“Wow – learn how to knock - for all you know I could have had a naked woman in my apartment tonight.”

“Yeah – like that will ever happen,” scoffed Blaine tossing Wes the keys. Wes muted the television and handed Blaine a beer. “Okay sit. I want all the juicy details. Where, when and how did you meet the cute little colonist?”

“You remember the night of William’s birthday party? Well earlier that day my dad got on his soapbox about how being an Anderson, a Royal and a homosexual did not go together and I was pissed off until I spoke with the Queen. She said some things that made me think and you know how I like to visit the Tower of London whenever I’m in a weird mood.” Wes nodded. He always thought the Tower of London was a morbid place to visit but he knew Blaine loved the place.

“Well, I noticed Kurt amongst the tourists and decided to stalk him until I could manage to introduce myself. We spoke and hit it off.”

“So why the big secret about my car being yours and stuff?”

“I didn’t tell Kurt my real name. He thinks I’m Blaine Williams, a regular guy who is just waiting until the Fall to start law school.”

Wes’ eyes widened, “He doesn’t know you are a part of the Royal Family and freakin’ 20th in line to the throne of England!”

“No and I don’t want him to know which is why I couldn’t take him home to get my car. He would have seen the house and known who I was since we have the Royal Seal on the damn gates.”

“Don’t you think that is something you should be truthful about Blaine? It is a pretty big thing and who knows how long you will be able to keep it a secret. Your family is very well known in England. You are very well known in England. He might found out on his own and that will be worse.”

“I know - but I can be myself when I am around Kurt. I’m not a “Royal” when I’m with him. I’m plain Blaine. I am playing tour guide and since most of our friends don’t hit the tourist areas I should be safe. I really like him Wes.”

“I think you are playing with fire Blaine. You should tell him the truth as soon as possible before it blows up in your face.”

“I’ll take my chances Wes. Thanks for your car man. I might borrow it another time but I’ll let you know beforehand. Thanks.” Blaine walked out thinking about everything Wes had told him but he just wasn’t ready to tell Kurt who he really was. He liked the fact that Kurt liked him for himself not just because he was a Royal. He really hoped it didn’t blow up on his face like Wes said.

When he got home he found an invitation to a charity event on his nightstand. He assumed he was supposed to attend as his father’s representative. His father’s schedule didn’t allow for acceptance to half of the invitations the family received so he expected Blaine to stand in his stead and squire his mother to these functions. He normally didn’t mind since he knew that his mother enjoyed these functions and he liked to see her smile. The event was scheduled for Saturday night so he needed to make sure he let Kurt know tomorrow morning so he wouldn’t make plans for them.

The next morning he took the Tube to Kurt’s hotel and they ate the complimentary continental breakfast that the hotel provided. It wasn’t that bad and it was convenient. Kurt wanted to visit Westminster Abbey and he was dying to get started. He kept reading interesting facts from his guide book and highlighting his book like a crazy person.

“I really need to make sure we get to see Queen Elizabeth I’s resting place. Did you know that she is buried at Westminster Abbey?”

“Kurt, I think every British citizen knows she is buried there,” smiled Blaine. The last time he had been to Westminster Abbey was in April of last year for his cousin’s wedding so it had been a while, but he still remembered where everything was located.

“How much time do you think we will need in the Abbey in order to see everything I’ve highlighted?”

“I think we could easily spend all day there and still not see everything but we’ll try our hardest to get through your list.”

“I have a few weeks here so if I don’t get to see everything today we can always go back before I head home.”

“When do you actually leave London?”

“I fly out on the 1st of August. I have to report to NYU by the 20th of August. That gives me enough time to get home and spend some time with my family before I head to New York.”

“Ready to go?” asked Blaine.

“Yes, I just need to make a quick call and then I’ll be ready.” Kurt took out his phone and dialed the embassy. He signaled to Blaine that he was going to step outside to finish his phone call and proceeded to give the Ambassador’s secretary his itinerary for the day. He walked back into the hotel after his phone call and grabbed his bag. “Ready?” They walked outside and took the Tube towards Westminster Abbey.

Hours later Kurt stood in front of the tomb of Queen Elizabeth I and was awestruck. He had always been fascinated with her story and to actually visit her resting place was exciting. Blaine had patiently squired him around Westminster and Kurt had squealed when he was standing on the site of the last royal wedding.

“This is the spot where Prince William and Kate said their vows!” he exclaimed. Blaine nodded and didn’t say much since he had been sitting close enough to the couple to have literally reached out and touched them as they walked down the aisle. They had walked all over the Abbey and Blaine had finally taken Kurt to see Queen Elizabeth I. Afterwards they wandered over to the gift shop and Kurt picked up some more souvenirs.

They walked from the Abbey towards Parliament and Big Ben and decided to stop at one of the local pubs for a late lunch. Kurt wanted to get some pictures of Big Ben and maybe just wander around the banks of the Thames. He wanted to spend time just talking and getting to know Blaine a little bit better.