Dalton, by far, was proving to be the best decision Kurt had ever made. In the weeks following the last incident with Karofsky, Kurt had been attending group as per usual. He was delightfully on the path to recovery, as was Blaine, whom as he pondered this was sitting next to him under an aged oak-tree in the middle of April. The sun cascaded over his cheekbones and danced across his gelled hair. Blaine was looking down at his English text-book, chewing on the end of a pen. As if he felt Kurt's eyes on him he glanced up, grinning sheepishly.
"So, Kurt."
"So Blaine." Blaine stuck his tongue out at Kurt, who grinned cheekily. "'M sorry. Yes, oh great Blainers?"
"I was going to ask if you wanted to go and hang out with Cooper tonight, but if you're going to be sassy with me.."
"Cooper loves me, I'll just make him pick me up." Kurt smirked, tilting his chin up.
Blaine pouted and Kurt nudged his shoulder, "Just kidding. If you still want me to come, I'd be delighted."
"Yes, Kurtsie." Kurt glared at him, but as he returned to his book a smile tugged at his lips.
Later that night Blaine stood at the mirror, combing his hair into order when Sebastian threw a paper ball at the back of his head.
"What was that for?" Blaine picked the ball up, tossing it at Sebastian and hitting him square in the nose.
"I was bored. What are you getting all dolled up for?"
"I'm not getting dolled up. I always do my hair."
Sebastian laughed, "You're wearing socks. It''s an occasion."
Blaine just glared at him, returning his comb to the drawer. "If you must know I'm going to visit Cooper at home and I'm bringing Kurt."
"Oh, so how has Hummel been? We haven't talked since..uh a while back." Sebastian scratched at the back of his neck, a blush covering his face as he remembered his failed attempt to kiss him two weeks ago.
"He's fine."
"Yes he is."
Blaine just rolled his eyes, laughing slightly. "Not what I meant."
"I know, but seriously do you two have a thing? You guys are always doing something together."
"W-what? No. We're just friends." Blaine grabbed his overnight bag, tugging his phone charger out of the wall and stuffing it into a pocket.
Sebastian nodded, smirking a little. "Alright, well have a good time."
"Thanks, later Seb."

Blaine knocked on Kurt's door, noticing the bag outside and sliding it onto his shoulder as well. Kurt answered the door, a toothbrush hanging out of his mouth and a sweatshirt with one arm stuck in the sleeve. Blaine laughed, helping him tug his arm through and Kurt mumbled a "Thanks" before walking to his bathroom and rinsing his mouth.
Blaine raised his eyebrow at Kurt, who shrugged.
"I fell asleep, and woke up late."
"Ah. Well we're in no hurry, Cooper's not a busy man. I got your bag, you ready?"
"Oh, thanks. Yes sir! Tallyho!"
Blaine just glanced at him, chuckling and closing the door behind them.

The car ride to Westerville was long, but at a stoplight after settling on a radio station they sat quietly, tapping their fingers along to the music.
"Blaine."
"Hmm?"
"Chinese fire drill?"
Blaine gawked at Kurt, who was undoing his seatbelt and reaching for the door handle. Blaine followed suit, running out into the populated streets and ignoring the stern glances of people sitting in their cars. When he was seated in the passenger seat, heart beating quickly and adrenaline pumping through his veins, he looked at Kurt and immediately burst into giggles.
"We. Are. So. Stupid."
Kurt nodded, laughing as he started to drive. "Completely stupid. We could have been killed."
They both lost it then, and between giggles they managed to catch a glimpse of each other. Their faces were flushed, and their chests rose and fell heavily from their incredibly stupid stunt at the stoplight. Their smiles were much too big for their faces, but in that moment the serendipity was too great to not become drunk with the thought that just a few months ago they walked into each other's lives and changed them for good.
Blaine spoke first this time, looking forward to disguise sudden dampness of his eyes.
"Kurt?"
"Mhm?"
"I'm really glad you're my best friend."
"Me too."
They fell into silence after that, just enjoying the simplicity of everything.

"Coop!" Blaine dropped his bag in the doorway, toeing off his shoes and starting towards the couch. Kurt was a little more delicate, timidly walking to the coat rack and tugging his sweatshirt over his head to hang there. He took off his own shoes, putting them to the side and gently setting his bag on the wood flooring.
"Little brother?" Coop walked in then, seeing Blaine and tackling him to the ground.
"Ow!"
"I MISSED YOU. Oh hi, Kurt." Coop stood up, leaving Blaine to lie on the flour and rubbing his temple.
"Hey Cooper." Kurt hugged the man, glancing down at Blaine. "Is he okay?"
"Yeah. Anderson's have really thick skulls."
Blaine rolled his eyes, sitting up and taking Kurt's extended hand for help.
"Is it okay if we spend the night? It's a long drive back and already six." Blaine gestured to their overnight bags by the door.
"Of course, B. What do you guys want to do? I already ordered pizza."
Kurt shrugged, looking to Blaine. "I'm fine with watching T.V. All I've done this week is homework."
Cooper nodded, plopping on the couch and yawning. "You guys go ahead. I'm beat. Can you answer the door when the pizza comes, B? You were always good at getting discounts."
Kurt arched an eyebrow, "Discounts? How?"
"I'm.. charming." Blaine shrugged, returning his attention to the T.V.
"One time this guy came and Blaine opened the door and smiled and he literally gave him the pizza for free." Cooper shifted on the couch, getting comfortable.
Blaine just smiled sheepishly, "We could let Kurt give it a try."
"Do it."
Kurt looked at them worriedly, "Well, get ready to pay full price."

Thirty minutes later they had a free pizza on their table and they were stuffing it into their mouths.
"How did you..?"
Kurt shrugged, "I just told the guy I liked his hat."
Cooper and Blaine laughed, "If that's all it takes then they probably need to hire some new people. Last time Cooper opened the door without a shirt on and borrowed a pair of my jeans."
"Those things were tight in places they shouldn't be." Cooper grimaced, getting up to grab three sodas from the fridge.
"Maybe you shouldn't wear my clothes then. I'm a lot shorter than you if you haven't noticed."
Kurt looked over, "You're a lot shorter then me and I borrow your clothes all the time."
Cooper raised an eyebrow, setting the sodas on the table. "I'm sure B doesn't mind that."
Blaine glared at him, "No, sharing is caring."
Kurt laughed, oblivious as ever, and if that was a trait Blaine hadn't liked before, he was very thankful for it now.