The next few weeks went by quickly and Kurt and Blaine felt like they were in their own little bubble most of the time. Like all soul mates they were almost addicted to spending time with each other and keeping in touch all the time. They texted and called one another late every night and they both arrived at Dalton early on school days to share what little time alone that they could. Of course the major downfall was their secrecy; soul mates as a general rule were not meant to be kept hidden.

So far Sebastian hadn't cashed in on his blackmail, but he always smirked at them like he loved holding this over their heads. Kurt and Blaine hadn't let on to the rest of Dalton that they were soul mates but it soon became obviously to the rest of the school that they were friends. Kurt had even joined the Warblers after a long consideration since it let him spend more time with Blaine, though Kurt still felt a bit guilty that he was turning his back on the New Directions.

One day they were walked through one of the many hallways at Dalton before many of the other students arrived for classes. It was one of the few times that they actually felt safe enough to be affectionate with each other.

Blaine held Kurt's hand and lifted it up to place a soft kiss on it. Kurt looked at him quizzically, "What was that for?"

Blaine smiled, "I'm just so amazed that I found you at last, sometimes it still feels like a dream. A wonderful dream."

Kurt turned to face his soul mate and grinned, "I know what you mean."

Blaine leaned forward then and placed a chaste kiss on Kurt's lips before pulling away. "What are you doing today?"

"Surprisingly, not that much," Kurt replied. "Kind of shocking actually. Usually my schedule is ridiculous, but perhaps I have you to thank for that."

Blaine grinned, "Well in that case, do you want to come over to my place after school?"

Kurt frowned, "But what about your parents?"

"They are working late tonight," Blaine said. "In fact they work late every night."

"Well in that case, count me in," Kurt replied.

"Your house is like a museum Blaine, I'm afraid to touch anything," Kurt commented once they stepped inside the foyer.

Blaine chuckled, "This coming from a guy who lives in the White House."

"Good point," Kurt remarked.

"Come on, let's go to my room," Blaine replied, leading Kurt up the stairs.

They decided when they got up into Blaine's room to have a movie marathon. They watched Moulin Rouge and were halfway through Rent when they were startled to hear the sound of the front door opening.

Blaine paled, "Nobody should be home yet. They can't know you are here."

Kurt frowned and sat up from where he had been cuddling against Blaine's side, "It almost feels like you are embarrassed of me. Why can't we just tell them the truth? Then we won't have to deal with this whole Sebastian blackmail thing."

"Blaine?" a woman's voice called downstairs.

"You don't understand," Blaine pleaded. "I told you they don't agree with soul mates, especially gay ones. If they knew you were my soul mate, they very well might try to keep us apart."

Footsteps thudded on the stairs, causing both boys to stand up in a rush.

"Please," Blaine begged.

Kurt strode forward and pulled open the closet door and closed it behind him, just as the door to Blaine's bedroom opened.

"Blaine, didn't you hear me?" Rebecca Anderson said, as she peered in at her son. Her eyes lit upon the two cups lying on Blaine's nightstand. "Is someone here?"

"Sorry Mom," Blaine said. "Wes was over for a little while and I was just finishing the movie so I didn't hear you."

"You know we don't like you having guy friends over when you are alone," Rebecca scolded.

"Wes has a girlfriend, we are just friends," Blaine protested.

"A girlfriend?" Rebecca scoffed. "He probably thinks he has a soul mate."

"Please don't start this again Mom," Blaine asked.

"Do you believe in soul mates Blaine?" Rebecca asked him sternly.

"I don't know," Blaine muttered, not meeting her gaze.

"How many times do your father and I have to tell you that there are no such things as soul mates. There is no perfect person set aside for us, no matter what the stupid tattoos say. I still think you should let us remove yours," Rebecca remarked.

"It isn't hurting anyone," Blaine replied, his fingers covering the band where Kurt's name was hidden.

"You're hopeless Blaine," Rebecca told him. "First you try to tell us that you are gay."

"I am gay," Blaine retorted.

"And now you are one of the deluded people who thinks there is someone out there waiting for them like one of those ridiculous Disney stories. But it isn't true Blaine," Rebecca told him.

"Cooper has a soul mate," Blaine argued.

"Cooper is an idiot," Rebecca said. "And their marriage won't last another year. Too bad they brought an innocent child into the world."

Blaine sighed, "I think you're wrong."

"Oh Blaine, always such a dreamer," Rebecca mocked him. "Well don't worry; this country is already going to hell for having a fag loving President."

"Mom," Blaine started, thinking about how Kurt was listening to every single work of his mother's hate.

"Well dinner will be here soon, your Dad got take out," Rebecca replied, turning around and closing the door hard behind her. A moment later he heard her thudding steps go down the stairs.

Blaine stood there a long time, trying to keep himself for weeping. It hurt so bad to have parents who didn't agree with his sexuality, believe in soul mates, or care for the man who would probably end up being Blaine's father in-law someday. It was hard to deal with so much hate on a daily basis.

In the next moment the closet door was open and Kurt was wrapping Blaine into his warm embrace.

"I'm so sorry Blaine," Kurt said to him. "I had no idea it was that bad."

"I'm sorry you had to hear that," Blaine replied.

"It wasn't the first time I had to hear something like that," Kurt said. "And it won't be the last. I see now why we have to keep it hidden."

"It is only a few months till graduation," Blaine replied. "We only have to keep it hidden until then."

"We can do it," Kurt replied pressing a soft kiss to Blaine's cheek. "The paparazzi won't leave you alone when they find out the truth, this way you won't have to deal with them till you're out of school."

"I love you," Blaine breathed, gazing at Kurt's handsome face.

They hadn't been together long of course, but that undeniable soul mate connection made then already know one another on a deeper level. It usually wasn't long for soul mates to express their love for one another by anyone's standards.

"I love you too," Kurt told him.

And they kissed again passionately, knowing that they would be there for each other no matter what challenges they would face.