When Cooper had left, Blaine sighed with a smile on his face. He reached out for Kurt and pulled him in for a hug.

"You're tense, baby..." he whispered. He led Kurt to the couch and sat him down. Then he started gently kneading his muscles, releasing some tension. Kurt let out a tiny moan as Blaine worked down on the knots in his shoulders.

"Cooper doesn't like me, does he?" he asked in a small voice. Blaine kept kneading Kurt's muscles, not answering the question, just biting his lip and concentrating.

"So he doesn't then?" Kurt sighed, shaking slightly. "I'm sorry, Blaine..." Blaine dropped his hands.

"It's not that," he whispered quietly.

"What is it then?" Now it was Blaine's turn to curl into himself.

"He-He's scared. Just like I am."

"But why?" Kurt asked, wrapping his arms around Blaine. "I'm getting better. You know I am."

"I know..." Blaine whispered, almost in hearable. "But it's just- when he said it like that, like he actually thought you were going to die. It breaks my heart, Kurt. Even the damn thought of living without you is so unbearable. And I've been having nightmares... Of your funeral. And- I was the only in there, Kurt. Nick and Jeff didn't come. No one! If it would happen-" Blaine shook his head and didn't stop the tears from falling. "I wouldn't be able to live."

"But it won't happen," Kurt whispered firmly. "I won't let it. I want to live our lives together, I'm not going to screw that up."

"Okay," Blaine nodded, trusting Kurt completely. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." Kurt kissed his fiancé softly. "Do you think Jeff will be mad if I ask Nick to be my best man?"

"No, he'll understand. Cooper's going to be my best man," Blaine smiled a little against Kurt's shoulder.

"I figured he would be," Kurt grinned.

"It wouldn't have mattered, you know. I'm marrying you either way. Cooper could have hated you with a passion and I still would have loved you." Blaine smiled warmly at his fiancé and cuddled closer. Kurt grinned.

"I love you too. You're going to make me eat more now aren't you?" he smirked.

"I like how you don't say that like it's a bad thing anymore," Blaine said. He leaned down to give Kurt a warm kiss. As he pulled back, he was breathing heavily. "You make my head all fuzzy, you know that?"

"You do the same to me," Kurt murmured, looking up at Blaine. "So, can we get eating over with? You know I can't sleep if I eat too late..."

"Oh, yeah, right!" said Blaine and flew up onto his feet. "So, what do you feel like eating?"

"Anything," Kurt shrugged. "Whatever you want, I'm not hungry..." Blaine frowned a little, but then decided on just making them some toast and hot chocolate.

"You sit down and pick a movie," Blaine smiled. "Be right back!" He hurried into the kitchen. Kurt nodded. He curled on the couch and slipped My Fair Lady into the DVD player, needing a musical and cuddles.

Blaine came back fifteen minutes later.

"Some hot chocolate and toast for the future Mister-..." Blaine sat down slowly and put down the tray. "What last name do you want us to have?" he asked, putting a gentle hand on top of Kurt's. Kurt hesitated.

"I... I don't have family, but it- it's the last thing I have from my dad. But I want to be an Anderson." He bit his lip. "I thought maybe... Hummel-Anderson?" He looked up at Blaine as he took a small bit of toast.

"Kurt and Blaine Hummel-Anderson..." he tasted the name on his tongue. "I love it," he finally grinned. He wrapped an arm around Kurt and grabbed a toast with his empty hand. "We're becoming a family..." Kurt nodded, nibbling the toast.

"I know,” he smiled. "I can't wait to be able to call you my husband." Blaine grinned and kissed Kurt's cheek. This was really happening.

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A week passed without any complications. Friday morning arrived, the day of the trial. Blaine groaned when his alarm went off. He cuddled closer to Kurt and breathed in his scent.

"Time to wake up..." he mumbled into Kurt's neck. Kurt was awake, he had been all night and he looked awful.

"I... I don't want to," Kurt whispered back, his huge, scared, blue eyes meeting Blaine's hazel.

"Hey, look at me..." Blaine said and made room for Kurt to turn over and face him. Kurt rolled onto his side and looked at his fiancé.

"Y-Yeah?" Blaine entwined their fingers and then rested their hands over his own heart.

"What are you scared of?" he asked, eyeing Kurt carefully.

“Seeing him. People staring. The things Sebastian's lawyers are going to bring up..." Kurt murmured. He’d been awake all night thinking. "What happens if they let him off?

"Then we'll deal with it later. All that you have to do is tell the complete truth about anything they ask. You haven't done anything wrong," Blaine reassured, gripping Kurt's hand tightly, pressing their hands against his own heart. Kurt nodded, though his bottom lip was trembling.

"Y-You'll be right next to me, right? Apart from when we have to testify?"

"I'm always right next to you," said Blaine honestly.

"Okay," Kurt whispered. "What do you even wear to court?" Blaine's face lit up.

"Suits! I bought you one last week. It'll be gorgeous on you! Come on!" Blaine tugged on Kurt's hand. Kurt whined, but he got up, letting Blaine dress him as he tried desperately not to fall asleep.

"Are you tired, sweetie?" Blaine asked as he perfected Kurt's suit. Kurt nodded, his eyes drooping shut.

"I didn't sleep," he mumbled. Blaine blinked and dropped his hands.

"At all?"

"No... I couldn't. I was thinking too much." Blaine leaned in to press a kiss to Kurt's forehead. Then he wrapped his arms around him in a warm hug.

"Don't be scared...."

"I'm trying,” the younger man promised.

"You're so much stronger than you think," said Blaine, looking into Kurt's eyes with his arms still around him. He rested his forehead against Kurt's. "This is the final thing we have to finish before we can start our lives for real."

“I know," Kurt whispered, though he was shaking. There was a soft knock on the door. Nick had agreed to drive them. Blaine placed a soft kiss to Kurt's lips.

"Come on, sweetie." He opened the door. "Hey, Nick," he greeted. Nick smiled softly.

"You look like shit, Kurt."
"Shut up," Kurt mumbled back. Blaine gripped Kurt's hand again and led him out to the car. Blaine was scared, too, so very scared. But he had to stay strong for Kurt, he just had to.

"Nick?" Kurt asked softly as Nick drove. "I know this isn't the best time to ask, but I haven't gotten a chance... Will you be my best man?" Nick's eyes went wide.

"O-Of course! Of course I'll be your best man," Nick laughed.

"Really?" Kurt couldn't help but smile. "Jeff won't mind?"

"I'm sure he won't. He'll understand. If I could hug you right now, I would," Nick grinned.

"Once we get out of the car, feel free," Kurt said softly. "I need all the hugs I can get today." Blaine kept his arms around Kurt for the rest of the drive.

When they arrived, they got out of the car and walked for the entrance. Nick had to testify as well, so he followed them. Blaine kept them away from Sebastian's family as much as possible. Let's just get this over with, Blaine thought.

Kurt was called to the stand first. He walked forwards shakily, wringing his hands in front of them. He swore to tell the truth and then eyed Sebastian's lawyers nervously. They looked like lions stalking their pray.

"Kurt Hummel," said the judge. "I want you to re-tell the evening when it happened. Don't leave out any details." Haltingly, Kurt told the court everything, from how Sebastian treated him in school, to the party. He was shaking and he was obviously scared.
"Thank you, Mr. Hummel. Mr. Smythe's lawyers will cross examine you now." Kurt’s heart jumped, his terrified eyes darting to his fiancé. Blaine could only give Kurt a reassuring smile. He didn't show Kurt that he was shaking just as much.
"Relax," said Nick softly to Blaine.
"I can't."

"Mr. Hummel," said one of Sebastian's lawyers, standing up. "As I understand, you are homosexual, as well as Mr. Smythe. Am I correct?"

"I am," Kurt nodded, frowning a little. "But what does that have to do with anything?"

"Did Sebastian know that you are gay?" he asked, ignoring Kurt's question.

"Of course he did," Kurt snapped. "I had a boyfriend when I met him, it's not like I hid it!" The judge threw Kurt a firm look.

"I have to ask Mr. Hummel to remain calm."
"Thank you, sir," said the lawyer. Then he returned his concentration to Kurt. "So, Mr. Smythe knew that you were gay when it all happened. My believes are that this whole happening simply involved innocent flirting and possibly some alcohol. Did you drink on that evening, Mr. Hummel?" Kurt raised an eyebrow at him.

"No. I didn't. And Sebastian was grinding against me, suggesting vile things. And also, he’s always bullied me. He most definitely wasn't flirting." Sebastian was sitting across the floor on the first row and looked up at Kurt. A shadow of an evil smirk could be seen on his lips.
"Did you see Mr. Smythe drinking alcohol?"

"I... I mean..." Kurt was panicking.
"Answer the question Mr Hummel,” the judge said sternly.
"Y-Yes. He was completely drunk."

"Could you tell us in detail what Mr. Smythe did to you?" The judge did not look happy.

"I believe he already told you."
"We would like to hear it again, sir. To be completely sure." The judge looked suspicious, but nodded silently. It was obvious that they were trying to tear Kurt down. They saw how weak he was and it wouldn't take much more to break him. Blaine was sitting in the back of the room, praying silently that Kurt remained strong.

"I... I..." Kurt was shaking. "He-he came up to be and grabbed me, he was dancing and he was... h-he was holding too close and grinding against me. Sebastian knows that I-That I was nearly raped a couple of years ago a-and w-what Sebastian was doing scared me. He was w-whispering in my ear about d-doing things to me. He wouldn't let me go, even when Daniel came..." Tears were flowing down Kurt's face and his breath was hitching, he needed his inhaler. Blaine knew what was happening and stood up immediately.

"He needs his inhaler!" he yelled out. "Please!" The lawyer shook his head.

"Mr. Hummel is fine. I'll continue. What happened when Mr. Adams arrived?"

"I- I…” Kurt's breath was rattling out of his chest unevenly. "He t-tried to get... get S-Seb off me, but he refused, he s-said that with his father being who he w-was, Daniel couldn't do anything to him..." Kurt coughed. The judge spoke up.

"Did someone say they had an inhaler for Mr. Hummel? He seems to need it." Blaine was already halfway there. He walked straight up to Kurt and handed him the inhaler.

"I love you," he whispered before disappearing again. He knew he couldn't stay there. Kurt took the inhaler quickly, and after a few moments, his breathing had evened out a little. He turned to the judge and nodded shakily. The judge turned to Sebastian's lawyer.

"You may continue with your line of questioning."

"I have no further questions," said the lawyer. A shadow of a smirk could be seen on his lips when he turned to sit down again. The judge nodded, turning to Kurt's own lawyer.

"Do you have anything to add?"

"I do," said Kurt's lawyer. He stood up and smiled kindly at Kurt. "Mr. Hummel, you have a fiancé, am I correct?" Kurt nodded, instantly relaxed.

"Yes. We've been together nearly three years."

"And you consider yourself happy with him?"

"He's the love of my life," Kurt smiled, catching sight of Blaine beaming from the corner of his eye. The lawyer smiled.

"I would like to ask Mr. Smythe's lawyer a question. Is that okay?"

"Objection!" Sebastian's lawyer spat, standing up.
"Overruled. Go ahead, ask your question." The judge seemed curious.

"Mr. Hummel has been through so much crap in his life. Why would he lie about this?" he asked.

"It's our opinion that Mr. Hummel was coming onto Sebastian and created this fabrication when his fiancé caught him in the act."

"You're suggesting that Kurt was cheating on his fiancé?"

"I'm suggesting that it's a possibility." Kurt's was shaking, he'd gone pale.

"I'd never do that!" he shouted, knowing it was a bad idea to get so worked up. "Never! I love Blaine!"

Blaine was shaking, too. He knew Kurt would never do that and he had seen the whole thing happen. It was not true. Sebastian's lawyer sat down slowly. He still looked like he had this whole thing in a bag.

"Mr. Hummel,” the judge said sternly. "If you don't calm down, I’m going to have to ask you to leave the court room." Kurt nodded, though he was on the verge of a panic attack. "Thank you. You may step down. I call to the stand Mr. Anderson." Blaine took a deep breath and walked up to where Kurt sat. He took his fiancé's place and tried to focus. Just tell the truth, that was all he had to do. Kurt slid into Blaine's seat next to Nick and instantly leant into his best friend's side, his breathing still a little uneven. Blaine swore to tell nothing but the truth and then sat down. Sebastian's lawyer was going to start.
"Blaine Anderson, could you re-tell the actions of the evening for us?" he said. Blaine nodded.

"We were having a party. Kurt has been blind since he was five and had just got his sight back, so we wanted to celebrate. Sebastian came in around eleven without permission and went up to Kurt. He-he started grinding against him and he looked very drunk. I called Daniel and he came very quickly. Sebastian wouldn't let go of h-him," said Blaine and tried to remain calm, though the memories that flooded through his brain were making him slightly dizzy.

"And you're certain that Mr. Hummel didn't agree to what was happening?"

"Absolutely sure," Blaine nodded. Sebastian's lawyer raised an eyebrow.

"My client tells me that you've never liked him. How do we know that this whole story isn't a fabrication to get him into trouble? His previous record is clean." Blaine almost let out a laugh.

"I don't like him because he's made mine and Kurt's lives a pure hell over the past three years! Without him, our lives would have been perfect!" The lawyer pounced on this immediately.

"So you admit that you want him out of the way?"

"Well, of course I do!" said Blaine like it was the most obvious thing in the world. "He's been harassing Kurt for years. This was just the final straw. He can't keep getting away with these things!"

"No further questions." The lawyer smirked. Blaine blinked. Was it over just like that? Well, Kurt's lawyer was left. Blaine suddenly felt more nervous than before. He had done something wrong. He had said something he shouldn't have said. He tried to keep his face clean, but on the inside, he was going crazy.

"Blaine," Kurt's lawyer said kindly. "Just to clarify, would you ever use underhand means to keep Mr. Smythe away from Mr. Hummel? Would you ever make something like this up?"

"Of course not," said Blaine honestly. "While I do everything to try and keep Kurt safe, I also believe in justice. I would never make something like this up."

"And can you explain to us just how Sebastian has treated Mr. Hummel over the years?" Blaine told them everything. From when they had first met him at Dalton up to the night it had happened. When he was finished, he was almost crying. He glanced at Kurt through tear filled eyes and hoped he would understand that the look meant 'I love you so much'.

"I ask the court," Kurt's lawyer called out. "Does it sound like Kurt Hummel would want anything to do with Sebastian Smythe? You can step down, Blaine."
Over the next couple of hours, both Nick and Daniel took their turns on the stand. Finally, it was Sebastian's turn. Kurt's lawyer started off.

"Sebastian Smythe, can you re-tell how you have been treating both Kurt Hummel and Blaine Anderson over the last few years? I also want you to describe the evening when it happened." Sebastian raised an eyebrow.

"When they first came to Dalton, I approached Blaine and tried to make friends with him. He knocked me back for no good reason. Then I tried to approach Kurt, but he practically started crying. I couldn't understand why, but I later assumed that he had some issues and it wasn't my fault. Over the next few years, Kurt and Blaine continued to treat me like I was the devil, despite the fact that I was nothing but nice to them. When it came to Kurt's party... Blaine had banned me from going, but I just wanted to make an effort, I figured that we're grown-ups now and we could at least be civil. When I was there, I saw Kurt dancing with Nick and I tried to join in. The next thing I know, Officer Adams is arresting me and here I am." Sebastian, as it turned out, was a very good liar.