A/N: Now, before we start this story, I'd like to say that I am very proud of myself for already writing, like, half of this story. Ah, I'm so awesome sometimes. Anyways! Enjoy
Disclaimer: I own none of the Glee related characters mentioned throughout this story. Although, I wouldn't mind...
Kiss from a Rose
"Wes?"
"Yes?"
"Please kill me now." Blaine let his head fall on the counter. Trent and Nick gave him skeptical looks, but said nothing. Wes grinned, "What's the matter, Mr. Anderson?"
Blaine glared at his co-worker, "You seriously have the audacity to ask that?"
Wes shrugged and finished examining a clarinet, "It's what I do."
Blaine groaned.
David walked in and smirked when he saw Blaine, "What's his problem?"
"I'm dead to the world."
Wes held back a laugh, "He's bein' a Debbie Downer."
"Aww. Does he need a hug?"
Blaine opened his eye a bit, "If you hug me, I will feel obligated to kill you…."
Nick's eyes widened, "Someone's had a bit too much to drink last night."
Wes nodded and made a tsk noise. "The sad life of Blaine Anderson."
David shook his head, "Such a shame."
Blaine glared at them. He was about to say something when Jeff walked in, Thad helping him haul in equiptment, "Alright boys! Let's get to work and open this place!"
The music store was new, and just opening. After years, Jeff and Nick finally raised enough money to start their own business. The rest of the warbler crew were greatfully recruited in as workers.
"Feels kind of empty, you know?"
Blaine looked up at Jeff, "What do you mean?"
Jeff rubbed the back of his neck. "We're missing a brother, Blaine. It's not the same."
Blaine knew Jeff was talking about Kurt. His expression quickly changed and darkened, "I know what you mean…."
Nick finally spoke up from his spot on the couch in Blaine's living room. "I'm sorry about all that, by the way."
Blaine shrugged. "It's all my fault. It was bound to happen."
"He didn't have to just take her though."
"He had the right to."
"Just because you had one little fuck up? I mean-"
"Save it, Nick." Blaine muttered, closing his eyes. "It hurts enough as it is. I don't want to discuss it."
Both of the other boys nodded.
It was just a little shop, right in the midst of the hustle. It was a perfect spot. And, hey, it was pretty cheap for something like that. They'd set up the shop as neatly as possible. Upstairs, there were a few rooms for private lessons, along with Jeff's office. There was a small storage closet in the back as well. They had a counter in the center of the store, where the cashier (David, Wes, and Thad) would go.
Blaine groaned, "Can you please shut up?"
Thad chuckled, "Ooh, well Blaine has an attitude today."
Jeff sighed, "Doesn't he every day? Nick, can you help us out here?"
Nick quickly rushed over to help his crush, a smile being shared between the two. Neither noticed Blaine watching, a scowl coming to his face. Blaine lifted his head and groaned once more. Wesley sent Blaine an annoyed look, "Stop being all zombie-ish."
David blinked at his friend, "Zombie-ish?"
Wes shrugged, "Makes sense to me, right?"
David nodded as Jeff, Nick, and Thad went to unloading boxes and moving some things around. Blaine watched them all. He was a lost soul. He blankly watched as Wes started adjusting music stands that were sold near the front, as David started messing with a guitar that was sitting on the granite counter, as Trent hummed to himself and continued to organize reeds and strings into drawers. Blaine really was a living zombie.
Kurt smiled and started up his Navigator. "So, how was your first day of school?"
His daughter looked at him through the rear-view mirror with huge blue eyes. "It was great!"
Kurt giggled. "Any cute boys?"
Rose made a face and stuck out her tongue. "Boys are gross."
"You just keep thinking that, okay?"
Rose made a noise of annoyance. Kurt smiled. Rose was the love of his life. She was always so lively and mature, for a six year old. Rose shared Kurt's hair color, but it was long and wavy. And, unlike Kurt's ever-changing eyes, Rose's eyes stayed a bright blue. Rose started bouncing in her car seat, "Can we go see auntie Brittany tomorrow?"
Kurt stopped at a stoplight and raised an eyebrow at his daughter, "Only auntie Brittany?"
Rose giggled, "Satan too."
Kurt smiled. "Good girl."
They pulled up into their house driveway. Kurt never moved out of New York, he'd fell in love with the place. And, even though he still feared accidently running into his ex, he was happy. Kurt smiled softly as he saw another car in his driveway. Rose saw it too and gasped, "Sebby!"
Kurt laughed. Sebastian and Kurt had become close after Kurt and Blaine broke up, but it's nothing more than a close friendship in Kurt's eyes. Sebastian walked out onto the driveway and grinned, giving a slight wave. Kurt unbuckled his seat belt and got out, giggling at his friend.
"What're you doing here?"
Sebastian's eyes shinned, "I came to see how Rose's day went."
Kurt looked back at the car, wondering why Rose hadn't gotten out yet. "I think she's waiting to see you."
Seb laughed and walked to Kurt's back seat, opening the door. Rose suddenly squeeled as Sebstian picked her up. Sebastian's laughter boomed and Rose hung on tightly. Kurt smiled at his friend as Sebastian sat Rose down.
"You seem happy to see me." Sebastian grinned.
Rose giggled and nodded. Her eyes then widened and she turned to Kurt. "Can we go to the movies?"
Every time Sebastian was over, Kurt would let Rose pick something to do. Sebastian was like a little treat for her. Sebastian smiled at Kurt, "Yeah, can we?"
Sebastian pouted, which caused Kurt to laugh. "Alright. We can go see a movie. What kind?"
Rose started bouncing, "Horror!"
Kurt's smile wavered. "I've heard "Sinister" is really good." Sebastian added.
Rose squealed and nodded. Kurt sighed, "Fine. But this better have some PG content…."
Sebastian leaned over to the little girl and whispered, "maybe we should get daddy a gift after?"
Rose looked confused. "Why?"
"Because it's be nice."
Rose nodded, "Okay."
Kurt, who unloaded his stuff out of the car, grinned. "My ears are burning. What're you guys talking about?"
Both Sebastian and Rose zipped their mouths, causing Kurt to sigh. Sebastian silently wondered if Rose or Kurt understood. Hopefully. Kurt tossed Sebastian Rose's backpack, which he caught with ease. As the trio started walking to the two-story blue house's door, Seb smiled down at the six-year-old. "School, huh? How was is?"
The little blue eyed girl smiled. "It was great. I made new friends and everything."
Seb pretened to be surprised as Kurt unlocked the front door. Rose eagerly nodded. Kurt stepped in and raised a perfect eyebrow. "Friends? You didn't tell me."
Rose gave her father an eyeroll. Kurt gasped and placed his hands on his hips. Sebastian laughed, "You're rubbing off on her."
"I don't know if I should be proud or offended…"
"Hey, it's your fault for teaching her."
Rose walked off upstairs to her room to clean up. Sebastian walked into the living room and sat Rose's bag on the couch. He heard the front door close and lock, as well as Kurt's shoes walking into the kitchen. Seb walked off, through the dining area, and into the kitchen, where Kurt was chopping up carrots. Kurt had rolled up the sleeves of his white button up and the sky blue vest that covered his torso had a few drips of water on it. Sebastian found it adorable.
Sebastian smiled as Kurt hummed to himself and continued chopping up carrots. Seb leaned against a counter. "So, how was your day."
Kurt sighed, "Boring, as usual."
Sebastian grinned. "Really? I thought café owner's days were full of excitement!"
Kurt turned to face his friend and put his hands on his hips, "Oh, really?"
Sebastian laughed, "C'mon. You should at least try to be pleased about it."
Kurt sighed and turned back to making lunch, taking the salad dressing from the fridge. "I know. I'm always so pessimistic."
"Exactly!" Sebastian said and quickly stole a carrot, earning a playful glare from Kurt.
Kurt put the dressing in a bowl and stuck his tongue out at Sebastian as he lifted the tray of carrots. "Rose! Lunch's ready!"
"I refuse to go see that again!"
Rose crossed her arms. "You're so snoody…"
Kurt gasped. "Snoody? It that what you just called me, ng lady?"
Sebastian laughed, "Calm down, Kurtie. Let the kid have fun. You did kind of ruin the movie."
Kurt glanced at his friend out of the corner of his eye. Sebastian sighed and held out a hand. Kurt took it. "Look, Kurt, she liked the movie. Isn't that what matters?"
Kurt sighed, "I guess. If she starts swearing around the house though…"
Sebastian laughed, "You can blame me if she ends up doing that."
Kurt smiled and Rose gasped. "Sebby! We need to go to the thing!"
Sebastian's eyes widened and he dropped Kurt's hand. "Oh yeah! That's right."
Kurt raised an eyebrow as Sebastian's pace quickened to the car, Rose's too. Kurt followed. "What thing?"
Seb shot Kurt a grin as they hopped in Kurt's car, Rose buckling herself up. "We're gonna go drop you off, then Rose and I need to pick something up."
Kurt rolled his eyes and started driving. He'd learned not to question Sebastian, whom came up with the oddest of things.
"A single, yellow rose."
Kurt's eyes widened as he looked up from his laptop and at the rose Sebastian held in his hand. Rose giggled, "Sebby said it would be a good gift. Are we forgiven?"
Kurt gently took the rose. "You're forgiven. Uh, Rose, why don't you go get ready for bed? I'll be there to tuck you in."
Rose nodded and ran off, leaving Sebastian and Kurt alone. Kurt smiled at Seb. "Why a rose?"
Sebastian shrugged and shoved his hands in his pockets. "It reminded me of you."
"The name?"
"The beauty."
Kurt looked away, a light blush rising to his cheeks. He sat the rose down. "Well, thanks."
Sebastian smiled. "No problem. I think I heard yellow stands for friendship or something, so it's nothing too serious. I…. You should go get ready to tuck Rose in. She'll be sad if you're not there to tell her goodnight. I should go get ready for bed too."
Kurt nodded. "Yeah. That's a good idea. Uh, Sebastian?"
Sebastian tilted his head. Kurt went on. "Can you….well, Rose has been wanting to take piano lessons. I was wondering, since we're going to see Santana and Brittany tomorrow and I have to work late the day after, if you could pick her up from school and take her to some place that gives them?"
Sebastian smiled. "It would be my pleasure. Now, if you'd excuse me."
Sebastian walked off to the guest room that he'd practically moved into. Kurt sat in the living room, biting gently on his finger. What had stopped him?
"You can't be serious."
Kurt glared at the ground as he picked up Rose. "I can't be serious? You fucking hit me, Blaine! Not only that, but you cheated. How do you think I feel?"
Blaine's still obviously drunk face twisted into a scowl. "Can't you tell I'm not in a good state, Kurt? So, I fucked up, and I'm sorry. All I've been saying is sorry!"
"Just….no Blaine."
Kurt felt the tears fall down his face like they did that night. If he ever loved me, he would've come back….
A/N: Tada! To be honest, I was planning on posting another story. And this is getting posted late because I am trying to put off sleep. Yeah. It's like 12 am. Oh well. I'll go to sleep at some point. Anyways, please review and tell me if you like this! If you do, I'll start posting once every other week or something. If not, I'll put it on hold. Also: I didn't post any other of my stories because it was started to feel more like homework and I didn't have a chapter thought out for Twice Loved Once Broken. Next week, I promise. Love you guys!
~Toxic
