A Love That Lasts

Chapter 13

“What do you think he wants?” Kurt asked Blaine as they walked together down one of the many deserted corridors at Dalton.

Blaine frowned, “Whatever it is, it isn’t good.”

“You know him better than I do,” Kurt said. “What do you think he’s planning?”

“I know that Sebastian always wants to be in the spotlight and he likes to control people. He will probably try to manipulate us,” Blaine said nervously.

Kurt stopped and turned to face Blaine. “Let him try, I’m not afraid of letting the world know we are soul mates.”

Blaine winced and Kurt noticed, “What’s wrong?”

Blaine sighed, “It’s my parents. They are members of that extremist organization trying to abolish soul mates. They got rid of their marks and feel that everyone should remove theirs as well. They hate it that I still have my mark and they hate that my brother Cooper married his soul mate, but he’s in California so there is little they can do.”

“That’s awful Blaine,” Kurt said in horror.

Blaine nodded, “And it is worse. They completely despise your father and what he stands for. They also don’t like you much since you are gay.”

“They know you are gay, right?” Kurt asked.

“Of course I am,” Blaine replied. “And I’ve been getting crap for it ever since. Most of the time they ignore that I even exist.”

“How could such an amazing person like you come from such narrow minded people,” Kurt said. “I’m so sorry that you have to deal with it.”

Blaine sighed, “I’m done feeling sorry for myself, I’m proud of who I am. And it just makes things so much easier having you by my side.”

Kurt smiled at him, and leaned forward to capture his lips in a sweet kiss. “I’m happy to have you too.”

“I really care about you already Kurt,” Blaine said. “And I’m just afraid that if word got out about us, then my parents would try to keep us apart.”

“Well we can’t have that,” Kurt replied. “I don’t want to lose you.”

Blaine kissed Kurt gratefully, “That makes two of us.”

“Well isn’t this precious.”

Blaine and Kurt turned at the sound to see Sebastian standing a little ways from them, watching with a self-satisfied smirk on his face.

Meerkat face!” Kurt exclaimed sarcastically. “I would say it’s a pleasure, but I wouldn’t want you to get an ever bigger ego.”

“Funny,” Sebastian drawled in a bored tone.

“What do you want Sebastian?” Blaine demanded, glaring at the other boy.

“Where did your manners go Blaine?” Sebastian asked. “What would your parents think?”

Blaine scowled at him, “I have no need to waste good manners on you.”

“Well then I’ll cut to the chase,” Sebastian said. “I want the fame and prestige of dating the President’s son.”

“Out of the question,” Kurt snapped. “You already know that Blaine is my soul mate, so why would you even think that I would return to you.”

Sebastian rolled his eyes, “Do you really think that I’m delusional enough to think that we’ll be in a real relationship again? That ship has sailed and frankly I have my eyes on guys who are less high maintenance.”

“So what exactly are you talking about?” Blaine asked.

“I want Kurt to pretend to be my boyfriend. I want to be seen in public with him and here at Dalton too. In return I won’t tell about your dirty little secret,” Sebastian explained.

“My Dad already doesn’t trust you, he would be incredibly suspicious if I was suddenly your boyfriend when he knows that Blaine is my real soul mate,” Kurt replied.

“That is your problem,” Sebastian said unconcerned. “I don’t care what you tell daddy dearest, just make sure he doesn’t interfere.”

“I don’t like this,” Blaine protested. “We need to set boundaries.”

“Exactly,” Kurt agreed. “I absolutely refuse to kiss you for one.”

Sebastian shrugged, “I can live with that.”

“And furthermore,” Kurt replied glaring at him. “I will not do anything with you that will endanger either my reputation or my father’s.”

“Fine,” Sebastian said irritated, turning to leave. But before he did he winked at Kurt. “I’ll see you in class ‘boyfriend’.”

When he left, Kurt and Blaine looked at each other nervously.

“Why do I think I just made a deal with the devil?” Kurt asked.

“I seriously hope we won’t regret this.” Blaine said, fearing in his heart that he would soon enough.

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“It’s a boy!”

“That’s amazing Cooper, I’m so happy for you!” Blaine said into the phone later that evening. “Do Mom and Dad know?”

“Oh yeah,” Cooper said. “Mom can’t wait to meet her grandson, but Dad didn’t really say much.”

“He probably won’t,” Blaine commented. “So what are you going to name him?”

“Samuel Blaine Anderson,” Cooper said proudly. “Sarah agreed that his middle name should be that of his favorite uncle.”

Blaine smiled, “I honored Coop, really. I can’t wait to meet my nephew.”

“We will come back for the holidays I promise,” Cooper replied. “Can you believe I’m a Dad?”

Blaine chuckled. A few years ago the thought of Cooper reproducing was a terrifying thought but since he met Sarah, Cooper had really matured and settled into domestic bliss well.

“You are going to be a great one,” Blaine said confidently. “I’m so happy for you both, tell Sarah I said so.”

“I will,” Cooper replied. “But tell me how you’ve been? How is Dalton?”

“School is fine,” Blaine said. “But I have exciting news of my own. I met Kurt.”

“Really?” Cooper asked surprised. “How did that happen?”

“He started to go to Dalton and he’s in some of my classes,” Blaine told him. “I’ve already been to the White House and met the President and everything. Kurt is amazing; I can’t believe I’ve finally found him.”

“I knew you would find him sooner or later,” Cooper replied. “Do Mom and Dad know?”

“No,” Blaine said. “And I’m really not going to tell then right now if I don’t have to.”

“That’s probably for the best,” Cooper agreed. “So what is Kurt like?”

“He’s incredible,” Blaine gushed. “I’ve only known him for a few days and already I feel like I’ve known him my whole life. Kurt is funny, smart, sarcastic, and extremely handsome. I never knew that having a soul mate would feel like this.”

“Oh yeah,” Cooper said. “And the more you know your soul mate, the better it gets. Mom and Dad don’t know what they are missing by avoiding their soul mates, but then I guess we wouldn’t be here if they had.”

“I’ve been following Kurt for so long in the news that I really didn’t think it would really happen for me,” Blaine said. “But I’m so happy it did.”

“You deserve all the happiness,” Cooper replied. “By the way what is the President like.”

“Get this Coop,” Blaine started. “I’m on first name basis with the President. He’s just a normal guy really, and he really cares about Kurt’s happiness.”

“Must be nice,” Cooper grumbled, no doubt in reference to their parents.

“I’m just happy that he accepts me as Kurt’s soul mate,” Blaine replied.

“Well then,” Cooper said. “I guess it was a good thing I voted for him.”

Blaine yawned then, Cooper had called him at three in the morning. But then he always loved it when his big brother called, no matter the time of day.

“Crap,” Cooper said apologetically. “It is really early there isn’t it? I’m so bad at keeping track of time zones. Well I will let you get back to sleep Squirt.”

“Talk to you later Coop,” Blaine said. “Give Sarah my best and send my pictures of my nephew.”

“Will do!” Cooper replied. “Goodbye little brother.”

“Night big brother,” Blaine replied.

As Blaine hung up the phone he couldn’t stop the good mood he was feeling. He had a brand new nephew named after him, an amazing older brother who gave amazing advice, and the best soul mate and boyfriend on the planet. Sure Sebastian was blackmailing them and sure his parents weren’t the kindest, but overall Blaine was satisfied. As he slipped back into the unconsciousness that sleep brings, he couldn’t help but wonder what the next day would bring.