December 5th, 2015

Cassidy walked into the living room and fell down on the couch besides Kurt. He was reading a book that he was using to study for his finals. "What's wrong with you?"

"I'm bored," Cassidy groaned.

Kurt let out a laugh, "Isn't that the point of being grounded?"

"But there isn't anything to do while you're grounded," Cassidy said to him, "I can't watch TV or go on the computer."

Kurt lowered his book down onto his lap, "And what exactly did you do before you had those two things?"

Cassidy shrugged, "I would color or something, but I don't feel like that right now."

"Blaine is right you are spoiled," Kurt said rolling his eyes.

"I am not spoiled," Cassidy crossed her arms over his chest, "I just can't find anything to do."

"Stop that," Kurt said poking her side, "I'm sure you will find something to do. What about you read a book?"

"I don't think so," Cassidy shook her head.

"Got any homework to do?"

"I finished it earlier."

"How about finish cleaning your room?"

"I did that yesterday."

"What about your closet?" Kurt asked remembering how she would just throw her things inside to 'clean' her room up.

Cassidy nodded her head, "I cleaned that out this morning. I even found one of Stormy's old toys in there."

"Wow," Kurt said looking over at her, "So I guess there is absolutely nothing to do now."

"But I want something to do," Cassidy said, "Do you want to play a game with me?"

Kurt thought for a moment, "I suppose I can spare a few moments to play a game. Just remember you are keeping your punishment so we have to do something that isn't going against your grounding."

"Fine," Cassidy said, "I think I have some board games in my closet, but I don't want to play those."

Kurt laughed, "Well what exactly do you want to do together then?"

"I don't know," Cassidy shrugged her shoulders.

Standing up, Kurt set his book on the coffee table, "Alright, how about this. We find something for lunch and then after that it's my turn for an idea."

"Okay," Cassidy groaned.

"Oh just come along," Kurt waved her towards the kitchen, "I'm not the best at it, but I know there is a box of macaroni and cheese sitting in the cupboard just waiting to be shared."

Cassidy smiled, "That sounds good."

"I knew it would," Kurt laughed. Cassidy ran over to him and they walked into the kitchen. "Can I help make it today?"

"I don't see why not," Kurt shrugged, "How about you get the pot full of water and I'll get the box of macaroni and cheese."

"Alright break," Cassidy clapped her hands and ran over to the cupboard looking for a big enough pan.

Kurt grabbed the box from the cupboard and walked over to where Cassidy was placing the pot on the stove. "Turn it on high."

"Okey dokey," Cassidy said turning the knob on the stove to high. The small flame ignited underneath, "At my friend Lily's house they don't have a flame it just gets all red and hot."

"That's because we have a gas stove," Kurt explained, "And your friend Lily has an electric stove."

"Our stove doesn't plug into the wall?" Cassidy asked him.

"Sort of," Kurt said, "We have to connect it to a pipe that hooks to the gas line in the building."

"So it wouldn't be good if the gas line broke?" Cassidy asked him another question.

Kurt shook his head, "No probably not. We would have to evacuate the building and then they would need to fix it."

"Wow," Cassidy's eyes widened.

"How is our water doing?" Kurt asked as he walked over to the refrigerator.

Cassidy pulled a chair over and looked in the pot, "Nope, not yet. Just about there though. When does Blaine come home today?"

"He should be home just before dinner," Kurt said.

"What's for dinner tonight?" Cassidy said sitting on the chair now and swinging her legs.

Kurt shrugged, "I think we are making homemade pizza tonight."

"One of my favorites," Cassidy said excitedly. "You know I am really sorry for what I did."

"We know you are sweetie," Kurt said tucking some hair behind her ear, "I know you did it for reasons you thought were justifiable, but the world doesn't work like that."

"Why not?" Cassidy asked him sounding confused, "Shouldn't that be how it works?"

Kurt let out a small laugh, "You know I had a hard time in school, with bullies and such."

"I know," Cassidy sighed, "But you didn't use your fists, you told me all of this stuff the other day."

Kurt looked over at her, "I know, but did you know that I almost went against my beliefs and hit back."

"Really?" Cassidy asked him.

"Sure did," Kurt let out a sigh, "I was getting so fed up with everything and I just snapped one day. I was lucky my friend Mercedes found me when she did."

"You didn't know Blaine yet?" Cassidy asked.

Kurt shook his head as he opened the box of macaroni and cheese taking out the cheese packet, "Nope. It was actually the day before I met him. I am so glad I ran into him when I did too."

Cassidy sighed, "I guess I'll try not to let my anger get the better of me."

"Good plan," Kurt said with a nod, "How about that water now?"

Cassidy looked in the pot again, "Yep, all the bubbles are rising to the top. Can I pour the macaroni in now?"

"Sure can," Kurt said handing her the opened box.

Cassidy poured the noodles into the water, "And now we set the timer."

"Yes," Kurt picked up the timer and set it for four minutes. "And now we wait."

"Yep," Cassidy nodded, "What game are we playing after we eat?"

"Still a surprise," Kurt said wiggling his finger, "Now I think we need to discuss your holiday outfit."

Cassidy giggled, "Really?"

"Of course sweetie," Kurt smiled at her, "I think you deserve the most beautiful gown."

"Can it have some pink in it?" Cassidy asked him.

Kurt laughed, "I don't see why not."

The pair spent their lunch discussing ideas for Cassidy's dress. Cassidy has many ideas. She was often very creative with color, something Kurt found to be jealous of at times.

"Now what are we going to play?" Cassidy said as she closed the dishwasher.

Kurt smiled, "Just stay here and I will be right back." He left disappearing down the hallway.

Cassidy waited in the kitchen and she heard the door open to the closet and close. Kurt walked into the living room and Cassidy saw him holding a stack of sheets, "What are those for?"

Kurt smiled, "We are making a sheet fort."

"How do you make a sheet fort?" Cassidy asked him.

"You've never made a sheet fort before?" Kurt asked surprised.

Cassidy shook her head, "No."

"Well today is the day we are making your first official sheet fort. Follow my lead," Kurt gave her a wink. "Help me move this coffee table."

"You want to move the furniture?" Cassidy asked with wide eyes, "You never want to move the furniture."

"Just humor me now," Kurt laughed, "Now help me move the table."

Cassidy walked over and helped Kurt move the coffee table. "Now what do we do?"

Kurt picked up one of the sheets and unfolded it, "Here, take this end and we'll hang it over the back of the couch. And then we'll move one of the kitchen chairs over here."

Blaine was excited to finally get home. He walked into the building and unwrapped the scarf from around his neck. He started walking up the stairs to their apartment.

When Blaine reached the door and he heard giggling inside. He didn't necessarily think it was strange, but it was usually different from what he came home to on a Saturday night.

Blaine opened the door slowly and what he found inside was an absolute mess of sheets being hung all around the living room. And then he saw a head poke out and quickly hide back under the blankets. He set down his bag and keys, "Um, what's going-"

"Hi," Cassidy said peeking out from under the sheets.

Kurt appeared after her, "Hello sweetie."

Blaine let out a laugh, "I can see you two have been busy today."

"We have," Kurt nodded his head, "And dinner is in the oven."

"Do you want to join us in here for dinner?" Cassidy asked excitedly.

Blaine nodded his head, "It has been awhile since I've been in a good sheet fort. I suppose to get to the bathroom I will need to enter this maze."

"Follow me, I'll show you," Cassidy said as she disappeared under the sheets.

Blaine knelt down on the ground and looked over at Kurt, "I guess you've been having fun today too?"

Kurt laughed and grabbed Blaine's shirt, "I've always wanted to build one of these."

"I imagine we will make great use of this one then," Blaine leaned down and kissed him.

Kurt hit his arm, "That's not what I meant." Blaine let out a laugh.

"Are you coming?" Cassidy called out.

"On my way," Blaine said giving Kurt one more kiss before crawling underneath the sheet fort.