September - November 2016

"Blaine, it is perfect," Kyle said looking over his friends shoulder.

Blaine smiled, "Do you think so?" he looked at the ring he had chosen for Kurt. It had been four and half years since they have been together, but they had talked about it and they knew they were it for one another. And after the conversation Blaine had with Burt in July, he was ready.

"Yeah," Kyle nodded, "Just make sure I am your best man."

"Hey," Derby said hitting his arm, "That job totally goes to me."

"Can Kurt say yes first," Blaine said to them.

"Like he will say no," Derby snorted a laugh, "I have never seen a couple happier together than you two, besides Kyle and Maddie respectively."

"Thank you," Kyle said to him.

"I cant believe I am doing this," Blaine said looking at the ring again, "I am asking Kurt to marry me."

"Have you decided which song you are going to propose with?" Kyle asked.

Blaine hummed, "Actually I was thinking of doing something a bit different, more intimate, just the two of us."

"Well whatever you do will have Kurt swooning no doubt," Derby sighed.

"Okay, this is the one," Blaine said to the jeweler, "I know it will be perfect."

"Wonderful, I am sure your handsome man will adore it," the jeweler smiled at him, "Now do you want an inscription inside of the ring?"

Blaine thought for a moment and a memory came back to his mind. He smiled brightly, "Yeah, I think I do."

After the ring came in, Blaine protected it in his chest pocket as he walked home. He took a cab just in case because he didnt want anyone to steal his ring for Kurt. When he walked into the apartment he shared with Kurt, he looked for a spot to hide the ring until he was ready.

Blaine looked around the apartment and when he walked into their work room he found the perfect spot. He placed it between a few layers of his Rolling Stone collection and shut the drawer. And he heard the front door open, he jumped up.

"Are you home Blaine?" Kurt asked out loud, "Hey there Ralph."

Blaine walked out into the living room and he smiled knowing he made the right decision in buying the ring. Kurt was standing there, looking tired fro his day, but still as handsome as ever. "Hi."

"Hey, so I was thinking tonight for dinner we can order something because my feet are tired and I am exhausted," Kurt said as he fell down onto the couch.

Blaine leaned on the wall and just stared at Kurt.

Kurt tilted his head to the side, "Is there something on my face? Because I was just with Rachel and she didnt tell me anything."

"Its nothing, I just love you," Blaine said as he walked over to Kurt and sat down beside him on the couch, "I just really love you and Im happy we took that trip together all those years ago."

"Me too," Kurt said wrapping his arms around Blaine, "Is there a reason you are being so loving?"

"Nope," Blaine sighed as he cuddled closer to Kurt, "And ordering in sounds great."

"I will need to get the menu from the fridge," Kurt said, "But since you are wrapped around me I cant get up."

Blaine hummed and closed his eyes, "Food can wait."

Kurts stomach started grumble and while he loved the idea of staying with Blaine on the couch he needed to eat. "Food?"

"Yeah, sounds like a good idea," Blaine giggled as he finally let Kurt go and they could order dinner.

The moment to ask Kurt seemed to never come though. The times Blaine thought about doing it, just didnt seem like the right moments. One night they were laying around in bed and Blaine thought about maybe asking then, but Kurts phone ran and there was an emergency at work.

The other time Blaine almost asked Kurt was when they were out in Central Park walking hand in hand, but then Kurt stepped in dog poop ruining the rest of the day in Kurts eyes.

One other time when Blaine almost asked was when the two of them were out at dinner. He put his hand in his pocket constantly touching the box, but it just didnt work out because Kurt hadnt been feeling well. They went home and the next day he had food poisoning. He didnt want Kurt remember the night he proposed and having food poisoning.

Now they were on a plane headed to California for some interviews with Stereo Outcast. Kurt was coming along for some moral support. When they arrived at the hotel before the interviews, Kurt and Blaine had gotten their own room.

Kurt pulled his suitcase in the room and looked around, "I have to admit the hotels are nicer now that you have had your career take off."

"I am so glad you have only stayed with me for my bands success," Blaine laughed as he sat on the bed kicking off his shoes.

Turning around, Kurt wrapped his arms around Blaine, "I hate to tell you this babe, but I love you for a bit more than that."

Blaine laughed as he leaned in a pressed a kiss to Kurts lips, "I am most happy to hear that."

"When is your first interview?" Kurt asked leaning his body into Blaines.

"In about an hour," Blaine said, "Im sorry, but you can come along and stare at my cute butt."

Kurt snorted as he laughed, which is something he rarely did. And for some reason Blaine loved it when he did it. "I cant believe you."

"I do believe me," Blaine grinned.

Reaching his hand down, Kurt smacked Blaines ass, "Alright Mr. Cute Butt lets get ready for these interviews. I need to change my outfit into something more comfortable if I am sitting for long periods of time."

"You look good in anything," Blaine said as he wiggled his eyebrows, "Or in nothing at all."

Kurt pushed Blaine away, "Save those ideas for later," he winked as he stood up off the bed and walked over to his suitcase.

When Stereo Outcast arrived at their first interview, they were all sitting down and one of the ladies working took Kurt off to the side. He sat down and watched as they talked to the radio DJ.

After the next radio interview, it was followed by several phone interviews. Blaine looked over and saw Kurt smiling at him. He gave him a small wave and smiled back. Kurt mouthed, I love you and he said it back.

Tonight was it. Blaine was going to ask Kurt to marry him tonight. This is where they got together. It was going to be perfect.

When the band and Kurt finally got back to the hotel they were all exhausted. They went to their respective rooms and ordered some room service for dinner.

Blaine was lying on bed on his stomach watching the television while Kurt was sitting with his back resting on the headboard reading over some emails from his computer. Their dishes from dinner were long gone and they were happy to just be with one another.

"Isabelle sends her love," Kurt said as he pushed his computer aside and laid beside Blaine.

"Didnt you say her birthday was coming up?" Blaine asked him.

"It is," Kurt nodded, "We picked out a lovely gift for her too. Her party is a few days after we get back."

"I cant wait," Blaine said as he leaned his head on Kurts shoulder, "I love being with you."

"I love being with you too," Kurt said as he kissed Blaine on the top of his head.

"No, I mean I love being with you every moment of every day," Blaine said looking into Kurts eyes. "I have been trying to find the right opportunity for this and I want it to be now. No one can interrupt us and there isnt any dog poop for you to step in. Its just you and me."

Kurt looked at him with a puzzled expression, "Blaine what in the world are you talking about?"

Blaine moved so he was sitting up and pulled Kurt up with him, "I first met you years ago when you were young and I didnt even remotely know how much you would change my life. That day I saw you lying on Rachels bed upside, I wanted to literally run over and jump you. Probably not the best idea for myself but Im being honest here."

Not saying a word, Kurt just reached over and took Blaines hand because he could sense his nervousness.

"That trip we took to California all those years ago changed my life for good. I doubt we would be where we are now without you. I know you try to tell me I would be, but I doubt it," Blaine said with a laugh. "I want you to know how special you are to me Kurt, thats why I always write you those silly songs and want to scream your name at our concerts. I have never felt like I do about you towards anyone else and it scares me. I know its silly to say that, but it does. It scares me in good and bad ways, and we have had our fair share of ups and downs, so now I think I want to ask you something."

Kurt watched as Blaine moved off the bed and dug around in his bag, "Blaine," he said with his eyes tearing up. He sat up looking down at him.

Blaine turned back towards Kurt, he fell down to one knee in front of his boyfriend, "Having you in my life has been the greatest gift you can have ever given me, and Im selfish and want more." He pulled the ring box out for Kurt to see and opened it to show the ring, "Kurt Hummel would you do the honor of becoming my husband and I yours?"

Kurts hand flew up to cover his mouth, he knew he was crying now and smiling like an idiot. He lowered his hand, "Yes, yes, yes!" he nodded his head frantically.

Blaine laughed as he moved to hold Kurt in his arms. He pressed their lips together in a kiss and held on tight to the ring box in his hands. He moved away and Kurt watched as Blaine took the ring out.

"Oh my god," Kurt said, "Its beautiful Blaine."

"I actually had it engraved," Blaine said, "I hope its not too presumptuous of me."

"What did you engrave in it?" Kurt asked. Blaine placed the ring in Kurts hand and he looked on the inside of the band, the words read, You open up my eyes. Tears started in form in Kurts eyes once again.

"Do you remember?" Blaine asked.

Kurt nodded his head, "Of course I remember the song you first told me I love you too in." He looked at the small ring in his hands and started to sing, "Youre the only one who opens up my eyes, cause Ive never loved anything like I love you."

Blaine finished for him, "I love you. I love you." He picked up the ring and Kurt held his hand out for him to slip the ring on his finger.

"My family is going to flip," Kurt giggled excitedly.

"Mine too," Blaine said with a laugh, "I avoided telling Rachel I was going to ask because I knew she would be bugging me every chance she got. This has been two months preparation."

"Two months?" Kurt asked with wide eyes, "You know what, never mind. I have all I need with me now."

"Whats that?" Blaine asked.

Kurt smiled as he pulled Blaine onto the bed, on top of him, "You," he whispered before pulling his fianc� down for kiss.

"We are going to spend the rest of our lives together," Blaine said taking Kurts hand.

"We are," Kurt smiled as he kissed Blaines knuckles, "And I cant wait."

"Neither can I," Blaine said, "Now I suggest we start the rest of our lives together tonight."

"I like the sound of that," Kurt smiled as he pulled Blaine down once again to kiss him.