"Oh wow" Kurt gasped as he looked out the window of the limo at the media circus outside the Lincoln Centre. Lining the carpet laid out toward the entrance; camera crews, journalists and photographers took their turn with every celebrity that walked past. Every A-lister that resided in New York whether they worked in the theatre, film or music industry were in attendance of the fundraiser that night. The more money they earned the better seat they got.
"We don't have to do this, if you don't want to" Blaine insisted as he noticed Kurt start to wring his hands together nervously. This was a big thing to ask of Kurt and Blaine would understand if he wanted to back out.
Kurt shook his head "No I want to do this" he insisted and turned to Blaine. Taking both hands in his, Kurt gave him a reassuring smile "It's just a little overwhelming"
"You're doing better than Blaine did before his first red carpet" Jeff commented with a slight smile. Kurt on the other hand had to pick his jaw up off the floor. He had never heard Jeff speak in the almost three months he'd known Blaine.
"He can speak" the young doctor gasped and looked between Blaine and Jeff who were chuckling softly "Sorry, I just haven't heard him say a word"
"When Jeff speaks, it must be important although I don't think it's necessary to relive my first red carpet"
"What happened?" Kurt asked Jeff ignoring his boyfriend's protest
Jeff looked between the pair, planning his answer carefully "Let's just say we had to make a pit stop so Blaine could puke"
"Thank you Jeff" Blaine deadpanned as he slumped back in his seat. His first experience like what Kurt was about to do was embarrassing to say the least. He was proud that Kurt was already holding up better than he was.
"Oh come on, it's cute" Kurt chuckled nudging Blaine gently. If anything, Jeff's interjection calmed the young doctor's nerves. "You got over your fear pretty quickly though didn't you?"
"Yes, it was my only cookie toss" the singer smiled "I'm proud that you've shown no symptoms of red carpet induced nausea although have I spoken too soon? We're here"
Kurt looked out the window and saw the flashes of the cameras already. Taking a deep breath, he took Blaine's hand and squeezed it tight "I'm ok"
"Last chance to go in the back way..."
"Just don't leave me alone out there"
Blaine brought Kurt's hand up to his lips and pressed a soft kiss to the palm "Never, my dear" he smiled "Ready?"
Kurt nodded silently as Jeff opened the door and stepped out of the limo first. Blaine stepped out next before helping Kurt out of the car. Squeezing his hand tight, Blaine silently assured him that he wasn't going to let go. The pair barely made it a few feet before Blaine was stopped by a journalist asking their routine questions about his upcoming album. It wasn't long until the young blonde woman asked about Kurt. Blaine introduced him with no hesitation but kept the details of their relationship to a minimum as per Wes' request. As they made their way toward the entrance, Blaine was asked for posed photos from many of the photographers. Blaine pressed a soft kiss to Kurt's temple ensuring that he wasn't going too far and unintentionally sent the photographers crazy with the small gesture.
By the time they made it to the door twenty minutes later, both were rubbing their eyes. The flashes were intense for such a length of time. Wrapping his arm around Kurt's waist, Blaine held him close as they shuffled their way inside.
"Thank you again for coming with me tonight and facing that" Blaine smiled as he rubbed his thumb against Kurt's hip "You were amazing"
"Pretty proud I made it through that but I couldn't have done it without you" Kurt chuckled as he edged closer to Blaine "But please tell me the next one will be easier, I mean they'll know my name by then right?"
"You'd do that again?"
"For you? Of course"
Biting back the one sentence he'd wanted to say to Kurt since he got back from LA, Blaine hugged his boyfriend close as they made their way inside. Blaine had fallen more and more in love with the doctor with every step along that carpet. He couldn't believe how lucky he was to have someone like Kurt standing beside him but to say those three words scared the hell out of the singer. Blaine led Kurt through the hall to their table without moving his hand from the doctor's lower back.
Blaine was stopped by different people along their journey, some he'd come across before at other parties, others he was only just meeting. Events like this were a good chance for Blaine to network with people whose talent could be used to his advantage. Performing toward the end of the Gala, Blaine was able to spend more time with Kurt before he was called backstage. There were so much great talent performing that night so Blaine was just honoured to be a part of it.
Blaine made the effort to not leave Kurt alone through the night. He knew how daunting Kurt's first major event could be so he didn't want to go too far. He did well for most of the night until Blaine's oldest and most persistent fan begged to steal the singer away for a few moments. Candice Hamilton was known as the Queen of the Upper East Side and at 81, no-one argued with the millionaire. Blaine apologised to Kurt as he was all but dragged across the room toward some of Candice's friends. It definitely couldn't hurt Blaine's career to schmooze the wealthy old women who thought he was just darling.
Managing to slip away from Manhattan's elite half an hour later, Blaine worked the room as he made his way back toward Kurt. He caught sight of the doctor from across the room speaking to a young woman Blaine recognised as a performer on Broadway. As beautiful as the woman was, Blaine couldn't tear his eyes away from Kurt. His perfectly tailored Armani suit did not do the doctor justice for the stunning figure he possessed. Closing the distance between them, Blaine waited til a lapse in the conversation before making his presence known. The woman excused herself and made her way back to her table before Kurt turned to his boyfriend.
"Sorry about before, you don't argue with Candice Hamilton" Blaine chuckled as he wrapped his arm around Kurt's waist gently. "I hope you were alright while I was gone"
"Would you believe I've treated a couple people here tonight and not even know who they were?" Kurt laughed "The girl I was just talking to, Ellie, I did her father's heart surgery six months ago. I only saw him last week for a check-up and did you see her dress? Vera Wang"
Blaine smiled brightly as he listened to Kurt continue to talk about how beautiful some of the fashion was there tonight and how amazed he was to be so close to such incredible designs. Biting back a laugh, Blaine was just so happy to see Kurt enjoying himself. The doctor seemed to really fit into the life of a rock star's partner.
"You're laughing at me, why are you laughing at me?"
"I'm not laughing at you" Blaine smiled "You're just so adorable"
"Adorable or not, you're still laughing at me" Kurt laughed nudging his boyfriend gently. Continuing to deny it, Blaine could only prove himself with a kiss.
"Well aren't you two just too cute?" Sebastian sneered as he made his way over to the couple. Groaning softly, Blaine kept a possessive arm around his boyfriend's waist. "Blaine" the singer nodded.
"What are you doing here Sebastian? I never pegged you to be one for charity"
The teenager smirked "I'm not but I can never pass up a good party"
"Of course" Blaine chuckled
"And who is this gorgeous model? Out of your league for sure Blaine"
"Out of yours actually" Kurt snapped with a sly smirk. He had known people like Sebastian and how to play their game. "Kurt Hummel"
"You're the one from Madison Square Garden aren't you?" Sebastian wondered as he took a step toward the doctor. Pulling a card from inside his jacket, Sebastian slipped it into Kurt's top pocket with a smirk "If you ever get bored of Blaine over here then give me a call. What you saw on stage that night isn't even half of the fun we can have together, beautiful"
Blaine tightened his grip around his boyfriend's waist making it clear to Sebastian that he was going to fight for what was his.
"Don't expect a call, Blaine will have to get bored of me first" Kurt smiled sweetly and pressed a soft kiss to his boyfriend's cheek.
The singer hugged his boyfriend close "Never"
"Shame, we would have made a handsome couple Kurt" Sebastian sighed as he picked up a glass of champagne from a passing waiter before walking away with a huff.
"I don't like him"
"Me either" Blaine chuckled and pulled out a chair for Kurt before sitting down himself. Leaning toward his boyfriend, Blaine tucked a stray hair back into his perfectly coiffed hair "And for the record, I don't intend on getting sick of you any time soon"
"Have me as long as you like" Kurt smiled. Looking into Blaine's golden honey eyes, the doctor knew there was no better time than now "Blaine, I..."
"Mr Anderson?" an older man wearing a headset interrupted as he tapped Blaine on the shoulder. Sighing softly, Kurt really wished the tech guy would have come a minute or two later. Letting Blaine know that he was needed backstage for his set, he gave him the directions before finding the next artist. Blaine apologised once again. He didn't want to leave Kurt alone again especially with Sebastian likely to pounce once again.
"Go be amazing" Kurt smiled and kissed his cheek softly. Pushing him up from his seat, Kurt wished him luck on his performance.

XXXXX

Blaine thanked the audience as they applauded him for his performance. Playing songs from his last album, he was almost to the end of his set. With one song left to play, the singer took a seat at the piano and watched as the band left the stage. Having just him and a piano on stage was Blaine's favourite way to perform and perfect in that moment. Taking a deep breath he made the decision to change his last song.
"I just wanted to thank you all for coming out here tonight to support the Lincoln Centre Young Performers Foundation." Blaine spoke to the audience before his last song "This foundation really helped me out when I first started in the music business and I owe a lot of my success to those who believed in my music from the start"
The audience applauded loudly for the singer and Blaine could almost make out a cheer coming from the direction of Candice Hamilton's table. A board member for the Lincoln Centre Young Performers Foundation, Candice was one of the few who essentially gave Blaine his start in New York and for that he'd be forever grateful. As the applause died down, Blaine found Kurt in the sea of faces before him.
"I would like to dedicate this last song to someone very special" he began with a loving smile "When I was a teenager, my dreams didn't exactly pan out in the right order. I kind of skipped a few steps and was blessed with my amazing son before I found that first love every teenager has. It's that love when you feel like everything is right in the world when that one person is beside you, the kind of love that is so incredibly intoxicating that you never want it to end. Teenage love doesn't always last forever but sometimes it does and I hope my love for this beautiful man does. Kurt, I love you and this song is for you"
Kurt, like most of the people in the audience, was in tears as Blaine started playing the opening chords to 'Teenage Dream'. He was so touched by the beautiful things Blaine said and it took all his energy to not race up on stage and kiss him. Blaine sang the entire song to Kurt and only Kurt and was overjoyed at the sight of his boyfriend mouthing the words 'I love you too'.
As Blaine played the last note of the song, the audience were on their feet giving the singer a standing ovation. He had been given many standing ovations in his career but this one was special. Thanking the audience once again, Blaine made his way calmly off stage. Once he was in the wings he raced to find Kurt. He found the doctor, tears still in the corners of his eyes by the stage door and didn't hesitate to pull him into a passionate embrace. Holding each other close, they never wanted to let go.
"I love you" Kurt said breathlessly as he pulled away from the kiss "I love you"
Blaine held Kurt tight to his chest, taking in everything about the beautiful man in front of him. He was definitely the luckiest man to have Kurt love him as much as he loved the doctor himself. Exchanging soft, loving kisses for a few minutes, neither wanted to go back out to that party.
"I want to go to your house" Kurt insisted as he looked deep into Blaine's honey eyes searching for hesitation.
"Ok" he smiled as he took Kurt's hand. Sending a quick text to Jeff, Blaine let him know they were leaving early and would need the car. With the limo waiting for them as they walked out the door, the pair got in without losing touch of the other. The journey back to Blaine's apartment was agonisingly slow and the couple were finding it hard not to restrain themselves. Almost jumping from the car when it finally pulled up outside the Tribeca apartment building, Kurt and Blaine both thanked Jeff and the driver before making their way upstairs.
The second the door to the apartment was shut, the singer has his boyfriend pressed up against it as he assaulted his neck. Rolling his hips into Kurt's, Blaine showed him just how ready for this he was.
"Bedroom, now"