Oct. 20, 2012, 4:26 p.m.
Promises
Promises: Chapter 26
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"So I had a lovely chat with my dad after you left last night," Kurt said as they sat down at lunch.
"What kind of chat?" Blaine asked.
Kurt rolled his eyes, "We are not allowed in the same room with a door closed at my house ever again."
"Oh," Blaine blushed.
Kurt bit his bottom lip, "You don't regret it do you?"
"No," Blaine shook his head, "I just worried your dad heard or something."
"No he didn't," Kurt said, "He just knew we were doing something in there, those were his words."
"That's good," Blaine smiled, "And I did enjoy it. Did you?"
Kurt gave a shy smile, "Yeah, I did." There was a silence between them as everyone else was sitting down, but their sides were close together as they ate.
"You two are uncharacteristically quiet and cozy," Santana said eyeing them.
Kurt just smiled and looked over at Blaine who was smiling himself, and then started laughing together.
"Just leave them alone," Rachel said patting her arm.
Santana lifted an eyebrow, "I'll find out. I always do."
"I think she's worse then Ashley sometimes," Kurt comments as he takes a bite of his salad.
Blaine shook his head, "No one can be worse then Ashley, trust me. She once decided it was a good idea to take her car, drive it to Canada, with some random guy that paid her twenty bucks to do it."
"That doesn't sound so bad," Tina shrugged.
Blaine let out a laugh, "Until she realized the dude stole her car and all the money in her wallet. Leaving her with only one shoe and a bottle half filled with tequila."
"Did she make it back alright?" Artie asked.
Blaine nodded, "Course she did. I honestly wouldn't have believed the story if she hadn't owned a picture of the dude. She got into some pretty crazy crap when she was younger."
"She isn't even that old now," Kurt commented.
"True," Blaine smiled, "And yet she is one of the smartest people I know."
Kurt leaned over and kissed him on the cheek, "Of course she is. Her advice is wonderful," he said rolling his eyes.
"She was right about last night," Blaine stuck out his tongue playfully.
"Now you're shutting up," Kurt nudged him with his elbow.
Blaine grinned, "You weren't saying th...urmph" Kurt shoved some of the French fries from his tray into his mouth.
Puck laughed, "Didn't think Blaine would be the one to squeal," he said as he held the table.
Kurt glared at him, "He was not squealing."
"Sure he wasn't," Mercedes giggled, "Not that we wouldn't mind hearing."
"Oh my god," Kurt let his head fall into his hands.
Blaine reached over and rubbed Kurt's back, "Don't worry about it darling, I promise to not say anything no matter how much Puck bribes me."
"He does what now?" Kurt exclaimed looking at Blaine.
"Please we got you two together we deserve to know all the details," Puck said as he crammed some sort of meat he got from the cafeteria into his mouth.
"Anyways, I think we should talk about your sister's party," he took out his significantly smaller binder, "And I believe you wanted your say in it."
"Yes sir," Blaine saluted him.
"Knock it off," Kurt said pushing his lunch tray away, "Now like you said we are still going with the princess tea party theme."
"Course," Blaine nodded, "But I don't think she needs it held at some other place."
"Right," Kurt nodded, "We decided on my house last night. And then we are going to let Carole, Ashley and Rachel take Cassidy for a morning of pampering."
"You're still letting him do that?" Finn asked.
Blaine shrugged, "She could use the girl time and it's a gift from Carole and Burt."
"It's going to be so much fun," Rachel clapped excitedly, "She is just like having a little sister. Not if you mind sharing Blaine."
Blaine laughed, "Nah, she seems to really like you."
"And then we will have them come back and we will have the party set up thanks to Finn, my dad, you and I," Kurt smiled, "And, of course, all of you are invited and I still need to know if any of Cassidy's friends from school want to come."
Blaine reached up to scratch the back of his neck, "We can try sending some invitations, but don't tell Cassidy because I don't want her to disappointed if they don't come."
"Good idea," Kurt nodded and started to write down something, "We will have to get there names from Cassidy."
"Why are worried about them not coming to the party?" Tina asked.
"Some of the parents aren't necessarily ecstatic about our living arrangements," Blaine shrugs, "Some may come, but you never know."
The table grew silent and none of them knew what to say. All of them knew what living arrangements Blaine was speaking of, but they rarely ever spoke of it. It was an unspoken bond between them.
"I'm sure a few will come," Mike said happily.
"Yeah," Tina nodded, "And then we have more little kids running around."
Blaine laughed, "More children running around, oh god."
"Don't worry sweetie," Kurt said still writing in the binder, "You will have help with all the little munchkins."
"Good to know," Blaine rolled his eyes still laughing.
Blaine walked into this sister's room, he had set his alarm to wake up earlier then her today, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISSY!" he shouts.
Cassidy opens her eyes and looks at her brother like he is crazy, "What are you doing?"
"I'm just waking up my baby sister on her very special day," Blaine smiles, "And I made you a very special breakfast."
Cassidy sits up and pushes the blankets off, "Chocolate chip pancakes?"
"Course," Blaine shrugs, "Come on," he holds out his hand.
Cassidy grabs on to Blaine's hand and pulls him out of the room to the kitchen where a pile of pancakes were sitting on the table. "Thank you!" she shouts as she sits down and starts to eat.
"You're starting to eat like Finn," Blaine teased as he kissed the top of her head.
Cassidy looked over at him and giggled, "I can never eat as much as Finn."
Blaine shrugged, "We'll see about that," he grins as he takes his own pancakes to eat.
"What are we doing today?" Cassidy asked excitedly.
"Well first Carole is taking you out this morning with Ashley and Rachel," Blaine explains, "And you will have fun with them."
"Oh," Cassidy scrunches her nose, "And I'll get to wear my princess dress?"
Blaine laughs, "Yes, you will get to wear your princess dress. I will have them take it with you. You will change into it later I promise. And after that you will come over to Kurt's house where we will have dinner, cake, and ice cream."
"Okay," Cassidy smiles, "And presents?"
"Yes and presents," Blaine looks at his sister, "Once you are finished put your dishes in the sink and put on some clothes, but not your princess dress just yet."
"Alright," Cassidy nodded and finished her pancakes quickly.
Blaine heard his phone go off and grabbed it. There was a text from Carole saying she was on her way over with the other girls to pick up Cassidy. He smiled as he typed back they will be ready to go when they get here.
Cassidy walked out wearing a shirt and jeans, "I'm all ready to go. Wait I need to fix something," she ran back down the hall to her room.
"Okay," Blaine smiled and then he heard the buzz of the intercom, "Hello," he said as he pushed the button.
"We are here to pick up that darling little sister of yours," Ashley said through the speaker.
"I'll buzz you up," Blaine said as he hit the button to let them in. Less then a minute later there was a knock on the door. He walked over to open the door, "Hello ladies," he said letting them in.
Cassidy came running out from her room, "Look Blainey!" she showed him Biddy wearing the crown she wore yesterday at school.
"Wow, that's nifty," Blaine smiled taking the stuffed animal.
"Make sure you bring him later, I want him at the party," Cassidy told her brother.
Blaine nodded his head, "You got it baby girl."
"Hey Cassidy Bear," Ashley said waving, "Happy Birthday."
Cassidy smiled, "Thank you very much."
"You ready for your big day?" Rachel asked her.
Cassidy nodded, "And Blainey kept my dress in a special bag so it doesn't get dirty."
"I'll go grab it," Blaine said as he walked to the hallway and opened the closet door taking out the dress, "All the pieces should be in there," he handed it to Carole.
"Wonderful, you all ready?" Carole asked her.
"Yep," Cassidy nodded.
Blaine got her coat, "Remember to behave and if you need to call me about anything..."
"I know Blainey," Cassidy whined, "I will call you if anything happens, I promise."
Blaine leaned his forehead on his sister's, "You better keep that promise young lady."
Cassidy giggled, "I will," she wrapped her arms around her brother's neck and kissed him on the cheek, "You have fun today too."
"I will," Blaine said as he let go hesitantly.
Rachel held out her hand, "Come on Sweetie. Bye Blainey," she teased.
Blaine rolled his eyes, "Bye girls, take care. Be safe too."
Ashley laughed, "Hon, you really need to calm down," she hugged and whispered in his ear, "Go see that boy toy of yours."
Blaine smiled, "I was planning to as soon as you leave."
"Course you were Mr. Batman pajama bottoms," Ashley smiled.
"Hey, Kurt liked my Batman pajamas," and then he froze. All of the girls laughed. "That totally...erm...came out wrong."
"Sure it did dear," Ashley patted his head, "Off we go. Enjoy your guy time."
The girls were finally out the door and it shut closed. Blaine decided he would take a shower before heading over to Kurt's house. Once he was done, he picked a nicer dress shirt to wear and then pulled on some jeans. He grabbed his keys and was out the door with Cassidy's present and Biddy in hand.
Blaine knocked on the door waiting at the Hummel-Hudson house for someone to let him in.
The door opened and revealed Burt Hummel holding some crepe paper in his hands, "Hey there kiddo, come on in. I think we could use someone to get Kurt to relax a bit."
Blaine followed Burt inside, "He can't be...that...bad," he looked around the house and there was bags all over, and papers, but then Kurt walked into the living room wearing an apron covered with flour.
"You're here," Kurt smiled, "Great, you can-"
"Woah," Blaine said setting down the present and stuffed animal, "I thought we agreed on not that much."
"It isn't," Kurt rolled his eyes, "It's just my dad and Finn do not know how to set up a birthday party for a seven year old."
"I see," Blaine looked around, "Well I guess I can help now."
"Well that's good because Kurt keeps telling us we're doing it wrong," Finn said sitting on the couch.
"Great, you can see the design plans," Kurt smiled, "I'm going to finish the cake, and no peeking until it's done."
"Yes boss," Blaine grinned as he picked up some of the crepe paper, "I think it's time for a lesson in the art of crepe paper hanging boys."
Burt and Finn looked at each other with worried faces, "Let's get through this then," Burt said walking over to join Blaine.
"How about you blow up the balloons Finn," Blaine said before he stood up from the couch.
"Good idea," Finn nodded as he dug around in some of the bags, "Found um, should I blow them all up?"
"Just do as many as you can," Blaine said to him, "Now Mr. Hummel-"
"Burt, call me Burt kid."
"Right, Burt," Blaine nodded, "Let's take these two colors and hang them together."
Blaine and Burt hung up the crepe paper while Finn blew up balloons and Kurt worked on the cake. After the balloons and crepe paper was hung, they started moving around the furniture to make room for everyone.
Kurt finally walked back out, "It looks amazing," he squealed.
Finn flopped himself on the couch, "Can we please eat something? I'm dying here."
"Fine," Kurt rolled his eyes, "The cake is finally done, you want to see?" he asked excitedly.
"Yes," Blaine got up and followed Kurt into the kitchen. He saw the cake sitting on the counter. It was a rectangular cake with white frosting and a soft baby pink border. There was a rice paper picture of Ariel from the Little Mermaid with Flounder and Sebastian around her. In Kurt's flowing handwriting written in icing it read, Happy Birthday Princess Cassidy. "Oh my god Kurt, she is going to flip."
Kurt smiled as he wrapped an arm around Blaine's waist, "Good, I was hoping it turned out okay."
"It's perfect," Blaine smiled as he leaned over and gave Kurt a chaste kiss.
"You're right," Burt said with a snort, "They are worse then those couples on the television."
Kurt looked over his shoulder at his father, "I'm ignoring that comment or else you don't get any ice cream later."
Burt let out a laugh as he stuck his finger in the bowling of frosting, "Guess I better behave myself then."
Kurt let go of Blaine and took the bowl of frosting away, "Guess you should."
After they finished their lunch, they cleaned up the living room and kitchen, and then putting the finishing touches on everything. Blaine's phone started ringing, he looked and it was Ashley, "Hey, what's up?"
"Blainey," a small voice came through the phone.
"Cassidy," Blaine said now a bit worried, "What's wrong Sissy?"
"I needed to talk to you," Cassidy said.
"About what baby girl?" Blaine stood up and walked away from Kurt who reached out to grab his hand.
Cassidy sighed, "I wanted to ask you a question about our birthdays."
"What about it?" Blaine asked.
"You told me that when you were younger mommy and daddy forgot your birthday one time," Cassidy said.
"Well Cassidy, that was because they were throwing me a surprise party," Blaine said with a small laugh, "I promise we remembered your birthday, remember I told you this morning."
"I know," Cassidy sighs, "I just remembered how I almost forgot your birthday."
"It's alright baby girl," Blaine smiles realizing it wasn't anything to worry about, "You can give me a party this year."
"You promise?" Cassidy asks.
"Yes, I promise," Blaine laughs, "Now why don't you enjoy the rest of your day and I'll meet you at Kurt's house soon."
"Okay, I love you Blainey," Cassidy said.
"I love you too," Blaine smiles as they hung up, "False alarm," he sits down beside Kurt again.
"What was wrong?" Kurt asks worriedly.
"Nothing, she was just worried because we sort of skipped my birthday last year," Blaine laughs.
"Right," Kurt nods, "And I have a feeling it will be a better birthday this year."
"One can only hope," Blaine finds himself saying out loud.
"Oh it will be," Burt stands up from the chair he moved, "If this kid has anything to do with it."
Blaine smiles, "I have a feeling he will."
"Oh just wait, Cassidy and I will be the greatest team," Kurt laughs, "Better then Batman and Robin or..."
"Superman and Krypto," Finn chimes in.
Blaine looked over at Finn and shook his head, "No Finn," he shakes his head.
"What?" Finn asks looking over at Kurt who was laughing at him.
Burt walked into the living room, "That was the girls, they are getting ready to eat a late lunch and then probably head over here around two thirty."
"Alright," Kurt nods, "I made sure to tell everyone to get here around two, so that works out."
"Anything else we need to do before people start coming?" Blaine asked Kurt.
"Nope," Kurt shakes his head, "To tell you the truth I'm worried something is going to go wrong."
Blaine shook his head, "Never, not with you planning it," kissed him on the cheek.
After that the door bell rang and the guests started arriving. The New Directions walked through the door carrying presents and then some of the students from Cassidy's class even came.
Blaine was talking to one of the parents who decided to stay. Kurt was busy putting food out for everyone. They both looked over at each other and smiled as they went back to what they were doing.
Burt walked into the living, "Alright, birthday girl is due here in t-minus five minutes."
"Dad!" Kurt exclaims, "I needed at least a fifteen minute warning."
Blaine grabs Kurt's hand, "It will be okay," he turns to everyone, "You heard the man, hide because the princess is on her way."
Everyone scrambled to find a hiding place. Blaine was supposed to meet them at the door. People were hiding behind furniture and Puck thought he was clever hiding behind a curtain.
"Quiet!" Kurt shouted as he hid behind the kitchen door, "Okay, it's all good."
Blaine let out a small laugh as he went to the door and opened it, "Hi girls, how was your day?"
"It was amazing!" Cassidy smiled at her brother and reached out for him.
Blaine lifted her up and hugged her, "I'm glad you had a wonderful day sweetheart," he kissed her temple, "And you look wonderful in your princess dress."
"Thank you," Cassidy giggled.
Blaine looked over at Rachel, Carole, and Ashley who looked excited themselves. "Hey why don't we-"
"SURPRISE!"
Cassidy's eyes widened and Blaine could swear he had never seen a smile brighter on her face. "Is this for me?"
"Well who else Sissy," Blaine laughs as he sets her down on the ground.
"Wow," Cassidy smiles, "Oh Sarah! And Krissy!" She runs over to the girls from her class.
"Guess I did okay," Kurt smiles.
"You knew you did as soon as you decided to do this for her," Blaine wraps an arm around Kurt's waist.
The party went without a hitch...so far. Kurt frantically was making sure the drinks were getting refilled and the food trays weren't empty. Cassidy was making her rounds and talking to everyone because Blaine said that's what the guest of honor always does.
Cassidy ran over to Kurt and hugged his legs, "Thank you Kurty."
Kurt was holding a tray full of crackers, meat, and cheeses, "Well you're welcome honey. I'm happy to make your birthday celebration special."
"It's beautiful," Cassidy smiles up at him.
Kurt set down the tray and lifted Cassidy up, "You are one special little girl then," he taps her nose.
The mom of one of the girls from Cassidy's class walks over while Kurt sets her down and runs away. "She is quite the little spitfire sometimes."
"Yeah she is," Kurt nods, "You're Clarisse right?"
"Yes I am," Clarisse gives him a smile, "I'm Sarah's mother."
Kurt lifts another empty tray, "It was nice of you to bring the girls for the party, Blaine was a bit worried none of them would show."
"Yeah, I had to talk a few of the parents into it," Clarisse said as she helped Kurt and followed him into the kitchen.
"Oh, really?" Kurt asked as he took the tray from her.
"Yeah," Clarisse leaned over, "I actually find what Blaine is doing is quite noble. I don't know the entire story, but I can only imagine what their life is like."
Kurt nodded his head, "Sometimes I feel incredibly lucky he found his way into my life. Both of them actually, Cassidy really is a special girl."
Clarisse laughs, "Well I guess we won't have to worry about those two in the future."
"Why do you say that?" Kurt asked as he grabbed the plates for the cake.
"Because I can't imagine you not being in their lives," Clarisse took the plates from Kurt's hands and walked back out into the living room.
Kurt didn't really know what to say to that, so he stuck the seven candles into the cake and lit them up. He lifted the cake slowly and carried it out, everyone was staring at him.
Cassidy ran over to him while he set the cake down gently on the table, "Everyone ready," Kurt smiles happily that he didn't drop the cake and it made it safely to the table.
Everyone gathered around and they start to sing.
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to Princess Cassidy,
Happy Birthday to you!
Cassidy smiled as she blew at the candles on top of the cake, "Now we can eat it!" she shouts.
Blaine pats her head, "Now we can eat it."
Hours later after everyone had left and all that was left was some empty trays and less then half a cake; Cassidy was laying on the couch sleeping holding onto a doll that one of the girls from her class gave her.
Kurt and Blaine were sitting on the floor sipping the coffee Carole had given them telling them she would clean up what she could for the night. Blaine leaned his head on Kurt's shoulder, "It really was the perfect little birthday party."
"Yeah it was," Kurt laughs leaning his own head on Blaine's, "Even though it wasn't at some big fancy hall and professionally made finger sandwiches."
"You are a big idiot sometimes," Blaine nudges Kurt with his arm.
Kurt sets his cup down on the coffee table, "Hey I resent that, I think I'm a wonderful person." His hand reached out and started tickling Blaine.
"Kurt," Blaine squeaked out as he started pushing Kurt's hand away, "You're going to wake up my sister," he laughs.
"No I'm not," Kurt says quietly, "Only you will if you're not quiet."
"Kurt," Blaine laughs trying to still push him away.
"Boys," Burt walks into the living room, "I think it's about time Blaine and Cassidy take off before it gets too late."
"Okay," Blaine sits up and looks over at Cassidy who was still sleeping, "I think we made her extremely tired tonight. Don't worry though, it's a good thing."
"Good to know," Burt nods, "You may need some help putting all these presents in the car."
"I'll help," Kurt stands up and then holds out his hand to help Blaine up.
They get the presents into the car and Blaine carries Cassidy to car setting her down in her booster seat. "I'll text you when we get back."
"You always know what I'm about to say," Kurt leans over and places a kiss on Blaine's lips, "I love you."
Blaine smiled, "I love you too. I'll see you later."
"Until then my love," Kurt kisses his nose.
Blaine walks over and opens the door hopping into the driver seat. He waved as he pulled out of the driveway and Kurt was waiting at the steps waving back.
As soon as Kurt saw Blaine's car turn down the street, he walked back into his house. He picked up their coffee cups and walked into the kitchen, "How is the clean up going?"
"Oh it's going," Carole smiles at him, "You sure know how to plan a party."
"I try," Kurt teased setting the cups in the sink, "You think it turned out okay though?"
"I think it turned out magnificent dear," Carole set down the towel she was holding, "Why do you keep doubting yourself?"
Kurt shrugged, "I just...I wanted to show Blaine that what I could do."
Carole looked at him confused, "What do you mean?"
"I wanted to show him I could be someone to Cassidy, not just his boyfriend," Kurt finally explained.
"Oh Kurt," Carole reached over and hugged him, "I think the day you walked into that boy's life you proved to be so much more."
Kurt hugs Carole back, "Thanks."
"Now why don't you head to bed, and go talk to your boyfriend until you fall asleep," Carole smiled as she pushed Kurt out of the kitchen.
Kurt laughs as he makes his way down the hall to his room. Maybe they weren't perfect, but sometimes perfect moments happen.