"Kurt, everything is going to be fine," Blaine said reassuringly.
Kurt gave Blaine a sideways glance before returning to fidgeting.
"Why did we wait this long to tell your parents?" Kurt said throwing his hands up. "They should have been the first people we told!"
"Don't you remember what I told you about them? If we had told them about our engagement right after it had happened, they would have tried to break it off," Blaine replied.
Kurt sighed and turned his head to stare out the passenger window. Everything had been going great for them until Blaine had brought up the fact that they still needed to inform his parents of their engagement. Kurt began to feel dizzy and decided to roll down his window to try to get some oxygen in his lungs.
"Don't try to escape by jumping through the window, you will permanently scar your beautiful face," Blaine warned.
"Escaping through the window was the last thing on my mind," Kurt answered. "And I would never do anything to permanently scar my beautiful face because I know how much you love to look at it. As do I yours."
"Yes, my face does have an appealing charm," Blaine said with a chuckle.
Blaine saw the nervous look that still was on Kurt's face and laced his fingers into Kurt's to reassure him.
Kurt glanced up at Blaine and smiled. He really loved it when Blaine held his hand. As Kurt looked back out the window, he reminisced about how they got engaged.
Blaine looked at his watch and started pacing at the base of the stairs where he had first laid eyes upon his beautiful boyfriend.
"Where is he? Kurt is never late," Blaine said aloud to the empty room.
Kurt was supposed to meet Blaine there 10 minutes ago and he hadn't even called to say that he would be late. Blaine had been planning this special moment for weeks and the one time Kurt decided to be tardy was the one time that he had to be on time. Blaine reached into his pocket and brought out the small box that filled it. He opened the top and examined the ring inside. It was special, like Kurt, and also unique.
There is no other ring like this in the world, just like there is no one in the world like my Kurt, Blaine thought as he placed the box back in his pocket.
"Hey, Blaine, is your friend coming anytime soon because I have to lock up," the Dean of Dalton Academy asked.
"Well, he usually isn't late so I'm guessing he isn't coming," Blaine replied solemnly.
"I'm sorry. I know this was supposed to be special. But if you would like, I could do this again for you another night," the Dean offered.
"No, I really wanted it to be tonight because it's the anniversary of when we first met right here on these stairs. But thanks for the offer," Blaine replied.
Blaine walked away with his head down. He made his way to the front doors when they opened.
"Blaine, honey, I'm so sorry I'm late but Rachel would not let me leave," Kurt said as he burst through the doors of Dalton.
"It's okay. It doesn't really matter any more. Let's just go home," Blaine murmured.
"But Blaine, when you told me to meet you here, you made it sound like it was something extra special," Kurt said taking in Blaine's sad look. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, let's just go," Blaine answered.
Blaine walked past Kurt leaving him confused. Kurt followed Blaine to his car while trying to figure out why he was this sad.
"Are you mad at me?" Kurt asked.
Blaine looked up at Kurt and could see the hurt in his eyes.
"No, baby, I could never be mad at you. You're perfect, and I love you," Blaine replied kissing Kurt on the cheek.
Blaine got into his car before Kurt could say anything. Kurt walked to the passenger side and got in the car. The car ride home was quiet. Blaine didn't even sing when his favorite songs came on the radio. Kurt couldn't help but feel as if he had done something wrong. He studied Blaine trying to read his mind. Blaine pulled the car into their drive way and turned the engine off.
He turned to Kurt and looked surprised at his expression.
"Are you attempting to melt my brain with your mind powers?" Blaine asked jokingly.
"No, I am trying to read your mind with my mind reading powers. But they are useless against your charming good looks," Kurt replied with a smile.
Blaine laughed and leaned over to kiss Kurt. Kurt could tell that Blaine was broken hearted because of Kurt's tardiness. He just wished that he could know why. Blaine pulled back, smiled, and got out of the car. Kurt remained in his seat a few seconds longer trying to decipher what could be bothering Blaine.
"If you keep on making faces like that, you're going to get wrinkles on your gorgeous moisturized face," Blaine said snapping Kurt back to reality.
"You're right. And I love your description of my face almost as much as I love you," Kurt replied grasping Blaine's hand.
They walked hand in hand towards their front door. Blaine unlocked the door and ushered Kurt to go in first.
"Why, thank you, handsome young man," Kurt said.
"If I am a young man, does that make you an old man. You are, after all, older than I," Blaine replied with a smirk.
"Well, that is the last time I tip the door opener with a compliment," Kurt replied with an arrogant twist.
They both laughed at their silliness.
"For the record, I think that you have an unfair advantage," Blaine stated.
"What the heck are you talking about?" Kurt asked confused.
"Well, you are a year older than me, meaning that you had an unfair time advantage to perfect your good looks. I have to work extra hard to keep up with you," Blaine replied.
"Blaine Anderson, that is the craziest thing I have ever heard you say," Kurt answered laughing.
"I'm pretty sure I have said crazier things, but I do agree with you," Blaine said laughing along with Kurt.
They went into their living room and sat down next to each other on their couch.
"Blaine, I think it's time we redecorate the house," Kurt said.
"But Kurt, we just painted the walls and bought a new couch," Blaine answered.
"Yes, but I grow weary of this color and couch," Kurt said while feigning exhaustion.
Blaine glanced over at Kurt and laughed.
"Kurt Hummel, you never cease to amaze me," Blaine said with a loving smile.
They cuddle on the couch while they watched a special on the life of Elizabeth Taylor. When the special ended, Blaine got up off of the couch.
"Kurt," Blaine said, "What would you like for dinner?"
"You're letting me choose? Well, this never happens," Kurt said jokingly.
"Well, we can make what you want, or we can go through our daily routine where you make a suggestion and we end up eating the opposite," Blaine replied chuckling.
Kurt moved his head from side to side trying to rack his brain for dinner ideas. Blaine just stared at him lovingly waiting for an answer. Kurt stopped moving his head and continued to stare into Blaine's eyes.
"Do you know what you want?" Blaine asked.
"Yes," Kurt replied almost breathlessly.
"What do you want?" Blaine asked.
Instead of answering with words, Kurt got up off the couch and wrapped his arms around Blaine's shoulders. He leaned in and kissed Blaine like there was no tomorrow. The end of the world could have happened but all Kurt could think about and feel were Blaine's lips on his. Blaine knotted his fingers in Kurt's hair. Neither wanted this kiss to end. Blaine laid Kurt on the couch gently and leaned his body into Kurt's. Their kiss depended and got more intense. Blaine moved from Kurt's lips to his cheek and down his neck to his collarbone. Kurt gasped for air as his whole body tingled. He loved Blaine so much and still pinched himself for he could not believe that he was really his. Blaine pulled up and looked at Kurt.
"Do you know what today is?" Blaine asked.
"Saturday," Kurt answered.
"No, I mean the significance of this day," Blaine said.
Kurt thought about it for a minute before realizing what Blaine was referring to.
"Oh, I almost forgot! Today is the fifth anniversary of when we first met," Kurt replied. "Oh, did you plan something special and I ruined it? Is that why you wanted to meet at Dalton?"
"No, I didn't have anything special planned," Blaine replied kissing the worry lines on Kurt's forehead. "You never ruin anything. I was just wondering if you remembered."
"Of course I remembered. How could I forget one of the best days of my life?" Kurt replied.
They both smiled and kissed one more time before Blaine got off of Kurt.
"Okay, now time to be serious," Blaine said. "What do you want to eat?"
"Kurt, we're here," Blaine said breaking Kurt out of his day dream.
"Can't we just go home and send them an email?" Kurt pleaded one last time.
Blaine rolled his eyes and got out of the car. He walked over to the passenger side and opened the door for Kurt to get out.
"How gentlemanly," Kurt said.
Blaine smiled, closed the car door, and grabbed Kurt's hand. As they walked towards Blaine's parent's house, Kurt became even more nervous. Blaine squeezed Kurt's hand to keep him in reality.
"Are you ready?" Blaine asked as they got to the door.
"No, but we're going in no matter what I say," Kurt answered with a nervous laugh.
Blaine pulled his key out of his pocket and placed it in the lock. He gave Kurt one last glance before turning the key and opening the door.
As Kurt was putting the laundry away, he noticed that there was a little box in Blaine's sock drawer. With his curiosity rising, Kurt retrieved the box from the drawer and opened the lid.
"Oh my gosh," was all Kurt could say when he saw the extravagant ring placed neatly in the box.
Kurt's knees became weak so he sat down on the bed. All he could do was stare at the ring and cry.
"I did ruin something special yesterday," Kurt said to himself between sobs.
After a few minutes, Kurt placed the box back in Blaine's sock drawer. He ran out of their bedroom and grabbed the phone.
"Rachel, he bought me a ring! And not just any ring, an engagement ring!" Kurt said to Rachel while still crying.
"Oh, Kurt, I am so happy for you! Finn and I will be right over to congratulate you," Rachel replied.
"No, he hasn't proposed yet. But I'm pretty sure that that's what he was going to do yesterday at Dalton," Kurt said as new tears rolled down his face.
"Oh no, this is all my fault. If I hadn't made you late, you would be engaged right now," Rachel lamented. "I'm so sorry."
"It's not your fault, Rachel. But will you come over, please? I need your help with something," Kurt asked as an idea began forming.
"Of course, Kurt. I will be over in less than an hour," Rachel replied.
Kurt hung up the phone and began planning how he was going to propose to Blaine.
