It's Time

A Blaine/Kurt Fanfiction

This is my very first story so I'm a little nervous but I hope you enjoy this idea. I don't own the right to Glee nor do I own the right to any of it's characters, all of that belongs to Ryan Murphy and this story is nothing but a work of fiction.

Revised: 04/30/13

Chapter 1:

The sun shone in through the glass windows of the New York City penthouse. In the bed was a man with chestnut hair. An annoying alarm starts going off and the man growls. Kurt emerges from the covers and smacks the snooze button almost breaking it in half. He clutched his hand "fuck!", he gets up to run to the bathroom to try and stop his throbbing hand with some warm water, all the while mumbling to himself, "real nice way to start off the day, Kurt.", "Jesus who punches a fucking alarm clock?".

After soaking his hand for a few minutes he felt a little better. Kurt exhaled sharply and went back into his bedroom to check what time it was. He had to meet with his agent this morning to discuss a new Broadway musical that he was offered a starring role in. "Thank god, I still have two hours." Kurt turned back towards the bathroom and started a warm bubble bath. He knew it was ridiculous to do this at 8:00 am. But he didn't care. As he sank into the bubbles the water warmed his delicate skin. Kurt sank as far down as he could, letting the warm water try to soothe his aches. But it wouldn't help all of them. He closed his eyes and allowed his mind to drift as he thought about his life.

Kurt was now 25 years old. Upon graduating NYADA he moved out of the loft and got his own place. Thinking he would have someone to share it with. But that wasn't important anymore. After two years of audition after audition he finally landed a supporting role in a new revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street". Kurt loved the show and about jumped through the ceiling of his apartment when his agent, David, called him to say that they wanted him to play the role of Toby, it was a supporting role but he did get to have two featured solos in "Pirelli's Miracle Elixir", and "Not While I'm Around." The second song being a duet with one of the main characters Mrs. Lovett, who was being played by Anne Hathaway. Kurt idolized Anne so he jumped at the chance to work with her.

The production was a smash and earned Kurt a spot in the Broadway community. Anne and Kurt became so close through the production that by the end Anne was treating Kurt like her baby brother, and he loved it! After their Broadway run together Anne got Kurt a supporting role in a film she was set to star in. Anne saw a lot of herself in Kurt and wanted to help this talented young man get everything he deserved. So she convinced the producers to hire Kurt to play her gay younger brother who was being bullied at school, "not too much of a stretch," Kurt thought.

Anne of course knew Kurt was gay and that actually drew her closer to him. She had a brother who was gay and she adored him. Her entire family stopped going to church because they refused to be a part of something that wouldn't accept someone they all loved. Kurt adored Anne even more for that. True, he wasn't self-conscious about being gay after living in New York for six years. But it was still nice to hear.

After the film debuted at #1 at the box office it received rave reviews. They all praised Anne but Kurt also got his fair share! Especially for the scene he shared with Anne's character in which he tells his sister that he has thought about killing himself. The reviews praised Kurt for his honesty, which made Kurt smile darkly, "if only they knew." Kurt would never do that though. He couldn't do that to his dad or...Shit! 'Can't I go one fucking day without thinking about him?!' But Kurt already knew the answer.

The movie continued to be a huge hit and then something unexpected happened. Kurt and Anne both got nominated for Golden Globes! Anne practically broke down his door that morning when she arrived to tell him. "Kurt! Kurt! Come on sleepy head!" No response. Anne rolled her eyes and giggled. "Ok...If yelling won't get you up I know what will." Anne took in a deep breath and began singing, getting progressively higher in pitch as she went on. "Kurt! Kurt! Kurt Hummel! Wake up!" After the last note rang out the door finally opened. Kurt was standing in his blue sleep pants and a plain white t-shirt, his chestnut hair disheveled and rubbing the sleep out of his blue eyes. Anne giggled at him, he looked like an adorable 12 year old in the mornings. She loved that, it was when he was the most innocent, before he put his walls up.

After Kurt opened the door he let her in mumbling something Anne couldn't quite make out. She was sure it was something bitchy, Kurt was a grouch in the mornings but she didn't care. He looked at her quizzically, "What are you doing here, Anne?" Not that Kurt didn't love seeing her, but he did need his beauty sleep. Especially since he doesn't sleep well without...Damn it. "Well good morning to you too starshine!" Anne smiled brightly. Kurt wondered if there was ever a time she wasn't bubbly and sweet. He smiled to himself, 'of course not'. He giggled, "Sorry Anne. What's up?" Anne was always able to get Kurt out of a funk in nothing flat. One of her many talents.

Anne practically tackled Kurt and hugged him tighter than she ever had. "We've been nominated!" Anne was practically screaming as she was making Kurt jump up and down with her. "WHAT?! Nominated for what?" Kurt was so confused. Anne laughed, "a Golden Globe silly! I got a Best Actress in a motion picture nomination and you got Best Actor in a featured role!" Anne saw Kurt's eyebrows shoot straight up to his hairline making her laugh even more. But then she realized Kurt had started crying. Anne calmed down quickly and took him into a soft hug, "Hey, are you ok? I thought you would be overjoyed." Kurt sniffled as he pulled out of the hug. "Oh no! I am. It's just...I don't know. I thought this would feel different. I'm honored to be nominated but..."

Kurt trailed off and looked away. Anne knew what that look meant, "Honey, he would be proud of you. You have a right to be excited and happy, you earned this." Kurt knew she was right, Anne always was. But he still couldn't get rid of the void in him. It was a spot for one person and one person only. No matter what that meant for Kurt he knew now, he would never love anyone the way he loved Blaine.

Anne couldn't believe how close she had become with Kurt, she knew more about him than she did about her own brother. So obviously she knew about Blaine, actually more than Kurt knew she did. While they were on Broadway together Anne and Kurt decided to share intimate secrets with each other to better connect them as actors/friends to help their characters. That's how Kurt found out Anne was even more self-conscious than she let on. Her perfectionist ways as an actress were only there because she was afraid people would all the sudden decide that she wasn't good enough and drop her. Even though she had won an Oscar by this point, she still couldn't shake the doubt on her bad days.

Kurt admired her courage and decided he should give her the same courtesy. Kurt took a deep breathe and told her why he would never love again. He told Anne about Dalton and McKinley, reflecting fondly over performances with the New Directions and with the Warblers. Anne smiled ear to ear as she watched Kurt describe singing "Candles" with Blaine at Sectionals his Junior year. She could see Kurt's face light up every time he said that name..Blaine. It was almost like a drug for Kurt.

As Kurt continued the story it declined in it's happiness. Anne got a little chocked up when Kurt told her how him and Blaine split. It was 4 years ago. Kurt expressed the shock he felt when Blaine told him that he wouldn't be attending NYADA like he originally planned. Apparently after Kurt left Blaine's father began brainwashing him. Manipulating him to abandon acting and singing and take over the family business. Kurt knew Blaine was a sucker for family so eventually Blaine broke. He told Kurt over Skype that he wouldn't be coming to New York instead he would be attending Harvard to get his degree in Law.

Kurt laughed as he told that to Anne. LAW! It was so laughable to Kurt because he knew where Blaine's true passion lied. He tried to show Blaine that but that is what caused them to drift. Blaine thought Kurt didn't respect him or his decisions and said he didn't have the time to fight since he had to focus on his classes if he was ever going to pass the bar.

After that they maybe talked to each other once every couple of weeks until finally Kurt called Blaine and gave him an ultimatum. Either he comes to New York and follows his dreams or they were done. Kurt was shattered when almost heartlessly Blaine simply said "Fine. I'm sorry it came to this Kurt. I wish you all the best." After that he hung up. What Kurt didn't know is that the man on the other end had tears in his eyes and whispered "I love you" into the phone before he hung up. But he said it quietly so he knew Kurt wouldn't hear it.

Kurt was crying at this point, Anne came to sit right beside him and pulled him into a loving embrace. She vowed right then and there that she would bring them back together. Even though she had never met Blaine she knew what he did for Kurt. She knew he broke up with Kurt so he could finally focus on himself and not their relationship. She knew Kurt well enough to know that Blaine was right at the time. Blaine must be a good man, Anne thought. Anne knew Blaine was the love of Kurt's life and there was no way she was going to let the boy who was quickly becoming her closest friend lose out on true happiness. Since then Anne was always there for Kurt.

Kurt and Anne both won their Golden Globes! Kurt's speech was short and sweet but as he was about to walk away he looked at the camera and said, "This is for the man who made all this possible. Who loved me and gave me the confidence I needed to become whatever it is I am. So thank you all and this is dedicated to Blaine."

Blaine about fell off the couch when he heard Kurt's speech. He had been sifting through files for his father's company which he had been given a position at upon passing the bar and graduating at the top of his class at Harvard. He looked up at his television with a huge smile on his face when he heard them say Kurt's name. He was so happy for Kurt. Then when Kurt looked into the camera Blaine's breath caught in his throat. It felt like Kurt was looking right at him. Then Kurt said his name and he felt tears stream down his face.

When Kurt got backstage he let his tears flow. He couldn't believe he just did that! How could I have been so stupid?! Well at least Kurt knew Blaine wasn't watching. He knew Blaine didn't care about all this anymore. At least that's what he told himself. Once Kurt collected himself he went back to his seat next to Anne who instantly pulled him into a side hug where their cheeks were smashed together. "I'm so proud of you Kurt! Your speech was beautiful. I hope Blaine heard it." Kurt smiled lightly. "Yeah me too."

A loud ringing was heard and Kurt's eyes shot open. 'Shit!' He was still in the bathtub. Apparently the bath was just a bit too soothing and he had fallen back asleep. He quickly dried himself off and wrapped the towel around his waist practically sprinting to his phone. He sighed when he saw it was Anne and that is was only 9:20, he still had 40 minutes to get to the cafe he was meeting David. Kurt answered the call with a warm smile, "You probably just saved my ass, lady." He heard Anne giggle on the other end. "Well isn't that my job? What did you do fall asleep in shower again?"

Damn, it was scary sometimes how well she knew him. "Yeah, thanks to you I won't miss this meeting with David. He sounds really excited about this musical for me so I would have been so pissed if I missed the meeting." Anne smiled on the other end, "Oh yeah you are definitely going to want to do this project. In fact, that's why I gave the idea to David...and why I will be there for the meeting." Kurt couldn't see it but he knew Anne had that mischievous smile on her face that she only got when she was up to something.

Kurt sighed, "Anne, what did you do?" Anne tried to sound offended but she couldn't stop smiling. "What can't I do something for my best friend? See you in half an hour!" With that the other line went dead. 'What has she gotten me into now?'

Kurt arrived at the Sidewalk Cafe in Midtown where David and Anne were waiting for him. They were laughing and talking casually as he approached the table. Anne stood up to hug him as she always did. Her hugs weren't as good as Blaine's but they were a close second. They always cheered him up. David stood and shook Kurt's hand, David was straight so he chose to stay professional. Kurt respected that about him.

"So what's this amazing project that I'm about sign on for?" Kurt asked with a cautious smile. "Well I think I will let Anne explain it to you since it's her musical." David said with a coy smile. 'Wait, what?' "Anne, this is your idea?" Kurt looked at Anne incredulously. Anne looked at him with surprise in her eyes, "What? Can't I explore all venues of my art?" Her lips curled into a sweet smile that Kurt knew meant he was doomed. He sat across from Anne, "Well get on with it."

Anne cleared her throat and smiled, "You know how I feel about gay rights and marriage equality. Well I decided I wanted to do something about it and what better way than through a musical! It would star you and another actor and it would follow your story. The idea would be to show people that true love exists in all forms Oh and all the songs would be modern but we would use them to propel the story and make it seem like a normal occurrence. What do you think?"

Anne took in a deep breathe, she rambled when she got excited. Kurt laughed because of how infectious her excitement was. "I love it! I would be honored to be a part of this project. So I assume you will be in the show as well?" Anne snorted, "Duh! Do you really think I would skip out on the chance to sing with you on a Broadway stage again? Fat chance!" She meant it. Kurt was brilliant and was one of her favorite people to act with. But she did have other motives. Kurt smiled warmly at her, "Awesome. So who is playing my love interest?" Kurt didn't care so much about that since he had learned to act with pretty much anyone. But he supposed it was something he should know.

Anne flashed a smile made always him panic, "Well he's an unknown and doesn't actually know about the project yet. But I'm sure if you come with me we can convince him to do it together. He's brilliant though and I'm positive you will love him." Kurt looked uneasy, "Sure. I guess I could help you with that." "Good!" Anne said as she stood up to get her coat on. "Well then we had better get going if we want to make it to our meeting." Kurt did a double take. "Wait, you mean we are meeting him right now?" Anne smiled, "Well not right now. We have to get to him first. Speaking of which David is it taken care of?"

Kurt shot David a look, 'Wait, isn't he my agent?' "Done and done just like you requested. You are both ready to go and your things will be on the flight by the time you get to the airport." Kurt stood up suddenly, "Airport?! Anne where are we going?" Kurt was still oblivious. Lucky for Anne. Anne just giggled and said "You'll see but come on we don't want to miss our flight!"

Kurt began to say something only to be cut off by Anne, "Don't worry David has cleared your schedule for the next week and my agent has done the same for me. This guy might take some real convincing but we won't do the show without him. So are you coming or do I have to do this myself?" She pouted at Kurt and he sighed. He couldn't say no to his best friend. "Ok. I trust you. Let's go." Anne jumped for joy as Kurt stood and put on his coat. Anne grabbed Kurt's hand and started running towards her car. "Don't worry, David will take your car back to your place." It was scary how she could read his mind sometimes.

The drive to the airport was mostly Anne talking about the project. Though she stayed very vague for some reason about the songs they would be doing. She seemed to be avoiding it, Kurt didn't think much of it. When they arrived they got escorted through security then boarded their flight. Anne distracted Kurt as they walked through the gate so he didn't see where they were going. She had to make sure Kurt had no idea of their destination until it was too late. He needed this and Anne was going to give it to him whether he was ready or not.

Once they were in their seats the flight attendant shut the door and began speaking into the intercom. "Welcome passengers to flight 416 nonstop from New York to Lima, OH. Please make sure your seatbelts are fastened and your seats are in the upright position. Thank you and enjoy the flight." Kurt eyes were wider than Anne had ever seen them. She expected this reaction but actually seeing it startled her a little.

Kurt was very pale and his eyes were misty. "Kurt?" Anne put her hand on his shoulder. Kurt looked at her. "Anne. Why are we going to Lima?" Kurt wasn't angry, he could never be angry at Anne. But that doesn't mean he couldn't have a panic attack. Anne looked at him seriously, "I think you know, hon. I want Blaine to play the other role. I watched YouTube clips of you two in the New Directions and the Warblers and could not get over the chemistry you two shared on stage and as a producer that is what I need for this show to work. You two are the only ones who can do it. Because you lived it." Kurt looked like a fish with his mouth flapping open and closed but no sound came out.

"He knows I'm coming?" Kurt said eventually. Anne smiled softly, "No he doesn't. He just thinks it's me. He thought it was a joke until I had my agent call him to confirm. I think he about crapped his pants. He seems adorable." Kurt smiled, "He is." Kurt knew he should be freaking out and trying to get off of the plane. For a second he thought about it, but then he thought about something else. 'What if this is our chance? What if Anne is giving us a second shot?!' Kurt took Anne's hand and squeezed it. 'Thank you." She smiled softly, "You're welcome sweetie and don't worry, I will make sure he says yes. My boy is going to be happy and I know that is with Blaine so if you won't go to him then I will take you to him." Kurt didn't know what he did to deserve a friend like Anne but he knew he would be trying to pay her back for this for the rest of his life.

As the flight went on Kurt began looking out the window. Thinking of seeing those hazel eyes again, those black curls, his smile, his...Kurt blushed a little at the thought. He drifted off to sleep with a smile on his face for the first time in a long time. Anne looked over to see him sleeping peacefully and got a blanket to drape over him. As she tucked it around him Kurt sighed, "Blaine." Anne couldn't help but smile, she knew then that she had done the right thing and no matter what she was going to get Blaine to star in that show with them. She just hoped Blaine was ready for her because she was not going to take no for an answer.

Hope you enjoyed Chapter 1! Please review and let me know what you think.