"I am going to go shower because I feel gross." Kurt grimaced as he remembered falling asleep in Blaine's arms without showering meaning he still had dried cum and lube on him. That was another thing he was wondering about. Where the hell had the lube come from? Had Blaine planned on having sex with him? He glanced over at the sleeping boy and filed that question away for a later time. Kurt grabbed a towel and headed to the bathroom.

Kurt took a moment to look in the mirror and stared at his reflection. Sex was good for him. His complexion had a glowing quality to it, his lips were red as cherries and his high cheekbones still held a hint of flush in them. He looked lower and gave a small grimace at the hickey he saw on his neck. THAT was going to be hell to cover up before they left for the show today. He didn't really mind though, seeing that that it was from Blaine. He turned on the water and leaned against the wall as he waited for the water to heat up. Blaine Anderson was in his bed. No, his boyfriend Blaine Anderson was in his bed. He slid into the shower and leaned his head against the wall. Fate had a funny way of bringing people back together.

Kurt walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist. Blaine was rubbing his eyes and struggling to sit up in the bed. "Morning sleepyhead" Kurt laughed while rummaging through a drawer for a clean pair of boxers.

"Morning" Blaine murmured, looking around confused before a look of realization hit him. He swiveled his head and his eyes widened as Kurt dropped his towel and stepped into his boxers. "Oh please Blaine," Kurt said at the look on Blaine's face, "it's not like you haven't seen me naked before."

Blaine just stared with his mouth opening and closing as he drank in the sight of Kurt standing in front of him. "Kurt," Blaine finally managed, "how about you come back to bed?" The look of shock was gone from Blaine's face and had been replaced by a look of lust.

Kurt smiled and began looking through his closet. "Blaine, we have to leave soon for the show."

"But Kurt, we can-I could, please?" Blaine was looking at Kurt with that damn puppy dog face that could melt even an ice queen's heart.

Kurt smiled and walked to the bed, leaning down to peck Blaine on the lips. "Come on, we have to go" he murmured around Blaine's mouth. Blaine's strong hands gripped Kurt's hips as he tried to pull the taller boy to him.

"I'd much rather spend the rest of the day curled up with you." Blaine was rubbing small circles on Kurt's hips and looking up at him with those gorgeous hazel eyes of his.

"I think it would be a bit obvious if we both missed a show. Plus, I am the star performer!"

Blaine smiled and pressed a sweet kiss to Kurt's stomach. "You haven't changed a bit I see."

Kurt laughed and pulled out of Blaine's grasp. "Never will" he smiled, rummaging through his closet once again.
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"Seriously though, you should've seen his face when I opened the door! He was blood red!" Alyssa was laughing along with a group of actors who were surrounding her and Alex. "But really though, the most hilarious part of all was Blaine's face! He even yelled at me, something about ravaging Kurt, and then Kurt got all pissed and said there was no ravaging going on. So I just left, it was scary."

"So you decided to drag me into it?" Alex said, looking crossly at Alyssa. "I had those cupcakes and was going to bring them here and you waltzed into my apartment going 'oh look cupcakes to go with my champagne, let's go give them as housewarming presents to Blaine!' I should have known! No wonder Blaine was staring at me like I was the devil! Wait, that's why you wouldn't let me stay for dinner!"

Everyone was howling with laughter by this point, some even crying from laughing so hard. No one noticed as the two people they were discussing walked in the door. Alyssa continued the story, "but seriously, I almost died because all Kurt could do is stand there and stutter while Blaine ranted on about how I was interrupting."

"Oh really? I was ranting now was I?" Blaine called out, making the group jump.

"Oh, hey Blaine," Alyssa laughed nervously. "When did you two get here?"

"Oh, just now," Kurt said, staring at his hand disinterestedly.

"Oh well hey guys I was, uh well you see…" Alyssa faded off, her face blushing red.

Luckily Marcus saved Alyssa but pointing to Kurt's neck and exclaiming, "hey Kurt! Is that a hickey I see on your neck? Damn Blaine, one night and you're already all over him?"

Kurt turned as red as Alyssa and even Blaine blushed a little before retorting, "Well if you were in bed with a guy this sexy could you stop yourself."

Kurt stared down at Blaine, wanting to smack the grin off his face. "What are you doing?" he asked through gritted teeth.

"Just putting people in their rightful place," Blaine whispered, placing an arm around Kurt and leading him to their dressing room.

As soon as the door closed behind the two, the rest of the actors let out large breaths of air and began giggling like school girls. "Alright guys, pay up" Marcus told them. "I told you guys they'd totally be getting it on the first night they were alone together."

"Well obviously" Jackson, one of the stage crew guys said. "You could cut the sexual tension between them with a knife!"
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Kurt was sitting in the dressing room, his head in his hands. "I give up, I can't face them again. I just can't believe you…"

"Wait, you're embarrassed you had sex with me?" Blaine's eyebrows furrowed as he tried to figure out what was going on in Kurt's head.

"No, no not that. I just didn't want the whole cast knowing like that. I mean, they didn't need to really know at all…" Kurt faded off, not knowing how to describe what he was feeling at the moment.

"Kurt, look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable; I just thought that maybe if I embarrassed them then they would let up on it."

"I understand, it's just…you know what, let's just forget about it. It's not a big deal." Kurt looked up at Blaine who was standing in front of him. "Trust me; I am definitely not embarrassed I had sex with you."

Blaine smiled and leaned down to press a kiss to Kurt's forehead. "That's good to know because I am definitely not embarrassed that I had sex with the most wonderful guy on the planet."
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Kurt was staring at a recipe, checking ingredients a final time while stirring a pot of sauce on the stove. The show had been stunning as always and he had invited Alyssa and Alex over for dinner that night. He smiled as he felt a pair of arms wrap around his waist. "Have I mentioned you look adorable in an apron?" Blaine spoke, his warm breath rushing past Kurt's ear.

"Only about a hundred times…today." Kurt smiled tilting his head backwards, leaning it on Blaine's shoulder. Blaine pressed a kiss to Kurt's cheek before released the slender boy. "Blaine, out of the kitchen please, I am trying to cook!" Kurt shooed Blaine out of the kitchen with an oven mitt before opening the stove to check on the chicken. It was turning a golden brown color which meant it was almost time to add the sauce. He called out of the kitchen as a knock sounded at the door. "Blaine, get the door please! That's probably Alex and Alyssa!"

Blaine greeted their two friends and took their coats, hanging them in the small closet at the end of the hall. Alyssa held out a bottle of Pinot Grigio, smiling brightly, "I brought this as a peace greeting, since the last time we were here we had a few…problems. I hope it goes along with whatever Kurt is cooking."

"Chicken in garlic sauce, this will go perfectly!" Blaine held out a hand to take the bottle from Alyssa. "You two make yourself comfortable in here and I'll go put this on ice so it will be chilled for dinner."

Alex took a seat on the couch, falling into the plush leather while Alyssa grabbed the armchair. "Well at least no one is half naked this time" Alex grinned, propping himself up on a pillow.

Alyssa leaned down to pet Snoball who was mewling at her feet. "This is true, and we've actually been invited this time. I thought for sure this day would never come after that fiasco."

"Oh come on, you know we love you guys too much to shun you forever" Blaine smiled, sitting opposite of Alex. "Master Chef Kurt Hummel has told me that dinner shall be served in about ten minutes."

The three laughed at Blaine's horrible attempt at an English accent while Blaine picked up Snoball and stroked behind his ears. The kitten purred and curled up in his lap, content to sit there being loved on. They sat around making small talk, discussing the show and future plans. Alex was talking about how he planned on auditioning for a role in Chicago while Alyssa had an audition for the part of Elphaba in Wicked. "What about you Blaine? Have you and Kurt discussed life after Phantom?"

"I think Kurt wants to push to get his screenplay looked at. It's amazing, he's going to be huge, I just know it. We also talked about him traveling and taking a break for a bit, but that was a while ago. As for me, I'd really love to just work on music, perform here and there; I just don't want to be apart from Kurt for long periods of time."

Alyssa smiled at Blaine whose eyes were shining bright with love for his boyfriend. "Blaine Anderson, do I detect a marriage proposal in the future?"

Blaine blushed, ducking his head before answering quietly, "I mean, we just got together, it's too soon to think about marriage. I mean, I love him and I know I want to spend the rest of my life with him, but he's still learning to trust me. He may not show it, but I know deep down inside there's a part of him that is terrified of me leaving again. I hate that I did that, that I made him so scared to love someone completely." Blaine dropped his head into his hands, blinking back tears.

Alyssa leaned over and put an arm on his knee, patting it softly. "Blaine, that's all in the past, give him some time, he knows you love him, you can see it in his eyes, everything will be fine. But you are right, it's too early to talk about marriage, but I better get an invite to the wedding when it happens." Alyssa smiled at Blaine who was wiping a small tear from the corner of his eye.

"You're right, I just get down on myself when I think about all of those years I wasted without him, I was so stupid."

Their conversation was cut short by Kurt's voice calling for them from the kitchen. "Ok guys, dinner is ready!"

Blaine ushered the pair into the dining area of the kitchen and they all took seats around the table as Kurt placed plates full of food on the table. Blaine poured the wine for each guest and set the decanter on the table.

The food was eaten in relative silence as they took in the taste of the chicken and asparagus. Alyssa was the first to speak, wiping her hands delicately on her white napkin. "Kurt, if Broadway doesn't work out for you, you could always become a chef; the food is wonderful."

Kurt gave a small laugh, "cooking is a hobby I enjoy on the side but I don't think I'd like it as a job. Plus, so far Broadway has been kind to me." He emphasized this statement with a sweeping gesture of his hand, pointing out the fact that he did live in one of the most expensive apartments in New York.

"What are you plans for after Phantom?" Alex asked innocently enough but receiving a small choke from Blaine.

Kurt leaned back in his chair, swirling the wine in his glass and choosing his words carefully. "I haven't really given it much though. Blaine mentioned that I should travel a bit but I really love New York. Maybe I'll get someone to look at my screenplay, who knows? Really though, it doesn't matter to me as long as Blaine is with me." He gave a warm smile to the boy sitting across from him at the table.

"Well I don't see why they wouldn't look at your screenplay and realize it needs to be used." Alyssa smiled, clasping Kurt's hand in hers. "You're a wonderful writer! In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if they asked you to be in it too. Our little Kurt, movie star extraordinaire!"

"Now, now" Kurt grinned, "let's not get too ahead of ourselves, we still have plenty of Phantom shows to do."

"Oh I know, but it's always nice to have a plan."
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The rest of the dinner flew by in the tinkling of silverware on plates and the soft chatter of voices. Alyssa and Alex had stayed for coffee while Blaine and Kurt cleaned up the dishes. The three kept up a playful banter, simply enjoying one another's company. At around midnight Alex and Alyssa headed out, hugging each of the boys in turn and leaving wishes of enjoyment for the day off tomorrow. Blaine shut the door behind them and turned to Kurt who was standing in the living room with two glasses and the rest of the Pinot Grigio. "I'd hate to waste such a good wine" he grinned moving to the couch.

Blaine smiled, sitting next to Kurt on the couch and taking a glass from his hand. "And the company isn't half bad either." He took the bottle from Kurt and poured their glasses full. "I would like to make a toast. To New York, and finding lost love, and being in the happiest place I could ever think of." Blaine held his glass out as Kurt touched their glasses together, the crystal making a small clinking sound.

Blaine slid an arm around Kurt's shoulder as he leaned into Blaine. "I couldn't think of a better place to be," Kurt whispered. "I meant what I said earlier too. I don't want to go anywhere without you. From now on I want us to be together."

Blaine kissed Kurt on the forehead and looked into his beautiful blue eyes. "Trust me Kurt, there's nowhere else I'd rather be than with you."

Kurt leaned up from where he was leaning against Blaine's shoulder and kissed him. He slid a hand around Blaine's neck, pulling the shorter boy to him. Kurt placed his glass on the table and slid his hand around Blaine's back. He pulled away softly and placed his forehead against Blaine's. "I love you, you know that? I think I always have, since the minute you ran with me down the hallway in Dalton. I don't think I ever really stopped loving you and that's why I could never move on." Kurt blinked back the tears that were threatening to fall. He had Blaine again and damn if he was going to lose him ever again.

Blaine cupped Kurt's face so that he was looking down at him. "I never stopped loving you either. Even though it took me a while to realize that I loved you, even after we broke up, I never could get you out of my mind. The reason Ian and I broke up, it was you Kurt. Being with him was nothing compared to being with you." A single teardrop was rolling down Kurt's face, years of heartache finally being released. Blaine kissed it away, brushing his lips across Kurt's cheek and eyelids. He softly kissed him on the lips, his slightly rough lips brushing against Kurt's soft ones.

Blaine released Kurt, picking up his glass and finishing off the little bit of wine left in it. He stood and stretched, yawning as he grabbed Kurt's glass and the empty bottle. "I'm going to go take a shower and head to bed, I'm sleepy."

Kurt stood and headed down the hallway. "I'm going to do my nightly moisturizing routine and I'll see you in the bedroom."

Blaine watched as Kurt walked down the hallway, smiling to himself. Yes, he could definitely get used to living with Kurt.