Only Way Is Up

It had been an hour, at least, Kurt was sure it had been an hour - or maybe even longer. Hed been stuck in this tiny elevator, a huge cutout of his first kiss (the first one that had mattered) to the left of him, making him even more uncomfortable than what he already was. It wasnt even the presence of the person who he was stuck with that was making him feel that way. It was the uncomfortable temperature after being stuck in a confined elevator which gave no signs of moving anytime soon.

"Its really warm in here, dont you think?" Blaine finally asked, breaking the silence that had blanketed over them during the past five to ten minutes.

Kurt simply nodded and turned to look at him, really look at him. He had regretted calling things off on that night, the night he ended them so that they didnt hate each other by the end of it, but clearly that hadnt worked because Kurt was sure Blaine hated him now. Blaine had shed his cardigan and it was now crumpled on the floor of the elevator and his top button had been undone.

"Do you know what time it is?" Blaine spoke up again. "Surely the Invitational should be starting soon."

"My phone died about ten minutes ago." Kurt told him. "What about yours?"

Blaine sighed, "I left it in my car. I only realised before I stepped into this thing, and by the time Id fully realised, the doors had shut."

Kurt slumped against the wall, he was beginning to feel uneasy, a dizzy sensation overcrowding him. Something that Blaine caught onto straight away. "Are you alright?"

"Just feel a little queasy thats all, Ill be fine in a minute." Kurt replied, not entirely believing the statement.

"I have some water in my bag if you want some?" Blaine offered.

Kurt shook his head, "Its okay, Ill be fine. Thank you though."

"Well if you start to feel worse just say, and Ill get it for you." Blaine told him and Kurt was thankful. "Why dont we talk about something? It might take your mind off it."

Blaine remembered how much Kurt disliked elevators. He wouldnt go to the extreme to say that he had a phobia but they werent the greatest things - especially when you were trapped in one with no signs of leaving any time soon.

Kurt nodded in reply and Blaine began to speak. "How did your date go?" He asked, interested in Kurts reply.

"It was.. interesting to say the least." Kurt replied, carrying on when he realised Blaine was waiting for details. "Turns out this Walter is fifty, divorced with kids that are our age."

Blaines eyes widened. "Really?"

"Yeah." Kurt said, "But he seemed nice enough, so we agreed on being friends. Take things slow, you know?"

"Sensible." Blaine replied but even he couldnt hide his jealousy and slight over protectiveness that he was suddenly feeling. Just hearing the words come from Kurts mouth made him want to curl up in a ball. He was actually moving on.

Although Blaine had no right to criticize anyone, he and Dave had been dating for quite some time now, he had moved on. Or so he thought he had.

Being stuck in an elevator with Kurt had made him realise, that no matter what, it would always be Kurt. He couldnt recall the moment that he had realised this, but he didnt want to wait any longer to ask questions.

"Why did you not want to marry me?" He finally built up the confidence to ask.

Kurt turned his neck so quickly that he could have sworn he could have gotten whiplash. "Im sorry, what?"

"You heard the question Kurt." Blaine said firmly. "You say its because you thought that you were doing the best for the both of us. But was that the real reason?" He sat down next to his ex-boyfriend.

"I guess I told myself that I was doing the best for us. But the truth is, I was scared." Kurt told him honestly. Now was the time to come clean.

"Of what?"

"Honestly I dont know myself, maybe it was the fact that I was actually going to get married or maybe it was the fact that I was afraid that if we got married, things would be more strenuous on us and wed crack, and then wed really end up hating each other." Kurt explained.

Blaine could understand that, they had been distant after moving back in together. "Why didnt you tell me? Maybe if youd have told me we wouldnt be stuck in this elevator today."

"Are you trying to blame me?" Kurt asked, completely in disbelief.

"No, of course Im not. I just wish that you would have told me how you felt." Blaine began, however his voice was drowned out by a voice overhead.

"Hello Klaine." The unmistakable voice of Sue came from the speakers that the pair had failed to notice before.

Blaine looked at Kurt confusedly, "Since when did elevators have speakers? And whats Klaine?"

"Klaine is our names mixed together," Kurt answered, "and I dont know, but I think Sue might be behind this.."

"Thats right Porcelain," Sues voice came again. "as you have probably guessed by now - this is my doing."

Kurt rolled his eyes. "Why am I not surprised?"

"Because, you two need each other and I am here to assist you in realising this." She informed them through the speakers.

"Since when have you actually you know, cared about the nature of Kurt and Is relationship?" Blaine asked, slightly confused.

"Thats exactly what I asked her." Kurt whispered to Blaine. He felt slightly ridiculous talking to someone through a speaker. "She must have heard everything weve said, there must be a microphone in here somewhere."

"Good going, Porcelain." Sue commented, "Although Id thought youd figure out where it is by now."

"What exactly do you want Sue?" Blaine interrupted their conversation.

There was a pause and then, "Im going to let you out." Kurt and Blaine both let out a collective sigh of relief, "on one condition."

Blaine was becoming more and more impatient. "And what might this condition be exactly?"

"You have to kiss each other." She stated.

Both Blaine and Kurts eyes widened. "Thats not fair." Kurt commented, "Why cant you just accept the fact that neither Blaine or I want to get back together and just drop it! Were happy as we are!" Kurt could almost laugh at how untrue the comment was.

"Are we?" Blaines voice was quiet, almost saddened by the statement. He would be lying if he said he wasnt.

"Are we what?"

"Happy." Blaine answered, "Are we?"

"Youre happy with Dave, arent you?" Kurt replied, desperately trying to hide the bitterness in his voice.

Blaine hesitated for a moment, then changed the subject. "Come on, shes not going to let us out unless we do as she says, you and I both know what sort of insane things that Sue is responsible for." And I get an excuse to kiss you. He wanted to add.

Kurt had to agree with him there. "Okay. Fine." Kurt looked up to where he could hear Sues voice, "I hope youre happy."

Both leaned in at the same time. When their lips touched, it was slightly awkward. Kurt pushed aside the thought that Karofsky had touched Blaines lips in the exact same way that he was now. Kurt quickly pulled away. "Sorry." He whispered, a blush appearing on his cheeks.

Blaine appeared speechless. "N-no, dont be."

"I hope shes hap- mmph!"

He couldnt resist the feeling of finally feeling Kurts lips on his for the first time in such a long time, he had to make the most of it. Kurt, who was hesitant when it came to kissing Blaine back, pulled away. "Blaine," He whispered breathlessly, "Sues watching, remember?"

"I really dont care right now." Blaine muttered before pushing Kurt up against the wall. "Let her watch, see how much I care." And then his lips found Kurts once again. This time, Kurt didnt even attempt to resist.

Blaine gripped the collar of Kurts unbuttoned shirt and began placing hungry, wet kisses along his neck. "You shouldnt do this, Blaine. Dave.."

At the mention of Dave, it seemed as though Blaine could not give a care in the world. Kurt was glad he had brought a neckerchief to hide the mark that would definitely be evident on his neck by the time Blaine had finished.

"Im sorry Kurt, Im so sorry." Blaine whimpered, pulling away from Kurts neck.

It seemed as though the temperature in the room had shot up. "What for?"

"For dating Dave," Was Blaines straight answer. "I thought Id moved on, that he and I could have a future, but seeing you again.. Its just proven that I cant be without you Kurt."

Hearing this, Kurt was the one to initiate the next kiss, wrapping his arms around Blaines shoulders trying to get as close as possible. "I love you, Kurt." Blaine whispered when they finally pulled apart. "And I dont want you to go on dates with anyone."

"Anyone but you?" Kurt asked nervously.

"Anyone but me." Blaine confirmed and Kurts smile reached his ears.

Suddenly, the doors of the elevator opened and both Kurt and Blaine were completely unaware of Sue, Becky and Rachel, who was gawping, standing outside. "I had to file a missing person report! And all this time they were in there? Thats not even a real elevator!" Rachel cried exasperatedly.

At the sound of Rachels high-pitched voice, Kurt and Blaine sprung apart. Picking up their belongings, both exited the elevator and went their separate ways. Blaine leaving Kurt with a promise to text him later on, maybe after the Invitational.

As Kurt walked alongside Rachel, Blaine could hear the "Whats that on your neck?" from Rachel and grinned to himself.

Sue turned to Becky, "Becky, I think this mission may well have been accomplished." To which Becky nodded with a grin.

Kurt and Blaine had a lot to talk out, maybe they would take it slow, Blaine would have to deal with Karofsky but Sue knew that Kurt and Blaine were soulmates and not even a Yogi Bear could come between.