Epilogue

1 year 2 months and 3 days later...

Blaine was nervous. He sat in the office of Mike's and Tina's dance studio and toyed with the small Tiffany box in his pants pocket. Everything in the studio was ready for his big moment. Kurt was on his monthly spa-day with Santana and Brittany (on behalf of Santana of course. She still had to make up for her terrible actions over a year ago).

Blaine still had a bit of time until Kurt would text him that he was on his way home. He recalled the events of the last one and a half years of his relationship with Kurt.

There had been so many memorable moments. Good ones and bad ones, of course. Like the first meeting with Burt and Carole. Blaine was a bit anxious of the meeting but he found out real quick that he had no need to. Carole was lovely and she had an instant connection to Elaine, Blaine's mom. Burt was rough on the outside but an awesome man and father to Kurt. He quickly adopted Blaine as a third son after a few meetings over holidays and had many laughs with Andrew, Blaine's dad.

There had been fights. Some resolved quickly, some were that bad that Kurt slept at Santana's and Brittany's for a couple of days. But they always found their way back to each other. The love constantly grew stronger and their relationship got even deeper.

There had been many days of bliss and days of anger, of misunderstandings and pure love and understanding. Days off with plenty of alone time and sexual adventures (they discovered really quick that they fit together like puzzle pieces in body, mind and heart).

All of this caused Blaine to pay Tiffany's a visit and with the help of Santana to buy a gorgeous platinum band with 3 little diamonds in the middle, sparkling like Kurt's eyes. He instantly fell in love with the ring and it felt absolutely right to buy it immediately.

After planning the whole proposal with Tina, who gave birth to a beautiful little girl in the meantime, he was so ready to ask the most important question of his life so far. He was ready... they were ready... probably... hopefully...

A new wave of fear shot through Blaine and he grabbed the edge of the desk in Mike's office, feeling nauseous. What if Kurt would say no? What if he said maybe or not yet?

Tina sensed that leaving Blaine alone to wait for Kurt wasn't the best decision and joined him in the office.

“Blaine? Oh no... are you gonna pass out? Do you have to puke?” She patted him softly on the back and looked into his terrified eyes.

“No, I don't think so. I'm just nervous and scared. What if he refuses me?” Blaine whined and bowed his head in defeat.

“Oh, sweetie! You know that he wouldn't do that. He loves you and I'm sure he'll say yes. Come on! Don't panic and calm down a bit. Did he already text you?” Tina smiled reassuringly.

“Not yet, but I think he will any minute.” Blaine pulled his phone out of his pants and was promptly rewarded with a text from his love.

Kurt: 'Honey, I'm done and will come home now. Do you want me to get Thai for dinner?'

Blaine smiled at his phone and started with his plan.

Blaine: 'No need, baby. Could you come over to the dance studio? I know it's your day off, but Tina needs your help with something and I'm on my way over too. She couldn't get a hold of you and asked me if I could come along. It won't take long, I think.'

Kurt: 'Oh, I hope it's nothing serious. I'll be there in 20 minutes tops. See you later! Love you! XO'

Blaine: 'See you in a bit. Love you too! XO'

“Everything is going quite well. I don't think Kurt knows something's off. He'll be here in 20.” Blaine grinned and started pacing the room.

“Blaine, calm down. You'll get sweaty before Kurt's here. I'll go check if everything is ready for your speech.” Tina smirked and left the office.

Blaine followed her slowly to calm his racing heart. He entered the dance room and gasped. There was white sand on the floor, the lights dimmed, soft music in the background, a small bar, palm trees and the whole bunch of friends from New York and the Hamptons huddled together, laughing lightly.

“OK everybody, get in position. Kurt will be here any minute now.” Tina stated and clapped her hands.

The horde of people slowly scattered around the room and paired up with their partners. The barkeeper got ready to hand out drinks and Tina and Mike pulled Blaine into a gentle hug.

“Everything will be going smoothly, Blaine. Don't worry.” Mike grinned and took Tina's hand to retreat into the back.

Blaine went over to the entrance, waiting for Kurt to arrive.

After a couple of minutes he spotted him, Santana and Brittany strolling in his direction.

“Honey? Did something happen?” Kurt asked with wide eyes and hugged Blaine tightly, planting a dry kiss on his lips.

“No, but I need to show you something. Will you accompany me, please?” Blaine held out his hand and Kurt gripped it firmly, a questioning look on his face.

They got into the studio and Blaine led them to the dance room, lightly chatting with the three of them. Santana and Brittany entered first, while Blaine embraced Kurt again to give him another kiss, deepening it immediately. Kurt sighed softly and smiled after Blaine ended the kiss with a last peck on Kurt's mouth.

Blaine grabbed Kurt's hand again and pulled him into the room. Kurt's eyes went wide and he babbled “What is this? Blaine? Did I miss something?” He eyed the scenery until it hit him. It looked a bit like the evening on the beach in the hotel in the Hamptons, where Blaine and he danced for the first time. Where they talked for the first time.

“Oh my god!” Kurt whispered and tears filled his eyes as he saw Blaine in front of him on one knee with an opened Tiffany box on his palm which contained the most beautiful ring he had ever seen.

“Blaine?” Kurt asked brokenly, a hand covering his trembling lips.

Blaine looked Kurt deep in the eyes and smiled lovingly.

“Kurt! About one and a half years ago we met on a sandy beach in a lovely hotel and I thought that I had never seen a more gorgeous person in my whole life.”

Kurt chuckled and the others snickered.

“I had the amazing honor of dancing with you on this said beach. And later on every danceable surface throughout the time we've been together.” Blaine laughed slightly when Santana whooped out loud.

He shot her a glance and said in a low voice “I'm not talking about horizontal dancing, Santana. Keep it together!”

The room erupted in laughter and Kurt blushed slightly, mumbling “Oh my god...”

“Where was I? Ah yes. Dancing. You danced into my heart and I can't imagine you or myself ever with another dance partner. Which leads me to the most important question of my life... Kurt Hummel, my amazing boyfriend, lover, best friend – sorry, Sam – dance partner and partner in crime... will you do me the honor of becoming my husband? Will you marry me?” Blaine was oddly calm in this moment. He looked Kurt deep in the eye and smiled reassuringly.

“Oh my... Blaine! Of course I will marry you.” Kurt started crying in earnest now and threw his arms around Blaine's neck, kissing him wetly and desperately with fervor.

Their friends swooned at the couple and clapped their hands, whooping and hollering.

Blaine grabbed Kurt's left hand and pushed the ring slowly on Kurt's ring finger, caressing it gently.

“It's so beautiful, honey. I'm speechless.” Kurt admired his engagement ring and pulled Blaine in for another passionate kiss.

“Not as beautiful as you, baby.” Blaine cooed with wet eyes. “Will you dance with me, my incredible fiance?” Blaine grinned and pulled at Kurt's hand to get him to the middle of the room.

“I'd love nothing more, my handsome fiance.” Kurt giggled, removed his shoes and got into position.

They danced a slow waltz, kissing every once in a while and totally forgot the rest of the people in the room.

“You know, I have your engagement ring too. It's at home though. I planned my proposal for the weekend. You were just a little faster.” Kurt grinned and swayed with Blaine in his arms.

“That's because loving minds think alike, baby.” Blaine smiled mischievously.

“True. Let's enjoy the rest of the evening with our friends and let me show off my engagement ring. They will be so jealous.” Kurt cackled and kissed Blaine again for a couple of minutes. “I can't wait to marry you, Blaine.”

“Same here, Kurt. Can't wait too!”

THE END