Chapter 15: Masquerade

Blaine opened his eyes, checked the alarm-clock and smiled. Then, he turned around and began nuzzling his boyfriend's sleeping form neck's:

"Good morning. Rise and shine, beautiful one."

Kurt groaned and pulled the covers over his head:

"I don't want to wake up..."

"But it's your special day, birthday-boy."

Kurt's glowing face appeared flashing a huge grin:

"It is!"

Blaine chuckled amused: his boyfriend turned into a spoiled child on his birthday. Kurt was passing his arms around Blaine's neck:

"Do I get to open my present now?"

"Who said I've bought you a present?"

Kurt gave him a smoldering look:

"We both know you did."

"Okay; I did. But you won't get it until tonight."

Kurt let go of his neck falling back on the bed with a pout. Blaine laughed which only made the other boy grumpier. Blaine lay by his side and began to trace patterns on Kurt's chest:

"Don't be like that. It's a big one; I promise. Besides, you'll have the big party you wanted. It will be the hot topic all around New York tomorrow."

Kurt smiled and pulled him up for a kiss:

"I guess this will be a happy birthday indeed. And the best present life has already given me: you and your love. We could just lie in bed for the rest of the day and it would still be the most joyful birthday in my whole life."

"As tempting as it sounds; we both have to be at the university today. And then I'll have to leave you to your friends and family for a few hours to make sure everything is running smoothly to your masquerade party tonight at Callbacks."

Kurt tilted his head back with a pleasant grin:

"It's like I'm living a dream: I'm turning 20 living in the city were dreams are made with my gorgeous wonderful boyfriend, my father is healthy again, I'm studying in the best university and I have a marvelous job, not to mention that I have my brother and cousin living near me. To top it all up; I'm throwing a big costume party tonight to which most of my friends from all over the country have promised to come. I'm the luckiest guy in the world!"

Blaine grinned proud of him:

"I love you so much."

"I love you too. You know what I love the most about you? It's that you can't keep secrets from me."

Blaine got up laughing not after having tickled Kurt in his most sensitive spots:

"Nice try; but I'm not telling you what your present is until tonight."

"Come on, Blee! I know you're up to something!"

"Yes, I am. I'm up now to make you breakfast. Join me in the kitchen in ten, will you?"

Kurt groaned a little upset and dove back on the pillows. Blaine smiled at the lovely sight. He went humming to the kitchen and kept it up while cooking. Sure Kurt was suspicious; but he had teamed up with the best to help him: Finn, Louisa and Burt. And Kurt wasn't even suspicious that Burt and Carole were flying in this weekend. Everything was going as planned.

xXxXx

"But I've already giving you the Broadway gift you have asked me! Will you stop bugging me?"

"No, Louisa! You know what Blaine's up to and you'll tell me!"

She smirked at her cousin:

"So I can take as conclusion from all this that you think I'm easier to bend than Blaine?"

"Yeah; you're right! I'm not thinking this through, because I'm that desperate! See boo; I was trying to move you out of you stubbornness. Come on; help me!"

She laughed:

"Your despair is music to my ears, sweet cousin."

"You're mean!"

"I'm not! I'm buying you cheesecake!"

He chuckled and took a large piece of her slice:

"For that; you're forgiven."

She rolled her eyes the Hummel way:

"Now I'm so glad that Blaine's been able to keep up the surprise."

Kurt slapped the table:

"I knew you two were together in this!"

"My lips are sealed, pumpkin."

"Alright, I'm going to the bathroom now and I'll come back with a plan that'll make you talk."

"Your willingness to break me is as big as mine not to be broken."

He went to the bathroom throwing her menacing looks on his way. She laughed amused and took out her phone to message Blaine:

The eagle has landed.

It soon ringed with an answer:

Meaning?

She typed fast, afraid that Kurt would be back any second:

That Kurt is desperate. You're doing it well.

She got jumpy when the new message arrived and turned off the sound of her phone.

What about your part? Everything is running smooth?

She was snorting as answering him:

You offend me like that, Anderson. You must be asking Finn that. And you *do* know I'm doing all this for Kurt?

She could practically see Blaine's smirk in his response:

I'll pretend that I do. You love me.

She kept checking the male's bathroom door while typing:

I love *him*.

And then Blaine broke her like he was usual to do in the last few months:

I do too.

She smiled fondly while typing the last message as Kurt was walking towards her:

I know; that's why I'm doing it. He's coming back; gotta go.

xXxXx

Finn's phone buzzed with a message from Blaine:

Everything alright with your part of the plan?

He showed it to Rachel and wrote back to say that they were at the airport waiting for Burt and Carole. Rachel smiled:

"He's really nervous, isn't he?"

"Who wouldn't?"

"I know he has something huge planned; it's just that he's always so put together that I find it weird seeing him a mess..."

Finn winked at her:

"It's because you've got Kurt last year while they were broken up. I pitied him; even if he had screwed up with my brother."

She nodded understandingly. They didn't have much more time to discuss it as the speakers started announcing that Burt's flight had landed.

After the warm welcomes and all the hugs, they were all set up on the rented car and heading back to Rachel's and Finn's apartment. The ones from Ohio were interested in getting updated about Louisa's health and the other's well-being. While the New Yorkers wanted to know about the Glee club and their friends that stood on the state. Until they've finally reached Blaine's surprise subject; Rachel was the most loquacious about it:

"Burt, I still can't believe that they've convinced you to join this."

He chuckled and grabbed the girl's shoulder:

"I've learned how charismatic Blaine can be. I mean; you know Louisa, right? You guys say that I'm stubborn; but she can be a pain in the ass. When Blaine said she was helping, I saw no point of not going in."

Finn gave him a quick look through the rear-mirror:

"But Burt; if she had tried to advocate on my behalf, you'd still have been against it, right?"

Burt sighed:

"Yes, Finn; and I hope you understand that. It's different with Kurt; he has been through a lot in this life. Not that I think that you having lost your father is an easy deal, kiddo."

Finn smiled and nodded. Carole found it wise to intervene:

"Son, you know how much Burt and I love you, right? Burt was torn when he came to tell me Blaine's idea. However, he started arguing about Kurt and Blaine and also you. You all have changed a lot since High School and it seemed more natural for Kurt to have taken this way than you."

Finn smiled genuinely:

"I know, mom. No hard feelings whatsoever here. I'm in it too, remember? And I think it's all about Blaine, in the end. It's about his background, it's about what he did and it's about how he's doing now. Since I moved to New York, I've learned new meanings of the word family. I need them as they need me; that's why I think my little brother's party tonight is so important."

Rachel began to run her fingers in Finn's hair:

"I'm so proud of you; so proud of the man you became."

He gave her a quick smile and concentrated back on the road:

"I know, sweetie. But today is all about Kurt. Like I said in mom and Burt's wedding: he has taught me a lot."

xXxXx

Louisa had never seen Callbacks so beautiful. Then, she remembered that Blaine had left his boyfriend alone all afternoon on his birthday just to get things right. Mission accomplished, Anderson, mission accomplished. She even heard Maggie letting out a little surprised 'oh' by her side. It was easy to spot Kurt shining in his Phantom of the Opera costume. They walked towards him and he shrieked loudly and pulled Blaine closer:

"Honey, you have to see this! Look at Louisa all dressed up like a girl in her Dorothy costume! And it was absolutely her idea; I don't have anything to do with it."

She smiled feeling her cheeks burning:

"It's for you to see how much I love you, pumpkin. It was either this or Snow White; I end up deciding for the shoes."

She flashed the ruby slippers to which Kurt winked approvingly:

"These shoes are to die for! I just hope you haven't killed any evil witch with your house."

Louisa smirked:

"Better than to be dating Hitler."

Blaine looked fuming at her:

"It's..."

She interrupted him laughing:

"Chaplin! I know; I've seen the hat. It's just... You know, Bowtie, you could have dressed any costume in the world and you go for suit, bowtie, cane and hat. Couldn't you be less obvious?"

Kurt went to defend his boyfriend:

"I like it. He looks very dapper and Chaplin is a marvelous artist to pay homage to."

Blaine flashed Louisa his tongue and Kurt rolled his eye at their silliness. He went back to polite grown-up conversation:

"I also love your costume, Maggie. It's Snow White's Grumpy, isn't it?"

She nodded in her I'm-being-friendly way:

"Yes. Louisa and I talked about coming with a group costume and when she changed her mind, I was already in love with the character."

Kurt smiled:

"Well, have fun!"

She smirked maraudly:

"I'll certainly try... Tell me something, who's the Latin girl who actually looks Latin dancing on the bar in the Jessica Rabbit costume?"

Kurt pursed his lips:

"Awesome gaydar! That's Santana and she's actually gay. You may try your luck, but that blond in the cat costume next to her used to be her girlfriend and, by the way they are dancing, I'd say something is going on there."

Maggie excused herself anyway and went to dance near the bar too. Kurt was already lost in the crowd of guests talking to him. As Blaine and Louisa were left alone, a guy in a wheelchair and a Speed Racer costume approached them:

"Blaine, everything is ready for the first number."

"Awesome! Let me introduce you guys: this is Artie, a friend back from Ohio, and this is Louisa, Kurt's cousin. Lou, Artie is helping me with the performances of the night. He'll call you at the right time."

She smiled to the friendly boy. They talked a while longer about Louisa's part for later that night and she saw Kurt watching them. He was getting more suspicious each moment; she wondered how much longer Blaine would be able to keep his surprise. However, to distract everyone, it was time for them to go up-stage.

Kurt's birthday would involve Callbacks' karaoke for whoever wanted to perform. Blaine had already talked to some people who wanted to serenade Kurt when they could go on. But to open the night and get the party started; they had rehearsed a number. And then; Kurt, Blaine, Louisa, Finn and Rachel went up the stage to perform their version of Phantom's Masquerade. All of them were talented and very excited about being there; it was a crowd pleaser. Rachel had being annoying during rehearsal to take the best out of everyone; and now Louisa had to admit that she had been right.

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Masquerade!

Paper faces on parade . . .

Masquerade!

Hide your face,

so the world will

never find you!

Masquerade!

Every face a different shade . . .

Masquerade!

Look around -

there's another

mask behind you!

Flash of mauve . . .

Splash of puce . . .

Fool and king . . .

Ghoul and goose . . .

Green and black . . .

Queen and priest . . .

Trace of rouge . . .

Face of beast . . .

Faces . . .

Take your turn, take a ride

on the merry-go-round . . .

in an inhuman race . . .

Eye of gold . . .

Thigh of blue . . .

True is false . . .

Who is who . . .?

Curl of lip . . .

Swirl of gown . . .

Ace of hearts . . .

Face of clown . . .

Faces . . .

Drink it in, drink it up,

till you've drowned

in the light . . .

in the sound . . .

But who can name the face . . .?

Masquerade!

Grinning yellows,

spinning reds . . .

Masquerade!

Take your fill -

let the spectacle

astound you!

Masquerade!

Burning glances,

turning heads . . .

Masquerade!

Stop and stare

at the sea of smiles

around you!

Masquerade!

Seething shadows

breathing lies . . .

Masquerade!

You can fool

any friend who

ever knew you!

Masquerade!

Leering satyrs,

peering eyes . . .

Masquerade!

Run and hide -

but a face will

still pursue you!

Masquerade!

Paper faces on parade

Masquerade!

Hide your face,

so the world

will never find you!

Masquerade!

Every face a different shade

Masquerade!

Look around,

there's another mask

behind you!

Masquerade!

Burning glances, turning heads

Masquerade!

Stop and stare

at the sea of smiles

around you!

Masquerade!

Grinning yellows,

Spinning reds

Masquerade!

Take your fill,

let the spectacle

astound you!

xXxXx

"Hello, Mario Brothers."

Finn and Burt turned in their matching costumes to see Puck arriving dressed as a gangster. Finn smiled realizing how much he had missed his best friend:

"Isn't it the myth himself? How is Puckerman finding The Big Apple?"

"A little slow for now; but ask me again by the end of the night."

He winked at the fake Luigi and Burt, the fake Mario, just shook his head. Puck saw it:

"Mr. Hummel, how's the health?"

Burt smiled politely:

"Fine; thank you for asking. Keeping you youngsters' company keeps me young too."

Puck friendly squeezed his shoulder while greeting Mike, who was approaching them:

"Chang! How are those dance moves? I'm ready to be wowed tonight."

Burt saw the young Asian funnily impersonating Michael Jackson. He had always like the Chang boy; contrarily to Puckerman about whom he had his reservations. While Finn, Puck and Mike chit-chatted; Burt was looking for an excuse not to join the conversation. He saw Blaine and Sam walking together and called the boys near:

"Hey, Sam! You've lived in my house for almost two years and now you won't even come to say hello?"

Sam smiled:

"I'm sorry, Mr. H; I hadn't seen you there. I was here catching up you with Blainers."

Burt laughed:

"Anything I can't listen? I wanted to hear what's new too."

Blaine smiled in his usual polite way:

"Of course, Mr.... I mean, Burt. I was just updating Sam on our little plan."

Burt winked:

"Our little secret, Anderson."

Sam started impersonating his costume and spoke in the Terminator's voice:

"You can trust me."

Their conversation didn't go much farther because someone on the stage caught everyone's attention:

"Good evening, ladies and gentleman. My name is Louisa Hummel and I'm the birthday-boy's cousin. However, Kurt's much more than just a cousin to me. That's why I'd like to dedicate this song to him."

She began to sing The Rembrandts' I'll Be There for You, best known for being Friends' soundtrack. She was smiling proudly in a direction that Burt found out to be where Kurt was standing with some other girl friends. It made him so glad to see his former little boy and the girl he loved like a daughter being there for each other. He saw their moved faces and had to fight his tears. However, it didn't last long; a comment from Puck brought him back to his former mood.

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So no one told you life was gonna be this way

Your job's a joke, you're broke

Your love life's D-O-A

It's like you're always stuck in second gear

Oh when it hasn't been your day

Your week, your month, or even your year

I'll be there for you

When the rain starts to pour

I'll be there for you

Like I've been there before

I'll be there for you

'Cause you're there for me, too

"Wow! Who's the babe on the stage?"

Before Burt could say anything, Blaine had beaten him defending the family's honor:

"Watch out, Puck! She's Kurt's cousin and my protégée."

Blaine looked at Burt for reassurance, but he simply chuckled:

"Don't worry, Anderson; it's not like Puck could break Louisa's heart."

You're still in bed at ten and work began at eight

You've burned your breakfast

So far things are going great

Your mother warned you there'd be days like these

But she didn't tell you when the world has brought you down to your knees

I'll be there for you

When the rain starts to pour

I'll be there for you

Like I've been there before

I'll be there for you

'Cause you're there for me, too

No one could ever know me

No one could ever see me

Seems you're the only one who knows

What it's like to be me

Someone to face the day with

Make it through all the rest with

Someone I'll always laugh with

Even at my worst I'm best with you

It's like you're always stuck in second gear

Oh when it hasn't been your day

Your week, your month, or even your year

I'll be there for you

When the rain starts to pour

I'll be there for you

Like I've been there before

I'll be there for you

'Cause you're there for me, too

xXxXx

Louisa got down from the stage feeling she needed to hydrate herself. She walked towards the bar and saw Carole speaking to a pretty blond dressed as a rock-star. She got her water bottle and approached her aunt trying not to interrupt the conversation:

"Carole?"

Carole turned and smiled when she saw who it was:

"Lou, dear, your performance was marvelous."

"Thank you so much. I came to tell you that you look incredible as a fairy."

The woman smiled fondly at her:

"Always a sweetheart. Let me introduce you: this is Quinn, Finn's first girlfriend and this is Louisa, Burt's niece."

The blond girl smiled to her:

"Glad to meet you. Now that Carole has company; I guess I'll go catch up with some other old friends."

Carole hugged Quinn:

"I was very sweet of you stopping by to chat with me. I always like you, even if I don't think that you and Finn match that well. I'm happy to hear you've gone out of your awkward phase. You've got such a bright future ahead of you."

The pretty girl thanked Carole and went on her way. It was Louisa's turn of being interrogated:

"And you, Lou; how are you after the hurricane?"

Louisa pursed her lips a little embarrassed:

"I'm getting better. Eleanor has been an angel and providing me all the support I need, not to mention showering me with love. In fact, love has not being a problem: I got a wonderful family and friends."

Carole stared her with a motherly look:

"And you little heart? Where's that boy we've met on Christmas?"

"It's over. He had... other priorities. Anyway, I need a time for myself now."

"Sometimes a love interest can make wonders for us and our self-esteem."

Louisa was feeling uncomfortable. Nevertheless, she didn't have to find an answer to Carole: speaking of the devil, there he came dressed as a go-go boy. Brody touched Louisa's shoulder and spoke with a smile:

"One dance; that's all I ask."

Louisa rolled her eyes:

"Gate-crashing, Brody? I expected more of you."

"Blaine invited me."

She groaned:

"That hobbit will pay me someday."

Louisa couldn't deny it in the end because Carole practically pushed her in Brody's direction and generally made sure the girl would say yes. The two of them got to the dance floor at the same time Finn and Rachel were climbing the stage to pay their homage to Kurt. Finn was the one introducing them:

"Hello. You all know that I'm Kurt's step-brother. I'd like to use this opportunity to thank this boy that has taught me so much. I said something like that when our parents got married and, tonight, I want to reinforce it: Kurt was one of the persons that most taught me how to be a man. Keep it up, bro. You're awesome as you are; and that's what Rachel and I want to sing to you."

They began singing Nirvana's Come as You Are and Louisa thanked it wasn't a song you slow-danced to.

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Come as you are, as you were

As I want you to be

As a friend, as a friend

As an known enemy

Nevertheless, Brody was much closer than what she felt comfortable with. He whispered in her ear:

"Don't you think Rachel is being a little too obvious in her cheerleader costume?"

"Look who's saying it! You're dressed as a go-go boy!"

Take your time, hurry up

The choice is yours, don't be late

Take a rest as a friend

As an old

Memoria, memoria

Memoria, memoria

"It's different: I'm trying to make a point and she's just letting everyone know she wanted to be popular in High-School."

"And may I ask what point you're trying to make?"

He smirked in a sexy way:

"That I'm not ashamed of my past and I'm willing to live with the consequences of it to try and make a better future."

Come doused in mud, soaked in bleach

As I want you to be

As a trend, as a friend

As an old

Memoria, memoria

Memoria, memoria

"It was a nice rehearsed speech."

He was a little disappointed when he said it:

"But apparently not convincing enough..."

And I swear that I don't have a gun

No I don't have a gun

No I don't have a gun

Memoria, memoria

Memoria, memoria

(No I don't have a gun)

She snorted with a mix of despite and amusement:

"What do you want, Brody?"

"Another chance."

"Try another day; all you're getting from me tonight is this dance."

And I swear that I don't have a gun

No I don't have a gun

No I don't have a gun

No I don't have a gun

No I don't have a gun

Memoria, memoria

xXxXx

Blaine loved to perform and he had done some huge venues. However, he had never been as nervous about a performance as he was for this specific one. There was too much at stake.

He got on the stage and slowly approached the microphone. He cleared his throat and tried to get everyone's attention:

"Hi!"

A lot more pair of eyes than he remembered turned at him. Particularly, some lovely blue ones were very close from the stage. Kurt smiled fondly of him and it gave him courage to go on:

"I know my performance is highly anticipated and I'm nervous about it because I want everything to be perfect as Kurt is to me."

More smiles and 'aw's came from the audience. Blaine could feel his heart beating in his throat but he went on anyway:

"Kurt, I hope you know how important you're in my life. You're my North, my rock, my anchor and my wings. I love you in a way I've never loved anybody. I'm so thankful to have you in my life and I'm happy every day because you love me too. I'll stop speaking now, before I start crying. This one is for you, darling; with all my love."

He began accompanying himself on the piano while singing Moulin Rouge's version of Your Song. The movie meant so much for both of them and he could tell Kurt was on the edge of tears as he was. Little did Kurt know it was nothing compared to the surprise Blaine had in store for him.

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My gift is my song

And this one's for you

And you can tell everybody this is your song

It may be quite simple but now that it's done

I hope you don't mind

I hope you don't mind

That I put down in words

How wonderful life is now you're in the world

I sat on the roof and kicked up the moss

Well, some of these verses, well, they've got me quite cross

But the sun's been quite kind

While I wrote this song

It's for people like you that

Keep it turned on

So excuse me forgetting

But these things, I do

You see, I've forgotten

If they're green or they're blue

Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean

Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen

And you can tell everybody this is your song

It may be quite simple but

Now that it's done

I hope you don't mind

I hope you don't mind

That I put down in words

How wonderful life is now you're in the world

xXxXx

Kurt approached the vampire dressed Tina and the Whitney Huston Mercedes a little disappointed. He had just hugged Blaine after his heart-felt solo, but the boy had suddenly excused himself saying there were some guests he should greet. He hugged both of them at the same time and Mercedes was the one seeing his distress:

"What's wrong, honey? You've got a beautiful party and just got serenaded by the love of your life; what else did you want?"

He pouted a little more and answered her:

"I know I shouldn't be complaining; it's just that everyone around here was building my expectation up high and now I know nothing will happen. I thought Blaine would surprise me and give me something special during his performance."

Tina distillated a little venom:

"Isn't his performance enough of a gift? I'd be on the moon if I were on your place."

Mercedes and Kurt exchanged a meaningful look. However, soon enough their attention was caught by the audience laughing and cheering. Kurt turned to the stage to see the cause of the commotion: his father, his brother and his cousin all dressed in bejeweled black unitards. His mouth opened without his control. He could hardly believe his eyes.

Louisa walked to the microphone and winked at Kurt on her way:

"Pumpkin, we know this is your trademark; but we'll borrow it tonight. Just enjoy."

She smirked mischievously before joining the other two in formation. The background music started filling the room and Kurt just couldn't cope with the fact that they were doing it. Louisa took the lead vocals of Single Ladies. They were doing the full Beyoncé's choreography; well, Louisa was at least. Burt and Finn were giving their best to follow along. Kurt didn't know if he laughed, cried or prayed for the earth to swallow him then. He knew one thing: he couldn't dare blink or he'd miss it.

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All the single ladies, all the single ladies

All the single ladies,all the single ladies

All the single ladies, all the single ladies

All the single ladies Now put your hands up

Up in the club (club), we just broke up (up), I'm doing my own little thing.

Decided to dip (dip) and now you wanna trip (trip)

'Cause another brother noticed me

I'm up on him, he up on me

Don't pay him any attention

Just cried my tears, for three good years

You can't get mad at me

'Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it

If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it

Don't be mad once you see that he want it

'Cause if you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it

oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh x2

If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it

If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it

Don't be mad once you see that he want it

If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it

I got gloss on my lips, a man on my hips

Got me tighter in my carry-on jeans

Acting up, drink in my cup

I can care less what you think

I need no permission, did I mention

Don't pay him any attention

'Cause you had your turn, and now you gonna learn

What it really feels like to miss me

'Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it

If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it

Don't be mad once you see that he want it

'Cause if you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Don't treat me to these things of the world

I'm not that kind of girl

Your love is what I prefer, what I deserve

Is a man that makes me then takes me

And delivers me to a destiny, to infinity and beyond

Pull me into your arms

Say I'm the one you want

If you don't, you'll be alone

And like a ghost I'll be gone

All the single ladies, all the single ladies

All the single ladies, all the single ladies

All the single ladies, all the single ladies

All the single ladies Now put your hands up

oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

'Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it

If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it

Don't be mad once you see that he want it

If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it

Oh, oh, oh.

If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it

If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it

Don't be mad once you see that he want it

If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it, oh oh oh

When he thought the surprises for the night were over, the song ended and Blaine joined them on the stage in his Chaplin suit but without the cane, the hat and the fake mustache. He walked to the microphone and searched Kurt's eye in the audience:

"Kurt, from the moment we met, I knew I liked it. It took me some time to realize. But each step of the way just showed me that you are the one for me; love of my life; my soul mate. I'd like very much to put a ring on it. As you can see; your father, your brother and your cousin have already approved it. So all I need now is an answer from you."

Blaine took the microphone from its stand and went down on one knee before continuing:

"So, Kurt Elizabeth Hummel, will you give me the enormous honor of becoming my husband?"