Klaine Advent 2015 Day 16, "Passion"

And still I dream hell come to me
That we will live the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms that cannot weater

I Dreamed A Dream - Les Miserables

2012

Before the war, Kurt had never considered New York. Yet, here he is.

After Kurt graduated a couple of weeks ago, he fled the country with his brother. The war was still going on, and after Kurt had tasted freedom, he wanted it. The Insidious Humdrum hasnt attacked America (yet), so theyre safe (for now). Finn didnt have to flee per se, because theres peace in the magical word, but he didnt want Kurt to be alone.

And his girlfriend Rachel moved to New York too. Kurt isnt that fond of Rachel. Sure, they have things in common, but shes too loud for his liking.

Their parents are still in the UK. Burt is part of the Coven, and he didnt think itd be appropriate for him to flee. He has a job to do. So does Carole. She works at a place called St. Mungos- or something. Its something magical.

He doesnt miss England that much, especially when he hears all the bad news. Sally and Carlos decided to stay, and Kurt hasnt heard from them in a while. Yet, he refuses to worry.

They arent the only ones who havent contacted him in a while. Blaine hasnt written either. He graduated a year after Finn (Finn has been done for a year by now, since Hogwarts only has seven years) and according to Finn, Blaine moved to Wales to become one of those Kwidditsch players.

Finn said he made it to the Welsh National Kwidditsch team as a "chaser".

Ah well... everyone has their own passions.

Maybe it wasnt supposed to work out. Kurt feels a bit foolish for hoping that it would work. The fact that his dad married a magical person, doesnt mean Kurt can marry one too (now that he can do it legally). Maybe he should stick with magickal people, or maybe with Normals.

Who else will want a mage like Kurt.

He misses Blaine. He knows he hasnt heard of him for months now, and he knows that he hasnt contacted him either, but yet he misses him. They drifted apart.

He didnt even know Blaine moved to Wales. Blaine probably doesnt even know that Kurt left the UK.

He regrets the fact that he let this slide every day.

You cant say that Kurt is lonely. Hes attending a Normal university (the Coven can forge Normal documents for you if you want to go to a Normal college) and hes met a couple of people to hang out with.

And even though he isnt thrilled to see her, he can talk to Rachel about his interests.

He has discovered his true passion at NYU, though. He likes graphic design a lot. Hes always been creative. Finn often tells him hed be a Ravenclaw. Kurt doesnt know what to think of that, because he has no idea what it means.

He doesnt know what to do with it yet, but his dad is sure hell figure it out and his dad is usually right.

"Yo Kurt!" Finn yells from the other side of their living room, "Rach and I are going to Vertic Alley to buy a new robe for Rachel. You kay?"

"I kay," Kurt yells back, eyes still fixed on the screen of his laptop. He has to design something for class.

But he has no inspiration. He fumbles with his bracelet, but he quickly stops himself. He cant use magick, itll be cheating. He cant even cast a Hurry up without feeling bad.

He decides to leave the apartment.

Which was a bad idea. Its November and the Christmas spee has started. Every place is crowded and the tourist dont make it easier.

Then his coffee was cold (really?) and it was too public to cast a Some like it hot.

His day cant get worse.

Theres only one more place he can go. Its a magickal graphic design shop, hidden for Normals. Kurt studies Normal graphic design, but he can appreciate the beauty of magick art.

The people who work there know him ("Kurt, the British mage, welcome!"). He never stays for too long. He never buys anything either (remember: he does Normal design), but he likes the place.

He enters the little shop, ready to greet the employee of the day (mostly Diane or Robbie) when he sees a new person behind the counter.

And he cant believe it.

Leaning against the counter, waving aimlessly with his wand, is Blaine.

It feels like someone just casted a April showers on Kurts entire day.