June 22, 2015, 7 p.m.
These Little Wonders: Chapter 8
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After their date, Kurt collapsed onto his bed, wondering who replaced it with clouds. Kurt grinned from ear-to-ear into his pillow, not even allowing his conscious mind to scold him for being so happy. He felt like a teenager again, and he wanted to bask in every second of it, since growing up was overrated anyway.
It was the simplest and most rewarding first date Kurt had ever been on. There were no expectations, no awkward questions, just a lot of smiling. They already knew each other so well that nothing really seemed any different, except that the flirting was no longer unintentional.
"Blaine Anderson," Kurt whispered to himself before shoving his face back into his pillow. He never wanted to stop saying his name. Kurt was officially done for.
Later, right before Kurt was about to turn out his light, there was knocking coming from the wall that connected to Blaines bedroom. Kurt thought it might just be Blaines headboard at first, but then it continued in a strange pattern. Kurt tentatively knocked on the wall behind him and there was momentary silence...until it started again. Blaine Anderson what are you doing?
Kurt reached over to his cell phone and dialed Blaines number, which by no surprise he could actually hear ringing on the other side. Kurt was almost ashamed by how much his mood improved with the sound of Blaines voice, if that was even possible.
"I wasnt finished with my message yet," Blaine whined melodramatically.
"I can actually physically feel you pouting right now," Kurt laughed as he sat back against the headboard of his bed, a feeling of peacefulness washing over him. "And oh my god dont tell me you were sending me a message in Morse code."
"Fine, I wont tell you that I was definitely sending you a message in Morse code."
Who knew the cheesiest-and most adorable-person on the entire planet lived next door. "Well in that case, what did you definitely not say?"
"Thank you for a wonderful evening."
"The pleasures all mine. It was definitely the best first date Ive ever been on,"
There was a moment of silence before Blaine replied, "Kurt, I…" Blaine said gently before trailing off.
"Whats wrong?" Kurt could feel something was off by the change in Blaines tone.
"Nothing...Its just...embarrassing."
"I honestly dont think anything could be as embarrassing as how quickly I practically inhaled that piece of cheesecake tonight."
"That wasnt embarrassing, it was cute," he said softly. "Its just...Ive never really...done this before."
"But I saw you talk on a phone just earlier today?"
"Kurt…" Blaine obviously was trying to suppress a laugh before becoming quiet again. "Dated. I mean- Ive never had a boyfriend. Not saying thats what you-we are-unless you want to be. I mean-" Blaine let out an exasperated sigh. "Super smooth," he muttered to himself.
Kurt was surprised. Blaine had always been so charismatic and romantic from the moment Kurt met him. It was hard to believe Blaine had never been with anyone else before. Not that it mattered. It shouldnt matter, right?
"Well, now I dont have to worry about any exes coming to try to take you back." When Blaine didnt reply, he encouragingly said, "But its really nothing to be embarrassed about." Maybe this was why Blaine never pushed for anything more than friendship.
For now Kurt decided to forget his past and start fresh, because for once in the years since he graduated high school he felt like he deserved it. "And I honestly have nothing against being in an exclusive relationship...if thats something you would want."
Blaine knocked on the wall and Kurt tried not to laugh. "Are you telling me Im going to have to learn Morse code now?"
"Only if you want to know what I said."
That night, Kurt Hummel learned Morse code.