“I know you're mad...but...can I please just hold you?” Blaine asked.

“Yeah...” he replied. So Blaine curled up next to Kurt and held onto him. Kurt could hear the tiny sniffles coming from Blaine. He closed his eyes and let his own tears fall down his face.

“What is this truth I need to know about Erica?” Kurt asked. Blaine stiffened next to him and sighed. He sat up and looked down at Kurt with a small smile.

“It's really stupid but...when I was with Erica and traveled to Rio to see her family...they thought we were together and we were okay with that.”

“Why?”

“I didn't have anybody and Erica was helping me through that time. We were down there and one night things just progressed. She was the only woman I ever felt that way about. After a while, we stopped. Talked about it and stopped. Years later...I met you. Now, her and I will joke about it. But, it's in the past, Kurt. You are my here and now. Erica and I are done...she's my best friend and was the only one who helped me when I turned.”

“So, you and her were done a long, long time ago?”

“Yes...we make a joke of it now. It was only a few times and only when we were in Rio, except for one day.”

“One day?” Kurt asked worried.

“I helped Erica meet her daughter one day...then she repaid me...I got rid of that bed though and got a new one...” he replied.

“Oh...Blaine?” he asked. Blaine looked up at him worried.

“I'm sorry...I shouldn't have done what I did. I should have let you explain.”

“It's okay. You were shocked and worried. You had every right to be mad and kick me out.”

“I owe her an apology too.”

“No. She owes you an apology. She told me what she called you. You're not a brat and I love spending every second with you,” Blaine replied as he kissed Kurt's forehead.

“Now, that serum. Why did you steal it?” Kurt asked. Blaine tensed up next to him once more and then laid down. Kurt curled up next to him and waited for this story.

“I heard the guy talking about it and found his hotel room. I stole it and he saw me but I got away. I got it because Erica had just started developing her power and I wanted to help her if it ever came to that point...” Blaine replied.

“Her power started showing when I was with you and you knew about mine...”

“I knew Erica had a power long before I met you...it was just used very seldom. When I told her about the serum she said whichever of you two needed it first would get it. She said she very rarely uses her power so she thinks she'll be okay for a while...”

“But me?”

“You use yours a lot...and I'm worried. I didn't know how to tell you about it though. I was going to tell you to stop using your power all the time because I don't want to lose you...” Blaine said kissing his cheek. Kurt looked down at Blaine's hand that moved to cup his cheek. Kurt pressed into the hand and sighed.

“I'll watch with using my power as much,” Kurt conceded and reached his hand up to Blaine's on his face. They laid in silence for a while just staring into each others eyes. Blaine leaned in for a kiss and their lips touched. Kurt closed his eyes and moved closer to Blaine.

“I'm so sorry...I will never hurt you again. I promise,” Blaine said as he pulled away.

“You promise you'll talk to me if something comes up?”

“I do. I promise,” Blaine said kissing him once more. Kurt wrapped his arms Blaine as Blaine pulled him on top of his body.

“Boys!”

They pulled away with a groan and looked back when the door opened. Erica walked in with a sheepish smile.

“Kurt?”

“Yes, Erica?”

“I'm really, really sorry. For what I said a few days ago. I just want things to be right again,” she said looking at them.

“It's okay, Erica,” Kurt replied. She smiled at them and winked and slinked out of the room. Kurt rolled his eyes and looked back down at Blaine. Their lips reconnected and Kurt moaned into the kiss.

The next day back at their own house Cooper had them seated at the kitchen table. He looked upset but happy at the same time. Kurt wondered what might be up and held onto Blaine's hand.

“Cooper? We've been here a few minutes already...are you okay?” Blaine asked.

“Yeah...yeah...look...I thought I'd let you guys know I'm taking off for a while. I got a governing position and accepted it. It's within Ohio but down by Columbus. I want to stay here but they offered me a house there and I decided to take it.”

“Cooper...we just got back together...” Blaine replied.

“I know. I have to travel to some other councils and then I'll be back in Columbus. We can still meet up but for a while but my time will be spent with them for a bit. I need to learn some things and then make some connections.”

“Good luck, Cooper! Even though we weren't together long we still got to know you and you know you're welcome here,” Blaine said.

“Actually, I wanted to propose something Blaine...” Kurt said. Blaine looked over at him confused.

“I love living here but I want to move...for a while at least.”

“Where?” Blaine asked.

“Anywhere...just away from here for a while. We've been here how long? I kind of want to sell the old house, move, and then one day start building a new house. I was thinking London for a while,” Kurt replied.

“As long as you're happy,” Blaine replied with a smile.

“No...” Kurt said.

“What?” he asked confused.

“As long as we're happy. I think we need this time away to work on us. No, we haven't fallen out of love or have many problems but...we're together until the end and I just think we should relive the beginning of what we were and how we were. Young and free and crazy in love. Yes, we still are but...I feel awful for how I treated you,” Kurt replied.

“Kurt, it's okay...I understand...”

“No. You do so much for me...I want to repay that and whatever we do on this trip I want it to be for you,” Kurt said hoping Blaine got it. Blaine smiled at him and leaned over to kiss him.

“I'm really happy that Blaine met someone like you Kurt. What you two have is the real thing,” Cooper said. They looked over at him happily and Blaine curled his fingers with Kurt's.

The next day they saw Cooper off and looked back at their house. Their bags were packed and the rest of their things were headed to a storage unit until they came back. Their fingers were twined together and they walked to the car they'd be using to go on their trip until they got to the airport.