Blaine and Kurt shared a look that communicated lots of thing, love; trust ; long lasting friendship but mainly it said this:

'Don't tell my dad I like pole dancing it was bad enough when he found my collection of tiaras. '

'Okay, I won't just as long as you don't tell Finn I fell ass flat on a pole.'

"We found a dance class." Kurt said slowly.

"Dance class?" Burt said sounding surprised.

"It was one of those beginners dance for exercise type things. " Blaine said. "You know it's good to get tips from other teachers at times. We all really need to up our game for regional's."

"You're dedication is like.. completely cool. I really appreciate the things you do for the team." Finn said clapping Blaine on the back. The tension that used to be between them still hung around them in the air at times making them act extra respectful to each other when the topic came to New Directions and their artistic differences.

Blaine smiled at Finn and shot Kurt a guilty look.

"So, dinner?" Burt asked. "What do you say? Let's treat ourselves to pizza. I'm sure we can find a low fat cheese and vegetable one for Kurt."

Blaine glanced towards Kurt. They were slightly weary of each other, it had been a big argument for them, not the biggest but there arguments were usually about pink sun glasses and lasted all of five minutes. Today's seemed bad in comparison. So Blaine didn't want to say yes when Kurt wanted him to say no.

"I think I can let myself go for one day." Kurt said with a little smile. "Besides, it's Blaine's favourite, he can spend hours debating whether pineapple belongs on a pizza."

"It doesn't." Finn said.

"It's the best part." Blaine said. "It's all juicy and fruity and goes nice with ham."

"Ham! Ham is the worst pizza toping ever, pepperoni bro."

"Okay, get in the car. You can argue on the way." Burt said.

Nineteen Minutes later

"Shut up already!" Burt said, despite the fact he sounded calm the boys knew he was serious.

"Finn, it's good to have vegetables on your pizza it helps you digest all that cheese. Blaine, I'm sorry, pepperoni is the best. Kurt, cheese-less pizza's are just wrong. The end."

"Why is your opinion the end?" Kurt challenged.

"Because its the right one, and I am your elder and we are here so instead of talking about pizza why don't we just eat them."

And later that night (yes I am skipping some time because I need to wrap this up)

The sun had set by the time they reached the lakes car park. Blaine was fast asleep his head resting against Kurt's shoulder and his arms wrapped tightly around his waist. They were all content after a day being well feed and warm.

"Blaine sweetheart we're here."

Blaine grumbled against Kurt's neck and cuddled up closer to him.

"I am not carrying him." Burt said turning to look back at them.

Finn gave a short chuckle.

"I bet he's heavy. He looks really small but he's got some fair muscles hidden under all those wool vests."

"Don't hate the vests." Blaine mumbled against Kurt's coat.

Kurt smiled fondly and ran his fingers through Blaine's hair.

"We can't help it sweetie. Some of them are slightly insulting to the eyes."

"If you had your way then I would only wear my Dalton uniform or my wedding suit."

"If I had my way you would only ever wear your birthday suit."

Blaine moaned and But gave a little chuckle before he reminded himself that he wasn't meant to find his son's newly found sexuality (not the gay thing, that had been found long ago just the fact that he was.. well sexual and not a complete Kitten in such matters) amusing.

"He just wants to keep me locked up in his basement occasionally coming out to sing Katy Perry songs and wear a new bowtie everyday and nothing else." Blaine mumbled.

"Okay, come on boys. Last night in the hut let's make the most of it."

"By make the most of it do you mean catching pneumonia or resorting to cannibalism? And if you make an eat me joke Blaine I swear to god you will never find you Katy Perry C.D.'s again. I will bury them."

"You wouldn't bury them. You don't have a c.d. burying outfit."

"I am nothing if not resourceful."

Blaine sat up and yawned.

"Okay let's go."

"Right." Burt said opening the door to the car.

"Holy Shit!" Kurt said as a blast of cold air hit him. "That's cold."

"We'll have to run for it." Finn said.

"Run? On ice? Has your brain literally frozen Finn? And do you forget we are running to a hut on a frozen lake not a nice warm candy shop."

Finn had already got out the car by the time Kurt had finished that sentence.

"Kurt." Blaine said smirking at him.

"Yes?"

"If I am about to freeze to death I give you permission to cannibalize me and then write a broad way musical about it."

Kurt stared at him open mouthed for a second before Blaine leaned over and kissed him on the cheek.

"I love you my Drama queen." He laughed before jumping out of the car.

"Shit." Kurt muttered getting out as well. He followed the dark form of Blaine through the dark. His hand shot out as they stepped onto the ice and slipped slightly. Blaine turned around and grabbed hold of his hand.

"I've got you."

They walked slowly to the cabin following the vague dark shapes of Burt and Finn in front of them.

"Why the hell did nobody think to bring a flash light?" Kurt asked.

"Where's the fun in that?" Burt shouted back.

"Oh great, you want us all to break our necks. I knew you had ulterior motives."

They could hear Burt chuckle through the dark then the sound of a door banging open and there was finally light as Burt lit one of the lanterns in the cabin.

"In the velvet darkness of the blackest night
Burning bright, there's a guiding star
No matter what or who you are." Kurt sang.

"Are you calling me Frankenstein?" Burt shouted.

"You know The Rocky Horror Picture Show?" Kurt asked surprised.

"Yeah, it's weird, but I can just about stand it."

"My Dad likes the Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kurt said quietly to Blaine.

"Perhaps he secretly likes men in fishnets. You had to get it from somewhere."

Kurt had to cover his mouth as he snorted with laughter.

"That was so graceful, really." Blaine said sarcastically.

"Shut up, you're giving me ideas."

"Really? Out of the two of us I think you'd make the best Doctor Frank-N-Furter. You do own a leotard."

"Yes a leotard but I wouldn't wear a corset. I mean, they all make me look like a bad British drag queen. You however would look fabulous in mini leather hot pants. You have just the right assets to pull it off. Emphasis on the a…"

"Boys, I just heard the words Leather and hot pants so if you don't get your butts in here within two seconds I am suspending Kurt's allowance." Burt shouted.

Kurt and Blaine glanced at each other and burst out into a fit of giggles. They hurried into the cabin and closed the door firmly.

"Oh God. It's just as cold in here."

"Put some more layers on, you'll be fine."

The next few minutes was spent with all the boys pulling out various bits of clothing to warm themselves up. They were just starting to discuss what to do with the rest of the night when there was a knock at the door.

"Come in."

The door opened to reveal Alan, Micko and Aslo stood on the other side. They walked in with a grin.

"Hey." Burt said with a wide grin. "Had a good day?"

"Yeah, caught some huge blue gills." Aslo said leaning against the cabin wall.

"Hi guys. It's good to see you again." Blaine said in his usual polite outgoing manner.

"Hi Blaine, you had a good day?" Alan replied.

"It was great thanks." Blaine said sitting down on the bunk wincing sharply as he did so. "My ass is soo sore. " He said accusingly to Kurt.

There was a long moment of silence that Blaine and Kurt didn't seem to notice.

"I told you it's never the way round you think." Micko said to Alan.

"Hmm?" Kurt hummed looking up. "What isn't?"

"Oh, no, I um.. Kurt got me to go to this dance class and I managed to fall flat on my ass." Blaine explained quickly.

"Blaine you're blushing." Kurt said surprised.

"Forget it Kurt." Burt said.

Finn gave an awkward laugh.

"It is the way round you think."

"FINN!" Burt snapped.

"KURT!" Blaine snapped.

Kurt looked confused.

"What did I do?"

"You told him."

"I told him what?"

"You told him about… our.. uh…" Blaine turned to look at Burt. "I'm not going to finish that sentence."

"Wise move."

"ANYWAYS." Alan said loudly. "We were just coming to see if you guys wanted to come join us for a drink again tonight. We'd understand if you wanted some time alone.."

"I think we've had enough time alone." Burt said.

"Oh?" Aslo asked.

"I can tell you I have achieved my goal of getting to know my sons better and becoming more involved in their lives. And on the whole… they're good kids." Burt said.

Micko gave a dark chuckle. "Yes, I can see that they are. But more has happened than you are perhaps willing to tell us, maybe a few drinks will solve that problem."

Burt laughed.

"No chance."

"We shall see."

"Alan." Kurt said suddenly.

Alan turned to look at him hesitating there.

"I just.. I just want to ask.. does it get better after high school?"

Alan and Micko looked at each other for a long moment.

"Kurt, listen, there are people out there who are filled with hate and there are those who are just a little uneducated. But you find your place in the world, a group of friends that make you feel comfortable and accepted and safe and every time you feel things getting on top of you go to them. Plus." Alan said turning to Micko. "Once you find somebody you love enough to be open with and to spend your life with then all the fight becomes worth it. All the insecurities and doubts o away. Life is difficult for everybody Kurt, no matter who you are you're going to have problems at some point. But as long as you have people you love and who love you back you'll always survive them."

Kurt turned to look at Blaine as Micko spoke. They reached out to each other and grasped each others hands with a watery smile.

"I'll always be here for you Kurt. You're my brother."Finn said.

"Thank you Finn. And thank you Alan."

"Right." Burt said clapping his hands together. "Drinks and camp fire stories. I'm in, Finn?"

"Yeah."

"Kurt, Blaine, you coming or staying?"

Kurt and Blaine looked at each other.

"We…"