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Chapter 3
Orange and pink clouds swirled over the Manhattan skyline, casting a peaceful shadow across the city, Kurt & Sebastian strolled arm in arm through a lovely park they had found a few days after moving to Manhattan together. They had both immediately fell in love with the quaint park with its small boating lake and beautiful trees that overhang the path, it became their favorite place in the entire city, something only they shared together.
They walked in companionable silence, only breaking it occasionally to chat about everything and nothing. Sebastian had loosened his tie and had his dinner jacket slung causally over one shoulder, smiling into the warm night air when Kurt said something entertaining.
"Well the wedding was better than I expected" Kurt commented with a small smile.
"That's only because the last one I made you go to was such a disaster that anything is better in comparison" Seb snorted, thinking back the antics of his father's last wedding day, which had been the worst one to date.
"No arguments here. I think I am still scarred from that one. And I still flinch whenever I see bride and groom cake toppers" Kurt chuckled until he received a playful glare and gentle elbow to the ribs.
"I thought we agreed that we'd never speak of it again."
Kurt just grinned in response.
They ambled on a few more paces before Kurt began to speak again.
"Do you remember that kilt I made for my portfolio as part of preparation for fashion week last year?" Kurt inquired randomly
Seb scrunched up his nose as he thought "oh the skirt? I can honestly say It's all I think about" He winked flirtatiously until Kurt slapped him on the arm "Stop it Seb!" he chided gently.
"This is serious"
"Oh?"
"Mmhm. The board of directors has finally decided to sign off on letting me make contributions to this years' collection."
Seb smiled "that's great!"
"It is, and it's a huge career opportunity for me"
"I'm sensing a 'but' here"
"But they want to send me to Scotland for inspiration for the new season"
Seb stopped walking. Scotland? As in the British Isles? Over 3,000 miles away?
"Oh. Well that's… good… isn't it?"
"It's amazing. I've been waiting for this opportunity my whole life. I could really get my foot in the door with this"
"Then I'm happy for you" Seb smiled at him, throwing an arm across his waist.
Kurt blushed sweetly as they turned onto the small bridge leading over the lake.
"When are you going?"
"In a few days"
"Ah. How long will you be out of town? A week or so? That's usually how long these things last right?"
Kurt hesitated before answering. "Actually, it's more like… 10"
Sebastian's heart skipped a beat. 10 weeks? Nearly 3 months?
He blinked a few times before putting the smile back on his face and squeezing Kurt's hip.
"That's great. I'm really proud of you"
"Really?"
"Sure, this is a great opportunity for you"
They stopped to lean against the bridge, watching the water slowly flow under it.
"Are you gonna miss me?" Kurt teased lightly
Seb grinned "oh absolutely. What will I have to live for without you here?" he clutched his chest dramatically.
Kurt smirked "well it is ten Sundays"
Bas frowned "That is 10 Sundays isn't it"
He suddenly clambered up onto the wide ledge of the bridge chuckling at the horror on Kurt's face
"What are you doing get down from there!" Kurt screeched, grabbing his hands to steady him.
"I'm going to jump!" Seb joked "I cannot go on without you here"
"Sebastian James Smythe you get down here this instant!" Kurt hissed, yanking his hands, sighing in relief when Seb jumped onto the bridge with a snort.
"Oh come on I wasn't really going to jump!" Seb muttered as Kurt slapped the back of his head and dragged him along.
"Ass" Kurt mock glared.
"I think I need another drink" Seb mumbled.
Kurt cracked a grin at that "I think you've had enough already".
Seb stuck his tongue out and yanked Kurt into his side, his arm fitting around Kurt's shoulders perfectly. "Thanks for coming to the wedding" He smiled.
"No problem. I can't wait for number 7!"
"You won't have to hold your breath long"
Kurt rolled his eyes, wrapping an arm across Seb's waist as they meandered towards their homes.
- May The Best Man Win –
To Princess:
I will miss you, you know.
It won't be the same without you here.
Sebastian very nearly hit send before deciding against it instead typing 'have a safe flight' and sliding his phone back into his pocket and slumping onto his sofa.
He ran a hand through his hair. Kurt was on the plane now. Kurt was going to Scotland. For 10 weeks. That's the longest they haven't seen each other in their decade long friendship.
It was Friday today, which meant he was supposed to be meeting the guys at the gym for a workout and game of basketball. But he was feeling oddly sombre, had been since Monday, the day of his father's wedding.
He sighed before getting to his feet and changed into his gym clothes and sneakers.
He checked the time on his phone, and to see if there were any messages off Kurt (there wasn't) once more before shoving it in his gym bag and walking out the door.
- May The Best Man Win –
Kurt felt the buzz of his phone as he was boarding the plane. When he was seated he dug it out of his pocket and smiled happily when he saw Seb's name on the screen accompanying the picture of them with their cheeks smushed together and noses scrunched up for the cheesy contact photo.
From: Bastian
Have a safe flight
Kurt sighed, closing off the message and stroking a finger over the picture of them again. He smiled sadly before turning off his phone.
- May The Best Man Win –
Exercise had always been a form of release to Sebastian. As much as hook-ups do a very good job of relieving stress, working up a sweat doing non sexual activities always made him feel better.
He pulled up into the gym parking lot beside David's flashy Audi and climbed out, grabbing his bag. Looks like the others aren't here yet.
His was right, he realised, when he entered the reception and found David sitting in the café drinking an iced tea. He smiled when he spotted Seb, waving him over to the table.
"Hey man what's up" Seb asked clapping a hand on David's back as passed, sitting down across from him.
"The boys are running late" David replied raising an eyebrow at him.
Probably getting in a quickie before we start
Seb chuckled, knowing the other man was thinking the same thing.
It was only a few minutes later when their suspicions were confirmed as they were joined by a pleased looking Nick and flustered Jeff, their hair looking mussed and sex rumpled.
Seb grinned up at them wickedly "Hey guys. You look like you've already warmed up without us" he commented innocently, laughing with David as they rose to their feet and made their way to the gym equipment.
Seb climbed onto the treadmill and put his earphones in, blasting music before starting to run, more vigorously than usual.
- May The Best Man Win –
After a solid 30 minutes of running, Seb finally stepped off the machine, his black wife beater sticking to his back. He stretched his arms over his head, before grabbing his water bottle and taking a long drink.
He wandered over to where David was spotting Nick on the weights and sat heavily next to Jeff on one of the other benches. Jeff glanced away from watching Nick's arms to look at him with concerned eyes.
"You okay dude?"
Bas snapped out of the small trance he'd gone into and looked to Jeff "Yeah man, I'm fine. Just tired" he gave a smile before standing and gesturing for Jeff to help spot him. Jeff obeyed went to stand at the head of the bench as Seb lay down and began pumping the iron bar.
"You sure you're okay?" Jeff asked doubtfully.
Seb rolled his eyes as he puffed out a breath "Yes now please focus so I don't end up dropping this on myself" Jeff cracked a smile and hovered his hands over the bar, ready to grab it if Seb faltered.
Jeff was the more sensitive one of their group (Not including Kurt) so it wasn't surprising he'd picked up on Seb's weird mood. When they first became friends (which they had just a few days after he had hooked up with Nick the night he met Kurt) his ability to pick on other's moods had pissed him off. But no-one could stay mad at Jeff, he was too loveable. Which is why it hadn't been surprising to anyone when after a year of Nick and Jeff being 'Just good friends' after they slept together, they became a couple, and had been ever since. It was in equal parts disgusting and adorable.
It wasn't long after that they stopped for a break, grabbing another drink and a towel to rub on their sweaty faces before heading down to the courts beside the gym.
David was wincing as they walked because he'd tried to lift above his weight and had pulled a muscle in his shoulder. "I told you you'd hurt yourself one day" Seb commented, feeling no sympathy. David glared at him. "Oh shut up, I'll be fine, I just need to get a massage and loosen it up a bit"
"Yeah or you could stop showing off for the receptionist that was ogling you" Jeff smirked. They laughed, as David threw the ball at Jeff.
"Well I gotta do something to show I'm a free man again" David grinned.
"Oh don't worry, you showed that as soon as you took the ring off your finger" Nick teased, bouncing the ball to Seb.
David had gotten a divorce from his high school sweetheart last month who it turns out wasn't so much a sweetheart, more a cold-hearted bitch. Luckily David managed to escape and none too worse for wear.
"Hey, when did Wes say he'd get here?" Seb asked suddenly.
"Apparently Maya decided they're gonna redecorate his study, so she's taken him to choose new drapes"
Seb rolled his eyes "You'd think that he bought her enough jewellery that she wouldn't have to wear his balls for earrings when she cut them off" he remarked.
Nick snorted and shoved his shoulder "Don't be harsh"
"Seriously though, the more I hear about it, the worse it sounds. Marriage" Bas shuddered.
"I don't think it'd be so bad" Jeff argued.
"Yeah, marriage is awesome" David agreed "Because this divorce is paying for my condo in Aspen" he grinned.
"But seriously though, the good parts of our marriage were great, and it's the one of the best parts of life if you have the right person to share it with"
The boys scoffed a laugh as David spoke here we go again
"You say that but didn't your wife burn all your porn?" Nick giggled
"You promised you wouldn't bring that up again" David narrowed his eyes "Any way you're pretty much married anyway, before Jeff the last date you had, blew you off for him" David claimed, pointing as Bas.
"Wha- hey don't get me involved in this. And I didn't even come on to that guy" Seb defended glancing at Nick.
Nick smiled back. "it's cool, I got over it. I got someone better" he slid an arm around Jeff smirking when Seb and David gagged.
"Marriage is awesome in one way though" David pointed out
"Oh?"
"You get to know what it's like to the sleep with the same person every night"
Seb grunted
"But when you're single you get to know what it's like to sleep with a different person every night" Jeff joked, leaning into Nick.
"Exactly!" Seb exclaimed. "I get to sleep with whoever I want and get to hang out with Kurt afterwards. It's the perfect setup"
"For you maybe" Jeff muttered.
"What?"
"It might not be the perfect setup to Kurt"
Seb frowned "What's that supposed to mean?" he questioned.
"Nothing, but you know how important relationship stuff is to him" Jeff shrugged.
"Well yeah I know, and?"
"We're pushing 30" Nick interrupted "You think his idea of 'happily ever after' is running round after you to hang out after you just got laid?"
Seb didn't answer.
A/N:Hey guys! I'm sorry again for not updating in ages. Hope this was okay!
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