Hello ! This my first Klaine fanfiction. I hope you will like it. It's more centered on the family than romance. In this story they are both dads. They met in high school just like in Glee, graduated, went to college, got married and had kids. Like in the show but minus the breakups (I don't like the breakups). I apologize in advance for the mistakes mostly in grammar English is not my first language and though it is not really an excuse it is the only one I have. If you find mistakes don't hesitate to tell me and if there are too many I will probably try to get a beta (I'm opened for requests btw). If you have questions about the story don't hesitate but obviously I will not spoil anything. I can't tell you at which rate I will post chapters. It will depend on the success the story has and how the writing fits in my personal schedule.

These wounds won't seem to heal
this pain is just too real
there's just too much that time cannot erase

Kurt Hummel didn't like surprises. He hated them. He had to admit though that life had given him a lot of good surprise.

At the age of sixteen, his dad surprised him with a superb Navigator. He loved this car obviously not only because he liked to show it off not only because it allowed him to impress Blaine on their first date but also because it came from his dad, the first real gift Burt had given him without an awkward smile or the phrase "I can't believe I bought a tiara to my son". That day Kurt really felt like closer to his dad that he had ever been. It was a beautiful surprise. A surprise that he was driving right now actually. He was going home after a day of work.

Another good surprise was the day he met the love of his life: Blaine Anderson. He had fallen in love with him the instant their hands had touched for the first time. Kurt had no words to describe how much he loved Blaine. Honestly, sometimes he would wake up watching him sleep for hours and then ask himself: What have I done to be so lucky? Truly Blaine was his everything and the biggest surprise life had given him.

Another good surprise in his lifetime had been Blaine's proposal-the best proposal ever. His fiancée was such a perfectionist sometimes Kurt had to force him to slow down. But when he said yes to Blaine on those stairs at Dalton, the place they met, when Blaine put the ring on his finger and kissed him as if it were the first time, Kurt had never felt so happy. He had felt the same thing when he had said "I do" on their wedding day. At this moment he had realized that life had put amazing surprises on his way.

The last good surprise that life had given Kurt was his son, Liam. He was perfect and Kurt had truly felt his life complete when the nurse had given him this little baby five years ago, wrapped in his tiny blue blanket. At that moment he and Blaine had felt so happy. Kurt remembered saying that day that life couldn't get more beautiful. And he was right. It couldn't.

Kurt would lie if he said that life had only given good surprises. To be honest, sometimes he wondered if there was some kind of bitch up there who hated him and decided to put horrible stuff on his way.

At the age of eight, he had lost his mother. It was the hardest thing for the little boy he was, because she was not only an incredible mom. She was also his best friend, the person who understood him the most. That had stung.

Kurt has been bullied his whole boyhood for being who he was. But even if most of his days in high school were hell, he still had his friends in the glee club, his girlfriends and to be honest, his senior year had been quite bearable with Blaine by his side. They managed to never let those bullies ruin their lives or destroy their love for each other.

His first year in New-York had not been a piece of cake either. He had to work hard, sometimes harder than the others, to get what he wanted. Of course he had this wonderful internship in Vogue but back then all Kurt wanted was to get in NYADA. He wanted it so badly that he didn't realize that the career of his dreams was not on a stage like he always assumed but in a stylist's workshop. It took him a while to realize that NYADA was not what he was meant for. And this epiphany had led to a huge fight with his best friend Rachel, and to this day Kurt wasn't exactly sure that she had truly forgiven him. This whole year of questioning himself was very hard for him and for his relationship with Blaine, who had stayed in Lima to finish high school. But eventually they found a way to get through this year. And they were both willing to admit that this particular year had brought them closer and allowed them to fall even more in love with each other.

His dad's cancer had also been a very bad surprise. Of course Burt had always had health troubles like his heart condition but knowing that his mother had died from a cancer made this ordeal even more terrifying for Kurt. His dad never showed him that he was worried for his health. He had managed to stay calm and confident and it worked because he healed and was now as healthy as he could. But still if Kurt could erase this chapter of his life he would because no one deserved that fear of losing their father.

But if Kurt had to pick the worst moment of his life it would ironically be the day of Liam's birth. A funny paradox because it was supposed to be the most beautiful day of his life. But something had happened that same day, something that made Kurt and Blaine so miserable that they had to ask Burt and Carole to take care of their newborn son a few days after his birth because they were just not able to take care of a baby at this moment.

During those days neither Kurt nor Blaine slept, ate or let go of each other's arms. It helped them not to break down in front of the doctors and the police officers when they were trying to understand how, why and most important where had Noah Hummel-Anderson disappeared.

The story of Noah was the following. Their surrogate, Callie expected twins. The pregnancy went very well and she gave birth to two beautiful babies that Kurt and Blaine held for one minute. They had just the time to give them names before the nurse took the babies to drive them to the nursery and do some tests to make sure they were okay. Reluctantly, Kurt gave Liam and Blaine gave Noah to the nurses and the midwife. They went to share the good news to their families and friends who were sitting in the waiting room of the maternity ward. After dozens of congratulations, hugs and kisses and a couple of signatures, they decided to go back to their babies in the nursery. A nurse led them to the room which was full. Kurt remembered vividly what the nurse had said when approaching two of the nursery's cribs. "Here's your babies gentlemen, hello Liam and hello N…wait…where is Noah?" One of the cribs, the one next to Liam's was empty. All that was left was one of the hospital birth bracelets labeled "Noah Hummel-Anderson", left in the crib. But Noah was gone. Their tiny newborn baby was gone.

Noah had been gone for almost five years.

Five years of investigations, leaded by their friend Noah Puckerman, head of NYPD and a good investigator. The day that they found out that their son had been kidnapped and that the chances of finding him would reduce over the years, Kurt and Blaine promised each other that they wouldn't give up and always try to find their missing son no matter what. But over time this promise was becoming increasingly difficult to keep because in the meantime Liam, their other son was right there under their eyes, growing up, making his parents prouder every day. He was four-almost five, healthy, lovely and full of life. He had Kurt's ocean blue, soft curly ash blond hair and the same dimples and smile as Blaine. He was perfect.

Raising Liam helped the couple not to lose themselves and not to go crazy over this ordeal. Those five years had been tough. The police didn't even know if they were looking for a living person or a corpse. However, they were betting more on the second option because nobody ever asked for a ransom. Blaine and Kurt were just tired. Thankfully they had Burt, Carole, their brothers, Finn and Cooper, all of their friends who supported them and were willing to help them to take care of Liam.

Liam was the star of the family. The young boy was polite, cute, always well-dressed -thank you Daddy Kurt- and talented. And it killed both Kurt and Blaine to think that even with this perfect little prince they were not complete. They still missed Noah, their baby. They hoped that he was still somewhere in this world and that someday they'd have the chance to see him again. It killed them to think otherwise. Every first time in Liam's life was accompanied with happy smiles and yet sad looks on their faces. It happened when Liam took his first step or when he said "Dada" for the first time. They wondered if Noah was already walking, talking or giggling or simply happy and alive. They were carrying a pain and a sorrow since almost five years and they didn't know if they would be able to fight forever.

They didn't know if they would be able to keep their promise to not give up. They simply didn't know.

And that was why Kurt Hummel hated surprises.

It was almost 8 pm when Kurt finally got home this Monday. He was a well-known designer in NYC with his own trend and shop. He designed wedding dresses. He had a bunch of trustworthy employees, an amazing business partner and his very own assistant. He was very happy with his career no matter what Rachel said but sometimes he had crazy days with lots of requests, clothes to design and make. It was very important to Kurt to not let his job invade his life that's why he rearranged his schedules after Liam's birth so he could have more work at home and less at the shop. But now that Liam had started kindergarten Kurt had to return to a regular schedule for his work. Fortunately Blaine was a screenwriter for Broadway musicals, a job which required more time in the house and not so much at the theater which was totally fine for both of them.

When Kurt opened the door that night he found his son in his SpongeBob pajamas running throughout the living-room. Kurt grabbed the little monster screaming with his teasing tone "Ha! Gotcha little monster! What are doing buddy?"

"Daddy you need to help me!" Kurt frowned hugging his son who smelt chocolate shampoo.

"Help you for what pumpkin?"

"Daddy B disappeared! I can't find him" A normal person would worry at the sound of those words but Kurt knew his family too well not to guess what was going on.

"What do you mean you can't find him baby?"

"We were playing hide and seek and I counted but I can't find Daddy B anymore…" The little boy pouted in his cutest way which made Kurt smile instantly. "I looked everywhere! I called him and everything and he didn't answer". Kurt dropped his son to the ground, took off his Marc Jacob's coat while his son explained to him his theory that Blaine cheated by getting out of the apartment.

"Okay buddy I'm going to help you find Daddy B but I'm pretty sure he didn't go outside. Do you know why?" Kurt asked while enveloping his beloved son in his arms. He liked how Liam fitted so well in his arms not too heavy but not too light weighted.

"Why?"

"Because Dad and I will never leave you alone in the apartment. We'll always make sure that you're safe and we'll always protect you because you're our little prince and Daddy B and I would be devastated if something happened to you." Kurt truly meant those words and he knew that Blaine felt the same. They already lost one son, losing Liam would kill them.

"You and Daddy will always protect me?"

"Absolutely"

"You're like my super-heroes then!" Liam concluded with a joyful smile, thrilled to have two heroes for daddies.

"Exactly pumpkin, your personal and devoted superheroes. Now let's find Daddy because I missed him too". With his son clinging to his back like a baby monkey Kurt started to look for his husband. He started worrying when he didn't find him on his usual hiding places- under the desk in the office, behind the bed in their bedroom, behind the curtains in the dressing room- but he realized that one place had not been searched: the bathroom. The bathroom's door was indeed closed and when Kurt opened it and find the bath curtain drawn he smiled half-tired half-amused. Liam understood quickly and shouted "Daddy! Daddy B is in the bath! ".

Kurt opened the curtain, laughing at the cute sight of his fully dressed husband lying on the tub, dozed off, a book on his chest. Kurt wanted to rub tenderly Blaine's cheek to wake him up but Liam had another plan. He asked Kurt to drop him on the floor and jumped on Blaine's lap and screamed happily:" DAD! I found you! I won! " And waking up Blaine in a burst. "WHAT THE… Oh my God Liam…how did you found me?" asked Blaine rubbing his eyes like a child "Daddy K helped me!"

"Daddy…?" That's when Blaine noticed his beautiful husband who was standing next to the tub, arms crossed around his chest with a sweet, tender look for the two boys he loved the most.

"Oh my God, Kurt, honey I'm so sorry"

"Don't be. You're the one who will have sore muscles tomorrow. Liam, sweetheart how about you go pick up the toys you left all over the living-room and if you hurry, you'll have your bedtime story." Every time Liam and Blaine played hide and seek and Liam could not find his father, he gave up, played for a while hopping his father would be tired of hiding and would come out by himself. It worked most of the time.

Liam got out of the bathroom. He wouldn't miss his bedtime story for the world. It was the best. And it was always better when both daddies were there.

Kurt helped his sleepy husband to get out of the tub. "You really should stop playing hide and seek with Liam."

"Why?" Blaine asked snuggling in his husband's arms, the best spot in the world in his opinion.

"Because you always lose honey! And I always find you in weird positions". Blaine replied rubbing his head onto Kurt's shoulders.

"Kurt have you seen his smile when he wins? Tell me one person who could resist!" Kurt could not dispute this argument. He helped his husband to get in their room and Blaine immediately laid on the bed.

"How was your day?" asked Blaine while Kurt sat on the bed regaining their favorite position-in each other's arms.

"Not too bad but I have an appointment with a client Friday next week for a wedding dress and I don't want to go." Kurt with an unhappy look that Blaine spotted immediately.

"You love creating wedding dresses! What's wrong with the client?"

"I do love that but I hate this woman! She's so arrogant and grumpy and rude and high-maintenance. I asked her if we could do the appointment in the morning because she lives in Woodside which is in Queens and I wanted to go home early but no! She said it was next Friday at 4 pm or nothing."

"Baby I thought the reason why you became a designer was to be challenged and to work with challenging clients"

"No! The reason why I became a designer is because I love creating clothes for people who inspire me…like you "Kurt admitted kissing his husband's lips tenderly. Blaine wanted to deepen the kiss but they both heard Liam shouting that he was ready for his bedtime story.

After reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar for the hundredth time to their sleepy son they both kissed his little blond head, turned off the light - there were still bright stars glued to the ceiling- and went back to their room.

Ten minutes later Kurt and Blaine were in pajamas, cuddling in bed. Blaine loved Kurt's skin. It was always sweet, white like porcelain and he liked that the only traces of color on his husband's skin were here because of his devastating lips.

"Blaine…we need to talk" Kurt said in a tone at once serious and anxious.

"About what?" Blaine asked suddenly worry.

"Liam's birthday…"

"Kurt I already told you! David's waterpark is perfectly safe and clean. He booked the entire day for Liam's birthday. We said it would be a surprise and we both took a day off so everything is gonna be al-right." Blaine placed his husband between his open legs so he could give him a back rub.

"No I trust you about this. Really I know Li will be thrilled and it's going to be fantastic like every year. I'm not worry about that"

"Then what is it?"

"You know how every year after Liam's birthday we're sad and kind of depressed?"

"Yes" Blaine knew what he meant. Indeed he felt heartbroken at this time of the year.

"It's because we miss him, Blaine. We miss Noah. It's natural, it's something we can't control but every year we're unable to enjoy our son's birthday properly because of this. And he's older now so I think he will notice this year. And it's not fair to Liam or to us.'

"But Kurt, Noah is out there! Somewhere! I know he is… I just know. And I won't stop missing him. I just can't. I know I should because for God's sake it's been five years but…"

"Baby I'm not asking you to not miss Noah anymore. He is still our son, he'll always be." Kurt whispered tenderly, grabbing his husband's cheeks to dry the tears that had eventually sank.

"Then what are you asking for?" Blaine sniffed "M…move on?" Blaine said this last word as if it were an insult. Kurt bit his lip, struggling with his own sorrow. Blaine continued "They all say it gets better with time but it doesn't, you know it doesn't. The pain is still here in my heart. Fresh as if it were yesterday. And I know it's in yours too. "

"I just want…" Kurt didn't know how to say this, God he didn't even know what he wanted! "We have two sons. And one of them is right there, with us and even if I'll always miss and mourn Noah I think we need to move on for Liam's sake. It's not fair to him." Kurt repeated.

"I know I just…I need time to accept that…he may never come back. I thought I did but I didn't. I need time." Blaine said wiping away the rest of his tears.

"Take all the time you want sweetie. Just remember that we need this even if it hurts."

They both lay under the covers, Blaine's head on Kurt's chest. Kurt has been Blaine's rock years since the day they met. He helped Blaine when he transferred to McKinley just to be with Kurt despite his fears of public schools. Kurt was there when Blaine got rock-slushied by the meerkat, almost losing one eye's sight. He was there when Blaine introduced him for the first time to his parents. When he didn't get the reaction he wanted from them, Kurt wiped away all of his tears and comforted him. He owed Kurt so much. That man who gave him a family with the New Directions, with Burt and Carole who loved him as a son and five years ago with Liam and…N…

"I don't know if I'll able to do this Kurt…" Blaine's heart ached. It was hard, so hard but he knew he had to bury his son in his heart.

"Neither do I Blaine" Kurt ended the conversation and gave him a tender kiss. "We'll have to find out together. "

I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone
But though you're still with me
I've been alone all along

There you have it, thank you for reading it. Tell me what you think about it. The lyrics are from the song "My immortal" by Evanescence. Reviews are the best so don't quit the page without leaving a little message! Thank you.