July 4, 2016

Kurt sighed as he fell down on to the couch in the tour bus. He looked over at Rachel who was on the other side of the Skype call and she was furiously typing away on her laptop. Stereo Outcast was currently on a radio interview and they were around, but not here.

"Why are you being mopey?" Rachel asked looking at him through the camera.

Kurt gave a shrug. He should have known one of his best friends would know he was having a fabulous time, when he really wasnt. "I suppose touring isnt the life I truly understand."

"I can understand that, you are a creature of habit," Rachel shrugged and she grabbed handful of chips. She doesnt normally eat like this, but school work has been torturous lately. And while she resents taking her summer session classes, she is glad she did.

"I am not," Kurt said as he sounded offended trying not to look at the computer screen. And for a moment he thought about it, "Okay, maybe I am a bit. I just dont understand why we need to sleep in this small bus most nights."

"You just want to have crazy monkey sex with my brother," Rachel said rolling her eyes.

Kurt held a hand up to his chest acting insulted, "I do not. And dont call it that, Derby says that enough."

Rachel lifted up her eyebrow, "Right. Anyways, I should let you go. I have loads to do and I wont get much done by teasing you relentlessly."

"Why thank you for sparing me," Kurt laughed, "I will see you in a couple days."

"See you soon and tell my brother that he needs to remember he owes me a dance," Rachel smiled brightly and waved at the camera, "Bye!"

The screen went black and Kurt closed his laptop. He looked around the bus and sighed once again realizing he was alone.

The tour bus door opened and Derby ran on the bus, "Dude! Guess what?"

"Whats that?" Kurt asked him.

"We are headed to Ohio now and that means we get real home cooking!" Derby said punching the air.

Kyle and Maddie climbed on to the bus and took a seat at the small table. "He just wants to be in a real bed," Maddie said.

"See," Kurt said with a shrug, "I told Rachel not everyone is excited to always be on this bus."

Blaine walked into the bus next, "Hey, are you telling me you arent cut out for the tour life?" he grinned as he leaned on the wall.

Kurt held out his hand and Blaine reached out to take it, and he pulled Blaine into his lap. "Maybe I will just make an effort for you."

"I cant believe you two," Kyle said to them, "What are you two going to do when you have to be separated again?"

"Text every hour we can," Blaine said with a shrug.

"Write little notes and leave them in places," Kurt added.

Blaine nodded, "Skype dates whenever we can, the drop everything and only talk to each other kind."

Kurt smiled, "I like those ones, plus there is always the good ole phone call whenever we feel lonely even if we do get the voicemail."

"I think you have mastered the art of long distance relationships," Maddie smiled at them.

Kurt wrapped his arms around Blaine, "I dont know if we mastered it, but I think we have picked up a few tricks along the way."

Blaine leaned into Kurts embrace, "That and I dont think we could stand to be away from one another that long."

"I dont think so either," Kurt laughed as Blaine leaned over to rub their noses together.

"I am excited because its the Fourth of July this weekend," Blaine wiggled in Kurts lap. "I love the Fourth."

Kyle nodded her head, "I think he likes it more than Christmas sometimes."

"Its so exciting though," Blaine said happily, "I mean the barbeques, and hanging with family, the sparklers and the fireworks. Oh I love the fireworks!"

Kurt smiled and pressed a kiss Blaines temple, "You are adorable."

"I cant wait," Blaine let out a sigh and leaned his head on Kurts shoulder.

"I know I am going to enjoy a break," Kyle said stretching his arms over his head, "And after this only two more weeks until we head to Jersey and we see our family."

"Finally going to see them after the�big�wedding, I cant imagine how Maddies mom will react to that one," Derby teased.

"Oh be quiet you," Maddie said throwing a drum stick at him.

�"Dads!" Blaine shouted as he ran over to his dads.

Kurt walked over his dad, "Hi Dad," he said smiling as Burt gave him a large hug. "How have you been doing?"

"Fine, I am doing just fine," Burt said, "I think I should ask how you are doing. You seem to be growing up and Im here on the sidelines watching you go."

"Dad," Kurt sighed, "I am trying to come home more often, it just gets hard."

"I know," Burt said to him, "I know."

"We are going to try to take some more time off soon, Mr. H," Blaine said walking over to them, "And I will try to make him feel less guilty when he wants to come visit you."

"I do not feel guilty," Kurt said stopping Blaine from continuing.

"Right," Blaine rolled his eyes and turned to Burt, "I promise to make sure he comes home more often."

Burt patted Blaine on the shoulder, "I know I can count on you."

Kurt looked between his boyfriend and father, "You two get along way too well, should you have some sort of hard time accepting him as my significant other?" he asked his dad.

"Not the slightest," Burt smiled, "I believe I have done my job of threatening him if he hurts you. How do you feel Blaine?"

"I do believe you had made it abundantly clear and how I feel about your son is a greater love than I shall ever know," Blaine said putting a hand over his heart.

Rachel walked over and poked her brother in the side making him wiggle and let out a laugh, "Oh right you are so in love with Kurt and have absolutely no other love in that wee little heart of yours."

"Rachel!" Blaine said hugging his sister, "I am going completely ignore that comment."

Rachel shook her head at her brother and gave Kurt a hug, "Hello my dear."

"Hi Rach," Kurt said as he hugged her back, "You know I think you are beginning to seem shorter the more I leave you."

Rachel hit Kurts arm, "That is not funny."

Derby ran over to them holding a plate out, "Guess what gang? We got Papa Berrys famous pigs in a blanket!"

Kurt let out a laugh, "Really pigs in a blanket? I dont understand how—" his voice was cut off by Derby stuffing a wrapped sausage into his mouth. He swallowed before he looked over at Blaine, "Holy crap, give me those," he said reaching out to the plate Derby was holding.

"These are mine, get your own," Derby said trying to move the plate away from Kurts reach.

Blaine shook his head, he took Kurts hand and pulled him towards the house, "Come on, if you want pigs in a blanket, then I shall get you pigs in a blanket!"

"My knight in shining armor," Kurt teased as they walked into the house.

Rachel followed them inside, "Okay, so how is the tour so far?"

"To be honest," Kurt said with a sigh, "Boring. Listening to the same songs every night, watching Blaine get sweaty and traveling, pfft."

Blaine bumped his hip, "How about if I mention what happened in Chicago?" he grinned.

Kurts eyes widened, "Stop it."

"What happened in Chicago?" Rachel asked with a smile on her face.

Maddie was by her side and shook her head, "You really do not want to know." She lowered her voice, "I was almost sure they would eat one another because of how long they were locked in their room."

"Young love," Derby said with a snort, "I happen to appreciate the slow build up in a relationship."

"How many girls gave him their phone number?" Rachel asked.

Derby took a small book out of his pocket, "I have some guys too," he said triumphantly.

Blaine let out a laugh, "Must be hard being the only single one in the band."

"Shut up," Derby said and walked away.

Kyle walked over to them, "Dude, you have to see the review from our last show." He handed Blaine his phone.

Rachel took Kurts arm and she pulled him out into the backyard. She sat them down at a table, "Okay, I have loads to tell you."

"We talk to each other almost every day," Kurt said to her.

"I know, but this is something I didnt want to tell you over the phone," Rachel smiled, "I met someone."

Kurt looked at his friend, "Oh wow."

"I mean, technically I already met them, but were sort of dating now," Rachel said.

Reaching over, Kurt set a hand on Rachels, "Thats wonderful Rachel."

Rachel smiled, "I know. After Finn, I wasnt sure if I would find anyone, but I think I found someone special."

"Okay, Im so happy for you," Kurt smiled, "But now you have to tell me all about him." He sat down to face her, "Whats his name, where did you meet, and how long have you known him?"

"See, hes coming here today," Rachel said, "And...oh, hes here!"

Kurt watched as Rachel ran over to the gate and his eyes widened when he saw Sam Evans. "Holy shit," he said as he fell off the bench. He stood up quickly as Rachel and Sam walked over to him. "Hi."

"See, I know its-" Rachel started.

"No," Kurt smiled at her, "If youre happy, then Im happy Rach. You know that. Now come here and give me a hug."

Rachel let go of Sams hand and ran into Kurts arms.

"Hey, Im here too," Sam said.

Kurt let out a laugh, "Sorry Sam, its nice to see you again."

"Yeah, you too," Sam said with grin.

"How did you to meet up?" Kurt asked them as they sat down on the table.

"Sam came out to New York," Rachel explained, "And he needed a place to crash. I have the spare bedroom because of Mercedes being gone right now, so I offered him the room. We sat up late talking a few nights and here we are."

Kurt smiled, "Thats wonderful."

Blaine sat down beside Kurt with two drinks. He handed one to Kurt and smiled, "Hey." He pressed a kiss to Kurts cheek, "What are you three chatting about?"

Rachel shook her head, "I already told him."

"Wait, you kept this from me?" Kurt asked surprised at his boyfriend, then turned to Rachel, "And wait, you told me you didnt want to tell me over the phone."

"Telling you was different," Rachel said with a shrug.

"Fine you are off the hook," Kurt turned to Blaine, "But you are not."

Blaine gave Kurt a smile, "Oh right I am sure I will be in the doghouse for days."

Kurt scoffed and turned to Sam, "A piece of advice if you are together for more than two years,-"

"Say I love you, it makes it all better," Blaine said and he gave Kurt a sloppy kiss on the cheek.

Giving his boyfriend a glare, Kurt turned to Rachel, "He is your brother."

"Yes, we were born with similar DNA," Rachel pointed out, "While you on the other hand are choosing to be with him."

Derby ran over to Blaine, "Where did we stash the fireworks?"

Blaine thought for a moment, "I think in Kyles suitcase."

"Awesome, we are going to have a party tonight!" Derby said and ran off.

"Fireworks?" Sam asked intrigued.

Kurt nodded his head, "Yeah, we bought some while we were in Tennessee. Which reminds me,-"

"That you love me," Blaine said with a laugh.

Kurt reached over and pushed Blaine off the bench, "No, but I love you."

"Thanks," Blaine said from the ground and stood up, "Hey, who is looking after Ralph this weekend?"

"Our neighbor, Henrietta," Kurt said, "She said she would do it when Rachel couldnt stop by."

"Whose Ralph?" Sam asked sounding confused.

"Its their cat," Rachel told him, "Blaine got him for Kurt when they went on a trip and he couldnt go. I miss that cat sometimes."

"And Ralph misses you Im sure," Kurt smiled, "Who else is coming today?"

"I invited everyone on Facebook, but only a few replied," Rachel shrugged, "I think most of them are busy. Mr. Schuester said he will stop by though. We do have one of the best views of the fireworks."

"Artie texted me and said he would come, but later," Sam said as he ate someone off of the plate Rachel had in front of her.

Rachel stood up, "Okay, lets introduce you to the rest of the group," she picked up Sam by his arm.

"I was eating that," Sam called as he was pulled away.

Kurt turned to Blaine, "So you knew?"

"Since yesterday," Blaine shrugged, "You arent really mad at me that I didnt tell you are you?"

"No," Kurt shook his head, "Im really happy for her." He picked up Blaines hand, "To be loved is something special and Rachel needs that."

"Yeah," Blaine leaned his forehead on Kurts, "So I always had this dream."

Kurt lifted an eyebrow, "What kind of dream?"

"More like fantasy," Blaine said, "Or not, I just dreamed of having sex with you on my bed here," he squeezed Kurts hand.

"Right now?" Kurt asked with rised eyebrows. "This isnt some sort of public sex thing you have is it?"

"No," Blaine shook his head, "Its just I never did it on my bed here, and I sort of want too."

"Do you realize how weird that sounds," Kurt said to him.

"Fine forget," Blaine said holding his hands up.

Kurt let out a laugh, "Meet me upstairs in five minutes." He stood up and moved his hips in a way he knew would always drive Blaine crazy.

A few hours later, Kurt had Blaine laying on top of him, and they were laying on a beach lounge chair. They all had their spots picked out for when the fireworks were going to start. Santana and Brittany showed up, along with Artie, Mr. Shuester and his family, and Puck.

Blaine looked over at the small boy running around and smiled, "Kids."

Kurt tilted his head to look at Blaine, "Kids?" he said as more of a question.

"I suppose we didnt really talk about that too much," Blaine said and scratched his arm.

"I know how much you like kids Blaine," Kurt said in a hushed voice, "And yes I want them too."

Blaine turned to look in Kurts eyes, "How many?"

"Seven," Kurt said with a serious face and then laughed, "I dont know, how many did you always want?"

"Im not sure," Blaine shrugged, "Ive always just seen kids, like three or four maybe."

Kurt wrapped his arms around Blaine tighter, "I love you."

Blaine held onto Kurts arms, "I love you too."

"What are you two talking about?" Santana asked, "Because I dont know if I can anymore about Berrys budding romance."

Kurt smiled at his old friend, "I see you and Brit have rekindled your own budding romance." He could swear he saw Santana Lopez blush, but he knew she would never admit it.

"Yes, and you are still with the same one," Santana said lifting an eyebrow, "How long have you been tied down now?"

"Give or take, four years and twenty six days," Blaine said as he laced their fingers together.

Kurt looked at him, "Do you have a calendar where you keep track?"

"Maybe," Blaine said, "Its my longest relationship, I like to know these things."

"Okay, maybe your friends will have better conversations than this one," Santana stood up and walked away.

"The fireworks are starting soon," Rachel announced to everyone, she ran over and picked a spot on the blanket beside Kurt and Blaine. "If you two keep making goo-goo eyes at one another you will miss the show."

Everyone eventually found a spot to sit at and the fireworks started. It was a beautiful show. Blaine held their laced fingers together through out the entire thing. They would squeeze one anothers hand if they wanted to silently say something and they each knew what they wanted to say.

The next day, Stereo Outcast had to leave. They were busy with packing their things, when Blaine saw his opportunity. He looked out the kitchen window and saw Burt looking at one of his dads cars. He walked out and smiled, "Hi Burt."

"Hey kid," Burt said as he looked over at him, "Whats on your mind?"

"Thats obvious?" Blaine asked him.

Standing up straight, Burt wiped his hand on the rag he was holding, "Yeah. Kurt had the same look when he talked about you two were moving in together."

"I-I dont..." Blaine let out a breath, "Wow."

Burt patted his back, "You love my kid and you want to marry him?"

Blaine looked at Burt with a shocked expression.

"Dont look like a deer in headlights, I could see you two last night," Burt said, "The question is why are you asking my permission?"

Tilting his head to the side, Blaine didnt really know. "Im not sure, he is quite possibly the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I dont want to screw any of it up."

"But sometimes the screw ups are worth it," Burt said.

Blaine let out a laugh, "Yeah, I guess. Weve had our fair share of those too."

"Look, Im not going to go on about how I think you two are too young or anything like that, but you love him right?" Burt asked.

"More than anything," Blaine said to him.

Burt gave a nod, "Then you already know my answer."

"Thanks Burt," Blaine said to him, "I mean I dont have a ring yet or any idea about when, but yeah."

"Just dont wait too long," Burt said to him, "I expect a few grandkids."

Blaine let out a laugh, "Yeah, Kurt says you always mention that."

"Speak of the man himself," Burt said as Kurt was standing in the doorway.

"Hey, we have to get going," Kurt said, "We need to say our goodbyes."

Blaine took Kurts hand, "Lets go then!"

They walked back towards the front of the house and Kurt leaned over, "What were you talking to my dad about?"

"Mostly you," Blaine smiled as he bumped their shoulders together.

Kurt stared at his boyfriend for a moment, "I will believe you for now, but come tomorrow I will get you to spill."

"I wont," Blaine said as he pretended to lock his mouth with a key and throw it away.

"Really?" Kurt said and let go of Blaines hand, "Then I guess that means no more sneaking around at venues."

"Woah Kurt," Blaine called after his boyfriend as he walked away, "Im sure there is some way we can work this out. Kurt. We can work this out! Kurt!"