Oct. 20, 2012, 4:26 p.m.
Promises
Promises: Chapter 14
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Blaine pulled into Kurt's driveway, "So..."
"Yep," Kurt said with a nod.
Blaine turned to Kurt, "What do you think we should do now?"
Kurt sighed, "I think we should talk about this," he said gesturing between them, "But after I get back from Christmas. It will both give us some time to think about everything that happened."
Blaine smiled, "That sounds like a good idea."
Kurt nodded, "Okay."
They turned to look at each other, "Just one more," Blaine said.
Kurt bit his bottom lip, "One more," and he reached across the seat to pull Blaine's face closer to his to kiss him one more time.
Kurt opened the door with an armful of presents, "Merry Christmas!" he shouted.
Cassidy ran to the door, "You have the presents we are going to give you! Are we exchanging presents now?" she asked excitedly.
"Yeah," Blaine nodded, "If it's alright with Burt and Carole too."
"Of course it is," Carole said from where she was sitting on the couch, "Kurt texted us and let us know ahead of time."
Blaine looked at Kurt and rolled his eyes, "Of course he did."
Kurt smiled, "I was checking ahead of time." Finn looked up from his spot on the couch and mumbled something. "Want to say that out loud Finn?" he asked lifting an eyebrow.
"Nope, nothing at all," Finn said with a laugh, "Wait is that for me?" he asked looking at the presents in Blaine's arms.
"Yeah," Blaine nodded, "Cassidy and I got something for each of you."
"You didn't have to do that dear," Carole said.
"Geez kid, its good we got you something then," Burt said with a laugh.
Blaine shook his head, "You didn't have to do that."
"We wanted to," Carole said, "Here come in the living room, and we'll unwrap the gifts there."
Cassidy hurried and sat down next to the tree, "I take it you like unwrapping presents?" Burt asked.
Cassidy nodded, "I do, and I make sure to take my time to not tear the paper to much."
Blaine and Kurt took off their coats and sat down on the floor with Cassidy. "Here Cassidy you can pass out there gifts," Blaine said handing one to Cassidy.
Cassidy jumped up, "Here Finn, this is from Blaine and I, but I put something extra inside."
Finn excitedly started to unwrap the present, "Holy crap these are awesome," he said, "Thanks you two." Finn pulled the mittens on with the Ohio Buckeyes logo on them.
"You're welcome," Cassidy smiled, "I picked them out."
Cassidy ran back to Blaine, "And we got something for you and Carole," she said handing the present to Burt, "We thought..."
"Cassidy," Blaine said as he pulled her into his lap, "You have to keep it a surprise," he said kissing the top of her head.
"I know," Cassidy giggled.
Burt took the wrapping paper off the box and opened it, Carole smiled, "A gift card, thank you."
Cassidy sighed as she sunk into Blaine's lap, "They like it," she said looking up at her brother.
"You knew they would silly girl," Blaine laughed.
"I know," Cassidy said and then sprang up, "I got something special for you Kurt." She picked up a gift and handed it to him.
"Oh, does this mean I got two?" Kurt asked.
Cassidy nodded, "I really wanted to give you this when I found it. It's perfect for you," she said jumping up and down.
Kurt slowly tore through the wrapping paper and saw what Cassidy had given him, "Oh wow," he laughed.
"Do you like it?" Cassidy asked looking at his face curiously.
"Of course I like," Kurt said and reached over to hug Cassidy, "It's a wonderful gift." Finn snickered and Kurt sent him a glare.
"Every time I use this mug I will think of you," Kurt said. He held up the mug that had the New York skyline on it.
Blaine smiled, "She really wanted to give that to you."
"Well I like it," Kurt said setting it down.
"Now it's Blaine's turn," Cassidy said.
"Oh right," Blaine said and then handed the small slim box to Kurt.
Kurt took the box and gave Blaine a look. He carefully tore the paper and opened the box, revealing a scarf that matched Kurt's eye color. "Where did you...I saw this at the mall a few weeks ago and it was sold out the last time I went to get it," Kurt said trying to get the words out.
"I know," Blaine said scratching the back of his neck while a blush started to creep across his face.
"Well that's sweet," Carole said, "Now Cassidy do you want a gift?"
Cassidy nodded her head, "Yes please." She sat down and put her hands in her lap.
Finn got up excitedly, "Here Cassidy this is for you and Blaine I got you something too."
Cassidy took the poorly wrapped gift and smiled, "Thank you Finn."
Blaine smiled, "Thanks."
Cassidy then started to carefully unwrap the gift, "I can't stand it," she said and starts ripping the paper. Blaine laughs and then Cassidy gasps, "Look Blaine it's a tea set! I got a tea set like I used to have."
Blaine smiled, "Wow, it's wonderful."
"I can have a tea party with my stuffed animals," Cassidy said excitedly, "I can have it with Biddy and Tommy and even Lucifer!"
"You can," Blaine nodded.
"Wow," Finn said, "I didn't think she would like it that much."
Cassidy was showing Kurt the tea set, "She had one, but I couldn't take it with us," Blaine said, "You know when we moved."
"Right," Finn said scratching the back of his neck, "Well you're welcome I guess."
"I can invite you over too Kurt," Cassidy smiled.
"I would like that," Kurt smiled and looked over at Blaine.
"Open up yours," Finn said patting Blaine's shoulder.
"Oh right," Blaine said and he opened the small slim case, "Thanks Finn, I loved this movie," Blaine said holding the Ironman DVD.
"Alright it's our turn," Carole said shuffling around under the tree. "Now Cassidy these are for you and Blaine this one is for you."
Blaine took the big box, "Thank you."
Cassidy's eyes widened when he saw she had two presents, "Thank you! Thank you!" She sat down, "Can I open one of mine first."
"Sure go ahead," Blaine said.
Cassidy smiled and started unwrapping one of the presents. "Look at this," Cassidy said holding up the board game.
"Wow," Blaine said, "That's really cool," he sat thinking of the hours upon hours he would spend playing the game with her.
"It's your turn Blaine," Cassidy said crawling next to her brother and patting his leg.
"Alright, alright," Blaine said as he began to tear the wrapping paper. When he finally saw what it was his eyes widened, "Carole, Burt, I honestly can't accept this."
"Nonsense," Carole said, "Besides we got a good deal on it."
"Yeah," Burt nodded, "When we went to the store the guy gave us the full run down, Kurt went with us to make sure we got a good one too."
Blaine looked down at the new laptop in his lap, "I really...well thank you," he blushed.
"We figured you could use it for school," Carole said, "Instead of borrowing our computer or going to the library all the time."
"Kurt said that your neighbor agreed to let you in on that internet thing too," Burt said waving his hand.
Blaine looked at Kurt in disbelief, "Hey I can have some secrets too."
Cassidy smiled, "Okay, can I open my other present now?"
"Of course you can dear," Carole said.
Cassidy laughed as she began opening her next present. She gasped when she saw the present, "Look Blaine! It's the ones I wanted."
Blaine smiled, "Wow, it is," he looked over at Burt and Carole.
Cassidy bounced around the room hugging the Harry Potter book set, "Now you can read them all to me."
"I will happily read them all to you," Blaine laughed.
Finn stood up, "Wait, the New Directions had a present for you guys too," he said handing Blaine an envelope.
"Thanks," Blaine said as he opened the envelope. Inside was a card signed by every single member of the New Directions with Mr. Schuester and Ms. Pillsbury. Blaine even noticed Coach Sylvester's signature.
"Look Blaine," Cassidy said pointing to a gift card.
Blaine picked up the card and it was for Walmart labeled with $100 on it. "We all pooled our money together," Finn said, "To help you out a bit."
Blaine nodded, "I don't know what to say."
Cassidy wiped a tear she found falling down her brother's face, "Are you happy again?"
"Yes," Blaine smiled at his sister, "Yes I am."
"It's my turn," Kurt said excitedly. He quickly went under the tree grabbing a big box and another smaller one. "Here you are Cassidy," he said smiling, "And this is for you," handing the box to Blaine. There fingers brushed as he gave him the gift and they smiled at one another.
Cassidy gave Blaine a look, "You can go first." Cassidy grinned and started opening the package. Blaine looked over and watched Kurt looking over Cassidy as she opened the present.
Cassidy squealed when she opened the box, "Look!" She picked the dress out of the box, "It looks just like Ariel's dress," she spun around. She dropped the dress in the box and ran into Kurt's arms, "Thank you!" she squealed.
Blaine looked at Kurt, "Don't you dare ask how much it was because I will never say," Kurt said to him.
Blaine shrugged, "It's your turn now," Cassidy said as she sat in Kurt's lap.
"Okay, let's see," Blaine said as he started unwrapping the present slowly.
"Oh hurry up," Kurt said.
Blaine laughed, "Geez," he teased as he finally took the last of the paper off. He saw a box, it looked like a plain simple box. Kurt set Cassidy down on the chair and sat down next to Blaine. Blaine slowly lifted the lid to the box and saw what was inside. He froze and traced his hand gently over the tie that was in the box.
"It took me a while, but I found it," Kurt said quietly.
Blaine knew he had tears falling down his face, he just couldn't stop them. "Where did you find it?" he whispered.
"Well I did a bit of research and with a bit of help from one of my dad's friends at the police department," Kurt smiled, "Do you like it?"
"Of course I love it," Blaine said and grabbed Kurt for a hug.
"What is it?" Cassidy asked standing next to him.
Kurt smiled as he buttoned Blaine's shirt and then took the tie from the box, he wrapped it around his neck and carefully tied it, "There, it's perfect." Even though it didn't match his outfit perfectly it felt like it was suppose to be there.
Cassidy looked at the tie and gently touched it with her fingers, "Was that Daddy's?" she asked.
Blaine could only nod; he couldn't find words any more. Cassidy kneeled down next to him and then looked up at him smiling, "It's so pretty."
"It is," Blaine said, "Kurt you have no idea, I mean...it's...it's perfect."
"I think I have some idea," Kurt smiled, "And there was some other stuff, but I thought that would be the nicest for a gift."
Blaine touched the tie again, "Thank you."
"You're very welcome," Kurt said looking at Blaine.
Blaine wasn't thinking, he just reached over and kissed Kurt on the corner of his mouth. He sat back leaning on the couch.
There was a quiet, but calming silence that suddenly came, "Well it has been some Christmas so far," Finn said with a laugh.
Everyone else started laughing too. "And Santa hasn't even come yet," Cassidy said.
Blaine pulled Cassidy into his lap, "No he hasn't," he kissed the top of her head, "We'll just have to wait a couple more days for that."
Blaine and Cassidy were finally putting there coats on and there new presents were all packed in the car. "I had lots of fun tonight," Cassidy said.
"Well I had fun too," Carole said and looked over at Blaine and Kurt who kept glancing at one another.
"Cassidy you know I think you need to take home some of those brownies we made tonight," Carole said taking her hand and leading her towards the kitchen leaving Kurt and Blaine alone standing in the entry way.
Kurt looked over at Blaine, "So I'm glad you liked the gift."
"It's wonderful," Blaine said touching it once again.
"I was going to get you a watch, but I thought of this later," Kurt said.
"I think I would have been happy with anything you gave me," Blaine smiled at him, "But I think this was perfect."
"I do too," Kurt said smiling back. Blaine leaned in and wrapped his arms around Kurt's neck to kiss him. Kurt smiled when Blaine pulled away and tucked his face into Kurt's neck.
"You smell good," Blaine said nosing at his neck.
Kurt let out a laugh, "Thank you."
Blaine pulled away, "I think we should get going." Carole and Cassidy walked in with his sister carrying a Tupperware container filled with brownies they must have made earlier. "We can eat that tomorrow," Blaine said tapping her nose.
Cassidy just smiled and looked at Kurt. She put her arms around Kurt's legs, "Thank you," she whispered.
Kurt leaned down, "For what sweetheart?"
"You make Blaine happy," Cassidy said, "I got my Christmas wish."
"You sure did," Kurt smiled and pulled Cassidy in for another hug.
Carole hugged Blaine one more time, "Drive carefully."
"Text us when you get home," Kurt said as they started walking out the door.
"Of course," Blaine said as he waved, "Have a nice trip."
"Have a Merry Christmas," Carole waved.
"Merry Christmas!" Cassidy shouted jumping up and down as Blaine pulled her towards the car.
"Alright in you go missy," Blaine said picking his little sister up and placing her in the car seat.
They drove home singing along to some of the Christmas songs on the radio. When they finally got back to their apartment Cassidy was tired and Blaine put her to bed. Blaine finally laid down in his bed and thought of the events that happened that day, he smiled to himself as he finally started to let himself realize that maybe he could have a happy ending.
The next morning, Blaine woke up to a small girl jumping on his chest, "Oof!"
"Are you okay Blainey?" Cassidy asked worriedly.
"'m fine," Blaine said, "Wha are you doin' up?"
Cassidy grinned, "It's Cookie Day silly," she said, "And besides the little hand is past the seven and the big hand is by the six."
"Do you know what time that is?" Blaine asked.
Cassidy sat and thought for a moment, "Seven thirty?"
"Exactly," Blaine said.
"So it's okay I woke you up?" Cassidy asked.
"It's the most perfectly perfect time to get up," Blaine said as he sat up and stretched his arms.
Cassidy giggled and then lay down next to Blaine, "It's Christmas Eve."
"It is," Blaine said.
"It's the day before Christmas," Cassidy said again.
"It is," Blaine nodded.
"Santa is coming tonight," Cassidy said.
"He is," Blaine smiled, and then he saw his sister's face fall, "What's wrong honey?"
Cassidy sat up, "What if Santa doesn't know we moved!" she exclaimed, "What if he doesn't know where to go to find us!"
"Calm down Cassidy," Blaine said, "Now Santa is a smart guy. I think he knows we moved. I mean families move all the time."
"Okay," Cassidy nodded seeming to drop the subject suddenly, "Today we are making cookies!"
"We are," Blaine said.
"Come on," Cassidy said pulling is arm as she climbed off the bed, "We have to start making cookies."
Blaine ran a hand through his hair, "Alright, I'm up. I'm up."
Cassidy jumped up and down, "We need to get started!"
"I'm going," Blaine teased, "I need my coffee first."
Cassidy ran into the kitchen, "I'll start it for you."
"Wonderful," Blaine smiled, "Now how about we turn that Christmas music on and start this cookie party!"
The whole day they baked, sang, and laughed with one another. Blaine hadn't spent time like this with his sister in what felt like ages. He was happy to just spend this time with his sister. But Blaine was also happy because Kurt texted him to let him know they were leaving and he would send him updates through his trip.
Cassidy was finally setting out a plate of cookies and glass of milk for Santa, "And you're sure he is going to know where to find us?" she asked.
Blaine smiled, "Of course, remember what I told you. Santa will always know where to find you."
Cassidy nodded, "Can I write a letter to him?"
"Sure you can," Blaine nodded, "I did that all the time too."
Cassidy ran to her room and grabbed a pencil and paper, "I'm going to write him a long note," she said sitting at the table.
"Are you sure you want a long note?" Blaine asked, "Santa is an awfully busy guy and needs to go to a lot of houses."
"How about a medium note then?" Cassidy asked.
Blaine smiled, "That's perfect."
Cassidy furiously went to work writing out her letter. She said she didn't need Blaine's help and he busied himself with cleaning the dishes from the earlier cookie baking events.
"How do you spell magic?" Cassidy asked.
Blaine went and stood next to his sister while drying a plate, "M-a-g-i-c."
"Okay," Cassidy said as she went back to work.
Blaine walked back over to the sink and smiled as he watched Cassidy. She was working hard on her letter.
"Finished!" she announced as she hopped off the chair and brought it over to Blaine. She trotted over to him, "What do you think?"
Blaine took the letter and read it over himself. He acted as if he was studying the letter. He brought his hand up to his chin, "Hmmm."
"Blainey," Cassidy whined while pulling on his shirt.
"I think it's perfect," Blaine smiled at his sister.
Cassidy grinned and took the letter, "I'm going to leave it right here next to the milk and cookies."
"That's a very good place," Blaine nodded his head.
"Do you think Santa will like our Christmas branch?" Cassidy asked then a big yawn came out.
"I do, but I think it's time for someone to get to bed," Blaine put down the towel he was holding.
"No," Cassidy whined, "I don't want to yet."
"I think you should though," Blaine said, "I mean Santa won't come if you're not sleeping, and I mean you are really sleeping."
"Okay," Cassidy yawned again, "But do you promise Santa is sure to find us tonight?"
"I'm more then positive," Blaine picked up his sister, "Now off to cupboard Chip," he tapped her nose.
Cassidy giggled and started walking towards her room. Blaine walked behind his sister to her room and set her in her bed, "Now do you want to read tonight?"
Cassidy looked around, "Do you think you could tell me a story instead?"
"I think I can do that," Blaine sat down on the edge of her bed, "Is there anything you want this story to be about?"
Cassidy thought for a moment, "I know, a story about a prince."
"Alright, does this prince have a name?" Blaine asked.
"How about Kurt," Cassidy grinned.
Blaine let out a laugh, "Really?"
"Yes and then one day on Christmas he meets up with his best friend," Cassidy said, "And he is knight whose named Blaine."
Blaine chuckled, "Alright, let's see. Okay, once upon a time there was a prince named Kurt. Prince Kurt was excited because it was Christmas Eve and he had plans to exchange gifts with his friend the knight."
"Who was named Blaine," Cassidy added in.
"Who was named Blaine, of course," Blaine smiled, "Now he left his room in the castle and walked out into the village."
"What about his present?" Cassidy asked.
"Right, he grabbed his present before he left his room," Blaine said, "Now do you want to tell the rest of the story?"
"No," Cassidy giggled.
"Alright, so Prince Kurt walked along the village and walked to Knight Blaine's house. He knocked on the door and Blaine answered with a hello," Blaine said telling the story to his sister. "Blaine invited his friend in his house and had tea waiting for him."
"Tea?" Cassidy asked.
"Yes, because that is Prince Kurt's favorite drink in the whole wide world," Blaine said causing his sister to giggle. "Now they sat at the table and Blaine noticed that Prince Kurt was holding something. He asked him what it was. Prince Kurt smiled at him and said it was a present for him."
Cassidy clapped her hands, "I knew he would find the present."
"Oh did you now?" Blaine said to her, "Well anyways Blaine told Prince Kurt he had a present for him too. They exchanged the presents they had for each other and Prince Kurt told Blaine to open his first."
"What did Prince Kurt get Blaine?" Cassidy asked with her eyes wide with wonder.
"Blaine opened his present and puppy popped out of the box," Blaine said.
"A puppy?" Cassidy asked him.
"A puppy. Now it was a small puppy with black curly fur and started licking his face," Blaine said, "Blaine then told Prince Kurt he could open his present."
"I can't wait to find out," Cassidy said smiling.
"And would guess what, Blaine had gotten Prince Kurt a kitten for Christmas," Blaine exclaimed, "It was a small orange kitten with black stripes on the back. The friends were both happy with there presents, they gave each other hugs."
"And then they kissed," Cassidy added.
"What?" Blaine asked her.
"They kissed," Cassidy said, "Every fairy tale ends with a kiss."
Blaine looked at his sister, "You're right, I'm sorry I forgot. They kissed each other and then lived happily ever after."
Cassidy smiled, "I like that story."
"I do too," Blaine picked up her blankets and tucked his sister in, "Good night Sissy," he kissed her forehead.
"Good night Blainey," Cassidy said closing her eyes, "Merry almost Christmas."
"Merry almost Christmas," Blaine smiled as he shut off her light and left the door open ajar.
Blaine sighed to himself as he walked into the living room and fell on the couch tired from the day. He saw he had a message on his phone from Kurt.
From Kurt: Hope you had a fun night. I know I'm having a blast.
To Kurt: I did. I just told the most exciting story about a prince and knight who gave each other presents for Christmas.
From Kurt: Really? A prince and knight huh. And what were the names of these two gentlemen?
To Kurt: Prince Kurt and Knight Blaine. Kurt got a kitten and Blaine got a puppy.
From Kurt: Sounds exciting, I hope it ended well.
To Kurt: It did, Cassidy made sure it ended with a kiss.
Blaine waited a moment for Kurt to reply, but it didn't come after a few minutes of waiting he decided to change into his pajamas. He checked his phone again and no message from Kurt. He wondered what happened to him. He pulled his bed out from the couch and lay down, he suddenly heard his phone.
From Kurt: Sorry about that, Dad needed something for bed. And I quite like that ending.
To Kurt: I liked it too.
From Kurt: I can't wait to see you again.
To Kurt: I can't wait to see you again too.
From Kurt: I think you should go to bed now though, I can't imagine what tomorrow will be like for you.
To Kurt: Yeah, I should. Good night Kurt.
From Kurt: Good night Blaine. Merry Christmas.
To Kurt: Merry Christmas Kurt.
From Kurt: Sleep tight.
Blaine set his phone down, making sure he set his alarm, and lay on his bed. He smiled to himself as he felt his eyes close slowly.
Blaine's phone alarm started going off suddenly. He quickly reached over and shut it off. He got out of the bed and walked down the hall to check on his sister. She was sleeping peacefully.
Blaine sighed as he shut the door quietly. He walked back into the living room and put on his shoes. He opened the door to the apartment and closed it behind him. He walked down the stairs to Irene and Eugene's house. Knocking on the door he waited patiently for one of them.
"Merry Christmas dear," Irene said opening the door, "Hurry in."
Blaine stepped in the apartment, "Thank you so much for this Irene, you have no idea how grateful I am right now."
"It was nothing dear," Irene said, "Here he is," she said handing him the box.
Blaine smiled as he took the box, "Thank you. This really means the world to me."
Irene patted Blaine's arm, "It was no trouble Blaine really. I just hope you know how much we appreciate having you as a neighbor. Oh wait hold on a second."
Blaine waited patiently as she left him standing there holding the box with the small kitten inside. Irene came back, and Blaine saw her carrying presents in her arms. "Irene you really didn't have too..."
"Nonsense," Irene says, "It was our pleasure to pick out these gifts for you dear."
Blaine smiled and accepted the gifts, "Thank you then."
"Oh and here are some meals for the next few days," Irene handed him some dishes, stacking them on top of the box with the presents, "Have a wonderful Christmas."
"Have a merry Christmas Irene and let Eugene know how thankful we are as well," Blaine said.
"Of course dear, wouldn't be the same without that cranky old man around here," Irene smiled. She opened the door for him and helped him up the stairs. He opened the door to his apartment and finally bid her goodbye. He gently set the box on the table and took off the presents food.
Hearing the kitten and make a noise inside, Blaine quickly opened the box and found the small kitten awake, "What are you doing awake?" he cooed.
Blaine gently shut the box once again and placed it under their Christmas branch placing a bow on top of it. He set off quickly to get the supplies out from the closet where he stored his clothes and extra things. He decided to put them by the Christmas branch as well. He looked at the note Cassidy had written to Santa and wrote out one for her to see in the morning. After putting away the food Irene had giving him and the gifts by the Christmas branch, he took a step back and smiled to himself, "It's going to be the best Christmas ever," he said to himself.
Blaine went back to bed and figured he should get a little sleep before knowing his little sister probably wouldn't be sleeping much longer.
"BLAINE!"
Blaine shot up out of his bed, "What is it? What's wrong?"
"I got a kitty!" Cassidy yelled, "I got a kitty!"
Blaine looked over and saw Cassidy cradling the small kitten in her arms, "Wow! Who is the kitten from?"
"It's from Santa silly," Cassidy said as she climbed on Blaine's bed with the kitten in her arms. She set the cat down, "Isn't he cute."
"Yeah he is," Blaine smiled looking at his sister's face light up. "What are you going to name him?"
"Stormageddon," Cassidy said simply.
Blaine looked at his sister, "What?"
Cassidy smiled, "Stormageddon, but he will be Stormy for short."
Blaine was surprised by her choice, but knew she was a bit different, "Alright then Stormageddon it is," he laughed.
"Yay!" Cassidy yelled as she pet the kitten, "He's perfect."
Blaine smiled, "I guess Santa knew what to get you after all and he even knew where you lived."
"He did," Cassidy nodded, "I'm glad he found us."
"Me too Sissy, me too," Blaine smiled giving his sister a hug.
"When did Irene and Eugene give us presents?" Cassidy asked playing with her kitten.
Blaine shrugged, "No clue, maybe Santa put them there for us."
Cassidy smiled, "I like Santa."
"I do too," Blaine took the covers off of himself, "Now then how about we get some breakfast for you and Stormy."
Cassidy smiled, "That sounds like a good idea."