Aug. 27, 2012, 5:27 a.m.
A Fresh Start
A Fresh Start: Chapter 6
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The moment that Jeff noticed the chemistry between his two friends, he had slung an arm around both and spoken none too subtly. "So, going to the same place? You should ride together. Save gas and leave less of a carbon footprint and all that shit." Without them even realizing he had turned both men in the direction of the front hall. "O.k., well, we don't want Lima's favorite doctor and nurse duo to be late. Go save lives boys!" They found themselves on the porch with the front door closing behind them before they knew it.
"Wait!" Kurt pushed back on the door before it clicked shut, looking at Jeff like he was crazy... because he was. "Can I at least say goodbye to my child before you boot me out of my own family's home?" Jeff at least had the grace to look momentarily abashed.
(Wait. What?) Blaine looked at Kurt in surprise when he realized what the doctor had just said. Out of nowhere he remembered something he had been too distracted to pay attention to on Friday night. Something Kurt had said to the affect of knowing what it felt like to be a sleep deprived parent. It suddenly made sense as to why he was at the daycare this morning. Blaine had assumed, at first, that it was simply to see his family. He had also been fairly certain that this man was not straight, if his gaydar was on track, and it usually was. Everything from his incredible taste in designer clothing to the way he had discreetly looked Blaine up and down when he thought no one was looking, as though checking him out. Plus, there was just that vibe. Now he finds out he has a kid too. Either he was actually straight (Gotta be honest, don't see that as a real option.) or he is in a relationship with someone. Why did Blaine suddenly experience that sinking feeling of disappointment in the pit of his stomach? It's not like he was looking for someone. For goodness sake, he had just left his husband less than a week ago. (Good God man! Pull it together!)
Both men stepped back inside in order to hug their kids goodbye before heading off to work. Watching Kurt and Elliott interact, Blaine couldn't help but notice something a little different about the child . The small boy was undeniably adorable with freckles smattered across his nose and huge blue eyes framed by long lashes. He was incredibly polite and well mannered, especially compared to the raucous behavior of Micah and Elise, and seemed genuinely happy with his little world. He couldn't put his finger on what was off until he unintentionally overheard Kurt talking to his son while Blaine snuck in one last snuggle with Addy.
"You have your baby brown bear for naptime?" Small nod.
"Remember to tell Grandma when you need to go potty." Another nod.
"You know I love you, right?" A nod with a smile.
"Do you love your daddy?" Kurt pretended to pout to get a rise out of the little boy. Arms thrown around his neck, accompanied by another smile and one final nod.
That was it. The boy had yet to speak a word. After momentary concern, Blaine shrugged it off thinking that Elliott was just feeling quiet this morning. He had, in reality, only been around the kid for a whopping 10 minutes.
Kurt had then stood by the door, waiting for the other man expectantly. Blaine had quickly released his daughter and taken a moment to wave at Elliott as he passed. The boy waved back shyly before ducking behind his Grandma's leg.
"So, how about 'leaving less of a carbon footprint and all that shit' as Jeff put it so eloquently." Kurt had opened the passenger side door of his SUV, managing to pull off a graceful mock bow in the process.
"If we are really concerned about the carbon footprint part we'd be better off taking my Prius, but seeing as I don't really know my way around yet I'm more than happy to let you drive," Blaine grinned as he slid into the seat.
Kurt shut the door with a laugh and skipped (Oh my word, I'm skipping! How gay am I!) around to the driver's side. All thoughts from the previous weekend about forgetting his attraction were out the window. For the first time in a while he was blissfully happy while he drove to work on a Monday morning.