Week 6 Day 4

The next day started as normal. Kurt woke up, had breakfast with his family, and went back to his room to get dressed and wait for a phone call from Blaine. He didnt want to call him in case he was at the doctors with his grandmother or trying to sleep, so he waited on his bed, staring at the ceiling and thinking.

It was almost halfway through the summer and Kurt couldnt believe how different it had turned out. At the beginning, he didnt even think he would make it through the first few days of living by the ocean without any of his friends. But now, Kurt was in love.

He was in love. Even the thought of it made Kurt blush. It wasnt too long ago he was in a homophobic school, feeling alone. Yet meeting Blaine made him realize he wasnt truly alone, he had a loving family and friends. Blaine had no one before he met Kurt.

It was about ten in the morning when his cell phone started buzzing, he didnt look to see who it was before answering.

"Hello?" He asked anxiously, thinking it would be Blaine on the other end.

"Kurt Hummel, what is this I am hearing about you almost drowning?" Kurt was slightly thrown off from the feminine voice screeching at him from the other end.

"Rachel?" He asked sitting up immediately. It took him a few moments to remember how much Rachel had been texting him, and how he had never gotten around to texting her back. He hadnt even told her about Blaine yet. How had he forgotten about Rachel?

"I had to hear it from Finn! Finn! Whats been going on? I havent heard from you for months!" She took a few seconds to calm herself down.

"Rachel, I am so sorry. Things have been so crazy, I just…forgot to tell you. But, I should have called you. Really, Im sorry."

"Yeah you shouldve…I guess Ill forgive you. It wouldnt be good if we started off living together in New York with grudges. But youre alright? What happened?"

"Im fine now…" What should he tell her? Kurt decided it would be best if he told her the whole truth. "Its kind of a long story…"

"I have time," Rachel replied.

Kurt sighed and laid back down on his bed. "It kind of started the day I arrived, when I saw this lifeguard out the window of my room…"

It took Kurt almost an hour to explain to Rachel the whole story of why he almost drowned, which had turned into him explaining his whole summer thus far. Whenever he started talking about Blaine he would start rambling about things like his hair or how warm it was in his arms. Rachel wouldnt stop him, she just listened, seemingly happy that he had finally found someone.

"…and tomorrow he is taking me out for the Fourth of July fireworks. Its another surprise so he wont tell me where." Kurt finished.

"Well if its anything like the other surprises you told me about, Im sure it will be amazing." Rachel said. "He sounds like a great guy."

"He is…" Kurt smiled softly.

There was a small silence before Rachel asked, "So…have you guys…done anything? You know…below the belt?"

And there it was, Rachel Berrys never failing blatancy. She was his best friend, but he didnt know if he wanted to tell her that much. He had left that part out of the story on purpose.

"We…weve done…stuff."

"Youve had sex!" She gasped. It reminded Kurt just the reason he hadnt told her in the original story.

"Shh!" He responded quickly before remembering he was on the phone and he was the only one who could hear her. "We havent done that yet so calm down."

"Yet? Kurt…"

"Yes, yet. Why does it matter to you what we do?"

"I just dont want you getting in too deep with a summer fling."

"That is not what we are. He means a lot to me Rachel and I know I mean a lot to him. And besides, it isnt just a summer fling. We are going to be together longer than this summer."

"What if you arent? A lot of these things dont last, Kurt. You really mean a lot to me and I just dont want to see you get hurt."

"Blaine wouldnt hurt me, Rachel. Youll see when you come and visit in a few weeks."

"I do believe you. He seems like a great guy. He saved my best friend and made him happier than Ive ever heard him before." She sighed. "Just be careful."

"Im pretty sure the worst things that could happen have already happened…" He said jokingly. "I will be careful, dont worry."

"Make sure you keep me updated. I miss you."

"I miss you too."

"Only seven more weeks until NYADA!" She squealed, trying to brighten the conversation.

"Cant wait…"

Well, maybe he could wait, just a little longer. Seven weeks until NYADA meant seven weeks until he had to leave Blaine. He knew their relationship would change once they couldnt see each other every day, but they would still be together. It wasnt just going to be a summer fling like Rachel had said. It wasnt going to end there, right?

Blaine never called that entire day. Kurt was beginning to get worried until he finally got a text from Blaine that night right before he went to bed. It said he was sorry he hadnt called and he was still going to pick him up for the fireworks. Kurt didnt bother asking why he couldnt call, he just texted him back that he was excited and couldnt wait to see him again.

As he lay in his bed that night trying to wrap his head around the conversation he had with Rachel that day, Kurts phone lit up and displayed Blaines name yet again.

Blaine (11:35)

I love you, Kurt.

Kurt smiled and texted Blaine a reply.

Kurt (11:36)

I love you, too.

Because he did love him. Yes, they had only known each other for a few weeks, but Kurt felt like he had known Blaine for so much longer than that. They had been through so much together, so there was no way their relationship would come and go with the passing of the summer.

Everything was going to be alright.

Week 6 Day 5

The next day started off normally. The family of four decided they would have a cookout that afternoon because Kurt would not be going to the boardwalk with them that night.

"I want to see Blaine before you guys go out tonight," Burt said as he ate his burger.

"Dad…" Kurt groaned.

"Come on. I need to at least have a decent conversation with the boy one of these days." Kurt was about to comment before Burt said, "And that day on the beach does not count."

"Fine," Kurt mumbled. It wasnt that he didnt want his father to meet Blaine again, it was just he knew it would be terribly awkward.

"Are you sure you and Blaine dont want to come down to the boardwalk with us?" Carole asked. "I used to go every year when I was young. There will be great music and even a parade this year."

Kurt shook his head. "Thank you for asking, Carole. But, I really am excited just to see what Blaine has planned for us tonight."

"Okay, we probably wont have as much fun without you," she said smiling.

Burt and Finn both chuckled under their breaths. "Whats so funny?" Kurt asked defensibly.

"Nothing…I was just telling Finn about the time we went to see the fireworks in Columbus when you were younger. How you freaked out and your mom and I couldnt find you for ten minutes." He started laughing again as he remembered the story. "Turns out he was hiding under the truck in the parking lot." He told everyone.

Kurt blushed. "Maybe we would have more fun with him," Finn joked.

"I can see it now, Kurt running and hiding under the boardwalk after the first boom," Burt chimed in.

"Dont get any ideas," Kurt said before finally laughing along with the rest of his family.

Kurt liked this. After spending so much time with Blaine he had almost forgotten what it was like to laugh with his family. Kurt felt an overall happiness that he had never felt before. He was going to school in New York, he had a great family, and he had a boyfriend who loved him.

Blaine finally came to the door that night around eight oclock. As soon as he opened the door Kurt stepped onto the porch and wrapped his arms around him. It felt like he hadnt seen him in years.

"Are you feeling better?" Kurt asked.

Blaine nuzzled his head into Kurts neck and exhaled. "Much better."

"Do you know what you had?"

Blaine shook his head into Kurts neck and squeezed his arms around him harder.

They stood there for a couple minutes with their arms around each other before they heard someone clear their throat. Blaine looked up and immediately let go of Kurt and stepped back. "Mr. Hummel. I…erm…its great to see you again."

Kurt turned around and saw his dad standing in the doorway with an amused expression on his face. "Please, call me Burt," he replied. "Come on inside, I dont want to keep you two away from your…hugging…for too long."

"Dad…" He muttered and gave his dad a pleading look, hoping Blaine didnt notice. He didnt want his dad to make the interaction more awkward than it should be.

As soon as the three of them walked inside Carole came out of Aunt Annies room seeming upset. "Is everything alright?" Burt asked her.

"The nurse who was going to come watch Aunt Annie tonight cant make it. So it looks like Ill have to spend the Fourth of July here."

"Carole, Im so sorry," Burt said. "I know how much you wanted to go to the boardwalk for the festival again. We can stay here with you…"

"No, you all should go. Its not a big deal." Carole said. Kurt felt bad. The Fourth of July festival on the boardwalk had been something she was talking about for weeks.

"Kurt and I could stay here," Blaine suggested. "I mean, as long as its okay with you," he said turning to face Kurt.

"Can we still see the fireworks from here?" Kurt asked.

"Of course," Blaine said. "Well just have to walk out a little farther because the house next door is blocking the immediate view."

Kurt thought for a few moments before finally agreeing. As long as he was with Blaine everything would be perfect.

Carole thanked the boys profusely before leaving, telling them not to go out too far and to check on Aunt Annie often.

Burt made it clear that there was too be no "funny business" while they were gone. Both boys blushed and promised they would keep the PDA to a minimum, even though they knew Burt didnt even know what they had done with each other yet.

After his family left, Kurt lay on the sofa for a while with his head on Blaines lap. "Are you okay with going near the ocean?" Blaine asked concerned.

"Yeah…" Kurt looked up at Blaine. "So are you really feeling better?"

"Perfectly perfect in every way," Blaine said.

"Okay…you really worried me the other day."

"Im sorry. I shouldnt have done that to you. I dont want you to start getting stressed and it be my fault. And I especially dont want you to start getting nightmares again because of me."

"You are doing the exact opposite lately. Ive been having wonderful dreams. Mostly about you…" Kurt trailed off.

"Me what?" Blaine smirked.

Kurt sat up quickly, "I think its almost time for the fireworks to start. We should get going."

"Fine, dont tell me. Ill just have to use my imagination." He said as he walked off after Kurt, who was already halfway to Aunt Annies room.

They checked on Aunt Annie before Blaine led Kurt outside onto the back porch. There was a cool breeze blowing in the night air and the stars were visible in the sky. They took off their shoes and stepped onto the cold sand, which surprised Kurt and made him giggle.

Blaine smiled and took Kurts hand in his. "I kind of like this better anyway," Blaine said. "Its much quieter out here." They walked down about halfway down the beach before sitting together on the sand, the house still completely visible in their view in case Aunt Annie needed them.

They could see the boardwalk in the distance from their spot on the beach. The lights were glimmering brighter than they did on most nights, and they could hear the light beating of music. "Where were you going to take us anyway?" Kurt asked.

"The roof of the ice cream shop," Blaine said. "Perfect angle to watch the fireworks. But we would have had to been much more discreet. Like I wouldnt be able to do this." Blaine leaned over like he was going to kiss Kurt but instead his hands were all over him.

"Blaine!" Kurt yelped falling backwards onto his back as Blaine tickled him.

"Yes?" Blaine joked while tickling his stomach.

Kurt struggled for a few moments, realizing it was useless. "I cant- I cant breathe!" Kurt said gasping for air in between his laugher.

Blaine stopped immediately and hovered inches over him. "Youre too easy," he said grinning.

"Am I?" Kurt said lifting an eyebrow. He wrapped his leg around Blaines back and flipped him over, tickling him hard.

"Thats…not…fair!" Blaine laughed. Unlike Kurt, Blaine hardly struggled and Kurt took the opportunity to enjoy Blaines laughter. Kurt finally stopped and looked down at Blaine, who was breathing hard and looking at him intently with his golden eyes.

"Why do you look at me like that?" Kurt asked. He didnt really know why he was asking, but Blaine always looked at him like he was trying to figure something out.

"I think…I think its because I still cant believe youre real," he answered honestly.

Kurt blushed and tilted his head to the side slightly. "Well I am as real as they come," he said pushing back Blaines dark curls. Kurt looked away for a moment, the thought of his conversation with Rachel suddenly coming to his mind.

"Is something wrong?" Blaine asked looking up at him.

Kurt brushed his hand against Blaines hair one last time before sitting up. Blaine sat up too and sat next to Kurt, who had pulled his legs up to his chest. "Is the water bothering you? Because we can go inside…" Blaine offered.

"No…Its nothing to do with the ocean." He looked over at Blaine and saw he looked concerned. "Its really nothing actually. Its just…"

"What is it?"

"Do you think this summer will be the end of…us?" He asked openly.

Blaine looked at him confused. "Of course not. I want to be with you as long as we can."

Kurt felt embarrassed for asking. "I do too…I really dont know why Im asking…Its stupid."

"Its not stupid. Nothing you ever say will be stupid. I get worried too sometimes, because this relationship thing is new for the both of us…But if there is anything I can promise you, its that Im going to fight for you no matter what happens."

Kurt already had tears in his eyes. "I think I should be the one questioning if youre real," he said quietly. "I just dont want this summer to end. Im afraid of whats going to happen when I leave." Kurt was finally saying what he had been trying to think through after his talk with Rachel.

"Dont be," Blaine said rubbing his back. "Whatever happens, I want you to remember that I love you."

"And I love you ," he said effortlessly, because it was easy to tell Blaine he loved him. Because there wasnt any doubt that he didnt feel that connection to him. Because it was impossible not to look at him and know he was the one.

Kurts eyes flickered to Blaines lips and back up to his eyes. Blaine noticed and took Kurts head in his hands and kiss him softly. Kurt relaxed and rested his hands on Blaines shoulders. Blaine threaded his fingers into the back of Kurts hair and pulled him closer as Kurt slipped his tongue inside his mouth.

It was quiet for a while, the only sound filling the summer air was their breathing and the smacking of lips when they would part.

The boys hardly noticed when another sound filled the air. From across the water, the fireworks started shooting off with bright colors and loud booms. Kurt finally pulled away and smiled, before resting his head on Blaines shoulder. The music from the boardwalk had stopped playing, and it seemed like time had suddenly stopped. This was what everyone was waiting for.

"If I got up and ran away right now because I was afraid of the fireworks," Kurt whispered, "what would you do?"

"Probably find you, and tell you everything was going to be alright." He whispered back. "Why do you ask?"

"No reason." Kurt said. There really wasnt a reason. He just wanted to know that Blaine would be there for him no matter what crazy things he did.

Kurt smiled and wrapped his arms around Blaines waist as Blaine trailed his hand up and down his back.

"That one was nice," Kurt said as a firework exploded into a star.

"Mhm," Blaine agreed.

It was simple, and Kurt couldnt think of anything he would rather be doing right at that moment. Kurt and Blaine would point out which fireworks they liked and would "ooh" and "ahh" at the big ones.

Suddenly, the fireworks stopped, and Kurt thought the show was over.

"Wait," Blaine whispered. "Its just getting to the best part."

Kurt looked back up and dozens of fireworks shot up at once of all different colors and shapes. It was so loud, yet so beautiful. The only things filling the sky were clouds of smoke and sparkling lights of fire.

The fireworks ended and Kurt could hear clapping coming from the boardwalk. "I dont want it to be over," Kurt said.

"Lets make our own fireworks then," Blaine replied flirtatiously and started kissing his neck.

"Where do you come up with this stuff?" Kurt laughed.

"Id like to think Im clever."

"Blaine Anderson: the king of cheesy lines that make all fall into his arms."

Blaine took his phone out of his pocket and started playing a song. "Dance with me," he said standing up and holding out his hand.

Kurt lifted an eyebrow and crossed his arms. "Is this just another ploy to trap and tickle me again?" Kurt realized then he really didnt like being tickled that much, even though it wasnt that bad when Blaine would do it.

"Absolutely not, although that would have been a good idea," Blaine mused. Kurt stood up slowly and stepped back as Blaine held out his hands for Kurt to take. "I think, you should do as all do and fall into my arms," he said overdramatically, mimicking Kurts words.

Kurt giggled and took Blaines hands and was pulled in quickly, almost as if he was being forced to fall into Blaines arms. The song changed as soon as they started dancing into something slower. Blaine pulled him close, his hand on Kurts waist and Kurts on Blaines shoulder. They held each others other hand, as if they were dancing formally.

Kurt was very familiar with the song playing:

Well do it all

Everything

On our own,

We dont need

Anything

Or anyone

Blaine smiled and spun Kurt slowly before pulling him even closer.

If I lay here

If I just lay here

Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

It was harder to dance in the sand, sinking occasionally and laughing back into each others arms.

I dont quite know

How to say

How I feel

Blaine slid his hand lower and Kurt mistook it for another attempt at a tickle attack and started wiggling. Blaine laughed loudly and pulled Kurt back, taking his hand and his waist while dancing back and forth.

If I lay here

If I just lay here

Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what were told

Before we get too old

Show me a garden thats bursting into life...

Lets waste time

Chasing cars

Around our heads

As the music slowed, Blaine pulled away and Kurt spun into his arms, sinking awkwardly and laughing hard. Blaine kissed the side of his neck before spinning him back out so they were facing each other.

If I lay here

If I just lay here

Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what were told

Before we get too old

Show me a garden thats bursting into life.

Blaine lifted his hand off of Kurts waist and caresses Kurts cheek as they danced.

All that I am

All that I ever was

Is here in your perfect eyes, theyre all I can see

Kurt closed the gap between them and kissed Blaine gently, wrapping his arms around Blaines shoulders.

I dont know where

Confused about how as well

Just know that these things will never change for us at all

Blaine surprised Kurt by picking him up by his waist and spinning him in a circle. Kurt threw his head back and laughed effortlessly.

Blaine placed Kurt back down and looked at him lovingly as the song ended.

If I lay here

If I just lay here

Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

"I would," Kurt whispered in reply to the lyrics of the song.

"We can, if you want to for a while," Blaine answered.

Kurt nodded took Blaines hand after he picked up his phone and walked back to the house. They lay back on the sand in front of the back porch and looked at the stars while Kurt rested his head on Blaines chest.

Kurt forgot about everything. He forgot about what Rachel said, about Blaine and his impending separation, and he forgot about all doubts. All he was certain about was Blaine, their love for each other, and how tonight was one of the best nights of his life.