Candles�
Chapter 26: It’s Only For A Week
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The next week everyone was stressing, the New Directions were preparing for Nationals and�Blaine�was preparing for his last final of the year, history. He was currently pacing back and forth in Kurt’s bedroom as he quizzed him.
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“Okay, list the five signs of trouble in the economy before the great depression.”
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He paused and said “Uneven wealth, Rising consumer debt, Unregulated speculation in the stock market, over production and Hardship for factory workers and farmers?”
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Kurt smiled nodding “Good! You didn’t forget the overproduction this time, good job baby!”
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“Okay next one…”
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“What caused the great depression?”
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He sighed “There were 3 causes right?”
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Kurt nodded “Yeah, list and describe them.”
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“Okay.”�

He took a deep breath “First one, Over Speculation right?”
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Kurt nodded “Good, now elaborate.”
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“Uh…buying stock on credit, corporation stock value inflated, and just overinflation in stock market.”
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Kurt nodded

”Second, Government Policies.” He looked at Kurt to see if he was correct.�

Kurt nodded and he continued “Made problem worse, Feds cut interest rates, Tightened money supply limit.”
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Kurt nodded.
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“Third Unstable Economy…that one is just self explanatory.”
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Kurt nodded “Good! You got the ones you missed.” Kurt shut Blaine ’s binder and patted his bed for him to sit. He smiled and sat down beside him.
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“You got all the ones you missed earlier, you’re more than ready for your final tomorrow. You are going to�acethe thing!”
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He smiled and looked at him curiously. “Really. You think so?”
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“Yeah! Blaine , we came home and studied and it’s now seven…we’ve been doing this all week. You’re going to pass it with flying colors!”
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He smiled at him gratefully, he literally had the best boyfriend ever. “Thank you for helping me study and putting up with me face planting on your bed several times.”
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Kurt chuckled “You’re welcome, and you seriously don’t want to see me come finals. I will literally eat anyone’s face.”
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He chuckled “Thanks for the head’s up babe.”
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Kurt winked “No problem. I honestly cannot wait for tomorrow!” Kurt noticed his boyfriend became quiet. “Are you alright?”
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He nodded “Yeah…fine.”
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Kurt looked at him with a face that said don’t lie to me. “Really I’m fine!”
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“No you’re not Blaine . Is it the�New York�thing again?”
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He shrugged “Yeah, a little bit.”
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Kurt laid on his bed and pulled Blaine into his arms holding him close “ Blaine , I’ll be fine! We’re flying first class on an excellent airline. I’ll be fine!”
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“I know, I just don’t know how I’m gonna be able to concentrate on my final tomorrow, after I drop you off at the airport.”
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Kurt sighed “You’ll be fine, I promise you that I will text you the second we land in New York .”
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“Oh I know you will. I’m just worried about you at the competitions…I remember how nervous you got at Reigonals…”
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“I was also doing a solo in front of a competition audience with my first boyfriend for the first time ever. I won’t have a solo this time. Finn and Rachel always have them so, I really have nothing to worry about.”
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“Okay, I get it. I’m excited for you.”
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“I’m excited too.”
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“I’m gonna miss you Kurt.”
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“I’ll miss you too baby.”
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Kurt was quiet for the next few minutes which was a bit concerning to him. He heard him sniffle “Are you ok baby?”
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“Y-yeah I’m fine.”
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“No you’re not, what’s wrong?”
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Kurt sighed “I just…I just wish that you could be there with me in New York .”
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He sighed “I know, I do too. But I have finals, and I made Finn promise to have Mr. Schue tape it so I could see it.”
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“It’s not gonna be the same.”
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“I know it won’t but it’s only for a week.”
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Kurt sighed “Can I tell you something?”
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He nodded “Of course you can. You can tell me anything. You know that.”
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“It’s a bit crazy…possibly creepy.”
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He chuckled “No matter how weird or crazy, you can tell me anything.”
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Kurt took a deep breath and said “Well, I’ve been having this dream lately,”
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“Of what?”�
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“Us…in New York …together.”
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He really don’t get what he was trying to get at “What do you mean?”
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“Like us living in an apartment near Broadway. Both of us cheering the other on at their shows, having a dog…” Kurt trailed off.
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“I didn’t catch that last part baby.”
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Kurt sighed and whispered “us married with kids.”
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His heart melted, Kurt wanted those things, and with�him?
�“Wow…”
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“I knew it was crazy.”
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He put his head on Kurt’s chest “No, it’s not crazy at all. I-I’ve dreamed of us like that too.”
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“Really?”

He smiled and nodded “Absolutely, I never want to be without you. I love you.”
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“I love you too.”
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They just held each other for a while, not saying anything, just being with each other. Their silence was interrupted by a knock at the door. “Come in.”
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Finn walked inside “Hey Blaine, can I talk to you a second,”�

Finn glanced in Kurt’s direction. “Alone?”
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He sighed “Finn, whatever you have to say, you can say in front of Kurt.”
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Finn looked at his brother with a pleading look. Kurt shook his head “No, it’s okay Blaine .”�

He looked at his boyfriend curiously as he continued. “I still have some packing to do anyway.”
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He nodded “Okay” He gave him a quick kiss “I love you.”
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“I love you too, go see what Finn wants.”�

He went into Finn’s room and asked “What’s up Finn?”
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Finn laughed at how nervous Blaine was “Dude, calm down! I’m not gonna beat you up or anything. You’re my brother’s boyfriend, and pretty much a part of the family. I just want to talk to you.”
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He nodded “Okay…so what’s up?”
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“How are you?”
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He was confused, why was Finn asking him this? “Uh, I’ve been better.”
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Finn nodded “ New York ?”
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He nodded sadly “Yeah I want to be there, I know we’re young but we both picture a future together, married all that.”
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Finn smiled “That doesn’t surprise me. He wants you to be there you know, a lot.”
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He smiled sadly “I know”
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Finn smiled “Well, that’s actually what I wanted to talk to you about.”
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Kurt was looking around for Blaine ’s Dalton sweatshirt he wears to bed a lot. “Where is that damn sweatshirt?”
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Blaine�came in smiling “Need help?”
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Kurt sighed “You haven’t seen the�Dalton�sweatshirt you gave me around have you?”
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He chuckled “You mean the one you stole from me after I spent the weekend here?”
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Kurt sighed “Yes, that’s the one Blaine .”
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He shook his head “Nope, sorry babe I haven’t.”
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“Must be in the wash.” He went to his bag “Babe, here.” He said tossing his warbler sweatshirt. “I actually want that one back.”
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Kurt smiled “Thank you.”

”Don’t mention it. Do you like sleep in that sweatshirt or something?”
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Kurt blushed as he nodded “Yeah…”
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He smiled and pulled Kurt into a hug. “especially after we broke up.”
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He pulled away to look at him. “Kurt…” he sighed “I’m sorry about all of that. But you don’t need to worry about that�ever�again. I love you so much Kurt.”
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“I love you too Blaine .”
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He kissed him softly and pulled away. “Let’s finish getting you packed huh?”
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Kurt nodded. They finished packing Kurt’s bags and ate dinner with Kurt’s family.
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They went to sleep together cuddled up together.
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They woke up early the next morning just to spend a little bit more time together. They went to the�Lima�Bean for their last coffee until Kurt came back from New York .
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“So, are you excited?”
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Kurt nodded “Yeah, sure…”
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“You don’t sound it…”
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“Well, I mean it’s going to be the longest we’ve been away from each other since the break up and you have your final today and I just feel like an ass not being able to be there to calm you down after.”
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He took his hand in his across the table. “Kurt, you have nothing to feel bad about. Yes we’ll be apart for a week. It’s not like three when we broke up. And as for my final…I’ll be fine, you helped me study for hours yesterday. I think I’d be worse off if you didn’t help me study.”
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Kurt chuckled. “Thanks, I think?”
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He shook his head “Now, this week is going to be an adventure for you! You made it to Nationals! I want you to enjoy it!� Don’t you worry about me. I’ll be fine! I’ll be here waiting for you when you get home, with that first place trophy.”
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Kurt shook his head “Well, I don’t know about the first place trophy…but we will be back with some sort of trophy.”
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“If you need to talk or anything just call me okay?”
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Kurt nodded “I will, I love you.”
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“I love you too.”�

He looked at his watch it was�8:30�“Alright, let’s get going. It’s 8:30 , we need to grab your stuff and get you to the airport.”
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Kurt nodded and they walked out to the car. They went back to Kurt’s house and Burt was waiting for them in the living room, he had come home early so he could see his sons off to�New York�.
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“Hi Dad.”
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Burt smiled “Hey kiddo, are you ready to go?”
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“Yeah I just need to put my stuff in the car.”
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Finn smiled “I already took care of it. Are you ready?”
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Kurt nodded. “Thanks, then� yeah I’m ready.”
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Burt looked at Blaine . “Are you going to drive him to the airport in your car?”
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He nodded “Yeah, if that’s alright?”
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Burt smiled “Of course.”
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They all went into their respective cars and they went to the airport.
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They got to the airport about an hour later. It didn’t take them long to get through security.
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They found Mr. Schue and everyone else quickly. They sat together waiting for their flight call, which came a lot quicker than they expected.
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Kurt gave his dad a hug “Bye Kurt , I love you.”
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“I love you too Dad. I’ll call you when we land.”
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“Okay, good luck kiddo.”
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“Thanks dad.”
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He turned to his step mother who gave him a hug and a kiss.

Finally it was the moment he’d been dreading, saying goodbye to Blaine .
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Kurt threw his arms around him and began to cry.
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He held him close rubbing his back “Shh, it’s okay Kurt. It’s okay baby.”
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“I’m going to miss you�so much.”
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“I’m going to miss you too. It’s only a week Kurt. You’ll be back before you know it.”
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Kurt nodded “I know but still…”
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He kissed his forehead “I love you Kurt.”
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“I love you too.”
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“Flight 362 to New York is now boarding.”
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“That’s you, go on.”
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Kurt kissed him long and hard. “I love you Blaine .”
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“I love you too. Good luck, I’ll see you soon okay?”
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“Okay.”
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They kissed once more and Kurt went to get on his plane.
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He waited and watched his plane take off and Burt patted his shoulder. “He’ll be home before you know it. Good luck on your final.”
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He nodded “I’ll see you soon Kurt.”
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