Last Ten
Laughs
(prompted by R-luvs-butterflies)
...
by padfoot
Kurt's leg was jigging. He was anxious. Upset.
"You wanted me to do this, Blaine, remember?"
Blaine nodded, his voice monotonous as he replied, "I know."
"And you promised me that you wouldn't cry," Kurt was looking positively frantic as he rushed on, "because if you cry, I'll start to cry too, and then we'll both be crying and the memory of you that I'll take to New York with me will be all teary and red and horrible, and you know I'd never go if I didn't think we were both going to be fine, because of course we'll be fine, we're us and I love you so much and I'm just sure that-"
Blaine let out a sudden burst of laughter, cutting off Kurt's tirade.
"I love you," he said.
...
"Oh, Blaine, you just have no idea how amazing it is here. And this apartment that we've got, Rachel and me – I can't wait for you to be here and see it yourself. I mean, the walls are a bit bare and it needs furnishing and everything, but God, it's so close to perfect I think I could die tomorrow and I'd be happy. And, sure, the neighbourhood isn't ideal, but it's not far to- hey, what's so funny?"
"You are, Kurt," Blaine giggled. "You're living this whole life now and- wow. I just can't wait to share it with you."
Kurt grinned and hugged his pillow tighter.
"Me either."
...
"Hi, Kurt. It's me. I- um... I guess you're busy. With your job. At Vogue. Wow... that's just- it's incredible, really."
Blaine's breathy laughter tingled in Kurt's ear, lending warmth to the little cavern in his chest.
"I'm so proud of you. You have no idea. I guess I'll just let you go then. I'll try calling again later. I love you! I miss you."
...
"You totally just passed me the popcorn bowl, didn't you?"
Blaine's expression was sheepish as he leaned back in range of the webcam and replied, "Maybe..."
Kurt's laugh was sweet and loud and hundreds of miles away.
...
From Blaine, September 17, 7:16am
Kurt
From Blaine, September 17, 7:18am
Kurt, wake up
From Blaine, September 17, 7:19am
It's Blaine, Kurt – it's me!
From Blaine, September 17, 7:22am
Well, anyway, I need to tell you something.
From Blaine, September 17, 7:22am
So if you won't text me back then you can just read this later.
From Blaine, September 17, 7:30am
Kurt Hummel. I love you and I miss you more than ever. I think you might be the love of my life and I think I want to spend forever with you. I want to hug you and kiss you and hold you every single day. I want to spoil you and make you feel smothered and as if you're too loved, too cherished. I want to be selfish with you, and have you all to myself all the time. Because you're perfect. And because I love you. So so so so sooooo much.
From Blaine, September 17, 7:32am
Just thought you should know
From Kurt, September 17, 9:08am
Blaine Anderson, you are a jerk. You made me cry at work. My boss thinks I'm crazy.
From Kurt, September 17, 9:10am
But you also made me laugh and smile so much that my cheeks hurt.
From Kurt, September 17, 9:13am
I'm going to love you forever.
...
"I miss your hair."
"I miss your nose."
"I miss your lips."
"I miss kissing you."
"I miss kissing you."
"I also miss hugging you."
"Mm... me too. I miss your smile."
"I miss your voice."
"I'm right here!"
"I know, but- it's not the same."
"Yeah..."
"I miss your laugh."
"I laugh all the time!"
"Not really... I can't remember the last time you laughed with me."
"Maybe you're just not that funny."
Both boys guffawed, hands over their mouths to smother the noise, as they hid beneath covers, behind curtains and doors. Cocooned in each other's laughter. Clutching their phones to their ears like a lifeline.
...
"-and the fabric was the most beautiful colour, like the ocean at sunset on a cloudy day."
"Hey, that reminds me – you know what I was wondering today?"
"Hmm?"
"How deep would the ocean be if there weren't any sponges?"
Kurt was silent. And then a snort of laughter sounded through the phone, making Blaine chuckle.
"You're ridiculous."
"I love you too."
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From Kurt, September 25, 10:41pm
I was thinking about what you said about the sponges in the ocean.
From Blaine, September 25, 10:43pm
And...?
From Kurt, September 25, 10:46pm
Well, what do you think would happen if you took all the whales and sharks and fish and dolphins and sea cucumbers and stuff out of the ocean?
From Blaine, September 25, 10:50pm
Other than ruining the biodiversity of the globe?
From Kurt, September 25, 10:52pm
Yeah, other than that. Sea levels would drop, right?
From Blaine, September 25, 10:52pm
Right...
From Kurt, September 25, 10:53pm
Blaine. I think I just solved global warming.
From Blaine, September 25, 10:55pm
Kurt. I think you need some sleep.
From Blaine, September 25, 10:57pm
Sweet dreams! I love you.
...
"Surprise!"
"Blaine! Wha-"
"Hi."
...
Their hands were joined, clutching onto one another too hard and too tight. Too much as if they never wanted to let go.
"You'll love Callbacks," Kurt said for the tenth time, "It's great, really. Did I tell you that they do karaoke?"
"Yes, you did. About six times already, actually."
Kurt ducked his head, blushing.
"I'm sorry," he said, stopping where he stood and pulling Blaine to a halt too. "I just- my mind doesn't work right when you're here."
Blaine's brow furrowed, "Is that a good thing, or..."
"Yes," Kurt insisted with a laugh, "It's definitely a good thing."