December 31

Blaine stares at the clock on his nightstand for the millionth time in the past day and a half.  He can hear people shouting from the street below, and he glances out the window.  Bored.  He decides that there’s no harm in going downtown to see the ball drop, and gets his coat on, heading down the steps and into the street.

Having denied the invitation to go to Chandler’s New Year’s party numerous times, and with Finn and Rachel doing stuff together, Kurt feels lonely and bored.  Looking over at the clock, he decides that going to Times Square doesn’t sound like such a bad idea.  He grabs his coat and leaves his apartment, heading towards his destination.

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE LAST CHANCE IF YOU WANNA COOOOOOOOOOME~~~~~~~~~

Chandler, I said no.  I don’t want to.

But I know you and you would never lock me out

TRUUUUUUUUUUUUTH HAPPY NEW YEAR KURTIEEEEEEEEEE

To you too, Chandler...

Blaine walks toward Times Square, hands in his pockets.  Loud parties are sounding from every direction, and the streets are packed with cars and people.  Sticking to the sidewalks, he takes his time, wondering what anyone else he knows is doing tonight.  

Hey Blaine!  Sorry I couldn’t make it up!  We’re in Miami instead!  No coats!  Haha!

It’s cool.  I might take you up on the spring break thing this year.

Sweet deal.  Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Rachel, how are things?
Really good, Finn’s up from Lima, did you know?

No, I didn’t.  That’s really nice

Yeah, I’m so happy he’s here

What about Brody?

Brody dumped me

WHAT???

Yeah.  He didn’t want to raise a baby

Rachie, I’m so sorry...

It’s okay, Finn and I are talking now

I’ll leave you two alone, I’m at Chandler’s party with Wes

Have fun...

I know you don’t like Chandler but he’s still my friend

I don’t like Wes either (unsent)

I know.  Happy New Year Sebbie <3

Happy New Year Rachie <3

Kurt pulls his coat tighter around himself as he walks, carefully weeding his way through the crowds of people.

It’s a crazy night, hey Blaine?

Yeah.  People are crazy.

Blaine nearly drops his phone when someone pushes past him.  The crowd is getting thicker, and the ball is easily seen from where he stands.

So did you stay in your apartment?

I can't see the ball drop from there.

Oh?  So you’re out?

Yeah. Just walking. Its so crazy I hardly know where I am.

Yeah, I’m doing the same thing, actually.  Rachie’s with Finn, and I was lonely/bored

I've been lonely/bored all week. (unsent)

That's funny how we're both out.

It is.  We’d never see each other in this crowd, though

Too many people.

Yeah.  I kinda wish I could see you though (unsent)

Yeah.  It would take a miracle to find anyone

I wish I could find you. (unsent)

For real.

Just for fun, and feel free to hippo this, any New Year’s resolutions?

Just one. But I'm not telling anyone.

Oh, I see

Do you have any?

Hippo

You're no fun.

Fine.  I have a couple.  I’ll even tell you one of them

Okay. :)

I’m going to try to pay attention to who I’m texting more

That's a good one.

Yeah, I thought so

“Thank you for being here, Finn.”

“Hey, not a problem.  I’ll always be available for you, Rach.  You’re special to me.”

“You’re so sweet.  When did you get so sweet?”

“I always was.”

“You weren’t when you stuck me on that plane to New York.”

“I know.  But it was for your own good.  I’m here for you now, though.”

“Even though I’m pregnant?”

“Especially because of that.  I’ll look after you.”

“What about the New Directions?”

“I’ll figure something out.”

“Thank you, Finn...”

“Anything for you...”

Rachel gazes at Finn, but makes no movement closer to him.

“Happy New Years.”

“Happy New Years.  Wait, it’s not time yet.”

“I just wanted to say it.  OH!  I should text Kurt and Blaine!  Where’s my phone?”

“I... I dunno...”

“Come on, Wes, it wasn’t as if I was actually gonna let him.”

"It doesn't matter."

“I pushed him away!”

"I know. We're not going there anymore. You're mine."

“Chandler’s been a friend for a long time.  I’m yours.  We know that.  He’s more loopy than usual right now.”

"I noticed.  I didn't like the way he was looking at you and I'm not sorry."

“You’re jealous.”

"Your point?"

“It’s kinda hot.  And annoying.  I’m not interested in that loopy idiot at all.  I only hang... spend time with him because he throws good parties.”

Wes glances at Sebastian.

"Hanging out is our thing. But he does throw good parties."

“I know.  So are you still mad?”

"It's hard to stay mad at you."

“Really?  Achievement.  But if you’re not mad at me, then how are we going to hang out?”

"I said I wasn't mad at you. Not that I wasn’t angry. I'm always angry."

.“Oh, I see.  Good.  So, what do you want to do?  We don’t have time to make it to Time’s Square before midnight.  7 minutes is cutting it a bit close.”

"I could throw you up against that wall. Don't even try and say that we couldn't, because people are doing that everywhere."

“Just because other people are doing it, you want to?”

Sebastian’s tone is teasing.

"Funny. No.  I just don't want to wait until we get home.  Where's the excitement in that?"

“I’m all for trying new things but I think I’m still a little apprehensive of the whole hanging out in public.”

"You're cricketing public hanging out?  Fine. That just makes me more angry."

“How angry?”

"Fucking angry."

“That sounds highly uncomfortable.”

"It might be for you."

“Oh really?”

"Really.  Interested?"

“I could be down for it.  If you can prove to me that you really want it for us and it’s not just an excuse to satisfy your own needs.”

"What's that supposed to mean?  Sebastian, you know that we're perfect together.  I can't imagine my life without you.  So, of course I want it for us.  I want everything for us."

“You... I love you, Wessy.”

"I love you too, Seb."

“Let’s conform to society.  Throw me against that wall.”

"Anything for you."

Four minutes

Its getting so packed where I am.

Yeah, same

They're all heading in the same direction. I mean, its not like you can touch the ball or anything.

Excuse my dirty mind (unsent)

Yeah, no kidding.  I’m not fighting to get close.

Neither am I. I'm just kind of wandering.

Yeah.  I really don’t know what I’m even doing here in the first place

I kinda wish I could get a New Years kiss... (unsent)

Me either.

It's not like I'm going to be kissing anyone at midnight. (unsent)

Two minutes.

OMG IF I DON’T GET A CHANCE TO AT MIDNIGHT HAPPY NEW YEARS KURTIE <3 <3 <3

Haha, Happy New Years, Rachie.  Love you.  Besties forever

And ever and ever.  Love you too <3

<33333

Happy New Years, Blainey <3

Happy New Years, Rachie. :)

Sorry about the wait, Rach texted me.  One minute...

She texted me too. 35 seconds.

Glancing up at the giant lit up ball of lights, Blaine's eyes catch sight of a familiar profile.  His heart stops and he stares.

Out of the corner of his eye, Kurt catches a familiar face.

Are you wearing a red scarf?

Yes.

Blaine swallows hard as everyone around him starts counting down.  He hesitates, staring at Kurt.

“Oh my god...”

Kurt turns to face Blaine proper through the crowd.  As people continue counting down, he makes a split second, impulsive decision and starts running towards Blaine, pushing people out of the way.

Blaine starts toward Kurt, trying to weave through groups of people.

"FIVE!"

As Kurt gets closer to Blaine, he blinks back tears.  Once he’s close enough, he reaches out.

“FOUR!”

“I missed you!”

“THREE!”

With tears streaming down his face, Blaine reaches toward Kurt.

“TWO!”

"I love you..."

"ONE!"

Kurt pulls Blaine into a tight hug as cheers erupt around them.  On the spur of the moment, he looks at him, his eyes full of tears, and presses his lips to Blaine’s.

Blaine squeezes his arms tightly around Kurt, meeting the other's lips with his own.  He shudders with a sob, and holds Kurt as close to him as he can.

“Happy New Years, Blainey...”

"Happy New Years, Kurtlet..."

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