December 3rd, 2015

Blaine walked up the stairs to the apartment he shared with Kurt and his sister. He got to leave early from class today since his teacher was going to give them more time to study for their finals. And Blaine was exhausted from waking up early.

When Blaine slipped the key in the door and unlocked it he found Kurt lying on the couch sleeping. He tiptoed in quietly and set his bag on the floor as quietly as he could. But when he walked away he didn't realize he had his foot tangle in the strap and fell over, "Ow."

Kurt woke with a start and he looked down at the floor, "What are you doing?" he asked as he yawned and stretched an arm over his head.

"I was trying to be quiet and not wake you," Blaine said as he stood up, "As you can see that went over well."

Kurt let out a laugh and then he held his arms our making grabby hands, "Join me for a few minutes."

"I suppose," Blaine smiled and then let out a squeak as he was pulled down on top of Kurt, "You are in a snuggly mood."

"Class this morning didn't go well," Kurt said.

Blaine situated himself, "Oh, what happened?"

"Nothing exciting or anything," Kurt said letting his hand brushed over Blaine's back, "My professor just let me know that if I was serious about this profession then I shouldn't be fooling around."

"I'm sorry," Blaine said nuzzling his face in Kurt's neck, "Maybe she is just trying to motivate you?"

Kurt gave Blaine a look, "Really?"

"Trying to help," Blaine said with a weak voice.

"I know you are," Kurt sighed, "And you are doing a wonderful job just laying on top of me."

Blaine let out a laugh, "You do realize we have to get moving soon."

"Just another minute," Kurt said wrapping his arms around Blaine and giving a light squeeze.

"You always want another minute," Blaine said now letting out a giggle.

"I love you," Kurt sighed as he closed his eyes.

Blaine looked down at Kurt, "Love you too." He slowly brought up his hands and started to tickle Kurt's side.

"No fair," Kurt said letting out a laugh.

"What's that?" Blaine asked still digging his fingers into Kurt's sides.

"Nooo," Kurt said trying to push him away, "Stttop!"

Blaine was laughing now, "Nope," said bringing his hands higher.

"Blaine! Sttto-AH!"

The pair fell on the floor and now Kurt was on top. Blaine's eyes widened as Kurt gave him a smirk, "Oh my, what a predicament."

"You wouldn't," Blaine said to him.

Kurt leaned down, "Oh I would," he said reaching up and starting to tickling Blaine.

Blaine was laughing, "Kurrrrt!"

Kurt kept ticking him, "No way. Payback."

"You-aren't-playing-fair!" Blaine said through his laughs. His phone started to ring from inside his pants pocket, "Time out!"

"There are no time outs in tickle fights," Kurt said, "But I suppose since your phone is ringing," he reached down and dug out Blaine's phone. "It's Cassidy's school."

"What?" Blaine grabbed the phone and hit the accept button, "Hello."

Kurt got off of Blaine as he talked on the phone. Blaine moved to sit on the couch, "Okay, I'll be there in a few minutes," he pulled the phone away from his face.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Kurt asked him.

"Cassidy may have gotten into a fight," Blaine said falling onto the couch. "Why does she have to do this now?"

"Do you know what she got in a fight about?" Kurt asked.

Blaine shook his head, "No. I have to go."

"Hold on let me change my shirt and I'll go with you," Kurt said starting to walk towards their room.

"You want to come with me?" Blaine asked surprised.

Kurt turned around, "Of course I do. We decided we are in this together remember?"

"Yeah, you're right," Blaine stood up.

"Do you know want me to go?" Kurt asked a bit worriedly.

Blaine walked over to him, "No that's not it. It's just sort of strange. I mean I know we've gone to teacher things together before, but this is serious. It's a talk with the principal."

"And we will get through it together," Kurt said leaning his forehead on Blaine's.

They got ready and after Blaine had to push Stormageddon off his jacket, they went over to Cassidy's school. Walking in was a different feeling, since they were coming for different reasons.

"Hello Mr. Anderson and you must be Mr. Hummel," the woman behind the desk said.

"Yes," Blaine nodded and then gave himself a small smile remembering he wouldn't be Anderson for very long, "So this is my-our first time doing this sort of thing."

"I wouldn't worry to much," the woman smiled. She picked up her phone and clicked a button, "Cassidy's parents are here."

Blaine shook his head, "We aren't-"

Kurt grabbed Blaine's hand and pulled him back. He looked over at him squeezing his hand.

The woman hung up the phone, "Mrs. Masters and Cassidy are waiting for you." She pointed to the principal's office that was located in back of her.

"Thank you," Kurt said politely and they walked into the small room.

"You must be Blaine Anderson and I believe I don't know your name," Mrs. Masters said turning to Kurt after she shook Blaine's hand.

"Kurt Hummel," Kurt reached over and shook her hand.

"Well, have a seat then," Mrs. Masters said gesturing towards the chairs across from her.

Blaine sat down in the chair, "I wanted to know what exactly happened since this isn't normal behavior for Cassidy."

Mrs. Masters nodded her head and then looked at the both of them, "You aren't Cassidy's parents correct?"

"See, here's the thing," Blaine said, "I am her-"

"To be fair, we are not her biological parents, no we are not," Kurt interrupted him, "But we are her legal guardians and he is her brother. And we are engaged so I feel that should be said."

Mrs. Masters looked at him, "I understand that Cassidy's upbringing is a tad different from what others consider normal, but there are many different families in this community. I hope I didn't offend you by my question."

"You didn't," Blaine said, "It's just we're from a small town in Ohio and it was a bit rough there."

"I understand that as well," Mrs. Masters smiled at them, "My family never had enough money growing up and we even lived on the streets for a few weeks. But I never let that stop me and look what happened. I'm a principal at a school I love and working with children which I love even more."

"I'm happy to hear that," Blaine said to her.

"Now about this fight Cassidy was in," Mrs. Masters said, "It seems as though she was protecting another student."

"What do you mean?" Kurt asked.

Mrs. Masters lifted a piece of paper, "The noon-aide who saw everything happened stated that Jeremy was hiding under a slide and didn't want to be disturbed. A couple of boys went over to him and started mocking him. Cassidy came over and told them not to pester him, but they wouldn't stop, so she pushed one of them down and punched another one in the stomach."

Blaine's eyes widened, "Over someone picking another kid?"

"Cassidy has quite the personality, when I talked to her about it, she told me the boys were harassing Jeremy. Jeremy is a special little boy here," Mrs. Masters said folding her hands. "Jeremy doesn't speak and has gotten picked on before. I am not allowed to talk about all the details, but for some reason he won't leave Cassidy's side now."

"Really?" Kurt asked her, "You mean he keeps following her around or something?"

"Yes," Mrs. Masters said with a smile, "She took his hand as soon as she lashed out and took him from his spot. It caused quite a scene."

Blaine sunk lower in his chair, "So is she going to be in trouble?"

"We have decided that as her punishment she will be spending a week's worth of lunches in here with me and a suspension tomorrow," Mrs. Masters said, "And we wondered if we could have your permission to move her into Jeremy's classroom."

"They aren't in the same class?" Kurt wondered.

Mrs. Masters shook her head, "No, he is in the other class. It was an idea Jeremy's teacher and I had. If you don't want to that is fine."

"No, if it's alright with Cassidy I don't see why not," Blaine shrugged, "Cassidy is smart I'm sure she will get the hang of it all."

"Wonderful," Mrs. Masters said with a small clap, "And just to let you know I went to the middle school's choir show and you are lovely on the piano."

"Oh thank you," Blaine blushed.

"I suppose that's all then," Mrs. Masters said, "We will start switching Cassidy over on Monday though, a fresh start for the week. With that being said, I believe she is waiting for you in the nurse's station."

Blaine and Kurt stood up, "Thank you for everything."

"No problem, children are busy but if you take your time and truly listen to them they always know the truths," Mrs. Masters smiled again.

Kurt laughed, "That is so true."

Blaine walked out of the room with Kurt following and they walked into the nurse's station finding Cassidy there swinging her legs while sitting on a bench. She looked up smiling at them, but then it fell, "I'm in trouble aren't I?"

Blaine stood up straighter, "We need to have a serious talk when we get home."

"And I know a little girl who is going to have dish night duty all weekend," Kurt said to her.

Cassidy crossed her arms over her chest, "That's not fair."

"Sounds fair to me," Blaine said holding out his hand, "Let's head out, we need to pick up something for dinner before Kurt leaves for work tonight."

"Can I pick?" Cassidy asked excitedly as they left the school. And then she saw the look on her brother's face, "I think that's a no."

"You would think correctly," Blaine said with an eye roll.

After they picked up dinner, the group walked inside of the apartment and Cassidy went into her room to change.

Blaine leaned on Kurt, "How I am going to talk to her about this?"

"We will think of something," Kurt smiled kissing the top of his head.

"Oh we, I like that," Blaine sighed, "I like that a lot."

"Come on you," Kurt said with a laugh and then he snuck his fingers just lightly touching Blaine's side before tickling the small patch of open skin.

Blaine jumped, "Hey. No fair!"

"Who says I play fair?" Kurt teased as he walked over to the table setting their dinner down. Blaine just followed with a smile on his face.