Oct. 20, 2012, 4:26 p.m.
Promises
Promises: Chapter 9
M - Words: 4,927 - Last Updated: Oct 20, 2012 Story: Complete - Chapters: 33/33 - Created: Aug 21, 2012 - Updated: Oct 20, 2012 777 0 2 0 0
Kurt was waiting by Blaine's locker even though he had yet to text him. He hoped Cassidy was okay. He really started to worry when he realized it was just a few minutes until the bell will ring.
Kurt heard the first warning bell and realized he would be late if he waited any longer. He walked into his first class and sat down in his seat. He kept looking at his phone.
"Alright class let's get started this morning," his teacher said.
As Kurt was putting his phone away someone walked into the door, "Sorry," he looked up and smiled to see Blaine walking to the seat next to him, "Crazy morning," he said quietly taking his seat.
Kurt just smiled, he was happy to see Blaine here and that must have meant that Cassidy was alright.
Blaine walked into the lunch room and walked to the table they sat at, "Hey," he said sitting down next to Kurt.
"Hi," Kurt said smiling at him and then going back into his conversation with Mercedes.
"Dude, there you are," Puck said, "We were all worried about you yesterday and by we I mean Kurt."
Kurt shot him a look, "It's true," Finn shrugged, "I swear you were acting like�”ow!" Finn looked at Kurt, "Why did you kick me?"
Kurt glared at him, "I didn't kick you my leg simply lost control," he said taking a bite of his lunch.
Blaine looked at Kurt, "You didn't have to worry that much."
Kurt turned to look at Blaine, "I think I did."
Blaine smiled at him, "Well anyways my sister was sick," he shrugged.
"So you stayed home to take care of her?" Tina asked.
Blaine nodded, "Yeah."
"Aww," the chorus of girls said.
"Is she at school today?" Kurt asked ignoring his friends.
Blaine shook his head, "No, I wanted to make sure the whole bug was out of her system. She is with Katherine today. That reminds me I was going to call her and ask how she is doing. If you'll excuse me," he said standing up and taking his phone out of his pocket.
Rachel crossed her arms, "Why did he have to stay home with his sister?"
"Yeah dude, that's kind of weird," Puck said.
Kurt gave them a look, "Drop it."
"We're just worried," Mercedes said putting a hand on his arm.
"And I said to drop it," Kurt said more sternly, "Can't we talk about something else like Regionals or something."
"Right," Rachel nodded, "I was thinking about that earlier."
Kurt barely listened as his friends talked and only nodded when they acknowledged him. He wondered why Blaine hadn't come back, it was odd he was gone from a phone call so long, "I have to go ask Mr. Schue a question," he said standing up and walking out of the cafeteria before his friends could ask him anything.
"I know Sissy and I promise to be home as soon as I can," Kurt heard and he turned the corner to see Blaine sitting on the floor.
Blaine looked up and gave him a smile, "Yes I know I promise I will pick some up."
Kurt smiled, 'Want me to go?' he mouthed.
Blaine shook his head and patted the ground next to him. Kurt sat down on the hard floor next to Blaine and realized his hand was just laying on the ground next him. He just wanted to put his hand on top.
"Yes, I promise," Blaine laughed, "Now I have to get going lunch is almost over. Bye Cassidy." He hung up his phone and let his head hit the wall with a small thump, "I can't believe she is only six years old sometimes."
Kurt smiled, "They do grow up fast don't they."
Blaine let out a laugh, "Thanks again for yesterday."
"It's no problem, I like helping out," Kurt said folding his hands in his lap to keep them from wandering.
"Could I ask you something?"
"Sure," he nodded enthusiastically.
Blaine sighed, "Do you think I did the right thing?"
"What do you mean?" Kurt asked.
The bell rang and suddenly everyone came pouring out into the halls. "Never mind," Blaine said shaking his head and standing up, "It's nothing."
Kurt stood up, "It's not nothing, if it's something important you want to talk about we can talk about it," he said hoping he wasn't pushing.
Blaine looked into Kurt's eyes and nodded, "Yeah, you have Glee today?" he asked as they started walking towards there classrooms.
"I have Glee everyday," Kurt said with a laugh, "Will you still be here later?"
"I have work," Blaine said thinking.
"You are one busy guy," Kurt said to him.
"As are you," Blaine smiled back.
"I have an idea," Kurt said, "This weekend we will get together and go out to do something, just you and I."
Blaine nodded, "I think I would like that."
"Do you work much this weekend?" Kurt asked as they started walking down the hall.
"Just some hours at the coffee shop," Blaine shrugged, "Early shift on Saturday."
"Okay, how about I meet you at the coffee shop after your shift?" Kurt asked him.
"That sounds like a good idea," Blaine said giving a nod, "I believe this is my stop," he stood in front of his classroom, "Thanks Kurt," he gave Kurt's arm a pat and disappeared into the room.
Kurt smiled as he walked to his own class. He felt like he should cradle the arm that Blaine had just touched, but realized how silly it sounded in his head. Walking into his own classroom and sitting down in his seat he couldn't wait for Saturday to come.
Kurt started pacing around his room. Almost his entire wardrobe was laying on his bed and floor. He was supposed to meet Blaine at the coffee shop in less then two hours and he didn't know what to wear. Kurt Hummel never had any problems with figuring out what to wear. He gave out an aggravated noise as he fell on to his bed.
"Woah!"
Kurt turned his head and saw Finn standing at this door, "What do you want Finn?"
"What happened in here?" Finn asked as he took a bite of the sandwich he had in hands.
Kurt sat up, "I'm meeting Blaine later and I'm trying to pick something to wear," he said as he crossed his legs. Finn looked at Kurt and tried to hide his laugh. "Why are you laughing?"
"Because you can't find something to wear," Finn smiled.
Kurt rolled his eyes, "Just leave, you are not helping at all."
"Wait," Finn said, "How about that sweater thing you wore that one time."
Kurt sighed, "Finn just leave you are really not helping."
"Fine," Finn said holding up his hands, "But dude I think whatever you wear Blaine will like you in right."
"What are you talking about?" Kurt asked as he started to refold some of the clothes on his bed.
"I mean he likes you and you like him, so what exactly are you worried about?" Finn said to him.
Kurt opened his mouth to say something then he stopped, "What do you mean he likes me?"
Finn gave a shrug, "I just meant that he likes you," he took another bite of his sandwich, "Have fun," and he walked out of the room.
Kurt groaned and then fell face first on to his bed again.
"Kiddo, I wondered if you needed...what the hell happened in here?" his dad said looking around the room. Kurt mumbled something into his bed. "What was that?"
Kurt lifted his head, "I said that I'm idiot and can't figure anything out."
"What is this about?" Burt asked taking a few steps into the room while avoiding the clothes on the floor knowing Kurt wouldn't like them being trampled.
"Nothing," Kurt said.
"It's obviously something," Burt said moving over a pile of clothes to sit down on the bed, "What's going on?"
Kurt sighed and sat up, "I'm meeting Blaine..."
"You've met up with Blaine plenty of times," Burt said.
"I know," Kurt said folding his hands in his lap, "But this time it's just going to be us. We are meeting after his work and we are going to go somewhere together."
"Oh," Burt said with a nod, "I don't understand," he finally said.
Kurt groaned and stood up, "What I'm saying is that I'm nervous Dad. I've never been alone with Blaine like this before. I mean we've always had other people around, either his sister, or our friends, or someone, but this time we are just going to do something the two of us."
Burt slowly nodded his head, "Like a date?"
"I don't know," Kurt said with his arms flying in the air, "I don't think so. I don't think he is ready for that or maybe I'm not. I don't know it's just so confusing right now."
Burt smiled at his son, "Sit down Kurt." Kurt slowly walked over and sat down next to his dad. "I can tell you and Blaine do care for each other, and if this is or isn't a date doesn't matter. Blaine likes you for you, just be yourself."
Kurt crossed arms, "What you just said did not help at all Dad."
Burt laughed, "Worked on your Mom and Carole, two of the loveliest woman I have ever had in my life."
Kurt looked at his dad, "Can you leave now? I have to get ready."
"Okay," Burt said standing up, "Just don't worry about it to much Kurt."
Kurt gave him a small smile, "I'll try not to."
Burt smiled, "Have fun."
"Thanks Dad," Kurt said as his dad finally left his room. He stood up and looked around, "Let's do this." As Kurt got dressed he started formulating a plan and realized he had a few phone calls to make first.
Kurt later arrived at the Lima thirty minutes earlier then he was supposing too. His dad and Carole kicked him about because they thought he was going to put a hole in his floor with all the pacing.
The Lima Bean was pretty busy this afternoon and Kurt was sure Blaine hadn't seen him yet. He got in at the end of the line and waited until it was his turn.
"How can help you?" Blaine asked not looking up, just looking down at the pad of paper.
Kurt smiled, "I'll have my regular."
Blaine smiled himself and looked up, he choked a little when he saw Kurt's outfit. He had seen Kurt wear many outfits, but seeing Kurt wear a simple shirt with a vest over it and just a pair of jeans made Blaine's eyes widen. "Hi."
Kurt let out a laugh, "Very articulate Blaine."
"Right," Blaine said and turned towards, "Ashley could I have a non-fat mocha for my friend."
Ashley smiled when she saw Kurt standing behind the counter, "Anything for you darling."
Kurt laughed, "You know just how to treat a man."
"Tell that to Simon," Ashley said with a laugh.
Blaine turned towards Ashley, "Simon, not him again."
"I take it Simon is a repeat offender?" Kurt asked drumming his fingers on the counter.
"You could say that," Blaine said rolling his eyes.
"Be nice Blainey," Ashley teased while she was making Kurt's drink, "Besides we don't have to be serious."
"She says that all the time," Blaine whispers and Kurt giggled, "By the way you're early."
Kurt nodded, "My parents kicked me out, something about how I stay in the house to much," he said hoping Blaine would believe it.
"Oh right," Blaine nodded.
"Here is your non-fat mocha," Ashley said sliding it across the counter.
Kurt held out a five dollar bill, Blaine waved his hand, "Don't worry about it."
"How many times have you done that?" Kurt asked tucking his money away.
Blaine shrugged, "No clue, but I'm positive this is the first time you did it with out a fight."
Kurt smiled, "You have a point."
A customer came in, "I'll just be a bit longer," Blaine said to Kurt.
"Sure," Kurt nodded, "I'll find a table to sit at for a bit then."
"Great," Blaine smiled and Kurt went to sit at a table. He smiled at the customer and took there order.
Ashley finished and handed it over to the customer, "Could you possibly be any flirtier?" she said in a hushed tone.
Blaine looked at her, "What are you talking about?"
Ashley laughed, "Oh gee I wonder what I'm talking about."
"Please don't," Blaine pleaded, "I don't want to mess anything up with him."
Ashley smiled at Blaine and then put a hand on his shoulder, "I don't want you to either, ever since you met him I haven't seen you happier Blaine. Why don't you punch out a few minutes early and get ready for that beautiful man who is waiting for you over there."
Blaine was about to protest but then just nodded his head before he disappeared into the back.
Kurt looked up and saw Ashley wiping down the counter herself, "Where did Blaine go?"
"He is clocking out earlier because I told him too," Ashley said giving Kurt a wink, "He mentioned he wanted to change into some different clothes."
"Oh ok," Kurt said with a nod. "Could I ask you something?"
"Sure," Ashley nods, "Within certain conditions though."
"Oh it's nothing like that," Kurt said standing up and throwing away his cup, "I just wondered something is all."
"What's that?" Ashley asked setting the towel down on the counter.
Kurt bit his bottom lip, "I just wondered if...I just wanted to know...how do I word this?"
Ashley looked at Kurt, "Are you nervous about this?"
Kurt instantly looked up at Ashley and shook his head, "No why would I be, I mean it's just Blaine and I going out to talk. That's all were doing is going out to talk. What else is there for us to do?" he babbled.
"Right," Ashley nodded, "Talking, you two have fun talking then."
Kurt lifted an eyebrow, "What's that suppose to mean?"
Blaine suddenly opened the door and Kurt's jaw dropped, he had never seen Blaine look so amazing; although he always thought Blaine looked amazing. He was wearing a cardigan that fit him perfectly and dark pants that seemed tighter then his normal ones.
Blaine smiled as he swung his backpack over his shoulder, "Ready to go?"
Ashley giggled and Kurt gave her a look, "Yeah, sure. We can take my car."
Blaine nodded, "Okay, just let me put my backpack away then."
"Have fun boys," Ashley said waving at them with a smirk on her face.
Blaine rolled his eyes, "Bye Ashley," he said as he grabbed Kurt's hand pulling him out the door. "Sorry about her, she is..."
"Its fine," Kurt said blushing because Blaine was still holding his hand.
Blaine suddenly looked down and disconnected there hands, "Here I'll just go put this in my car." And he walked quickly over to his car while Kurt walked to his own. Kurt opened the door to his Navigator and turned it on. Blaine opened the passenger door, "I have to call Katherine really quick."
"Sure," Kurt said as he picked up his iPod and started playing around looking for a playlist.
Blaine took his phone out and quickly found Katherine in his contacts. "Hi Katherine," he said happily. Kurt heard Katherine's voice on the other end. "Sure, I just wanted to check on her." Blaine paused and listened for a few moments, "Alright, I don't want to keep you. I'll talk to you soon." Blaine smiled into the phone, "Yep bye."
"Anything exciting?" Kurt asked as he finally picked a playlist and hit play.
"Not really," Blaine said with a sigh, "I guess it's a bit weird though."
"What's that?" Kurt asked him.
Blaine shrugged, "Never mind, we can talk about it later. That was the point of this wasn't it?"
"True," Kurt said as he buckled himself up, "Are you ready now?"
Blaine turned to Kurt, "Wait, we haven't even decided where we are going yet."
"I have that already figured out," Kurt said with a smile.
Blaine gave Kurt a small smile, "What are you talking about Hummel?"
Kurt let out a laugh, "Just go with it," he put his car in reverse and started backing out of the parking spot, "No need to worry about a thing, like I said I planned it all."
"Okay," Blaine said looking at him, "Will I like it?"
Kurt turned out of the parking lot and started to accelerate down the road, "Are you five?"
"I'm just saying," Blaine said with a smile.
"Yes I'm sure you will," Kurt said, "Now I've been meaning to ask, how was that math test last week it killed me I think."
"Not to bad," Blaine shrugged. They made small talk as Kurt drove to the mysterious destination. Kurt turned into a parking lot, "Where are we?" Blaine asked as he parked the car.
"A small restaurant I used to go to all the time with my family," Kurt said unbuckling. Blaine started to unbuckle, "No, you stay in the car."
Blaine gave him a funny look, "What are you talking about?"
Kurt smiled, "I'll be right back, don't go anywhere." Kurt opened the door and slipped out quickly. He walked into the restaurant.
Blaine sat as a song he didn't recognize started playing quietly. He closed his eyes and listened to the song. He didn't know the singer at all, but she had a nice voice and he felt content just listening to her sing.
The door opened which made Blaine jump, "Sorry I didn't mean to scare you," Kurt said getting into the car.
"It's fine," Blaine said.
Kurt was holding a bag with Blaine assumed was the food inside of it, "Here can you hold this."
"Sure," Blaine said taking the bag, "Wow that smells amazing."
"I know," Kurt said, "Walking into that place just always makes me smile, but for tonight I had a better idea." Kurt once again started his car and took off down the road. Blaine didn't say anything this time; he knew he could trust Kurt and he sat happily smelling the food in his lap.
Kurt turned down a road that Blaine didn't know, "Where are we going?"
"Just be patient," Kurt said sending Blaine a smile. He turned down another smaller road and then another. Finally Kurt parked the car, "We're here."
"Here where?" Blaine asked, "All I see are trees."
Kurt laughed, "Come on," he said hopping out of the car and opening the trunk. Blaine followed still holding the bag of food. Kurt pulled a cooler and blanket out before shutting the trunk, "It's over here."
Blaine gave a nod and followed as Kurt started walking. He walked behind Kurt and wondered what exactly was going on. Kurt lifted a few branches and then Blaine saw. It was a beautiful view. He had never seen this side of Ohio before, there was a view of rolling hills, a lake near the bottom of the biggest hill and with the sun setting it was an amazing sight.
"What do you think?" Kurt asked.
"It's beautiful," Blaine responded and saw Kurt unfold the blanket, "Here let me help."
Kurt smiled as Blaine took one end of the blanket and laid it on the ground. "It's still extremely warm for this time of the year so I thought this would be perfect," he said sitting down on the ground, "Have a seat."
Blaine sat down on the blanket next to Kurt and smiled to himself. "How long have you been planning this part?" Blaine asked.
Kurt shrugged as he started taking some containers out of the bag, "It really didn't take me all that long. Here I figured we can just split the food," he opened one of the containers and revealed what looked liked some kind of Chicken Parmesan.
Blaine smelled the contents, "Wow, that looks really good."
Kurt nodded, "Yeah, I know. I only ever order this from here because otherwise I feel like I'm cheating." He grabbed another container and opened it, "I got the breadsticks because they are amazing too." He split the contents between the two containers and handed one to Blaine.
Blaine happily took the container and one of the forks wrapped in a napkin. He quickly stabbed a piece of the chicken and brought it to his mouth. "Holy crap. That's really delicious!" he quickly said taking another bite.
Kurt laughed, "Told you," he said as he began eating his own.
They sat in silence as they ate, it wasn't uncomfortable either. They were just enjoying each other's company.
"How bad was it?" Kurt asked. Blaine froze with his fork in the air. "I'm sorry," Kurt said quickly, "That was a horrible way to ask."
"No it's fine," Blaine said setting the container in his lap, "That is what we were going to talk about it I suppose."
"If you don't want to that's okay," Kurt said giving him a smile.
Blaine shook his head, "No I think I want too." He stirred around the remainder of his noodles and sighed, "I guess it started when we first moved in. My uncle never accepted the fact that I was gay and chose to ignore it."
Kurt nodded his head at Blaine encouraging him to continue.
"Well one day I made the mistake of saying something while I was watching something on the television and he threw a fit. That's the first time he hit me," Blaine said now setting the food down next to him. "I can still feel it," he said, "It's not something you forget I think. I remember yelling at him because Cassidy was in the room. That's when he agreed he wouldn't hit me when she was in the room."
Kurt felt himself reach out and take Blaine's hand in his. He gave his hand a squeeze to let him know he was there.
"I guess somehow the kids at school found out I was gay too. I would go to school and get threatened with a couple punches here and there, and then I would go home and get the same thing. The only times I was happy was when I was with Cassidy or working."
"I constantly worried about Cassidy and if he would ever hit her. I think he did, they both wouldn't admit it, but I think he did. We had to leave, I couldn't stay there and Cassidy wasn't. I actually thought about doing something to make her put into the system."
"Like what?" Kurt asked.
Blaine shrugged, "I don't know, act stupid and shoot that asshole."
Kurt's eyes widen, "What?"
"I wouldn't though, I don't think I could. My parents trusted him that's the sad part. I still don't see to this day," Blaine said frustrated.
"I think you did," Kurt said looking forward.
"Think I did what?" Blaine asked him.
"I think you did the right thing," Kurt said smiling at him, "You took Cassidy and yourself out of an awful situation. I could never imagine doing that. You have to be a pretty amazing person to do something like that."
Blaine looked at Kurt and smiled back, "You have a certain way with words."
"I know I do," Kurt said waving his other hand, "I just like hearing it." Blaine let out a laugh. "What were your parents like?"
Blaine looked down and then up, "They were amazing. They accepted me for who I was even though I think it took my dad awhile to warm up to the idea. I mean he did try to man me up by working on a car with me." Kurt made a face, "It wasn't so bad, it's not like they were forcing me to date anyone."
"Some parents do that?" Kurt asked.
Blaine nodded, "Yeah, I'm glad he finally accepted me, even before I told them myself."
"What was it like when Cassidy was born?" Kurt asked curiously, "I just wondered because I always wanted a sibling."
"I remember being happy," Blaine said, "It was sort of a weird experience, because I don't think I liked her at first. I mean what kind of boy wants a little sister, but once I saw her I knew she was perfect." He folded his hands in his lap, "I guess in the end I love her though more then life itself."
Kurt smiled, "That's good."
"What was it like when your mom died?" Blaine asked.
Kurt thought for a moment before he answered, "I remember being sad. I don't really remember much of it though. I think it's something I tried to block out. I remember sleeping in the living room with my dad a lot. It took him awhile to get the courage to go back into the bedroom they shared together."
Blaine nodded, "I now wish I could have gone through some of my parents things. I would have liked to keep some of them."
"You didn't get to go through your parent's belongs?" Kurt asked confused.
Blaine shook his head, "No, my uncle just said to sell what was sellable and throw the rest out. I mean I have our baby books and other little things, but I think I would have liked one of my dad's ties or something. That sounds silly I know."
Kurt scooted closer and held Blaine's hand tighter, "It's not silly, it's not silly at all. You wanted a piece of your father's history with you. It's completely understandable."
Blaine looked up at Kurt teary eyed, "I guess," he shrugged.
Kurt smiled, "Here I have desert too," he said pulling the cooler over and taking out the chocolate mousse.
Blaine's eyes widened, "How did you know that's my favorite?"
Kurt let out a laugh, "I didn't, but now I do I suppose."
Blaine laughed, "Thanks for this, like I said before I never really had a best friend before and…"
"Hey," Kurt said touching Blaine's arm, "I get it. I mean I know I have everyone in Glee and, Mercedes and I are close, but you know having a friend like you is different."
Blaine nodded, "Yeah I do," he smiled.
Kurt looked through the bag, "Crap, I don't have any spoons."
"That's okay," Blaine said, "We can just use our forks I suppose."
Kurt made a face, "I didn't bring anything to put it in either." He picked up his fork, "I hope you keep your germs on your side," he teased.
Blaine gave him one of those smiles, "Well all I can say is that I will try."
Kurt laughed and they began eating there dessert in silence. Just by looking at them, you could tell neither one of them minded. The sky was getting darker with some stars starting to come out.
"I think the stars are beautiful like this," Blaine sighed.
Kurt smiled, "Yeah they are," except he wasn't necessarily looking or talking about the stars because he was staring at the beautiful boy next to him. Kurt looked away and brought his knees to his chest and hugged them.
"Is something wrong?" Blaine asked looking at Kurt.
Kurt shook his head, "No, not a thing."
"You just have that look on your face," Blaine said, "Are you sure you're okay?"
Kurt thought for a moment, should he just tell Blaine how he feels? Should he just let his feelings be known? Can he really do that to Blaine now?
"Yeah, I'm fine," Kurt said giving him a smile and he shivered.
Blaine watched Kurt, "Are you cold?"
"Just a little," Kurt said pulling his arms tighter around himself.
"We can get going if you want," Blaine offered.
Kurt shook his head, "Not yet, I wanted to see something."
Blaine nodded, "Okay." Suddenly he wrapped his arm around Kurt, "Is this okay?"
Kurt could feel his cheeks start to flush when he felt Blaine's arm wrap around him. "Its fine," he squeaked out.
Blaine smiled, "I'm warmer too now."
"That's good," Kurt said quietly.
They stayed like that for about half hour until Blaine finally looked at his phone, "It's getting late we should probably head back."
Kurt nodded, "Yeah that is probably a good idea."
Blaine smiled to himself, "I guess that means we should move."
Kurt let out a laugh, "I guess we should."
Blaine stood up and then offered a hand to Kurt, "Sir."
Kurt smiled and grabbed Blaine's hand pulling himself up, "Thank you," he teased as he bowed.
Blaine laughed, "Let me help you with these."
Kurt picked up there trash and Blaine folded the blanket they were sitting on. They walked back to the car sending small smiles to one another. Kurt drove back to Lima and they just the radio playing quietly. He pulled into the Lima Bean parking lot and Blaine's car was the only one sitting in the small lot.
"Thanks for this," Blaine said looking at Kurt, he reached over and squeezed his hand, "It meant a lot to me."
Kurt smiled, "It meant a lot to me too."
Blaine let go of Kurt's hand and opened the door slipping out of the seat. Kurt watched as Blaine walked to his car. They gave each other a wave before both going in different directions.
Comments
This cheater was gorgeous! I'm glad they finally had alone time, I love the chemistry between them.
love it can't wait for the next chapter