December 15th, 2015

Cassidy was sitting on the couch upside and Blaine walked in. He tilted his head to the side, "What are you doing Sissy?"

"Bored," Cassidy said flipping the channels on the television.

"You just got home from school less than hour ago," Blaine said to her.

Cassidy just gave Blaine a glare, "And?"

Blaine lifted an eyebrow at his sister, "Kids," he shook his head with a laugh as he walked into the kitchen.

"You are the one who is getting his degree in teaching," Cassidy yelled after him.

Blaine just smiled as he opened the refrigerator and took out a bottle of water. He knew his sister was teasing him. Kurt was at work right now and wouldn't be home for another few hours, which meant Cassidy would have to come with him to the concert tonight and Kurt would meet them there.

Blaine walked back into the living room and sat down on next to his sister who had an episode of Phineas and Ferb playing on the television.

"Do you think you and Kurt will have kids one day?" Cassidy asked him.

Blaine looked over at his sister, "Why do you ask?"

Cassidy just stared forward at the television, "I don't know. I just thought you two would have talked about it."

"We have," Blaine said, "But we are still working on the whole getting married thing."

"Right right," Cassidy sighed, "When are planning on telling everyone that you two are getting married next summer?"

Blaine let out a small laugh, "We were thinking about during the holidays. You know Kurt and I have been busy planning."

"I know," Cassidy said wiggling her feet.

"I take it you are excited about being able to sit around and be bored over winter break?" Blaine asked her.

Cassidy lifted herself up and sat upright, "No. I don't want to be bored. Can't I go to work with you like I used to?"

"New York is a bit different than Ohio," Blaine told her, "Not that I don't want you there."

"Fine," Cassidy leaned on the edge of the couch, "What am I going to do when you and Kurt are at work?"

"Santana said she would watch you sometimes," Blaine told his sister, "And Rachel said she would."

Cassidy sighed, "Why can't I stay home alone?"

Blaine looked at his sister, "You want to stay home alone?"

"Yes," Cassidy nodded her head.

"You get bored while people are here," Blaine said to her, "What could you possibly do while you are home alone?"

"Draw a picture?" Cassidy suggested.

Blaine laughed, "Sure, how about we find some dinner and head over to the auditorium. I suggest you bring a book to read."

"But I read all my books," Cassidy groaned flopping off the couch like a fish out of water.

Blaine reached over the edge of the couch and grabbed a bag. "Here."

Cassidy picked her head up and took the bag from her brother. "What is this?" she asked him.

"Just open it Sissy," Blaine said to her.

"Fine," Cassidy said opening the bag and taking out what was inside. She gasped and flung herself into Blaine's lap wrapping her arms around his neck, "Thank you!"

Blaine hugged her back, "You are very welcome."

Cassidy stroked the cover of the book she held in her hands. It was the next book in her favorite series. "It's perfect."

"I know, let's eat and then get going alright?" Blaine asked her. Cassidy just nodded her head as she stared at her book.

"Where is your sister?" Mrs. Andrews asked Blaine.

Blaine smiled from his spot on the piano, he pointed to the audience, "She is reading."

Mrs. Andrews smiled, "Oh that's wonderful she enjoys reading so much."

Blaine hit a few keys on the piano, "Yeah, I suppose. I think she got it from someone."

"Kids usually do pick up a few habits from their parents," Mrs. Andrews said to him, "And siblings in your case."

"Yeah, I guess," Blaine shrugged, "Now I had a question about this song," he pointed to his music book.

"Yes," Mrs. Andrews said sliding her glasses on and walking over to Blaine.

The door opened in the back, "Did someone order a fresh batch of my homemade tarts?"

Blaine looked up and smiled, "Kurt!"

Kurt walked over to the front of the stage, "Figured you three could use a snack." He held up the container.

Blaine walked over to Kurt and sat down on the edge of the stage, "You are correct."

"That is very sweet of you," Mrs. Andrews said to Kurt.

"Where is Cassidy?" Kurt asked looking around and then he spotted her.

"She is busy reading that book we got her," Blaine said to him as he opened the container and took out a tart handing it to Mrs. Andrews.

Kurt pulled some napkins from his pockets, "Here you are," he handed her one.

"Thank you honey," she said sitting down on the edge of the stage next to Blaine.

Blaine took out another tart and took a bite, "These are so good."

Kurt giggled, "Stop it." He turned around, "Cassidy do you want a tart?"

Cassidy waved her hand as she kept on reading her book.

"I guess she is that enthusiastic about the book then," Kurt let out a laugh.

The back door opened again and two girls walked in. "I found this one hanging around your apartment," Santana pointed to the girl next to her.

Blaine jumped off the stage, "Ashley!" he ran over and gave her a hug. "I thought you weren't coming to New York for a few more days."

"I switched my flight to an earlier one," Ashley said letting him go. "Come on over here big man," she held her arms out towards Kurt.

Kurt laughed and hugged Ashley, "You realize we are now going to spoil you rotten."

"How come I wasn't spoiled?" Santana asked them.

Blaine reached over and pulled Santana in for a hug, "Oh we didn't spoil you! How could we forget about you."

Cassidy groaned from her spot, "I am trying to read here people."

"Don't you want to come over and give me a hug?" Ashley asked her.

"I'm almost done with this chapter," Cassidy said going back to her book.

Ashley laughed, "I see she takes after her brother," she looked over at Blaine.

"I do what I can," Blaine shrugged his shoulders with a sly smile on his face.

Kurt reached over and took Blaine's hand, "Alright, run along you. You have a concert to practice for."

Blaine groaned, "Do I have to?"

"Just go," Cassidy said from her spot. She kept reading and then she let out a gasp.

Blaine just smiled at his friends and leaned over to kiss Kurt, "I suppose duty calls then." He turned around and jumped back up on the stage.

"Any specific reason you are here early?" Kurt asked Ashley wanting to get the rest of the story.

Ashley waved a hand, "No reason really. Just wanted to get out of Ohio."

Santana nodded her head, "Sounds like us."

"Just took me a bit longer," Ashley laughed.

"Where are you staying?" Kurt asked her.

"I have a friend who lives in New York," Ashley explained, "So don't you worry about me crashing on your couch."

Kurt cover his mouth so Santana couldn't see, "We've already got one," he teased.

Santana rolled her eyes, "I'm going to sit with the kid she won't judge me."

"Never judge," Kurt said to her, "Just love."

Ashley laughed and shook her head, "You three are still the same."

"And you cut your hair off," Kurt said reaching up to touch the tips, "I like it."

"I needed change," Ashley shrugged.

Kurt stared at her, "Does this have anything to do with a certain boy?"

"It might," Ashley shrugged again, "But none of it matters because I am in New York with my best friends and some traditions are meant to be kept."

"You are correct there," Kurt pointed to her. His cell phone started ringing, "That's mine," he pulled it out. "Oh Dad, hi. Yeah. Wait what?"