Richard has his gaze on Blaine. Kurt stared at him wide eyed and swore he saw his eyes turn red. Richard sat back in his chair and folded his arms across his chest. "So that is why Kurt has joined us for dinner tonight." He turned his eyes to Kurt. Kurt quickly looked away. "I should have known the second I saw him."

Kurt could feel Richard's eyes burning holes in the side of his head.

"Yes Dad. I brought him to meet my family. I wanted my BOYFRIEND to meet my family."

Kurt cringed when Blaine emphases boyfriend because he knows how ticked off this will make his father.

Richard shakes his head. "I am surprised you managed to find someone who is more flaming than you are."

Blaine jumped up. "WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY, DAD?"

"RICHARD, THAT IS RUDE!" Blaine's mom said loudly. "KURT IS OUR GUEST."

Kurt forgot how to breathe.

Richard slowly moved his eyes from Kurt to Blaine. "I am just stating a fact, son. Your FRIEND looks pretty flaming."

"Don't talk about my boyfriend like that!"

Kurt pulled on Blaine's arm to have him sit down. It was clear that Blaine was upset. "No Blaine, let him say what he needs to say." The words were so foreign in his mouth, was he really saying this right now…to Blaine's father.

"You can use whatever derogatory term you want to describe me and Kurt but it does not change who and what we are. I love him and you are going to have to accept that. NEWS FLASH, I AM GAY AND NOTHING IS GOING TO CHANGE THAT!"

"Why Blaine, why must you torture me?"

"Torture you. TORTURE YOU?" Blaine laughed. "I am the one being tortured here. Living in this hell hole being treated like a piece of furniture and I am not going to stand for it any longer!"

Kurt put his hand on Blaine's arm in the hopes of calming him down.

"You need to understand that I am not changing, Dad. THIS IS ME. I like boys. I love this boy here. As disgusting as you find it, it is who I am and I am not going to change for you."

Richard stared at Blaine. The expression on his face was broken and real as if he was seeing Blaine for the first time. He did not respond.

"STOP IT, JUST STOP IT." Maggie yelled. She had been quiet this whole time. "DAD, LEAVE IT BE. CAN WE TALK ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE PLEASE! ALL I WANT FOR MY BIRTHDAY IS FOR THE FIGHTING TO STOP."

Kurt noticed the tears in her eyes. His heart sank into his stomach, what a horrible birthday dinner.

No one said anything for a few minutes.

Kurt could feel Blaine brooding beside him. Blaine's mom just sat there, motionless. Maggie was wiping her tears on the back of her hand. Richard was still staring at Blaine.

"I am sorry Maggie, this is probably not what you wanted for your birthday. Let's talk about something else." Kurt said in a low voice.

Maggie looked up at him. "Can we please go back to talking about McKinley?"

Kurt looked at Richard who just nodded. He nudged Blaine to start.

"Right… McKinley. I know you both are worried about my safety. Kurt is safe at his school and I would be safe there as well. We would be safe together. Two is better than one."

Kurt kept his eyes on Richard to get his reactions.

He rubbed his bearded chin taking a few extra moments before responding. "Isn't the two of you being a couple going to draw more attention to yourselves?"

"It may, but we are prepared. We will get it our whole life, why not start practicing now."

Kurt felt hot. He could not even protect his boyfriend right now from his father, how could he stand up to a bully. No, I can not think like that. Courage Kurt, courage.

"Mr. Anderson, if I may." Kurt looked right into his eyes.

"Go ahead."

Kurt swallowed hard, took a second and then spoke. "I am not the only gay student and Blaine and I would not be the only gay couple. I have two friends that are in Glee Club with me that are dating. They are two girls. They don't get any sort of attacks outside of the ones about being in Glee Club. That would make four of us. My Glee Club is also very willing to provide full protection for us. My brother is the quarterback on the football team and ensures me of this himself. If you let Blaine transfer he would not only be protected by me and Maggie but the entire Glee Club as well."

Blaine stared at Kurt in awe of him. Maggie looked like she was going to burst with excitement.

"I personally think it is a great idea Richard." Nancy beamed. Blaine grabbed Kurt's hand under the table.

"You don't know what you are talking about Nancy. It was your idea to transfer him in the first place." He sighed heavily and ran his fingers through his hair. "Blaine would be leaving an immaculate school and I am not convinced that this school is enough of a trade off."

"Dad, I could get a choir scholarship if I am part of the team when they go to Nationals this year. A college scholarship. A chance at a scholarship. A shot of having real friends."

"Aren't those Weeblers your friends?"

"Warblers Dad and you would know their name if you went to any of my performances." Blaine was very cold in his response. "Yes and no. Yes we are friends but we are not good friends. At school we hang out and we jam together during practice but we rarely see each other outside of school. I have better relationships with Kurt's friends that I do with all of them. I will miss them greatly but New Directions has a different kind of atmosphere."

"I want to join New Directions too Dad. I could finally have my creative outlet that I need. I could be there with Kurt and Blaine too." Maggie had finally stopped crying and you could hear the excitement growing in her voice.

Richard does not say anything. He cracks his knuckles as his eyes dart back between the four people sitting at the same table as him.

"GIVE IT UP DAD! I do not know what stance you are trying to take at this point but you need to give it up. I don't know if you care more about my happiness or your personal image but I WANT to be at McKinley with Maggie. AT LEAST acknowledge me for once. Acknowledge that this is something that would make us happy and that it is what we want."

"Your safety is my number one concern." Richard roared.

"BULLSHIT DAD! BULLSHIT! Your reputation is more important. My safety comes second….or third." Blaine was in a rage. Kurt had never seen him this angry. He gripped Kurt's hand tightly.

Richard and Blaine stared at each other for a few minutes.

"Your safety and wellbeing are very important to your father. He picked Dalton for you for that reason." His mother pleaded.

"But its bullshit for him to say that I am his fucking priority when you know that it is false. Dad never went to a single Warbler performance, a single competition or showcase. If I am his priority then he never showed it to me."

Richard held a hand to stop him.

"Those things are true and I am sorry that I have never given your things much effort but do know that I care about you." Richard's eyes appeared much softer.

"Again I cry bullshit. If you really cared about me Dad you wouldn't be calling me names or trying to change me. You wouldn't be pretending that this PROBLEM is going to go away. If I meant ANYTHING to you, you would make the attempt to accept me and my lifestyle." Blaine was shaking out of fury.

Richard covered his face with his hands and mumbled. "Yurwufte"

"What was that?"

"You are right."

Blaine looked at his Dad, confused.

"I'm….what?"

Richard rubbed his eyes. "You are right. I may not show it but I do care. I just always thought that I rather have an unhappy son than no son at all. I thought I was protecting you."

"But-"

"Let me finish Blaine." His father's voice was stern and forceful. "But I am being selfish. I am not even taking your feelings into account and only focusing on my…." His voice trailed off. "…denial."

Kurt tightened his grip around Blaine's hand.

"If I do transfer you, if you are harassed in the slightest your ass will be back at Dalton faster than you can say New Directions."

"…Agreed." Blaine spoke in his normal tone. "But like I said, I will not be alone this time so you will not have to worry."

"If I do transfer you there are a few things that I would like to see happen. You must maintain good grades, I want to continue to see straight A's. I need you to take care of your sister. You need to land a solo in your New Glee Club. Lastly, you would have to apply for every scholarship that you can find."

Blaine squeezed Kurt's hand this time, so hard Kurt thought his delicate hand would snap in two. "Yes sir."

Richard sighed and then looked at Kurt. "I owe you an apology." His eyes looked sad and tired. "I took out my frustration of this situation on you when I do not even know you. I never should have called you those names a few minutes ago. You must be a pretty special guy for Blaine to get this worked up over."

"Kurt is the most special person I have ever met."

Kurt grinned. "I am not surprised, I am pretty fabulous."

Everyone laughed. Blaine's Dad smiled at him.

"They must be comedians at your school. Hopefully you can teach Blaine some humor when he goes there this fall."

Maggie screamed.

Blaine was stunned. Kurt had to shake him and then he turned toward him, looking ecstatic and pulled Kurt into a hug.

"I couldn't have done it without you. I love you."

"I love you too."

Everyone then went back to eating.

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Blaine led Kurt by his hand to his room. He closed the door and Kurt lay on Blaine's bed. Blaine joined him by lying on the opposite side. Kurt focused in on the ceiling. "I can't believe you will be going to McKinley with me next year. I will be able to walk down the halls with my boyfriend." Kurt could really feel himself getting excited now. Blaine rolled onto his side so he could look at Kurt and held his head up with his arm. Kurt continued to look at the ceiling. "Maybe you and I will get to do duets together. You will probably take the male lead since your voice is stronger than Finn's. That means you will be singing a lot with Rachel. I will let that go because now we will definitely win Nationals."

"You are adorable, babe."

Kurt turned toward Blaine. Blaine reached over and put his hand on Kurt's opposite hip.

"I am just really excited."

"Me too. This time around, we will be able to be together while going to the same school."

Kurt smirked. "Making up for lost time aren't we Blaine."

Blaine let out a soft laugh. "Yeah, I wish I caught on a bit quicker when you were still at Dalton."

"Aren't you at all sad to be leaving Dalton? You ran that place."

"Yeah, I'll miss the guys but what we have," He pulled Kurt toward him. "…is much more important and special to me."

"Well, you are not going to get all of the solos in our Glee Club. After Rachel and me, you will probably be third in line. That is if Mr. Shue doesn't give as many to Finn."

"I think I can manage."

Kurt scooted his body all the way over to Blaine's. He nuzzled his head against his chest and closed his eyes. For the next few moments, Kurt just inhaled Blaine's subtle cologne.

"Do you want to know another reason why I wanted to transfer?" Blaine asked in a low voice.

"Hmm?" Kurt responded, intoxicated by Blaine's scent.

Blaine held Kurt's hand, weaving his fingers between his."I feel obligated to look out for you and to protect you as your boyfriend. Who knows if this Karofsky kid will go back to his ogre ways or if there will be anyone else who steps into that role. I will not be comfortable sitting at another school worrying about your wellbeing. As your boyfriend, I want to be there whether you need me to protect you or not. I need you to be safe and this is the only way I can ensure this."

Kurt paused. He stared at Blaine's chest while he spoke. Unable to find the words, he pressed his face against his chest.

"I know you are perfectly capable of taking care of yourself but I am too much of a worry wart."

"I may have to protect you." Kurt mouthed into his chest.

Blaine laughed. "Maybe." He held Kurt closer. "Or maybe I will have to fight Karofsky off you when he sees the hot piece of ass he is missing out on."

Kurt smacked Blaine playfully.

Blaine picked Kurt's face up so it was looking at his. "He would be crazy to not want you, you are beautiful."

Kurt hungrily kissed Blaine. He pushed his tongue into Blaine's mouth and was met by Blaine's own hot tongue. Blaine was the one to pull away first.

"Let's not get to crazy. My parents are in the next room."

Kurt gave him a sly grin. "And?"

Blaine shot him a I –want-to-but-not-now look.

Kurt sighed and gave in and kissed his cheek. "I love you Blaine Warbler."

"I love you too Kurt New Directions." Blaine replied sarcastically.

Kurt scrunched up his nose in disgust. "That is no where near endearing."

"It actually sounds kind of dirty." Blaine said while running his fingers through Kurt's hair.

"Oh my god Blaine, I never even thought of that, you pervert."

Blaine sat up and grabbed his iPhone from his back pocket.

"What are you doing?" Kurt asked while sitting up next to him.

"I need to text Wes, Davis and the rest of the guys to tell them the news. They had a bet on how long it would take me to transfer over there."

Kurt fixed his hair, he loved Blaine but he did not like it when he played with his hair. He flattened it down and used his phone to attempt to see his reflection.

The door slowly opened and Maggie appeared behind it covering her eyes. "Are you naked?"

Blaine threw a pillow at her.

Maggie uncovered her eyes. "Damn! Well." She picked up the pillow and threw it back at her older brother. "It's time for the birthday cake, Mom wants us in the kitchen."

Maggie turned around and disappeared into the hallway.

Blaine got up and straightened up his clothes. He held out his hand to Kurt. Kurt looked up at him and smiled before taking his hand. Blaine pulled him to his feet and then they walked down the hallway, hand in hand.

"Oh I forgot to ask you. Who is the other gay couple in Glee?"

Kurt licked his lips trying to keep his composure. "Santana and Brittany."

Blaine's jaw slid open and his eyes grew wide. "WHAT? HOW..WHEN?"

"I caught them in a steamy make out session in the choir room when I went to borrow sheet music last week. And let's just say, it was not just sweet lady kisses going on down there."

Blaine laughed until they entered the dining room. Blaine's family was waiting for them. Kurt began to pull his hand away from Blaine but Blaine held onto it tighter.

Blaine's mom motioned for them to stand around the table. The family then sang Happy Birthday and Maggie blew out the candles. Richard put a hand on Kurt's shoulder. "I hope you come and visit again soon."

Blaine looked at his father, shocked.

"Of course. Thank you….Mr. Anderson."

Richard gave a quick smile and then reached out and grabbed a plate of sliced cake from his wife.

Blaine's Mom handed them both slices of cake and they sat down to eat them.

Kurt sat back and watched Blaine's family interact. Blaine appeared to be enjoying himself which put Kurt at ease. The butterflies in his stomach fluttered with excitement at the thought of Blaine transferring to McKinley. He can finally walk the hall of his school with the person that he loves. He could sing duets wit his boyfriend just like Rachel and Finn or Quinn and Sam had done in the past. Kurt pinched himself to make sure that he wasn't dreaming and thankfully he wasn't. He looked sideways at Blaine. He could not think of another time he has been this happy.

Next year is going to be exceptional and possibly better than the last.