One Month Later

Kurt opened the e-mail app on his phone, still hoping he'd hear back from the University but no such luck. Again. He'd checked every day since he first heard about the opportunity. But he heard nothing.

He hadn't told anyone about it. Not even his Dad. It was killing him, but he just couldn't bring himself to do it. Because then he would have admit there's a possibility of him leaving two years.

This was precisely why he hadn't progressed any further with Blaine. Kurt was 99% sure he was in love with the guy but if he left, he'd leave Blaine. And he didn't want to do that. But aside from his family, Blaine was the only thing stopping him leaving.

Speaking of the devil, his phone buzzed. "Morning starshine" the text read. Kurt smiled. Despite only knowing Blaine a short while, he'd fit into Kurt's life like a glove. He was just a part of Kurt now. He was an amazing friend, he made Kurt laugh when he felt like crying, Rachel adored him, Kurt had even introduced his Dad to Blaine via Skype!

"Hello you" Kurt tapped out in reply.

Kurt liked Blaine. Like really, really liked him. So much, it physically hurt a lot of the time. But Kurt didn't want to commit himself to a relationship with Blaine ...yet. Kurt could see himself spending the rest of his life with Blaine but he couldn't leave him for two years. Long distance relationships worry Kurt far too much; he'd be living in constant fear of not seeing Blaine, missing him, worrying about him etc.

But it had been a month since he heard anything about the Uni programme. To be honest, he'd given up. Maybe sending the sketch of Blaine had been a bad idea in the end.

"What are you doing this fine day?" Read the message coming through on Kurt's phone.

"What all unemployed twenty-something's do. Watch TV and eat?" Kurt answered.

"Well, Mr Hummel. It's my evening off tonight so I want to cook you dinner "

Kurt grinned to himself, reading the text as he got up to wander towards the kitchen.

"What are you smiling at?" Rachel asked him from the couch, peering up at her roommate as he switched the kettle on.

"Nothing" he replied coyly, shielding the phone against his chest despite her being at the other side of the room.

"Lemme guess. It begins with a B and ends in a laine" she said, her eyebrows rising.

"Maybe. Maybe not" he replied, turning his back towards her.

"Come on Kurt, you two are almost inseparable! I still don't know why you aren't together!" she said, sighing.

"Because I have to wait and see.....actually never mind" Kurt said, stopping himself from spilling his secret.

"Wait and see what?" Rachel frowned.

"If I can find another job!" he said quickly.

"Kurt, that doesn't stop you having a relationship. And if I know anything, then Blaine likes you too" she said.

Kurt shrugged. "We'll let fate decide"

Rachel was right. It didn't stop him having a relationship and besides, they hadn't told him anything new...which probably meant he had gotten onto the programme. If Blaine was cooking him dinner tonight, then it's settled. He'd tell Blaine how he felt.

However, just at that moment, a new e-mail notification popped up on Kurt's phone....

That afternoon.

"You have a little glow about you today Anderson. Spill" Marley said, suddenly appearing at Blaine's side at the bar.

"I'm just really happy at the moment" he replied, in all honesty, sighing.

"Care to tell why?" she said, nudging him in the ribs. "Or is it something to do with a certain blue-eyed boy?"

"Maybe. Maybe not" Blaine said, looking away from her stare and blushing a little.

"Of course it is. The real question is why are you not together yet? You spend all your free time either texting him or with him, you're like perfect for each other!"

"Just haven't got there yet" Blaine shrugged, but internally he was wondering the same thing. Kurt and Blaine had become practically inseparable and Blaine certainly felt a connection. A strong one at that, but every time he tried to ask Kurt out, Kurt broke the eye contact or Blaine just couldn't do it. He needed some form of confirmation that Kurt liked him back.

"Seriously? Just ask him out. Be brave. Take your own advice, Anderson! Courage!" she said, giving his shoulder a squeeze before wandering away to serve a table.

She was right, Blaine thought to himself. Tonight, Kurt Hummel would get asked out.

"Oh my god Blaine, seriously when did you learn to cook like that?" Kurt asked, leaning back onto the couch in contentment as Blaine took the empty plate away from him.

"I'm just a natural talent I guess" Blaine winked, cocking his hip as he walked away towards the kitchen.

Kurt grinned. "Is there anything you can't do?" he said, almost wistfully.

Blaine looked over at the man sitting on his couch and narrowed his eyes. Kurt had been acting weird all night, like he was hiding something.

"Want another drink?" Blaine asked, opening the fridge and grabbing himself a soda can.

"No thanks" the reply came.

Blaine took a deep breath before sitting back down next to Kurt, a little closer than normal.

"Hello" Kurt said, softly, turning his head to smile at the man.

"I need to ask you something. It might be a little forward but just hear me out" Blaine replied.

"Okay" Kurt said, forehead crinkling in confusion.

"Ever since I met you, something inside of me has felt complete. You're so amazing Kurt, you're an amazing friend, a talented guy, and honestly, you are one of the most beautiful people I have ever seen"

Kurt gulped, opening and closing his mouth as if to say something but he couldn't. His eyes were full of sincerity and scanning Blaine's face but Blaine continued talking.

"I've been feeling more-than-friends feelings towards you Kurt, and I think I am a tiny bit in love with you. So this is me, asking if you, Kurt Hummel, would like to go out with me, like properly"

Kurt's eyes pricked with tears as he took Blaine's hand in his. "I can't" he whispered back, biting his lip.

"Oh...you don't, you don't feel the same way. That's fine, I'm sorry if I've made this embarrassing or awkward because like I said, you're an amazing friend and I didn't want to screw this up" Blaine looked away, as his skin flushed red, making to move his hand away from Kurt's.

Kurt stopped him pulling away, tightening his grip on Blaine's hand. "It's not because I don't feel the same. It's because I was offered a three year art university place today. In England. And I accepted"