They are finally going to New York in this chapter! Also a new major character will be introduced in this chapter! Once again I do not own Glee or anything in this story.
Chapter 4:
Blaine tossed in bed for a moment before he buried his face in his pillow and opened his eyes. He turned his head to look around, they were still in his condo. Blaine looked at the barren walls and smiled, "This was my last night here." Blaine's smile grew as he heard Kurt's voice coming from the kitchen, he got out of bed, threw on a pair of sleep pants, but decided to stay shirtless.
Blaine stopped at the entryway of the kitchen to see Kurt with his back to him, Kurt had his phone tucked under his right ear and he was cutting up some fruit he had gone out to purchase earlier.
Frustrated with trying to cut fruit and talk at the same time Kurt took the phone away from his ear and put it on speaker phone and sat the phone down on the counter. "I know Dad. Are you guys still coming up in a month?"Blaine couldn't resist the smile that appeared on his face when he heard Burt Hummel's gravely voice come on over the phone.
"You know I wouldn't miss it for the world kiddo! Will Blaine be there?" Kurt rolled his eyes, "Of course Blaine will be there! He can't wait to see you guys either." Burt chuckled, "He'd better be excited, I haven't seen that kid in 4 years, Carol and I think about him everyday the same we do about you and Finn."
Kurt smiled, "Who knew the great Burt Hummel would end up loving my boyfriend as much as I do?" Blaine smiled widely as Burt laughed, "Hey, you know that boy is like a son to me. I care about him. Besides, it's all your fault." "Yes, yes, I know it's my fault you love him so much. But who keeps a stalking up for someone for Christmas for 4 years?"
Burt rolled his eyes on the other end, "What if he randomly decided to show up one year? He's always welcome here so there will always be a part of him in our home." Blaine couldn't help but tear up a little, why couldn't his father show 1/10 the compassion Kurt's father did for him? "That's sweet dad, I think Blaine would really like to know that."
Kurt looked over his shoulder and gave Blaine a sweet smile, he had know Blaine had been there the whole time, Kurt knew Blaine's sweet yet musky smell from a mile away. Blaine chuckled as he moved in to wrap his arms around Kurt, "Hi, Mr. Hummel."
There was a pause on the other end of the line before there was an echo and all the sudden Carol's voice came on the line, "Blaine?! Is that you?"
Carol's cheek was smushed against Burt's cheek so they could both talk into the phone. Burt laughed at his wife, "Hey right back at ya kiddo. Good to hear your voice."
Blaine smiled, "It's good to hear yours as well. Sorry it's been so long." Carol chuckled, "Oh honey, we've missed you so much. How are you?" Blaine was having trouble believing he was missed so much, "I'm good, much better now that Kurt and I are back together. I assume you've heard?" Blaine gave Kurt a devilish smile that Kurt was only too happy to return.
Carol laughed brightly, "Yes we have! We couldn't be happier and we can't wait to see both of you when we come up to see you in New York at the end of this month!" Blaine smiled, "That sounds wonderful. Well I need to go shower so Kurt and I don't miss our flight but I can't wait to see both of you in a few weeks!"
Blaine let go of Kurt and started to walk down the hallway until Burt's voice stopped him, "Hey Blaine, you still have both of our cellphone numbers right?"
Blaine laughed, it was strange to hear Burt talking about cell phones, "Yes I do. I always kept them, just in case." Blaine winked at Kurt who blushed a little. Burt had a wide smile on his face, "Good kiddo. Then use it! Text us every once in awhile, you may not be blood but in our eyes you are no different than either of our other sons. We love you kiddo, got that?"
Kurt saw a tear escape Blaine's eye before he wiped it away. "Thank you, that means a lot. I'm sorry I haven't been very good to either of you over the past few years but trust me when you come to New York I plan to sweep all you off your feet again. I have a lot of ground to make up for." Carol sighed, "Oh Blaine, you know us, just being with you and Kurt is all the wooing we need to be on cloud nine."
Burt chuckled, "Yeah buddy, we love you just as much now as we did 4 years ago, there are no bridges to repair here. We are just thrilled to have you back in our lives." Burt meant it, he always hated the fact Kurt and Blaine had broken up, he may just be a mechanic from Lima, OH but he knew true love when he saw it. "Thanks, I love you both."
Blaine kissed Kurt on the cheek and then whispered in his ear, "But not as much as I love you." With that Blaine went down the hallway to shower.
When Blaine reemerged from the shower he smelled something delicious, his stomach growled as he made his way to his closet. As he opened it he smiled at what he found inside, there were a pair of red jeans folded on a hanger next to a black polo shirt.
Blaine picked up the hangers and felt something fall to the floor, he turned around to pick it up and stopped when he saw it. It was a silk maroon bow tie with black diagonal pencil stripes. Blaine picked it up and held it gently in his hand, he remembered this bow tie. It was the one he had left at Kurt's loft in New York when he had come to visit his senior year at McKinley. He always meant to get it back but never did, had Kurt really kept it all this time?
Blaine smiled and laughed to himself as he changed into the clothes he knew Kurt had somehow gotten for him. Once dressed he looked in the mirror, as he was adjusting the bow tie he smiled, for the first time in 4 years...he saw the old Blaine looking back at him.
After getting dressed he followed his nose out into the kitchen to find Kurt standing over the stove making pancakes. Kurt was wearing an apron to protect his clothes which were as always wonderful, he was wearing an emerald shirt with two rows of buttons going down the center paired with black skinny jeans and his trademark white and black high tops.
Blaine smiled at the sight, "You know I could really get used to seeing this every morning." Kurt turned to smile at Blaine, "What? You think I'm going to cook for you every morning? No way babe, once rehearsals start for this show we will be lucky to get a bagel and a cup of coffee before we have something else to do or promote. But this morning is different, because this is all for you."
Blaine tiled his head, "Why is that so special?" Kurt rolled his eyes, "Well I don't know Blaine, when do you think the last time was that I made chocolate chip pancakes?"
Blaine's stomach growled, "Chocolate chip! Those are my favorite! I...I mean..I don't know, when was the last time you made them?" Kurt laughed, "You're such a dork. The last time I made them was when you stayed over at the loft and almost missed your flight back to Lima, I made them quicker than I ever had before and you were so adorable shoveling them into your mouth as fast as you could before we had to rush out the door." Blaine laughed remembering that morning, "So is that when I left this?"
Blaine gestured to the bow tie he was wearing, Kurt's eyes lit up when he saw it. "Oh! Blaine...you look amazing." Kurt felt like he was about to cry, "Yes that is when you left it, I hope you don't mind but I kept it even after everything happened as something to remember you by. It was always your favorite so I could never bring myself to get rid of it. I hope that's ok."
Blaine went over to Kurt and pulled him into a warm embrace, "It's perfect. Thank you." Kurt sighed, "You're welcome. Do you like the rest of the outfit? I went out and bought it last night when I went to go get all my bags. It reminded me of when you sang "It's Not Unusual" as your audition for the New Directions in the courtyard."
Blaine couldn't believe Kurt remembered that outfit. "Yeah it does, doesn't it? I always liked that outfit, and you know my weakness for red pants." Kurt laughed, "Indeed I do. I miss the McKinley days." Blaine nodded, "I do too. You know who I miss the most?"
Kurt tried to think for a minute before he gave up, "Who?" Blaine smiled widely, "Santana." "Really? I never thought you guys were that close."
Blaine chuckled, "Well we weren't really until my last year at McKinley, with everything that happened between missing you, classes and Glee club I was a mess. Santana was visiting one day and caught me basically having a nervous breakdown in the auditorium. After that until she left for New York she was there to help me through a lot of it. I think she was going through the same thing with Brittany so that made us bond rather quickly. But once I went to law school she was just another good friend I let myself lose contact with. I miss her a lot, the way she used to make me laugh at the most obscene things. I wish I knew what she was doing now."
Kurt's smile turned wicked as he came up with an idea. "Well, last time I checked she was still acting in New York. She didn't want international superstardom after all, she was content with being a Broadway superstar exclusively. But I haven't talked to her in a year or so." Blaine's face dropped a little. "Yeah, I guess everyone drifts apart eventually."
Kurt smiled warmly at Blaine, "Well we didn't, whose to say something else might happen? New York is full of possibilities you know." Blaine smiled softly, "I guess you're right. Who knows? Maybe I might end up being in a show with her after our show is over." Kurt laughed at the thought, "Now that show I would pay to see."
After they ate breakfast they packed up the rest of their belongings in Blaine's car and drove to the airport. Anne was waiting for them when they arrived and was delighted to see Blaine as his "normal self", she complemented his bow tie making Blaine blush, which of course only made Anne giggle. "Come on you two love birds our flight's boarding in half an hour."
They made it on the plane with no trouble and soon Anne and Kurt had both fallen asleep as Blaine stared out the window with the biggest grin on his face. This was it. His chance to get out and live his dream. He couldn't wait to perform again, he ached for it, although Blaine would never admit it he was just as good as he had ever been, he had continued to take voice lessons without anyone else knowing, and even used his spare room in his condo as a dance studio when he felt the urge to dance and sing out his emotions.
It was probably the only thing that had gotten Blaine through these past few years, but now he was finally able to have the chance to be an actor and have it be his profession! Not just something he did in the dark. As Blaine drifted off to sleep he thought about all the amazing things that were about to happen in his life.
Little did Blaine know that Kurt was already working out the perfect way to make Blaine feel welcome in New York.
Once they landed and got their bags Anne hugged Kurt and Blaine, "Ok boys this is where I go my own way. I will call you guys with all the details for our first rehearsal so we can start getting this thing on it's feet. Oh! That reminds me."
Anne dug through her purse until she found her phone and handed it to Blaine, "Here, Blaine. Put in your number for me, I need to keep in touch with both of my leads after all." Anne winked at Blaine which made him chuckle. After entering his info into Anne's phone he handed it back to her and she headed off to her penthouse.
Kurt lead Blaine to where their limo was waiting for them. Kurt hadn't stopped texting since they landed, "Who are you texting?"
Kurt's phone almost launched across the room as Blaine surprised him, "Oh...no one. Eh...David...yeah David my agent, he keeps texting me asking what my plans are for the next week."
Blaine noticed Kurt fidgeting, he only did that when he lied. "Is there something I should know about? You seem kind of antsy." Kurt thought for a moment before a mischievous smile appeared on his face, "Yes there is something. I have to meet with David tonight to discuss bringing you on as his client." Blaine's eyes went wide.
Kurt laughed, "What? Did you expect to become a Broadway star and not need an agent? He's already agreed to take you on I just need to go discuss the details." Blaine nodded, "Great, I'll come with you."
Kurt's smile widened, "See, that's the problem. I forgot to tell you Anne wanted to come over to my penthouse for dinner tonight so someone will have to keep her company. Would you mind staying with her?" Blaine's face dropped a little, he really had hoped to spend the whole evening with Kurt. "Sure. I suppose I can do that."
Kurt slid his arm around Blaine's waist as they kept walking, "Hey, don't be sad. We are going to be living together from now on, there is plenty of time for us to stay up watching Disney movies all night while gorging ourselves on New York pizza. Just give this evening a chance and I promise you won't regret it." Blaine smiled and nodded. "You're right, I shouldn't be selfish. I will make dinner for the three of us and it will be ready by the time you get back home." Kurt smiled warmly, "I don't know how I ever survived without you. I love you." Blaine gave Kurt a quick kiss on the cheek, "I love you too."
Once they walked into Kurt's penthouse Kurt immediately went to go get ready for his meeting, leaving Blaine awestruck in the living room. He was used to living lavishly but wow, Kurt really knew how to decorate a place. The walls of the penthouse were a pale blue color with the furniture reflecting different shades of blue and green. The kitchen had all stainless steel appliances with mahogany cabinets and granite countertops.
As he made his way to the bedroom Blaine gasped at how beautiful it was. In the middle of the room was a king size bed, but what caught Blaine's eye was the view. The huge glass windows allowed you to gaze over the New York skyline. Blaine decided that he wanted to sleep on the left side of the bed so the first two things he would see in the morning would be Kurt, and this view.
Kurt walked out of the bathroom to see Blaine sitting on the edge of the bed looking out the window. He loved how beautiful Blaine looked right now, the sun hitting his face at just the right angle to make his eyes sparkle. Kurt sighed making Blaine jump, "Oh, sorry I didn't mean to scare you." Blaine giggled, "Don't apologize for walking around in your own house. Great view isn't it?" Kurt smiled sweetly, "Yes. Yes it is."
Kurt walked over to Blaine and kissed him. Blaine was caught a little off guard at first but quickly melted into the kiss. "I can't believe you're here. I'm scared I'm going to wake up soon and you will still be in Lima."
Blaine gave a soft smile, "Let's not think about that. I'm here now and that's all that matters." Kurt nodded, "You're right. Well I suppose we had better go buy the stuff for dinner before I have to leave to meet David." Blaine smiled, "Let me get changed." Kurt grabbed his hand, "No. You look gorgeous just like this." Blaine just nodded before he leaned in for another kiss.
Kurt had left for his meeting about half an hour ago and Blaine was just starting to get dinner ready when he heard a knock at the door. Blaine smiled as he walked to the door, when he opened it he almost fell to the ground. He had expected to see Anne standing on the other side of the door but that was not the image that greeted him.
"Blainey!" Santana practically pounced on Blaine as she hugged him. She hadn't changed a bit. "San...Santana? What are you doing here?"Blaine didn't know what to do, he was torn between running around the apartment from excitement or crying, both sounded appealing right now.
"Kurt texted me this morning and said that you were moving in today! I can't belive it! I've missed you so much hobbit." Blaine laughed, "I've missed you too," Blaine pulled Santana into a tight hug, "So much." Santana squeezed Blaine tightly, "I'm so glad you're in New York, and you're going to be in a show with Kurt!"
Blaine couldn't remember the last time he had seen Santana so excited by anything, "I know! I still can't believe it, I'm just glad to be out of Lima." Santana nodded, "I bet. Especially after...everything."
Blaine had started walking back towards the kitchen but stopped dead in his tracks, "What do you mean?"
Santana kept her gaze locked on Blaine, "Don't be mad. Kurt told me what happened. But it wasn't because he doesn't respect your privacy, it's because he didn't want to make you go through having to tell me. He was afraid I would notice something different about you and then grill you for it. It's really sweet if you think about it."
Blaine laughed, "It was very sweet. I'm glad he told you. But I'm not going to talk about it." Santana let out a sigh of relief, "Good. So I'm still welcome for dinner?" Blaine chuckled, "Of course! I'm not about to let my best friend walk out of here with an empty stomach!"
Santana walked to Blaine and pulled him into another tight hug, he tightened his grip around her once he realized that she was shaking. "Santana?" Santana laughed softly as she pulled out of the hug and wiped the tears off of her face, "I'm sorry. It's just, you've never called me your best friend before and after 4 years it's nice to know I still mean that much to you. The feeling is mutual by the way."
Blaine smiled sweetly, "Thanks Santana. I'm sorry for losing touch with you. I was stupid." Santana nodded. "Yes you were, but as your best friend and long time hag I forgive you. Just this once."
She winked at Blaine as she walked towards the counter, "So what's for dinner? I came here straight from rehearsal so I'm starving!" Blaine chuckled, "Fettucini Alfredo, it's one of the few things I still remember how to make. Becoming a lawyer kind of cut into my cooking time so I have some catching up to do." Santana nudged against Blaine's shoulder, "I'm sure it will be delicious! So you really did the law thing huh?"
By this point Santana had gotten a bottle of water out of Kurt's fridge, without asking, and had sat down at the table. "Yeah, believe me I'm not any happier about it than you are. Why do you think I'm here? Well other than the obvious reasons."
Santana smiled, "I'm so glad you and Kurt are back together. Even if Brittany and I never work our issues out, I'm glad you and Kurt were able to." Blaine noticed how Santana's face dropped a little when she mentioned Brittany, "Have you heard from her at all?"
Santana shook her head, "Not in about a year. She was in LA working as a back up dancer for Beyonce last time I checked. She probably wouldn't want to hear from me anyway. She hates me." Blaine sat in the chair closest to Santana and took her hand in his, "I'm sure that's not true. I thought Kurt hated me but he was the one that ended up kidnapping me from Lima to come live with him here. Anything is possible."
Santana squeezed Blaine's hand softly, "It's nice to see you haven't lost your optimism. It's what I always admired most about you. Well that and your ass." Blaine laughed harder than he had in years, "You always were slapping my ass every chance you got." "And don't think I won't start doing it again. Cause that ass is as rockin' as ever."
She winked at him which only made Blaine laugh harder. "I love you, San." She smiled sweetly, "I love you too Blainey. Now come on let's get this dinner going so by the time your man comes home it actually looks like we accomplished something."
Santana stood up and walked over to the counter. She picked up the cheese and started grating it into a bowl. "I suppose you're right. But you should definitely come on my shopping spree with Kurt tomorrow. We are picking out a whole new wardrobe for me and I think I will need some help on picking out sexy outfits for Kurt to ogle at. But no leather!"
Santana laughed, "You're no fun. I would love to come, let me call my agent and make sure I have the afternoon cleared." "Well if you have stuff to do, don't worry about it." Santana shook her head at Blaine's response, "Don't be stupid. Nothing is more important to me than bestie time, and we have a lot to make up for. I'm not letting you walk out of my life so easily this time Blaine Anderson." Blaine smiled warmly, "I wouldn't have it any other way."
So there's chapter 4! Please review!
