Blaine walked to his car and quickly started the engine. He needed to get away. Tina didn’t know about his parents but it still shook him up and he couldn’t let her know. He drove till he ended up on an all too familiar street. He stopped as tears began to stream down his cheeks. He had made it to the Hummel’s house. He looked out his window at the simple two story house. Burt’s truck was in the driveway along with Carole’s car. His heart ached as he struggled to keep himself from running into the familiar house. As he sat in his car he began to think again. Would it be so bad to live with the Hummel’s for a year? He didn’t want to impose on them, but he had nowhere else to go. He could sleep in Kurt’s room and get a part-time job to help pay for his expenses. Blaine became lost in his thoughts and didn’t notice Burt come up to his car and tapped on the window.

Blaine jumped startled by the noise, he quickly wiped at his face hoping Burt hadn’t seen his tears.
He laughed nervously as he unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car.

“Mr. Hummel, hi!” Blaine said.

“Blaine! Good to see you!” Burt said as he pulled the small boy into a hug. Blaine sunk into Burt’s embrace and finally let out a breath he didn’t know he had been holding in. “How have you been buddy?” Burt said pulling back and holding Blaine at an arm's length.

Blaine swallowed hard as he fought himself in his head.
“I’m ok.” He sighed.

“I bet you’re missing Kurt.”

Blaine nodded, “Yes, sir”

“The house is lonely without him and Finn running around. Carole is complaining about have to learn to just cook for two. We’ve had a ton of leftovers since the boy’s left.”

“I can imagine.” Blaine said giving Burt a small smile.

Burt eyed Blaine suspiciously. “Why don’t you come in and stay for a while? I know Carole would love to see you.”

Blaine hesitated before nodding. “That would be great, thank you.”

Burt clapped him on the back and led him into the house. As the walked in Carole let out a squeal of delight. “Oh Blaine!” She said as she pulled Blaine into a hug.
Blaine laughed as Carole led him to the couch and sat him down.

“We’ve missed you! The house is so lonely without my boys around! Tell me all about New York.”
Blaine smiled. He loved being at the Hummel’s. He often felt more at home here than he did...well then he used to at his own house. “New York was great. I can’t wait to move there.”

“After you finish school, I hope.” Burt said as he sat down in his recliner.

“After I finish school.” Blaine echoed.

“I know Kurt loves it. He called last night. He’s excited for us to come and see the city.” Carole said.

“I know he is.” Blaine said with a smile. “I am sure he has a list of places to show you and Mr. Hummel.”

“I better rest up now then.” Burt said with a laugh. “Its going to start being very busy around here.”
Blaine titled his head.

Burt noticed and continued. “After we get back from New York I’m going to be spending a lot more time in DC.”

Blaine eyes widened. “Are you moving there?”

Burt shook his head; “No not yet anyway. We might after the New Year. Carole still has her job at the hospital and the boys will be coming back a few times so we won’t move yet.”

Blaine nodded. He knew he couldn’t ask to stay at the Hummel’s now. Burt was too busy with Congress in DC and Carole would be working at the hospital.

Burt eyed Blaine, “You ok kid?”

Blaine pulled his focus back into the room. “Yeah. That’s really good that you will be able to spend more time in DC, I bet it makes your job easier.”

Burt held his gaze on Blaine for a few seconds before nodding. “Yeah. It will. But Blaine, you know that even though we won’t be around you’re still welcome here anytime.”

Blaine's heart caught in his chest. He could hear two different voices screaming at him in his head: "Just tell them, they will let you stay here. They love you, Blaine. Kurt loves you. Stay here! But at the same time: Are you kidding? You can’t tell them. Kurt would worry! You can do this on your own Blaine. It’s only a year. You’ll figure something out.”
Blaine sat in silence as the voices waged war inside his head.

“Blaine, sweetie. We mean that it doesn’t matter if Kurt is here or not. You are always welcome here.” Carole said as he placed a hand on Blaine’s knee.

Blaine forced himself out of his revere and let out a smile. “Thank you. I appreciate it.” He started to stand up from the couch. “It was great to catch up, but I have some errands to run.” He knew he had to leave now before he broke down.

“Are you sure? I was just about to fix lunch,” Carole replied.

Blaine’s stomach was beginning to growl, but he shook his head. “Thank you for the invite but I’ve got a lot to do before school starts tomorrow.”

“At least let me pack you something. I haven’t quite learned how to cook for just two people so we have a ton of leftovers.”

Blaine smiled warmly. “If you insist.”

“I do insist. Now come on; I’ll make you a bag.” Carole said as she led Blaine into the kitchen.

A few minutes later Blaine was loaded down with enough food to last him a week. He thanked the Hummel’s again before heading out to his car. He started the engine and drove away as Burt and Carole waved goodbye. He turned the corner as tears began to fall. Where was he going to go?