Sept. 4, 2013, 2:13 p.m.
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea: Chapter 20
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“Can you see your Dad anywhere?” Blaine asked as we left the baggage reclaim.
I looked around the arrivals lounge of Port Columbus International Airport for my Dad. I eventually spotted him in the crowd and gestured to my husband.
“Sweetie, Dad’s over there. Let’s go,” I said, grinning at the sight of the man I hadn’t seen in a few months.
I grabbed Blaine’s hand, ensuring we both had our bags, and walked over to where my father was waiting, pushing our way through. I hadn’t seen my Dad in what like forever. I missed my Dad when I was in New York but I was so happy with my life. I knew it would be perfect if my Dad and Carole lived in New York so they were close by but I knew that would never happen. In a way, it was nice to go back to Lima and be reminded of the place where I did have so many wonderful memories. No matter where my Dad moved to, I would always return to Lima to go and put flowers on my mother’s grave. It was something I did every time I returned to Lima and sometimes Blaine would come with me but normally he left me to my own devices, giving me a moment with my Mum. I was so happy to be visiting my family. I had a week off and Blaine had taken the time off as well so we could spend time together. I felt like I had been working so hard in the last couple of months, I knew I definitely deserved some time off. I still couldn’t believe I was an actor on Broadway. It was something I had dreamed about when I was younger and had always been worried that it had been just a dream. I knew getting into NYADA had been a huge step in the right direction and I couldn’t believe it when I had got my first role in a Broadway show. I had played ‘Boq’ in Wicked, my favourite musical of all time. I had been absolutely thrilled as I remembered the first time I was in New York before my senior year and Blaine and I had gone to see Wicked, which had been my first Broadway musical. I was currently playing ‘Robert’ in the musical ‘Company’, alongside the legendary Patti LuPone. I had even won a Tony Award for my performance. I couldn’t believe my luck. It was a lead role and I also got to sing ‘Being Alive’ every night to an audience. When I had auditioned, I found out that Carmen Tibideaux had personally recommended me for the role after hearing my performance at Nationals years before. I couldn’t believe it. I owed so much to that woman and the Warblers for letting me sing the song at Nationals. It had helped make my dreams come true. Blaine thought my next role should be in ‘How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying’ as he loves it and the main character got to wear bowties. Blaine, after studying music theory at NYU, had been involved in mainly producing music. He had released his own album which had been extremely well received. I knew it would be as he was too talented. I had been extremely touched when the first song Blaine recorded and released was his version of ‘Teenage Dream’ and he dedicated it to his beautiful husband. I had never been more in love with him.
My Dad grinned at the sight of us and I couldn’t help myself. I felt like a little child as I dropped my bag and leapt into my father’s arms. Dad just laughed as he squeezed me tightly, even lifting me off the ground slightly. I sighed at the feeling of my father’s embrace and knew how much I had missed him. Eventually Dad put me down and we pulled apart. I turned around to see Blaine just chuckling at us, looking at me with so much love. I knew he thought I was adorable so I didn’t particularly mind that he was laughing at me. Dad moved over to Blaine and pulled him into a hug. I smiled at the sight of my father and husband hugging, loving the fact that the love of my life had always gotten on well with my family. I remembered when Blaine and I weren’t together, many years ago, and my Dad was rooting for us to get together. Blaine and Dad pulled apart and Dad immediately picked up our bags.
“Dad you don’t need to…” I started, worried about my father’s heart.
Dad just gave me a look, “Son the car is just outside. I’ll be fine. Now come on boys, Carole has dinner waiting for you two. She’s missed you so much, as have I.”
I smiled softly at my Dad “I’ve missed you both so much too Dad and so has Blaine.”
Blaine nodded in agreement as he took my hand in his. Dad smiled at the two of us before he started leading the way out of the airport, with the two of us following behind. We located the car in a short amount of time and I helped Dad put the suitcases in the boot before sitting beside my husband in the back. I didn’t want one of us to sit by ourselves. Dad just laughed at us before getting in the car, starting the engine and pulling out of the space. The hour and a half journey went by very quickly. Blaine and I just chatted to Dad about what was going on in our lives and what was going on in their lives. I spoke to my Dad and Carole regularly on the phone but it was nice to talk to them in person. It was weird coming back to Lima as a twenty four Broadway actor who lived in New York and was married. The last time I lived in Lima, I was a Warbler and my life was so different.
It had been an eventful few years since I had moved to New York. Blaine and I had worked through our rough patch and had come out of it stronger than ever. I had had a few horrible nightmares where, because of me being busy at Vogue. com, Blaine had cheated on me. I had woken up every time crying and Blaine just pulled me close and told me he would never cheat on me. I knew this but I knew it was just me worrying about what could have happened if I hadn’t realised what was going on and fought for our relationship. I had expected our first Christmas to be a quiet one as neither of us were really in the financial situation to fly back to Lima. To my surprise, my Dad had come up to surprise us. He spoke to Blaine on his own before he took me out for some Christmas traditions. When we went to get hot chocolate, Dad told me he had prostate cancer. I felt as if my world had collapsed. I felt as if I was going to be sick. Dad had reassured me that they had caught it early and that he would be okay. I was still worried so Dad took me ice skating, along with my boyfriend who he had already told about his cancer. We had an amazing Christmas together but I was worried about him. Several months later Blaine and I flew home for my Dad’s hospital appointment and he was given the all clear. I had never been so relieved. Blaine had been getting worried about me as I had developed all these OCD rituals as I wanted something to control. I was so happy my Dad was in remission so I wanted him to be around for a long time.
We kept up with the New Directions during our first year of college and learnt all about the new members. The veteran members filled us in with all the goings on and what they were doing. I had been happy to hear that Finn had been covering for Mr Schue while he was in Washington. I had always known he would be a brilliant teacher. Blaine, Rachel and I had returned home for the school musical ‘Grease’ that Finn had helped to direct. It was brilliant and it had been great to see everyone and meet new faces but it led to Finn and Rachel deciding to end contact as Rachel was upset about Brody when she and Finn had only recently ended things. At NYADA I was chosen to compete in the Winter Showcase which was the highest honour a freshman could receive. Blaine, Rachel, Brody, my Dad, Carole, Nick, Jeff, Sebastian and his new boyfriend Hunter had all come along to support me. I had sung ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’ from Sunset Boulevard and I had received a standing ovation. Carmen had requested I sing another song so I had decided to sing ‘Defying Gravity’. I remembered the look on Rachel’s face when I hit the high F. She had been in complete shock. Carmen had asked Rachel if she would like to audition and Rachel sang ‘Being Good Isn’t Good Enough’. She was amazing and I knew instantly she had got into NYADA. After her audition she flung herself at Brody and kissed her. I saw Carole looking sadly at her as I knew she thought Rachel was perfect for Finn. The winner of the showcase was announced and it was me. I couldn’t believe it. Everyone was cheering for me as I was awarded with a trophy and a cheque. I knew I had finally found my calling at NYADA.
After our first year at college, just before we returned to New York for our second year at college, Blaine proposed. I had suspected something but I had always been the child who planned their own surprise parties so there was no excuse that I didn’t know. I had been a bit worried leading up to the proposal as we were still so young but I knew that I loved Blaine and he made me feel so safe and loved. Dad took me to Dalton Academy and I was immediately met with the Warblers, past and present, the New Directions, past and present, Vocal Adrenaline and the Haverbrook School for the Deaf choir. Blaine started singing ‘All You Need Love’ by the Beatles, one of his and mine favourite songs by the band. It was an amazing performance. I was led to the stairs where we first met and Blaine stopped me on the step I had stood when I tapped him on the shoulder; Blaine standing in the place he had stood on that fateful day, with all our family, friends and competitive Glee clubs watching. Blaine had told everyone that he had met me right here at this very spot. He continued to say one of the most romantic things I’ve ever heard in my entire life. I was struggling not to cry the entire time and was trying to remember to breathe. Blaine told me that he was so lucky he had found me so early in this lifetime as he believed we would always find each other in every lifetime. His speech convinced me that age didn’t matter, only our love did. I knew there was no reason to be scared as long as I had Blaine by my side.
Blaine had gotten down on one knee, “So Kurt Hummel, my amazing friend, my one true love… will you marry me?”
I had just stared at Blaine, feeling so overwhelmed with love for the man holding a diamond ring to me. There was only one answer I could give him.
“Yeah. Yes,” I finally managed to breathe out, desperately trying to stop any tears leaking.
Immediately everyone had started cheering and applauding as Blaine stood up and kissed me passionately. I had barely responded as I still couldn’t believe what had happened. Blaine put the ring on my finger on my left hand and pulled me into a hug. I gripped him tightly, relishing in the fact I would be with my Blaine forever.
I had been slightly worried after I had gotten engaged to my beautiful fiancé that something bad would happen. I had never been happy for long before something would cause me to let go of my happy feeling. I tried to ignore that feeling as I focused on my second year at NYADA, my job and the fact I was engaged to the love of my life. I had gotten Blaine a ring to wear as well as I wanted to show off to the world that we were engaged. I didn’t think it was fair that I got to wear a diamond ring and Blaine didn’t. I had proposed myself one morning in bed after an amazing night out together. I gave my own romantic speech, causing Blaine to laugh and try not to cry.
I had gotten down on one knee as well, “So Blaine Anderson, my amazing friend, my one true love… will you marry me?”
Blaine’s face broke out into the biggest grin, “Yeah. Yes.”
We had laughed together as I slipped the ring on his finger, kissing one another as we giggled over the fact we had repeated the question and response exactly both times. I was so happy with my life, I had just hoped it would stay that way.
Unfortunately I had been wrong. I got a call from my Dad to tell me that Finn Hudson, my stepbrother, was dead. I had been at home when I had gotten the call and I had literally collapsed to the ground. Blaine had run out of the bedroom where he had been working to see him unable to move and struggling to breathe. He had taken the phone off me and spoken to my Dad, who told him everything. Blaine had just held me as I cried for the boy who I thought of as my brother, even though we weren’t related by blood. We had come so far since we had joined the New Directions in our sophomore year and I just couldn’t believe he was gone. It wouldn’t be the same again. Dad had booked flights for Blaine and I to come home immediately. I wanted to be back home with my family so we could mourn the Quarterback together. Blaine had been amazing and was helping to let people know what was going on. I had told him that I would be the person to tell Rachel. She wasn’t with Brody anymore, due to the fact he was a gigolo, and was living with Santana. She had believed she would end up with Finn as they were endgame. I had to tell her. I went round to their flat and told the two girls about Finn’s demise. Santana was immediately sympathetic and hugged me as she fought back tears, while Rachel just sat there saying nothing. When I started to speak again, she started screaming. The sounds she let out were horrific and didn’t say humanlike. I just pulled the tiny girl into my arms as she sobbed her heart out. Santana booked them a flight back to Lima as well so they would be there for Finn’s funeral. When we had gotten to Lima, I had just held Carole and my Dad for hours as we all cried together. We had the horrible job of going through all of Finn’s belongings but it turned into a time when we talked about our memories of Finn. Blaine had told me he would leave the three of us to it as we needed to do this together as a family. Everyone who knew Finn came back to Lima for his funeral. It was lovely to see everyone again but I had desperately wished that it wasn’t in these tragic consequences and that Finn was here with us.
Even to this time, I knew I still wasn’t over losing my stepbrother. He had died so young and had had so much still to give. Every time I was in Lima, I would go to see his grave as well as my mother’s. No matter how hard life was, I just thought of my brother and my Mum looking down on me and looking after me. That filled me with courage, as well as the love and support of Blaine and my family. I didn’t believe in God but I sure believed in the people I loved and knew they were in paradise. I knew Finn was reunited with his Dad and that he was happy.
I felt something wet press to my cheek and turned to see Blaine looking at me with concern, “Are you okay baby? You’ve been quiet for a long time and you seem sad.”
I smiled sadly at my husband, “I was just remembering everything that’s happened since we moved to New York and I thought about Finn dying.”
Blaine was looking at me with sympathy, “I’m sorry love. I know how hard it was on your family and you.”
“I just always thought that he’d be my best man at our wedding. I know he’s in paradise, probably trying to dance or constantly playing the drums,” I said with a small smile and weak chuckle.
Blaine pressed his lips to mine, “That sounds like Finn.”
Our wedding day had been the best day of my life, even though I wished my brother had been there to be my best man. In the end I had Nick and Jeff whereas Blaine had Wes and David. He decided against having his brother Cooper as he said it wasn’t fair for him to have his brother and not mine. I tried to argue against it but Blaine insisted. We had Rachel, Mercedes, Santana and Brittany as our bridesmaids. Rachel was still extremely depressed over Finn’s death but was trying to move on with her life, considering she had won the role of ‘Fanny Brice’ in ‘Funny Girl’ on Broadway. Blaine and I had been twenty one when we had gotten married and now had been married for three glorious years. I knew Blaine and I would end up living out my fantasy with us in an old people’s home, me talking about my high school sweetheart and him telling me to be quiet as he wanted to watch the documentary on Katy Perry. Our wedding day had been extremely beautiful and emotional and of course Finn had been mentioned. I would never forget him and he would always be my brother. My Dad had made me cry during his toast as he talked about the love we had for one another and the fact we were soul mates. Our best man speeches were a bit more humorous but still they were lovely when talking about our love, although Wes did remind everyone how long it took us to get together as Blaine was oblivious and then I met Martin. We all just laughed as we remembered the good old days at Dalton. I still couldn’t believe Blaine and I had been together for seven years and had been married for three. Life had definitely improved since I had joined the New Directions, despite the heartache along the way.
Blaine kissed me once again before he got out of the car and made his way around the car to my side and opened the door. I just chuckled at my husband’s chivalrous behaviour. Even though we had been together seven years and married for three, Blaine always opened the door for me wherever we were. I could never get over how perfect Blaine was for me. I accepted Blaine’s hand and got out of the car. I entwined my hand with Blaine’s and walked into the house. I hadn’t realised my Dad had already taken our bags into the house as he had left Blaine to see if I was okay. Blaine and I walked into the house and Carole was standing there in the living room, waiting for us.
“Kurt! Blaine! Oh it’s so good to see you!” Carole exclaimed as she smiled happily at the sight of us.
I grinned back at Carole, glad to see that she was happy. She hadn’t had the best of times with my Dad previously having cancer and Finn dying. It had left her devastated. I spent a lot of my time in Lima having heart to hearts with Carole and talking about Finn, letting our feelings. She had talked to me about losing her husband and losing her son. My poor stepmother wondered if there was someone out to get her as bad things kept happening to her. I had known that feeling and told her I would always be there for her. Carole had burst into tears at that and just held me close. I had hugged her back, grateful that I had Carole in my life.
I let go of my husband’s hand and stepped forward to embrace Carole, “It’s so good to see you too.”
Carole hugged me back before pulling away and looking me up and down, “Oh Kurt you get even more handsome every time I see you.”
I just blushed as Carole smiled at my expression. I turned to see Blaine smiling softly at me, no doubt agreeing with Carole that I was handsome. I moved to the side as Blaine hugged my stepmother, both complimenting one another.
“Right boys, go and freshen up. I bet you’re tired after your flight. Dinner will be ready in five minutes. I can’t wait to hear all about your lives in New York. I’m so proud of you two for all that you’ve achieved. Kurt I have to ask you, is it true that you might be playing Don Lockwood in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ on Broadway?”
“You’ll have to wait and see,” I said as I winked at Carole, causing her to laugh.
Carole shooed us up the stairs, “Okay honey I’ll wait. Now go upstairs and I’ll call you down for dinner.”
I smiled as I took Blaine’s hand once again and led him upstairs to my old bedroom. I smiled to myself as I remembered all the times Blaine and I had spent in here when we were in the early years of our relationship. I sat down on the bed and Blaine quickly popped to the bathroom. I ended up falling backwards and lying down, shutting my eyes for a moment and just resting. I hadn’t had a proper break in so long. I had been doing the musical for six months and it felt amazing to have a month off. As our relationship continued, Blaine and I had got better at making time for one another but it was still brilliant to have a whole week to ourselves. I didn’t know how long I had been lying there but I felt the bed dip and I slowly opened my eyes to find Blaine’s face right next to me. He had crawled onto the bed and positioned himself so he was straddling me. I smiled sleepily at him, raising one hand to reach out and stroke his face. Blaine leaned into my touch and let out a sigh. We stayed like this for a while until I heard Carole calling us for dinner.
Blaine leaned down and kissed me softly, “Come on baby, let’s go eat some dinner, talk about our lives and then we’ll sleep. We’ll spoon like always.”
I couldn’t help but smile at his words, “I’m the little spoon?”
“Of course my love,” Blaine replied, pressing a kiss to my nose before getting off the bed.
I groaned as I stood up and stretched to try and waken myself up. I knew it was all the performances, rehearsals and lack of sleep getting to me. I allowed myself to be lead downstairs to the kitchen and of course Blaine pulled out the chair for me. I smiled at him and sat down, watching as my husband sat down too. Carole served up some lasagne and garlic bread which smelled delicious. We waited until both Dad and Carole were sitting down before beginning to eat.
“Kurt sweetheart are you okay? You seem a little out of it,” Carole said, sounding like a concerned parent.
I just gave her a tired smile, “I’m absolutely fine Carole. I think now I’ve stopped everything’s catching up on me and I just need a rest.”
Blaine nodded in agreement, “He works so hard, I’m so happy the director gave him this break. The character Kurt plays is very emotional and of course Kurt has to act that out.”
“Yes you were fantastic when we saw you son,” Dad said, beaming like a proud parent, “You sounded brilliant too.”
“Thanks Dad,” I replied, smiling at my father, feeling so happy my Dad was there to see me achieve my dream. They always came to see me in my shows.
Carole leaned forward, “So are you going to be in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ after ‘Company’? I promise I won’t tell anyone.”
I looked at Blaine for a moment before I turned back to my stepmum, “Yeah I am. I’m playing Don Lockwood, which is the character Gene Kelly played in the film.”
Carole squealed with excitement, “Oh Kurt we’ll definitely be there to see you star in the musical. Won’t it be a lot of dancing and singing?”
I nodded, while trying to hide my yawn, “Yeah I’m going to have to work extra hard in rehearsals to perfect my tap dancing but I can’t wait to get involved. I’ll miss starring in ‘Company’ but I always loved new projects.”
My parents smiled at me proudly before they started quizzing Blaine on his job and producing music. I was glad they could sense I was tired and wasn’t up for much conversation. Normally I would be talking for Britain but not tonight. I needed sleep. I watched my husband as he talked about his album and talked about all the new artists he got to meet. He was so passionate about everything and I loved that about him.
Eventually Blaine excused us and he practically carried me up the stairs to my old room where we were staying. I quickly stripped off and grabbed my pyjamas from my case, putting them on quickly so I could get into bed. I didn’t have to wait long before Blaine was getting into bed and wrapping his arms around me, pulling me back so my back was against his chest.
Blaine placed a few kisses to my neck and whispered in my ear, “Normally I try and seduce you but I know you do need sleep so I’ll let it slide. But just warning you for tomorrow night baby.”
I burst out laughing at Blaine’s words, just loving how Blaine made me feel. I entwined our hands together and brought them up to my mouth and kissed them.
“I love you Blaine Anderson – Hummel,” I said, wishing I had the energy to look at Blaine.
Blaine kissed my neck again, “I love you too Kurt Anderson – Hummel and I’ll never stop.”
I snuggled into Blaine’s embrace and let my body drift off to sleep, knowing that I was wrapped up in the arms of the man I loved.
(break)
I scanned the vegetable section, wondering what types of potatoes would be best for me to get. I had lost Blaine for a few minutes but I knew we would eventually find one another. Blaine was always wondering off in supermarkets and would return with weird items and put them in the trolley. I eventually stopped asking. Carole had asked me to run a few errands for her as she had been called into the hospital for a few hours. We had stopped off at the supermarket after we had gone to spend the day with Blaine’s parents. They had been so happy to see us and we had had lunch with them. They were still travelling a lot due to their jobs but always kept in touch with us and wanted to know what was going on in our lives. They had come to all my Broadway shows and had been to Blaine’s album launch. It had been nice to spend time with them but we had headed back to Lima. I had offered to make dinner but Carole had refused and had sternly told me I was to be relaxing and having a break. Carole was not one to mess with. I eventually decided on Maris piper potatoes and continued my way around the supermarket. I pushed the trolley over to the fruit section and decided it wouldn’t hurt to have a few healthy snacks lying around the house. I was just deciding whether to get some kiwis or not when I heard my name being called.
“Kurt? Kurt Hummel?”
The voice sounded vaguely familiar but it was obviously someone I knew before I got married to Blaine. I turned around, wondering who I would see, when I saw a man about my age walking towards me. He looked familiar but I couldn’t place him for some reason.
“Wow Kurt it’s been so long. How are you?” The stranger said, smiling at me in a way which actually made me feel slightly uncomfortable.
I felt so rude, “I’m so sorry, my mind’s gone blank.”
The stranger’s smile dropped slightly, “Oh don’t worry. It happens to the best of us. It’s Martin, Martin Granger. We dated for a while about seven years ago.”
I just stared at the man in front of me when he revealed himself to be Martin. The last time I had seen Martin he had insulted Blaine and I, telling Blaine that I was Martin’s sloppy seconds. I remembered Blaine punching Martin in the face twice, as well as Puck punching him in the stomach. Martin had caused me so much trouble during our nearly two month relationship and afterwards. He had been a possessive, controlling and jealous boyfriend who saw me as his property. He had tried to force himself on me when he had been drinking, was punched by Blaine then too and refused to accept we were broken up. I bumped into him a few days later and he punched me in the face when I admitted my love for Blaine, giving me a painful black eye. I had honestly thought I would never see him again.
“Wow Martin Granger. There’s someone I never thought I’d see again,” I said truthfully, as I hadn’t had any intention to see my ex-boyfriend again.
It was weird to think Martin had been my boyfriend for that short period of time. He had been my first boyfriend and my first kiss after Karofsky. I did wish that it had been Blaine and Blaine had admitted that too, but we couldn’t change the past. We could just look towards our future together.
Martin’s grin widened when I knew who he was, “Yeah it’s me Kurt. How have you been?”
I smiled back politely, wanting to be anywhere else but here. Martin was leering at me and I could see him looking me up and down as if I was piece of meat. I really wanted Blaine to come and find me, but at the same time I didn’t want there to be a punch up in the middle of the fruit and vegetable aisle.
I decided to be polite and hopefully it would be over soon, “I’m good thank you and yourself?”
“I’m great thanks. What have you been up to?” Martin asked, his eyes still roaming all over me.
I practically had to force the smile on my face, “I’m a Broadway actor and star in musicals. I’m in one called ‘Company’ at the moment. How about you?”
“Yeah I know,” Martin replied, smiling broadly, “I was watching the Tony Awards on TV and suddenly you appeared. I had to google you and see what you were up to. I’m a football coach at my old high school.”
I saw a chance to escape, “Good for you Martin. Well I must be getting home…”
Martin quickly interrupted me, “Kurt how do you feel about going out for a drink with me? I know we had some rocky moments in the past but I’m hoping that we can move past those. I’d love to start again with you.”
“Martin are you insane!?” I couldn’t help myself, “You actually hit me! You punched me in the face and gave me a black eye!”
“I said I was sorry!” Martin cried, looking sorry for himself, “Please can we go get a drink together?”
I shook my head, “No Martin. That’s not a good idea.”
Martin scowled at me, “Why not Kurt?”
Suddenly a voice interrupted us, “Because my husband would rather spend time with his husband.”
I looked to the side to see Blaine standing. I let out a sigh of relief and smiled at him. Blaine smiled back and winked at me quickly so only I would see it.
Martin looked at the two of us, “Oh you two are still together?”
Blaine just smirked at my ex-boyfriend, “Not only are we still together but we’ve been happily married for three years. We got together after you punched the gorgeous man I love. We’ve been together ever since and that is why my husband does not want to get a drink with you and start again with you!”
Martin just glared at Blaine before turning to me, “Kurt?”
I let out a scoff in frustration, “Martin are you actually stupid? I’m married to Blaine, the man I love. I don’t want anything to do with you. Look I’m glad you’re doing well in life but it’s time to move on. Blaine and I have been married for three years and will most likely be starting a family in a few years. We’re happy so leave us be. Now goodbye Martin, we have to get some food before heading home. Let’s go Blaine.”
I didn’t give either of them the chance to say anything as I just started pushing the trolley, not sure where I was going. I knew Blaine was following me when he wrapped an arm around my waist as we walked. I leaned into his touch, needed to let go of the stress I felt. Martin had always wound me up. Blaine and I didn’t speak as we quickly finished our shopping and went to pay for it. I just rolled my eyes at the biscuits Blaine had snuck into the trolley. We paid for our groceries and headed out to the car. It was weird as neither of us was talking. Blaine got in the driver’s side so I quickly loaded the boot before getting in the passenger’s side. We drove home in silence and when we got back to my parents’ house, we unloaded the bags and put them away. Eventually I couldn’t talk it anymore.
“Blaine? Why aren’t you talking?” I demanded, not knowing why.
Blaine just smiled at me, “I wanted you to be the first to talk. You seemed pissed off and stressed so I didn’t want to annoy you.”
I immediately stood in front of my husband and wrapped my arms around his neck as he wrapped his around my waist. I rested my forehead against his, feeling so much love for Blaine Devon Anderson.
“He did annoy me and I was so grateful you were there to support me. It proved that I was happy with you and that he can leave us alone,” I told Blaine, tightening my hold on my husband.
Blaine just smiled softly, “I don’t think he could help himself the second he saw you again. You’re such an attractive man, he probably was desperate for you to be with him. But he can’t have you. You’re the love of my life and I am never letting you go.”
I grinned at Blaine’s words, feeling my eyes tear up, “You’re the love of my life and I am never letting you go either.”
Blaine pulled back slightly so we were looking into one another’s eyes, “We’re going to spend the rest of our lives together. Like I’ve told you before, every life we live we find one another and spend our lives together. You’re my soul mate and I can’t be without you. We’re happily married and one day we’re going to start a family. I know there has been ups and downs along the way but life with you Kurt will always be perfect in my opinion.”
I couldn’t help the tears fall this time but let out a chuckle, “Oh Blaine Devon Anderson – Hummel, I remember the day you told me you weren’t good at romance. That was complete crap wasn’t it?”
Blaine was chuckling too, with tears in his eyes, “You make me better Kurt.”
“You make me better too Blaine. You make everything better and I am so happy I’m spending the rest of my life with you,” I said to my husband, sincerity shining in my eyes.
“I love you,” Blaine whispered against my lips as he leaned in for a kiss.
“I love you too,” I whispered back as our lips met.
We had our whole life ahead together and I knew I could handle anything that happened as I had Blaine by my side.
“Can you see your Dad anywhere?” Blaine asked as we left the baggage reclaim.
I looked around the arrivals lounge of Port Columbus International Airport for my Dad. I eventually spotted him in the crowd and gestured to my husband.
“Sweetie, Dad’s over there. Let’s go,” I said, grinning at the sight of the man I hadn’t seen in a few months.
I grabbed Blaine’s hand, ensuring we both had our bags, and walked over to where my father was waiting, pushing our way through. I hadn’t seen my Dad in what like forever. I missed my Dad when I was in New York but I was so happy with my life. I knew it would be perfect if my Dad and Carole lived in New York so they were close by but I knew that would never happen. In a way, it was nice to go back to Lima and be reminded of the place where I did have so many wonderful memories. No matter where my Dad moved to, I would always return to Lima to go and put flowers on my mother’s grave. It was something I did every time I returned to Lima and sometimes Blaine would come with me but normally he left me to my own devices, giving me a moment with my Mum. I was so happy to be visiting my family. I had a week off and Blaine had taken the time off as well so we could spend time together. I felt like I had been working so hard in the last couple of months, I knew I definitely deserved some time off. I still couldn’t believe I was an actor on Broadway. It was something I had dreamed about when I was younger and had always been worried that it had been just a dream. I knew getting into NYADA had been a huge step in the right direction and I couldn’t believe it when I had got my first role in a Broadway show. I had played ‘Boq’ in Wicked, my favourite musical of all time. I had been absolutely thrilled as I remembered the first time I was in New York before my senior year and Blaine and I had gone to see Wicked, which had been my first Broadway musical. I was currently playing ‘Robert’ in the musical ‘Company’, alongside the legendary Patti LuPone. I had even won a Tony Award for my performance. I couldn’t believe my luck. It was a lead role and I also got to sing ‘Being Alive’ every night to an audience. When I had auditioned, I found out that Carmen Tibideaux had personally recommended me for the role after hearing my performance at Nationals years before. I couldn’t believe it. I owed so much to that woman and the Warblers for letting me sing the song at Nationals. It had helped make my dreams come true. Blaine thought my next role should be in ‘How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying’ as he loves it and the main character got to wear bowties. Blaine, after studying music theory at NYU, had been involved in mainly producing music. He had released his own album which had been extremely well received. I knew it would be as he was too talented. I had been extremely touched when the first song Blaine recorded and released was his version of ‘Teenage Dream’ and he dedicated it to his beautiful husband. I had never been more in love with him.
My Dad grinned at the sight of us and I couldn’t help myself. I felt like a little child as I dropped my bag and leapt into my father’s arms. Dad just laughed as he squeezed me tightly, even lifting me off the ground slightly. I sighed at the feeling of my father’s embrace and knew how much I had missed him. Eventually Dad put me down and we pulled apart. I turned around to see Blaine just chuckling at us, looking at me with so much love. I knew he thought I was adorable so I didn’t particularly mind that he was laughing at me. Dad moved over to Blaine and pulled him into a hug. I smiled at the sight of my father and husband hugging, loving the fact that the love of my life had always gotten on well with my family. I remembered when Blaine and I weren’t together, many years ago, and my Dad was rooting for us to get together. Blaine and Dad pulled apart and Dad immediately picked up our bags.
“Dad you don’t need to…” I started, worried about my father’s heart.
Dad just gave me a look, “Son the car is just outside. I’ll be fine. Now come on boys, Carole has dinner waiting for you two. She’s missed you so much, as have I.”
I smiled softly at my Dad “I’ve missed you both so much too Dad and so has Blaine.”
Blaine nodded in agreement as he took my hand in his. Dad smiled at the two of us before he started leading the way out of the airport, with the two of us following behind. We located the car in a short amount of time and I helped Dad put the suitcases in the boot before sitting beside my husband in the back. I didn’t want one of us to sit by ourselves. Dad just laughed at us before getting in the car, starting the engine and pulling out of the space. The hour and a half journey went by very quickly. Blaine and I just chatted to Dad about what was going on in our lives and what was going on in their lives. I spoke to my Dad and Carole regularly on the phone but it was nice to talk to them in person. It was weird coming back to Lima as a twenty four Broadway actor who lived in New York and was married. The last time I lived in Lima, I was a Warbler and my life was so different.
It had been an eventful few years since I had moved to New York. Blaine and I had worked through our rough patch and had come out of it stronger than ever. I had had a few horrible nightmares where, because of me being busy at Vogue. com, Blaine had cheated on me. I had woken up every time crying and Blaine just pulled me close and told me he would never cheat on me. I knew this but I knew it was just me worrying about what could have happened if I hadn’t realised what was going on and fought for our relationship. I had expected our first Christmas to be a quiet one as neither of us were really in the financial situation to fly back to Lima. To my surprise, my Dad had come up to surprise us. He spoke to Blaine on his own before he took me out for some Christmas traditions. When we went to get hot chocolate, Dad told me he had prostate cancer. I felt as if my world had collapsed. I felt as if I was going to be sick. Dad had reassured me that they had caught it early and that he would be okay. I was still worried so Dad took me ice skating, along with my boyfriend who he had already told about his cancer. We had an amazing Christmas together but I was worried about him. Several months later Blaine and I flew home for my Dad’s hospital appointment and he was given the all clear. I had never been so relieved. Blaine had been getting worried about me as I had developed all these OCD rituals as I wanted something to control. I was so happy my Dad was in remission so I wanted him to be around for a long time.
We kept up with the New Directions during our first year of college and learnt all about the new members. The veteran members filled us in with all the goings on and what they were doing. I had been happy to hear that Finn had been covering for Mr Schue while he was in Washington. I had always known he would be a brilliant teacher. Blaine, Rachel and I had returned home for the school musical ‘Grease’ that Finn had helped to direct. It was brilliant and it had been great to see everyone and meet new faces but it led to Finn and Rachel deciding to end contact as Rachel was upset about Brody when she and Finn had only recently ended things. At NYADA I was chosen to compete in the Winter Showcase which was the highest honour a freshman could receive. Blaine, Rachel, Brody, my Dad, Carole, Nick, Jeff, Sebastian and his new boyfriend Hunter had all come along to support me. I had sung ‘As If We Never Said Goodbye’ from Sunset Boulevard and I had received a standing ovation. Carmen had requested I sing another song so I had decided to sing ‘Defying Gravity’. I remembered the look on Rachel’s face when I hit the high F. She had been in complete shock. Carmen had asked Rachel if she would like to audition and Rachel sang ‘Being Good Isn’t Good Enough’. She was amazing and I knew instantly she had got into NYADA. After her audition she flung herself at Brody and kissed her. I saw Carole looking sadly at her as I knew she thought Rachel was perfect for Finn. The winner of the showcase was announced and it was me. I couldn’t believe it. Everyone was cheering for me as I was awarded with a trophy and a cheque. I knew I had finally found my calling at NYADA.
After our first year at college, just before we returned to New York for our second year at college, Blaine proposed. I had suspected something but I had always been the child who planned their own surprise parties so there was no excuse that I didn’t know. I had been a bit worried leading up to the proposal as we were still so young but I knew that I loved Blaine and he made me feel so safe and loved. Dad took me to Dalton Academy and I was immediately met with the Warblers, past and present, the New Directions, past and present, Vocal Adrenaline and the Haverbrook School for the Deaf choir. Blaine started singing ‘All You Need Love’ by the Beatles, one of his and mine favourite songs by the band. It was an amazing performance. I was led to the stairs where we first met and Blaine stopped me on the step I had stood when I tapped him on the shoulder; Blaine standing in the place he had stood on that fateful day, with all our family, friends and competitive Glee clubs watching. Blaine had told everyone that he had met me right here at this very spot. He continued to say one of the most romantic things I’ve ever heard in my entire life. I was struggling not to cry the entire time and was trying to remember to breathe. Blaine told me that he was so lucky he had found me so early in this lifetime as he believed we would always find each other in every lifetime. His speech convinced me that age didn’t matter, only our love did. I knew there was no reason to be scared as long as I had Blaine by my side.
Blaine had gotten down on one knee, “So Kurt Hummel, my amazing friend, my one true love… will you marry me?”
I had just stared at Blaine, feeling so overwhelmed with love for the man holding a diamond ring to me. There was only one answer I could give him.
“Yeah. Yes,” I finally managed to breathe out, desperately trying to stop any tears leaking.
Immediately everyone had started cheering and applauding as Blaine stood up and kissed me passionately. I had barely responded as I still couldn’t believe what had happened. Blaine put the ring on my finger on my left hand and pulled me into a hug. I gripped him tightly, relishing in the fact I would be with my Blaine forever.
I had been slightly worried after I had gotten engaged to my beautiful fiancé that something bad would happen. I had never been happy for long before something would cause me to let go of my happy feeling. I tried to ignore that feeling as I focused on my second year at NYADA, my job and the fact I was engaged to the love of my life. I had gotten Blaine a ring to wear as well as I wanted to show off to the world that we were engaged. I didn’t think it was fair that I got to wear a diamond ring and Blaine didn’t. I had proposed myself one morning in bed after an amazing night out together. I gave my own romantic speech, causing Blaine to laugh and try not to cry.
I had gotten down on one knee as well, “So Blaine Anderson, my amazing friend, my one true love… will you marry me?”
Blaine’s face broke out into the biggest grin, “Yeah. Yes.”
We had laughed together as I slipped the ring on his finger, kissing one another as we giggled over the fact we had repeated the question and response exactly both times. I was so happy with my life, I had just hoped it would stay that way.
Unfortunately I had been wrong. I got a call from my Dad to tell me that Finn Hudson, my stepbrother, was dead. I had been at home when I had gotten the call and I had literally collapsed to the ground. Blaine had run out of the bedroom where he had been working to see him unable to move and struggling to breathe. He had taken the phone off me and spoken to my Dad, who told him everything. Blaine had just held me as I cried for the boy who I thought of as my brother, even though we weren’t related by blood. We had come so far since we had joined the New Directions in our sophomore year and I just couldn’t believe he was gone. It wouldn’t be the same again. Dad had booked flights for Blaine and I to come home immediately. I wanted to be back home with my family so we could mourn the Quarterback together. Blaine had been amazing and was helping to let people know what was going on. I had told him that I would be the person to tell Rachel. She wasn’t with Brody anymore, due to the fact he was a gigolo, and was living with Santana. She had believed she would end up with Finn as they were endgame. I had to tell her. I went round to their flat and told the two girls about Finn’s demise. Santana was immediately sympathetic and hugged me as she fought back tears, while Rachel just sat there saying nothing. When I started to speak again, she started screaming. The sounds she let out were horrific and didn’t say humanlike. I just pulled the tiny girl into my arms as she sobbed her heart out. Santana booked them a flight back to Lima as well so they would be there for Finn’s funeral. When we had gotten to Lima, I had just held Carole and my Dad for hours as we all cried together. We had the horrible job of going through all of Finn’s belongings but it turned into a time when we talked about our memories of Finn. Blaine had told me he would leave the three of us to it as we needed to do this together as a family. Everyone who knew Finn came back to Lima for his funeral. It was lovely to see everyone again but I had desperately wished that it wasn’t in these tragic consequences and that Finn was here with us.
Even to this time, I knew I still wasn’t over losing my stepbrother. He had died so young and had had so much still to give. Every time I was in Lima, I would go to see his grave as well as my mother’s. No matter how hard life was, I just thought of my brother and my Mum looking down on me and looking after me. That filled me with courage, as well as the love and support of Blaine and my family. I didn’t believe in God but I sure believed in the people I loved and knew they were in paradise. I knew Finn was reunited with his Dad and that he was happy.
I felt something wet press to my cheek and turned to see Blaine looking at me with concern, “Are you okay baby? You’ve been quiet for a long time and you seem sad.”
I smiled sadly at my husband, “I was just remembering everything that’s happened since we moved to New York and I thought about Finn dying.”
Blaine was looking at me with sympathy, “I’m sorry love. I know how hard it was on your family and you.”
“I just always thought that he’d be my best man at our wedding. I know he’s in paradise, probably trying to dance or constantly playing the drums,” I said with a small smile and weak chuckle.
Blaine pressed his lips to mine, “That sounds like Finn.”
Our wedding day had been the best day of my life, even though I wished my brother had been there to be my best man. In the end I had Nick and Jeff whereas Blaine had Wes and David. He decided against having his brother Cooper as he said it wasn’t fair for him to have his brother and not mine. I tried to argue against it but Blaine insisted. We had Rachel, Mercedes, Santana and Brittany as our bridesmaids. Rachel was still extremely depressed over Finn’s death but was trying to move on with her life, considering she had won the role of ‘Fanny Brice’ in ‘Funny Girl’ on Broadway. Blaine and I had been twenty one when we had gotten married and now had been married for three glorious years. I knew Blaine and I would end up living out my fantasy with us in an old people’s home, me talking about my high school sweetheart and him telling me to be quiet as he wanted to watch the documentary on Katy Perry. Our wedding day had been extremely beautiful and emotional and of course Finn had been mentioned. I would never forget him and he would always be my brother. My Dad had made me cry during his toast as he talked about the love we had for one another and the fact we were soul mates. Our best man speeches were a bit more humorous but still they were lovely when talking about our love, although Wes did remind everyone how long it took us to get together as Blaine was oblivious and then I met Martin. We all just laughed as we remembered the good old days at Dalton. I still couldn’t believe Blaine and I had been together for seven years and had been married for three. Life had definitely improved since I had joined the New Directions, despite the heartache along the way.
Blaine kissed me once again before he got out of the car and made his way around the car to my side and opened the door. I just chuckled at my husband’s chivalrous behaviour. Even though we had been together seven years and married for three, Blaine always opened the door for me wherever we were. I could never get over how perfect Blaine was for me. I accepted Blaine’s hand and got out of the car. I entwined my hand with Blaine’s and walked into the house. I hadn’t realised my Dad had already taken our bags into the house as he had left Blaine to see if I was okay. Blaine and I walked into the house and Carole was standing there in the living room, waiting for us.
“Kurt! Blaine! Oh it’s so good to see you!” Carole exclaimed as she smiled happily at the sight of us.
I grinned back at Carole, glad to see that she was happy. She hadn’t had the best of times with my Dad previously having cancer and Finn dying. It had left her devastated. I spent a lot of my time in Lima having heart to hearts with Carole and talking about Finn, letting our feelings. She had talked to me about losing her husband and losing her son. My poor stepmother wondered if there was someone out to get her as bad things kept happening to her. I had known that feeling and told her I would always be there for her. Carole had burst into tears at that and just held me close. I had hugged her back, grateful that I had Carole in my life.
I let go of my husband’s hand and stepped forward to embrace Carole, “It’s so good to see you too.”
Carole hugged me back before pulling away and looking me up and down, “Oh Kurt you get even more handsome every time I see you.”
I just blushed as Carole smiled at my expression. I turned to see Blaine smiling softly at me, no doubt agreeing with Carole that I was handsome. I moved to the side as Blaine hugged my stepmother, both complimenting one another.
“Right boys, go and freshen up. I bet you’re tired after your flight. Dinner will be ready in five minutes. I can’t wait to hear all about your lives in New York. I’m so proud of you two for all that you’ve achieved. Kurt I have to ask you, is it true that you might be playing Don Lockwood in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ on Broadway?”
“You’ll have to wait and see,” I said as I winked at Carole, causing her to laugh.
Carole shooed us up the stairs, “Okay honey I’ll wait. Now go upstairs and I’ll call you down for dinner.”
I smiled as I took Blaine’s hand once again and led him upstairs to my old bedroom. I smiled to myself as I remembered all the times Blaine and I had spent in here when we were in the early years of our relationship. I sat down on the bed and Blaine quickly popped to the bathroom. I ended up falling backwards and lying down, shutting my eyes for a moment and just resting. I hadn’t had a proper break in so long. I had been doing the musical for six months and it felt amazing to have a month off. As our relationship continued, Blaine and I had got better at making time for one another but it was still brilliant to have a whole week to ourselves. I didn’t know how long I had been lying there but I felt the bed dip and I slowly opened my eyes to find Blaine’s face right next to me. He had crawled onto the bed and positioned himself so he was straddling me. I smiled sleepily at him, raising one hand to reach out and stroke his face. Blaine leaned into my touch and let out a sigh. We stayed like this for a while until I heard Carole calling us for dinner.
Blaine leaned down and kissed me softly, “Come on baby, let’s go eat some dinner, talk about our lives and then we’ll sleep. We’ll spoon like always.”
I couldn’t help but smile at his words, “I’m the little spoon?”
“Of course my love,” Blaine replied, pressing a kiss to my nose before getting off the bed.
I groaned as I stood up and stretched to try and waken myself up. I knew it was all the performances, rehearsals and lack of sleep getting to me. I allowed myself to be lead downstairs to the kitchen and of course Blaine pulled out the chair for me. I smiled at him and sat down, watching as my husband sat down too. Carole served up some lasagne and garlic bread which smelled delicious. We waited until both Dad and Carole were sitting down before beginning to eat.
“Kurt sweetheart are you okay? You seem a little out of it,” Carole said, sounding like a concerned parent.
I just gave her a tired smile, “I’m absolutely fine Carole. I think now I’ve stopped everything’s catching up on me and I just need a rest.”
Blaine nodded in agreement, “He works so hard, I’m so happy the director gave him this break. The character Kurt plays is very emotional and of course Kurt has to act that out.”
“Yes you were fantastic when we saw you son,” Dad said, beaming like a proud parent, “You sounded brilliant too.”
“Thanks Dad,” I replied, smiling at my father, feeling so happy my Dad was there to see me achieve my dream. They always came to see me in my shows.
Carole leaned forward, “So are you going to be in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ after ‘Company’? I promise I won’t tell anyone.”
I looked at Blaine for a moment before I turned back to my stepmum, “Yeah I am. I’m playing Don Lockwood, which is the character Gene Kelly played in the film.”
Carole squealed with excitement, “Oh Kurt we’ll definitely be there to see you star in the musical. Won’t it be a lot of dancing and singing?”
I nodded, while trying to hide my yawn, “Yeah I’m going to have to work extra hard in rehearsals to perfect my tap dancing but I can’t wait to get involved. I’ll miss starring in ‘Company’ but I always loved new projects.”
My parents smiled at me proudly before they started quizzing Blaine on his job and producing music. I was glad they could sense I was tired and wasn’t up for much conversation. Normally I would be talking for Britain but not tonight. I needed sleep. I watched my husband as he talked about his album and talked about all the new artists he got to meet. He was so passionate about everything and I loved that about him.
Eventually Blaine excused us and he practically carried me up the stairs to my old room where we were staying. I quickly stripped off and grabbed my pyjamas from my case, putting them on quickly so I could get into bed. I didn’t have to wait long before Blaine was getting into bed and wrapping his arms around me, pulling me back so my back was against his chest.
Blaine placed a few kisses to my neck and whispered in my ear, “Normally I try and seduce you but I know you do need sleep so I’ll let it slide. But just warning you for tomorrow night baby.”
I burst out laughing at Blaine’s words, just loving how Blaine made me feel. I entwined our hands together and brought them up to my mouth and kissed them.
“I love you Blaine Anderson – Hummel,” I said, wishing I had the energy to look at Blaine.
Blaine kissed my neck again, “I love you too Kurt Anderson – Hummel and I’ll never stop.”
I snuggled into Blaine’s embrace and let my body drift off to sleep, knowing that I was wrapped up in the arms of the man I loved.
(break)
I scanned the vegetable section, wondering what types of potatoes would be best for me to get. I had lost Blaine for a few minutes but I knew we would eventually find one another. Blaine was always wondering off in supermarkets and would return with weird items and put them in the trolley. I eventually stopped asking. Carole had asked me to run a few errands for her as she had been called into the hospital for a few hours. We had stopped off at the supermarket after we had gone to spend the day with Blaine’s parents. They had been so happy to see us and we had had lunch with them. They were still travelling a lot due to their jobs but always kept in touch with us and wanted to know what was going on in our lives. They had come to all my Broadway shows and had been to Blaine’s album launch. It had been nice to spend time with them but we had headed back to Lima. I had offered to make dinner but Carole had refused and had sternly told me I was to be relaxing and having a break. Carole was not one to mess with. I eventually decided on Maris piper potatoes and continued my way around the supermarket. I pushed the trolley over to the fruit section and decided it wouldn’t hurt to have a few healthy snacks lying around the house. I was just deciding whether to get some kiwis or not when I heard my name being called.
“Kurt? Kurt Hummel?”
The voice sounded vaguely familiar but it was obviously someone I knew before I got married to Blaine. I turned around, wondering who I would see, when I saw a man about my age walking towards me. He looked familiar but I couldn’t place him for some reason.
“Wow Kurt it’s been so long. How are you?” The stranger said, smiling at me in a way which actually made me feel slightly uncomfortable.
I felt so rude, “I’m so sorry, my mind’s gone blank.”
The stranger’s smile dropped slightly, “Oh don’t worry. It happens to the best of us. It’s Martin, Martin Granger. We dated for a while about seven years ago.”
I just stared at the man in front of me when he revealed himself to be Martin. The last time I had seen Martin he had insulted Blaine and I, telling Blaine that I was Martin’s sloppy seconds. I remembered Blaine punching Martin in the face twice, as well as Puck punching him in the stomach. Martin had caused me so much trouble during our nearly two month relationship and afterwards. He had been a possessive, controlling and jealous boyfriend who saw me as his property. He had tried to force himself on me when he had been drinking, was punched by Blaine then too and refused to accept we were broken up. I bumped into him a few days later and he punched me in the face when I admitted my love for Blaine, giving me a painful black eye. I had honestly thought I would never see him again.
“Wow Martin Granger. There’s someone I never thought I’d see again,” I said truthfully, as I hadn’t had any intention to see my ex-boyfriend again.
It was weird to think Martin had been my boyfriend for that short period of time. He had been my first boyfriend and my first kiss after Karofsky. I did wish that it had been Blaine and Blaine had admitted that too, but we couldn’t change the past. We could just look towards our future together.
Martin’s grin widened when I knew who he was, “Yeah it’s me Kurt. How have you been?”
I smiled back politely, wanting to be anywhere else but here. Martin was leering at me and I could see him looking me up and down as if I was piece of meat. I really wanted Blaine to come and find me, but at the same time I didn’t want there to be a punch up in the middle of the fruit and vegetable aisle.
I decided to be polite and hopefully it would be over soon, “I’m good thank you and yourself?”
“I’m great thanks. What have you been up to?” Martin asked, his eyes still roaming all over me.
I practically had to force the smile on my face, “I’m a Broadway actor and star in musicals. I’m in one called ‘Company’ at the moment. How about you?”
“Yeah I know,” Martin replied, smiling broadly, “I was watching the Tony Awards on TV and suddenly you appeared. I had to google you and see what you were up to. I’m a football coach at my old high school.”
I saw a chance to escape, “Good for you Martin. Well I must be getting home…”
Martin quickly interrupted me, “Kurt how do you feel about going out for a drink with me? I know we had some rocky moments in the past but I’m hoping that we can move past those. I’d love to start again with you.”
“Martin are you insane!?” I couldn’t help myself, “You actually hit me! You punched me in the face and gave me a black eye!”
“I said I was sorry!” Martin cried, looking sorry for himself, “Please can we go get a drink together?”
I shook my head, “No Martin. That’s not a good idea.”
Martin scowled at me, “Why not Kurt?”
Suddenly a voice interrupted us, “Because my husband would rather spend time with his husband.”
I looked to the side to see Blaine standing. I let out a sigh of relief and smiled at him. Blaine smiled back and winked at me quickly so only I would see it.
Martin looked at the two of us, “Oh you two are still together?”
Blaine just smirked at my ex-boyfriend, “Not only are we still together but we’ve been happily married for three years. We got together after you punched the gorgeous man I love. We’ve been together ever since and that is why my husband does not want to get a drink with you and start again with you!”
Martin just glared at Blaine before turning to me, “Kurt?”
I let out a scoff in frustration, “Martin are you actually stupid? I’m married to Blaine, the man I love. I don’t want anything to do with you. Look I’m glad you’re doing well in life but it’s time to move on. Blaine and I have been married for three years and will most likely be starting a family in a few years. We’re happy so leave us be. Now goodbye Martin, we have to get some food before heading home. Let’s go Blaine.”
I didn’t give either of them the chance to say anything as I just started pushing the trolley, not sure where I was going. I knew Blaine was following me when he wrapped an arm around my waist as we walked. I leaned into his touch, needed to let go of the stress I felt. Martin had always wound me up. Blaine and I didn’t speak as we quickly finished our shopping and went to pay for it. I just rolled my eyes at the biscuits Blaine had snuck into the trolley. We paid for our groceries and headed out to the car. It was weird as neither of us was talking. Blaine got in the driver’s side so I quickly loaded the boot before getting in the passenger’s side. We drove home in silence and when we got back to my parents’ house, we unloaded the bags and put them away. Eventually I couldn’t talk it anymore.
“Blaine? Why aren’t you talking?” I demanded, not knowing why.
Blaine just smiled at me, “I wanted you to be the first to talk. You seemed pissed off and stressed so I didn’t want to annoy you.”
I immediately stood in front of my husband and wrapped my arms around his neck as he wrapped his around my waist. I rested my forehead against his, feeling so much love for Blaine Devon Anderson.
“He did annoy me and I was so grateful you were there to support me. It proved that I was happy with you and that he can leave us alone,” I told Blaine, tightening my hold on my husband.
Blaine just smiled softly, “I don’t think he could help himself the second he saw you again. You’re such an attractive man, he probably was desperate for you to be with him. But he can’t have you. You’re the love of my life and I am never letting you go.”
I grinned at Blaine’s words, feeling my eyes tear up, “You’re the love of my life and I am never letting you go either.”
Blaine pulled back slightly so we were looking into one another’s eyes, “We’re going to spend the rest of our lives together. Like I’ve told you before, every life we live we find one another and spend our lives together. You’re my soul mate and I can’t be without you. We’re happily married and one day we’re going to start a family. I know there has been ups and downs along the way but life with you Kurt will always be perfect in my opinion.”
I couldn’t help the tears fall this time but let out a chuckle, “Oh Blaine Devon Anderson – Hummel, I remember the day you told me you weren’t good at romance. That was complete crap wasn’t it?”
Blaine was chuckling too, with tears in his eyes, “You make me better Kurt.”
“You make me better too Blaine. You make everything better and I am so happy I’m spending the rest of my life with you,” I said to my husband, sincerity shining in my eyes.
“I love you,” Blaine whispered against my lips as he leaned in for a kiss.
“I love you too,” I whispered back as our lips met.
We had our whole life ahead together and I knew I could handle anything that happened as I had Blaine by my side.