Hey, here's the first real chapter of One And Only! I'm really happy to see that there actually are people who read the preview and even a few who is now following this story. WOW! This is my very first fic and it just warms my heart to get positive responses.
And guess what? Chapter 1 = Sebastian enters. Exciting, huh? ;) haha.
And I forgot to this in the preview. Distclaimer: I don't own Glee, Blaine, Kurt, Sebastian, Burt, Carole, Finn, Rachel, or all the other things that you might recognize.
And by the way, the name of the story comes from Adele's amazing song One And Only. It's one of my all time favorite songs and I listen to it a lot when I write this story.
Now, sit back and enjoy!
It was Sunday.
The first Sunday since Blaine left.
Sebastian stood outside the Hummel-Anderson household, warming his hands in his jeans pockets and worrying his bottom lip between his teeth. It was surprisingly cool in the early October air this morning.
Sebastian glanced down at his wristwatch and sighed. It read 08.47. He and Blaine had a tradition of taking Kurt's and Blaine's children to the park every Sunday morning while drinking coffee.
It took a lot of changing on Sebastian's part to be able to call himself Blaine's friend. He was a jerk to both him and Kurt in high school, but after Sebastian was kicked out of his parent's house (his mom had walked in on one too many of his… conquests) and was forced to live with his alcoholic uncle, he realized that he needed to change and that he could use all the friends he got. That's how he and Blaine had slowly become best friends.
He never got that close friendship with Kurt. Sure, they were pleasant and civilized towards each other but they rarely hung out just the two of them and the air had always a hint of awkwardness when they spoke to each other.
That is why he now stood outside Kurt and Blaine's door this Sunday morning instead of already being inside playing with Daisy and Michael.
He had promised both Blaine and the kids that he still would come around the house at least once a week to play with his favorite niece and nephew (they weren't really related, but that was as close as he got to a family nowadays) while Blaine was in Iraq.
"Fuck, stop being such a coward. He's not going to throw you out just because Blaine's not here." Sebastian muttered to himself before he rang the doorbell.
He took a deep breath to calm his nerves just as the door opened to reveal Kurt in an apron. "Sebastian, hi." He smiled and wiped his hands on his apron.
"Hi Kurt. Sorry if it's a bad time, I just thought that I could take the Daisy and Michael to the park or something."
Kurt just raised an eyebrow curiously before stepping aside and gestured for Sebastian to come in. "Sure that sounds like a good idea. I haven't had time to take them to the park since Tuesday. I bet they're just aching to play on the swing set." He chuckled.
Sebastian smiled and nodded before hearing a squeal from the top of the stairs. "Uncle Sebby!" Michael exclaimed before running down the stairs as fast as he could with his small legs and flung himself in Sebastian's waiting arms.
"Michael, what have I told you about running in the stairs?" Kurt asked his son sternly.
"Don't do it" Michael answered proudly.
Kurt nodded and tried to hide his amused smile. "Exactly. So tell me Michael, why were you running down the stairs?"
Michael's smile faltered and he stammered "B-but Uncle Sebby's here..."
Sebastian chuckled softly at that but stopped when he received one of Kurt's stern glares. "That's no excuse, mister" Kurt said.
"Sorry Papa" Michael said with a small voice and hugged Sebastian closer around his neck.
"It's alright, I just don't want you to get hurt baby" Kurt smiled and kissed his son on the cheek.
Michael giggled and turned so that he was facing Sebastian in his arms "Are you taking us to the park today?" he asked with big, hopeful eyes.
"Yes I am" Sebastian smiled. "Where is your sister?"
Michael rolled his eyes in a way that made him look so much like Kurt is was almost frightening. "She is having a fasso-crisis"
Sebastian frowned and was just about to ask what a 'fasso-crisis' was when Kurt said softly "he means a fashion-crisis. Apparently she has nothing to wear even though we bought her new clothes last week". He rolled his eyes fondly and Sebastian smiled because that was also such a Kurt thing to say. If he didn't know that Daisy was biologically Blaine's and Michael was biologically Kurt's he would be sure that Daisy were Kurt's because of her dramatic behavior.
"Michael, could you go tell your sister that she looks amazing in whatever she chooses to wear and that I am here to take you guys to the park?" Sebastian asked as he put Michael down on the floor. Michael sighed but nodded and started to slowly make his way upstairs to his sister's bedroom.
Kurt laughed softly and turned to Sebastian "it's really great of you to come over today even though Blaine's not here". His smile faltered with the last word but he swallowed and forced another smile on his face.
Sebastian just shrugged "It's not a big deal. I like hanging out with the little munchkins" He chuckled. "I mean, I never wanted kids for myself but those two-" He gestured with his thumb up the stairs "-, they got me wrapped around their little fingers".
Kurt smiled fondly "They're lucky to have you"
"I'm lucky to have them"
Kurt just nods when his children sprints down the stairs "No running in the stairs" he shouts. They immediately stop and walk as calmly as possible until they've reached the bottom step.
Daisy beams hugely when she reaches Sebastian and does a little spin with her red cotton tunic paired with black tights. "How do I look Uncle Sebby?
"Hmm…" Sebastian pretends to think and folds his arms above his chest while tapping his chin with one finger. "Do another spin for me please"
She does as she's told.
He thinks for another moment before smiling brightly "You look gorgeous Princess. I bet all the boys in kindergarten are drooling over you"
She rolls her eyes but beams at him "I hope not, that would be gross".
Sebastian laughs and picks her up "I bet you're going to change your mind in a few years and when you do, you can come to me. Remember that. There is no better person in the world to talk boys with… or girls" he winks at her and she just giggles.
He put her down again. "Right, let's go munchkins. If you're really nice I might buy you hot chocolate later."
Michael and Daisy cheers and quickly (with some help from Kurt and Sebastian) puts on their jackets and shoes before dashing out the door. Sebastian turns around in the doorway "Um, do you maybe want to come with us? It must be a bit boring just hanging around the house" he asks Kurt.
Kurt looks surprised for a moment before giving Sebastian a small smile. "Oh no, I actually have a few things that I need to take care of around the house. Thank you for the offer though".
Sebastian nods and starts to turn around
"Don't feed them too many sweets though." Kurt says after him. "Don't think that I don't know about how much ice cream and candy they get when it's just you and Blaine around" he teases with a smile.
Sebastian laughs softly. "I'll try to behave myself" he says with a smile before closing the door after him.
Kurt breathes a sigh of relief when the door closes. Truth be told, it would be nice to come with them to the park but he had to make a phone call and he didn't want Michael and Daisy to be around to hear him.
He sat down at the kitchen island after removing the apron around his waist and picked up the phone before dialing the number he knew by heart.
"Hummel Tires and Lube, how can I help you?"
Kurt smiled into the phone "Hi dad"
"Hey buddy, everything alright?" Kurt hears something that sounds like a door closing.
Kurt puts on a convincing smile even though his father can't see him. "Yeah, everything's fine" he says with a little too much cheer in his voice. He cringes at the sound of his own voice.
Burt sighs at the end of the line "This is about Blaine isn't it?"
Kurt swallows the lump in his throat and nods "Yeah…" he whispers.
"Listen buddy, he's going to be fine. I know I can't promise you that but trust me, I know that kid. He's gonna fight tooth and nail before he gives up. He has too much to lose."
"I know dad. It's just…" he trails off in a broken whisper. "I have dreams about him. About him dying. And... I don't know if I can survive without him dad" he feels a tear roll down his cheek and he sniffles quietly.
"I know it's hard buddy. But you have to stay strong. If not for you, then for Daisy and Michael."
Kurt nodded and wiped his eyes "yeah of course, you're right. I'm just being silly" he chuckles half-hearted.
"Hey, you're not silly. You're being human. It's only been five days since Blaine left and the first weeks are always the hardest without the person you love. What do you say to have dinner at our place tonight? It's been a while since we had a proper Hudmel-household dinner."
Kurt laughed softly. "Sure dad, that sounds great"
"Great. Is six a good time? Finn and Rachel usually comes around that time when we have dinner"
"Six is great. See you tonight dad. I love you"
"I love you too, kiddo"
They hang up and Kurt takes a deep breath before putting on his shoes and jacket. A day in the park might be just what he needs.
And there you have it.. the first chapter of One and Only! Yaaaay!
