Things werent going too well for Blaine and Karofsky these days. It happened more often that they fought over something stupid and every time Blaine felt a heavy feeling in his stomach, thinking back at how he and Kurt had fought over the same little things.

Today, Dave and Blaine decided to go out and go shopping at the mall. They needed some time together and since Blaine coached the Warblers lately, weekends were the only things they could spend together.

They wandered around the shops, arms hooked and smiles on their faces. They each already had two bags and they had only been shopping for an hour or so.

‘Wanna go and have a smoothie? Blaine asked, resting his head on Daves shoulder as they walked out of the GAP.

‘Yeah, yeah, Dave said, turning his head to the side to press a kiss to the top of Blaines hair. ‘You should wear a little less hairgel, you know? Its like Im kissing a tub of hairgel 99.9% of the time, he commented.

Blaine touched his hair without knowing it. ‘You hate it? he asked, bowing his head to look at the floor in front of them.

‘Just a little, Dave shrugged and guided Blaine over to the smoothie bar, ‘Go and sit down, Boo Boo, Ill order for you.

‘Okay, Blaine smiled, just a little. He touched his hair again, his fingertips briefly going through the gelled strands. ‘Is it really too much? he whispered to himself.

He sat there quietly for a moment, rearranging the napkins in the holder or fixing a crinkle in the soft, pink tablecloth. He was just checking the time on his phone when he heard Daves voice again. ‘Whatcha doing?

Blaine almost jumped out of his seat. ‘Jeez, you startled me there, Dave. I was just... checking my phone, he said.

‘Oh, did anything happen? Dave asked, setting Blaines smoothie in front of him.

Blaine grabbed his smoothie and brought the top of the cup up to his lips before mumbling: ‘Nope, nothing at all. He took a sip of the smoothie Dave got him and had to try his hardest to swallow it and keep it down.

‘Do you like it? Dave asked as Blaine pulled the cup away from his lips, ‘Its kiwi-strawberry, I thought Id surprise you.

Blaine grimaced a bit and shrugged. ‘Its... different, he said, ‘But you know Im not fond of kiwi.

‘Really? Dave asked, ‘I thought you liked it?

‘No, Dave, I told you a few weeks ago that I actually hate kiwi, Blaine said, putting his smoothie back down on the table, ‘Dont you remember?

‘Apparently not, Blaine. Dont you ever forget something? Dave countered.

‘Whats that supposed to mean? Blaine said, anger bubbling up into his voice.

‘I mean that whenever I text you that I love you, you always "forget" to reply, Dave said, crossing his arms defensively over his chest, ‘Do you even love me?

‘What if I dont? Blaine asked, voice trembling and mimicking Dave by crossing his arms.

‘Then its over! Dave yelled and stood up so quickly he almost knocked his chair over, scaring Blaine. ‘Youve been selfish, greedy, childish and high-maintenanced the whole time weve been together! I dont understand how anyone could ever be your boyfriend! Youre pathetic, Blaine! Kurt probably realized it too and thats why he left you...

It was then that Blaine saw him through tear-filled eyes. Kurt. He was looking straight at them and Blaine felt his throat closing up. Oh God, really? Daves yelling at me in front of the whole mall and suddenly Kurt walks in of all people? Great, just very fucking great! My ex-boyfriend is gonna see me cry, again.

As soon as Dave caught Blaine staring, he turned around and saw Kurt standing there. Dave shook his head and grabbed his jacket. Before he left, he slapped Blaine on his left cheek. Blaines hand shot up to cradle his stinging cheek while he looked up at Dave with wide eyes. ‘Thats for all my time youve wasted, Dave explained, ‘Im out of here. Dont even bother to call me for a ride or something, were over!

‘Dave, please? I-Im sorry! We-we can start over? Make a fresh... Blaine tried as Dave stalked away from him, leaving Blaine with the bill for the smoothies and Daves bags from the GAP, ‘Dave!

Blaine closed his eyes and took deep breaths while tears slowly rolled down his cheeks and fell down on the table where they gathered in small puddles. He hadnt heard anything around him until he heard a soft and familiar voice by his right side and a strong pair of arms around him. Dont listen to him, Blaine. Youre not selfish, greedy, childish or high-maintenanced and you know that.

Hearing the words Dave described him with coming from this persons mouth was even worse than when Dave had yelled them to him. A sob escaped Blaines lips and the pair of arms tightened around him while soft lips gently pressed a kiss against his shoulder. ‘K-Kurt? Blaine asked, face still buried in his arms.

‘Yes, Kurt answered and the sob that followed broke his heart, ‘Does your cheek hu-

‘W-why are you e-even here? Blaine asked, interrupting Kurts sentence.

‘Well, I was about to go shopping but then I heard you guys fighting and I... Kurt said, ‘and Im sorry if he hit you because of me.

‘N-no, that- its fine but I mean, what are you doing here? Why are you here, with me? Blaine clarified, lifting his head to look at Kurt who was kneeled down on the floor next to him, ‘You dont love me anymore so... why? So you can see how pathetic I really am?

‘Blaine... Kurt sighed, gingerly cupping Blaines cheek and mentally cursing himself when Blaine flinched away a bit, ‘When did I ever say that I dont love you? And you know Id never think youre pathetic or anything else that he called you. Youre my best friend and we once promised each other that even when were not together, wed always be there for each other so thats why Im here. Im keeping my promise to you.

Blaines bottom lip trembled and he wrung his hands together, over and over again until Kurt sighed and hugged him. ‘Sometimes you really are a tiny puppy whos asking for snuggles, Kurt laughed.

Blaine let out a shaky laugh, wrapped his arms around Kurt and held on for dear life. He sobbed into Kurts shoulder and his wet, hot tears were dampening Kurts vest. ‘I-I love y-you, he choked out against the soft fabric of Kurts vest.

‘I love you too, Kurt replied and he realised that the words didnt even seem the slightest bit uncomfortable to say to Blaine. In fact, it felt like coming home.

They hugged for another few minutes, relishing the feeling of just holding each other after all this time. They quickly pulled away after they heard someone clear their throat, loudly.

Why did you apologize? Kurt asked.

What? Blaine replied, surprised at the question.

You apologized, to Dave, after he hit you, Kurt explained, Why?

I-I thought that hed maybe come back, Blaine answered.

Why would you want that son of a bitch to come back? Kurt asked, he didnt know if it was some sort of rejection or jealousy he felt but he felt something.

Blaine took a deep breath. I didnt want you to see me get dumped, he mumbled.

‘Oh Blaine... Do you wanna get out of here? Kurt asked, Have a little talk at my place?

OhdearGodpleaseyes, Blaine rambled, I feel like every pair of eyes in here is focused on me.

Kurt smiled sympathetically. Lets go then, he said, thumbing Blaines cheek.

Wait, what... What am I supposed to do with his bags? Blaine asked, looking at Daves bags from the shopping trip.

Kurt grabbed the bags and ruffled through them. Ooooh Burberry! he exclaimed at one point, still digging through the bag.

Its Daves size, you wont fit! Blaine smiled.

I might not fit but maybe my dad does. I know Carole would appreciate it if my dad had a garderobe that is a little more stylish, Kurt replied, folding everything neatly and putting them in the bags.

I cant imagine Burt wearing Burberry but hey, those clothes are yours now. I dont even care if you throw them into the trash if they dont fit your dad, Blaine said.

Throw them in the trash? Are you crazy? This is Burberry, Blaine. If they dont fit my dad, youll just have to gain some pounds so you can wear them. When you wear them, then we at least know theyre being worn with style, Kurt chuckled and got up from the ground.

Gaining some pounds isnt a problem for me, remember? Blaine asked, patting his stomach, Ill probably eat my weight in ice cream when I get home.

You mean, when we get home? Kurt asked, placing a hand on his hip, Dont look at me like that, you know I wont let my best friend eat his pain away without me.

True, Blaine smiled and stood up, reaching behind him for his wallet to pay for the drinks.

‘No way, silly. Ill pay. Your boyfriend just broke up with you so theres no way Im letting you pay for this, Kurt said and quickly tucked a five dollar bill under the corner of the tablecloth with a piece sticking out from under it. ‘You never know if people steal something around here, Kurt explained and then turned around, holding an arm out for Blaine.

Blaine happily hooked his arms with Kurts. It was weird, you know? Dave and I fought over little things like we used to do. It reminded me of you, of us, Blaine admitted.

Kurt squeezed Blaines hand and pressed a kiss to his cheek. ‘Come on, Ill give you a ride.

Blaine smiled at Kurt and ducked his head, blush creeping up on his cheeks. When he slowed, Kurt gently tugged on his arm while walking them towards the exit of the mall. He and Dave might not have gotten a second chance but Blaine knew hed have another chance with Kurt, eventually.