One year since Blaine and Kurt started dating, five months since Kurt officially moved in, and three months since Kurt admitted to being in love with Blaine. With Kurt's previous admission of having never been in love before, Blaine had been absolutely ecstatic to hear Kurt say that. He had been noticeably nervous that evening and for a while, Blaine had been worried that Kurt was going to break up with him. Instead, in the middle of an episode of The Bachelorette as they ate dessert Kurt had simply said, "I love you." Blaine knew it was a big deal, but he couldn't make it one. Instead, he just leaned over, kissed Kurt on the cheek and went back to his ice cream.

That night, when they made love, Blaine had whispered his own tender words into Kurt's skin, trying to show Kurt how much he was loved and how precious he was to Blaine. They had clung together that night and Blaine knew, without a doubt, that he would spend the rest of his life with Kurt.

So, now, on Christmas Eve one year later, Blaine is going to ask Kurt to marry him.

He finishes cooking breakfast and places everything on a tray along with a single red rose. He had made all of Kurt's favorites – whole wheat pancakes with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream, turkey bacon and his favorite orange juice. A simple platinum band circled the rose's stem.

Blaine makes his way to their bedroom where Kurt is just beginning to wake up.

"Good morning, sleepyhead," he teases as he sets the tray down on the bedside table. "Did you sleep well?"

"I did," Kurt says as he stretches. "I love winter break." He reaches over for his glasses and Blaine intercepts him for a good morning kiss.

"Now it really is a good morning," Blaine whispers against Kurt's lips.

Kurt shoves at Blaine's shoulder half-heartedly as he says, "Dork." Blaine loves that they can tease each other like this. What's the point of being with someone you can't have fun with?

"This looks delicious," Kurt says. "What's the occasion?"

"Because I can," Blaine replies, waiting for Kurt to notice. "It's Christmas Eve, so why not indulge a little?"

"And a rose, too." Kurt picks up the flower and Blaine watches as Kurt finally sees the ring. "Blaine?" Kurt says.

Blaine gently takes the flower from Kurt and pulls the ring off. He takes a deep breath to calm his nerves and tries to remember everything he wanted to say at this moment.

"I love you, Kurt," he says, the words catching in his throat. "I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"

"Yes," Kurt laughs. "Oh, my god. Yes, I'll marry you, Blaine."

Blaine slides the ring on Kurt's finger and seals the promise with a kiss.

"Best. Christmas. Ever," Kurt says kissing Blaine with each word.

Blaine can't help but laugh and tackles Kurt to the bed. It really is, though. Best Christmas ever.