The first sign of movement I sensed was a pair of curtains being pulled open and before I could register what was happening, the light hit me frying my brain. I groaned and felt around for my pillow before rolling over and putting the pillow over my head.

I heard a chuckle, “Come on son, it’s time to get up. I’ve let you sleep in long enough. Finn suggested I leave you which I agreed but its half past ten now. You need to get up!”

I merely groaned in response.

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you,” I heard Dad reply. Before I could work out what he meant by that, I felt my covers and pillow ripped away from me and suddenly I was rolled over so my face was directly in the sunlight.

“Ah! It burns!” I threw my hands over my face in hope it would put an end to the fire that had started in my brain.

“Stop being so dramatic! That’s what my father did to me when I was hungover. Of course I was older when that happened. When you’re feeling better we’ll be having a little talk about all of this. Now Kurt, shake a leg and get dressed. Blaine’s downstairs looking worse than you,” Dad said, placing a hand on my shoulder.

I nodded for a second before it hit me. Everything that had happened last night flashed in my mind: Martin being possessive and not stopping, Blaine punching Martin, breaking up with Martin, drinking, spin the bottle, kissing Blaine, talking about our feelings and Blaine...Blaine revealing he had liked me all along and all the heartache I had felt had been for nothing.

I groaned, “Oh Gaga!” before throwing my hand in my hands.

“Kurt?” I heard Dad ask, shaking my shoulder trying to get my attention, “What’s up buddy?”

I just shook my head, still hiding my face in my hands. How could I face Blaine? It just felt so awkward after last night. On the other hand he was still my best friend. Rachel was a great friend and I still counted Mercedes as a very good friend of mine despite our recent lack of closeness. Blaine...he understood me completely. We had both experienced the hatred the world could offer and we had helped each other in ways others could not. It was a deep bond we shared and nothing could break it. I was the Ron to his Harry, the Voldemort to his Quirrell, the scarf of sexual preference to his sorting hat, the...I could do this forever. The point was that he was my best friend and we could get through this. Maybe it would all work out.

“Kurt?” I was drawn back to the reality and reminded of my Dad’s presence in my room, “Is it everything okay son?”

I slowly removed my hands and looked up at my Dad, “Umm...yeah it’s okay.”

I noticed Dad didn’t look convinced but he let it go for now, “Shall I tell Blaine to come up here?”

I knew I would have to deal with Blaine sooner than later so I nodded. Dad squeezed my shoulder before heading out of the room. I rubbed my eyes before manoeuvring my body into a sitting position. I reached over to my bedside table and picked up my phone. I had eleven new messages. I sighed softly, knowing I would have to reply to all my friends or they wouldn’t leave me alone. I quickly opened my inbox and scanned them.

From Nick 08:34
Hey Kurt, hope you’re ok. I’m not expecting a reply straight away as you’re probably sleeping off your hangover. Just let me know you’re ok. Nick x

I smiled slightly before hitting reply.

From Kurt 10:36
Hey Nick, I’m ok. Thanks for the concern. Kurt x

I clicked next.

From Wes 09:00
Hey Kurt, don’t know if you got my text from all the Warblers but please text back. Hope you’re ok dude. Wes x

I briefly checked the previous text Wes had sent before pressing the reply button.

From Kurt 10:38
Thanks for the text Wes ? I didn’t reply as it was half 2 and I thought you’d be sleeping. I’m ok, thanks for the concern. I really appreciate it and I love all you guys too. You’re my Warbler family. Yes I know it’s gay...that’s because you are gay. You and David with your bromance ;) Not too bad at the hungover but head is killing me so guessing today is gonna be relaxed...unless Dad kills me for drinking! Kurt x

I nearly laughed out loud when I saw I had a text from the remaining half of Wevid.

From David 09:21
KUUUURT!!! Apologises if you’re sleeping. David xx

I let out a slight chuckle as I took in David’s text.

From Kurt 10:39
DAAAAVID!!! I was sleeping but Dad forced me to wake up. Kurt xx

The sender of the next message made me pause. I hesitantly opened the message.

From Martin 09:30
Is it really over? Martin xxxx

I just deleted the message. He already knew it was over. I didn’t want to get into contact with him. I clicked the next message and saw a fellow Warbler’s name.

From Jeff 09:33
Nick is worried as am I. Let me know if Voldemort got passed the wooden plank barricading the door and used Avada Kedavra on you while distracting you with his hot abs ;) Jeff xx

I smiled at Jeff’s words. It was times like this I was grateful for leaving McKinley and transferring to Dalton. I had made a group of amazing but crazy friends.

From Kurt 10:41
Apologies for making you worry. Sadly he did but the Boy Who Lived was there to use Expelliarmus and reunite Voldemort and Quirrell ;) Kurt xx

I clicked next to see Rachel’s name. I was already mentally betting with myself that she mentioned Finn or that she called me her ‘Best Gay’.

From Rachel 09:45
Kurt I hope you are okay. I was concerned with how you were after the whole ‘you know who’ predicament and now hope things are okay with Blaine. You seemed sad when you were leaving and I was saying goodbye to Finn. It is my duty as a friend to ensure you’re okay. Love you BG (Best Gay) Rachel xxx

I smiled to myself. I had won my bets but Rachel proved herself to be an exceptional friend at times. She was certainly becoming less selfish.

From Kurt 10:42
I’m ok Rach, just need some time to absorb everything that has happen. Hopefully things will be ok with me and Blaine soon; just a little awkward at the moment. You’re a true friend ? Love you Diva! Kurt xxx

I clicked send and moved onto the next message.

From Thad 09:48
Hope you’re ok Kurt! Thad x

I felt touched by how many Warblers were texting me.

From Kurt 10:44
I’m ok Thad, thanks for the concern ? Kurt x

I clicked next, hoping the messages would be ending soon.

From Trent 09:50
How are you Kurt? Hope everything’s okay. I need your extra sass in Warbler practice ;) Trent xx

I smiled, thinking of the sassy attitude Trent had in practice and how sometimes the two of us would get our sass on.

From Kurt 10:45
I’m ok Trent, thanks for the concern. Hope you’re okay ? Oh definitely, my sass will never go away! Kurt xx

My breath hitched at the sender of the next text.

From Blaine 09:53
Hey Kurt, are you awake? It’s a bit awkward down here. Your Dad said you were still asleep half an hour ago. I hope things are okay between us. I know we need to talk. I meant what I said; I don’t want to screw things up. I really care about you Kurt. Love Blaine xxxxx

I just stared at Blaine’s text for a while. I quickly clicked next before I started replying. It would be better for us to talk rather than to do it over text; despite how easier it’d be.

From Santana 10:11
I feel like I’m going to vom everywhere. You must be feeling like that after all the sex you had last night ;) Top or bottom? Anywhere Porcelain, don’t get used to this but hope you’re okay. Britt and I are worried about you. Britt says she love her dolphin. She would text but Lord Tubbington ate her phone. Britt also says she’s glad she got to kiss you. Might have a go on those Lady Lips myself ;) Laters Gay. Love Satan and the Unicorn xxx

I groaned at Santana’s text, knowing that while she did mean well she really was the devil.

From Kurt 10:48
Please bitch I’m Kurt Hummel I’m feeling fine. I’m not divulging any information as you’ll start that whole ‘wanky’ business again. Yeah Satan I’m ok. You and Britt don’t need to worry. I’m perfectly fine or I will be soon. Tell Britt I love her too. Woah down girl! Save those for your lady kisses with Britt ;) Love Kurt xxx

I felt relieved when I opened the last text.

From Puck 10:27
Get some last night? ;) Puck

My reply was short and sharp.

From Kurt 10:49
Piss off Puckerman!

I placed my phone back on my bedside table feeling relieved that I had answered the texts but knowing pretty soon I would be receiving replies. I looked at the time and realised Dad had left quite a while ago to get Blaine to come upstairs. As I was pondering this, I heard the floorboards creak outside my room.

“Blaine?” I called out hesitantly, “You can come in.”

I heard Blaine draw a breath in before my door was slowly opened and there he stood. He looked awful. Of course he was still extremely handsome but he looked like he hadn’t slept at all plus I knew he was hungover. He was just dressed in loose jeans and a Dalton hoodie; however simple still looking amazing on him. His curls were still loose as he hadn’t bothered with any hair gel. I suddenly remembered I was still in my pyjamas in my bed so I slowly pulled the covers closer. I watched Blaine slowly walk into my room, twisting his hands together nervously.

“Blaine?” I whispered, causing him to finally look at me. His beautiful hazel eyes were full of sadness. I couldn’t hold it in any longer. I opened my arms and watched as the hazel eyes widened before Blaine ran towards the bed and literally jumped into my arms. I held him against my chest stroking his hair as he sobbed. My heart broke watching Blaine just completely break down in my arms. I couldn’t say anything. I just stroked his hair and his back while making gentle shhing noises, trying my best to calm him down. Eventually I held him start to gasp out my name.

I leaned down and kissed his forehead, “I’m here Blaine. I’m not going anywhere.”

That seemed to help calm him down a lot. He was shaking slightly in my arms so I just continued to hold onto him.

“I’m sorry.” I heard Blaine whisper into my T-shirt.

I pulled my head back slightly so I could properly look at him, “Blaine there’s nothing to apologise for. Everyone needs a good cry every now and then.”

Blaine looked straight into my eyes, “I feel like I’ve been needing to do that after the Lima Bean on Valentine’s Day several weeks ago. I messed up big time then and have been regretting it ever since.”

I shuffled our bodies back against the pillow slightly so we were sitting up a little more; Blaine clinging to me in fear I was trying to push him off. I reached out and stroked his curls to calm him down and squash his fear.

“Blaine I’m sorry I went all Rachel Berry on you last night by being a complete drama queen. I was just shocked and hurt. I’m guessing the alcohol didn’t help either.”

Blaine actually manoeuvred off me after I said that and took my hands in his, “As we both know, sometimes Rachel Berry has every reason to be a drama queen. Not all the time however. One of those times was definitely last night. Kurt...I hurt you. Unintentionally of course but still...I’m so sorry.”

“I know,” was all I could muster.

This time I was snuggled into Blaine’s chest; with him wrapping his arms around me. I smiled to myself when I felt Blaine kiss my forehead.

“Blaine...thank you for what you did last night. I don’t usually condone violence but I really appreciate you pulling him off me.”

Blaine’s eyes darkened for a moment as he remembered what had happened, “When I saw you and...him I just had to get him off you. I don’t like violence but I am so glad I punched him. I guess fight...sorry I’m not supposed to talk about it. I am sorry you broke up with him. You must have really liked him.”

This felt weird talking to Blaine about; despite him being my best friend. We had never spoken about boys to one another, except celebrities like Bradley Cooper and George Clooney. After watching the recent SAG awards we both concluded we would happily date George Clooney. The reason I had never talked to Blaine about boys was there had been none I had liked except for him of course. Blaine hadn’t even told me about Jeremiah until the Warbler meeting when he asked about singing in the Gap store.

I sighed, “I did until I noticed how possessive and psychotic he was becoming. He didn’t like me spending time with you or the Warblers. It was an unhealthy relationship towards the end. It was really putting me off him. I probably would have broken up with him soon anyway. Even last night, he gave me an ultimatum to choose between him and you. Naturally I chose you...”

“Hold on!” Blaine interrupted, “He made you choose between us and you chose me?”

I smiled at him, “Who else would I choose Blaine? You’re my best friend and you’re so important to me. I can’t imagine you not in my life.”

Blaine looked like he had tears in his eyes and he leaned in and kissed my cheek, “I can’t imagine my life without you either. You make me so happy Kurt. I never thought I could be so happy.”

I felt tears building up in my eyes too, “Same here Blaine. You saved me. I felt so alone at McKinley. None one understood what I was going through but then you came along. You gave me the courage to stand up to my bullies then drove to the school to help me confront Karofsky when we had just met. You’re my best friend Blaine and I just...I need you in my life.”

Blaine leaned forward and rested his forehead against mine, “You’re amazing Kurt Hummel. You always zig when I think you’re about to zag.”

I giggled at Blaine’s choice of words, “I take it that’s a good thing?”

Blaine tilted his head slightly to kiss my nose, “The very best.”

We stayed like this for a few minutes before Blaine manoeuvred us slowly back to our positions of me being curled up against Blaine. I hummed in pleasure when Blaine started running his fingers through my hair. I never normally allowed anyone to be permitted to touch my fabulous but Blaine seemed to be an exception to that rule.

“Kurt...” Blaine whispered, his fingers continuing to run through my hair.

“Yes Blaine?” I whispered back, feeling it was appropriate.

“Are we...are we going to be okay?” Blaine asked, his fingers faltering slightly before picking up the usual rhythm.

I tilted my head so I was looking Blaine in the eye, “Of course we are. We’re Kurt and Blaine. Or even as Wes and David call us, we’re Klaine. We’re definitely going to be okay.”

Blaine smiled then took a deep breath, “What about us? You seemed to be okay with that last night until I revealed what an idiot I am.”

It was my turn to take a deep breath, “Blaine I’m going to be completely honest here...”

“Honesty will be appreciated,” I heard Blaine mutter causing me to smile.

“Honesty is the best policy after all,” I said causing Blaine to blush, knowing I had heard him, “Anyway I’m going to be honest. I’m crazy about you Blaine Warbler. The kiss last night...it was amazing. It was everything I wanted in a kiss and I felt like...I felt like home. Yes I got upset when you said you had liked me all along but that was mainly because we could have been together already. I don’t blame you for that. I understand why you thought I wasn’t ready but I just wish you had talked to me.”

“I’m so sorry Kurt,” Blaine whispered.

I reached up to kiss his cheek, “Blaine please don’t apologise. Let’s just focus on moving forward.”

Blaine smiled at my words, “Agreed. Kurt I’m crazy about you too. I felt exactly the same way when we kissed. I completely understand why you got upset. It’s like I said earlier; sometimes a Rachel Berry drama queen moment is deserved. So...what happens now?”

I pondered for a few moments, trying to word it correctly, “Blaine, like I said, I’m crazy about you. However I just got out of a relationship. I’m still reeling from what happened. I don’t want to jump into another straight away. I’m sorry.”

“I understand,” Blaine smiled sadly at me before averting his eyes to look at the ceiling. As I knew him so well, I knew he was doing this to stop himself crying. It made me die a little inside.

“Blaine...” I whispered his name causing him to blink his eyes then look at me, “I’m not saying we will never be together. Blaine I want us so much it’s unreal. I just need some time to adjust to everything.”

Blaine nodded with no trace of tears in his eyes. I was glad my words hadn’t hurt him, “How long do you think you need? I’m not trying to rush you or force you to deal with everything quicker...I’m just curious.”

I sighed before moving out of Blaine’s arms and standing out to look out of my bedroom window. I just watched the world go by for a few minutes, thinking about my life. I was hurt by what had happened between Martin and myself yet knew I would be okay. I just wanted some time to deal with it before getting together with Blaine. If I didn’t take this time, I would become overwhelmed with everything that happens and would probably end up combusting. I smiled as I saw an old couple walk hand in hand down the road. I wanted to end up like that in life; growing old with the person I loved. I turned back to Blaine who was now sitting at the end of the bed just watching me. He smiled when I turned and I immediately smiled back. He raised his eyebrow questioningly at me.

I looked into Blaine’s hazel eyes, “I would say a week. This is not me pushing you away. Blaine everything’s overwhelming at the moment. I’m still half in shock by everything that happened last night. I went to a party with my boyfriend and best friend then ended up having an ex boyfriend and kissing my best friend all at the same party. I don’t want to jump into another relationship right now without taking time to absorb it all as I would probably just explode from being overwhelmed.”

Blaine stood up and wrapped his arms around me, resting his head on my shoulder, “We can’t have that Kurt.”

I wrapped my arms around him and mirrored his position, “That would be really bad. I saw an old couple walking down the road hand in hand and I can...I can see you and I being an old couple walking hand in hand. You’re something so special I want it to be perfect.”

Blaine moved his head to bury his face in my neck, “I can see that too. I want to experience my life with you Kurt. You and I together are so perfect and special. So what happens in this week?”

I sighed hoping I didn’t hurt Blaine, “I’ll still see you in class and at Warbler practice but...that’ll probably be it.”

To my surprise Blaine nodded, “I expected as much. You need space and time to think. Does...does this mean I should leave?”

I gasped in horror, “What!? No! I mean when we get back to Dalton. We’re going to spend today and tomorrow morning watching Disney films, Harry Potter, music videos, Friends and any other films or TV shows we love. I have to show you this programme ‘New Girl’. It’s so funny.”

Blaine just grinned at me, “Of course I’ll watch it. That sounds totally awesome Kurt. I sure hope this week flies by because it’s going to kill me to not hang out with you.”

I smiled sadly, “I know.”

Blaine pulled his face out of my neck and rested his forehead against me. He leaned in and placed a soft kiss on my lips for a second before pulling away, “Seizing the opportunity.”

I laughed softly before pulling Blaine back into a hug. Suddenly there was a knock at the door.

“Kurt? Blaine?” I recognised my Dad’s voice instantly, “Are you two okay?”

Blaine looked at me for an answer, “Yeah Dad we’re okay. We definitely will be.”