Finn set up in. In fact, Finn will be sleeping in the room that was Blaine's a long time ago."

"Sound's perfect."

"Ellen, I want to help with Thanksgiving preparations."

"Of course, Carole. It is a family tradition that everything is made from scratch. We are very proud of our turkeys."

"I'm proud of Burt too." Ellen and Carole laughed at her little play on words.

"What are you two talking about." Burt called.

"Nothing sweetheart. We were just talking about making Thanksgiving dinner."

"Tonight, we are going out to eat. There's a local pub that we need to visit. They have some of the best food in Boston. Jack and I have gone there for years."

"Sounds like a good time. We could use a little break from cooking."

"It will just be family and it'll be very casual. After any type of flying, it would be nice to have a relaxing evening."

"You are so right, Ellen. And with what Kurt has planned, we're going to need the rest and relaxation." Ellen was confused. Carole thought to herself 'poor Ellen has no idea what's in store for her yet'.

They were all settled in their rooms and it was almost 1:00 and everyone was starved. They walked a few blocks.

"I can't believe they didn't let us stay together in a room." Finn whined while the walked in the brisk November air.

Burt caught him, "Finn, you are not engaged and Blaine and Kurt can't get pregnant."

"But-"

"But nothing buddy. Just deal with it." Burt had a way with just laying it on the line like that.

Kurt and Blaine held hands and walked close together. It was actually a nice day for November. It was in the 50's and sunny so it didn't feel so cold. If it weren't for the wind, it would be a great day. "This is it, Blaine. We are really planning our first pieces of the complete puzzle. I'm so excited." Kurt's eyes were twinkling in the afternoon sun.

"You're gorgeous."

"You always say that." Kurt's cheeks were already rosy from the cool air, but they seemed to turn even rosier. Kurt felt especially wonderful because this was the beginning. The beginning of the planning and the beginning of their life together. This was the start of making it all official.

"I would call you beautiful, but-" Blaine dropped his head. Paul had called him beautiful and Blaine was always careful to not call him than. He wanted Kurt to forget about that. He wished it never happened.

Kurt took Blaine and drew it to his face. " I know Blaine. I've always known why you don't use that term. I love you for it, but eventually, I'll have to get used to it."

"We're here!" Jack yelled as he held the door open for everyone.

JR and Catherine were already inside waiting for them to arrive. They both had frosty mugs of beer and Kurt remember thinking how odd it looked for them to be drinking beer. The Anderson family always seems like a wine or martini type of family.

"Here you go Ellen, Catherine, JR and Jack." Kurt smiled as he stood up rounding the table with everyone's itinerary. "As I told everyone else, this is the itinerary for this trip. We have much to do. I know that Thanksgiving is tomorrow so I won't say anything until Friday morning. We have lots of planning to do everyone. Let's try to stay on task." Kurt leaned down and kissed Blaine on the head. "I have to use the men's room."

All of the adults watched him walk away, then glanced down at their itinerary. It was JR that spoke first. "Is Kurt serious?"

Blaine nodded, "I'm afraid so."

All four of them looked at him at the same time, but it was Ellen who broke the ice laughing. "I love this young man." She was shaking her head staring at the paper. The whole table laughed. "He will be planning the most detailed wedding we have ever seen. At least, I would guess that form this. Burt, what did you do to get him this way?"

"I didn't teach him that. I'm always a mess. I own a garage, remember?"

Jack studied it, then laughed. "I have free time at 3:30 tomorrow. Is anyone else in my recess?"

Kurt walked back up. "What's so funny?"

"Nothing son, let's just eat." Burt saved everyone at the table for now.