Kurt's mind was fuzzy.
He couldn't concentrate on anything. He saw Blaine's face beaming up at him, the glint of a ring. He heard muffled words coming out of his mouth. He made out "best friend" and "one true love". Other people were there, but he couldn't tell who. He heard clearly the words "Will you marry me?" and somehow managed to splutter out a "Yeah." and suddenly he was hugging Blaine and crying and kissing him and he had never been so happy in his life.
News that that guy from the glee club Blaine Anderson had asked his boyfriend to marry him had spread through McKinley like wildfire. The choir room was abuzz as Mr Schue walked in with a spring in his step. Marley, Jake, Kitty and Artie filed in after him, joining Tina, Blaine, Unique, Sam, Brittany and Ryder who were already seated. Finn sat in the corner, ready to perform his teaching-assistant duties.
Mr Schue addressed the room.
"Guys, I have some special guests for you this lesson!"
There was a murmur of interest and Tina clapped her hands excitedly.
"One of them has just landed the lead role in a Broadway musical, and the other is an intern at none other than - and I know they have something they wish to say to two of you in here." He looked pointedly at Finn and Blaine. "All the way from New York - please welcome Rachel Berry and Kurt Hummel!"
Rachel and Kurt appeared in the doorway, smiling and waving excitedly to their old friends. Rachel was wearing a red and white striped top with a pleated black skirt and matching headband, and Kurt had a pastel pink shirt tucked into a pair of navy trousers, held up by red braces.
Without a word, the two of them took their places at the front of the choir room - Kurt dragged Finn over to sit next to Blaine in the centre. Finn and Blaine looked at them quizzically, receiving only unreadable smiles in return.
The music started slowly.
Dear future husband,
The New Directions immediately burst into cheering after Rachel's first line. Finn and Blaine sat in a trance as the rest of the club realised what was coming and started whooping and clapping.
Here's a few things you need to know if
You wanna be my one and only
All my life...
There were a few "Yeah!"'s and "Woo!"'s from the crowd and Rachel grinned. Kurt ran forward and took the lead, the two of them breaking into a swinging dance routine as the music kicked in.
Take me on a date
I deserve it babe
And don't forget the flowers every anniversary
'Cause if you treat me right
Rachel pushed in front of him, arms open.
I'll be the perfect wife
Kurt ducked under her arm to get to the front again.
Buying groceries
Buy-buying what you need
Kurt was dancing right in front of Blaine, whose mouth was slightly agape.
You got that 9 to 5
But baby so do I
Rachel pushed in again, pointing her finger at Finn.
So don't be thinking I'll be home and making apple pies
She shrugged, smiling.
I never learned to cook
But I can write a hook
Sing along with me
Sing- sing along with me
Hey!
Rachel clasped her hands behind her back and began to walk innocently away.
You gotta know how to treat me like a lady
Even when I'm acting crazy
Tell me everything's alright
She and Kurt then bounded into the middle of the floor and jived to the chorus, harmonising perfectly with eachother.
Dear future husband
Here's a few things you need to know if
You wanna be my one and only all my life
Dear future husband
If you wanna get that special lovin'
Tell me I'm beautiful
Each and every night
Then Kurt took the next verse, dancing suggestively in front of Blaine who was laughing and playing along.
After every fight
Just apologize
And maybe then I'll let you try and rock my body right
Even if I was wrong
Rachel cut in again.
You know I'm never wrong
Then Kurt took over again.
Why disagree?
Why – why disagree?
Rachel sat on Finn's lap and started playing with his hair, singing in mock seriousness.
You gotta know how to treat me like a lady
Even when I'm acting crazy
Tell me everything's alright
She jumped up and began to dance with Kurt again, the two of them swinging their arms and bouncing from foot to foot.
Dear future husband
Here's a few things you need to know if
You wanna be my one and only all my life
The two spun around and switched sides.
Dear future husband
Make time for me
Don't leave me lonely
And know we'll never see your family more than mine
The singers each ran forward, grabbed a chair, swung it round and climbed up on it to continue their song. Rachel took the next line.
I'll be sleeping on the left side of the bed
Hey!
Then Kurt took the next one.
Open doors for me and you might get some... kisses
Kurt winked and Blaine leant back on his chair laughing and clapping.
Rachel and Kurt jumped down from their chairs and sat with crossed legs and folded arms.
Don't have a dirty mind
Just be a classy guy
Buy me a ring
Buy – buy me a ring
Rachel got up and took Finn's hands, pulling him up to dance with her. He laughed as she span around under his arm.
You gotta know how to treat me like a lady
Kurt went and grabbed Blaine, who joined in with the jive-style dancing the two had started.
Even when I'm acting crazy
Tell me everything's alright
For the final chorus the two pairs continued to dance with eachother, to much cheering from the rest of the club.
Dear future husband
Here's a few things you need to know if
You wanna be my one and only all my life
Dear future husband
If you wanna get that special lovin'
Tell me I'm beautiful
Each and every night
Kurt and Rachel suddenly spun round their partners and pushed them down onto their chairs. They looked them straight in the eye as they sang the last line.
Oh, oh
Future husband – better love me right
They ended the song with grave looks, then burst out laughing at the looks on Finn and Blaine's faces. The entire room cheered and Kurt and Rachel curtseyed, waving and blowing kisses to their friends, their engagement rings glittering in the light. They each took a seat next to their fiancés as Mr Schue took the floor again.
"What can I say – Finn, Blaine" he raised his eyebrows at them, "I hope you're up to the job!"
"Don't worry Mr Schue," said Finn, an arm around Rachel.
"I think we'll be ok." said Blaine, turning to face Kurt.
"One thing, though," said Rachel, "You two," she pointed at Kurt and Blaine, "Cannot get married before us!"
"Rachel-" said Finn
Blaine laughed while Kurt just shook his head.
"Ok guys," said Mr Schue, "That's all for today's meeting!"
Kurt turned to Blaine.
"Hey, future husband?"
"Hmm?"
"Wanna go shop for houses near good schools?"
"Ha ha." said Blaine, "Come on, let's go get some coffee."