Sept. 3, 2015, 7 p.m.
This Is How We Live: Lightning In A Bottle
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And remember to review or send good thoughts and all that jazz! Plus there is a timeline I created with the lists of these fics and the songs inspired by them! I like to work with HTML for fun and I was bored, so there is that. And this weekend we are going on a flash trip up north to good ole Alpena, so probably no updates until after then (although I realize how bad at updating I am this time around).
But none the less, I am happy to keep posting for the lovely people reading (yes you, and you are quite lovely). TTFN! Ta ta for now!
~ JonasGeek
P.S. I thought I forgot to say something, but I dont think I did. Oh wells, bye!
August 29, 2014
"I am here to deliver a cup of coffee and bear claw to my most amazing boyfriend," Blaine grinned as he leaned on Kurts desk.
Kurt looked up from his work and smiled, "What are you doing here?"
"Rachel text me this morning and told me you seemed kind of down today," Blaine shrugged, "How are you doing this morning?"
"Fine, I think I am just stressed is all," Kurt said shuffling through some papers.
Blaine nodded his head and let out a hum, "I think this weekend we need to get away."
"Blaine," Kurt stared at him with large eyes, "I cant just leave. Next week we have two articles to get done and all of my homework I have waiting to be done for Monday. I cant just drop everything and leave."
"I believe as your boyfriend I am obligated to make sure you dont go insane," Blaine smiled.
Kurt gave him a look, "I believe as my boyfriend you are obligated to make sure I do my work and get good grades."
"I dont know," Blaine shrugged, "I am a rebel."
"Right," Kurt stood up and pressed a kiss to Blaines lips, "Thank you for the coffee dear."
Blaine stood up straight from leaning on the desk, "Is that your way of saying get out of here?"
"Yes, it just so happens to be," Kurt smiled. He stacked some papers into a pile, "I am busy today Blaine, I will send you a text later. Okay?"
"Dont over work yourself, babe," Blaine said as he gave Kurt another kiss. "I will see you later." He left the office and picked up his phone calling his sister immediately. "Hey Rach, can I ask for a big favor?"
That night Kurt took the subway home to eat a late dinner, and when he crashed in bed he fell asleep as soon as sent Blaine a good night text as he always did. Because he got home so late and barely getting any sleep over the week, when he felt someone pulling him up in the morning he just moaned.
"Come on honey," Blaine whispered, "We need to get going."
"Cant," Kurt groaned out sleepily, "Work soon."
Blaine let out a small laugh, "I will take you to work as soon as we get back," he said to him.
"Okay," Kurt said with a sleepy nod and let Blaine lead him out the door. He was put inside of the car and as soon as Blaine started driving down the road he fell back asleep instantly.
About two hours later, Kurt was woken by some static on the radio. Wait, a radio? His eyes opened and he looked around.
"Good morning Sleeping Beauty," Blaine smiled at him, "I didnt think you would pass out that long, but it seems you were tired."
Kurt looked around and saw he was sitting in big jeep driving down the road. "What the hell Blaine? Where did you get this thing?"
"Just enjoy Kurt," Blaine said as he turned up the radio a bit louder.
"No, you need to tell me right now," Kurt sat up straighter in his seat, which was problematic because of the seat belt.
"I kidnapped you, well sort of," Blaine shrugged as he drove down the highway, "Now you can pick the music next, but not classical. I listened to enough of that lately."
"Look, I dont know what you are doing, but I want you to turn this car around right now," Kurt said angrily, "I have to literally be at the office in less than twenty minutes."
"No you dont," Blaine said in a sing song voice.
Kurt stopped be angry for a moment and looked over at Blaine, "What is that suppose to mean?"
"I may have called in a few favors," Blaine said as drove.
"I cant just skip work for a day," Kurt practically yelled out, "I have a million and one things to do!"
Blaine reached over and took Kurts hand, "I told you, no you dont. Isabelle has given you the day off."
Kurt grumbled, "I have papers to finish Blaine."
"And I had Rachel talk to your teachers," Blaine grinned, "You have been given an extension on both of your papers, which we both know you have been working on the past week. So now will you give me a smile?"
"How did Rachel talk to my teachers?" Kurt asked, "She doesnt even go to my school."
"Like I said," Blaine shrugged, "A few favors, now just sit back and relax on our drive."
Kurt groaned, "Blaine, I am not playing these games with you." He reached for his bag to take out his phone, but it wasnt anywhere to be found. "Blaine, give me my phone."
"Nope," Blaine shook his head, "Not going to happen."
"What do you mean?" Kurt asked.
"I hid it," Blaine said to him, "And you will never find it."
Kurts eyes glowed red now, "Is it down your pants?"
"I said somewhere you will never find it," Blaine said wiggling his eyebrows, "Dont worry about it Kurt. I promise this weekend is all about unwinding and just enjoying yourself."
Crossing his arms over his chest, Kurt stared out the window, "I cant believe my own boyfriend kidnapped me. I am so going to ruin all of your vintage Rolling Stones when we get back."
"No you arent," Blaine said in a sing song voice, "Because you are going to start enjoying yourself soon."
Kurt rolled his eyes, "Whatever," he settled in his seat and looked out the window.
Blaine just smiled as he turned up the music and started to sing along with the song blaring from the speakers. After another hour of Kurt sighing and letting out a few groans, Blaine had it. He pulled onto the side of the road, "Get out."
Kurt turned to him, "What?"
"Either get out right now or just please go with me on this," Blaine said to him, "Look Kurt Im not doing this to mess with you. These past few weeks for you have been difficult and I just trying to be a good person to you. Rachel said she was inches away from doing the same thing. I love you Kurt and if this is going to work you need to learn to trust me. Now are you going to sit down quietly and try to enjoy this weekend or do you want to get out a now and start walking?"
"Fine," Kurt sighed as he settled in his seat, "But Blaine you have to let me see my phone."
"Nope, no electronics this weekend," Blaine said to him, "Mine is gone too. Now are you getting hungry?"
"Yes," Kurt nodded his head knowing that Blaine wasnt going to turn the car around.
"Great," Blaine smiled, "Because there was a great place to have brunch coming up and then we should arrive at our destination in just under two hours."
"Blaine what are we suppose to do if we dont have our phones?" Kurt asked in a quiet voice not wanting Blaine to yell at him next.
Blaine looked over at Kurt, "I imagine we will find other ways to occupy our time."
"We arent going to have sex the whole weekend," Kurt said flatly.
"What, sex?" Blaine waved a hand, "I was talking about Mad Libs." He dug around in between the seats and pulled out four books, "See?"
Kurt gave Blaine a look and let out a laugh, "You are such a dork."
"I know," Blaine said, "And it got you to finally laugh. Oh here we are," he drove into a parking lot that was deserted.
Looking around, Kurt saw nothing but picnic tables and trees, "Um Blaine, what is going on?"
Blaine smiled from his seat as he unbuckled, "Come on, Im starving." He got out of the car.
Unbuckling his own seat belt, Kurt opened the door and slipped out the car. He got a better look at the jeep Blaine had been driving. Blaine was digging around in the trunk at the moment, and Kurt went to lean on the back of the car, "So what are we doing here?"
Blaine pulled out a cooler and blanket, "We are having a lovely picnic together. Here you carry these while I get the picnic basket out."
Kurt took the blanket and cooler and peeked into the back of the car, "Where did you get my suitcase?"
"I packed it yesterday," Blaine said, "I was surprised you didnt notice any clothes were gone, but I imagine you were tired last night." He shut the trunk, "Lets go eat." He bumped their shoulders together and started to walk towards one of the picnic tables.
Kurt followed and they laid the blanket down on top of the table. "Did you really plan all of this yesterday?"
"Sit down and eat Kurt," Blaine said as he sat down on one side of the bench. He pulled out some sandwiches and handed one over to Kurt, "You can either sit down and eat or start walking home."
Kurt let out a huff and sat down, "I really should be at home working on my papers."
Blaine rolled his eyes, "Do you want turkey or chicken?" he held up the sandwiches.
"Chicken," Kurt said holding his hand out.
Smiling, Blaine handed him the sandwich and he opened up his own. He took a large bite and grabbed a soda from the cooler.
"You are enjoying yourself arent you?" Kurt said knowing his boyfriend was in fact enjoying himself.
"I always enjoy myself when I am around you," Blaine said with a grin.
"So what are we doing next?" Kurt asked knowing Blaine wasnt going to take him back anytime soon.
Blaine took a drink of his soda, "We are going to have to drive a bit more and then we will be there."
"And where is there?" Kurt asked hoping for a hint.
"Lets enjoy this quiet lunch with one another," Blaine said as he opened a bag of pretzels offering them to Kurt.
Kurt took a pretzel and just laughed as Blaine wiggled his eyebrows at him.
Blaine turned down another dirt road and it made Kurt let out a groan, "Are you lost?"
Blaine shook his head, "No, I just…ah! We are here!"
Kurt sat up in his seat and saw a sign for a camp site, "We are going camping?"
"Yes," Blaine smiled, "You always talked about how your dad would take you on camping trips when you were younger and how they were your favorite trips. I know it may have been a bit forward just kidnapping you like I did, but I did it out of love."
"I…I dont know what to say Blaine," Kurt said realizing Blaine really did listen to him and understood.
"Then just sit tight while I get everything set and ready for your relaxing long weekend," Blaine said. He parked the jeep and unbuckled his seat belt, "We need to check in. Do you wish to come with me?"
"Sure," Kurt said as he unbuckled his own seat belt.
They both went inside of the small log cabin and Blaine approached the counter. There was no one there, so he rang the small bell that sat on the counter.
"Coming," a young mans voice shouted from the back room. He hurried to the front and smiled, "Hey, whats up?"
"We have a reservation under Anderson," Blaine said to him.
"Oh, you are Tonys friends," the man said, "My name is Neil and if you need anything just let me know."
"Great thanks," Blaine said to him. He reached out and pulled Kurt close to him, and kissed his knuckles.
Neil started typing on his computer and he looked up, "I suppose what Tony said about you two is true."
"Whats that?" Kurt asked tilting his head to the side.
"He told me that you two were the most annoying adorable couple he has ever laid eyes on," Neil laughed, "Dont worry though, I tend to make my own opinions, but I can see his observations are pretty close."
Blaine looked at him lifting an eyebrow, "Tony can be an asshole when he wants to be."
Kurt pulled on Blaines arm, "Maybe you shouldnt talk bad to your friend who supposedly helped in my kidnapping."
"Kidnapping huh?" Neil eyed them with half of smile.
"Its not what you are thinking," Blaine said, "I am kidnapping him away from his life because he seems to think that filling it with meaningless things are more important than his friends and family."
"Hey," Kurt said putting a hand on his hip, "Work and school are not meaningless things."
"Your father agreed with me," Blaine shrugged, "He is the one of the people who advised me in part of this."
Kurt looked over at Blaine confused, "You called my dad?"
"We talk on occasion," Blaine shrugged, "Now is our camp site ready?"
"It is," Neil said as he took out a map, "You will want to head down the Cardinal Trail, and then when you stop at the fork take the right towards the Blue Jay Trail."
"Your trails are named after birds?" Kurt asked.
Neil looked back at him, "I took the job to pay for school."
"Fair enough," Kurt shrugged.
"Now once you are on Blue Jay Trail, it is camp site number 143 and we have spacious camp sites here," Neil commented as he handed the map over.
"What about firewood," Blaine asked about ignoring his comment.
Neil nodded his head, "You can order firewood during the day and someone will come by your camp site and drop it off later."
"Sounds great, well take one batch tonight," Blaine smiled as he took the map, "Come on," he held his hand out, "Lets get this weekend started!"
Kurt rolled his eyes at his boyfriend and took his hand. Blaine pulled him out the door and back towards the Jeep. They got back in the Jeep and followed the directions Neil had given them. Once they arrived, Blaine jumped out of the Jeep and ran over to the waters edge, "Look at this view!"
Opening his own door and jumping out, Kurt made his way over to Blaine. "It is quite beautiful."
"It is wonderful," Blaine said as he took Kurts hand and leaned into him, "I think we should pitch the tent and hopefully we can start a fire as soon as the wood comes." He walked back over to the Jeep and opened the trunk.
Kurt watched as Blaine started digging through the crowded trunk of the Jeep. "Did you pack everything?"
"I think I did," Blaine shrugged, "If I didnt, we can always improvise."
"Have you ever been camping before?" Kurt asked him.
"No, but I have done some reading online and the stories you told me," Blaine said excitedly. "So you sit down and Ill get the tent pitched."
Kurt bit his lower lip, "Um, are you sure you wont need help?"
"I can do it," Blaine said as he moved around some things and pulled out the tent from the pile. "I want to try and figure it out. Dont worry. It will be done in no time."
Kurt couldnt help but be skeptical of Blaines camping abilities, but he figured since he was kidnapped by Blaine there wasnt much he could do.
"Here," Blaine said going back to the Jeep and pulling out a chair that was folded up. He unfolded the chair and patted the seat. "There you are."
Sitting down in the chair, Kurt watched as Blaine started to take all of the pieces of the tent out. He could only try to hide his laughs as Blaine struggled to figure out what pieces of the tent went where.
"Are you sure you dont need help?" Kurt asked not sure if he should be helping or not.
"I think I got it," Blaine said as he grabbed a pole and started to string it through the fabric of the tent. "Lets see, this looks like it goes through here." He picked up another pole and found himself loosing his footing and he fell to the ground.
Kurt ran over and pulled the tent fabric up to look at Blaine underneath it, "Need help now?"
"I suppose a bit of help wouldnt hurt," Blaine sighed.
Together, the couple put together the tent and found the sleeping bags putting them inside. They had their shelter made, it was a small three person tent, but it fit them. "Now what?"
Blaine laughed, "Come on, we need to find something to eat because I am starving."
They moved the picnic table closer the fire pit and set up the cooler near the picnic table. They had sandwiches to eat for a late lunch and Kurt looked up at the sky. "It looks like rain."
"Dont say that," Blaine said, "I have fireworks to set off too."
"Fireworks?" Kurt asked, "Why would you have fireworks?"
"Because they are fun," Blaine shrugged, "And Derby knew where to get the good ones."
Kurt lifted an eyebrow, "Im sorry, but are those even safe?"
"I have let off fireworks before," Blaine shrugged, "Us Dalton boys knew how to have fun."
"When I went to Dalton, there wasnt anything like that happening," Kurt said thinking."
"You arent one to talk about Dalton often," Blaine said.
"It only was for a few months I was there," Kurt shrugged, "They took care of me when I needed them, but I missed my friends. I was there for how long I needed to be, and then I went home."
Blaine leaned on hand, "I understand, its not for everyone. I thought a few times of leaving myself. I actually considered going to McKinley for a bit, but Rachel was against. She felt there would be too much sibling rivalry."
Kurt looked down and hummed, "Do you think if we would have met in high school we would have still gotten together?"
"Yes," Blaine nodded, "I believe we would have and I wouldnt have had to deal with those jokers in my past."
"Do you regret any of your relationships?" Kurt asked not looking Blaine in the eye.
"Not really," Blaine said rethinking his thought, "I mean our lives are shaped by who we are and what we do. And the dreams we chase, the choices we make, and the person we decide to be. I think relationships are part of that. And if I hadnt dated them, then maybe I wouldnt have had the courage to be with you."
Kurt looked into Blaines eyes, "How do you always have such a way with words?"
Blaine laughed, "I dont know. I suppose I got lucky, plus it doesnt hurt you are the one hearing them."
"For some reason I do enjoying listening to your voice," Kurt laughed.
"That maybe true, but I enjoy your voice as well," Blaine said, "I still dont understand why you dont continue with music."
"As much as I do love singing," Kurt sighed, "I just dont know if I could make my career out of it. I have a wonderful voice, I know that, but I just dont know if its what I want."
"Hey," Blaine reached over and took Kurts hand, "I understand that more than anything. I still think back and wonder if I should have gone on a different path. I thought about it for weeks, my fathers were patient while I made my decision. My mom not so much, but I still think about it."
Kurt rubbed his thumb over Blaines hand, "I think you made the right decision. You love being on that stage and from what Ive seen your fans love you too."
"You have fans of your own," Blaine said with a smile, "I see how those people at your work look at you. I bet one day you are going to have people falling at your feet for a chance to wear your clothes. I think I really I love you," he let out a sigh.
Kurt blushed and looked down, and then lifted his head, "I love you too."
"Come on," Blaine said holding out his hand, "Lets go for a walk." Kurt walked over and took Blaines hand.
They went for a walk along the river bank and saw a few people along the way. Blaine was excited when he found some snails, which made Kurt laugh when he wanted to take them back to their camp site.
When they arrived, the firewood was dropped off, but Kurt was still positive it was going to rain.
"It wont rain," Blaine waved a hand.
Kurt shook his head, "I know you are trying to be positive, but Blaine that sky looks like rain."
"Come on," Blaine said, "How about we start a fire and find something for dinner."
"Sounds good," Kurt sighed as he followed Blaine.
Blaine started a fire, with Kurts help, and they found some hotdogs to cook for dinner over the fire. They ate and Kurt couldnt help but smile through it all. He didnt want to admit now, but maybe Blaine had done the right thing. He needed this weekend off and it felt nice to not have any commitments.
There was a rumbling off in the distance, "Blaine is that thunder?"
"Nah, couldnt be," Blaine shook his head, "It was supposed to be clear all weekend. I checked."
Kurt saw a bolt of lightning in the distance and felt the first drop, then another, and another. He felt rain starting to pour down from the sky. "Blaine!"
There was a rumble of thunder and a flash of lightning. "Come on," Blaine said taking Kurts hand. They quickly put away some of their things, before he pulled him towards the car and unlocked the doors before they both climbed inside in the backseat.
"I am soaking wet," Kurt said trying to pick his shirt off, "It barely started raining."
Blaine shook his head like a dog making water fly everywhere, "I am too."
"Told you it was going to rain," Kurt glared at him.
For a moment, Blaine just stared at Kurt and then started laughing. Kurt soon joined in with laughing. After a few moments, Blaine looked outside, "I doubt we will be able to go out there soon."
"Are you saying, we are stuck in here for the night?" Kurt asked.
Blaine sighed, "Kurt, its fine. We have blankets and we can lower the seat to make a bed."
"My clothes?" Kurt said pointing to himself.
"Good thing Ive seen you naked then," Blaine said as he pulled his shirt off. "You will catch a cold if you leave those clothes on."
Kurt stared at him for a moment, it wasnt that he didnt want to get naked in front of his boyfriend, but he just didnt want anyone looking in from outside. "Arent you worried about someone looking?"
Blaine grinned, "Not necessarily. Besides like I said, we have blankets and I want to snuggle, so what do you say?" He could tell Kurt still wasnt convinced. "The body warmth will help us from freezing."
"Fine," Kurt said with an aggravated voice as he worked on taking off his own shirt.
Blaine worked to move the seat down to make it bigger to lay down on for a bed. There were two blankets in the back, so he laid one down on top of the seat and held onto to the other. He worked on taking off his pants, when he looked over to see Kurt doing the same.
Kurt didnt feel his underwear wet, so he kept them on.
"Come on," Blaine said as he laid down on the makeshift bed making room for Kurt.
Moving underneath the blanket, Kurt cuddled up close to Blaine. Their skin was cold, but he could feel the warmth as soon as they touched. He ran a hand along Blaines shoulder, "Thank you."
"For what?" Blaine asked him.
"For all of this," Kurt said looking him in the eyes, "I know I wasnt fond of the idea earlier, but thank you even if we are sleeping in the backseat of the car."
"Youre welcome," Blaine smiled. "I love you," leaning over into the Kurts space, he closed the small gap between them pressing their lips together in a kiss.
Kurt moved his body closer to Blaines to deepen the kiss. He pushed his tongue inside of Blaines mouth taking over the kiss. It took him some time, but now that he and Blaine had been together for almost two years now, he was comfortable doing anything with him.
Blaine let out a low moan as he felt Kurts cock start to stir through their underwear. He moved his hand down and started to stroke them both.
Pulling back, Kurt started panting and he pressed his forehead in Blaines neck.
Reaching his hand up, Blaine started pull down Kurts underwear, "Off," he muttered.
Kurt made quick movements, as he pushed his underwear down and letting it land somewhere in the Jeep. Blaine did the same and pulled Kurt back on top of him.
Blaines head was thrown back when he felt their cocks touch and he felt Kurts tongue and lips on his neck.
Pressing a kiss over the mark he had made, Kurt moved his head and smiled as he looked down into Blaines eyes. He moved his hips in small movements.
Moving his hands down Kurts body, Blaine gripped the flesh of Kurts bottom and squeezed. He started moving his hips up faster and Kurt was following his lead.
Blaine wrapped his arms around Kurt and pulled him down for a kiss. He moved his hips more feverishly as he started to feel his insides start to tighten. He knew he was going to come soon, but he didnt need to tell Kurt, because he knew Kurt was feeling the same.
Kurt moved his legs to straddle Blaine and started to move his hips faster. He moved his hand in between them and held on to both of their lengths stroking them faster.
Blaine came first, he let out a whine and bit down on Kurts shoulder. Moments later, Kurt came spilling on Blaines torso.
They both were exhausted and Kurt fell on top of Blaine. "Well, I guess sex was part of the plan then?"
Blaine let out a laugh and wrapped his arms around Kurt, "I suppose it may have been a subscript."
"Really?" Kurt asked raising an eyebrow.
"Okay, more like an asterisk," Blaine said trying now to hid his smile.
Kurt snorted his own laugh, "You are such a boy."
"Well Im glad about that, otherwise I dont think we would have been together so long," Blaine said as he turned and Kurt lay down beside him.
Using his hand, Kurt traced Blaines face with his finger, "I am so in love with you."
"I love you too," Blaine said closing his eyes and letting out a low hum, "Sleepy time now?"
"Yeah," Kurt said snuggling into Blaines embrace. He closed his own eyes forgetting about all his worries from the week and just being with Blaine.
The next morning, Blaine opened his eyes and found that his back was stiff. He heard the birds chirping outside and realized sleeping in a car was not that brightest option. Turning, he saw Kurt still sleeping his arm wrapped around his middle.
Blaine pressed light kisses on Kurts face causing him to stir, "Good morning starshine, the earth says hello."
Kurt let out a groan, "No." He turned his face into Blaines chest, to hid the sun that was coming in through the windows.
"To tell you the truth, I am a bit uncomfortable," Blaine said trying to move.
"You are comfy," Kurt said with a tired sigh, still refusing to open his eyes.
Blaine laughed, "Alright you," and then he looked up at the seats. Laying on top of the seat was Kurts underwear, while he looked around he didnt even know where his own were. He lifted his foot and tried to move them.
"Blaine what are you doing?" Kurt asked barely opening his eyes.
"Well your underwear are on the head rest of the seat, so I thought I would the valiant knight and move them," Blaine said.
Kurt sat up quickly, "What?" He turned and grabbed the underwear quickly, "Oh my god Blaine. Anyone could have seen that."
"Who cares," Blaine said happy to finally sit up, "Sex is natural Kurt, its out there. People would get over it."
Kurt blushed, "Easy for you to say, people just sexualize you all of the time."
"But there is only one person I want to be sexy for," Blaine smiled, "Plus dont sell yourself short, I see how those boys look at you when you where those incredibly tight wonderful jeans you own."
"Shut up," Kurt said as he pulled his underwear on, "I hope our clothes arent ruined in the tent."
"I dont think so," Blaine said, "I think with the lightning though it was safest in here last night."
Kurt reached for his shirt and then he smelled it, "Nope, not putting that on."
Blaine laughed as he found his own, "Yeah. Come on, hopefully no one will see." He reached for the door handle.
Kurt grabbed Blaines hand, "Are you suggesting we run out there in our underwear?"
"Do you have a better plan?" Blaine asked, "Besides I choose this camp site because of the spaces between the camp sites. We will be fine, and if anyone asks just say we were wearing our bathing suits."
"I can not believe we are doing this," Kurt groaned out.
"I think you find yourself saying that a lot more since we got together," Blaine grinned as he leaned over giving Kurt a quick kiss before opening the door, "Come on my handsome prince."
Kurt rolled his eyes, "Alright fine." They hopped out of the car and quickly ran over to the tent. Blaine reached to open up the tent, but it seemed he wasnt. "Blaine," he hissed, "What are you doing?"
"Its stuck," Blaine said as he tried to open up the tent zipper.
"Are you pulling it right?" Kurt asked.
Blaine looked up at Kurt, "Are you serious, of course Im pulling it right."
"Did you try wiggling it?" Kurt asked him.
"I have tried wiggling it Kurt," Blaine groaned as he pulled hard on the zipper, "Do you want to try?"
Kurt sighed, "This was all your idea, besides isnt it yours?"
"No, I borrowed it," Blaine said standing up to face Kurt.
There was a sudden noise of someone clearing their throat causing the couple to turn around. "Are you boys alright?"
Both of their faces turned bright red, "No, our tent is just a little stuck," Blaine said, "I will just yeah," he kneeled down and finally the zipper opened, "Got it!"
Kurt gave the man a nod, "Um, thank you for the help." He dived into the tent after Blaine, who zipped it closed as soon as they were inside. "Dont you dare laugh," Kurt said pointing at Blaine, but it was too late. He saw the smile creeping on Blaines face and he was laughing moments later. Kurt just smiled to himself and realized it was quite funny.
They were cuddled in the sleeping bags about an hour later, "Im starving," Blaine said.
"Me too," Kurt said as he rolled over laying on his stomach, "Quick question though, what did you bring for breakfast?"
"Food," Blaine shrugged laying on his back.
Kurt sighed, "I dont trust you. You rarely eat breakfast, so I cant imagine what you brought."
"I believe I bought a substantial amount of food, you will find something," Blaine said sitting up and moving towards the suitcases, "Now I think today we should go for a hike and picnic, then end the day with those fireworks and fire."
"After our disastrous night last night, do you really think all of that is a good idea?" Kurt asked.
Blaine threw a shirt at Kurt, "Party pooper you are."
"Did you just Yoda me?" Kurt asked him.
"Me thinks did I," Blaine grinned.
Kurt pounced on him causing them to stay in the tent a bit longer. When they finally climbed out, Kurt went through the food and found a box of cereal Blaine must have packed. "I am going to guess you didnt bring any milk," he said.
Blaine was wiping down the chairs from the rain water. "I believe you would be right." He sat down and leaned back in the chair, "Better."
"Right," Kurt said sitting down in the other chair and opening the cereal taking a handful out before passing it Blaine. "Really though, you want to go on a hike today?"
"Yeah," Blaine said as he took a few pieces of cereal out and ate them.
"I will trust you I suppose," Kurt shrugged, "I just wondered how we are going to hike without any hiking equipment."
Blaine smiled, "Oh I can help you with that." He handed the box back over to Kurt before he went over to the trunk of the car, which made Kurt wonder how there was so much room for them to sleep last night but realized they really didnt have much room. Blaine came back carrying a backpack, "See, I got some boots and stuff in here. I figured between the two of us we will figure it out. I know we can stuff some socks in the boots if they are too big."
Kurt smiled and shook his head, "Why are you doing all of this?"
"Huh?" Blaine asked him. "I told you."
"No," Kurt stood up and set the box of cereal down, "I get it you wanted to take me away, but Blaine you put together an entire weekend camping trip in a matter of twelve hours. What is going on?"
Blaine sighed, "Like you said I wanted to get you away, I just thought this would be fun."
Kurt lowered himself and took Blaines hand in his hand, "Blaine."
"You always talk about how much you miss this," Blaine said throwing his arms out.
"Miss what?" Kurt asked tilting his head to the side.
"Being carefree and young," Blaine said to him, "Kurt you go on and on about how we are adults, which is great. Im glad, but we are still young Kurt. I have no plans in settling somewhere for a few years still. I mean with what happens in the next few years I could possibly be touring the world and what about you? You want to be stuck being an adult in some dead end job?"
"Blaine are you worried about losing me?" Kurt asked confused. He had the same fear for awhile, but he was slowly coming out of it. He never imagined Blaine would feel like that.
"Of course I am," Blaine said standing up, "I dont want to lose you because my job isnt what you want. I mean look what happened last month."
"Blaine," Kurt said taking Blaines hands in his, "You have got to be the most adorable man I have ever had the privilege of dating."
"Im the only man youve ever dated," Blaine said looking down.
"Wait, you think Ill leave you because youre the only one Ive ever dated?" Kurt asked.
Blaine nodded his head, "I know it may sound stupid, but its just always been in the back of my mind. Especially with what happened last month, I saw those pictures of you dancing with those people after we talked. I know it meant nothing, but it still made me think."
Kurt took his hand and placed it under Blaines chin lifting his head, he looked into his boyfriends eyes, "Its not stupid, and it will never happen. I can tell you that you are all I need. I have thought about it before Im not going to lie, but I cant stay away from you. I love you too much to walk away from what we have. I know this may sound crazy but it hasnt always felt like the only time Ive ever loved you. And I think especially after last month, Im surer than anything."
"I think I know what you mean," Blaine said with tears threatening to fall from his eyes, "I feel like we havent really been getting to know one another, more like remembering all of this from somewhere or sometime."
Kurt smiled, "Me too. And we will fall in love every time."
"I am an idiot," Blaine said letting his head fall.
"No, just having doubts," Kurt said to him, "Its normal Blaine, but next time you need to talk me. We are both in this relationship, and Im sorry my quickness to grow up has brought you so much pain. I think moving out to New York was a giant leap and I kept expecting more, but I think tiny steps are okay too. Im enjoying being here with you."
Blaine wrapped his arms around Kurts neck, "Thank you."
Kurt hugged him back, "Sure, best boyfriend ever they call me."
Pulling back, Blaine laughed as he leaned in and pressed their lips together in a kiss. He pulled Kurts face towards his to deepen the kiss, which they heard a moan, but werent sure who it was.
Kurt pulled away, "I really want to get back in the tent, but we should probably get ready for the hike."
"The hike can wait," Blaine said as he grabbed Kurts hand and they started to crawl back into the tent.
A few hours later, they had finally started on their hike. It wasnt Kurts favorite activity, but he happily followed behind Blaine who was excitedly taking as many pictures of some of the plants and flowers as he could.
"These are awesome," Blaine said finding a pretty orange flower on the ground.
Kurt smiled as he leaned on a tree and wiped his brow with the sleeve of his shirt, "So about how much longer is the path?"
"Oh um," Blaine looked around, "Im not sure." He took the map out of his pocket, "Lets see we came from this way and I think…wait, we came from this way or was it this way?" he started flipping the map around.
Letting out a groan, Kurt crossed his arms across his chest, "Did you honestly get us lost?"
"No," Blaine said trying to read the map, "Okay, maybe a little, but we just need find a sign and get back on track."
Kurt stood up off the tree, "Fine, lets go Indiana Jones." He gave Blaine the nickname when he saw the hat Blaine had borrowed from his friend and then taking out a whip for just in case.
"I suppose that makes you a damsel in distress," Blaine grinned.
"I am no damsel in distress," Kurt scoffed, "I am more the sassy scientist that came along to investigate."
"Sassy and sexy?" Blaine asked.
Kurt gave him a grin, "You never know, come along Jones. There is much to be discovered."
When they finally got back to their campsite, they were hungry and sweaty. "I think I smell worse than I ever have," Blaine said, "And thats saying something because Ive played on a stage and jumped around for hours."
"Shower and then food?" Kurt asked.
"Yeah," Blaine nodded, "Together?"
"Someone already saw us in only our underwear this morning," Kurt shook his head, "No."
Blaine sighed, "Fine."
After they walked to the showers, scrubbed themselves clean and were in fresh clothes, Blaine was starting the fire again and there wasnt a cloud in the sky. Kurt had found Blaine had bought some vegetables and chicken. He made some stew packets out of the aluminum foil and they set up the stand over the fire, placing their dinner there to cook.
"We make such a good team," Blaine smiled as he sat down. "Sorry I got us lost today."
"I would happily get lost in Wonderland if I was with you," Kurt leaned over and pressed a kiss to Blaines cheek. "But food is a must, so I am glad we made our way out."
"Me too," Blaine rubbed his hands together, "Now I was thinking after dinner we get the fireworks out."
"Blaine no," Kurt shook his head, "We are not blowing off our fingers tonight."
Blaine let out whine, "I will not blow off my finger, I have done this before I hope you know."
"Really, prep school boy like you?" Kurt asked standing up to check their food.
"I know you didnt go to Dalton long, but I went for three years Kurt," Blaine said, "And we did things. Things we are not allowed to talk about."
Kurt rolled his eyes, "Fine, but we are not doing it anywhere near the tent."
"Fair enough," Blaine nodded, "My friend, David, almost set a car on fire once. It was priceless."
"Do you still talk to your friends from Dalton?" Kurt asked him.
"Some, mostly on Facebook every once in awhile," Blaine said, "I mean most of them went on to prestigious schools and high profile degrees, while I could have, but I didnt."
"Right," Kurt nodded, poking at the food packets to make sure they are cooking evenly. "I just wondered. I lost touch with most of the ones I went to school with."
"Yeah, but you still talk to all of your friends from high school constantly," Blaine said, "You guys were closer than we were, granted we were all friends, you werent a family."
"We were," Kurt sighed as he figured they were done cooking, "Lets eat and then somehow avoid losing any body parts."
After eating their dinner quickly, the couple piled into the jeep and found an empty plot of land with no trees at it. Blaine set up a few of the fireworks he had, "Apparently they were left over from the Fourth of July and they spent lots of money on them so figured why not let us have a little fun."
"Just be careful," Kurt warned him.
"I will," Blaine said as he walked over to the small box and lit the lighter holding it to the fuse and when he saw it was lit, he ran back towards Kurt.
The fireworks went off in the air and making a whistling sound as they flew in the air.
"Alright!" Blaine shouted throwing his hands in the air.
The colors of white filled the air and made snapping sounds when they exploded. Then from out of the box came fireworks of green and red making crackling noises. One last one popped out and Kurt jumped.
"Holy crap," Kurt said with wide eyes, "Do we have another?"
Blaine laughed, "Yep," he ran over and lit another firework off before running back to Kurt.
This time the fireworks came out popping and exploding in the air. Kurt grabbed Blaines arm and watched as they lit up the night sky.
They lit off a few more and Kurt finally said he wanted to try one. "Are you sure?" Blaine asked.
"I got it," Kurt said as he approached the firework box. He lowered the lighter and held it still waiting for the fuse the light. When he saw it did, he ran back towards Blaine, "Holy shit."
The fireworks exploded and lights filled the sky. "Thank you," Kurt whispered as he watched the fireworks.
"Anytime," Blaine smiled.
The next morning they were gathering all of their things to head home. Kurt stopped for a moment, "Wait, we need to do something to remember this moment."
Blaine lifted an eyebrow, "And what is that?"
"Here, give me that pocket knife you have been using," Kurt held out his hand. Sifting through his pockets, Blaine pulled out the knife and handed it to Kurt. Walking over to the tree by the tent, Kurt started to carve into the tree.
"Kurt!" Blaine said, "Thats illegal."
"Oh its fine," Kurt said making a small K, "I am just doing something small, besides there are others on this tree. Its romantic." He then made an H followed by putting a plus sign below it. Carving in a B and then A, he carefully made a heart to go around it. He blew off the access wood shavings and smiled, "What do you think?"
"I think its going to get us arrested if we dont leave soon," Blaine said, "But its probably the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for me." He pulled Kurt in for a kiss, "Its pretty perfect."
"Okay, I want to get a picture," Kurt said taking out his phone and taking a picture of his handy work. Blaine had given him his phone back that morning since he needed to inform Rachel his kidnapping was successful in releving Kurts stress. "Got it, ready to head home?"
"Yep," Blaine nodded, "What about you?"
"Ive enjoyed my time, but we both know we have things to do, maybe we can come back," Kurt smiled, "I liked being the sassy and sexy scientist with you Mr. Jones."
"Any time," Blaine laughed as he tugged Kurt close and then he saw someone out of the corner of his eye. "Hey," he waved.
The man was the same one from yesterday morning and gave a wave.
"Blaine, put your arm down," Kurt tugged on Blaines shirt.
Letting out a laugh, Blaine just took Kurts hand, "Lets head home in our noble steed."
"Fine sure," Kurt rolled his eyes, "But this time I get to drive."
"Now how is that fair?" Blaine asked.
"You drove here," Kurt said, "Now I drive back."
"Fine, but if you crash this car it is not on my watch," Blaine handed over the keys.
Kurt held on tight to the keys, "I wonder how fast this baby can go."
"Kurt, no," Blaine shook his head, "Kurt I know what you are thinking." He saw the smile on Kurts face, "Give me those keys back!"
"I brought pizza!" Kurt called as he walked into the bands loft.
"Yes, my savior!" Derby jumped up and ran over taking a box off the top. "This one has not let us have a break all afternoon."
"Poor babies," Kurt said as he took a seat next to Blaine on the couch, "What are you all working on?" He placed the other pizza boxes on the coffee table.
"Watch out," Blaine said pulling on some papers, "Thats our song."
"Sorry," Kurt rolled his eyes, "I dont see why you all dont use a computer to write down the lyrics."
Kyle opened the top pizza box, "Nah, we change our minds to much. Oh yum, how much you want hun?"
"Two slices to start," Maddie said, "Maybe you could ask Kurt on his opinion of the song so far."
Blaine shrugged as he took a slice of pizza, "I dont know."
"Come on let me see," Kurt said making grabby hands towards Blaine, "I must see the precious."
"Dont ever do that again," Blaine said, "And no more Lord of the Rings for you. Fine, here." He handed Kurt the paper with their rewritten lyrics on.
Kurt smiled as he read through the paper in Blaines scratchy handwriting.
Out in the wild
Party in nowhere land
We start a fire
Sparklers in every hand
No phones let go
Cut all the strings tonight
Singin aloud
Howlin right at the moon
Were making out
Lifes never felt so good
Bring on the storm
Were wilin out tonight
Then you lost your shoes as it started to rain
And your jeans soaked through
But you smiled anyway
Throw our hearts in the air
Hearts in the air
Hearts in the air
Were catching lightning in a bottle
Dont give a fuck about tomorrow
Yeah were dancing in the backseat
We dont need gravity here in the afterglow
Yeah were rolling with the thunder
Now take a breath, were going under
Were getting busy on the backstreets
We dont need gravity here in the afterglow
Back of the car
Blankets and me and you
Were running on perfectly wasted youth
Ill hold you close
Well call this home tonight
His hands were shaking as he reading it and his face had turned entirely red, "Blaine."
"Yes dear," Blaine asked as sweet as he could.
"I hope you know that this song is never going to be sung in public," Kurt said turning to him.
"Hell no," Derby said, "That song is awesome, and the little notes Blaine had down were helpful."
"Notes?" Kurt asked and then remembered that weekend Blaine would take out his little notebook and write down notes for his song writing. "I cant believe you."
"What?" Blaine said, "You inspire me. Its definitely an honor Kurt."
Kurt threw the paper at Blaine, "I swear if you mention anything else from the weekend I will see to it your Rolling Stones are ashes."
"Wait, weekend?" Kyle asked, "Holy shit, you two did it in the Jeep?" He started laughing and fell over on the floor.
"You didnt tell them?" Kurt asked Blaine.
Blaine lifted an eyebrow, "Do you really think I would tell Dumb and Dumber over there what happened?"
"Oh," Kurt said smiling sheepishly, "Sorry." Blaine laughed as his head fell onto Kurts shoulder.
"Now the image of you two bouncing in the car is just in my mind," Derby whined rubbing his temples.
The door opened and Rachel walked in, "Good evening everyone! Pizza, good Im starving. What did I miss?"