Oct. 20, 2012, 4:26 p.m.
Promises
Promises: Chapter 22
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Kurt and Blaine walked into the theatre with there hands clasped together, which is something they didn't normally do at school, but with Valentine's Day this weekend and their duet together, they felt like being more affectionate towards one another.
They were also in the theatre today instead of the classroom because Tina and Mike requested to use the stage. Blaine and Kurt agreed that is why Blaine was over at Kurt's house last night practicing their duet.
"Are you ready?" Blaine asked as they sat down.
Kurt smiled, "Of course I am."
Finn and Rachel soon sat down beside them, "Did you two ever pick a song to sing?" Rachel asked them.
Blaine nodded enthusiastically, "Yeah, we are going to sing it today."
"They wouldn't stop singing last night," Finn said rolling his eyes.
"We weren't that loud," Kurt said as he crossed his arms over his chest.
"Yeah, but you kept singing it over and over again," Finn groaned, "And Cassidy even fell asleep on the couch because you two wouldn't stop."
"Oh stop," Rachel smiled, "I think its sweet they want to sing the song together and have it perfect."
Finn was going to say something else, but Kurt gave him a look and Mr. Schuester walked in the room. "Alright, we have two performances today," he grinned, "I believe that Mike and Tina wanted to go first, is that okay with you two?" he turned towards Kurt and Blaine.
"That's fine," Kurt nodded.
Tina and Mike walked to the front of the room and did a wonderful rendition of the song L-O-V-E. Everyone applauded at the end for them. "That was splendid, now Kurt and Blaine would you like the stage."
Blaine stood up and Kurt followed him as they walked to the stage. Blaine grabbed the guitar from the side of the stage, while Kurt grabbed two stools from the other side of the stage.
Kurt set a stool down for Blaine and then sat down on the other next to him. Blaine sat down on the stool and strummed the guitar to make sure it was in tune. Kurt gave him a smile when he looked up.
"We chose this song because we sort of thought it would work," Blaine said to everyone.
Kurt nodded, "That and who doesn't love a good Disney song," which caused everyone to laugh.
Blaine slowly began to play the opening notes to the song. They had discussed the song in depth to decide who would sing what parts of the song. Blaine smiled and stared at Kurt as he began to sing.
All those days watching in the windows
All those years outside looking in
All that time never even knowing
Just how blind I've been
Kurt shifted on his stool under Blaine's gaze; he knew Blaine was singing from his heart.
Now I'm here blinking in the starlight
Now I'm here suddenly I see
Standing here it's all so clear
I'm where I'm meant to be
Kurt smiled back at him as he sang. Blaine moved on his stool and turned towards the audience for a brief second before looking back at Kurt.
And at last I see the light
And it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light
And it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright
And the world has somehow shifted
All at once everything looks different
Now that I see you
Blaine gave Kurt a nod as he strummed along. Kurt opened his mouth and began to sing his verse.
All those days chasing down a daydream
All those years living in the blur
All that time never truly seeing
Things, the way they were
Now he's here shining in the starlight
Now he's here suddenly I know
If he's here it's crystal clear
I'm where I'm meant to go
Blaine blushed as Kurt sang to him. They had changed the she's to he's, which sounded silly at first, but Kurt eventually learned to change it. They looked at one another and began to sing together.
And at last I see the light
Blaine grinned as he sang the next line alone.
And it's like the fog has lifted
Kurt gave a small laugh as they joined back into together.
And at last I see the light
Blaine let Kurt take the line alone, singing with his voice perfect in pitch.
And it's like the sky is new
They both stood up off their stools and walked to the front of the stage looking out at the audience.
And it's warm and real and bright
And the world has somehow shifted
All at once everything looks different
Now that I see you
Blaine and Kurt turned towards one another and Kurt rested his forehead on Blaine's.
Now that I see you
Everyone stood up and started clapping for them. Blaine was even sure he heard someone whistle, he assumed it was Puck.
"That was wonderful guys," Mr. Schuester smiled at them, "I loved your twist on it."
"Thanks," Blaine blushed as he looked over at Kurt.
Kurt just smiled, "Oh I knew we would do well," he laughed out loud.
Blaine laughed along, "Of course you did."
Blaine laughed as Kurt was telling his parents something about what Cassidy did over the past weekend.
"Oh, where is Cassidy?" Carole asked taking a sip of the water in front of her.
"Ashley is looking after her," Blaine smiled, "She wanted to skip out on the festivities this year. She told me that after her last break up, she is done with men."
"You don't sound too convinced," Burt said letting out a laugh.
"Hardly," Blaine laughed with him, "She will probably find a Dave or Roger sometime soon. It would probably be best if she found another Frank though."
"Why is that?" Kurt asked.
"No reason," Blaine shrugged, "Besides the fact that's the name she has tattooed on her leg."
"The girl got a name of boy she was dating?" Burt asked.
Blaine nodded, "She learned her lesson, trust me. She told me if she ever calls me drunk and wanting to a get a tattoo, I am supposed to refuse and tie her down if I have too."
Kurt laughed, "That sounds exactly like Ashley."
"Hey Finn, hi Rachel," Blaine smiled as they walked into the restaurant.
"Hi!" Rachel smiled and then walked over to hug Kurt and Blaine, "Are you going on soon?" she asked as Finn took off her jacket and placed it on the back of her chair.
"Yeah," Blaine nodded, "I go on after Simon over there," he pointed to the small stage. Burt and Carole then excused themselves to go get a drink from the bar.
"Hello boys," Santana said walking in with her and Brittany's pinkies locked together.
"Hi Rachel," Brittany smiled sitting down beside Santana who sat down next to Kurt.
Rachel just rolled her eyes at her friend, "So did you two do give each other anything exciting for Valentines Day?" she asked turning towards Kurt and Blaine.
Kurt gave a small laugh, "Not really, but sort of," Blaine said to her.
Finn made a face, "You aren't talking about-"
"Finn don't you dare finish that sentence," Kurt held up his hand, "And no, what Blaine means is that we made each other homemade gifts. Something more simple."
"Yeah," Blaine smiled and laughed, "Course when we said homemade we both took it different ways."
"What do you mean?" Santana asked lifting an eyebrow, "As in..."
Kurt put his head in his hands, "Why are you guys my friends again?"
Blaine laughed, "No, see I wrote him a song."
"And I gave Blaine a book," Kurt smiled.
"I thought you said you made homemade gifts," Brittany said.
"Show her," Kurt nudged on Blaine's arm.
Blaine lifted the book from underneath the table and started showing off the book that Kurt had made. It contained little mementos from their times together. Blaine was excitedly showing Brittany all the small parts of the book and hidden pockets Kurt put in.
"See and when you pull on this..." Blaine said pulling a string.
Brittany gasped, "That's so cute!" she clapped her hands, "I want a love book like Blaine," she pouted.
Santana stared at her, "I..."
"I'm sure you will get something even more special just for you," Blaine said giving her a wink.
"Hey Blaine," Paul said walking over, "You're on in ten dude."
"You got it," Blaine stood up and kissed Kurt on the cheek, "I'm going to get ready now."
Blaine walked away and Kurt watched. "You two are so obvious," Rachel laughed. Kurt just shrugged his shoulders as he watched Blaine disappear behind the curtain.
The group made small talk after awhile Burt and Carole came back. Mr. Schuester and Miss. Pillsbury came along too sitting at the table.
"'Ello everyone!" Paul said talking into the microphone, "Welcome to our Valentine's Day Love Fest. Up next we have one of our regulars, Blaine Anderson!" he clapped as Blaine walked on the stage. Someone whistled in the back as Paul walked down to head back behind the bar.
Blaine laughed, "Thanks Paul. And hello everyone, like he said I'm Blaine. And this is a big turnout tonight. I actually told my sister I would sing this song because she loves the band and someone else I know does as well," he smiled and winked in the direction of his friends.
He sat down at the piano and started to play the opening notes to the song. He grinned, "Here we go."
You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs.
But I look around me and I see it isn't so.
Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs.
And what's wrong with that?
I'd like to know, 'cause here I go again
Kurt couldn't take the smile off his face as he watched Blaine sing on the stage. He looked as if he was made to be up there singing song to people. And he noticed the smile he was giving him as he sang along.
I love you
I love you
I can't explain the feeling's plain to me,
So can't you see?
Ah, she gave me more,
She gave it all to me,
Now can't you see,
Love doesn't come in a minute,
Sometimes it doesn't come at all
I only know that when I'm in it
It isn't silly, no, it isn't silly, love isn't silly at all.
Blaine couldn't help but pounding the keys a little harder as he sung and still looking over at Kurt. He knew he was acting silly staring at Kurt through the entire song, but he couldn't help it.
I love you
I can't explain the feeling's plain to me,
So can't you see? (I love you)
Ah, she gave me more,
She gave it all to me,
Now can't you see (I love you)
I can't explain the feeling's plain to me,
So can't you see? (I love you)
Kurt couldn't take the smile off his face. He thought of all the things him and Blaine did together and still thinks that Blaine singing to him is one of his favorite things in the whole world.
You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs.
But I look around me and I see it isn't so, oh, no.
Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs.
And what's wrong with that?
I'd like to know, 'cause here I go again
I love you
I love you
I can't explain the feeling's plain to me, so can't you see?
Ah, she gave me more, she gave it all to me, now can't you see?
I can't explain the feeling's plain to me.
Blaine smiled as he played the last notes to the song. The audience clapped politely, but he swore he heard his group of friends clapping and cheering the loudest.
"Thank you everyone," Blaine laughed, "I actually have a group of friends here with me tonight," he pointed to the back, "Even if they have dates or not."
The audience laughed and Blaine started playing with some of keys on his keyboard, "This next song I actually sang to them earlier in the week...and yeah, here it is." He started to play the opening chords to the song he sang to Glee club earlier in the week.
You're just too good to be true.
Can't take my eyes off you.
Blaine sang the song with just as emotion as he did the other day and stared at Kurt the entire time, making him blush.
Trust in me when I say:
Oh, pretty baby,
Don't bring me down, I pray.
Oh, pretty baby, now that I found you, stay.
Kurt bit his bottom lip as he watched Blaine finish the song and started clapping enthusiastically. Yeah, he would never tire of hearing Blaine sings songs, especially to him.
"Thank you everyone," Blaine stood up and dragged a stool over to the center of the stage. He adjusted the microphone, "Well this is the time of the night that I like to call Sentimental Hour," he let out a laugh.
"There is a story behind this song actually," Blaine said as he reached over to pick up his guitar, "Here's the story, once upon time there was a boy and girl, and the boy fell madly in love with the girl while sitting in band practice with one another. Soon the boy asked the girl out, which led to her falling in love with the boy."
Kurt wondered what Blaine was doing, but listened intently as he talked.
"Now one day the boy finally proposed to the girl and, of course, she said yes," Blaine laughed and so did everyone in the audience. "And to tell the rest of the story, they were married at a small church with their family and friends. It was beautiful," he started to form chords together as he strummed, "And soon following they had a bouncing baby boy and years later they had a beautiful darling daughter. And there was this song that they danced to on their first date, wedding night, and sang to their kids almost every night before bed."
Blaine bowed his head and began playing the interlude to the song, "And I sort of wanted to dedicate this song to a special someone," he looked up at Kurt with his eyes sparkling, "I love you." Kurt mouthed, 'I love you too,' looking up at him on the stage.
Blaine smiled as he began to sing the song.
Wise men say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I say would it be a sin?
If I, I can't help falling in love with you
Kurt's breath hitched as he listened to Blaine sing the song. He was putting all his emotions into the song. Then realized that was his parents he was talking about. The little boy and girl was Blaine and Cassidy. He felt his tears start too slid down his cheeks.
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I, I can't help falling in love with you
Kurt had never heard this arrangement before and he didn't know if Blaine created it or if he got from somewhere, but he wanted to hear it for the rest of this life just like that. Blaine looked peaceful playing the guitar on the stage, it warmed is heart.
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Kurt looked over and saw Rachel swaying to the music with Finn's arm wrapped around her. Burt and Carole were sitting close, as were Mr. Schuester and Ms. Pillsbury. Most of the other couples were smiling at one another and holding each other's hands.
Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I, I can't help falling in love with you
No I, I can't help falling in love with you
Blaine slowly played the ending notes and smiled as he lowered his hand.
Kurt wanted nothing more then to run up to Blaine to hold him and kiss him, but he couldn't yet. So he decided to applaud with everyone else, but a bit louder.
"Thanks everyone, it really means a lot," Blaine laughed waiting for everyone to stop clapping. Blaine decided to sing a couple more songs using his guitar until he takes his ten minutes break, "I'll be back in ten minutes, don't have to much fun without me."
Blaine walked down the stairs on the side of the stage and is instantly in Kurt's arm. Kurt pulled him close and wrapped his arms around him, "That was amazing Blaine," whispered in his ear.
Blaine smiled as he wrapped his own arms around Kurt, "I had a bit of inspiration from somewhere."
Kurt kissed Blaine's cheek, "You really surprised me with that song in the middle of your set there."
Blaine pulled back a little, "That was kind of the point Kurt."
Kurt let go of Blaine and then reached for his hand, "Come on, you should get a drink and a few friends want to say hello."
Blaine let Kurt pull him and he ordered water from the bar. They walked over to the table, "Hey everyone!"
"You were amazing!" Brittany said excitedly, "It's like you're already famous."
Blaine laughed, "Thanks Brit."
"You were great dear," Carole smiled at him.
Burt nodded, "You got some real talent up there kiddo."
"Thank you," Blaine smiled as he squeezed Kurt's hand, "That means a lot, especially coming fro the both of you."
"Hey, we are happy too," Rachel said sitting up straighter, "You were wonderful."
"Here you go Blaine," Paul smiled handing Blaine a glass of water, "I'll make sure you have a refill on the stage."
"Thanks," Blaine said taking a long drink of the water. He took out his phone and checked his messages, "Look," he showed a picture to Kurt.
Kurt let a laugh, "Why is she all covered in flour?"
"Who knows," Blaine shrugged, "She promised to give her a bath tonight, we'll see how that goes." He looked back down at his phone, "Crap, I gotta get going," he leaned over to kiss Kurt on the cheek, "Be back soon."
Kurt sighed as he sat back down in his seat, "Something wrong?" Rachel asked him.
"No, it's nothing," Kurt shook his head.
"Really Kurt, what is it?" Rachel pulled on his arm, "Is this not how you saw your first Valentine's Day?"
"It's not that," Kurt said, "It's just that Blaine is always thinking about his sister, I mean I know it's his sister, but I think he could use a break every now and then."
"How about you propose to Blaine that I could watch Cassidy for a night," Rachel said excitedly, "And maybe Finn can help me."
Finn nodded his head, "Sure, that sounds like fun."
"I'll see what he says," Kurt said shrugging, "Oh there he is," he pointed to the stage.
Blaine waved to everyone, "Hey everyone, I'm back. Next I thought I would do a song I do during my usual sets."
Blaine sang Teenage Dream and then finished his set about an hour later. The group was walking outside back to their cars. "You were awesome tonight dude," Puck said clapping him on the back.
"Thanks man," Blaine smiled at him, "See you at school on Monday."
Kurt walked over to him, "You ready to get back home?"
"Yeah," Blaine nodded as he put his guitar in Kurt's trunk.
Kurt reached over and took Blaine's hand, "I may have convinced my dad to extend my curfew by an hour," he said excitedly.
"Oh," Blaine reached up and scratched the back of his neck.
Kurt looked over at Blaine surprised, "Unless you didn't want me to come over."
"No no," Blaine shook his head, "I'm just surprised you want to I guess."
Kurt reached over and opened the door of his Navigator, "And why would you think that?"
Blaine shrugged, "Sometimes I guess I'm just not sure if this is real or that you would end up leaving."
Kurt leaned down and brought their lips together, it was just a gentle kiss. He pulled back, "You need to stop thinking that, I'm right here and I'm not leaving. I love you Blaine. And tonight I am going back to your apartment to help you put your little sister asleep if she isn't already."
Blaine let out a laugh, "Knowing Ashley, she is probably still awake."
"Well then let's find out," Kurt smiled as he and Blaine got in the car.
"And Kurt..."
Kurt looked over at Blaine, "Yeah?"
"I love you too," Blaine smiled at him.
Kurt reached over and took Blaine's hand in his. They made the drive over to Blaine's apartment, it was mostly silent, but a comfortable silence.
When they got back to the apartment, Blaine put his key in the lock and opened the door quietly hoping maybe Ashley did get her to sleep.
Ashley looked over her shoulder from where she was sitting on the couch, "Hey guys," she whispered, "Cassidy fell asleep as soon as he head hit the pillow."
"Great," Blaine said letting a sigh, "You gave her a bath too?"
"Yes I did," Ashley nodded with a smile and looked quite proud of herself.
"Guess you'll have to leave Cassidy with Ashley more often," Kurt teased.
Blaine rolled his eyes, "Thanks for staying with her tonight, I know it was a lot to ask for."
"Nah," Ashley stood up and put her coat on, "I would babysit any time you needed me Blaine you know my phone number. Just call whenever you need to get your freak on."
Blaine's eyes widened and Kurt just tried to hide his laughter, "Ashley, that isn't...whatever," he said waving her off.
"Please Blaine, I know you too well," Ashley put on her coat, "Call me if you need anything, night boys. Have fun."
Blaine stared at the door as Ashley slipped out without another word, "You know she is just one of those people you can't live with or live without." Kurt hummed in response, "I'm going to check on Cassidy for a second, if you want to chill on the couch that's alright."
Kurt nodded as he took off his coat and he sat down on the sofa waiting for Blaine to come back. He walked back into the living room finally taking off his coat. "Sleeping peacefully?" he asked.
"Yeah surprisingly enough," Blaine said as he fell down next to Kurt on the couch, "I am so tired," he rubbed his hands.
"Are your hands sore from playing at all?" Kurt asked reaching over to take one of Blaine's hands.
"A bit," Blaine shrugged, "Not an unusual thing though."
Kurt started to massage his hands, carefully one finger at a time, "I've probably never told you this, but I really like your hands."
Blaine looked at Kurt with a sideways smile, "Thanks I guess."
"Anytime," Kurt said letting out a small laugh, "So Mr. Anderson do you think that one day you will be singing on a bigger stage?"
Blaine shrugged, "Not really. I mostly do it to pay the bills."
"Oh," Kurt nodded slowly, "I have a hypothetical question for you then."
"Okay, shoot," Blaine said starting to relax.
"If you were able to attend college, with scholarships and aid to pay everything," Kurt found himself trying to find the right words to say, "What would your degree be?"
Blaine thought for a moment, "Teacher," he said finally, "I would want to be a music teacher and maybe dabble in some writing. I love writing too."
Kurt found himself cuddling closer to Blaine, "I think you would be wonderful at that," he kissed Blaine's neck.
Blaine turned his head and kissed Kurt's nose, "Thanks," and then he kissed Kurt's lips. He found how addicting Kurt's lips were almost immediately after kissing him for the first time.
Blaine turned his whole body to deepen kiss, letting his tongue lick at Kurt's bottom lip who opened his mouth for him.
Blaine found himself in love with the way Kurt tasted; he quickly wanted to be closer. He threw a leg over Kurt's lap and straddled Kurt's thighs. He liked this position because then he could feel taller then Kurt, not that he minded being shorter, but sometimes he felt as if he was at a disadvantage.
Kurt's tongue was in Blaine's mouth and he was carelessly sucking it hearing a moan escape from the back of Kurt's throat. The noises Kurt was making were only making him want to keep kissing him more.
In an instant Kurt's hips rutted up as Blaine dragged his down. They both froze, neither sure of what to do. They hadn't gotten to this point of their relationship yet, they hadn't even talked about.
Blaine's lips ghosted over Kurt's, "Maybe we should cool down?"
"Good idea," Kurt said with a slight nod as Blaine slid off his lap to sit next to him on the couch, "Should we...erm...should we talk about it?"
"Oh, I guess...I mean if you want too," Blaine wasn't sure what to say, "We have only been dating for about a month and half now."
"True," Kurt nodded, "I mean it's not like I want to just have...you know..." he looked down at his lap, "sex now," he said whispering.
"Which I completely agree with," Blaine said happy that him and Kurt were on the same page, "I mean it's not like we can't do other things."
Kurt looked over at Blaine, "Other things?"
"Yeah, like probably later when I'm in the shower," Blaine said knowing his face was turning red from embarrassment.
Kurt's own face was turning red as a tomato, "Oh you mean...oh, I never really...you do that?"
Blaine nodded, "Yeah, I mean ever since we got together I mostly think about you while I do it."
"That's nice of you," Kurt said not knowing what to say, "I'm sorry that sounded stupid."
"No," Blaine turned towards Kurt, "You're perfectly fine, I mean it may be a bit weird I do that."
"It's not," Kurt shook his head, "One day I did the same thing. I guess I just don't do it often."
"Well that's good I'm not that crazy then," Blaine let out a laugh, "I'm happy you're here with me."
"Me too," Kurt smiled, as their hands folded neatly together, "I mean you haven't had a boyfriend before, but have you ever?"
"Fooled around with someone?"
"Yeah."
Blaine shook his head, "No, to tell you the truth I think of you as my first for almost everything we've done. What about you?"
Kurt shook his head and laughed with a snort, "Really Blaine?"
"What? You are a gorgeous male how is someone not suppose to want you," Blaine laughed.
"Because people don't see me like that," Kurt shrugged.
Blaine looked into Kurt's eyes, "I do and I think I always have to tell you the truth. That day I met you and you bumped into me, I couldn't help but stare."
Kurt shifted under his gaze, "You are quite handsome yourself sir. So I guess when we're ready we will take the next step."
"That sounds like a good idea," Blaine nodded, "We can talk it through."
Kurt leaned his head on Blaine's shoulder, "I need to get going soon, my curfew is almost up."
"Well then I should give you something to remember me by," Blaine smiled mischievously before pouncing on Kurt to kiss him. He pushed him down to lay on the couch.
Kurt was surprised by the kiss and felt Blaine's tongue push itself into his mouth. He happily kissed Blaine back; he figured they could do this for hours if they could.
Blaine mouth left Kurt's and he started trailing kisses down his face and neck stopping near the point of wear Kurt's neck meets his shoulder and he started to suck using his tongue and teeth.
Kurt's hands flew into Blaine's hair, "Blaine," he groaned.
Blaine found he liked that when Kurt said his name, so he started sucking harder on Kurt's skin. It tasted just as good as Kurt's lips did.
Blaine finally pulled away and then quickly went back to kissing Kurt's lips who let out a squeak in surprise. He slowed down the kiss, "Sorry, just had to do that."
"Thanks I guess," Kurt said breathlessly, "I'm probably going to have a major hickey there now."
"Its scarf season," Blaine said letting his weight fall down on Kurt.
Kurt hummed as he brought his hand up and started stroking Blaine's scalp, "I really need to leave now."
Blaine curled his arms around his waist, "I wish you didn't," he sighed pressing his face into Kurt's chest.
"I need too," Kurt slightly pushed Blaine who sat up, "I'll call you when I get home alright?"
"Sure," Blaine sighed as Kurt leaned over to kiss Blaine now, "Drive careful," he said as they walked over to the door.
"You know I will," Kurt said putting on his coat, "I'll hopefully see you soon," he gave Blaine one last kiss on the lips, "And for the record I will always remember you with or without the hickey."
Blaine snickered to himself as he shut the door after Kurt left knowing that what Kurt said was mutual.
Comments
I loved this chapter. Lots of Klaine kisses. Love the whole plot and everything. Keep writing. ;)
thank you :) i just love this story i know i have said it many times but i do :)