Kurt and Blaine had been together for about a month now. That month had been a difficult one of learning where they stood and what they could and couldnt do considering the position of their relationship together. At the same time they were incredibly happy being together. Yes a lot of the time things were confusing but at the end of it all they knew that they had each other and they could disappear into one anothers rooms and just be themselves without any prying eyes watching them or judging them.

Something that had particularly been bothering Blaine was the fact that he wanted to take Kurt out on a real fancy date, wine him and dine him and make Kurt feel like they were the only two people in the universe. He wasnt sure about telling Kurt how much he loved him right now for fear of scaring the boy off but he really wanted to do things that showed Kurt how much he felt about him. The whole secretive thing about the relationship stopped any of that though and it was really starting to agitate Blaine.

It was actually Santana that came to the rescue on that front. Blaine had been sat along drinking coffee in his favourite place. A little corner place that not many people visited because of how out of the way it was. He had been minding his own business, trying to work on some song writing for class when a flyer had been slapped down in front of him and Blaine had looked up to see Santana in front of his table. She had smiled at him and then walked off without saying anything.

Blaine looked down at the flyer that Santana had put down, slightly weirded out that she had been there, and smiled when he saw what it was. The flyer was advertising a Masquerade ball and Blaine instantly knew why Santana had given it to him. A masked ball meant that peoples identities were kept hidden which meant that Blaine could go out with Kurt as an actual couple, doing couple things together without anyone knowing that it was then.

Blaine packed up his stuff excitedly and made his way to NYU where he knew that Kurt had a voice lesson. He wanted to meet up with Kurt as soon as possible to ask him if he would like to go with him. It sucked that he wouldnt be able to greet him in the way that he wanted to but it would at least look like it was just two friends meeting after class. Blaine had done it a couple of times now and it didnt look like anyone had assumed anything and Kurt was keeping his ears open for any whispers. So far they were in the clear.

Kurt smiled when he saw Blaine waiting for him outside his classroom. He hadnt been expecting him so it was a very pleasant surprise that he was there and Kurt wasnt complaining in the least.

"Hey, how was your voice class?" Blaine asked, an infectious grin on his face.

"Its going good. My teacher said that she couldnt believe that I had never had any official voice training before so Im guessing thats a good thing." Kurt laughed lightly.

"Im convinced that your voice was given to you by angels." Blaine teased, making Kurt blush.

Blaine had started to call Kurt Angel and every time it made Kurt feel as if he were glowing inside. It made Kurt feel precious and loved. He very much loved the pet name. Blaine had only started calling him Angel because of the fact that he thought that Kurts voice came from angels or that Kurt was actually an angel himself. Kurt often tried to shrug off the attention but Blaine was adamant about showing it.

"So why have you come to meet me today?" Kurt asked as they started to walk away from the classroom that he had just been in.

"Santana gave me the perfect idea for me to be able to take you on a proper date. A date of fairy tales." Blaine enthused quietly, conscious that there were other people around, luckily no one that he knew though.

Kurt smiled at Blaine. "So what is it?"

"Kurt Hummel, would you do me the honour of attending a Masquerade ball with me this weekend?" Blaine said, wanting to ask Kurt officially like an actual date.

Kurts smile lit up his whole entire face. "I would love to go to that with you Mr. Anderson." Kurt teased.

Blaine almost went to go and hug Kurt but luckily he stopped himself at the last minute, aware that they were still in public and they didnt know how could be about.

"Ive never been to one before but its the best place for secrecy and romance. I thought it would be the perfect place for us so remind me to thank Santana."

"Yeah it seems great." Kurt said happily. "Gosh, I dont have a lot of time to plan the perfect outfit!"

"Youll look amazing no matter what you wear. Hell, Id bet that you could even pull off a black dustbin bag." Blaine laughed.

Kurt rolled his eyes but couldnt help the grin that was on his face. Compliments from Blaine gave him an infectious smile and a brilliant blush.

"Still, I had better get planning my outfit. Every moment is an opportunity for fashion, Blaine. Especially an event like this where you are anonymous and fashion is what you are judged on."

"Well I know you will look perfect. I just hope I can match up to your expectations."

"You always look handsome." Kurt said shyly and Blaine grinned at the comment.

"Darn." Blaine said as he checked his watch. "I need to get to class but Ill be round later, okay? Well talk more about the ball then."

"Okay. Ill see you later. Im about to go into full time planning mode anyway."

Their parting at college was always a little awkward because the both of them wanted nothing more than to hug each other goodbye, or kiss each other on the cheek and they couldnt. They always seemed to stand there for a brief pause before they would go their separate ways. It always happened without fail.

As Kurt headed home he pulled out a phone and messaged Santana.

To Santana:

Thank you xo

Kurt didnt have to wait long for a reply from his friend.

From Santana:

Dont mention it lady xo

Kurt had become used to her often offensive nicknames and welcomed them as a part of who Santana was. He knew she wasnt using them to be cruel so he mostly ignored the names that she called him. She proved continuously in other ways that she was an amazing friend to him and Kurt would be eternally grateful for her being in his life.

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Kurt went straight home and fired up his laptop looking for deals online for the perfect outfit and probably most importantly, a mask for the evening. That was after all the main aspect of a Masquerade ball.

He finally felt like he was doing something with himself in New York. He knew that it was something small and silly and it wasnt like he could document the experience but it felt amazing to be going out and doing something more than what he had been doing. And the fact that he could share the experience with Blaine was amazing. He had wondered if he would ever experience a date like any normal couple would because of the delicate situation that they were in and to be able to go on one with the boy he loved was amazing. He knew that that night would probably be the best in his life so far.

Kurt spent a few hours working on the perfect outfit for the ball. He probably should have been working on his assignments but he felt like this took preference over those. By the time that Kurt knew that Blaine was getting out of class and would be heading to his, Kurt had finished putting together the perfect outfit, though he wouldnt show Blaine, wanting to wait for the actual night like any other ordinary date.

Blaine knocked on Kurts door having gone to Kurts straight from his classes and as soon as the door was closed they were able to relax and greet each other like any other couple. Blaine caught Kurts lips in a sweet and lingering kiss.

"Mmm. Ive been wanting to do that all day." Blaine said. "Nothing tastes sweeter than you lips."

Kurt couldnt help the little giggle that slipped out of his mouth or the playful eye roll that he gave Blaine.

"God, you are so adorable." Blaine sighed.

He truly thought that Kurt was too adorable for his own good. He never wanted Kurt to change. He couldnt imagine him being anything other than the sweet person that he was. He had such a loving heart and an amazing ability to understand others emotions. Blaine was often in awe of Kurt. He really thought that Kurt was amazing, no matter if Kurt thought the opposite.

"So have you started putting your outfit for the Masquerade ball together?" Blaine questioned, curious.

"I have finished putting it together." Kurt couldnt help but grin proudly. "But unfortunately for you, youll have to wait until the night to see it."

"What!? How is that fair? I wanna see." Blaine complained, childishly.

Kurt couldnt help but laugh at Blaine which made the older boys frown increase. Kurt had a way of fixing that though. He just started kissing away Blaines frown.

"I know what youre trying to do." Blaine said in between kisses.

"Is it working?" Kurt asked, cheekily.

"You know it is." Blaine trapped Kurt in his arms and started kissing him a bit harder. Then he started making his way down to Kurts neck where he started kissing and gently sucking on Kurts collarbone. Kurt let out an involuntary moan which sent Blaines blood rushing south and he knew that he would soon have to cool off before he did something stupid like chuck Kurt on the bed and have his wicked way with him. That wasnt how he wanted their first time together to go.

And yes Blaine had been thinking about it. With someone as hot as Kurt it was something that was impossible not to think about. Blaine did want to eventually take that step with Kurt. He loved Kurt and he hoped that the love would be returned. When they were ready Blaine had no problem bringing it up with Kurt and getting his views on the intimacy of their relationship.

Blaine could still remember that night where Kurt and he had accidentally fallen asleep and to be honest he had never had such a good nights sleep. There had been nothing sexual about it and it had been so nice and peaceful to wake up slowly, their limbs still entangled even more so than they had been when they had fallen asleep.

Kurt had been adorably shy after his sleepy brain registered where he was and who he was with. Blaine couldnt help but tease him, loving to see his blush get brighter and brighter, turning his pale cheeks pink and then red.

Blaine drew back from Kurt not wanting to risk falling into anything and doing something in the heat of the moment. He looked and saw that hed given Kurt a hickey on his collarbone and he couldnt help but feel another streak of lust go through him. There was something about seeing a mark that he had done on someone that turned him on, even more so as it showed so much more compared to Kurts very pale skin. Hed never really given a hickey before. Amy had given him different ones over the time that they had been together, mainly on his chest where no one could see it. Seeing that on Kurt and knowing that he had done it and it was in a place where it could be easily seen made the lustful beast inside him roar with pride. It was like now people knew that Kurt was taken and that made Blaine very happy indeed. Again, he was well aware that he was being selfish.

Blaine cleared his throat, trying to dispel any of those sorts of thoughts from his mind. "I was actually wondering if you wanted to come round and hear that song that Ive written so that you can get a rough idea what its like."

"Id love to." Kurt said with a smile.

He hadnt really been round to Blaines room that many times because they were both fearful of Amy coming round unexpectedly. Kurt was just a little paranoid and Blaine knew that Amy had done that several times, coming round unannounced and expecting him to just drop whatever he was doing.

Tonight, however, Blaine knew that Amy was completely busy having been called into work to do a night shift, something that she had text him earlier about, complaining. Blaine shouldnt really have felt so happy about it but it was hard to deny that he did. This was the perfect opportunity to have Kurt come round and have a listen to the track that he wanted him to sing to. He even had the word for Kurt to read through so he could see what they were like. Blaine couldnt wait to see what Kurt thought about the track and he couldnt not admit to the fact that he was incredibly nervous about what Kurt would think about it. Sharing his work was always a nerve-wracking experience and this time felt ten times worse because he really cared about Kurts opinion. He knew that Kurt had liked the original song that he had sung at the bar but that had been a little dabble that hes had in his back pocket for a few years now, having written it while he was in high school. This song meant so much more.

Blaine and Kurt went next door and Kurt got settled on Blaines bed as Blaine fired up his Apple Mac and got everything set up. Kurt looked around the room seeing a pin board full of old tickets and photos. There were a lot of pictures of Blaine with friends at different events and Kurt was glad to see that Blaine had a good amount of friends. Looking at the pictures did make him a little melancholy because they hadnt taken any pictures together and they probably wouldnt be able to have any pictures of them together without worrying about causing suspicion. Kurt would have loved to have a photo. When hed imagined his future boyfriend he had always thought that he would have a picture of himself and the person he was with on the bed side table. It sucked that he couldnt do that.

"Okay, are you ready?" Blaine asked nervously.

Kurt nodded. "Sit with me while we listen?"

Blaine nodded and licked his dry lips before clicking play on the desktop and coming to sit beside Kurt on the bed. He didnt want to look at Kurt while they listened because he was way too nervous. He did allow Kurt to hold his hand, which he was ashamed to say was a little clammy.

The track started to play and Kurt was completely amazed by the talent of Blaine that shone through the track. It was amazing and powerful in Kurts mind. The music was slightly solemn but very beautiful. Kurt closed his eyes to allow himself just to hear and he got lost within the music that his boyfriend had produced. When the music had finished Kurt kept his eyes closed for a bit longer before he slowly opened them and shifted so that he could face Blaine.

"Honey, that was amazing. I dont even have words." Kurt said honestly.

"You liked it?" Blaine asked shyly.

"I loved it. It was so beautiful." Kurt said, trying to show Blaine how honest he was being. He pecked Blaine on the cheek. "Can I see the lyrics?"

Blaine found the sheet music from out of his drawers on the desk and handed it to Kurt, watching him carefully as he read though them.

"Blaine? I would really love to sing this song for you. Thank you so much." Kurt said, having loved the lyrics.

The smile that Blaine gave him was completely worth it and Kurt couldnt help but find the smile infectious.

The two of them spent the rest of the evening going over the song with Blaine explaining what he had envisioned and Kurt thinking about how he could adapt this so he felt that it was perfect for him. It was very much a team effort which Blaine loved. Things felt very effortless with Kurt.

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Blaine knocked on Kurts door, adjusting his mask nervously. Honestly he felt like a bit of a fool in the mask and outfit but he was so excited to be able to take Kurt on a proper date. Blaine loved romance. He absolutely loved it and something like a Masquerade ball, Blaine thought was very romantic. The mystery of it all and knowing that only you know who someone is. You could be anyone at the ball like that. You could pretend to be someone youre not or you could be the real you that you have decided to hide from everybody else. The possibilities were endless for a night like tonight. Blaine really hoped Kurt could see how magical an evening like this was too but Blaine didnt really doubt that he couldnt see that.

Kurt opened the door and Blaine breath was practically taken away by how stunning this boy looked. His mask was white leaving his blue eyes to shine through. There was a pattern on the mask that looked like slight swirls all over it and it really did look magical. He looked beautiful and the smile on his face told Blaine that this was something that Kurt was going to really enjoy.

"Dont you look handsome." Kurt smiled at Blaine and reached out a hand to fiddle with the bow-tie that he was wearing. "I approve of your outfit."

"Thank you. You look stunning. Words cant even describe." Blaine said.

Kurt blushed adorably, even more noticeable beneath the mask.

"Shall we get going?" Kurt asked.

Blaine reached out a hand and Kurt gave him his. They walked hand in hand out of the halls and to the ball. Luckily it wasnt too far away from the halls because it was a NYU event which meant that the boys could walk together and wouldnt have to take a taxi.

Blaine was loving the feel of being able to walk hand-in-hand with the person that he loved. He worried that he would never be able to do this with Kurt. He didnt want Kurt to be a secret because he really did love Kurt more than anything, not that he was going to be saying anything, not right now anyway. He just didnt see how he would be able to be with him full and forever with all the family stuff he had going on in the background. His parents would probably hate him and hed have no fall back plan for his life. At the same time Blaine knew that he couldnt keep Kurt a secret forever. It just wasnt far on Kurt and Blaine didnt want to hurt him. At some point he would have to decide if he wanted a future with Kurt and damn all the other issues or if he would break-up with Kurt, breaking his own heart, and doing what is expected of him, which is marrying Amy, something he doesnt think that he or Amy really want.

Blaine really had no idea what he was going to do when that day came that he would have to make the choice between love and family. He tried to stop thinking about it. Now was not the time. At the moment he just wanted to make sure that he and Kurt had an amazing time with each other and that they created a night full of memories that neither of them would forget.

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They arrived at the hall where a lot of people were already at, some dancing but most people were just chatting around the side of the dance floor, with some groups sat at the tables. It had been richly decorated to look as if it were a palace ballroom, no doubt to make the occupants feel like they were back in the times when balls were a royal event.

Blaine watched as Kurt took in all the sights and Blaine was happy that he had been able to take Kurt to this. Blaine knew from one of the many conversations that he and Kurt had had that Kurt really liked things that looked like they came from period dramas, like Jane Austen novels and such like that.

"How do you like it, my prince?" Blaine said, teasingly.

"I like it very much." Kurt said back a smile on his face.

"Lets go and grab a drink?" Blaine suggested and Kurt gave him a small smile and they went to get their drinks.

For the whole evening they didnt talk to anyone. They didnt want anyone to notice them and they wanted to just be together without any other distractions. At first they just sat at the tables, talking to each other, drinking and eating the nibbles that were available.

Towards the end of the evening Blaine was trying to work up the courage to ask Kurt to dance with him. He worried because he had never actually danced with a boy before and he didnt know who would take lead and who would follow. He didnt just want to assume that either of them would take it but he was a little embarrassed to have to be asking Kurt and he didnt want to appear as rude.

"Do you want to dance?" Kurt asked shyly, as if reading Blaines mind.

"Id love that." Blaine admitted. "Im just not sure which one of us wants to lead."

Kurt grinned. "You get bonus marks from me for not just assuming that you will lead."

Blaine just looked confusedly at Kurt. "Why would I assume that?"

Kurt just leaned forward and kissed Blaine before standing up and taking his hand. "Come on lover boy. Lead me."

Blaine followed after Kurt, goofily almost tripping over, not quite used to the random bursts of confidence that Kurt sometimes showed. He loved seeing the different sides of Kurt. He always seemed to zig when Blaine thought that he would zag and he really loved that about him. There was never a dull moment.

They danced to some songs, most of them were quite fast and as the evening wore on they got slower. Blaine loved the feeling of Kurt against him. He was more muscle-y than a woman but his skin was still soft. Blaine wished that he could always hold Kurt like this.

"Right this is the last song of the evening. It was requested by an obvious Katy Perry lover so people grab your loved ones and dance this last one together." The DJ called over the mic.

Blaine grinned at Kurt and pulled him close.

"Im guessing its you then." Kurt chuckled lightly.

Blaine didnt say anything but started to sing along with the lyrics, softly in Kurts ear.

"Oh no, did I get too close?

Oh, did I almost see whats really on the inside?

All your insecurities,

All the dirty laundry,

Never made me blink one time."

Kurt blushed furiously as he realised what Blaine was doing but another part of him wonder if this was Blaine trying to tell him something or whether it was something else.

"Unconditional, unconditionally,

I will love you unconditionally.

There is no fear now,

Let go and just be free.

I will love you unconditionally."

Blaine sang the lyrics so only Kurt could hear him. He had no clue how Kurt was reacting to the lyrics but he hoped that Kurt would understand where he was coming from. The amount he felt for Kurt scared him sometimes and he wondered if all these emotions would scare Kurt too. He could only hope that Kurt understood the song and the meaning behind it. He could feel Kurt tightening his hold on him and Blaine hoped that that was a good sign. He was desperately hoping for it.

"Come just as you are to me,

Dont need apologies,

Know that you ate worthy.

Ill take your bad days with your good,

Walk through the storm I would,

I do it all because I love you, I love you."

Kurt felt tears welling up in his eyes and he just had to kiss Blaine. Blaine welcomed the kiss willingly, stopping in his singing and letting himself be held tightly by Kurt.

"Kurt, I love you. I know Im crazy but I love you." Blaine admitted and it felt like such a release.

Kurt couldnt help but let out the chocked sob as he kissed Blaine again, not wanting to part their lips, their hands or their bodies from each other.

"I love you too."

Blaine heart burst at hearing the words that he had been hoping for. In all his nightmares Kurt hadnt returned his love and in all his dreams he had. Blaine was so deliriously happy that Kurt was feeling the same for him as he was for Kurt. All those fears that had been playing on his mind and they were all for nothing. He felt kinds stupid now but then it had been a really terrifying thought.

Both of them knew, realistically, that problems came along with their declarations of love. The future of their relationship seemed uncertain and, if they were both being honest, a little bleak. Neither of them knew what was going to happen but Blaine didnt see how he would be able to break away from Amy unless it was her idea to break up with him, that way his father would have no problems with him not marrying her. The gay thing would probably be the biggest problem that Blaine knew what not be an option in his fathers eyes. Blaine didnt even want to think about that right now. Not when he was so happy and he felt so content being here dancing with Kurt.

"So open up your heart and just let it begin,

Open up your heart and just let it begin,

Open up your heart and just let it begin,

Open up your heart!

Acceptance is the key to be,

To be truly free.

Will you do the same for me?"

Kurt grinned as Blaine continued singing the lyrics, wearing his own big smile. Kurt decided right then and there that this would be one of their songs.

"Unconditional, unconditionally,

I will love you unconditionally.

And there is no fear now,

Let go and just be free,

Cause I will love you unconditionally,

I will love you,

I will love you,

I will love you unconditionally."

Kurt and Blaine kissed again when Blaine had finished the lyrics. "Shall we get out of here?" Kurt asked.

Blaine nodded and took Kurts hand as they headed out of the hall. They walked back to the halls and neither of them wanted the night to end. They got to Kurts door and stood there uncertainly for a minute.

"Would you like to come in?" Kurt asked, biting the bullet and asking.

"Id love that." Blaine said it shakily and he wiped his sweaty palms against his trousers as Kurt led him into the room.

They ended up sat on Kurts bed, the room having little other seating options apart from Kurts desk chair. Neither of them wanted to be apart anyway. They laid back against Kurts pillows, holding on to one another. Their kisses started slow and lovingly. I love yous were whispered by the both of them in between kissing, their lips always touching and not leaving one another.

Neither of them knew who had started making the kissed more desperate but the both of them were kissing each other faster and grabbing at each others clothes, wanting to feel the firmness of the other beneath their hands. They got lost in one another, as if nothing else mattered.

Blaine shrugged off his blazer and tossed it on the floor next to the bed before helping Kurt to discard of his own. Blaine started undressing Kurt of his bow-tie and his shirt, wanting to feel Kurts smooth skin on his hand. As Kurts neck was exposed Blaines lips travelled down, wanting to feel and taste the skin of Kurts neck. He could feel Kurts pulse under his lips, as Kurts heart started to beat faster.

He finally managed to get all of the buttons undone on Kurts shirt and tossed that aside, not caring where it went. He took and moment to just gaze at Kurt, loving what he was seeing. His skin was pale and perfectly smooth. The only darkness was Kurts nipples.

Blaine continued his exploration, kissing Kurts neck and collarbone, remembering how it felt to leave a love bite on Kurt and wanting to do it again.

Somehow Blaine ended up on top of Kurt in his efforts to leave Kurt with another marking and there was no mistaking the obvious hardness that was growing underneath him. The feeling was a strange one for Blaine having never experienced anything like that before. He was having his own problem with an erection and was being careful to hold it up a little so that Kurt couldnt feel how painfully hard he was already. Kurt obviously couldnt hide his from Blaine what with Blaine pressing against him.

Blaines erection was really starting to get painful and he needed to give it some friction. He lowered himself so that he was pressed more against Kurt and Kurts arms wrapped around Blaine holding him in place. Blaine let himself drag against Kurts own hardness slowly. The moan that Kurt let out made Blaine practically see stars and he couldnt help but grind against Kurt more who seemed like he was enjoying it.

Kurt was loving the feel of Blaine against him and the frictions that Kurt was getting from Blaine felt so, so good. Kurt didnt want it to stop. However, another part of his brain was screaming at him that this was too much too soon. Kurt didnt want to offend or upset Blaine by making him stop but something didnt feel quite right in his head, even if his body was crying out for release and was absolutely loving the feel of Blaine on top of him.

Kurt made his mind to speak up. If he couldnt be comfortable while doing this then the best thing to do was to stop and not try and push it. He really hoped that Blaine understood.

"Blaine, stop." Kurt panted out.

Blaine instantly stopped and drew back from Kurt, not liking the sound of Kurts voice which seemed to shudder with uncertainty. Both of them were panting, Kurt sat up and grabbed his blanket to cover himself, looking a little green.

"Whats the matter?" Blaine asked, alarmed. "Have I pushed you too far?" Blaine asked worriedly.

"Blaine, dont, its okay." Kurt said, grabbing Blaines hands, wanting to feel connected to him. "Im just not quite ready. I hope youre not disappointed." Kurt looked down at their hands, not wanting to meet Blaines eyes.

"Kurt thats okay. Im glad you stopped me. Can I ask why?" Blaine wanted to know what Kurt was thinking, not wanting to assume anything.

"Im a virgin." Kurt stuttered out, ashamedly.

"Kurt, theres nothing wrong with that. Please dont be ashamed. Sex is something special and you should only do it when youre completely ready and sure about it. It should be something beautiful to share with the person that you choose to give your heart to, whenever youre ready to do that. And no one should be allowed to make you feel bad about waiting or anything like that." Blaine spoke so passionately that it brought tears to Kurts eyes.

"Thank you. Thank you for understanding." Kurt said, moving closer to Blaine so that they could hold each other.

"Hey, I love you, okay?" Blaine said, as if it explained everything and really it did.

"I love you too." Kurt said and snuggled into Blaines embrace.