June 2012, the Glee kids graduated from university. Kurt regarded himself in his full-length bedroom mirror. The tacky graduation gown – bright red with a white-trimmed collar for McKinley's school colours – hung loosely over his tall, lean frame, and the matching cap did nothing for his pale complexion. He sighed. This is going to be a long day, he thought, might as well get it over and done with.
Burt Hummel knocked briefly on his son's bedroom door before peeking his head in. He looked around the room until he spied Kurt, a wide grin on his round face.
"Hey there sport. Ready to graduate?"
Kurt glanced at his dad, then back at his reflection with disdain. "I look like a tomato. These grad robes are so gaudy I'm surprised they haven't been banned."
Burt chuckled. "Kurt, you look fine. Everybody else will be dressed the exact same anyways. Besides its more about the tradition than the..uh-" he stopped for a moment, struggling for a term only Kurt would use. "the style..appeal.." he looked uncomfortable using words relevant to fashion. Kurt smirked.
"Well, I'm as ready as I'll ever be. Where's Finn?" he asked, walking past his father to the door.
"He's downstairs getting attacked by Carol and her camera." He answered. "Watch out, she'll probably want to pounce on you next."
Kurt giggled under his breath, making his way down the stairs. Carol, his stepmother, was beaming behind a digital camera pointed at a rather awkward looking Finn.
"C'mon Finn, do a crazy pose! Ooh, I know! Pretend you're about to throw your cap in the air like you've already graduated!" she encouraged him. He threw Kurt a pleading look, who let out a chuckle under his breath. Carol turned around, her already brilliant smile lighting up even more. "Kurt! Go stand beside your brother! I want to take some pictures of my boys!" Kurt let out a small sigh, but obligingly took his place beside Finn for the next barrage of photos.
Nearly an hour later, Kurt, Finn, and parents arrived at the high school. Half the graduating class was milling about, dressed as predicted by Burt in matching bright red robes. Finn immediately jumped out to find Rachel and the Glee kids, while Kurt took his time joining the throng of graduates. The person he wanted to see wouldn't be here anyways.
"You're the only person I know who can still look fabulous while wearing one of those gowns." Came a familiar voice from behind him. Kurt spun around, a huge grin on his face.
"Blaine! What are you doing here?"
"I came to give my congratulations and watch my boyfriend graduate," Blaine chuckled, "isn't that permissible?"
Kurt smiled back, about to give a witty response, when a high-pitched squeal drew his attention.
"Kurt! Congrats on graduating!" said a very over-excited Rachel Berry. Behind her Mercedes and Tina enthusiastically wished him the same.
"Thanks, you too, I-"he said, but was cut off again.
"Come ON, let's go get some photos together!" Rachel grabbed his arm and made to pull him away. Kurt looked at Blaine, unsure of who to go with.
"Don't worry, I'll catch up with you after the ceremony," Blaine said, leaning in, "I wanna get some pictures with you too." He winked, then quickly pecked him on the cheek.
"O-okay. I'll see you soon."Kurt replied, turning red at the public display of affection. He let himself be tugged through the crowd of students.
The ceremony lasted a good hour, with nearly three hundred students going up on stage to receive their diploma. Finn towered over their principle in his picture, and Kurt posed subtly in his. Just a bit. The students threw their caps into the air, Kurt keeping a close eye on his as to not grab someone else's and accidentally obtain head lice. He began making his way towards the choir room to say one last goodbye when someone tapped his shoulder.
"Hey there, handsome."
Kurt turned and grinned widely at his boyfriend. "We did it. We got through high school alive."
Blaine smirked back. "Now the real adventure begins."
"In New York!" exclaimed Kurt.
Blaine's smirk grew into a smile, and he stared at Kurt. He loved how cute it was when Kurt got excited. He leaned his face towards Kurt, angling his head, and let the moment hang there. Kurt let out a little gasp of surprise, but got impatient, and soon pressed his lips against Blaine's, cupping his cheek with his hand. Blaine kissed him back immediately, twisting his fingers in the back of Kurt's hair. He moved his lips against the other boy's, but soon stepped back before the kiss deepened too much.
"Come on, your parents are waiting, and I still want to take some photos of you" he said with a goofy smile. Kurt nodded, a bit flustered at the kiss. "Okay, let's go."
This was just a starter chapter. I needed to get the graduation out of the way so I could get started on their summer romance. What do you think? Should I go into summer details or head straight to life in New York? Ext chapters will be longer, I promise. Please R & R!
I don't own Glee or any of its characters, although like every other Gleek in the world, I desperately wish I did -,.-