Farewell.

"Kurt, who needs nine cashmere scarves?" Blaine asked incredulously, chuckling as he inspected the mountainous pile of clothes on Kurt's bed ready to be packed.

Kurt shook his head; Blaine really didn't understand fashion. "I have six more, this is only for New York."

Blaine stifled a laugh. As much as he loved the boy he had to admit, Kurt was kinda insane.

"You do realise you're not staying there for a month," Blaine said, picking up a pair of skinny jeans and starting to fold them, "You don't need to take half your wardrobe!"

Kurt ripped coat-hangers out of his dresser, taking items off and placing them next to his suitcase. "Please, Blaine, this is only a fraction of my collection for this season."

Blaine nodded, not even surprised anymore. He continued to fold, very carefully as to avoid Kurt re-folding everything. "So, are you excited?"

Kurt paused for a second to look at Blaine. "More than I could have imagined." Kurt continued examining potential outfits, the majority of which were put in the 'to pack' pile. "This is what I've always wanted," he said fondly, "And for some unknown reason, I'm lucky enough to experience it. Not just Nationals, New York too!"

Blaine listened intently, trying to memorise his boyfriend's voice, as he would be without it for the next several days.

"It's my dream to be on Broadway some day," Kurt told him honestly.

"You'll make it," Blaine promised, so sure of it.

Blaine stopped folding and approached Kurt, wrapping his arms around his waist. "I'm really gonna miss you."
After all this time Kurt still was so easily flustered by Blaine. Words as simple, yet so meaningful, as those were enough to make Kurt melt. "It's only four days," he reminded Blaine.

"Five, technically," Blaine said, resting his head on Kurt's shoulder.

Kurt leaned in to his touch and sighed. Yep, 5 days. Not even a week. Yet it would somehow be too long to go without Blaine. When did this happen, Kurt wondered. When did they reach this point in their relationship where they yearned to be together constantly? The feeling was reciprocal so Kurt didn't spend a moment longer pondering this. He was just so glad he'd found Blaine.

Kurt gave Blaine a quick kiss before continuing packing. "Thanks so much for helping me pack. Are you staying for dinner?" Kurt asked.

"Like I'd pass up the chance to spend extra time with you," Blaine joked.

"Blaine, I'm not dying!" Kurt said, laughing.

Blaine smiled. "I know, I'm just gonna miss you."

There it was again. 'Miss you.'

"You said that already," Kurt said with a smile.

He'd never admit it but Kurt liked the idea of being missed. It implied he meant something to someone and no one had made that clear before now.

When the clock passed ten Blaine reluctantly got off Kurt's bed and headed towards the front door.

"Mum wants me home by eleven," Blaine told Kurt.

Kurt nodded. He'd joked earlier about it only being 5 days but right now it did seem like a long time to go without Blaine. He wished they had just another hour to spend in each other's presence.

Blaine pulled Kurt into a tight embrace, longing to never let go.

"We can text and talk when I get to New York," Kurt offered.

Blaine nodded. He pulled Kurt even closer for a moment longer before pulling away. "We're being ridiculous. It's four days!"

"Five, technically," Kurt responded half-heartedly.

Both boys sighed. "Okay if I don't say goodbye now I'll be here forever," Blaine said seriously. "Goodbye," he said, bringing Kurt to him again, this time placing his lips on Kurt's.

"Love you," Kurt said kissing Blaine again.

"Love you," Blaine repeated. "Have a good trip! Be safe! I'll call you soon," he promised.

And with that and one last quick kiss Blaine left.

5 days. It wasn't that long they tried to convince themselves. They'd both survive. Still, immediately after they parted both boys wished their time separate was already over.

As Kurt began the climb to his room he already felt homesick. Blaine felt similar nostalgia. It was then that both realised their real home was with the other.

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