The Emmys were nothing like Blaine imagined theyd be. Hed watched the awards show a few times with Kayleigh, rolling his eyes or politely nodding in agreement every time she gushed over all of the dresses or offered up her opinions and critiques on hairstyles. However, once he and Kurt actually got there, everything seemed like a blur until they got to their seats.

Kayleigh, of course, squealed in excitement when she found out that Blaine was to be Kurts date, and immediately bombarded him with millions of questions from his wardrobe to his plans afterwards (he deliberately ignored the wink she sent his way when inquiring the latter).

Kurt led Blaine out onto the red carpet, having told him beforehand that he didnt have to stand through all the pictures if he felt uncomfortable, to which Blaine simply replied hed rather just stay with him than worry about where to go. He followed Kurt closely, feeling a bit like a lost puppy, but doing his best to keep a smile on his face all the same.

"How are you holding up?" Kurt asked him with a nervous smile as they walked towards the venue.

"Well its certainly brighter than I expected..." Blaine let out a short laugh. "But Im doing all right, I think. How many more interviews do you have to do before we get inside?" He asked curiously.

"Probably just a few more. They all ask the same things, so its really just a regurgitation of the first two interviews." Kurt smiled and waved politely as more people behind the metal barriers took pictures of him. "Mostly just the standard ‘What are you wearing? and ‘Are you excited about Russ being nominated? questions. Although I have gotten a few questions about you." Kurt smirked as he walked along. Blaine hadnt heard any of the interviews, he mostly stood off to the side until Kurt was done and joined him once more.

"Oh? What about me?" Blaine smiled at someone shouting Kurts name and continued along as Kurt laughed.

"Mostly just wondering who you are and if any of the gossip is true. I told them youre my amazingly talented boyfriend who has a secret collection of colorful bowties in the back of his closet."

"Hey!" Blaine pouted.

"No! No, thats not fair! No pouting at me." Kurt tried his best to look sternly at Blaine but ended up laughing instead. "Im kidding around; I wouldnt tell them that. I have to save it in case I ever need to blackmail you." Kurt winked and headed over to yet another interviewer, leaving Blaine laughing to himself on the side. He waited politely for the interview to finish, looking around at all of the crowds and trying his best not to squint against the flashing lights. He barely noticed when Kurt turned to smile at him during the interview, but he smiled back gently and hoped it was a good response. He didnt really know what they were talking about, but he could make a pretty good guess.

"So, howd it go?" Blaine offered his arm when Kurt came back to join him, automatically looping his arm through Blaines.

"It went well, she asked me about Russ, obviously, but she was rather interested in you." Kurt squeezed his elbow lightly and steered him towards the entrance. "Thats my last one for now, so we can go ahead in."

"What did she want to know about me?" Blaine asked curiously, even though he knew the answer was most likely the interviewer inquiring about his relationship with Kurt.

"She actually had some semi-decent questions. She heard the rumors about how we met from the press party interviews and wanted to know if they were true. She thought it was cute that Im dating an ‘independent musician, I think she called it," Kurt shrugged.

"Is that Hollywood fancy-talk for a nobody?" Blaine was afraid he already knew the answer.

"Not a nobody, on your way to a somebody. And youre almost there!" Blaine smiled gratefully at his correction, and was about to say something in reply when he spotted Russ across the room.

"Theres Russ," Blaine gestured to where he stood. "Should we go say hello, or should we wait?" He asked.

"Well go say hi; hell be excited to know youre here." Kurt led the way towards the corner of the room where Russ was standing, and greeted him with a wave when Russ spotted them.

"Hey Kurt!" Russ said as he opened his arms for a hug, which Kurt accepted with a smile. "Blaine! Its great to see you; Im glad youre here!" Blaine was a little tentative when Russ offered him a hug as well, but he accepted it gladly and relaxed a bit.

"Its great to see you, too! Congrats on your nomination!"

"Thank you. So howd you survive out there? Doing all right?" Russ asked with his attention focused on Blaine. That was the thing Blaine loved about Russ. He was very down to earth and always seemed interested in what someone was saying.

"Well, Im alive." Blaine chuckled. "It wasnt too bad, just very bright."

"Well from what I hear about the way you play, youll get used to it." Russ winked and Blaine felt his cheeks flush. Russ excused himself and greeted someone who walked in while Kurt held a hand to the small of Blaines back.

"You okay?" Kurt asked quietly to be reassured.

"Im good. A little overwhelmed, but good." They shared a smile as Kurt led them to their seats.

"Good. So has Kayleigh been texting you nonstop yet?"

"Probably, I havent checked. Ill worry about her later when she inevitably breaks into my apartment to get the ‘scoop. " Blaine playfully rolled his eyes. "How am I doing so far?"

"Youre absolutely charming as usual," Kurt offered as they sat down, his lips creeping into a shy smile that Blaine rarely sees. "I told you, you have nothing to worry about."

"So tell me, Mr. Anderson, how was your first awards show experience?" Kurt asked as he kicked off his shoes and dropped them by the door to his bedroom. They had gone to an after party for a little while, but Kurt admitted he was getting tired and they decided to call it a night. Kurts driver brought them back to Kurts house, since Blaines car was still there.

"A little scary, but actually a lot of fun." Blaine dropped down on the couch next to Kurt and smiled. "Thank you for inviting me."

"Oh, it was my pleasure," Kurt mocked, "I got to show off my super hot fake boyfriend and show everyone else up because they didnt even come close to having as delicious arm candy as I did." Blaine rolled his eyes to cover up his blush and hit Kurt with a throw pillow from behind him. Kurt laughed and curled his legs up onto the couch for defense, holding his arms up in surrender. "In all seriousness, though, thank you for coming."

"I had a really good time. And... it means a lot that youre doing everything you can for me." Blaine said sincerely, taking Kurts hand.

"I told you, its my pleasure," Kurt said around a yawn, trying and failing to fight it. "I like helping you out."

"Well I appreciate it. More than you know." Blaine brushed their fingers together lightly and sighed happily. "I should let you sleep; you look like youre ready to pass out."

"I hate to be rude, but I am." Kurt sighed and made to stand up, using the momentum from the first try to pull himself fully upright on the second. "You should get some sleep, too, you have work tomorrow."

"Im going in late anyway, but I should get going, regardless." Kurt led him to the door and Blaine toed on his shoes. "Did you have fun?" Kurt sounded a little wary, but it might have just been because he was tired.

"I did, I had a blast." Blaine smiled his gratitude, then asked, "Did you?"

"More than you know." Kurt replied. "Let me know when you have those dates set for your mini-tour, I want to see if I can make it to some of them."

"You dont have to do that." Blaine said sheepishly.

"Well, I want to, so tough." He gave Blaine a sleepy smile. "Ill see you soon?"

"Yeah, just let me know when youre lighter on filming this week."

"I will," Kurt opened the door for him and Blaine slipped out onto the front porch, ready to wave and throw a ‘goodnight over his shoulder, but just as he opened his mouth to speak, Kurt caught the cuff of his jacket sleeve and tugged him close to his body, kissing him full on the mouth.

"Good night, Blaine." Kurt whispered against his lips. Blaine looked up into his eyes and saw something he couldnt quite recognize. There was the sparkle in the corner that was always there, but this time, though he looked a little sleepy and his lids were drooping ever so slightly, his eyes seemed full of wonder.

"Good night Kurt," Blaine kissed his nose and smiled before stepping off the porch and heading towards his car. Kurt was leaning on the railing, smiling wistfully as he drove off.

Kayleigh was, predictably, waiting on the couch at Blaines apartment when he got back. Unfortunately for her, Blaine was exhausted and told her shed have to wait until morning to get any details out of him because he could barely hold himself upright.

He woke up later than hed planned, but still had plenty of time to get ready for work. As he stumbled out of his room to make some coffee, he was surprised to find Kayleigh reading a magazine on the couch.

"Youre still here?" he mumbled.

"Morning, Sleeping Beauty." Kayleigh flashed him a bright smile and led the way into the kitchen, pouring Blaine some coffee from her freshly made pot. "You still have to give me details! What was it like? Did you meet more people? Was Kurt excited that Russ won? What did you guys do afterwards? Did you—"

"Please, please can this wait until after I have some caffeine in me?" Blaine said, eyes closed and nursing his coffee.

"Fine, fine." Kayleigh poured herself a cup as well, waiting patiently as she leaned against the counter.

"How did you get in here last night, anyway?" Blaine asked, just now realizing that she had somehow let herself in the night before.

"You gave me a key last week, remember? I had to grab my portfolio from your music room but you didnt have time to come home." Kayleigh reminded him.

"Oh, yeah I remember now... I thought I left it open by accident." Blaine took a generous sip of his coffee and braced himself before asking, "All right, so what do you want to know?"

Kayleigh squealed and spewed out a hundred questions at once, most of which Blaine answered, filling in all the little details while Kayleigh sat cross-legged on the countertop with excitement in her eyes.

"Thats insane, B. Im so jealous of you right now."

"If I could have taken you along I would. Even though you would probably be just on the obnoxious side of embarrassing." Blaine gave her a knowing look and Kayleigh punched his shoulder playfully. They sat quietly for a few moments in which Blaine presumed she was taking it all in. After a short while, she piped up with a tentative question.

"Hey, Blaine, can I ask you a huge favor?"

"Sure, Kay, whats up?" Blaine looked at her quizzically while she twiddled her thumbs. Usually she just came right out with it.

"Well I... its just that—I dont really know how to ask you this because I know youre shy and—"

"Just spit it out, Kay." Blaine interrupted, though he was a little nervous about what she was going to ask.

"Igotajobinterviewforafashionmagazine."

"You—wait, you what?! For your photography, I presume?" Blaine could feel his smile growing. Kayleigh had always wanted to work as a photographer for some type of magazine. She had a real knack for it, and Blaine had known that since he met her.

"I applied for a job at Cannon magazine because they have an office here and they were looking for a new assistant photographer and I sent in my portfolio and they said they really liked it... They called yesterday to schedule an interview!" Kayleigh had tears in her eyes and she still looked shocked and in disbelief.

"Kayleigh!" Blaine stood up and launched himself at her. Cannon had been one of Kayleighs favorite fashion magazines since long before Blaine knew her. "Congratulations, thats amazing!"

"Thanks. So, um, they said they wanted me to bring my portfolio but they wanted a new shoot in it to focus more on a single person so they could see how I work with it, since thats probably most of what Ill be doing, and I was wondering if... will you be my model, please?" Kayleigh looked nervous as she asked.

"You want me to be your model?" Blaine asked in disbelief.

"Please? Come on, B! Youre super hot! And I dont really know who else to ask..." Blaine considered for a moment. He knew he felt a little awkward about it, but it was Kayleigh, he could trust her one hundred percent. He would do anything to help her out, especially with something as important as this.

"I... what do I have to do?" He asked earnestly.

"Really?! Blaine, thank you! You just have to stand and look pretty; youll be great! Youre a life saver, thank you!" Kayleigh hugged him tightly and squeaked.

"When do you want to do the shoot?"

"This weekend? Are you free? My interview is in two weeks so that should give me plenty of time to get everything done well... Is Kurt coming to Gios this week? I may need to ask his opinion on some outfits for you..." Kayleigh studied him intently and he shifted under her gaze.

"Youre going to make my boyfriend dress me?" Blaine chuckled.

"No, Im going to dress you. I just need to get his professional opinion."

"You do know that Kurt is an actor, not a fashion designer," Blaine pointed out.

"He may as well be. Have you seen his everyday outfits?" Kayleigh argued, "The man seriously knows how to dress."

"True." Blaine agreed. "All right, well Ill call him and ask if he can stop by this week at Gios. He may have a heavy schedule this week but he might be able to come this weekend if hes free... Ill ask and let you know."

"Thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I owe you big time!" Kayleigh jumped off the counter and flung herself at Blaine, planting a big kiss on his cheek.

"You dont owe me anything, Kay. Im more than happy to help." Blaine said as he hugged her back.

"Youre the best!" She said as she finally let go. "Now go get ready for work while I invade your closet."

"I will; Im going to text Kurt first. I have to tell him to check his fridge anyways..." Blaine mumbled and trailed off, his cheeks heating under his blush.

"You have to tell him what?" Kayleigh questioned, too curious for her own good.

"Nothing, dont worry about it." Blaine could feel his cheeks getting redder as he tried to leave the room, but Kayleigh followed persistently.

"What did you do?"

"I... I got him something. As a thank you for last night, nothing big." Blaine tried to shrug it off.

"You guys exchange gifts as a thank you for that?" She raised an eyebrow and Blaines face turned an impossibly darker crimson.

"KAYLEIGH! I meant for taking me to the Emmys!"

"Sure, sure." She smirked and Blaine groaned.

"Ugh, just go raid my closet." Blaine yelled as he escaped into the bathroom.

"Yes, sir!" Kayleigh saluted with a wink. Blaine sighed at her antics; she would never give up.

New Message From: Blaine
Good morning! (I hope I didnt wake you) Second shelf down in your fridge.

New Message From: Kurt
Is this a riddle? And good morning :)

New Message From: Blaine
Nope, just go check.

New Message From: Kurt
I hope you feel guilty that youre making me leave my warm bed for this.

New Message From: Blaine
I hope its worth it.

New Message From: Kurt
Blaine!!

He was about to respond when he received an incoming call almost immediately after the last text was sent.

"Hi there!"

"Blaine! Youre such a sweetheart! When did you do this?!" Kurts surprised and breathless voice echoed through the phone.

"I put it in your fridge last night when you were getting your shoes on right after I got there... Do you like it?" Blaine asked nervously.

"No, I absolutely hate you right now because Im eating cheesecake for breakfast when I should be spending my morning off at the gym like I planned." Blaine could hear the smile in his voice.

"Good. You deserve to rest and enjoy your day off." Blaine paused. "Im glad you like it though. I know you said theres nothing like a New York cheesecake and I didnt know if youd like the raspberry white chocolate flavor but I just wanted to do something to thank you for taking me last night and well, for everything really and— "

"Blaine," Kurt cut off his rambling. "You really didnt have to do that, but I love it, thank you." Blaine chuckled a bit and listened. "Seriously, where did you get this? This is probably the best cheesecake Ive had around here. If you had gotten me anymore than just a slice I would have had to murder you after I finished the whole thing."

"Ill keep that in mind for the future," Blaine laughed.

"Youre going to make me fat, arent you? In that case no more award shows or parties. The last thing I need is more cheesecake."

"Ill come up with something else then, I suppose." Blaine pondered for a moment, then remembered Kayleighs request. "Are you busy on Thursday night?" Blaine asked. "Im playing at Gios, but Kayleigh wanted to ask your opinion about some outfits for me this weekend... She asked me to be her model for a photo shoot she needs for a job interview with Cannon."

"Kayleigh has an interview with Cannon?! Thats amazing!" Kurt exclaimed. Blaine knew how much he loved fashion; Kurt probably knew exactly the type of photography Kayleigh would be interviewing for. "And Id love to help out, but Im on schedule for Thursday afternoon. When are you guys doing it this weekend?"

"Im not sure yet, but we can plan it so you can make it if you like. Well probably be at her apartment for some of it at least..." Blaine wasnt sure where exactly she wanted to photograph him, but he hoped it wouldnt be too extravagant.

"Im free on Saturday, for once, how about then?"

"Perfect, Ill let Kayleigh know and you can help out. She wont show it, but I know shes freaking out right now, itll help to have someone else there to keep her calm." Blaine knew her well enough to know when she was hiding her anxiety. She was as nervous for this interview as Blaine was for his many shows coming up.

"Well, Im glad to help. See you Saturday?" Kurt sounded hopeful and Blaine ignored the fluttering in his chest.

"Saturday." Blaine confirmed. Kayleigh was going to be so excited.