Oct. 20, 2012, 4:26 p.m.
Promises
Promises: Chapter 18
M - Words: 3,487 - Last Updated: Oct 20, 2012 Story: Complete - Chapters: 33/33 - Created: Aug 21, 2012 - Updated: Oct 20, 2012 727 0 1 0 0
Kurt and Blaine were sitting on the floor working on there novel assignment after they had eaten dinner and washed the dishes. Blaine was scrolling on his computer he had gotten from Burt and Carole, "What about if we take the new versions of Sherlock Holmes and compare them to the older versions in comparison to the books?"
Kurt nodded, "Sure, that sounds like a good idea. You know, I never thought of actually reading the books."
"Yeah, I love them," Blaine smiled, "I had a collection of them, but I had to leave it at my uncle's house. He probably just ended up throwing my entire book collection away." He reached over and started stroking Stormy who was curled up next to his leg.
Kurt looked over at Blaine whose face was sad, "Why don't you go check on Cassidy," he said touching his knee, "She's been a quiet for far too long."
Blaine laughed, "You're right, I'll be right back," he leaned over and kissed Kurt on the cheek.
Kurt stood up and stretched his arms over his head. He watched as the small cat followed right at Blaine's heels, he laughed to himself. As he sat down on the couch, he heard his phone's ringtone and grabbed it off the table, "Hey Dad."
"Hi Kurt, have you looked out the window recently?" Burt said through the phone.
"No," Kurt shook his head as he made his way over to the window in the apartment. He pushed back the curtains, "Oh," he said quietly.
Looking out the window looked like they had stepped foot in a winter wonderland. He couldn't see ground anywhere and from where he was standing the snow was drifting almost over some of the smaller cars in the parking lot.
"They already said schools were closed tomorrow," Burt said, "I think you're stuck at Blaine's apartment tonight."
Kurt still looking out the window, "I think so."
"What's going on?" Blaine asked.
Kurt turned around and saw Blaine carrying his sister on his hip, "Look outside," he said waving them over.
Blaine walked over and his eyes widened while his sister's sparkled, "Look at the snow Blainey!" Cassidy said excitedly bouncing on his hip.
"My dad says schools are already cancelled tomorrow," Kurt said.
"I'm going to let you go now Kurt," Burt said to his son, "Stay warm and no funny business."
"Dad! And you too," Kurt replied back, "I'll see you tomorrow." Kurt brought his phone down, "I think I'm stuck here for the night."
Cassidy smiled, "Kurt's staying over for a sleepover!"
Blaine laughed, "I guess so," he scratched the back of his neck. "Looks like we don't have school tomorrow either," he sighed teasing his sister.
"Snow day?" Cassidy asked looking at his face.
"Snow day," Blaine smiled at her.
Cassidy wiggled down out of his arms and started running around the apartment. "I hope you don't mind I stay over," Kurt said quietly.
"What?" Blaine shook his head, "I don't mind at all. I guess I just wasn't prepared for a snow day."
"That's alright," Kurt grinned, "I'm sure we can get through this together."
Blaine nodded and then as his sister was running by he scooped her up, "Alright, school or not it's still your bedtime."
"I don't want to go to bed now," Cassidy whined, "Kurt, please."
Kurt looked at her innocently, "I'm sorry Blaine, can't she stay up later?"
Blaine looked over at him, "No she can't. I swear," he grumbled to himself, "Come on, off to bed now."
"He is right," Kurt said, "You should head off to bed."
"No fair," Cassidy huffed as Blaine started walking down the hall with Kurt following behind.
"I think it's completely fair," Blaine laughed, "And don't worry we will have all day tomorrow to go outside and play."
"Can we make a fort?" Cassidy asked as Blaine set her down on her bed.
"I don't see why not," Blaine shrugged as he found some pajamas for his sister.
"Will you help too?" Cassidy asked Kurt who was leaning on the door frame.
Kurt smiled, "Of course," he walked over to sit down next to her. "I can't remember the last time I played in the snow."
"Really?" Cassidy asked as Blaine handed her some pajamas.
"Yeah," Kurt nodded, "I don't have a cool little sister to play in the snow with."
Cassidy smiled, "Well then I will be your little sister too."
"I would like that," Kurt said reaching over to tap her nose.
Blaine thought he should be jealous of how far Cassidy and Kurt's relationship has come, but he can't be. He is happy that Cassidy understands how important Kurt is to him. And they were quickly becoming a family. Blaine froze at his thoughts.
"Blainey! Blainey!" Cassidy tugged on his pant leg.
Blaine looked down at his sister and noticed she had changed into her pajamas while he was thinking. "Sorry Sissy, you ready for bed?"
"Yep," Cassidy nodded as she walked over to her bed and crawled under the covers.
Kurt was already sitting on one side of the bed, so Blaine sat down on the other. "So do you want to hear a book tonight?"
Cassidy nodded, "Yes, I want Kurt to read it."
Kurt smiled, "I would love to read to you, if it's alright with Blaine."
"Course it's alright," Blaine laughs, "Which book do you want Kurt to read?" he asked looking at the bookshelf.
Cassidy looked at her shelf, "I want him to read that one."
"Sweetheart I need to know the name," Blaine smiles at her.
"Oh I want him to read the Lion King book then," Cassidy said snuggling in her blankets.
Blaine passed the book over to Kurt who laughed as he took the book. "Alright, so the Lion King," Kurt began reading the book.
Blaine settled down and lay beside Cassidy in her bed. Kurt read the story and the siblings listened intently while he read using different voices for each character and singing some of the lines as they were in the movie. Cassidy eventually started to drift off as he read.
"The end," Kurt closed the book and saw Cassidy leaning on Blaine with her eyes closing slightly while she fought sleep. Stormy had curled up near Kurt on the bed with his own eyes closed.
"Alright," Blaine took his arm from behind his sister and laid her down, "Good night Sissy," he kissed her forehead.
"Night Blainey," Cassidy snuggled into her pillow, "Night Kurt."
"Good night Cassidy," Kurt kissed her cheek. He reached over and grabbed Blaine's hand as they walked out of the room turning the light off.
They walked over to the couch and sat down. Blaine let out a sigh as he leaned on Kurt, "Thanks for that."
"It's no problem," Kurt said as he wrapped an arm around Blaine's waist. They laid there for a few minutes in the quiet. "This is nice."
Blaine hummed in response, "Yeah it is. You're warm."
Kurt laughed, "You are too."
They lay there with Blaine playing with Kurt's fingers which he pulled up to his chest. Both of the boys enjoying the silence as they lay silently together on the couch.
"What are you thinking about?" Kurt asked.
"Just you," Blaine sighed.
"Well that's good," Kurt smirked as he tightened his hold on Blaine, "I'm sort of glad I got snowed in here."
"Me too," Blaine smiled to himself squeezing Kurt's hand. "Thanks for reading Cassidy the story."
"It's no problem," Kurt said, "I like helping out with her. It's fun. You really don't have to keep thanking me."
Blaine nodded and then realized something as they were laying together, "So..." he said quietly avoiding Kurt's eyes, "I guess we will have to share a bed together, unless you-"
"Its fine Blaine," Kurt replied quickly, "I mean it's not like we're going to do any of that."
"Right," Blaine nodded quickly. "I mean I don't think we're ready for that yet."
"Correct," Kurt replied, "I mean maybe one day."
Blaine turned to face Kurt, "Really?"
Kurt looked into the honey colored eyes staring back at him, "Of course, well I mean if you want to."
Blaine smiled, "Yeah."
"Yeah," Kurt repeated smiling back.
They lay for another few minutes and then Blaine sighed, "We should probably get ready for bed. Who knows how early Cassidy is going to wake up."
"I don't have any pajamas," Kurt said quietly.
"I have an extra pair that you can wear," Blaine said, "But I need to get up so I can get them."
"But you're so comfy," Kurt sighs keeping his grip on Blaine.
Blaine laughs, "Come on Kurt, the sooner we change into our pajamas the sooner we can go back to cuddling."
"You make an excellent point," Kurt said, "But..."
"Kurt," Blaine groaned. He finally wiggled out of Kurt's grasp. He walked to the closet and pulled out some pajamas for them. "Alright you want the Batman or Superman pajama bottoms?"
Kurt smiled, "I'll take the Superman ones. He is the better super hero."
Blaine threw the pajama bottoms at him, "Although I disagree with that statement, do you want the bathroom first?"
Kurt glared at him, "And what do you disagree with? And I'll take the bathroom first while you set up the bed."
"Because Batman trumps all super heroes," Blaine grins.
Kurt stood up, "Please, Superman is the best."
"Nope," Blaine shook his head.
Kurt rolled his eyes and left to use the bathroom for the night. Blaine laughed to himself as he pulled the bed out form the couch. He fixed the sheets and laid the comforter on top of the mattress.
Blaine turned around and saw Kurt walking out of the bathroom holding his clothes folded in a neat pile. "They are a bit big on you."
Kurt smiled at him, "Just a little, I'll live."
"You can lie down," Blaine said grabbing his own pajamas, "You can choose either side it doesn't matter to me. I'm going to take a quick shower to get this," he pointed to his hair full of gel, "out."
"Okay," Kurt nodded towards him.
Blaine walked into the bathroom and closed the door trying not to freak out over the fact that his boyfriend, well hot boyfriend he thought, was at his apartment and going to be sleeping in his bed with him.
Breathing in and out, Blaine stripped out of his clothes and started the water for his shower.
Kurt was freaking out in the living room himself. He finally heard the water running before slipping into the left side of the bed. He noticed the book they were reading for school on the end table. He reached out and opened the book to read some trying not to think about how his own hot boyfriend was naked right now and going to join him in bed soon.
When Blaine walked out and found Kurt reading the novel for school, "Out of all the books we have here you read that one?" he asked with a laugh.
Kurt looked over at him, "Well I haven't read the next chapter yet."
Blaine smiled as he shut off one of the lamps, "Should have figured."
Kurt set the book down on the table beside him as Blaine crawled under the covers. "Course you have probably three times already, Mr. Over Achiever."
Blaine smiled at him, "Not really, just once," he had his head propped up on his arm, "I've just had it already assigned before."
"Right the whole private school boy thing," Kurt slipped lower in the bed beside Blaine.
Blaine nodded, "Yeah, but I think I'm glad I transferred to McKinley."
"Me too," Kurt smiled at him, he reached over and tucked one of the wet curls in back of his ear, "I like your hair like this."
"Thanks," Blaine smiled laying his head down on the pillow, yet he was still staring at Kurt. "Can I ask you something?"
"Sure," Kurt let out a laugh, "You can talk to me about anything."
"I just keep thinking about..." Blaine tried to get the right words out, "I just keep thinking that maybe I'm not doing enough to help Cassidy."
"Is this about that note again?" Kurt asked him. Blaine shrugged at him. "Blaine," he said reaching and taking Blaine's hand in his, "Like I said before all kids go through times like this, you know she may just be bored at school. I think if you talk to her teacher she might give you some insight."
Blaine sat up and stayed under the covers, he pulled his knees up to his chest, "I guess," a tear fell down his cheek, "But she said a parent teacher conference, she knows that we live together and not with our parents. Why would she say that?"
Kurt sat up and wrapped his arms around Blaine, who leaned into his touch. Kurt kissed the side of Blaine's head, "I think you're doing a wonderful job raising Cassidy. I don't doubt that everything you've done was for her. I sometimes wonder if maybe you do too much."
Blaine's head quickly turned to look at him, "What do you mean?"
"What I mean is that sometimes I think you need to some time for yourself," Kurt said softly, "I think all parents go through that."
"You think?" Blaine asked.
"I do," Kurt stroked his hair, "I mean, after my dad's heart attack I made sure to have him take time for himself and not worry about me. I think sometimes I may have made him worry anyways. He's my dad and while you aren't Cassidy's dad I think you are doing a pretty wonderful job."
Blaine just nodded his head. Kurt knew he was thinking about what he had said though. He stayed silent while Blaine was thinking.
Blaine lifted his arm and stretched it across pulling Kurt towards him. He buried his face in Kurt's chest, "Thank you."
Kurt reached his arm across Blaine's torso and held him closely, "You're welcome." They both were silent after that listening to each other breath and Kurt felt himself fall asleep with a smile on his face.
What seemed like a few hours (and was actually only a few hours later), Kurt felt the bed dip on his side. He noticed how his legs were tangled with Blaine's now and when he shifted Blaine started moving around.
"Cassidy?" Blaine asked looking over Kurt's form, "What's wrong honey?"
"I had a nightmare," Cassidy said sounding afraid.
"Oh," Blaine said sitting up.
"Can I sleep with you and Kurt?" Cassidy asked with a small quiver in her voice.
Blaine was about to say something, but Kurt cut him off, "Of course it is," he patted the bed in between them, "Lay down sweetie."
Blaine smiled over at Kurt and then they heard the cat jump on the bed, "Let's just hope the bed doesn't fall apart with all of us on it," he teased.
Kurt groaned, "Blaine, go back to sleep I'm not awake enough yet."
"Sure," Blaine said as he pulled the covers up around them. He made sure everyone was covered before he let himself close his own eyes and go back to sleep.
When Blaine woke up the next morning, he opened one his eyes and quickly remembered, there was Cassidy, Kurt, and Stormageddon on his bed. He smiled to himself when realized how happy he was. He reached across and pushed a lock of Kurt's hair up; Kurt seemed to nuzzle into his touch.
Blaine laughed to himself and realized he would have to get out of bed if he wanted to make them breakfast. Slipping out under the covers as quietly as he could he heard Stormy jumped down off the bed and follow him into the kitchen.
Stretching his arms over his head, Blaine decided to get to work on breakfast. He looked down at Stormy, "I bet you're hungry too."
After using the bathroom and feeding the cat, he went searching through the cupboards for the ingredients he needed for his extra special pancakes.
Blaine was flipping one of the pancakes when he felt a pair of arms wrap around his waist. Kurt kissed the back of his neck, "Good morning."
"Morning sleepy head," Blaine smiled as he flipped another pancake.
"You know I'm not usually one to sleep in," Kurt sighed leaning his head on Blaine's shoulder, "But it was nice this morning to actually get too."
"I'm glad," Blaine set some of the pancakes on the nearby plate, "I'm surprised Cassidy hasn't woken up yet though."
"Yeah," Kurt nodded, "Stormy is cuddled up right next to her. It's actually pretty adorable if you go look."
Blaine went to take a step, but Kurt didn't let go of him. "Kurt, for me to move I need you to let me go."
"But you're so warm," Kurt sighed into Blaine's back.
"Do I smell pancakes?" Cassidy asked rubbing her eyes walking into the small kitchen.
Blaine turned and smiled at her, "Yes you do." Kurt finally let his arms fall down to his side blushing when he realized Cassidy was watching them. "I already have a whole batch made."
Kurt went to the cupboard and grabbed some plates, "It's our first snow day off of the year," he said to her, "What are your big plans?"
Cassidy looked over at Blaine who gave him a look, "I believe it's about time we built that snowman you have been waiting for," he smiled at her.
Cassidy clapped her hands excitedly, "We can?"
"Sure I don't see why not," Blaine said passing out a fork to each of them, "First why don't we eat and then make our plans for the day."
Cassidy hopped onto one of the chairs and grinned while Blaine placed two pancakes on her plate. "Can I have the syrup please?"
"Sure," Blaine sat down in his own seat with Kurt already sitting beside him, "Now remember..." he said passing the bottle of syrup.
"A little dap will do ya," Cassidy giggled as she poured the syrup on her pancakes.
Kurt laughed, "We should really teach that rule to Finn."
Blaine and Cassidy laughed at Kurt's comment and they made small talk while they ate their pancakes. When they finished Blaine put the bed away and Cassidy went searching for her snow pants.
Kurt bit his bottom lip, "I don't think I can really join you two out there."
Blaine looked over and smiled, "Nonsense, I have enough winter clothes for us to share. Irene gave me a bunch of stuff at the beginning of winter. I've been thinking about donating some it because she gave me way too much."
"Oh," Kurt nodded, "I suppose that will work then."
Blaine walked to the closet and pulled a tub out, "Here we are," he tugged it into the living room and opened it, "I remember she said there was two pairs...here they are!"
Kurt made a face when he saw the snow overalls. "You've got to be kidding me."
Blaine laughed, "They aren't that bad. Plus she said she washed them."
"Well I call the navy pair," Kurt said taking them out of Blaine's hands, "Orange clashes with my skin tone."
Blaine let out a small laugh, "That's fine with me."
Kurt eyed him for a moment, "You are lucky you're cute."
"Gotta love me," Blaine grinned.
Kurt rolled his eyes as he looked down, "Could I borrow a pair of sweatpants or something?"
"Yeah sure," Blaine nodded, "We just had laundry day this week, so you got lucky," he kissed Kurt's cheek.
"You know my parents offered their washer and dryer," Kurt sighed.
"I know," Blaine shrugged as he grabbed some fresh clothes from the closet, "I mean it's nice of them, but I sort of..."
"I know, I get it," Kurt nodded, "I somehow wonder how such two strong headed people can be in a relationship," he said with an exaggerated voice.
Blaine smiled at him, "You are such a dork," he leaned up and pulled Kurt's shirt bringing their lips together.
They both heard giggling and Kurt peeked over Blaine's shoulder, "Cassidy what are you giggling at?"
"Kurt and Blaine sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g," Cassidy sang dancing around the room.
Blaine picked her up and turned her so she was upside down. "What was that you were saying Sissy?"
Cassidy giggled, "First comes love, then comes marriage..."
Kurt walked over and started tickling her, "Are you sure you want to finish it."
"And then comes a..." Cassidy laughed, "A baby in the baby carriage," she wiggles away giggling. Blaine and Kurt just look at each other, they start laughing too.
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