A Love That Lasts

Chapter 7

"Do you have any idea how dangerous that was?!"

"Dad, I already said that I'm sorry," Kurt replied looking carefully at his father.

"We have secret service for a reason Kurt," Burt said staring hard at his son. "There are people out there who wouldn't think twice about hurting you!"

"Nobody attacked me!" Kurt replied.

"That doesn't mean that someone wouldn't!" Burt answered, and then his voice changed. "I just worry about you Kurt and I don't want to see you take unnecessary risks. There are plenty of people in this country who don't like us. Please don't leave your agents again."

"I won't," Kurt promised. "It was just nice to feel like a normal teenager again."

"Kurt I asked you before running for election if it would be alright with you," Burt replied. "You encouraged me to do it; you knew exactly what you were getting in to."

Kurt paused for a moment to collect his thought before speaking. "Dad I love my life right now, I really do. Sure I'm busy all the time, but I feel incredibly privileged to live here in the White House. And you are the best President, Dad, you belong here."

"Thanks Kurt," Burt said, and he hugged his son.

Kurt stood and turned to leave, when Burt spoke again.

"Sit down Kurt, we are not done yet."

Kurt sighed and sat down, waiting patiently.

"First of all you are grounded for a week," Burt said, holding up a hand to silence Kurt's protests. "I don't want to hear it, you shouldn't have done that."

Kurt nodded miserably.

"Secondly there is something I've needed to discuss with you," Burt said, suddenly sounding anxious. Kurt looked up at his father curiously and waited.

"It is about Blaine."

Kurt suddenly felt his whole body tense up as he remembered the man who was supposed to be his soul mate. The man he cheated on at the mall with a handsome stranger who seemed to be haunting Kurt with the memory of their stolen kiss. It just figured that when Kurt finally found his soul mate he would share his first kiss with somebody else and not regret it at all. It was enough to make Kurt doubt the power of soul mates.

"What about Blaine?" Kurt asked cautiously.

"He is not Blaine Anderson," Burt told him. "His name is actually Sebastian Smythe."

"What?" Kurt asked in confusion.

"Everyone who has proximity to our family has background checks run on them and it wasn't long before we realized that he's an imposter," Burt explained. "He does go to Dalton Academy, and I would've told you before except that he has no criminal history and seems harmless enough. And he was closely monitored the entire time he was here."

"But he has my name on his hand," Kurt replied.

"Those marks can be faked or removed," Burt reminded him gently. "It is not common, but it is possible. He wanted his fifteen minutes of fame and took advantage of you. And you don't have Sebastian on your hand, right?"

Kurt pulled away the glove and looked at his hand even though he knew what was written there. Blaine Anderson was still clearly visible on his palm. He felt tears well up his eyes as he tried to determine just what he was feeling. He was furious at Sebastian for tricking him of course, and was grateful he learned of the deception so soon. Kurt also felt such a sense of relief that he hadn't given in to Sebastian's advances, and that they really weren't soul mates. It was bizarre that Kurt felt closer to a stranger he met in the mall then the boy he'd dated.

With the realization that Sebastian wasn't Blaine also brought the curiosity that the man in the mall was possibly the real Blaine. Even though Kurt was painfully ignorant in the ways of soul mates or love at first sight, he remembered the instant connection he'd had with the teen. The kiss they shared far exceeded any of Kurt's wildest dreams about what his first kiss would be like. And suddenly as though a lightning bolt struck him Kurt realized that the teen he met at the mall had to be Blaine Anderson, there were no other possibilities.

With Kurt's epiphany brought an unbidden smile on his face. He then noticed that hs father was still looking at him.

"What is it?" Burt asked.

"I met the real Blaine Anderson," Kurt admitted. "We met at the mall."

"Really?" Burt asked skeptically. "Are you sure?"

"I have no proof," Kurt said. "Just a feeling. He literally ran into me at the mall and there was just an instant connection and I can't seem to get him out of my mind."

Burt sighed. "I'm not doubting your feelings Kurt, perhaps he is the real Blaine. But just be careful alright? Someone has tried to trick you once, and it can always happen again."

Suddenly Kurt's cell phone rang and he looked down to see Blaine Calling on the screen.

He smiled sweetly at his father. "If you'll excuse me Dad, I have a problem to take care of."

Burt waved him off and chuckled to himself. "That kid is going to regret the day he ever messed with Kurt Hummel."

Kurt left the room and answered it.

"Hey babe, what are you doing Friday?" Sebastian asked in a sultry tone.

Babe? Just because he was an effeminate man didn't like being called by the same terms of endearment. Kurt was ready to lash out and give Sebastian a piece of his mind, when a better idea popped in his mind. He bit his tongue to keep from laughing and put on his best sexy tone.

"What did you have in mind?"

"What the hell was that for?!"

Blaine rubbed his sore knuckles with satisfaction and glared coldly at Sebastian. The other boy's cheek was reddened with the recent impact of Blaine's fist, there was no doubt there would be a bruise soon. Blaine took a deep breath to try and steady himself and control his temper but he was failing miserably. He had wanted nothing more than to wipe the smirk off Sebastian's face, and his hand could pay testament to the fact that he had just tried to.

He was so full of rage at the discovery that Sebastian was tricking his soul mate, tricking Kurt. There was no way that Kurt would date someone like Sebastian unless there was a question of soul mates into play. And Blaine stared down at the furious teen and grabbed Sebastian's right hand roughly and pulled the glove down to see Kurt's name written there. For a split second Blaine wondered if he had it wrong, but as soon as he remembered the moment with Kurt, kissing Kurt, he was even more positive that he was right.

"You do know this school does have a zero tolerance harassment policy right? I could easily report you," Sebastian threatened, glaring up at Blaine.

"Don't even go there," Blaine scoffed. "My father is president of the school board. And besides I have a good excuse, I know you aren't Kurt's soul mate."

"Of course I am," Sebastian replied without a moment's hesitation. "You can see the name clearly."

"You're a liar," Blaine spat. "I don't know how you did it or why, but you are not his soul mate."

"And you would know this, why?" Sebastian asked, raising his eyebrow.

Blaine paused for a moment, realizing that he was revealing too much. It was absolutely no business of Sebastian's who Blaine's real soul mate was even if it was Kurt Hummel. Even if Sebastian knew the truth, Blaine couldn't just tell him.

"I know you are up to something," Blaine snapped. "I would look out if I were you."

"A threat?" Sebastian scoffed. "That is hilarious."

"Just remember," Blaine said through gritted teeth as he held his fist up like he did when he was boxing. "That I'm the captain of Dalton's fight club."

Blaine gave Sebastian one more disgusted look before he stalked away angrily.

Sebastian mutely rubbed his cheek and frown at Blaine's retreating form. Suddenly his ringtone started to go off and he pulled out his phone to answer it.

He grinned wickedly when he saw just who was calling him. "Hey babe, what are you doing Friday?"