It was December 23rd. To say Blaine was a little excited, it was a Christmas soon would be an understatement. As school had finished for the holidays, Blaine didn't have anything to do whilst at home so Kurt returned home to decorations, cookies, a tree covered in sparkling lights and the sound of Blaine singing Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer at the top of his voice.

"Blaine, did a Christmas monster throw up in here or something?" Kurt asked, staring at their living room in astonishment. Blaine simply smiled and looked innocent, his hazel eyes looking positively angelic.

"I got bored. And you like Christmas!" Blaine replied defensively, stroking Melody as she crawled into his lap.

"Well yes, but this is a lot of decoration" Kurt said, pulling a snowman sticker off the light switch beside him and promptly sticking it on Blaine's forehead instead. Blaine shook his head in mock annoyance but left the snowman where he was.

"How was your last day at work then?" Blaine said smiling as Kurt put his feet into his lap, snuggling between Melody's warm body and Blaine's legs.

"Stressful but I got everything done that needed to be done. Roll on the holidays is all I can say" Kurt sighed, running a hand through his chestnut hair, making Blaine swallow rather nervously. Kurt is the only person he knew who could spend all day at work and come home looking beautiful.

"Are you going home at any point?" Blaine asked, he knew Kurt often changed his plans last minute to go see his dad and Carole.

"Boxing Day to the 29th I was planning on going home. What about you?" Kurt's eyes flickered to Blaine. Blaine didn't have the best relationship with his parents – his dad had never said anything outright but Blaine had confided in Kurt that he could always see it; this disappointment in his dad's eyes whenever he mentioned a boyfriend. His mother was better. She didn't care her son was gay but she didn't do anything to change her husband's mind. She asked Blaine separately what was going on in his life whenever his father wasn't around.

Blaine shrugged, tangling his fingers in Melody's fur to distract himself. "They haven't asked me to go home yet and I'm not sure I want to anyway. Cooper isn't coming home, he texted me. Did you know he's had a girlfriend for three months now? It's a record for him"

"Maybe, he's finally growing up" Kurt mused, leaning back onto the sofa arm, his feet still perched in Blaine's lap.

"Are you coming to the show tomorrow?" Blaine asked. Blaine had become a rather popular attraction at Puck's bar Vibe hence why Puck had asked him to perform on Christmas Eve, one of the busier evenings of the year.

"Obviously! This could be the biggest one yet!" Kurt gave Blaine a warm smile and then he bit his lip and looked away slowly.

"What's the matter?" Blaine frowned; Kurt only had that look when he felt conflicted about something.

"Can I give you your Christmas present early?" Kurt asked quickly. He knew Blaine was very traditional with Christmas; never liked opening his presents early but this was important.

"Um, okay" Blaine asked, puzzled. Kurt swung his legs off Blaine's lap, annoying the cat in the process. She scowled at her owner and jumped off Blaine's lap as well, swanning off into the kitchen instead. "Sorry Mels!" Kurt called as he went to his room.

"Right Blaine, shut your eyes!" Kurt shouted from outside the living room door.

"Kurt, really?" Blaine laughed, but he shut his eyes anyway.

"Yes. Are they closed?"

"Very much so"

Blaine heard some shuffling for a moment and then silence. "Okay, you can open them now"

Blaine opened his eyes to see Kurt standing there with a guitar. A sleek, wooden, just almost beautiful guitar. "Kurt" Blaine whispered breathlessly, standing up to take the instrument off his best friend.

"I…don't even know what to say right now" Blaine said, honestly. "Thank you so much. This is the best early Christmas present ever" Blaine smiled. He held the guitar in his hands and ran his fingers up and down the strings for a while. He looked back up to see Kurt's face a lot nearer than he expected, his eyes shining as he looked at Blaine.

"You are the best friend a boy could ask for. Thank you" Blaine breathed in and bravely leaned forward to plant a quick kiss on Kurt's cheek.

"Blaine?" Kurt asked, blushing a little where Blaine's lips had kissed his cheek.

"Yeah?" Their faces were getting dangerously close to each other. Blaine couldn't be sure but he thought Kurt's eyes just flickered to his own lips. He couldn't be thinking that could he? No, Kurt had a boyfriend, he didn't like Blaine that way.

"That would have been a lot more sincere if you didn't have a snowman sticker stuck to your forehead"

They both burst out laughing, Blaine swiftly peeling the sticker off his face.

"I guess so. Either way, thank you. I shall play it tomorrow. Is, er, Daniel coming tomorrow?" Blaine asked, stepping backwards from Kurt.

"Yeah, he's going to his sister's for Christmas so I won't see him until New Year. Is that alright?" Kurt asked, his voice getting quieter as he finished the sentence.

"Yeah" Blaine replied with a small smile.

No it wasn't, but at least he could spend Christmas with Kurt. Daniel couldn't.

At Vibe, the next night, the bar was crowded with people, laughing and joking, most of them listening to Blaine sing.

He'd been performing some of his own songs and some Christmas songs, all of them perfectly as usual.

Kurt was sat a table with Daniel, Rachel and Finn. He kept sending Blaine supportive, encouraging smiles but every time he did, he could feel Daniel's eyes on him, almost judging him and a couple of times, he looked hurt. It was just making Kurt feel worse about the situation that he already did.

"Right, I would like to try something a little different tonight" Blaine spoke into the microphone and Kurt could've sworn he just winked at him.

"I want to sing a duet with someone in the audience tonight. Someone who is very special to me. So Kurt, get yourself up here!" Blaine grinned at him from the stage.

Kurt's eyes widened and shook his head. "Blaine, no!" he shouted back.

"Go on Kurt" Rachel whispered in his ear. He glanced quickly at Daniel who gave him a nod but he didn't look all too pleased.

Blaine put down his guitar and pressed a button on the stereo behind him. Kurt couldn't help but smile when he heard the song begin to play.

I really can't stay - But baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - But baby it's cold outside

Blaine jumped off the stage and walked towards Kurt, who although was singing, was still shaking his head in embarrassment at Blaine.

This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice

Blaine held out his hand for Kurt to take and when he did, the room began to cheer and clap. Rachel gave Blaine a knowing look but he dismissed her. He knew what she was thinking and no, he was not trying to flirt with Kurt through the medium of song in front of a packed bar.

My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry?
My father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Put some records on while I pour

Kurt let Blaine pull him towards the stage as they sang; Blaine helped Kurt up onto the stage but still kept hold of his hand.

The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink? - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight
To break the spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move in closer?

Here Blaine span Kurt towards him, so Kurt was facing him for a brief second, he gave Kurt a quick smile and then he span him back out again.

If Kurt was honest, he felt like he was going to faint, it was cliché but Blaine was genuinely leaving him weak at the knees.

At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride?
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
Oh, but it's cold outside

I simply must go - But, baby, it's cold outside.
The answer is no - But, baby, it's cold outside.
This welcome has been - How lucky that you dropped in.
So nice and warm - Look out the window at that storm.
My sister will be suspicious - Gosh, your lips look delicious.
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical storm.
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Oh, your lips are delicious.
Maybe just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before.

Reminiscent of the time they sang this together in High School, Kurt let go of Blaine and moved to the opposite side of the stage. Now it was Blaine's turn to shake his head before he danced his ways over to where Kurt was standing, leaning on the side wall of the stage.

I've got to go home - But, baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - I'm thrilled when you touch my hand
But don't you see -How can you do this thing to me?

Blaine beckoned Kurt over to him and he took Kurt in his arms, holding his waist from behind, swaying them gently.

By There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that hold out
Ohhh, baby it's cold outside

For the last long note, the two of them went back-to-back and once the song finished, Blaine pushed Kurt in front of him to take a bow. Kurt was about to get off the stage when he turned round and rushed back to give Blaine a hug. Blaine was surprised by the action but he hugged Kurt back tightly.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, my best friend, Kurt Hummel!" Blaine shouted to the audience who all applauded and yelled appreciation for Kurt. Kurt headed back to his table and smiled at people in the crowd who were now sending him warm grins.

"Well done honey" Daniel said as Kurt sat back down. "You have a lovely voice" he carried on talking as he leaned to give Kurt a kiss.

Blaine saw and once again, had to be brought back down to Earth. Kurt wasn't his.

It was evening at the apartment on Christmas Day. Finn and Rachel were at Kurt and Blaine's. All of them had had quite a bit to drink.

Kurt was leaning on the kitchen counter talking to Rachel while Finn and Blaine were in the living room trying to set up the new DVD player Finn had bought Kurt.

"So, how is the Blaine situation?" she asked him quietly.

Kurt blinked at her. "I don't know what you are talking about" he answered after a while.

"You know full well what I'm talking about. Yesterday at his show? You were practically pining after him on stage! In fact you have been pining after him ever since the day you met him!"

He stared her down for a couple of seconds before adding quietly. "I …I don't know"

"Don't know what? Whether you like him or…?" she pressured, wanting answers.

"It's wrong. I have a boyfriend Rachel. A kind, really sweet boyfriend but every time Blaine looks at me I just forget about everything. He makes me feel special. Daniel is lovely but he isn't Blaine. No-one can compare to him. I've been trying for years to get over him, that it is never gonna happen but I can't let him go"

"It's not wrong. You like him. And besides, the flirty duets? I think it may happen" she gave him a quick smile and a pat on the arm before wandering towards the living room.

Kurt stared after her and sighed. He couldn't bring himself to believe there was even a possibility anymore.

After another two hours and Christmas TV over and done with, Rachel and Finn said their goodbyes.

Kurt flopped down on the sofa and grinned as Blaine came and sat down next to him pretty close.

"So did you have a good Christmas Kurt?" Blaine asked a smile on his pretty little face.

"I did. Thank you for the present. It was lovely" Kurt smiled gratefully back.

Blaine had got him a smart leather briefcase engraved with K.H on the top; it was sleek and sophisticated what every young fashion designer needed.

"Your present was a lot better" Blaine shrugged. He had fallen in love with the guitar Kurt gave him; whether it was because Kurt gave him it, he didn't know but either way, it was a beautiful instrument.

He turned on his side a little to face Kurt better and he glanced upwards, before shutting his eyes slowly. "What's the matter?" Kurt asked.

"You know when Rachel said she was leaving us an extra present behind?" he opened one eye and pointed above their heads.

Hanging over them was a sprig of green mistletoe. Rachel Berry I am going to kill you Kurt shouted inside his head. Then he realised Blaine was getting dangerously close to leaning in and oh god, those eyes up close were even more perfect. "Blaine I have a boyfriend" Kurt blurted out quickly.

Why, why would you say that Kurt, he was that close to kissing you, he wondered to himself.

"I was, er, going for your cheek" Blaine said awkwardly, leaning back again.

"Oh" Kurt said uneasily. Way to go Kurt, you've made things very awkward right now.

"Sorry" Blaine replied. "I'm gonna go to bed anyway. Thank you for a lovely day Kurt" Blaine smiled at him again before standing up.

Kurt caught his wrist and said "Merry Christmas Blaine". He pulled Blaine down towards him and gave him the tiniest peck on the lips.

Kurt wasn't sure whether it was the alcohol blazing through his blood or whether he just really wanted to kiss Blaine but he did it anyway.

Blaine blinked back at Kurt in shock and gave the tiniest smile back. "Um, night Kurt" he said quickly before rushing off to his room and shutting the door firmly behind him.

Their lips may have brushed for only the briefest of seconds but both of them felt it. The feeling of finally coming home.