Chapter Eight

Blaine followed nervously behind Kurt. This would be a test. He couldn't mess this up. He had no idea what to expect from Burt Hummel. The way Kurt talked about him made him seem like the best person on the planet and being Kurt's dad he would have to be something pretty special. But Blaine knew the truth about fathers.

"Dad. This is Blaine. My boyfriend."

Blaine looked up and met Burt's eyes.

He was tall and on the larger side. He looked nothing like Kurt. His head was bald but covered by a baseball cap. He looked terrifying. Blaine's own father looked less scary than this guy. But seeing his eyes he could see the resemblance to Kurt. They both had the same twinkle, a deeper emotion that could only be shown through their eyes.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, sir." Blaine said, his Dalton manners instantly returning to him.

"You too. And call me Burt. I ain't no sir." He smiled at Blaine and shook his hand before ambling off to the dining room.

Kurt took Blaine's hand.

"You did great, don't worry." Kurt brought Blaine's hand to his lips and placed a kiss on it before pulling him along, following his father.

Blaine let out the breath that he hadn't known he had been holding and followed Kurt more confidently.

Finn and Burt were sat at the table, talking about a football game coming up and there was a woman carrying serving bowls into the kitchen.

"Would you like a hand?" Blaine asked her.

"Ah, you must be Blaine." She put a bowl on the table and took Blaine into a hug. "Kurt's been talking about you non-stop. I'm Carole, his step-mum and Finn's mum."

Blaine was taken aback by the hug. He couldn't even remember the last time his own mother had hugged him. It felt nice but it made him tense up and he was sure that Carole noticed because she quickly released him, a smile still on her face.

He turned to his boyfriend who wore a grin on his face and who squeezed his hand gently.

They sat down at the table and Kurt rested their linked hands on his lap. Blaine was grateful for the constant contact that Kurt kept with him, he wasn't sure if the other boy knew how important it was, that it kept him in control, kept him from bolting out the door in fear.

Carole served the food and they started to eat in silence for a bit. Kurt had released Blaine's hand so that they would be able to eat properly but Blaine had shifted himself so that he was closer to the boy.

"So how was school this week boys?" Burt asked.

"It was alright." Finn said while chewing his food.

"Kurt?"

"The usual. I remain unchallenged and under-appreciated." Kurt said, grimacing.

"And you aren't having any more problems with bullies?"

"He's all good now he's got his bodyguard." Finn muttered under his breath though everyone round the table heard him.

Kurt blushed brightly and Blaine just smirked.

"So you're looking after my son, huh, Blaine?" Burt asked.

"Yes, Mr Hummel. If anyone wants to lay a hand on him then they have to get past me." Blaine said with pride.

"I can tell that I'm gonna really like you, kiddo." Burt said, showing Blaine a smile. "Anyone that loves and protects my son cold never get on my bad side."

Blaine just smiled, unsure whether to really believe him yet. He had taught himself to be wary.

"You know I can take care of myself." Kurt said with such conviction that both Blaine and Burt burst out laughing.

Kurt glared at the both of them.

"Alright boys, let's not gang up on poor Kurt." Carole said, her eyes twinkling in laughter that she wouldn't let leave her mouth.

The rest of the meal passed quickly and Blaine had to admit that he enjoyed himself. He was still unsure about Burt but he knew that Kurt adored his father and it seemed that the relationship went both ways.

Finn had been a little bit off with him the whole dinner but Blaine didn't let it bother him. He knew that Finn wouldn't be able to make Kurt change his mind about him.

They headed upstairs to grab Blaine's things so that he could go home.

"Thank you, Blaine." Kurt said, slipping his hands around the boy's waist.

"What for?" Blaine asked confused.

"I know it must have been scary for you, meeting my dad. I know he can look scary sometimes but he's really just a teddy bear."

"He cares about you a lot." Blaine commented.

"He does. Sometimes it's a blessing and a curse. Which is why I have to say a proper goodbye to you up here." Kurt smirked at Blaine.

"I think I've created a monster." Blaine said.

He captured Kurt's lips before the taller boy could reply. Kurt instantly let him gain access to his mouth. He held Kurt as close as possible, loving the feel of him in his arms. He heard Kurt let out a little moan and he felt all of his blood rush down south.

"I'd better go." Blaine said, breaking off the kiss before he did something drastic, like push Kurt back onto the bed so he could have his wicked way with him.

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Blaine was half way home when his phone rang. When he saw the caller ID he frowned but answered it anyway.

"Hey B. I need you now." Sebastian said, whining down the line.

"Seb... I can't do this anymore." Blaine said.

"Why not?!" Sebastian said, his tone changing completely.

"I'm involved with someone."

"So? I really don't see the problem."

"I can't mess this thing up with him Seb. I'm sorry. But we're still buddies." Blaine said.

"Whatever Blaine. Soon enough you'll be begging me to let you back in my ass."

"Goodbye, Seb." Blaine said hanging up the phone.

He felt proud of himself again. He knew it seemed like a silly thing, being proud of not giving in to temptation but he couldn't help the feeling spreading through him.

Kurt meant way too much to him and he wasn't about to lose that for some casual sex that never really felt that great, emotionally.

Blaine walked into the front door and was about to head up the stairs to bed when he noticed his own father waiting for him in the doorway of the basement. When he saw that Blaine had noticed him he descended into the basement and Blaine dutifully followed his father even though he really didn't want anything to ruin his night.

It was time for training.