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Title: I Love You
Summary: AU. Two-part fic. Takes place during 2x22: New York. Kurt wan't expecting it, and Blaine never meant for it to just slip out. Slash. Klaine.
Genre: General/Romance
Rating: T to be safe
Pairing: Kurt/Blaine
Spoilers: 2x22: New York

Author's Note: They said 'I love you.' last night. THEY FREAKING SAID 'I LOVE YOU.' TO EACH OTHER. Yes I'm still freaking out over that scene...hope you all enjoy this.

Part 1 - Kurt

"I love you."

Kurt nearly choked on the coffee in his mouth. Had Blaine seriously just said that? And in the middle of a coffee shop?

He had been waiting for months to say it himself...and had of course envisioned doing it in a more romantic setting...but then the Lima Bean was the place where they spent most of their time together. It had been for months...even before they'd moved from being friends to boyfriends...freaking boyfriends.

There was no doubt that Kurt was head over heels in love with the boy sitting across from him, smiling adorably at him.

Kurt understood.

He doesn't expect me to say it back...he just wants me to know how he feels.

But he wanted to. He had wanted to tell Blaine what he had been feeling since Christmas.

They'd talked about the future - about going to college together. In New York, and honestly Kurt couldn't see himself doing that with anybody but Blaine (even though he had no other relationship to compare it to).

His eyes widened a little, and then he smiled just a bit.

"I love you too."

Silence followed. There wasn't really a need for words; the look on Blaine's face spoke volumes.

"You know," said Kurt thoughtfully, "when you stop and think about it, Kurt Hummel's had a pretty good year." his voice cracked a little.

Oh hell, you better not cry, Hummel. Do not cry. Not here, not now.

It was true though; the year would have turned into hell had he never gone to Dalton to spy on the Warblers (he made a mental note to thank Puck at some point for the suggestion). Actually it had almost become a living hell anyway - until he transfered.

And now he had a boyfriend...a boyfriend, who loved him, and whom he loved back.

He slid the hand that wasn't gripping his coffee cup like his life depended on it across the table, gently wrapping around Blaine's other hand.

I want to kiss him. Oh God, do I want to kiss him right now...

Then he remembered that they were in public...and as much as he was in love with Blaine, he had no desire to spark any rude comments or angry looks from the other customers.

He spotted Sam and Mercedes. They exchanged a few words, and Kurt's eyebrows shot up when he watched them get in line.

Were they holding hands? If they thought they were good at hiding what was obviously a relationship, they were incredibly bad at it.

"Okay, so here's my set list of options for the audition..."

Kurt returned his attention to his boyfriend, listening closely as Blaine contemplated which song to choose for his audition.

He replayed those three words over and over in his head as he remembered the conversation he'd had with his father at the beginning of the year:

"Why can't I walk hand in hand down the hall with the person that I like? Why can't I slow dance at my prom?"

"You think I don't want those things for you? I do, but until you find someone, as open, and as brave as you...you're just gonna have to get used to going it alone."

Walk through the hall with someone he liked. Check.

Slow dance at his prom. Check.

Hell, he'd even been kissed by a boy who wanted him.

The same boy who'd just admitted he loved him.

Whom he loved back.

Pretty good year?

Understatement of the century.

Phew! This bugged me to no end, - I apologize if Kurt seemed OOC - but I really wanted to write it. I am probably going to make it a two-shot, 'cause I want to do Blaine's POV of the scene as well.

Reviews are very welcome. Constructive criticism is appreciated, but as always, no flames please.