A/N: I Know shouldn't be adding another story to the long list of stories that have going on; but this one has been in my head for a while, and if you read my other stories you will see here the back story of where this couple that are together in at least some of them, do come to be together.

So as you may guess this is Kurt and Dave story - and if people are not into that and prefer them not together; then I don't apologize, because this is how I like to write, and since Blaine is most definitely straight in this universe of stories, well that means Kurt needs to be with someone else.

I won't go into much further detail, except say that any characters you do not recognize belong to me and they cannot be used without my permission.
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Love,
KJ xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Chapter 1 -

Growing up in Greer, South Carolina; Kurt Hummel thought that he had it pretty good. A loving mother and father, who both had successful businesses; his mom as a owner of her own cafe, that he would regularly growing up help out at; and his dad a mechanics business which ran from their house in a purpose built garage, and where he too also helped out a lot growing up and learning up the ins and out of a car, so much so that if he ever wanted to be; could have been a mechanic or even a chef, thanks to his mom from an early age installing in him a love of not only baking but cooking in general.

However he found that his path to career happiness would differ from that of his parent's, and they had no problems with their only son following in his dreams of becoming a teacher.

Upon graduating high school, not wanting to venture too far from home; he applied for and got into the University of South Carolina, which from where he grew up was only that of a two hour car drive, so really not all that far when he knew that some from his high school graduating class were going to be going to college much further away and in some cases in different states.

Spending the next four years, earning his bachelor in Elementary Education, and with his best friend since kindergarten by his side, Mikki; who was also attending the same college and studying Broadcast Journalism, he witnessed quite a lot of things and also did a lot of things; but the one he didn't do was really fall in love. Sure there were guys that he dated, and the guy that he eventually ended up losing his virginity too; but it was never really love, and definitely not the love he saw Mikki have with Sebastian, whom she met during their sophomore year and ultimately move in with during senior year and was still with even after graduating, and with Sebastian now in law school whilst Mikki worked for a local television station nearby them; it was that kind of love he saw his best friend and also now close friend in Sebastian have, that he yearned for and hoped one day he might definitely experience.

Moving to Lima, Ohio the summer after graduating; and receiving a job teaching fourth grade at Heritage Elementary School, he bid a farewell to him mom and dad, and also close friends; to tackle that of his new adventure in a different state, where no one knew him and he knew no one in return; but quickly found himself settling into life in the bustling city, that was just that bit larger than his hometown of Greer.

Returning home for Thanksgiving and Christmas; making the eight hour car trip to see his family and friends; come that of Spring Break his first year teaching, he decided that it was about time that he saw more time to appreciate the place he was now calling home, and also as well just unwind and try and make the apartment he had rented less than a year ago also feel more like his and less like something he'd only be in for a small number of hours per day when he wasn't working.

Arriving home from Kmart, where he'd purchased an array of things to finally brighten up the apartment with, he drove into the apartment complex and to his allocated car space; seeing that the gardener that had been there for the past two weeks was once again busy at work, landscaping and repaving the courtyard surrounding that of the building; and he looked up as Kurt drove in past him, giving a small wave, one that he also quickly returned before taking what he'd purchased upstairs and placing down on the small sofa that was in the living area of his place, before going over to the fridge and getting out the jug of iced tea that he'd made that morning, and pouring a glass for himself and also the man working on the apartment blocks garden, before heading downstairs and outside.

"Hi" he said, as he walked over to the gardener and landscaper as he was digging in one of the small flower beds that lined that of the driveway as the cars would drive in. "I thought you might like a drink, since it's kind of warm out here today"

"Oh wow" said the guy looking up to him, with a smile and jammed the spade he was using into the soil. "That's very kind of you"

"No problem" replied Kurt, with a smile also as he passed the glass over. "It's quite warm out here today" he continued, as the gardener guy smiled and nodded as he sipped at the ice tea. "And you've been out here every day for the past two weeks"

"Yes, well it's the job" he replied, with a small laugh as Kurt nodded also. "And this ice tea is marvellous"

"Freshly made this morning" replied Kurt, with a small laugh. "And I'm glad you like it, it's an old family recipe"

"Well it's wonderful, thank you" replied the gardener with a smile to Kurt. "And I'm so sorry but I don't know what to actually call you, since you haven't divulged your name"

"Oh right" replied Kurt, giving a laugh, and smiling at him. "Kurt, that's my name"

"Nice to meet you Kurt" replied the gardener with a smile. "And my name is Dave"

"I was kind of aware of that" replied Kurt, with a smile also and Dave looked to him; as if to say how do you know that is my name. "It's on your shirt there" continued Kurt with a laugh. "So kind of hard to not see that was your name"

"Right, yes" said Dave with a laugh also. "I always forget my name is plastered there on my shirt for all to see"

"Not to mention your truck there" said Kurt, with a smile. "Dave's Landscaping and Gardening"

"For all you knew though" replied Dave, with a smile of his own to Kurt. "I could work for Dave" he continued, as Kurt gave a laugh. "And my name might be Pete"

"But it is Dave right?" asked Kurt, looking to him and Dave gave a nod.

"It is" he replied. "Business is my own business" he continued, as Kurt nodded with a smile. "Did a certificate in horticulture and then also a certificate in small business management"

"And now you're redesigning this apartment block courtyard" said Kurt, with a smile to him as Dave nodded.

"I am, yeah" he replied as he finished off the ice tea that Kurt had bought out, and held the glass out for him. "Thank you for the drink"

"Oh it was my pleasure" replied Kurt. "Like said, it's quite warm out here today"

"Yes it is" replied Dave with a smile to him. "Global warming, huh" he laughed. "We can't deny it's not happening"

"That's for sure" said Kurt, with a nod. "Well I better let you get back to this" he continued, as Dave looked to him. "It was nice talking with you"

"Nice talking with you as well Kurt" replied Dave, as Kurt went to walk away. "Hey umm, Kurt" piped up Dave, and Kurt turned looking to him. "Did you maybe want to go and grab dinner one night?"

"Dinner?" asked Kurt, looking to Dave his eyes widening; not at all expecting a dinner invitation from the man he had taken a glass of ice tea.

"Oh, I've read this wrong haven't I" said Dave, giving a small laugh. "I could have sworn you were, but guess not huh"

"You guess not, what?" asked Kurt, giving a small smile as Dave looked to him with his own small smile also.

"That you know" said Dave, giving a chuckle. "That you're gay" he continued, as Kurt looked to him. "Which clearly you're not, obviously"

"No, I'm gay" replied Kurt, giving a laugh. "I was just kind of shocked that you were" he continued, as Dave looked to him with a laugh also. "Because it was totally not my intention when I came over here to offer you a drink, that you maybe might ask me out"

"Well now that we are both seemingly that of the same sexual orientation" said Dave, with a smile and Kurt nodded. "Would you like to go out to dinner with me?"

"You're not some crazed manic are you?" asked Kurt, looking to him, with a laugh. "And all the jobs you go and do you hit on the first gay guy you can find, and then kill them or something like that are you?"

"What, no" replied Dave, giving a laugh. "I can show you my police checks, which I have had to get for work if you like" he continued, with a smile to Kurt, who gave a tiny laugh. "I don't even have a speeding ticket to my name"

"I'm sure you don't need to be showing me all that" replied Kurt, with a smile to him. "And if the offer still stands, then dinner would be nice"

"Oh, yeah great" replied Dave, with a small smile also and a slight tinge of blush also. "So umm, how is tomorrow for you?"

"Tomorrow night" said Kurt, as Dave gave a nod. "I don't have any plans, well except for an evening alone with some chinese food, my cat and Netflix"

"Tomorrow it is then" replied Dave, with a smile to him. "I can pick you up here at say six, and we go and have dinner"

"Sounds like a solid plan" replied Kurt, with a smile also. "And you already know where I live" he continued as Dave gave a laugh. "So you're not needing my address, and I will meet you out front the apartments at six o'clock"

"Okay, yeah" said Dave with a nod. "Any food preferences you have?" he asked. "Or allergies that I might need to know about?"

"No and no" replied Kurt, shaking his head. "So feel free to book wherever you would like"

"Sure" replied Dave, with a smile. "I'll see you tomorrow Kurt"

"See you tomorrow Dave" he said, and turning to walk back to his apartment; he quickly glanced back at Dave who'd picked up his spade once more and was digging again, and couldn't but help take a moment to admire the view, before heading back into this apartment with a smile on his face and wonder what maybe possibly could come out of this new found friendship or relationship.

End Note: Thanks for reading firstly, and what are people's thoughts on this story - and how Kurt and Dave a both portrayed as being. Drop me a line in the reviews, and I will see you all again soon with another update on another story!

Love always,
KJ xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo