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Kurt couldn't stop smiling for the rest of the weekend and for the rest of the week. His friends tried to talk to him about it, but he just smiled and said he was happy. He honestly couldn't believe how lucky he felt to have Blaine in his life, even if he was just his friend for now.

Kurt watched as Blaine stood at his locker and sighed to himself, "If you don't tell him how you feel I might."

Kurt turned and saw Rachel standing next to him, "I can't."

Rachel's face softened, "And why is that?" she asked walking in front of him.

Kurt shrugged, "We've been having sort of a hard time lately and I think right now we just need to be friends."

"I hope one day you can tell him," Rachel said smiling at him.

"Me too," Kurt said watching Blaine walk down the hall.

"But right now we have Glee," Rachel said grabbing Kurt's arm, "Come on you."

Kurt laughed as Rachel dragged him to the choir room.

---

Kurt heard the small knock on the door and he opened it revealing Blaine and Cassidy dressed up for Thanksgiving dinner. "Hi sweetie," Kurt said leaning down and Cassidy ran into his arms.

"Kurtie!" Cassidy yelled as she put her arms around his neck.

Kurt looked up at the Blaine, "Hi," he said as he tried to stand up, but Cassidy was still attached to his neck, "Um Cassidy you have to let go."

"I don't want to yet," Cassidy giggled.

Kurt scooped up the small girl, "Okay then."

Blaine laughed as he shut the door behind him, "I guess she really hasn't seen you for an entire week," he said dramatically.

"Seven days is a long time," Cassidy said smiling as she was still holding onto Kurt's neck.

"We aren't to early are we?" Blaine asked.

Kurt shook his head, "No way, my dad and Finn are watching the games and I was helping Carole in the kitchen."

Blaine smiled, "Okay."

Kurt walked in to the living room, "Look who's here."

Cassidy wiggled out of his grasp and she ran up to the couch sitting down next to Finn, "Who's playing?"

Finn and Burt both looked at her, "You like football?" Finn asked her.

Cassidy nodded as she brought hand under her chin, "You wants to make bets on the score? I'm thinking 32 to 28."

Burt's eyes widened and he laughed, "I really do like this kid."

Blaine laughed as he touched Cassidy's head, "She is a special cookie."

Cassidy giggled and looked up at her brother, "You are silly."

Blaine leaned and kissed her head, "I'm supposed to remember I'm your older brother."

Kurt smiled at the actions between Blaine and Cassidy, he knew he would never get over how close they were.

"...need help?"

"Huh what?' Kurt asked as he saw Blaine in front of him.

"I asked if Carole needed any help in the kitchen," Blaine said to him.

Kurt nodded, "Right, sorry. Come on," he said as he walked into the kitchen and Blaine followed, "I bring help."

Carole looked up, "Hello sweetheart," she smiled at Blaine, "You want to help?"

Blaine nodded, "Yeah, I wanted to repay you for inviting Cassidy and I over."

"You don't have to do that sweetie," Carole smiled, "But I could a use a bit of help, come here."

Blaine and Kurt helped out Carole while Finn, Burt, and Cassidy watched the game in the other room. Blaine started mashing the potatoes when the doorbell rang. He looked up and Kurt hopped off the stool racing to the door.

Blaine looked over at Carole who just gave him a smile, "Who else is coming?"

"You'll see," Carole said as she went back to taking care of the turkey in the oven. She set down the fork she was holding, "Come on," she took Blaine's arm and they walked out into the living room.

Blaine saw Kurt standing next to woman who was as tall as him; she had long black hair tied back into a pony tail, and a brilliant smile on her face. Burt walked up to her to hug her and Finn did the same.

"Carole!" the woman said walking past the boys, "How are these boys treating ya?"
Carole laughed, "I make due."

Kurt turned towards Blaine, "Come here Blaine and Cassidy."

Cassidy hopped off the couch and walked so she was standing next to her brother grabbing his hand.

"This is my Aunt Lydia," Kurt said introducing the woman.

"Oh my goodness," Lydia smiled, "You must be Blaine and little Cassidy."

Cassidy hid behind Blaine's leg, Blaine touched her head, "It's alright Cassidy," he smiled at the woman holding his hand out, "It's nice to meet you I'm Blaine."

Lydia laughed and shook Blaine's hand, "He's a polite one."

Blaine kneeled down next to his sister, "Why don't you introduce yourself Sissy?"

Cassidy ran into Blaine's arms, "I don't want to," she whispered in his ear.

"Why not?" Blaine whispered back.

Cassidy leaned in closer, "Look at her leg."

Blaine looked up and let out a small laugh, "Could you show her your leg," he said to Lydia.

Lydia looked down, "Oh that old thing, it's just a tattoo I got back in college hon. You can touch it if you want."

Cassidy looked at the strange woman in front of her, "I'm fine."

"Don't worry about it," Lydia said lowering herself down, "I can promise you that I will have a smile by the end of the night."

Cassidy looked at the woman and, saw her soft face and bright smile. She pulled Blaine back to whisper something in his ear. Blaine smiled and kissed her forehead, "You are absolutely adorable."

"So tell me how are things at the Hudson and Hummel residence?" Lydia asked.

"Good," Carole said.

"And that Glee club you two are in," Lydia said, "You won your Sectionals right?"

"We did," Kurt said excitedly as he led his aunt to the living room and sitting her down, "We did an amazing rendition of a Michael Jackson song."

Lydia smiled, "That's awesome, and hopefully I can see you guys this year sometime. It is your senior year."

Finn nodded, "That would be cool."

"Are you in the Glee as well?" Lydia asked Blaine.

"He isn't," Cassidy answered for him, "But he is the bestest singer."

Lydia smiled at Cassidy, "Well why aren't you in the Glee club then?"

The room went silent, Blaine looked down, "I need someone to help me with setting the table," Carole said standing up, "Blaine, Kurt, and Finn, how about you?"

"Sure," Kurt stood up.

"Can I help too?" Cassidy asked, "I always set the table at home."

"Course you can," Finn said picking up the small girl making her laugh.

Kurt walked into the kitchen with Blaine, Finn, and Cassidy following behind, "Here," he said handing Blaine a stack of plates, "You can set these on the table."

Cassidy jumped out of Finn's arms, "What can I do Kurtie?"

Finn let out a laugh when he heard Kurt's nickname and Kurt sent him a look, "What's funny Finny?" Cassidy asked him. Finn blushed when he was now given his new name.

Kurt smiled and handed her a stack of napkins, "Just follow your brother and set one on every plate."

"Okay," Cassidy nodded.

Kurt grabbed the forks and knives handing some to Finn. They set the table in silence and Kurt bit his bottom lip as he watched Blaine. He stood next to him, "Are you okay?" he asked him quietly.

Blaine turned towards him, "Yeah, sorry...I..."

"It's okay Blaine," Kurt said grabbing his shoulder, "Don't worry about it." Blaine nodded at him, "Come on let's help Carole get the food on the table, I have feeling Finn would probably eat it before it makes it that far."

"Hey," Finn said as he looked up from dancing with Cassidy.

Cassidy giggled, "Finn eats all the food," and she spun around in her dress.

"Great now look what you did," Finn said.

"Oh I think it's cute," Carole said watching Cassidy dance around.

Finn rolled his eyes, "It's always the little kids."

"I like your dress," Lydia said to Cassidy, "Do you remember where you got it from?"

"I do," Cassidy said, "Blainey took me shopping one day and we were walking to go to the store to get new shoes. And then I saw this pretty dress in the window. Blaine told me he would have to think about it."

"I see," Lydia said responding to the little girl.

"And then one day when I came home from school it was lying on my bed," Cassidy said smiling.

"It was, it was a reward for being so brave when you had to get your shots," Blaine said patting Cassidy's head once he set down the bowl of mashed potatoes.

Cassidy nodded, "And it came with this headband too," she said pointing to her head, "Sometimes it itches though."

Lydia smiled and adjusted the headband, "Is that better?"

"Yeah, thank you," Cassidy said smiling, "I think sometimes Blaine doesn't know to do it because he is a boy."

Blaine lifted an eyebrow, "Oh really? And who is the one that brushes your hair when it has tangles in it and doesn't pull once?"

Cassidy hugged her brother's legs, "You do."

Blaine smiled down at his sister, "I know I do silly."

"Let's eat everyone," Carole said as Burt carried the turkey out to the table.

Everyone sat down at the rectangular table, with Burt at the head of the table. Cassidy was sitting in between Blaine and Kurt on one side with Carole, Finn, and Lydia on the other.

"It looks wonderful Carole," Lydia said smiling.

"Thanks, I had help though," Carole said looking at the boys sitting across from her, "Let's dig in everybody."

The dishes started being passed around and everyone was beginning to eat. "So Blaine are you a senior like Finn and Kurt?"

"Yeah," Blaine nodded, "I transferred to McKinley for senior year."

"I'm in first grade," Cassidy added.

"Really, wow," Lydia said as she ate, "You know I remember when Kurt was little like you."

"You came around more often," Burt said.

Lydia nodded, "I know, but work and things." She then looked across the table, "So then are you two boyfriends?" she asked.

Blaine dropped his fork and it fell on his plate. Kurt's mouth stayed open. "Why would Blaine have a boyfriend?" Cassidy asked.

Blaine immediately went red, Kurt looked at his aunt shaking his head, "Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know you just acted...so..."

"Together," Finn said as he shoved food into his mouth.

Cassidy turned to her brother, "What did she mean when she said if you were Kurt's boyfriend?"

"Cassidy...I..." Blaine tried to find the right words. Blaine looked up at Kurt and he gave him a small smile, "Can we go talk in your room?"

"Sure," Kurt said nodded, "You want me to come?" he asked quietly.

Blaine shook his head, "I think this is something I should do on my own." He took Cassidy's hand and they walked down to Kurt's room.

"I'm sorry I really didn't even think about it," Lydia said.

Carole smiled, "It's alright, it's one of my favorite qualities about you."

"I think he can handle it," Kurt said, "I think everyone may need an extra push sometimes."

"We'll just have to wait and see," Burt said, "In the meantime, could you pass the turkey?"

---

Blaine shut the door quietly, "Here Sissy, have a seat on Kurt's bed."

"Okay," Cassidy said climbing onto Kurt's bed, "Now will you tell me what she meant?"

Blaine sat down next to his sister, "Cassidy you know how you asked me once before why I didn't have a girlfriend."

Cassidy nodded, "And you said you had me, so you didn't need a girlfriend."

Blaine smiled, "Exactly because you are the only girl I will ever need in my life." Cassidy nodded her head, "Well there is something I have to tell you and I want you to listen to closely."

"Yes sir," Cassidy said saluting her brother.

Blaine let out a small laugh, "See you know that man and woman can love each other right?"

Cassidy nodded, "And when they do they can have a baby."

"That is true," Blaine said, "But did you know that a man can love another man or a woman can love another woman."

Cassidy's faced scrunched up in confusion, "But...why...how do they have babies then."

Blaine lifted Cassidy up and set her in his lap, "They find other ways."

"So they can still have babies?" Cassidy asked.

"Yes they can," Blaine said.

"Oh," Cassidy said, "Why are you telling me this Blainey?"

"Because," Blaine said brushing some of her curls out of her face, "I'm like that, I like other men."

Cassidy was silent and Blaine didn't say anything letting it sink in, "So you like other boys like Kurt?"

Blaine looked at his sister, "Why do you ask if I like Kurt?"

"Because you are always happy around him silly," Cassidy said.

"Well I guess he does make me happy," Blaine said to his sister.

"Does Kurt like boys like you do?" Cassidy asked.

Blaine nodded his head, "He does."

"Okay," Cassidy said thinking.

Blaine reached out and took Cassidy's hand, "But Cassidy I wanted you know that since I'm gay some people don't like it."

"Why wouldn't they like it?" Cassidy asked.

"Because some people think only a man and woman should be together," Blaine explained.

"But if you're happy why should it matter?" Cassidy asked.

Blaine kissed his sister on the top of her head, "I don't know baby girl, that's just how some people are. I just wanted to tell you that if someone ever says anything to you, that you tell someone right away. You can tell me, or Kurt, or Katherine, or Finn, or Carole, or Burt or anyone alright. Remember that no one will ever change who you are and to have courage."

Cassidy nodded listening to her brother, "I love you Blainey," and she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Blaine couldn't help it, he felt the tears begin to fall from his eyes. His sister had accepted him and she still loved him.

"Why are you crying Blainey?" Cassidy asked wiping a tear off of his face, "Are you sad?"

"No, I'm happy," Blaine said, "I'm happy because I love you more then anything in the entire world and you deserve everything."

Cassidy laughed, "Does this mean I get a kitty?"

"We'll see," Blaine said tapping her nose, "I think for now we should probably head back out and finish our Thanksgiving dinner that we were lucky to be invited to."

"Okay," Cassidy said hopping off of his lap, "I want pie."

Blaine laughed and picked up his sister making her laugh, "You want pie huh?"

Cassidy started giggling, "Yes, pie please."

Blaine walked out into the hallway and was holding a laughing sister upside down, "I believe this little girl had a request."

Carole looked terrified as Blaine held her in his arms, "Are you sure that's safe?"

Blaine set Cassidy down carefully in her chair and kissed the top of her head, "I'm always careful with her Carole," he said while sitting down next to her.

The group looked around as if afraid to start a conversation, "Look I have loose tooth," Cassidy said finally breaking the ice.

They dinner went on with small conversations and eating. "Whose ready for pie?" Carole asked.

Cassidy's arm shot in the air, "I am!" Blaine looked over at her and she put her arm down, "I mean I would love some pie," and she smiled.

Lydia laughed, "To think I thought she had you wrapped around her finger."

"She does," Blaine said rolling his eyes.

Kurt laughed, "I believe it."

"Hey," Blaine said giving him a look.

"You said it not me," Kurt shrugged.

Cassidy giggled to herself, "What are you laughing at?" Blaine asked.

Cassidy grinned, "What are you talking about Blaine?"

Blaine sighed, "Where you get that personality from is beyond me."

"I think she get's it from you," Kurt said making a face.

Finn looked at them, "You two fight like an old married couple," he said rolling his eyes.

Kurt and Blaine blushed, "Thank you for saying it Finn, I was thinking the same thing," Lydia said.

Burt and Carole walked back into the room, "We have pie."

Cassidy clapped her hands, "Yeah!"

"I take it someone really likes pie then?" Burt asked.

Blaine nodded, "You should see her when she has a chocolate pie in front of her."

"Does she really eat that much?" Carole asked.

Cassidy nodded, "I love pie!"

Blaine shrugged, "I just go with it."

"Probably the best way to go," Burt said, "Now who wants a piece?"

The group had there desert and then retired to the living room watching a movie that was a Hummel tradition. Cassidy fell asleep while lying across Kurt and Blaine. Kurt was stroking her hair, "She looks so peaceful when she sleeps," he whispered.

Blaine nodded and looked down, she had taken her shoes off before they sat down to watch a movie. Blaine looked around and suddenly felt something, he wasn't sure what it was, but then he realized family. This is what it felt like to be in a family. He didn't necessarily forget, he just needed a little reminder. Blaine smiled to himself as he settled down into the couch a bit more.

"Is something wrong?" Kurt asked him.

Blaine shook his head, "Nothing, just thanks."

"For what?" Kurt asked.

"Everything," Blaine said with a smile. Soon after the movie ended, "I guess we should get going."

Burt looked out the window, "I don't think so."

"What?" Kurt asked. Burt pointed out the window and there was snow falling. "Wow," Kurt said looking out the window, "It's really falling."

Carole stood up and looked outside, "Sorry guys it looks like you're stuck here for the night."

Cassidy started to stir, she looked up and then ran to the window to stand next to Carole, "It's snowing!" she squealed and ran back to jump in Blaine's lap, "It's snowing Blainey! It's snowing outside!"

"I know Cassidy, I see it," Blaine said with a nod.

"Do you know what this means?" Cassidy asked him.

Blaine shook his head, "I have no clue."

Cassidy squinted her eyes at him, "You do too."

"But Cassidy we aren't at home," Blaine explained.

"What is it?" Kurt asked.

Cassidy sat down on Blaine's lap, "Every year when it first snows we have hot cocoa and watch it come down."

"Oh do you?" Carole asked.

Cassidy nodded, "Blaine even woke me up last year to see it, remember?"

"I do," Blaine said giving her a tickle.

"I like the sound of that tradition," Kurt said standing up, "How about we make some."

"Really?" Cassidy asked bouncing in Blaine's lap.

"Yay!" Finn said with a smile.

Carole started walking towards the kitchen, "I'll make some, Kurt if you want to help that would be great."

Lydia stood up, "I'll help too." The three walked into the kitchen and, Kurt and Lydia started getting mugs down while Carole started to make the hot cocoa. "So you and Blaine seemed cozy," Lydia said nudging Kurt's shoulder.

Kurt looked over at his aunt, "He's my best friend Aunt Lydia."

"Good to know," Lydia said with a smile.

"Don't give me that," Kurt said setting down a mug that had snowflakes on it.

Carole let out a laugh, "She has a point Kurt."

Kurt looked at her, "Not you too," he groaned.

"It's okay if you want him to be more then a friend," Lydia said, "I mean when I ask someone out it's not like I think about it, sometimes I just do it."

"I know, but with Blaine it's more complicated then that," Kurt said, "I mean I thought about telling him how I feel, but I can't right now. Not yet anyways."

Lydia wrapped her arms around her nephew, "You have grown up so much since I saw last."

Kurt hugged her back, "I think that means you need to come and visit more then."

"Trying to make me feel guilty?" Lydia asked raising an eyebrow.

Kurt let out a small laugh, "Come on, let's get this hot cocoa out to our adoring crowd."

They made the hot cocoa and when they walked out, Blaine and Cassidy had there faces pressed up against the window. "See every snowflake is different," Blaine explained, "Just like you and I."

"Really?" Cassidy asked then turned around and smiled, "Hot cocoa!"

Kurt handed her the cup with the cats on it, "Be careful it's hot." He picked up the one with flowers all over it handing it to Blaine, "Here you go hope you don't mind daisies."

Blaine smiled, "I love daisies," he took a small drink and suddenly felt the warmness over take him.

Cassidy had cuddled into Blaine's lap as they sat on the floor watching the snow fall. Kurt soon sat down next to them, "Mind if I have a seat?"

"Nope," Cassidy said as she drank her cocoa, "Thank you."

"You are very welcome," Kurt smiled, "How long have you been doing this tradition?"

"It started with my mom and I when I was younger then Cassidy," Blaine explained, "I guess it just never left."

"I like it," Kurt said, "When I was younger, my mom and I had this tradition of going to the market on Black Friday and finding the biggest and best ham we could find for Christmas dinner."

"That sounds like fun," Blaine said.

"It was, until she dragged you into a store," Burt said with a laugh.

Kurt just rolled his eyes taking a drink of his hot cocoa and mumbled something. "What was that?" Blaine asked him.

"Nothing," Kurt said with a laugh.

A while later after they had there cocoa Blaine saw Cassidy yawn, "I think it's time for someone to get to bed."

"I'm not sleepy," Cassidy said leaning on her brother with her eyes closing.

"Course you're not," Blaine smiled and kissed the top of her head.

"How about you two take the guest room and I'll sleep on the couch," Lydia offered.

"No I couldn't do that," Blaine said.

"It's fine," Lydia smiled, "Then you two can just sleep in the room."

"Okay thanks," Blaine said quietly.

Cassidy pulled on Blaine's arm, "Blaine I can't sleep without Biddy."

"What's Biddy?" Kurt asked.

"Biddy is her stuffed rabbit," Blaine explained before turning back towards his sister, "I'm sorry Sissy, you are going to have to sleep without Biddy for one night."

Cassidy had tears forming in her eyes, "But how can I sleep without him? He needs me! Remember you promised we wouldn't ever leave him."

"I know," Blaine said quietly, "But just for tonight I think Biddy will be okay by himself."

Cassidy shook her head, "No I want Biddy!"

"I'll be right back," Kurt said setting his cup on the coffee table and disappearing down the hall.

Cassidy felt her tears run down her cheek, she was angry and didn't want to be, but all she wanted was her stuffed bunny rabbit.

"Here you can borrow Pengu for the night," Kurt said holding out an old stuffed penguin. Cassidy looked at the stuffed animal unsure of what to do with it. Kurt sank back down next to Blaine, "See Pengu was my best friend when I was growing up. I got him when I went to the zoo one time. We would have all kinds of fun together." He held the stuffed animal in the hands, "See this stitching right here?" he asked showing Cassidy.

Cassidy nodded her head and wondered what Kurt was going to say next.

"See what happened was I took Pengu out one day for a tea party and a dog got a hold of him. I was scared. I was so scared I would never see Pengu again. But in the end my mom just sewed him up and fixed him. I put a band aid on it for a few days to make sure he was okay though."

Cassidy slowly reached out and Kurt handed her Pengu. "He's awfully cute," she said, "For a penguin anyways."

Kurt let out a laugh, "That's good. You think you will be alright with Pengu tonight?"

Cassidy nodded her head and pulled the stuffed penguin to her chest. Blaine mouthed a thank you to Kurt, which Kurt mouthed you're welcome in reply.

Cassidy was now wearing one of Finn's old shirts because Kurt really didn't have many regular shirts himself. Blaine was wearing a pair of flannel pajama pants which belonged to Kurt that he never wore and a shirt of Finn's.

Cassidy crawled into the bed and smiled, "This bed is so big! And you can sleep in it too Blainey," she said excitedly.

"Yes I can," Blaine smiled as he sat down on the edge of the bed. Cassidy crawled underneath the covers, "So we don't have books here, you still want to hear a story?"

"No, that's okay," Cassidy said, "Will you sing me to sleep?"

"Course I will," Blaine smiled, "What would you like to hear?"

"My favorite Christmas song," Cassidy smiled pulling the blankets closer to herself.

"Only if you will sing it with me," Blaine said looking at his sister, "You start singing and then I'll come in."

Cassidy smiled and began singing.

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
Don't want a doll, no dinky Tinker Toy
I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy

Blaine smiled as he began singing the next lines.

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
I don't think Santa Claus will mind, do you?
He won't have to use our dirty chimney flue
Just bring him through the front door, that's the easy thing to do

Cassidy giggled as her brother sang the song and making silly voices. He gave her a nod and Cassidy began singing with him.

I can see me now on Christmas morning, creeping down the stairs
Oh what joy and what surprise when I open up my eyes
To see a hippo hero standing there

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles, no rhinoceroses
I only like hippopotamuses
And hippopotamuses like me too

Cassidy took the next line and laughed as Blaine rolled over on the bed.

Mom says the hippo would eat me up, but then
Teacher says a hippo is a vegetarian

There's lots of room for him in our two-car garage
I'd feed him there and wash him there and give him his massage
I can see me now on Christmas morning, creeping down the stairs
Oh what joy and what surprise when I open up my eyes
To see a hippo hero standing there

Blaine and Cassidy smiled as they sang the last verse of the song.

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles or rhinoceroseses
I only like hippopotamuseses
And hippopotamuses like me too!

There was clapping behind them when the finished. Blaine turned around and saw everyone standing in the doorway, "That was adorable," Carole smiled.

"Thanks," Blaine said blushing.

Cassidy giggled, "You're all red Blainey."

"Alright, now it's really time for you to go to bed," Blaine said as everyone shuffled away saying there good nights.

"Good night!" Cassidy called and then sunk back in the bed, "Can I ask you something Blainey?"

"Sure," Blaine asked getting under the covers on his side of the bed.

"Do you think we can do this again?" Cassidy asked.

"Do what singing together?" Blaine asked her as he tucked a curl behind her ear.

Cassidy shook her head, "No silly have a sleep over at Kurt's house."

"We'll see, but for now why don't you get some sleep it is much later then you usually go to bed," Blaine said as Cassidy cuddled up next to him and he leaned against the wall.

Cassidy nodded her head slowly and her eyes slowly closed. Blaine felt his own eyes close as he fell asleep sitting up.

Blaine woke suddenly and noticed how Cassidy was now sleeping her head on the pillow. He stretched his arms from his uncomfortable sleeping position. He looked over at the clock in the room and saw it read three in the morning.

He slipped his legs out from under the covers and he quickly walked out the door to use the bathroom. When he come back out he saw a light on in the living room, he walked out and found Kurt's aunt reading a book.

"Hi," Lydia said quietly.

"Hi," Blaine said blushing a little, "Can't sleep?" he asked her.

Lydia nodded, "Yeah, I sort of get messed up switching time zones so much."

"Oh, right," Blaine nodded.

"Have a seat," Lydia said patting the chair next to her and she set down her book. Blaine took the seat and Lydia smiled at him, "I'm not going to bite you," she teased with a smile.

"I know," Blaine said, "I can just see why Kurt likes you so much."

"Really?" Lydia asked.

Blaine nodded, "Yeah."

"I'm glad," Lydia said, "And let me tell you something. You with that little girl is something I never thought would change my mind."

"Change your mind about what?" Blaine asked.

"Having kids," Lydia said, "I mean I guess I always wanted them, but I was never sure. Seeing how you and Cassidy treat each other really had my mind changing. I'll have to wait and see what my partner says about it though."

"I imagine he won't mind," Blaine said with a smile.
"She you mean," Lydia said correcting him.

Blaine looked at her with a confused face, "What?"

"Kurt never told you?" Lydia asked.

"Told me what?" Blaine asked her.

"I have a girlfriend Blaine," Lydia said, "I'm gay."

"Oh," was all Blaine said, he didn't know. He wondered why Kurt had never told him this. He sat thinking for a moment.

"Why are you thinking so hard?" Lydia asked giving his arm a squeeze.

"No reason, I just wondered why Kurt never told me," Blaine said thinking out loud.

Lydia smiled, "I think he wanted you to find out for yourself. Sometimes I think he is older then he really is. But that's not what I wanted to talk to you about. I wanted to ask you a question."

"Okay," Blaine said with a nod, "What was your question."

"Blaine when you decided to take your sister out of that awful situation what was your first thought?" Lydia asked him.

Blaine wasn't sure what to say to that, he thought about it for a moment, "I think I was thinking that I was just doing what had to be done. I need to protect her and save her. I would do anything for my sister; she is my everything and more."

Lydia smiled, "See you keep make me changing my mind. I can see why Kurt likes you so much." Blaine blushed instantly, "How about you, do you like Kurt?"

Blaine's eyes widened, "I mean sure...I like him he is a great friend and I..."

"Blaine sweetie you know I don't mean as a friend," Lydia said giving his hand a squeeze, "I promise I can keep a secret."

Blaine sighed; he realized he really didn't have anyone to talk about this. He knew he could talk to any of his friends, but he really didn't want Kurt to find out. "I like him, I honestly like him and I feel something inside my chest when I see him walk into the room. Sometimes it hurts and sometimes it's happy, and then there are times I just want to cry and smile at the same time. Is that normal?"

Lydia let out a laugh, "You are falling for my nephew aren't you?"

Blaine nodded, "I think I am."

"You know it's alright to fall in love Blaine," Lydia said.

"I know, but sometimes I wonder if I should," Blaine sighed heavily.

"You've thought a lot about this haven't you?"

Blaine nodded, "Sometimes it's the only thing I think about."

Lydia smiled at him, "Have you thought about telling him?"

He gave a shrug, "I've thought about it sure, but I wonder if he would ever feel the same way."

"I have no doubts that he doesn't," Lydia said to him.

"I'll think about it," Blaine said looking at the woman on the couch.

"Wonderful, I will be anxiously awaiting the phone call from Kurt," Lydia said closing the book which was open. "And I want you to take care of that little girl, so I need you to go back to bed and sleep."

Blaine smiled at her, "Alright, you get some sleep too," he stood up and started walking back to the room, "Lydia."

"Yeah Blaine?"

"Thanks," he said and then disappeared back in his room.

Lydia smiled to herself as she shut off the light in the room and falling asleep on the couch.

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